JP4513173B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  The pachinko machine has display control such as a main control board that controls the game, a payout control board that controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls, a sound effect control board that controls the output of sound effects, and a display for changing the symbols. Various control boards such as a display control board to be performed are provided. Each of these control boards is controlled by an MPU in which an arithmetic unit, a program memory, a work memory, and various peripheral circuits are built in one chip.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, PaIn the development stage of the dick machine, MIf the PU is directly attached to the control board, there is a problem that the development efficiency is poor.
[0005]
  The present inventionProblems illustrated above, etc.It was made to solveOpenAn object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the generation efficiency.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a program for storing a game control program.Storage meansWhen, DoubleA control board on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and the programStorage meansIs directly attached to the control board and the directly attached programStorage meansThere is a predetermined space aroundThe installation space for the program storage means and the predetermined space are the space for the socket means to which the program storage means is detachably mounted. The space for the socket means is arranged in the space for the socket means. Positioning boss for positioning the installation position is formeding.
[0007]
  ContractClaim2The gaming machine described is claimed1In the gaming machine described above, the space for disposing the socket means is formed by electronic components mounted on the control board at substantially equal intervals as the socket means.
  Claim3The gaming machine described is claimed1Or2In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the electronic component mounted adjacent to the installation space of the socket means has a label surface of the electronic component facing outside the installation space of the socket means on the control board. Is to be mounted on.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Of course, the present invention can be used for other gaming machines such as a third-class pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, and a slot machine.
[0009]
  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. Around the game board 1, there are provided a plurality of winning holes 2 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out when a hit ball is won. In the center of the game board 1, a liquid crystal (LCD) display 3 for displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is provided. The display screen of the LCD display 3 is divided into three in the horizontal direction. In each of the three divided display areas, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner while scrolling from right to left in the horizontal direction.
[0010]
  Below the LCD display 3, a symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4 is provided. When the hit ball passes through the symbol operating port 4, the above-described variation display of the LCD display 3 is started. Below the symbol operating port 4, a specific winning port (large winning port) 5 is provided. The specific winning opening 5 is a big hit when the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD display 3 coincides with one of the predetermined symbol combinations, so that the hitting ball is easy to win for a predetermined time (for example, 30 It is released until seconds have passed or 10 hit balls have been won.
[0011]
  A V zone 5a is provided in the specific winning opening 5, and when the hit ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific winning opening 5 is opened, a continuation right is established and the specific winning opening 5 is closed. Thereafter, the specific winning opening 5 is opened again for a predetermined time (or until a predetermined number of hit balls win the specific winning opening 5). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 5 can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state in which the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state in which a predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.
[0012]
  In addition, a plurality of lamps 7 are disposed at various locations around the game board 1 and its periphery. These lamps 7 are turned on or off in accordance with the contents of the game to excite the interest of the game and display the progress of the game to the player.
[0013]
  FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine P includes a power failure monitoring circuit 20 and a plurality of control boards H, D, S, and L connected to the main control board C. The main control board C is for controlling the game contents, and includes signals output from various switches SW connected to the main control board C and counter values provided in the main control board C. Based on this, a control command is transmitted to each control board H, D, S, L to control the game.
[0014]
  On the main control board C, an MPU 11 as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the MPU 11. As shown in the figure, the MPU 11 is provided with a central processing unit (CPU) 51, a program ROM 52, an HW parameter 53, a user work RAM 54, an internal I / O block 55, an I / O port 56, and the like. These are connected to each other by a bus 57. These are connected to the management block 59 via the bus monitor 58.
[0015]
  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 52 is configured by an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable ROM) which is a non-volatile storage unit and cannot be rewritten by an optical action, and a predetermined control program and initial data are stored therein. Stored in advance. The CPU 51 executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the program ROM 52 based on various signals input via the I / O port 56. The HW parameter 53 is also composed of an EEPROM and stores various setting items relating to the clock and the like.
[0016]
  The user work RAM 54 temporarily stores various data such as calculation results by the CPU 51. In addition, a capacitor is connected to a predetermined terminal of the user work RAM 54, thereby enabling data backup in the event of a power failure. Therefore, even if the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the user work RAM 54 is retained (backed up). The user work RAM 54 stores the remaining number of winning balls, so that the remaining number of winning balls can be stored even during a power failure, and the remaining winning balls can be paid out after the power failure is resolved.
[0017]
  The user work RAM 54 of the present embodiment is backed up in its entirety, and data other than the above-mentioned prize ball payout remaining number is also backed up. However, it is not always necessary to back up all data in the user work RAM 54, and instead of backing up all data, only a part of the data in the user work RAM 54 may be backed up.
[0018]
  The internal I / O block 55 includes functional blocks such as a counter / timer, an interrupt controller, and a high-speed HW counter. The bus monitor 58 outputs calculation data and the like of the CPU 51 to the management block 59.
[0019]
  The management block 59 constitutes an independent storage unit, and includes an inspection port 61, a mirrored RAM 62, a status RAM 63, an ID RAM 64, and the like. The inspection port 61 can detect write errors, sequence abnormalities, and the like, and the mirrored RAM 62 mirrors (copies) data in the user work RAM 54. In addition, the setting items of the HW parameter 53 and the like are written in the status RAM 63.
[0020]
  Furthermore, an ID code as data (ID data) unique to the MPU 11 (ID data) is written in the ID RAM 64. The ID code includes data unrelated to game contents such as an ID code set by the manufacturer and a model code corresponding to the model. Since these data can be read by the checker 70 connected to the modular jack 39 with the MPU 11 mounted on the main control board C, the MPU 11 is directly connected to the main control board C without an IC socket. It can be attached with a stick. Therefore, the illegal act of exchanging the MPU 11 with an illegal MPU is regarded as difficult to execute, and the illegal act can be suppressed.
[0021]
  As shown in FIG. 2, the payout control board H performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls based on signals output from various switches SW and control commands transmitted from the main control board C. In addition to the main control board C, a launch control board B for controlling a launch motor 10 for launching a ball to a game area in the game board 1 and a payout motor 9 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball are connected. Has been.
[0022]
  The RAM 13 of the payout control board H is supplied with a backup voltage even when the power is turned off. Therefore, even when the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the RAM 13 is retained (backed up). The RAM 13 stores the payout remaining number of prize balls and rental balls, so that these can be stored even during a power failure and the remaining prize balls and rental balls can be paid out after the power failure is resolved. Note that the RAM 13 of this embodiment is backed up in the same manner as the user work RAM 54 of the MPU 11 described above, and therefore, data other than the number of remaining payouts of prize balls and rental balls is also backed up. However, it is not always necessary to back up all the data in the RAM 13, and instead of backing up all the data, only a part of the data in the RAM 13 may be backed up.
[0023]
  Data backed up on the main control board C and the payout control board H can be erased (cleared) by pressing a clear switch SW1 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine P. The backup data is cleared only when the clear switch SW1 is operated at a predetermined timing so that the clearing is not performed by mistake. For example, when the power is turned on while the clear switch SW1 is operated, when the power is turned off while the clear switch SW1 is operated, when the clear switch SW1 is operated a plurality of times within a predetermined time, or Two or more clear switches SW1 are provided, and the backup data is cleared when the clear switches SW1 are operated in a predetermined order or simultaneously.
[0024]
  The display control board D is for controlling the fluctuation display of the LCD display 3 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C. The sound effect control board S is for outputting sound effects in accordance with the progress of the game from the speaker 6 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C. The lamp control board L is the main control board. This is for controlling the lighting and extinguishing of each lamp 7 based on the control command transmitted from C.
[0025]
  Between the main control board C and the control boards H, D, S, and L, buffers 8 having fixed inputs and outputs are respectively connected (only one is shown in FIG. 2). Therefore, transmission / reception between the main control board C and each control board H, D, S, L is performed only in one direction from the main control board C to each control board H, D, S, L. , D, S, L cannot be performed on the main control board C.
[0026]
  The power failure monitoring circuit 20 outputs a power failure signal 21 to the main control board C and the payout control board H when the power is turned off or when a power failure occurs, and under predetermined conditions after the power is turned on or after the power failure signal 21 is output. This is a circuit for outputting a reset signal 22 to each control board C, H, D, S, L, B. When the power failure signal 21 output from the power failure monitoring circuit 20 is input to the main control board C and the payout control board H, the game of the pachinko machine P is appropriately held in order to appropriately retain the backup data stored in the respective RAMs 54 and 13. Each of the control end processes is started. The drive voltage (5 volts) of the control system supplied from the power supply circuit (not shown) to the main control board C and the payout control board H is maintained for a predetermined time even after the occurrence of a power failure (or after the power is turned off). It is configured to keep the voltage value in the normal operating range. Therefore, even if the main control board C and the payout control board H start the game control end process after the power failure signal 21 is input, the main control board C and the payout control board H can sufficiently complete the end process.
[0027]
  Next, the configuration of the main control board C will be described with reference to FIG. In the main control board C, a plurality of electronic components such as an integrated circuit (IC) 32, a resistor 33, and a capacitor 34 are mounted on a board 31 formed of glass epoxy resin, paper epoxy resin, paper phenol resin, or the like. Configured. Further, a connector 35 is mounted on one side of the main control board C, and a cable 36 is connected to the connector 35. The main control board C is connected to the power supply circuit and the power failure monitoring circuit via the cable 36. 20, a payout control board H, a display control board D, a sound effect control board S, a lamp control board L, and the like.
[0028]
  A first socket 41 for detachably mounting the MPU 11, which is a 64-pin ZIP (Zig-zag Inline Package) IC, is mounted at the center of the main control board C on the opposite side of the connector 35 mounting position. Yes. The ZIP-type IC is a so-called so-called zip-type IC in which the lead-out surface of the pin (lead) 11a (see FIG. 5) (the surface from which the pin 11a protrudes to the outside) is collected on one side of the sealing body 11b (see FIG. 5). It is a vertical type IC, and the sealing body 11b is visible from both the front and back surfaces. In particular, since the sealing body 11b of this example is transparent, the configuration of the internal MPU 11 can also be seen from both the front and back surfaces. Further, the MPU 11 employs a special SZIP (Shrink Zig-zag Inline Package) structure with a narrow pitch between the pins 11a among the ZIP type ICs. That is, the pitch between the pins 11a in the SZIP structure is set to 0.82 mm, for example.
[0029]
  Around the first socket 41, a resistor array 37, a custom IC 38, and a modular jack 39 are mounted. A checker 70 (see FIG. 3) as an external device is connected to the modular jack 39, and by the checker 70, an identification number unique to the MPU 11 built in the MPU 11, a part code of the MPU 11, and the pachinko machine P The model code is read. In addition, holes 31a for allowing the screws 43a to pass therethrough are formed on both sides of the first socket 41 in order to screw a socket adapter 43 to be described later.
[0030]
  Here, the IC socket 40 to which the MPU 11 is detachably attached will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a view showing an assembled state of the IC socket 40. As shown in FIG. 4, the IC socket 40 of the MPU 11 of this embodiment configured as a ZIP type IC is detachably attached to a first socket 41 that is soldered directly to the substrate 31 and the first socket 41. The second socket 42 and a socket adapter 43 that allows the second socket 42 to be easily attached to the first socket.
[0031]
  The socket adapter 43 is fixed to the substrate 31 in a state of being in contact with the first socket 41 by two screws 43a. Specifically, the socket adapter 43 is placed in contact with the first socket 41, and the screw 43 a is inserted from the hole 43 b of the socket adapter 43. The screw 43a passes through the hole 31a formed in the substrate 31, protrudes to the back surface of the substrate 31, and is stopped by a nut 43e (see FIG. 8) on the back surface. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the socket adapter 43 is attached to the first socket 41. If the board 31 is provided with a positioning boss for positioning the socket adapter 43, the socket adapter 43 can be easily arranged and fixed at a predetermined position of the board 31.
[0032]
  Holes 43c are formed in the four corners of the socket adapter 43, and the four legs 42a of the second socket 42 are inserted into the holes 43c, and the two screws 42b are inserted into the screw holes 42c of the second socket 42. The second socket 42 is attached (screwed) to the socket adapter 43 by inserting the screw 42b into the screw hole 43d of the socket adapter 43. By mounting the second socket 42, the pins of the first socket 41 and the second socket 42 are electrically connected. FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which the second socket 42 is attached to the first socket 41 and the socket adapter 43.
[0033]
  On one side of the second socket 42, a lever 42d is disposed. When the lever 42d is in the state shown in FIG. 5, the pin insertion hole 42e of the second socket 42 is largely opened so that each pin 11a of the MPU 11 can be easily inserted. On the other hand, by rotating the lever 42d in the direction of arrow A, the opening of the pin insertion hole 42e of the second socket 42 is narrowed, and the pin 11a of the MPU 11 is inserted into the pin insertion hole 42e. The pin 11a is firmly held. By rotating the lever 42d in the direction opposite to the arrow A, the pin insertion hole 42e is largely opened, so that the MPU 11 inserted into the second socket 42 can be easily pulled out.
[0034]
  According to the main control board C of the present embodiment, an arrangement space 45 for the socket adapter 43 is provided around the first socket 41 as shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, since the socket adapter 43 can be easily arranged in the arrangement space 45, the second socket 42 can be mounted as shown in FIG. It can be easily inserted and removed. Therefore, in the development stage, the MPU 11 can be inserted into and removed from the second socket 42. Therefore, even if the MPU 11 is a ZIP type MPU 11 that is thin and easily bent, the number of times of repeated use of one MPU 11 is increased. , MPU 11 consumption can be minimized and development costs can be reduced.
[0035]
  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the arrangement space 45 is provided in accordance with the size of the socket adapter 43, that is, a space corresponding to the size of the socket adapter 43 is provided, and the electronic components 37, 38 are provided. 39, the socket adapter 43 can be sandwiched between the electronic components 37, 38, and 39, and can be attached exactly, so that the socket adapter 43 can be easily attached. FIG. 8 is a side view of FIG. 7, that is, a side view of the state in which all of the first socket 41, the second socket 42 and the socket adapter 43 are mounted. As shown in FIG. Since the electronic component 37 disposed around the socket 42 and the socket adapter 43 is mounted on the substrate 31 with the label surface 37a on which the contents of the electronic component are described facing outward, the second socket 42 and the socket adapter It is possible to check the contents of the electronic component while attaching 43 (without removing the second socket 42 and the socket adapter 43). Therefore, it is possible to easily check the electronic component at the development stage.
[0036]
  The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.
[0037]
  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board C has been described as an example, but the main control board C is not necessarily limited to the main control board C, and other payout control boards H, display control boards D, sound effect control boards S, It can be employed for all of the lamp control board L, the launch control board B, and the like.
[0038]
  Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right, a three-time right, etc.) that increases the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, twice or three times). May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.
[0039]
  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the change of the identification information is started, and the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after the lapse of a predetermined time, and the fixed identification information at the time of the stop Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the specific identification information is a necessary condition. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are representative examples of game media As mentioned.
[0040]
  As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are merged, variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol row after a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a ball launching handle is provided. There is no one. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.
[0041]
  The modification of this invention is shown below. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the space for mounting the program memory and the predetermined space are space for socket means to which the program memory is detachably mounted. .
[0042]
  In the gaming machine 1, the socket means is directly attached to the control board in place of the program memory in the development stage, and a first socket means for detachably mounting the program memory, and the first socket means A gaming machine 2 comprising socket adapter means for easily attaching and detaching the program memory.
[0043]
  In the gaming machine 1, the socket means is directly attached to the control board in place of the program memory in the development stage, and the first socket means to which the program memory is detachably attached, and the first socket means Second socket means detachably attached to the program memory, and socket adapter means for easily attaching the second socket means to the first socket means. A gaming machine 3 characterized by comprising.
[0044]
  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the space for arranging the socket means is formed by electronic components mounted on the control board at a substantially equal interval with the socket means. Machine 4. The socket means (including the first and second socket means and the socket adapter means) can be sandwiched between the electronic components, and can be attached perfectly.
[0045]
  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the electronic component mounted adjacent to the space for disposing the socket means has the label surface of the electronic component facing outside the space for disposing the socket means. A gaming machine 5 which is mounted on a control board. While the socket means is mounted (without removing the socket means), the label surface of the electronic component, that is, the contents of the electronic component can be confirmed.
[0046]
  A gaming machine 6 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, wherein a positioning boss for positioning an arrangement position of the socket means is formed in an arrangement space of the socket means. The positioning boss may be a positioning boss for the first or second socket means or a positioning boss for the socket adapter means.
[0047]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, wherein the program memory is built in a one-chip MPU together with the arithmetic unit and work memory, and the MPU is replaced with the program memory. A gaming machine 7 which is detachably attached to the socket means. In addition to the program memory, arithmetic unit, and work memory, this MPU further includes counters such as timers (counter timers, watchdog timers, etc.) and free-running counters, chip select logic, random number generation circuits, and identifications unique to this MPU. Peripheral circuits such as an output circuit for outputting a number (ID code), checksum, manufacturer code, model code, etc. may be incorporated.
[0048]
  In the gaming machine 7, the MPU is configured as a ZIP-type IC chip.
[0049]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the program memory (or MPU) is configured to output a code specific to the program memory (or MPU), and the control board Is equipped with connecting means for connecting an external device for reading a unique code of a program memory (or MPU) directly attached to the control board. The code unique to the program memory is exemplified by a code written at a predetermined address, a checksum code, etc., and the code unique to the MPU is exemplified by an identification number, checksum, manufacturer code, model code, etc. The Further, examples of the connecting means mounted on the control board include a connector of an external device, such as a modular jack. As described above, since the contents of the program memory (or MPU) can be confirmed with the program memory (or MPU) directly attached to the control board, the program memory can be used without using an IC socket as in the prior art. (Or MPU) can be directly attached to the control board.
[0050]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, comprising: a non-volatile storage means for holding data even when power supply is interrupted; and a clear switch for clearing the contents of the storage means. A gaming machine 10 comprising: The backup data can be cleared by the clear switch, for example, in the following case. (1) When the clear switch is operated. (2) When the power is turned on with the clear switch operated. (3) When the power is turned off while the clear switch is operated. In this case, the backup data is cleared in the termination process, or in the termination process, the fact that the clear switch is operated when the power is turned off is stored, and the backup data is cleared at the next power-on. Anyway. (4) When the clear switch is operated a plurality of times within a predetermined time. (5) When two or more clear switches are provided and the clear switches are operated in a predetermined order or simultaneously.
[0051]
  The gaming machine 11 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.
[0052]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Alternatively, when a predetermined time elapses, the variation of the identification information is stopped, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.
[0053]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium and starting to change the identification information In this case, the game machine is configured to require a predetermined number of balls and to be paid out when a special gaming state occurs.
[0054]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the gaming machine of the present invention,ProgramStorage meansThere is a predetermined space aroundThe installation space of the program storage means and the predetermined space are the installation space of the socket means to which the program storage means is detachably mounted, and the installation position of the socket means is positioned in the installation space of the socket means. A positioning boss is formed toSo in the development stage,ProgramStorage meansCan be detachably mounted on the control board. ThereforeOpenThere is an effect that the generation efficiency can be improved.
[0055]
  Further, the space for arranging the socket means is formed by the electronic components mounted on the control board with a space substantially equal to the socket means, so that the socket means is sandwiched between the electronic components and is fitted perfectly. There is an effect that can be.
[0056]
  Further, by mounting the label surface of the electronic component mounted adjacent to the space for disposing the socket means on the control board toward the outside of the space for disposing the socket means, the socket means remains mounted. That is, there is an effect that the label surface of the electronic component, that is, the contents of the electronic component can be confirmed without removing the socket means.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine that is one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the MPU.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the main control board in a state where a first socket is mounted instead of the MPU.
FIG. 5 is a view showing an assembled state of the IC socket 40;
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the main control board in a state where a first socket and a socket adapter are mounted instead of the MPU.
FIG. 7 is a plan view of the main control board in a state where first and second sockets and a socket adapter are mounted instead of the MPU.
FIG. 8 is a side view of FIG. 7;
[Explanation of symbols]
11 MPU of main control board (program memoryStep)
37 Resistor array (one of electronic components)
37a Label side
38 Custom IC (One of electronic components)
39 Modular jack(One of electronic components)
40 IC socket (socket means)
41 First socket(Part of socket means)
42 Second socket(Part of socket means)
43 Socket adapter(Part of socket means)
45 Installation space (predetermined space, mounting space)
C Main control board (control board)
P      Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (3)

A program storage means for storing a game control program, in the gaming machine where the multiple electronic components including a control board mounted,
The program storage means is directly attached to the control board, and a predetermined space is provided around the directly attached program storage means ,
The mounting space for the program storage means and the predetermined space are the space for the socket means on which the program storage means is detachably mounted. The space for the socket means is provided with the socket means. A gaming machine comprising a positioning boss for positioning a position . Installation space of the socket means, the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it is formed by the electronic component mounted on the control board at a substantially equal spacing and the socket means. The electronic component mounted adjacent to the space for disposing the socket means is mounted on the control board with the label surface of the electronic component facing the outside of the space for the socket means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 .

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