JP2002095853A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine capable of returning to a game state before an electric accident by storing and saving information on the game state and the like in a storage means even when the electric accident occurs during a game and erasing the saved information on the game state and the like according to need. SOLUTION: In the pachinko machine 1, a back-up voltage is supplied from a large-capacity condenser C1 to RAM 83C so as to enable the game information stored in the RAM 83C to be saved when the game information on the game state is stored in the RAM 83C and an operating voltage is lowered to a prescribed value or below. When the operating voltage is returned to the prescribed value or above after the lowering of the operating voltage to the prescribed value or below, a CPU 83A calls up the game information stored in the RAM 83C in order to enable a return to the game state before the operating voltage is lowered to the prescribed value or below. The operation of an erasing switch 83K permits the game information stored in the RAM 83C to be erased.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine which normally operates on the basis of an operating voltage, and more particularly, to information on a game state even if an electric accident occurs during a game by a player. The present invention relates to a pachinko machine capable of returning to the game state before the electric accident after recovery from the electric accident and of erasing the game state information and the like stored in the storage means, if necessary, by storing and storing the information. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent pachinko machines, various characters (special devices for facilitating winning a prize) are added to a game board in order to increase the interest of pachinko players by changing the content of the game. Prepare. For example, when a pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening, the fluctuating symbols displayed on the symbol display device such as a CRT start to fluctuate, and the symbols displayed after a certain period of time are aligned with a certain probability (for example, “7, 7, 7 "
In some cases, a special winning opening is continuously opened a predetermined number of times as a big hit, and a big hit image is displayed on a symbol display device. In such a pachinko machine, a great number of electronic control circuits are incorporated in various controls, and various circuits such as an accessory control circuit, a display circuit, or a prize ball payout control circuit include electronic circuits including a microcomputer. It is controlled by a control circuit.

[0003] For this reason, when an electric accident such as a short circuit of an electric line or a power failure occurs in a pachinko game store and the operating voltage supplied to the electronic control circuit decreases, the operation of the electronic control circuit stops. As a result of the operation of the various circuits being stopped, the operation of the entire pachinko machine is also immediately stopped. Therefore, even if an electrical accident occurs, for example, while a special winning opening is continuously opened a predetermined number of times as a jackpot, the operation is immediately stopped, and the player playing the game is astonished. become.

[0004]

However, in the case of such a pachinko machine, it is not possible to sufficiently cope with such an electric accident, and after the electric accident is repaired, the pachinko machine is supplied to the electronic control circuit. Even when the voltage recovered, the electronic control circuit only returned to the initial state. for that reason,
The operation of various circuits only returns to the initial state, and does not return to the open state of the big win as a jackpot during the game before the electric accident, so that the disadvantage of the player becomes extremely large. In such a case, the pachinko game store merely responds to the award ball based on the player's request as appropriate, and the pachinko machine itself cannot respond to the electric accident. In this case, it is desirable to store and store information on the game state, but the manager of the pachinko game store sometimes wants to erase the stored game information and the like for management.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem. Even if an electric accident occurs during a game, the game information is recovered and stored by storing and storing game information and the like. A pachinko machine capable of responding to an electric accident is provided because the game state can be returned to the state before the electric accident later, and the game state information and the like stored in the storage means can be deleted as necessary. The purpose is to do.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine according to the present invention, in which a power supply capable of supplying an operating voltage and a backup voltage and game information relating to a game state can be stored. A storage unit, and a pachinko machine capable of supplying a backup voltage from the power supply to the storage unit when the operating voltage drops below a predetermined value and storing game information stored in the storage unit. When the operating voltage returns to a predetermined value or more after the operating voltage has dropped to a predetermined value or less, the game information stored in the storage means is called up before the operating voltage drops to a predetermined value or less. And a erasing means for erasing the game information stored in the storage means.

[0007] In the pachinko machine having such features, the storage means can store game information relating to the game state. When an electric accident occurs during the game and the operating voltage of the pachinko machine falls below a predetermined value, the backup voltage is supplied from the backup power supply to the storage means, and the game information stored in the storage means is stored in the storage state. become. Then, when the operating voltage returns to the predetermined value or more after the operating voltage has dropped to the predetermined value or less, the control means calls the game information stored in the storage means, and the control information before the operating voltage has dropped to the predetermined value or less. You can return to the gaming state.

[0008] Even if an electric accident such as a power failure occurs during a game played by a player, for example, in a game state in which a special winning opening is opened as a "big hit", the game information and the like are stored in the storage means. When the operating voltage returns to a predetermined value or more, the game state before the electric accident can be returned, and it is possible to cope with an electric accident such as a power outage. Does not hurt anyone. Further, when the manager of the pachinko game store wants to erase the game information or the like for management, the erasing means operates so that the request can be easily satisfied. This means that if the game information or the like stored in the storage means cannot be erased, for example, the game information may be lost to a player who is in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot) for the player and cannot wait for the repair of the electrical accident. On the other hand, after the pachinko parlor compensated, after the restoration of the electric accident was completed, another player who tried to play suddenly found a favorable situation for the player even though he had not played any games yet. In this case, the disadvantage of the pachinko game store is great, so that it is necessary to delete the game information and the like stored in the storage means to prevent such a situation.

Further, according to the pachinko machine according to the present invention,
Detecting means for detecting an operating voltage; a backup power supply capable of supplying a backup voltage; a storing means capable of storing game information relating to a game state; and the detecting means causing the operating voltage to drop below a predetermined value. A pachinko machine capable of supplying a backup voltage from the backup power supply to the storage means to store the game information stored in the storage means, wherein the operation voltage is a predetermined value. A signal cutoff means for stopping access to the storage means when the signal level decreases to
When the operating voltage returns to a predetermined value or higher, access via the signal blocking unit is enabled, and the game information stored in the storage unit is called, and the operating voltage drops to a predetermined value or lower. It is characterized by comprising control means capable of returning to the previous gaming state, and erasing means for erasing the game information stored in the storage means.

In the pachinko machine having such features, the storage means can store game information relating to the game state. The detecting means detects the operating voltage of the pachinko machine, and when detecting that the operating voltage has dropped below a predetermined value, supplies the backup voltage from the backup power supply to the storage means and stores the backup voltage in the storage means. The stored game information is saved, and the signal cutoff unit stops accessing the storage unit. When the detecting means detects that the operating voltage has returned to the predetermined value or more after dropping to the predetermined value or less, the detecting means enables access via the signal cutoff means and reads the game information stored in the storage means. In this case, the game state is returned to the state before the operating voltage dropped below the predetermined value.

As a result, even if an electrical accident such as a power failure occurs during a game played by a player, for example, in a game state such as opening of a winning port as a jackpot during the game, the game information or the like is stored. By saving the game state, it is possible to return to the game state before the electric accident. As a result, it is possible to respond to an electric accident such as a power failure, so that the player is not disadvantaged. Further, by stopping the signal cutoff unit from accessing the storage unit, it is possible to prevent the storage unit from being adversely affected by the operating voltage falling below a predetermined value. The operation of the control means may be stopped when the signal cutoff means stops accessing the storage means. Preferably, the control means includes an accident countermeasure circuit for coping with an electric accident. In addition, the manager of the pachinko game store, as described above,
There is a case where it is desired to erase the game information or the like in management, and such a demand can be easily satisfied by operating the erasing means.

Further, in the pachinko machine described above,
Preferably, the erasing means is an erasing operation switch. In this case, when the manager of the pachinko game store operates the erase operation switch, the game information stored in the storage means is erased. As a result, the manager of the pachinko game store can very easily meet the desire to erase the game information and the like for management. The switch for erasing operation is desirably provided on the back side of the pachinko machine so as to prevent the pachinko game store customer or the like from easily touching the switch.

[0013] In the pachinko machine described above, it is preferable that the erasing means is a switch interlocked with opening of the front door of the pachinko machine when the operating voltage is cut off. In this case, the manager of the pachinko game store,
When the front door of the pachinko machine is opened when the operating voltage is cut off, the switch deletes the game information stored in the storage means in conjunction with the opening of the front door. As a result, the manager of the pachinko game store can very easily meet the desire to erase the game information and the like for management.

In the pachinko machine described above, the erasing means is provided with a time setting means for setting a supply time of the backup voltage, and is stored in the storage means after the lapse of the supply time. It is desirable that the game information that exists is deleted. Thereby, the time setting means sets the supply time (for example, 3 hours) of the backup voltage, and when the supply time (for example, 3 hours) has elapsed, the game information stored in the storage means is deleted. This means that if it takes more than 3 hours to repair an electrical accident such as a power outage, it is unlikely that customers who were in pachinko parlors have been waiting for the repairs for more than three hours. In some cases, the game information stored in the storage means is unnecessary. In such a case, the supply time (for example, 3
When the time elapses, the game information stored in the storage means is automatically deleted, so that the manager of the pachinko game store needs to perform an operation for deleting the game information stored in the storage means. Disappears.

In the pachinko machine described above, it is preferable that the erasing means includes a stopping means for stopping the supply of the backup voltage. As a result, the stop means stops the supply of the backup voltage, so that the game information stored in the storage means is erased.

In the pachinko machine described above, it is preferable that the erasing means is a clearing means for clearing game information stored in the storage means.
As a result, the clearing unit clears the game information stored in the storage unit, so that the game information stored in the storage unit is deleted.

In the pachinko machine described above, management information for managing whether or not the game information stored in the storage means is correctly stored is added to the game information. Is desirable. When such management information is added to the game information, it can be grasped whether or not the game information is correctly stored. That is, if the management information is correct, it can be grasped that the game information is correctly stored. However, if the management information is incorrect, the game information stored in the storage means is likely to be incorrect. And
Even if the game state returns to the state before the electric accident based on incorrect game information, it may not be in the player's interest as a result, and if it is wrong game information, take measures such as deleting it. Is desirable. Thus, it is possible to adopt a mode of using the game information only when the management information is correct.

In the pachinko machine described above, it is preferable that the erasing means is provided on a power supply board for supplying the operating voltage. In this case, when the manager of the pachinko game arcade operates the deletion means, the game information and the like stored in the storage means are deleted. As a result, the manager of the pachinko game store can very easily meet the desire to erase the game information and the like for management. In particular, since the power supply board for supplying the operating voltage can be provided so as to be exposed on the back side of the pachinko machine, the operation of the erasing means can be easily performed. Before the pachinko machine is shipped, a test is performed to test the operation status of the pachinko machine. This is also effective when erasing game information and the like at the time of the shipping test.

[0019]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to the present invention. First, an overall configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire pachinko machine according to the embodiment. In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 is a so-called first-class pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 2 on a front side thereof, and the game board 2 includes various structures such as a winning opening, a symbol display device, an electric accessory, and a gate, which will be described later. On the lower side of the game board 2, an upper plate 3 for receiving a prize ball to be paid out is a plate 4
The upper plate 3 is provided with an output speaker 3a. Below the upper plate 3, a lower plate 5 for receiving award balls overflowing from the upper plate 3 is provided.

A handle 6 is provided on the side of the lower plate 5, and a pachinko ball of the upper plate 3 is connected to the handle 6 via a ball feed mechanism (not shown) communicating with the upper plate 3. It is configured to be sent to the device. At the upper left and right sides of the game board 2, prize ball and ball out indication lamps 10 and 10 are provided, and when the prize ball and the ball out, the display lamp 10 blinks, so that the player and the game are played. Inform the site managers of the situation. The front side of the game board 2 is covered with a glass door 9 having a metal frame made of stainless steel or the like, and the glass door 9 can be freely opened and closed via a hinge member provided on the side (left side). Supported. And
Keyhole 9b provided on the opposite (right) side of hinge member etc.
Then, the administrator of the game store inserts the key and performs a rotation operation to release the lock, whereby the glass door 9 can be opened forward.

At the upper left of the glass door 9, an error display lamp 7 for displaying an error during the game is provided.
Further, on the upper side and the right side of the glass door 9, hit indication lamps 8, 8 for indicating "hit" are attached.
Here, the configuration of the game area on the game board 2 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In this game area, each structure such as a winning opening is arranged on a game board 2 made of a plate material having a predetermined thickness, and an annular rail 11 is provided so as to surround each structure.
It is erected above. The rail 11 constitutes a guide path 15 for guiding the fired pachinko ball into the game area 11, and the upper side of the game board 2 restricts the progress of the pachinko ball driven along the rail 11. Step 1 for
6 are provided. The step portion 16 is provided with a return rubber (not shown) that is supported by the shaft.

At the center of the game area, an LCD display 12 constituting a symbol display device is mounted from the back side of the game board 2 to the front side. This LCD display 12
Is a liquid crystal panel whose screen is divided into three on the left, center, and right sides in order to display a variable symbol. Then, when the symbols displayed on the left, center, and right sides of the LCD display 12 fluctuate, and the stopped state constitutes a predetermined symbol (for example, “777” or the like) as a whole, it is advantageous for the player. It is a so-called jackpot, which is a gaming state. A winning opening 18 having a character pattern drawn on the front side is provided above the LCD display 12, and a winning ball gutter provided on the back surface of the game board 2 is provided in the winning opening 18. Are in communication. A winning opening switch 18A for detecting a pachinko ball entering the winning opening 18 (see FIG. 4).
Is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and when the winning opening switch 18 </ b> A detects that the winning opening 18 has been won, a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged to the upper tray 3. At the lower end of the LCD display 12, a variable symbol start storage display 13 is provided for notifying a player of the number of times the variable symbol has been started.

Further, below the LCD display 12, a first
A seed starting port 23 is provided.
Is connected to a prize ball gutter provided on the back surface of the game board 2. A starting port switch 23A for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the first type starting port 23 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. The first type starting port 23 wins and the starting port switch 23A wins. When it detects that
The roulette, which is a variable symbol of the display 12, rotates, and a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged to the upper tray 3. On the left and right sides of the LCD display 12, illumination lamps 19 and 20 are provided, and these illumination lamps 19 and 20 blink when the fluctuation pattern of the LCD display 12 changes.

Gates 21 and 22 are provided below the illumination lamps 19 and 20, respectively. Each of the gates 21 and 22 is provided with a detection switch (not shown) for detecting the passage of the pachinko ball.
The roulette, which is a variation symbol of, is configured to rotate. Also, below the gates 21 and 22, there are provided lower winning ports 24 and 25 provided with illumination lamps.
The lower winning ports 24 and 25 communicate with prize ball gutters provided on the back surface of the game board 2. And each lower winning opening 2
A lower winning opening switch 24A for detecting a prize to 4, 25;
25A (see FIG. 4) is provided on the back side of the gaming board 2, and the lower prize port switch 2 indicates that the lower prize ports 24 and 25 have been won.
When 4A and 25A are detected, a predetermined number of winning balls are discharged to the upper receiving tray 3.

Below the first-type starting port 23, a special motor-operated character 27 having a special winning opening 26 is provided. The special winning opening 26 has a long width and opens upward. An opening / closing door 28 is provided. Then, the pachinko ball enters the first type starting port 23 or the gates 21 and 22,
After the symbols displayed on the left, center, and right sides of the screen of the LCD display 12 fluctuate, the opening / closing door 28 is opened when a predetermined state is achieved (for example, when aligned as 777). Is configured. This door 28
A prize ball gutter provided on the back surface of the game board 2 is communicated with a large winning opening 26 for counting the number of pachinko balls won when the opening / closing door 28 is opened. A winning port count switch 26B (see FIG. 4) is provided. A predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the number of pachinko balls counted by the special winning opening count switch 26B are discharged to the upper receiving tray 3.
In this case, the opening / closing door 28 of the special winning opening 26 is opened until 25 seconds elapse or a winning of ten pachinko balls is detected by the special winning opening count switch 26B.

A so-called "V zone" for setting a gaming state advantageous to the player is formed in the large winning opening 26, and a V switch 26A for detecting a winning in the V zone. (See FIG. 4). Then, after the opening and closing door 28 of the special winning opening 26 is opened, when the V switch 26B detects a specified number of game balls (for example, 10 winnings) as a winning in the V zone,
Alternatively, after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the opening and closing of the door 28, the door 28 is temporarily closed.

On the left and right of the special winning port 26 of the special electric accessory 32, winning ports 29 and 30 provided with illumination lamps are provided, and provided on the back of the game board 2. It is connected to the prize ball gutter. A winning opening switch 29 for detecting a winning in each of the winning openings 29 and 30.
A, 30A (see FIG. 4) are provided on the back side of the game board 2, and when the winning opening switches 29A, 30A detect that the winning openings 29, 30 have been won, a predetermined number of winning balls are transferred to the upper receiving tray 3. It is configured to be discharged to

More specifically, when the winning holes 29 and 30 are won, ten prize balls are paid out per winning ball, and when the winning hole 26 described above is won, the winning balls are paid out. Fifteen prize balls are paid out per one, and the first kind starting port 23
In the case of winning, 5 prize balls are paid out per winning ball, and when winning in each winning opening 18, 10 prize balls are paid out per winning ball. Winner 2
In the case of winning a prize of 4 or 25, 13 prize balls are paid out per one prize ball. In addition, an outlet 32 is opened directly below the special electric accessory 27 along the rail 11. Further, in such a game area surrounded by the rails 11, a plurality of nails are driven together with the above-described components to form a complicated flow path of a pachinko ball.

Next, the configuration of the back side of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the entire pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an enlarged rear view of a main part of a mechanism set board for paying out award balls and lending balls of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 has a wooden inner frame 42 attached to a wooden outer frame 41 via a hinge member or the like so as to be freely opened and closed. A metal mechanical panel 43 for detachably supporting the game board 2 is attached to a substantially central portion of the inner frame 42. And this mechanism panel 4
A mechanism set board 44 made of a synthetic resin is attached to the back side of 3 by a hinge so as to be freely opened and closed.

On the uppermost stage on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, a prize ball tank 45 opened upward is provided with a mechanism set board 44.
Fixed on top. Immediately above the prize ball tank 45, a pachinko ball replenishing device 46 is provided, and the replenishing device 46 is provided with a discharge portion 46A for vertically dropping the pachinko ball. In the prize ball tank 45,
The tank rail 47 is attached, and the prize ball tank 4
The pachinko ball is dropped on the tank rail 47 through the communication hole provided on the inclined bottom surface of the step 5. Tank rail 47
Inside, a path is formed in which the pachinko balls are aligned and discharged in a line, and the pachinko balls are sent to the prize ball case 48.

In the prize ball case 48, there is provided a prize ball guide portion 48A for guiding the pachinko ball downward.
The prize ball guide 49A has a prize ball passage 49 formed therein.
The prize ball path 49 sends the pachinko balls further downstream in a single row.
In the award ball case 48, a ball presence detection switch 62 for confirming a pachinko ball passing through the award ball passage 49, a payout solenoid 61 for adjusting the payout of the pachinko ball, and the like are mounted.

On the downstream side of the prize ball case 48, a pachinko ball discharge section is formed, and a prize ball discharge path 50 for discharging a prize ball and a lower plate discharge path 51 are provided. The lower plate discharge path 51 incorporates a lower plate overflow switch 69 for detecting an overflow of the winning ball in the lower plate 5. On the back side of the inner frame 42 (see FIG. 2), a lower receiving tray box 52 is attached by bolts. invite. The lower tray receiving section is constituted by the lower tray discharge path 51 and the lower tray receiving box 52. The prize ball tank 45, the tank rail 47, the prize ball guide 48A, the prize ball case 48, the ball presence detection switch 62, and the payout solenoid 61 constitute a prize ball payout means.

An opening 75 formed substantially at the center of the mechanism set board 44 is provided with a main board 53 for performing control related to a symbol display device and payout of award balls (FIG. 2). reference). The main board 53 is fixed in a state of being mounted on a center cover 54 that covers the back surface of the game board 2, and is further covered with a transparent cover 53B made of a synthetic resin such as a polycarbonate resin. A stamp 58 is stuck on the main board 53. If the stamp 58 with the cover 53B sealed off is peeled off and pasted again, its trace appears on the stamp 58 and can be clearly checked with the naked eye. Plays a role in preventing replacement of the main board 53. Note that the main board 53 is provided with a CPU 83A and the like for controlling a prize ball payout control and the like of the pachinko game machine 1 (see FIG. 4).

On the lower side of the main board 53, a prize ball control board 55 is attached with a cover. The CPU 84A and the like for performing drive control such as award ball payout are mounted on the award ball control board 55 (see FIG. 4). Further, a relay board 56 is provided at an upper corner of the mechanism set board 44.
(See FIG. 2).
In addition to the function of exchanging signals by connecting the pachinko game machine 1 and the hall computer, an erase operation switch 83K is provided on the substrate 56. A prize ball tank switch 60 is provided outside the bottom of the prize ball tank 45 at the top of the mechanism set board 44. When the prize ball tank switch 60 detects that there is no pachinko ball in the prize ball tank 45, Outputs a detection signal.

The pachinko balls in the prize ball tank 45 are dispensed with the prize balls, and the tank rails 47 and the prize ball case guides 48 are shown as indicated by the dashed-dotted arrows.
A is sent into the prize ball case 48 via the prize ball passage 49 in A. In the prize ball case 48, a pawl wheel 64 that sequentially feeds the pachinko ball by rotating the pachinko ball is provided in one direction (FIG. 3).
It is provided so as to rotate (medium, clockwise), and is driven to rotate at predetermined angles (every 60 degrees in this embodiment) by on / off driving of the dispensing solenoid 61. Note that a ball presence detection switch 62 for detecting the presence or absence of the pachinko ball being sent in this way is provided above the ratchet wheel 64,
A detection signal is output by detecting the presence of a pachinko ball.

Further, a payout count switch 63 is provided below the ratchet wheel 64. The payout count switch 63 determines whether or not the pachinko balls that are sequentially paid out by the on / off driving of the payout solenoid 61 pass. Upon detection, the detection signal is output. And the prize ball paid out by the on / off drive of the discharge solenoid 61 is:
It is sent downward and sent to the upper plate 3 via the prize ball payout outlet 70. The prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 3 are discharged from the lower plate discharge path 51.
Is sent to the lower receiving tray box 52 via. Further, in the lower plate discharge path 51, a lower plate overflow switch 6 is provided.
When the lower plate overflow switch 69 detects the presence of a pachinko ball, it outputs a detection signal. In addition, each winning opening 18, 29, 30, each lower winning opening 2
4, 25, the first kind starting port 23, and the winning prize hole 26 winning prize ball 26, the two-dot chain line arrow by the prize ball guide gutter 65 provided inside the lower portion of the mechanism set board 44 via the guide gutter. As shown by, they are arranged in a line and are discharged to the winning ball discharge path 50 which is opened downward.

Next, the structure of a mechanism for paying out prize balls,
The configuration of the control system for discharging the winning balls will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system related to the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment. The control system 81 related to the payout of the prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 includes:
As shown in FIG. 4, the main board 53, the prize ball control board 55, the prize ball payout device 82, the respective winning opening switches 18A, 29A, 3
0A, lower winning opening switches 24A and 25A, starting opening switch 23A, V switch 26A, big winning opening count switch 26B, winning ball tank switch 60, ball presence detection switch 62, lower plate overflow switch 69, etc. .

The main board 53 includes CPUs 83A, R
OM83B, RAM83C, input circuit 83D, output circuit 83E, accident countermeasure circuit 8 for coping with electric accidents
3F and the like are provided.
83B, RAM 83C, input circuit 83D, output circuit 83
E and the accident countermeasure circuit 83F are mutually connected by a bus line. The prize ball control board 55 includes a CPU 84.
A, a ROM 84B, a RAM 84C, an input circuit 84D, an output circuit 84E, and the like.
4A, ROM 84B, RAM 84C, input circuit 84D,
And the output circuit 84E are mutually connected by a bus line. Further, the prize ball payout device 82 includes a payout count switch 63, a payout solenoid 61, and the like.

The CPU 83A of the main board 53 has a ROM 83
It operates according to parameters and control programs stored in advance in B, and outputs various control signals to the prize ball control board 55 via the output circuit 83E based on input signals and the like input via the input circuit 83D. ROM83B
Is a memory for storing control programs and the like. RAM
83C is a memory for temporarily storing various data calculated via the CPU 83A and data input from the outside, etc., and is used when an electric accident such as a power failure occurs and the application of voltage is stopped. The deleted data and the like are deleted. The input circuit 83D converts an analog signal or the like input from the outside into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal. Output circuit 83E
Converts various data calculated via the CPU 83A into serial data and outputs the serial data. Also, the prize ball control board 5
5 is connected to the output circuit 83E of the main board 53.
Are connected by wiring. Further, the prize ball control board 55
The output solenoid 84E is connected to a payout solenoid 61 by wiring.

The CPU 84A of the prize ball control board 55
Operates according to parameters and control programs stored in the ROM 84B in advance, and outputs various control signals via an output circuit 84E based on input signals from the main board 53 input via an input circuit 84D. To drive and control the dispensing solenoid 61. The ROM 84B is a memory for storing a control program and the like. RAM84C
Is a memory for temporarily storing various data calculated via the CPU 84A and data input from the outside. The input circuit 84D converts an analog signal or the like input from the outside into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal.
E converts the digital data calculated via the CPU 84A into an analog signal, and then outputs a drive voltage for the payout solenoid 61.

The input circuit 83D of the main board 53 includes a payout count switch 63, each winning opening switch 18
A, 29A, 30A, each lower winning opening switch 24A, 25
A, starting port switch 23A, V switch 26A, special winning opening count switch 26B, prize ball tank switch 60,
The ball presence detection switch 62 and the lower plate overflow switch 69 are connected by wiring. Thereby, the big winning opening 26, the first kind starting opening 23, each winning opening 18, 29,
The winning of the pachinko ball into the lower winning award 30 and the lower winning award 24 and 25 is performed by the large winning award count switch 26B and the V switch 26.
A, starting port switch 23A, each winning port switch 18A,
29A, 30A and each lower winning opening switch 24A, 25
A, and these switches 26A, 26B,
The detection signals from 23A, 25A, 24A, 30A, 29A, and 18A are input to the input circuit 83D of the main board 53.

Then, the main board 53 detects each winning opening 2 based on these detection signals input to the input circuit 83D.
6, 23, 18, 29, 30, 24, and 25, and stores the number of winning balls for each winning ball as R.
OM83B, the output circuit 83
The drive signal of the payout solenoid 61 is output to the input circuit 84D of the prize ball control board 55 via E. And the main substrate 5
3 is a special winning opening 26, a first-type starting opening 23, and each winning opening 1 based on a detection signal from the payout count switch 63.
In the order of 8, 29, 30 and each winning opening 24, 25,
When all the payouts of the winning balls have been completed, the drive signal of the payout solenoid 61 output via the output circuit 83E is stopped.

When the detection signal from the ball presence detection switch 62 and the lower plate overflow switch 69 is input to the input circuit 83D, the main board 53 stops outputting the drive signal of the payout solenoid 61, The ball out indication lamp 10 or the error indication lamp 7 is turned on. When the pachinko balls are supplied, the payout solenoid 61 is again supplied.
Outputs a drive signal. Further, when the detection signal from the prize ball tank switch 60 is input to the input circuit 83D, the main board 53 turns on the ball out display lamp 10.

When the drive signal of the payout solenoid 61 is input from the main board 53 to the input circuit 84D, the prize ball control board 55 turns on the payout solenoid 61 for a predetermined time based on the drive signal of the payout solenoid 61. Drive off. The main process of the prize ball payout control process performed by the CPU 83A of the main board 53 includes the winning ports 18, 2
When a winning in 3, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 is detected, each winning opening 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29,
The winning number data is read from the RAM 83C every 30. Then, the CPU 83A adds 1 to the winning number data, and again adds the added winning number data to the RA.
The winning addition process stored in the M83C is executed. Conversely, each winning opening 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 3
With the payout of the prize balls, the data of the winning number of 0
U83A reads the data of the winning number from the RAM 83C, subtracts 1 from the data of the winning number, and again,
A winning subtraction process of storing the data of the winning number subtracted in the RAM 83C is executed.

The CPU 83A determines that a pachinko ball has won the special winning opening 26 and that a pachinko ball detection signal has been input from the special winning opening count switch 26B, or that the V zone at the center of the special winning opening 26 When the pachinko ball is won and the pachinko ball detection signal is input from the V switch 26A, the data of the number of winning prize holes is read from the RAM 83C. And CPU83A
Adds 1 to the data of the number of winning prize holes, and again stores the data of the number of winning prize holes added to the RAM 83C.
Prize-winning-port winning process is stored. Conversely, at the time of payout of the prize balls, the CPU 83A reads out the data of the winning prize mouth winning number from the RAM 83C, subtracts 1 from the data of the winning prize opening winning number data, and again subtracts the subtracted winning prize opening winning number. Is stored in the RAM 83C.

The CPU 83A is provided with a first type starting port 23.
When the pachinko ball is won and the input of the pachinko ball detection signal from the starting port switch 23A is detected, the RAM
Data of the winning opening winning number is read from the 83C, 1 is added to the data of the winning opening number, and the first-type starting opening winning process of storing the added data of the winning opening number in the RAM 83C again is performed. Conversely, when paying out the prize balls, the CPU 83A stores the data of the number of winning prizes in the RAM in the RAM.
The first-type start-up winning award subtraction process of reading 1 from the start-up opening winning number and subtracting 1 from the data of the start-up winning number is stored in the RAM 83C again. The data on the number of winning openings, the number of winnings, and the number of winning prizes are stored in the RAM 83C.
If an electric accident occurs during the game and is erased from the RAM 83C without returning to the state before the electric accident, the disadvantage of the player becomes extremely large. When the game information is stored and stored in the RAM 83C, the CPU 83A can return to the state before the electric accident by calling the game information.

Next, an accident countermeasure circuit 83F will be described with reference to FIG.
It will be described based on. FIG. 5 is composed of an accident countermeasure circuit 83F and a main part extracted from the circuit of the main board 53. The accident countermeasure circuit 83F includes a C
A power supply monitoring circuit 83G for monitoring a voltage for operating the PU 83A and the like, a signal cutoff circuit 83H for preventing access to the RAM 83C, and a predetermined RAM from the CPU 83A.
There is provided a decoder 83J for selecting the 83C, an erasing operation switch 83K or the like as erasing means for erasing game state information or the like stored in the RAM 83C. In addition, the main circuit board 53 and another backup power supply board 83L are provided in the accident countermeasure circuit 83F so as to be connectable. The backup power supply board 83L is provided with a large-capacity capacitor C1 as a backup power supply, and a connector C connected to the large-capacity capacitor C1.
Reference numeral 2 is configured to be connectable to and detachable from the connector C3 on the main board 53 side.

When the connector C2 and the connector C3 are connected, the electric charge stored in the large-capacity capacitor C1 causes the terminal GND of the RAM 83C and the RAM 83C to be connected.
A backup voltage can be supplied to the terminal Vcc.
Since the operating voltage is applied to the terminal Vcc of the RAM 83C via the diode D1, the operating voltage (for example, 5 volts) is normally applied to the terminal GND of the RAM 83C.
Only when the operating voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value (for example, 4 volts or less), the backup voltage is applied by the large-capacity capacitor C1. In this case, the operating voltage (for example, 5 volts) is normally applied to the large-capacity capacitor C1 via the diode D1.
, The large-capacity capacitor C1 is charged. Therefore, the backup voltage of the large capacity capacitor C1 can be supplied to the RAM 83C for a predetermined time.

The power supply monitoring circuit 83G, which functions as a detecting means for detecting the operating voltage, monitors the operating voltage applied between the terminal GND of the RAM 83C and the terminal Vcc of the RAM 83C, and monitors the operating voltage. When the voltage drops (for example, when the voltage is 4 volts or less), the CPU 83A sends the RAM
In order to prevent access to 83C, monitor output terminal K1
Outputs a signal (hereinafter referred to as a voltage drop signal) indicating a decrease in the operating voltage to the signal cutoff circuit 83H and the CPU 83A. Thereby, the CPU 83A that has received the voltage drop signal
Is reset, and the signal cutoff circuit 83H that has received the voltage drop signal performs a signal cutoff operation to cut off access to the RAM 83C from the CPU 83A via the decoder 83J by the signal cutoff circuit 83H.

As a result, when an electrical accident occurs and the operating voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value (eg, 4 volts or less), the signal cutoff circuit 83H causes the CPU 83A to malfunction and adversely affects the RAM 83C. And the terminals GND and R of the RAM 83C.
Between the terminal Vcc of the AM83C and the large-capacity capacitor C
The backup information can be supplied from 1 to save the game information stored in the RAM 83C. Thereafter, when the electrical accident is repaired and the operating voltage dropped below the predetermined value returns to above the predetermined value (for example, 5 volts),
The voltage drop signal is no longer output from the monitoring output terminal K1 to the CPU 83A and the signal cutoff circuit 83H. Thereby,
The reset of the CPU 83A is released, and the signal cutoff operation of the signal cutoff circuit 83H is stopped, so that the decoder 83
Access from the CPU 83A to the RAM 83C via J is permitted.

When the operating voltage returns to the predetermined value or more, the game information is stored in the RAM 83C. Therefore, the CPU 83A calls the game information stored in the RAM 83C, and the operating voltage is set to the predetermined value. It is possible to return to the game state before it decreased below. As a result, an electric accident such as a power outage occurred during the game by the player,
For example, even in a gaming state in which the special winning opening 26 is opened as a "big hit", a backup voltage can be supplied and game information and the like can be stored and stored in the RAM 83C. It is possible to return to the state, and it is possible to respond to an electric accident such as a power failure, so that there is no disadvantage to the player.

The reason why the connector C2 and the connector C3 can be connected and disconnected is that the backup power supply board 83
When the L connector C2 and the connector C3 on the main board 53 are disconnected, the game information stored in the RAM 83C is erased, so that the game information stored in the RAM 83C is not decrypted, Can be prevented. Further, when the manager of the pachinko parlor disconnects the connector C2 and the connector C3, the RAM 8 can be easily stored.
The game information stored in 3C can be deleted.

Further, since the erase operation switch 83K which can cut off the backup voltage is provided on the wiring connected to the terminal Vcc of the RAM 83C, if necessary,
By operating the erase operation switch 83K to cut off the supply of the backup voltage, the game information stored in the RAM 83C can be erased. When the manager of the pachinko game store or the like operates the erasing operation switch 83K as erasing means, the game information stored in the RAM 83C is deleted, and as a result, the pachinko game store is set in the RAM 8
It is possible to extremely easily meet a request to erase the game information and the like stored in the 3C for management.

This is because if the occurrence of an electric accident is just before the end of business hours and the information on the game state stored and stored in the RAM 83C is in a state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot), the electric accident has been repaired. At the opening of the game store on the following day, if the advantageous state for the player suddenly appears in spite of the player not playing any game, the disadvantage of the game store is large, so it is stored in the RAM 83C. This is because such game information needs to be erased to prevent such a situation. However, in the case of this embodiment, for example, a transistor may be used instead of the diode D1, and the signal cutoff circuit may be connected to the terminal WR instead of connecting to the terminal CE of the RAM 83C. Also,
The backup power supply board 83L and the main board 53 do not necessarily need to be separate boards. Also, the erase operation switch 8
Although 3K constitutes a stopping means for stopping the supply of the backup voltage, it is not necessarily limited to that mode.

As means for erasing the game information stored in the RAM 83C, as shown in FIG. 7, a timer circuit T1 may be provided as time setting means for setting the supply time of the backup voltage. Specifically, the RAM 83
The terminal Vcc of C is connected to the collector terminal of the transistor T2, and the base terminal of the transistor T2 is connected to the timer circuit T2.
1 and the operating voltage and the backup voltage by the large-capacity capacitor C1 are applied to the emitter terminal of the transistor T2 and the timer circuit T1.
Then, when the timer circuit T1 operates to reduce the output to the base terminal of the transistor T2 after the supply time of the backup voltage (for example, 3 hours) has elapsed, the transistor T2 enters a non-operating state. The application of the backup voltage is cut off, and the game information stored in the RAM 83C is erased.

When the supply time (for example, 3 hours) of the backup voltage elapses as described above, the game information stored in the RAM 83C is automatically erased, so that the manager of the pachinko game store stores the information in the RAM 83C. There is no need to perform an operation for erasing the played game information. Also,
As means for erasing the game information stored in the RAM 83C, the game information stored in the RAM 83C is
As shown in FIG. 8A, as an example, “1010.
If the data is "101101", the clearing means may be overwritten and cleared like the data of "0000 ... 000000" as shown in FIG. 8B. In this case, the CPU 83A operating as a clearing unit
However, as a result of clearing the game information stored in the RAM 83C, the game information stored in the RAM 83C is deleted, so that the desire to delete the game information or the like for management can be met very easily.

If the game information stored in the RAM 83C is, for example, data of “1010... 101101”, a tick byte is added to the end of the data as management information. Is added and stored. When an electric accident occurs during the game, the backup voltage is set to RA as described above.
M83C is applied to store and save game information and the like. When the electric accident is repaired, when the CPU 83A calls the game information and returns to the game state before the electric accident, the tick byte "55H" is used. Verify that the data remains correct. The reason for using the management information of such a tick byte is that if the management information is correct, it can be grasped that the game information is correctly stored, but if the management information is incorrect, the game information stored in the RAM 83C is Since it is highly likely that the game information is incorrect, even if the game state returns to the state before the electric accident based on the incorrect game information, it cannot be said that as a result it is suitable for the player's interest, and if the game information is incorrect, It is desirable to take measures such as erasing it. Thus, it is possible to adopt a mode of using the game information only when the management information is correct.

As an erasing means for erasing the game information stored in the RAM 83C, an erasing switch interlocked with the opening of the glass door 9 (front door) of the pachinko machine 1 when the operating voltage is cut off. You may. In this case, as the erasing switch 83K, as shown in FIG. 6, a switch (not shown) which is turned on / off by contact / non-contact between the switch contact a and its operating piece b may be used.
Specifically, when the operation piece b is pressed with the glass door 9 closed, the pressed operation piece b and the switch contact a are brought into contact with each other, and the erase switch 8
While 3K is turned on, the operating piece b is not pressed when the glass door 9 is opened, so that the operating piece b is not in contact with the switch contact a, and the erase switch 83
The erase switch 83K is mounted near the glass door 9 so that K is turned off.

Then, the manager of the pachinko game store or the like turns off the operation power and turns off the glass door 9 of the pachinko machine 1.
Is released, the operating piece b of the erasing switch 83K is turned off in conjunction with the opening of the glass door 9, and the signal from the erasing switch 83K is detected under the supply of the backup voltage. The configuration is such that the CPU 83A as the controlling means deletes the game information stored in the RAM 83C. As a result, the operation of opening the glass door 9 of the pachinko machine 1 with the operation power supply turned off allows the manager of the pachinko game shop to store the RAM 8.
The game information and the like stored in the 3C can be easily deleted.

The CPU 83 provided on the main board 53
A, the ROM 83B, the RAM 83C, the input circuit 83D, the output circuit 83E, and the accident prevention circuit 83F constitute control means. In addition, each winning port switch 18A, 29A, 30
A, each lower winning opening switch 24A, 25A, starting opening switch 23A, V switch 26A, and big winning opening count switch 26B constitute a winning detecting means. Further, the RAM 83C of the main board 53 functions as a winning number storage means.

As described in detail above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the power supply monitoring circuit 83G for detecting the operating voltage, the large-capacity capacitor C1 capable of supplying the backup voltage, and the game information relating to the game state 83C that can store the data, and a power supply monitoring circuit 83G
Detects that the operating voltage has dropped below a predetermined value, the pachinko machine 1 capable of supplying a backup voltage from the large-capacity capacitor C1 to the RAM 83C and storing the game information stored in the RAM 83C. When the operating voltage drops below a predetermined value, the RAM 8
Signal cutoff circuit 83H for stopping access to 3C
When the operating voltage returns to a predetermined value or higher, the access via the signal cutoff circuit 83H is enabled, and the RAM 83
A CPU 83A capable of retrieving the game information stored in C and returning to a game state before the operating voltage drops below a predetermined value, and an erase operation switch 83K for erasing the game information stored in the RAM 83C. And When the signal cutoff circuit 83H stops accessing the RAM 83C, the CPU 83A
The operation of (control means) may be stopped.

Thus, the power supply monitoring circuit 83G detects the operating voltage of the pachinko machine 1, and supplies a backup voltage from the large-capacity capacitor C1 to the RAM 83C when detecting that the operating voltage has dropped below a predetermined value. Then R
The game information stored in the AM 83C is saved, and the signal cutoff circuit 83H stops accessing the RAM 83C. When detecting that the operating voltage has returned to or above the predetermined value after the operating voltage has dropped to or below the predetermined value, the power supply monitoring circuit 83G stops the signal cutoff operation and
Allow access from PU83A to RAM83C,
The game information stored in the AM83C is called up, and the game state is returned to the state before the operating voltage dropped below the predetermined value.
Then, by operating the erase operation switch 83K as necessary, the game state information and the like stored in the RAM 83C can be erased.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Good. As a backup power supply for supplying a backup voltage, for example, a battery such as a storage battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, a dry battery, or a nickel-metal hydride battery may be used.
Further, as the storage means for storing the game state information, for example, it is not always necessary to store the game information in the normally used RAM 83C, and the game information may be transferred from the RAM 83C to, for example, a backup memory and stored. Further, when the control circuit detects that an electric accident such as a power failure has occurred, the operation of the CPU may be stopped immediately. As a pachinko machine, the first
Not only the pachinko machines of the kind, for example, pachinko machines of the second kind,
The present invention may be applied to a kind of pachinko machine, and also in the case of the first kind of pachinko machine, when a special game state (fever) advantageous to the player occurs, the probability of occurrence of the special game state is the normal probability (1/199). The present invention may be applied to a case where the probability varies between a case where the probability occurs (10/199) and a case where the probability occurs with the normal probability (1/199) (probability variation). As a memory for storing and storing game information and the like, a transfer memory other than the normally used RAM 83C is used, and the game information and the like are transferred from the normally used RAM 83C to the transfer memory immediately before storage. May be. Further, in addition to the configuration in which the erasing operation switch 83K is provided for each pachinko machine, a plurality of pachinko machines may be collectively operated by one erasing operation switch.

The structure of a mechanism for paying out prize balls,
The configuration of the control system for discharging the winning prize balls may be that shown in the block diagram of FIG. 9 instead of the block diagram of FIG. However, FIG. 9 is the same as the block diagram of FIG. 4 except for the points described below.

That is, in the block diagram of FIG.
An initialization switch 101 corresponding to an erasing unit is provided for a power supply substrate 103 that supplies an operation voltage.
When the manager of the pachinko game arcade turns off the initialization switch 101, the signal output circuit 102 outputs an initialization signal, which falls so as to fall sharply, to the main board 53 and the prize ball control board 55.

At this time, the main substrate 53 receiving the initialization signal
Deletes the game information and the like stored in the RAM 83C, so that the pachinko game store wants to erase the game information and the like stored in the RAM 83C in management, and wants to delete the game information and the like stored in the RAM 83C at the time of the shipping test. Can be met very easily. at the same time,
The prize ball control board 55 that has received the initialization signal stores the RAM 84C
Since the game information and the like stored in the RAM 84C are erased, the pachinko game store wants to erase the game information and the like stored in the RAM 84C in a management manner and the desire to erase the game information and the like stored in the RAM 84C during the shipping test. Can be adapted very easily.

In particular, in this case, as shown in FIG.
By providing the power supply board 103 adjacent to the relay board 56, the power supply board 103 can be exposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. Thus, the manager of the pachinko game arcade can easily operate the initialization switch 101.

In order to return the main board 53 and the award ball control board 55 to the normal state, the pachinko game store manager or the like may turn on the initialization switch 101. At this time, the signal output circuit 102 An initialization signal that rises so as to rise steeply is output to the main board 53 and the prize ball control board 55.

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As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the present invention, an electric accident occurred during a game by a player, for example, a game state such as opening of a special winning opening as a jackpot during the game. Even, by storing and storing the game information and the like, it is possible to return to the game state before the electric accident after the repair of the electric accident, it is possible to respond to the electric accident, There is no disadvantage to the player. Further, since the signal cutoff unit stops accessing the storage unit, it is possible to prevent an adverse effect on the storage unit due to the operating voltage dropping below a predetermined value. Further, when the erasing means is, for example, an erasing operation switch, when the manager of the pachinko game store operates the erasing operation switch, the operation of the erasing means erases the game information stored in the storage means. The manager of the pachinko game store can very easily meet the desire to erase the game information and the like for management.

In the case where the erasing means is a switch that is linked with opening of the front door of the pachinko machine when the operating voltage is cut off, the pachinko game store manager or the like may be able to operate the pachinko machine when the operating voltage is cut off. When the front door is opened, the switch operates in conjunction with the opening of the front door, so that the game information stored in the storage means is erased. As a result, the manager of the pachinko game store wants to erase the game information and the like in management. Can be met very easily. Further, the erasing means is provided with a time setting means for setting a supply time of the backup voltage, and when the supply time (for example, 3 hours) elapses, the game information stored in the storage means is automatically erased. Therefore, it is not necessary for the manager of the pachinko game store or the like to perform an operation for erasing the game information stored in the storage means.

When the erasing means includes a stopping means for stopping the supply of the backup voltage, the stopping means stops the supply of the backup voltage, thereby erasing the game information stored in the storage means. A request to erase information or the like for management can be met very easily. Further, when the erasing means is a clear means for clearing the game information stored in the storage means, the clear means clears the game information stored in the storage means, so that the game information stored in the storage means is cleared. Since the erasure is performed, it is possible to very easily meet a request to erase the game information and the like in management. Furthermore, an aspect in which the management information for managing whether or not the game information stored in the storage means is correctly stored is added to the game information, and the game information is used only when the management information is correct Can be adopted.

When the erasing means is provided on the power supply board for supplying the operating voltage, the power supply board for supplying the operating voltage is often exposed on the back side of the pachinko machine. The operation can be easily performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire pachinko machine according to this embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the entire pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged rear view of a main part of a mechanism set board for paying out award balls and lending balls of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system for paying out award balls and lending balls of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a specific circuit diagram of an accident countermeasure circuit of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view showing an erase switch.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing a main part of a modified example of the circuit shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing game information stored in a storage means. (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the game information is overwritten and cleared.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system for paying out award balls and rental balls of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3a ... Speaker 3 ... Upper plate 5 ... Lower plate 18,29,30 ... Winning opening 18A, 29A, 30A ... Winning opening switch 23 ... Type 1 starting port 23A ... Starting port switch 24, 25 ... Low winning opening 24A, 25A ... Low winning opening switch 26 ... Big winning opening 26A ... V switch 26B ..Grand prize opening count switch 44 ・ ・ ・ Mechanism set board 45 ・ ・ ・ Prize ball tank 48 ・ ・ ・ Prize ball case 53 ・ ・ ・ Main board 55 ・ ・ ・ Prize ball control board 60 ・ ・ ・ Prize ball tank switch 61: Dispensing solenoid 62: Ball detection switch 63: Dispensing count switch 81: Control system 83A, 84A: CPU 83F: Accident countermeasure circuit 83C: RAM 83L ... Backdoor Flop power supply board 83G ... power supply monitoring circuit 83K ... erasing operation switch 101 ... initialization switch 103 ... power substrate C1 ... large-capacity capacitor T1 ... timer circuit

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A power supply capable of supplying an operating voltage and a backup voltage; a storage unit capable of storing game information relating to a game state; and a storage unit when the operating voltage drops below a predetermined value. A pachinko machine capable of supplying a backup voltage from the power supply and storing game information stored in the storage means, wherein the operating voltage has returned to a predetermined value or higher after the operation voltage has dropped to a predetermined value or lower. In the case, the game information stored in the storage means is called up, and the control means is capable of returning to the game state before the operating voltage drops below a predetermined value, and the game information stored in the storage means A pachinko machine, comprising: erasing means for erasing the information. 2. A detecting means for detecting an operating voltage; a backup power supply capable of supplying a backup voltage; a storing means capable of storing game information relating to a game state; and wherein the detecting means determines that the operating voltage is a predetermined value. A pachinko machine which can supply a backup voltage from the backup power supply to the storage means when detecting that the game information has decreased below, and can store game information stored in the storage means; A signal cut-off unit for stopping access to the storage unit when the operating voltage drops below a predetermined value; and an access via the signal blocking unit when the operating voltage returns to a predetermined value or higher. Recalling the game information stored in the storage means to return to the game state before the operating voltage dropped below a predetermined value. And kill control means, pinball machine characterized by comprising an erasing means for erasing the game information stored in the storage means. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein said erasing means is a switch for erasing operation. 4. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the erasing means is a switch that operates in conjunction with opening of the front door of the pachinko machine when the operating voltage is cut off. Pachinko machine. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the erasing means includes a time setting means for setting a supply time of the backup voltage, and A pachinko machine wherein the game information stored in the storage means is deleted after a lapse. 6. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein said erasing means includes a stop means for stopping supply of said backup voltage. 7. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the erasing means is a clearing means for clearing game information stored in the storage means. Pachinko machine. 8. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the game information manages whether or not the game information stored in the storage unit is correctly stored. Pachinko machine characterized by adding management information for the machine. 9. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein said erasing means is provided on a power supply board for supplying said operating voltage. .