JP2001212332A - Identification information adding method to game substrate and game substrate - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an identification information adding method to a game substrate facilitating the visual recognition of a substrate control number and to provide the game substrate. SOLUTION: An unarranged region 40 where no circuit element 30 is arranged is formed at the center of an arranged face where the circuit elements 30 of the game substrate 10 are arranged, and the substrate control number 20, e.g. '538ZA', of the game substrate 10 is formed in the unarranged region 40. The substrate control number 20 can be seen at the relatively noticeable center when the game substrate 10 is observed, the place where the substrate control number 20 is formed can be confirmed relatively easily, and the substrate control number 20 can be read relatively easily.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of assigning a board management number to a game board on which a circuit element relating to the operation of a gaming machine is mounted, and to a game board. And a game board.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 5, a board management number 20 for specifying a game board and its manufacturer is provided on a game board 10 on which circuit elements related to the operation of a game machine such as a pachinko machine are mounted. (For example, “538ZA”)
Is attached to the periphery of the arrangement surface of the game board 10 on which the circuit elements 30 are arranged. FIG. 5 shows a conventional game board 10.
FIG.

[0003] The board management number 20 is referred to when performing a verification test at a certification organization that verifies whether or not the gaming machine satisfies predetermined specification conditions before the gaming machine is distributed to the market. After the game board is installed, the game board is referred to at the time of an inspection periodically performed at the game store, or is referred to when the game board is separated at the stage of manufacturing the game board, and its importance is extremely high.

[0004]

However, in the conventional game board 10, since the board management number 20 is attached to the periphery of the arrangement surface, the board management number 20 is arranged near the periphery of the game board 10. I / O connector 3 provided behind circuit element 30 or provided on the periphery of game board 10
2 when the signal cable is connected,
When the game board 10 is positioned below the plug portion of the signal cable when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface of the game board 10 or when the game board 10 is sealed with a transparent case, the board management number 20 When viewed from the direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface of the transparent case, the transparent case may be located in an area overlapping with a stepped portion of the transparent case, and it is difficult to confirm the place where the board control number 20 is attached. Alternatively, there is a problem that it is difficult to read the board management number 20 even if the location can be confirmed.

The present invention has been made in view of such an unsolved problem of the prior art, and is directed to a method of adding identification information to a game board, which makes it easy to visually recognize a board management number. It is intended to provide a game board.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for adding identification information to a game board, comprising the steps of: A method for attaching identification information which is information for identifying said game board and whose contents can be visually recognized, wherein a peripheral surface of the arrangement surface on which circuit elements of said game board are arranged other than a peripheral edge or its vicinity A non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged is formed in the area, and the identification information is added to the formed non-arranged area.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of adding identification information to a game board according to the first aspect, wherein the identification information is added to a game board at a center or near the center of the arrangement surface. A non-arranged area is formed. further,
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for adding identification information to a game board, wherein information for identifying the game board is visually provided on a game board on which a circuit element relating to the operation of the game machine is mounted. A method of providing recognizable identification information, wherein a layout surface of the game board on which circuit elements are arranged is other than a vicinity of a circuit element having a height of a predetermined or more in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface. A non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged is formed in the area, and the identification information is added to the formed non-arranged area.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the method for adding identification information to a game board according to the third aspect, wherein the identification information is added to the game board. The non-arranged area is formed in an area separated from the arrangement position by a distance corresponding to the height. Further, the method for adding identification information to a game board according to claim 5 of the present invention provides information for identifying the game board on a game board on which a circuit element relating to the operation of the gaming machine is mounted, and the content of the information is provided. A method of attaching identification information that can be visually recognized, wherein when the game board is sealed with a transparent case, a direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface of the arrangement surfaces on which the circuit elements of the game substrate are arranged. A non-arranged area where the circuit element is not arranged is formed in an area other than an area overlapping the stepped portion of the transparent case, and the identification information is attached to the formed non-arranged area.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for adding identification information to a game board according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.
Forming a conductive layer having a color different from that of the insulating layer on the insulating layer; and forming a transparent protective film on the conductive layer. The substrate forming step includes a part of the conductive layer. , The identification information is formed as a character or a symbol composed of a combination of colors of the insulating layer and the conductive layer.

[0010] On the other hand, to achieve the above object, a game board according to claim 7 of the present invention is a board on which circuit elements related to the operation of a gaming machine are mounted, and the circuit elements of the board are arranged. A non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged is formed in the area other than the periphery or its vicinity of the arrangement surface, and the identification information is information for identifying the substrate and the content of which can be visually recognized. It is characterized by being attached to a non-arranged area.

Here, the non-arranged area may be formed in any area as long as it is formed in an area other than the peripheral edge or the vicinity thereof on the arrangement surface of the game board. From the viewpoint of improvement, it is preferable that the non-arranged area is formed at the center or near the center of the arrangement surface. Therefore, when looking at the game board, the identification information can be seen at the center or in the vicinity thereof which is relatively noticeable, so that the recognition of the identification information is further facilitated as compared with the game board according to the seventh aspect. The effect is obtained.

Further, a game board according to claim 8 of the present invention is a board on which circuit elements relating to the operation of the gaming machine are mounted, and the arrangement surface of the board on which the circuit elements are arranged is provided. A non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged is formed in an area other than the vicinity of the circuit element having a height equal to or more than a predetermined height in the vertical direction, and is information for identifying the substrate, and the content is visually recognized. Identification information that can be recognized through the non-arranged area.

Here, the non-arranged area may be formed in any area as long as it is formed in an area other than the vicinity of the circuit element having a predetermined height or more on the arrangement surface of the game board. From the viewpoint of improving the visibility of the identification information, the non-arranged area is formed in the area of the arrangement surface at a distance corresponding to the height from the arrangement position of the circuit element having the predetermined height or more. It is preferred that

Therefore, even when a plurality of circuit elements having different heights are mixed, the identification information can be seen in an area where the circuit elements are unlikely to be shaded when viewing the game board. The effect is obtained that the identification information can be more easily visually recognized as compared with the described game board. Further, the game board according to claim 9 of the present invention is a board on which circuit elements related to the operation of the gaming machine are mounted, and when the board is sealed with a transparent case, the circuit elements of the board are arranged. A non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged is formed in an area other than an area overlapping with a stepped portion of the transparent case when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the arrangement plane of the arrangement plane to identify the substrate. , And identification information that allows the contents to be visually recognized.

In the game board according to the present invention, the identification information may be added by, for example, painting the game board with a paint agent after the completion of the game board. Is often of relatively high importance, it is desirable that the content is difficult to falsify, from the viewpoint of difficult falsification, the insulating layer, the insulating layer, Is formed by laminating a conductive layer having a different color in that order and forming a transparent protective film on the conductive layer, the identification information,
It is preferable that a part of the conductive layer is removed to form a character or a symbol composed of a combination of colors of the insulating layer and the conductive layer.

Therefore, since the identification information is formed between the insulating layer and the protective film, it is relatively difficult to falsify the identification information as compared with the game board according to the seventh to ninth aspects. The effect is obtained.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are diagrams showing a method of adding identification information to a game board and a game board according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a method for adding identification information to a game board and a game board according to the present invention are performed by using a board management method on a game board 10 having a circuit element 30 related to the operation of a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine as shown in FIG. This is applied to the case where the number 20 is given.

First, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a plan view of the game board 10. The game board 10 is, as shown in FIG.
A non-arrangement area 40 in which the circuit element 30 is not arranged is formed in the center of the arrangement surface on which the circuit element 30 is arranged, and the board management number 20 (for example, “538ZA”) is assigned to the non-arrangement area 4.
0. Here, the non-arranged area 40
Is formed by an automatic placement and routing algorithm using a CAD (Computer Aided Design) device in a layout stage of laying out the circuit elements 30, for example.

Next, a method of manufacturing the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming substrate 10 has an insulating layer 52 formed on a substrate 50 and a conductive layer 5 on the insulating layer 52.
4, a wiring pattern is formed by etching a part of the conductive layer 54 according to the wiring pattern, and a transparent protective film 56 is formed on the conductive layer 54 on which the wiring pattern is formed. You. Board management number 20
Is added when a wiring pattern is formed. That is, when a wiring pattern is formed, a part of the conductive layer 54 is etched in the non-arranged region 40 to form the board management number 20 including a combination of colors of the insulating layer 52 and the conductive layer 54. Thereby, the board management number 20 is assigned to the game board 10.

The size of the board management number 20 may be appropriately adjusted according to practical use, and is not particularly limited.
[Cm] It is preferable that the size be large enough to be recognized at a distance. Thus, in the present embodiment,
A non-arranged area 40 is formed at the center of the arrangement surface of the game board 10, and the board management number 20 is assigned to the non-arranged area 40.

Thus, when the game board 10 is viewed,
Since the board management number 20 can be seen in the center that is relatively easy to notice, it is relatively easy to confirm the place where the board management number 20 is assigned, and the board management number 2
0 becomes relatively easy to read. Therefore, the visual recognition of the board management number 20 is relatively easy as compared with the related art. Further, in the present embodiment, by etching a part of conductive layer 54 in non-arranged region 40, insulating layer 5 is formed.
A substrate control number 20 composed of a combination of colors of the second and conductive layers 54 was formed, and a protective film 56 was formed thereon.

As described above, since the board management number 20 is often of relatively high importance, it is desired that the content of the board management number 20 be difficult to falsify. Therefore, with such a configuration, the board management number 20 is formed between the insulating layer 52 and the protective film 56,
Falsification of the board management number 20 is relatively difficult. next,
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a method of adding identification information to a game board and a game board according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Hereinafter, only portions different from the first embodiment will be described, and the same portions will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

First, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the game board 10. The game board 10 is, as shown in FIG.
In the vicinity of the circuit element 30 having a height of not less than a predetermined value (for example, a height of not less than 8 [mm] (IC4 [mm] + IC socket 4 [mm])) in the direction perpendicular to the disposition surface among the disposition surfaces. A non-arranged area 40 is formed in an area other than the
0 is assigned to the non-arranged area 40. Specifically, the non-arrangement area 40 is slightly above the center of the arrangement surface of the game board 10, and from the arrangement position of the circuit element 30 having a predetermined height or more on the arrangement surface of the game board 10. It is formed in a region separated by a distance according to the height.

The method of forming the non-arranged area 40, the method of manufacturing the game board 10, and the method of adding the board management number 20 are based on the example of the first embodiment. In this manner, in the present embodiment, the non-arranged area 40 is formed in an area other than the vicinity of the circuit element 30 having a height equal to or more than a predetermined value in the direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface of the game board 10. Then, the board management number 20 is assigned to the non-arranged area 40.

Thus, when the game board 10 is viewed,
The board management number 20 is set in an area where the circuit element 30 is hardly shaded.
Therefore, it is relatively easy to confirm the place where the board management number 20 is assigned, and the board management number 20 is relatively easy to read. Therefore, the visual recognition of the board management number 20 is relatively easy as compared with the related art.

Further, in this embodiment, the game board 10
The non-arranged area 40 was formed in an area at a distance corresponding to the height from the arrangement position of the circuit element 30 having a predetermined height or more on the arrangement surface. Thus, even when a plurality of circuit elements 30 having different heights are mixed, when the game board 10 is viewed, the board management number 20 can be seen in an area where the circuit elements 30 are hardly shaded. It becomes easier to confirm the place where the board management number 20 is attached, and the board management number 20 becomes easier to read. Therefore, the visual recognition of the board management number 20 is further facilitated.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a method of adding identification information to a game board and a game board according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, only portions different from the first embodiment will be described, and the same portions will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. First, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 (a)
FIG. 4B is a plan view of the game board 10, and FIG. 4B shows the game board 1 when the game board 10 is sealed with a transparent case 60.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the transparent case 60.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the game board 10 is sealed with the transparent case 60, as shown in FIG. The non-arranged area 40 is formed in an area other than the area overlapping the stepped portion, and the board management number 20 is assigned to the non-arranged area 40. In the example of FIG.
When the game substrate 10 is sealed with the transparent case 60, the stepped portion of the transparent case 60 overlaps a little upper portion of the center when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface of the game substrate 10, so the non-arranged area 40 is It is formed at the center of the arrangement surface of the game substrate 10 which does not overlap with the area.

The method for forming the non-arranged area 40, the method for manufacturing the game board 10, and the method for adding the board management number 20 are based on the example of the first embodiment. In this manner, in the present embodiment, when the game board 10 is sealed with the transparent case 60, a portion of the arrangement surface of the game board 10 having a step in the transparent case 60 when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface. Non-arranged area 4 in an area other than the area overlapping
0 is formed, and the board management number 20 is assigned to the non-arranged area 40.

As a result, the game substrate 10 is
When the game board 10 is viewed in a state where the board management number 20 is closed, the board management number 20 can be seen in an area that does not overlap with the stepped portion of the transparent case 60.
It is relatively easy to confirm the location marked with, and the board management number 20 is relatively easy to read.
Therefore, the visual recognition of the board management number 20 is relatively easy as compared with the related art.

In the first, second, and third embodiments, the board management number 20 corresponds to the first, third, or fifth embodiment.
9 corresponds to the identification information described. In the first embodiment, the non-arrangement area 40 is formed at the center of the arrangement surface of the game board 10 and the board management number 20 is assigned to the non-arrangement area 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The non-arrangement area 40 may be formed in an area other than the peripheral edge or the vicinity thereof on the arrangement surface of 10, and the board management number 20 may be assigned to the non-arrangement area 40.

In the first, second, and third embodiments, the conductive layer 54
Is partially etched to obtain a substrate management number 20 composed of a combination of colors of the insulating layer 52 and the conductive layer 54.
Is formed, and a protective film 56 is formed thereon.
Although the board management number 20 is given, the invention is not limited thereto, and the board management number 20 may be given by painting the game board 10 with a paint agent after the game board 10 is completed.

In the first, second and third embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this and does not depart from the spirit of the present invention. It is applicable to other amusement game machines within the scope.

[0034]

As described above, according to the method for adding identification information to a game board according to the first, second, or sixth aspect of the present invention, when the game board is viewed, it is relatively easy to pay attention. Since it is possible to see the identification information, it is possible to obtain an effect that the recognition of the identification information is relatively easy as compared with the related art.

Further, according to the method for adding identification information to a game board according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the game board is viewed, the identification information can be seen at the center or near the center, which is relatively easy to notice. Since it is possible, it is possible to obtain an effect that the recognition of the identification information is further facilitated. Further, according to the method for adding identification information to a game board according to claim 3, 4 or 6, when viewing the game board, it is possible to see the identification information in an area that is less likely to be shaded by circuit elements. Therefore, the effect that the identification information can be visually recognized relatively easily as compared with the related art is obtained.

Further, according to the method of adding identification information to a game board according to the present invention, even when a plurality of circuit elements having different heights are mixed, when the game board is viewed,
Since the identification information can be seen in an area that is less likely to be shaded by these circuit elements, an effect that the identification information can be more easily visually recognized is also obtained. Claim 5 according to the present invention.
Alternatively, according to the method for adding identification information to a game board described in 6, when the game board is viewed in a state where the game board is sealed with a transparent case, the identification information is set in an area that does not overlap with a stepped portion of the transparent case. Since it is possible to see the identification information, it is possible to obtain an effect that the identification information can be visually recognized relatively easily compared to the related art.

Further, according to the method for adding identification information to a game board according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the identification information is formed between the insulating layer and the protective film. Is also relatively difficult. On the other hand, according to the game board according to claim 7 of the present invention, when viewing the game board, the identification information can be seen in a place that is relatively easy to notice. The effect that visual recognition becomes relatively easy is obtained.

Further, according to the game board according to the present invention, when the game board is viewed, the identification information can be seen in an area where the circuit element is hardly shaded, so that it can be compared with the conventional game board. As a result, the effect that the recognition of the identification information becomes relatively easy can be obtained. Further, according to the game board according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the game board is viewed in a state where the game board is sealed with the transparent case, the identification information is provided in an area that does not overlap with the stepped portion of the transparent case. Can be seen, so that an effect that the identification information can be visually recognized relatively easily as compared with the related art can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a game board 10 according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line A-A 'in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the game board 10 according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the game board 10 according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a conventional game board 10.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 game board 20 board management number 30 circuit element 40 non-arranged area 50 board 52 insulating layer 54 conductive layer 56 protective layer 60 transparent case

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A method for attaching, to a game board on which a circuit element relating to the operation of a gaming machine is mounted, identification information for identifying the game board, the content of which is visually recognizable, and Forming a non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged in an area other than the periphery or its vicinity of the arrangement surface on which the circuit element of the game board is arranged, and attaching the identification information to the formed non-arranged area. Characteristic method of adding identification information to game boards. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the non-arranged area is formed at or near the center of the arrangement surface. 3. A method for attaching, to a game board on which a circuit element relating to the operation of a game machine is mounted, identification information for identifying the game board, the content of which is visually recognizable, A non-arranged area where the circuit element is not arranged is formed in an area other than the vicinity of the circuit element having a height equal to or higher than a predetermined value in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement plane of the game board on which the circuit element is arranged. And attaching the identification information to the formed non-arranged area. 4. The game board according to claim 3, wherein the non-arranged area is formed in an area separated from the arrangement position of the circuit element having the predetermined height or more by a distance corresponding to the height. How to add identification information to 5. A method for attaching, to a game board on which a circuit element related to the operation of a gaming machine is mounted, identification information for identifying the game board, the content of which is visually recognizable, When the game board is sealed with a transparent case, an area other than an area overlapping the stepped portion of the transparent case when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface of the arrangement surface on which the circuit elements of the game board are arranged. Forming a non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged, and attaching the identification information to the formed non-arranged area. 6. The substrate forming step according to claim 1, wherein a conductive layer having a color different from that of the insulating layer is formed on the insulating layer, and a transparent protective film is formed on the conductive layer. Wherein the substrate forming step forms the identification information as a character or symbol composed of a combination of colors of the insulating layer and the conductive layer by removing a part of the conductive layer. To add identification information to a game board. 7. A board on which a circuit element related to the operation of a gaming machine is mounted, wherein the circuit element is not arranged in a region other than a peripheral edge or a vicinity thereof on an arrangement surface of the substrate on which the circuit element is arranged. A game board, wherein an arrangement area is formed, and identification information for identifying the board, the content of which is visually recognizable, is attached to the non-arrangement area. 8. A board on which a circuit element related to the operation of a gaming machine is mounted, wherein the board has a height not lower than a predetermined height in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement surface on which the circuit element is arranged. A non-arranged area in which the circuit element is not arranged is formed in an area other than the vicinity of the circuit element, and identification information for identifying the substrate, which is visually recognizable, is attached to the non-arranged area. A game board characterized by the following. 9. A board on which circuit elements related to the operation of a gaming machine are mounted, wherein when the board is sealed with a transparent case, the board has a layout surface on which the circuit elements are arranged. In a region other than the region overlapping the stepped portion of the transparent case as viewed from the vertical direction, a non-arranged region where the circuit element is not arranged is formed, and information for identifying the substrate is provided. A game board having recognizable identification information.