JP2006034597A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that permits parlor employees to instantly know whether game machines in the parlor are occupied or not and quickly put unoccupied machines in order. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a sensing means to sense the playing of a game, a measuring means to measure nonoperating time in which a game is not played in accordance with the result of sensing of the sensing means, a display means to display the nonoperating time measured by the measuring means and a display control means to display the nonoperating time measured by the measuring means on the display means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine installed in a game hall or the like.

  Conventionally, in amusement halls such as pachinko halls, it is common practice to place a cigarette box or lighter on the upper or lower plate of a gaming machine to indicate that the gaming machine is secured. However, there are cases where the cigarette box, lighter, etc. are left as they are and eventually remain unoccupied for a long time. Also, when the game is finished, the cigarette or the lighter may be left behind or the game ball may be left behind.

  In addition, there are some players who hang a plurality of gaming machines despite being prohibited in the hall, and in that case, the held gaming machines (so-called “holding stands”) Of course, a state in which no game is played occurs.

  In this way, when a gaming machine that does not actually exist for a player, or when the above-mentioned platform is in a state in which no other person can play, the operating rate of the gaming machine is reduced. It is necessary to perform so-called “vacation arrangement” on the side.

  In order to arrange such vacant units, it is necessary to know how much the target gaming machine is left without being played, that is, the non-operating time.

In order to be able to know the non-operating time, a proposal has been made that the non-operating time can be notified for each gaming machine via a display device of a hall computer (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-300101 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, since the display device of the hall computer is used, the non-operation time of the gaming machine can be grasped only by the manager on the hall side. I couldn't organize the table.

  It is also possible for the manager who checked the vacant time from the hall computer to instruct employees on site according to the result, but to sort out vacant machines. Since it is installed, there is a risk that the burden on the administrator will be significant.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  In the present invention described in claim 1, detecting means for detecting whether or not a game is being performed, and measuring means for measuring a non-operating time during which no game is being performed according to a detection result of the detecting means, The display means for displaying the non-operation time measured by the measurement means and the display control means for displaying the non-operation time measured by the measurement means on the display means.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display control means displays the non-working time on condition that the measurement result of the measuring means has reached a predetermined non-working time. Control is performed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the portion for displaying the non-operation time in the display means is provided in an upper part of the gaming machine. To do.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the gaming machine includes an operation unit that is operated by a player when playing a game, and the detection unit When the operation is performed, it is detected that a game is being performed, and the display control unit starts measuring the non-operation time on the measurement unit on condition that the operation unit is not operated for a predetermined time. It is characterized by making it.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the game machine further includes variable display means for progressing the game by variably displaying the identification information. Detecting that a game is being performed by performing variable display by the variable display means, the display control means, on the condition that the variable display of the variable display means has not been performed for a predetermined time, to the measurement means It is characterized by starting measurement of non-operation time.

  According to the present invention, employees on site such as a game hall can directly view the gaming machine and recognize the non-operating time of this gaming machine, so it is possible to quickly arrange vacant machines, It is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine in the game hall.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a detection unit that detects whether or not a game is being performed, a measurement unit that measures a non-operation time during which no game is being performed, according to a detection result of the detection unit, The display means for displaying the non-operation time measured by the measurement means, and the display control means for displaying the non-operation time measured by the measurement means on the display means.

  That is, a detection function for detecting whether or not a game is being performed, a measurement function for measuring a non-working time when no game is performed, and a measurement function according to a detection result by the detection function A program for causing the gaming machine itself to realize a display function for displaying the non-operating time and a display function for displaying the non-operating time measured by the measuring function on the display means on the gaming machine itself. It is stored in the circuit and can display how much time has not been played.

  Therefore, if a field employee such as a game hall where such a gaming machine is installed can view the gaming machine easily and surely, it is possible to quickly sort out the vacant machines. It is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine in the game hall.

  The display control means can perform display control of the non-operation time on condition that the measurement result of the measurement means has reached a predetermined non-operation time.

  In other words, it is conceivable that a player who is playing a game stands in the bathroom or removes his / her seat by telephone, etc., but even if such a game interruption is short, if it is displayed as non-working time, the employee Therefore, it is forced to determine whether or not this gaming machine is a so-called “vacant stand” in which no player is actually present. In addition, if the non-working time is displayed every time despite the short time, the number of gaming machines on which such non-working time is displayed increases, and it becomes troublesome for the employee to check.

  Therefore, by setting a predetermined non-working time that is a condition for starting display, when the non-working time reaches this predetermined time, the actually measured non-working time is displayed. Despite being in the game, cigarettes and lighters that have been placed as vacant seats just after being used for small use will not be collected. For example, when the predetermined non-working time as a condition for starting the display is set to 10 minutes, when the measuring means such as a timer measures 10 minutes, the display control means indicates that the gaming machine is vacant from that time. In addition to displaying, the vacant seat time is displayed on the display means. The display means is not particularly limited, and LED, liquid crystal, CRT, and the like are conceivable.

  Further, a portion for displaying the non-operation time in the display means can be provided in the upper part of the gaming machine.

  If a display means is provided in such a part, it is easy for a player who is standing around to select a gaming machine or an employee who is visiting a game hall to see the vacant seat time. The concept of the upper part of the gaming machine includes the upper part of the gaming machine body, the upper part of the gaming machine body frame, the upper part of the gaming board, and the upper part of the gaming machine installation base (gaming island) on which the gaming machine is installed. The display means is not necessarily attached to the gaming machine itself.

  Further, the above-described gaming machine is provided with operation means for a player to operate when playing a game, and the detection means detects that a game is being performed by operating the operation means. The display control means may cause the measurement means to start measuring the non-operating time on condition that the operation means has not been operated for a predetermined time.

  That is, if the player is not in a non-operating state, of course, the operating means is not operated, and therefore the measuring means is operated on the condition that the operating means has not been operated for a predetermined time. By performing the control for starting the measurement of the non-operation time, the non-operation time of the gaming machine can be measured.

  As the operation means, for example, a game ball launching handle may be considered for a pachinko game machine, and a game start lever or a reel stop button may be considered for a slot machine or a pachislot machine.

  In addition, as a gaming machine, provided with variable display means for progressing the game by variably displaying the identification information, the detection means detects that a game is being performed by performing variable display by the variable display means The display control means may cause the measurement means to start measuring the non-operating time on condition that the variable display of the variable display means is not performed for a predetermined time.

  That is, if the player is not in a non-operating state, the variable display means does not operate, and therefore the measurement is performed on the condition that the variable display of the variable display means is not performed for a predetermined time. By performing control to cause the means to start measuring the non-operation time, the non-operation time of the gaming machine can be measured.

  Here, the variable display means will be described.

  For example, in the case of a slot machine or a pachislot machine, the variable display means corresponds to a rotary reel provided with a plurality of identification information consisting of symbols on the surface and a control means for controlling the reel. And a variable display game in which medals or the like are paid out according to a winning mode based on the combination of the identification information when stopped.

  For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, it corresponds to a display device made of liquid crystal or CRT, and a control means (control circuit) for variably displaying and stopping display of a plurality of identification information made of symbols on the display means. Therefore, when the combination of the identification information when the plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variably displayed and stopped is displayed in a predetermined winning mode, the variable display can shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. You can run the game.

  In the case of a pachinko game machine, the trigger for the variable display game is that the game ball is a prize at the start port, which is one of the prize holes provided on the game board. A lottery is executed, a combination of the identification information is determined according to a lottery result, and the plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped so as to be the determined combination. At this time, various effect displays are made in parallel on the display means, and in this embodiment, the effect display is also referred to as a variable display game.

  The above-described variable display means and the display control means for executing the display of the non-working time, which is a main part of the present embodiment, are performed by the control circuit in the gaming machine, and the control circuit can be a CPU or a pachinko game. A memory storing the entire game program and other rewritable memories are provided, and the entire pachinko game can be controlled.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is described as a pachinko gaming machine that is installed in a large number of game halls such as pachinko halls. However, the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines and is applicable to the slot machines and pachislot machines described above. You can also

(Configuration of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of each part constituting the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is disposed together with a card unit 150 on a gaming machine installation base (game island) (not shown) provided in the game hall, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is connected to the gaming machine. An outer frame 11 for fixing the machine installation base, a main body frame 12 disposed in the outer frame 11, a transparent game board 14 which is detachably attached to the main body frame 12, and various other types not shown. Components, a front frame 16 that is pivotally attached to one side of the main body frame 12 to be freely opened and closed, and further, is positioned on the back side of the transparent gaming board 14 so that it can be seen through the transparent gaming board 14. And a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means detachably attached to the back side of the main body frame 12.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 only needs to be disposed so as to overlap all or part of the transparent game board 14 from the back side. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed substantially over the transparent game board 14. It arrange | positions so that it may overlap. That is, it is arranged so as to overlap at least the entire game area 15 described later formed on the transparent game board 14. It should be noted that the transparent game board 14 that does not correspond to the game area 15 may be disposed so as to overlap all or a part of the front area (hereinafter referred to as “game area outer area 15a”).

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so as to overlap substantially the entire transparent game board 14 and can be seen through from the transparent game board 14, so that in this embodiment, at least on the transparent game board 14. The effect displayable area 32a including the entire game area 15 is formed.

  In the effect displayable area 32a, an effect display area 34 that enables variable display of the identification information in the above-described variable display game and can display an effect image related to the game is formed. This effect display area 34 can also display a normal symbol 94 in a normal symbol game, which will be described later.

  Speakers 46R and 46L are attached to the upper part of the main body frame 12, a display device 33 made of LEDs is provided between the speakers 46R and 46L, and a launch handle 26 is provided on the lower right side of the main body frame 12. Installed. That is, a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is positioned on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that the launching handle 26 and the like can be operated, and is in a state of facing the transparent gaming board 14. .

  Further, on the back side of the launch handle 26, a launch device 130 (see FIG. 3) including a bullet ball device such as a solenoid is provided, and this launch device 130 detects that a game ball has been launched. A firing sensor 111 is provided. Further, a touch sensor 110 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26, and when the touch sensor 110 is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. Is done. That is, it can be recognized that the player is executing the pachinko game by the detection of the touch sensor 110 or the detection of the launch sensor 111.

  When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting device 130 according to the rotation angle, and the game balls are sequentially supplied to the transparent game board 14. Fired. The touch sensor 110 provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor as long as it can be determined that the player has gripped the firing handle 26, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat. Any type.

  1 and 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a tray unit attached to the lower front portion of the main body frame 12, so that an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 are formed and positioned below the front frame 16. It is arranged. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to the launching device 130, and the game balls exceeding the capacity of the upper plate 20 are supplied to the lower plate 22.

  Reference numeral 132 denotes various effect lamps provided on the front frame 16, and 19 denotes a transparent protective plate made of glass or the like attached to the opening of the front frame 16.

  The transparent game board 14 applied to the present embodiment is formed of a transparent member using acrylic resin and is entirely transparent, and arc guide rails 30a and 30b are provided on the front surface thereof. An inner side surrounded by the guide rails 30a and 30b is a game area 15. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 26 is guided by the guide rail 30a and flows down in the game area 15.

  Further, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven on the transparent game board 14 as shown in FIG. 1, and the flow direction when the game ball flows down from the upper part to the lower part of the game area 15 is changed in a complicated manner. ing. The obstacle nail 13 is omitted in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first game ball guide member 3 and a second game ball guide member 4 that greatly change the flow-down direction of the game ball are provided at a substantially central position of the transparent game board 14 (game area 15). Are arranged in a vertically opposed state. In FIG. 2, the effect display area 34 is formed between the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4. The first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 can also be formed of a transparent member.

  In addition, the transparent game board 14 is executed when a plurality of general winning holes 5 that are awarded when a game ball enters, a starting hole 6 that triggers the variable display game, and a variable display game. Game balls that have not entered the winning prize opening 8 that can be opened for a predetermined time in the round game, the general winning opening 5, the starting opening 6 that triggers the start of the variable display game, and the winning prize opening 8 An out port 7 for discharging to the outer area 15a is provided.

  The big winning opening 8 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed. In the round game, the shutter 40 is in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received. Further, in this special winning opening 8, there is a specific area (not shown) called a V zone having a V count sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) and a general area (see FIG. 4) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4). The shutter 40 is driven in an open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. The In other words, when either of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls at the grand prize winning opening 8 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big winning opening 8 is put into a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state, is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 8 in the open state has passed through the V count sensor 102. In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening 8 is in the open state passes through the V zone provided in the big winning prize opening 8, it is again opened after being closed, and the round The game can be continued.

  Further, the start opening 6 provided above the big winning opening 8 serves as a trigger for starting the variable display game as described above. When a game ball wins the start opening 6, a variable display game is provided. Is started, and a plurality of columns of identification information groups are variably displayed on the effect display area 34. It should be noted that symbols as identification information used in the variable display game in this embodiment are arithmetic numbers 0 to 9, and an identification information group in which a plurality of identification information is collected is arranged in three rows in the effect display area 34. It can be displayed.

  Also, ball passage detection gates 55, 55 are provided on the left and right sides of the start port 6, and when the ball passage detection gate 55 detects the passage of a game ball, as shown in FIG. When the normal symbol 94 fluctuates at a predetermined position in the display area 34 and is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol such as a circle mark as shown, for example, the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 3) causes the start port A movable piece 58 attached to 6 (a so-called electric tulip called a tulip) is driven in the opening direction from the initial closed state so that the game ball can easily enter the starting port 6. When a predetermined time has elapsed, the movable piece 58 is closed again, and the game ball returns to a state where it is difficult to enter the starting port 6. In this embodiment, such change display and stop display of the normal symbol 94 are referred to as a normal symbol game.

  In addition, a path 9 for winning game balls is provided on the back surface of the transparent game board 14, and game balls that have won the general winning opening 5, the start opening 6, and the big winning opening 8 pass through the passage 9. To be recovered. The game ball passing through the passage 9 can be visually recognized by the player through the transparent game board 14.

  With the above-described configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the transparent gaming board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed so as to be seen through from the transparent gaming board 14, approximately the entire area of the transparent gaming board 14. It is formed as an effect displayable area 32a, and while playing a pachinko game aiming at winning a prize ball by launching a game ball as usual, a variety of effect displays according to the game are displayed over almost the entire area of the transparent game board 14. It can be displayed everywhere, and the player can be entertained with great effects and can be improved. Further, conventionally, when the size of the liquid crystal display device 32 is increased, the size of the game area 15 is relatively reduced, and the change in the behavior of the game ball is scarce, and there is a possibility that the interest of the pachinko game may be cut off. With the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game area 15 can be secured sufficiently wide while the effect displayable area 32a can be expanded to execute various effects.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machines)
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, in this control circuit, a detection function for detecting whether or not a game is being performed, and a measurement function for measuring a non-working time during which no game is being performed according to a detection result by the detection function, The gaming machine itself has a display function for displaying the non-working time measured by the measurement function and a control function for displaying the non-working time measured by the measurement function on the display means. A program to be stored is stored, and it is possible to display how much time the game has not been played and to notify the game hall employee and the player who is looking for a vacant game machine. Yes.

  As shown in the figure, a main control circuit 60 as a control unit includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70, and a measuring means for measuring a non-working time during which no game is performed. A timer T is provided. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game. That is, the main control circuit 60 performs an internal lottery means for internal lottery to determine whether the winning or not, a plurality of identification information in the presentation display area 34 based on a lottery result by the internal lottery means, such as a variable display and a stop display. An effect display control means for effect display comprising a predetermined effect pattern according to the game, and when the lottery result is won and the plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined specific combination, to the player A jackpot game execution means for shifting to an advantageous jackpot game state, a detection means for detecting whether or not a game is being performed, and a sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, this gaming machine 10 is non- It will function as a plurality of means such as a display control means for displaying the non-operating time on the liquid crystal display device 32, the display device 33, etc. when it is in an operating state. .

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery, and an effect are provided. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. In addition, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  On the other hand, the main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and the number of times of winning a prize winning opening. Counter, grand prize winning prize counter, out ball counter, starting memory counter, ball passing memory counter, waiting time timer, lottery waiting time timer, big winning opening time timer, and a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later Data, variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the variable display game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of the variable display game. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) as identification information related to the jackpot to be stopped when the jackpot is determined in the variable display game. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 8 is released in one big hit gaming state, that is, the number of round games (so-called round number). It has become. Then, when a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the special winning opening opening number counter to increase by “1”.

  The big prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 8 during one round and passed the V count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104.

  The out ball counter indicates the number of game balls that do not win any of the winning ports provided on the transparent game board 14 during one round, the so-called out ball number. The main CPU 66 stores and updates the out sphere counter to increase “1” when a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the out sphere sensor 112 described later.

  The start memory number counter indicates the number of suspensions of the variable display game. That is, when a game ball is won at the start port 6 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed, the variation display is suspended, and the number of variations of the retained identification information is indicated.

  The ball passing memory number counter indicates the number of reserved regular game (hereinafter also referred to as a ball passing memory number). That is, when a game ball passes through the ball passage detection gate 55 but the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 cannot be executed, the fluctuation display is suspended, but the number of fluctuations of the held normal symbol 94 is indicated. is there.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. Further, the waiting time before lottery timer is for making an execution interval of the internal lottery process for determining the effect display area 34. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time during which the shutter 40 is driven and the special prize opening 8 is in the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as the special prize opening time). Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  In the special symbol storage area, data such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random value corresponding to one variable display in the variable display game, and clear data are stored. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area is the same as the special symbol storage area.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub control circuit 200).

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a V count sensor 102, a count sensor 104, a general winning ball sensor 106, an out ball sensor 112, a passing ball sensor. 114, a launch sensor 111, a touch sensor 110, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected. In the present embodiment, the launch sensor 111 and the touch sensor 110 function as detection means for detecting whether or not a game is being performed.

  Here, the V count sensor 102 is provided in the V zone in the special winning opening 8. The V count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the V zone at the special winning opening 8.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general pitching zone different from the V zone in the special winning opening 8. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general entry zone at the special winning opening 8.

  The general winning ball sensor 106 is provided in the general winning opening 5. The general winning ball sensor 106 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through each of the general winning ports 5.

  The out ball sensor 112 is provided in the out port 7. The out ball sensor 112 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the out port 7.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in each of the ball passing detection gates 55. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 6. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 6.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a movable piece 58 attached to the start port 6 via a link member (not shown), and is movable according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to a shutter 40 (see FIG. 2) that opens and closes the special prize opening 8, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, thereby providing the special prize opening 8. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a plate-shaped seesaw (not shown) provided inside the shutter 40, that is, in the prize winning opening 8, and according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the seesaw solenoid 122. To change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of the tilting of the seesaw, the game ball is switched so that the game ball can easily pass through the V zone or the general entrance zone.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out a game ball as a prize ball, a launch device 130 that fires a game ball, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball.

  Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  When the launching device 130 launches a game ball, the launch sensor 111 detects this and sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 60. Therefore, when receiving the detection signal, the main control circuit 60 can recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is playing a game. It should be noted that a firing command completion signal indicating that a firing signal has been supplied from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the launching device 130 is supplied from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the main control circuit 60, and this firing command finished signal is used. The main control circuit 60 may recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is playing.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 32, control on sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of the various lamps 132 and the display device 33 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. And so on.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub control circuit 200, together with the main control circuit 60, displays the non-operating time of the pachinko gaming machine 10 measured by the timer T, including the effect display area 34. It also functions as a display control means for displaying on the display 32a or the display device 33.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply signals from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 functioning as a display control means includes a sub CPU 206 as a display control means for performing display control on the display means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. The main control circuit 60 includes a control circuit 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound generated from the speakers 46 </ b> R and 46 </ b> L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the display device 33 including various lamps 132 and LEDs. An effect according to the progress of the game is executed in accordance with the command.

  As described above, the program ROM 208, the work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 controls the liquid crystal display device 32 and controls the variable display means and the display control means. It functions as various means at the beginning.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and in addition, a table for making a decision regarding the effect, and also a pachinko game machine as will be described later. Various tables such as a table for performing a display image or the like indicating that a seat is vacant when it is determined that 10 has not been played for a predetermined time are also stored.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display, and when this effect pattern is appropriately called and executed by the sub-control circuit 200, it responds to the progress of the variable display game including the change display and the stop display of the identification information. Various effects are displayed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to display how long the pachinko gaming machine 10 has not been played, for example, “Non-occupied seat” or the like together with the display of the non-operating time or the non-operating time ( (See FIG. 6).

  In the sub-control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage unit that stores programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer-readable storage medium including the control unit As long as it is different, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. These programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the main control circuit including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 is provided. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and power-on 1 includes an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image in the effect displayable area 32 a including the effect display area 34 of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed in the effect displayable area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, vacant seat state notification image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol 94 are separately stored. Yes. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored. The vacant seat state notification image data includes image image data representing the vacant seat state, numeric image data indicating the actual vacant seat time, and character image data for displaying “vacant seat!” And the like.

  Further, the VDP 212 receives, from the image data ROM 216, identification information image data indicating identification information, normal symbol image data indicating normal symbol 94, background image data, effect image data, in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206. Various image data such as vacant seat state notification image data is read out, and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. In particular, in the present embodiment, when data indicating the effect display area 34 is received, various image data to be displayed in the effect display area 34 is regenerated based on the received data, and the effect display area 34 is changed. . Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L.

  The sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern and selects one piece of audio data from a plurality of pieces of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a display device control signal, a drive circuit 242 for supplying the lamp control signal, and a decoration data ROM 244 storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, and a player inserts a predetermined amount of game cards into the card unit 150 to receive a game ball rental, and operates the launch handle 26. A game ball is fired on the transparent game board 14 to start a pachinko game, and a variable display game that is executed when the game ball wins the start opening 6 can be enjoyed.

  That is, when the player inserts a game card into the card unit 150, the payout / launch control circuit 126 causes the payout device 128 to supply a predetermined number of game balls to the upper plate 20, and the player holds the launch handle 26. Then, the touch sensor 110 detects this, and the payout / launch control circuit 126 drives the launching device 130 to successively launch game balls onto the transparent game board 14.

  At this time, the main control circuit 60 determines that the game is being executed based on the detection signal of the touch sensor 110.

  Note that it is possible to determine that the game is being executed based not only on the detection signal of the touch sensor 110 but also on the detection signal of the launch sensor 111 that detects that a game ball has been launched. On the contrary, when the detection signal by the touch sensor 110 or the firing sensor 111 is not output, it can be determined that the non-operating state.

  In addition, game balls launched into the game area 15 during the execution of the game are collected in the out port 7 unless winning, so most of the game balls launched one after another pass through the out port 7, As long as the detection signal from the out-sphere sensor 112 is output, it can be determined that the operating state. Conversely, even when this detection signal is not output continuously for a predetermined time, it can be determined that the non-operating state.

  Alternatively, in a normal pachinko gaming machine 10, it is common to win a prize at the start opening 6 once every about 20 balls. Therefore, when the variable display game is started even once within a predetermined time, it is determined as an active state, and conversely, when the predetermined time or the variable display game is not started, it can be determined as a non-operating state.

  When a game ball enters the start port 6 in the game state (operating state), the sub control circuit 200 functions as a variable display game executing means in accordance with a command supplied from the main control circuit 60, and an effect display in the variable display game. To control. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, an effect display area 34 is formed on the liquid crystal display device 32 so as to be positioned between the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 on the transparent game board 14. In the same effect display area 34, three columns of identification information groups are variably displayed. At this time, the effect by the character image is also displayed along with the variable display.

  Then, when the variable display game progresses, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the central identification information group that has been variably displayed until the end is also stopped and the combination of “777” indicating winning is stopped and displayed. Then, the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state in which a round game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device 32 having a size substantially the same as that of the transparent gaming board 14 is provided behind the transparent gaming board 14, and it is possible to freely display effects using substantially the entire gaming area 15. As shown in the figure, “777” is enlarged and highlighted, and fireworks, characters, etc. are displayed at predetermined locations in the game area 15 to produce a variety of effects that have been a big hit. Is possible.

  In this way, a player who enjoys a variable display game may sit in the bathroom or play a phone call between the games.

  On the other hand, when the game is over, it will naturally leave the pachinko machine 10, but at that time, for example, a game ball is left on the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22, or a cigarette or a lighter is left behind. Thus, there is a case where it is not clearly distinguishable from the above-described state of the center seat, and the player still seems to be playing with this pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the non-operation time of the pachinko gaming machine 10 measured by the timer T provided in the main control circuit 60 is displayed in the effect display area 34 of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  That is, when the player leaves the pachinko gaming machine 10, the detection signals of the touch sensor 110, the firing sensor 111, or the out ball sensor 112 are not output.

  On the condition that this detection signal is not output, the timer T starts timing, and when the timing result reaches a predetermined time, that is, on the condition that the predetermined non-operation time has been reached, The vacant seat time is displayed on, for example, the effect display area 34 of the display device 33 or the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the present embodiment, the non-operating time is divided into two stages. For example, when 10 minutes pass as the first time, only the non-operating time is displayed. In this case, the non-operation time is displayed only on the display device 33 provided on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 10. This first time can be appropriately set to a time predicted to return almost in the case of the center. For example, if it is set to a time when a player standing in the toilet returns sufficiently, there is no possibility that the vacant seat time is erroneously displayed as a vacant seat.

  When the non-working time of 15 minutes is measured as the second time after a further time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, “vacant seat” is displayed not only on the display device 33 but also on the effect display area 34. Like to do. The display such as “vacant seat” is not necessarily limited to the effect display area 34, and any area in the effect displayable area 32a may be used for display. If the player returns within the set second time, it will not be displayed as “vacant” or the like, so that the player who has just been seated will not feel uncomfortable.

  The second time can also be set as appropriate, and is preferably set to 30 minutes at the maximum. This is because meals are possible in 30 minutes.

  By performing such control, as shown in FIG. 6, it is obvious to both employees and players that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been vacant for 15 minutes in this embodiment.

  Therefore, an employee who recognizes that the seat is vacant can quickly arrange vacant bases (collecting leftover items, remaining balls, etc., cleaning the ashtray, etc.), and the pachinko machine 10 It is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate. At this time, even if there is a player who holds the pachinko gaming machine 10 and claims that the game is being played against a pachinko gaming machine that has been vacated, the non-working time is clearly shown. As a result, the amusement hall side can contact with a resolute attitude, and there is a high possibility that the number of unauthorized players will decrease.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, it becomes clear whether or not the pachinko gaming machine is vacant, so the vacant space arrangement efficiency of the game hall is improved, and if the player is looking for a vacant space, see the display You can play with the pachinko machine 10 with peace of mind.

  By the way, as the display of the non-working time, on the display device 33, the actual vacant time is shown by 7 segments on the hour, minute, etc., and the liquid crystal display device 32 shows the actual vacant time on the hour, minute, etc. Character display such as “Unavailable seat!” Is displayed. In addition, it can replace with a character display and can also display the image image showing a vacant seat state with a character display.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 10 indicates a non-operating time (vacant seat time) when it is not played, it is preferably displayed at the upper part of the gaming machine 10, and the concept of the upper part of the gaming machine 10 is not necessarily the display device 33. The pachinko gaming machine 10 itself does not need to be provided, and includes, for example, providing a display device separately on the upper part of the gaming island where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed.

  Below, the process performed by this pachinko gaming machine 10 including the display of the non-working time described above will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main processing in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and first, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). And the variable display game control process regarding the progress of the variable display game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S12). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S12 is repeatedly executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like are incremented by “1” (step S42). An input detection process for detecting winning or passing of game balls such as the start port 6, the ball passing detection gate 55, the general winning port 5 and the like is executed (step S43). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 on the condition that the game ball has won at various winning holes. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 8 to be opened when a big hit occurs, Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S45). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 determines that the game is not being performed according to the detection signal from each sensor (the touch sensor 110, the launch sensor 111, or the out ball sensor 112) that detects whether or not the game is being performed. In this case, a command signal for measuring the non-working time is supplied to the timer T, and when the predetermined time is reached, a command signal for displaying the non-working time is output to the sub control circuit 200 to execute the vacant seat time display process. This process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Then, when this process ends, the process moves to step S47. In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a vacant seat time display command, a demo display command, a symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation display of identification information. A variation pattern designation command indicating a pattern, a starting memory number designation command indicating the number of holdings of a variable display game, a probability variable jackpot command indicating winning in a variable display game, and a normal jackpot winning in a variable display game Usually includes jackpot commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S48.

  In the process of step S48, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to pay out a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. As a result of this process, when a game ball wins a variety of winning holes, a predetermined number of award balls set in advance are paid out from the payout device 128. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

  The subroutine executed in step S46 in the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 determines whether or not there is a detection signal from the touch sensor 110 or the firing sensor 111, that is, whether or not a game is being executed (step S301). . If it is determined in step S301 that there is a detection signal and the game is in progress, vacant seat time reset processing is executed (step S303), and this routine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that there is no detection signal and the game is not in progress (not in operation), it is determined whether or not the processing timer T is in operation (step S302). If it is not in operation, a time measurement command is output to the timer T to execute vacant seat time measurement processing (step S304). If it is in operation, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, it is determined whether the first time has elapsed after the start of timing in step S304. Here, it is determined whether 10 minutes have elapsed.

  If 10 minutes have not yet elapsed, this routine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that 10 minutes have elapsed, a command signal for causing the sub-control circuit 200 to execute the vacant seat time display process is output (step S306). Upon receiving the command signal, the sub control circuit 200 displays the time measured from step S304, that is, the non-working time (vacant seat time) on the display device 33 (see FIG. 6).

  Next, in step S307, it is determined whether the second time has elapsed. Here, it is determined whether or not 15 minutes have elapsed since the start of timing in step S304.

  If 15 minutes have not yet elapsed, this routine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that 15 minutes have elapsed, a command signal for executing the vacant seat image display process for displaying the vacant seat time and the vacant seat is output to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S308). Upon receiving the command signal, the sub-control circuit 200 displays the time measured from step S304, that is, the non-working time (vacant seat time) on the display device 33 provided at the upper position of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and also displays the liquid crystal display. On the device 32, a predetermined area (in this case, the effect display area 34) is displayed prominently with the vacant seat time as “vacant!” (See FIG. 6).

  These time indications are displayed by step S303 when it is determined that the game is in progress when this subroutine is read from step S46 in the system timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle and step S301 is processed. The display is reset from each display device 32, 33.

  In the embodiment described above, whether or not a game is in progress is determined based on whether or not there is a detection signal from the touch sensor 110 or the firing sensor 111. However, the determination may be performed as follows. it can.

  At a predetermined time (for example, within 10 minutes) from the time when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started up, it is determined whether or not the variable display game has been executed even once within that time to determine whether or not the game is in progress. To do.

  Alternatively, every time a predetermined number of shot balls (for example, 400) is counted, it is determined whether or not the variable display game has been started even once within the number of balls to determine whether or not the game is in progress.

  That is, when there is no symbol designation command or the like supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 when the variable display game is executed in spite of a predetermined number of balls being fired within a predetermined time. It is determined that it is not in the middle, and the timer T starts timing.

  As mentioned above, although this invention has been demonstrated through embodiment, it is only a specific example here and does not limit this invention in particular. That is, the present invention mainly includes a detection unit that detects whether or not a game is being performed, a measurement unit that measures a non-operation time during which no game is being performed, according to a detection result of the detection unit, The display unit is configured to display the non-operation time measured by the measurement unit, and the display control unit is configured to display the non-operation time measured by the measurement unit on the display unit. However, the specific configuration of each means can be designed as appropriate. For example, any sensing method may be used for the sensor constituting the detection means. Further, the display means for displaying the non-operation time is not limited to the LED or the liquid crystal. Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 includes a timer T (measurement means), and the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 function as display control means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, only the sub control circuit 200 may include the timer T (measurement unit), and only the sub control circuit 200 may function as the display control unit. Further, the sub-control circuit 200 and the payout / launch control circuit 126 may be connected, and a detection signal from each sensor or the fire sensor 111 may be transmitted from the payout / fire control circuit 126 to the sub-control circuit 200. .

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. not.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

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10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
14 Transparent game board 32 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
33 LED (display means)
60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
70 Main RAM
200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU

Claims (5)

Detection means for detecting whether or not a game is being performed;
In accordance with the detection result of this detection means, a measurement means for measuring the non-working time when the game is not performed,
Display means for displaying the non-working time measured by the measuring means;
Display control means for causing the display means to display the non-working time measured by the measuring means;
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs display control of the non-operation time on condition that the measurement result of the measurement means has reached a predetermined non-operation time.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a part for displaying the non-operation time in the display means is provided in an upper part of the gaming machine. Provided with operation means that the player operates when performing a game,
The detection means detects that a game is being performed by operating the operation means,
The display control means causes the measurement means to start measuring a non-operation time on condition that the operation means has not been operated for a predetermined time. The gaming machine described in 1. Variable display means for progressing the game by variably displaying the identification information;
The detection means detects that a game is being performed by performing variable display by the variable display means,
The display control means causes the measurement means to start measuring the non-operating time on condition that the variable display of the variable display means is not performed for a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to item 1.

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