Gaming machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine enabling improvement in convenience for staff members of game halls.SOLUTION: According to the present invention, the game machine includes: an initialization operation unit and a specific operation unit, the former capable of being operated by a staff member of a game hall and for initializing a control state of games, the latter capable of being operated by a player. An operation amount required for detection of operation of the specific operation unit is configured to be more than an operation amount required for detection of operation of the initialization operation unit, or operation force required for the operation of the specific operation unit is configured to be stronger than operation force required for the operation of the initialization operation unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present invention relates to a gaming machine. 【Background Art】 【0002】 Among conventional gaming machines, there are gaming machines that perform special games advantageous to players. 【0003】 Among such gaming machines, there are those provided with a control device that performs various controls (for example, see Patent Document 1). 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0004】 【Patent Document 1】 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-083516 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0005】 However, in the gaming machines described in the above patent documents, there is a problem that the convenience of the game store employees who operate the control device is low. 【0006】 The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the convenience of game store employees. 【Means for Solving the Problems】 【0007】 To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of launching a gaming medium in response to an operation of a launching operation unit and capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player, comprising: a control means for executing predetermined control; an initialization operation unit that can be pressed by a gaming store employee to initialize the control state of the game; and a specific operation unit that can be pressed by a player, wherein the control means can restrict the predetermined control when the value of specific information counted by the fulfillment of a counting condition satisfies a predetermined value; a performance means can execute a predetermined performance in response to the specific operation unit being pressed; and such that the amount of pressing required to detect the pressing of the specific operation unit is greater than the amount of pressing required to detect the pressing of the initialization operation unit, or such that the pressing force required to press the specific operation unit is greater than the pressing force required to press the initialization operation unit. When the aforementioned special game is not being played If the value of the game owned by the player reaches a certain value, The fact that the specific value has been met It is possible not to issue a notification. When the aforementioned special game is not being played If the value of the aforementioned specific information meets a predetermined value, The predetermined control is restricted when the predetermined value is met. It is possible to provide notification, During the execution of the aforementioned special game The value of the game owned by the aforementioned player The aforementioned If a certain value is met, The Special Games Notification that the aforementioned specific value has been met during execution. It is possible not to do so. During the execution of the aforementioned special game The value of the aforementioned specific information The aforementioned If the specified value is met, During the execution of the special game, The aforementioned Notification that the predetermined control will be restricted after the end of the special game because a predetermined value has been met. It is characterized by the ability to perform this action. [Effects of the Invention] 【0008】 According to the present invention, it is possible to improve convenience for amusement parlor staff. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0009】 [Figure 1] This is a front view of the gaming machine. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of a portion of the front side of a gaming machine. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of the gaming machine, excluding the glass frame. [Figure 4] It is a rear view of the gaming machine. [Figure 5] It is a diagram showing the main control device. [Figure 6] It is an exploded perspective view of the main control device. [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing the relationship of the distances between two points for each part of the main control device. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing the seal attached to the main control board case. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing the frame control device. [Figure 10] It is an exploded perspective view of the frame control device. [Figure 11] It is a plan view of the frame control board. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view of the frame control board. [Figure 13] It is an enlarged view of the periphery of the frame control unit and the frame control display. <0000​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ [Figure 24] This diagram shows the relationship between the distance from the power switch to each element of the control unit. [Figure 25] This diagram shows a modified example of the main control device. [Figure 26] This is a block diagram of the gaming machine and its peripheral equipment. [Figure 27] This is a block diagram of the gaming machine and its peripheral equipment. [Figure 28] This diagram shows the memory maps of the main control unit and the frame control unit. [Figure 29] This diagram shows the relationship between the gaming area and the information area. [Figure 30] This is a system configuration diagram of a gaming machine and its peripheral equipment. [Figure 31] This diagram specifically explains the flow of information transmission and reception. [Figure 32] This diagram shows the jackpot determination table for special symbols. [Figure 33] This is a diagram showing the special symbol determination table. [Figure 34] This is a diagram showing the special pattern variation determination table. [Figure 35] This figure shows the pre-determination table. [Figure 36] This is a diagram showing a modified example of the specifications of a gaming machine. [Figure 37] This is a diagram showing a modified example of the specifications of a gaming machine. [Figure 38] This diagram shows a list of messages related to communication between the main control board and the frame control board. [Figure 39] This diagram shows the gaming machine installation information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 40] This diagram shows hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 41] This diagram shows the details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 42] This diagram shows the details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 43]This diagram shows the details of the hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the main control board to the frame control board. [Figure 44] This diagram shows a list of functions and implementation areas of a gaming machine. [Figure 45] This diagram shows a list of functions and implementation areas of a gaming machine. [Figure 46] This diagram shows the communication procedure between the main control board and the frame control board that enables gameplay after the gaming machine has been started. [Figure 47] This diagram shows the communication procedure between the main control board and the frame control board, which are necessary for gameplay to begin after the gaming machine has been started. [Figure 48] This diagram shows the communication procedure between the main control board and the frame control board when the gaming machine enters a settings change / settings confirmation state after startup. [Figure 49] This diagram shows the communication procedure that the main control board uses to determine if a communication line has been lost. [Figure 50] This diagram shows the communication procedure by which the frame control board determines that the communication line has been disconnected. [Figure 51] This is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board. [Figure 52] This is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board. [Figure 53] This is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board. [Figure 54] This flowchart shows the process for changing the settings of the main control board. [Figure 55] This flowchart shows the process for changing the settings of the main control board. [Figure 56] This flowchart shows the RWM clearing process on the main control board. [Figure 57] This flowchart shows the process for verifying the settings of the main control board. [Figure 58] This flowchart shows the timer interrupt processing for the main control board. [Figure 59] This is a flowchart showing the input control processing of the main control board. [Figure 60] This is a flowchart showing the input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board. [Figure 61] This is a flowchart showing the special electrical control processing of the main control board. [Figure 62] This flowchart shows the special pattern memory determination process on the main control board. [Figure 63] This flowchart shows the acquisition limit management process of the main control board. [Figure 64] This flowchart shows the process for updating the increment counter on the main control board. [Figure 65] This flowchart shows the activation determination process for the acquisition limit device on the main control board. [Figure 66] This flowchart shows the error control process of the main control board. [Figure 67] This is a flowchart showing the HC / tampering monitoring information management process of the main control board. [Figure 68] This diagram shows a list of messages related to communication between the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 69] This diagram shows the notification of gaming machine information transmitted from the frame control board to a dedicated unit. [Figure 70] This diagram shows the gaming machine performance information transmitted from the frame control board to a dedicated unit. [Figure 71] This diagram shows the gaming machine installation information transmitted from the frame control board to a dedicated unit. [Figure 72] This diagram shows hall control and fraud monitoring information transmitted from the frame control board to a dedicated unit. [Figure 73] This diagram shows the fraud detection status 2 and 3 of the hall control fraud monitoring information. [Figure 74] This diagram shows the gaming information from the hall computer's fraud monitoring system. [Figure 75] This diagram shows the counting notification transmitted from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 76] This diagram shows the loan notification transmitted from the dedicated unit to the frame control board. [Figure 77] This figure shows the loan receipt result response transmitted from the frame control board to the dedicated unit. [Figure 78]This diagram shows the basic communication sequence between the frame control board and the dedicated unit. [Figure 79] This figure shows the startup sequence 1 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 80] This figure shows the startup sequence 2 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 81] This figure shows the amusement machine information notification sequence 1 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 82] This figure shows the amusement machine information notification sequence 2 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 83] This figure shows the counting notification sequence 1 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 84] This figure shows the counting notification sequence 2 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 85] This figure shows the loan notification sequence 1 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 86] This figure shows the loan notification sequence 2 for the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 87] This diagram shows the recovery sequence when the dedicated PIF wire connecting the frame control board and the dedicated unit is disconnected. [Figure 88] This diagram shows the notification sequence for hall control and fraud monitoring information from the frame control board and dedicated unit. [Figure 89] This is a flowchart showing the main processing of the frame control board. [Figure 90] This flowchart shows the timer interrupt processing for the frame control board. [Figure 91] This flowchart shows the ball removal operation process of the frame control board. [Figure 92] This flowchart shows the process of receiving gaming machine installation information on the frame control board. [Figure 93] This flowchart shows the processing of receiving gaming machine information on the frame control board. [Figure 94] This flowchart shows the process for updating the number of game balls on the frame control board. [Figure 95] This flowchart shows the error control process for the frame control board. [Figure 96] This flowchart shows the severe error notification control process for the frame control board. [Figure 97] This flowchart shows the hardware error notification control process for the frame control board. [Figure 98] This flowchart shows the minor error notification control process for the frame control board. [Figure 99] This diagram shows the display content and display priority of the frame control display when various notification events occur. [Figure 100] This flowchart shows the process for calculating display performance information for the frame control board. [Figure 101] This flowchart shows the process for calculating gaming machine performance information on the frame control board. [Figure 102] This flowchart shows the gaming machine information notification process on the frame control board. [Figure 103] This flowchart shows the game ball counting process on the frame control board. [Figure 104] This is a flowchart showing the game ball dispensing process of the frame control board. [Figure 105] This is a flowchart showing the main processing of the production control unit. [Figure 106] This flowchart shows the timer interrupt processing for the performance control unit. [Figure 107] This flowchart shows the pre-reading process for the performance control unit. [Figure 108] This is a flowchart showing the icon change effect determination process of the performance control unit. [Figure 109] This figure shows the table for determining the final display mode of icons. [Figure 110] This figure shows the variable performance pattern determination table for performance modes A to C. [Figure 111] This figure shows the variable performance pattern determination table for performance modes D to G. [Figure 112] This is a flowchart showing the process for determining the jackpot announcement effect in the performance control unit. [Figure 113]This diagram shows the type of notification event, the priority order of the notification events, and the notification method for the notification events. [Figure 114] This diagram shows the type of notification event, the priority order of the notification events, and the notification method for the notification events. [Figure 115] This diagram shows the type of notification event, the priority order of the notification events, and the notification method for the notification events. [Figure 116] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for each event when the game ball count is cleared and when the power is turned on. [Figure 117] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for each event when the game ball count is cleared and when the power is turned on. [Figure 118] This is a time chart showing the relationship between the initial operation of the movable display device when the number of game balls is reset and when the power is restored. [Figure 119] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies). [Figure 120] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies). [Figure 121] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies). [Figure 122] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies). [Figure 123] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies). [Figure 124] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies). [Figure 125] This diagram shows the relationship between the glass frame (inner frame) opening error and the ball removal operation. [Figure 126] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies, etc.). [Figure 127] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies, etc.). [Figure 128] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies, etc.). [Figure 129] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies, etc.). [Figure 130] This diagram shows the relationship between the notification methods for clearing the game ball count and various events (anomalies, etc.). [Figure 131] This figure shows the information output and notification methods for various events. [Figure 132] This figure shows the information output and notification methods for various events. [Figure 133] This diagram shows the visual effects displayed when various events occur. [Figure 134] This diagram shows the visual effects displayed when various events occur. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0010】 (First Embodiment) The first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 【0011】 (Composition of a gaming machine) First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be explained using Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1, Figure 2 is a perspective view of a part of the front side of the gaming machine 1, Figure 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 excluding the glass frame 4, and Figure 4 is a rear view of the gaming machine. 【0012】 The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 rotatably supported on the front side of the outer frame 2, a glass frame 4 rotatably supported on the front side of the inner frame 3, and a gaming board 5 in which a gaming area 5a is formed through which gaming balls (gaming media) flow. 【0013】 The outer frame 2 has a rectangular base frame 2a with a central opening in the front-to-back direction, to which a decorative plate 2b is attached to the lower front surface, and is fixed to the island equipment of the amusement parlor via fastening members (for example, nails or fasteners). 【0014】 The inner frame 3 has a recessed chamber-shaped game board mounting section 25 with an opening at the front for mounting the game board 5 from the front. It is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge mechanism 6 at one end in the horizontal direction (left side in Figure 3), and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism 6 as the pivot point. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is rotated relative to the outer frame 2 like a door, the back side of the inner frame 3 is exposed to the front, making it possible to perform maintenance on various devices provided on the back side of the inner frame 3. 【0015】 The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the front side of the inner frame 3 via a second hinge mechanism 7 at one end in the horizontal direction (left side in Figure 3) so as to cover the front of the game board mounting portion 25 of the inner frame 3, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism 7 as the pivot point. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated relative to the inner frame 3 like a door, the game area 5a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the inner frame 3 can be opened and closed. 【0016】 An opening 8 (window) is formed in the upper, approximately central part of the glass frame 4, opening in the front-to-back direction. A transparent member 8a (such as a glass plate or acrylic plate) is attached to close the opening 8 from the rear, allowing the game area 5a of the game board 5 attached to the game board mounting section 25 of the inner frame 3 to be visible through this opening 8 and the transparent member 8a. 【0017】 Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, there is an audio output device 9 consisting of a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having multiple decorative LEDs, an operation unit 11 equipped with various operating devices (such as the performance button device 16 and selection button device 18 described later), a launching operation device 13 that can be operated to launch game balls, and a third image display device 72 (left sub-display device) and a fourth image display device 73 (right sub-display device) consisting of liquid crystal displays. 【0018】 The audio output devices 9 are installed at intervals in two locations on the top and two locations on the bottom of the glass frame 4, and are designed to provide sound effects (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc. In addition, multiple frame lighting devices 10 are installed around the opening 8, and provide lighting effects by changing the direction of illumination and the color of light emitted by each lamp (LED). Furthermore, the frame lighting devices 10 are equipped with notification LEDs 10a that are controlled to light up when the inner frame 3 or glass frame 4 is opened, etc., and top lamps 10b that are controlled to light up when a predetermined effect is performed, etc. 【0019】 The operation unit 11 has a shape that bulges forward, and a performance button device 16 that can be operated by the player is provided in the central part of the top surface, and a selection button device 18 that can be operated by the player is provided in the left part of the top surface, and a counting button 20 that can be operated by the player is provided between the performance button device 16 and the selection button device 18, and further back than the selection button device 18, and a game ball count indicator 135 for displaying the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player is provided behind the counting button 20. 【0020】 Furthermore, an item storage area (placement section) may be provided in the operation unit 11 at a position that does not overlap with the game ball count display 135 (for example, a position slightly to the right on the upper surface of the operation unit) for the player to place items (mobile phone, drinks, cigarettes, etc.) to secure (play) the game machine 1. 【0021】 The performance button device 16 is equipped with a performance button 17 that can be pressed by the player, a performance button detection switch 17a (see Figure 26) that detects the pressing operation on the performance button 17, and a button drive device 17b (see Figure 26) for driving the performance button 17, allowing the player to input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1. 【0022】 The effect button 17 can perform a lighting effect by illuminating the effect button LED (full color), which is part of the frame lighting device 10 (see Figure 26), in a predetermined light emission pattern (for example, white, red, rainbow). Furthermore, it can move vertically between a standby position (home position) located below and an effect position located above by the driving force of the button drive motor, which is part of the button drive device 17b, and the home position is detected by a button position detection sensor (not shown). In addition, it can perform an effect operation by vibrating in a predetermined vibration pattern by the driving force of the button vibration motor, which is part of the button drive device 17b. 【0023】 The selection button device 18 is equipped with a joystick 19 that the player can operate in the up, down, left, and right directions, and a joystick detection switch 19a (see Figure 26) for detecting operations on the joystick 19, allowing the player to input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1. 【0024】 The counting button 20 is equipped with a counting button switch 20a for detecting pressing operations on the counting button 20. By operating this switch, the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, as displayed on the game ball count display 135, can be counted (linked to identification information stored on a storage medium such as a membership card or visitor card inserted into the dedicated unit 170 described later, and stored and settled on the card itself or the hall computer described later). 【0025】 The launching device 13 includes a base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a launching handle 15 rotatably mounted on the base 14, a touch sensor 15a (see Figure 26) that detects when the player's hand is touching the launching handle 15, and a launching volume 15b (see Figure 26) which consists of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the launching handle 15. It is possible to perform a lighting effect by lighting the launching handle light-emitting device (not shown), which is part of the frame lighting device 10 (see Figure 26), in a predetermined lighting pattern. 【0026】 Furthermore, when a launch permission signal is input from both the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (described later), when the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15, and when the launch volume 15b detects that the launch handle 15 is being rotated, the ball feeding unit 91 (described later) is driven to send game balls one by one to the launching platform of the launching device 92 (described later), and the launching device 92 launches them into the game area 5a of the game board 5. In this embodiment, the sending of game balls to the launching platform and the subsequent launching of game balls operate as a single set, so even if the player releases their hand from the launch handle 15 at the timing when the game balls are sent to the launching platform (before the game balls are launched), the game balls will still be launched from the launching platform. 【0027】 The third image display device 72 and the fourth image display device 73 display various effects and game-related information according to the progress of the game. Specifically, they display volume adjustment images to adjust the volume of game sounds output from the sound output device 9, light intensity adjustment images to adjust the light intensity of various lighting devices and various image displays, and customization images to customize game effects. 【0028】 The inner frame 3 is provided with a recessed game board mounting section 25 for mounting the game board 5 through a front opening, a ball circulation mechanism 90 for collecting game balls launched from the launcher 92 into the game area 5a for reuse within the game machine 1 and supplying them back to the launcher 92, a locking mechanism 27 for locking the glass frame 4 in a closed state, a glass frame opening detection switch 31a (see Figure 26) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4, an inner frame opening detection switch 31b (see Figure 26) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the inner frame 3, and a radio wave detection sensor 54a (see Figure 26) for detecting abnormal radio waves. 【0029】 The ball circulation mechanism 90 includes a launching device 92 for launching game balls toward the game area 5a, a ball feeding unit 91 for sending game balls one by one to the launching platform of the launching device 92, a lifting and polishing device 95 for lifting the supplied game balls while polishing them, a ball passage unit 94 for allowing game balls that have flowed down the game area 5a to flow down to the entrance of the lifting and polishing device 95, and for allowing game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95 to flow down to the entrance of the ball feeding unit 91, and a foul ball passage unit 93 for allowing game balls that have been launched by the launching device 92 but have returned without flying into the game area 5a (foul balls) to join the ball passage unit 94. 【0030】 The ball feeding unit 91 is equipped with a subtraction inlet switch 91b (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls that have flowed down the ball passage unit 94, a subtraction solenoid 91a (see Figure 26) for sending the game balls detected by the subtraction inlet switch 91b to the launching device 92, and a subtraction outlet switch 91c (see Figure 26) for detecting the game balls that have been sent to the launching device 92 by the operation of the subtraction solenoid 91a. 【0031】 The launching device 92 is equipped with a launching platform (not shown) where game balls sent from the ball feeding unit 91 are held, a launching platform switch 92a (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls held on the launching platform, and a launching solenoid 92b (see Figure 26) for operating a launching hammer (not shown) for launching game balls held on the launching platform. 【0032】 The foul ball passage unit 93 is equipped with a foul ball passage (not shown) for directing game balls that have returned without flying into the game area 5a (foul balls) to the ball passage unit 94, and a foul ball switch 93a (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls flowing down the foul ball passage. 【0033】 The rear portion of the ball passage unit 94 is provided with a prize ball passage (not shown) for collecting and flowing down game balls that have entered various prize holes in the game area 5a, a prize passage count switch 94a (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls (prizes) flowing down the prize ball passage, a non-prize ball passage (not shown) for collecting and flowing down game balls that have flowed into the out holes without entering any prize holes, a non-prize passage count switch 94b (see Figure 26) for detecting game balls (out balls) flowing down the non-prize ball passage, a confluence passage (not shown) for confluence the game balls that have flowed down the prize passage, the game balls that have flowed down the non-prize ball passage, and the game balls that have flowed down the foul ball passage and supply them to the lifting and polishing device 95, and a lift-down switch 94d (see Figure 26) at the downstream end of the confluence passage for detecting the game balls that are being supplied to the lifting and polishing device 95. 【0034】 Furthermore, the front portion of the ball passage unit 94 includes a lifting ball passage (not shown) for supplying game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95 to the ball feeding unit 91, a lift-up switch 94c (see Figure 26) at the upstream end of the lifting ball passage for detecting game balls lifted by the lifting and polishing device 95, and a middle section of the lifting ball passage (downstream of the lift-up switch 94c) for detecting an excess (surplus) of game balls waiting in the lifting ball passage (circulating game balls) An excess sensor 94e (see Figure 26) for detecting an excess of game balls, a deficiency sensor 94f (see Figure 26) located downstream of the lifting ball passage (downstream of the excess sensor 94e) for detecting a shortage of game balls (circulating game balls) waiting in the lifting ball passage, and a ball removal lever (not shown) for removing game balls from the game machine through a ball removal opening (not shown) located at the downstream end of the lifting ball passage (downstream of the deficiency sensor 94f). 【0035】 The lifting and polishing device 95 is equipped with a lift section (not shown) for lifting game balls using the driving force of a motor, a lift origin switch 95b (not shown) for confirming the origin position of the lift section, an abrasive material (not shown) for polishing the game balls lifted by the lift section, and an abrasive material confirmation switch 95a (not shown) for detecting that the abrasive material is installed. 【0036】 The locking mechanism 27 is located on the right side of the game board mounting section 25, with the front end of the cylinder, where the keyhole is formed, exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. When a special key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock on the inner frame 3 is released, allowing the inner frame 3 to be opened and closed. When rotated in the other direction, the lock on the glass frame 4 is released, allowing the glass frame 4 to be opened and closed. 【0037】 A curved inner rail 35 and an outer rail 36 are provided near the outer edge of the game board 5, and a game area 5a is formed in the area enclosed by the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36, through which game balls can flow down. A ball guide path 38 is also formed between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 to guide game balls launched by the launching device 92 to the upstream part of the game area 5a. An out opening 39 is formed at the downstream end of the game area 5a to guide the flowing game balls out of the game area (ball passage unit 94). 【0038】 Approximately in the center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40, known as a center case, is provided to restrict the entry of game balls into the interior. This decorative frame 40 divides the game area 5a into a left game area through which game balls launched with a first launch force flow down, and a right game area through which game balls launched with a second launch force stronger than the first launch force flow down. The left game area and the right game area are connected below the decorative frame 40. 【0039】 A warp device 41 is provided on the left side of the decorative frame 40 to introduce game balls flowing down the left side game area into the interior of the decorative frame 40, and a stage section 42 is provided at the bottom of the decorative frame 40 to roll the game balls introduced into the interior of the decorative frame 40 by the warp device 41 and cause them to flow downwards from the decorative frame 40. 【0040】 To the lower left of the decorative frame 40, there are three general prize slots 43 spaced apart from each other, into which game balls can be entered at any time. To the lower right of the decorative frame 40, there is one general prize slot 43 into which game balls can be entered at any time. When a game ball that has entered this general prize slot 43 is detected by the general prize slot detection switch 43a (see Figure 27), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 5 balls) are added to the number of game balls owned by the player (game value) as prize balls (granting of game benefits), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball count display 135 and the frame control display 125, which will be described later, is updated. 【0041】 One of the three general prize slots 43 located slightly to the left and below the decorative frame 40 (the leftmost one) also serves as the starting area for the regular symbols. When a game ball that enters this general prize slot 43 is detected by the general prize slot detection switch 43a, the right to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game (opening the second starting slot 47, described later) is granted (regular symbol determination information, described later, is stored). 【0042】 Below the stage section 42, there is a first start opening 45 (start entry area for the first special symbol) into which game balls can be entered at any time. When a game ball that has entered this first start opening 45 is detected by the first start opening detection switch 45a (see Figure 27), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3) are added to the number of game balls owned by the player (game value) as prize balls (granting of game benefits), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball count display 135 and the frame control display 125, which will be described later, is updated. In addition, the right to make a jackpot determination to determine whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) is granted (special symbol determination information, which will be described later, is stored). 【0043】 Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally below and to the right of the first starting opening 45, there is a variable starting unit 46 that can be converted from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter (enter the game) to an open state in which it is possible or easy for the game ball to enter, based on the fulfillment of predetermined conditions (winning in the winning determination described later). 【0044】 The variable starting unit 46 has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left-right direction (left side in Figure 1) to form a passage for game balls, and is equipped with a second starting port opening / closing member 48 that is movable in the front-rear direction, a second starting port 47 (starting prize area for the second special symbol) that opens upward directly below the second starting port opening / closing member 48, a second starting port detection switch 47a (see Figure 27) that detects game balls that have entered the second starting port 47, and a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see Figure 27) that converts the second starting port 47 to a closed state by moving the second starting port opening / closing member 48 forward (prize entry restriction position) and converts the second starting port 47 to an open state by moving the second starting port opening / closing member 48 backward (prize entry allowable position). 【0045】 Then, when a game ball enters the second start port 47, which has been opened during the auxiliary game described later, and is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a (see Figure 27), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 2) are added to the number of game balls owned by the player as prize balls (granting of game benefits), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball count display 135 and the frame control display 125 described later is updated. In addition, the right to make a jackpot determination to determine whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) is granted (special symbol determination information described later is stored). 【0046】 The right-hand game area, located to the right of the decorative frame 40, is provided with a regular symbol gate 44 (starting area for regular symbols) through which game balls can pass at all times. When a game ball that has passed through the regular symbol gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a (see Figure 27), no prize balls (game bonuses) are awarded, but the right to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game (opening the second starting opening 47, described later) is granted (regular symbol judgment information, described later, is stored). The regular symbol gate 44 is designed to allow game balls to enter (pass through) more easily than the general prize opening 43, which also serves as the starting area for regular symbols as described above. 【0047】 Below the regular gate 44, there is a variable prize entry section 49 (variable prize entry device) that can be converted from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult for game balls to enter (enter the game) to an open state where it is possible or easy for game balls to enter, based on the fulfillment of predetermined conditions (that a jackpot has been determined in the jackpot judgment). 【0048】 The variable prize section 49 (variable prize device) has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left-right direction (right side in Figure 1) to form a flow path for the game balls, and is equipped with a large prize opening opening / closing member 51 that can move in the front-rear direction, a large prize opening 50 (prize area) that opens upward directly below the large prize opening opening / closing member 51, a large prize opening detection switch 50a (see Figure 27) that detects game balls that have entered the large prize opening 50, and a large prize opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see Figure 27) that converts the large prize opening 50 to a closed state by moving the large prize opening opening / closing member 51 forward (prize restriction position) and converts the large prize opening 50 to an open state by moving the large prize opening opening / closing member 51 backward (prize allowance position). 【0049】 Then, during a jackpot game as described later, when the jackpot opening / closing member 51 moves backward and the jackpot opening 50 changes from a closed state to an open state, when the game balls that were flowing down the upper surface of the jackpot opening / closing member 51 or the game balls that have reached the jackpot opening 50 enter the jackpot opening 50 and are detected by the jackpot opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are added to the number of game balls owned by the player as prize balls (granting of game benefits), and the number of game balls displayed on the game ball count display 135 and the frame control display 125 described later are updated. 【0050】 Furthermore, game balls launched into the left-side game area either flow directly down along the outer edge of the decorative frame 40, or flow into the warp device 41 and then down through the stage section 42, either entering one of the three general prize slots 43 or the first start slot 45 located below the decorative frame 40, or flowing into the out slot 39. Therefore, they will not enter (pass through) the general gate 44, general prize slots 43, or variable prize slot 49 (large prize slot 50) located in the right-side game area. 【0051】 Furthermore, game balls launched into the right-side game area flow down through the channel on the right side of the decorative frame 40, and almost all of them pass through the general gate 44 before either entering one of the general prize entry openings 43, variable start section 46 (second start opening 47), or variable prize entry section 49 (large prize entry opening 50) located in the right-side game area, or flowing into the out opening 39. Therefore, they will not enter the general prize entry opening 43 or the first start opening 45 located in the left-side game area. 【0052】 On the back of the game board 5, there is a safe ball channel that receives and flows down safe balls (winning balls) that have entered the general prize entry opening 43, the first start opening 45, the second start opening 47, and the large prize entry opening 50, and then flows into the prize ball channel of the ball channel unit 94. There is also an out ball channel that receives and flows down out balls (non-winning balls) that have entered the out opening 39, and then flows into the non-winning ball channel of the ball channel unit 94. An out ball detection switch 39a (see Figure 27) for detecting out balls is provided at the downstream end of the out ball channel. 【0053】 Outside the game area 5a, a main information display device 59 is provided, consisting of a first special symbol indicator 60, a second special symbol indicator 61, a regular symbol indicator 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, a second special symbol hold indicator 64, a regular symbol hold indicator 65, a round number indicator 66, a right-hand play indicator 67, a status confirmation indicator 68, and a game status indicator (not shown). This main information display device 59 is composed of multiple LEDs. 【0054】 The first special symbol indicator 60 is a variable indicator that displays (notifies) the result of the jackpot determination for the first special symbol, which is performed based on the entry (entry) of a game ball into the first starting opening 45. The second special symbol indicator 61 is a variable indicator that displays (notifies) the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol, which is performed based on the entry (entry) of a game ball into the second starting opening 47. The regular symbol indicator 62 is a variable indicator that displays (notifies) the result of the win determination for the regular symbol, which is performed based on the entry (passage, entry) of a game ball into the general entry opening 43 or the regular symbol gate 44, which also serve as the starting area for the regular symbols. 【0055】 The jackpot determination refers to the process of acquiring special symbol determination information (random values ​​for jackpot determination, random values ​​for special symbol determination, random values ​​for reach determination, random values ​​for special symbol variation pattern determination, etc.) when a game ball enters the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47, and then determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game based on the acquired special symbol determination information. 【0056】 Then, when a jackpot is determined based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 45, the first special symbol indicator 60 displays a changing first special symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is displayed to indicate the determination result. Similarly, when a jackpot is determined based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 47, the second special symbol indicator 61 displays a changing second special symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol is displayed to indicate the determination result. 【0057】 The first special symbol indicator 60 and the second special symbol indicator 61 are each composed of eight LEDs, and the lighting pattern of the LEDs changes (moving lighting) at a predetermined cycle (32ms) during the display of each special symbol's variation. When a special symbol is displayed in a stopped state, the LEDs light up in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination (jackpot mode, losing mode). 【0058】 In this embodiment, "jackpot" refers to the state in which it is determined in the jackpot determination that a jackpot game (special game) will be executed. "Jackpot game" refers to a game state that is advantageous to the player, in which a round game is played for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times, 10 times, etc.) with intervals in between, in which the player is more likely to win prize balls. 【0059】 In addition, the maximum number of times the large prize slot 50 opens and the maximum opening time for each round of gameplay are predetermined, but even before reaching the maximum number of times or maximum opening time, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter the large prize slot, one round of gameplay ends. Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute any of several types of jackpot games (special games) that offer different degrees of advantage to the player. 【0060】 The hit determination refers to the process of acquiring normal symbol determination information (random values ​​for hit determination, random values ​​for normal symbol determination, random values ​​for normal symbol variation pattern determination, etc.) based on the entry (passage, entry) of game balls into the general prize entry 43 or normal symbol gate 44, which also serve as the starting area for normal symbols, and determining whether or not to execute an auxiliary game based on the acquired normal symbol determination information. When a hit determination is made, the normal symbol display 62 displays the variation of the normal symbols, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbols are displayed to indicate the determination result. 【0061】 The regular symbol display unit 62 is composed of three LEDs, and the LEDs flash at predetermined intervals or in a predetermined sequence when displaying the variation of the regular symbols. When the regular symbols are stopped, the LEDs light up in a manner that notifies the result of the auxiliary game judgment (win or loss). 【0062】 In this embodiment, "winning" refers to the state in which it is determined in the auxiliary game determination to execute an auxiliary game (winning game). "Auxiliary game" refers to a game state in which the second start opening 47 is opened in a predetermined manner. 【0063】 In addition, the maximum number of times the second starting port 47 opens and the maximum opening time in the auxiliary game (winning game) are predetermined, but even before reaching the maximum number of times or maximum opening time, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter the second starting port 47, the auxiliary game (winning game) ends. In other words, the "auxiliary game" is a game state in which the conditions for starting the variation display of the second special symbol are more likely to be met. In addition, in this embodiment, multiple types of auxiliary games (winning games) with different degrees of advantage to the player are provided. 【0064】 The first special symbol hold indicator 63 consists of two LEDs and is used to display the number of first hold items (U1), which is the number of special symbol judgment information (first hold items) stored when a game ball enters the first start opening 45. It lights up or flashes in a manner that indicates the number of first hold items. Up to four first hold items can be stored, but it may be less than or more than four. 【0065】 The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of two LEDs and is used to display the number of second hold items (U2), which is the number of special symbol judgment information (second hold items) stored when a game ball enters the second start opening 47. It lights up or flashes in a manner that indicates the number of second hold items. Up to four second hold items can be stored, but it may be less than four, more than four, or the second hold items may not be stored at all. 【0066】 The regular symbol hold indicator 65 consists of two LEDs and is used to display the number of regular symbol hold information (regular symbol hold) that is stored when a game ball enters (passes through) the regular symbol gate 44. It lights up or flashes in a manner that indicates the number of regular symbol hold information. Up to four regular symbol hold information can be stored, but it may be less than four, more than four, or no regular symbol hold information may be stored at all. 【0067】 The first special symbol display unit 60 and / or the second special symbol display unit 61 can be made up of 7-segment LEDs. For example, if a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, a number such as "3" or "7" can be stopped and displayed, and if a loss is determined, "-" can be stopped and displayed, and during the variation display, the lights can alternate between off and "-". 【0068】 The round number indicator 66 consists of six LEDs and is used to display the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game) occurs. The LEDs start lighting up in a predetermined manner to indicate the number of rounds at the start of the jackpot game, remain lit throughout the jackpot game, and turn off at the end of the jackpot game. For example, if the jackpot game has 4 rounds, only the leftmost LED will light up, and if the jackpot game has 10 rounds, all LEDs will light up. 【0069】 The right-hand shooting indicator 67 consists of a single LED and is used to provide a right-hand shooting notification that prompts the player to shoot the game ball towards the right-hand game area (so-called right-hand shooting). Basically, the LED does not light up during normal gameplay, but lights up during jackpot mode (special gameplay), during the probability variation gameplay mode described later, and during certain time-saving gameplay modes. 【0070】 The status indicator 68 consists of one LED and is used to provide notification that the game is in a time-saving mode. The LED lights up when the time-saving mode starts and turns off when the time-saving mode ends. 【0071】 The game status indicator (not shown) consists of one LED and is used to notify that the game is in a probability variation game state or a time reduction game state. When the game machine 1 is powered on, the LED lights up if it is in a probability variation game state or a time reduction game state, and then the LED turns off when the probability variation game state or time reduction game state ends (the game state changes). 【0072】 Inside the game area 5a, a sub-information display device 80 is provided, consisting of a sub-first variable indicator, a sub-second variable indicator, a sub-first hold indicator, a sub-second hold indicator, a sub-normal diagram variable indicator, a sub-normal diagram hold indicator, and a sub-right-hand shooting indicator. This sub-information display device 80 is basically composed of LEDs. 【0073】 The sub-first variable indicator is used to indicate (notify) whether the first special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable state, and the sub-second variable indicator is used to indicate (notify) whether the second special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable state. Each of these indicators consists of one LED. When the variable state of the corresponding special symbol begins to be displayed, the LED blinks at a predetermined cycle (1 second) (0.5 seconds on → 0.5 seconds off), causing the first lamp symbol LZ1 or the second lamp symbol LZ2 to be displayed in a variable state. When the corresponding special symbol is displayed in a stopped state, the LED turns off. 【0074】 Furthermore, the results of the special symbol jackpot determination may be announced on the sub-first and sub-second variation indicators. In this case, the LED should light up if it is a jackpot and turn off if it is a miss. 【0075】 The sub-first hold indicator displays the number of first hold information items (first hold count), which will be described later, and the sub-second hold indicator displays the number of second hold information items (second hold count), which will be described later. Each indicator consists of two LEDs. When the hold count is "0", both the left and right LEDs are off. When the hold count is "1", the left LED lights up and the right LED turns off. When the hold count is "2", both the left and right LEDs light up. When the hold count is "3", the left LED blinks and the right LED lights up. When the hold count is "4", both the left and right LEDs blink. 【0076】 The sub-symbol variation indicator is used to display (notify) the result of the winning lottery and consists of a single LED. When the variation display of the regular symbols begins, the LED blinks (variation display) at predetermined intervals. When the regular symbols are displayed in a stopped state, the mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (lit up for a win, off for a loss) is displayed in a stopped state. 【0077】 Furthermore, in the sub-normal symbol variation indicator, it may be configured so that only whether or not a normal symbol variation is being displayed can be determined, by having it blink when a normal symbol variation is being displayed and then light up or turn off when it is stopped. 【0078】 The sub-normal-number-of 【0079】 The sub-right-hand shooting indicator is designed to encourage players to shoot the game ball towards the right-hand area of ​​the game area 5a (so-called right-hand shooting), and consists of a single LED. The LED lights up during the jackpot state (special game) and the time-saving state, and turns off during all other game states. 【0080】 A first image display device 70 (main display device), which is a liquid crystal display, is provided at the back of the performance space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40. A second image display device 71 (central sub-display device), which is a liquid crystal display smaller in size and display area than the first image display device 70, is provided at the lower part of the performance space 40a and in front of the first image display device 70. A movable performance device 77 for executing motion effects is provided at the upper part of the performance space 40a. 【0081】 The first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 display various effects according to the progress of the game. These effects include a demo effect for waiting for the customer, which is performed when the special symbol variation display is not in progress; a variation effect involving the variation display of multiple effect symbols 70a, which is performed when the special symbol variation display is in progress; a variation display (update variation) of the special symbol TZ (the so-called fourth symbol), which is performed when the special symbol variation display is in progress; and a jackpot effect, which is performed when a jackpot game is in progress. 【0082】 Furthermore, the second image display device 71 can perform a movement effect by moving with a liquid crystal movable device (not shown) composed of a solenoid, motor, etc., while the first image display device 70 is performing a variation effect. 【0083】 Specifically, the movement effect is performed by moving vertically (up and down) between a standby position (lower position) located near the edge of the first image display device 70 and an effect position (upper position) located near the center of the first image display device 70. The movement direction of the second image display device 71 may be set to the left and right or forward and backward directions, or the movement effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17. 【0084】 The display section (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 includes a variable display area for displaying three performance symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol), and a display area for executing display effects (such as displaying a background image) according to the performance mode related to the execution of the variable performance. 【0085】 The performance symbols 70a are composed of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9," for example, and begin displaying variations in response to the start of the variation display of special symbols performed by the first special symbol display unit 60 and the second special symbol display unit 61, and display a stop when the variation display of special symbols stops. Furthermore, symbols representing letters such as "A" to "F" may also be used as the performance symbols 70a. 【0086】 The display symbols 70a are set to stop and display for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination (miss pattern, jackpot pattern). Jackpot patterns are combinations of the same display symbols 70a, such as "777" or "555", while miss patterns are all other patterns. 【0087】 In addition, while the display of the changing symbols 70a is shown as scrolling vertically, it may also scroll horizontally, or it may switch or rotate (rotate) in place. 【0088】 Furthermore, during the display of the changing symbols 70a (changing animation), various animation images and movies, such as background images and characters, are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71, depending on the result of the jackpot determination, thereby increasing the player's anticipation for the execution of a jackpot game (special game). 【0089】 The first image display device 70 includes a first reserve icon display area 70B for displaying a number of first reserve icons (first reserve information) corresponding to the first reserve number (U1) in a normal game state, a second reserve icon display area 70D for displaying a number of second reserve icons (second reserve information) corresponding to the second reserve number (U2) in a time-saving game state, an icon display area 70C for displaying an icon (execution information) indicating that a variation effect is being executed, a first reserve number display area 70E for displaying the first reserve number (U1) numerically, and a second reserve number display area 70F for displaying the second reserve number (U2) numerically. 【0090】 The first hold icon display area 70B is divided into the first display section (first area), the second display section (second area), the third display section (third area), and the fourth display section (fourth area), starting from the side closest to the icon display area 70C. The first to fourth display sections display a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1). 【0091】 Specifically, in the first hold icon display area, the first display section of 70B displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variation display of the first special symbol will be performed first; the second display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variation display of the first special symbol will be performed second; the third display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variation display of the first special symbol will be performed third; and the fourth display section displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold information for which the variation display of the first special symbol will be performed fourth. 【0092】 The second hold icon display area 70D is divided into the first display section (first area), the second display section (second area), the third display section (third area), and the fourth display section (fourth area) from left to right, and the number of second hold icons corresponding to the second hold number (U2) are displayed in the first to fourth display sections. 【0093】 Specifically, in the second hold icon display area 70D, the first display section displays a second hold icon indicating the second hold memory in which the variation display of the second special symbol will be performed first, the second display section displays a second hold icon indicating the second hold memory in which the variation display of the second special symbol will be performed second, the third display section displays a second hold icon indicating the second hold memory in which the variation display of the second special symbol will be performed third, and the fourth display section displays a second hold icon indicating the second hold memory in which the variation display of the second special symbol will be performed fourth. 【0094】 The icon display area 70C is formed directly above a base image to clearly distinguish it from the first reserved icon display area 70B and the second reserved icon display area 70D, and the icon is displayed on or floating above this base image. 【0095】 Specifically, as the first special symbol (performance symbol 70a) begins to change, the first reserve icons displayed in the first reserve icon display area 70B move (shift) one by one towards the icon display area 70C. The first reserve icons displayed in the first display section of the first reserve icon display area 70B move (shift) to the icon display area 70C, becoming the icon in question. When the first special symbol (performance symbol 70a) finishes changing, the icon disappears (is erased). In other words, an effect (erasure effect) of the icon disappearing is performed. 【0096】 Furthermore, as the second special symbol (performance symbol 70a) begins to change, the second reserve icons displayed in the second reserve icon display area 70D move (shift) one by one toward the icon display area 70C, and the second reserve icons displayed in the first display section of the second reserve icon display area 70D move (shift) toward the icon display area 70C, becoming the icon in question. The icon then disappears (is removed) when the change in the second special symbol (performance symbol 70a) ends. Note that the icon may also be removed during the change in the special symbol (performance symbol 70a). 【0097】 The movable performance device 77 has a first movable member 77a and a second movable member 77b that can be operated, and it is possible to perform an action performance by making the first movable member 77a and the second movable member 77b perform predetermined actions during a variation performance or a jackpot game performance executed on the first image display device 70. In addition, the first movable member 77a and the second movable member 77b are provided with a panel lighting device 76 having multiple decorative LEDs, and are capable of emitting light in a predetermined manner during the execution of the action performance. 【0098】 Specifically, the first movable member 77a moves (up and down) between a standby position located near the edge (up) of the first image display device 70 and an animation position located near the center (down) of the first image display device 70. The second movable member 77b moves between a standby position that covers a portion of the front of the first movable member 77a and an animation position that recedes from the front of the first movable member 77a. 【0099】 On the back of the game board 5, there is a main control device 110A which incorporates a main control board 110 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control device 130A which incorporates an effect control board 130 that controls the effects of the game, and a transparent resin upper cover member 23 which covers the rear of the main control device 110A and the effect control device 130A, with the main control device 110A and the effect control device 130A arranged vertically. 【0100】 The rear of the performance control device 130A is equipped with a changeover switch 22 for switching to one of several adjustment modes, which set the reference values ​​for the volume of the performance sound output from the sound output device 9 and the light intensity of various light sources (various lighting devices, various display devices). In normal operation, the rear of the device is covered by the upper cover member 23. 【0101】 On the back of the inner frame 3, there is a frame control device 120A (value control device) which incorporates a frame control board 120 that controls the number of game balls (game value) owned by the game and controls information communication with the dedicated unit 170, a power supply device 160A which incorporates a power supply board 160, a lending device connection terminal board 100 which has a lending device connection terminal 101 for connecting dedicated wiring for communication with the dedicated unit 170 which is installed in parallel with the game machine 1, and a lower cover member 120B made of transparent resin which covers the upper rear of the frame control device 120A. 【0102】 The power supply unit 160A is located near one end of the lower part of the inner frame 3 (right side in Figure 4). On one side (the right side of the inner frame 3, which is the right side in Figure 4, near the pivot axis), there is an outlet for a power cord with a power plug 161 at its end, as well as a power switch 164 that can be turned ON and OFF. 【0103】 The frame control device 120A is positioned so that the power cord outlet and power switch of the power supply device 160A are exposed at the rear, and the frame control device 120A is positioned closer to the left or right side of the inner frame 3 (towards the left side of the inner frame 3, which is the free rotation end of the inner frame 3 in Figure 4) and overlaps the rear of the power supply device 160A. 【0104】 On the back side of the inner frame 3, above the power switch 164, is a loan device connection terminal board 100 for communicating with the dedicated unit 170. The loan device connection terminal board 100 is equipped with a loan device connection terminal 101 into which a connector provided at the end of a dedicated cable for communicating with the dedicated unit 170 is inserted. 【0105】 The frame control board 120, which is built into the frame control device 120A, is equipped with a frame control display 125 for displaying the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, similar to the game ball count display 135 provided on the glass frame 4. However, the game ball count display 135 and the frame control display 125 are offset from each other in the vertical and horizontal directions of the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the game ball count display 135 is positioned closer to the rotation axis of the glass frame 4, while the frame control display 125 is positioned lower than the game ball count display 135 and closer to the free rotation end of the inner frame 3. 【0106】 In this way, by positioning the game ball count indicator 135, which is installed on the front side of the gaming machine, closer to the pivot axis of the glass frame 4, even when a gaming parlor employee opens the inner frame 3 or the glass frame 4, the range of movement of the game ball count indicator 135 is reduced, preventing a drastic decrease in the visibility of the game ball count indicator 135. This improves the convenience for both gaming parlor employees and players when checking the display contents of the game ball count indicator 135. 【0107】 Furthermore, since the frame control indicator 125, which is located on the back side of the gaming machine, is positioned closer to the free-rotating end of the inner frame 3, when a gaming store employee opens the inner frame 3 to check the frame control indicator 125, it becomes easier to see the frame control indicator 125 than if it were positioned closer to the rotation axis of the inner frame 3. This improves the convenience for gaming store employees when checking the display contents of the frame control indicator 125. 【0108】 Furthermore, the lower cover member 120B covers only the upper side of the frame control device 120A (various female connectors 127a to 127f etc. exposed from the frame control board case 300 described later), and does not cover the various buttons provided on the lower side of the frame control device 120A (the game ball count clear button 121b related to the game ball count clear switch 121 described later, the ball removal button 122b related to the ball removal switch 122, and the error release button 123b related to the error release switch 123). As a result, the various buttons provided on the lower side of the frame control device 120A (the game ball count clear button 121b related to the game ball count clear switch 121 described later, the ball removal button 122b related to the ball removal switch 122, and the error release button 123b related to the error release switch 123) become easier to operate, improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0109】 Furthermore, the lower cover member 120B is designed not to cover the various stickers attached to the frame control device 120A (frame management number sticker 308 and operation guide sticker 309, described later) or the frame control indicator 125 mounted on the frame control board 120. As a result, the lower cover member 120B does not obstruct the visibility of the various stickers or the frame control indicator 125, thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0110】 Furthermore, a payout limit device operation indicator unit may be provided on the front side of the glass frame 4 to display the operating status of the payout limit device, which will be described later. The payout limit device operation indicator unit may be made up of LEDs or 7-segment displays and may light up when the payout limit device is operating. Alternatively, the payout limit device operation indicator unit may be made up of a sliding panel that can be operated by a game store employee (it cannot be operated when the glass frame 4 is closed, but can be operated when the glass frame 4 is open), and the panel may be slid to display the non-operational state when the payout limit device is not operating, and to display the operating state when it is operating. 【0111】 (Configuration of the main control unit) The configuration of the main control unit 110A will be explained using Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5(a) is a front view of the main control unit 110A, Figure 5(b) is a rear view of the main control unit 110A, and Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the main control unit 110A. 【0112】 The main control device 110A includes a rectangular main control board 110 on which various electronic components (main control unit 110m, various connectors, various switches, integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) are mounted, a transparent resin main control board case 200 that houses the main control board 110, a sealing seal 223 to restrict opening the main control board case 200 (leaving a trace of opening), a transparent resin cutter member 222 for breaking the sealing seal 223, and a transparent resin seal cover member 221 that is attached to the main control board case 200 so as to cover the sealing seal 223. 【0113】 One end of the main control board 110 in the shorter direction (towards the longer side at the back in Figure 6) is equipped with a main control unit 110m (a one-chip microcontroller with CPU, ROM, and RWM) that controls the progress of the game, a main inspection connector 116 into which a male connector is plugged into the end of the wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the main control device 110A (specifically, the main control unit 110m) at the amusement parlor, and an information display 115 for displaying setting values, which will be described later. 【0114】 Furthermore, on the other end of the main control board 110 in the shorter direction (closer to the longer side in Figure 6), there are multiple female connectors 117a to 117g into which male connectors, which are provided at the ends of wiring for electrical connection to the frame control board 120 and the performance control board 130, are inserted. 【0115】 Furthermore, on one end of the main control board 110 in the longitudinal direction (towards the shorter side on the right in Figure 6), there is an RWM clear switch 111a that inputs a signal to clear the contents of the main RAM 110c of the main control unit 110m or to update the setting value which is the level of advantage in the game (corresponding to the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination described later) by operation by a game store employee, and a setting key switch 112a that inputs a signal to switch to a state in which the setting value can be changed or the setting value can be checked by operation by a game store employee using a setting key. 【0116】 The main control board case 200 comprises an upper case member 201 formed in the shape of a recessed chamber that is open at the bottom and covers the front surface of the main control board 110, and a lower case member 211 formed in the shape of a recessed chamber that is open at the top and covers the back surface of the main control board 110. By closing the upper case member 201 and the lower case member 211, a housing space for housing the main control board 110 is formed. 【0117】 The upper case member 201 has an opposing wall (top plate portion 202, etc.) that faces the surface of the main control board 110 and serves as the top plate of the recessed chamber, an upper peripheral wall portion 203 that hangs down (extends) from the end (periphery portion) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber, and an upper flange portion 210 for attaching the main control device 110A to the back side of the game board 5. 【0118】 The opposing wall of the upper case member 201 has a top plate portion 202 at the highest position (uniform thickness of 2 mm), a first step portion 205a that forms a step between it and the top plate portion 202 at one end in the longitudinal direction of the upper case member 201 and one end in the short direction (upper left corner in Figure 5(a)), and a second step portion 205b that forms a step between it and the top plate portion 202 at the other end in the short direction of the upper case member 201 (lower side in Figure 5(a)). 【0119】 Furthermore, the distance between the main control board 110 and the surface decreases in the following order: top plate portion 202 (first opposing wall) > first stage portion 205a (second opposing wall) > second stage portion 205b (third opposing wall). 【0120】 A main control number sticker attachment section 207 is provided on the right side of the central part of the top panel 202 (in a position that does not overlap with the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, and information display 115 in front of or behind it) for attaching a main control number sticker 208 on which the management information (identification information) of the main control board 110 is printed. 【0121】 The main control number sticker attachment area 207 is a rectangular area created by recessing a portion of the top plate 202 downwards. The main control number sticker 208 is then attached to the main control number sticker attachment area 207, and the machine information sticker 209, which has the machine information of the gaming machine 1 printed on it, is attached to the attachment area to the left of the main control number sticker attachment area 207 (in a position that does not overlap with the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, and information display unit 115). 【0122】 Furthermore, the surface of the main control number sticker attachment area 207 is approximately flush with the back surface of the top plate portion 202 (the surface facing the main control board 110). Therefore, the height (distance, width) from the surface of the main control board 110 to the main control number sticker 208 is approximately the same as the height (distance, width) from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 (the surface facing the main control board 110). 【0123】 An opening is formed in the top panel 202 at a position corresponding to the RWM clear switch 111a mounted on the main control board 110, allowing operation of the RWM clear switch 111a. An RWM clear button 111b is loosely fitted into this opening so as to be vertically movable, allowing the RWM clear switch 111a to be turned ON by pressing the RWM clear button 111b. 【0124】 Furthermore, a cylinder opening is formed in the top plate portion 202 at a position corresponding to the setting key switch 112a mounted on the main control board 110, allowing the key cylinder of the setting key switch 112a to be exposed, and the setting key can be inserted into the keyhole of the key cylinder and rotated. 【0125】 In the first stage section 205a, at a position corresponding to the main inspection connector 116 mounted on the main control board 110, an opening is formed to expose the main inspection connector 116 to the outside, making it possible to insert a male connector provided at the end of the wiring extending from the inspection device into the main inspection connector 116. 【0126】 In the second stage section 205b, at positions corresponding to the multiple female connectors 117a to 117g mounted on the main control board 110, multiple openings are formed to expose the multiple female connectors 117a to 117f to the outside, making it possible to insert male connectors provided at the ends of wiring for electrical connection to the frame control device 120A and the performance control device 130A into the various female connectors 117a to 117g. 【0127】 The lower case member 211 has an opposing wall (bottom plate portion 212, etc.) that faces the back surface of the main control board 110 and serves as the bottom plate of the recessed chamber, a lower peripheral wall portion 213 that rises (extends) upward from the end (periphery) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber, and a lower flange portion 220 that works in cooperation with the upper flange portion 210 of the upper case member 201 to attach the main control device 110A to the back surface of the game board 5. 【0128】 One end of the main control board case 200 in the longitudinal direction (left side in Figure 5(a)) is provided with a main crimping portion 204A for sealing the main control board case 200 with the upper case member 201 and lower case member 211 closed together while the main control board 110 is housed inside. The other end of the main control board case 200 in the longitudinal direction (right side in Figure 6(a)) is provided with a cutter member 222 and a sealing seal application portion 206A for applying a sealing seal 223 across the upper case member 201 and lower case member 211. 【0129】 The main crimping portion 204A includes an upper crimping portion 204 connected to the upper case member 201 via a fractured portion, a lower crimping portion 214 connected to the lower case member 211 via a fractured portion, and a fixing member that is press-fitted from the upper crimping portion 204 into the lower crimping portion 214 to fix the upper crimping portion 204 and the lower crimping portion 214 together. 【0130】 The upper crimping portion 204 has a first upper crimping portion 204a used to initially seal the main control board case 200, and a second upper crimping portion 204b used to reseal the main control board case 200 after the initial opening of the main control board case 200, with the first upper crimping portion 204a and the second upper crimping portion 204b arranged side by side in the short-side direction of the main control board case 200. 【0131】 The lower crimping portion 214 has a first lower crimping portion 214a used to initially seal the main control board case 200, and a second lower crimping portion 214b used to reseal the main control board case 200 after the initial opening of the main control board case 200, with the first lower crimping portion 214a and the second lower crimping portion 214b arranged side by side in the short direction of the main control board case 200. 【0132】 The sealing sticker application section 206A has an upper application section 206a that protrudes laterally from the upper peripheral wall section 203 of the upper case member 201, and a lower application section 216a that protrudes laterally from the lower peripheral wall section 213 of the lower case member 211, and a space for housing the cutter member 222 is formed between the upper application section 206a and the lower application section 216a which are aligned vertically. Then, with the cutter member 222 housed in the housing space, the sealing sticker 223 is applied across the upper application section 206a and the lower application section 206b, thereby sealing the substrate case. 【0133】 The seal cover member 221 is formed in the shape of a recessed chamber with one side open, and engaging portions (not shown) are formed inside the recessed chamber that engage with both ends of the cutter member 222 in the longitudinal direction. When the seal cover member 221 is attached to the main control board case 200 so as to enclose the seal attachment portion 206A with the seal 223 attached, the engaging portions formed inside the recessed chamber of the seal cover member 221 engage with the cutter member 222, thereby protecting the seal 223. 【0134】 When the main control board case 200 configured in this manner is opened for the first time for inspection or other purposes, the seal cover member 221 is removed first. At this time, the cutter member 222, which is engaged with the seal cover member 221, moves in conjunction with the movement of the seal cover member 221, thereby breaking the sealing seal 223 and releasing the seal on the main control board case 200. Then, the broken portion of the first upper crimping portion 204a and the broken portion of the first lower crimping portion 214a are broken using a tool such as pliers to release the seal by the main crimping portion 204A, and the main control board case 200 is opened. 【0135】 When resealing the main control board case 200 after opening it, the main control board case 200 is resealed by fixing the second upper crimping portion 204b and the second lower crimping portion 214b with a fixing member while the main control board 110 is housed inside the main control board case 200. Then, the seal cover member 221 is attached so as to enclose the sealing sticker application portion 206A. Note that although the cutter member 222 is not housed in the sealing sticker application portion 206A when resealing the main control board case 200, it may be housed in it. 【0136】 In this way, the main control board case 200 is designed so that the main control number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 are affixed in a position (area) that does not overlap with the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, and information display 115 mounted on the main control board 110. Therefore, the visibility of electronic components that require visual inspection or operation can be ensured, thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0137】 Furthermore, various female connectors 117 for exchanging signals with the frame control device 120A, which is located below the main control device 110A, are mounted on one end of the main control board 110 closer to the frame control device 120A, while the main control unit 110m and information display 115 are mounted on the other end of the main control board 110. This avoids the inconvenience of wiring for electrically connecting the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A overlapping with the main control unit 110m and information display 115, and ensures the visibility of the main control unit 110m and information display 115. 【0138】 Although multiple female connectors 117a to 117g for exchanging signals with the frame control board 120 and the performance control board 130 are mounted on one end of the main control board 110 in the short direction, they may also be mounted on one end of the main control board 110 in the long direction, or the female connectors for exchanging signals with the frame control board 120, which is located below the main control board 110, may be mounted on the end of the main control board 110 closer to the frame control board 120, and the female connectors for exchanging signals with the performance control board 130, which is located above the main control board 110, may be mounted on the end of the main control board 110 closer to the performance control board 130, or other mounting arrangements may be used. 【0139】 Furthermore, although the information display 115 is mounted on the other end of the main control board 110 in the short direction, it may also be mounted closer to the center of the main control board 110, as long as it is near the RWM clear switch 111a or the setting key switch 112a, or in any other mounting position. 【0140】 Furthermore, in the case of a gaming machine 1 that does not have a setting key switch 112a (a setting change mode for changing setting values ​​and a setting confirmation mode for displaying setting values), the information display unit 115 may be omitted. 【0141】 (Relationship between the distances between two points in each part of the main control unit) Using Figure 7, the relationship between the distances between two points in each part of the main control device 110A will be explained. The left side of Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of AA in Figure 5, and the right side of Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the dotted circled area in the left side. 【0142】 First, the main control unit 110m is operated by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the main body, which has a vertical width greater than the width between its two sides, into through-holes formed in the main control board 110. On one side of the main body, chip information 110m1 (chip model number, product code, manufacturer name, etc.) indicating the main control unit 110m is printed in black, and a main chip model information sticker 110m2 with model information (manufacturer name, model name, etc.) printed on it is affixed next to the chip information 110m1. 【0143】 The distance (height, width) L1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209) is greater than the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0144】 The distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main control number sticker 208) is greater than the distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m. 【0145】 The distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m is greater than the distance (height, width) L7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 attached to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller). 【0146】 The distance (height, width) L7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper edge of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 attached to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) is greater than the distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper edge of the main inspection connector 116. 【0147】 The distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 is approximately the same as the distance (height, width) L5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller). 【0148】 The distance (height, width) L5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper edge of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) is greater than the distance (height, width) L6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the lower edge of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller). 【0149】 The distance (height, width) L6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the lower edge of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) is greater than the distance (height, width) L8 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the lower edge of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 attached to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller). 【0150】 The distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208) is greater than the distance (height, width) H5 in the thickness direction of the board from the display surface of the information display unit 115 to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209). 【0151】 The distance (height, width) H5 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the display surface of the information display unit 115 to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209) is approximately the same as the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209). 【0152】 The distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209) is greater than the distance (height, width) H6 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the display surface of the information display unit 115 to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0153】 The distance (height, width) H6 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the display surface of the information display unit 115 to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208) is approximately the same as the distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0154】 The distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208) is greater than the distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209). 【0155】 The distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209) is greater than the distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0156】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m may be made smaller than the distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main inspection connector 116. In this case, the distance (height, width) L7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main chip model information sticker 110m2 attached to the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller), and the distance (height, width) L5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the chip information 110m1 printed on the side of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller), will also be smaller than the distance (height, width) L3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main inspection connector 116. 【0157】 (A sticker to be affixed to the main control board case) The stickers attached to the main control board case 200 will be explained using Figure 8. Figure 8(a) shows the main control number sticker 208 to be attached to the main control number sticker attachment section 207, and Figure 8(b) shows the model information sticker 209 to be attached to the main control board case 200 next to the main control number sticker 208. 【0158】 As shown in Figure 8(a), the main control number seal 208 is a transparent rectangular seal with a watermark (pattern) to prevent counterfeiting, and is provided with a light-transmitting section 208a that allows visibility to the rear, a main control information printing section 208b on which the management information of the main control device 110A is printed, an opener entry section 208c for recording the person who opened the main control board case 200, an open date entry section 208d for recording the date the main control board case 200 was opened, an information printing section 208e on which predetermined character information is printed, a line section 208f printed along the outer shape of the main control number seal 208, and a light-transmitting window section 208g that allows visibility to the rear of the main control number seal 208. 【0159】 The main management information printing section 208b is located near the top of the main management number sticker 208 and consists of a white printing section (opaque section) composed of a square first area and a rectangular second area extending to the right from the right side of the first area. The first area of ​​the white printing section (opaque section) is printed with a two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark), which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110). The second area is printed with an identification code "AA-1" indicating the manufacturer's name of the main control device 110A (main control board 110) and a management number "No. 111111" for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110). The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information on the manufacturer's name and management number. 【0160】 The opener entry field 208c is a long, rectangular white printed area (opaque area) located slightly to the left of the center in the vertical direction of the main management number seal 208. It has a first opener entry field 208c1 for the first person to enter who opened the seal, and a second opener entry field 208c2 located below the first opener entry field 208c1 with a gap in between, for the second person to enter who opened the seal. 【0161】 The opening date entry field 208d is a long, rectangular white printed area (opaque area) positioned to the right of the main management number seal 208 and to the right of the first opening person entry field 208c1, with a gap between them. It has a first opening date entry field 208d1 for initially entering the opening date, and a second opening date entry field 208d2, positioned to the right of the second opening person entry field 208c2 and below the first opening date entry field 208d1, with a gap between them, for entering the second opening date. 【0162】 The information printing unit 208e has a first information printing unit 208e1 which prints "Main board management number" in black above the main management information printing unit 208b, a second information printing unit 208e2 which prints "Opener" in black above the first opener entry field 208c1, a third information printing unit 208e3 which prints "Opening date" in black above the first opening date entry field 208d1, and a fourth information printing unit 208e4 which prints the manufacturer name "〇 ABC" in black near the bottom edge of the main management number sticker 208. 【0163】 The line section 208f has a left line section 208f1 that is printed along the left outer edge of the main management number sticker 208 from near the first information printing section 208e1 to near the fourth information printing section 208e4, and a right line section 208f2 that is printed along the right outer edge of the main management number sticker 208 from near the first information printing section 208e1 to near the fourth information printing section 208e4. The left line section 208f1 and the right line section 208f2 surround the main management information printing section 208b, the opener's entry field 208c, the opening date entry field 208d, etc. 【0164】 The light-transmitting window section 208g includes a first light-transmitting window section 208g1 located between the main management information printing section 208b and the first opener entry field 208c1, a second light-transmitting window section 208g2 located between the first opener entry field 208c1 and the second opener entry field 208c2, a third light-transmitting window section 208g3 located between the main management information printing section 208b and the first open date entry field 208d1, a fourth light-transmitting window section 208g4 located between the first open date entry field 208d1 and the second open date entry field 208d2, and the first opener entry field 208c1 and the first open date diary. It has a fifth translucent window 208g5 provided between the entry fields 208d1, a sixth translucent window 208g6 provided between the second opener entry field 208c2 and the second open date entry field 208d2, a seventh translucent window 208g7 provided between the opener entry field 208c and the left line section 208f1, an eighth translucent window 208g8 provided between the open date entry field 208d and the right line section 208f2, and a ninth translucent window 208g9 provided between the opener entry field 208c or the open date entry field 208d and the fourth information printing section 208e4. 【0165】 Furthermore, through the light-transmitting windows 208g1 to 208g9 and the main control board case 200, the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the main control board 110 can be seen. 【0166】 Furthermore, the visibility of the various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 differs depending on whether the components are viewed through only the main control board case 200 or through both the light-transmitting window 208g and the main control board case 200 (specifically, the former offers higher visibility). 【0167】 As shown in Figure 8(b), the machine information sticker 209 is a transparent rectangular sticker and includes a light-transmitting section 209a that allows visibility to the rear, an information section 209b on which the machine model code of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A) is printed, a section line section 209c that divides the machine information sticker 209 vertically, an information printing section 209d on which predetermined character information is printed, and a light-transmitting window section 209e that allows visibility to the rear of the machine information sticker 209. Note that the machine information sticker 209 does not have a watermark (pattern) for anti-counterfeiting purposes and is smaller in width (area) in the vertical and horizontal directions than the main management number sticker 208. 【0168】 The information section 209b is located towards the lower and right side of the model information sticker 209 and has a long rectangular white printed area (opaque area) and a model symbol printed on the rectangular portion of the white printed area (opaque area). 【0169】 The partition line section 209c is composed of a white printed section (opaque section) that is provided in the center of the model information sticker 209, extending in the left-right direction. 【0170】 The information printing section 209d has a model information printing section 209d1 in which the model name of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A), "Pachinko XXXXXXABCD", is printed in black in an area above the partition line section 209c, and a manufacturer name printing section 209d2 in which the manufacturer name of the gaming machine 1 (main control device 110A), "Manufacturer Name: Corporation", is printed in black in an area below the partition line section 209c and slightly to the left of the model information sticker 209. 【0171】 The translucent window section 209e is provided between the information display section 209b and the partition line section 209c. 【0172】 Furthermore, through the light-transmitting window 209e and the main control board case 200, the main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a to 117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the main control board 110 can be seen. 【0173】 Furthermore, the visibility of the various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 differs depending on whether the components are viewed through only the main control board case 200 or through both the light-transmitting window 209e and the main control board case 200 (specifically, the former offers better visibility than the latter). 【0174】 Thus, the main control number sticker 208 is configured to include an identification information display area (main control information printing section 208b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the manufacturer's name of the main control device 110A, and a management number (third information) for identifying the main control device 110A, and an opening information entry area (opener entry field 208c, opening date entry field 208d) for recording information on opening the main control device 110A. As a result, it becomes easier to inspect and verify the main control device 110A, and it is possible to improve convenience for amusement store staff. 【0175】 Furthermore, the main control number sticker 208 has an identification information display area (main control information printing section 208b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the main control device 110A (main control board 110), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the manufacturer's name of the main control device 110A, and a management number (third information) for identifying the main control device 110A, and an opening information entry area (opener entry field 208c) for entering information about opening the main control device 110A. The main control board 110 includes a field for entering the date of opening (208d), and between the identification information display area and the opening information entry area, there is a transparent area (transparent section 208a, transparent window section 208g) that allows the various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 at the rear (main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display unit 115, various female connectors 117a~117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) to be visually inspected. Therefore, even if the main control number sticker 208 is affixed to the main control board case 200, the various electronic components behind the main control number sticker 208 can be visually inspected through the transparent area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0176】 Furthermore, the main control number sticker 208 (opening information entry area) includes a first entry area (opener entry field 208c) where the person who opened the main control device 110A can be entered, and a second entry area (opening date entry field 208d) where the date the main control device 110A was opened can be entered. Between the first entry area (opener entry field 208c) and the second entry area (opening date entry field 208d), there is a transparent area (transparent area 208a, transparent window area 208g) where various electronic components (main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a~117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the rear main control board 110 can be seen. Therefore, even if the main control number sticker 208 is affixed to the main control board case 200, the various electronic components behind the main control number sticker 208 can be visually inspected through the transparent area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0177】 Furthermore, the machine information sticker 209 includes a machine information display area (information entry section 209b, machine information printing section 209d1, and manufacturer name printing section 209d2) for identifying the machine model of the main control unit 110A (gaming machine 1). This makes it easier to identify the machine model of the main control unit 110A (gaming machine 1), improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0178】 Furthermore, the model information sticker 209 includes an information section 209b on which the model code is printed, and a section line section 209c that demarcates the model information sticker. Between the information section 209b and the section line section 209c, there is a transparent area (transparent section 209a, transparent window section 209e) that allows visibility of various electronic components (main control unit 110m, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 115, various female connectors 117a~117g, and other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.)) mounted on the main control board 110 at the rear. Therefore, even if the model information sticker 209 is affixed to the main control board case 200, the various electronic components at the rear of the model information sticker 209 can be visually confirmed through the transparent area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0179】 Furthermore, the area of ​​the main management number sticker 208, which contains a large amount of information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1, is smaller than the area of ​​the model information sticker 209, which contains less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the main control board 110 from being severely reduced by the model information sticker 209, which contains less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0180】 Furthermore, the visibility of various electronic components mounted on the main control board 110 is higher when viewing them through the light-transmitting portion 209e of the model information sticker 209, which does not have a watermark (pattern) for counterfeit prevention, compared to viewing them through the light-transmitting portion 208a of the main management number sticker 208, which has a watermark (pattern) for counterfeit prevention, with the light-transmitting portion 209e of the model information sticker 209, which does not have a watermark (pattern) for counterfeit prevention. Therefore, even when two stickers are attached to the main control board case 200, the security level does not become extremely low. 【0181】 Furthermore, the RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch, and various female connectors 117a to 117g mounted on the main control board 110 may be made invisible through (or transmitted through) the light-transmitting window 208g or light-transmitting window 209e. 【0182】 (Configuration of the frame control device) The configuration of the frame control device 120A will be explained using Figures 9 to 10. Figure 9(a) is a front view of the frame control device 120A, Figure 9(b) is a rear view of the frame control device 120A, and Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the frame control device 120A. 【0183】 The frame control device 120A comprises a rectangular frame control board 120 on which various electronic components (frame control unit 120m, various connectors, various switches, etc.) are mounted, and a transparent resin frame control board case 300 that houses the frame control board 120 inside. 【0184】 A frame control unit 120m (a one-chip microcontroller with a CPU, ROM, and RWM) is mounted near the center of the frame control board 120, which controls the number of game balls (game value) owned by the game. On one end of the frame control board 120 in the shorter direction (along the upper long side in Figure 10), there are multiple female connectors 127a to 127f into which male connectors are inserted at the ends of wiring for electrical connection to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130, as well as a test connector 128 into which a male connector is inserted at the end of wiring for electrical connection to an inspection jig during testing of the game machine 1. 【0185】 Furthermore, on the other end of the frame control board 120 in the shorter direction (along the lower long side in Figure 10), there is a game ball count clear switch 121 which, conditionally when operated simultaneously with the power switch 164 by a game shop employee, causes the frame control unit 120m to perform a process to clear the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player that is stored there, and a ball removal switch 122 which, conditionally when operated simultaneously with the power switch 164 by a game shop employee, causes the game balls used in circulation in the game machine 1 to be removed from the game machine (ball removal operation), and a switch which, conditionally when operated simultaneously with the power switch 164 by a game shop employee, The system includes an error release switch 123 for performing a process to cancel a set error or error notification, a frame control display 125 for displaying multiple pieces of information such as the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, an error code corresponding to the type of error, performance information calculated as a result of the game (such as a normal base value), and information indicating that a ball removal operation is in progress, and a frame inspection connector 126 into which a male connector is inserted, which is provided at the end of the wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the frame control device 120A (specifically, the frame control unit 120m) at the amusement parlor. 【0186】 The frame control board case 300 comprises a first case member 301 formed in the shape of a recessed chamber that is open at the bottom and covers the front side of the frame control board 120, and a second case member 311 formed in the shape of a recessed chamber that is open at the top and covers the back side of the frame control board 120. By closing the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, a housing space for housing the frame control board 120 is formed. 【0187】 The first case member 301 has an opposing wall (for example, a top plate portion 302, etc.) that faces the surface of the frame control substrate 120 and serves as the top plate of the recessed chamber, and an upper peripheral wall portion 303 that hangs down (extends) from the end (periphery) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recessed chamber. 【0188】 The opposing wall of the first case member 301 has a top plate portion 302 at the highest position (uniform thickness of 2 mm), a first stepped portion 305a that forms a step between it and the top plate portion 302 at one end of the first case member 301 in the longitudinal direction (left side in Figure 9(a)), a second stepped portion 305b that forms a step between it and the top plate portion 302 at one end of the first case member 301 in the short direction (upper side in Figure 9(a)), a third stepped portion 305c that forms a step between it and the second stepped portion 305b so as to be continuous with the second stepped portion 305b in the outward direction (upper side in Figure 9(a)), and the other end of the first case member 301 in the short direction (Figure 9(a) It has a fourth step portion 305d which forms a step between itself and the top plate portion 302 at the other end in the longitudinal direction (right side in Figure 9(a)) on the lower side of the first case member 301 (lower side in Figure 9(a)) and the other end in the longitudinal direction (right side in Figure 9(a)) and forms a step between itself and the top plate portion 302 and between itself and the fourth step portion 305d and the other end in the longitudinal direction (right side in Figure 9(a)) and the other end in the longitudinal direction (right side in Figure 9(a)) and the other end in the longitudinal direction (left side in Figure 9(a)). It also has a sixth step portion 305f which forms a step between itself and the top plate portion 302 and between itself and the first step portion 305a at one end in the short direction of the first case member 301 (lower side in Figure 9(a)) and the one end in the longitudinal direction (left side in Figure 9(a)). 【0189】 Furthermore, the spacing width from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 decreases in the following order: top plate section 302 (first opposing wall) > first stage section 305a (second opposing wall) > second stage section 305b (third opposing wall) > fourth stage section 305d (fifth opposing wall) > fifth stage section 305e (fifth opposing wall) > third stage section 305c (third opposing wall) = sixth stage section 305f (sixth opposing wall). 【0190】 On the other end of the top plate portion 302 in the longitudinal direction and on the one end in the short direction (near the upper right of Figure 9(a)), there is a frame management number sticker attachment area 307 for attaching a frame management number sticker 308 on which management information (identification information) of the frame control board 120 is printed. The frame management number sticker attachment area 307 is a rectangular area that is recessed by lowering a part of the top plate portion 302 by one step. 【0191】 Then, a frame management number sticker 308 is affixed to the frame management number sticker affixing section 307, and an operation guide sticker 309, which has information indicating the bulb removal switch 122 and the error release switch 123 printed on it, is affixed between the frame management number sticker affixing section 307 and the fifth stage section 305e, at a position corresponding to the bulb removal switch 122 and the error release switch 123. 【0192】 Furthermore, the surface of the frame management number sticker attachment area 307 is approximately flush with the back surface of the top plate portion 302 (the surface facing the frame control board 120). Therefore, the height (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame management number sticker 308 is approximately the same as the height (distance, width) from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 (the surface facing the frame control board 120). 【0193】 In the third stage section 305c, multiple openings are formed at positions corresponding to the multiple female connectors 127a to 127f mounted on the frame control board 120, and multiple female connectors 127a to 127f are exposed to the outside from each of these multiple openings, making it possible to insert male connectors, which are provided at the ends of wiring for electrical connection to the main control device 110A and the performance control device 130A, into the multiple female connectors 127a to 127f. 【0194】 An opening is formed in the sixth stage section 305f at a position corresponding to the frame inspection connector 126 mounted on the frame control board 120, allowing the frame inspection connector 126 to be exposed to the outside. This makes it possible to insert a male connector, provided at the end of the wiring extending from the inspection device, into the frame inspection connector 126. 【0195】 At a position corresponding to the game ball count clear switch 121 mounted on the frame control board 120 in the fifth-stage section 305e, an opening enabling the operation of the game ball count clear switch 121 is formed, and a game ball count clear button 121b for pressing the operation section of the game ball count clear switch 121 is loosely fitted so as to be vertically movable in this opening. By pressing the game ball count clear button 121b, it is possible to turn on the game ball count clear switch 121. 【0196】 Also, at a position corresponding to the ball discharge switch 122 mounted on the frame control board 120 in the fifth-stage section 305e, an opening enabling the operation of the ball discharge switch 122 is formed, and a ball discharge button 122b for pressing the operation section of the ball discharge switch 122 is loosely fitted so as to be vertically movable in this opening. By pressing the ball discharge button 122b, it is possible to turn on the ball discharge button 122b. 【0197】 Also, at a position corresponding to the error release switch 123 mounted on the frame control board 120 in the fifth-stage section 305e, an opening enabling the operation of the error release switch 123 is formed, and an error release button 123b for pressing the operation section of the error release switch 123 is loosely fitted so as to be vertically movable in this opening. By pressing the error release button 123b, it is possible to turn on the error release switch 123. 【0198】 A transparent resin button cover member 310 that rotates and converts between a first state covering the game ball count clear button 121b and a second state exposing the game ball count clear button 121b is attached to the fourth-stage section 305d. When operating the game ball count clear switch 121, the button cover member 310 is converted from the normal first state to the second state. 【0199】 On the upper surface of the button cover member 310, there is an engraved portion 310a on which the characters "Game Ball Count Clear Switch" indicating the game ball count clear switch 121 are engraved. Therefore, information indicating the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball discharge switch 122, and the error release switch 123 is attached to the first case member 301, but information indicating the frame control display 125 is not attached to the first case member 301 and the second case member (frame control board case 300). 【0200】 The second case member 311 has an opposing wall (bottom plate portion 312) that faces the back surface of the frame control board 120 and serves as the bottom plate of the recess, and a lower peripheral wall portion 313 that stands up (extends) upward from the end portion (peripheral portion) of the opposing wall and serves as the side wall of the recess. 【0201】 At one end in the longitudinal direction of the frame control board case 300 (the left side in FIG. 9(a)), there is provided a frame caulking portion 304A for sealing the frame control board case 300 in a state where the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 accommodating the frame control board 120 are closed. 【0202】 The frame caulking portion 304A has a caulking portion 304 connected to the upper peripheral wall portion 303 of the first case member 301 via a breaking portion, a caulking receiving portion 314 connected to the lower peripheral wall portion 313 of the second case member 311 via a breaking portion, and a fixing member that is press-fitted from the caulking portion 304 to the caulking receiving portion 314 to fix the caulking portion 304 and the caulking receiving portion 314. 【0203】 The caulking portion 304 of the first case member 301 has a first caulking portion 304a used for initially sealing the frame control board case 300 and a second caulking portion 304b for resealing the frame control board case 300 after the first opening of the frame control board case 300, and the first caulking portion 304a and the second caulking portion 304b are arranged side by side in the short direction of the frame control board case 300. 【0204】 The crimping receiving portion 314 of the second case member 311 has a first crimping receiving portion 314a used to initially seal the frame control board case 300, and a second crimping receiving portion 314b for resealing the frame control board case 300 after the initial opening of the frame control board case 300, with the first crimping receiving portion 314a and the second crimping receiving portion 314b arranged side by side in the short direction of the frame control board case 300. 【0205】 The lower circumferential wall portion 313 of the second case member 311, which is one end in the short direction (the upper long side portion in Figure 10), is provided with two mounting shaft portions 315a and 315b, and the lower circumferential wall portion 313 of the second case member 311, which is the other end in the short direction (the lower long side portion in Figure 10), is provided with two flange portions 317a and 317b, and locking members 318a and 318b are attached to each of the two flange portions 317a and 317b. 【0206】 On the other end of the second case member 311 in the shorter direction, at a position corresponding to the button cover member 310 attached to the first case member 301 (lower right side in Figure 10), there is a locking claw 316 that engages with the free end of the button cover member 310 attached to the first case member 301 to restrict the conversion of the button cover member 310 to a second state and maintain it in a first state. 【0207】 When assembling the frame control device 120A configured in this way, first, with the frame control board 120 facing the housing space formed by the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed, and the first crimping portion 304a and the first crimping receiving portion 314a are fixed with a fixing member to seal the frame control board case 300. 【0208】 Furthermore, the button cover member 310 is converted from the second state to the first state, and the locking claw 316 provided on the second case member 311 engages with the button cover member 310, thereby restricting the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state. 【0209】 Then, when the frame control device 120A is attached to the back side of the inner frame 3 (specifically, in a position that overlaps with the rear side of the power supply unit 160A), the mounting shafts 315a and 315b of the second case member 311 are pivotally supported on each of the two mounting bearing parts (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3, and in that state, the lock members 318a and 318b attached to the second case member 311 are fixed to each of the two lock receiving parts (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3. 【0210】 On the other hand, when inspecting the frame control device 120A of a gaming machine 1 installed in a gaming parlor, the locking members 318a and 318b are removed from the locking receiving portion, and then the mounting shaft portions 315a and 315b are removed from the mounting shaft portion to remove the frame control device 120A from the back side of the inner frame 3. Then, the frame control board case 300 is opened by breaking the broken portion of the first crimping portion 304a and the broken portion of the first crimping receiving portion 314a using a tool such as pliers to release the seal by the frame crimping portion 304A. 【0211】 Subsequently, when reassembling the frame control device 120A by housing the frame control board 120 in the frame control board case 300, first, with the frame control board 120 facing the housing space formed by the first case member 301 and the second case member 311, the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 are closed, and the frame control board case 300 is resealed by fixing the second crimping portion 304b and the second crimping receiving portion 314b with a fixing member. 【0212】 Furthermore, the button cover member 310 is converted from the second state to the first state, and the locking claw 316 provided on the second case member 311 engages with the button cover member 310, thereby restricting the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state. 【0213】 Then, when attaching the resealed frame control device 120A to the back side of the inner frame 3 (specifically, in a position overlapping the rear side of the power supply unit 160A), the end of the frame control device 120A on which the various connectors are provided is turned upward, and this end is tilted so that it is tilted inward, and the mounting shafts 315a and 315b of the second case member 311 are pivotally supported on each of the two mounting bearing parts (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3. From that state, the frame control device 120A is rotated to an upright state where the end on which the various connectors are provided and the other end on which the various connectors are not provided are aligned vertically, and the lock members 318a and 318b attached to the second case member 311 are fixed to each of the two lock receiving parts (not shown) provided on the back side of the inner frame 3. 【0214】 After that, the lower cover member 120B is attached to the back of the inner frame 3 so as to cover the upper rear of the frame control device 120A, protecting the various connectors of the frame control device 120A, and the installation of the frame control device 120A is completed. 【0215】 In this manner, the frame management number sticker 308 is affixed to the frame management number sticker application area 307, which is recessed from the surface of the frame control board case 300 (the surface of the top plate portion 302). Therefore, even if something hits the frame control board case 300 during the transportation or installation of the gaming machine 1, the frame management number sticker 308 is less likely to be damaged, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as difficulty in reading the management information (identification information) printed on the frame management number sticker 308. 【0216】 Furthermore, instead of directly operating the control unit of the game ball count clear switch 121, the game ball count clear button 121b, which is loosely fitted into the opening that enables the operation of the game ball count clear switch 121, is operated. This makes it possible to suppress problems such as the game ball count clear switch 121 malfunctioning due to static electricity when operating the game ball count clear switch 121. In addition, because the game ball count clear button 121b is loosely fitted into the opening that enables the operation of the game ball count clear switch 121, it is possible to prevent this opening from being left open under normal circumstances, and thus it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as foreign objects entering the inside of the frame control device 120A. 【0217】 Furthermore, instead of directly operating the operating part of the ball removal switch 122, the user operates a ball removal button 122b that is loosely fitted into the opening that enables the operation of the ball removal switch 122. This makes it possible to suppress problems such as the ball removal switch 122 malfunctioning due to static electricity when operating the ball removal switch 122. In addition, because the ball removal button 122b is loosely fitted into the opening that enables the operation of the ball removal switch 122, it is possible to prevent this opening from being left open under normal circumstances, and thus it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as foreign objects entering the inside of the frame control device 120A. 【0218】 Furthermore, instead of directly operating the operating part of the error release switch 123, the system is designed to operate an error release button 123b that is loosely fitted into an opening that enables the operation of the error release switch 123. This prevents problems such as the error release switch 123 malfunctioning due to static electricity when being operated. In addition, because the error release button 123b is loosely fitted into the opening that enables the operation of the error release switch 123, it is possible to prevent this opening from being left open under normal circumstances, thereby preventing fraudulent acts such as foreign objects entering the inside of the frame control device 120A. 【0219】 In addition, a button cover member 310 is provided which converts the frame control board case 300 between a first state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is covered and a second state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is exposed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) is accidentally pressed and the game ball number owned by the player is cleared. 【0220】 Further, the frame control board case 300 is provided with a locking claw 316 that restricts the button cover member 310 from converting from a first state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is covered to a second state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is exposed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the button cover member 310 from accidentally converting to the second state in which the game ball number clear button 121b is exposed, and it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the game ball number clear button 121b (game ball number clear switch 121) is accidentally pressed and the game ball number owned by the player is cleared. 【0221】 Also, at a position corresponding to the game ball number clear switch 121 in the frame control board case 300 (button cover member 310), a printing portion 310a with the characters "Game Ball Number Clear Switch" indicating the game ball number clear switch 121 (guidance information related to the game ball number clear switch 121) is provided. Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the existence and position of the game ball number clear switch 121, and it is possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff who operate the game ball number clear switch 121. 【0222】 In addition, at a position corresponding to the ball drain switch 122 in the frame control board case 300 (top plate portion 302), an operation guidance sticker 309 with information indicating the ball drain switch 122 (guidance information related to the ball drain switch 122) printed thereon is affixed. Therefore, it becomes easier to grasp the existence and position of the ball drain switch 122, and it is possible to improve the convenience for the game store staff who operate the ball drain switch 122. 【0223】 Furthermore, an operation guide sticker 309, which has information indicating the error release switch 123 (guidance information related to the error release switch 123) printed on it, is affixed to the frame control board case 300 (top panel 302) at the position corresponding to the error release switch 123. As a result, it becomes easier to understand the presence and location of the error release switch 123, improving convenience for the arcade staff who operate the error release switch 123. 【0224】 Furthermore, the frame control board case 300 (the position corresponding to the frame control indicator 125 in the first case member 301) is designed so that no information indicating the frame control indicator 125 (guidance information related to the frame control indicator 125) is provided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as the visibility of the frame control indicator 125 and other electronic components (frame control unit 120m, integrated circuit, capacitor, resistor, connector, etc.) being obstructed by information indicating the frame control indicator 125 (guidance information related to the frame control indicator 125), thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0225】 Furthermore, the frame control device 120A, which is attached to the back side of the inner frame 3, is rotatable via the mounting shafts 315a and 315b. This makes it easy to check whether any unauthorized parts are attached to the back side of the frame control device 120A, thereby improving convenience for amusement parlor staff. 【0226】 Furthermore, the lower cover member 120B protects the areas where various connectors are located on the frame control device 120A (second stage 305b, third stage 305c). This prevents damage to the various connectors and disconnection of wiring on the frame control device 120A due to external factors, and enables proper signal exchange with the main control device 110A. 【0227】 Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125 mounted on the frame control board 120 is not covered by the lower cover member 120B. As a result, the visibility of the frame control indicator 125 is not reduced by the lower cover member 120B, making it easier to check the display content of the frame control indicator 125. 【0228】 Alternatively, the game ball count clear button 121b may be omitted, and the operation part of the game ball count clear switch 121 may be operated directly. Alternatively, the game ball count clear switch 121 and the game ball count clear button 121b may be integrated into a single game ball count clear button. 【0229】 Alternatively, the bulb removal button 122b may be omitted, and the operation part of the bulb removal switch 122 may be operated directly. Alternatively, the bulb removal switch 122 and the bulb removal button 122b may be integrated into a single bulb removal button. 【0230】 Alternatively, the error release button 123b may be omitted, and the operating part of the error release switch 123 may be operated directly. Alternatively, the error release switch 123 and the error release button 123b may be integrated into a single error release button. 【0231】 Furthermore, although the second case member 311 is provided with a locking claw 316 that restricts the conversion of the button cover member 310 to the second state, this locking claw 316 may also be provided on the first case member 301, or it may be made of a separate member from the first case member 301 and the second case member 311 and attached to the first case member 301 or the second case member 311. 【0232】 (Configuration of the frame control board) The configuration of the frame control board 120 will be explained using Figures 11 to 15. Figure 11 is a plan view of the frame control board 120, Figure 12 is a perspective view of the frame control board 120, Figure 13 is an enlarged view of the area around the frame control unit 120m and the frame control indicator 125, Figure 14 is a view of the area around the frame control unit and the frame control indicator excluding various electronic components, and Figure 15 is a partial perspective view of the area around the frame control unit 120m and the frame control indicator 125. Note that the multiple electronic components (integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, etc.) for outputting signals from the test connector 128 mentioned above are mounted on the gaming machine 1 used for testing, but are not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors, so they are omitted from the illustration here. 【0233】 The frame control board 120 is formed in a roughly rectangular shape with a corner cut out at one end of a long, horizontal flat plate (lower right in Figure 11). On its blue (or green) surface, a mounting reference line KJ, which serves as a reference for the mounting positions of various electronic components, and identification symbols (e.g., "IC1") indicating various electronic components are printed in white. Various electronic components (frame control unit 120m, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control indicator 125, integrated circuit (IC), capacitor, resistor, resistor array, connector, etc.) corresponding to the identification symbols are mounted in accordance with the mounting reference line KJ. 【0234】 In this embodiment, integrated circuits are designated with the code IC "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" or X "〇 (1 digit number)", capacitors with the code BC or C "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)", resistors with the code R "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)", resistor arrays with the code RA "〇 (1 digit number)", and mounting reference lines with the code KJ. The identification symbols for integrated circuits are designated with the code IC "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" or X "〇 (1 digit number)" b, the identification symbols for capacitors are designated with the code C "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" b, the identification symbols for resistors are designated with the code R "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" b, and the identification symbols for resistor arrays are designated with the code RA "〇 (1 digit number)". 【0235】 A frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcontroller) is mounted near the center of the frame control board 120, and on the other end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction (the end opposite to the main control device 110A, which is along the long right side of Figure 10), there is a game ball count clear switch 121 for operation by the amusement store staff, a ball removal switch 122, an error release switch 123, a frame control indicator 125 for displaying predetermined information in red, and a frame inspection connector 126 into which a male connector is inserted, which is provided at the end of the wiring for electrically connecting to an inspection device for inspecting the amusement machine 1 at the amusement store. 【0236】 Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125 is located further away from the edge of the frame control board 120 (the longer right side in Figure 11) than the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error clear switch 123. 【0237】 One end of the frame control board 120 in the shorter direction (the end on the main control device 110A side, along the longer left side in Figure 11) is equipped with multiple female connectors 127a to 127f into which male connectors, which are provided at the ends of wiring for electrical connection to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130, are inserted. Other electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) are mounted at appropriate locations throughout almost the entire surface of the frame control board 120. 【0238】 Furthermore, the area near one end of the frame control board 120 in the longitudinal direction is a concentrated mounting area for tall components (an area with a higher mounting density of tall components than other areas) HM, where electronic components taller than the frame control indicator 125, such as electrolytic capacitors BC and integrated circuits IC 14, are mounted. The area around the frame control indicator 125 is a concentrated mounting area for low-profile components (an area with a higher mounting density of low-profile components than tall components), where electronic components shorter than the frame control indicator 125, such as integrated circuits and resistors, are mounted. 【0239】 The frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcontroller) is mounted by inserting inverted L-shaped terminals, which protrude from both sides of the main body (circuit section) which has a rectangular shape in plan view, into sockets mounted on the frame control board 120. The sockets are mounted by inserting them into multiple through-holes formed inside the rectangular mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the socket outline) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0240】 Furthermore, on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, chip information 120m1 (chip model number and product code) indicating the frame control unit 120m is printed in black. Next to the chip information 120m1, a frame chip model information sticker 120m2 is affixed, with chip information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) indicating the frame control unit 120m printed in black on a white base sticker. Near the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcontroller) (in a position where the sockets do not overlap), the identification symbol for IC1 indicating the frame control unit 120m is printed in white. 【0241】 The game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error release switch 123 are identical components with an operating part (button part) protruding from the top surface of a cubic switch body. Multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the switch body are inserted into multiple through-holes formed inside a square mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the switch body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0242】 Furthermore, near each of the game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, and error release switch 123 (outside the mounting reference line KJ), an identification symbol SW "〇 (single digit number)" indicating the corresponding switch is printed in white. 【0243】 The frame control indicator 125 is mounted by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the main body (package), which is cubic in shape (rectangular in plan view) and has six 7-segment displays arranged in a row, into multiple through-holes formed inside a rectangular mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the frame control indicator 125) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0244】 Furthermore, the top surface (display surface 125a) of the main body (package) of the frame control indicator 125 has frame control indicator information such as the model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2 printed in white, and the identification symbol "IC5" indicating the frame control indicator 125 is printed in white near the frame control indicator 125 (outside the mounting reference line KJ). 【0245】 The frame inspection connector 126 is mounted by inserting multiple terminals, which protrude from the bottom of the recessed-chamber-shaped connector body with an open top surface, into multiple through-holes formed inside the mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the connector body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0246】 Furthermore, near the frame inspection connector 126 (outside the mounting reference line KJ), the identification symbol CN1, which indicates the corresponding frame inspection connector, is printed in white. 【0247】 Each female connector 127a to 127f is mounted by inserting multiple terminals, which protrude from the bottom of the recessed connector body with an open top surface, into multiple through-holes formed inside the mounting reference line KJ (slightly larger than the outline of the connector body) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0248】 Furthermore, a white identification symbol, CN "〇 (single-digit number)", indicating the corresponding female connector is printed near each of the female connectors 127a to 127f (outside the mounting reference line KJ). 【0249】 Various integrated circuits (IC1, IC2, IC3, IC4, IC5, IC6, X1, etc.) are mounted by inserting multiple inverted L-shaped terminals, which protrude from both sides of the main body (circuit section) that has a rectangular shape in plan view, into multiple through-holes formed outside the rectangular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0250】 Furthermore, the top surface of the main body of each integrated circuit has integrated circuit information such as the model number and manufacturer name of the frame control display 125 printed in white, and near each integrated circuit, an identification symbol indicating the corresponding integrated circuit, such as IC "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" or X "〇 (1 digit number)" (IC "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" b, X1a, etc.), is printed in white. 【0251】 Electrolytic capacitors (BC, C "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)") are mounted by inserting multiple terminals protruding from the bottom of the cylindrical body into multiple through-holes formed inside the circular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0252】 The top and sides of each electrolytic capacitor have capacitor information such as the model number and capacitance (e.g., C67a for electrolytic capacitor C67) printed in black. Near each electrolytic capacitor, a corresponding identification symbol, C"〇〇(1-2 digit number)"b", is printed in white. The font size of the capacitor information printed on the sides of the electrolytic capacitor is larger than that printed on the top of the capacitor, and the font size of the lower capacitor information printed on the sides is larger than that of the upper capacitor information. 【0253】 The resistor (R"〇〇 (a 1-2 digit number)") is mounted by inserting its two terminals, which protrude from the longitudinal end of the main body, into through-holes formed inside two circular mounting reference lines KJ (not shown) printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0254】 In addition, an identification symbol R "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" (R "〇〇 (1-2 digit number)" b) indicating the corresponding resistance is printed in white near each resistor. 【0255】 The resistor array (RA "〇 (single-digit number)") is mounted by inserting multiple terminals that protrude from the bottom of the horizontally elongated main body into multiple through-holes formed inside the rectangular mounting reference line KJ printed in white on the surface of the frame control board 120. 【0256】 Furthermore, the side of the main body of each resistor array has resistor array information such as the model number and manufacturer (not shown in the illustration), and the identification symbol CRA "〇 (single digit number)" (RA "〇 (single digit number)" b) indicating the corresponding resistor array is printed in white near each resistor array. 【0257】 The area inside each mounting reference line KJ is a non-printed area where identification symbols for electronic components are not printed, ensuring that electronic components other than the corresponding components are not mounted. 【0258】 With various electronic components mounted, the height of the frame control board 120 from the surface is such that the frame control unit 120m, cylindrical electrolytic capacitors (e.g., C55, C67, etc.), various connectors, and resistor array are higher than the frame control indicator 125, while the height of various integrated circuits (integrated circuits excluding IC14), small capacitors, and resistors are lower than the frame control indicator 125. 【0259】 Between the end of the frame control board 120 corresponding to the frame control indicator 125 and the frame control indicator 125, there is a non-mounted area NZA where no electronic components are mounted. On one longitudinal side of the frame control indicator 125 (upper side in Figure 15), there is a low-profile mounting area MA where electronic components shorter than the frame control indicator 125 are mounted, but electronic components taller than the frame control indicator 125 are not. On the other longitudinal side of the frame control indicator 125 (lower side in Figure 15), there is a high-profile mounting area HA where both electronic components taller than the frame control indicator 125 are mounted. 【0260】 Furthermore, the mounting area surrounding the frame control indicator 125 has fewer taller electronic components compared to other mounting areas (for example, the area where the electrolytic capacitor BC is mounted). 【0261】 Furthermore, the identification symbols for various electronic components printed on the frame control board 120 are all in white characters of the first font (first typeface), the chip information 120m1 (chip model number and product code) printed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m is in black characters of the second font (second typeface), and the chip information (model number and manufacturer name) printed on the frame chip model information sticker 120m2 affixed to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m is in black characters of the third font (third typeface). 【0262】 Furthermore, the frame control display information (model number 125a1, lot number 125a2) printed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control display unit 125 is in white letters using the fourth font (fourth typeface), while the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display unit (7 segments) of the frame control display unit 125 is in red letters using the fifth font (fifth typeface). 【0263】 Furthermore, the integrated circuit information (model number, manufacturer name) printed on the top surface of the main body of each integrated circuit is in white letters of the 6th font (6th typeface), the capacitor information (model number, capacitance, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the top and side of the main body of each electrolytic capacitor is in black letters of the 7th font (7th typeface), and the resistor array information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the side of the main body of each resistor array is in white letters of the 8th font (8th typeface). 【0264】 Thus, the connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (the short end on the side of the main control device 110A), and the frame control indicator 125 is provided near a different end of the frame control board 120 (the other short end on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). Therefore, inconveniences such as the frame control indicator 125 getting in the way when attaching and detaching the connectors can be suppressed, and wiring extending from the connectors can be prevented from obstructing the visibility of the frame control indicator 125, thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0265】 Furthermore, connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (the short end on the side of the main control device 110A), and the game ball count clear switch 121 is provided near a different end of the frame control board 120 (the other short end on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of operating the game ball count clear switch 121 when attaching or detaching the connectors, and to prevent the inconvenience of wiring extending from the connectors interfering with the operation of the game ball count clear switch 121, thereby improving convenience for the staff of the amusement parlor. 【0266】 Furthermore, connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (the short end on the side of the main control device 110A), and the ball release switch 122 is provided near a different end of the frame control board 120 (the other short end on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of operating the ball release switch 122 when attaching or detaching the connectors, and to prevent the inconvenience of wiring extending from the connectors interfering with the operation of the ball release switch 122, thereby improving convenience for amusement parlor staff. 【0267】 Furthermore, connectors 127a to 127f for electrically connecting to the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are provided near one end of the frame control board 120 (the short end on the side of the main control device 110A), and the error release switch 123 is provided near a different end of the frame control board 120 (the other short end on the side opposite to the main control device 110A). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of accidentally operating the error release switch 123 when attaching or detaching the connectors, and to prevent the inconvenience of wiring extending from the connectors interfering with the operation of the error release switch 123, thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0268】 Furthermore, a frame control display 125 that shows the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, and a game ball count clear switch 121 for clearing the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, are located near the same end of the frame control board 120. Therefore, it becomes easier to check the frame control display 125 when operating the game ball count clear switch 121, improving convenience for the arcade staff. 【0269】 Furthermore, a frame control indicator 125, which displays information indicating that a ball removal operation is in progress to remove game balls used in circulation from the game machine 1, and a ball removal switch 122 for initiating the ball removal operation, are located near the same end of the frame control board 120. Therefore, it becomes easier to check the frame control indicator 125 when operating the ball removal switch 122, thereby improving convenience for game store staff. 【0270】 Furthermore, a frame control indicator 125 that displays an error code corresponding to the type of error, and an error release switch 123 for canceling an error or error notification are provided at the same end of the frame control board. Therefore, it becomes easier to check the frame control indicator 125 when operating the error release switch 123, improving convenience for amusement parlor staff. 【0271】 Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125 is positioned further away from the edge of the frame control board 120 (the longer right side in Figure 10) than the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error clear switch 123. As a result, the frame control indicator 125 is positioned closer to the center of the frame control board 120, improving the visibility of the frame control indicator 125. 【0272】 Furthermore, a non-mounted area (NZA) is provided between the end of the frame control board 120 corresponding to the frame control indicator 125 and the frame control indicator 125, where no electronic components are mounted. This makes it easier to detect unauthorized electronic components if they are mounted on the underside of the frame control indicator 125 or between the end of the frame control board 120 and the frame control indicator 125. 【0273】 Furthermore, a low-profile mounting area MA is provided on one longitudinal side of the frame control indicator 125 (upper side in Figure 15) where electronic components shorter than the frame control indicator 125 are mounted, but electronic components taller than the frame control indicator 125 are not mounted. On the other longitudinal side of the frame control indicator 125 (lower side in Figure 15), a high-profile mounting area HA is provided where electronic components taller than the frame control indicator 125 are mounted. Therefore, while relaxing the restrictions on the placement of electronic components, the presence of the low-profile mounting area MA makes it easier to visually inspect the frame control indicator 125. 【0274】 Furthermore, the frame control board 120 has the mounting reference lines KJ for various electronic components that will be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors printed on it, while the mounting reference lines KJ for various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, test connectors 128, etc.) that will be mounted on the gaming machine 1 used for testing but not on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors are not printed on it. Therefore, when visually inspecting the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors, it is possible to prevent the misconception that electronic components are not mounted despite the presence of printed mounting reference lines. 【0275】 Furthermore, the mounting reference line KJ includes a first mounting reference line printed at the mounting position of a first electronic component (frame control unit 120m, integrated circuit, etc.) whose terminals protrude laterally from both sides, and a second mounting reference line printed at the mounting position of a second electronic component (game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control indicator 125, electrolytic capacitor BC, etc.) whose terminals protrude downward from the bottom. The first mounting reference line is formed between the terminals protruding from both sides of the first electronic component, and the second mounting reference line is formed to surround the terminal protruding from the bottom of the second electronic component. As a result, the arrangement efficiency of the mounting reference line KJ on the frame control board 120 can be improved, and the frame control board 120 can be downsized. 【0276】 Furthermore, the mounting reference line KJ is formed to surround the outer shape of the main body of the electronic component (a shape that mimics the outline), with the area inside the mounting reference line KJ being the non-printing area for the electronic component's identification mark, and the area outside the mounting reference line KJ being the printing area for the electronic component's identification mark. This prevents the inconvenience of the electronic component's identification mark being obscured by the electronic component, and also prevents the unauthorized mounting of electronic components inside the mounting reference line KJ. 【0277】 Furthermore, the mounting reference line KJ is formed to surround the outer shape of the main body of the electronic component, and the area inside the mounting reference line KJ of the first electronic component (frame control unit 120m, integrated circuit, etc.) whose terminals protrude laterally from both sides is designated as an unmounted area for the electronic component. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unauthorized electronic components from being mounted inside the mounting reference line KJ. 【0278】 Furthermore, the frame control board 120 has printed identification symbols for various electronic components that will be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors, as well as identification symbols for various electronic components that will be mounted on the gaming machine 1 used for testing but will not be mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors. As a result, the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 used for testing and the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors can be made common, which makes it possible to improve development efficiency and production efficiency. 【0279】 Furthermore, a tall component concentration area HM is provided near the longitudinal end of the frame control board 120 for taller electronic components, including electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller than the frame control indicator 125, while the frame control indicator 125 is mounted near the longitudinal center of the frame control board 120. As a result, even if the resin frame control board case 300 is pressed and the central part of the frame control board case 300 bends, the frame control board 120 is less likely to collide with taller electronic components, including electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller than the frame control indicator 125, and the frame control indicator 125 becomes easier to see, thereby improving the efficiency of electronic component placement on the frame control board 120. 【0280】 Furthermore, the viewing direction (the direction in which it can be correctly read) of the various information displayed on the display surface 125a (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 is the same as the viewing direction of the frame control display information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display 125. Therefore, it is possible to prevent installation errors of the frame control display 125, and it becomes easier to simultaneously check the various information displayed on the display surface 125a (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display 125 and the frame control display information. 【0281】 Furthermore, the display style (font, display color) of the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display section (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display unit 125 is different from the display style (font, print color) of the frame control display unit information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control display unit 125. As a result, it becomes less likely to confuse the various information displayed on the display section (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display unit 125 with the frame control display unit information, and it becomes possible to improve the identifiability of the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display unit 125. 【0282】 Furthermore, the display style (font, display color) of the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display section (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display unit 125 is different from the display style (font, display color) of the identification symbols for various electronic components (e.g., X1, IC2, C26, C67, R7, etc.) printed on the frame control board 120. As a result, it becomes less likely to confuse the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display unit 125 with the identification symbols for various electronic components printed on the frame control board 120, thereby improving the identifiability of the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display unit 125. 【0283】 Furthermore, the display style (font, display color) of the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display section (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display unit 125 is different from the display style (font, display color) of the various information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. As a result, it becomes less likely to confuse the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display unit 125 with the various information printed on the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120, improving the identifiability of the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display unit 125 and improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0284】 Furthermore, the display style (font, print color) of the frame control indicator information (model number, lot number, etc.) printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 is different from the display style (font, print color) of the various information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the frame control board 120. As a result, it becomes less likely to confuse the frame control indicator information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 with the various information printed on the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120, improving the identifiability of the frame control indicator information and the various information printed on the various electronic components, thereby improving convenience for amusement parlor staff. 【0285】 Furthermore, the display style (font, display color) of the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the display section (six 7-segment displays) of the frame control display unit 125 is different from the display style (font, display color) of the various information (model number, product code, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the frame control unit 120m or the frame chip model information sticker 120m2. As a result, it becomes less likely to confuse the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display unit 125 with the various information printed on the frame control unit 120m or the main chip model information sticker 110m2, improving the identifiability of the various information displayed on the display section of the frame control display unit 125 and improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0286】 Furthermore, the display style (font, print color) of the frame control indicator information (model number, lot number, etc.) printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 is different from the display style (font, display color) of the various information (model number, product code, etc.) printed on the frame control unit 120m or the frame chip model information sticker 120m2. As a result, it becomes less likely to confuse the frame control indicator information printed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 with the various information (model number, product code, etc.) printed on the frame control unit 120m or the main chip model information sticker 110m2, improving the identifiability of the frame control indicator information and the various information printed on the frame control unit 120m or the main chip model information sticker 110m2, thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0287】 Although multiple female connectors 127a to 117f for exchanging signals with the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 are mounted on one end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction, they may also be mounted on one end of the frame control board 120 in the longitudinal direction, or the female connectors for exchanging signals with the main control board 110 may be placed on one end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction and the female connectors for exchanging signals with the performance control board 130 may be placed on one end of the frame control board 120 in the longitudinal direction, or the female connectors for exchanging signals with the main control board 110 may be placed on one end of the frame control board 120 in the longitudinal direction and the female connectors for exchanging signals with the performance control board 130 may be placed on one end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction, or other mounting arrangements may be used. 【0288】 Furthermore, although the frame control indicator 125 is mounted on the other end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction (a position closer to the end opposite to the main control device 110A), it may also be mounted closer to the center of the frame control board 120, or on the end of the frame control board 120 in the long direction, as long as it is near the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, or the error release switch 123. 【0289】 Furthermore, although the game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, and error release switch 123 are mounted on the other end of the frame control board 120 in the short direction, they may also be mounted on the end of the frame control board 120 in the long direction, as long as they are on an end of the frame control board 120 different from the mounting positions of the multiple female connectors 127a to 117f for exchanging signals with the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130, or other mounting arrangements are also acceptable. 【0290】 Furthermore, the frame control board 120 has identification symbols printed on it that indicate each of the test connectors 128 and electronic components (integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, etc.) for outputting signals from the test connectors 128, which are not mounted on the frame control board 120 of the gaming machine 1 sold to amusement parlors, while the mounting reference lines KJ for these components are not printed. However, it is also possible to not print either the identification symbols or the mounting reference lines KJ, or to print both the identification symbols and the mounting reference lines KJ, or to print only the mounting reference lines KJ without printing the identification symbols. 【0291】 Furthermore, although different fonts were used for the chip information 120m1 printed on the frame control unit 120m, the integrated circuit information (model number, manufacturer name) printed on the top surface of the main body of various integrated circuits, the capacitor information (model number, capacitance, etc.) printed on the top and side surfaces of the main body of each electrolytic capacitor, and the resistor array information (model number, manufacturer name, etc.) printed on the side surfaces of the main body of each resistor array, the same font may be used. Even in this case, it is preferable to use a different font for the frame control display information (model number 125a1, lot number 125a2) printed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control display unit 125, and for the various information (number of game balls, error code, performance information, etc.) displayed on the main body (7 segments) of the frame control display unit 125. 【0292】 (Arrangement configuration of electronic components within the frame control board case) The arrangement of electronic components within the frame control board case 300 will be explained using Figures 16 and 17. Figure 16 shows the arrangement of electronic components within the frame control board case 300 in which the frame control board 120 is housed, and Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 15, HH. 【0293】 The first case member 301, which covers the surface side of the frame control substrate 120, has a plurality of stepped sections (first to sixth steps) that form a step between it and the top plate section 302 (first opposing wall) at positions near the end of the frame control substrate 120. In other words, the transparency changes around the boundary between the top plate section 302 and each step (the recessed portion from the top plate section 302 to each step), so the visibility of the frame control substrate 120 is poor when the frame control substrate 120 is viewed from above around the boundary between the top plate section 302 and each step. 【0294】 Furthermore, the top plate portion 302 of the first case member 301 is provided with a frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 located near the edge of the frame control board 120, and a frame management number sticker 308, on which various information is printed on a transparent base sticker, is attached to the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307. In other words, the transparency changes at the boundary between the top plate portion 302 and the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and around the frame management number sticker 308, so the visibility of the frame control board 120 is poor when viewed from above the boundary between the top plate portion 302 and the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and around the frame management number sticker 308. 【0295】 Furthermore, the top plate portion 302 of the first case member 301 has an operation guide sticker 309 attached to it at a position between the frame management number sticker attachment portion 307 and the fifth stage portion (sixth opposing wall), with various information printed on a transparent base sticker. In other words, because the transparency changes around the operation guide sticker 309, the visibility of the frame control board 120 is reduced when the frame control board 120 is viewed from above around the operation guide sticker 309. 【0296】 Within this frame control board case 300, the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcontroller), which has a lower mounting height than tall components such as electrolytic capacitors BC, is mounted in a position that overlaps the top plate 302 (first opposing wall) in the front-to-back direction (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap the first stage section (second opposing wall) to the sixth stage section (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309. 【0297】 Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125, which has a lower mounting height than tall components such as electrolytic capacitors BC, is mounted in a position that overlaps the top plate 302 (first opposing wall) in the front-to-back direction (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap the first stage section (second opposing wall) to the sixth stage section (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309 in the front-to-back direction. 【0298】 Furthermore, the multiple electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller components than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control indicator 125, are mounted in positions that overlap with the frame management number sticker attachment area 307 and the frame management number sticker 308 (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120), resulting in reduced visibility. 【0299】 Furthermore, the integrated circuit IC14, which is taller than the frame control unit 120m and the frame control indicator 125 but shorter in height than the electrolytic capacitor BC when mounted, is mounted in a position that overlaps with the operation guide sticker 309, which has poor visibility, in the front and back (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120). 【0300】 Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125 is positioned near the edge of the frame control board 120 (adjacent to the upper peripheral wall 303) so that the display surface 125a can be seen through the frame control board case 300 from both viewpoint 1, which is looking down on the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 from above, and viewpoint 2, which is looking down on the side wall portion (upper peripheral wall portion 303) of the frame control board case 300 from diagonally above. 【0301】 In this manner, the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcontroller) is mounted in a position that overlaps with the top plate 302 (first opposing wall) in the front-to-back direction (thickness direction of the frame control board 120), so as not to overlap with the first stage section (second opposing wall) to the sixth stage section (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309. Therefore, the visibility of the frame control unit 120m (one-chip microcontroller) can be ensured, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of fraudulent acts against the frame control unit 120m. 【0302】 Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125, which has a lower mounting height than tall components such as electrolytic capacitors BC, is mounted in a position that overlaps the top plate 302 (first opposing wall) front to back (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120) so as not to overlap the first stage (second opposing wall) to the sixth stage (seventh opposing wall), the frame management number sticker 308, and the operation guide sticker 309 front to back. As a result, the visibility of the frame control indicator 125 can be ensured, and it becomes easier to check the various information displayed on the frame control indicator 125. 【0303】 Furthermore, multiple electrolytic capacitors BC, which are taller components than the frame control unit 120m and frame control display unit 125, are mounted in positions that overlap with the frame management number sticker application area 307 and frame management number sticker 308, where visibility is reduced, in the front and back (thickness direction of the frame control board 120). Therefore, it is possible to arrange the components in a way that allows information printed on the top surface of the electrolytic capacitors BC to be read. 【0304】 In the areas where the frame management number sticker application area 307 and frame management number sticker 308 overlap (in the thickness direction of the frame control board 120), where visibility is reduced, the integrated circuit IC 14, which is a taller component than the frame control unit 120m and frame control display unit 125, is mounted. Therefore, it is possible to arrange the components in a way that allows information printed on the top surface of the integrated circuit IC 14 to be read. 【0305】 Furthermore, the frame control indicator 125 is positioned so that its display surface 125a is visible from the outside of the side wall (upper peripheral wall 303) of the frame control board case 300. This makes it easier to check the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125, and thus easier to check the various information displayed on the frame control indicator 125. 【0306】 (Relationship between the distances between two points in each part of the frame control device) Using Figure 18, the relationship between the distances between two points in each part of the frame control device 120A will be explained. Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 16. 【0307】 The distance (height, width) K1 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the surface of the top plate portion 302 (opposing wall) of the frame control board case 300 (operation guide sticker 309) is greater than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0308】 The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of each electronic component) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (the frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) K8 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the top surface of the electrolytic capacitor C67 (the printed surface for capacitor information). 【0309】 The distance (height, width) K8 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the top surface of the electrolytic capacitor C67 (the printed surface for the capacitor information) is greater than the distance (height, width) K3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the back surface of the first stage portion 305a (opposing wall). 【0310】 The distance (height, width) K3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the back surface of the first stage portion 305a (opposing wall) is greater than the distance (height, width) K7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the top surface of the electrolytic capacitor C41 (the printed surface for capacitor information). 【0311】 The distance (height, width) K7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of each electronic component) to the top surface of the electrolytic capacitor C41 (the printed surface for capacitor information) is greater than the distance (height, width) K9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the top end of the frame inspection connector 126. 【0312】 The distance (height, width) K9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 is greater than the distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for chip information 120m1, and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2). 【0313】 The distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for the chip information 120m1, and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2) is greater than the distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the display surface 125a of the frame control display unit 125 (the printed surface for frame control display unit information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2). 【0314】 The distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is greater than the distance (height, width) K4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC 12 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name). The same applies to integrated circuits X1 and IC 15, etc. 【0315】 The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of each electronic component) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (the frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface of the integrated circuit IC 12 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. 【0316】 The distance (height, width) M4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the integrated circuit IC12 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name) to the back surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (the frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the back surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300. 【0317】 The distance (height, width) M5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the first stage portion 305a (opposing wall) of the frame control board case 300. 【0318】 The distance (height, width) M3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the back surface of the first stage portion 305a (opposing wall) of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0319】 The distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. 【0320】 The distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface of the electrolytic capacitor C41 (printed surface of capacitor information) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. 【0321】 The distance (height, width) M7 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the top surface (printed surface for capacitor information) of electrolytic capacitor C41 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) M8 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the top surface (printed surface for capacitor information) of electrolytic capacitor C67 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. 【0322】 Thus, the height (distance, width) of the identification markings of the frame control indicator 125 (frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is greater for the identification markings of the predetermined integrated circuits (for example, integrated circuits X1, IC12, IC15) in the thickness direction from the surface of the frame control board 120 than for the identification markings of the frame control indicator 125. Therefore, even when viewing through the frame control board case 300, it becomes less likely to confuse the identification markings of the frame control indicator 125 with those of the predetermined integrated circuits, improving the identifiability of the identification markings of the frame control indicator 125 and those of the predetermined integrated circuits, thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0323】 Furthermore, the height (distance, width) of the identification markings on the frame control board 125 in the thickness direction from the surface of the frame control board 120 is lower for the identification markings on the frame control display 125 (frame control display information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) and for the identification markings on the predetermined capacitors (e.g., electrolytic capacitors C41, C67) (capacitor information such as model number, capacitance, and manufacturer name). Therefore, even when viewing through the frame control board case 300, it becomes less likely to confuse the identification markings on the frame control display 125 with those of the predetermined capacitors, improving the identifiability of the identification markings on the frame control display 125 and those of the predetermined capacitors, thereby improving convenience for amusement shop staff. 【0324】 Furthermore, the identification markings of the frame control display unit 125 (frame control display unit information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) and the identification markings of the frame control unit 120m (chip information 120m1 indicating the frame control unit 120m, and chip information such as model number and manufacturer name printed on the frame chip model information sticker 120m2) are located at different heights (distance, width) in the thickness direction from the surface of the frame control board 120. As a result, even when viewing through the frame control board case 300, it becomes less likely to confuse the identification markings of the frame control display unit 125 and the frame control unit 120m, improving the identifiability of the identification markings of the frame control display unit 125 and the frame control unit 120m, thereby improving convenience for amusement store staff. 【0325】 Although the frame control unit 120m is mounted on the frame control board 120 using a socket, it may also be mounted by inserting the multiple terminals of the frame control unit 120m into multiple through-holes provided on the frame control board 120. In this case, the distance (height, width) H6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for chip information, the chip model information sticker) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300, and is smaller than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of each electronic component) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (or the frame management number sticker 308). 【0326】 (Relationship between the distances between two points in each part, based on the frame control display) Using Figure 19, the relationship between the distances between two points in each part, with the frame control indicator 125 as the reference, will be explained. Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view of EE in Figure 16. 【0327】 The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (the frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) K10 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b. 【0328】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121. 【0329】 The distance (height, width) K10 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) K11 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the ball release button 122b. 【0330】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121 is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the ball release switch 122. 【0331】 The distance (height, width) K11 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the ball release button 122b is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) K12 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the error release button 123b. 【0332】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the ball release switch 122 is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of various electronic components) to the upper end of the error release switch 123. 【0333】 The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 to the upper edge of the various buttons (game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error release button 123b) is greater than the distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the surface of the frame control circuit board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of each electronic component) to the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2). 【0334】 The distance (height, width) K5 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for identification symbols of each electronic component) to the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is greater than the distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for chip information 120m1 and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2). 【0335】 The distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for chip information 120m1 and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2) is greater than the distance (height, width) M11 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name). 【0336】 The distance (height, width) M11 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name) is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) M12 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC15 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name). 【0337】 In this way, the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 (the printed surface for the identification symbols of each electronic component) to the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for chip information 120m1, and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2). As a result, it becomes less likely to confuse (and easier to distinguish) the information displayed on the surface of the frame control board 120 with the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience of amusement store staff who visually inspect the various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300. 【0338】 Furthermore, the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for chip information 120m1, and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate (height, width) from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1. As a result, it becomes less likely (easier to distinguish) for the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125, the information displayed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the top surface of the integrated circuit X1 to be confused, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience for amusement store staff who visually inspect the various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300. 【0339】 Furthermore, the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface for chip information 120m1 and the frame chip model information sticker 120m2) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the substrate (height, width) from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC 15. As a result, it becomes less likely (easier to distinguish) for the information displayed on the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125, the information displayed on the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m, and the information displayed on the top surface of the integrated circuit IC 15 to be confused, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience for amusement store staff who visually inspect the various electronic components of the frame control board 120 through the frame control board case 300. 【0340】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) M11 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 (the printed surface for frame control indicator information such as model number 125a1 and lot number 125a2) to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit X1 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name) may be made different from the distance (height, width) M12 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the display surface 125a of the frame control indicator 125 to the top surface of the main body of the integrated circuit IC15 (the printed surface for integrated circuit information such as model number and manufacturer name). 【0341】 (A sticker to be affixed to the frame control board case) The seals attached to the frame control board case 300 will be explained using Figure 20. Figure 20(a) shows the frame management number seal 308 attached to the frame management number seal attachment section 307, Figure 20(b) shows the operation guide seal 309 attached to the frame control board case 300 next to the frame management number seal 308, and Figure 20(c) is a diagram for comparing the main management number seal 208 and the frame management number seal 308. 【0342】 As shown in Figure 20(a), the frame management number seal 308 is a transparent rectangular seal and is provided with a light-transmitting section 308a that allows visibility to the rear, a frame management information printing section 308b on which management information for the frame control device 120A is printed, an opener entry section 308c for recording the person who opened the frame control board case 300, an open date entry section 308d for recording the date the frame control board case 300 was opened, an information printing section 308e on which predetermined character information is printed, a line section 308f printed along the outer shape of the frame management number seal 308, and a light-transmitting window section 308g that allows visibility to the rear of the frame management number seal 308. 【0343】 The frame management information printing section 308b is located near the top of the frame management number sticker 308 and consists of a white printing section (opaque section) composed of a square first area and a rectangular second area extending to the right from the right side of the first area. The first area of ​​the white printing section (opaque section) has a two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) printed on it, and the second area has an identification symbol "AA-1" indicating the manufacturer's name and the management number "No.111111" for the frame control board 120 printed on it. The two-dimensional code (QR code: registered trademark) contains information about the manufacturer's name and the management number. 【0344】 The opening information field 308c is a long, rectangular white printed area (opaque area) located slightly to the left of the bottom of the frame management number sticker 308. 【0345】 The opening date entry field 308d is a long, rectangular white printed area (opaque area) positioned to the right of the frame management number sticker 308 and to the right of the opening person entry field 208c, with a gap between them. 【0346】 The information printing unit 308e includes a first information printing unit 308e1 that prints "frame control board management number" in black above the frame management information printing unit 308b, a second information printing unit 308e2 that prints "opener" in black above the opener entry field 308c, a third information printing unit 308e3 that prints "opening date" in black above the opening date entry field 308d, and a fourth information printing unit 308e4 that prints "manufacturer name: Corporation" in black near the bottom edge of the frame management number seal 308. 【0347】 The line section 308f has a left line section 308f1 that is printed along the left outer edge of the frame management number sticker 308 from near the first information printing section 308e1 to near the fourth information printing section 308e4, and a right line section 308f2 that is printed along the right outer edge of the frame management number sticker 308 from near the first information printing section 308e1 to near the fourth information printing section 308e4. The left line section 308f1 and the right line section 308f2 surround the frame management information printing section 308b, the opener's entry field 308c, the opening date entry field 308d, etc. 【0348】 The light-transmitting window section 308g includes a first light-transmitting window section 308g1 provided between the frame management information printing section 308b and the opener entry section 308c, a second light-transmitting window section 308g2 provided between the frame management information printing section 308b and the open date entry section 308d, a third light-transmitting window section 308g3 provided between the opener entry section 308c and the open date entry section 308d, a fourth light-transmitting window section 308g4 provided between the opener entry section 308c and the left line section 308f1, and a fifth light-transmitting window section 308g5 provided between the open date entry section 308d and the right line section 308f2. 【0349】 Furthermore, various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 can be seen through each of the light-transmitting windows 308g1 to 308g5 and the frame control board case 300. The visibility of the various electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120 differs depending on whether they are viewed through only the frame control board case 300 or through both the light-transmitting windows 308g and the frame control board case 300 (specifically, the former offers higher visibility). Further details will be described later. 【0350】 Furthermore, the various information printed on the frame management number sticker 308 (two-dimensional code, identification symbol, management number, "frame control board management number", "opener", "date of opening", "manufacturer name: Co., Ltd.", and line section 308f) is in black text using the 9th font (9th typeface). 【0351】 As shown in Figure 20(b), the operation guide sticker 309 is a transparent rectangular sticker, and includes a light-transmitting section 209a that allows visibility to the rear, and an information printing section 309b on which operation guide information for various buttons provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Note that the operation guide sticker 309 does not have a watermark (pattern) for anti-counterfeiting purposes, and its width (area) in the vertical, horizontal, and vertical directions is smaller than that of the frame management number sticker 308. 【0352】 The information printing section 309b has a first guide printing section 309b1 located slightly to the right of the operation guide sticker 309, which has a "ball removal button + arrow mark" printed in yellow to indicate the position of the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), and a second guide printing section 309b2 located slightly to the left of the operation guide sticker 309, which has an "error release button + arrow mark" printed in yellow to indicate the position of the error release button 123b (error release switch 123). 【0353】 Furthermore, the various pieces of information printed on the operation guide sticker 309 ("ball removal button + arrow mark", "error clear button + arrow mark") are in yellow text using the 10th font (10th typeface). 【0354】 As shown in Figure 20(c), when comparing the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308, the width of the frame control number sticker 308 in the top, bottom, left, and right directions is smaller than the width of the main control number sticker 208 in the top, bottom, left, and right directions. In other words, the area of ​​the frame control number sticker 308 is smaller than the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208. 【0355】 Furthermore, while the main control number sticker 208 has two "opener information fields 208c," the frame control number sticker 308 has only one "opener information field 308c." In other words, the number of "opener information fields 308c" on the frame control number sticker 308 is less than the number of "opener information fields 208c" on the main control number sticker 208. 【0356】 Furthermore, while the main control number sticker 208 has two fields for recording the date of opening (208d), the frame control number sticker 308 has only one field for recording the date of opening (308d). In other words, the number of fields for recording the date of opening (308d) on the frame control number sticker 308 is less than the number of fields for recording the date of opening (208d) on the main control number sticker 208. 【0357】 Furthermore, while the main control number sticker 208 has a watermark (pattern) to prevent counterfeiting, the frame control number sticker 308 does not have a watermark (pattern) to prevent counterfeiting. In other words, the light transmittance (transmittance, visibility of electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120) of the frame control number sticker 308 is higher than that of the light transmittance (transmittance, visibility of electronic components mounted on the frame control board 120) of the light transmittance portion 208a and light transmittance window portion 208g of the main control number sticker 208. 【0358】 Furthermore, the main management information printing section 208b of the main management number sticker 208 has a two-dimensional code, an identification symbol, and the management number of the main control board printed on it, and the frame management information printing section 308b of the frame management number sticker 308 has a two-dimensional code, an identification symbol, and the management number of the frame control board printed on it. In other words, the same information is printed on the main management information printing section 208b of the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management information printing section 308b of the frame management number sticker 308. 【0359】 Thus, the frame management number sticker 308 is configured to include an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the name of the manufacturer of the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), and a management number (third information) for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), and an opening information entry area (opener entry field 308c, opening date entry field 308d) for entering information on opening the frame control device 120A. As a result, inspection and verification of the main control device 110A becomes easier, and convenience for manufacturer employees and amusement store staff can be improved. 【0360】 Furthermore, the frame management number sticker 308 includes an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) having a two-dimensional code (first information) which is an information image for identifying the frame control device 120A (frame control board 120), an identification symbol (second information) indicating the manufacturer's name of the frame control device 120A, and a management number (third information) for identifying the frame control device 120A, and an opening information entry area (opener entry field 308c, opening date entry field 308d) for entering information on opening the frame control device 120A. Between the identification information display area and the opening information entry area, there is a transparent area (first light-transmitting window section 308g1, second light-transmitting window section 308g2) that allows visibility of various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control board 120. Therefore, even if the frame management number sticker 308 is affixed to the frame control board case 300, various electronic components behind the frame management number sticker 308 can be visually inspected through the transparent area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. Furthermore, it is possible to improve convenience for the manufacturer's employees and the staff of the gaming parlor. 【0361】 Furthermore, the frame management number sticker 308 (opening information entry area) includes a first entry area (opener entry field 308c) where the name of the person who opened the frame control device 120A can be entered, and a second entry area (opening date entry field 308d) where the date the frame control device 120A was opened can be entered. Between the first entry area (opener entry field 308c) and the second entry area (opening date entry field 308d), there is a transparent area (third light-transmitting window 308g3) that allows the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be visually inspected. Therefore, even if the frame management number sticker 308 is affixed to the frame control board case 300, the various electronic components behind the frame management number sticker 308 can be visually inspected through the transparent area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. It also improves convenience for the manufacturer's employees and gaming parlor staff. 【0362】 Furthermore, the operation guide sticker 309 includes a first guide printing section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation section (ball removal button 122b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide printing section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation section (error release button 123b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the amusement store staff who operate the first and second operation sections. 【0363】 Furthermore, the operation guide sticker 309 includes a first guide printing section 309b1 on which operation guide information for the first operation unit (ball removal button 122b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed, and a second guide printing section 309b2 on which operation guide information for the second operation unit (error release button 123b) provided on the frame control device 120A is printed. Between the first guide printing section 309b1 and the second guide printing section 309b2, there is a transparent area (transparent section 309a) that allows the various electronic components (integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors, resistor arrays, etc.) mounted on the rear frame control board 120 to be visible. Therefore, even if the operation guide sticker 309 is affixed to the frame control board case 300, the various electronic components behind the operation guide sticker 309 can be visually confirmed through the transparent area, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0364】 Furthermore, the area of ​​the frame management number sticker 308, which contains a large amount of information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1, is smaller than the area of ​​the operation instruction sticker 309, which contains less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the frame control device 120A from being severely reduced by the operation instruction sticker 309, which contains less information important for the management and security of the gaming machine 1, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0365】 Furthermore, the main control number sticker 208, which is affixed to the main control unit 110A and has a see-through area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110, has a predetermined pattern (watermark for anti-counterfeiting) added to it, while the frame control number sticker 308, which is affixed to the frame control unit 120A and has a see-through area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120, does not have a predetermined pattern (watermark for anti-counterfeiting) added to it. As a result, the physical security of the main control unit 110A is enhanced while the visual security of the frame control unit 120A is enhanced, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0366】 Furthermore, the transparency of the main control number sticker 208, which is affixed to the main control device 110A and has a transparent area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110, is low (due to the presence of a watermark). The transparency of the frame control number sticker 308, which is affixed to the frame control device 120A and has a transparent area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120, is high (due to the absence of a watermark). This makes it possible to differentiate the ease of visual confirmation between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A, and makes it difficult to forge the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 using the same method, thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0367】 Furthermore, the area of ​​the main control number sticker 208, which is affixed to the main control device 110A and has a transparent area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110, is different from the area of ​​the frame control number sticker 308, which is affixed to the frame control device 120A and has a transparent area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120. As a result, the ease of visual confirmation between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A can be made different, and it becomes difficult to counterfeit the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 using the same method (same process), thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0368】 Furthermore, the number of entry fields (two fields for the person who opened the sticker and two fields for the date of opening) on ​​the main management number sticker 208, which is affixed to the main control device 110A and has a transparent area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear main control board 110, is different from the number of entry fields (one field for the person who opened the sticker and one field for the date of opening) on ​​the frame management number sticker 308, which is affixed to the frame control device 120A and has a transparent area that allows visibility of various electronic components mounted on the rear frame control board 120. As a result, it is difficult to forge the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 using the same method (same process), thereby ensuring the security of the gaming machine. 【0369】 Although the first entry area (opener's entry field 308c) of the frame management number sticker 308 is designated for the name of the person who opened it, it is also acceptable to write the name of the hall where it was opened, affix a personal seal, describe the circumstances of opening, or write the date it was opened. 【0370】 Furthermore, the second entry area (opener's entry field 308c) of the frame management number sticker 308 is designated for writing the date of opening, but it is also acceptable to write the date and time of opening, the place of opening, the circumstances of opening, or the name of the person who opened it. 【0371】 In addition, the main management number sticker 208 is watermarked while the frame management number sticker 308 is not. However, both the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 may be watermarked. In this case, the transparency of the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 may be the same, or they may be different (for example, one of the main management number sticker 208 or the frame management number sticker 308 may have higher transparency). 【0372】 Alternatively, the frame management number sticker 308 may be given a watermark, while the main management number sticker 208 may not. In this case, the transparency of the main management number sticker 208 may be higher than that of the frame management number sticker 308, or they may be the same. 【0373】 Furthermore, although the area of ​​the frame management number sticker 308 is smaller than the area of ​​the main management number sticker 208, it is also acceptable to make the area of ​​the main management number sticker 208 smaller than the area of ​​the frame management number sticker 308. 【0374】 Furthermore, although both the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 are rectangular in shape, the shapes of the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 may be made different (for example, one of the main control number sticker 208 and the frame control number sticker 308 may be round or triangular, and the other rectangular). 【0375】 Furthermore, although the number of fields provided on the frame management number sticker 308 (one field for the person who opened the sticker and one field for the date of opening) is less than the number of fields provided on the main management number sticker 208 (two fields for the person who opened the sticker and two fields for the date of opening), it is also possible to make the number of fields provided on the main management number sticker 208 less than the number of fields provided on the frame management number sticker 308 (for example, the frame management number sticker 308 may have two fields for the person who opened the sticker and two fields for the date of opening, while the main management number sticker 208 may have one field for the person who opened the sticker and one field for the date of opening). 【0376】 Furthermore, while the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 each consist of one sticker with a management information printing area and various entry fields, it is also possible to construct the main management number sticker 208 and the frame management number sticker 308 with two stickers each, with the management information printing area on one sticker and the various entry fields on the other. 【0377】 (Relationship between various seals on the frame control board case and various electronic components) Using Figure 21, the relationship between the various seals and various electronic components of the frame control board case 300 will be explained. 【0378】 The frame management number sticker 308 is affixed to the frame management number sticker attachment area 307 of the first case member 301 at a position corresponding to the tall component concentration mounting area HM of the frame control board 120 where tall components such as electrolytic capacitors BC are concentrated, and so as to span multiple electronic components DB. 【0379】 Specifically, the frame management number sticker 308, frame control unit 120m, game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), error release button 123b (error release switch 123), frame control indicator 125, and various connectors (female connectors 127a to 127f, test connector 128) are arranged so that they do not overlap front to back. 【0380】 Furthermore, through the light-transmitting windows 308g (or light-transmitting section 308a) provided on the frame management number sticker 308, various electronic components BC (integrated circuits IC11, 17, etc., capacitors C20-22, resistors R57, 75, connectors 127a-127c, etc.), including electrolytic capacitors BC mounted in the tall component concentrated mounting area HM, and various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components can be visually identified. 【0381】 On the other hand, through the light-transmitting windows 308g (or light-transmitting parts 308a) provided on the frame management number sticker 308, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control indicator 125 (display surface 125a), specific connectors (connectors 127d~127f, test connector 128), etc., and the various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components are difficult or impossible to see. 【0382】 The operation guide sticker 309 is affixed to the first case member 301 in a position corresponding to the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), which are located below the frame management number sticker 308 (to the right in Figure 21), and spans multiple electronic component DBs. 【0383】 Specifically, the operation guide sticker 309, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control indicator 125, and various connectors (female connectors 127a to 127f, test connector 128) are arranged so that they do not overlap front to back. 【0384】 Furthermore, the arrow mark in the first instruction printing section ("ball removal button + arrow mark") of the operation instruction sticker 309 is positioned to point to the ball removal button 122b, and the arrow mark in the second instruction printing section ("error release button + arrow mark") of the operation instruction sticker 309 is positioned to point to the error release button 123b. 【0385】 Furthermore, through the light-transmitting portion 309a provided on the operation guide sticker 309, various electronic components BC (integrated circuits IC6, 11, 14, etc., capacitors C9, 31, 36, etc., resistors R57, 75, 103, etc., game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123, frame control indicator 125, etc.) and various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components can be seen. 【0386】 On the other hand, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control indicator 125 (display surface 125a), specific connectors (connectors 127d~127f, test connector 128), etc., as well as the various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components, are difficult or impossible to see. 【0387】 Furthermore, to prevent it from overlapping with the frame management number sticker 308, the engraved portion 310a of the button cover member 310, which has the words "Game Ball Count Clear Switch" engraved on it, is positioned to cover the top of the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121). 【0388】 Thus, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) that displays a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number for the frame control board (third identification information). The game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) for clearing the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b). Therefore, inconveniences such as the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) becoming difficult to operate due to the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) can be avoided, and convenience for the amusement parlor staff can be improved. 【0389】 Furthermore, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) where a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number for the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed. Guide information (engraved section 310a with the words "Game Ball Count Clear Switch" engraved on it) indicating the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) for clearing the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player is provided so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b). As a result, the presence of the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) becomes easier to recognize, improving convenience for amusement parlor staff. 【0390】 The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) that displays a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number for the frame control board (third identification information). The ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) for removing the game medium from the game machine is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) in either direction. Therefore, inconveniences such as the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) becoming difficult to operate due to the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) can be avoided, and convenience for game store staff can be improved. 【0391】 Furthermore, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) where a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number for the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed. Guide information (first guide printing section 309b1 with "ball removal button + arrow mark" printed on it) indicating the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) for removing the game medium from the game machine is provided so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b). As a result, the presence of the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122) becomes easier to recognize, improving convenience for game store staff. 【0392】 The frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) that displays a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a frame control board management number (third identification information). An error release button 123b (error release switch 123) for clearing a predetermined abnormality or predetermined abnormality notification is provided on the frame control board 120 so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b). Therefore, inconveniences such as the error release button 123b (error release switch 123) becoming difficult to operate due to the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) can be avoided, and convenience for amusement parlor staff can be improved. 【0393】 Furthermore, the frame control board case 300 has an identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b) where a two-dimensional code (first identification information), an identification symbol (second identification information), and a management number for the frame control board (third identification information) are displayed. Guide information (second guide printing section 309b2 with "error release button + arrow mark" printed on it) indicating the error release button 123b (error release switch 123) for clearing a predetermined abnormality or predetermined abnormality notification is provided so as not to overlap with the identification information display area (frame management information printing section 308b). As a result, the presence of the error release button 123b (error release switch 123) becomes easier to grasp, improving convenience for amusement parlor staff. 【0394】 Furthermore, the frame control unit 120m, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), the ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), the frame control indicator 125 (display surface 125a), specific connectors (connectors 127d~127f, test connector 128), etc., and some or all of the various identification symbols and mounting reference lines KJ printed on the frame control board 120 corresponding to these various electronic components may be made easily visible or visible through (through) the light-transmitting windows 308g (or light-transmitting parts 308a) provided on the frame management number sticker 308. 【0395】 (Relationship between two points in each part of the main control unit and frame control unit) Using Figure 22, we will explain the relationship between the distances between two points for each part of the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A. Figure 22(a) shows the distances between two points for each part of the main control device 110A, and Figure 22(b) shows the distances between two points for each part of the frame control device 120A. Here, we will explain the distances between two points for each part that have not been mentioned above. 【0396】 As shown in Figure 22(a), the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main control number sticker 208) is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the RWM clear switch 111a (top surface of the operating part) to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main control number sticker 208). 【0397】 The distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the RWM clear switch 111a (top surface of the operating section) to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208) is greater than the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209). 【0398】 The distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208) is greater than the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the RWM clear button 111b to the back surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0399】 As shown in Figure 22(b), the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (operation guide sticker 309) is greater than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0400】 The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the board from the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121 (top surface of the operation part) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0401】 The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121 (upper surface of the operation unit) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface for chip information, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0402】 The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the game ball count clear switch 121 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the ball removal switch 122 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300. 【0403】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the ball release switch 122 (top surface of the operating part) to the back surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) M17 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the error release switch 123 (top surface of the operating part) to the back surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0404】 The distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0405】 The distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) M16 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the ball release button 122b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0406】 The distance (height, width) M16 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the ball release button 122b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is approximately the same as or identical to the distance (height, width) M18 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the error release button 123b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308). 【0407】 As shown in Figures 22(a) and 22(b), the distance (height, width) K1 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (operation guide sticker 309) is greater than the distance (height, width) L1 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209). 【0408】 The distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0409】 The distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209). 【0410】 The distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0411】 The distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m is greater than the distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface of the chip information 120m1, the model information sticker 120m2 for the frame chip). 【0412】 The distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0413】 The distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (operation guide sticker 309) is greater than the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (model information sticker 209). 【0414】 The distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operation unit) of the game ball count clear switch 121 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operation unit) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200. 【0415】 The distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the ball removal switch 122 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200. 【0416】 The distance (height, width) M17 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the error clear switch 123 to the back surface (frame management number sticker 308) of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 is greater than the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end (top surface of the operating part) of the RWM clear switch 111a to the back surface (main management number sticker 208) of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200. 【0417】 The distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the back surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker 308) is greater than the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the RWM clear button 111b to the back surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker 208). 【0418】 In this way, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves the convenience for amusement store staff and also prevents problems such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacturing of the amusement machine 1 or inspection at the amusement store. 【0419】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves the convenience for amusement store staff and suppresses inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacturing of the amusement machine 1 or inspection at the amusement store. 【0420】 Furthermore, the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printing surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves the convenience for amusement store staff and suppresses inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacturing of the amusement machine 1 or inspection at the amusement store. 【0421】 The distance in the thickness direction of the board (height, width) from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the board (height, width) from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printing surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves the convenience for amusement store staff and suppresses inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacturing of the amusement machine 1 or inspection at the amusement store. 【0422】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves the convenience for amusement store staff and suppresses inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacturing of the amusement machine 1 or inspection at the amusement store. 【0423】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) is made different from the distance (height, width) in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), and it becomes possible to suppress inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacturing of the gaming machine 1 or inspection at the gaming parlor. 【0424】 Furthermore, the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper end of the RWM clear switch 111a (top surface of the operating section) to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing section 207) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121 (top surface of the operating section) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing section 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves the convenience for arcade staff and suppresses problems such as incorrect installation during the manufacturing of the game machine 1 or inspection at the arcade. 【0425】 Furthermore, the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper end of the RWM clear switch 111a (top surface of the operating section) to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing section 207) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper end of the ball removal switch 122 (top surface of the operating section) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing section 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves convenience for amusement store staff and suppresses inconveniences such as incorrect installation positions during the manufacturing of the amusement machine 1 or inspection at the amusement store. 【0426】 Furthermore, the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper end of the RWM clear button 111b (top surface of the operation section) to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing section 207) is made different from the distance in the thickness direction of the circuit board (height, width) from the upper end of the error release switch 123 (top surface of the operation section) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing section 307). As a result, it becomes easier to distinguish between the main control device 110A and the frame control device 120A (identification is improved), which improves convenience for amusement store staff and suppresses inconveniences such as incorrect installation during the manufacturing of the amusement machine 1 or inspection at the amusement store. 【0427】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) L1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the main control board 110 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) K1 in the thickness direction of the board from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). 【0428】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) L2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control board 110 to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control board 120 to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307). 【0429】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H3 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (chip information printing surface, 120m1) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). 【0430】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main control unit 110m (one-chip microcontroller) to the main control number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main control number sticker affixing portion 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper surface of the main body portion of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame control number sticker affixing portion 307) to the frame control number sticker 308 (identification mark). 【0431】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H7 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the model information sticker 209 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M10 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the operation guide sticker 309 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300. 【0432】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H8 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the main inspection connector 116 to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). 【0433】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the RWM clear switch 111a (top surface of the operating section) to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing section 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121 (top surface of the operating section) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing section 307). 【0434】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the RWM clear switch 111a (top surface of the operating part) to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M15 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the ball removal switch 122 (top surface of the operating part) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). 【0435】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the RWM clear switch 111a (top surface of the operating section) to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing section 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M17 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the error release switch 123 (top surface of the operating section) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing section 307). 【0436】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121 (upper surface of the operation part) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) attached to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) K2 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the surface of the frame control circuit board 120 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) attached to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307). 【0437】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) M6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the top surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (printed surface of chip information 120m1, frame chip model information sticker 120m2) to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) attached to the substrate may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M13 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the upper end of the game ball count clear switch 121 (top surface of the operation portion) to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker attachment portion 307) to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark). 【0438】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M9 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the frame inspection connector 126 to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control circuit board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). 【0439】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) K6 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the frame control substrate 120 to the upper surface of the main body of the frame control unit 120m (the printed surface of the chip information 120m1, the model information sticker 120m2 for the frame chip) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) L4 in the thickness direction of the substrate from the surface of the main control substrate 110 to the upper end of the main control unit 110m. 【0440】 Furthermore, the distance (height, width) H10 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the RWM clear button 111b to the main management number sticker 208 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 202 of the main control board case 200 (main management number sticker affixing portion 207) may be made larger than the distance (height, width) M14 in the thickness direction of the circuit board from the upper end of the game ball count clear button 121b to the frame management number sticker 308 (identification mark) affixed to the surface of the top plate portion 302 of the frame control board case 300 (frame management number sticker affixing portion 307). 【0441】 (Positional relationship between each seal and each operating part of each control device) Using Figure 23, the positional relationship between each seal and each operating part of each control device (main control device 110A, frame control device 120A) will be explained. Figure 23(a) is a rear view of the area around each control device, and Figure 23(b) is a diagram showing the positional relationship between each seal and each operating part. 【0442】 As shown in Figure 23(a), the frame management number sticker 308 attached to the frame control board case 300 is positioned closer to the pivot axis side of the inner frame 3 (towards the right in Figure 23(a)) than the main management number sticker 208 and model information sticker 209 attached to the main control board case 200. 【0443】 Furthermore, the operation guide sticker 309 affixed to the frame control board case 300 is positioned closer to the rotation axis of the inner frame 3 (to the right in Figure 23(a)) than the model information sticker 209 affixed to the main control board case 200, and closer to the free rotation end of the inner frame 3 (to the left in Figure 23(a)) than the end of the main management number sticker 208 affixed to the main control board case 200 that is located on the rotation axis side of the inner frame 3. 【0444】 Furthermore, the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b), ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b), and error release switch 123 (error release button 123b), which are mounted on the frame control board 120, are positioned closer to the free rotation end of the inner frame 3 (towards the left side in Figure 23(a)) than the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b), which is mounted on the main control board 110. 【0445】 As shown in Figure 23(b), the main management number sticker 208 and the model information sticker 209 attached to the main control board case 200 are positioned such that the model information sticker 209 is located towards the rear of the gaming machine, and the frame management number sticker 308 and the operation guide sticker 309 attached to the frame control board case 300 are positioned such that the operation guide sticker 309 is located towards the rear of the gaming machine. 【0446】 Furthermore, the frame management number sticker 308 and operation guide sticker 309, which are affixed to the frame control board case 300, are positioned further back on the gaming machine than the main management number sticker 208 and model information sticker 209, which are affixed to the main control board case 200. 【0447】 Furthermore, because the frame control board 120 is located further back in the gaming machine than the main control board 110, the game ball count clear switch 121, the ball removal switch 122, and the error release switch 123, which are mounted on the frame control board 120, are located further back in the gaming machine than the RWM clear switch 111a, which is mounted on the main control board 110. 【0448】 Furthermore, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error release button 123b, which are loosely fitted into the frame control board case 300, are located further back in the game machine than the RWM clear button 111b, which is loosely fitted into the main control board case 200. 【0449】 Here, we will explain the amount of operation and the force required for each control unit located on the front side of the gaming machine (effect button 17, counting button 20) and each control unit located on the back side of the gaming machine (RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error clear button 123b). 【0450】 In each control unit, the amount of operation required to move a switch (effect button detection switch 17a, counting button switch 20a, RWM clear switch 111a, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123) from the OFF state to the ON state is in the following relationship: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17. 【0451】 Furthermore, the final operating force required just before the switches in each control unit (effect button detection switch 17a, counting button switch 20a, RWM clear switch 111a, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123) switch from the OFF state to the ON state is greater than the initial operating force required when the buttons in each control unit (effect button detection switch 17a, counting button switch 20a, RWM clear switch 111a, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123) switch from the OFF state to the ON state. 【0452】 Furthermore, the initial force required to press each control button (effect button 17, counting button 20, RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error clear button 123b) when the button is first pressed follows the relationship: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error clear button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17. 【0453】 Furthermore, the final operating force just before each switch in the control unit (effect button detection switch 17a, counting button switch 20a, RWM clear switch 111a, game ball count clear switch 121, ball removal switch 122, error release switch 123) switches from the OFF state to the ON state is in the following relationship: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error release button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17. 【0454】 Thus, the frame management number sticker 308 and operation guide sticker 309, which are attached to the frame control device 120A located below the main control device 110A, are positioned further back on the gaming machine than the main management number sticker 208 and model information sticker 209 attached to the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the gaming machine 1 is installed in the island equipment, it becomes easier for the gaming store staff to simultaneously check the main management number sticker 208 and model information sticker 209 on the main control device 110A, which are located below their line of sight, and the frame management number sticker 308 and operation guide sticker 309 on the frame control device 120A, thereby improving convenience for the gaming store staff. 【0455】 Furthermore, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121) provided on the frame control device 120A is positioned further back than the tip of the operating part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided on the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the game machine 1 is installed in the island equipment, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), and it is possible to improve the identifiability of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), thereby improving convenience for the game store staff. 【0456】 Furthermore, the ball release button 122b (ball release switch 122) on the frame control device 120A is positioned further back than the tip of the operating part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) on the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the gaming machine 1 is installed in the island equipment, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball release button 122b (ball release switch 122), and it is possible to improve the identifiability of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the ball release button 122b (ball release switch 122), thereby improving convenience for the gaming store staff. 【0457】 Furthermore, the error release button 123b (error release switch 123) on the frame control device 120A is positioned further back than the tip of the operating part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) on the main control device 110A. Therefore, when the inner frame 3 is opened while the gaming machine 1 is installed in the island equipment, it becomes easier to simultaneously check the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), and it is possible to improve the identifiability of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) and the error release button 123b (error release switch 123), thereby improving convenience for the gaming store staff. 【0458】 Furthermore, the required operation amount for each control unit is in the following relationship: RWM clear button 111b = game ball count clear button 121b = ball removal button 122b = error clear button 123b < counting button 20 < effect button 17. As a result, it becomes easier for the arcade staff to operate the control units (RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b = error clear button 123b), and the feel of operating the control units operated by the players (counting button 20, effect button 17) is improved (the feeling of pressing the button is enhanced), making players feel more satisfied. 【0459】 Furthermore, the final operating force for each control unit (effect button 17, counting button 20, RWM clear button 111b, game ball count clear button 121b, ball removal button 122b, error clear button 123b) is greater than the initial operating force for each control unit. As a result, the momentum from operating each control unit weakens at the final operating point, which helps to suppress the inconvenience of each control unit (each switch) being prone to damage. 【0460】 Furthermore, the frame management number sticker 308 and operation guide sticker 309, which are attached to the frame control device 120A located below the main control device 110A, may be positioned closer to the front of the gaming machine than the main management number sticker 208 and model information sticker 209 attached to the main control device 110A. 【0461】 Furthermore, the game ball count clear button 121b (game ball count clear switch 121), ball removal button 122b (ball removal switch 122), and error release button 123b (error release switch 123) provided on the frame control device 120A may be positioned closer to the front of the game machine than the tip of the operating part of the RWM clear button 111b (RWM clear switch 111a) provided on the main control device 110A. 【0462】 Furthermore, the required operation amount for each control unit may be made different for the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error clear button 123b, or one or two of the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error clear button 123b may be made different. Even in this case, it is preferable that the required operation amount for the counting button 20 and the effect button 17 be greater than that for the RWM clear button 111b, the game ball count clear button 121b, the ball removal button 122b, and the error clear button 123b. 【0463】 (Relationship between the distance from the power switch to each element of the control unit) Using Figure 24, the relationship between the distances from the power switch 164 to each element of the control device (main control device 110A, frame control device 120A) will be explained. 【0464】 As shown in Figure 24, the distance LS1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame management number sticker 308 is shorter than the distance LS2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the operation guide sticker 309. 【0465】 Furthermore, the distance LB1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b) is shorter than the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control indicator 125. 【0466】 Furthermore, the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the bulb removal switch 122 (bulb removal button 122b) is shorter than the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control indicator 125. 【0467】 Furthermore, the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error release switch 123 (error release button 123b) is shorter than the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control indicator 125. 【0468】 Furthermore, the distance from the power switch 164 (linear distance and / or planar distance) increases in the order of distance LS1 < distance LB1 < distance LS2 < distance LB2 < distance LB3 < distance LH. 【0469】 Furthermore, the distance LS5 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the main control number sticker 208 is shorter than the distance LS4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the model information sticker 209. 【0470】 Furthermore, the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b) is shorter than the distance LJ (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115. 【0471】 Furthermore, the distance LK (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the setting key switch 112a is shorter than the distance LJ (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115. 【0472】 Furthermore, the distance (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 increases in the order of LB4 < LS5 < LK < LJ < LS4. 【0473】 Furthermore, the distance LS1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame management number sticker 308 is shorter than the distance LS5 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the main management number sticker 208. 【0474】 Furthermore, the distance LS1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the operation guide sticker 309 is shorter than the distance LS5 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the main control number sticker 208. 【0475】 Furthermore, the distance LB1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b) is shorter than the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b). 【0476】 Furthermore, the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the bulb removal switch 122 (bulb removal button 122b) is shorter than the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b). 【0477】 Furthermore, the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error clear switch 123 (error clear button 123b) is shorter than the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b). 【0478】 Furthermore, the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125 is shorter than the distance LJ (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115. 【0479】 Furthermore, the distance from the power switch 164 (linear distance and / or planar distance) increases in the order of distance LS1 < distance LS2 < distance LB1 < distance LB2 < distance LB3 < distance LH < distance LB4 < distance LS5 < distance LK < distance LJ < distance LS4. 【0480】 Thus, the distance LB1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b) and the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display unit 125 are different. Therefore, when a game store employee is operating or about to operate the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b), it is less likely that the frame control display unit 125, which displays the number of game balls (game value) owned by the player, will be obscured by the employee's hand or arm, thereby improving convenience for the game store employee. 【0481】 Furthermore, the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b) and the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125 are different. As a result, when a game store employee is operating or about to operate the ball removal switch 122 (ball removal button 122b), it is less likely that the frame control display 125, which displays specific information during the ball removal operation, will be obscured by the employee's hand or arm, thereby improving convenience for the game store employee. 【0482】 Furthermore, the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error release switch 123 (error release button 123b) and the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display unit 125 are different. As a result, when a game store employee is operating or about to operate the error release switch 123 (error release button 123b), it is less likely that the frame control display unit 125, which displays an error code corresponding to the type of error that occurred, will be obscured by the employee's hand or arm, thereby improving convenience for the game store employee. 【0483】 Furthermore, the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b) on the main control board 110 is different from the distance LB1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b) on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the difference in distance makes it possible to improve the distinguishability between the two types of switches (buttons), and improves the convenience for the arcade staff who will be operating the two types of switches (buttons). 【0484】 Furthermore, the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b) on the main control board 110 is different from the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the ball release switch 122 (ball release button 122b) on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the difference in distance makes it possible to improve the distinguishability between the two types of switches (buttons), and improves the convenience for the arcade staff who will be operating the two types of switches (buttons). 【0485】 Furthermore, the distance LB4 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the RWM clear switch 111a (RWM clear button 111b) on the main control board 110 is different from the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error release switch 123 (error release button 123b) on the frame control board 120. Therefore, the difference in distance makes it possible to improve the distinguishability between the two types of switches (buttons), and improves the convenience for arcade staff who will be operating the two types of switches (buttons). 【0486】 Furthermore, the distance LJ (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the information display 115 on the main control board 110 and the distance LH (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the frame control display 125 on the frame control board 120 are different. Therefore, the difference in distance makes it possible to improve the distinguishability of the two types of displays, and improves the convenience for the arcade staff who will be operating two types of switches (buttons). 【0487】 Furthermore, the distance LB1 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b), which requires simultaneous operation with the power switch 164, is shorter than the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error clear switch 123 (error clear button 123b), which does not require simultaneous operation with the power switch 164. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the arcade staff when operating the game ball count clear switch 121 (game ball count clear button 121b), which requires simultaneous operation with the power switch 164. 【0488】 Furthermore, the distance LB2 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the ball release switch 122 (ball release button 122b), which requires simultaneous operation with the power switch 164, is shorter than the distance LB3 (straight-line distance and / or planar distance) from the power switch 164 to the error release switch 123 (error release button 123b), which does no...

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[Claim 1] In a gaming machine capable of launching a game medium in response to the operation of a launching control unit, and capable of performing special games that are advantageous to the player, Control means for performing predetermined control, An initialization operation unit that can be pressed by a game store employee to initialize the control state of the game, It is equipped with a specific operating part that can be pressed by the player, The control means can restrict the predetermined control when the value of the specific information counted upon fulfillment of the counting condition satisfies a predetermined value. When the aforementioned specific operating unit is pressed, the performance means can execute a predetermined performance. The amount of pressure required to detect the pressing operation of the specific operating unit is greater than the amount of pressure required to detect the pressing operation of the initialization operating unit, or the pressing force required to detect the pressing operation of the specific operating unit is greater than the pressing force required to detect the pressing operation of the initialization operating unit. If the value of the game held by the player reaches a certain value when the aforementioned special game is not being played, it is possible not to notify the player that the value has been reached. When the special game is not being played and the value of the specific information meets a predetermined value, it is possible to provide notification that the predetermined control is restricted because the predetermined value has been met. If the value of the game owned by the player reaches the specified value during the execution of the special game, it is possible not to notify the player that the specified value has been reached during the execution of the special game. A gaming machine characterized in that, if the value of the specific information satisfies the predetermined value during the execution of the special game, it is possible to provide notification during the execution of the special game that the predetermined control will be restricted after the special game ends because the predetermined value has been met.

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