JP2020011147A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of adjusting a state of a game machine during execution of power saving.SOLUTION: A pattern display device 41 is controlled by a display control device 121. As power supply means for supplying drive power to the pattern display device 41 and the display control device 121, a power supply part 113 for power-on time is provided. The display control device 121 comprises: an image data determination part 240 for successively updating and determining image data related to an image to be displayed on the pattern display device 41; and an output control part 241 in which the image data determined by the image data determination part 240 is input, then the image data is stored in a storage part 241 for every image input time, and which outputs the stored image data to the pattern display device 41. The power supply part 113 for power-on time cuts off the power supply on a supply path to the image data determination part 240 during power saving, and continuously performs power supply on a supply path to the output control part 241.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of control devices such as a main control device, a payout control device, and a display control device are provided, and execute processing relating to the progress of the game. Further, a winning detection sensor is connected to the main control device, a payout motor is connected to the payout control device, and a plurality of devices such as a symbol display device and a lamp are connected to the display control device (for example, see Patent Document 1). The plurality of control devices are connected to a power supply device, and power is supplied from the power supply device.

JP 2007-7465 A

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, it has been desired to reduce power consumption in pachinko gaming machines and the like, and when a game has not been played for a predetermined period of time, implement power saving (power saving) for devices used for effects such as symbol display devices and lamps. Is being considered.

  However, it has been difficult for existing technologies to optimize the state of the gaming machine during power saving. That is, it is difficult to control each of the plurality of control devices in a desired state in a gaming machine that is saving power, or that the gaming machine is in a power saving state for the player from the state in front of the gaming machine. It is difficult to recognize.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of optimizing the state of the gaming machine during power saving.

The present invention
A plurality of control means for controlling various operations of the gaming machine,
Power supply means for supplying drive power required by the control means to the plurality of control means in a state where external power is supplied to the gaming machine;
With
The plurality of control units include a first control unit and a second control unit,
A drive power generation circuit that is provided in the power supply unit and generates the drive power;
A suppression circuit that is provided in a power supply path between the drive power generation circuit and the control unit of the second control unit, and that suppresses power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the control unit of the second control unit;
With
Power is supplied to the first control unit from the driving power generation circuit without passing through the suppression circuit,
Power saving necessity determining means for determining whether power saving is necessary in the gaming machine,
The suppression circuit, in a state where the external power is supplied to the gaming machine, when the power saving necessity determination unit determines that power saving is to be performed, the driving power generation circuit sends the second control unit The power supply to the control unit is suppressed, and the power is supplied from the drive power generation circuit to the control unit of the second control unit when the determination to perform power saving is canceled by the power saving necessity determination unit. And
The first control means sequentially updates the first numerical value information within a first numerical value range predetermined by the control section of the first control means, and updates the second numerical value within a second predetermined numerical value range. The information is sequentially updated, and the first numerical information and the second numerical information are obtained when a predetermined obtaining condition is satisfied, and a privilege is granted based on the obtained first numerical information and the second numerical information. The main control means for executing the lottery, which is the same regardless of whether the power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the control unit of the second control means is performed or the power supply is suppressed. It is characterized in that the first numerical information and the second numerical information are updated periodically.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to optimize the state of a gaming machine during power saving.

It is a front view showing the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structure of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view showing a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the composition of a game board. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display device. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a movable accessory. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the movable auditorium in FIG. 7. (A)-(c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the drive state of each drive part, and the position of each movable plate. (A) It is a perspective view of the firing operation device seen from the front, (b) It is a perspective view of the firing operation device seen from the back. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters used for a success / failure lottery. 5 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by the MPU. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for demonstration displays performed by MPU. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a power saving mode transition process executed by the MPU. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a power saving process performed by the MPU. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for describing a configuration for executing a power cutoff process and a power return process. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration related to display control of the symbol display device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for describing a software configuration of a character ROM. 9 is a flowchart illustrating main processing in the display CPU. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an initial transfer process in VDP. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a setting process of drawing data in the VDP. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of outputting a drawing signal in the VDP. 9 is a flowchart illustrating normal processing in the display CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the game times control processing in a display CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process by a normal symbol in a display CPU. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a setting process of a display table in the display CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a change by a normal symbol in a display CPU. 9 is a flowchart illustrating background image control processing in the display CPU. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for describing a configuration for executing a power cutoff process and a power return process according to the second embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU according to the second embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a power failure information storage process executed by the MPU according to the second embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a demo display process executed by the MPU according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the power saving mode control processing performed by the payout control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the power saving mode shift process performed by the payout control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the power saving mode performed by the payout control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing composition about display control of a symbol display device in a 3rd embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a power saving mode transition process executed by the MPU according to the third embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating normal processing executed by a display CPU according to the third embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a demonstration display process executed by the display CPU according to the third embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows display processing during power saving performed by display CPU in a 3rd embodiment. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the movable accessory in 4th Embodiment. (A)-(c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the drive state of each drive part in 4th Embodiment, and the position of each movable plate. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration related to driving of a movable accessory according to a fourth embodiment. This is a power saving mode transition process executed by the MPU according to the fourth embodiment. It is a movable accessory driving process executed by the sound emission control device according to the fourth embodiment.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing main components of the pachinko machine 10 in a developed state, and FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. 2, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 forward. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting a wooden plate to four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to island facilities.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. And The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. More specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward with the left side being a rotation base end side and the right side being a rotation end side in a front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation end side in front view. It has been. As shown in FIG. 3, a back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is rotated rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation end side in front view. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at the tip end of its rotation, so that the gaming machine main body 12 can be unlocked from the outer frame 11 in a locked state. And has a function to lock the front door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using an unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front face of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the game board 24.

  The gaming board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening is provided with a general prize port 31, a variable prize device 32, an upper operation port 33, a lower operation port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display section 43, and an accessory display section 44. ing. In addition, a plurality of general winning openings 31 are provided, and a plurality of through gates 35 are also provided.

  Each of the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33, the lower working opening 34, and each through gate 35 is provided with a winning detection sensor in one-to-one correspondence. These detection sensors are all disposed on the back side of the game board 24, and the detection results are output to a main control device described later. Although an electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor is used as the detection sensor, any sensor can be used as long as it can individually detect a winning of a game ball.

  When the occurrence of a ball entering the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. More specifically, three prize balls are paid out when a ball enters the upper working port 33 and when a ball enters the lower working port 34, and a general winning is performed. When a ball enters the mouth 31, payout of 10 prize balls is executed, and when a ball enters the variable prize device 32, payout of 15 prize balls is executed. However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls of both operation ports 33 and 34 is larger than the number of prize balls of lower operation port 34 than the number of prize balls of upper operation port 33. They may be different. Further, the number of prize balls according to the variable prize winning device 32 is not limited to the configuration that is larger than other prize balls, and may be, for example, a configuration that is smaller than the number of prize balls according to the general winning opening 31.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports and the like are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. In addition, a large number of nails 38 are planted on the game board 24 for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entering ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Some embodiments are not included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, or the through gate 35 are used. Entering a game ball is also referred to as winning.

  The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are unitized as working port devices and installed on the game board 24. The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are both open upward. The two working ports 33 and 34 are arranged in a vertical direction such that the upper working port 33 faces upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric accessory 34a is connected to an electric accessory drive 34b mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the electric accessory drive 34b to be in a closed state (unsupported state or non-guide state) and It is arranged in either the open state (support state or guide state). When the electric accessory 34a is closed, the game ball cannot enter the lower operating port 34, and when the electric accessory 34a is opened, the lower operating port 34 can be awarded.

  The present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to change the state of the electric ball into a state in which a prize of the game ball to the lower working port 34 is easily generated and a state in which a prize is not easily generated but is not impossible but the prize is more easily generated than the state in which the prize is easily generated. The configuration may be such that the accessory 34a can be switched. Further, the electric accessory 34a may not be provided, and switching between a state in which a prize is more likely to occur and a state in which a prize is less likely to occur may be performed by the displacement of the lower working port 34 itself.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a communicating with the back side of the game board 24, and includes an opening / closing door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The opening / closing door 32b is connected to a variable winning drive unit integrally provided as the variable winning device 32 (the connection portion is not shown), and is driven by the variable winning drive unit to switch between a closed state and an open state. Crabs are placed. Specifically, the game ball is normally in a closed state where it cannot be won, and when an internal lottery wins the shift to the open / close execution mode, the game ball is switched to an open state where the game ball can be won.

  The variable prize device 32 has a prize passing portion formed at a position where a game ball that has won the variable prize device 32 through the large winning opening 32a always passes therethrough. A special winning opening detection sensor is provided so that the detection unit exists. The game balls that have won the variable winning device 32 are individually detected by the special winning opening detection sensor.

  In the main display section 43, a change display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the fluctuation display, the winning operation to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 is performed. The result of the internal lottery performed based on this is clearly indicated by the display. The display result by the main display unit 43 is information indicating an internal lottery result, and corresponds to a so-called special symbol (special figure). In the present pachinko machine 10, the winning in the upper operating port 33 and the winning in the lower operating port 34 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and are performed based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. The result of the internal lottery is clearly shown on the main display section 43 which is a common display area. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the main display unit 43. After the display and the fluctuation display are stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

  In addition, the main display unit 43 is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined mode, but is not limited thereto, and includes a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, It may be constituted by another type of display device such as a CRT or a dot matrix display. Further, as a pattern (display information) variably displayed on the main display unit 43, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, and a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed. A configuration or a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed may be considered.

  In the display unit 44 for the character, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the display of the variation, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 is displayed. Specified by indication. The display result by the accessory display unit 44 corresponds to a so-called ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol). If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the electric open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a fluctuating manner. Is stopped, the state shifts to the electric utility open state. In the power-operated state, the electric-operated object 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variably displaying (or variable display or switching display) a symbol which is a kind of symbol, and a center frame 42 is provided so as to surround the symbol display device 41. Have been. The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT. It may be a vessel.

  In the symbol display device 41, the variable display of the symbol is started based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the main display unit 43, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the variable display.

  The display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a view showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  The symbol, which is a kind of symbol, is composed of nine types of main symbols, each of which is numbered "1" to "9", and a sub symbol, which is a shell-shaped symbol. More specifically, a main symbol is configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to nine types of character symbols such as an octopus.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol.

  That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1” are arranged. , A main symbol of “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. That is, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, on the display screen G, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has become. Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right down line L4, and a right up line L5 are set on the display screen G.

  When an effect for playing a game is performed on the display screen G based on winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scrolled in a predetermined direction with a periodicity. Is started to be displayed. Then, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally the predetermined symbols are statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 for playing the game. Production ends.

  In addition, when the effect for the game round ends, if the game cycle corresponds to the occurrence of the probability variable jackpot result described later, a combination of symbols with the same odd number attached to any one of the activated lines is formed, In the case of a game time corresponding to the occurrence of a normal jackpot result described later, a combination of symbols in which the same even number is attached to any one of the activated lines is formed. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, “3.4.1”) is formed instead of a combination of symbols in which the same numeral is assigned to any of the activated lines.

  Note that, based on the winning of one of the operating ports 33, 34, the variable display is started on the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41, and a predetermined stop result is displayed until the variable display is stopped. This corresponds to one game time.

  In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern variably displayed on the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-described symbol, and for example, a configuration in which only numbers are variably displayed as the symbol may be employed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a first holding lamp unit 45 corresponding to the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 is provided at an upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls winning in the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 is retained up to a maximum of four, and the number of the retained balls is displayed by turning on the first reservation lamp unit 45.

  In the upper right portion of the center frame 42, a second holding lamp unit 46 corresponding to the accessory display unit 44 is provided. The number of times the game balls have passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of the held balls is displayed by turning on the second holding lamp unit 46. In addition, the function of each of the holding lamp units 45 and 46 may be performed by display in a partial area of the symbol display device 41.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 10, the game board 24 is provided with a magnet detection sensor 24a and a radio wave detection sensor 24b as abnormality detection means.

  The magnet detection sensor 24a is installed on the back side of the game board 24 around the upper operation port 33. As described above, since the upper operating port 33 serves as a trigger for an internal lottery, an act of approaching a magnet near the upper operating port 33 in front of the window panel 57 and illegally guiding a game ball to the upper operating port 33 is performed. is assumed. On the other hand, the provision of the magnet detection sensor 24a makes it possible to detect a fraudulent act using the magnet when it is performed. The magnet detection sensor 24a is electrically connected to a main control device described later, and the detection result of the magnet detection sensor 24a is input to the main control device.

  In addition, the position of the magnet detection sensor 24a is not limited to the above-described one. For example, in order to suppress an improper attempt to illegally perform a prize in the general winning opening 31 using the magnet, The magnet detection sensor 24a may be arranged around the general winning opening 31.

  The radio wave detection sensor 24b is installed on the back side of the game board 24 around the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34. More specifically, this position is such that the radio wave detection sensor 24b is disposed at substantially the same height position as both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 in the height direction, and the upper working port 33 and The lower operating port 34 is located closer to the rotation base end of the gaming machine main body 12. Here, since a payout device, which will be described later, for performing the payout of the game balls is disposed at a position closer to the rotation base end side of the gaming machine main body 12, the radio wave detection sensor 24b has an operating port device and a payout device in the lateral direction. It can be said that it is arranged between.

  As described above, since the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are triggers for internal lottery, the radio wave is illegally output toward the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 in front of the pachinko machine 10, and the upper working port is used. An act of trying to cause the detection sensor or the detection sensor for the lower working port to erroneously detect the passage of the game ball is assumed. On the other hand, the provision of the radio wave detection sensor 24b makes it possible to detect when an illegal act using the radio wave is performed. The radio wave detection sensor 24b is electrically connected to a main control device described later, and the detection result of the radio wave detection sensor 24b is input to the main control device.

  The position of the radio wave detection sensor 24b is not limited to the above-described one. For example, the position of the radio wave detection sensor 24b may be closer to the turning tip side of the gaming machine main body 12 than the operating port device. 32. Further, the radio wave detection sensor 24b can detect a radio wave of 50 MHz to 3 GHz as a predetermined frequency. However, the radio wave detection sensor 24b can detect a radio wave of a frequency that can cause erroneous detection to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. For example, the range of the frequency is arbitrary, and the range of the frequency to be detected may be changed.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a movable accessory. The movable role will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view for explaining a movable accessory provided on the game board 24, FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line AA of the movable accessory in FIG. 7, and FIG. 9 is a driving state of each drive unit and each movable unit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship with the position of a board.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the variable display unit 36 includes a movable accessory 200. As shown in FIG. 8, the movable role 200 has two movable plates 201 and 202 overlapping each other in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10, and shafts 201 a and 202 a are provided at one end of the movable plates 201 and 202. Each is provided. The shaft portions 201a and 202a are provided above the front opening portion 42a of the center frame 42 and on the back side of the front plate 42b, and the movable plates 201 and 202 rotate around the shaft portions 201a and 202a. Thus, the position hidden behind the center frame 42 (the position indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 7A) and the position that emerges from the center frame 42 and is in front of the screen of the symbol display device 41 (FIG. 7A ) Can be displaced with the position indicated by a solid line). The movable plate 201 on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 among the two movable plates 201 and 202 is a movable member for notifying that the pachinko machine 10 is in a power saving state. , An effect movable member used for a game effect by the variable display unit 36.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, both movable plates 201 and 202 are substantially T-shaped members having the same shape and dimensions. The movable plate 201 has an information display unit 203 for displaying notification information for power saving notification. In the information display unit 203, for example, a notification message such as “power saving is in operation. Have been. In addition to this, the information display unit 203 may be provided with information relating to the return from the power saving state, and for example, a notification message such as "Return when touching the steering wheel."

  In addition, the movable plate 202 has an information display unit 204 for displaying notification information for a game effect, and the information display unit 204 has a notification message such as “Intense hot!” I have.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the shaft portion 201a of the movable plate 201 has a solid shape, while the shaft portion 202a of the movable plate 202 has a hollow shape. Are inserted, the respective shaft portions 201a and 202a are arranged coaxially and internally and externally. The rear movable plate 202 is formed with a through hole 202b through which the shaft portion 201a of the front movable plate 201 passes.

  Each of the shafts 201a and 202a is provided with a driving unit 205 or 206 including a motor or the like. The driving units 205 and 206 enable the movable plates 201 and 202 to operate independently. . When each of the drive units 205 and 206 is in a non-drive state (a state in which the motor is not energized), each of the movable plates 201 and 202 appears at a position in front of the screen of the symbol display device 41 by its own weight, and each of the drive units When the 205 and 206 are driven (when the motor is energized), the movable plates 201 and 202 are lifted and held at a position behind the center frame 42 against their own weight.

  Since the two movable plates 201 and 202 are members having the same shape and the same size as each other, a state in which each movable plate 201 and 202 appears at a position in front of the screen of the symbol display device 41 by its own weight when the motor is not energized, In particular, in a state where both movable plates 201 and 202 overlap one another, the movable plate 202 for effect is hidden by the movable plate 201 for power saving notification, and cannot be visually recognized or difficult to be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. . In addition, by making the movable plate 201 for power saving notification larger than the movable plate 202 for production, the movable plate 201 for production can be more visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the two movable plates 201 and 202 overlap one another. It can be difficult.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, during the game of the pachinko machine 10, both the movable plates 201 and 202 of the movable role 200 are held at positions behind the center frame 42 as the game basic position. In this state, it is impossible for the player to visually recognize the movable role 200 (movable plates 201 and 202) from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  As the predetermined game effect is performed during the game of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9B, the movable plate 202 for the game effect is displayed at a position in front of the screen of the symbol display device 41. Put out. At this time, if the driving unit 206 on the movable plate 202 side is not driven (motor is not energized), the movable plate 202 appears at a predetermined appearance position by its own weight. It is desirable to move the movable plate 202 to a predetermined appearing position. The movable plate 201 for power saving notification remains arranged behind the center frame 42.

  On the other hand, when the power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9C, both the driving units 205 and 206 are in the non-driving state (the motor is not energized). Both movable plates 201 and 202 appear at a predetermined appearance position, that is, a front position on the screen of the symbol display device 41 by their own weight. At this time, of the two movable plates 201 and 202, the movable plate 201 for power saving notification is located on the front side. In the power saving mode, the presence of the movable plate 201 for power saving notification at the front of the screen allows the player in the gaming hall to select, for example, a pachinko machine for performing a new game, and to display the symbol display device 41. By looking at the movable plate 201 at the same time as looking into the pachinko machine, it is recognized that the pachinko machine 10 (a game machine in a non-game state where a game is not played by a player) is in a power saving state. In this case, even if the symbol is displayed on the symbol display device 41 in a display mode different from that during the game, it can be recognized that the game can be played at any time because of power saving. For example, in the power saving mode, even if the stop image is kept displayed on the symbol display device 41 or the illuminance of the liquid crystal backlight is reduced and the display mode is changed, it can be recognized that it is for power saving. . The power saving mode will be described later in detail.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 5, the game board 24 is provided with an inner rail portion 48 and an outer rail portion 49, and the inner rail portion 48 and the outer rail portion 49 constitute a guide rail, and launch a game ball. The game balls fired from the mechanism 51 are guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball firing mechanism 51 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and is stored in a firing rail 52 extending toward the guide rail and an upper plate 61a described later. A ball feeding device 53 for supplying game balls to the launch rail 52 and a solenoid 54 which is an electric actuator for launching the game balls supplied to the launch rail 52 toward the guide rail are provided. When the firing operation device 55 provided on the front door frame 14 is operated, the driving of the solenoid 54 is controlled, and a game ball is fired.

  Next, the configuration of the firing operation device 55 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the firing operation device 55 viewed from the front, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the firing operation device 55 viewed from the rear.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the firing operation device 55 includes a base 220 fixed to the front door frame 14, a front unit 221 configuring the front side of the firing operation device 55, a base 220, An operation handle 222 provided between the front unit 221 and rotated (rotated) when a game ball is fired.

  The base 220 is formed in a cylindrical shape from an opaque material such as an ABS resin, and has one opening side whose inner diameter and outer diameter are both enlarged (hereinafter, this enlarged area is referred to as an enlarged area). 223). In addition, the base portion 220 is integrally formed with a shaft hole extending on the same axis as the diameter-enlarged region 223 and extending in the same direction as the axis. A handle shaft member is supported by the shaft hole so as to be rotatable about the axis, and an operation handle 222 is provided to be fixed to a fixing ring formed at an intermediate position of the handle shaft member. Have been.

  The operation handle 222 is made of ABS resin, and is entirely plated with a metal film. The metal film serves as an operation detection electrode for detecting the presence or absence of a game operation by the player. It is to be noted that the metal film is not plated on the entire peripheral surface of the operation handle 222, but a metal film is plated on a part of the operation handle 222, for example, on a finger hook provided in a projecting shape on the outer periphery of the operation handle. The operation handle 222 may be made of metal.

  The operation handle 222 is provided with a handle touch sensor 224 for detecting that a player is operating the operation handle 222. The handle touch sensor 224 includes a touch detection unit 225 formed of an electrode (the above-described metal film) provided on the operation handle 222, and a signal processing unit 226 electrically connected to the touch detection unit 225. ing. The signal processing unit 226 has a built-in capacitor. When the player's hand contacts the outer surface of the touch detection unit 225 and the capacitance of the capacitor changes, a predetermined electric signal (hereinafter, referred to as a steering wheel operation detection) is detected. , A touch detection signal) to the firing control unit. The handle touch sensor 224 outputs an HI level signal when the steering wheel is operated, and outputs a LOW level signal when the steering wheel is not operated. The relationship between LOW and HI may be reversed. The launch control unit recognizes, based on the touch detection signal, that the player's hand is in contact with the outer surface of the operation handle 222, that is, that the player is playing a game.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 56 so that almost the entire game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window 56 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 57 is fitted therein. The window panel 57 is formed of glass to be colorless and transparent, but is not limited to this. The window panel 57 may be formed of colorless and transparent by synthetic resin, and the game area is visually recognized through the window panel 57 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. If possible, it may be formed to be colored and transparent.

  Around the window 56, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display lamp section 58a is provided above the window section 56 as a part of the various lamp sections. In addition, a pair of left and right error lamps 58b is provided on both left and right sides of the display lamp 58a and on the upper corner of the front door frame 14. Further, a pair of left and right speaker units 59 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to a game state is provided adjacent to the error lamp unit 58b.

  Below the window 56 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 61 and a lower bulging portion 62 bulging toward the near side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 61a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 61, and a lower plate 62a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 62. The upper plate 61a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later, and guiding the game balls to the game ball firing mechanism 51 side while aligning them in a line. The lower plate 62a has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 61a.

  In a region facing the front of the pachinko machine 10 in the upper bulging portion 61, a rendering operation device 60 including, for example, a push button device and having an operation portion manually operated by a player is provided. The operation unit of the operation device for effect 60 is manually operated by a player in order to set the effect contents on the display screen of the symbol display device 41 to the predetermined effect contents.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the display mode on the display screen of the symbol display device 41 is switched based on the operation of the operation device 60 for effect. Specifically, a plurality of types (for example, three types) of background images in a standby image displayed until the game round is started and a game round image displayed while the game round is being executed are set. The background image can be switched by operating the staging operation device 60 in a state where the game times and the opening / closing execution mode are not executed. Further, based on the operation of the staging operation device 60 under predetermined conditions in a situation where the game is being executed, an image corresponding to the operation is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24), a main control device 71 that controls the main control of the game and a sound and a lamp display and a control of a display control device (not shown) are provided. And a sound emission control device 72 which controls the sound emission control device.

  The substrate box 71a of the main controller 71 may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of its opening or a trace structure for leaving a trace of its opening. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 71a are inseparably joined together and a connection portion (caulking portion) which requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of the separation, or an adhesive layer is attached when peeling off. A configuration is conceivable in which a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being peeled off by being left over is attached across a boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to a boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the board box 71a is conceivable.

  The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main control device 71 and the sound emission control device 72.

  The back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 73 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and a payout mechanism 74 and a control device assembling unit 75 are attached to the back pack 73. The back pack 73 has a base 119 to which the payout mechanism 74 and the like are attached, and a protective cover 122 projecting rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.

  The external terminal board 81 is provided in the upper right part of the base part 119. Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board 81, and various signals are output to the management computer on the gaming hall side through these output terminals.

  The dispensing mechanism 74 is provided on the base 119 so as to bypass the protective cover 122. That is, a tank 76 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 73, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 76. A tank rail 132 gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected below the tank 76, and a case rail 133 extending vertically is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 132. A payout device 77 is provided at the most downstream part of the case rail 133. The game balls paid out from the payout device 77 are discharged to the upper plate 61a or the lower plate 62a through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 77.

  A back pack substrate 135 is provided in the payout mechanism 74. Main power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied to the back pack substrate 135, and the power is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 135a.

  The control device assembling unit 75 is attached to the lower end of the base portion 119. The control device assembling unit 75 includes a payout control device 78 having a function of controlling the payout device 77, a predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output, and is generated when the player operates the firing operation device 55. A power supply and a launch control device 79 for controlling the launching of game balls. The payout control device 78 and the power supply and firing control device 79 are arranged one on top of the other so that the payout control device 78 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The back pack 73 is provided with an external terminal plate 81 in addition to the payout mechanism 74 and the control device assembling unit 75. The external terminal board 81 is provided at the upper corner of the back side of the back pack unit 15 on the rear surface of the pachinko machine 10. The external terminal board 81 is a board for outputting a predetermined signal so that the state of the pachinko machine 10 is recognized by the management computer of the gaming hall.

  The dispensing control device 78 accommodates a dispensing control board for controlling the dispensing device 77 in a substrate box 144. Note that a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 78 to the payout device 77 is relayed by the back pack substrate 135 described above. The payout control device 78 is provided with a state return switch 145. For example, when the state return switch 145 is pressed at the time of a payout error such as a clogged ball in the payout device 77, the clogged ball is eliminated.

  The power supply and the launch control device 79 include a power supply and a launch control board housed in the board box 146, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and further performs a launch operation by a player. The control of launching the game ball in accordance with the operation of the device 55 is performed. Further, the power supply and firing control device 79 is provided with a RAM erase switch 147. The pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and holding various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, the state at the time of the power failure is maintained, and when returning from the power failure, it can be returned to the state at the time of the power failure. Has become.

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FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 11, a power supply line and other power from the power supply and the launch control device 79 to the main control device 71, the sound emission control device 72, the payout control device 78, the display control device 121, and the symbol display device 41. The supply lines are indicated by double arrows, and the other signal lines are indicated by solid arrows.

  The main control device 71 includes a main control board 91 for controlling a main game, and a power failure monitoring board (power interruption monitoring board) 96 for monitoring a power supply. An MPU 92 is mounted on the main control board 91. The MPU 92 includes a ROM 93 and a RAM 94.

  The ROM 93 is configured to use, as a read-only memory, a memory such as a NOR flash memory or a NAND flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage and storage (that is, a nonvolatile storage unit). The ROM 93 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 92 and fixed value data.

  The RAM 94 is configured to use a memory such as an SRAM or a DRAM that requires an external power supply for storing and storing data (that is, a volatile storage unit) for both reading and writing. The time required for reading is shorter than that of the ROM 93 when compared with the data capacity of the above. The RAM 94 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 93.

  The MPU 92 or the main control board 91 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like, in addition to the above elements. It is not essential that the ROM 93 and the RAM 94 be integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 92, and each may be configured individually as a chip. This is the same for the control devices other than the main control device 71.

  The MPU 92 has an input port and an output port. In addition, an input / output port may be provided, and switching between input and output may be performed as necessary. The same applies to the MPUs of the control devices other than the main control device 71. Various control devices are connected to the input side and output side of the MPU 92, as well as various sensors, various drive units, and various display units. First, a configuration related to connection with various sensors, various driving units, and various display units will be described.

  On the input side of the MPU 92, winning detection sensors 31a, 32d, 33a provided for the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33, the lower working opening 34 and the through gate 35 in the game area, 34c and 35a (hereinafter collectively referred to as a winning detection sensor) are electrically connected via electric wiring. In this case, the main control board 91 and each of the winning detection sensors may be connected via one electrical wiring, or a relay board may be interposed in the middle of each signal path. This is the same for the configuration related to connection with other devices. The MPU 92 receives a signal from each of the prize detection sensors, and determines a prize for each prize unit (determination of a ball) based on the reception result.

  On the input side of the MPU 92, a magnet detection sensor 24a and a radio wave detection sensor 24b other than the above-mentioned winning detection sensors are electrically connected via electric wiring. In the MPU 92, signals are received from the magnet detection sensor 24a and the radio wave detection sensor 24b, and based on the reception results, the presence / absence of the abnormality to be detected is determined.

  On the output side of the MPU 92, a variable winning drive unit 32c for opening and closing the opening / closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32 and an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 are connected by electric wiring. Are electrically connected via On the output side of the MPU 92, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are electrically connected via electric wiring. The main control board 91 is provided with various driver circuits. Through the driver circuits, the MPU 92 controls the driving of the various driving units 32c and 34b and controls the display of the various display units 43 and 44.

  That is, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 92 controls the drive of the variable winning drive unit 32c so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. When the open state of the electric accessory 34a is won, the MPU 92 controls the driving of the electric accessory driving unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, at the time of each game, display control of the main display unit 43 is executed in the MPU 92. In addition, when the lottery result indicating whether or not the electric accessory 34a is to be opened is specified, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is executed in the MPU 92.

  Incidentally, an external terminal plate 81 is connected to the output side of the MPU 92, although the explanation by the illustration is omitted. The MPU 92 sets information in the RAM 94 according to the progress of the game. Then, the setting for signal output is performed on the external terminal board 81 in accordance with the information set in the RAM 94, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 is recognized by the management computer of the gaming hall.

  The payout control device 78 includes a payout control board 101 that controls the payout of game balls through the payout device 77.

  The dispensing device 77 switches between a state in which the game balls supplied from the tank 76 to the dispensing device 77 are prevented from flowing down to a downstream side and a state in which the game balls are sent downstream. A payout motor 77a for driving a ball stopping member such as a rotating body is provided, and a payout detection sensor 77b for individually detecting game balls sent to the downstream side is provided. A payout motor 77a is electrically connected to an output side of the payout control device 78 via electric wiring, and a payout detection sensor 77b is electrically connected to an input side of the payout control device 78 via electric wiring. Have been. The payout control device 78 supplies the drive signal to the payout motor 77a through a driver circuit provided on the payout control board 101 to execute the payout of the game ball, and completes the payout based on the detection result of the payout detection sensor 77b. The number of played balls is grasped.

  The payout control board 101 is electrically connected to the ball lending connection terminal plate 105 provided on the back pack unit 15 through electric wiring, and the ball lending connection terminal plate 105 is connected to the ball lending connection terminal 105 through electric wiring. It is electrically connected to the device Y.

  The ball lending device Y is a so-called CR unit, and although not shown, is provided on the side of the outer frame 11 and a card insertion slot is provided on the front side of the ball lending device Y. By inserting a card into the card slot and manually operating a ball-ball operation device (not shown) provided in the pachinko machine 10, a number of game balls corresponding to the amount stored in the card can be lent out. Can be received. The payout control device 78 controls the ball lending by transmitting and receiving electric signals to and from the ball lending device Y.

  In addition, what is inserted into the ball rental device Y in receiving the rental of the game ball is not limited to a card, and may be cash or a coin in which cash information is stored. In addition to the payout device 77 and the ball rental device Y, a fullness detection sensor that detects whether a ball tray such as the lower plate 62a is full of game balls is electrically connected to the payout control board 101. In addition, a ball-absence detection sensor that detects whether the tank 76 is in a ball-free state is electrically connected.

  The output side of the MPU 92 is connected to the sound emission control board 72a of the sound emission control device 72. The sound emission control board 72a drives and controls the display lamp unit 58a, the error lamp unit 58b, and the speaker unit 59 based on the command received from the MPU 92, and transmits the command to the display control board 121a of the display control device 121. The sound emission control device 72 is connected to the effect operation device 60, and the control of the display lamp unit 58a, the speaker unit 59, and the display control device 121 is executed based on a manual operation on the effect operation device 60. It is also becoming. Further, a movable accessory 200 is connected to the sound emission control device 72, and the sound emission control device 72 drives and controls the driving units 205 and 206 based on a command received from the main control device 71.

  The display control board 121a analyzes various commands received from the sound emission control device 72, performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the analysis result, and controls the display of an image on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  The power supply and emission control device 79 includes a power supply and emission control substrate 111. The power supply and emission control substrate 111 includes a main control device 71, a payout control device 78, a sound emission control device 72, and a display control device 121. A power supply circuit 112 having a function of generating operating voltages required for a control device, a symbol display device 41, driving units such as various motors and the like, and various electric devices such as lamps and sensors is provided. The power supply circuit 112 is provided with a power-on power supply unit 113 and a power-off power supply unit 114.

  The power-on power supply unit 113 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like via a power switch 135a, and based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the main control unit 71, Each of the control devices such as the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121, and the operating voltages required for various electric devices such as the symbol display device 41 are generated. Supply to control devices and various electric devices. As an outline, the power supply unit 113 at the time of power-on receives a 24 V AC power supply through a power switch 135 a provided on the back pack unit 15 and supplies a +24 V voltage for supplying to the power failure monitoring board 96 of the main controller 71. , A +12 V voltage for driving various sensors and motors, a +5 V voltage for logic, and the like. The power-on power supply unit 113 supplies the + 24V voltage to the power failure monitoring board 96 of the main control device 71, and supplies the + 5V voltage to each control device other than the main control device 71. Further, the + 12V voltage is supplied to each of the above control devices and the symbol display device 41. Here, the payout control device 78 and the audio light emission control device 72 perform various controls on various electric devices such as driving units such as various motors and lamps and sensors, respectively. Each of the control devices is supplied with a voltage of +12 V to the various electric devices. For example, a +12 V voltage is supplied to the various lamp units 58 a and 58 b and the driving units 205 and 206 of the movable accessory 200 via the sound emission control device 72.

  The power switch 135a is provided on the back pack substrate 135 as described above, and is turned ON / OFF by the operation of the hall manager, and the power (main power) of the pachinko machine 10 is turned ON by the switching operation.・ It is turned off.

  The main control device 71 receives another power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 under the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113. The device 72 and the display control device 121) have a function of controlling the power supply state. That is, main controller 71 is configured to output a power supply permission signal (power supply command) to power-on power supply unit 113, and based on the power supply permission signal, power-on power supply The unit 113 supplies a + 5V voltage and a + 12V voltage to each control device (the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121) other than the main control device 71 (power supply state) and a + 5V voltage. And a state in which the + 12V voltage is not supplied (power cutoff state).

  When the power is turned on by turning on the power switch 135a, the power supply permission signal output from the main control device 71 is operated to, for example, the HI level, so that a predetermined control device or a predetermined Power is supplied to the electrical equipment. Further, after the power is turned on, the power supply to the predetermined control device or the predetermined electric device is cut off by operating the power supply permission signal to, for example, a LOW level. Due to such power interruption, the power consumption of the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced (power saving) when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (that is, the power switch 135a is turned on). However, the details of the power saving process will be described later.

  In the main control device 71, a power failure monitoring board 96 is provided at an intermediate position of a power supply path between the power-on power supply unit 113 and the MPU 92. The power failure monitoring board 96 monitors the maximum voltage of +24 V generated by the power-on power supply unit 113, converts the +24 V into a +5 V voltage, and outputs it to the MPU 92. When this voltage falls below +22 V, it is determined that a power interruption has occurred, and the output setting of the power failure signal (power interruption signal) to the MPU 92 is made to correspond to the occurrence of the power failure (power interruption). Specifically, a LOW level power outage signal is transmitted in a situation where it is determined that power interruption has not occurred, and an HI level power outage signal is transmitted in a situation where it is determined that power interruption has occurred. . The relationship between LOW and HI may be reversed.

  The power supply unit 114 at the time of power interruption is composed of a capacitor as a power storage means, and is supplied from the power supply unit 113 at the time of power-on when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON (when power is supplied from a commercial power supply). It is charged by the electric power. Further, in a power cutoff state (when the power supply from the commercial power supply is cut off) such as when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off or when a power failure occurs in the commercial power supply, the RAM 94 is discharged from the power cutoff power supply unit 114. Is supplied with power for storage retention (backup power). Therefore, even in such a situation, the information stored in the RAM 94 is stored and retained without being erased while the power for storage retention is supplied from the power supply unit 114 during power failure.

  Incidentally, the capacity of the power supply unit 114 at the time of power interruption may be a capacity that can store information stored in the RAM 94 before the power is turned off within a predetermined period. Or a capacity that can hold data for about two days. The power supply unit 114 at the time of power failure is not limited to a capacitor, but may be a power storage unit such as a battery or a non-rechargeable battery. In the case of a non-rechargeable battery, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is in the ON state, it is not necessary to store the power in the power supply unit 114 for power failure, but it is necessary to periodically replace the power supply.

  Further, if the voltage of + 24V becomes less than 22V, the driving voltage supplied to the MPU 92 via the power failure monitoring board 96 may fluctuate with respect to + 5V. It is feared that it will spread. In this regard, in the power supply and firing control board 111, even after the power supply of + 24V becomes less than 22V, the power supply unit 114 for power interruption performs discharge for a predetermined time, thereby driving the control system to the MPU 92. The power supply of +5 V is configured to be maintained at a normal value. In this pachinko machine, for example, when the power supply of + 24V becomes less than 22V, the MPU 92 executes the process for power failure in response to the output of the power failure signal = HI from the power failure monitoring board 96. The power is supplied from the power supply unit 114 for power interruption to the MPU 92 in a time sufficient for the execution of the power supply processing (time longer than several msec required for one processing of the MPU 92). As a result, the MPU 92 can normally execute and complete the process for power failure.

  Further, as described above, the power failure monitoring board 96 outputs a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure to the MPU 92 when the input voltage from the power-on power supply unit 113 becomes +22 V. Here, a drive voltage (for example, +5 V) necessary for outputting a power failure signal is determined for the power failure monitoring board 96. If the input voltage to the power failure monitoring board 96 suddenly drops from a value larger than +22 V to a value smaller than the drive voltage, a power failure signal to the main controller 71 cannot be output. In the pachinko machine 10, the power failure monitoring board 96 has a parasitic capacitance that is not intended in design, and can actually operate for about one second after the input voltage becomes smaller than the drive voltage. ing. Therefore, even if the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the main control device 71 is suddenly cut off, the main control device 71 is supplied with power by the power-off power supply unit 114 and monitors the power failure. The power failure signal from the board 96 can be received, and the occurrence of the power failure can be detected. Note that the operable time of the power failure monitoring board 96 in a situation where the input voltage suddenly drops is not limited to about one second, but is determined by the magnitude of the parasitic capacitance of the power failure monitoring board 96.

  Here, the configuration related to the supply of operating power from the power supply circuit 112 to the main control device 71, the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, the display control device 121, and the symbol display device 41 will be described in detail.

  The power from the power supply unit 113 for power-on is supplied to the VCC terminal of the MPU 92 of the main controller 71, the input terminal of the payout control board 101, the input terminal of the sound emission control board 72a, and the input terminal of the display control board 121a. . Various control processes are executed by the control devices 71, 72, 78, and 121 in a state where power is supplied from a commercial power supply using the power supplied to each terminal.

  On the other hand, the power from the power supply unit 114 for power interruption is supplied to the VBB terminal of the MPU 92 of the main control device 71, but is supplied to the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121. Absent. In other words, the power for storage retention from the power supply unit 114 at the time of power failure is supplied to the RAM 94, but is not supplied to the RAM provided in the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121. Therefore, while the power supply from the commercial power supply is cut off, information is stored and held in the RAM 94 of the main control device 71, but is provided in the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 121. The RAM does not store information.

  As described above, the power for holding the memory from the power supply unit 114 at the time of power interruption is supplied to the RAM 94 of the main control device 71, but the RAM provided in the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 121 , The capacity of the power supply unit 114 during power interruption can be reduced. Thereby, the initial cost of the pachinko machine 10 is reduced.

  In addition to the power supply circuit 112, the power supply and launch control board 111 is provided with a launch control circuit 115 for controlling launch of a game ball. The emission control circuit 115 includes a transmission circuit 116 that satisfies the condition, a reception circuit 117 for permitting emission, and an emission IC 118.

  The condition satisfaction transmission circuit 116 has a function of transmitting a condition satisfaction signal in a predetermined signal form to the MPU 92 when a predetermined game ball launch condition is satisfied.

  As a configuration for determining whether the firing condition is satisfied, the firing control circuit 115 includes a handle touch sensor 224 for detecting that the operation handle 222 of the firing operation device 55 is being touched by the player, and a rotation of the operation handle 222. The ball stop switch 55b, which is manually operated by the player to stop the firing of the game ball even when the ball is operated, is electrically connected. Although not shown, the firing control circuit 115 is electrically connected to the payout control board 101 and whether the ball rental device Y is electrically connected to the ball rental connection terminal plate 105 or not. Is input.

  The transmission circuit 116 that satisfies the condition receives a signal (touch detection signal) indicating that the operation handle 222 is being touched by the player from the handle touch sensor 224, and is manually operated by the player from the ball stop switch 55b. If a signal indicating that the ball lending device Y is connected is received from the payout control device 78 and a signal indicating that the ball lending device Y is connected is received, the HI level condition satisfaction signal (when the condition Corresponding signal). If any one of the above signals has not been received, a low level condition satisfaction signal (a signal not corresponding to the condition satisfaction) is transmitted to the MPU 92. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the relationship between the LOW level and the HI level may be reversed.

  The handle touch sensor 224 is also connected to the main controller 71, and the touch detection signal output from the handle touch sensor 224 is also input to the main controller 71. The main controller 71 determines whether or not the player is playing a game by monitoring a touch detection signal from the touch sensor 224 for the steering wheel. Based on the determination result, the mode from the normal mode to the power saving mode is determined. A determination is made as to whether to perform the migration. By shifting to the power saving mode, it is possible to reduce power consumption in a situation where no game is played. Processing in the power saving mode will be described later in detail.

  The emission permission receiving circuit 117 receives the HI level emission permission signal (the emission permission signal) transmitted from the MPU 92 under the condition that the HI level condition satisfaction signal is transmitted from the condition satisfaction transmission circuit 116 to the MPU 92. And a function of continuously supplying a signal corresponding to the emission permission signal to the emission IC 118 when the emission permission signal is received. When the MPU 92 does not receive the HI level condition satisfaction signal from the condition satisfaction transmission circuit 116, the MPU 92 transmits a LOW level firing permission signal (a signal not corresponding to the firing permission). The relationship between the LOW level signal and the HI level signal may be reversed. In addition, the MPU 92 newly starts transmission of the HI-level emission permission signal each time the reception of the HI-level condition establishment signal is started and, when the reception of the HI-level condition establishment signal ends, terminates the HI-level emission. The transmission of the permission signal ends.

  The launching IC 118 receives the HI level launch permission signal or a signal corresponding to the HI level launch permission signal from the launch permission receiving circuit 117, and outputs the HI level to the launch solenoid 54 and the ball feeder 53 of the game ball launching mechanism 51. It has a function of periodically outputting a drive signal. In this case, the firing IC 118 outputs each drive signal as a pulse signal, and its output cycle is 0.6 sec. In addition, the output timing of the drive signal is set earlier in the ball feeder 53 than in the firing solenoid 54 so that the game ball is fired after one game ball is supplied to the firing rail 52. .

  The firing operation device 55 is provided with the operation handle 222 as described above, and the greater the operation amount of the operation handle 222, the higher the firing strength of the game ball by the firing solenoid 54. In this case, the firing operation device 55 is provided with a variable resistor as an operation amount detecting means for detecting the operation amount of the operation handle 222, and the firing IC 118 uses the firing solenoid 54 through a voltage input from the variable resistor. The emission intensity is adjusted by adjusting the voltage of the drive signal supplied to the power supply. It is not essential that the adjustment function is provided in the firing IC 118, and an adjustment circuit may be provided in the signal path between the firing IC 118 and the firing solenoid 54.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in MPU 92>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 92 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 92 uses the various counter information during the game to perform the jackpot occurrence lottery, the setting of the display of the main display unit 43, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, the setting of the display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery of the jackpot occurrence, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and when the symbol display device 41 comes off and fluctuates. , A random number initial value counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a fluctuation type counter for determining a display continuation time in the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41. And CS. Further, an electric accessory opening counter C4 used for a lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is to be in the electric opening state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in a lottery counter area 94a of the RAM 94.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals. The information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the holding storage area 94b as the acquired information storage means when a winning has occurred in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Is done.

  The hold storage area 94b includes a hold area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, and matches the winning history to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer is stored in any of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 as holding information.

  In this case, the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4 include a first holding area RE1 → a second holding area when a winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 occurs continuously plural times. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of RE2 → third reserved area RE3 → fourth reserved area RE4. Since the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 are provided in this way, up to four winning histories of game balls to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 are stored on hold. Further, the holding area RE includes a number-of-holds storage area NA. The number-of-holds storage area NA specifies the number of the winning histories to be stored in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Is stored.

  It should be noted that the number of items that can be held and stored is not limited to four, but may be any number, such as two, three, five or more, or a single number.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 43. Based on various types of numerical information stored in the execution area AE, a determination as to whether or not a hit is made is made.

  Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be added one by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 599, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold storage area 94b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (a success / failure information group) in a success / failure table storage area in the ROM 93 as a success / failure information group storage unit. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for a low probability mode (a success / failure information group for low probability) and a success / failure table for a high probability mode (a success / failure information group for high probability) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low-probability mode (low-probability state) and a high-probability mode (high-probability state) are set as lottery modes in the winning / rejecting lottery means.

  Under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of the random numbers for the jackpot winning is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high-probability mode is referred to at the time of the above-mentioned lottery, the number of random numbers to be a big hit is 20. If the winning probability is higher in the high-probability mode than in the low-probability mode, the number of random numbers to be won is arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 29, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold storage area 94b at the timing when the game ball has won the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

  In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are based on two conditions: (1) a lottery mode in the winning / rejecting lottery means after the end of the opening / closing execution mode; By making a difference, a plurality of jackpot results are set.

  The opening and closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening and closing execution mode is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit. Here, the round game is one of the conditions that a predetermined upper limit duration time (upper limit duration) elapses and that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins the large winning opening 32a. Is a game that continues until is satisfied. In addition, the number of round games in the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the jackpot result is the same as the fixed round number regardless of the type of the jackpot result triggered by the shift. Specifically, regardless of which jackpot result, the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds (15R).

  In the pachinko machine 10, as an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, an opening continuation time (opening continuation period) from opening of the special winning opening 32a to closing thereof is set to 29 sec.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, when the launch operation device 55 is operated by a player, the game ball launching mechanism 51 is driven and controlled such that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 seconds. You. In the round game, the upper limit number of the end conditions is set to nine. Then, in the opening mode, the opening duration time longer than the product of the launch cycle of the game ball and one round game is set. Therefore, when the variable winning device 32 is opened once, it is expected that the winning of the upper limit number in one round game will occur in the large winning opening 32a.

  As the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, when compared in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner to the game area, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is High-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) and low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high and low. Is set.

  More specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric-power-opening state in the electric-power-operated-object opening lottery using the electric-powered-object opening counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electric-power-released state is elected is set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening is performed. The time is set long. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, in the case where the open state of the electric accessory is awarded in the high frequency support mode and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the close from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one open time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, a shorter time is secured than the low-frequency support mode as a minimum time to be secured after one electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed and then the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed. Is set to be selected.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that a prize will occur in the lower operation port 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability that a winning will occur in the upper working port 33 is higher than in the lower working port 34, but in the high-frequency support mode, the winning to the lower working port 34 is higher than the upper working port 33. The probability of winning is increased. When a prize is generated in the lower operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls so much. be able to.

  In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of the electric utility opening state per unit time in the high frequency support mode compared to the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration. It is good also as a structure which makes the probability of electrification open state winning high in. In addition, a securing time secured after one electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed and then the next electric-powered-object opening lottery is performed (for example, on the accessory display section 44 based on a prize to the through gate 35). In the configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display time are executed, a setting is made such that a shorter securing time is more easily selected or the average securing time is shorter in the high frequency support mode than in the low frequency support mode. It may be. Further, increasing the number of times of opening and lengthening the opening time, shortening the securing time secured after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed (ie, , One variation display time in the accessory display unit 44), shorten the average time of the securing time, and increase the winning probability. This may increase the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode.

  The distribution destination of the game result to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in a distribution table storage area in the ROM 93 as distribution information group storage means. As the distribution destination, a normal jackpot result and a probable variable jackpot result are set.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the success / failure lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  The probability change jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. The high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are continued until the lottery result in the winning / non-winning lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to a big hit state.

  Note that, in relation to the above-mentioned respective game states, the normal game state is not the open / close execution mode, but the state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 14” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “15 to 29” corresponds to the probable variable jackpot result.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be added one by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 238, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically, and is stored in the hold storage area 94b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

  Here, the reach display is set in the pachinko machine 10 as a type of display effect on the symbol display device 41. The reach display includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing a variable display (or a variable display) of a symbol (picture), and a stop after the variable display in the game time in which the opening and closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is executed. In the gaming machine in which the display result is a display result (special display result) corresponding to the jackpot, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. In the previous stage, it refers to a display state for causing the player to think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in a special display.

  In the reach display, a combination of the big hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is displayed by stopping and displaying the symbols in some of the symbol columns among the plurality of symbol columns displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. A display state in which a combination of reach symbols that are likely to be established is displayed, and in that state, the remaining symbols are displayed in a variable pattern. In addition, in the state where the combination of the reach symbols is displayed as described above, while performing the variation display of the symbols in the remaining symbol columns, and performing a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image in the background image or , A combination of reach symbols is reduced or displayed, and a reach effect is displayed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen G.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game that shifts to the open / close execution mode. Further, in the game times in which the mode does not shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing with reference to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 93 corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. Will be executed if

  The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 198, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used by the MPU 92 to determine the variation display time (display duration) on the main display 43 and the symbol variation display time (display duration) on the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is updated in each of a main process and a timer interrupt process which will be described later, and is used when determining a variation pattern at the start of the variation display on the main display section 43 and at the start of the symbol variation by the symbol display device 41. The value of CS is obtained. When determining the variable display time, a variable display time table stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area of the ROM 93 is referred to.

  The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to, for example, be incremented by one in the range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is updated periodically, and is stored in the electric utility holding area 94c provided in the RAM 94 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory open counter C4.

<Various processes executed by MPU 92>
Next, each processing executed to advance the game in the MPU 92 will be described. The processing of the MPU 92 is roughly classified into a main processing started when the power is turned on, and a timer interrupt processing started periodically (in a cycle of 4 msec in the present embodiment).

<Main processing>
First, the main processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S101, a power-on wait process is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits until one second elapses after the main process is started without proceeding to the next process. Further, an HI level signal is output from the output port of main controller 71 to power-on power supply unit 113 as a power supply permission signal. The power supply permission signal is a signal for permitting power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to a predetermined control device or a predetermined device.

  In the following step S102, access to the RAM 94 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the MPU 92 is set.

  Then, in a step S104, it is determined whether or not the power supply and the RAM erasing switch provided in the firing control device 79 are manually operated. In a succeeding step S105, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag of the RAM 94 is set to “1”. Is determined. In step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is performed. In step S107, it is determined whether the checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined. judge.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the game hall is opened, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Also, when the power shutdown occurrence information is not set, or when the stored data is confirmed to be abnormal by the checksum, the process similarly shifts to step S108. In step S108, the RAM 94 is cleared as initialization of the RAM 94. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S109 without executing the process in step S108, provided that the power failure flag is set to “1” and the checksum is normal. Proceed to. In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the RAM 94 such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current game state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 to recognize the current game state. I do. Further, a payout initialization command indicating that the RAM of the payout control device 78 should be initialized is transmitted to the payout control device 78. Further, an interrupt permission setting is performed to permit the occurrence of the timer interrupt processing.

  In step S109, an initialization process of the movable accessory 200 is also performed. In the initialization processing of the movable role 200, the drive units 205 and 206 are driven and controlled such that the movable plates 201 and 202 of the movable role 200 are arranged at the game basic position as shown in FIG. 9A. Is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the remaining process of steps S110 to S113. That is, the MPU 92 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt processing, but a remaining time is generated between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. The remaining time varies according to the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining process of steps S110 to S113 is repeatedly executed using the irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S110, interrupt prohibition is set to prohibit occurrence of the timer interrupt process. In the following step S111, a random number initial value updating process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S112, a variation counter updating process for updating the variation type counter CS is executed. The random number initial value counter CINI is provided in the RAM 94 and is used as an initial value of a jackpot random number counter used for a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot. The variation type counter CS is also provided in the RAM 94, and is used as a random number for determining the display continuation time in the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41.

  In these updating processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the RAM 94, the process of adding the read numerical information to 1 is executed, and then the process of overwriting the counter of the read source is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, each is cleared to “0”. Thereafter, in step S113, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which the generation of the timer interrupt processing is prohibited to a state in which the timer interrupt processing is permitted is performed. After executing the process of step S113, the process returns to step S110, and the processes of steps S110 to S113 are repeated.

  Here, in the residual processing as described above, since only the random number initial value update processing and the fluctuation counter update processing are set so as to be sandwiched between the interrupt prohibition processing and the interrupt permission processing, the timer interrupt processing is performed. Is always immediately before step S110. Then, it is sufficient to always start from step S110 after the end of the timer interrupt processing, and the return address after the timer interrupt processing becomes unique. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the current return address when starting the timer interrupt processing, and the processing load when starting the timer interrupt processing is reduced.

  In addition, since timer interrupt processing does not occur while the MPU 92 is performing predetermined data calculation, the data currently stored in the register of the MPU 92 is saved to the RAM 94 when the timer interrupt processing is started. Need not be executed, and similarly, there is no need to execute the process of restoring data to the register of the MPU 92 at the end of the timer interrupt process. Therefore, the processing load at the start of the timer interrupt processing is reduced, and the processing load at the end of the timer interrupt processing is also reduced.

  In addition, since the timer interrupt processing is not started during the updating of the random number initial value counter CINI or the fluctuation type counter CS, the timer interrupt processing is not performed during the updating. It is possible to prevent numerical information from being acquired and further updating from being performed.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, a hardware configuration for periodically executing the timer interrupt process in the MPU 92 will be described. The main control board 91 is provided with a clock circuit as a pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and a frequency dividing circuit so as to be located at an intermediate position of a signal path between the clock circuit and the MPU 92. Is provided.

  The frequency dividing circuit functions as frequency changing means for changing the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the MPU 92. That is, a pulse signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the MPU 92 at intervals of a specific period of 4 msec. The MPU 92 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as the rising or falling of the pulse signal, and starts and executes a timer interrupt process on the assumption that the occurrence of the specific signal form has been confirmed at least as one condition. I do.

  In this case, if the occurrence of the above specific signal form is confirmed in a situation where the activation of the timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed from a state where the interrupt is prohibited to a state where the interrupt is permitted. Interrupt processing is started. In other words, depending on the execution status of the processing in the MPU 92, the next timer interrupt processing may be started 4.1 msec after the start of the previous timer interrupt processing, and when such an event occurs, the next timer interrupt processing is started. The timer interrupt process is started after a lapse of 3.9 msec from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt process.

  However, the output of the pulse signal from the frequency dividing circuit is performed at a specific cycle such as 4 msec irrespective of the progress of the processing in the MPU 92. Therefore, the timer interrupt processing is basically started at the specific cycle. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the MPU 92 is such that even if the timer interrupt processing at a predetermined timing is started after a period exceeding a specific period has elapsed since the previous timer interrupt processing was started, the timing following the predetermined timing In the timer interrupt processing in the above, the portion exceeding the specific period is absorbed, and the timer interrupt processing at the next timing is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

  In the timer interrupt processing, first, in step S201, it is determined whether or not the power saving mode flag is set. The power saving mode flag is provided in the RAM 94 and is set when the player has not played the game for a predetermined period. The pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode when the power saving mode flag is set. When the mode is shifted to the power saving mode, the power supply to the predetermined control device and the predetermined electric device is stopped, and the power consumption is suppressed more than in the normal mode. In addition, the power saving mode flag is cleared when the game is started by the player. When the power saving mode flag is cleared, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the normal mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S201, processing for the normal mode in steps S202 to S225 is executed.

  In step S202, a power outage information storage process is executed. In the power failure information storage processing, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption has been received from the power failure monitoring board 96, and when the occurrence of a power failure has been identified, information on the game state at the time of the power failure is stored. To perform a power failure process. By executing the power failure information storage processing, it is possible to restart the game in the same state as the game state before the power failure when returning from the power failure.

  In a succeeding step S203, a random number updating process for lottery is executed. In the random number update process for lottery, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are updated. The jackpot random number counter C1 is a counter used for the lottery of the jackpot occurrence, the jackpot type counter C2 is a counter used when determining the jackpot type, and the reach random number counter C3 is used when the symbol display device 41 comes off and fluctuates. Is a counter used for the reach generation lottery. Each of the counters is provided in the RAM 94, and when a winning is made to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, the counter value at the time of winning is stored in the holding storage area of the RAM 94. The electric accessory opening counter C <b> 4 is a counter used for a lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34 a of the lower working port 34 is to be in the electric opening state, and is provided in the RAM 94. The counter value at the time of winning is stored in the power holding area of the RAM 94 when the winning in the through gate 35 is triggered.

  As the lottery random number update processing, specifically, the current numerical information is sequentially read from the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4, and each of the read numerical information is incremented by one. After executing the process, the process of overwriting the counter of the read source is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, each is cleared to “0”.

  After that, in step S204, a random number initial value updating process is executed as in step S111, and in step S205, a fluctuation counter updating process is executed as in step S112. In a succeeding step S206, a game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is determined whether or not fraudulent activity has been detected by the detection signal of the magnet detection sensor 24a or the radio wave detection sensor 24b in the previous or previous timer interrupt process. In this case, it is determined that the situation is such that the progress of the game should be stopped, and the execution of the processing for progressing the game is stopped. Note that the fraud detection process is a process performed in step S212 described below.

  After that, in step S207, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the processing after step S208 is executed on condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

  In step S208, a port output process is performed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for performing an output corresponding to the output information to the various driving units 32c and 34b is executed. For example, when the information for switching the special winning opening 32a to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 32c is started, and when the information for switching to the closed state is set. The output of the drive signal is stopped. When the information for switching the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the electric accessory driving unit 34b is started, and the information for switching to the closed state is set. If so, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

  In a succeeding step S209, a reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processes.

  In the following step S210, a signal received from each winning detection sensor is read, and a winning detection process for performing a process corresponding to the read information is executed. In step S211, a timer update process for updating numerical information of a predetermined timer counter provided in the RAM 94 is executed.

  In the following step S212, a fraud detection process is performed to monitor whether a predetermined event set as a fraud monitoring target has occurred. Specifically, it monitors whether a detection signal is output by the magnet detection sensor 24a or the radio wave detection sensor 24b. If the detection signal is output from the magnet detection sensor 24a or the radio wave detection sensor 24b, it is determined in step S206 of the next timer interrupt process that the progress of the game should be stopped.

  In a succeeding step S213, a launch control process for performing a launch control of the game ball is executed. In step S214, as input state monitoring processing, based on the information read in the reading processing in step S209, disconnection confirmation of each winning detection sensor and confirmation of opening of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are performed. .

  In the following step S215, special figure special power control processing for performing execution control of the game times and execution control of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In the special figure special power control process, when a prize is generated in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 in a state where the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage area 94b is less than the upper limit number, at that time, A process of storing the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as the hold information in the hold storage area 94b in time series is executed. In addition, in the special figure special power control process, on the condition that the game is not in the game turn or the opening / closing execution mode and the hold information is stored, it is determined whether or not the hold information corresponds to the jackpot. If the process corresponds to the jackpot winning, a sorting determination process for determining which jackpot result the suspension information corresponds to is performed. In addition, in the special figure special power control processing, in addition to the hit / fail judgment processing and the distribution judgment processing, when the hold information does not correspond to the jackpot winning, it is determined whether the hold information corresponds to the occurrence of the reach. In addition to executing the reach determination processing for determination, the control section also performs the duration selection processing for selecting the duration of the game times using the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS at that time. Then, a variation command including information on the duration according to the result of each of these processes and a type command including information on the game result are transmitted to the sound emission control device 72, and the variation of the pattern on the main display unit 43 is transmitted. Start the display. Thereby, one game round is started, and the effect for the game round is started on the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41.

  In addition, in the case of a jackpot winning, and in the case of a jackpot non-winning, when the processing result of the reach determination processing is a result corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, the numerical value information of the fluctuation type counter CS is used to continue the game round. By determining the duration corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display as the time, the sound emission control device 72 can specify the type of the reach display from the fluctuation command.

  Also, in the special figure special power control process, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the game round during execution of one game round, and if it is the end timing, the display corresponding to the game result is performed. Then, a process for ending the game round is executed. In this case, a final stop command indicating that the game round should be ended is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72. Further, in the special figure special power control process, if the result of the game times is a result corresponding to the shift to the opening and closing execution mode, a process for starting the opening and closing execution mode is executed. At the time of this start, an opening command indicating that the open / close execution mode is started is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72. In the special figure special power control process, a process for starting each round game and a process for ending each round game are executed. In each of these processes, an open command indicating that the round game is started is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72, and a close command indicating that the round game is ended is sent to the sound emission control device 72. In the special figure special power control process, an ending command indicating the end of the opening / closing execution mode is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72, and the winning / rejection lottery mode and the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode are set. Execute the process.

  After executing the special figure special power control processing of step S215 in the timer interrupt processing, the general figure general power control processing is executed in step S216. In the normal figure control process, a process for acquiring the numerical information of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is executed when a winning in the through gate 35 occurs, and the numerical information is stored. Then, a release determination is made for the numerical information, and a process for performing an effect for ordinary drawing is executed with the release determination as an opportunity. In addition, a process of opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is executed based on the result of the opening determination.

  In the following step S217, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S215 and S216, output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the main display unit 43 in the first hold lamp unit 45 is set, and The output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the accessory display unit 44 on the second hold lamp unit 46 is set. In step S217, output information for updating the display content of the main display unit 43 is set based on the processing results of the previous steps S215 and S216, and the display content of the accessory display unit 44 is changed. Set the output information to be updated.

  In the following step S218, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the demonstration display state in a situation where both the game round and the opening / closing execution mode are not executed, so that the display content of the symbol display device 41 is for standby display. To perform a demo display process.

  The demonstration display state is a state in which the symbol display device 41 is performing a demonstration display (that is, a standby display). In addition, the demonstration display is a predetermined demonstration waiting time (for example, after the end time of the previous open / close execution mode has been completed after the last game time stop result is displayed or the end of the previous open / close execution mode has ended). When 0.1 sec) has elapsed, this means that an image of the effect waiting to be started is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, and an effect corresponding to the effect is performed by the display lamp unit 58a and the speaker unit 59. .

  By the way, in the demonstration display on the symbol display device 41, an image performing a predetermined operation, such as a symbol displayed on the activated line, which is in a state of horizontal swing while the symbol does not change, is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the moving image may be displayed by a maker name, a model name, or a predetermined character. It may be configured to be displayed.

  In a succeeding step S219, a process for shifting from the normal mode to the power saving mode (power saving mode shifting process) is executed based on the detection signal of the touch sensor 224 for the steering wheel after the pachinko machine 10 enters the demonstration display state. I do. In the power saving mode transition processing, the pachinko machine 10 is transitioned to the power saving mode when the detection signal of the handle touch sensor 224 is not input for 30 seconds in the demonstration display state. When the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode, predetermined control devices and predetermined electric devices other than the main control device 71, that is, the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, the display control device 121, and various lamp units 58a and 58b. In addition, power to the driving units 205 and 206 is not supplied from the power supply circuit 112.

  The conditions for mode transition in the power saving mode transition process may be other than those described above. For example, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the symbol change in the symbol display device 41 ends, a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) elapses from the last winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. In either case, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured to shift to the power saving mode.

  In a succeeding step S220, the contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 78 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. In step S221, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed.

  In the following step S222, the state of the signal output to the external terminal board 81 is switched so as to control the start and the end of the output of the external signal according to the processing result of the various processing executed in the current timer interrupt processing. Execute the external information setting process. In step S223, a process for editing the trial test information is executed.

  The demonstration display processing in step S218 and the power saving mode transition processing in step S219 will be individually described later.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S207, or after executing the processing of steps S208 to S223, the process proceeds to step S224. In step S224, an interrupt end declaration is set. In the MPU 92 of the main control device 71, once the timer interrupt process is started, it is defined that an interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt process. Then, an interrupt end declaration is set to enable execution of the next timer interrupt process. In step S225, interruption permission is set. In the MPU 92, once the timer interrupt processing is started, the state is set to the interrupt disabled state. In step S225, the setting of the interrupt permission is performed to enable the execution of the next timer interrupt processing. Thereafter, the timer interrupt processing ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S201, the process proceeds to step S226 to execute a power saving mode process as a process for the power saving mode, and ends the timer interrupt process.

<Demo display processing>
Hereinafter, the demonstration display processing in step S218 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the special figure special power counter is “0”. The special figure special power counter is a counter whose value changes in accordance with the processing executed in the special figure special power control processing in the timer interrupt processing, and is provided in the RAM 94. The case where the special figure special power counter is “0” means that the effect for the game recreation is not executed and the opening / closing execution mode is not set.

  If it is determined in step S301 that the special figure special power counter is not “0”, the process for demonstration display is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the special figure special power counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S301. Proceed to S302. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the display is in the demonstration display state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the display mode is the demonstration display state based on whether or not “1” is set in the demonstration display flag of the MPU 92.

  If it is determined in step S302 that the display is in the demonstration display state, the process for demonstration display is terminated as it is. If it is determined that the display is not in the demonstration display state, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether the display is in a demonstration display waiting state. The demonstration display waiting state refers to a state in which measurement of the demonstration waiting time has already been started, and is a state in which the demonstration waiting flag of the MPU 92 is set to “1”.

  If it is not in the demonstration display waiting state, the process proceeds to step S304, where the information on the demonstration waiting time stored in the ROM 93 in advance is read, and the information on the demonstration waiting time is set in the special figure special power timer counter. In a succeeding step S305, the demonstration wait flag of the MPU 92 is set to "1", thereby setting a demonstration display wait state. After that, the demonstration display process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the display is in the demonstration display waiting state, it is determined in step S306 whether the special figure special power timer counter is “0”. The special figure special power timer counter is a counter used for specifying the update timing of the special figure special power counter according to the passage of time by the MPU 92, and is provided in the RAM 94. The special figure special power timer counter is a decrement counter, and is decremented by 1 for each processing until it becomes "0" in the timer update processing executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt processing. If the special figure special power timer counter is not “0”, the demonstration display processing is terminated.

  If the special figure special power timer counter is "0", the demo display flag of the MPU 92 is set to "1" in step S307 to set the demo display state. At this time, the demonstration waiting flag is cleared to "0" to release the demonstration display waiting state. In addition, the demonstration display state is released when the demonstration display flag is cleared to “0” when the effect for the game round is newly started.

  In a succeeding step S308, a demonstration start command is set as an output target. After that, the demonstration display process ends.

  The demonstration start command is a command for causing the sound emission control device 72 to recognize that it is time to start the demonstration display. The sound emission control device 72 determines whether or not a demonstration start command has been received as an effect command, and if the demonstration start command has been received, the effect sound emission pattern corresponding to the demonstration start command. Execute the process for setting. Specifically, a data table for enabling an effect corresponding to the demonstration display to be performed through the display lamp unit 58a and the speaker unit 59 is read from the ROM of the sound emission control device 72, and the demonstration table is displayed in accordance with the read data table. Is performed by the display lamp unit 58a and the speaker unit 59.

  In addition, the sound emission control device 72 transmits a demonstration start command to the display control device 121. The display control device 121 reads from the ROM of the display control device 121 a data table for enabling the effect for demonstration display to be performed through the symbol display device 41 from the command, and performs the effect for demonstration display in accordance with the read data table. Is executed by the symbol display device 41.

  When receiving the demonstration start command, the display control device 121 repeatedly executes the demonstration display until the demonstration display state ends.

<Power saving mode transition processing>
Next, the power saving mode transition process executed in step S219 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether the power saving mode flag provided in the RAM 94 is set. The power saving mode flag is a flag that is set when a state in which there is no input from the steering wheel touch sensor 224 in the demonstration display state occurs for 30 seconds or more, and is a flag indicating that the power saving mode is being performed. The power saving mode flag is cleared when the power saving mode ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S401, the power saving mode transition processing ends. If a negative determination is made in step S401, it is determined in the following step S402 whether or not the demonstration display state is present and there is no input from the steering wheel touch sensor 224.

  If a negative determination is made in step S402, the non-operation counter is cleared to "0" in step S403. The non-operation counter is provided in the RAM 94, and is a counter that indicates the elapsed time from when the pachinko machine 10 is in the demo display state and the state in which there is no input from the handle touch sensor 224. The non-operation counter is incremented by 1 for each timer interrupt process when an affirmative determination is made in step S402, and is cleared to "0" when a negative determination is made in step S402. After executing step S403, the power saving mode transition processing ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S402, the value of the non-operation counter is incremented by one in step S404.

  After execution of step S404, it is determined in step S405 whether or not the value of the non-operation counter is "7500" (corresponding to 30 seconds). If a negative determination is made in step S405, the power saving mode transition processing ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S405, the process proceeds to step S406, in which the power saving mode flag is set, and the non-operation counter is cleared in subsequent step S407.

  In a succeeding step S408, a power cutoff process is executed. In the power cutoff process, the main control device 71 sets the power supply permission signal to the power-on power supply unit 113 of the power supply and the firing control device 79 to the LOW level. The power-on power supply unit 113 stops supplying power to the above-described predetermined control device and predetermined electric device by inputting a low-level power supply permission signal. Thereafter, the power saving mode transition processing ends.

In the power saving mode transition processing, the pachinko machine 10 transitions to the power saving mode by setting the power saving mode flag and executing the power cutoff processing. During the power saving mode, power saving processing different from the processing executed during the normal mode is executed in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 14).
<Process at power saving>
Next, the power saving process executed in step S226 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a special figure display process is executed in step S501. In the special figure display processing, the display of the main display unit 43 is controlled so that the plurality of segment light emitting units in the main display unit 43 continue to light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  When the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode, the display lamp unit 58a is in a state where power is not supplied, and the symbol display device 41 is in a predetermined display mode in the power saving mode (a still image is displayed). (A state in which the illuminance of the liquid crystal backlight is lowered), the player may recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is stopped or malfunctioning. In this regard, by continuing to light the segments of the main display unit 43 in the special figure display process, the player can recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is operating. Further, in particular, the pattern display (special figure display) by the main display section 43 is performed by the main control device 71 in accordance with the pachinko machine rules, and is mainly used by hall employees and the like who are aware of such rules. It is possible to confirm that the control device 71 is operating normally. It is desirable that the display mode of the main display unit 43 in the power saving mode be a display (non-variable display) in which a predetermined display mode is continuously displayed instead of a variable display. By setting the display of the main display unit 43 in the power saving mode to the non-variable display, it is possible to distinguish the pachinko machine 10 from the variable display when the jackpot is a jackpot.

  In a succeeding step S502, a counter updating process is executed. In the counter updating process, by executing the same process as the random number updating process for the lottery executed in step S203 of the timer interrupt process, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the opening of the electric accessory are performed. The counter C4 is updated.

  In step S502a, a predetermined fraud monitoring process during power saving is performed. Specifically, as the fraud monitoring processing, it is monitored whether or not a detection signal is output by the magnet detection sensor 24a or the radio wave detection sensor 24b. In addition, an opening sensor for detecting the opening of the front door frame 14 is provided, and based on a detection signal of the opening sensor, it is configured to monitor whether or not the front door frame 14 has been illegally opened during power saving. You may. When it is determined that there has been a fraud (for example, when a detection signal is output by the magnet detection sensor 24a or the radio wave detection sensor 24b), a signal to that effect is output to the management computer of the game hall. Alternatively, after the operation of the audio light emission control device 72 is restored by the power restoration process (step S505 described later), an illegal display command is output to the audio light emission control device 72.

  Thereafter, in step S503, a touch sensor input monitoring process is executed. In the touch sensor input monitoring process, the level of the signal output from the handle touch sensor 224 is confirmed.

  In the following step S504, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been output from the touch sensor 224 for the steering wheel. Specifically, it is determined whether an HI level signal is input to a terminal connected to the handle touch sensor 224.

  If a negative determination is made in step S504, the power saving process ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S504, power restoration processing is executed in step S505.

  In the power restoration process, the main control device 71 sets the power supply permission signal to the power-on power supply unit 113 of the power supply and the launch control device 79 to the HI level. The power-on-time power supply unit 113 starts supplying power to a predetermined control device and a predetermined electric device by inputting an HI level power supply permission signal. In the power return process, a notification stop command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72. The sound emission control device 72 that has received the notification stop command causes the driving units 205 and 206 to arrange the movable plates 201 and 202 of the movable accessory 200 at the previously described game basic position (the position in FIG. 9A). Drive control.

  In addition, when the supply of power to the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121 is restarted with the power return process, and the operations of these control devices are restarted, the control devices are activated. It is preferable that various commands are not output from the main control device 71 to each control device during the execution of the process. That is, the main controller 71 may start outputting the command after waiting for the start-up processing in the payout controller 78, the sound emission controller 72, and the display controller 121 to be completed. For example, command output is permitted after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power supply permission signal was set to the HI level.

  In the following step S506, the power saving mode flag is cleared, and the power saving process ends.

<Electrical configuration for power interruption and return>
Next, an electrical configuration for executing the power cutoff process and the power return process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration for executing a power cutoff process and a power return process for the power-on power supply unit 113 provided in the power supply and the launch control device 79.

  The power-on power supply unit 113 supplies an operating voltage to the main control device 71, the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, the display control device 121, and the symbol display device 41 based on external power supplied from a commercial power supply. Supply.

  The power-on power supply unit 113 includes a voltage conversion circuit 230, output switching circuits 231a, 231b, 231c, and a reset circuit 236. The voltage conversion circuit 230 converts AC 24V supplied via the power switch 135a into + 24V, + 12V, and + 5V and outputs the same. In FIG. 18, + 24V voltage is supplied to the power failure monitoring board 96 of the main control device 71, and each control device (the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121) other than the main control device 71 is provided. Thus, the + 5V voltage and the + 12V voltage are supplied, and the + 12V voltage is supplied to the symbol display device 41.

  The output switching circuits 231a, 231b, and 231c perform power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to each control device (the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121) and do not perform power supply. State (power cutoff state).

  The output switching circuits 231a, 231b, and 231c include output switching transistors 232a, 232b, and 232c, respectively. The output switching transistors 232a, 232b, 232c are, for example, NPN transistors. The collectors of the output switching transistors 232a, 232b, 232c are connected to the voltage output terminals (+ 5V output terminal, + 12V output terminal) of the voltage conversion circuit 230, and the emitters are the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72 and It is connected to the display control device 121. The base is connected to the output port 235 of the main controller 71. In this case, a power supply permission signal is output from the output port 235, and the output switching transistors 232a, 232b, and 232c are turned on / off by the power supply permission signal.

  When the power supply permission signal is at the HI level, the transistors 232a, 232b, and 232c are turned on, and the output voltages (+5 V and +12 V) from the voltage conversion circuit 230 are output from the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display. Applied to the control device 121. In this case, a predetermined voltage is applied to the various lamp units 58a and 58b and the movable accessory 200 (accessory driving unit) via the sound emission control device 72.

  When the power supply permission signal is at the LOW level, the transistors 232a, 232b, and 232c are turned off, and the output voltages (+5 V and +12 V) from the voltage conversion circuit 230 are output from the payout control device 78 and the sound emission control device 72. , Are not applied to the display control device 121. Since power is not supplied to the sound emission control device 72, power supply to the various lamp units 58a and 58b and power supply to the movable accessory 200 (accessory drive unit) are stopped.

  In the above-described power saving mode transition processing, since a low-level power supply permission signal is output as the power cutoff processing (step S408 in FIG. 16), the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control are accompanied by the signal output. The power supply to the device 121 is cut off, the operation of each of these control devices is stopped, and the power supply to the various lamp units 58a and 58b and the power supply to the movable accessory 200 (the accessory drive unit) are also performed. And stopped. Then, when the power supply to the movable accessory 200 (the accessory drive unit) is stopped, as described with reference to FIG. 9C, both the movable plates 201 and 202 are in their predetermined appearance positions due to their own weights, that is, The appearance at the screen front position of the symbol display device 41 and the shift to the power saving mode are notified by a power saving message written on the movable plate 201 for power saving notification. At this time, the power-saving message of the movable plate 201 appears on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, which is considered to be most easily seen (easily noticed) by the player in the pachinko machine 10, so that the player cannot use the pachinko machine. It can be easily grasped that 10 is now in the power saving mode.

  However, power is supplied to a part of the display control device 121 and the symbol display device 41 without passing through the output switching circuit from the voltage conversion circuit 230, and the voltage is output from the voltage conversion circuit 230. That is, when the power switch 135a is on, the power supply state is always maintained.

  The display control device 121 includes an image data determination unit 240 that determines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and an output control unit 241 that outputs the image data determined by the image data determination unit to the symbol display device 41. Have.

  The image data determination unit 240 and the output control unit 241 are each configured by an arithmetic processor, and the image data determination unit 240 outputs information for generating image data displayed on the symbol display device 41 to an output control unit. 241. The output control unit 241 has a storage unit 241a capable of storing image data for one screen, and stores image data generated based on information output from the image data determination unit in the storage unit 241a. Remember. After that, the output control unit 241 outputs the image data stored in the storage unit 241a to the symbol display device 41. The symbol display device 41 displays an image corresponding to the image data output from the output control unit 241. The image data determining unit 240 outputs information on the switching image to the output control unit 241 based on the switching timing of the display image. Each time the information from the image data determination unit is input to the output control unit 241, the content of the storage unit is updated, and the image displayed on the symbol display device 41 is switched.

  In the display control device 121, the configuration of the power supply system is different between the image data determination unit 240 and the output control unit 241, and the image data determination unit 240 receives the drive power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 via the output switching circuit 231 a. Is supplied, the output control unit 241 is supplied with driving power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 without passing through the output switching circuit 231a.

  In the power saving mode, the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the image data determination unit 240 in the display control device 121 is cut off, and the power supply to the output control unit 241 is maintained. As described above, the power is also supplied to the symbol display device 41 in the power saving mode. In the power saving mode, the power is supplied from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the output control unit 241 and the symbol display device 41, so that the symbol display device 41 displays an image corresponding to the image data stored in the storage unit 241a. It is possible to do. In the power saving mode, the update of the contents of the storage unit 241a is stopped because the power to the image data determination unit 240 is cut off. As a result, during the power saving mode, the image corresponding to the content of the storage unit 241a updated last before shifting to the power saving mode is continuously displayed on the symbol display device 41 as a still image.

  Then, when the power supply permission signal is returned to the HI level as the power return process (step S505 in FIG. 17), the power supply to the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121 is restarted accordingly. You. Accordingly, the operation of each of these control devices is restarted, and the power supply to the various ramps 58a and 58b and the power supply to the movable accessory 200 (accessory drive unit) are also restarted. At this time, the movable accessory 200 (the accessory drive unit) returns from the notification state shown in FIG. 9C to the non-notification state shown in FIG. 9A, so that the player is notified that the power saving mode has been released. Easy to grasp.

  In the circuit configuration of FIG. 18, when power is supplied to each of the control devices (the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121), a predetermined period immediately after the power supply is set as a reset period. After the lapse of the time, each of these control devices starts operating. That is, the power-on power supply unit 113 is provided with the reset circuit 236, and by this reset circuit 236, +5 V is input to the reset input of each control device immediately after the power is supplied to each control device. When +5 V is input to the reset input, the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121 are in a standby state and do not start operation. When 0 V is input to the reset input, a LOW level signal is input, and the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121 start operating.

  The reset circuit 236 is a circuit for instructing the start of the operation of the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121, and includes a delay circuit 237 and a reset transistor 238. The delay circuit 237 delays a change in the input voltage for a predetermined period and outputs the output voltage as an output voltage. The output side is connected to the reset transistor 238. The resetting transistor 238 is formed of an NPN transistor. The base is connected to the output side of the delay circuit 237, the collector is connected to the output side of the output switching circuit 231a, and the emitter is grounded. The resetting transistor 238 is turned on when a HI level signal is input, and turned off when a LOW level signal is input or when there is no input.

  The provision of the reset circuit 236 delays the power supply permission signal at the HI level from the main controller 71 for a predetermined period from the timing at which the output of the output switching circuit 231a becomes +5 V (HI level). Thus, the input of the output switching circuit 231b can be set to 0V (LOW level), and the output of the output switching circuit 231b can be delayed to the output of the output switching circuit 231a to be LOW level.

  The main control device 71 has its own reset circuit 239, and the reset circuit 239 generates a reset signal delayed from the voltage input from the voltage conversion circuit 230, and starts operation.

  Since the reset input to the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121 is delayed from the voltage input, the operation of the gaming machine can be started with the voltage to the voltage input being stable. Become.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 has the following characteristic configuration as a configuration for power interruption and return.

  A main control device 71, a payout control device 78, an audio light emission control device 72, and a display control device 121 are provided as a plurality of control means, and the main control device 71 provided as a first control means is provided with a voltage conversion circuit 230. While power is directly supplied, other control devices other than the main control device 71 provided as the second control means are supplied with power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 via the output switching circuit 231. . The voltage conversion circuit 230 generates power for driving each control device as a drive power generation circuit. The output switching circuit 231 is a power cutoff circuit that can cut off power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the second control unit.

  In main controller 71, processing for determining whether a condition for shifting to the power saving mode or a condition for canceling the power saving mode is performed (the processing of steps S402, S405, and S504) is performed, and it is determined whether power saving is necessary. Used as a means. When the condition for shifting to the power saving mode is satisfied, the main control device 71 outputs a low-level power supply permission signal from the output port 235 to the output switching circuit 231, so that the voltage conversion circuit 230 outputs another control device. Power supply to the power supply. In addition, when the condition for canceling the power saving mode is satisfied, the power supply permission signal of the HI level is output from the output port 235 to the output switching circuit 231 so that the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to another control device is performed. Cut off. Thus, main controller 71 can control the power supply from voltage conversion circuit 230 to another controller by controlling the power supply permission signal.

  Further, when the external power is supplied, the main control device 71 executes a power-on wait process (step S101) to issue a power supply instruction to the output switching circuit 231 in order to issue a power supply instruction. A power supply permission signal of a level is output, and power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to another control device is executed. The power supply command processing executed in the power-on wait processing is the same as the power restoration processing (step S505) executed when returning from the power saving mode.

  Further, a touch detection unit 225 is connected to the main control device 71 as a means for monitoring a game state of the player. The main control device 71 determines to shift to the power saving mode by determining that the game is in the non-game state in which the player is not playing a game based on the detection result (monitoring result of the game state) of the touch detection unit 225. I do.

  Further, the main control device 71 sequentially updates the jackpot random number counter C1 within a predetermined numerical range during the normal mode in which the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is being performed to the other control devices. The jackpot random number counter C1 is used when performing a random determination as to whether or not the open / close execution mode is to be generated in the random number updating process for the random determination in step S203 of the timer interrupt process. Even during the power saving mode in which the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is cut off to the other control devices, the main control device 71 executes the same process as the lottery random number update process in the counter update process of step S502. are doing.

  Further, the main controller 71 determines whether to give a privilege to the player based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, triggered by winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 which is a predetermined condition. Execute the processing of Specifically, the jackpot lottery process is executed in the special figure special power control process of step S215, and the jackpot lottery result is displayed by controlling the main display unit 43 provided as a lottery result display unit.

  The main control device 71 displays the main display unit 43 in a predetermined display mode in a power saving mode in which power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to other control devices other than the main control device 71 is cut off. Control. Specifically, a special map display process of step S501 for controlling a predetermined segment to continue lighting in a light emitting mode is executed.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a movable accessory 200 as a notifying means for notifying a player that the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode during the power saving mode. The movable accessory 200 shifts from the non-notification state to the notification state when the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the sound emission control device 72 is cut off.

  In addition, a main control device 71 that determines whether or not to give a privilege to a player is determined as a subject of power control of a plurality of control means when shifting to the power saving mode. Other control devices are sub-control devices (payout control device 78, sound emission control device 72, and display control device 121) that perform various controls based on control commands from main control device 71.

  The pachinko machine 10 has the following characteristic configuration as a configuration of the movable accessory 200 provided as a notification unit for notifying the player of the power saving mode.

  On the front side of the pachinko machine 10, there are provided a symbol display device 41 and lamp portions 58a and 58b as operating portions which operate in a manner visible to the player, and the operating portion includes a display control device 121 and a voice. It is controlled by the light emission control device 72. The display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 are connected to a power-on power supply unit 113 as power supply means for supplying drive power, and the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 and the power-on power supply unit are connected. An output switching circuit 231 that can cut off power supply from the power supply unit 113 at the time of power-on to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is provided between the power supply units 113. In the main control device 71, the processing of steps S402 and S405 in the power saving mode transition processing is executed as the game state detection means, so that it is possible to detect that the pachinko machine 10 is in the non-game state. When it is detected that the game is not in the game mode, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode. When the mode is shifted to the power saving mode, the power supply from the power supply unit 113 during power-on to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off by the output switching circuit 231. The movable accessory 200 is saving power to the player by shifting from the non-notification state to the notification state when the power supply to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off. Notify that.

  In addition, the movable accessory 200 is provided so as to be operable by power supply from the power supply unit 113 for power-on. The output switching circuit 231 supplies power via the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off. The movable movable member 200 is also configured to cut off the power supply. The movable accessory 200 shifts from the non-notification state to the notification state in accordance with the interruption of the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113.

  In addition, the movable auditorium 200 includes a notification movable plate 201 provided with an information display unit 203 as notification information for visually recognizing that the player is in the power saving mode, and a power supply unit 113 for power-on. The first position (specifically, the appearing position) at which the movable plate 201 is driven by electric power and is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and the second position (specifically, at which the movable plate 201 is not visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 Is provided with a driving unit 205 for moving the base unit with the game basic position. The movable plate 201 can be moved to the first position when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the drive unit 205 is cut off by the output switching circuit 231.

  The movable plate 201 is configured to be movable to the first position by its own weight and to move to the second position by the driving of the driving unit 205.

  In addition, the movable auditorium 200 includes, as an effect device, an effect movable plate 202 that can be moved between a position where the pachinko machine 10 can be visually recognized from the front and a position where it cannot be visually recognized, and an effect according to the progress of the game. The movable plate 202 is operated.

  In addition, as an operation unit, a symbol display device 41 is provided as a display unit that variably displays a symbol related to a game effect on a display screen G provided as a display area. The first position is a position in front of the pachinko machine 10 on the display screen G, and the second position is a position behind a center frame 42 provided as an enclosure surrounding the display screen G.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 includes the movable accessory 200 as a first notification unit, and can notify of the power saving mode in a state where power is supplied from the power-on power supply unit 113. The main display unit 43 is provided. When the power supply to the sound emission control device 72 is cut off by the output switching circuit 231, the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the movable accessory 200 is cut off, and the power supply unit 113 for power-on. The power supply to the main display unit 43 is performed.

  Further, the main display unit 43, which is the second notification means, gives a bonus to the player based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 in response to a prize to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, which is a predetermined condition. It is connected to a main control device 71 that determines whether or not to apply. The main display section 43 is provided as a lottery result display means whose display mode is controlled by the main controller 71 so as to display the result of the lottery of the privilege grant. When the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode, power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the main control device 71 is continued, and the main display unit 43 receives power from the power-on power supply unit 113. While the power is on, it notifies that it is in the power saving mode.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 has the following characteristic configuration as a configuration for displaying the symbol display device 41 during the power saving mode.

  The symbol display device 41 is provided as a symbol display device for variably displaying a symbol, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 121 as a display control device. As power supply means for supplying drive power to the symbol display device 41 and the display control device 121, a power-on power supply unit 113 is provided. The display control device 121 receives first image display control means for sequentially determining and updating image data relating to an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and inputs the image data determined by the first image display control means. And a second image display control means for storing the image data in the storage unit each time the input is performed, and outputting the stored image data to the symbol display device 41. Specifically, an image data determination unit 240 is provided as a first image display control unit, a storage unit 241a is provided as a storage unit, and an output control unit 241 is provided as a second image display control unit.

  The power-on power supply unit 113 separately includes supply paths for supplying power to the image data determination unit 240 as the first image display control unit and the output control unit 241 as the second image display control unit. ing. If the pachinko machine 10 is detected to be in the non-gaming state in the processing of steps S402 and S405 in the power saving mode transition processing of the main control device 71, the power-on power supply unit 113 sends the image data determination unit 240 While the power supply in the supply path is cut off, the power supply to the output control unit 241 in the supply path is continuously performed.

<Display control at power-on>
In the present embodiment, when the power to the display control device 121 is turned on when the power switch 135a is turned on or when returning from the power saving mode, the display control device 121 is used for display effects immediately after the power is turned on. Predetermined image data defined as common data among all the image data to be transferred is transferred from the ROM area to the RAM area, and is displayed depending on whether the data transfer is before or after completion. It is configured to change the contents of the production. Specifically, if the data transfer is not completed, the display effect is simplified. For example, no notice display is performed, and all reach effects are replaced with normal reach. Hereinafter, a configuration related to an effect performed by the display control device 121 will be described.

<Electrical configuration related to display control>
First, an electrical configuration related to display control of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  The MPU 97 is mounted on the sound emission control board 72a provided in the sound emission control device 72. The MPU 97 includes a ROM 98 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 97 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 98. A certain RAM 99, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in.

  The MPU 97 is provided with an input port and an output port. The operation device 60 for production and the main control device 71 are connected to the input side of the MPU 97, and various lamp portions 58a and 58b, the speaker portion 59, the movable role 200 and the display control device 121 are connected to the output side of the MPU 97. It is connected.

  The MPU 97 is a game play control command (game play control information) such as the change command, type command, and change end command described above, and a jackpot effect command (big hit effect) such as an opening command, an ending command, an open command, and a close command. Commands from the main controller 71, and controls the driving of the various lamp units 58a and 58b and the speaker unit 59 based on the received commands.

  Further, the MPU 97 transmits the above commands received from the main control device 71 to the display control device 121 while maintaining the information form. Further, the MPU 97 determines whether or not an operation generation signal has been received from the effect operation device 60, thereby performing an operation occurrence determination as to whether or not the effect operation device 60 has been operated. If it is determined that the command is present, the operation generation command is transmitted to the display control device 121.

  The display control device 121 includes a display control board 121a on which a display CPU 302, a program ROM 303, a work RAM 304, a video display processor (VDP) 305, a character ROM 306, and a VDP RAM 308 are mounted. Note that the display CPU 302 and each memory (program ROM 303, work RAM 304, and the like) used for controlling the display CPU 302 correspond to the image data determination unit 240 in FIG. 18, and the VDP 305 and the output port 336 correspond to the output control unit 241 in FIG. I do.

  The display CPU 302 has a function as a main control unit in the display control device 121. Specifically, the display CPU 302 is connected to an input port 311 mounted on the display control board 121a via a bus, and various commands transmitted from the sound emission control device 72 are input to the display CPU 302 through the input port 311. Is done. The display CPU 302 is connected to a program ROM 303 and a work RAM 304 via a bus.

  The program ROM 303 is a control non-volatile storage unit for storing control information such as various control programs executed by the display CPU 302 and fixed value data. The program ROM 303 is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, and specifically uses a NOR flash memory. The storage capacity is 256 Mbits, but the storage capacity is arbitrary as long as the control in the display CPU 302 can be performed well. Part of the fixed value data is stored in advance in each of the areas 303a to 303d of the program ROM 303. The details of each of the areas 303a to 303d will be described together with the processing executed by the display CPU 302.

  The work RAM 304 is a control volatile storage unit for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the display CPU 302 executes various programs. The work RAM 304 is a volatile semiconductor memory, and specifically uses a DRAM. However, the present invention is not limited to a DRAM, and an SRAM may be used. The storage capacity is 64 Mbits, but the storage capacity is arbitrary as long as the control in the display CPU 302 can be performed well. The work data and flags are stored in the respective areas 304a to 304d of the work RAM 304. The details of each of the areas 304a to 304d will be described together with the processing executed by the display CPU 302.

  The display CPU 302 uses the program ROM 303 and the work RAM 304 to execute arithmetic processing based on various commands received from the sound emission control device 72. The display CPU 302 is connected to the VDP 305 via a bus. Then, the display CPU 302 performs a control for giving a predetermined instruction to the VDP 305 as a result of the arithmetic processing.

  The VDP 305 has a control ROM 331 and a control RAM 332, and has a function of transferring a part of data stored in the character ROM 306 to the VDP-side RAM 308 based on an instruction from the display CPU 302. Further, the VDP 305 uses the data stored in the character ROM 306 and the VDP-side RAM 308 based on an instruction from the display CPU 302, and more specifically, performs a drawing process on the symbol display device 41 by processing the data. have. Specifically, the VDP 305 is a kind of drawing circuit (drawing means or drawing control unit) that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 305 is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip”, and its substance can be called a microcomputer chip having firmware dedicated to drawing processing.

  The character ROM 306 is a non-volatile storage unit for image data (image information) for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41 and background data. The character ROM 306 is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, and more specifically, a NAND flash memory is used. Since two 8 Gbit NAND flash memories are provided as the character ROM 306, the storage capacity is 16 Gbits. The character ROM 306 stores bitmap image data of various characters, a color pallet table to be referred to when determining the display color at each dot of the bitmap image, and the like, and a JPEG format for a background image. Image data is stored and held.

  The VDP 305 is connected to the VDP side RAM 308 via a bus. The VDP-side RAM 308 is a volatile storage unit for image base data (image information) for temporarily storing and holding base data for generating image data stored and held in the character ROM 306 for reading data in the VDP 305. . The VDP-side RAM 308 is a VRAM (video RAM) made of a volatile semiconductor memory, and specifically uses an SDRAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another RAM such as a DRAM, an SRAM, or a dual port RAM may be used. Since two 256 Mbit SDRAMs are provided as the VDP side RAM 308, the storage capacity is 512 Mbits. That is, the storage capacity of the VDP side RAM 308 is set smaller than the storage capacity of the character ROM 306.

  The VDP 305 accesses the VDP-side RAM 308 based on an instruction from the display CPU 302 (image data determination unit 240 in FIG. 18), and renders image data for display output corresponding to the instruction from the display CPU 302 in the control RAM 332 of the VDP 305. It is created in the area 335 (the storage unit 241a in FIG. 18). The drawing area 335 can store data for one frame in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 305 is connected to an output port 336 mounted on the display control board 121a, and the output port 336 is connected to the symbol display device 41. Then, the VDP 305 (output control unit in FIG. 18) outputs a drawing signal to the symbol display device 41 based on the image data stored in the rendering area 335, and a predetermined signal is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. Display the image.

  Incidentally, the voltage from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is always supplied to the VDP 305, the output port, and the symbol display device 41, and a low-level power supply permission signal is output from the output port 235 to the output switching circuits 231a, 231c. In this case, a predetermined image can be displayed on the symbol display device 41 based on the image data stored in the drawing area 335.

  By using a NAND flash memory as the character ROM 306 as described above, it is possible to increase the capacity while suppressing the manufacturing cost as compared with a configuration using a NOR flash memory. Further, by using the NAND flash memory, rewriting can be repeatedly performed in the development stage of the pachinko machine 10, and the development cost can be reduced. However, the data transfer speed of the NAND flash memory is lower than that of the NOR flash memory. For example, the NOR flash memory operates at 360 Mbit / sec while the NAND flash memory operates at 60 Mbit / sec.

  On the other hand, as described above, the provision of the reading RAM such as the VDP-side RAM 308 allows the image base data necessary for generating the display output image data to be read into the RAM 308 in advance. Therefore, by reading the image base data not from the character ROM 306 but from the VDP RAM 308 at the drawing timing in the VDP 305, it is possible to satisfactorily create the image data in the VDP 305.

  The storage capacity of the character ROM 306 and the specific storage capacity of the VDP RAM 308 are arbitrary. Further, the individual storage capacity and the number of memories constituting the character ROM 306 are arbitrary, and the individual storage capacity and the number of memories constituting the VDP side RAM 308 are also arbitrary.

  Here, a common area 337 is set in the VDP-side RAM 308. The common area 337 stores image base data corresponding to a drawing instruction frequently used by the display CPU 302 among various image base data stored in the character ROM 306, and the image stored in the common area 337. The data will basically be resident.

  Specifically, the regular data group stored in the regular area 337 is stored and held while a situation in which a drawing instruction of a corresponding image can be generated continues. Further, even if a drawing instruction of the corresponding image is generated and the display of the image is performed once, the image is stored and held in a situation where a new drawing instruction can be generated thereafter. Furthermore, at least a part of the common data group is stored and held until a predetermined erasing condition is satisfied, even if the situation where the drawing instruction of the corresponding image is no longer possible. The provision of the common area 337 allows the VDP 305 to access the common area 337 to draw an image corresponding to the drawing instruction satisfactorily even if a drawing instruction is frequently given from the display CPU 302. .

  Next, the software configuration of the character ROM 306 will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for describing a software configuration of the character ROM 306.

  The character ROM 306 has many unit areas for storing unit data. Unit data is individually stored for each of the multiple unit areas. A data group for displaying an image pattern to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 over a predetermined period is configured by the unit data of the predetermined combination, and one group is included in a plurality of types of image patterns. Data groups are set in one-to-one correspondence.

  The plurality of types of data groups include a first background data group, a normal design data group, a second background data group, a third background data group, a demonstration display data group, and a notice A data group. At least a group, a data group for the notice B, a data group for the normal reach, a data group for the super reach, a data group for the probability variable jackpot, and a data group for the normal jackpot are set.

  The first background data group, the second background data group, and the third background data group are data groups for displaying a background image in a situation where a variable display is usually performed by a symbol. In this case, the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which the display mode is switched according to the operation of the staging operation device 60, and the first background data group is used to display a background image corresponding to the first display mode. The second background data group is a data group for displaying a background image corresponding to the second display mode.

  The normal symbol data group is a data group for displaying a normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 6, the normal symbols include nine types of main symbols and one type of sub symbols, and a data group corresponding to each of the symbols is set.

  The demo display data group is a data group for displaying an image when the pachinko machine 10 is in the demo display state.

  The data group for the notice A and the data group for the notice B are data groups for displaying an image of the notice display which is a kind of the expected effect in the middle of the game. In the present pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of advance notices are set in different display modes, specifically, two types of advance notices A and B are set, and a data group is set corresponding to each advance notice. ing.

  The normal reach data group is a data group for displaying an image of a normal reach display in a reach display which is a kind of expected effect in the middle of the game.

  The super reach data group is a data group for displaying an image of a super reach display in a reach display which is a kind of expected effect in the middle of the game. Incidentally, the super reach display is a reach display for causing the player to expect a jackpot result to be generated as compared with the case of the normal reach display. When the super reach display occurs, the super reach display is performed via the normal reach display.

  The data group for the probability jackpot is a data group for displaying an image of the jackpot effect performed by the symbol display device 41 during the opening / closing execution mode when the probability jackpot result is obtained. The jackpot effect corresponding to the probability change jackpot result includes a jackpot start effect, an effect corresponding to each round, and a jackpot end effect, and the probability change jackpot data group includes an image for displaying each of these effects. Contains a group of data.

  The normal jackpot data group is a data group for displaying an image of a jackpot effect performed by the symbol display device 41 during the opening / closing execution mode when a normal jackpot result is obtained. The jackpot effect corresponding to the normal jackpot result includes a jackpot start effect, an effect corresponding to each round, and a jackpot end effect, and the normal jackpot data group includes an image for displaying each of these effects. Contains a group of data.

  Among the above data groups, the first background data group, the normal design data group, the second background data group, the third background data group, and the demonstration display data group are the pachinko machine 10. This is a group of regular data that is transferred to the regular area 337 of the VDP-side RAM 308 in the power-on state and stored (resident) there.

  Since the background data group and the normal symbol data group are set as the regular data group, the symbol display device 41 can immediately start the symbol variation display when the game start condition is satisfied. It becomes possible. That is, a prize to the operating ports 33, 34 provided in the game area occurs at an arbitrary timing, and a prize to the operating ports 33, 34 occurs in a state where the hold information is not stored, and a new prize is generated. When the suspension information is acquired, the game times related to the suspension information are immediately started. In this case, if the background data group and the normal symbol data group were read from the character ROM 306 to the VDP-side RAM 308 after the acquisition of the hold information was specified, the reading speed of the character ROM 306 was low. As a result, the start of the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display device 41 is delayed.

  On the other hand, since the background data group and the normal symbol data group are set as the regular data group, even if a prize to the operating ports 33 and 34 occurs at an arbitrary timing, each of the background data group and the normal symbol data group is set at that time. Since the background data group and the normal symbol data group have been read out to the regular area 337, the image of the symbol change display can be displayed immediately.

<Processing configuration related to display control of symbol display device 41>
Next, a processing configuration related to display control of the symbol display device 41 will be described. In the display control device 121, various processes are executed by the display CPU 302, and various processes are executed by the VDP 305 based on an instruction from the display CPU 302, so that the display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled.

  The processing executed by the display CPU 302 includes a main processing executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and a normal processing executed after the main processing. The instructions are executed. Hereinafter, the main processing of the display CPU 302 and the processing of the VDP 305 executed based on an instruction in the main processing will be described, and then the normal processing of the display CPU 302 will be described.

<Main processing of display CPU 302>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating main processing in the display CPU 302. As shown in FIG. 21, in step S601, an instruction process for initial setting of a regular data group is executed. In the instruction processing, an initialization command for the VDP 305 read from the command storage area (instruction information storage means) 303a of the program ROM 303 is transmitted to the VDP 305. Upon receiving the initialization command, the VDP 305 executes a process for transferring the common data group from the character ROM 306 to the common area 337 of the VDP RAM 308.

  In step S601, after executing the process of instructing the initial setting of the regular data group, the process proceeds to step S602. In step S602, it is determined whether the transfer of the first background data group to the regular area 337 has been completed. This determination is made by determining whether a write completion signal corresponding to the first background data group has been received from the VDP 305.

  If the transfer of the first background data group to the common area 337 has not been completed, the process of step S602 is repeatedly executed, and the transfer of the first background data group to the common area 337 has been completed. , The process proceeds to step S603. In step S603, a drawing instruction process for the first background image is executed. Specifically, information on the drawing list corresponding to the first background image is read from the drawing list information storage area 303b of the program ROM 303 so that the first background image is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. The read drawing list information is transmitted to the VDP 305.

  Here, the drawing list information is information in which a drawing instruction for one frame on the display screen G is set, and is a color palette for determining the data information of the bitmap image and the display color of each dot of the bitmap image. Contains table information.

  In the following step S604, it is determined whether or not the display timing of the first background image has ended. The measurement of the end timing is performed by using the end timing counter of the various counter areas 304c provided in the work RAM 304. The end timing counter is set when the drawing instruction processing of the inspection image is first executed. Information on the end reference value is set. Each time a negative determination is made in step S604, the value of the end timing counter is updated so as to be decremented by 1. When the value of the end timing counter becomes “0”, an affirmation is made in step S604. Make a decision. The configuration related to the measurement of the end timing is the same in step S607 described later.

  If it is determined in step S604 that the timing is not the end timing, the drawing instruction processing of the first background image is executed again in step S603. In the drawing instruction process of the inspection image in this case, it is determined whether or not it is the timing of drawing the new first background image, and if it is the timing of drawing instruction, the drawing list information corresponding to the inspection image is again displayed in the VDP 305. Send to That is, the drawing list information corresponding to the inspection image is transmitted to the VDP 305 every time the drawing instruction timing is reached until the end timing. If it is determined in step S604 that it is the end timing, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In the following step S605, it is determined whether or not the transfer of the normal symbol data group to the regular area 337 has been completed. This determination is made by determining whether a write completion signal corresponding to the normal symbol data group has been received from the VDP 305.

  If the transfer of the normal symbol data group to the common area 337 has not been completed, the process of step S605 is repeatedly executed. If the transfer of the normal symbol data group to the common area 337 has not been completed, , And the process proceeds to step S606. In step S606, a drawing instruction process for a normal symbol image is executed. Specifically, the information of the drawing list corresponding to the normal symbol image is read from the drawing list information storage area 303b of the program ROM 303 so that the normal symbol image is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. The read drawing list information is transmitted to the VDP 305.

  In the following step S607, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the display of the normal symbol image. The measurement of the end timing is performed using the end timing counter in the various counter areas 304c provided in the work RAM 304, as in step S604.

  If it is determined in step S607 that the timing is not the end timing, the drawing instruction process of the normal symbol image is executed again in step S606. If it is determined in step S607 that it is the end timing, the process shifts from the main process to the normal process.

  In FIG. 21, the order of the processes is arbitrary. For example, the processes of steps S602 to S604 and the processes of steps S605 to S607 may be performed before and after.

<Process Performed by VDP 305 at Initial Setting>
Next, a process executed by the VDP 305 at the time of the initial setting instruction process (step S601) by the display CPU 302 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the initial transfer processing in the VDP 305. In the VDP 305, the VDP-side main process including a plurality of types of processes is repeatedly started at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec), and an initial transfer process is set as a part of the VDP-side main process. .

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step S701, it is determined whether an initialization command has been received from the display CPU 302. If the initial setting command has not been received, it is determined in step S702 whether or not the normal data group is in the initial setting state. If the normal data group is not in the initial setting state (step S702: NO), the initial transfer processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command has been received (step S701: YES), the state of the VDP 305 is set to the initialization state of the regular data group in step S703. Here, when setting various states, a setting flag corresponding to the state to be set is stored in the control RAM 332 of the VDP 305, and when releasing various states, the setting flag corresponding to the state to be released is deleted. . This is the same when setting and canceling other states.

  In step S703, an initial transfer table corresponding to the initial setting is read from the control ROM 331 of the VDP 305 to the control RAM 332. In the initial transfer table, address information of an area to be referred to when data is read from the character ROM 306 and reference order information for sequentially referring to the address information are set.

  After executing the processing of step S703, the process proceeds to step S704. If it is determined in step S702 that the normal data group is in the initial setting state, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, a writing process for writing the unit data to be read in the character ROM 306 to the common area 337 of the VDP side RAM 308 is executed. In this case, in the initial transfer table, information for specifying in the VDP 305 which address area of the common area 337 is to be written with each unit data is set. When writing unit data in the common area 337, the VDP 305 writes the unit data in the unit area of the common area 337 which is predetermined. At this time, writing is performed for each of the data groups included in the regular data group for each predetermined unit data.

  In a succeeding step S705, it is determined whether or not the writing of the group of image data has been completed. The determination is made by referring to the initial transfer table to determine whether or not it is the timing at which writing of the last unit data is completed among a large number of unit data set as a group of image data. It is done by doing.

  If the writing has not been completed, the initial transfer process is terminated. If the writing has been completed, a write completion signal is transmitted to the display CPU 302 in step S706 to cause the display CPU 302 to recognize that the writing of the predetermined image data group to the common area 337 has been completed. . The write completion signal is set so as to correspond to each image data group on a one-to-one basis. In step S706, a corresponding write completion signal is transmitted to the display CPU 302.

  In a succeeding step S707, a write completion process is executed. In the writing completion process, a process is executed for enabling the VDP 305 to specify the image data group stored in the regular area 337. Specifically, a data group flag storage area is set in the control RAM 332 of the VDP 305 in a one-to-one correspondence with an image data group that may be written in the common area 337. In the write completion processing, the data group flag is stored in the data group flag storage area corresponding to the image data group for the image data group determined to have been written to the common area 337 in step S705. The flag stored in each data group flag storage area is deleted when the corresponding image data group is deleted from the regular area 337.

  In a succeeding step S708, it is determined whether or not the initial setting is completed. The determination is made by referring to the initial transfer table to determine whether it is the timing at which writing has been completed for the last sequential image data group among the plurality of image data groups set as the regular data group. It is done by doing. If the initial setting has not been completed, the initial transfer processing is terminated. If the initial setting has been completed, the initial setting state of the regular data group is released in step S709, and then the initial transfer processing is performed. finish.

<Process executed by VDP 305 in response to drawing instruction>
Next, processing executed by the VDP 305 in response to a drawing instruction will be described. As processing executed by the VDP 305 in response to a drawing instruction, setting processing of drawing data and output processing of a drawing signal are set. Hereinafter, first, the drawing data setting process will be described, and then the drawing signal output process will be described.

<Setting processing of drawing data>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the drawing data setting process in the VDP 305. In step S801, it is determined whether the information of the drawing list has been received from the display CPU 302. If the information has not been received, the setting process ends, and if the information has been received, the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, it is determined whether data corresponding to the information of the drawing list is stored in the common area 337. This determination is made by determining whether a data group flag relating to data corresponding to the information of the drawing list is stored in the control RAM 332 of the VDP 305.

  If data corresponding to the information of the drawing list is stored in the common area 337, necessary data is read from the common area 337 in step S803, and the read data is stored in the drawing area 335 of the VDP 305 in step S804. Write to. After that, in step S805, it is determined whether the creation of the image data corresponding to the information of the current drawing list is completed. If the creation has not been completed, the processes of steps S803 and S804 are repeatedly executed. If the creation has been completed, the process of setting the main drawing data ends.

  On the other hand, if the data corresponding to the information of the drawing list is not stored in the common area 337 (step S802: NO), in step S806, the necessary data is read from the change area, that is, the character ROM 306. Then, in step S807, the read data is written to the drawing area 335 of the VDP 305. Then, in step S808, it is determined whether the creation of the image data corresponding to the information of the current drawing list is completed. If the creation has not been completed, the processes of steps S806 and S807 are repeatedly executed. If the creation has been completed, the setting process ends.

  The creation of the drawing data by the processing of steps S806 to S808 is executed when the information of the drawing list is output based on the drawing instruction processing such as the notice display and the reach display.

<Output processing of drawing signal>
Next, the output processing of the drawing signal will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not it is the drawing data output timing. The information on the output timing of the drawing data is included in the information of the drawing list corresponding to the drawing data. If it is not the output timing of the drawing data, the output processing ends as it is. If it is the drawing data output timing, the process advances to step S902.

  In step S902, the drawing area 335 is referred to, and in step S903, a drawing signal corresponding to the referred data is output to the symbol display device 41 through the output port 336. After that, in step S904, it is determined whether or not the drawing processing of the image corresponding to the current drawing data has been completed. If the drawing process has not been completed, the processes of steps S902 and S903 are repeatedly executed. If the drawing processing has been completed, the output processing of the main drawing signal ends.

<Normal Processing of Display CPU 302>
Next, processing in the normal processing of the display CPU 302 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the normal processing. The normal processing is executed after the main processing is completed, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec) after the main processing is completed.

  In step S1001, a game time control process for displaying an effect for each game time on the symbol display device 41 is executed. In the following step S1002, a jackpot control process for displaying an effect for the opening / closing execution mode on the symbol display device 41 is executed.

  The jackpot control process includes an effect control process for controlling the effect for the jackpot from the end of the game round that results in the probability change jackpot result to the end of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result, and the normal jackpot result. An effect control process for controlling an effect for a jackpot from the end of the game round to the end of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result is set.

  In a succeeding step S1003, a background image control process for displaying any one of the first background image, the second background image, and the third background image as the background image displayed on the symbol display device 41 is executed. In the background image control process, a process of determining a background image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 corresponding to the value of a counter provided for the background is performed. The value of the counter provided for the background is updated based on the operation of the effect operation device 60 occurring.

  In the following step S1004, a demonstration display process for displaying an effect for demonstration display on the symbol display device 41 is executed. In the demonstration display processing, first, it is determined whether or not a demonstration start command has been received from the main control device 71. When the demo start command has been received, the display CPU 302 instructs the VDP 305 to draw a demo display image, so that the demo display image is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Thereafter, the normal processing ends.

<Gaming round control processing of display CPU 302>
First, the game round control processing in step S1001 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether a fluctuation command transmitted from the main control device 71 and relayed by the audio light emission control device 72 has been received. Here, the command received from the sound emission control device 72 is stored in a command storage area 304 a provided in the work RAM 304. The command storage area 304a is a ring buffer having a plurality of areas for storing commands, writing commands in an area set by a write pointer, and reading commands from the area set by a read pointer.

  If the change command has been received, in step S1102, a change start process based on a normal symbol is executed, and then the game time control process ends.

  Hereinafter, the fluctuation start processing based on the normal symbol in step S1102 will be described.

<Change Start Process by Normal Symbol in Display CPU 302>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation start processing by the normal symbol.

  First, in step S1201, based on the received variation command and type command, information on the presence or absence of a jackpot win, and information on the jackpot type and information on the variable display time when a jackpot result occurs, are grasped. The obtained information is stored in the register of the display CPU 302.

  In a succeeding step S1202, stop information setting processing is executed. In the stop information setting process, a process for determining information of a combination of symbols to be finally stopped in the current game round is executed.

  Specifically, the work RAM 304 is provided with a symbol update counter and a symbol information acquisition area. The symbol updating counter is provided with an upper symbol column counter, a middle symbol column counter, and a lower symbol column counter. These counters are provided in each symbol column Z1 in the symbol display device 41. The counter value corresponding to the number of symbols set to 〜Z3 is set.

  That is, as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 correspond to the fact that 18 symbols are set as the total number of the main symbol and the sub symbol, and the counter for the upper symbol row is set. In addition, a numerical range of “0 to 17” is set in the counter for the lower symbol row. Also, in correspondence with the fact that 20 symbols are set as the total number of the main symbol and the sub symbol in the middle symbol column Z2, the counter for the middle symbol column has a numerical range of “0 to 19”. Is set. The counter for each symbol row is updated at a different cycle. It should be noted that the value of the counter for each symbol row corresponds to the type of symbol stopped on the left line in the corresponding symbol row. Then, at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec), all the information updated in the counter for each symbol row is acquired, and the acquired information is stored in the symbol information acquisition area.

  In the symbol information acquisition area, a probability change jackpot area, a normal jackpot area, a miss reach area, and a complete miss area are set. Then, it is determined whether or not the information obtained from all of the counters for each symbol row corresponds to one of the probability change jackpot result, the normal jackpot result, the off-reach, and the completely off. The information of the corresponding area is updated.

  In the stop information setting process in step S1202, first, it is determined whether the current game time is a probability change jackpot result, a normal jackpot result, a missed reach result, or a completely missed result. Then, information of the combination of the symbols to be finally stopped is acquired from the area corresponding to the determination result in the symbol information acquisition area, and is stored in the register of the display CPU 302. The information on the combination of symbols includes information on the combination of symbols with the result of the probable jackpot, the combination of the results of the normal jackpot, and the information on the activated line that stops the combination of the off-reach symbols.

  By the way, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the jackpot result is a mode in which the same odd symbol (specific symbol) is stopped and displayed on one activated line. In addition, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the normal jackpot result is a mode in which the same even-numbered symbols (non-specific symbols) are stopped and displayed on one activated line. Further, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the out-of-reach is an out-of-reach mode in a mode different from the predetermined mode.

  In the following description, the stop information corresponding to the jackpot result refers to stop information corresponding to the probability-change jackpot result or the normal jackpot result.

  In a succeeding step S1203, a lottery process of a notice display is executed. In the lottery process of the notice display, the lottery counter in the work RAM 304 and the lottery table stored in the program ROM 303 are used. The established lottery counter is configured to be able to store a counter value of “0 to 99”, and is configured to be incremented by one every time the normal processing (FIG. 25) is started, that is, in a period of about 4 msec. , Is initialized to “0” after reaching the maximum value.

  Further, the established lottery table is set so as to correspond to the probability change jackpot result, the normal jackpot result, the off-reach, and the completely off. These established lottery tables are set so that the announcement display is won at 100% in the established lottery table corresponding to each jackpot result and out-of-reach, and the order of out-of-reach → normal jackpot result → probably variable jackpot result. Is set so as to increase the probability that the notice B is selected. Further, in the established lottery table corresponding to complete departure, the probability that both the notice A and the notice B are not performed is the highest, the probability of the notice A is the next highest, and the probability of the notice B is the lowest. Has become. The probability of this notice B is set lower than in the case of out-of-reach.

  In the case where the result is a complete deviation and the variable display time is shorter as the number of pieces of hold information increases, the case where the result is a complete deviation and the variable display time is shorter than the predetermined time , The lottery process of the notice display is not executed, and the execution of the notice display may be restricted.

  In step S1203, first, it is determined whether the current game round is a probability variable jackpot result, a normal jackpot result, a missed reach result, or a completely missed result, and the establishment lottery table corresponding to the determination result is read, and Read the lottery counter value. Then, referring to the established lottery table, whether or not the read counter value for the established lottery corresponds to either the advance notice A or the advance notice B, or whether or not to perform both the advance notice A and the advance notice B Is determined. In a succeeding step S1204, the result information of the lottery process of the notice display in the step S1203 is acquired and stored in the register of the display CPU 302.

  In a succeeding step S1205, it is determined whether or not the reach display is generated in the current game round. When the reach display occurs, in step S1206, a reach pattern setting process for determining a reach pattern in the current game round is executed.

  In the reach pattern setting process, a reach pattern table stored in the program ROM 303 is used. The reach pattern table is a table for determining a reach pattern according to the information on the variable display time (variable display time determined by the main controller 71) grasped in step S1201. Specifically, a mode in which only normal reach is performed and a mode in which super reach is performed after normal reach are set in association with information on the variable display time. In step S1205, the information of the reach type corresponding to the current variable display time is acquired with reference to the reach pattern table, and stored in the register of the display CPU 302.

  As described above, the variable display time of each game time is determined by the main control device 71. The main control device 71 determines whether or not the reach display is to be generated in each game time, and the determination is made. The variable display time is determined according to the result.

  If no reach display is generated in the current game round (step S1205: NO) or after the processing in step S1206 is performed, in step S1207, if the current game round and the jackpot result are generated, an effect for a big hit is generated. In step, a process for setting a display table to be referred to as appropriate when performing display control of the symbol display device 41 is executed. The display table will be described later in detail.

  In the subsequent step S1208, the information of the fluctuation display time grasped in step S1201 is set in a measurement counter as a fluctuation time measuring means for display provided in various counter areas 304c of the work RAM 304.

  In the subsequent step S1209, a background counter provided as a display mode grasping means in various counter areas 304c of the work RAM 304 is referred to. The background counter is storage means for ascertaining the type of background image currently set in the display CPU 302. The counter value is set in the background counter in a one-to-one correspondence with each display mode. Have been.

  Specifically, as the display mode, a first display mode in which a first background image is displayed, a second display mode in which a second background image is displayed, and a third background image are displayed. Therefore, the counter values of the background counter are set to “0”, “1”, and “2” in correspondence with these third display modes. The counter value of the background counter is alternately switched based on the operation of the staging operation device 60 in a state where the game times and the opening / closing execution mode are not executed. The processing related to this switching will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S1210, after performing a process of starting an effect for a game using a normal symbol on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, the fluctuation start process is ended. In step S1210, referring to the display table set in step S1207, based on the reference result of the background counter in step S1209, the information of the drawing list at the start of the change is specified, and the information of the specified drawing list is drawn. The information is read from the list information storage area 303b. Then, the read drawing list information is transmitted to the VDP 305.

  In the VDP 305, the drawing data setting process and the drawing signal output process are executed, and the image at the start of the change is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. In this case, if the background data group and the normal symbol data group are stored in the regular area 337, the image at the start of the fluctuation can be displayed immediately without reading the image data from the character ROM 306. it can.

<Table configuration and processing configuration related to display table setting>
Here, a table configuration and a processing configuration related to the setting of the display table will be described. The display table includes information for specifying the timing of outputting the drawing list information to the VDP 305 and the type of the drawing list information in the course of the game or during the effect for the jackpot.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10, as described above, the VDP 305 reads image data from the character ROM 306 when performing display control of the symbol display device 41 at the time of notice and reach display. In this case, the storage capacity of the VDP-side RAM 308 is a storage capacity that cannot store all of the data group (the regular data group and the change data group in FIG. 20) corresponding to each game time and the effect for the jackpot. I have. For example, in the game time when the super reach is displayed, the storage capacity of the data group necessary to display a series of effects from the start to the end of the game time exceeds 3 G bits, but the VDP side RAM 308 Has a storage capacity of about 1.5 Gbits.

  In contrast, the pachinko machine 10 divides a series of effects into a plurality of effect ranges, sequentially transfers a data group corresponding to each effect range to the VDP-side RAM 308, and already stores the data group in the VDP-side RAM 308 at the time of the transfer. It is configured to overwrite the unnecessary data group which is the data group that has been set. That is, before the predetermined effect range is started, a data group corresponding to the predetermined effect range is transferred to the VDP-side RAM 308 in advance. In this case, the front production range set to be executed before the predetermined production range is executed. Further, in a situation where the predetermined effect range is being executed, a data group corresponding to a rear effect range set to be executed after the predetermined effect range is transferred to the VDP-side RAM 308. In this case, the data group corresponding to the rear production range is overwritten on the data group corresponding to the front production range. At the time of this overwriting, the situation where a part of the data group to be erased is erased or the data to be erased due to the relationship between the data group to be newly written and the data group to be erased. A situation occurs where the entire group is erased.

  The display table includes not only the timing for outputting the drawing list information and the information for specifying the type of the drawing list information, but also the information for specifying the transfer instruction timing of various data groups from the character ROM 306 to the VDP-side RAM 308. Is included. When setting the display table, the variable display table storage area 303c provided as the variable display information group storage means in the program ROM 303 is referred to, and the variable ROM table information storage means 303 is provided in the program ROM 303 as the big hit effect information group storage means. The big hit effect table storage area 303d is referred to.

  Next, the display table setting process executed in step S1207 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not a reach display occurs in the current game round. If the reach display does not occur, in step S1302, a process for acquiring a base table corresponding to complete departure is executed.

  Here, a base table group is stored in the variable display table storage area 303c. The base table group includes a completely detached table group and a reach generating table group. The table group for complete departure includes information for identifying the timing of outputting the drawing list information and the type of the derivation list information at the timing from the start of the variable display to the result of the complete departure (hereinafter, such information is displayed. The table includes a large number of completely out-of-place tables indicating the use information. These complete departure tables are prepared in one-to-one correspondence with arbitrary combinations of the variable display time and the stop information.

  The reach generation table group includes a large number of reach generation tables indicating display information at the timing from the start of the variable display to the occurrence of the reach. These reach generation tables are prepared in one-to-one correspondence with any combination of the variable display time and the reach symbol.

  Further, the image of the variable display of the symbol from the start of the variable display to the occurrence of the reach from the start of the variable display is composed only of the background image and the image of the normal symbol.

  In step S1302, from the group of base tables, a complete departure table corresponding to the combination of the variable display time and the stop information in the current game round is acquired, and the acquired table information is stored in the display table storage area 304b. I do.

  After that, in step S1303, it is determined whether or not all data transfer of the regular data group has been completed. If a negative determination is made in step S1303, the display table setting process ends. According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the advance display from being performed even when the advance request is made when all the data transfer of the regular data group is not completed. By limiting the contents of the effect performed during the data transfer, it is not necessary to determine whether the requested display is possible during the data transfer, and the display control process can be simplified.

  If step S1303 is NO, that is, if all data transfer of the regular data group has not been completed, writing information to the notice table (steps S1306 and S1307) becomes unnecessary. Therefore, in such a case, the lottery process (step S1203 in FIG. 27) regarding the notice display may not be performed.

  In the above step S1303, it is determined whether or not the transfer of each data has been completed. Alternatively, for example, the completion of the data transfer may be determined based on a required time from the start of the data transfer. The determination value (the time width for determining the required time) for determining the completion of the data transfer may be determined based on the data amount of the regular data group. The same applies to step S1309 described later and step S1503 in FIG.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, it is determined in step S1304 whether or not a notice A is generated in the current game time, and in step S1305, whether or not a notice B is generated in the current game time. Determine whether or not.

  If the notice A occurs (step S1303: YES), a process for acquiring the notice A table is executed in step S1306. If notice B occurs (step S1305: YES), a process for acquiring a notice B table is executed in step S1307. If neither the notice A nor the notice B occurs (step S1305: NO), the setting process ends.

  Here, a notice table group is stored in the change display table storage area 303c. The notice table group includes a notice A table and a notice B table. The notice A table shows display information necessary to display the image of the notice A at the timing from the start of the change display to the stop of the change display of the symbol in the first symbol row. The notice B table shows display information necessary for displaying the notice B image at the timing from the start of the change display to the stop of the change display of the symbol in the first symbol row.

  Also, in each of the notice A table and the notice B table, information for specifying a transfer instruction timing for transferring the notice A data group or the notice B data group from the character ROM 306 to the VDP side RAM 308 is set. Have been. In the pachinko machine 10, the transfer instruction timing is set so that the transfer instruction of the notice A data group or the notice B data group is issued immediately after the start of the symbol change display. In this case, of the complete departure table and the reach generation table included in the base table group, the table that can be selected when the notice display is executed includes the symbol in the first symbol row from the start of the variable display. As a period until the variable display is stopped, a sufficient period is provided for both the notice A and the notice B to complete the notice display after the transfer of the notice data group is completed.

  Note that the transfer instruction timing is not limited to the above-described timing and may be arbitrarily set as long as the transfer of the data group corresponding to the advance notice display can be completed before the start of the advance notice display.

  In step S1306, a notice A table is obtained from the fluctuation display table storage area 303c, and the obtained table information is overwritten on the base table information stored in the display table storage area 304b. In step S1307, a notice B table is acquired from the fluctuation display table storage area 303c, and the acquired table information is overwritten on the base table information stored in the display table storage area 304b.

  The notice A and the notice B are effects that are executed at the same time as the symbol portion in a situation where the symbol is changed and displayed based on the base table. Therefore, in order to display an image corresponding to the effect, a symbol is displayed. It is necessary to set drawing list information for simultaneously displaying both the variable display and the advance display. In this case, in the process of acquiring the notice table, the base already stored in the display table storage area 304b can be set so that the drawing list information for simultaneously displaying both the variable display of the symbol and the notice display can be set. Overwrite the information in the notice table with the information in the notice table.

  In the display table storage area 304b, a display area for storing display information and a transfer instruction area for storing information of transfer instruction timing are set, and a notice table is acquired. In the process, the information of the transfer instruction timing is stored in the transfer instruction area. Specifically, in the transfer instruction area, a flag storage area is individually set for a transfer instruction timing that can be assumed, and a transfer target data group that can be assumed corresponding to each transfer instruction timing is set. On the other hand, a flag storage area is individually set. When the information of the transfer instruction timing is stored in the transfer instruction area, a flag is stored in the area corresponding to the transfer instruction timing to be set this time, and the area corresponding to the transfer target data group to be set this time is set. Then, a flag is stored for the area set in association with the transfer instruction timing. It should be noted that the configuration related to the setting of the information in the transfer instruction area is the same also when the configuration is performed based on the acquisition of another table such as a normal reach table, a super reach table, and a big hit effect table.

  Returning to the description of the display table setting process (FIG. 28), if a reach display occurs in the current game round (step S1301: YES), the process proceeds to step S1308. In step S1308, a process for acquiring a base table corresponding to the reach display is executed. Specifically, of the group of base tables already described, a reach generation table corresponding to a combination of the variable display time and the reach symbol in the current game round is acquired, and the acquired table information is displayed in the display table storage area. 304b.

  In the following step S1309, it is determined whether or not the data transfer of the regular data group has been completed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1309, the flow advances to step S1310.

  In step S1310, it is determined whether or not the notice A occurs in the current game round. When the notice A is generated, in step S1311, the notice table is acquired from the change display table storage area 303c, and the acquired table information is stored in the base table stored in the change display table storage area 304b. Overwrite the information of. When the notice A does not occur, this time is the game time in which the reach display is generated, and the notice display is surely generated in the game time in which the reach display is generated. The notice B table is acquired from the area 303c, and the acquired table information is overwritten on the base table information stored in the variable display table storage area 304b. The processing contents related to the acquisition of these notice tables are the same as those in steps S1306 and S1307.

  After executing the processing of step S1311 or step S1312, in step S1313, it is determined whether or not only the normal reach occurs in the current game round and the super reach does not occur. When only the normal reach occurs or when a negative determination is made in step S1309, a process for acquiring a normal reach table is executed in step S1314. With the above configuration, if all data transfer of the regular data group is not completed, it is possible to prevent the notice display and the display corresponding to the super reach from being performed even if there is a notice request or a request for super reach. Become. By restricting the contents of the effect performed during the data transfer, it is not necessary to determine whether the display requested during the data transfer is possible, and the display control process can be simplified.

  If it is determined in step S1313 that super reach occurs in the current game round, the process advances to step S1315. In step S1315, a process for acquiring a super reach table is executed.

  After execution of step S1314 or step S1315, in step S1316, it is determined whether or not a jackpot result is generated in the current game round, and if no jackpot result is generated, the setting process ends as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1316 that a jackpot result occurs in the current game round, an affirmative determination is made and the process proceeds to step S1317. In step S1317, it is determined whether or not a probable variable jackpot result occurs in the current game round, and in step S1318, it is determined whether or not a normal jackpot result occurs in the current game round.

  When the probability-change jackpot result is generated (step S1317: YES), in step S1319, the process for acquiring the table for the probability-change jackpot is executed, and then the setting process ends. If a normal jackpot result occurs (step S1318: YES), in step S1320, the process for acquiring the normal jackpot table is executed, and then the setting process ends. If neither the big-hit jackpot nor the normal jackpot occurs (step S1318: NO), the setting process ends.

  Returning to the description of the game times control processing (FIG. 26), when the change command has not been received (step S1101: NO), it is determined in step S1103 whether or not the fluctuation display by the normal symbol is being performed. . This determination is made by determining whether or not the normal change flag is stored in the normal change flag storage area in the various flag storage area 304d of the work RAM 304. The normal change flag is stored at the start of the change by the normal symbol, and is deleted at the end of the game round.

  If it is not during the fluctuation display by the normal symbol, the game time control process is ended as it is. If it is during the fluctuation display by the normal symbol, the process during the fluctuation by the normal symbol is executed in step S1104, and then the game round control process is ended.

<Processing during normal pattern fluctuation>
Next, the processing during the change by the normal symbol in step S1104 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing during the change by the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation end command transmitted from the main control device 71 and relayed by the sound emission control device 72 has been received. If the variation end command has not been received, the measurement counter of the work RAM 304 is referred to in step S1402, and the display table of the work RAM 304 is referred to in step S1403.

  In subsequent step S1404, the information of the elapsed time of the game times specified in step S1402 is collated with the display table specified in step S1403, and it is determined whether or not it is the drawing list setting timing.

  If it is the drawing list setting timing, in step S1405, a drawing list setting process is executed.

  The drawing list information of the content set in the drawing list setting process is output to the VDP 305 in the following step S1406. Thus, the VDP 305 displays a predetermined image on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  When the process for outputting the drawing list information (step S1406) is performed or when it is determined that the timing is not the setting timing of the drawing list (step S1404: NO), after executing the data transfer instruction process in step S1407 Then, this fluctuation processing ends.

  In the data transfer instruction process, a transfer command for data to be transferred is read from the command storage area 303a of the program ROM 303, and the read command is transmitted to the VDP 305.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation end command has been received (step S1401: YES), the process proceeds to step S1408. In step S1408, by referring to the display table currently stored, the drawing table information corresponding to the one set as the last setting timing in the display table is read from the drawing list information storage area 303b, and the read drawing table is read. The list information is output to the VDP 305. In the VDP 305, the drawing data setting process and the drawing signal output process are executed, and the last image in the game time is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. Thereby, the variable display of the symbols for one game is ended.

  After that, in step S1409, after executing a change end process for executing a process such as deleting a flag stored in the work RAM 304 in order to advance the effect for the game round, the process during the change is ended.

<Background image control processing of display CPU 302>
Next, the background image control processing in step S1003 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether an effect for a game is being performed. If the effect is for a game, the background image control process is terminated. If the effect is not for a game, the process proceeds to step S1502. In step S1502, it is determined whether or not a jackpot effect is being performed. If a jackpot effect is being performed, the present background image control process is terminated as it is. If a jackpot effect is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether the transfer of the regular data group has been completed. If the transfer of the regular data group has not been completed, in step S1504, the type of drawing list information corresponding to the first display mode is specified, and the specified drawing list information is stored in the drawing list information storage area of the program ROM 303. 303b and output to the VDP 305. Thereafter, the standby image control process ends. Upon receiving the drawing list information output in step S1504, the VDP 305 executes drawing data setting processing and drawing signal output processing, and displays the first background image on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. Display.

  Here, the situation in which the transfer of the normal symbol data group is completed when the transfer of the regular data group is not completed is defined as the situation in which the first background data group and the normal symbol data group are regularly used when the power is turned on. Although the transfer to the area 337 has been completed, the transfer of the second background data group and the third background data group to the regular area 337 has not been completed. That is, at the time of power-on, the transfer of the data group corresponding to all display modes has not been completed, but the transfer of the data group corresponding to the reference display mode has been completed. In such a situation, the display of the image for the first background is executed regardless of the display mode, so that even if there is a display request for an image for the background other than the image for the first background, the display corresponding to the request is performed. Is not performed. By limiting the contents of the effect performed during the data transfer, the display can be reliably performed without determining whether the display requested during the data transfer is possible.

  On the other hand, if the transfer of the regular data group has been completed (step S1503: YES), the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1505, it is determined whether an operation generation command has been received from the sound emission control device 72. If an operation occurrence command has been received, in step S1506, background counter updating processing is executed. As described above, the display modes include the first display mode in which the first background image is displayed, the second display mode in which the second background image is displayed, and the third display mode in which the third background image is displayed. Three types are set. Therefore, in step S1506, when the counter value corresponds to the first display mode, the counter value is updated to the counter value corresponding to the second display mode, and when the counter value corresponds to the second display mode, the third display mode is used. The counter value is updated to the counter value corresponding to the mode. If the counter value corresponds to the third display mode, the counter value is updated to the counter value corresponding to the first display mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1505 or after execution of step S1506, a process of reading a background counter is executed in step S1507. In the reading process, the value of the background counter is checked and temporarily stored in the work RAM 304.

  In subsequent step S1508, a process of outputting information of the drawing list corresponding to the value of the background counter temporarily checked in step S1507 is executed. Specifically, it is first determined which display mode the value of the background counter corresponds to. If the value of the background counter corresponds to "0", it corresponds to the first display mode, if it corresponds to "1", it corresponds to the second display mode, and it corresponds to "2". If so, it corresponds to the third display mode. Next, the type of drawing list information corresponding to the background image in the display mode corresponding to the value of the background counter and the current stopped symbol in each symbol row is specified, and the specified drawing list information is stored in the drawing list information of the program ROM 303. The data is read from the storage area 303b and output to the VDP 305. After that, the present effect control processing ends. Upon receiving the drawing list information output in step S1508, the VDP 305 executes the setting processing of the drawing data and the output processing of the drawing signal, and waits using the background image of the display mode corresponding to the value of the background counter. The image is displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  Here, the first background data group, the second background data group, and the third background data group, which are referred to for displaying the background image in the VDP 305, are used as character data 306 when the power is turned on. Is transferred to the regular area 337 of the VDP side RAM 308, and the state is maintained in the state where the effect for the game round or the effect for the big hit is not performed while the power is turned on. Assuming a configuration in which these background data groups are not stored in the common area 337, it is necessary to read image data from the character ROM 306 each time the display mode is switched, and a NAND flash memory is used as the character ROM 306. In such a configuration, the timing at which the display mode is switched may be delayed with respect to the operation timing of the effect operation device 60 due to the low transfer speed. On the other hand, since the background data groups are stored in the common area 337 as described above, the display mode can be switched immediately when the operation device for operation 60 is operated.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  A main control device 71, a payout control device 78, an audio light emission control device 72, and a display control device 121 are provided as a plurality of control means, and the main control device 71 provided as a first control means is provided with a voltage conversion circuit 230. While power is directly supplied, other control devices other than the main control device 71 provided as the second control means are supplied with power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 via the output switching circuit 231. . The voltage conversion circuit 230 generates power for driving each control device as a drive power generation circuit. The output switching circuit 231 is a power cutoff circuit that can cut off power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the second control unit.

  In main controller 71, processing for determining whether a condition for shifting to the power saving mode or a condition for canceling the power saving mode is performed (the processing of steps S402, S405, and S504) is performed, and it is determined whether power saving is necessary. Used as a means. When the condition for shifting to the power saving mode is satisfied, the main control device 71 outputs a low-level power supply permission signal from the output port 235 to the output switching circuit 231, so that the voltage conversion circuit 230 outputs another control device. Power supply to the power supply. In addition, when the condition for canceling the power saving mode is satisfied, the power supply permission signal of the HI level is output from the output port 235 to the output switching circuit 231 so that the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to another control device is performed. Cut off.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode, for example, when the player is not playing a game, the main control device 71 supplies power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to another control device. The state of the output switching circuit 231 is controlled so as to be cut off, whereby the power consumption of another control device, the electric device or the like supplied with power via the other control device (the movable accessory 200 or various The power consumption in the ramps 58a, 58b) is reduced. When the power saving mode is canceled, for example, when a game is newly started by the player, the main control device 71 switches the output so that the voltage conversion circuit 230 supplies power to another control device. The state of the circuit 231 is controlled, whereby the pachinko machine 10 returns to the normal mode (non-power saving mode).

  In such a case, among the plurality of control devices, power is supplied from the voltage conversion circuit 230 without passing through the output switching circuit 231 to the main control device 71 which is determined as the main body of the power supply control. Controls the power consumption of other control devices. Therefore, even when external power is supplied (the power switch 135a is on), power consumption of the gaming machine can be reduced. After the power saving mode is set, the power saving mode can be appropriately released.

  Further, when the external power is supplied, the main control device 71 executes a power-on wait process (step S101) to issue a power supply instruction to the output switching circuit 231 in order to issue a power supply instruction. A power supply permission signal of a level is output, and power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to another control device is executed. The power supply command processing executed in the power-on wait processing is the same as the power restoration processing (step S505) executed when returning from the power saving mode.

  According to the above configuration, the processing of the main control device 71 is the same between when the supply of the external power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started and when the power supply is returned from the power saving mode (when the power supply to the other control devices is released). In either case, the output processing of the HI level power supply permission signal to the output switching circuit 231 is performed. In this case, there is no need to separately provide a power cutoff circuit or the like at the start of external power supply and at the time of returning from the power saving mode. Can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, a touch detection unit 225 is connected to the main control device 71 as a means for monitoring a game state of the player. The main control device 71 determines to shift to the power saving mode by determining that the game is in the non-game state in which the player is not playing a game based on the detection result (monitoring result of the game state) of the touch detection unit 225. I do.

  According to the above configuration, power saving of the pachinko machine 10 can be suitably performed in a non-game state in which a game is not played by a player. Since the player is not playing a game during the power saving mode, there is no problem even if the power supply to the control devices other than the main control device 71 that controls the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is not a problem. Thus, power consumption can be reduced.

  Further, the main control device 71 sequentially updates the jackpot random number counter C1 within a predetermined numerical range during the normal mode in which the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is being performed to the other control devices. The jackpot random number counter C1 is used when performing a random determination as to whether or not the open / close execution mode is to be generated in the random number updating process for the random determination in step S203 of the timer interrupt process. Even during the power saving mode in which the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is cut off to the other control devices, the main control device 71 executes the same process as the lottery random number update process in the counter update process of step S502. are doing.

  Here, the power saving mode in which the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the other control device is cut off is a non-game state, and it is not necessary to perform an update process on numerical information such as a so-called random number for lottery. . However, in the above configuration, even in the power saving mode, the numerical information such as the random number for lottery is updated. Thus, it is possible to take countermeasures against fraud in the power saving mode.

  Further, the main controller 71 determines whether to give a privilege to the player based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, triggered by winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 which is a predetermined condition. Execute the processing of Specifically, the jackpot lottery process is executed in the special figure special power control process of step S215, and the jackpot lottery result is displayed by controlling the main display unit 43 provided as a lottery result display unit.

  The main control device 71 displays the main display unit 43 in a predetermined display mode in a power saving mode in which power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to other control devices other than the main control device 71 is cut off. Control. Specifically, a special map display process of step S501 for controlling a predetermined segment to continue lighting in a light emitting mode is executed.

  In the power saving mode in which the power supply to the other control devices is interrupted, the result of the lottery is not displayed on the main display unit 43. That is, the display on the main display unit 43 is unnecessary. However, in the above configuration, the display by the main display unit 43 is performed even in the power saving mode. Here, the display operation of the main display unit 43 is controlled by the main control unit 71. The fact that the display of the predetermined light emission mode is continuously displayed on the main display unit 43 means that the operation of the main control unit 71 is performed. It means being continued. Therefore, it is possible to notify a player or the like that the power of the gaming machine itself is not turned off and that the game can be restarted while power saving is being performed.

  In a state where the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the other control device is cut off (power saving mode), the main display unit 43 may be in the power saving mode in a manner different from that at the time of displaying the lottery result. An indication may be implemented. For example, when a lottery result is displayed, the display is performed by blinking a light emitting member such as an LED, and when the power saving mode is displayed, the display is performed by continuously lighting the light emitting member such as an LED.

  Incidentally, the main display unit 43 is connected to the main control device 71 via a signal line, and the main display unit 43 displays the result of the jackpot in accordance with a control signal from the main control device 71. I have.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a movable accessory 200 as a notifying means for notifying a player that the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode during the power saving mode. The movable accessory 200 shifts from the non-notification state to the notification state when the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the sound emission control device 72 is cut off.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode (non-gaming state), a player (for example, a gaming machine to be newly played in a gaming hall is selected by the notification of the movable role 200). The player) can recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode, and can prevent the selection of the gaming machine from being hindered.

  In addition, a main control device 71 that determines whether or not to give a privilege to a player is determined as a subject of power control of a plurality of control means when shifting to the power saving mode. Other control devices are sub-control devices that perform various controls based on control commands from main control device 71.

  According to the above configuration, the main control device 71 of the main control device 71 and the sub-control device is determined as the subject of power supply control. Then, in the power saving mode, power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the main control device 71 is continued, and power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the sub control device is cut off. In this case, the operation of main controller 71 can be performed even during power saving, and processing for suppressing fraud can be appropriately performed.

  On the front side of the pachinko machine 10, there are provided a symbol display device 41 and lamp portions 58a and 58b as operating portions which operate in a manner visible to the player, and the operating portion includes a display control device 121 and a voice. It is controlled by the light emission control device 72. The display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 are connected to a power-on power supply unit 113 as power supply means for supplying drive power, and the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 and the power-on power supply unit are connected. An output switching circuit 231 that can cut off power supply from the power supply unit 113 at the time of power-on to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is provided between the power supply units 113. In the main control device 71, the processing of steps S402 and S405 in the power saving mode transition processing is executed as the game state detection means, so that it is possible to detect that the pachinko machine 10 is in the non-game state. When it is detected that the game is not in the game mode, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode. When the mode shifts to the power saving mode, the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off by the output switching circuit 231. The movable accessory 200 is saving power to the player by shifting from the non-notification state to the notification state when the power supply to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off. Notify that.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the non-gaming state, the power saving mode is set, and in such a mode, the power supply to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off, thereby reducing power consumption. Can be reduced. At this time, when the power supply to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off in the power saving mode, the same display is performed, for example, the display is stopped in the symbol display device 41 as an operation unit. Any of the power saving processes will be performed such as the illuminance of the light emission is reduced or the light emission is stopped in the lamp units 58a and 58b as the operation units. Although it may not be possible to determine whether or not a certain pachinko machine 10 is capable of playing a game, the notification of the movable role 200 may cause the player (for example, a player who has selected a new gaming machine to play a game in the amusement hall) to use the pachinko machine. It is possible to grasp that 10 is in a power saving state, and it is possible to prevent trouble in selecting a gaming machine or the like.

  In addition, the movable accessory 200 is provided so as to be operable by power supply from the power supply unit 113 for power-on. The output switching circuit 231 supplies power via the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off. The movable movable member 200 is also configured to cut off the power supply. The movable accessory 200 shifts from the non-notification state to the notification state in accordance with the interruption of the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113.

  According to the above configuration, when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the display control device 121 and the sound emission control device 72 is cut off, the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the movable accessory 200 is also performed. Will be shut off. Then, when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the movable accessory 200 is shut off, the movable accessory 200 enters the notification state. In this case, the use of electric power is not indispensable for information notification for power saving. Therefore, the configuration is more desirable from the viewpoint of power consumption.

  In addition, the movable auditorium 200 includes a notification movable plate 201 provided with an information display unit 203 as notification information for visually recognizing that the player is in the power saving mode, and a power supply unit 113 for power-on. The first position (specifically, the appearing position) at which the movable plate 201 is driven by electric power and is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and the second position (specifically, at which the movable plate 201 is not visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 Is provided with a driving unit 205 for moving the base unit with the game basic position. The movable plate 201 can be moved to the first position when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the drive unit 205 is cut off by the output switching circuit 231.

  According to the above configuration, when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the driving unit 205 of the movable accessory 200 is interrupted, the movable plate 201 is accordingly moved to the first position (the position where the player can visually recognize the movable plate 201). Go to). In this case, by moving from the power supply state to the power cutoff state, that is, by moving from the normal mode (non-power saving state) to the power saving mode, the movable plate 201 can be moved from the second position, which cannot be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, The pachinko machine 10 moves to the first position that can be visually recognized from the front. At this time, since the movable plate 201 which is not visually recognized in the normal mode is visually recognized in the power saving mode, the player can recognize the power saving mode based on the presence or absence of the movable plate 201. That is, in such a configuration, the power saving mode can be recognized at a glance, and the recognition level can be increased. Therefore, it is suitable for making each player recognize the notification information for power saving.

  The movable plate 201 is configured to be movable to the first position by its own weight and to move to the second position by the driving of the driving unit 205.

  According to the above configuration, in the power saving state, the movable plate 201 can be held at the first position (a position where the player can visually recognize the same) by utilizing the weight of the movable plate 201. In addition, since the movable plate 201 is moved to the first position by using gravity that is constantly generated in the natural world, the movable plate 201 can be reliably moved to the first position even when power is not supplied to the driving unit 205. It can be moved.

  In addition, the movable auditorium 200 includes, as an effect device, an effect movable plate 202 that can be moved between a position where the pachinko machine 10 can be visually recognized from the front and a position where it cannot be visually recognized, and an effect according to the progress of the game. The movable plate 202 is operated.

  According to the above-described configuration, in the movable role object 200 which is an effect device, the movable plate 202 is movable between a position where the pachinko machine 10 can be visually recognized from the front and a position where the movable plate 202 cannot be visually recognized. The movement of the board 202 has attracted much attention from players. In addition, similar to the movable plate 202, the movable role 200 can be moved between a position where the pachinko machine 10 can be visually recognized from the front (first position) and a position where it cannot be visually recognized (second position). Movable plate 201 is provided. In this case, the movable plate 202 and the movable plate 201 operate in substantially the same manner, and the degree of attention of the movable plate 201 by the player in the power saving mode (non-game state) can be increased.

  In addition, as an operation unit, a symbol display device 41 is provided as a display unit that variably displays a symbol related to a game effect on a display screen G provided as a display area. The first position is a position in front of the pachinko machine 10 on the display screen G, and the second position is a position behind a center frame 42 provided as an enclosure surrounding the display screen G.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode, the movable plate 201 moves to a position on the display screen G that is in front of the pachinko machine 10 (ie, a position that overlaps with the front of the pachinko machine 10). In this case, the display screen G on which the pattern is displayed in a fluctuating manner during the game in the pachinko machine 10 is a portion that tends to be noticed by the player, and the movable plate 201 exists at a position in front of the pachinko machine 10 on the display screen G. Thereby, the possibility that the notification information (the information display unit 203 indicating the power saving mode) attached to the movable plate 201 is seen by the player is increased. Therefore, it is possible for the player to appropriately recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 includes the movable accessory 200 as a first notification unit, and can notify of the power saving mode in a state where power is supplied from the power-on power supply unit 113. The main display unit 43 is provided. When the power supply to the sound emission control device 72 is cut off by the output switching circuit 231, the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the movable accessory 200 is cut off, and the power supply unit 113 for power-on. The power supply to the main display unit 43 is performed.

  According to the above configuration, in the power saving mode (non-game state), the movable auditors 200 that are the first notification means perform power saving notification in a state in which power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 is cut off. On the other hand, in the main display unit 43 serving as the second notification unit, the power saving notification is performed in a state where the power supply from the power supply unit 113 for power-on is performed. In this case, the notification is performed by using both the movable auditors 200 and the main display unit 43, and (1) the power supply by the power-on power supply unit 113 is cut off by the power cut-off means to save power. (2) Whether the power supply itself of the power-on power supply unit 113 is stopped (for example, the power switch 135a is turned off, the power supply system is broken, etc.). Can be determined.

  More specifically, in the state (1), both the movable accessory 200 and the main display unit 43 are in the notification state, whereas in the state (2), the movable accessory 200 is in the notification state. 200 is the notification state, and the main display unit 43 is in the non-notification state. Therefore, the above (1) and (2) can be determined.

  Further, the main display unit 43, which is the second notification means, gives a bonus to the player based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 in response to a prize to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, which is a predetermined condition. It is connected to a main control device 71 that determines whether or not to apply. The main display section 43 is provided as a lottery result display means whose display mode is controlled by the main controller 71 so as to display the result of the lottery of the privilege grant. When the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode, power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the main control device 71 is continued, and the main display unit 43 receives power from the power-on power supply unit 113. While the power is on, it notifies that it is in the power saving mode.

  Here, the power saving mode is a non-game state, and the result of the lottery is not displayed on the main display unit 43. That is, the display on the main display unit 43 is unnecessary. However, in the above configuration, in the power saving mode, display by the main display unit 43 is performed as a means of power saving notification. Here, the display operation of the main display unit 43 is controlled by the main control device 71, and it is desirable that the power supply to the main control device 71 be continued even when power saving is performed from the viewpoint of prevention of fraud. Considering this, it can be said that it is convenient to use the main display unit 43 as the second notification unit.

  In a state where the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the second control unit is cut off (power saving mode), the main display unit 43 may be in the power saving mode in a manner different from that at the time of displaying the lottery result. An indication may be implemented. For example, when a lottery result is displayed, the display is performed by blinking a light emitting member such as an LED, and when the power saving mode is displayed, the display is performed by continuously lighting the light emitting member such as an LED.

  The symbol display device 41 is provided as a symbol display device for variably displaying a symbol, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 121 as a display control device. As power supply means for supplying drive power to the symbol display device 41 and the display control device 121, a power-on power supply unit 113 is provided. The display control device 121 receives first image display control means for sequentially determining and updating image data relating to an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and inputs the image data determined by the first image display control means. And a second image display control means for storing the image data in the storage unit each time the input is performed, and outputting the stored image data to the symbol display device 41. Specifically, an image data determination unit 240 is provided as a first image display control unit, a storage unit 241a is provided as a storage unit, and an output control unit 241 is provided as a second image display control unit.

  The power-on power supply unit 113 separately includes supply paths for supplying power to the image data determination unit 240 as the first image display control unit and the output control unit 241 as the second image display control unit. ing. If the pachinko machine 10 is detected to be in the non-gaming state in the processing of steps S402 and S405 in the power saving mode transition processing of the main control device 71, the power-on power supply unit 113 sends the image data determination unit 240 While the power supply in the supply path is cut off, the power supply to the output control unit 241 in the supply path is continuously performed.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the non-game state, power is not supplied from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the display CPU 302 of the image data determination unit 240, thereby utilizing a period in which no game is played. Power consumption can be reduced. Further, in the power saving state where the power consumption is reduced, the power supply to the VDP 305 and the symbol display device 41 of the output control unit 241 is continued, so that the power is stored in the control RAM 332 which is the storage unit 241a even in the power saving state. It is possible to continue displaying the displayed image data on the picture display means. Thereby, it is possible to display a picture according to intention even after the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode while reducing power consumption.

  In the power-on power supply unit 113, as a means for supplying power to the display CPU 302, for example, power is supplied to the display CPU 302 via an output switching circuit 231 as a power cutoff circuit. As a means for supplying power to the symbol display device 41, for example, power is supplied to the VDP 305 and the symbol display device 41 without passing through the output switching circuit 231.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, a control device that outputs a power supply permission signal to the output switching circuit (a control device that performs power management during power saving) is a payout control device 78, unlike the first embodiment. When the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode, power is supplied from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the control devices other than the payout control device 78, that is, the main control device 71, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121. Is shut off. Further, in the present embodiment, a function of detecting the non-game state of the pachinko machine 10 is provided not to the main control device 71 but to the payout control device 78.

  Further, when the power switch 135a is turned on, the method of supplying power from the power-on power supply unit 113 to each control device is also different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, when the power switch 135a is turned from the OFF state to the ON state, in the first embodiment, after the power is supplied to the main control device 71, the power is supplied to the other control devices. In contrast to the configuration, in the present embodiment, power is supplied to the main controller 71, the sound emission controller 72, the payout controller 78, and the display controller 121 all at once.

  The different configuration will be described below. In the following description, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for describing a configuration for executing a power cutoff process and a power return process according to the present embodiment.

  As in the first embodiment, the power-on power supply unit 113 includes a main controller 71, a payout controller 78, a sound emission controller 72, a display controller 121, and the like based on external power supplied from a commercial power supply. An operating voltage is supplied to the symbol display device 41.

  The AC 24 V input from the commercial power supply to the power-on power supply unit 113 via the power switch 135 a is converted into +5 V, +12 V, and +24 V by the voltage conversion circuit 230. +5 V and +12 V are directly input from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the payout control device 78. Also, unlike the first embodiment, the signal of the handle touch sensor 224 is input to the payout control device 78.

  Each voltage is input to the main control device 71, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121 from the voltage conversion circuit 230 via the output switching circuits 231a to 231d. Specifically, + 5V is input to the audio light emission control device 72 and the display control device 121 via the output switching circuits 231a and 231b, and + 12V is input to the audio light emission control device 72 and the display control device 121 via the output change circuit 231c. + 24V is input to the main controller 71 via the output switching circuit 231d.

  The output switching circuits 231a to 231d are provided with NPN transistors as output switching transistors 400a to 400d, respectively. The collectors of the output switching transistors 400a to 400c are the output of the voltage conversion circuit 230, the sound emission control device 72 and the display. The emitter is grounded, and the base is connected to the output port 401 of the dispensing controller 78. The collector of the output switching transistor 400d is connected to the output of the voltage conversion circuit 230 and the main controller 71, the emitter is grounded, and the base is connected to the output port 401.

  The output switching transistors 400a to 400d are turned on when the HI level power supply permission signal is output from the output port 401 from the payout control device 78, and the main control device 71, the sound emission control device 72, and Each input voltage to the display control device 121 becomes LOW level, and the output voltage from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is not applied to the main control device 71, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121. On the other hand, when a low-level power supply permission signal is output from the output port 401 of the payout control device 78, the power supply permission signal is turned off, and the output voltage from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is output from the payout control device 78 and the sound emission control device 72. And the display control device 121. The output port 401 of the payout control device 78 outputs a low-level power supply permission signal in the initial state.

  In the present embodiment, the logical level of the power supply permission signal when the pachinko machine 10 is set to the power saving mode is opposite to the configuration in FIG. 18, and when the pachinko machine 10 is set to the power saving mode (when the power is cut off), the payout is performed. When an HI level power supply permission signal is output from the output port 401 of the control device 78 and the power saving mode is canceled (when power is restored), the LOW level power supply permission from the output port 401 of the payout control device 78 is permitted. A signal is output.

  As described above, the power supply circuit 112 is provided with the power supply unit 114 for power failure. Therefore, even if the power supply to the main control device 71 is interrupted by the power supply permission signal output from the payout control device 78, backup power is supplied from the power supply unit 114 at the time of power failure, and the RAM in the main control device 71 The stored information and the like are not erased unintentionally.

  The reset circuit 236 is a circuit for instructing the sound emission control device 72 and the display control device 121 to start operation, and includes a delay circuit 237 and a reset transistor 238. The resetting transistor 238 is formed of an NPN transistor. The base is connected to the output side of the delay circuit 237, the collector is connected to the output side of the output switching circuit 231a, and the emitter is grounded.

  The main control device 71 includes a reset circuit 239 as in the first embodiment. The main controller 71 outputs a low-level reset signal from the reset circuit 239 to the MPU 92 at a timing delayed from the timing at which +5 V is input to the main control board 91 via the power failure monitoring board 96, and resets the signal. Main controller 71 starts operating in response to the output of the signal.

  The payout control device 78 has a reset circuit 402 in the same manner as the main control device 71. The reset circuit 402 outputs a low-level reset signal to the MPU of the payout control device 78 at a timing delayed from the timing at which +5 V is input from the voltage conversion circuit 230, and in accordance with the output of the reset signal, the payout control device. 78 starts the operation.

  Next, processing executed by the main control device 71 and the payout control device 78 when the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode will be described.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by main controller 71 of the present embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed in place of the above-described FIG. In the timer interrupt processing, the processing executed in steps S1603 to S1617 is the same as the processing executed in steps S203 to S217, and the processing executed in steps S1619 to S1624 is the same as the processing executed in steps S220 to S1624. Since the process is the same as the process executed in step S225, the description is omitted.

  First, a power failure information storage process is executed in step S1601. The power failure information storage processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the power failure information storage process, first, in step S1701, a process of reading information of a power failure signal received at an input port of the MPU 92 is executed. In this case, when a power failure signal (LOW-level power failure signal) corresponding to the absence of power interruption has been received, information “0” is stored in the input port as non-power-off information, When a power failure signal (HI-level power failure signal) corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption has been received, information “1” is stored in the input port as power failure occurrence information. In step S1701, a process of reading the information of the power failure signal into a register of the MPU 92 is executed.

  In the following step S1702, it is determined whether the power failure signal read in step S1701 is at the HI level. If the power failure signal is at the LOW level, the power failure flag in the RAM 94 is set to “0” in step S1703, and the power failure power saving process ends.

  If the power failure signal is at the HI level in step S1702, the process proceeds to step S1704. In step S1704, “1” is set to the power failure flag in the RAM 94, and in the following step S1705, a special figure display process is executed. In the special figure display processing, the display of the main display unit 43 is controlled so that the plurality of segment light emitting units in the main display unit 43 continue to light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  In a succeeding step S1706, a counter updating process is executed. In the counter updating process, by executing the same process as the random number updating process for lottery executed in step S1603 of the timer interrupt process, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the opening of the electric accessory are performed. The counter C4 is updated.

  In a succeeding step S1707, a checksum calculation process is executed. The checksum calculated here is stored in the RAM 94. Thereafter, the power outage information storage processing is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 32), it is determined in step S1602 whether the power failure flag is set to “1”. If a negative determination is made in step S1602, the processing from step S1603 is performed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, the timer interrupt process ends.

  Next, the demonstration display processing executed in step S1618 will be described with reference to FIG. This demo display process is performed in place of the process shown in FIG. Steps S1801 to S1808 in the demonstration display processing are the same as steps S301 to S308 in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, after the demo display state is set in step S1807, in addition to the process of setting the demo start command as an output target in step S1808, the process proceeds to step S1809. The demonstration display signal is set to the HI level. The demonstration display signal is a signal transmitted from the main control device 71 to the payout control device 78, and is a signal for enabling the payout control device 78 to recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is in the demonstration display state. . The demonstration display signal is set to the HI level when the demonstration display flag is “1”, and is set to the LOW level when the demonstration display flag is “0”.

  Next, each process periodically (for example, 4 msec) performed by the payout control device 78 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the power saving mode control processing, FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the power saving mode transition processing, and FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing during the power saving mode.

  In the power-saving mode control process, as shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether or not the power-saving mode flag is set in the RAM provided in the payout control device 78 in step S1901. The power saving mode flag is a flag indicating that the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode, and is set when a condition for shifting to the power saving mode is satisfied and cleared when a release condition is satisfied. The transition condition and the release condition of the power saving mode will be described later.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1901, a power saving mode transition process is executed in step S1902.

  In the power saving mode transition processing, as shown in FIG. 36, first, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the demonstration display signal input from main controller 71 is at the HI level and there is no input from steering wheel touch sensor 224. Is determined.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2001, the non-operation counter is cleared to "0" in step S2002. The non-operation counter is provided in the RAM of the payout control device 78, and is a counter that indicates an elapsed time after the pachinko machine 10 is in the demonstration display state and there is no input from the handle touch sensor 224. The non-operation counter is incremented by 1 for each timer interrupt process when the determination is affirmative in step S2001, and is cleared to "0" when the determination is negative in step S2001. After executing step S2002, the power saving mode transition processing ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the value of the non-operation counter is incremented by one in step S2003.

  After execution of step S2003, it is determined in step S2004 whether or not the value of the non-operation counter is "7500" (corresponding to 30 seconds). If a negative determination is made in step S2004, the power saving mode transition process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2004, the process advances to step S2005 to set the power saving mode flag and clear the non-operation counter in step S2006. In a succeeding step S2007, a power cutoff process is executed.

  In the power cutoff process, the payout control device 78 sets the power supply permission signal to the power-on power supply unit 113 to the HI level. The power-on power supply unit 113 stops supplying power to control devices other than the payout control device 78 by setting the power supply permission signal to the HI level. Thereafter, the power saving mode transition processing ends.

  Returning to the description of the power saving mode control process (FIG. 35), after executing the power saving mode transition process in step S1902, the power saving mode control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1901 that the power saving mode flag is set, the process advances to step S1903 to execute power saving mode processing.

  In the process during the power saving mode, as shown in FIG. 37, the repetition counter provided in the RAM of the payout control device 78 is first cleared in step S2101. In a succeeding step S2102, it is determined whether 4 msec has elapsed. If 4 msec has not elapsed, the process of step S2102 is executed again. The measurement of this time is performed by counting the number of processes in step S2102. For example, if the time required to execute the process of step S2102 again after making a negative determination in step S2102 is 0.1 msec, the count value becomes 40 times, and 4 msec has elapsed since the process of step S2101. Determined that

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S2102, in step S2103, the level of the signal output from the handle touch sensor 224 is confirmed, and whether or not the detection signal is output from the handle touch sensor 224 is determined. judge. Specifically, it is determined whether an HI level signal is input to a terminal connected to the handle touch sensor 224.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2103, the processing of steps S2101 to S2103 is repeatedly executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2103, power restoration processing is executed in step S2104.

  In the power recovery process, the power supply permission signal output from the output port 401 is set to the LOW level. Upon receiving the LOW level power supply permission signal, the power-on power supply unit 113 starts supplying power to the main control device 71, the sound emission control device 72, and the display control device 121. In a succeeding step S2105, the flag in the power saving mode is cleared, and the processing in the power saving mode is ended.

  Returning to the description of the power saving mode control process (FIG. 35), after executing the process during the power saving mode in step S1903, the power saving mode control process ends.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the following characteristic configuration as a configuration for power cutoff and return.

  Unlike the first embodiment, the payout control device 78, which is a sub control device, is directly supplied with power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 as the first control means, and determines whether or not to give a privilege to a player. The main controller 71 is supplied with power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 via the output switching circuit 231 as second control means. Further, the payout control device 78 as the first control means is determined as a subject of power control of a plurality of control means when shifting to the power saving mode.

  According to the above configuration, the payout control device 78, which is a sub-control device among the main control device 71 and the sub-control devices, is determined as a main body of power supply control. Any one of the plurality of sub-control devices (the payout control device 78, the sound emission control device 72, or the display control device 121) may be determined as a main body (first control means) of the power supply control. Then, in the power saving mode, power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 is continued to the sub control device, and power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the main control device 71 is cut off. In this case, when comparing the main control device 71 with the sub-control device, the former has a larger processing load for calculation, and therefore has a larger power consumption. In this regard, the power supply to the sub-control device is continued while the power is being saved, and the power supply to the main control device 71 is cut off, so that the power consumption can be reduced.

  Further, when the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the main control device 71 is cut off, the power-on power supply unit 113 serves as an auxiliary power supply unit for temporarily supplying auxiliary power to the main control device 71. Is provided.

  According to the above configuration, in the power saving mode, the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the sub control device is continued, and the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the main control device 71 is cut off. Even underneath, the operation of the main control device 71 is possible, and a process for suppressing fraud can be appropriately performed.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, control regarding a display image of the symbol display device 41 when the pachinko machine 10 has shifted to the power saving mode will be described. In the present embodiment, even when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode, the display control device 121 does not immediately stop the process of updating the display image on the symbol display device 41, and displays the image until the predetermined stop image is displayed. The image update processing is continued. When the predetermined stop image is displayed, the display control device 121 stops the update processing.

  Specifically, the power saving mode transition process (FIG. 16) executed in step S219 of the timer interrupt process in the main control device 71 and the normal process (FIG. 25) executed in the display control device 121 are the first processes described above. This is different from the embodiment. The different configuration will be described below. In the following description, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  First, an electrical configuration according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for describing a configuration for display control of the symbol display device 41 according to the present embodiment. The configuration shown in FIG. 38 substantially conforms to the configuration of FIG. 18, and is partially modified.

  As described above, in the display control device 121, the configuration of the power supply system differs between the image data determination unit 240 including the display CPU 302 (see FIG. 18) and the output control unit 241 including the VDP 305 (see FIG. 18). The display CPU 302 (image data determination unit 240) is supplied with drive power from the voltage conversion circuit 230 via the output switching circuit 231a, whereas the VDP 305 and the output port 336 (output control unit 241) are output switched. The driving power is directly supplied from the voltage conversion circuit 230 without passing through the circuit 231a. In addition, similarly to the VDP 305, the drive power is directly supplied from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the symbol display device 41. Accordingly, even if the main control device 71 sets the power supply permission signal output to the power-on power supply unit 113 to the LOW level, the VDP 305, the output port 336, and the symbol display device 41 are continuously powered. Supply will be provided. In other words, the output operation of the image data from the VDP 305 to the symbol display device 41 is possible even during the power saving mode.

  Further, the display control device 121 is provided with a backup power supply 420 as an auxiliary power supply. The backup power supply 420 is composed of a capacitor as a power storage unit, and is charged while power is being supplied from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the display control device 121. When the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the display CPU 302 (image data determination unit 240) is cut off by the backup power supply 420, auxiliary power is temporarily supplied to the display CPU 302 (image data determination unit 240). It is supposed to be. In other words, the operation of the display CPU 302 (image data determination unit 240) is temporarily enabled even when the power supply to the display control device 121 is interrupted by the main control device 71 being in the power saving mode. ing. For example, it is possible to process a command for the power saving mode transmitted from the main control device 71. The time during which power is supplied to the display control device 121 from the backup power supply 420 is set to be longer than the time required to execute the demonstration display effect (demonstration display effect time).

<Power saving mode transition processing of main controller 71>
Next, the power saving mode transition process (step S219 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 92 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. The processing in FIG. 39 is performed in place of the processing in FIG. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a power saving mode transition command is transmitted to the display control device 121 when the condition for transition to the power saving mode is satisfied. The power saving mode transition command is a command for causing the display control device 121 to recognize that the pachinko machine 10 has transitioned to the power saving mode.

  Here, Steps S2201 to S2207 are the same processes as Steps S401 to S407 in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  If it is determined in step S2201-2205 that the condition for shifting to the power saving mode is satisfied, a power saving mode shifting command is set as an output target to the sound emission control device 72 in step S2208. By setting the power saving mode transition command as an output target, the power saving mode transition command is transmitted to the display control device 121 via the sound emission control device 72. In subsequent step S2209, the power cutoff process is executed by setting the power supply permission signal to the power-on power supply unit 113 to the LOW level.

  In step S2208 described above, a wait process is executed in addition to the process of setting the power saving mode transition command as an output target. The period from the execution of step S2208 to the start of execution of step S2209 can be adjusted by the weight processing. In the present embodiment, after the process of step S2208 is executed, the reception of the power saving mode transition command set as the output target is completed by the display control device 121, and the process executed based on the reception of the power saving mode transition command is completed. Step S2209 is executed after the elapse of the time required until. As a result, when the power supply permission signal becomes LOW level, power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the sound emission control device 72 is cut off, and it is possible to prevent the power saving mode transition command from reaching the display control device 121.

<Normal processing executed by display CPU 302>
In the present embodiment, a specific process is executed by the display control device 121 in the normal process based on the power saving mode transition command received from the main control device 71. The specific processing executed in the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS. This normal processing is executed in place of FIG.

  The normal processing according to the present embodiment is different from the normal processing according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 25) in that a power saving display processing for executing the display during the power saving mode is provided as shown in FIG. ) And different. Here, Steps S2301 to S2303 in FIG. 40 are the same processes as Steps S1001 to S1003, and thus description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, the demo display process executed in step S2304 and the power saving display process executed in step S2305 will be described in detail.

<Demo display processing>
In the demonstration display processing executed in step S2304, as shown in FIG. 41, first, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not a demonstration start command has been received from main controller 71.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2401, a display table for demonstration display is read from the program ROM 303 and stored in the display table storage area 304b of the work RAM 304 in step S2402, and provided in the work RAM 304 in subsequent step S2403. Set the displayed demo display flag. The demonstration display flag is a flag indicating that the demonstration display is being performed on the symbol display device 41, and is cleared by starting the game round control process of step S2301 executed in the normal process.

  In a succeeding step S2404, the demonstration display counter provided in the work RAM 304 is cleared. The demonstration display counter is a counter for counting the time elapsed since the start of the demonstration display, and is incremented by one every time normal processing is executed. In the effect for demonstration display, a series of displays over a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are repeatedly executed, and the demonstration display counter sets the effect time (30 seconds) for a series of demonstration display as one cycle. It is a counter which is cleared every time the effect time elapses.

  By confirming the value of the demonstration display counter, the display CPU 302 can grasp the time that has elapsed since the start of a series of demonstration displays. Here, the time elapsed since the start of the demonstration display can be associated with the image displayed on the symbol display device 41. Therefore, the display CPU 302 can grasp the contents of the image displayed on the symbol display device 41 by checking the value of the demonstration display counter.

  When a negative determination is made in step S2401 or after execution of step S2404, it is determined in step S2405 whether the demonstration display flag is set. If a negative determination is made in step S2405, the demonstration display process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2405, the flow advances to step S2406 to add 1 to the value of the demonstration display counter.

  In subsequent step S2407, it is determined whether or not it is time to set a drawing list. Specifically, by referring to the elapsed time of the effect measured by the demonstration display counter of the work RAM 304 and the display table currently stored in the display table storage area 304b, it is determined whether or not the timing of setting the drawing list is determined. Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S2407, the demonstration display process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2407, the flow advances to step S2408. In step S2408, the information of the current drawing list is specified by comparing the table information stored in the display table storage area 304b with the information of the demonstration display counter, and the information of the specified drawing list is stored in the drawing list information storage area. Read from 303b. Then, the read drawing list information is transmitted to the VDP 305. As a result, the VDP 305 executes the drawing data setting processing (FIG. 23) and the drawing signal output processing (FIG. 24) described above, and displays the image on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 so that the demonstration display proceeds. To update. After the execution of step S2408, the demonstration display process ends.

<Display process during power saving>
Next, the power saving display process executed in step S2305 in FIG. 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2501, it is determined whether a power saving mode transition command transmitted from the main control device 71 has been received.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2501, a power saving mode flag provided in the work RAM 304 is set in step S2502. The power saving mode flag is a flag for causing the display CPU 302 to recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2501 or after execution of step S2502, it is determined in step S2503 whether the power saving mode flag is set.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2503, the display process during power saving ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2503, it is determined in step S2504 whether or not the drawing list information currently output to the VDP 305 corresponds to the stop image. The drawing list information includes information indicating whether or not the drawing list corresponds to the stop image. Here, a title logo image displayed at the end of a series of demonstration displays is set as the stop image. The title logo image is statically displayed for a certain period of time, and includes still images such as a model name and a manufacturer name. The stop image is not limited to the image displayed at the end of the series of demonstration displays, and may be an image displayed during the series of demonstration displays. In such a case, it is preferable to set an image to be displayed at a well-divided timing such as the start and end of a predetermined operation even during a series of demonstration displays.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2504, the display processing during power saving ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2504, the power saving mode flag is cleared in step S2505. Then, the infinite loop is continued until the backup power supply 420 provided in the display control device 121 is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the following characteristic configuration as a configuration for displaying the symbol display device 41 during the power saving mode.

  A series of predetermined continuous images can be displayed on the symbol display device 41 as images for demonstration display, and when displaying the series of continuous images, the display is a first image display control unit to which power is not supplied during power saving. The CPU 302 sequentially determines image data. The determined image data is output to the symbol display device 41 by the VDP 305 serving as the second image display control unit to which power is supplied during power saving.

  The display control device 121 serves as an auxiliary power unit that temporarily supplies auxiliary power to the display CPU 302 when the power supply from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the display CPU 302 is interrupted, such as when shifting to the power saving mode. A backup power supply 420 is provided. The display CPU 302 executes the processing of steps S2503 to S2505 of the power saving display processing (FIG. 42) during the period in which the display CPU 302 is operated by the supply of the auxiliary power from the backup power supply 420, so that the image for demonstration display is displayed. Image data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 is selectively determined.

  According to the above configuration, the provision of the backup power supply 420 allows the display CPU 302 to supply the auxiliary power even when the power supply to the display CPU 302 by the power-on power supply unit 113 is interrupted, such as when shifting to the power saving mode. In response, it becomes temporarily operable. Thereby, even if the power supply to the display CPU 302 by the power-on power supply unit 113 is interrupted, the update of the image data by the display CPU 302 is continued for a while, and the image stored in the control RAM 332 in the VDP 305. Updating of data is also continued. In this case, the update of the image data is stopped immediately after the power supply to the display CPU 302 by the power-on power supply unit 113 is cut off. Can be adjusted. Therefore, when the gaming machine is in the non-gaming state (power saving mode), it is possible to arbitrarily select an image on the symbol display device 41, that is, display a desired image.

  In addition, as a display image by the symbol display device 41, when a jackpot lottery is performed in accordance with the occurrence of a prize in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, an image for an effect to display the lottery result, An image for demonstration display, which is a standby image displayed regardless of the result, is set. The image for demonstration display is a series of continuous images displayed on the symbol display device 41 during the period when the image for effect is not displayed. The display CPU 302 determines any one of the images for demonstration display as image data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 during the period in which the operation is performed by the supply of the auxiliary power from the backup power supply 420.

  When the pachinko machine 10 being played by the player shifts to the non-game state, the symbol display device 41 switches from the image for the effect to the image for the demonstration display, and the image for the demonstration display is displayed. In such a state, it is conceivable that the non-game state is detected by the power saving mode transition process (FIG. 39). In this regard, according to the configuration in which any one of the images for demonstration display is displayed on the symbol display device 41 in the non-game state as described above, when the display CPU 302 stops updating the image data, The display image in the non-game state can be determined. Therefore, the processing can be simplified.

  In the above configuration, it is not necessary to newly prepare a display image (dedicated image) in the non-game state, which is advantageous in preparing image data.

  In addition, a part of the image for demonstration display includes a title logo image. The display CPU 302 determines a title logo image among images for demonstration display as image data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 during a period in which operation is performed by the supply of auxiliary power from the backup power supply 420.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the non-gaming state (power saving mode), the title logo image is continuously displayed on the symbol display device 41. In this case, if a still image at a halfway timing in a series of continuous images is kept displayed, a player looking at the still image may feel uncomfortable, and in some cases, may mistakenly recognize that the gaming machine has failed. May occur. In this regard, by keeping the title logo image displayed as described above, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as the player feeling uncomfortable.

  The title logo image is, for example, a still image that is stopped for a certain period of time, and includes a model name, a manufacturer name, features of the machine, a description of game contents, and the like. In addition, a message or an image that prompts the player to execute a game, such as "Good luck," or "Big hit is coming soon."

  After the display CPU 302 selectively determines image data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 from a series of continuous images during a period in which the auxiliary power is supplied from the backup power supply 420, , The image data is not updated.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the non-game state (power saving mode), after the image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 is determined, the update processing of the image data becomes unnecessary. Thereby, unnecessary power consumption can be eliminated.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10, driving power is supplied from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the main control device 71 that performs a jackpot lottery while external power is supplied. The power-on power supply unit 113 includes a voltage conversion circuit 230 as a drive power generation circuit for generating drive power for the symbol display device 41, the display control device 121, and the main control device 71. In a power supply path between the voltage conversion circuit 230 and the display CPU 302 of the display control device 121, an output switching circuit 231 is provided as a power cutoff circuit that cuts off power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the display CPU 302. . Power is supplied from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the VDP 305 of the display control device 121 without passing through the output switching circuit 231. Main controller 71 cuts off the power supply from voltage conversion circuit 230 to display CPU 302 when it is detected that pachinko machine 10 is in the non-game state while external power is being supplied.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the non-game state, the main control device 71 controls the state of the output switching circuit 231 so as to cut off the power supply from the voltage conversion circuit 230 to the display CPU 302, This makes it possible to reduce the power consumption of the display control device 121 and the like. Further, the power management of the display CPU 302 and the VDP 305 of the display control device 121 in the non-gaming state (power saving mode) can be appropriately performed.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, while the movable plates 201 and 202 of the movable accessory 200 are held at positions hidden behind the center frame 42, the driving power is continuously supplied to the driving units 205 and 206. On the other hand, the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the movable accessory can be held at the position even when the driving power is not supplied to the driving unit. It is different from the form.

  The different configuration will be described below. In the following description, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  First, the configuration of the movable accessory in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 43 and FIG. FIG. 43 (a) is a front view of the variable display unit 36, and FIG. 43 (b) is a side view of the movable accessory viewed from the right side. FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the driving state of each driving unit and the position of each movable plate.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (a), the variable display unit 36 is provided with a movable accessory 450. The movable role 450 has movable plates 201 and 202 and driving units 205 and 206 connected to the movable plates 201 and 202, similarly to the movable role 200 in the first embodiment. Further, the movable role object 450 includes a movable plate stopper 451 for holding the movable plates 201 and 202 at a position hidden behind the center frame 42, a driving unit 452 for driving the movable plate stopper 451, It has. The drive unit 452 is controlled by the sound emission control device 72, similarly to the drive units 205 and 206 for the movable plates 201 and 202.

  The movable plate stopper 451 is formed as a shaft extending in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 similarly to the shaft portions 201a and 202a, and is located at a position behind the front plate 42b above the front opening 42a of the center frame 42. It is provided at a position on the rotation trajectory of the movable plates 201 and 202.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (b), the movable plate stopper 451 is connected to the drive unit 452, and can be displaced in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, a non-contact position where the movable plate stopper 451 does not contact the movable plates 201 and 202 even when the movable plates 201 and 202 rotate (a position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 43 (b)); When the movable plates 201 and 202 rotate, the movable plate stopper 451 can be displaced to a contact position where the movable plates 201 and 202 come into contact (a position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 43B).

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), during the game of the pachinko machine 10, both the movable plates 201 and 202 of the movable role 450 are held at positions behind the center frame 42 as the game basic position. It is not visible from the front. The movable plate stopper 451 is arranged at a contact position by the drive unit 452, and can support the movable plates 201 and 202 from below.

  In a state where the movable plate stopper 451 supports the movable plates 201 and 202 from below, the rotation of the movable plates 201 and 202 is restricted, so that the movable plates 201 and 202 are not driven by the driving units 205 and 206. However, it does not appear at a position in front of the display screen G. As a result, it is possible to reduce the power consumed by the driving units 205 and 206 to maintain the stop positions of the movable plates 201 and 202.

  Then, with the execution of the predetermined game effect during the game of the pachinko machine 10, the movable plate 202 for the game effect appears at a position in front of the display screen G as shown in FIG. . In this case, first, by energizing the driving units 205 and 206, both the movable plates 201 and 202 are held at the current position (the position behind the center frame 42) by the motor driving force, and in this state, the movable plate stopper 451 is released. The displacement of the movable plates 201 and 202 is released by displacing the movable plates 201 and 202 to the contact position. After that, it is possible to cause the movable plate 202 to appear in front of the display screen G by drive control according to the content of the predetermined game effect. During the execution of the predetermined game effect, the movable plate 201 for power saving notification is kept held at the position behind the center frame 42 by the driving unit 205, and does not appear in front of the display screen G. Is controlled. When the predetermined game effect has been completed, a notification stop command for instructing control to arrange the movable plates 201 and 202 at the game basic position is transmitted from the main control device 71 to the sound emission control device 72, The movable plates 201 and 202 are in the state shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off or in the power saving mode, both the driving units 205 and 206 are in the non-driving state, and the movable plate stopper 451 is arranged at the non-contact position by the driving unit 452, so that it is movable. Both the plates 201 and 202 appear in front of the display screen G by their own weight. In this case, the information display section 203 of the movable plate 201 arranged ahead of the movable plate 202 becomes visible to the player.

  Next, a configuration for driving the movable role 450 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration related to driving of the movable role object 450.

  The sound emission control device 72 is supplied with +5 V and +12 V voltages from the output switching circuits 231 a to 231 c of the power-on power supply unit 113. The sound emission control device 72 supplies a voltage of +12 V to the driving units 205 and 206 and the driving unit 452 of the movable accessory 450 as driving power. The sound emission control device 72 outputs a drive signal to the driving units 205 and 206 and the driving unit 452 based on receiving a command sent from the main control device 71. As described above, since the driving power is supplied from the power-on power supply unit 113 to the driving units 205 and 206 and the driving unit 452 via the sound emission control device 72, the driving power is supplied when the external power is off or in the power saving mode. , The driving power to the driving units 205 and 206 and the driving unit 452 is cut off.

  Next, the power saving mode transition process (step S219 in FIG. 14) executed in the timer interrupt process of the MPU 92 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. This power saving mode transition processing is executed instead of the power saving mode transition processing (FIG. 16) described in the first embodiment. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that, when the mode shifts to the power saving mode, the drive units 205 and 206 and the drive unit 452 execute the drive process and then execute the power cutoff process.

  Here, Steps S2601 to S2607 are the same processes as Steps S401 to S407 in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

  If it is determined in step S2601 to 2605 that the condition for shifting to the power saving mode is satisfied, a power saving notification command is set as an output target in step S2608. The power saving notification command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72. When receiving the power saving notification command, the sound emission control device 72 outputs a driving signal to the driving units 205 and 206 and the driving unit 452 so that the movable plate 201 for power saving notification is arranged in front of the display screen G.

  In step S2608, a wait process is executed in addition to the process of setting the power saving notification command as an output target. In the wait process, after the power saving notification command is transmitted to the voice light emission control device 72 in step S2608, drive control corresponding to the power saving notification command is performed by the voice light emission control device 72, and the movable role 450 is set to the power saving mode. And waits for the elapse of the time until the state elapses without proceeding to the next process.

  In subsequent step S2609, the power cutoff process is executed by setting the power supply permission signal to the power-on power supply unit 113 to the LOW level.

  Next, a description will be given, with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 47, of a movable accessory driving process executed by the sound emission control device 72 to drive and control the movable accessory 450.

  In the movable auditors driving process, first, in step S2701, it is determined whether or not a notification stop command for arranging the movable plates 201 and 202 at the game basic position has been received from the main control device 71. The notification stop command causes the main control device 71 to execute the power-on setting process executed in the main process (FIG. 13), the power restoration process executed in the power saving process (FIG. 17), and the movable plate 202 for the game effect. After the end of the predetermined game effect to be used, the main control device 71 transmits the sound emission control device 72.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S2701, the driving unit 452 is driven in step S2702 to move the movable plate stopper 451 to the non-contact position. In step S2703, the drive units 205 and 206 are driven to dispose the movable plates 201 and 202 at a position behind the center frame 42 from the front of the display screen G. By driving the drive section 452 in the subsequent step S, the movable plate stopper 451 is arranged at the contact position. In step S2705, the driving units 205 and 206 are set to the non-driving state, and the movable movable object driving process ends. Thereby, the movable role object 450 is in the state of FIG.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2701, it is determined in step S2706 whether or not an effect command corresponding to the effect using the effect movable member has been received from the main control device 71. The production-related command is transmitted from the main control device 71 to the sound emission control device 72 based on the lottery result for the game round accompanying the acquisition of the hold information.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2706, the movable plates 201 and 202 are held at positions behind the center frame 42 by driving the driving units 205 and 206 in step S2707. In the following step S2708, the movable plate stopper 451 is arranged at the non-contact position, as in step S2702.

  Here, the driving units 205 and 206 hold the movable plates 201 and 202 at a position where they do not appear in front of the display screen G in a state where the movable plate stopper 451 is in the non-contact position. It is in a preparation state for a game effect. The sound emission control device 72 controls the driving of the driving unit 206 in accordance with the content of the predetermined game effect, thereby causing the movable plate 202 to appear in front of the display screen G at a predetermined timing, or behind the center frame 42. It is possible to arrange them at different positions. This allows the movable role 450 to be in the state shown in FIG. During the execution of the predetermined game effect, the driving unit 205 is in a driving state, and keeps holding the movable plate 201 at a position where it does not appear in front of the display screen G. After execution of step S2708, the movable movable object driving process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2706, it is determined in step S2709 whether a power saving notification command has been received from the main control device 71. The power saving notification command is transmitted from the main control device 71 to the sound emission control device 72 when shifting to the power saving mode in the power saving mode shifting process (FIG. 46).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2709, the movable plate stopper 451 is placed at the non-contact position in step S2710, as in steps S2702 and S2708. In the following step S2711, the driving units 205 and 206 are set to the non-driving state, and the movable movable object driving process ends, as in step S2705. Thereby, the movable role object 450 is in the state of FIG. 44 (c).

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the following characteristic configuration as a configuration for holding the movable plate 201 provided on the movable accessory 450 in the notification state or the non-report state.

  In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a movable plate stopper as a holding means for holding the movable plate 201 at the second position by abutting the movable plate 201 in the non-driving state of the driving unit 205. 451 are provided. When the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal mode, the movable plate 201 is held by the movable plate stopper 451 at a second position that is not visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  According to the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 is not in the power saving mode, that is, when it is not in the non-gaming state, the movable plate 201 is moved to the second position even if power is not supplied to the driving unit 205 of the movable role object 450. Position (a position invisible from the front of the gaming machine). Thereby, the power consumption can be further reduced.

<Other embodiments>
Note that the present invention is not limited to the content described in each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be independently applied to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, or a predetermined combination may be applied to the configuration of each of the above embodiments.

  (1) In each of the above embodiments, the symbol display device 41 for displaying the effect is not a liquid crystal display device that requires power to maintain a screen display (image display state), but power is required to maintain a screen display. It is good also as a structure which performs a display with electronic paper which is not used. Electronic paper is a display medium that does not require power to hold a screen display and can rewrite a screen with low power.

  According to the configuration, in the pachinko machine 10 in the power saving mode, the screen display can be continued even when the power supply to the symbol display device 41 is cut off. In addition, since power supply to the symbol display device 41 is not required, power supply in the power saving mode to the output control unit (VDP 305 and output port 336) that outputs image data corresponding to the display content of the symbol display device 41 is omitted. Can be cut off. Thereby, it is possible to further reduce power in the pachinko machine 10 in the power saving mode.

  (2) In each of the above-described embodiments, as the symbol display device 41 for displaying the effect, the display is performed by the transflective liquid crystal that makes the displayed content visible using the backlight and the external light. It may be configured. Transflective liquid crystal is a system that combines a transmissive type with a reflective type by sandwiching a material such as a magic mirror on the back of the liquid crystal panel, using a backlight in dark places and using external light in bright places. This is a liquid crystal display device that takes advantage of both. By using the transflective liquid crystal, the display of the symbol display device 41 can be recognized using the reflection of external light, and the display of the symbol display device 41 can be recognized even when the backlight of the liquid crystal display device is turned off in the power saving mode. Can be recognized. Thereby, the power can be further reduced in the pachinko machine 10 in the power saving mode.

  (3) In the third embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode, the update and transmission of the image data by the display CPU 302 is continued by the power supply from the backup power supply 420 to the display CPU 302. The image data to be successively updated and transmitted is stored in the control RAM 332 of the VDP 305 as image data for display during power saving. However, this is changed so that the display CPU 302 updates the image data in the power saving mode. The transmission may not be performed, and the image data for power saving display may be provided from a device other than the display CPU 302. The following configuration is conceivable as the configuration.

  When the transmission of the drawing list from the display CPU 302 to the VDP 305 is stopped when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the power saving mode, the VDP 305 sets the pachinko machine 10 to the power saving mode based on the detection of the transmission stop. Is detected. The control ROM 331 of the VDP 305 stores image data (image data for power saving display) corresponding to a predetermined image for causing the player to recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode. The VDP 305 transmits data corresponding to a predetermined image to the symbol display device 41 based on the predetermined image data stored in the control ROM 331 when detecting the shift to the power saving mode. In this case, the symbol display device 41 displays the predetermined image on the display screen G by receiving data corresponding to the predetermined image.

  With the above configuration, when the pachinko machine 10 enters the power saving mode, that is, when the power supply to the display CPU 302 by the voltage conversion circuit 230 is cut off, the VDP 305 outputs the predetermined image data stored in the control ROM 331 to the predetermined image data. Based on this, the display of a predetermined image on the symbol display device 41 is performed. Thereby, even after the power supply to the display CPU 302 by the voltage conversion circuit 230 is cut off, the symbol display device 41 can notify that the power saving mode is being performed. In this case, since the power supply to the display CPU 302 including the supply of the backup power supply 420 may be stopped during the power saving mode, the backup power supply 420 becomes unnecessary, and the power consumption is further reduced. it can.

  (4) In the first embodiment described above, the movable plate 201 of the movable role 200 is moved by its own weight from the second position that cannot be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 to the first position that can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. . The present invention is not limited to this, and the movable plate 200 may be configured such that the movable plate 201 is constantly biased to a predetermined appearing position (a front position on the screen of the symbol display device 41) by a biasing unit such as a spring. That is, an urging means such as a spring is provided on the movable accessory 200, and the urging force constantly urges the movable plate 201 in a direction to move the movable plate 201 to a predetermined appearing position (first position). The movable plate 201 is kept at the basic game position (second position) behind the center frame 42 by the driving force against the urging force of the urging means. In this case, in the normal mode of the pachinko machine 10, the movable plate 201 is held at a position that cannot be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine. When the pachinko machine 10 enters the power saving mode and the driving unit 205 is de-energized, the movable plate 201 moves to a position where the movable plate 201 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine by the urging force of the urging means. Thereby, the power saving notification is performed by the movable plate 201 in the power saving mode.

  (5) In the third embodiment, during the period when the display CPU 302 is operated by the supply of the auxiliary power from the backup power supply 420, the title logo among the images for the demonstration display is displayed on the symbol display device 41. However, the present invention is not limited to the title logo.

  For example, a low power consumption image in which the instantaneous power consumption in the display state of the symbol display device 41 is smaller than other images is included as an image for demonstration display, and an image for displaying the low power consumption image on the symbol display device 41 is displayed. A configuration using data is conceivable. When the image for the demonstration display includes an image using a background color (for example, white) with low power consumption and an image using a background color (for example, black) with higher power consumption, the former is used. Preferably, the image is defined as a low power consumption image. Further, in the case where images having different power consumptions are included due to the difference in luminance, any of the images may be determined as the low power consumption image.

  According to the above configuration, when the gaming machine is in the non-gaming state (power saving mode), the low power consumption image is continuously displayed on the symbol display device 41. In this case, reduction of the power consumption in the symbol display device 41 can be realized.

  (6) In each of the above embodiments, as a means for detecting a non-game state, for example, a configuration may be employed in which a detection result of a human sensor that detects the presence or absence of a player in front of the pachinko machine 10 is used. For example, a configuration in which a sensor for detecting infrared rays is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 or a configuration in which a sensor for detecting weight using a piezoelectric element or the like is provided in a chair for each gaming machine may be used.

  (7) The main control device 71 and the sub-control device (the pay-out control device 78, the display control device 121, and the sound emission control device 72) shown in the second embodiment are provided. In the configuration in which the power management of the control device is performed, the sub-control device other than the payout control device 78, that is, the display control device 121 or the sound emission control device 72 may be configured to perform the power management of other control devices. In this case, the handle touch sensor 224 is connected to the sub-control device that performs power management, and the sub-control device that performs power management determines whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the gaming state or the non-gaming state. Configuration.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, a configuration may be adopted in which a device other than the movable auditorium 200 is used as a notification unit that notifies the player of the power saving state. That is, in the movable accessory 200 as the notification means, the first position (the front position of the display screen G) where the movable plate 201 as the notification movable portion can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and the movable plate 201 cannot be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. In the power-saving mode, the movable plate 201 is arranged at the first position, which is changed to a second position (a position behind the center frame 42). For example, the information display board to which the notification information is provided is arranged at a position where the information display board can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine in both the power saving mode and the non-power saving mode (for example, the front position of the display screen G), and the state of the arrangement The information display board may be shifted to the information display state in the power saving mode and to the information non-display state in the non-power saving mode (normal mode). In this case, the means for switching the information display plate between the information display state and the information non-display state includes a configuration in which the front side to which the notification information is provided and the back side to which the notification information is not provided, a light emitting means (a lamp) ) Can be switched between an information display state and an information non-display state by turning on / off.

  (9) It is also possible to use a screen device (such as a roll screen device) having a case and a screen that can be taken in and out of the case as the notification means. In this case, a screen device is provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and a message indicating that power is being saved is written on the screen. For example, the screen may be moved in and out of the front glass of the pachinko machine. Then, in the normal mode in which the power is not saved, the screen is housed in the case, and the screen is pulled out of the case when shifting to the power saving mode. In this case, it is assumed that the screen device moves the screen in and out according to the power supply, accommodates (winds up) the screen in the case by driving the driving unit accompanying the power supply, and cuts off the screen by its own weight by shutting off the power supply. It is good to be able to pull out.

  (10) In the above embodiments, both the movable plate 202 for game performance and the movable plate 201 for power saving notification are not provided in the movable role object 200, but the movable plate 202 for game performance and the movable plate 202 for power saving notification are provided. The movable plate 201 and the movable plate 201 may be separately provided. In this case, it is preferable that the movable plate 201 for power saving notification appears at a position different from the position at which the movable plate 202 for the game effect appears.

  (11) In each of the above embodiments, the main control device 71 displays the predetermined display mode on the main display unit 43 when the pachinko machine 10 is in the power saving mode. A configuration may be used to notify that the pachinko machine 10 is capable of playing using the configuration described above.

  As the above configuration, for example, a configuration that uses the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 or the large winning port 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be considered. During the power saving mode, the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed, and the pachinko machine 10 is configured to perform a pseudo effect for the power saving mode as if the pachinko machine 10 is in the high frequency support mode, and the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed. The operation may be performed, and a pseudo effect for the power saving mode as if in the open / close execution mode may be performed. Thereby, the player who has seen the above-described pseudo effect is prompted to start the game, and the player can easily select the pachinko machine 10.

  (12) A ball rental device Y (see FIG. 11) may be included as an electric device whose power is cut off during power saving. That is, the power supply to the ball lending device Y is stopped by the main control device 71 performing the power cutoff process (step S408 in FIG. 16), and the power recovery process (step S505 in FIG. 17) is performed. The power supply to the rental device Y is restarted.

  (13) In each of the embodiments described above, the pachinko machine 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of circulating bodies in which a plurality of types of patterns are provided in the circumferential direction, and A display unit that allows some of the pictures to be visually recognized, a start operation unit that starts rotating the orbiting body when operated, and a drive that is provided for each of the orbiting bodies and rotates the orbiting body. Means, stop operation means for stopping rotation of each of the orbiting bodies when operated, lottery means for performing a lottery of a combination when the start operation means is operated, and the start operation means are operated. Drive control means for controlling the driving of each of the driving means so as to start the rotation of each of the circulating bodies when the stop operation means is operated, and to stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies when the stop operation means is operated. Production contents based on the lottery results And a effect display means for displaying, may be applied to the lottery result of the lottery means to the gaming machine of the slot machine or the like for displaying the stop mode of each of the orbiting body.

<About the inventions extracted from the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Feature A1. A plurality of control means (main control device 71, sound emission control device 72, payout control device 78, and display control device 121) for controlling various operations of the gaming machine;
Power supply means (power-on power supply unit 113) for supplying drive power required by the control means to the plurality of control means in a state where external power is supplied to the gaming machine;
With
The plurality of control units include a first control unit (main control device 71) and a second control unit (audio light emission control device 72 and the like),
The power supply means,
A drive power generation circuit (voltage conversion circuit 230) for generating the drive power,
A power cutoff circuit (output switching circuit 231) provided in a power supply path between the drive power generation circuit and the second control means, for cutting off power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the second control means;
Power is supplied to the first control means from the drive power generation circuit without passing through the power cutoff circuit,
Any one of the plurality of control units has a power saving necessity determining unit (for example, a function of executing steps S402, S405, and S504 in the main control device 71) for determining whether power saving is necessary in the gaming machine,
The first control unit is configured to execute the second control from the drive power generation circuit when the power saving necessity determination unit determines that power saving is to be performed in a state where the external power is supplied to the gaming machine. The power supply to the means is cut off, and when the determination to perform power saving is canceled by the power saving necessity determination means, the power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the second control means is performed. A gaming machine characterized by controlling a state of a power cutoff circuit.

  According to the feature A1, the first control unit cuts off the power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the second control unit when the gaming machine is in the power saving state, for example, when the player is not playing a game. The state of the power cutoff circuit is controlled so that the power consumption of the second control means and the power consumption of electric equipment and the like supplied with power via the second control means are reduced. . Further, when the power saving state is released, for example, when a game is newly started by the player, the first control means cuts off the power so that the drive power generation circuit supplies power to the second control means. The state of the circuit is controlled, whereby the gaming machine returns to the normal state (non-power saving state).

  In such a case, among the plurality of control means, the first control means determined as the main body of the power supply control is supplied with power from the drive power generation circuit without passing through the power cutoff circuit, and in that state, the first control means The power consumption of other control means (second control means) is controlled. Therefore, even when external power is supplied to the gaming machine (the power switch is turned on), the power consumption of the gaming machine can be reduced. Further, after the power saving state, the power saving cancellation can be appropriately performed.

Feature A2. The first control means includes:
At the start of the supply of the external power, a power supply command signal (power supply permission signal) is output to the power cutoff circuit, so that power is supplied from the drive power generation circuit to the second control unit. Power supply start time control means (function of executing step S101 in main controller 71);
In a state where the power supply to the second control means is interrupted by the power interrupt circuit, when releasing the power interruption, by outputting the power supply command signal to the power interrupt circuit, The power supply returning control means (the function of executing the step S505 in the main control device 71) for causing the drive power generation circuit to supply power to the second control means, the characteristic A1 being provided. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature A2, the process of the first control unit is the same at the time of starting the supply of the external power to the gaming machine and at the time of returning the power supply from the power saving state (when releasing the power cutoff to the second control unit). In both cases, output processing of a power supply command signal to the power cutoff circuit is performed. In this case, there is no need to separately provide a circuit for power cutoff at the start of supply of the external power supply and at the time of return from the power saving state. Can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Feature A3. Monitoring means (touch detection unit 225) for monitoring the playing state of the player;
The power saving necessity determining means determines that power saving is to be performed by being determined to be in a non-game state in which a game is not played by a player based on a monitoring result by the monitoring means. A gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2.

  According to the feature A3, in the non-game state in which the game is not played by the player, the power saving of the gaming machine can be suitably performed as described above. Since the player is not playing a game during the power saving state, there is no problem even if the power supply to the second control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is not a problem, and the power consumption is good. Can be reduced.

Feature A4. Either the first control means or the second control means sequentially updates the numerical information (eg, the jackpot random number counter C1) within a predetermined numerical range, and when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. A main control unit (main control device 71) that acquires the numerical information and performs a lottery based on the acquired numerical information as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player;
The main control unit includes a unit that executes a process of updating the numerical information (a function of executing step S502) when power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the second control unit is shut off. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, characterized in that:

  According to the feature A4, the following operation and effect can be obtained. The power saving state in which the power supply to the second control unit is cut off is, for example, a non-game state, and it is not necessary to perform update processing on numerical information such as a so-called random number. However, in the above configuration, even in the power saving state, the numerical information such as random numbers is updated. Thus, it is possible to take countermeasures against fraud in a power saving state.

Feature A5. Either the first control means or the second control means sequentially updates the numerical information (eg, the jackpot random number counter C1) within a predetermined numerical range, and when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. A main control unit (main control device 71) that acquires the numerical information and performs a lottery based on the acquired numerical information as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player;
A lottery result display unit (main display unit 43), a display mode of which is controlled by the main control unit to display the result of the lottery;
The main control unit controls the lottery result display unit to perform display in a predetermined display mode when power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the second control unit is shut off. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, further comprising: means for performing step S501.

  According to the feature A5, the following operation and effect can be obtained. The power saving state in which the power supply to the second control unit is cut off is, for example, a non-game state, and the lottery result display unit does not display the result of the lottery. That is, the display on the lottery result display means is unnecessary. However, in the above configuration, the display by the lottery result display means is performed even in the power saving state. Here, the display operation of the lottery result display means is controlled by the main control means, and the fact that the display in the predetermined display mode is being performed by the lottery result display means that the operation of the main control means is continued. Means that. Therefore, it is possible to notify a player or the like that the power of the gaming machine itself is not turned off and that the game can be restarted while power saving is being performed.

  In a state in which the power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the second control unit is cut off (power saving state), the lottery result display unit may be in the power saving state in a mode different from that at the time of displaying the lottery result. An indication may be implemented. For example, when the lottery result is displayed, the display is performed by blinking a light emitting member such as an LED, and when the power saving state is displayed, the display is performed by continuously lighting the light emitting member such as an LED.

  Incidentally, the lottery result display means (main display unit 43) is connected to the main control means (main control device 71) via a signal line, and the lottery result display means is controlled according to a control signal input from the main control means. The result of the privilege granting lottery is displayed.

Feature A6. Notifying means (movable accessory 200) for notifying the player of the power saving state,
The features A1 to A5, wherein the notifying unit shifts from a non-notifying state to a notifying state when power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the second control unit is cut off. A gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims.

  According to the feature A6, when the gaming machine is in the power saving state (non-gaming state), the player is notified by the notification means (for example, a player who has selected a gaming machine to be newly played in the gaming hall). Can recognize that the gaming machine is in a power saving state, and can prevent the selection of the gaming machine from being hindered.

Feature A7. The plurality of control means include a main control means (main control device 71) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and various control means based on control commands from the main control means. Sub-control means (sound emission control device 72, payout control device 78, and display control device 121) for performing the control of
While using the main control means as the first control means,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, wherein the sub control unit is used as the second control unit.

  According to the feature A7, the main control means of the main control means and the sub-control means is determined as a subject of power supply control. Then, in the power saving state, power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the main control means is continued, and power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the sub control means is cut off. In this case, the operation of the main control unit can be performed even during power saving, and a process for equalizing profits for the player and a process for suppressing fraud can be appropriately performed.

Feature A8. The plurality of control means include a main control means (main control device 71) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and various control means based on control commands from the main control means. Sub-control means (sound emission control device 72, payout control device 78, and display control device 121) for performing the control of
While using the sub-control means (payout control device 78) as the first control means,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, wherein the main control unit is used as the second control unit.

  According to the feature A8, the sub-control unit of the main control unit and the sub-control unit is determined as the subject of power supply control. When a plurality of sub-control means are provided, any one of them may be set as the main body (first control means) of the power supply control. Then, in the power saving state, the power supply from the drive power generation circuit is continued to the sub-control means, and the power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the main control means is cut off. In this case, when comparing the main control means with the sub-control means, the former has a larger processing load for the calculation and therefore consumes more power. In this regard, power supply to the sub-control means is continued while power saving is being performed, and power supply to the main control means is cut off, so that power consumption can be reduced.

  Feature A9. When the power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the main control unit is cut off, an auxiliary power supply unit (power supply unit for power interruption 114) that temporarily supplies auxiliary power to the main control unit is provided. The gaming machine according to feature A8, wherein:

  According to the feature A9, in the power saving state, the power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the sub-control unit is continued and the power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the main control unit is cut off. In this case, the operation of the main control means can be performed, and a process for suppressing fraud can be appropriately performed.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. An operation unit (symbol display device 41, lamp units 58a and 58b) that is provided on the front side of the gaming machine and operates in a manner visible to the player;
Control means (display control device 121, sound emission control device 72) for controlling the operation section;
Power supply means (power-on power supply unit 113) for supplying drive power to the control means;
Game state detection means (a function of executing steps S402 and S405 in the main control device 71) for detecting that the game is not being played by the player;
A power cut-off unit (main control unit) that cuts off power supply from the power supply unit to the control unit in order to set the gaming machine to a predetermined power saving state when the game state detection unit detects that the game state is a non-game state; 71, the function executed in step S408 and the output switching circuit 231c);
Notifying means (movable accessory 200) for notifying the player of the power saving state;
With
The gaming machine, wherein the notifying unit shifts from a non-notifying state to a notifying state when the power supply to the control unit is cut off by the power cutoff unit.

  According to the feature B1, when the gaming machine is in the non-gaming state, the gaming machine is in a predetermined power saving state, and in such a state, the power supply to the control unit is cut off to reduce power consumption. Can be planned. At this time, when the power supply to the control unit is cut off in the power saving state, for example, the display is stopped on the display device (symbol display device 41) as the operating unit, and the same display is maintained. Either the illuminance of the light emission is reduced or the light emission is stopped in the lamp units (the lamp units 58a and 58b) as the operation unit, and any power saving processing is performed. In some cases, it may not be possible to determine whether or not a certain gaming machine is capable of playing a game. However, by notification of the notification means, the player (for example, a player who has selected a new gaming machine in the gaming hall) is in a power saving state. Can be grasped, and it is possible to prevent troubles in selecting a gaming machine or the like.

Feature B2. The notification means is operable by power supply from the power supply means,
The power cutoff means, when cutting off the power supply from the power supply means to the control means, also cuts off the power supply for the notification means,
The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the notifying unit shifts from a non-notifying state to a notifying state in accordance with the interruption of power supply to the notifying unit.

  According to the feature B2, when the power supply from the power supply unit to the control unit is cut off, the power supply from the power supply unit to the notification unit is also cut off. Then, when the power supply from the power supply unit to the notifying unit is interrupted, the notifying unit enters the notifying state. In this case, the use of electric power is not indispensable for information notification for power saving. Therefore, the configuration is more desirable from the viewpoint of power consumption.

Feature B3. The notifying means,
A notification movable portion (movable plate 201) to which notification information for causing a player to visually recognize the power saving state is provided;
A driving unit (driving unit) that is driven by power supply from the power supply unit and moves the notification movable unit between a first position where it is visible from the front of the gaming machine and a second position that is not visible from the front of the gaming machine. Part 205),
With
The feature movable section for notification is characterized in that the movable section for notification can be moved to the first position when power supply from the power supply section to the drive section is cut off by the power cutoff section. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature B3, when the power supply from the power supply unit to the driving unit of the notifying unit is cut off, the notifying movable unit moves to the first position (a position where the player can visually recognize). In this case, by shifting from the power supply state to the power cutoff state, that is, by shifting from the non-power-saving state to the power-saving state, the notification movable unit can be viewed from the second position, which cannot be viewed from the front of the gaming machine, from the front of the gaming machine. It will move to the 1st position which can be visually recognized. At this time, the notification movable section that is not visually recognized in the non-power-saving state is visually recognized in the power-saving state, so that the player can grasp the power-saving state based on the presence or absence of the notification movable section. That is, in such a configuration, the power saving state can be recognized at a glance, and the degree of recognition can be increased. Therefore, it is suitable for making each player recognize the notification information for power saving.

  Feature B4. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein the notification movable unit is movable to the first position by its own weight, and is moved to the second position by driving of the driving unit.

  According to the feature B4, in the power saving state, the notification movable unit can be held at the first position (a position where the player can visually recognize) using the weight of the notification movable unit. In addition, the movable portion for notification is moved to the first position by using gravity that is constantly generated in the natural world, so that the movable portion for notification can be reliably moved to the first position even when power is not supplied to the driving portion. It can be moved.

  Feature B5. The notifying movable portion is movable to the first position by the urging force of an urging means (a spring or the like), and the driving unit is driven against the urging force of the urging means, so that the driving unit is driven. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein the gaming machine moves to a second position.

  According to the feature B5, in the power saving state, the movable portion for notification can be held at the first position (a position where the player can visually recognize) by using the urging force of the urging means.

Feature B6. A production device (movable role 200) having a production movable portion (movable plate 202) movable between a position where it can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine and a position where it cannot be visually recognized is provided as a production according to the progress of the game. A gaming machine that operates the effect movable part,
The gaming machine according to any one of Features B3 to B5, wherein the effect device is provided with the movable portion for notification.

  According to the feature B6, in the production device, the production movable unit can be moved between a position where it is visible from the front of the gaming machine and a position where it is not visible, and during the game, the movement of the production movable unit is restricted. It has attracted much attention from players. In addition, similar to the effect movable unit, the effect device includes an information movable unit that can move between a position (first position) that can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine and a position (second position) that cannot be visually recognized. Is provided. In this case, the production movable section and the notification movable section operate in substantially the same manner, and the attention of the notification movable section in the power saving state (non-game state) by the player is increased. Can be.

Feature B7. A display unit (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying a picture relating to a game effect in a display area (display screen G) as the operation unit;
The first position is a position in front of the gaming machine in the display area, and the second position is a position behind an enclosure (center frame 42) surrounding the display area. The gaming machine according to any one of B3 to B6.

  According to the feature B7, when the gaming machine is in a power saving state, the movable portion for notification moves to a position in front of the gaming machine in the display area (that is, a position overlapping with the front of the gaming machine). In this case, the display area in which the pattern is variably displayed at the time of the game in the gaming machine is a portion which is apt to be noticed by the player, and the notification movable section exists at a position in front of the gaming machine in the display area, so that the notification is performed. It is more likely that the notification information (notification information indicating the power saving state) attached to the mobile movable unit will be seen by the player. Therefore, it is possible for the player to appropriately recognize that the gaming machine is in the power saving state.

Feature B8. A holding unit (movable plate stopper 451) for holding the notification movable unit at the second position by contacting the notification movable unit when the driving unit is not driven;
The gaming machine according to any one of features B3 to B7, wherein the notifying movable section is held at the second position by the holding means when the gaming machine is not in the power saving state.

  According to the feature B8, when the gaming machine is not in the power saving state, that is, when it is not in the non-gaming state, the notification movable section is moved to the second position (game (A position invisible from the front of the aircraft). Thereby, the power consumption can be further reduced.

Feature B9. A second notifying unit (main display unit 43) capable of notifying the power saving state while the power is being supplied from the power supply unit, while the notifying unit is provided as the first notifying unit;
When the power supply to the control means is cut off by the power cutoff means, the power supply from the power supply means to the first notification means is cut off, and the power supply from the power supply means to the second notification means is made. The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B8, wherein

  According to the feature B9, in the power saving state (non-game state), the first notification means performs power saving notification in a state where power supply from the power supply means is cut off, and the second notification means performs power saving notification from the power supply means. The power saving notification is performed in a state where the power is supplied. In this case, by performing the notification using both the first notification unit and the second notification unit, (1) whether the power supply by the power supply unit is cut off by the power cutoff unit to save power, 2) It is possible to determine whether the power supply itself is stopped (for example, a power switch is turned off, a power supply system is broken, or the like).

  More specifically, in the state (1), both the first notification means and the second notification means are in the notification state, whereas in the state (2), the first notification means is in the notification state. The means is in the notification state, and the second notification means is in the non-notification state. Therefore, the states of the notification means are different between (1) and (2), and it is possible to distinguish between (1) and (2).

Feature B10. Numerical information (eg, a jackpot random number counter C1) is sequentially updated within a predetermined numerical range, and when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, the numerical information is acquired, and based on the acquired numerical information, Main control means (main control device 71) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to give a privilege to a player;
A lottery result display unit (main display unit 43) whose display mode is controlled by the main control unit to display the result of the lottery,
With
When the gaming machine is in the power saving state, the power supply means is configured to continue supplying power to the main control means,
The gaming machine according to Feature B9, wherein the lottery result display means is used as the second notification means.

  According to the feature B10, the following operation and effect can be obtained. The power saving state is a non-game state, and the lottery result display means does not display the result of the lottery. That is, the display on the lottery result display means is unnecessary. However, in the above configuration, in the power saving state, the display by the lottery result display means is performed as a means of power saving notification. Here, in the lottery result display means, the display operation is controlled by the main control means, and from the viewpoint of fraud prevention and the like, it is desirable that the power supply to the main control means is desirably continued even when power saving is performed. Considering that, it can be said that it is convenient to use the lottery result display means as the second notification means.

  In a state in which the power supply from the driving power generation circuit to the second control unit is cut off (power saving state), the lottery result display unit may be in the power saving state in a mode different from that at the time of displaying the lottery result. An indication may be implemented. For example, when the lottery result is displayed, the display is performed by blinking a light emitting member such as an LED, and when the power saving state is displayed, the display is performed by continuously lighting the light emitting member such as an LED.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A picture display means (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying pictures;
Display control means (display control device 121) for controlling display contents by the picture display means;
A power supply unit (power-on power supply unit 113) for supplying drive power to the picture display unit and the display control unit;
Game state detection means (a function of executing steps S402 and S405 in the main control device 71) for detecting that the game is not being played by the player;
With
The display control means,
First image display control means (image data determination unit 240 (display CPU 302)) for determining while sequentially updating image data relating to an image to be displayed on the picture display means;
The image data determined by the first image display control means is input, and each time the image data is input, the image data is stored in a storage unit (control RAM 332), and the stored image data is transmitted to the picture display means. A second image display control means (output control unit 241 (VDP305)) for outputting
The power supply unit includes a unit that supplies power to the first image display control unit, and a unit that supplies power to the second image display control unit and the picture display unit.
When the game state detecting means detects that the game state is not in the game state, the power supply to the first image display control means is cut off, and the power supply to the second image display control means and the picture display means is stopped. A gaming machine characterized by being continuously implemented.

  According to the feature C1, when the gaming machine is in the non-gaming state, the power is not supplied from the power supply unit to the first image display control unit, so that it is possible to reduce the power consumption by using the period in which the gaming is not performed. It becomes possible. Further, in the power saving state where the power consumption is reduced, the power supply to the second image display control means and the picture display means is continued. The display on the display means can be continued. As a result, while reducing power consumption, it is possible to display an intended pattern even after the gaming machine has shifted to the power saving state.

  In the power supply means (power-on power supply unit 113), as means for supplying power to the first image display control means (display CPU 302), for example, the first image display control means (output CPU 302) via a power cutoff circuit (output switching circuit 231) The power supply to the display control means is performed. As means for supplying power to the second image display control means (VDP 305) and the picture display means (symbol display device 41), for example, a power cutoff circuit (output switching) The power is supplied to the second image display control means and the picture display means without using the circuit 231).

Feature C2. A predetermined series of continuous images (images for demonstration display) can be displayed on the picture display means, and when displaying the series of continuous images, the first image display control means sequentially determines image data; A gaming machine wherein the determined image data is output to the picture display means by the second image display control means,
An auxiliary power supply unit (backup power supply 420) for temporarily supplying auxiliary power to the first image display control unit when power supply to the first image display control unit by the power supply unit is interrupted; ,
The first image display control means selectively selects image data to be displayed on the picture display means from the series of continuous images during a period in which operation is performed by supplying auxiliary power from the auxiliary power supply means. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, characterized in that:

  According to the feature C2, by providing the auxiliary power supply means, even when the power supply to the first image display control means (the display CPU 302) is cut off, the first image display control means can provide the auxiliary power supply. , And becomes temporarily operable. Thereby, even if the power supply to the first image display control unit is interrupted, the update of the image data by the first image display control unit is continued for a while, and the second image display control unit ( The updating of the image data stored in the storage unit (control RAM 332) in the VDP 305) is also continued. In this case, unlike the configuration in which the update of the image data is stopped immediately when the power supply to the first image display control unit is cut off, the stop timing of the update of the image data is adjusted after the cutoff of the power. it can. Therefore, when the gaming machine is in the non-gaming state (power saving state), it is possible to arbitrarily select an image on the picture display means, that is, to display a desired image.

Feature C3. As an image displayed by the picture display means, when an award-giving lottery (big hit lottery) according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition is performed, an image for an effect displaying the lottery result is displayed regardless of the lottery result. A game machine in which a standby image (demo display image) is set and the standby image is displayed on the pattern display means during a period in which the effect image is not displayed. And
The standby image is the series of continuous images,
The first image display control unit is configured to display any one of the standby images on the pattern display unit during a period in which the auxiliary power supply unit supplies the auxiliary power. The gaming machine according to Feature C2, wherein the gaming machine is determined as image data.

  According to the feature C3, the following operation and effect can be obtained. When the gaming machine being played by the player shifts to the non-gaming state, the prerequisite is that the pattern display means (symbol display device 41) switches from an image for effect to an image for standby (image for demonstration display). Is switched, and the standby image is displayed. In such a state, the non-game state may be detected by the game state detection unit. In this regard, according to the configuration in which any one of the standby images is displayed on the picture display means in the non-game state as described above, the image data is displayed in the first image display control means (display CPU 302). Is stopped, the display image in the non-game state can be determined as it is. Therefore, the processing can be simplified.

  In the above configuration, it is not necessary to newly prepare a display image (dedicated image) in the non-game state, which is advantageous in preparing image data.

Feature C4. A predetermined title logo image is included in a part of the standby image,
The first image display control unit is configured to display the title logo image among the standby images on the picture display unit during a period in which operation is performed by supplying auxiliary power from the auxiliary power supply unit. The gaming machine according to Feature C3, wherein the gaming machine is determined as image data.

  According to the feature C4, when the gaming machine is in the non-gaming state (power saving state), the title logo image is continuously displayed on the picture display means. In this case, if a still image at a halfway timing in a series of continuous images is kept displayed, a player looking at the still image may feel uncomfortable, and in some cases, may mistakenly recognize that the gaming machine has failed. May occur. In this regard, by keeping the title logo image displayed as described above, it is possible to suppress inconveniences such as the player feeling uncomfortable.

  The title logo image is, for example, a still image that is stopped for a certain period of time, and includes a model name, a manufacturer name, features of the machine, a description of game contents, and the like. In addition, a message or an image that prompts the player to execute a game, such as "Good luck," or "Big hit is coming soon."

Feature C5. In the image for standby, a low power consumption image in which the instantaneous power consumption in the display state by the picture display means is smaller than other images,
The first image display control unit is configured to display the low power consumption image among the standby images on the pattern display unit during a period in which the first power supply operation unit is operated by supplying the auxiliary power from the auxiliary power supply unit. The gaming machine according to Feature C3, wherein the gaming machine is determined as the image data.

  According to the feature C5, when the gaming machine is in the non-gaming state (power saving state), the low power consumption image is continuously displayed on the picture display means. In this case, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the picture display means.

  For example, an image using a background color (for example, white) with low power consumption and an image using a background color (for example, black) with higher power consumption as an image for standby (image for demonstration display). Is included, the former image may be defined as a low power consumption image. Further, in the case where images having different power consumptions are included due to the difference in luminance, any of the images may be determined as the low power consumption image.

  Feature C6. The first image display control means selectively selects image data to be displayed on the picture display means from the series of continuous images during a period in which operation is performed by supplying auxiliary power from the auxiliary power supply means. The gaming machine according to any one of features C2 to C5, wherein after the determination is made, the image data is not updated.

  According to the feature C6, when the game machine is in the non-game state (power saving state), after the image to be displayed on the picture display means is determined, the update processing of the image data becomes unnecessary. Thereby, unnecessary power consumption can be eliminated.

Feature C7. The second image display control means includes:
Determining means for determining that the game state is detected by the game state detecting means as a non-game state (for example, means for determining that the game state is the non-game state by stopping data transmission from the display CPU 302 to the VDP 305); ,
A specific image data storage unit (control ROM 331) for storing data of the specific image indicating the non-game state;
Means for displaying the specific image on the picture display means based on the data of the specific image stored in the specific image data storage means when the determination means determines that the game mode is the non-game state. When,
The gaming machine according to feature C1, comprising:

According to the feature C7, when the gaming machine enters the non-game state, that is, when the power supply to the first image display control means (display CPU 302) is cut off, the second image display control means (VDP305). In), the specific image is displayed on the picture display means based on the specific image data stored in the specific image data storage means (memory of the VDP 305 itself). Thereby, even after the power supply to the first image display control unit is cut off, the picture display unit displays (notifies) that power is being saved in the non-game state, etc. it can. (Also, in this case, in the non-game state, the power supply to the first image display control means may be all stopped including the supply of the backup power, and the backup power supply (backup power supply 420) becomes unnecessary. Power consumption can be further reduced.)
Feature C8. A main control unit (main control device 71) for performing a bonus granting lottery (big hit lottery) in accordance with the satisfaction of a predetermined condition; the main control unit is driven by the power supply unit in a state where external power is supplied. A gaming machine to which power is supplied,
The power supply means,
A drive power generation circuit (voltage conversion circuit 230) that generates drive power for each of the picture display means, the display control means, and the main control means;
A power cutoff circuit that is provided in a power supply path between the drive power generation circuit and the first image display control means of the display control means and cuts off power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the first image display control means; (Output switching circuit 231),
And the second image display control means of the display control means, power is supplied from the drive power generation circuit without passing through the power cutoff circuit,
The main control unit is configured to, from the drive power generation circuit to the first image display control unit, when the game state detection unit detects that the game state is a non-game state while the external power is supplied. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C7, wherein the power supply is stopped.

  According to the feature C8, when the gaming machine is in the non-game state, the main control means controls the state of the power cutoff circuit so as to cut off the power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the first image display control means. Thus, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the display control means. In addition, power management in the non-game state (power saving state) can be appropriately performed for each image display control unit of the display control unit.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above features can be applied will be described.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player, gaming ball firing means for firing a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball path for guiding the fired game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine comprising: a plurality of game components arranged in a region; and a bonus is provided to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of the game components.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: provided with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably displaying the plurality of pictures is started by the operation of the start operation means, and caused by the operation of the stop operation means A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of pictures is stopped after a predetermined time or a predetermined time has elapsed, and a privilege is given to the player according to the pictures after the stop.

  41: Symbol display device, 42: Center frame, 43: Main display portion, 58a, 58b: Lamp portion, 71: Main control device, 72: Voice light emission control device, 78: Payout control device, 112: Power supply circuit, 113 ... Power supply unit for power-on, 121: display control device, 200: movable object, 201, 202: movable plate, 203: information display unit, 205, 206: drive unit, 225: touch detection unit, 230: voltage conversion circuit 231, an output switching circuit, 240, an image data determining unit, 241, an output control unit, 302, a display CPU, 305, a VDP, 332, a control RAM, 335, a drawing area, 420, a backup power supply, 451, a movable plate stopper , C1: jackpot random number counter, C2: jackpot type counter, C3: reach random counter, C4: electric accessory opening counter, G: display screen.

Claims (2)

A plurality of control means for controlling various operations of the gaming machine,
Power supply means for supplying drive power required by the control means to the plurality of control means in a state where external power is supplied to the gaming machine;
With
The plurality of control units include a first control unit and a second control unit,
A drive power generation circuit that is provided in the power supply unit and generates the drive power;
A suppression circuit that is provided in a power supply path between the drive power generation circuit and the control unit of the second control unit, and that suppresses power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the control unit of the second control unit;
With
Power is supplied to the first control unit from the driving power generation circuit without passing through the suppression circuit,
Power saving necessity determining means for determining whether power saving is necessary in the gaming machine,
The suppression circuit, in a state where the external power is supplied to the gaming machine, when the power saving necessity determination unit determines that power saving is to be performed, the driving power generation circuit sends the second control unit The power supply to the control unit is suppressed, and the power is supplied from the drive power generation circuit to the control unit of the second control unit when the determination to perform power saving is canceled by the power saving necessity determination unit. And
The first control means sequentially updates the first numerical value information within a first numerical value range predetermined by the control section of the first control means, and updates the second numerical value within a second predetermined numerical value range. The information is sequentially updated, and the first numerical information and the second numerical information are obtained when a predetermined obtaining condition is satisfied, and a privilege is granted based on the obtained first numerical information and the second numerical information. The main control means for executing the lottery, which is the same regardless of whether the power supply from the drive power generation circuit to the control unit of the second control means is performed or the power supply is suppressed. A gaming machine characterized in that the first numerical information and the second numerical information are updated in a cycle.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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