JP2001246132A - Game machine and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a game machine in which whether or not data are stored in a memory means can easily be known. SOLUTION: This Pachinko machine 10 has a data backup function so as to restart a game from a game condition upon power failure even if power failure happens. However, when the power source is cut out after trail hitting before opening the Pachinko parlor, the game condition at the trial hitting is stored as backup. If the power source is turned on in this condition, a trouble of starting a game based on the backup data occurs. Consequently, the backup data must be erased before opening the parlor. Whether or not the backup data of any Pachinko machine 10 are erased can be easily known by making a backup indicating LED 18f of the Pachinko machine 10 whose backup data are not erased lighting on, flashing, or off.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine controlled by a computer, such as a pachinko machine, and a recording medium on which a computer program for controlling the gaming machine is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 is known.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory front view of a conventional pachinko machine, and FIG.
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a back set of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19, a conventional pachinko machine 500 stores a game board 502, a firing device 504 for firing a game ball to a game area of the game board 502, and a game ball to be supplied to the firing device 504. An upper tray 506 and a lower tray 508 for storing game balls that cannot be completely stored in the upper tray 506 are provided. In addition, on the game board 502, a special symbol display device 524, a prize winning opening 510, a right sleeve winning opening 512, a left sleeve winning opening 514, a first kind starting opening 516, a lower right winning opening 518, The lower left winning opening 520,
A special winning opening 526 is provided. Then, when the game ball fired from the firing device 504 wins the first kind starting port 516, the special symbol display device 524 displays the symbols in a fluctuating manner, and the stopped symbols are aligned with a predetermined symbol (for example, 777). A big hit occurs, and the special winning opening 526 is opened for a predetermined time. Then, when the opening time of the special winning opening 526 reaches a predetermined time or when the number of winnings to the special winning opening 526 reaches a predetermined number, the special winning opening 526 is closed. At this time, when a winning ball that has won the special winning opening 526 passes through a specific area 528 provided inside the special winning opening 526, the special winning opening 526 is continuously opened. In this manner, a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) can be played on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 528, with the round from opening to closing of the special winning opening 526 being one round.

[0003] Further, as shown in FIG.
The back set of 00 is provided with a back set mechanism plate 530, which includes a prize winning opening 510, a right sleeve winning opening 512, a left sleeve winning opening 514, a first type starting opening 516, a lower right winning opening 518, and a lower left winning prize. The winning ball that has won the mouth 520 or the like flows down the back ball path 532 along the path indicated by the arrow in the figure, gathers in the winning ball collecting gutter 524, and is guided to the winning ball detection switch 522. When the winning ball detection switch 522 detects a winning ball, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by a winning ball payout device (not shown). The winning ball detected by the winning ball detection switch 522 is increased by one by the operation of the winning ball cutting solenoid 534 each time the predetermined number of the winning balls are paid out.
Each piece is discharged downward.

[0004]

However, the conventional pachinko machine requires a structure such as a winning ball collecting gutter 524 and a winning ball cutting solenoid 534, so that the structure of the back set of the pachinko machine is complicated. Therefore, there has been a problem that the manufacturing efficiency is poor and it is difficult to save space. Further, since the winning ball cutting solenoid 534 frequently repeats the operation of discharging the winning balls one by one, there is also a problem that a failure due to abrasion or breakage of the operating portion is common. Further, the manufacturing cost of the above-mentioned structure is a factor that increases the manufacturing cost of the entire pachinko machine, which hinders the reduction of the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine. Therefore, the present inventor has considered a configuration in which the number of winning balls and the number of winning balls are electrically stored in association with each other. According to this configuration, since the above-mentioned structure is unnecessary, the above-mentioned problems can be solved. However, the memorized number of winnings is lost due to power interruption or voltage drop, so even if power is restored, it is not possible to pay out the prize balls that should be paid out, which may be disadvantageous to the player. It turned out that there was. Therefore, the present inventor has considered a configuration in which a backup power supply is provided for holding a memory of the winning number when the power supply is cut off or the power supply voltage is reduced.

[0005] Further, if the power is cut off during the game due to a power failure or the like, when the power is restored, the game cannot be resumed from the game state at the time of the power cut, so that the player feels uncomfortable. In particular, when the power is cut off during a round based on a big hit or when the special symbol display device 524 variably displays the special symbol, the power supply is restarted from the middle of the round after the power is restored, or the special symbol is changed. Since the game cannot be restarted from the beginning, there is a risk that the player will be disadvantaged. Therefore,
The present inventor has considered a configuration in which a backup power supply for retaining storage of data for controlling a game is provided when the power supply is cut off or the power supply voltage decreases.

However, if the stored prize balls or winning spheres are rewritten due to static noise or fraudulent behavior, the power is cut off to erase the rewritten data. It turned out that the rewritten data could not be erased because the backup function worked. In addition, a jackpot may occur when a pachinko machine is tested and the final adjustment is performed before the pachinko hall is opened. In this case, prize ball data for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is stored in the RAM. You. Therefore,
If the store is opened in such a state, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the memory in the RAM, and thus it has been found that the store may be disadvantaged. Furthermore, if the control data generated during the trial shooting before the store is opened is backed up, when the player plays the game at the time of opening the store, the game is started based on the backed up control data, which makes the player feel uncomfortable. There was a risk of learning. Therefore, the present inventor has developed a gaming machine capable of erasing data stored in memory by a backup power supply. But,
Subsequent studies have revealed a new problem in that it is not easy to know whether backup data has been stored or has been erased and has not been stored.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention realizes a gaming machine capable of easily knowing whether or not data is stored and held by storage holding means, and a recording medium on which a computer program for controlling the gaming machine is recorded. With the goal.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a control means for controlling a game and data generated during the game are stored. Storage means for storing the storage of the storage means by supplying a power supply for storage to the storage means when the voltage of the driving power supply supplied to the gaming machine drops to a predetermined voltage; Means, and wherein the control means is a gaming machine capable of controlling a game by referring to data stored and held by the storage and holding means, wherein data is stored and held in the storage means by the storage and holding means Technical means of providing a notifying means for notifying that the operation is being performed is used.

That is, since the storage means can notify that the data is stored in the storage means, the employee of the pachinko hall (game store) can store and hold the data in the storage means by the storage means. You can easily know what is being done. For example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the backup display L
The RAM 116 (storage means) and the microprocessor 210 built in the microprocessor 110 mounted on the main board 100 by turning on and blinking the ED 18f or displaying a message indicating "uninitialized" on the special symbol display device 32. Can be known that the data is backed up (stored and held) in the built-in RAM 216 (storage means). Therefore, for example, when performing a store opening preparation operation, the backup data can be deleted from the pachinko machine that has been notified that the backup has been performed, so that the operation efficiency can be improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the gaming machine further comprises an inspection means for inspecting whether or not the data stored and held in the storage and holding means is normal data. The notifying means uses a technical means having a function of notifying the result of the inspection by the inspecting means.

That is, for example, when the backup data (data stored and stored) is modified for the purpose of illegally increasing the number of prize balls to be paid out, the fact that the backup data has been modified can be notified. Therefore, the hall side can detect the fraudulent pachinko machine at an early stage by the above notification, and can minimize the disadvantage of the hall side due to illegally paying out prize balls. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, there is provided an erasing means for erasing data stored in the storage means by the storage means. The notifying means uses technical means for notifying that the data stored in the storage means has not been deleted by the erasing means.

That is, in a pachinko machine (gaming machine) that stores data generated during a game, for example, data on payout of prize balls in storage means and refers to the stored data to pay out prize balls. May cause the stored data to be rewritten due to static electricity noise or fraud, but even if the data is rewritten as such, the data stored in the storage means can be erased by the erasing means. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the loss on the pachinko hall (game store) side due to data rewriting. In addition, even if data relating to the payout of prize balls at the time of trial shooting before the opening of the pachinko hall is backed up in the storage means, the backed up data can be erased by the erasing means. There is no danger that the store side will suffer disadvantages due to the prize balls being paid out based on the existing data. In addition, even if control data for controlling a game generated during a test shot before the store is opened is backed up, the backed-up control data can be erased by the erasing means. When playing a game, the game is started based on the backed-up control data, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. When erasing the backed-up data, it is possible to notify that the data has not been erased, so that a gaming machine from which data has not been erased can be identified from a gaming machine from which data has been erased. Data erasure work reliably and
It can be performed efficiently.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the notification means is configured to provide the notification when the driving power of the gaming machine is turned on. The technical means of performing

That is, when the driving power supply of the gaming machine is turned on, it is checked whether or not the data is stored and held. If the data is stored and held, the fact can be known.
Therefore, for example, when performing a store opening preparation operation and performing a backup data erasing operation, it is possible to know which gaming machine has the data backed up when the drive power supply is turned on, so that the data is backed up. Since the backup data erasing operation can be performed for the gaming machine in question, the efficiency of the backup data erasing operation can be improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the notifying means outputs a signal for performing the notification to the outside of the gaming machine. Technical means of transmitting to a device provided in the system.

That is, a device provided outside the gaming machine, such as a pachinko hall (game hall), provides a signal for notifying that data is stored and held or that the stored data is abnormal. ) Can be transmitted to a hall computer provided in a management room or the like, so that the above notification can be made on a screen of a monitor provided in the hall computer. For example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described below, a screen of a monitor 92 provided in the hall computer 90 includes:
Since the machine number of the pachinko machine whose RAM (storage means) has not been initialized can be displayed, it is possible to know at a glance which machine has been initialized. Further, since the number of the pachinko machine in which the misconduct has been performed can be displayed on the screen of the monitor 92, it is possible to quickly take measures against the misconduct on the machine.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the notifying means includes a predetermined display at a location visible from outside the gaming machine. , A technical means of performing the notification is used.

That is, the fact that the data stored in the storage means has been erased can be displayed at a place visible from outside the gaming machine, so that the hall employee can determine which gaming machine data is stored. It is easy to know whether the game machine has not been erased or to which gaming machine the fraud has occurred.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, a symbol display device for variably displaying symbols is provided, and the notification means performs a predetermined display by the symbol display device. Thus, a technical means of performing the notification is used.

That is, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, when a symbol is variably displayed by a symbol display device and the stopped symbols are aligned with a predetermined symbol,
In a pachinko machine in which a so-called big hit occurs, it is possible to use a symbol display device to display that stored data is not erased or backup data is abnormal. According to this configuration, since it is not necessary to provide a new display device for displaying data erasure or backup data abnormality, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost required for displaying data erasure or backup data abnormality.

According to the invention described in claim 8, in the gaming machine described in claim 6 or claim 7, the notifying means comprises:
A technical means of performing the display by a message is used.

That is, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the special symbol display device 32 informs the user of the fact that the stored data has not been erased by a message “uninitialized”. Therefore, it is possible to easily and clearly know that the data has not been erased. Also, since the special symbol display device 32 can notify that the backup data is abnormal by a message “backup data abnormal”, it is possible to easily and clearly know that the backup data is abnormal.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the control means for controlling the game, the storage means for storing data generated during the game, and the drive power supply voltage supplied to the game machine is reduced to a predetermined voltage. When the power is lowered, a storage holding unit that holds the storage of the storage unit by supplying power for holding the storage unit to the storage unit, and that the data is stored and held in the storage unit by the storage holding unit. The control means is provided in a gaming machine capable of controlling a game by referring to data stored and held by the storage and holding means, and a computer program readable by a computer is recorded. A recording medium on which a computer program for executing a notification process for performing the notification by the notification unit is recorded. Use of the stage.

That is, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, a pachinko machine (game machine) is
U functions by executing a computer program recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM, so that the U uses a recording medium such as a ROM recorded with a computer program for executing the notification processing. The gaming machine according to the eighth aspect can be realized.

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a gaming machine, a gaming system and a recording medium according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a so-called first class pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. First Embodiment [Overall Main Configuration] First, a main configuration of a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment as viewed from the front. The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. A metal frame 12 is attached to the front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. Mounted on Glass frame 1
A game board 14 is provided in the inside of 3. Front frame 11
A firing handle 15a for operating a firing motor (indicated by reference numeral 15e in FIG. 4) for firing a game ball to the game board 14 is rotatably attached to the lower right of the shooting handle. A firing stop button 15b for stopping the firing operation is provided. On the left side of the game board 14, a guide rail 16 for guiding the shot game balls to the game area.
Is provided.

On the right side of the front frame 11, there is provided a keyhole decoration 17 having a keyhole 15 into which a key for opening and closing the glass frame 13 is inserted. Above the front frame 11, a frame lamp 18a is provided. A backup display LED 18f and an abnormality notification LED 18g are provided on the right side of the frame lamp 18a. The backup display LED 18f lights or flashes when the data backed up in the RAM (indicated by reference numerals 116 and 216 in FIG. 4) is not erased when the power is turned off, and goes out when the data is erased. Also,
The abnormality notification LED 18g lights or blinks when the backup data is abnormal, and turns off when the backup data is normal. A front plate 19 is provided below the glass frame 13, and a prize ball / lending ball supply port 20a to which a prize ball or a lending ball is supplied is formed at an upper left portion of the front plate 19,
On the supply side of the prize ball / lending ball supply port 20a,
An upper receiving tray 20 for storing prize balls and ball rental balls supplied from the ball rental port 20a is attached. Below the upper tray 20, there is formed an outlet 21a for discharging a prize ball that has flowed in excess of the number that can be accommodated in the upper tray 20, a game ball discharged from the upper tray 20 by operating the upper tray ball removing lever 20b, and the like. Have been. On the discharge side of the discharge port 21a, a lower tray 21 for storing the game balls discharged from the discharge port 21a is provided. On the left side of the front frame 11, there is provided a device outside the gaming machine 22 such as a prepaid card unit having a slit 22a for inserting a prepaid card.

[Main Configuration of Game Board 14] Next, the game board 1
4 will be described with reference to FIG. A center case 30 is provided substantially at the center of the game board 14. The center case 30 has a prize entrance 31
And a normal symbol display device 34 including three LEDs, and 4 indicating the number of times the normal symbol display device 34 is operated.
A normal symbol storage display LED 35 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a special symbol display device 32 for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, for example, 0-9 special symbols on a liquid crystal display, and a display 4 for displaying the number of times the special symbol display device 32 has been started. And a special symbol storage display LED 36 composed of a plurality of LEDs.

On the left and right sides of the center case 30, a normal symbol operation gate 2 for operating the normal symbol display device 34 is provided.
6, 26 are provided. Below the center case 30, a first type starting port 27 having a function of operating the special symbol display device 32 is provided. Below the first type starting port 27, a stop symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 34 is provided. Ordinary electric accessory 28 that opens both wings when hit
Is provided. The opened ordinary electric accessory 28 has a function of starting the operation of the special symbol display device 32, similarly to the first type starting port 27. A variable winning device 40 which is activated when the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 32 hits the symbol is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 28.

The variable winning device 40 is provided with a large winning opening 41 in the form of a door, which is opened when a hit occurs. The winning winning opening 41 is provided on both sides thereof. Are provided respectively. In addition, inside the special winning opening 41, a specific area 42 having a function of continuously opening the special winning opening 41, and a specific area switch (reference numeral 42 in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area 42.
a) and a special winning opening switch (indicated by reference numeral 43a in FIG. 4) for counting the number P of game balls that have won the special winning opening 41.

In addition, the game board 14 has windmills 23, 23
, Sleeve entrance prize opening 24, 24, corner decoration lamp 18
b, 18b, a prize lamp 18c that lights up when a prize is won,
An out-of-ball lamp 18d that lights up when the ball runs out, side decoration lamps 18e, 18e, and an out port 45 for collecting game balls that did not win as out balls are provided.
Further, many nails 47 are driven into the game board 14, and the game balls fired on the game board 14 fall while dancing between the nails 47.

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 10] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a main board 100, on which a microprocessor 110 is mounted. The microprocessor 110 has a main CP for executing game control.
U112 and a ROM 11 in which various control programs for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls are recorded.
And a RAM 116 for temporarily storing various data such as a control program read from the ROM 114 when the main CPU 112 executes various control programs and data relating to a big hit occurring during a game. Further, the RAM 116 backs up a command transmitted from the main CPU 112 to each board when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like.

The following components are electrically connected to the main substrate 100. Power supply board 80, payout control base 200 for controlling payout of award balls, etc., special symbol display device 3
2. A lamp control device 75 for controlling lamps provided on the game board 14, a sound control device 79 for controlling a sound reproduction device (not shown) for reproducing sound effects during a game, etc., a first type start of a game ball. A first-type start-up switch 27a for detecting the passage of the mouth 27; a game frame information terminal board 5 for transmitting game board information relating to winnings, big hits, etc. to a computer (not shown) provided in a pachinko hall management room or the like;
2. The board relay board 51 and the game frame relay board 55. The lamp control device 75 includes the main board 100 or the power supply board 8.
A sub CPU 75a that analyzes a command sent from a clear signal output circuit 84 (FIG. 6) mounted on the sub CPU 75a and performs control to turn on, blink, and turn off a predetermined LED or lamp based on the analysis result. A ROM 75b in which a control program executed by the sub CPU 75a is stored,
R for temporarily storing the processing result of sub CPU 75a
AM75c.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 which operates by inputting a control command sent from the main board 100. The microprocessor 210 has a sub CPU which controls payout of prize balls and the like.
212, a ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls, and a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs and a game And a RAM 216 for temporarily storing various data such as the number of prize balls generated in the RAM. In addition, the power supply board 80, the CR connection board 56, the firing motor drive board 15c for driving the firing motor 15e, the game frame information terminal board 52, and the payout relay board 55 are electrically connected to the payout control board 200. I have.

The game frame relay board 53 has a full detection switch 2 for detecting that the lower tray 21 is full of prize balls.
1b and the sensor relay board 54 are electrically connected. The sensor relay board 54 is electrically connected to the prize ball payout sensors 62a and 62b and the payout relay board 55 provided in the prize ball unit 62. The prize ball unit 62
Prize ball payout sensors 62a, 62b and prize ball payout motor 6
2c. There are two prize ball payout mechanisms for efficiently paying out prize balls, and each payout mechanism is driven by a prize ball payout motor 62c. The prize ball payout sensor 62a is provided in one mechanism, and the prize ball payout sensor 62b is provided in the other mechanism. Detection signals from the prize ball payout sensors 62a and 62b are transmitted from the sensor relay board 54 to the main board 100 via the game frame relay board 53.
The CPU 120 counts the number of paid-out balls based on the signal.

The payout relay board 55 is electrically connected to a ball-off switch 61 for detecting that there is no more ball-off, a prize-ball payout motor 62c, and a ball-off unit 63. The following components are electrically connected to the board-surface relay board 51. Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 28a for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory 28, ordinary symbol display device 34, symbol actuation opening switch 26a, large winning opening switch 43a, and sleeve winning opening switch 24 for detecting winning in the sleeve winning opening 24.
a, a lower prize port switch 29a for detecting a prize to the lower prize port 29, a lower prize port switch 31a for detecting a prize to the lower prize port 31;

The special winning area solenoid 42b, the special winning area solenoid 43b, and the specific area switch 42a are electrically connected to the special winning opening relay board 50. The power supply board 80 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56,
The CR connection board 56 is electrically connected to the gaming machine external device portion 22 including a frequency display board for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card and a device for reading the prepaid card. The power supply board 80 is a 24 V AC (50 Hz / 6
(0 Hz) from the main power supply 70.

[Main Hardware Configuration] Next, the main hardware configuration of the pachinko machine 10 is shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the main CPU 112 of the main board 100 and the sub C of the payout control board 200
The hardware configuration of the interface between the PUs 212 will be described as an example. Main CP of main board 100
Various control commands output from U112
Output to the output port 120 via the PU bus 118;
The output various control commands are temporarily stored in the output buffer 126 via the main CPU parallel output port 124, and then stored in the input buffer 220 connected to the sub CPU 212. And the main CPU
The transfer signal output from the main CPU bus 1
When the trigger signal (TRG2) 226 of the sub CPU 212 is input from the sub-CPU 212 via the output port 122, the output buffer 128, and the input buffer 222, various control commands accumulated in the input buffer 220 are transmitted to the sub-CPU 212.
The data is input to the input port 224 of the sub CPU 212 via the parallel input port 228. And the sub CPU
The 212 performs analysis such as what the captured various control commands mean, and outputs an award ball payout command to the award ball unit 62 based on the analysis result. Note that the main CPU 1 of the main board 100
The hardware configuration between the sub-CPU 12 and the sub CPU mounted on a board other than the payout control board 200 is the same as the above-described configuration.

[Main Configuration of Power Supply Board 80, Power Supply Board 80
Next, the main configuration of the power supply board 80 and the connection relation between the power supply board 80 and each board will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of the power supply board 80 together with a connection relationship with each substrate, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing details of a connection relationship between the power supply substrate 80 and each substrate. As shown in FIG. 6, the 24 V alternating current supplied from the main power supply 70 is converted into a 32 V direct current by the rectifier circuit 81 via the fuse F <b> 1 and supplied to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200, respectively. The 32 V direct current is supplied to the DC / DC converter 82.
The voltage is changed to 12V, and supplied to the main board 100, the special symbol display device 32, the lamp control device 75, the voice control device 79, and the payout control board 200, respectively. Also,
The AC 24 V of the main power supply 70 is connected to the CR through the fuse F2.
It is supplied to the connection board 56.

The 12 V DC supplied to the main board 100 is supplied to the board relay board 51 (FIG. 4), and drives the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 28a, the ordinary symbol display device 34, and the like. The 12V direct current supplied to the special symbol display device 32 drives the liquid crystal and the like of the special symbol display device, and the 12V direct current supplied to the lamp control device 75 uses LEDs such as the corner decoration lamp 18b and the winning lamp 18c. Turn on or blink lamps. The 12 V DC supplied to the audio control device 79 drives a speaker via an audio circuit,
The 12 V DC supplied to the payout control board 200 is supplied to the prize ball unit 62 and the ball lending unit 63 via the payout relay board 55, and drives the prize ball payout motor 62c and the like.

The DC current converted to 12V by the DC / DC converter 82 is converted to 5V by the DC / DC converter 83. The DC of 5V is supplied to the clear signal output circuit 84, the main board 100, and the special symbol display. It is supplied to the device 32, the lamp control device 75, the sound control device 79, and the payout control board 200, respectively. Main board 100
5V DC supplied to the microprocessor 110
The 5V DC supplied to the payout control board 200 as the driving power supply of FIG. 4 becomes the driving power supply of the microprocessor 210 (FIG. 4). Also, special symbol display device 32,
The 5 V DC supplied to the lamp control device 75 and the audio control device 79 serves as a drive power supply for a microprocessor (not shown) provided in each device. That is, the power of each board is all supplied from a single power board 80, and the power board 80 controls the power of each board. For this reason, as compared with the conventional configuration in which the pressure is changed on each substrate,
Space for the transformer circuit can be omitted on each substrate. Further, even if the substrates use the same power supply voltage, the circuit design for supplying power can be simplified as compared with a conventional substrate in which the voltage is changed for each substrate.

As shown in FIG. 7, the power supply board 80 has the No. 1 for electrically connecting to the main board 100. 1-7 of 7
A pin connector CN2a is attached, and the connector CN2a is connected to the connector CN1 attached to the main board 100 by a cable L1. Cable L
A terminal CN2b for connecting to the connector CN2a is attached to one end of the connector 1, and a terminal (not shown) for connecting to the connector CN1 on the main board 100 is attached to the other end. In addition, the power supply board 80 has the No. for electrically connecting to the payout control board 200. 1-7 of 7
A pin connector CN3a is attached, and the connector CN3a is connected to the payout control board 2 by a cable L2.
00 is connected to the connector CN1 attached to the connector 00. A terminal CN3b for connection to the connector CN3a is attached to one end of the cable L2, and a terminal (not shown) for connection to the connector CN1 on the payout control board 200 is attached to the other end. .

Further, the power supply board 80 includes a connector CN.
7a, CN4a, CN5a, CN6a, CN1a are attached. The connector CN7a is connected to the CR connection board 56 by a cable L3.
Is connected to a connector CN7a at one end.
7b is attached, and a terminal (not shown) for connecting to the connector CN2 on the CR connection board 56 side is attached to the other end. The connector CN4a is connected to the cable L4
Is connected to a special symbol control board 32a provided in the special symbol display device 32, a terminal CN4b for connecting to the connector CN4a is attached to one end of the cable L4, and a special symbol control board is attached to the other end. A terminal (not shown) for connecting to the connector CN1 on the 32a side is attached.

The connector CN5a is connected to a lamp control board 75 provided in the lamp control device 75 by a cable L5.
a terminal CN5b for connecting to the connector CN5a is attached to one end of the cable L5, and the connector CN on the lamp control board 75a side is attached to the other end.
A terminal (not shown) for connecting to the terminal 1 is attached. The connector CN6a is connected to a voice control board 79a provided in the voice control device 79 by a cable L6. A terminal CN6b for connecting to the connector CN6a is attached to one end of the cable L6, and the other end is connected to the other end. A terminal (not shown) for connecting to the connector CN1 on the audio control board 79a side is attached. Connector C
N1a is connected to the main power supply 70 by a power cord L7, and one end of the power cord L7 has a connector CN1a.
A terminal CN1b for connection to the terminal is attached.

Since the cables L4 to L6 have the same number of terminal pins, a common cable can be used.
Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of selecting a cable as compared with a case where cables having different numbers of terminal pins are used, so that the cable connection processing can be performed easily and in a short time. In addition, since the number of cables that can be used in common is large, the manufacturing cost can be reduced as compared with the case where many types of cables having different numbers of terminal pins are manufactured.

[Data backup function] Here, a function of backing up data stored in the RAM 116 built in the microprocessor 110 and the RAM 216 built in the microprocessor 210 will be described with reference to FIGS.
3 (A) and FIG. 14 (A). FIG.
3 (A) shows the power supply board 80 and the microprocessor 110
FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing a connection relationship between the power supply board 80 and the microprocessor 210. In the following description, the sub-substrate refers to each substrate other than the main substrate 100 and the payout control substrate 200.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the main substrate 100
Is connected to a voltage monitoring IC 120 for monitoring voltages of 12 V and 5 V, and the voltage monitoring IC 120
The output of 120 is the NMI of microprocessor 110
(Non-maskable interrupt) terminal. As shown in FIG. 14A, a payout control board 200 is also provided with a voltage monitoring IC 220 for monitoring voltages of 12 V and 5 V, and the output of the voltage monitoring IC 220 is a microprocessor 210 NM
It is connected to the I (non-maskable interrupt) terminal. Further, a voltage monitoring IC (not shown) for monitoring 5 V is mounted on each sub-substrate, and each voltage monitoring IC is connected to a microprocessor mounted on the sub-substrate. I have.

As shown in FIG. 6, a diode D1 is connected in series to a power supply line 83a connecting the DC / DC converter 83 and the payout control board 200, and a capacitor C1 is connected to the output side of the diode D1. (A power source for storing data) are connected in parallel. DC / DC
A diode D2 is connected in series to a power supply line 83b connecting the converter 83 and the main board 100, and a capacitor C2 is connected to the output side of the diode D2.
(A power supply for storing data) are connected in parallel. Capacitors C1 and C2 are charged by a DC current of 5 V supplied from DC / DC converter 83, respectively.

The discharge current of the capacitor C2 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (A), the power is supplied to the built-in RAM backup power supply terminal VBB of the microprocessor 110 via the backup power supply line L1a in the cable L1 (FIG. 7). That is, when the supply of 24 V AC from the main power supply 70 (FIG. 6) is stopped due to a power failure or the like, the power supply voltage monitoring IC 120 (FIG. 13A) detects a drop in the power supply voltage and replaces the DC / DC converter 83. Since the discharge current of the capacitor C1 is supplied to the microprocessor 110, the data and the like stored in the RAM 116 are backed up (stored and held). The data to be backed up includes, for example, the number of times the big winning opening is opened in the game when a big hit occurs, the number of winnings in the big winning opening, the number of rounds, the reach state before the big hit occurs, the pattern variation, the stop symbol Data generated during the game, such as the number of operating memories of the ordinary symbol display device 34, the number of starting memories of the special symbol display device 32, the reliability, the profitability, the probability at the time of probability variation, the symbol variation start interval at the time of working hours, or And control commands (control data) transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the payout control board 200 and the sub-boards when the power is turned off. Note that the reliability means, for example, the special symbol display device 32.
If "7" is displayed in each of the three display areas as "big hit", "7" is displayed in the two display areas, which means the probability that "7" stops in the remaining one display area. I do. In addition, the profit level means the probability of occurrence of a jackpot in which the largest number of prize balls are paid out when there is a difference in the degree of profit that the player can obtain, for example, the number of prize balls paid out depending on the type of big hit. .

The discharge current of the capacitor C1 is as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the microprocessor 21 is connected via the backup power supply line L2a in the cable L2.
0 is supplied to the internal RAM backup power supply terminal VBB. That is, when the supply of AC 24 V from the main power supply 70 (FIG. 6) is stopped due to a power failure or the like, the power supply voltage monitoring I
C220 (FIG. 14A) detects a drop in the power supply voltage,
Since the discharge current of the capacitor C1 is supplied to the microprocessor 210 instead of the DC / DC converter 83, the data related to the payout of the winning ball stored in the RAM 216 is backed up (stored and held). In this embodiment, the capacitor C1 is an electric double layer capacitor with a nominal capacitance of 0.1 F and a rated voltage of 5.5V. The cables L1 to L6 are FPCs (flexible print circuits).

[Main Control of Power Supply and Discharge Control Board] Next, control of the power supply of each board and main control of the discharge control board 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of a program start process executed by the sub CPU 212, and FIG.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a main program process executed by a PU 212. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a command input process executed by the sub CPU 212, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of an NMI interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 212. FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing the rise and fall of the power supply of each substrate.

(Startup of Power Supply) When the main power supply 70 (FIG. 6) is started up, the DC / DC converter 83 applies 5 V to each substrate.
Power is supplied. Then, when the voltage becomes equal to or higher than the minimum operating voltage of the voltage monitoring IC connected to the microprocessor mounted on each board, a system reset signal (low level) is output on all the boards and the board is stabilized. Subsequently, after a time Trs from when the 5V power supply reaches the voltage Vus, the system reset signal of the sub-substrate is released (low level to high level), and control of each sub-substrate is started. Then, 12V power is supplied to each substrate from the DC / DC converter 82, and after a time Trh from when the 12V power reaches the voltage Vuh, the system reset signal of the dispensing control substrate 200 is released, and the sub CPU 212 (FIG. 6) Perform the check. In this security check,
A check is made as to whether there is any abnormality in the computer program recorded in the ROM 214. Subsequently, when the security check ends, the sub CPU 212 starts operating.

(Program Start Process of Sub CPU 212) Here, the program start process executed by the sub CPU 212 will be described with reference to FIG. Sub C
The PU 212 sets the interrupt prohibition (step (hereinafter, referred to as “step”).
10), a stack pointer for holding the address of the main routine when shifting from the main routine to the subroutine is set at the bottom of the address (S12). Subsequently, the sub CPU 212
Access permission is set (S14), and the interrupt mode is set to mode 2 (S16). Subsequently, the sub CPU 21
2 sets an address to be used in mode 2 in the interrupt register (S18), and determines whether or not backup data is present in the backup data storage area in the RAM 216 (S20). Yes), the backup data is checked (S22), and it is determined whether the backup data is abnormal (S24).

For example, backup data is stored in two storage areas, and the same data is backed up in each storage area. Then, the backup data of both storage areas are compared with each other, and if different bits are present, it is estimated that the backup data of one storage area has been rewritten by fraud, and it is determined that the backup data is abnormal. . And sub C
When determining that the backup data is abnormal (S24: Yes), the PU 212 outputs an abnormality notification signal to the lamp control device 75 (S26). Then sub CPU
212 initializes a built-in device such as a watchdog timer which is a timer for monitoring runaway of the sub CPU 212 (S28), and initializes a work area (S28).
30). Subsequently, the sub CPU 212 sets interruption permission (S32), and shifts to an infinite loop in which this S32 is repeated. Then, the time T from when the 12V power supply reaches the voltage Vum.
After rm, the system reset signal of the main board 100 is released, and the main CPU 112 of the main board 100 starts the operation after executing the security check. At this stage,
The pachinko machine 10 is in a playable state. As described above, when the backup data is abnormal, an abnormality notification signal for notifying the abnormality can be output to the lamp control device 75. Further, a sub-substrate, a payout control substrate 200,
Since the control can be started in the order of the main boards 100, omission of command reception from the main board 100 does not occur in all the boards managed by the main board 100.
Note that the main CPU 112 of the main board 100 also executes the above-described program start process, and outputs an abnormality notification signal to the lamp control device 75 when the backup data stored in the RAM 116 is abnormal.

(Main Program Processing of Sub CPU 212) Here, the flow of the main program processing executed by the sub CPU 212 of the payout control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. This main program processing is performed by CTC
(Timer counter) 218 (FIG. 14A) is executed by a channel 3 interrupt. The sub CPU 212
Interrupt permission is set (S100), and the watchdog timer is restarted (S200). Then sub CPU
212 is a data and command output process (S300);
Input processing (S400), prize ball processing (S500) such as storage of the number of prize balls to be paid out and payout instructions, and ball lending processing for controlling the ball lending unit 63 based on data from the CR connection board 56 (FIG. 4) ( S600) is executed.

(Command Input Processing of Sub CPU 212)
Next, a flow of a command input process executed by the sub CPU 212 will be described with reference to FIG. This command input processing is executed by the channel 2 interrupt of the CTC 218. The sub CPU 212 inputs a control command such as a payout command sent from the main board 100 (S50), and checks the input control command (S52). For example, the control command is 2 bytes composed of an 8-bit signal, and is distributed to each byte. Subsequently, the sub CPU 212 determines whether the input control command is a control command meaning, for example, a command indicating a payout command of 5 prize balls, a command indicating a payout command of 15 prize balls, or the like. Analysis is performed (S54), and interruption permission is set (S56). As described above, the command input process is assigned to the channel 2 interrupt, and is executed in the second priority order following the NMI interrupt process described later. For example, the sub CPU 212 outputs a pulse to the winning ball payout motor 62c. Even if the main board sends a control command for paying out a prize ball, the control command can be analyzed with priority. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate a prize ball payout error or a delay in award ball payout due to a failure to receive a control command from the main board 100.

(Shutdown of power supply) When the main power supply 70 is cut off due to a power supply cutoff, power failure, or power supply abnormality at the end of pachinko hall business, when the 12V power supply reaches the voltage Vdm, the system is reset to the main board 100. A signal is generated (high level → low level). Subsequently, when the 12 V power supply reaches the voltage Vdh (for example, 10.3 V), an NMI signal is generated, and this NMI signal continues for a time period Tnmi. During this time Tnmi, data such as the number of award balls
It is backed up to AM 216. At this time, the discharge current of the capacitor C1 (FIG. 6) is
Is supplied to the backup power supply terminal VBB (FIG. 14A), so that the RAM 216 can maintain the storage of data such as prize ball data.

(NMI Interrupt Processing of Sub CPU 212)
Here, the NMI interrupt processing executed by the sub CPU 212 will be described with reference to FIG. Sub CPU 212
Sets the access prohibition in the access register for the RAM 216 when the NMI signal is generated (S7).
0). This interrupt process is executed with the highest priority over other interrupt processes. In other words, by prohibiting access to the RAM 216, the prize ball data stored in the RAM 216 is prevented from being rewritten. Although a flowchart is not shown, the main CPU 112 is also NM
When the I signal is generated, access prohibition is set in an access register for the RAM 116. This interrupt process is executed with the highest priority over other interrupt processes. That is, by prohibiting access to the RAM 116,
The prize ball data stored in the RAM 116 is prevented from being rewritten.

For example, at the time of backing up the RAM 216, if another interrupt process has already been executed and a new interrupt is prohibited, and if the processing time of the other interrupt process becomes longer, an interrupt is thereafter issued. If processing is permitted and access to the RAM 216 is to be prohibited, it may be too late to destroy part or all of the stored contents of the RAM 216. Therefore, NMI
By prohibiting access to the RAM 216 by interrupt processing, destruction of the storage contents of the RAM 216 is prevented. When the time Tnmi has elapsed, the NMI signal stops, a system reset signal is generated in the payout control board 200, and the payout control board 200 is reset. And 5
When the V power supply reaches the voltage Vds, a system reset signal is generated on the sub-substrate, and the sub-substrate is reset. If the power is turned on while the RAM 216 is being backed up, the sub CPU 212
The prize ball payout motor 62c (FIG. 4) is driven with reference to the prize ball number stored in the 216, and the prize ball corresponding to the above-mentioned prize ball number is paid out.

(Clearing of Backup Data) Next, the clearing of the backup data will be described with reference to FIGS.
(B) will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG.
FIG. 3B is a partial explanatory diagram showing a configuration in which a switch is connected to the clear signal output circuit 84. FIG. 15 (A)
FIG. 15B is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process executed by the clear signal output circuit 84, and FIG. 15B is a flowchart illustrating a flow of an LED lighting process executed by the sub CPU 75a of the lamp control device 75. As shown in FIG. 6, a clear signal output circuit 84 is mounted on the power supply board 80 of the pachinko machine 10, and the clear signal output circuit 84 is connected to the connector CN2 via a signal line 85a.
It is connected to the connector CN3 via the signal line 85b. Although not shown, the clear signal output circuit 84 is based on, for example, a CPU, a ROM in which a computer program to be executed by the CPU is recorded, a RAM for temporarily storing processing results of the CPU, and the like, and a processing result of the CPU. An output circuit that outputs a memory clear signal.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the signal line 85a
Is a built-in RAM clear terminal CLE of the microprocessor 110 by a line L1b through a connector CN2a.
Connected to AR. As shown in FIG. 13, the signal line 85b is connected to the line L2b via the connector CN3a.
Connected to the built-in RAM clear terminal CLEAR of the microprocessor 210. As shown in FIG. 13B, the clear signal output circuit 84 includes a switch SW.
1 and SW2 are connected respectively. Switch SW1
Is normally connected to the signal line 85a from the clear signal output circuit 84.
When the switch SW1 is closed (turned ON), the clear signal output circuit 84 clears the memory via the signal line 85a. The signal is output to the microprocessor 110. The switch SW2 is also normally opened (OFF) so as not to output a memory clear signal from the clear signal output circuit 84 to the microprocessor 210 via the signal line 85b, and closed (ON) when the switch SW2 is closed. Then, the clear signal output circuit 84 outputs a memory clear signal to the microprocessor 210 via the signal line 85b. The switches SW1 and SW2 are, for example, push ON
These are type switches, and are provided at locations where hall employees can easily operate.

Next, the flow of processing executed by the clear signal output circuit 84 and the sub CPU 75a of the lamp control device 75 will be described with reference to FIG. When the clear signal output circuit 84 determines that the main power supply 70 has been turned on based on the voltage value of the power supply supplied from the DC / DC converter 83 (FIG. 6) (S800: Yes), the clear signal output circuit 84 reads the memory from the memory. A timer for measuring a time during which the clear signal can be output, that is, a time during which the clear signal output circuit 84 functions, is started (S802).
Subsequently, the clear signal output circuit 84 determines whether or not the measured time T of the timer has become equal to or longer than a preset set time T1 (S804). , Switch SW1 is pressed and turned on
It is determined whether or not it has been performed (S806).

Subsequently, when the clear signal output circuit 84 determines that the switch SW1 is ON, that is, the switch SW1 has been pressed (S806: Yes), the main board 10
A memory clear signal is output to the microprocessor 110 mounted on the CPU 110 (S808). Thereby, RAM1
Data such as various control commands which are backed up (stored and stored) in the game 16 and indicate the game state when the power is turned off are deleted. Subsequently, when it is determined that the switch SW2 is ON, that is, the switch SW2 is pressed (S810: Yes), the clear signal output circuit 84 outputs a memory clear signal to the microprocessor 210 mounted on the payout control board 200. (S812). This allows
Backed up (stored and stored) in the RAM 216,
Winning data indicating the number of winnings, data indicating the number of payouts of award balls, and the like are deleted.

Subsequently, the clear signal output circuit 84 outputs RA
It is determined whether the data backed up in both M116 and RAM 216 has been cleared (S81).
4) If it is determined that it has been cleared (S814: Ye)
s), and outputs a memory clear completion signal to the lamp control device 75 (S816). On the other hand, the sub CPU 75a provided in the lamp control device 75 inputs a backup completion signal indicating that the backup has been completed to the RAM 116 from the main CPU 112, and transmits a backup completion signal indicating that the backup has been completed to the RAM 216 from the sub CPU 212. When you enter (S900: Ye
s), the backup display LED 18f (FIG. 1) is turned on (S902). Thereby, the hall employee can easily know that the data is backed up in both the RAM 116 and the RAM 216 by seeing that the backup display LED 18f is turned on.

Subsequently, when the memory clear completion signal output in S816 is input from the clear signal output circuit 84 (S904: Yes), the sub CPU 75a changes the lighting signal output to the backup display LED 18f (FIG. 1) to a high level. To the low level, and turns off the backup display LED 18f (S906). As a result, the hall employee sees that the backup display LED 18f has been turned off, so that the RAM 116 and the RA
It can be easily known that the data backed up in both M216 has been cleared. Subsequently, the sub CPU 75a is connected to the sub CPU 2 of the payout control board 200.
When the abnormality notification signal (S26 in FIG. 8) output from the control unit 12 is input (S908: Yes), the abnormality notification LED 18g
(FIG. 1) is turned on (S910). Thus, the hall employee can easily know that the data backed up in both the RAM 116 and the RAM 216 is abnormal by seeing that the abnormality notification LED 18g is turned on, and therefore, the unauthorized use by the illegal act is possible. The payout of prize balls can be stopped early.

If the backup data in the RAMs 116 and 216 has not been erased, the main CPU 11
2 and the sub CPU 212 can restart the game from the game at the time of the power interruption by referring to the backup data. The set time T1 is set based on, for example, a time sufficient for a hall employee to operate one or both of the switches SW1 and SW2 from the time of turning on the power of the pachinko machine whose backup data is to be deleted. I do. For example, the set time T1 is 15 minutes to 30 minutes.

[Effects of the First Embodiment] (Effects of Data Backup)
If the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is used, even if the main power supply 70 is cut off due to a power failure or the like, access to the RAMs 116 and 216 can be prohibited by the NMI interrupt processing. Game data or prize ball data stored in the RAM 216 can be prevented from being destroyed. Further, the RAM 1 built in the microprocessor 110 mounted on the main board 100 from the capacitor C2 serving as a backup power supply.
Since power can be supplied to the RAM 16, there is no possibility that data such as various control commands stored in the RAM 116 will be lost. Then, after the power is restored, the game can be restarted based on data such as various control commands stored in the RAM 116. Further, a RAM 2 built in a microprocessor 210 mounted on the dispensing control board 200 from a capacitor C1 serving as a backup power supply.
Since power can be supplied to the prize ball 16, there is no fear that the prize ball data stored in the RAM 216 will be lost. Then, after the power is restored, the prize balls corresponding to the number of prize balls stored in the RAM 216 can be paid out.

(Effect of Erasing Backup Data) Using the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment,
When the power of the hall is turned on, the hall computer 90
From the clear signal output circuit 84 provided on the power supply board 80
The clear signal output circuit 84 outputs a memory clear signal to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200 by outputting the erase command to the RAM 116 and the payout control board 200 of the microprocessor 110 mounted on the main board 100. RAM of microprocessor 210
216 can be deleted. Therefore, even if data related to the payout of prize balls at the time of trial shooting before the opening of the pachinko hall or prize ball data rewritten due to static electricity noise or fraud is backed up in the RAM 216, the data is backed up. Since the stored data can be erased, there is no danger that the store side will suffer any disadvantage due to the prize balls being paid out based on the backed up data. Moreover, it occurred during the test firing before the store opened,
Even when the control data for controlling the game is backed up in the RAM 116, the backed up control data can be deleted, so that when the player plays a game at the time of opening the store, the backed up control data The game is started based on the game, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

(Effect of Notifying Completion of Data Backup) Further, since the completion of the erasure of backup data can be notified by turning on the backup display LED 18f, the pachinko machine in which the backup data has not been erased is used. Pachinko machines can be easily identified. In addition, when the store opening preparation work is performed, the backup data erasing work only needs to be performed for the pachinko machine whose backup display LED 18f is lit or blinking, so that the work efficiency can be improved. Also, the backup display LED 18f
Is provided on the front of the pachinko machine 10, the hall employee can easily know which pachinko machine 10 backup data has not been deleted.

(Effect of Notifying Backup Data Abnormality) Also, the fact that backup data is abnormal can be notified by turning on abnormality notification LED 18g, so that the backup data is normal to the pachinko machine in which the backup data is abnormal. Pachinko machines can be easily identified. Therefore, the backup data can be tampered with illegally, and the pachinko machine that is trying to pay out the prize balls illegally or can be found at an early stage, so that the countermeasures against the illegal act can be quickly taken. Note that the RAM 116 or the RAM 2 can be operated by a simple operation of pressing the switch SW 1 or the switch SW 2
This is convenient because the data backed up in 16 can be deleted. Also, only the switch SW1 or the switch SW2 needs to be pressed for the pachinko machine whose backup data is to be deleted, so that the backup data can be individually deleted for each pachinko machine. Further, by selecting the switch SW1 or the switch SW2, data backed up in the RAM 116 or RAM 216 can be individually erased.

However, the switch SW1 or the switch S
When the W2 is operated, the backup data can always be erased. For example, when the pachinko machine 10 is maintained while the hall is open, the switch S can be used.
There is a possibility that the backup data may be erased by erroneously pressing the switch W1 or the switch SW2. However, by activating the function of the clear signal output circuit 84 for a predetermined time, the switch SW1 or the switch SW2 may be incorrectly operated. Since the memory clear signal is not output even if the key is pressed, the occurrence of the above situation can be prevented. In particular,
If the power is cut off during a big hit (a game state in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained), data related to the payout of prize balls is backed up, but after the power is restored, the game is restarted based on the backup data. If the backup data is erased by mistake during this time, the prize balls to be paid out will not be paid out and there is a possibility that a situation may occur that gives a great disadvantage to the player. By setting the function to a predetermined time during preparation for opening the hall, and setting it to not function during business hours, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the above situation, and there is a possibility that a great disadvantage will be given to the player There is no.

Further, the power supply board 80 and the main board 1
00 and the dispensing control board 200 are already connected by a line for supplying power, and since the connection relationship between the power supply board 80 and each board is established, the signal lines 85a, 85a, Since it is only necessary to add the 85b, the clear signal output circuit 84 is provided in a place other than the power supply board 80, and a new line for outputting the memory clear signal is routed from that place to the main board 100 or the payout control board 200. Also, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. This second
The pachinko machine according to the embodiment is characterized in that it is possible to use the special symbol display device 32 to notify that the backup data has not been deleted and that the backup data is abnormal. 3A and 3B are explanatory diagrams showing display contents of the special symbol display device 32. FIG. It is the same as the first embodiment described above, except that the above notification is performed using the special symbol display device 32.

The main CPU 112 of the main board 100
When it is determined that the data has been backed up to the AM 116, the backup completion signal for notifying the fact is output to the special symbol display device 32. When determining that the data has been backed up in the RAM 216, the sub CPU 212 of the payout control board 200 outputs a backup completion signal to notify the fact to the special symbol display device 32. Then, when the special symbol display device 32 receives the two backup completion signals, as shown in FIG. 3A, the special symbol display device 32 displays a message “uninitialized” on the liquid crystal display 32b. By seeing this message, the hall employee can see the RAM 116 and RAM 216
Both can easily and clearly know that the data is backed up. The RAM 116 or RA
Uninitialized M216 can also be displayed separately.

The main CPU 112 is connected to the RAM 11
If it is determined that the backup data of No. 6 is abnormal, an abnormal notification signal for notifying that is output to the special symbol display device 32. Further, the sub C of the payout control board 200
When determining that the backup data in the RAM 216 is abnormal, the PU 212 outputs an abnormality notification signal to the special symbol display device 32 for notifying the abnormality. And
When the special symbol display device 32 receives the two abnormality notification signals, the special symbol display device 32 displays a message “backup data abnormality” on the liquid crystal display 32b as shown in FIG. 3B. By looking at this message, the hall employee can easily and clearly know that the backup data in both the RAM 116 and the RAM 216 is abnormal. It should be noted that the abnormality of the backup data in the RAM 116 or the RAM 216 can be individually displayed.

[Effects of the Second Embodiment] As described above, if the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is used, the RAM 116,
Since the uninitialized 216 can be displayed by using the special symbol display device 32, the manufacturing cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a new display device is provided. Moreover, since the uninitialized state can be displayed by a message, the uninitialized state can be easily and clearly known. The completion of the initialization can be displayed by a message. For example,
A message “initialization completed” is displayed on the special symbol display device 32. Also, a message indicating that the backup data is normal can be displayed by a message. For example,
A message “backup data is normal” is displayed on the special symbol display device 32.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine according to the third embodiment is characterized in that a pachinko machine in which backup data is not erased and a pachinko machine in which backup data is abnormal can be notified by a hall computer. FIG.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection relationship between the hall computer and a power supply board of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of the hall computer. FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing the flow of processing executed by the hall computer, and FIG.
5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing executed by the user.

As shown in FIG. 16, the hall computer 90 is connected to a clear signal output circuit 84 mounted on a power supply board 80 of each pachinko machine 10 via a signal line 90a. As shown in FIG.
0 includes a computer main body 91 and a monitor 92 connected to the computer main body 91. Here, a memory clear command output process 1 executed by the hall computer 90 and a memory clear signal output process 2 executed by the clear signal output circuit 84 will be described with reference to FIG. When determining that the power of the hall is turned on (S700: Yes), the hall computer 90 outputs a memory clear instruction to the clear signal output circuit 84 of each pachinko machine 10 via the signal line 90a. Subsequently, the hall computer 90 starts a timer for measuring the time during which the memory clear command is output (S704), and when determining that the measured time T is equal to or longer than the preset set time T2 (S706: Yes). ), The output of the memory clear instruction is stopped (S708).

On the other hand, the clear signal output circuit 84 determines that the memory clear command output from the hall computer 90 has been input (S820: Yes), and the switch SW1
(FIG. 13B) is determined to be ON (S82).
2: Yes), a memory clear signal (erase signal) is output to the microprocessor 110 via the signal line 85a.
Subsequently, the clear signal output circuit 84 switches the switch SW2
(FIG. 13B) is determined to be ON (S82).
6: Yes), a memory clear signal (erase signal) is output to the microprocessor 210 via the signal line 85b (S828). When the clear signal output circuit 84 determines that the memory clear of both the RAM 116 built in the microprocessor 110 and the RAM 216 built in the microprocessor 210 is completed (S830: Yes), the clear signal output circuit 84 transmits a memory clear completed signal to the hall computer 90 (S830). S832). The memory clear completion signal is provided with unique identification data corresponding to the machine number of each pachinko machine in order to identify pachinko machines.

On the other hand, hall computer 90 receives the memory clear completion signal transmitted from clear signal output circuit 84 (S710), and based on the unit number corresponding to the identification data attached to the received memory clear completion signal. Display. For example, as shown in FIG.
Of the pachinko machine where the backup data exists, a frame is displayed around the machine number of the pachinko machine where the backup data exists.
The backup data is deleted, and the frame surrounding the machine number of the pachinko machine that has received the memory clear completion signal is deleted (S712). As a result, it is possible to know at a glance the table on which the memory clear has been completed and the table on which the memory has not been completed. Further, the hall computer 90 includes a main CPU 1
When the abnormality notification signal output from the sub-CPU 12 or the sub CPU 212 is received (S714), for example, as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to know at a glance the stage where the backup data is abnormal.

[Effect of Third Embodiment] As described above, if the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is used, the erasure of the backup data of each pachinko machine from the hall computer 90 can be controlled. Erasing work efficiency can be improved. Moreover, since it is possible to display on the monitor 92 of the hall computer 90 which table has not completed the erasure of the backup data, it is possible to easily identify the table on which the erasure of the backup data has been completed and the apparatus on which the erasure has not been completed. Can be managed. In addition, since the table on which the backup data is abnormal can be easily grasped, it is possible to quickly prevent or stop illegal payout of prize balls. further,
By outputting the memory clear signal to all the pachinko machines, the backup data of all the pachinko machines can be simultaneously erased. Furthermore, by identifying each pachinko machine with identification data for identifying it from other pachinko machines, designating the identification data from the hall computer 90, and outputting a memory clear signal to the designated pachinko machine, Backup data can be deleted individually for each pachinko machine. Also, instead of directly transmitting the memory clear signal from the hall computer 90 to each pachinko machine, a memory clear command is output once to a clear signal output circuit 84 provided on the power supply board 80 of the pachinko machine, and the clear signal output circuit 84 , And outputs a memory clear signal to the microprocessor for the first time. Therefore, even if there is a regulation that prohibits direct transmission of signals from the outside of a pachinko machine (gaming machine) to a main board or a payout control board inside the pachinko machine, for the purpose of preventing fraud, for example, the regulation is prohibited. The backup data can be erased while complying.

<Other Embodiments> (1) An LED or the like is mounted on a board having a storage medium such as a RAM for storing backup data, such as the main board 100 and the payout control board 200, and the LED or the like is turned on, blinks, or By turning off the light, it is also possible to notify that the backup data has not been erased. In the case where the notification is made individually for each storage medium, an LED or the like may be attached near each of the storage media, and the display may be made for each storage medium by each LED. Furthermore, two LEDs having different emission colors are attached, and one LED is used for the other LED.
By performing a display different from the above, it can be notified that the erasure of the backup data is not completed or is completed. (2) When the main power supply 70 drops to a predetermined voltage, an erase signal can be transmitted to each microprocessor. That is, when the main power supply 70 drops to a predetermined voltage, the backup function is activated, but the backed up data can be erased. Therefore, the backup data of each pachinko machine can be erased by shutting off the power supply of the hall when the store is closed.

(3) Disconnect the connector CN2b (FIG. 6) attached to one end of the cable L1 from the connector CN2a provided on the power supply board 80, or
Connector (not shown) attached to the other end of the main board 1
By disconnecting from the connector CN1 on the 00 side (FIG. 6),
The supply of the backup power from the capacitor C2 can be stopped. As a result, data such as various control commands indicating the game state at the time of power off and stored in the RAM 116 can be deleted. In addition, cable L2
The connector CN3b (FIG. 6) attached to one end of the cable L2 is disconnected from the connector CN3a provided on the power supply board 80, or the connector (not shown) attached to the other end of the cable L2 is connected to the payout control board 200 side. Connector CN1
By removing the power supply from FIG. 6, the supply of the backup power from the capacitor C1 can be stopped. As a result, the winning data indicating the number of winnings, the data indicating the number of paying out prize balls, and the like that are backed up (stored and stored) in the RAM 216 can be deleted.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the RAM 116 of the main board 100 and the R
Although the case where the backup data of the AM 216 is deleted has been described, the microprocessors provided in the special symbol display device 32, the voice control device 79 and the lamp control device 75 are connected to the clear signal output circuit 84, and the clear signal output circuit 84 is connected. 84 to output a memory clear signal to each microprocessor, and a RAM provided in each microprocessor.
It is also possible to delete the backup data stored in the storage device. (5) Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a case where a capacitor is used as a backup power supply has been described as an example.
An electrically erasable ROM such as an EEPROM, a solid storage element such as an IC, a battery, a rechargeable battery, a chargeable solar battery, and the like can also be used. (6) In the above-described embodiments, the first-type pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention.
Of course, the present invention can be applied to other game machines such as a type 2 pachinko machine, a type 3 pachinko machine, other types of pachinko machines, and slot machines.

[Correspondence between Claims and Embodiments] The main CPU 112 corresponds to the control means according to claim 1 of the present invention, and the RAMs 116 and 216 correspond to the storage means. Further, the capacitors C1 and C2 correspond to the memory holding unit, and the backup display LED 18f or the special symbol display device 32 corresponds to the notifying unit. Further, a clear signal output circuit 84, signal lines 85a and 85b, lines L1b and L1
2b and switches SW1 and SW2 correspond to the erasing means. Further, the ROM 75b corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 9. Then, the sub CPU 75 of the lamp control device 75
S900 to S910 (FIG. 15B) executed by a
In addition to functioning as notification means, it corresponds to the notification processing according to claim 9. In addition, S executed by the sub CPU 212
20 to 26 function as the inspection means according to claim 2.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of a game board 14 provided in the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG.

FIGS. 3A and 3B show a special symbol display device 32;
It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electric configuration of the pachinko machine 10 by blocks.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a main hardware configuration of the pachinko machine 10;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of a power supply board 80 together with a connection relationship with each board.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing details of a connection relationship between the power supply board 80 and each board.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a program start process executed by a sub CPU 212;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a main program process executed by a sub CPU 212;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a command input process executed by a sub CPU 212;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of NMI interrupt processing 1 executed by a sub CPU 212;

FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing the rise and fall of the power supply of each substrate.

FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a connection relationship between a power supply board 80 and a microprocessor 110, and FIG.
FIG. 3B is a partial explanatory diagram showing a configuration in which a switch is connected to the clear signal output circuit 84.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection relationship between a power supply board 80 and a microprocessor 210.

FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by a clear signal output circuit 84;
FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing the flow of processing executed by the sub CPU 75a of the lamp control device 75.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection relationship between a hall computer and a power supply board of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of a hall computer.

FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing a flow of a process executed by the hall computer;
(B) is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the memory clear signal output circuit.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory front view of a conventional pachinko machine.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a back set of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 19;

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 18f Backup display LED (notification means) 18g Abnormality notification LED (notification means) 32 Special symbol display device (notification means) 70 Main power supply 80 Power supply board 84 Clear signal output circuit (Erasing means) 100 Main board 112 Main CPU (control means) 116 RAM (storage means) 200 Dispensing control board 212 Sub CPU 216 RAM (storage means) C1, C2 Capacitor (storage holding means)

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A control means for controlling a game, a storage means for storing data generated during the game, and the storage means when a voltage of a drive power supply supplied to the game machine drops to a predetermined voltage. Storage means for holding the storage of the storage means by supplying power for storage holding to the means, wherein the control means refers to the data stored and held by the storage means to play a game. A controllable gaming machine, comprising: a notifying unit for notifying that data is stored and held in the storage unit by the storage and holding unit. 2. An inspection device for inspecting whether data stored and held in the storage device is normal data, and the notifying device notifies a result of the inspection by the checking device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising a function. 3. An erasing means for erasing data stored and held in said storage means by said storage and holding means, wherein said notifying means comprises: The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine notifies that the game machine has not been erased. 4. The notification device according to claim 1, wherein the notification device performs the notification when a driving power supply of the gaming machine is turned on.
The gaming machine described in one. 5. The notification device according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit transmits a signal for performing the notification to a device provided outside the gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 1. 6. The notification device according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit performs the notification by performing a predetermined display at a location visible from outside the gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 1. 7. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising: a symbol display device that variably displays symbols, wherein the notifying unit performs the notification by performing a predetermined display using the symbol display device. Gaming machine. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the notifying unit performs the display by a message. 9. A control means for controlling a game, a storage means for storing data generated during the game, and said storage means when a voltage of a drive power supply supplied to the game machine drops to a predetermined voltage. A storage means for holding the storage of the storage means by supplying a power for storage holding to the means; and a notifying means for notifying that data is stored and held in the storage means by the storage holding means. The control means is provided in a gaming machine capable of controlling a game by referring to data stored and held by the storage and holding means, and is a recording medium on which a computer-readable computer program is recorded, A recording medium on which a computer program for causing the notifying unit to execute a notifying process for performing the notifying is recorded.