JP2023057282A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve backup stability.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention is equipped with a board. The board includes a backup power source generation circuit for generating a backup power source on the basis of a predetermined power source voltage, an output connector for outputting the backup power source, a control circuit to which the backup power source is input, a first wiring pattern for connecting the backup power source generation circuit and a terminal from which the backup power source is output at the output connector, and a second wiring pattern for connecting the backup power source generation circuit and the control circuit. The first wiring pattern is shorter than the second wiring pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

A game machine generates a backup power source for backing up data stored in a RAM when the power is turned off (see Patent Document 1). When the power is turned off, backup power is supplied to the RAM, so that the data stored in the RAM is backed up (temporarily held).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-37033

By the way, in a game machine, if the backup power supply contains a lot of noise, there is a risk that the backup of the data stored in the RAM will not be stable.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to improve the stability of backup.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a board, wherein the board includes a backup power generation circuit for generating backup power based on a predetermined power supply voltage, an output connector for outputting the backup power, and an output connector for outputting the backup power. a control circuit to which a backup power supply is input; a first wiring pattern that connects the backup power generation circuit and a terminal from which the backup power is output in the output connector; the backup power generation circuit and the control circuit; and a connecting second wiring pattern, wherein the first wiring pattern is shorter than the second wiring pattern.

According to the present invention, backup stability can be improved.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view when the front frame is opened in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game board of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a look-ahead advance notice effect; It is a power system diagram of the gaming machine. It is the figure which showed the wiring pattern of the components side of a payout control board. It is the figure which showed the wiring pattern of the solder side of the expenditure control board. It is a layout diagram of electronic components in the payout control board. It is the figure which showed the diameter of the through hole provided in the payout control board. It is a figure explaining the legend of a diameter. It is a figure explaining the input-output voltage of a payout control board, and a supply destination. It is the figure which showed the circuit structure with which connector CN1 is connected among the circuit structures provided in a payout control board. It is the figure which showed the circuit structure with which connector CN3 is connected among the circuit structures provided in a payout control board. It is the figure which showed the circuit structure with which integrated circuit IC7 is connected among the circuit structures provided in a payout control board. It is the figure which combined the wiring pattern of the DC voltage of 35V. It is the figure which combined the wiring pattern of the 12V DC voltage. It is the figure which combined the wiring pattern of the 5V DC voltage. It is the figure which combined the wiring pattern of the backup power supply. It is the figure which combined the power supply wiring of integrated circuit IC7. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the maximum current capacity of power supply voltage and the number of through holes; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the maximum current capacity of power supply voltage and the number of through holes; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the maximum current capacity of power supply voltage and the number of through holes; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the maximum current capacity of power supply voltage and the number of through holes; It is a diagram showing a wiring pattern on the component surface of the payout control board in another embodiment. It is the figure which showed the wiring pattern of the solder side of the expenditure control board in other embodiment. It is a layout diagram of electronic components on a payout control board in another embodiment. It is the figure which showed the circuit structure with which connector CN1 is connected among the circuit structures provided in the payout|payout control board in other embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<1. Game Machine Structure>
<2. Game Machine Control Configuration>
[2.1 Main control board]
[2.2 Production control board]
<3. Overview of operation>
[3.1 Game state]
[3.2 Symbol variation display game]
[3.3 About the jackpot]
[3.4 About production]
<4. Board Connection Configuration>
[4.1 Main processing on main control side]
[4.2 Main control side timer interrupt processing]
<5. Configuration of payout control board>
[5.1 Structure of Payout Control Board]
[5.2 Input/output voltage of payout control board]
[5.3 Circuit Configuration of Payout Control Board 42]
[5.4 35V DC Voltage Supply Wiring]
[5.5 12V DC Voltage Supply Wiring]
[5.6 5V DC voltage supply wiring]
[5.7 Backup power supply wiring]
[5.8 Power Supply Wiring for Integrated Circuit IC7]
<6. Configuration example>

<1. Game Machine Structure>
The overall structure of a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine 1 of an embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment when the front frame 4 is opened.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes a wooden outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable, and an inner frame 3 which is openable and closable by a hinge mechanism. and a front frame 4 attached thereto.
The inner frame 3 is formed in the shape of a picture frame, and holds the game board 5 inside. Various control boards (see FIG. 4) for controlling game operations are arranged on the back side of the game board 5 .

The front frame 4 has a transparent glass 6 held in the center, and a side unit 7 is provided so as to surround the transparent glass 6 entirely or partially.
The side unit 7 itself has a decorative shape that matches the theme of the game machine 1, and may also be provided with performance members such as LEDs and accessories inside, and has a performance effect that conveys the atmosphere of the game to the player. demonstrate. The side unit 7 is a unit that is replaceably attached to the front frame 4 .

A key cylinder (not shown) for unlocking the door is provided on the front side of the front frame 4. If a key is inserted into the key cylinder and operated to one side, the locked state of the front frame 4 with respect to the inner frame 3 is released. When it is released, the front frame 4 can be opened forward, and if it is operated to the other side, the locked state of the inner frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 is released and the inner frame 3 can be opened forward. In addition, the front frame 4 may be configured such that the upper portion and the lower portion can be separated and opened.

A front operation panel 8 is arranged below the front frame 4 . An upper receiving tray unit 9 is provided on the front operation panel 8, and an upper receiving tray 10 for storing discharged game balls is formed in the upper receiving tray unit 9. - 特許庁

The upper tray unit 9 also has a ball lending button 11 for requesting the dispensing of game balls from a game ball lending device (not shown), and a function for returning valuable value media inserted into the game ball lending device. A card return button 12 for making a request and a ball removal button 13 for removing the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 10 to the lower side of the game machine 1 are provided.

Further, the upper tray unit 9 is provided with an operation section 14 which is configured to be operable by the player. The operation unit 14 includes a production button 14a, a cross key 14b and an enter button 14c. The effect button 14a becomes operable (input can be accepted) when the built-in lamp (button LED 49) is lit during a predetermined input reception period, and a predetermined operation (press, repeated hits, long press, etc.) is performed while the built-in lamp is lit. By doing so, it is possible to bring about changes in the production.
The cross key 14b is an operator for a user such as a player or a hall staff to select various items or to indicate a direction. The decision button 14c is an operator for instructing decision of a selection item.

A firing operation handle 15 for operating a firing device 44 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 8 .

A plurality of decorative lamps 16 (for example, full-color LEDs for light production, etc.) are provided at appropriate locations on the front frame 4 to exhibit a light production effect by light decoration. A plurality of decorative lamps 16 are provided around the gaming machine 1 , for example, around the periphery of the front frame 4 and inside the side unit 7 .

Speakers 17 are provided on both sides of the upper part of the inner frame 3 and on the upper side of the shooting operation handle 15 to produce a sound effect (sound effect).
With a plurality of speakers 17, it is possible to perform so-called stereophonic sound reproduction and multi-channel sound reproduction for sounds related to performance.

Next, the configuration of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 5. FIG.
The game board 5 shown in the figure is provided with a ball guide rail 18 that guides the shot game ball in an annular shape as a board surface partitioning member. , and the four corners are non-game areas.
The game area 19 is a space formed between the game board 5 and the transparent glass 6, and is an area in which game balls can flow down.

A liquid crystal display (LCD) 20 is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 19 . The liquid crystal display device 20 has, for example, three (left, middle, right) display areas (design variable display areas), which independently display a plurality of types of decorative patterns (for example, left patterns (left display (corresponding to area), middle pattern (corresponding to middle display area), right pattern (corresponding to right display area)) variable display operation (variable display and stop display) is possible.
The liquid crystal display device 20, under the control of the effect control board 41, which will be described later, displays various effects in the form of images in addition to the variable display operation of decorative symbols.

A center decoration 21 is provided in the center of the game area 19 so as to surround the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 20 in a distant manner. The center decoration 21 is provided along the front side of the game board 5 to protect the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 20 from the collision of the game ball, and to control the flow of the game ball depending on the launch strength or stroke length of the game ball. It functions as a channel sorting means that makes it possible to sort the channels to the left and right.
In this embodiment, the center decoration 21 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 19, and divides the game area 19 into a left game area 19a and a right game area 19b. A game ball shot by the shooting device 44 with less than a predetermined firing strength flows down the left game area 19a, and a game ball shot with a predetermined firing strength or more flows down the right game area 19b.

A non-game area at the bottom of the game board 5 serves as various function display portions, and a special symbol display device 22a and a special symbol display device 22b are provided by dot indicators.
Various function display units including the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b are shown enlarged in FIG.

In the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b, a special symbol variable display game is executed by a variable display operation of the "special symbol" represented by the dot indicator. In the above-described liquid crystal display device 20, in time synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols by the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b, the decorative symbols by images are variably displayed, and decorated with various advance notice effects (effect images). A symbol variation display game is executed.

In addition, the various function display units are provided with a compound display device 22c made up of dot displays like the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b. Composite is the first special design (hereinafter, the first special design is referred to as "special design 1", sometimes abbreviated as "special design 1"), the second special design (hereinafter referred to as the second 2 special design is called "special design 2", sometimes abbreviated as "special design 2"), display of the number of pending balls of normal design, state notification during time saving state and high probability state, five displays. This is because it is a functional holding/time-saving/high-precision composite display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a “composite display device”).

A composite display device 22d, which is also a dot display, is provided in the various function display section.
In this composite display device 22d, the number of rounds indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) related to the big win is displayed by combining the lighting/lighting out states of the four LEDs.
Further, in the combined display device 22d, a normal symbol variation display game is executed by a normal symbol variation display operation represented by one LED as the normal symbol display.
Further, in the compound display device 22d, right-handed display is performed by three LEDs. Note that the right-handed display indicates that shooting a game ball toward the right game area 19b is more advantageous to the player than shooting a game ball toward the left game area 19a.

A first starting port 23 is provided at the center of the game board 5 and below the liquid crystal display device 20 . Inside the first starting hole 23, a first starting hole detection sensor 23a (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of a game ball is provided.
A second starting hole 24 is provided in the right game area 19b, and a second starting hole detection sensor 24a (see FIG. 3) for detecting passage of a game ball is provided inside.

The first starting port 23 is a prize winning port related to the starting condition of the variable display operation of the special symbol 1 in the special symbol display device 22a, and is fixed without the starting port opening/closing means (means for opening or expanding the starting port). It is configured as a starting port. In this embodiment, due to the action of the game ball falling direction changing member (for example, game nail, windmill, center decoration 21, etc.) in the game area 19, the game that has rolled the left game area 19a to the first start opening 23 The ball is configured to be easily entered, while the game ball rolling in the right game area 19b is configured to be difficult or impossible to be entered.

The second starting port 24 is a prize winning port related to the starting condition of the variable display operation of the special symbol 2 in the special symbol display device 22b, and is configured as a variable starting port that is controlled to open and close by the normal electric accessory 25.
The ordinary electric accessory 25 has an open state that allows the game ball to enter the second start port 24 and a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball into the second start port 24. controlled. In this embodiment, the second starting port 24 is provided in the right game area 19b, and only game balls that have rolled in the right game area 19b can enter, but have rolled in the left game area 19a. A game ball may enter.

Above the second starting port 24, that is, above the middle part of the right game area 19b, there is provided a normal symbol gate 26 through which game balls can pass. The normal symbol gate 26 is a prize winning opening related to the variable display operation of the normal symbols in the composite display device 22d. It is In addition, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol gate 26 is provided only in the right game area 19b, and only game balls that have rolled in the right game area 19b can enter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be provided only in the left game area 19a, or may be provided in both.

Below the second starting hole 24 in the right game area 19b, a first big winning hole 27 and a second big winning hole 28 are provided. The first big winning hole 27 and the second big winning hole 28 are arranged at positions where only game balls rolling in the right game area 19b can enter. However, the first big winning hole 27 and the second big winning hole 28 may be arranged so that only the game balls rolling in the left game area 19a can enter, or the left game area 19a and the right game area 19b A game ball that has rolled may be arranged so as to be able to enter.
The opening and closing of the first big prize opening 27 is controlled by the first special electric accessory 29 . The first special electric accessory 29 is in an open state that allows a game ball to enter the first big winning hole 27 and makes it difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter the first big winning hole 27. closed and controlled.
The opening and closing of the second big prize opening 28 is controlled by the second special electric accessory 30 . The second special electric accessory 30 is in an open state that allows a game ball to enter the second big winning hole 28 and makes it difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter the second big winning hole 28.例文帳に追加closed and controlled.
Inside the first big winning hole 27 and the second big winning hole 28, a first big winning hole detection sensor 27a and a second big winning hole detection sensor 28a (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of game balls are provided respectively. It is

In addition, a plurality of general winning holes 31 are provided in the left and right lower parts of the game area 19, and a general winning hole detection sensor 31a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided inside each of them. there is
In addition, a movable accessory (not shown) that exerts a visual performance effect is arranged in the area of the game board at a position that does not interfere with the rolling of the game ball.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the various winning holes provided in the game area 19, the number of prize balls set for the winning hole into which the game ball enters (for example, the first start There are three openings 23, one second starting opening 24, fifteen first big winning openings 27 and second big winning openings 28, and five general winning openings 31) are game ball payout devices 46 (see FIG. 4). ) to be paid out. The game balls that do not win in the respective winning holes are ejected from the game area 19 through the out hole 32.例文帳に追加

<2. Game Machine Control Configuration>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. A configuration (control configuration) for realizing game operation control of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 40 that controls overall game operations (game operation control), and an effect control command received from the main control board 40 to control the execution of effects by the effect means. , a payout control board 42 that controls the payout of prize balls, and a power supply board (not shown) that generates and supplies the necessary power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 from an external power supply. composed of

[2.1 Main control board]
The main control board 40 is equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU (Central Processing Unit) 40a (main control CPU), and in addition to a control program describing game operation control procedures, various data necessary for game operation control are stored. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 40b (main control ROM) for storing data and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 40c (main control RAM) functioning as a work area and a buffer memory are installed, and the microcomputer is configured as a whole. .

Although not shown, the main control board 40 also includes a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) for realizing periodic interrupts, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) with a constant period, a time measurement function, and an interrupt to the CPU 40a. An interrupt controller circuit that enables/disables interrupts such as timer interrupts that provide signals, and outputs a system reset signal to reset the CPU 40a upon detection of power on/off, power failure, etc. circuit, a watchdog timer (WDT) circuit that monitors abnormal operation of the control program, an out-of-designated-area travel prohibition (IAT) circuit that monitors whether the program is being executed correctly within a preset address range, and hardware It also has a counter circuit and the like for generating random numbers within a certain range.

The counter circuit includes a random number generating circuit for generating random numbers and a sampling circuit for sampling random numbers from the random number generating circuit at predetermined timings, and functions as a 16-bit counter as a whole. The CPU 40a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as a jackpot determination random number (0 to 65535), and performs a jackpot lottery (win/fail lottery) for the jackpot determination random number. to use. The random number for judging a big hit is obtained by adding a soft random number generated by an appropriate software process and a hard random number in order to prevent cheating such as hitting a hit.

The main control board 40 includes a first start hole detection sensor 23a that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start hole 23, and a second start hole that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start hole 24. A detection sensor 24a, a normal symbol gate detection sensor 26a that detects passage of a game ball to a normal symbol gate 26, and a first big winning hole detection sensor 27a that detects entry of a game ball to the first big winning hole 27. , a second big winning hole detection sensor 28a that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big winning hole 28, a general winning hole detection sensor 31a that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning hole 31, An OUT monitoring sensor 32a for detecting a game ball (out ball) discharged from the game area 19 is connected. The main control board 40 can receive detection signals output from these. Therefore, the main control board 40 can grasp which winning hole the game ball has entered based on the detection signal from each sensor.

In addition, the main control board 40 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 25a that operates a normal electric accessory 25 that opens and closes the second starting port 24, and a first special electric accessory 29 that opens and closes the first big prize winning port 27. A first special electric role product solenoid 29a to be operated and a second special electric role product solenoid 30a to operate a second special electric role product 30 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 28 are connected. The main control board 40 can transmit control signals for controlling them.

Also, the main control board 40 is connected with a special symbol display device 22a and a special symbol display device 22b. The main control board 40 is capable of transmitting control signals for controlling the display of the special symbols 1 and 2. FIG.
In addition, the main control board 40 is connected to a composite display device 22c and a composite display device 22d. The main control board 40 can transmit control signals for controlling the display of various information displayed on the composite display device 22c and the composite display device 22d.

The main control board 40 is connected to the RAM clear switch 33 and can receive a detection signal from the RAM clear switch 33 .
The RAM clear switch 33 is provided so as to be operable with the front frame 4 opened, and is arranged on the main control board 40, for example. The RAM clear switch 33 is, for example, a push button type switch for inputting an instruction to initialize a predetermined area of the RAM 40c.

Also, the main control board 40 is connected to the performance indicator 34 .
The performance indicator 34 has, for example, a 7-segment indicator, and functions as display means capable of displaying performance information, which will be described later. The performance indicator 34 is mounted, for example, on the main control board 40 or on the payout control board 42 at an easily visible position.
The main control board 40 can transmit a control signal for displaying performance information on the performance indicator 34 .

A payout control board 42 is connected to the main control board 40, and when it is necessary to pay out prize balls, a control command relating to payout (a payout control command specifying the number of prize balls) is sent to the payout control board 42. can be sent.

In addition, the main control board 40 is connected to an external centralized terminal board 43 for frames via a payout control board 42, and outputs predetermined game information (for example, jackpot information, number of prize balls) to the hall computer HC provided outside. information, pattern variation execution information, etc.) can be transmitted.
The hall computer HC is an information processing device (computer device) for monitoring the game information from the main control board 40 and managing the operational status of the pachinko hall game machines in an integrated manner.

The payout control board 42 is connected with a launch control board 45 for controlling the launcher 44 and a game ball payout device 46 for delivering game balls. The main roles of this payout control board 42 are reception of payout control commands from the main control board 40, control of prize ball payout of the game ball payout device 46 based on the payout control commands, transmission of status signals to the main control board 40, and the like. is.

The game ball payout device 46 is provided with a supply shortage detection sensor 46a for detecting a supply shortage of game balls and a ball counting sensor 46b for detecting game balls (prize balls) to be paid out. can receive each detection signal. The game ball payout device 46 is provided with a payout motor 46c for driving a ball payout mechanism (not shown) for putting out game balls, and the payout control board 42 controls the payout motor 46c. of control signals can be transmitted.

The payout control board 42 is connected with a full detection sensor 47 for detecting that the upper tray 10 is full of game balls and a front door open sensor 48 for detecting that the front frame 2 is open.

The payout control board 42 can transmit various status signals to the main control board 40 based on detection signals from the full detection sensor 47, the front door open sensor 48, the out-of-supply detection sensor 46a, and the ball counting sensor 46b. It has become. This state signal includes a ball clogged signal indicating a full state, a door open signal indicating that at least the front frame 2 is open, a resupply out signal indicating insufficient supply of game balls from the game ball dispensing device 46, and prize balls. A count error signal indicating an insufficient payout of balls or an abnormality in the ball counting sensor 46b, a payout completion signal indicating completion of the payout operation, etc. are included, and various status signals can be transmitted. Based on these status signals, the main control board 40 determines whether the front frame 2 is open (door open error), whether the dispensing operation of the game ball dispensing device 46 is normal (replenishment shortage error), and whether the upper tray 10 is open. Monitor the full state (ball clogging error), etc.

In addition, the payout control board 42 can transmit a permission signal for permitting firing to the firing control board 45 . The firing control board 45 controls energization of a firing solenoid (not shown) provided in the firing device 44 based on the output of the permission signal from the dispensing control board 42, and operates the firing operation handle 15. It realizes the shooting operation of the game ball by. Specifically, when a firing permission signal is output from the payout control board 42 (firing permission signal ON state), a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the firing operation handle 15 allows the player to touch the handle. The shooting operation of the game ball is permitted on the condition that the presence of the game ball is detected and the shooting stop switch (not shown) provided on the shooting operation handle 15 is not operated. Therefore, when the shooting permission signal is not output (shooting permission signal OFF state), even if the shooting operation handle 15 is operated, the shooting operation is not executed and the game ball is not shot. In addition, the shooting intensity of the game ball can be changed according to the operation amount of the shooting operation handle 15. - 特許庁
Note that the payout control board 42 outputs a launch permission signal to the launch control board 45 on condition that the main control board 40 instructs launch permission.

(About performance display)
The main control board 40 can transmit a control signal for displaying predetermined performance information on the performance indicator 34 .
The performance information is information that pachinko halls and related government agencies want to confirm, and typical examples thereof include information on the presence or absence of fraudulent prize balls such as excess prize balls for the gaming machine 1 and information on the original performance of the gaming machine 1. is. Therefore, the performance information itself is information that is not directly related to the progress of the game when the player enjoys playing the game, unlike the advance notice effect or the like.

For this reason, the performance display device 34 is inside the game machine 1, for example, the main control board 40, the payout control board 42, the launch control board 45, the relay board, the effect control board 41, or the board case (protective cover that protects the board). , etc., is provided at a position where the display information can be visually recognized when the front frame 2 is in the open state.

Here, the following information can be specifically adopted as the performance information.
(1) The total number of payout balls paid out due to winning during a specific state (total number of prize balls during a specific state: α) is Information (specific ratio information) based on the value (α/β) divided by the number of balls: β can be employed as the performance information.
The above-mentioned "total number of payouts" means that a game ball enters a winning opening (first starting opening 23, second starting opening 24, general winning opening 31, first big winning opening 27, second big winning opening 28) ( It is the total value of game balls (prize balls) paid out when winning).
Further, which state to adopt as the specific state can be appropriately determined according to the state under which performance information is desired to be grasped. In the case of this embodiment, any one of a plurality of game states and a jackpot game can be adopted. Also, multiple types of states may be measured. For example, it is all game states except during the jackpot game, and the type of the measurement object can be appropriately determined.
Also, the total number of payouts excluding one or a plurality of specific winning holes from the measurement target may be the total number of payouts (total number of payouts excluding specific winning holes). For example, the total number of payouts may be determined by excluding the first big winning hole 27 and the second big winning hole 28 from the measurement target.

(2) In addition, only one of the total number of payouts, the total number of payouts excluding a specific winning hole, or the total number of out-balls may be measured, and the measurement result may be used as the performance information.

In this embodiment, the total number of payouts in the normal state (the number of out balls in the normal state) and the total number of out balls in the normal state (the number of out balls in the normal state) are measured in real time. The value obtained by multiplying the value divided by the number of balls by 100 (the number of payouts in normal times/the number of out balls in normal times×100) is displayed as performance information (hereinafter referred to as “normal ratio information”). In addition, the display value at this time shall be the value rounded off to the first decimal place.
Therefore, each data of the normal number of payouts, the number of normal out balls, and the normal ratio information are stored in the corresponding areas of the RAM 40c (specified total number of winning balls storage area, specified number of out balls storage area, specific ratio information storage area). are stored (memorized) in each. However, when the total number of out-balls reaches a predetermined specified number (for example, 60,000), the measurement is stopped once, instead of simply measuring permanently and displaying the performance information. This prescribed number is not the total number of out balls in the normal state, but the total number of out balls during all game states (including during winning games) (hereinafter referred to as "the number of out balls in all states"). This all-state out-ball count is also measured in real time and stored in the corresponding area (all-state out-ball count storage area) of the RAM 40c. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the specified total number of winning balls storage area, the specified number of out balls storage area, the specified ratio information storage area, and the number of out balls in all states storage area will be abbreviated as "measurement information storage area".

Then, the normal ratio information at the end point is stored in a predetermined area (performance display storage area) of the RAM 40c (this normal ratio information is stored), and then the measurement information storage area (normal payout number, normal out ball number and the number of out-balls in all states) are cleared, and measurement is started again (measurement of the number of out-balls in normal times, the number of out-balls in normal times, ratio information in normal times, and the number of out-balls in all states is started). The performance indicator 34 displays the previous normal time ratio information (measurement history information) and the normal time ratio information currently being measured. It should be noted that not only the information of the previous time but also the history of the time before last or the time before that (three times before) may be displayed.

(Production control command)
The main control board 40 can transmit various effect control commands including information on special symbol variation display games, information on errors, etc. to the effect control board 41 according to the processing state. However, in order to prevent dishonesty such as goto, the main control board 40 only transmits signals to the effect control board 41, and a one-way communication configuration in which signals from the effect control board 41 cannot be received. It's becoming

Here, the effect control command defines the function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and a 1-byte length event (EVENT). Bit 7 is ON, and Bit 7 of EVENT is OFF. When transmitting these information as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, the CPU 40a (main control CPU), when there is a command to be transmitted, sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control board 41, and after a predetermined time has passed since this setting, the first time strobe signal. Further, event (EVENT) information is set and output after a predetermined time has passed since the transmission of this strobe signal, and the second strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has passed since this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the CPU 40a for a predetermined period during which the CPU 41a (effect control CPU) can reliably receive commands.

[2.2 Production control board]
The effect control board 41 is configured mainly by a microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor containing a CPU 41a, a ROM 41b storing effect data required for effect control processing, and a RAM 41c functioning as a work area and buffer memory. , In addition, sound control unit (sound source IC), interface circuit with each unit, random number generation circuit for generating lottery random numbers for production, CTC for various time counts, watchdog timer (WDT) circuit, CPU 41a An interrupt controller circuit that gives an interrupt signal, an RTC (Real Time Clock) function section, a reset circuit, etc. are provided to control the entire production operation.

Based on the effect control program and the effect control command received from the main control board 40, the CPU 41a performs arithmetic processing for various effect operations and controls each effect means. In the case of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the rendering means includes the liquid crystal display device 20 (main liquid crystal display device 20M, sub liquid crystal display device 20S), optical display device 16a, sound generator 17a, and a movable body (not shown). become a role.

ROM41b memorize|stores the control program of the production|presentation operation|movement by CPU41a, and various data required for production|presentation operation|movement control.
The RAM 41c is used as a work area used by the CPU 41a for various arithmetic processing, a table data area, a buffer area for various input/output data and processing data, and the like.

The main roles of this production control board 41 are reception of production control commands from the main control board 40, selection and determination of production based on the production control commands, display control of the liquid crystal display device 20 (supply of display data), and sound generator 17a. sound output control, light emission control of the optical display device 16a, motion control of the movable body accessory (drive control of the movable body accessory motor 50), and the like.

Since the effect control board 41 also functions as a control device for the liquid crystal display device 20, the effect control board 41 also functions as a so-called VDP (Video Display Processor), an image ROM, and a VRAM (Video RAM). The CPU 41a also functions as a liquid crystal control section.
VDP refers to a function of controlling overall video output processing such as image expansion processing and image drawing.
The image ROM refers to memory in which image data for which the VDP performs image development processing is stored.
VRAM is an image memory area for temporarily storing image data developed by VDP.

The effect control board 41 generates various image data based on the effect control commands from the main control board 40, and outputs the data to the main liquid crystal display device 20M and the sub liquid crystal display device 20S. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 20M and the sub liquid crystal display device 20S.
Here, the "liquid crystal display device 20" shown in FIG. 3 is the "main liquid crystal display device 20M". The illustration of the sub-liquid crystal display device 20S is omitted in FIG.

The performance control board 41 also has a sound control section for a sound generator 17a including a plurality of speakers 17, and the sound signal output by the sound control section is amplified by the amplifier section 17b and supplied to the speaker 17.
In addition, the effect control board 41 includes a lamp driver section 16b that functions as an optical display control section for the optical display device 16a including the decoration lamp 16, and a movable body accessory motor 50 that operates a movable body (not shown). A motor driver section 50a (motor drive circuit) that functions as a control section is connected. The performance control board 41 instructs the lamp driver section 16b and the motor driver section 50a to control the light display operation by the light display device 16a and the operation of the movable body accessory motor 50. FIG.

Also, an origin switch 51 and a position detection sensor 52 are connected to the performance control board 41 for monitoring the motion of the movable accessory.
The origin switch 51 is composed of, for example, a photointerrupter or the like, and detects whether or not the movable accessory motor 50 is at the origin position. The origin position is, for example, a position where the movable body does not normally appear on the board surface of FIG. The effect control board 41 can determine whether or not the movable body accessory motor 50 is at the origin position based on the detection information of the origin switch 51 .
In addition, the effect control board 41 controls the action mode while monitoring the current action position (for example, the amount of movement from the origin position) of the movable body role based on the detection information from the position detection sensor 52 . Furthermore, the effect control board 41 monitors malfunctions in the motion of the movable body role based on the detection information from the position detection sensor 52, and detects any malfunctions as errors.

Further, the effect control board 41 is connected with operation detection switches of the effect button 14a, the cross key 14b, and the enter button 14c shown as the operation unit 14, and the effect control board 41 includes the effect button 14a, the cross key 14b, and the enter button 14c. can receive an operation detection signal from each.

Further, the effect control board 41 is provided with a handle sensor 53 (touch sensor) for detecting whether or not the shooting operation handle 15 shown in FIG. 1 is being touched by the player. The effect control board 41 can determine whether or not the shooting operation handle 15 is touched by the user based on the detection information of the handle sensor 53 .

Based on the performance control command sent from the main control board 40, the performance control board 41 selects (determines) a performance pattern by lottery or uniquely from a plurality of types of performance patterns prepared in advance, and selects (determines) the required performance pattern. To display a desired performance by controlling various performance means at timing. As a result, the display of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device 20 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 17, and the lighting and blinking drive of the decoration lamp 16 are realized, and various effect patterns (decoration pattern fluctuation display operation, notice effect etc.) are developed in chronological order to realize a “production scenario” in a broad sense.

Here, for the production control command, the production control board 41 (CPU 41a) generates an interrupt process based on the input of the above-described strobe signal transmitted by the main control board 40 (CPU 40a), and receives and analyzes it. Specifically, the CPU 41a executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing based on the input of the strobe signal described above. conduct.
At this time, when an interrupt occurs based on the input of the strobe signal, the CPU 41a performs the processing even during execution of interrupt processing based on another interrupt (timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed). is interrupted to perform command reception interrupt processing, and even if other interrupts occur at the same time, command reception interrupt processing is performed preferentially.

<3. Overview of operation>
Next, the outline of the game operation of the gaming machine 1 realized by the control configuration (FIG. 4) as described above will be described.

[3.1 Game state]
The game machine 1 is configured to be able to set a plurality of types of game states in addition to the jackpot game which is a special game state. In order to facilitate understanding of this embodiment, first, various game states will be described.

In the gaming machine 1, the game progresses in any game state in which either the low-probability state or the high-probability state and the non-time-saving state or the time-saving state are combined.

The low-probability state is a state in which the probability of winning the big-hit lottery is relatively low, and the high-probability state is a state in which the probability of winning the big-hit lottery is relatively high.
The non-time-saving state is a state in which it is relatively difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 24 , and the time-saving state is a state in which it is relatively easy for a game ball to enter the second starting port 24 . For example, the opening time of the second starting port 24 is set longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state when winning the lottery per normal pattern. However, if the time saving state makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 24 than the non-time saving state, the time saving state is more likely than the non-time saving state, for example, the winning probability of the lottery per normal figure. It may be made higher, or the fluctuation time of the normal design may be shortened.

In this embodiment, the "normal state" refers to a low-probability state and a non-time-saving state, and corresponds to the initial state.

[3.2 Symbol variation display game]
(Regarding special reservation)
In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 23 or the second start hole 24, that is, a detection signal is input from the first start hole detection sensor 23a or the second start hole detection sensor 24a. In this case, a random number (random number for big hit determination, random number for special symbol determination, random number for variation pattern) related to a special symbol variation display game to be described later is acquired, and these random numbers are used as retention data, and the maximum retention that is a predetermined upper limit It is designed to be stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the RAM 40c up to the number of memories (for example, a maximum of 4 pieces).
This special figure reservation storage area is provided with a special figure reservation storage area corresponding to the special design 1 side and the special design 2 side, that is, a special figure 1 reservation storage area and a special figure 2 reservation storage area.

In these special figure pending storage areas, pending 1 storage area ~ pending n storage area (n is the maximum number of pending storage: n = 4 in this embodiment) are provided, respectively hold data for the maximum number of pending storage It is storable. In addition, the maximum reserved storage number of the special figure 1 reserved storage area and the special figure 2 reserved storage area is not particularly limited. Also, all or part of the maximum reserved memory number of each symbol may be different, and the number can be appropriately determined according to the game characteristics.
The game ball related to the reservation data stored in this special figure reservation storage area is also referred to as "reserved ball". In order to make the number of reserved balls clear to the player, the dot indicator corresponding to the number of reserved balls of special symbol 1 and special symbol 2 on the composite display device 22c is lit and displayed, or the liquid crystal display device 20 (main liquid crystal display) is displayed. A hold indicator provided as an icon image in the screen of the device 20M or the sub-liquid crystal display device 20S) is illuminated.

(Special symbol variation display game)
In the gaming machine 1, based on a predetermined starting condition, specifically, the entry (winning) of a game ball into the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24, the main control board 40 executes a "jackpot" by random number lottery. A lottery will be held. The main control board 40 variably displays the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 on the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery to start the special symbol variation display game, and after a predetermined variation time elapses. , the result is displayed on the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b, thereby ending the special symbol variation display game. In addition, unless particularly necessary, "special design 1" and "special design 2" are simply referred to as "special design" (sometimes abbreviated as "special design").

Here, in the present embodiment, the special pattern 1 jackpot lottery based on the winning to the first start port 23 and the special pattern 2 jackpot lottery based on the winning to the second start port 24 are separately and independently performed. Therefore, the special symbol 1 jackpot lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 22a, and the special symbol 2 jackpot lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 22b. Specifically, in the special symbol display device 22a, on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting port 23, the special symbol 1 is variably displayed and the first special symbol variation display game is started. On the other hand, in the special symbol display device 22b, on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting port 24, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed and the second special symbol variability display game is started. ing. Then, when the special symbol variation display game in the special symbol display device 22a or the special symbol display device 22b is started, after a predetermined variation time elapses, if the big win lottery result is a "big win", a predetermined "big win" mode. In other cases, the special symbol during variable display is stopped and displayed in a predetermined "lost" mode, whereby the game result (big hit lottery result) is announced.

For convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the side of the special symbol display device 22a is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1", and the second special symbol variation display game on the side of the special symbol display device 22b is referred to as " This game is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 2". Also, "special symbol variation display game 1" and "special symbol variation display game 2" are simply referred to as "special symbol variation display game".

When the result of the jackpot lottery is "jackpot", that is, the special pattern variation display game is finished, and as a result, the special pattern is stopped and displayed on the special pattern display device 22a or the special pattern display device 22b in a "jackpot" mode. In that case, after that, a special game state (jackpot game) more advantageous to the player than during the special symbol variation display game occurs.

(Decorative pattern variation display game)
Further, when the special symbol variation display game is started, the decorative symbol variation display game is started by variably displaying decorative symbols (dramatic game symbols) on the main liquid crystal display device 20M. Various productions are developed along with. When the special symbol variation display game ends, the decorative symbol variation display game also ends, and the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b show the predetermined special symbols indicating the result of the big win lottery, and the main liquid crystal display device 20M displays the big win lottery. A decorative pattern reflecting the result is derived and displayed. In other words, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed by the decorative symbol variation display game including the decorative symbol variation display operation.

Therefore, for example, when the result of the special symbol variation display game is a "big win" (when the big win lottery result is a "big win"), the decorative symbol variation display game develops an effect reflecting the result. In the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b, when the special symbols are stopped in a display mode indicating a big hit (for example, the display state of "7" in the 7 segment), the main liquid crystal display device 20M displays "left", " In each display area of "middle" and "right", the decorative pattern reflects the "big hit" (in each display area of "left", "middle" and "right", three decorative patterns are displayed in the same state For example, "7", "7", "7")) is stopped and displayed.

Regarding the information necessary for executing the decorative symbol variation display game, first, the main control board 40 is based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24, specifically the first On the condition that the game ball is detected by the starting opening detection sensor 23a or the second starting opening detection sensor 24a and the starting condition (starting condition related to the special symbol) is satisfied, it is determined whether it is a "big hit" or a "loss". A jackpot lottery for lottery and a pattern lottery for lottery for the type of the special pattern (big hit type, losing type) to be stopped and displayed finally are performed, and the variation pattern of the special pattern is determined based on the lottery result.
In the pattern lottery, if the big win lottery result is "big win", one of a plurality of big win types is decided by lottery, and if it is "loss", one of a plurality of losing types is decided by lottery. However, the jackpot type and loss type may be only one, and in that case, it may be determined without performing a lottery.
Then, the main control board 40 includes at least information on the variation pattern of the special symbol (variation pattern information (for example, information on the result of the jackpot lottery and the variation time of the special symbol, etc.)) as an effect control command that specifies the processing state. "Variation pattern designation command" is transmitted to the performance control board 41 side. As a result, the basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control board 41 .

The special symbol variation pattern information can include information designating whether or not a specific advance notice effect (for example, "ready-to-win effect" or "pseudo-continuous effect", which will be described later) will occur. Specifically, the variation patterns of the special symbols are roughly classified into a "big win variation pattern" for a big win and a "losing variation pattern" for a loss, depending on the result of the big win lottery. For these variation patterns, for example, a 'reach variation pattern' that specifies the occurrence of the reach effect, a 'normal variation pattern' that does not specify the occurrence of the reach effect, and the occurrence of the pseudo-continuous effect and the reach effect (overlapping occurrence) are specified. Multiple types of variation patterns are included, such as 'pseudo-continuous reach fluctuation pattern', 'pseudo-continuous normal fluctuation pattern' that specifies the occurrence of pseudo-continuous production and does not specify the occurrence of reach production. In order to secure the performance time of the ready-to-win effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the variation pattern that designates the ready-to-win effect and the pseudo-continuous effect is usually set to have a longer variation time than the normal variation pattern.

The effect control board 41 is based on the information included in the effect control command (here, the variation pattern designation command and the decorative design designation command) sent from the main control board 40, during the decorative design variation display game chronologically. Decide the production content to be developed (production scenario such as advance notice production) and the decorative pattern to be finally displayed stopped (decorative stop pattern), and display the decorative pattern by fluctuating according to the time schedule based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern. A pattern variation display game is executed. As a result, the decorative symbols are variably displayed by the main liquid crystal display device 20M in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols by the special symbol display devices 22a and 22b, and the period of the special symbol variable display game and the decorative symbol variable display game. The middle period has substantially the same time width. The effect control board 41 also controls the main liquid crystal display device 20M, the optical display device 16a, or the sound generator 17a so as to correspond to the effect scenario, and develops various effects in the decorative symbol variation display game. As a result, image reproduction (image effect), sound effect reproduction (sound effect), and lighting and flashing driving of the decoration lamp 16 and LED (light effect) are realized on the main liquid crystal display device 20M.

As described above, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have an inseparable relationship, and the display results of the special symbol variation display game are reflected in the decoration symbol variation display game. , These two symbol variation display games may be regarded as equivalent symbol games. In this specification, the above-described two symbol variation display games may be simply referred to as "symbol variation display games" unless otherwise specified.

(Regarding the suspension of normal maps)
In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 26, that is, when there is an input of the detection signal from the normal symbol gate detection sensor 26a, a random number related to the normal symbol variation display game (for normal symbol hit determination) is generated. A random number) is acquired, and this random number is used as reserved data, and is reserved and stored in the normal drawing reserved storage area of the RAM 40c up to the maximum reserved storage number (for example, a maximum of 4), which is a predetermined upper limit.
In the normal drawing reservation storage area, a reservation 1 storage area to a reservation n storage area (n is the maximum number of reservation memories: n = 4 in this embodiment) are provided, and each store the reservation data for the maximum number of reservation memories. It is possible. In addition, the maximum reserved storage number of the general map reserved storage area is not particularly limited.
The game ball related to the reservation data stored in the general pattern reservation storage area is also referred to as a "normal pattern reservation ball". In order to clarify the number of the normal pattern reserved balls to the player, the dot indicator corresponding to the number of normal pattern reserved balls in the composite display device 22c is lit and displayed, or the liquid crystal display device 20 (the main liquid crystal display device 20M or the secondary A hold indicator provided as an icon image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 20S) is illuminated.

(Normal pattern fluctuation display game)
In the gaming machine 1, the main control board 40 performs a "general pattern winning lottery" based on a random number lottery based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol gate 26. - 特許庁Based on the result of the lottery, the normal symbols represented by the LEDs are variably displayed on the composite display device 22d to start the normal symbol variation display game, and after the lapse of a predetermined variation time, the result is switched between lighting and non-lighting of the LEDs. It is designed to stop display by combination. For example, if the result of the lottery per normal pattern is "per normal pattern", a specific LED of the composite display device 22d is in a specific lighting state (for example, all two LEDs are lit) according to the type per normal pattern state, or the LED on the "O" side of the LEDs expressing "O" and "X" is lit). In addition, in this embodiment, only one type of per-universal figure type is provided.

When this "normal figure hit" occurs, the normal electric accessory solenoid 25a (see FIG. 4) is activated, and the second start port 24 is opened or enlarged to allow the game ball to easily flow in (start port open state), and a game state more advantageous to the player than when the second starting port 24 is closed (hereinafter referred to as "general electric open game") occurs. In this normal electric open game, until the opening time of the second start port 24 by the normal electric accessory 25 elapses for a predetermined time (for example, 5.7 s), or the number of game balls entering the second start port 24 is predetermined The winning area is opened or expanded until the number (for example, 10) is reached, and when any of these conditions are met, the operation of closing the second starting port 24 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, once at maximum). It is designed to be repeated.

[3.3 About the jackpot]
Next, the “jackpot” in the gaming machine 1 will be explained.
In the game machine 1, for example, ``4R1'', ``10R'' and ``4R2'' are provided as big win types, and when the result of the big win lottery is ``big win'', the big win type lottery is performed in the pattern lottery.
Note that the notation of "R" means the prescribed number of rounds (maximum number of rounds).

The jackpot type is a hit that triggers the operation of the condition device. Here, the "conditional device" is a device whose operation is a necessary condition for the operation of the accessory continuous operation device for performing a round game, and a combination of specific special symbols is displayed, or a game ball is displayed. It means something that operates when passing through a specific area in the big winning opening.

In the jackpot game, after the pre-opening interval time (opening time) for informing the start of the jackpot game has passed, the first big winning port 27 or the second big winning port 28 is opened for a predetermined time (maximum Opening time: e.g., 29.8), or when the number of game balls entered into the first big winning hole 27 or the second big winning hole 28 reaches a predetermined number (maximum winning number), the first big winning hole 27 or the second big winning hole 28 is closed, and the "round game" is repeated for a predetermined specified number of rounds (the number of rounds based on the jackpot type). Then, after the end of the specified number of rounds, when the post-opening interval time (ending time) for notifying that the big win game is over elapses, the big win game is ended. "s" after the number is "second".

When the jackpot game is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is finished, the number of times of variable probability and the number of times of time reduction are determined according to the game state when the jackpot is won and the determined jackpot type.
The probability variable number is set when the game state after the big hit game is a high probability state. In the gaming machine 1, the high-probability state after the big win game continues until the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game ends the probability variable number of times (for example, 154 times), and the special of the probability variable number of times is continued without winning the big win lottery. When the symbol variation display game ends, the game state is set (shifted) to the low probability state.
The number of times of time saving is set when the game state after the jackpot game is the time saving state. In the game machine 1, the time-saving state after the big win game continues until the number of execution times of the special symbol variation display game ends the number of time-saving times (for example, 150 times), and the special symbols of the number of time-saving times are not won in the big win lottery. When the variable display game ends, the game state is set (transitioned) to the non-time saving state.
However, the game machine 1 may be a "general probability variable machine" of a type in which the variable probability number and the number of times of time reduction are continued until the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery (until the next time).
In addition, the number of time reductions may be the total number of executions of the special symbol variation display game 1 and the special symbol variation display game 2 (the total number of variations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2), or the number of executions of either one ( For example, it may be the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game 2).

Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of loss types are provided for "loss" as well as the jackpot types. Specifically, there are three kinds of loss types: "loss 1", "loss 2", and "loss 3".
As described above, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "lost", the lottery for the type of lottery is performed in the symbol lottery.

[3.4 About production]
(Direction mode)
Next, the production mode (production state) will be described. The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of performance modes for producing performances related to game states, and is configured to be able to move between the performance modes. Specifically, an effect mode corresponding to the set game state is provided. In each production mode, the background display as the background of the variable display screen of decorative patterns is displayed with different background production, so that the player can grasp what kind of game state he is currently staying in. It has become.

The production control board 41 (CPU 41a) has a functional section (production state transition control means) that controls transition between a plurality of types of production modes. The effect control board 41 (CPU 41a) is a specific effect control command sent from the main control board 40 (CPU 40a), specifically, to the effect control command including the game state information managed by the main control board 40 side. Based on this, the current game state is grasped in a form that maintains consistency with the game state managed by the main control board 40 side, and it is configured to be able to perform transition control between a plurality of types of performance modes. As the specific effect control command as described above, for example, there are a variation pattern designation command, a decorative design designation command, a game state designation command sent when a change occurs in the game state, and the like.

(Notice production)
Next, the advance notice effect will be described. The production control board 41 is based on the content of the production control command from the main control board 40, specifically, at least the variation pattern information included in the variation pattern designation command, variously related to the current production mode and the jackpot lottery result. It is configured to be able to control the appearance of such a "notice effect". Such a notice effect is used as a "promotion effect" to suggest (notice) the degree of expectation of whether or not the player has won the jackpot type (hereinafter referred to as "expectation to win"), and to arouse the player's expectation of winning. work. Typical advance notice effects include "ready effect", "pseudo-continuous effect", and "pre-reading effect". The effect control board 41 functions as a notice effect control means capable of controlling execution (appearance) of these effects.

"Reach production" refers to a production mode with a reach state (variation display mode with a reach state: reach fluctuation pattern), specifically, to derive and display the final game result via the reach state Say the production mode. The ready-to-win effects include multiple types of ready-to-win effects associated with winning expectations. For example, in some cases, the degree of winning expectation is relatively higher than when the normal reach effect appears. Such reach performance is called 'super reach performance'. Many of these "super reach" have relatively longer presentation time (fluctuation time) than normal reach in order to arouse expectation of winning. In addition, normal reach and super reach include multiple types of reach effects. Super reach includes multiple types of reach effects such as super reach 1, 2, 3, and 4. Regarding the winning expectation of these super reach 1 to 4, "Super reach 1 < Super reach 2 < Super reach 3 < Super Reach 4” has a relationship.

"Pseudo-continuous effect" refers to a mode of production accompanied by a pseudo-continuous change display state (pseudo-continuous change) of decorative patterns. It refers to a variable display mode in which a part or all of the symbols are once temporarily stopped, and the display operation is repeated once or more than once, such as executing the re-variable display operation of the decorative symbols from the temporarily stopped state. In this respect, it is different from the later-described "pre-reading forewarning effect (continuous forewarning effect)" that is developed over a plurality of symbol variation display games. Such a "pseudo-run" basically has a rate of occurrence (appearance rate) that increases the expectation of winning as the number of pseudo-fluctuations increases. It is made easy to select an effect for arousing expectations such as reach.

"Pre-reading notice effect" (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "pre-reading notice" or "pre-reading effect") is based on the result of pre-reading judgment, before the fluctuation display of the pattern to be judged is performed, It means an effect that notifies the possibility of being controlled in an advantageous state. The term "advantageous state" means a state that is advantageous to the player.
Specifically, the look-ahead effect is mainly performed in the reserved display mode or executed first for the pending balls (undigested pending balls) that have not yet been subjected to the execution of the symbol variation display game (variation display operation of special symbols). Before the reserved ball is offered to the symbol variation display game, the winning expectation is notified in advance by using the background performance of the symbol variation display game. In addition, in the pattern variation display game, in addition to the above-mentioned "reach effect", various effects such as so-called "SU (step-up) notice effect", "timer notice effect", "resurrection effect", and "premier notice effect" are available. It occurs, and it is designed to excite the game content.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the "holding change notice effect" as an example of the look-ahead notice effect will be described.
In the case of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper display area in the screen of the main liquid crystal display device 20M is the display area for displaying the decorative symbol variation display game (decorative symbol variation display effect or advance notice effect is displayed). display area) is provided, and in the display area on the lower side of the screen, a reservation display area 60 (reservation display portions a1 to d1) for displaying the number of reserved balls on the special symbol 1 side and a special symbol A reservation display area 61 (reservation display portions a2 to d2) for displaying the number of reserved balls on the second side is provided. Regarding the presence or absence of a reserved ball, it is notified by a predetermined reserved display mode. In FIG. 5, the presence or absence of the ball on hold is lit (with ball on hold: "○ (white circle)" in the illustration), or in the off state (no ball on hold: circle with dashed line in the illustration), the current number of balls on hold It shows an example in which information about is notified.

The display (reserved display) regarding the presence or absence of reserved balls is sequentially displayed in the order of occurrence (order of prize winning), and in each reserved display area 60, 61, the leftmost reserved ball is the number of all reserved balls in the reserved display. Among them, it is displayed as the first (that is, the oldest) suspended ball on the time axis. Further, on the left side of the holding display areas 60 and 61, a changing display area 62 is provided for indicating the holding ball currently being used in the special symbol changing display game. In the case of this embodiment, the changing display area 62 is configured so that an image in which the icon of the game pending K currently being played is placed on the icon of the receiving seat J. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started, the icon (icon image) of the oldest suspension display portion a1 or a2 displayed in the suspension display areas 60 and 61 is suspended during game execution. As the icon of K, it moves onto the icon of the striker J in the changing display area 62, and this state is maintained for a predetermined display time.

When a reserved ball occurs, the main control board 40 designates the prefetch judgment information related to the jackpot lottery result and the number of reserved balls at the time of the prefetch judgment (the number of existing reserved balls including the currently generated reserved ball). A “holding addition command” is transmitted to the effect control board 41 .
In the case of this embodiment, the pending addition command is composed of 2 bytes, and the pending addition command consists of high-order byte data that enables specification of the number of pending balls at the time of pre-reading determination, and low-order byte data that enables specification of pre-reading determination information. Byte side data.

Here, as can be understood from the above description, in the present embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball enters the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24 and a new retained ball occurs, the retained ball A jackpot lottery for the symbol variation display game related to the ball is performed as a look-ahead determination. The main control board 40 reserves and stores the prefetch determination information obtained by such prefetch determination in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 40c.

Here, the look-ahead determination information is, specifically, the result of the jackpot lottery (jackpot lottery result at the start of fluctuation) or the fluctuation This is game information obtained by pre-reading and judging the variation pattern at the time of start. That is, this information includes at least the information that determines the result of the big hit lottery at the start of the fluctuation (prefetching information), and the information that prefetches the result of the pattern lottery (prefetching pattern information) and the fluctuation at the start of the fluctuation. Information (prefetch variation pattern information) obtained by prefetch determination of the pattern can be included. What kind of information is included in the pending addition command to be sent to the effect control board 41 can be appropriately determined according to the contents to be notified by the pre-reading notice.
It should be noted that the pending addition command is assumed to include prefetching propriety information, prefetching pattern information, and prefetching variation pattern information.

When the effect control board 41 receives the pending addition command transmitted by the main control board 40, based on the prefetch determination information included therein, as part of the display control processing related to the pending display, "prefetching preview effect" is performed. Effect control processing related to is performed. Concretely, a "pre-reading notice lottery" is carried out to determine whether or not the pre-reading notice effect can be executed.

It should be noted that the "look-ahead fluctuation pattern" obtained by the look-ahead determination when the held ball is generated does not necessarily have to be the "variation pattern at the start of fluctuation" obtained when the held ball is actually subjected to the variable display operation. . For example, representatively explaining the case where the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern that specifies "super reach 1", in this case, the content specified by the look-ahead fluctuation pattern is called "super reach 1" It is possible to specify that it is not the type of reach production itself, but the "super reach type" that is the gist of it.

In the case of this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice lottery is won, among the holding icons of the holding display portions a1 to d1 and a2 to d2, the holding icon targeted for the pre-reading notice is, for example, a normal holding display. (Normal pending display mode) can change from white (normal pending display mode) to pending display (special pending display mode) with blue, green, red, and danger patterns (or special colors and patterns such as rainbow colors) for advance notice display (special pending display mode) System" pre-reading notice effect (also referred to as "holding change notice") is performed.
FIG. 5 shows an example in which the hatched holding ball of the holding display portion b1 has changed to a special holding display. Here, the display of blue, green, red, and danger pattern of the pending icon means that the expectation of winning is high in this order, and especially the display of the pending icon with the danger pattern has an extremely high expectation of winning the jackpot. It is supposed to be a premium pending icon that will be displayed.

(Direction means)
Various effects in the game machine 1 are produced by effect means provided in the game machine 1 . The directing means may be stimulus transmission means capable of exerting a directing effect by appealing to human perception such as sight, hearing, and touch. light effect means), sound generator such as speaker 17 (sound generator 17a: sound effect means), effect display device (display means) such as main liquid crystal display device 20M and sub liquid crystal display device 20S, contact with operator's body Typical examples include a pressure device that transmits pressure, a wind pressure device that applies wind pressure to the player's body, and a movable body accessory that exerts a visual performance effect by its operation. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the sense of sight like the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes devices that do not rely on images (for example, a 7-segment display device). When it is called an image display device, it mainly refers to a type that produces effects by image display, and devices that produce effects by means other than images, such as 7-segment displays, are included in the concept of the above-mentioned effect display device.

<4. Board Connection Configuration>
A supply route of a power supply voltage to each board provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

FIG. 6 is a power system diagram of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the main control board 40, the performance control board 41, and the payout control board 42, the game machine 1 includes a power supply board 70, a game ball lending device connection terminal board 71, a relay board 72, a power supply A relay board 73 is provided. These boards are part of the boards mounted on the game machine 1, and various boards other than those shown in the drawings are provided. In addition, the relay board 72 is a board that relays the payout control board 42 and other boards (for example, the external collective terminal board 43 for the frame, the launch control board 45), and one or a plurality of relay boards are provided. Only one is described for convenience.

The power supply board 70 receives AC input power (24 VAC) from the outside, and generates a DC voltage that serves as an operating power supply for each part based on the input AC input power (24 VAC). The power board 70 generates 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA, DC12VB) and 5V DC voltage (DC5VA, DC5VB) from the AC input power supply.

The payout control board 42 and the game ball lending device connection terminal board 71 are connected to the power supply board 70 via the transmission line H1. One end of the transmission line H1 is connected to the power supply board 70, and the other end is branched and connected to the payout control board 42 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 71 separately. The power board 70 supplies 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) and 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) to the payout control board 42 via the transmission line H1. Also, the power board 70 supplies AC input power (24 VAC) to the game ball lending device connection terminal board 71 via the transmission line H1. The game ball lending device connection terminal plate 71 is connected to the game ball lending device, and transmits and receives various signals to and from the game ball lending device.

The main control board 40 is connected to the payout control board 42 via the transmission line H2. The payout control board 42 generates a backup power supply (VBB) supplied to the RAM 40c and the RAM of the integrated circuit IC7 (see FIG. 9) at the time of power failure based on a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA). The backup power supply (VBB) is supplied to the RAM 40c and the RAM of the integrated circuit IC 7 when the power is turned off, so that the data stored in the RAM 40c and the RAM of the integrated circuit IC 7 can be restored for a certain period of time (for example, one day or longer). It is possible to back up (hold).
The payout control board 42 supplies 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) and backup power supply (VBB) to the main control board 40 via the transmission line H2.

The payout control board 42 generates a 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) based on the 12V DC voltage (DC12VA). Also, the payout control board 42 is connected to the relay board 72 via the transmission line H3. The payout control board 42 supplies 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) and 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) to the relay board 72 via the transmission line H3.

Also, the effect control board 41 is connected to the power board 70 via the transmission line H4, the power relay board 73, and the transmission line H5. The power board 70 supplies 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) and 5V DC voltage (DC5VB) to the effect control board 41 via the transmission line H4, the power relay board 73, and the transmission line H5.

<5. Configuration of payout control board>
[5.1 Structure of Payout Control Board]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a wiring pattern on the component surface 42a of the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a wiring pattern of the solder surface 42b of the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a layout diagram of electronic components on the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 8 is a horizontally reversed diagram so that the connection relationship with FIGS. 7 and 9 can be easily understood.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing diameters of through holes provided in the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram explaining the diameter legend shown in FIG.
For convenience of explanation, only some of the electronic components and wiring patterns mounted on the payout control board 42 will be explained below.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the payout control board 42 has a component surface 42a which is the front surface and a solder surface 42b which is the back surface. is a double-sided board on which a plurality of are formed. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the dispensing control board 42 is formed with a plurality of through holes having different diameters. The patterns are electrically connected. Details of the wiring pattern and through holes will be described later.

In this embodiment, the "through hole" is a hole penetrating the component surface 42a and the solder surface 42b and plated with a conductor. and through-hole vias for electrically connecting the wiring patterns on the solder surface 42b.

A plurality of electronic components are mounted on the payout control board 42, as shown in FIG. All of the electronic devices are lead components, and terminals (leads) of the electronic components arranged on the component surface 42a side are inserted through the through holes and then soldered from the solder surface 42b side to the payout control board 42. It is fixed and electrically connected to wiring patterns formed on the component surface 42a and the solder surface 42b.

In this way, the payout control board 42 has all the electronic components arranged on the part side 42a, which is one side, and is attached to the back surface of the game board 5 so that the part side 42a can be seen. With 42 attached to the game board 5, it is possible to confirm (visually) the electronic parts mounted on the payout control board 42. - 特許庁

Electronic parts include connectors CN (CN1 to CN7), integrated circuits IC (IC1 to IC22), resistors R (R1 to R97), capacitors C (C1 to C79), noise removal filters FLT (FLT1 to FLT10), switches SW (SW1 to SW4), a 7-segment display FND (FND1), etc. are provided. These electronic parts are soldered and fixed to the payout control board 42 at the positions shown in FIG.

For example, the connector CN1 is connected to the transmission line end of the transmission line H1 (see FIG. 6) that connects to the power supply substrate 70 . Therefore, various operating power sources (DC voltage) are supplied to the payout control board 42 via the connector CN1.
The connectors CN2 and CN6 are connected to the transmission line ends of the transmission line H3 (see FIG. 6) connecting to the relay substrate 72. FIG.
The connector CN3 is connected to the transmission line end of the transmission line H2 (see FIG. 6) that connects with the main control board 40 . Therefore, the payout control board 42 supplies (outputs) various operating power sources (DC voltage), backup power sources (VBB) and various signals to the main control board 40 via the connector CN3.
The connector CN4 is connected to the transmission line end of the transmission line connecting the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 71, and transmits various signals between the payout control board 42 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 71. do.

[5.2 Input/output voltage of payout control board]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining input/output voltages and supply destinations of the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG. As described above, the payout control board 42 is supplied with 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) and 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) from the power supply board 70 .

As shown in FIG. 12, the 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) supplied from the power supply board 70 has a maximum current capacity of 2.5A, and is mainly used by the main control board 40 (first special electric accessory solenoid 29a, the second special electric accessory solenoid 30a), a shooting solenoid provided in the shooting device 44, and a ball sending solenoid (not shown) for sending game balls to the shooting device 44.

The 12 V DC voltage (DC 12 VA) supplied from the power supply board 70 has a maximum current capacity of 5.0 A, and is mainly used for the main control board 40 (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 25a, proximity switch, various function display units , magnetic sensor, vibration sensor, solenoid, etc.), the dispensing motor 46c, and the proximity switch. The proximity switch is a sensor that detects the passing of a game ball, and includes, for example, the first start opening detection sensor 23a and the supply shortage detection sensor 46a.

The 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied from the power supply board 70 has a maximum current capacity of 2.5A, and is mainly used for the main control board 40 (CPU 40a) and the integrated circuit IC7 provided on the payout control board 42. , and is used to generate a control signal in the payout control board 42 .

Also, in the payout control board 42, a 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) is generated (manufactured in-house) based on the 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) supplied from the power supply board . The 5V direct current voltage (DC5VH) has a maximum current capacity of 1.0A, and is mainly used as a handle volume (not shown) for detecting the amount of operation of the firing operation handle 15 provided in the firing device 44, It is fed to a touch sensor (not shown) that detects when the player is touching the steering wheel.

Therefore, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied from the power supply board 70 and the 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) generated by the payout control board 42 are the same voltage, but the maximum current capacity and the supply destination are different. becomes. In particular, 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied from the power supply substrate 70, which is a stable operating power supply, is supplied to the supply destinations directly related to game control such as the CPU 40a and the integrated circuit IC7. On the other hand, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) generated by the payout control board 42 is supplied to supply destinations (supply destinations related to shooting game balls) that are not directly related to game control such as handle volume and touch sensors. Become.

Also, in the payout control board 42, a backup power supply (VBB) is generated (manufactured in-house) based on the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied from the power supply board . The backup power supply (VBB) is mainly supplied to the main control board 40 (RAM 40c) and the RAM of the integrated circuit IC7.

In addition, as the operating power supply (output voltage) output from the payout control board 42, 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) and backup power supply ( VBB).

The 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) output from the payout control board 42 has a maximum current capacity of 1.3A, and is mainly used for the main control board 40 (first special electric accessory solenoid 29a, second special electric It will be supplied to the accessory solenoid 30a).

The 12 V DC voltage (DC 12 VA) output from the payout control board 42 has a maximum current capacity of 3.0 A, and is mainly used for the main control board 40 (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 25a, proximity switch, various function display unit, magnetic sensor, vibration sensor, solenoid, etc.), payout motor 46c, frame control switch, and proximity switch.

The 5V DC voltage (power supply voltage generated by the power supply board 70: DC5VA) output from the payout control board 42 has a maximum current capacity of 1.0A, and is mainly used in the main control board 40 (CPU 40a). supplied.

The 5V DC voltage output from the payout control board 42 (power supply voltage generated by the payout control board 42: DC5VH) has a maximum current capacity of 1.0A and is mainly supplied to the handle volume and the touch sensor. be done.

The backup power supply (VBB) output from the payout control board 42 is mainly supplied to the main control board 40 (RAM 40c).

[5.3 Circuit Configuration of Payout Control Board 42]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration to which the connector CN1 is connected among the circuit configurations provided on the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration to which the connector CN3 is connected among the circuit configurations provided on the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration to which the integrated circuit IC7 is connected among the circuit configurations provided on the payout control board 42. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, the connector CN1 for connecting to the power supply board 70 has 26 terminals from the 1st pin to the 26th pin as indicated by the numbers "1" to "26". For convenience of explanation, the term "pin" in electronic components does not refer only to lead (terminal)-shaped male terminals, but includes both male and female terminals. , and terminals corresponding thereto.

The first, second, seventh, eighth, thirteenth, fourteenth, and nineteenth to twenty-sixth pins are ground terminals.
The third to sixth pins are terminals for a 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), and the 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) is input from the power supply substrate 70 .
The 9th to 12th pins are used as terminals for a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), and the 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) is input from the power supply substrate 70 .
The 15th to 18th pins are used as terminals for a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), and the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input from the power supply substrate 70 .

As shown in FIG. 14, the connector CN3 for connecting to the main control board 40 has 34 terminals from the 1st pin to the 34th pin as indicated by the numbers "1" to "34".
The 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 30th, 33rd and 34th pins are grounded. terminal.
The 3rd pin and the 5th pin are assigned as terminals for a power supply abnormality signal (ABNORMAL) indicating a voltage abnormality of 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) or 12V DC voltage (DC12VA).
The fourth and sixth pins are used as terminals for a backup power supply (VBB) and output the backup power supply (VBB) to the main control board 40 .
The 9th pin and the 11th pin are used as terminals for a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), and output the 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) to the main control board 40 .
The 10th pin and the 12th pin are terminals for a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), and output the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) to the main control board 40 .
The 15th pin and the 17th pin are terminals for a 35 V DC voltage (DC35 VA), and output the 35 V DC voltage (DC35 VA) to the main control board 40 .
The 16th pin is assigned as a terminal for an asynchronous serial signal (CRX1) output from the payout control board 42.
A 20th pin is assigned as a terminal for an asynchronous serial signal (CTX1) input from the main control board 40 .
The 21st pin and the 23rd pin are assigned as terminals for the front frame 4 opening signal (frame bottom opening signal).
The 24th pin, 26th pin, 28th pin, and 32nd pin are assigned as terminals for various data signals (SS, DATA, RESET, CLK) input from the main control board 40 .
The 25th pin and the 27th pin are assigned as terminals for an open signal of the front frame 4 (frame open signal).
The 29th pin is assigned as the terminal for the firing control signal.
The 31st pin is assigned as a terminal for the RWM clear signal for clearing the RAM 40c.

The power failure signal, the asynchronous serial signal, the lower frame open signal, the upper frame open signal, and the RWM clear signal are inputted via the integrated circuit IC2 functioning as a Schmitt trigger buffer.

As shown in FIG. 15, the integrated circuit IC7 has a 71 terminal configuration from the 1st pin to the 71st pin as indicated by the numbers "1" to "71". The integrated circuit IC7 has a built-in CPU, RAM, and ROM. It controls each part, the shooting device 44 and the game ball dispensing device 46 .

The CPU of the integrated circuit IC 7 controls the operation of each part of the payout control board 42, the launching device 44 and the game ball payout device 46, and the RAM controls the operation of each part of the payout control board 42, the launching device 44 and the game ball payout device 46. data (information) necessary to control the Also, the RAM is supplied with a backup power supply (VBB) via the 20th pin, and when the power is turned off, the stored data is backed up (held) by being supplied with the backup power supply (VBB). ) is possible.

[5.4 35V DC Voltage Supply Wiring]
FIG. 16 is a diagram obtained by synthesizing wiring patterns of a 35V DC voltage (DC35VA). FIG. 16 shows the wiring pattern provided on the component surface 42a shown in FIG. 7, the wiring pattern provided on the solder surface 42b shown in FIG. Among the parts, the 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) supply wiring from the 3rd to 6th pins (CN1_3 to CN1_6) of the connector CN1 to the 15th and 17th pins (CN3_15, CN3_17) of the connector CN3 is extracted and synthesized. It is a diagram of

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 13, 14, and 16, in the payout control board 42, a 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) is applied to the four third to sixth pins (CN1_3 to CN1_6) of the connector CN1. is input from the power supply board 70 via the .

Four third to sixth pins (CN1_3 to CN1_6) of the connector CN1 are connected to one end of the wiring pattern L35b_1 on the solder surface 42b. One end of the wiring pattern L35a_1 on the component surface 42a is connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L35b_1 via four through holes T35_1 to T35_4. One end of the wiring pattern L35b_2 on the solder surface 42b is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L35a_1 via four through holes T35_5 to T35_8. The 15th pin and the 17th pin (CN3_15, CN_17) of the connector CN3 are connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L35b_2.

Therefore, the 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) input to the four 3rd to 6th pins (CN1_3 to CN1_6) of the connector CN1 passes through the wiring pattern L35b_1, the wiring pattern L35a_1, and the wiring pattern L35b_2 to the 15th pin of the connector CN3. and the 17th pin (CN3_15, CN_17), and output to the main control board 40 from the 15th pin and the 17th pin (CN3_15, CN_17) of the connector CN3.

An integrated circuit IC22 is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L35b_1, and a 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) is supplied to the integrated circuit IC22 via the wiring pattern L35b_1. The 35 V DC voltage (DC35 VA) supplied to the integrated circuit IC22 is used as an operating power source for the firing solenoid and the ball-feeding solenoid, so it is output to the firing device 44 via the connector CN6.

In addition, it is supplied to the power failure signal generation circuit via the noise removal filter FLT1 and the like in the middle of the wiring pattern L35b_1. The power failure signal generation circuit is mainly composed of the integrated circuit IC5, resistors R16 to R21, capacitors C20 to C26, and part of the integrated circuit IC3. The power failure signal generation circuit monitors the voltage drop of 35V DC voltage (DC35VA) and 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) described later, and outputs a power failure signal (ABNORMAL) to connector CN3 when the voltage falls below a predetermined threshold. The signal is output to the main control board 40 via the 3rd and 5th pins, and is input to the 70th pin of the integrated circuit IC7.

[5.5 12V DC Voltage Supply Wiring]
FIG. 17 is a diagram obtained by synthesizing wiring patterns of a 12 V DC voltage (DC12 VA). 17 shows the wiring pattern provided on the component surface 42a shown in FIG. 7, the wiring pattern provided on the solder surface 42b shown in FIG. 8, and the electronic components arranged on the dispensing control board 42 shown in FIG. , 12 V DC voltage (DC12 VA) supply wiring extracted from the 9th to 12th pins (CN1_9 to CN1_12) of connector CN1 to the 9th and 11th pins (CN3_9, CN3_11) of connector CN3. be.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 13, 14, and 17, in the payout control board 42, a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) is applied to the four 9th to 12th pins (CN1_9 to CN1_12) of the connector CN1. is input from the power supply board 70 via the .

Four 9th to 12th pins (CN1_9 to CN1_12) of the connector CN1 are connected to one end of the wiring pattern L12b_1 on the solder surface 42b. The other end of the wiring pattern L12b_1 is connected to one end of the wiring pattern L12a_1 on the component surface 42a via nine through holes T12_1 to T12_9. The wiring pattern L12a_1 branches into a wiring pattern L12a_2 and a wiring pattern L12a_3 in the middle, and the end of the wiring pattern L12a_2 is connected to one end of the wiring pattern L12b_2 on the solder surface 42b via six through holes T12_10 to T12_15. The other end of the wiring pattern L12b_2 is connected to the 9th pin and the 11th pin (CN3_9, CN3_11) of the connector CN3.

Therefore, the 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) input to the four 9th to 12th pins (CN1_9 to CN1_12) of the connector CN1 passes through the wiring pattern L12b_1, the wiring pattern L12a_1, the wiring pattern L12a_2, and the wiring pattern L12b_2. It is supplied to the 9th and 11th pins (CN3_9, CN3_11) of CN3, and is output to the main control board 40 from the 9th and 11th pins (CN3_9, CN3_11) of connector CN3.

On the other hand, the end of the wiring pattern L12a_3 is connected to the noise elimination filter FLT2, and the 12 V DC voltage (DC12 VA) that has passed through the noise elimination filter FLT2 is applied to the power failure signal generation circuit, the integrated circuits IC12 to IC15, IC18, and the connector. It is supplied to the 24th pin of CN2, the 4th pin, the 6th pin, the 18th pin, etc. of connector CN6.

The integrated circuits IC12 and IC13 are circuits for controlling the display of the 7-segment display FND1, and are operated by the supplied 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) and 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) described later to operate the 7-segment display FND1. display. Note that the 7-segment display FND1 can display performance information in the same manner as the performance display 34. FIG.

Also, the 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) that has passed through the noise elimination filter FLT2 is supplied to the integrated circuit IC1.
The integrated circuit IC1 is an LDO (Low Drop Out) regulator, and generates a 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) from the supplied 12V DC voltage (DC12VA). A 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) generated by the integrated circuit IC1 is supplied to the first pin (CN4_1) of the connector CN4 via the noise elimination filter FLT9. As a result, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) is output to the game ball lending device via the first pin (CN4_1) of the connector CN4 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 71 .

The 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) generated by the integrated circuit IC1 also serves as the operating voltage for the volume sensor and the touch sensor.

[5.6 5V DC voltage supply wiring]
FIG. 18 is a diagram obtained by synthesizing wiring patterns of a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA). FIG. 18 shows the wiring pattern provided on the component surface 42a shown in FIG. 7, the wiring pattern provided on the solder surface 42b shown in FIG. Among the parts, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supply wiring from the 15th to 18th pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1 to the 10th and 12th pins (CN3_10, CN3_12) of the connector CN3 is extracted and synthesized. It is a diagram of

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 13, 14, and 18, in the payout control board 42, a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is applied to four 15th to 18th pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1. is input from the power supply board 70 via the .

Four fifteenth to eighteenth pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1 are connected to one end of the wiring pattern L5b_1 on the solder surface 42b. The other end of the wiring pattern L5b_1 is connected to one end of the wiring pattern L5a_1 on the component surface 42a via two through holes T5_1 and T5_2. The other end of the wiring pattern L5a_1 is connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L5b_2 on the solder surface 42b via two through holes T5_3 to T5_4. A tenth pin and a twelfth pin (CN3_10, CN3_12) of the connector CN3 are connected to one end of the wiring pattern L5b_2.

Therefore, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input to the four 15th to 18th pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1 passes through the wiring pattern L5b_1, the wiring pattern L5a_1, and the wiring pattern L5b_2 to the 10th pin of the connector CN3. and the 12th pin (CN3_10, CN3_12), and output to the main control board 40 from the 10th pin and the 12th pin (CN3_10, CN3_12) of the connector CN3.

The other end of the wiring pattern L5b_2 is connected to the noise elimination filter FLT3, and the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) passed through the noise elimination filter FLT3 is supplied to the DC5VA monitoring circuit, the backup power generation circuit 80, and the like. , is supplied to each part of the payout control board 42 (eg integrated circuits IC2, IC7 to IC11, IC17) as an operating power supply. The 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is also used as a voltage for generating various control signals.

[5.7 Backup power supply wiring]
FIG. 19 is a combined diagram of the wiring pattern of the backup power supply (VBB). FIG. 19 shows the wiring pattern provided on the component surface 42a shown in FIG. 7, the wiring pattern provided on the solder surface 42b shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram in which backup power supply wirings from the wiring pattern L5b_2 to the fourth and sixth pins (CN3_4, CN3_6) of the connector CN3 are extracted and combined among the components.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 13, 14, and 19, one end of the wiring pattern L5b_3 on the solder surface 42b is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L5b_2 via the noise removal filter FLT3. A backup power generation circuit 80 is connected in the middle of the wiring pattern L5b_3. The backup power generation circuit 80 includes a large-capacity electrolytic capacitor C13 and a diode D5.
The diode D5 has an anode terminal connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L5b_3, and a cathode terminal connected to one end of the wiring pattern LVb_1 on the solder surface 42b. The electrolytic capacitor C13 is a two-terminal capacitor having a positive terminal (lead pin) connected to the middle of the wiring pattern LVb_1 and a negative terminal (lead pin) connected to the ground. Therefore, the electrolytic capacitor C13 stores electric charge as a backup power supply (VBB) when 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is supplied, and when the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is no longer supplied (during power failure), the backup power supply ( VBB) is output to the wiring pattern LVb_1.

One end of the wiring pattern LVb_2 is connected to the middle of the wiring pattern LVb_1 via the noise removal filter FLT4, and the fourth and sixth pins (CN3_4, CN3_6) of the connector CN3 are connected to the other end of the wiring pattern LVb_2. It is connected. As a result, the backup power supply VBB is output to the main control board 40 (RAM 40c) via the fourth and sixth pins (CN3_4, CN3_6) of the connector CN3 and the transmission line H2.

One end of the wiring pattern LVa_1 on the component surface 42a is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern LVb_1 via a through hole TB_1, as will be described in detail later. is supplied to the integrated circuit IC7 (RAM).

[5.8 Power Supply Wiring for Integrated Circuit IC7]
FIG. 20 is a combined diagram of the power supply wiring of the integrated circuit IC7. FIG. 20 shows the wiring pattern provided on the component surface 42a shown in FIG. 7, the wiring pattern provided on the solder surface 42b shown in FIG. It is the figure which extracted and synthesize|combined the power supply wiring to integrated-circuit IC7 among components.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 15, and 20, one end of the wiring pattern L5a_2 on the component surface 42a is connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L5b_3 via a through hole T5_5. The end is connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L5b_4 on the solder surface 42b via a through hole T5_6.

One end of the wiring pattern L5a_3 on the component surface 42a is connected to one end of the wiring pattern L5b_4 via a through hole T5_7, and one end of the wiring pattern L5b_5 on the solder surface 42b is connected to one end of the wiring pattern L5a_3 via a through hole T5_8. one end is connected. One end of a wiring pattern L5a_4 on the component surface 42a is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L5b_5 via a through hole T5_9, and the 52nd pin of the integrated circuit IC7 is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L5a_4. there is

The other end of the wiring pattern L5b_4 is connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L5a_5 on the component surface 42a via the through hole T5_10, and one end of the wiring pattern L5b_6 is connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L5a_5 via the through hole T5_11. It is connected. The eighth pin of the integrated circuit IC7 is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L5b_6.

One end of a wiring pattern L5b_7 on the solder surface 42b is also connected to the middle of the wiring pattern L5a_5 via a through hole T5_12. One end of the wiring pattern L5a_6 on the component surface 42a is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L5b_7 via a through hole T5_13. The 19th pin of the integrated circuit IC7 is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern L5a_6.

Therefore, the integrated circuit IC7 is supplied with a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) from the 8th pin, the 19th pin, and the 52nd pin.

On the other hand, one end of the wiring pattern LVa_1 on the component surface 42a is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern LVb_1 through the through hole TB_1, and the other end of the wiring pattern LVa_1 is connected to the solder surface 42b through the through hole TB2. One end of the wiring pattern LVb_3 is connected. One end of the wiring pattern LVb_4 is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern LVb_3 via a resistor R22. A 20th pin of the integrated circuit IC7 is connected to the other end of the wiring pattern LVb_4. Therefore, the backup power supply (VBB) is supplied from the 20th pin to the integrated circuit IC7.

The CPU of the integrated circuit IC7 operates with a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied from the 8th, 19th and 52nd pins, and develops the program stored in the ROM into the RAM and executes it. Each part of the payout control board 42, the launching device 44, and the game ball payout device 46 are controlled. For example, the CPU instructs the launching device 44 about the ejection intensity, or instructs the game ball dispensing device 46 to dispense game balls.

The RAM of the integrated circuit IC7 temporarily stores data for instructing each part of the payout control board 42, the launching device 44, and the game ball payout device 46. FIG.

When the integrated circuit IC7 is no longer supplied with the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) due to power failure, the operation of the CPU stops and the backup power supply (VBB) is supplied via the 20th pin. In the integrated circuit IC, the data stored in the RAM is backed up (held) by a backup power supply (VBB).

<6. Configuration example>
A configuration example of the gaming machine 1 will be described below.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A1-1).
(Configuration A1-1)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a board, and the board includes an input connector to which a predetermined power supply voltage is input, a backup power generation circuit that generates a backup power supply based on the predetermined power supply voltage, and a backup power supply. an output connector for output, a first wiring pattern connecting a terminal to which a predetermined power supply voltage is input in the input connector and the backup power generation circuit, a terminal for outputting the backup power in the backup power generation circuit and the output connector and a second wiring pattern for connecting the second wiring pattern, and the second wiring pattern is configured to be shorter than the first wiring pattern.

In the case of this (configuration A1-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board 42, the predetermined power supply voltage reduction corresponds to 5 V DC voltage (DC 5 VA), the input connector corresponds to the connector CN1, and the backup power supply corresponds to the backup power supply. It corresponds to the power supply (VBB), the output connector corresponds to the connector CN3, and the terminals to which a predetermined power supply voltage is input in the input connector correspond to the 15th to 18th pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN3. The first wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns L5b_1, L5a_1, L5b_3, and LVb_1, and the second wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVb_2.

As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, when a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input to the 15th to 18th pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1, it passes through the wiring pattern L5b_1 on the solder surface 42b. It is input to two through holes T5_1 and T5_2. A 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input to the two through holes T5_1 and T5_2 is led to the component surface 42a side via the through holes T5_1 and T5_2, and then passes through the wiring pattern L5a_1 to the two through holes T5_3 and T5_4. is entered. The 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input to the two through holes T5_3 and T5_4 is led to the solder surface 42b side via the through holes T5_3 and T5_4, and then input to the noise removal filter FLT3 through the wiring pattern L5b_2. . The 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input to the noise elimination filter FLT3 is input to the anode terminal of the diode D5 of the backup power supply generation circuit 80, output from the cathode terminal, and passed through the wiring pattern LVb_1 to the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13. be. The total length of the wiring pattern through which the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) passes from the 15th pin to the 18th pin (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1 to the backup power generation circuit 80 (diode D5) is about 290 mm. there is

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, the backup power supply (VBB) is generated by the backup power generation circuit 80 based on the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) and stored in the electrolytic capacitor C13. When the 5 V DC voltage is no longer supplied to the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 due to power failure, the backup power supply (VBB) is input from the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 through the wiring pattern LVb_1 on the solder surface 42b to the noise elimination filter FLT4. be. The backup power input to the noise elimination filter FLT4 passes through the wiring pattern LVb_2 on the solder surface 42b via the noise elimination filter FLT4, and is supplied to the main control board 40 from the 4th and 6th pins (CN3_4, CN3_6) of the connector CN3. output. The total length of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) passes from the electrolytic capacitor C13 to the fourth and sixth pins (CN3_4, CN3_6) of the connector CN3 is approximately 56 mm.

Therefore, the total length (approximately 56 mm) of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 passes is the total length of the wiring pattern through which the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input from the power supply board 70 passes. Shorter than the length (approximately 290 mm). In this way, by making the wiring pattern of the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 shorter than the wiring pattern through which the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input from the power supply board 70 passes, the backup power supply (VBB ) can be reduced, and the stability of the backup of the RAM 40c at the time of power failure can be improved.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the payout control board 42, the connector CN1 and the connector CN3 are separated in the longitudinal direction (horizontal direction) such that the connector CN1 is on the upper right side and the connector CN3 is on the upper left side. are placed. The backup power generation circuit 80 (electrolytic capacitor C13, diode D5) is arranged slightly above the left side of the payout control board 42 and at a position closer to the connector CN3 than the connector CN1 (directly below the connector CN3).

By arranging the backup power generation circuit 80 closer to the connector CN3 than the connector CN1 in this way, the payout control board 42 has wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVb_2 through which the backup power (VBB) output to the main control board 40 passes. can be designed to be shorter. Thus, the wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVb_2 through which the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 passes can be shortened to reduce the influence of noise and improve the stability of backup of the RAM 40c when the power is turned off.

Diode D5 is located closer to connector CN1 than electrolytic capacitor C13. Furthermore, the diode D5 is arranged such that the anode terminal is closer to the connector CN1 than the cathode terminal. As a result, in the payout control board 42, the wiring pattern for connecting the 15th to 18th pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1 and the diode D5 constituting the backup power generation circuit 80 can be shortened. It is possible to reduce the influence of noise on the wiring pattern through which 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) passes.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A1-2) in addition to (configuration A1-1).
(Configuration A1-2)
The substrate includes a control circuit to which backup power is input, and a third wiring pattern that connects the backup power generation circuit and the control circuit, and the second wiring pattern is shorter than the third wiring pattern. be done.

In the case of this (configuration A1-2) concept, the control circuit corresponds to the integrated circuit IC7, and the third wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns LVb_1, LVa_1, LVB_3, and LVb_4.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the 5V DC voltage is no longer supplied to the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 due to power failure, the backup power supply (VBB) is routed from the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 through the wiring pattern LVb_1 on the solder surface 42b. input to the through hole TB_1. The backup power supply (VBB) input to the through hole TB_1 is led to the component surface 42a side through the through hole TB_1 and then input to the resistor R22 through the wiring pattern LVa_1. The backup power supply (VBB) input to the resistor R22 is input to the 20th pin of the integrated circuit IC7 through the wiring pattern LVb_4 via the resistor R22. The total length of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) passes from the electrolytic capacitor C13 to the 20th pin of the integrated circuit IC7 is approximately 228 mm.

Therefore, the total length (approximately 56 mm) of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 passes is the total length of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC 7 passes. length (approximately 228 mm). In this way, by shortening the wiring pattern of the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40, the noise entering the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 is reduced, and the power is turned off. It is possible to ensure that the RAM 40c is backed up at times.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, on the payout control board 42, the integrated circuit IC7 is arranged on the left side and slightly below. The backup power generation circuit 80 is located closer to the connector CN3 than the integrated circuit IC7.

Thus, by arranging the backup power generation circuit 80 closer to the connector CN3 than the integrated circuit IC7, the payout control board 42 has wiring patterns LVb_1, LVb_2 can be designed to be short. Thus, the wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVb_2 through which the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 passes are shortened to reduce the influence of noise, and to ensure the stability of the backup of the RAM 40c when the power is turned off. can be done.

In addition to (configuration A1-1) and (configuration A1-2), the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A1-3).
(Structure A1-3)
The game machine 1 is configured such that the output connector outputs a predetermined power supply voltage and a backup power supply.

In the case of this (configuration A1-3) concept, the connector CN3, which is an output connector, outputs a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) and a backup power supply (VBB) to the main control board 40. FIG. That is, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input from the power supply board 70 is branched by the wiring pattern L5b_2, one of which is directly supplied to the 10th pin and the 12th pin (CN3_10, CN3_12) of the connector CN3, and the main control board 40 , and the other is supplied to the backup power generation circuit 80 to generate the backup power (see FIG. 19).

In such a case, one branch of the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is supplied to the connector CN3, and the other is supplied to the backup power generation circuit 80. Therefore, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is supplied near the connector CN3. It is possible to branch with Therefore, the wiring pattern (L5b_2) after branching can be shortened, and the wiring can be simplified.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A2-1).
(Configuration A2-1)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a board, and the board includes an input connector to which a predetermined power supply voltage is input, a backup power generation circuit that generates a backup power supply based on the predetermined power supply voltage, and the backup power generation circuit. A control circuit to which power is input, a first wiring pattern that connects a terminal to which a predetermined power supply voltage is input in the input connector and the backup power generation circuit, and a second wiring pattern that connects the backup power generation circuit and the control circuit. , wherein the second wiring pattern is shorter than the first wiring pattern.

In the case of this (configuration A2-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board 42, the predetermined power supply voltage reduction corresponds to 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), the input connector corresponds to connector CN1, and the backup power supply corresponds to backup. It corresponds to the power supply (VBB), the backup power generation circuit corresponds to the backup power generation circuit 80, and the control circuit corresponds to the integrated circuit IC7. The first wiring pattern corresponds to wiring patterns L5b_1, L5a_1, L5b_3, and LVb_1, and the second wiring pattern corresponds to wiring patterns LVb_1, LVa_1, LVb_3, and LVb_4.

As described above, the total length of the wiring pattern input from the main control board 40 and input to the backup power generation circuit 80, that is, the backup power generation from the 15th to 18th pins (CN1_15 to CN1_18) of the connector CN1 The total length of the wiring pattern through which the 5 V DC voltage (DC5 VA) passes up to the circuit 80 (diode D5) is approximately 290 mm.

Also, when the 5V DC voltage is no longer supplied to the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 due to power failure, the backup power supply (VBB) is input from the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 to the through hole TB_1 through the wiring pattern LVb_1 on the solder surface 42b. be done. The backup power supply (VBB) input to the through-hole TB_1 is led to the component surface 42a side through the through-hole TB_1 and then input to the through-hole TB_2 through the wiring pattern LVa_1. The backup power supply (VBB) input to the through-hole TB_2 is led to the solder surface 42b side through the through-hole TB_2 and then input to the resistor R22 through the wiring pattern LVb_3. The backup power supply (VBB) input to the resistor R22 is input to the 20th pin of the integrated circuit IC7 through the wiring pattern LVb_4 via the resistor R22. The total length of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) passes from the electrolytic capacitor C13 to the 20th pin of the integrated circuit IC7 is approximately 228 mm.

Therefore, the total length (approximately 228 mm) of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC 7 passes is the 5 V DC voltage (DC 5 VA) input from the power supply board 70 to the backup power generation circuit 80. Shorter than the total length of the wiring pattern (approximately 290 mm). Thus, by making the wiring pattern of the backup power supply (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC 7 shorter than the wiring pattern through which the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) input from the power supply board 70 to the backup power generation circuit 80 passes, , the noise entering the backup power supply (VBB) can be reduced, and the stability of backup of the RAM of the integrated circuit IC7 at the time of power failure can be improved.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the payout control board 42, the connector CN1 is on the upper right, the backup power generation circuit 80 (electrolytic capacitor C13, diode D5) is on the left slightly above, and the integrated circuit IC7 is on the left slightly below. are placed. The backup power generation circuit 80 (electrolytic capacitor C13, diode D5) is arranged at a position closer to the integrated circuit IC7 than the connector CN1.

In this way, by arranging the backup power generation circuit 80 closer to the integrated circuit IC7 than the connector CN1, the payout control board 42 has wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVa_1 through which the backup power (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC7 passes. , LVb_3, and LVb_4 can be designed to be short. Thus, the wiring patterns LVb_1, LVa_1, LVb_3, and LVb_4 through which the backup power supply (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC7 passes are shortened to reduce the influence of noise, and the stability of backup of the RAM of the integrated circuit IC7 when the power is turned off. can be improved.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A2-2) in addition to (configuration A2-1).
(Structure A2-2)
First and second power supply voltages having different voltages are input to the input connector, and the board generates a third power supply voltage that is the same as the first power supply voltage based on the second power supply voltage, The backup power generation circuit is configured to generate backup power based on the first power supply voltage.

In the case of this (configuration A2-2) concept, the first power supply voltage corresponds to a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), the second power supply voltage corresponds to a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), and the third power supply voltage corresponds to It corresponds to a 5V DC voltage (DC5VH).

Here, the 5V direct current voltage (DC5VA) is supplied to the main control board 40, and is also supplied to components directly involved in game control, such as for generating various control signals such as reset signals. On the other hand, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) is supplied to parts (parts involved in shooting) that are not directly involved in game control such as handle volume and touch sensors.

Therefore, the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) generated by the power supply board 70 achieves stable control in the components directly related to the control of the game, and the 5V DC voltage (DC5VH) generated by the payout control board 42 controls the game. Operate parts that are not directly related to As a result, it is possible to reduce the influence of the operating voltage supplied to the parts not directly related to the control of the game on the parts directly related to the control.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A3-1).
(Structure A3-1)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a board, and the board receives a backup power generation circuit that generates backup power based on a predetermined power supply voltage, an output connector that outputs the backup power, and a backup power. a control circuit; a first wiring pattern connecting the backup power generation circuit and a terminal from which the backup power is output in the output connector; and a second wiring pattern connecting the backup power generation circuit and the control circuit. , the first wiring pattern is shorter than the second wiring pattern.

In the case of this (configuration A3-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board 42, the predetermined power supply voltage reduction corresponds to 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), the backup power supply corresponds to the backup power supply (VBB), and the output The connector corresponds to the connector CN3, the backup power generation circuit corresponds to the backup power generation circuit 80, and the control circuit corresponds to the integrated circuit IC7. The first wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVb_2, and the second wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns LVb_1, LVa_1, LVb_3 and LVb_4.

As described above, the total length of the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 passes is about 56 mm, and the wiring pattern through which the backup power supply (VBB) supplied to the integrated circuit IC 7 passes. Shorter than the total length (approximately 228 mm). In this way, by shortening the wiring pattern of the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40, the noise input to the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 is reduced, and the power is turned off. It is possible to improve the stability of the backup of the RAM 40c at times.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the payout control board 42, the connector CN3 is on the upper left, the backup power generation circuit 80 (electrolytic capacitor C13, diode D5) is on the left slightly above, and the integrated circuit IC7 is on the left slightly below. are placed. The backup power generation circuit 80 (electrolytic capacitor C13, diode D5) is arranged at a position closer to the connector CN3 than the integrated circuit IC7 (immediately below the connector CN3).

Thus, by arranging the backup power generation circuit 80 closer to the connector CN3 than the integrated circuit IC7, the payout control board 42 has wiring patterns LVb_1, LVb_2 can be designed to be short. Thus, the wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVb_2 through which the backup power supply (VBB) output to the main control board 40 passes can be shortened to reduce the influence of noise and improve the stability of backup of the RAM 40c when the power is turned off.

In addition to (configuration A3-1), the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A3-2).
(Structure A3-2)
The substrate includes an input connector to which a predetermined power supply voltage is input, and a third wiring pattern that connects a terminal of the input connector to which a predetermined power supply voltage is input and the backup power generation circuit, the third wiring. The pattern is longer than the second wiring pattern.

In the case of this (configuration A3-2) concept, the input connector corresponds to the connector CN1, and the third wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns L5b_1, L5a_1, L5b_2, L5b_3, and LVb_1.

As described above, the length of the wiring pattern from the connector CN1 to the electrolytic capacitor C13 is about 290 mm, which is greater than the total length of the wiring pattern (about 228 mm) through which the backup power supply (VBB) supplied to the integrated circuit IC7 passes. too long. In this way, by shortening the wiring pattern of the backup power supply (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC7, the noise entering the backup power supply (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC7 is reduced. The stability of RAM backup can be improved.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the payout control board 42, the connector CN1 is arranged on the upper right. The backup power generation circuit 80 (electrolytic capacitor C13, diode D5) is arranged at a position closer to the integrated circuit IC7 than the connector CN1.

In this way, by arranging the backup power generation circuit 80 closer to the integrated circuit IC7 than the connector CN1, the payout control board 42 has wiring patterns LVb_1 and LVa_1 through which the backup power (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC7 passes. , LVb_3, and LVb_4 can be designed to be short. Thus, the wiring patterns LVb_1, LVa_1, LVb_3, and LVb_4 through which the backup power supply (VBB) input to the integrated circuit IC7 passes are shortened to reduce the influence of noise, and the stability of backup of the RAM of the integrated circuit IC7 when the power is turned off. can be improved.

In addition to (configuration A3-1) and (configuration A3-2), the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A3-3).
(Structure A3-3)
The backup power generation circuit includes a diode and a capacitor.
In the case of this (configuration A3-3) concept, the diode corresponds to the diode D5 and the capacitor corresponds to the electrolytic capacitor C13.

As a result, as an electronic component that generates a backup power supply (VBB), by avoiding an electronic component such as a battery that may not be able to restore the current state if it deteriorates, and using the electrolytic capacitor C13 that can be charged and whose performance does not change, it is possible to play games and It is possible to further improve the stability of the backup of the RAM 40c and the RAM of the integrated circuit IC 7, which affect the ball output.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A3-4) in addition to (configuration A3-1) to (configuration A3-3).
(Structure A3-4)
The diode is configured to prevent backflow of the backup power supply.

As a result, with a simple configuration, it is possible to prevent the backup power supply (VBB) from flowing back into the 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) wiring pattern and affecting electronic components that operate at 5V DC voltage (DC5VA). be able to. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the backup time of the RAM 40c and the RAM of the integrated circuit IC 7 from decreasing due to the supply of the backup power supply (VBB).

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration A3-5) in addition to (configuration A3-3) to (configuration A3-4).
(Structure A3-5)
The diode is arranged such that the cathode terminal is closer to the positive terminal of the capacitor than the anode terminal.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the diode D5 is arranged so that the cathode terminal is closer to the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 than the anode terminal. Also, the electrolytic capacitor C13 is arranged so that the positive terminal is closer to the cathode terminal of the diode D5 than the negative terminal. That is, each electronic component is arranged on the payout control board 42 such that the distance between the positive terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 and the cathode terminal of the diode D5 is shorter than the distance between the negative terminal of the electrolytic capacitor C13 and the cathode terminal of the diode D5. It is

As a result, in the payout control board 42, the wiring pattern for connecting the electrolytic capacitor C13 and the diode D5 constituting the backup power generation circuit 80 can be shortened, and the influence of noise can be further reduced.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B1-1).
(Configuration B1-1)
The game machine 1 is a game machine having a board, and the board is supplied with a predetermined power supply voltage and connects a plurality of power lines having different maximum current capacities and power lines formed on different layers of the board 1. or a plurality of through-holes, and a power supply line with a large maximum current capacity is configured to have more through-holes to be connected than a power supply line with a small maximum current capacity.

In the case of this (structure B1-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board . The power supply lines and through holes connecting the power supply lines are a combination of wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 and through holes T12_1 to T12_9, a combination of wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 and through holes T12_10 to T12_15, and wiring patterns L35a_1 and L35b_2. and through holes T35_5 to T35_8.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the maximum current capacity of the power supply voltage and the number of through holes. As shown in FIG. 21, the wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 are supplied with a direct current voltage of 12 V (DC 12 VA), have a line width (hereinafter simply referred to as width) of 5 mm, and have a maximum current capacity of 5.0 A. ing. The wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 are connected via nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9), and the nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9) have a diameter of 0.5 mm.

The wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 are supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), have a width of 3 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 3.0A. The wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 are connected via six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15), and the diameter of the six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15) is 0.5 mm.

The wiring patterns L35a_1 and L35b_2 are supplied with a 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), have a width of 2 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 1.3A. The wiring patterns L35a_1 and L35b_2 are connected via two through holes (T35_1 to T35_2), and the two through holes (T35_1 to T35_2) have a diameter of 0.5 mm.

Therefore, a combination of wiring patterns with a large maximum current capacity has more through holes to be connected than a combination of wiring patterns with a small maximum current capacity.

In this way, by increasing the number of through-holes connected to a combination of wiring patterns with a large maximum current capacity, the electrical resistance in the through-holes is reduced when current flows through the wiring patterns with a large amount of current. Heat generation can be suppressed.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B1-2) in addition to (configuration B1-1).
(Configuration B1-2)
The plurality of power supply lines are configured to be supplied with power supply voltages having different voltage values.

For example, the combination of the wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 and the through holes T12_1 to T12_9 and the combination of the wiring patterns L35a_1 and L35b_1 and the through holes T35_5 to T35_8 shown in FIG. be done.

In this way, even if the power supply voltages to be supplied are different, the number of through-holes connected to a combination of wiring patterns with a large maximum current capacity is increased, so that the wiring pattern with a large amount of current is supplied with current. It can reduce the electrical resistance in the through-hole when flowing, and suppress heat generation.

In addition to (configuration B1-1) and (configuration B1-2), the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B1-3).
(Configuration B1-3)
A power supply line with a large maximum current capacity is wider than a power supply line with a small maximum current capacity.

As shown in FIG. 21, the width of the wiring pattern increases as the maximum current capacity increases.

In this way, by increasing the width of the wiring patterns for a combination of wiring patterns having a large maximum current capacity, it is possible to reduce the electrical resistance when current flows through the wiring patterns having a large amount of current, thereby suppressing heat generation. .

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B2-1).
(Configuration B2-1)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a board, and the board is supplied with a predetermined power supply voltage and connects one or a plurality of power lines having different maximum current capacities and power lines formed on different layers of the board. The power supply lines having the same power supply voltage and different maximum current capacities are configured to have different numbers of through-holes to be connected.

In the case of this (configuration B2-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board . Power supply lines and through holes connecting the power supply lines correspond to combinations of wiring patterns L12b_1, L12a_1 and through holes T12_1 to T12_9, and combinations of wiring patterns L12a_2, L12b_2 and through holes T12_10 to T12_15.

FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the maximum current capacity of the power supply voltage and the number of through holes. As shown in FIG. 22, the wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 are supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), have a width of 5 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 5.0A. The wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 are connected via nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9), and the nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9) have a diameter of 0.5 mm.

The wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 are supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), have a width of 3 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 3.0A. The wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 are connected via six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15), and the diameter of the six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15) is 0.5 mm.

Therefore, even with a combination of wiring patterns to which the same power supply voltage is supplied, the number of through-holes to be connected is also different if the maximum current capacity is different.

In this way, even if the wiring patterns supplied with the same power supply voltage are combined, if the maximum current capacity is different, the number of through-holes to be connected is made different. Heat generation can be suppressed by reducing electrical resistance in through holes.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B2-2) in addition to (configuration B2-1).
(Configuration B2-2)
A power supply line having the same power supply voltage and a larger maximum current capacity is configured to have a wider width than a power supply line having a smaller maximum current capacity.

As shown in FIG. 22, even if the power supply voltage is the same (DC 12 VA), the width of the wiring pattern increases as the maximum current capacity of the wiring pattern increases.

In this way, even if the power supply voltage is the same, by increasing the width of the wiring pattern for a combination of wiring patterns with a larger maximum current capacity, the electrical resistance when a current flows through the wiring pattern with a larger amount of current is reduced. reduce heat generation.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B3-1).
(Configuration B3-1)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a board, and the board includes a power line to which a predetermined power voltage is supplied, one or a plurality of through holes for connecting the power lines formed in different layers of the board, The power supply line may branch into a plurality of branches, and the number of through holes connected to the power supply line before branching is larger than the number of through holes connected to the power supply line after branching.

In the case of this (structure B3-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board . A power supply line before branching and a through hole connecting the power supply line correspond to a combination of the wiring pattern L12a_1 and the through holes T12_1 to T12_9. Also, the power supply line after branching and the through hole connecting the power supply line correspond to the combination of the wiring pattern L12a_2 and the through holes T12_10 to T12_15. Further, as described above, the wiring pattern L12a_1 is branched into the wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12a_3 on the way.

As shown in FIG. 22, the wiring pattern L12a_1 before branching is supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), has a width of 5 mm, and is set to have a maximum current capacity of 5.0A. The wiring pattern L12a_1 before branching is connected via nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9), and the nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9) have a diameter of 0.5 mm.

The branched wiring pattern L12a_2 is supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), has a width of 3 mm, and is set to have a maximum current capacity of 3.0A. The branched wiring pattern L12a_2 is connected via six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15), and the diameter of the six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15) is 0.5 mm.

Therefore, the number (9) of through holes connected to the wiring pattern L12a_1 before branching is greater than the number (6) of through holes connected to the wiring pattern L12a_2 after branching. Also, the wiring pattern L12a_1 before branching has a larger maximum current capacity than the wiring pattern L12a_2 after branching.

In this manner, by making the number of through holes connected to the wiring pattern L12a_1 before branching larger than the number of through holes connected to the wiring pattern L12a_2 after branching, the current flows to the wiring pattern having a large current amount. It can reduce the electrical resistance in the through-hole when flowing, and suppress heat generation.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B3-2) in addition to (configuration B3-1).
(Configuration B3-2)
The power supply line before branching is wider than the power supply line after branching.

The width (5 mm) of the wiring pattern L12a_1 before branching is larger than the width (3 mm) of the power supply line after branching. In this way, by making the wiring pattern L12a_1 before branching wider than the power supply line after branching, it is possible to reduce electrical resistance and suppress heat generation when a current flows through a wiring pattern with a large amount of current. .

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B4-1).
(Configuration B4-1)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a substrate, and the substrate has one or more through holes for connecting a plurality of power lines to which a predetermined power voltage is supplied and power lines formed in different layers of the substrate. , and a power supply line with a smaller number of through-holes is connected to a through-hole having a larger diameter than a power supply line with a larger number of through-holes.

In the case of this (configuration B4-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board . Power supply lines and through holes connecting the power supply lines correspond to a combination of wiring patterns L5b_1, L5a_1 and through holes T5_1 to T5_2, and a combination of wiring patterns L35a_1, L35b_2 and through holes T35_5 to T35_8.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the maximum current capacity of the power supply voltage and the number of through holes. As shown in FIG. 23, the wiring patterns L5b_1 and L5a_1 are supplied with a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), have a width of 3 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 2.5A. The wiring patterns L5b_1 and L5a_1 are connected via two through holes (T5_1 to T5_2), and the two through holes (T5_1 to T5_2) have a diameter of 0.8 mm.

The wiring patterns L35a_1 and L35b_2 are supplied with a 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), have a width of 2 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 1.3A. The wiring patterns L35b_1 and L35a_1 are connected via four through holes (T35_1 to T35_4), and the diameter of the four through holes (T35_1 to T35_2) is 0.5 mm.

Therefore, the wiring patterns L5b_1 and L5a_1 to which the number of through-holes to be connected is small have larger diameters (thru-holes with a diameter of 0.8 mm) than the wiring patterns L35a_1 and L35b_2 to which the number of through-holes is large. It is connected to the.

This reduces the electrical resistance in the through-holes by increasing the diameter of the through-holes when the number of through-holes to be connected is small and there is a risk of a large amount of current flowing through one through-hole. , heat generation can be suppressed.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration B5-1).
(Configuration B5-1)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a board, and the board is supplied with a predetermined power supply voltage and connects one or a plurality of power lines having different maximum current capacities and power lines formed on different layers of the board. A power supply line with a large maximum current capacity is configured such that the through holes are connected so that the product of the diameter and the number of through holes is larger than that of a power supply line with a small maximum current capacity. be.

In the case of this (configuration B5-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board . The power supply lines and through holes connecting the power supply lines are a combination of wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 and through holes T12_1 to T12_9, a combination of wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 and through holes T12_10 to T5_15, and wiring patterns L5b_1 and L5a_1. and through holes T5_1 to T5_2.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the maximum current capacity of the power supply voltage and the number of through holes. As shown in FIG. 24, the wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 are supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), have a width of 5 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 5.0A. The wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 are connected via nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9), and the nine through holes (T12_1 to T12_9) have a diameter of 0.5 mm. Therefore, in this case, the product of the diameter and the number of through holes is 4.5.

The wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 are supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), have a width of 3 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 3.0A. The wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 are connected via six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15), and the diameter of the six through holes (T12_10 to T12_15) is 0.5 mm. Therefore, in this case, the product of the diameter and the number of through holes is 3.0.

The wiring patterns L5b_1 and L5a_1 are supplied with a 5 V DC voltage (DC5 VA), have a width of 3 mm, and a maximum current capacity of 2.5 A. The wiring patterns L5b_1 and L5a_1 are connected via two through holes (T5_1 to T5_2), and the two through holes (T5_1 to T5_2) have a diameter of 0.8 mm. Therefore, in this case, the product of the diameter and the number of through holes is 1.6.

Thus, a wiring pattern with a large maximum current capacity is connected to a through hole having a larger product of the diameter and the number of through holes than a wiring pattern with a small maximum current capacity.

As a result, in a wiring pattern having a large maximum current capacity, the total surface area of the through holes can be increased, the electrical resistance in the through holes can be reduced, and heat generation can be suppressed.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration C1-1).
(Configuration C1-1)
In the game machine 1, the board is supplied with a predetermined power supply voltage, and includes a plurality of power lines having different maximum current capacities, and one or a plurality of vias connecting the power lines formed in different layers of the board, The number of vias connected by power supply lines is different.

In the case of this (configuration C1-1) concept, the board corresponds to the payout control board . The power supply lines and through holes connecting the power supply lines are a combination of wiring patterns L12b_1 and L12a_1 and through holes T12_1 to T12_9, a combination of wiring patterns L12a_2 and L12b_2 and through holes T12_10 to T12_15, and wiring patterns L35a_1 and L35b_2. and through holes T35_1 to T35_4.

For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the number of through-holes to be connected differs depending on the wiring pattern. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the electrical resistance and suppress heat generation when a current flows through a wiring pattern with a large amount of current. can.

Although the embodiments have been described above, each configuration example from the above (configuration A1-1) to (configuration C1-1) can be combined in various ways, and by combining them arbitrarily, the effects described in each configuration It can be a gaming machine 1 that also has
In addition, it is also possible to combine the configurations and operations described in the embodiments.
Moreover, the various illustrated specific examples are merely one aspect of realizing each configuration. Various specific examples that are not particularly specified are also conceivable.
Moreover, although the embodiment has been described with a pachinko game machine, the present invention can also be applied to a reel-type game machine such as a so-called slot game machine.
The board configuration, circuit configuration, connector configuration, power supply configuration, and the like described in each embodiment can also be employed in such a reel-type gaming machine.

Moreover, the present invention can also be applied to a management game machine in which game balls circulate within the game machine 1 . In the case of a management game machine, it is not necessary to supply the game ball lending device connection terminal board 71 with an AC input power source (24 VAC). It is not necessary to branch the transmission line H1 as shown in FIG. However, if the power supply board 70 is changed in order not to supply the AC input power (AC24V) to the game ball lending device connection terminal board 71, it is necessary to redesign the power supply board 70 as well. The substrate 70 cannot be used as well.

Therefore, in the management game machine, as shown in FIGS. 25 to 28, an AC input power supply (AC24V) is input from the 25th pin and the 26th pin of the connector CN1 of the payout control board 42, the bridge circuit DB1 and the resistor R1 are input. LED 1 is turned on via . By doing so, it is possible to use the same power board 70 as the game machine 1 of the embodiment. This makes it possible to omit a new design, and also allows the existing power supply board 70 to be used.

Further, in the embodiment, the connector CN1 (input connector) of the payout control board 42 is configured to receive a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, 5V DC voltage (DC5VA)) from the power supply board 70 . However, the supply source board for inputting a predetermined power supply voltage to the input connector is not limited to this, and may be a relay board provided between the power supply boards 70, or may be another board.

Further, in the embodiment, at least one of a predetermined power supply voltage (eg, 5V DC voltage (DC5VA)) and a backup power supply (both in the embodiment) from the connector CN3 (output connector) of the payout control board 42 to the main control board 40 is output. However, the supply destination board that outputs at least one of the predetermined power supply voltage and the backup power supply is not limited to this, and may be a board such as the effect control board 41 or the launch control board 45, for example.

1 gaming machine 40 main control board 40a CPU
40b RPM
40c RAM
42 payout control board 80 backup power generation circuit IC7 integrated circuit (CPU, ROM, RAM)

Claims (5)

A gaming machine comprising a substrate,
The substrate is
a backup power generation circuit that generates backup power based on a predetermined power supply voltage;
an output connector that outputs the backup power supply;
a control circuit to which the backup power supply is input;
a first wiring pattern that connects the backup power generation circuit and a terminal from which the backup power is output in the output connector;
a second wiring pattern connecting the backup power generation circuit and the control circuit;
with
A game machine in which the first wiring pattern is shorter than the second wiring pattern. The substrate is
an input connector to which the predetermined power supply voltage is input;
a third wiring pattern that connects a terminal to which the predetermined power supply voltage is input in the input connector and the backup power supply generation circuit;
with
The gaming machine, wherein the third wiring pattern is longer than the second wiring pattern. The backup power generation circuit is
3. The game machine according to claim 1, comprising a diode and a capacitor. The diode is
The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the backflow of the backup power is prevented. 5. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the diode is arranged such that the cathode terminal is closer to the positive terminal of the capacitor than the anode terminal.

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