JP2020014550A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing the drive time of an object to be driven from becoming too long, even if a drive circuit cannot receive an OFF signal.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, a drive circuit starts driving an object to be driven upon receiving an ON signal from a control unit and stops driving the object to be driven upon receiving an OFF signal from the control unit. Further, power supply of the drive circuit is performed via a timer circuit and if an elapsed time after the ON signal is output reaches (while without receiving the OFF signal) a predetermined time, that is, when the drive time of the object to be driven reaches the predetermined time, the performance of power supply to the drive circuit is configured to be stopped. With this configuration, even if the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal, driving of the object to be driven can be stopped in a substantially forced manner. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the drive time of the object to be driven from becoming too long.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal.

  As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine that performs a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board, or a spinning body with a plurality of types of symbols drawn on an outer peripheral surface after a game medal is inserted. 2. Description of the Related Art Slot machines that play games by rotating them are known.

  In the gaming machine as described above, the progress and effects of the game are performed by driving various driving objects such as motors and LEDs. The driving of such various driving objects is performed based on control signals output from a main control board and a sub-control board (control unit). However, it is not possible that the control signals are directly transmitted to the driving objects. In practice, in many cases, a drive circuit provided between the control board (control unit) and the driven object drives the driven object based on the control signal (Patent Document 1). The following configuration is employed in the gaming machine in which the driving target is driven by the driving circuit as described above. That is, a configuration is adopted in which the driving circuit starts driving the driving target when the driving circuit receives an ON signal from the main control board or the sub-controlling board (control unit), and stops driving the driving target when receiving the OFF signal. .

JP 2017-093484 A

  However, in the related art, although the driving circuit starts driving the driving target based on the ON signal, if the driving circuit cannot receive the OFF signal due to some abnormality, the driving target is driven endlessly. As a result, there is a problem that the driving time of the driving target becomes excessively long.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve the problem described above and to prevent an excessively long driving time of an object to be driven even when a driving circuit cannot receive an OFF signal. It is intended to provide a possible gaming machine.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, a gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium,
A control unit that outputs a drive signal related to driving of the drive target; a drive circuit that drives the drive target based on the drive signal;
It is characterized by having.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A timer circuit capable of supplying power to the drive circuit,
The control unit can output at least an ON signal and an OFF signal as the drive signal,
The driving circuit starts driving the driving target based on the ON signal, and stops driving the driving target based on the OFF signal.
The timer circuit starts measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the ON signal, and stops measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the OFF signal. The elapsed time may be returned to an initial value, and when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, supply of the power to the drive circuit may be stopped.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The control unit outputs a first ON signal as the ON signal when continuously driving the driving object for a first time, and continuously drives the driving object for a second time. Outputs a second ON signal as the ON signal,
The timer circuit, when driving of the driving object is started based on the first ON signal, when the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the first ON signal, the driving circuit When the supply of the power to the power supply is stopped and the driving of the driving object is started based on the second ON signal, the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the second ON signal. The supply of the power to the drive circuit may be stopped.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A timer circuit connected to the drive circuit,
The control unit can output at least an ON signal and an OFF signal as the drive signal,
The driving circuit starts driving the driving target based on the ON signal, and stops driving the driving target based on the OFF signal.
The timer circuit starts measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the ON signal, and stops measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the OFF signal. The elapsed time is returned to an initial value, and when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, a stop signal is output,
The drive circuit may stop driving the drive target based on the stop signal.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The control unit outputs a first ON signal as the ON signal when continuously driving the driving object for a first time, and continuously drives the driving object for a second time. Outputs a second ON signal as the ON signal,
The timer circuit, when driving of the driving object is started based on the first ON signal, when the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the first ON signal, the stop signal When the driving of the object to be driven is started based on the second ON signal, the stop signal is output when the elapsed time reaches the time corresponding to the second ON signal. It may be output.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit may stop driving the drive target after operating the drive target in a predetermined manner.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The control unit can transmit a plurality of types of signals as the ON signal,
After the ON signal is output from the control unit, when the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit drives the drive target in a mode corresponding to the type of the ON signal, and The driving of the driven object may be stopped.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The driving object is a light emitting diode,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit may turn off the light emitting diode after reducing the luminance of the light emitting diode.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The driving target is a motor for moving a movable role,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit may drive the motor to move the movable accessory to a specific position, and then stop driving the motor.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the drive time of the drive target from being excessively long even when the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface composition of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a segment display unit 50 according to the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the type of big hit game of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "casings rise effect" of a present Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution probability of the "local character rise effect" of a present Example. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing signal transmission / reception of an LED drive circuit 301 and a timer circuit 302 of the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an LED stop process performed by a timer circuit according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing signal transmission / reception of an LED drive circuit 301, a timer circuit 302, and a motor drive circuit 303 of the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a motor stop process performed by a timer circuit 302 according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing types of lighting start signals and driving start signals of Modification Examples 1 and 2, and threshold times corresponding to the respective signals. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing signal transmission and reception of an LED drive circuit 301, a timer circuit 302, and a motor drive circuit 303 of Modification Example 3. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating one aspect of a fourth modification. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating one aspect of a fourth modification.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called a “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left” when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine.

The following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game content:
C. Lamp control board:
C-1. LED drive circuit 3:
C-2. Motor drive circuit:
D. Modification:
D-1. Modification 1
D-2. Modification Example 2:
D-3. Modification 3:
D-4. Modification 4:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on a front portion of the pachinko machine 1. A window 4a is formed substantially at the center of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b made of synthetic resin is fitted into the window 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side through the window 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window 4c is formed in the front frame 4 below and to the right of the window 4a, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 disposed on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described later in detail, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a of the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided at a right portion of the periphery of the window 4a, and a left side lamp is provided at a left portion of the periphery of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6a is provided above the left and right of the window 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided below the front frame 4 (a lower front surface of a main body frame to be described later). The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter collectively referred to as "lamp 5a to 5c"), the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are used to enhance the effect of the game. Driven.

  An upper plate 7 is provided below the window 4 a in the front frame 4. The upper plate 7 is provided with a game ball paid out (lent) through a card unit 252 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 or a pachinko machine based on a game ball entering a predetermined entrance. Game balls paid out from the machine 1 are stored. A lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and game balls paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are stored.

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9, and game balls stored in the upper plate 7 are supplied to the firing device unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit, the firing motor built in the firing device unit rotates, and the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle.

  An effect button 10a that can be pressed by a player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player is provided to the left of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7 and to the left of the effect button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. The effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when predetermined conditions are satisfied, a predetermined effect is performed.

  A middle frame and a body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame. (Left side in FIG. 1) is rotatably supported on the body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in a game hall by attaching the main body frame to island facilities. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) forward of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. State.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the gaming board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball fired from the firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged to the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows downward from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is naturally recognized by the player through the window 4a.

  At the approximate center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect opening 40 which is an opening with a decoration on the peripheral edge, and behind the effect opening 40 an effect display constituted by a liquid crystal display. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

  Below the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41) in the game area 21, a first starting port 24, which is a starting port in which the size of the opening is invariable (constant) and in which game balls can always enter, is provided. Is provided. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in a passage inside the first starting port 24, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

  In addition, at the lower right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. In addition, a second starting port 25, which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes, is provided below the normal symbol operation gate 27. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the figure) that is rotatable in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright so that game balls cannot enter the ball ( The opening / closing door 26 can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and can be changed to an open state in which a game ball can enter (or can easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in a passage inside the second starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

  In addition, below the first starting port 24 in the game area 21, a first large winning opening 28 (variable entrance opening) which is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that is rotatable in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright so that game balls cannot enter. The state can be changed to an open state in which the opening / closing door 29 rotates forward of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (ball entry state). FIG. 2 shows a state where the first special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first special winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in a passage inside the first special winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 28.

  In addition, below the second starting port 25 in the game area 21 (at the lower right corner of the game area 21), there is provided a second big winning opening unit 33 projecting forward (toward the player) from the front surface of the game board 20. ing. The upper surface of the second special winning opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and forms a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). In the middle of the rolling surface 34 (middle of the rolling direction of the game ball), a second big winning opening 35 (variable entrance) is provided. The second special winning opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the figure) slidable (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. The game ball can be changed between a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) backward to allow the game ball to enter (ball entry state). The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38 through a passage provided inside the second special winning opening unit 33.

  Since the front wall of the second special winning opening unit 33 is at least partially formed of a transparent plate (because it has optical transparency), the player can pass through the front wall of the second special winning opening unit 33 through the front wall. It is possible to visually recognize that the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38.

  A second special winning opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second special winning opening 35, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35. Further, a specific port sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific port 38, and can detect a game ball having entered the specific port 38.

  In the vicinity of each of the above-described gaming devices, there are a general entrance (not shown) through which game balls can enter, a windmill-type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game balls, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). Is provided. An out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the first starting port 24, the second starting port 25, the first big winning port 28, the second big winning port 35, the general ball entry described above. Game balls that have not entered any of the mouths are discharged to the back side of the game board 20 from the out mouth 32.

  In the first starting port 24 described above, even if the game ball flows down the left area (first area) of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), the right area (second area) Although it is possible to enter even a game ball flowing down, a game ball flowing down the left area is easier to enter than a game ball flowing down the right area. On the other hand, in the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second starting port 25, the first special winning opening 28, and the second special winning opening 35, an area to the right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is provided. The flowing game ball can enter (or pass). In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as "left hit", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as “right-hit”. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the second starting port 25. In this case, two game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the general entrance, ten game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first special winning opening 28 or the second special winning opening 35, 15 game balls are paid out to the player.

  At the lower right of the game area 21 of the game board 20, a segment display section 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display section 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later.

A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
Next, a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the production of the game, and the control related to the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220 A video / audio control board 230 that controls the light emission of the lamps 5a to 5c under the control of the sub-control board 220; a payout control board 240 that controls the payout of game balls; It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of a sphere. These control boards include a CPU (CPU 201, 221 and 231 in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) storing various programs and data executed by the CPU. 232, etc.), various peripheral LSIs such as a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU temporarily stores data when executing a program, and an input / output circuit are connected to each other by a bus. Have been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first starting port sensor 24 s for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25 s for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 25, A gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27, a first large winning opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 28, and a ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. A second special winning opening sensor 35s for detecting a game ball, a specific opening sensor 38s for detecting a game ball entering the specific opening 38, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a detection signal of a game ball from these sensors or the like, a command corresponding to the sensor that has received the detection signal is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

  In addition, the main control board 200 includes a second starting port (for opening and closing the second starting port 25) for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation. A first special winning opening solenoid 28m for opening and closing the solenoid 26m and an opening / closing door 29 provided in the first special winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the first special winning opening 28). A second special winning opening solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening and closing door 36 provided in the second special winning opening 35 (for opening and closing the second special winning opening 35), segment display The unit 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 26m, the first winning port solenoid 28m, the second winning port solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50, thereby performing these operations. Perform control.

  The image and sound control board 230, the lamp control board 300, and the effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs an effect according to the contents.

  Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 specifies (detects) an effect pattern (effect mode) based on the command received from the main control board 200, and sends an image in the effect pattern to the image / audio control board 230. Send a command to output or output audio. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 specifies (detects) the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c (the LED 80 described later) based on the command received from the main control board 200, and based on this light emission pattern, A “lighting start signal” instructing the start of lighting of 5c (LED 80) and a “lighting end signal” instructing the end of lighting are transmitted to the lamp control board 300. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 specifies (detects) the drive pattern of the stepping motor 70 based on the command received from the main control board 200, and instructs the start of the drive of the stepper motor 70 based on this drive pattern. A “drive start signal” and a “drive end signal” for instructing the end of the drive are transmitted to the lamp control board 300.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, the ROM 232, and the RAM 233. Upon receiving the command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the video / audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data or moving image data) used for displaying the specified image from the image ROM 235 to generate an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when receiving the command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image and sound control board 230 reads out the sound data corresponding to the command from the sound ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as “various speakers 6a, 6b”) via the amplifier board 237.

  When receiving the “lighting start signal” and the “lighting end signal” from the sub-control board 220, the lamp control board 300 turns on and off the lamps 5a to 5c. More specifically, each of the lamps 5a to 5c has a plurality of LEDs 80 (light emitting diodes) built therein, and the lamp control board 300 turns on the LED 80 when receiving a “lighting start signal” from the sub-control board 220 (lighting). Is started), and when the “lighting end signal” is received, the LED 80 is turned off (lighting is ended).

  Further, the lamp control board 300 drives the stepping motor 70 when the “drive start signal” is received from the sub control board 220 (starts driving), and stops the stepping motor 70 when the “drive end signal” is received (drive). To end).

  In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect effect units 10a, 10b, 10c”) via the effect operation board 228. Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

  The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 251 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate 7, a card unit 252 arranged in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, and the like. When the ball lending button 251 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 252 via the payout control board 240. Then, the card unit 252 transmits a payout command instructing payout (lending) of the game ball to the payout control board 240. Upon receiving the payout command from the card unit 252, the payout control board 240 pays out (rents) gaming balls. The payout control board 240 also pays out game balls when receiving a payout command instructing payout of game balls from the main control board 200.

  In addition, the launch control board 260 is connected to a launch motor unit 261 having a launch motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that a player is touching the launch handle 9, and the like. When detecting that the player is touching the firing handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the firing control board 260 drives the firing motor 262 to play the game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. Fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated with the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied to the firing device unit 261 one by one, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. Fired at Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down an area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) (the player hits the ball left), or the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the other area.

<Variation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-hit game ball and a right-hit game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left or right-played game ball enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 makes a predetermined determination. A random number (such as a special figure hit determination random number described later) is acquired, and a special figure hit determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is “big hit” or “missing”. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “first special figure”) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-hit game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When the right-hit game ball enters the second starting port 25 and the entered ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines a predetermined judgment random number (described later). And a special figure hit random number is determined, and a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the hit is "big hit" or "missing" based on the random number. Then, based on the result of the special figure hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “second special figure”) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “special symbols” unless otherwise distinguished) are obtained by switching the lit LED among the nine LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed, and the stop display is performed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one kind of off symbol (off symbol 101) can be stopped and displayed as a first special figure, and as a second special figure. , 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one kind of off symbol (off symbol 401) can be stopped and displayed. These types of symbols can be identified by differences in the combinations of the LEDs that are turned on.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the result of the special figure hit determination (hereinafter, also referred to as “the special figure hit determination for the first special figure”) based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 is “big hit”. , The first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the big hit symbols 101 to 300, and if the result of the special figure hit determination for the first special figure is “missing”, the first special figure is removed. The display is stopped at the symbol 101. If the result of the special figure hit determination (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure hit determination for the second special figure”) based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 is “big hit”, The second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big hits 401 to 600, and when the result of the special figure hit determination for the second special figure is "missing", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the missing special pattern 401.

  Then, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stops and displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) in either the big hit symbol or the off symbol, the symbol is stopped to fix the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. A display for maintaining the displayed state until a predetermined time elapses (hereinafter, also referred to as “confirmed display”) is performed. Hereinafter, the game from the start of the variable display to the final display of the special symbol, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained is also referred to as “symbol variable game”.

  Here, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 selects a change pattern of the special symbol change display (symbol change game) when performing the change display of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure). The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to display the fluctuation to when it is stopped, and information (variation pattern ID) for identifying each fluctuation pattern from other fluctuation patterns is added. Have been. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, a “variation pattern selection table” in which a variation pattern selection random number is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time) is referred to. Then, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is selected as the current fluctuation pattern. The special symbol is variably displayed based on the variance pattern thus selected.

  When starting the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the variation display to the sub-control board 220. As a result, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display started this time is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display started this time based on the variation pattern designation command, and based on (corresponds to) the recognized variation pattern. An effect corresponding to the special symbol change display (symbol change game) in the effect pattern (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol change effect”) is executed.

  In the above-described process of selecting a variation pattern, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, a variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referenced. For example, the type of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure), the currently set game state, the result of the special figure hit determination, the stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold The variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number or the like is referred to. By doing so, it is possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and, consequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute an effect with an effect pattern corresponding to various game progress situations.

  Further, when stopping the change display of the special symbol, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a change stop command to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the change stop command, the timing at which the special symbol change display (symbol change game) ends is transmitted to the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220.

  Note that the special symbol can be regarded as “identification information”, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variably displays the special symbol can be regarded as “identification information display means”.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, the special figure hit determination and the fluctuation display for the special symbol are performed as described above. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 does not perform the game ball immediately after the ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, but stores the acquired judgment random number as a special symbol hold (special figure hold) in the RAM 203. Once.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, a judgment random number is acquired, and the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a first special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special figure hit determination and a change display of the first special figure are performed for the stored first special figure reservation. Such first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The storage number of the first special figure reservation (the first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure suspending display unit 53, and in the first special figure suspending display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This means that the first special figure reservation number is 0, and that one LED is turned on to indicate that the first special figure reservation number is one, and that two LED are turned on. The first special figure reservation number is two, and one LED blinks to indicate that the first special figure reservation number is three, and the first LED is blinked by two LEDs. Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, a judgment random number is acquired, and the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special figure hit determination and a change display of the second special figure are performed for the stored second special figure holding. Such second special figure reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The storage number of the second special figure reservation (the second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure suspending display unit 54, and in the second special figure suspending display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of second special figure reservations is 0 and that one LED is lit, indicating that the second special figure reservation number is one, and that the two LEDs are lit. The second reserved special figure number is two, and one LED blinks to indicate that the second special figure reserved number is three, and the second LED is blinked to blink the second LED. Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the variation display of any special symbol, during the confirmation display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game, even if the special figure hold is stored, Judgment and special symbol change display are not performed. Further, when a plurality of special figure reservations are stored, regardless of whether they are the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, the special figure reservation for the first special figure reservation stored is stored. The hit determination and the special symbol change display are performed (they have a so-called special symbol sequential change function).

<Game state>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines, as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, “the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination” and “input of a gaming ball into the second starting port 25”. Game state related to ball frequency "is set as appropriate. Of these, as the "game state relating to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination", a "low probability state" or a "high probability state" is set. The “low-probability state” is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination is low (probability of about 1/100), and the “high-probability state” is determined to be a big hit in the special figure hit determination. Is a state with a high probability (approximately 1/10 probability).

  As the “game state related to the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25”, “non-electric support state” or “electric support state” is set. The “non-electric support state” is a state where the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is low, and the “electric support state” is a state where the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is high. It is. By doing so, in the “non-electric support state”, the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting port 24 than the second starting port 25, and in the “electric support state”, the game ball is more second than the first starting port 24. A game ball easily enters the starting port 25. For this reason, in the “non-power support state”, the player can make the player make a left hit (aim to enter the first starting port 24), and in the “power support state”, the player makes a right-hand drive. Can be performed (aim to enter the second starting port 25).

  It should be noted that the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 that indicates that the above-described electric support state is being established. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to indicate that the electric support state is in effect. Is shown to the player. Further, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-hand display unit 59 for urging the player to perform right-hand operation. During the power support state, the frequency of entering game balls into the second starting port 25 is high, and the second starting port 25 allows right-hit game balls to enter the ball. Is beneficial for the player. Therefore, during the power support state, the two LEDs arranged on the right-hand display unit 59 are turned on to prompt the player to perform right-hand.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big hit symbols, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a plurality of round games in which the first special winning opening 28 or the second special winning opening 35 is opened. Start a big hit game. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the right-hit game ball can enter the first special winning opening 28 and the second special winning opening 35, so that the right-hitting is performed during the big hit game. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big hit game of “V short” and a big hit game of “V long” can be executed as the big hit game. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 101 to 280 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 90% probability. ), When the big hit game of "V short" is performed and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 281 to 300 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol), there is a 10% probability. ), A big hit game of “V long” is performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 600 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols, there is a 100% probability). , "V Long" big hit game is performed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two round games are performed regardless of whether the “V short” big hit game or the “V long” big hit game is performed, and the first round game is performed. Then, the first special winning opening 28 is in an open state, and in the second round game, the second special winning opening 35 is in an open state. However, the big hit game of “V short” and the big hit game of “V long” have different “possibility of entering a game ball into the specific opening 38”. In other words, in the "V short" big hit game and the "V long" big hit game, the first big winning opening 28 is opened for 10 seconds (or until four game balls enter) in the first round game. However, the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the second round game is different from each other. Specifically, in the big hit game of “V short”, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round game is 0.2 seconds, the game ball is difficult to enter the specific opening 38, and “V short” In the “long” jackpot game, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round game is 10 seconds (or until four gaming balls enter), the gaming ball enters the specific opening 38. Easy to ball.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the game ball enters the specific port 38 during the "V short" big hit game, the game state after the big hit game ends is "high probability state and power support state". (High probability / electric support state) ", and if the game ball does not enter the specific port 38 during the" V short "big hit game, the game state after the big hit game ends is" low probability state and Non-electric support state (low probability, non-electric support state) ".

  Also, when a game ball enters the specific port 38 during the “V Long” big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to “high probability / electric support state”, and the “V long” big hit If the game ball does not enter the specific port 38 during the game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to “low probability state and electric support state (low probability / electric support state)”.

  The "high-probability / electric support state" continues until the next big hit game is played, and the "low-probability / electric support state" continues until the symbol change game is performed 45 times. If done, terminate.)

  Here, when starting the big hit game, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a big hit game start command indicating that the big hit game is started to the sub control board 220. Upon receiving the big hit game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a big hit game effect corresponding to the big hit game.

  Note that the first special winning opening 28 and the second special winning opening 35 can also be regarded as a "variable winning opening", and the open state of the first special winning opening 28 and the second special winning opening 35 is set to a "ball entry possible state". , And the jackpot game can be caught as "specific game". When the special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (specific mode), the first large winning opening 28 and the second large winning opening 35 (variable entrance) are in an open state (enterable state). The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the big hit game (specific game) can also be regarded as “specific game executing means”.

<Various display of ordinary symbols, game per ordinary symbol, hold of ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 allows a right-hit game ball to pass therethrough. When a right-hitting game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines a predetermined judgment random number (a later-described common figure hit judgment random number). Is obtained, and a general figure hit determination is made to determine whether it is a general figure hit or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general-purpose display unit 56 includes two LEDs. The ordinary symbol is variably displayed by switching the LED to be lit among the two LEDs on the general symbol display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of symbols are stopped as a normal symbol, a symbol per ordinary symbol in which the left LED is turned on and a non-normal symbol in which the right LED is turned on. Can be displayed. If the result of the normal hit determination is a normal hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the normal hit symbol, and if the result of the normal hit determination is a non-normal hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the non-normal hit symbol Is done. In this manner, when the normal symbol is hit and stopped and displayed with the off symbol, a display (fixed display) for maintaining the stopped and displayed state of the symbol until a predetermined time elapses is performed in order to fix the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol per ordinary symbol, a game per ordinary symbol in which the second starting port 25 is in the open state and then in the closed state is performed.

  The non-electric support state and the electric support state described above are set by differentiating the manner of judging a normal figure, the manner of displaying a normal symbol in a fluctuating manner, and the manner of a game of a regular figure. In other words, the probability of being determined to be a perpetual figure in the perpetual figure perception is 1/100 in the non-power support state and 99/100 in the power support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (one of 1000 ms, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is equally selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (Either 1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms is equally selected). In the non-power support state, a non-power support game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 msec × 1 time). A game per ordinary drawing in which the starting port 25 is open for a long time (840 msec × 2 times) is performed. As a result, during the non-power support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened is reduced, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened increases, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 increases.

  When the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the variation display of the ordinary symbol are performed, but these ordinary symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes the ordinary symbol activation gate 27. Rather than being performed, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal drawing hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a general symbol hit determination and a normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol reservation. Such general reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored general-purpose drawings (number of general-purpose reservations) is displayed on the general-purpose display display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose reserve display unit 57, and the general-purpose reserve display unit 57 turns off both of the two LEDs so that the general-purpose reserve display unit 57 turns off. It indicates that the reserved number is 0 and turns on one of the two LEDs to indicate that the reserved number is one. The number of reservations is two, the blinking of one LED indicates that the number of reservations is three, and the blinking of two LEDs indicates that the number of reservations is four. Indicates that there is. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the normal symbol is stored, if the normal symbol is not being displayed during the change display, the normal symbol is being confirmed, or the game is not being played per the ordinary symbol, the pachinko machine 1 is the earliest. The stored general figure holding related to the general figure holding and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Processing for performing such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a command indicating the progress of the game (for example, the above-mentioned variation pattern designation command, big hit game start command, etc.) from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, The progress is grasped, and an effect according to the progress of the game is performed.

  For example, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it performs a symbol variation effect in accordance with the variation display (variation pattern) of the first special figure or the second special figure. In other words, in synchronism with the start timing of the fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation game) of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure), the effect display device 41 starts the fluctuation display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. I do. After that, the variation of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is displayed in various modes until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the symbol variation effect when receiving the variation stop command. That is, the fluctuation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c ends in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol fluctuation display (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed can be displayed as identification symbols.

  FIG. 6A conceptually illustrates a state in which three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are simultaneously displayed in a fluctuating manner. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (the first symbol) stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 described above. (The first special figure or the second special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (that is, when the variation pattern selected when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit” is received), The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a "double-eye") having the same symbol. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a deviated symbol (that is, when a variation pattern selected when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit” is received), The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination that is not aligned with the same symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a "ragged eye"). Note that the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a state where they are stopped and displayed (determined and displayed) until the fixed symbol display time has elapsed.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have different display contents. When the special symbols in the variable display are stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more conspicuous than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, the left identification symbol 41 a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41 c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b, which is finally stopped and displayed, also stops at the same symbol, and the player is prompted to change the identification symbol (design variation effect) by saying "may a big hit game be started?" ). As described above, the effect performed in a state in which the identification symbol excluding one identification symbol from the plurality of identification symbols is stopped at the same symbol (an aspect that can be a zigzag pattern) and the one identification symbol is variably displayed is “ It is called a “reach effect”, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game by generating the reach effect.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first reserved display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reserved number, and a second reserved display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reserved number. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the same number of the first special figure reservations (small circular symbols in the figure) as the first special figure reservation number is displayed in the first reservation display area 41d, so that the first special figure reservation number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure holding number (the upper limit number is 4) is displayed in the second holding display area 41e to indicate the second special figure holding number. Therefore, the example shown in FIG. 6 indicates that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. It should be noted that, of course, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display section 53 and the second special figure hold display section 54 of the segment display section 50 are displayed. Matches the number of holds indicated.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a part of the above-described symbol variation effect, a “movable accessory rising effect” of moving the “movable accessory 71” from below to above can be executed. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the “casing up effect” of the present embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, in the “casing up effect”, an effect of moving the “movable accessory 71” upward from the bottom in front of the effect display device 41 is performed. Between the game board 20 provided with the effect opening 40 and the effect display device 41, a gap in which the “movable character 71” can move is ensured, and the “character rise effect” is performed. If not, the “movable role 71” is accommodated below the gap (initial position). On the other hand, when the “casing up effect” is performed, the “movable accessory 71” is moved from the initial position to an upper position (ascending position) and appears in front of the effect display device 41. In the case where such a “casing up effect” is performed, the player can visually recognize the LUCK characters of “movable accessory 71” appearing in front of the effect display device 41 through the opening 40 for effect. .

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “reach expectation” and the “big hit expectation” differ depending on whether or not the “casing up effect” is executed. The “reach expectation” is a possibility that a reach effect is performed, and the “big hit expectation” is a possibility that a big hit is determined as a “big hit” (a possibility of a big hit game being performed). Such a “reach expectation” and a “big hit expectation” are higher in the case where the “casing up effect” is performed than when the “casing up effect” is not performed.

  The “reach expectation” and the “big hit expectation” related to the “increase in character effect” are the execution probabilities of the “increase in character effect”, that is, a variation pattern corresponding to the “increase in character effect” is selected. This can be realized by appropriately setting the probability of occurrence. In other words, the “casing up effect” is configured to be executed when a variation pattern corresponding to the “casing up effect” is selected, and the probability that such a variation pattern is selected is appropriately set. As a result, the above-described “reach expectation” and “big hit expectation” can be realized.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (or when a reach effect is performed), the “probability of selecting a variation pattern that does not perform the character effect increase effect (the character effect increase effect is performed) "Probability of not having the effect of increasing the role of the character" (probability of performing the effect of raising the character) is set to be higher than "probability of not having the effect." On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order (or when the reach effect is not performed), the “probability that the variation pattern in which the role-effect rise effect is not performed (the probability that the role-change effect is not performed) is selected. ”Is set so that the“ probability of selecting the variation pattern for performing the role-raising effect (probability of performing the role-raising effect) ”is lower.

C. Lamp control board:
C-1. LED drive circuit:
Hereinafter, the lamp control board 300 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the lamp control board 300 turns on and off the LED 80 based on the “lighting start signal” and the “lighting end signal” transmitted from the sub control board 220. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, an LED drive circuit 301 is mounted on the lamp control board 300. Then, the LED drive circuit 301 turns on the LED 80 when receiving the “lighting start signal”, and turns off the LED 80 when receiving the “lighting end signal”. If the LED 80 is driven in such a manner, the sub control board 220 does not need to directly control the driving of the LED 80, so that the processing load on (the CPU 221 of) the sub control board 220 can be reduced.

  However, although the LED drive circuit 301 that has received the “lighting start signal” turns on the LED 80, but the LED driving circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal” due to some abnormality, the LED 80 cannot be turned off, The lighting time of the LED 80 becomes excessive. For example, when the LED drive circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal” due to an abnormality of the sub control board 220 or a communication abnormality between the sub control board 220 and the lamp control board 300 (LED drive circuit 301), the LED 80 is turned off. The lamp is lit for a long time, and there is a possibility that heat will be excessively generated, or in the worst case, a fire will occur. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment employs the following configuration.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the lamp control board 300 is provided with a timer circuit 302 in addition to the LED drive circuit 301. Power for driving the LED drive circuit 301 is supplied via the timer circuit 302. Naturally, such an LED drive circuit 301 cannot output a signal (drive current, drive voltage) to the LED 80 and does not turn on the LED 80 unless power is supplied.

  Further, the timer circuit 302 can receive the “lighting start signal” and the “lighting end signal” transmitted from the sub-control board 220 at the same timing as the LED driving circuit 301 receives. did. For example, the signal line from which the sub-control board 220 outputs the “lighting start signal” and the “lighting end signal” is also connected to the timer circuit 302. Therefore, the timer circuit 302 can detect (recognize) that the LED drive circuit 301 has received the “lighting start signal” and the “lighting end signal” at the received timing.

  In the above configuration, the timer circuit 302 performs the following processing. Note that the timer circuit 302 may be composed of a CPU and its peripheral circuits, or may be composed of a dedicated circuit for performing the following processing.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an LED stop process repeatedly performed by the timer circuit 302 (for example, every predetermined time). When the LED stop process is started, the timer circuit 302 first determines whether or not a “lighting start signal” has been received (S100). Since this “lighting start signal” is transmitted to both the LED driving circuit 301 and the timer circuit 302, in the judgment processing of S 100, it is ultimately determined whether or not the LED driving circuit 301 has received the “lighting start signal”. Will be determined.

  As a result of the determination processing in S100, when it is determined that the LED drive circuit 301 has received the “lighting start signal” (S100: yes), measurement of the elapsed time Ta is started (S102). The elapsed time Ta is an elapsed time from when the LED 80 is turned on (a time during which the LED 80 is turned on). Therefore, in the process of S102, since the LED driving circuit 301 receives the “lighting start signal” and turns on the LED 80 (S100: yes), the measurement of the elapsed time Ta is started.

  In the subsequent determination processing of S104, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time Ta is being measured. As a result, if the elapsed time Ta is being measured (S104: yes), it is determined whether or not a “lighting end signal” has been received (S106). Since this “lighting end signal” is also transmitted to both the LED driving circuit 301 and the timer circuit 302, in the judgment processing of S 106, it is ultimately determined whether or not the LED driving circuit 301 has received the “lighting end signal”. Will be determined.

  As a result of the determination processing in S106, when it is determined that the LED drive circuit 301 has received the "lighting end signal" (S106: yes), the measurement of the elapsed time Ta ends (S108). That is, in the process of S108, since the LED drive circuit 301 receives the “lighting end signal” and turns off the LED 80 (S106: yes), the measurement of the elapsed time Ta ends. Then, the elapsed time Ta is reset in preparation for the measurement of the next elapsed time Ta (return to the initial value, S110).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination processing of S106 that the LED drive circuit 301 has not yet received the “lighting end signal” (S106: no), the elapsed time Ta has become equal to or longer than the threshold time Tha (elapsed time). It is determined whether or not Ta has reached the threshold time Tha) (S112). As the threshold time Tha, a time during which the continuous lighting of the LED 80 is allowed, in other words, a time (for example, 100 seconds) at which no trouble such as excessive heat generation occurs even when the LED 80 is continuously turned on is set (stored). ing.

  Here, if the state is normal (if no abnormality has occurred), the elapsed time Ta does not exceed the threshold time Tha. That is, since the threshold time Tha is a time during which the continuous lighting of the LED 80 is permitted, if the normal state is satisfied, the sub-control board 220 sends the LED drive circuit 301 to the LED drive circuit 301 before the elapsed time Ta becomes equal to or longer than the threshold time Tha. A “lighting end signal” is transmitted toward (designed to be). However, if any abnormality (such as abnormality of the sub-control board 220 or communication abnormality between the sub-control board 220 and the lamp control board 300) occurs, the LED drive circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal”. In this case, the elapsed time Ta is equal to or longer than the threshold time Tha. In such a case, the LED 80 cannot be turned off, and the lighting time of the LED 80 becomes excessive, which may cause a problem such as excessive heat generation.

  Therefore, when it is determined in the determination processing of S112 that the elapsed time Ta has become equal to or longer than the threshold time Tha (S112: yes), the power supply from the timer circuit 302 to the LED drive circuit is stopped (the power supply path is cut off). (S114). In such a case, the LED drive circuit 301 cannot output a signal (drive current, drive voltage) to the LED 80, and as a result, the LED 80 is turned off.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the power of the LED drive circuit 301 is supplied via the timer circuit 302. When the elapsed time Ta from the output of the “lighting start signal” has reached the threshold time Tha, that is, when the lighting time of the LED 80 has reached the threshold time Tha, power is supplied to the LED drive circuit 301. I decided to stop. In this case, even when the LED drive circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal”, the LED 80 can be forcibly turned off halfway. As a result, it is possible to prevent the lighting time of the LED 80 from becoming excessively long, and to prevent a problem such as excessive heat generation.

C-2. Motor drive circuit:
Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 3, the lamp control board 300 drives and stops the stepping motor 70 based on the “drive start signal” and the “drive end signal” transmitted from the sub-control board 220. Do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11 (not shown in FIG. 9), the lamp control board 300 also has a motor drive circuit 303 mounted thereon. The motor drive circuit 303 drives the stepping motor 70 (starts driving) when receiving the “drive start signal”, and stops (stops driving) the stepping motor 70 when receiving the “drive end signal”. . If the stepping motor 70 is driven in such a manner, the sub control board 220 does not need to directly control the driving of the stepping motor 70, so that the processing load on (the CPU 221 of) the sub control board 220 can be reduced. Can be.

  However, if the motor drive circuit 303 that has received the “drive start signal” starts driving the stepping motor 70, but the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal” due to some abnormality, the motor drive circuit 303 The driving cannot be completed, and the driving time of the stepping motor 70 becomes excessively long. For example, if the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal” due to an abnormality in the sub control board 220 or a communication error between the sub control board 220 and the lamp control board 300 (motor drive circuit 303), the stepping motor 70 is in a state of being driven endlessly, and there is a risk of excessive heat generation and, in the worst case, a risk of fire. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment employs the following configuration.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11, not only power for driving the LED drive circuit 301 but also power for driving the motor drive circuit 303 is supplied via the timer circuit 302. Naturally, such a motor drive circuit 303 cannot output a signal (drive current or drive voltage) to the stepping motor 70 unless power is supplied, and cannot drive the stepping motor 70.

  The timer circuit 302 can receive the “drive start signal” and the “drive end signal” transmitted from the sub-control board 220 at the same timing as the motor drive circuit 303 receives. did. For example, the signal line from which the sub-control board 220 outputs the “drive start signal” and the “drive end signal” is also connected to the timer circuit 302. Therefore, the timer circuit 302 can detect (recognize) that the motor drive circuit 303 has received the “drive start signal” and the “drive end signal” at the received timing.

  Then, the timer circuit 302 performs the following motor stop processing in addition to the LED stop processing described above with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a motor stop process that is repeatedly performed by the timer circuit 302 (for example, at predetermined time intervals). When the motor stop processing is started, the timer circuit 302 first determines whether a "drive start signal" has been received (S200). Since this “drive start signal” is transmitted to both the motor drive circuit 303 and the timer circuit 302, in the determination processing of S200, it is ultimately determined whether or not the motor drive circuit 303 has received the “drive start signal”. Will be determined.

  When it is determined that the motor drive circuit 303 has received the “drive start signal” as a result of the determination processing in S200 (S200: yes), measurement of the elapsed time Tb is started (S202). The elapsed time Tb is an elapsed time from when the driving of the stepping motor 70 is started (time during which the driving of the stepping motor 70 is continued). Therefore, in the process of S202, since the motor drive circuit 303 has received the “drive start signal” and started driving the stepping motor 70 (S200: yes), measurement of the elapsed time Tb is started.

  In the subsequent determination processing of S204, it is determined whether the elapsed time Tb is being measured. As a result, when the elapsed time Tb is being measured (S204: yes), it is determined whether or not a “drive end signal” has been received (S206). Since this “drive end signal” is also transmitted to both the motor drive circuit 303 and the timer circuit 302, in the judgment processing of S206, it is ultimately determined whether or not the motor drive circuit 303 has received the “drive end signal”. Will be determined.

  When it is determined that the motor drive circuit 303 has received the “drive end signal” as a result of the determination processing in S206 (S206: yes), the measurement of the elapsed time Tb is ended (S208). That is, in the process of S208, since the motor drive circuit 303 receives the “drive end signal” and ends the drive of the stepping motor 70 (S206: yes), the measurement of the elapsed time Tb ends. Then, the elapsed time Tb is reset in preparation for the measurement of the next elapsed time Tb (return to the initial value, S210).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing of S206 that the motor drive circuit 303 has not yet received the “drive end signal” (S206: no), the elapsed time Tb is equal to or longer than the threshold time Thb (elapsed time). It is determined whether or not Tb has reached the threshold time Thb) (S212). The threshold time Thb is set to a time during which the continuous driving of the stepping motor 70 is allowed, in other words, a time (for example, 30 seconds) at which no trouble such as excessive heat generation occurs even when the stepping motor 70 is continuously driven. (Remembered).

  Here, if the state is normal (if no abnormality has occurred), the elapsed time Tb does not exceed the threshold time Thb. In other words, the threshold time Thb is a time during which the continuous driving of the stepping motor 70 is allowed. Therefore, in a normal state, before the elapsed time Tb becomes equal to or longer than the threshold time Thb, the sub-control board 220 sends the motor driving circuit A “drive end signal” is transmitted to 303 (designed so as to be). However, if any abnormality (such as abnormality of the sub-control board 220 or communication abnormality between the sub-control board 220 and the lamp control board 300) occurs, the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal”. In this case, the elapsed time Tb is equal to or longer than the threshold time Thb. In such a case, the stepping motor 70 cannot be stopped (the driving is terminated), and the driving time of the stepping motor 70 becomes excessively long, which may cause a problem such as excessive heat generation.

  Therefore, if it is determined in the determination processing of S212 that the elapsed time Tb has become equal to or longer than the threshold time Thb (S212: yes), the power supply from the timer circuit 302 to the motor drive circuit 303 is stopped (the power supply path is cut off). ) (S214). In such a case, the motor drive circuit 303 cannot output a signal (drive current, drive voltage) to the stepping motor 70, and as a result, the stepping motor 70 stops (drive ends).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, not only the power supply of the LED drive circuit 301 but also the power supply of the motor drive circuit 303 is supplied via the timer circuit 302. When the elapsed time Tb after the output of the “drive start signal” has reached the threshold time Thb, that is, when the drive time of the stepping motor 70 has reached the threshold time Thb, the power supply to the motor drive circuit 303 is provided. Supply was stopped. In this case, even when the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal”, the stepping motor 70 can be forcibly stopped halfway (drive is ended). As a result, it is possible to prevent the drive time of the stepping motor 70 from being excessively long, and to prevent a problem such as excessive heat generation.

D. Modifications:
Next, a modified example will be described.
D-1. Modification 1:
In the first modification, the LED 80 may be continuously lit for 10 seconds, may be continuously lit for 20 seconds, or may be continuously lit for 30 seconds. More specifically, when the LED 80 is continuously lit for 10 seconds, the sub-control board 220 transmits a "lighting start signal A" and then transmits a "lighting end signal" after a lapse of 10 seconds. The LED drive circuit 301 turns on the LED 80 (starts driving) when receiving the “lighting start signal A”, and turns off the LED 80 (stops driving) when receiving the “lighting end signal” 10 seconds later.

  When the LED 80 is continuously turned on for 20 seconds, the sub-control board 220 transmits the “lighting start signal B”, and then transmits the “lighting end signal” 20 seconds later. The LED drive circuit 301 turns on the LED 80 (starts driving) when receiving the “lighting start signal B”, and turns off the LED 80 (ends driving) when receiving the “lighting end signal” 20 seconds later.

  When the LED 80 is continuously turned on for 30 seconds, the sub-control board 220 transmits the “lighting start signal C” and then transmits the “lighting end signal” 30 seconds later. The LED driving circuit 301 turns on the LED 80 (starts driving) when receiving the “lighting start signal C”, and turns off the LED 80 (ends driving) when receiving the “lighting end signal” 30 seconds later.

  As described above, in the first modification, the sub control board 220 determines that the “lighting start signal A”, the “lighting start signal B”, and the “lighting start signal C” as the “lighting start signal” for lighting the LED 80. Can be transmitted. However, the LED drive circuit 301 outputs the “lighting end signal” regardless of whether the received “lighting start signal” is “lighting start signal A”, “lighting start signal B”, or “lighting start signal C”. The LED 80 is turned off at the timing of receiving the. For this reason, as for the “lighting start signal”, even if the above three types can not be transmitted, it seems that one type can be transmitted.

  However, even in the first modification, when the LED drive circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal” due to some abnormality (for example, abnormality of the sub control board 220 or communication abnormality between the sub control board 220 and the lamp control board 300). In this case, the LED 80 cannot be turned off, and the lighting time of the LED 80 becomes excessive. Therefore, when the “lighting end signal” cannot be received, in the first modification, instead of turning off the LED 80 after a lapse of a uniform time as in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. The LED 80 is turned off after a time corresponding to the “lighting time”.

  More specifically, when the LED drive circuit 301 turns on the LED 80 by receiving the “lighting start signal A”, if the LED is in a normal state (if no abnormality has occurred), the “lighting end signal” after 10 seconds has passed. , The LED 80 is turned off (the original lighting time is 10 seconds). Therefore, the timer circuit 302 of the first modification receives the “lighting start signal A” (when the “lighting start signal A” is output from the sub control board 220), that is, the LED driving circuit 301 When the LED 80 is turned on by receiving the “signal A”, the threshold time Tha described above with reference to FIG. 10 is set to 10.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds longer than the “original lighting time” of 10 seconds. Then, when the elapsed time Ta from the output of the “lighting start signal A” reaches the threshold time Tha (here, 10.5 seconds), that is, the lighting time of the LED 80 is equal to the threshold time Tha (here, 10.5 seconds). (Seconds), the power supply to the LED drive circuit 301 is stopped (the LED 80 is turned off).

  In addition, the timer circuit 302 of the first modification receives the “lighting start signal B” (when the “lighting start signal B” is output from the sub control board 220), that is, the LED driving circuit 301 When the LED 80 is turned on by receiving the "signal B", the threshold time Tha is set to 20.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds longer than the "original lighting time" of 20 seconds. Then, when the elapsed time Ta from the output of the “lighting start signal B” reaches the threshold time Tha (here, 20.5 seconds), that is, the lighting time of the LED 80 is the threshold time Tha (here, 20.5 seconds). (Seconds), the power supply to the LED drive circuit 301 is stopped (the LED 80 is turned off).

  The timer circuit 302 according to the first modification receives the “lighting start signal C” (when the “lighting start signal C” is output from the sub control board 220), that is, the LED driving circuit 301 When the LED 80 is turned on by receiving the "signal C", the threshold time Tha is set to 30.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds longer than the "original lighting time" of 30 seconds. Then, when the elapsed time Ta from the output of the “lighting start signal C” has reached the threshold time Tha (here, 30.5 seconds), that is, the lighting time of the LED 80 is equal to the threshold time Tha (here, 30.5 seconds). (Seconds), the supply of power to the LED drive circuit 301 is stopped (the LED 80 is turned off).

  As described above, in the first modification, the time during which the LED 80 is continuously turned on, that is, the time from when the “lighting start signal” is output to when the “lighting end signal” is output is not uniform, but is 10 seconds. There is a case where the light is continuously emitted, a case where the light is continuously emitted for 20 seconds, and a case where the light is continuously emitted for 30 seconds. In the first modification, different “lighting start signals” (lighting start signals A, B, and C) are output according to such lighting times (original lighting times). The timer circuit 302 can recognize the “original lighting time” based on the type of the “lighting start signal”. Then, the elapsed time from the output of the "lighting start signal", that is, the lighting time of the LED 80, "the time corresponding to the type of lighting start signal (lighting start signal A, lighting start signal B, lighting start signal C) ( (10.5 seconds, 20.5 seconds, 30.5 seconds) ”, the supply of power to the LED drive circuit 301 is stopped. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first modification in which the lighting time (original lighting time) of the LED 80 is not uniform, even if the LED driving circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal”, the lighting time of the LED 80 is ( It is possible to prevent an excessive increase (compared to the original lighting time) (and, consequently, give the player a sense of discomfort).

D-2. Modification 2:
In the second modification, the stepping motor 70 may be continuously driven for 5 seconds, may be continuously driven for 8 seconds, or may be continuously driven for 12 seconds. More specifically, when driving the stepping motor 70 continuously for 5 seconds, the sub-control board 220 transmits a “drive start signal A” and then transmits a “drive end signal” after 5 seconds. The motor drive circuit 303 drives the stepping motor 70 when the “drive start signal A” is received (starts driving), and stops the stepping motor 70 when the “drive end signal” is received 5 seconds later (ends driving). Do).

  When driving the stepping motor 70 continuously for 8 seconds, the sub-control board 220 transmits a “drive start signal B”, and then transmits a “drive end signal” after a lapse of 8 seconds. The motor drive circuit 303 drives the stepping motor 70 when the “drive start signal B” is received (starts driving), and stops the stepping motor 70 when the “drive end signal” is received 8 seconds later (ends driving). Do).

  In the case where the stepping motor 70 is continuously driven for 12 seconds, the sub-control board 220 transmits the “drive start signal C” and then transmits the “drive end signal” 12 seconds later. The motor drive circuit 303 drives the stepping motor 70 when the “drive start signal C” is received (starts driving), and stops the stepping motor 70 when the “drive end signal” is received 12 seconds later (the drive ends). Do).

  As described above, in the second modification, the sub-control board 220 sets the “drive start signal A”, “drive start signal B”, and “drive start signal” as “drive start signals” for driving the stepping motor 70. C "can be transmitted. However, the motor drive circuit 303 outputs the “drive end signal” regardless of whether the received “drive start signal” is “drive start signal A”, “drive start signal B”, or “drive start signal C”. The drive of the stepping motor 70 ends at the timing of reception. For this reason, even if the above-mentioned three types can not be transmitted as the “drive start signal”, it seems to be sufficient if one type can be transmitted.

  However, also in the second modification, when the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal” due to some abnormality (such as an abnormality in the sub-control board 220 or a communication abnormality between the sub-control board 220 and the lamp control board 300). In this case, the stepping motor 70 cannot be stopped, and the driving time of the stepping motor 70 becomes excessively long. Therefore, when the “drive end signal” cannot be received, in the second modification, the stepping motor 70 is not stopped after the elapse of a uniform time as in the above-described embodiment, but as shown in FIG. The stepping motor 70 is stopped after a time corresponding to the “original driving time” has elapsed.

  More specifically, when the motor drive circuit 303 drives the stepping motor 70 by receiving the “drive start signal A”, if it is in a normal state (unless an abnormality has occurred), “drive end” after 5 seconds has elapsed. Upon receiving the signal, the stepping motor 70 is stopped (the original driving time is 5 seconds). Therefore, the timer circuit 302 of the second modification receives the “drive start signal A” (when the “drive start signal A” is output from the sub-control board 220), that is, the motor drive circuit 303 When the driving of the stepping motor 70 is started by receiving the “signal A”, the threshold time Thb described above with reference to FIG. 10 is set to 5.5 seconds longer than the “original driving time” of 5 seconds by 0.5 seconds. Set to. Then, when the elapsed time Tb since the output of the “drive start signal A” has reached the threshold time Thb (here, 5.5 seconds), that is, the drive time of the stepping motor 70 is equal to the threshold time Thb (here, 5 seconds). (0.5 seconds), the supply of power to the motor drive circuit 303 is stopped (the stepping motor 70 is stopped).

  The timer circuit 302 according to the second modification receives the “drive start signal B” (when the “drive start signal B” is output from the sub-control board 220), that is, the motor drive circuit 303 When the driving of the stepping motor 70 is started by receiving the “signal B”, the threshold time Thb is set to 8.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds longer than the “original driving time” of 8 seconds. Then, when the elapsed time Tb since the output of the “drive start signal B” has reached the threshold time Thb (here, 8.5 seconds), that is, the drive time of the stepping motor 70 is equal to the threshold time Thb (here, 8 seconds). (0.5 seconds), the supply of power to the motor drive circuit 303 is stopped (the stepping motor 70 is stopped).

  The timer circuit 302 according to the second modification receives the “drive start signal C” (when the “drive start signal C” is output from the sub-control board 220), that is, the motor drive circuit 303 When the driving of the stepping motor 70 is started by receiving the “signal C”, the threshold time Thb is set to 12.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds longer than the “original driving time” of 12 seconds. Then, when the elapsed time Tb since the output of the “drive start signal C” has reached the threshold time Thb (here, 12.5 seconds), that is, the drive time of the stepping motor 70 is equal to the threshold time Thb (here, 12 seconds). (0.5 seconds), the supply of power to the motor drive circuit 303 is stopped (the stepping motor 70 is stopped).

  As described above, in the second modification, the time for continuously driving the stepping motor 70, that is, the time from when the “drive start signal” is output to when the “drive end signal” is output, is not uniform. There is a case where driving is continued for 5 seconds, a case where driving is continued for 8 seconds, and a case where driving is continued for 12 seconds. In the second modification, different “drive start signals” (drive start signals A, B, and C) are output according to such drive times (original drive times). The timer circuit 302 can recognize the “original drive time” based on the type of the “drive start signal”. Then, the elapsed time from the output of the “drive start signal”, that is, the drive time of the stepping motor 70 corresponds to “the type of drive start signal (drive start signal A, drive start signal B, drive start signal C). (5.5 seconds, 8.5 seconds, 12.5 seconds) ", the supply of power to the motor drive circuit 303 is stopped. Thus, in the pachinko machine 1 of the second modification in which the drive time (original drive time) is not uniform, even when the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal”, the drive time of the stepping motor 70 is ( It is possible to prevent an excessive increase (compared to the original drive time) (and, consequently, give the player a sense of discomfort).

D-3. Modification 3:
In the embodiment described above, power is supplied to the LED drive circuit 301 and the motor drive circuit 303 via the timer circuit 302. Then, by stopping (cutting off) the supply of the power by the timer circuit 302, the LED 80 is turned off or the stepping motor 70 is stopped.

  On the other hand, in the third modification, while the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the power supply to the LED drive circuit 301 and the motor drive circuit 303 is always supplied (the power supply may depend on the timer circuit 302). Supply shall not be interrupted). Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when turning off the LED 80, the timer circuit 302 outputs (transmits) a stop signal to the LED driving circuit 301. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when the elapsed time Ta reaches the threshold time Tha, the timer circuit 302 outputs (transmits) a stop signal to the LED drive circuit 301. When receiving the stop signal, the LED drive circuit 301 turns off the LED 80.

  When the stepping motor 70 is stopped (the driving is finished), the timer circuit 302 outputs (transmits) a stop signal to the motor driving circuit 303. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when the elapsed time Tb reaches the threshold time Thb, the timer circuit 302 outputs (transmits) a stop signal to the motor drive circuit 303. Upon receiving the stop signal, the motor drive circuit 303 stops (stops driving) the stepping motor 70.

  As described above, in the third modification, when the elapsed time Ta from the output of the “lighting start signal” has reached the threshold time Tha, that is, when the lighting time of the LED 80 has reached the threshold time Tha, the LED 80 A stop signal for instructing the LED drive circuit 301 to turn off the LED is output. In this case, even when the LED drive circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal”, the LED 80 can be forcibly turned off halfway. As a result, it is possible to prevent the lighting time of the LED 80 from becoming excessively long, and to prevent a problem such as excessive heat generation.

  When the elapsed time Tb from the output of the “drive start signal” has reached the threshold time Thb, that is, when the drive time of the stepping motor 70 has reached the threshold time Thb, the stop of the stepping motor 70 is stopped. A stop signal for instructing the drive circuit 303 is output. In this case, even when the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal”, the stepping motor 70 can be forcibly stopped halfway (drive is ended). As a result, it is possible to prevent the lighting time of the stepping motor 70 from becoming excessively long, and to prevent a problem such as excessive heat generation.

  Modification 3 (the configuration for outputting the above-described stop signal) is the same as the configuration of Modification 1 described above, that is, “the time during which the LED 80 is continuously turned on is not uniform but continues for 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 30 seconds. Lighting configuration ". When applied to such a configuration, different “lighting start signals” (lighting start signal A, lighting start signal B, lighting start signal C) are output according to the lighting time (original lighting time). Therefore, the timer circuit 302 can recognize the “original lighting time” based on the type of the “lighting start signal”. Then, the elapsed time from the output of the "lighting start signal", that is, the lighting time of the LED 80, "the time corresponding to the type of lighting start signal (lighting start signal A, lighting start signal B, lighting start signal C) ( 10.5 seconds, 20.5 seconds, 30.5 seconds) ", a stop signal is output to instruct the LED drive circuit 301 to turn off the LED 80. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1 in which the lighting time (original lighting time) of the LED 80 is not uniform, even if the LED drive circuit 301 cannot receive the “lighting end signal”, the lighting time of the LED 80 (original lighting time) It becomes possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively large (as a result, giving the player an uncomfortable feeling).

  Further, the third modification (the configuration for outputting the above-described stop signal) is the same as the configuration of the second modification described above, that is, “the time for continuously driving the stepping motor 70 is not uniform, but is 5 seconds, 8 seconds, 12 seconds. Configuration that continuously drives for 2 seconds]. When applied to such a configuration, different “drive start signals” (drive start signal A, drive start signal B, drive start signal C) are output according to the drive time (original drive time). Therefore, the timer circuit 302 can recognize the “original drive time” based on the type of the “drive start signal”. Then, the elapsed time from the output of the “drive start signal”, that is, the drive time of the stepping motor 70 corresponds to “the type of drive start signal (drive start signal A, drive start signal B, drive start signal C). Time (5.5 seconds, 8.5 seconds, 12.5 seconds) ", a stop signal for instructing the motor drive circuit 303 to stop the stepping motor 70 is output. In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 in which the drive time (the original drive time) is not uniform, even if the motor drive circuit 303 cannot receive the “drive end signal”, the drive time of the stepping motor 70 (the original drive time) It becomes possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively large (as a result, giving the player an uncomfortable feeling).

D-4. Modification 4:
In the third modification described above, the LED driving circuit 301 turns off the LED 80 immediately upon receiving the stop signal from the timer circuit 302. However, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the LED drive circuit 301 receives the stop signal from the timer circuit 302, the LED drive circuit 301 gradually lowers the brightness of the LED 80 for two seconds and then turns off the light. Is also good.

  The stop signal received by the LED drive circuit 301 is output when the elapsed time Ta from the output of the “lighting start signal” has reached the threshold time Tha, in other words, is output in an emergency. It is. Then, if the LED 80 is turned off immediately (suddenly) in response to the stop signal output in an emergency, the player will feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in the fourth modification, when the stop signal is output, the luminance of the LED 80 is temporarily reduced and then turned off, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  In the third modification, the motor drive circuit 303 stops the stepping motor 70 immediately after receiving the stop signal from the timer circuit 302. However, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the motor drive circuit 303 receives the stop signal from the timer circuit 302, the motor drive circuit 303 drives the stepping motor 70 so as to move the movable role 71 to the initial position. It may be stopped.

  The stop signal received by the motor drive circuit 303 is output when the elapsed time Tb after the output of the “drive start signal” has reached the threshold time Thb, in other words, is output in an emergency. It is. Then, if the stepping motor 70 is immediately (suddenly) stopped in response to the stop signal output in an emergency, the player will feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in the modified example 4, when the stop signal is output, the movable role 71 is driven and then stopped so as to move the movable role 71 to the initial position, which gives a sense of incongruity to the player. This can be suppressed.

  Further, in the above-described Modification 3 (a configuration for outputting the above-described stop signal), when the LED drive circuit 301 turns on the LED 80, the lighting is triggered by “lighting start signal A” and “lighting start signal B”. , And the lighting start signal C, the LED 80 is turned off immediately upon receiving the stop signal. The present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the “lighting start signal A” is received (when it is received), the LED 80 is turned on. In some cases, when the LED drive circuit 301 receives the stop signal from the timer circuit 302, the LED drive circuit 301 may gradually reduce the brightness of the LED 80 for two seconds and then turn off the light. When the “lighting start signal B” is received (when it is received), the LED 80 is turned on (when the original lighting time is 20 seconds), the LED driving circuit 301 is connected to the timer circuit. When a stop signal is received from 302, the brightness of the LED 80 may be gradually reduced for 5 seconds and then turned off. When the “lighting start signal C” is received (when it is received), the LED 80 is turned on (when the original lighting time is 30 seconds), the LED driving circuit 301 is connected to the timer circuit. When a stop signal is received from 302, the brightness of the LED 80 may be gradually reduced for 7 seconds and then turned off.

  Here, the original lighting time of the LED 80 corresponds to the type of the “lighting start signal” (lighting start signal A, lighting start signal B, lighting start signal C), and such an LED 80 is turned off urgently. In this case, the player may feel uncomfortable unless the lights are turned off in a manner that matches the respective lighting times. In this regard, in the third modification, the LED 80 is turned off in a mode corresponding to the original lighting time of the LED 80, that is, the type of the “lighting start signal” (the lighting start signal A, the lighting start signal B, and the lighting start signal C). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  In the above-described modification 3 (configuration for outputting the above-described stop signal), when the motor drive circuit 303 drives the stepping motor 70, the drive is triggered by a “drive start signal A” and a “drive start”. Regardless of the signal B ”or the“ drive start signal C ”, the stepping motor 70 is stopped immediately upon receiving the stop signal. The invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 16B, when the stepping motor 70 is driven by receiving the “drive start signal A” (at the timing of receiving), the original drive time is 5 In the case of seconds), when the motor drive circuit 303 receives the stop signal from the timer circuit 302, the motor drive circuit 303 may drive the stepping motor 70 so as to move the movable accessory 71 to the “initial position” and then stop. . Also, when the stepping motor 70 is driven (when the original driving time is 8 seconds) by receiving the “drive start signal B” (upon receiving the signal), the motor driving circuit 303 When the stop signal is received from the timer circuit 302, the movable role 71 may be driven and then stopped to move the movable role 71 to the “initial position”. Further, when the stepping motor 70 is driven by receiving the “drive start signal C” (when the drive start signal C is received) (when the original drive time is 12 seconds), the motor drive circuit 303 When the stop signal is received from the timer circuit 302, the movable role 71 may be stopped after driving the stepping motor 70 to move the movable role 71 to the "up position".

  Here, the original drive time of the stepping motor 70 corresponds to the type of the “drive start signal” (drive start signal A, drive start signal B, drive start signal C). In the case of an emergency stop, the player may feel uncomfortable unless he stops in a manner that matches the original drive time. In this regard, in Modification 3, the original driving time of the stepping motor 70, that is, the stepping motor 70 in a mode corresponding to the type of the “driving start signal” (lighting start signal A, lighting start signal B, lighting start signal C). Can be stopped after being driven, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  Note that the “sub-control board 220” may be regarded as a “control unit”, and the “LED 80” and the “stepping motor 70” may be regarded as a “drive target”. Further, the "lighting start signal" and the "drive start signal" can be regarded as an "ON signal", and the "lighting end signal" and the "drive end signal" can be regarded as an "OFF signal".

  In addition, one of the original lighting times of the LED 80 “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, and “30 seconds” can be regarded as “first time”, and the other lighting time is “first time”. It can be regarded as "time of 2". Further, one driving time out of “5 seconds”, “8 seconds”, and “12 seconds” which are the original lighting times of the stepping motor 70 can be regarded as “first time”, and the other driving time is It can also be considered as “second time”. Further, one of the “lighting start signal A”, the “lighting start signal B”, and the “lighting start signal C” can be regarded as the “first ON signal”. The “signal” can be regarded as a “second ON signal”. Further, one “drive start signal” of “drive start signal A”, “drive start signal B”, and “drive start signal C” can be regarded as “first ON signal”, and the other “drive start signal” The “signal” can be regarded as a “second ON signal”.

  In addition, one of “10.5 seconds”, “20.5 seconds”, and “30.5 seconds” set as the threshold time Tha may be regarded as “time corresponding to the first ON signal”. The other time can be regarded as “the time corresponding to the second ON signal”. In addition, one time of “5.5 seconds”, “8.5 seconds”, and “12.5 seconds” set as the threshold time Thb may be regarded as “time corresponding to the first ON signal”. The other time can be regarded as “the time corresponding to the second ON signal”.

  As described above, the embodiments and the modified examples of the present invention have been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the language described in each claim unless departing from the scope described in each claim. Those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and can appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art.

  For example, in the above-described embodiments and modified examples, the example in which the LED 80 and the stepping motor 70 are adopted as the “drive target” has been described, but the “drive target” may be any as long as it is driven by a drive circuit. Alternatively, a solenoid or the like may be employed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 which pays out the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall to give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game. An example in which is applied has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides a gaming benefit in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry is stored, so that a game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which (value) is given to a player, and in this case, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. In addition, as a pachinko machine of the type of converting game profit (game value) into data and giving the data to a player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in a pachinko machine, specifically, A pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of a game board through various entrances or exits to the firing position again and fire it.

<Gaming machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment or the modified example can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
A gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium,
A control unit that outputs a drive signal related to driving of the drive target; a drive circuit that drives the drive target based on the drive signal;
A gaming machine comprising:

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1,
A timer circuit capable of supplying power to the drive circuit,
The control unit can output at least an ON signal and an OFF signal as the drive signal,
The driving circuit starts driving the driving target based on the ON signal, and stops driving the driving target based on the OFF signal.
The timer circuit starts measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the ON signal, and stops measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the OFF signal. A game machine for returning the elapsed time to an initial value, wherein the supply of the power to the drive circuit is stopped when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time.

  In such a gaming machine, the drive circuit starts driving the drive target when receiving the ON signal from the control unit, and stops driving the drive target when receiving the OFF signal from the control unit. However, when the driving of the driving target is started but the driving circuit cannot receive the OFF signal due to some abnormality, the driving of the driving target cannot be stopped, and the driving time of the driving target becomes excessively long. Would. For example, when the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal due to an abnormality in the control unit or a communication error between the control unit and the drive circuit, the driven object is in an endlessly driven state, and the player feels strange. There is a risk of giving it, and in the worst case, a risk of fire. Therefore, in this gaming machine, the power of the drive circuit is supplied via the timer circuit. When the elapsed time from the output of the ON signal reaches a predetermined time, that is, when the driving time of the driving target reaches the predetermined time, the supply of power to the driving circuit is stopped. And In this case, even when the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal, the drive of the drive target can be forcibly stopped halfway, thereby preventing the drive time of the drive target from being excessively long. It becomes possible.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A2,
The control unit outputs a first ON signal as the ON signal when continuously driving the driving object for a first time, and continuously drives the driving object for a second time. Outputs a second ON signal as the ON signal,
The timer circuit, when driving of the driving object is started based on the first ON signal, when the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the first ON signal, the driving circuit When the supply of the power to the power supply is stopped and the driving of the driving object is started based on the second ON signal, the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the second ON signal. A supply of the power to the drive circuit is stopped.

  In such a gaming machine, the drive time of the drive target, that is, the time from when the ON signal is output to when the OFF signal is output is not uniform, and when the drive is continuously performed for the first time, The driving may be continued for the second time. The present gaming machine outputs a different ON signal (first ON signal or second ON signal) in accordance with such a drive time (original drive time). It is possible to recognize the "original driving time" based on the type of the driving. Then, when the elapsed time since the output of the ON signal, that is, the drive time of the drive target reaches “the time corresponding to the type of the ON signal (the first ON signal or the second ON signal)”. Then, the supply of power to the drive circuit is stopped. In this way, in a gaming machine in which the drive time (original drive time) is not uniform, even if the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal, the drive time of the drive target is excessive (compared to the original drive time). Can be prevented.

<Game machine A4>
In the gaming machine A1,
A timer circuit connected to the drive circuit,
The control unit can output at least an ON signal and an OFF signal as the drive signal,
The driving circuit starts driving the driving target based on the ON signal, and stops driving the driving target based on the OFF signal.
The timer circuit starts measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the ON signal, and stops measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the OFF signal. The elapsed time is returned to an initial value, and when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, a stop signal is output,
The gaming machine, wherein the drive circuit stops driving the drive target based on the stop signal.

  In such a gaming machine, the drive circuit starts driving the drive target when receiving the ON signal from the control unit, and stops driving the drive target when receiving the OFF signal from the control unit. However, when the driving of the driving target is started but the driving circuit cannot receive the OFF signal due to some abnormality, the driving of the driving target cannot be stopped, and the driving time of the driving target becomes excessively long. Would. For example, when the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal due to an abnormality in the control unit or a communication error between the control unit and the drive circuit, the driven object is in an endlessly driven state, and the player feels strange. There is a risk of giving it, and in the worst case, a risk of fire. Therefore, the gaming machine is provided with a timer circuit that measures an elapsed time from when the ON signal is output. Then, when the elapsed time has reached a predetermined time, that is, when the driving time of the driving target has reached the predetermined time, a stop signal instructing to stop driving the driving target is output. In this case, even when the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal, the drive of the drive target can be forcibly stopped halfway, thereby preventing the drive time of the drive target from being excessively long. It becomes possible.

<Game machine A5>
In the gaming machine A4,
The control unit outputs a first ON signal as the ON signal when continuously driving the driving object for a first time, and continuously drives the driving object for a second time. Outputs a second ON signal as the ON signal,
The timer circuit, when driving of the driving object is started based on the first ON signal, when the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the first ON signal, the stop signal When the driving of the object to be driven is started based on the second ON signal, the stop signal is output when the elapsed time reaches the time corresponding to the second ON signal. A gaming machine characterized by output.

  In such a gaming machine, the drive time of the drive target, that is, the time from when the ON signal is output to when the OFF signal is output is not uniform, and when the drive is continuously performed for the first time, The driving may be continued for the second time. The present gaming machine outputs a different ON signal (first ON signal or second ON signal) in accordance with such a drive time (original drive time). It is possible to recognize the "original driving time" based on the type of the driving. Then, when the elapsed time since the output of the ON signal, that is, the drive time of the drive target reaches “the time corresponding to the type of the ON signal (the first ON signal or the second ON signal)”. In addition, a stop signal for instructing to stop driving the driving target is output. In this way, in a gaming machine in which the drive time (original drive time) is not uniform, even if the drive circuit cannot receive the OFF signal, the drive time of the drive target is excessive (compared to the original drive time). Can be prevented.

<Game machine A6>
In the gaming machine A4 or the gaming machine A5,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit stops driving the drive target after operating the drive target in a predetermined manner.

  The stop signal is output when the elapsed time from the output of the ON signal reaches a predetermined time, in other words, is output in an emergency. Then, if the drive of the driven object is stopped immediately (suddenly) in response to the stop signal output in an emergency, the driven object may be stopped in an inconvenient manner. In this regard, in the gaming machine, when the stop signal is output, the driving of the driving target is stopped after the driving target is operated in a predetermined mode. This makes it possible to prevent the driving target from stopping in an inconvenient manner.

<Game machine A7>
In the gaming machine A4 or the gaming machine A5,
The control unit can transmit a plurality of types of signals as the ON signal,
After the ON signal is output from the control unit, when the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit drives the drive target in a mode corresponding to the type of the ON signal, and A gaming machine wherein the driving of a driven object is stopped.

  The stop signal is output when the elapsed time from the output of the ON signal reaches a predetermined time, in other words, is output in an emergency. Then, if the drive of the driven object is stopped immediately (suddenly) in response to the stop signal output in an emergency, the driven object may be stopped in an inconvenient manner. Further, in the case where the driving target driven in a mode corresponding to the type of the ON signal is stopped, the driving target may stop in an inconvenient mode unless stopped in a mode corresponding to the driving mode. There is. In this regard, in the gaming machine, when the stop signal is output, the drive target is driven in a manner corresponding to the type of the ON signal received before, and then the drive of the drive target is stopped. This makes it possible to prevent the driving target from stopping in an inconvenient manner even when the driving target driven in a mode corresponding to the type of the ON signal is stopped.

<Game machine A8>
In the gaming machine A6 or the gaming machine A7,
The driving object is a light emitting diode,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit turns off the light emitting diode after reducing the luminance of the light emitting diode.

  In such a gaming machine, lighting control (driving) of the light emitting diode is performed by the drive circuit. Here, the stop signal is output when the elapsed time from the output of the ON signal reaches a predetermined time, in other words, it is output in an emergency. If the light emitting diode is turned off immediately (suddenly) in response to the stop signal output in an emergency, the player will feel uncomfortable. In this regard, in the gaming machine, when the stop signal is output, the luminance of the light emitting diode is temporarily reduced, and then the light emitting diode is turned off. This makes it possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

<Game machine A9>
In the gaming machine A6 or the gaming machine A7,
The driving target is a motor for moving a movable role,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit drives the motor so as to move the movable accessory to a specific position, and then stops driving the motor. Gaming machine.

  In such a gaming machine, the movable role is moved as a result of the drive circuit driving the motor. Here, the stop signal is output when the elapsed time from the output of the ON signal reaches a predetermined time, in other words, it is output in an emergency. If the drive of the motor is immediately (suddenly) stopped in response to the stop signal output in an emergency as described above, the movable character may stop at an inconvenient position. It gives a strange feeling. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the stop signal is output, the motor is driven to move the movable role to a specific position, and then the driving of the motor is stopped. In this way, it is possible to prevent the movable auditorium from stopping at an inconvenient position, and it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for the game machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24 ... 1st starting port, 25 ... 2nd starting port, 28 ... 1st big winning opening (variable entrance), 35 ... 2nd big winning opening (variable entrance) , 70: stepping motor (motor), 71: movable object, 80: LED (light emitting diode), 200: main control board, 201: CPU (identification information display means, specific game execution means), 220: sub control board ( Control unit), 221 CPU, 300 lamp control board, 301 LED drive circuit (drive circuit), 300 timer circuit, 303 motor drive circuit (drive circuit).

Claims (9)

A gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium,
A control unit that outputs a drive signal related to driving of the drive target; a drive circuit that drives the drive target based on the drive signal;
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A timer circuit capable of supplying power to the drive circuit,
The control unit can output at least an ON signal and an OFF signal as the drive signal,
The driving circuit starts driving the driving target based on the ON signal, and stops driving the driving target based on the OFF signal.
The timer circuit starts measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the ON signal, and stops measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the OFF signal. A game machine for returning the elapsed time to an initial value, wherein the supply of the power to the drive circuit is stopped when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The control unit outputs a first ON signal as the ON signal when continuously driving the driving object for a first time, and continuously drives the driving object for a second time. Outputs a second ON signal as the ON signal,
The timer circuit, when driving of the driving object is started based on the first ON signal, when the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the first ON signal, the driving circuit When the supply of the power to the power supply is stopped and the driving of the driving object is started based on the second ON signal, the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the second ON signal. A supply of the power to the drive circuit is stopped. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A timer circuit connected to the drive circuit,
The control unit can output at least an ON signal and an OFF signal as the drive signal,
The driving circuit starts driving the driving target based on the ON signal, and stops driving the driving target based on the OFF signal.
The timer circuit starts measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the ON signal, and stops measuring the elapsed time based on the control unit outputting the OFF signal. The elapsed time is returned to an initial value, and when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, a stop signal is output,
The gaming machine, wherein the drive circuit stops driving the drive target based on the stop signal. The gaming machine according to claim 4,
The control unit outputs a first ON signal as the ON signal when continuously driving the driving object for a first time, and continuously drives the driving object for a second time. Outputs a second ON signal as the ON signal,
The timer circuit, when driving of the driving object is started based on the first ON signal, when the elapsed time reaches a time corresponding to the first ON signal, the stop signal When the driving of the object to be driven is started based on the second ON signal, the stop signal is output when the elapsed time reaches the time corresponding to the second ON signal. A gaming machine characterized by output. In the gaming machine according to claim 4 or claim 5,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit stops driving the drive target after operating the drive target in a predetermined manner. In the gaming machine according to claim 4 or claim 5,
The control unit can transmit a plurality of types of signals as the ON signal,
After the ON signal is output from the control unit, when the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit drives the drive target in a mode corresponding to the type of the ON signal, and A gaming machine wherein the driving of a driven object is stopped. In the gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7,
The driving object is a light emitting diode,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit turns off the light emitting diode after reducing the luminance of the light emitting diode. In the gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7,
The driving target is a motor for moving a movable role,
When the stop signal is output from the timer circuit, the drive circuit drives the motor so as to move the movable accessory to a specific position, and then stops driving the motor. Gaming machine.

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