JP2024021455A - gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to suitably cause an LED to emit light. [Solution] A gaming machine is placed in a position where the player cannot see or is difficult to see, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period; a second LED disposed at a visible position for displaying information on the value held by the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED. [Selection diagram] Figure 31

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In gaming machines, LEDs are used for display devices that display information regarding the progress of games, measurement display devices that display game history information for a predetermined period, and the like.

Patent No. 6940658

The optimal brightness of the above-mentioned LEDs differs depending on the purpose and position in which they are used, so it is desired that the LEDs emit light that is suitable for the purpose and position in which they are used.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to cause the LED to emit light suitably.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first LED that is placed in a position where the player cannot see or is difficult to see, and for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period; a second LED disposed at a visible position for displaying information on the value held by the player; the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably cause the LED to emit light.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine when the front frame is opened. It is a front view of a game board. It is a cross-sectional perspective view of a game board. It is a figure explaining a main display and a 4th pattern display. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the screen displayed on an LCD unit. 3 is a flowchart showing main control side main processing. 3 is a flowchart showing main control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows frame control side main processing. 12 is a flowchart showing frame control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart showing main processing on the production control side. It is a flowchart showing production control side timer interrupt processing. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a main display. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration around a main control section on a main control board. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration related to display control of a main display on a main control board. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of a main display board. It is a view of the gaming machine seen from the back side. It is a figure explaining the structure of a frame control board. It is a diagram explaining the configuration of a game ball number display. It is a figure explaining the circuit configuration around the frame control part in a frame control board. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration related to display control of a performance indicator on a frame control board. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration around a predetermined connector on the frame control board. It is a diagram explaining the circuit configuration of a game ball number display board. It is a figure explaining the structure of a 4th pattern display. It is a figure which shows a part of circuit structure of the decoration relay board which relays with an effect control board and a 4th pattern display board. It is a figure explaining the circuit structure of the 4th pattern display board. 7 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of a main control board in Modification 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining the 4th pattern display in modification 2. It is a diagram showing various values regarding the LEDs of the main display, performance display, game ball count display, and fourth symbol display. 7 is a diagram showing various values regarding the LEDs of the main display and performance display A of Modification 1. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<1. Structure of gaming machine>
<2. Control configuration of gaming machine>
[2.1 Main control board]
[2.2 Frame control board]
[2.3 Power supply board]
[2.4 Production control board]
<3. Overview of operation>
[3.1 Game status]
[3.2 Special symbol variation display game]
[3.3 About jackpot]
[3.4 Normal symbol variation display game]
[3.5 Screen displayed on LCD unit]
<4. Main control board processing>
[4.1 Main control side main processing]
[4.2 Main control side timer interrupt processing]
<5. Frame control board processing>
[5.1 Frame control side main processing]
[5.2 Frame control side timer interrupt processing]
<6. Production control board processing>
[6.1 Production control side main processing]
[6.2 Performance control side timer interrupt processing]
<7. LEDs related to main control board>
<8. LED related to payout control board>
<9. LEDs related to production control board>
<10. Modified example>
[10.1 Modification 1]
[10.2 Modification 2]
[10.3 Modification 3]
<11. Configuration example>

<1. Structure of gaming machine＞
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. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment when the front frame 7 is opened.
The game machine 1 is a so-called smart pachinko machine that circulates game balls sealed inside and uses them for games.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 3 made of wood, an inner frame 5 attached to the outer frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism, and an inner frame 5 that can be opened and closed by the hinge mechanism. and a front frame 7 attached thereto. The inner frame 5 is formed into a picture frame shape, and a game board 9 is held inside.

In the front frame 7, a transparent glass 11 is held at the center, and a side unit 13 is provided so as to surround all or a part of the periphery of the transparent glass 11.
The side unit 13 has a decorative shape that matches the theme of the gaming machine 1, and may also be provided with presentation means such as LEDs and movable accessories inside, so as to create a presentation effect that conveys the atmosphere of the game to the player. Demonstrate. The side unit 13 is replaceably attached to the front frame 7.

A key cylinder 15 for unlocking the door is provided on the front side of the front frame 7, and by inserting a key into the key cylinder 15 and operating it to one side, the front frame 7 is unlocked from the inner frame 5. The front frame 7 can be opened to the front, and if the front frame 7 is operated to the other side, the locked state of the inner frame 5 to the outer frame 3 is released, and the inner frame 5 can be opened to the front.

A front operation panel 17 is arranged below the front frame 7. A firing operation handle 19 for firing game balls from the firing device 31 is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 17.

On the left side of the front operation panel 17, a game ball number display 21 and a counting switch 23 are provided. The game ball number display 21 is composed of a 6-digit, 7-segment LED, and displays the number of game balls managed by the gaming machine 1 (the number of game balls owned by the player). The counting switch 23 accepts an operation input from the player to transfer the number of game balls managed by the game machine 1 to a valuable medium (card) of a lending device such as game balls.

Further, the front operation panel 17 is provided with an operation button 25 that can be operated by a player. The operation buttons 25 include a production button 25a, a cross key 25b, a brightness change button 25c, and a volume change button 25d.
The production button 25a becomes operable (input can be accepted) during a predetermined input acceptance period, and can bring about changes in the production by performing a predetermined operation (pressing, repeated pressing, long press, etc.). Further, the production button 25a is also an operator for instructing determination of the item selected by the cross key 25b.
The cross key 25b is an operator used by users such as players and hall staff to select various items and give directions.
The brightness change button 25c is an operator for adjusting the brightness of the performance LED 27 regarding the performance, and includes a plus button that increases the brightness of the performance LED 27, and a minus button that decreases the brightness of the performance LED 27. There is.
The volume change button 25d is an operator for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 29, and includes a plus button that increases the volume and a minus button that decreases the volume.

A plurality of display LEDs 27 (decorative light emitters) that are controlled in various lighting modes and colors are provided at appropriate locations on the front frame 7. A large number of performance LEDs 27 are provided around the gaming machine 1, for example, around the periphery of the front frame 7, inside the side unit 13, and inside the game board 9, and the lighting is controlled by the performance control board 120.

Further, around the gaming machine 1, for example, around the periphery of the front frame 7, a plurality of speakers 29 for outputting sound are provided.
The plurality of speakers 29 enable so-called stereo sound reproduction or multi-channel sound reproduction of sounds related to the performance.

A firing device 31 and a lifting device 33 are provided in the inner frame 5 below the game board 9. The firing device 31 fires a game ball into the game area 37 (game board 9) with an intensity corresponding to the operation of the firing operation handle 19 by the player. The lifting device 33 is provided on the back side of the firing device 31 and conveys the game balls discharged from the gaming area 37 (game board 9) to the firing device 31.
Note that the lifting device 33 has a built-in polishing device that polishes the game ball while lifting the game ball.

Next, the configuration of the game board 9 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 9. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the line AA in FIG. 3.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a ball guide rail 35 is attached to the game board 9 in an annular manner as a board surface partitioning member for guiding the shot game ball. The area of the shape is a game area 37, and the four corners are non-game areas.
The game area 37 is a space formed between the game board 9 and the transparent glass 11, and is an area in which game balls can flow down.

The gaming area 37 is divided into a left gaming area 37a and a right gaming area 37b on the left and right sides by a center decoration 39 provided at the center. Game balls fired by the firing device 31 with less than a predetermined firing intensity flow down the left gaming area 37a, and game balls fired with a predetermined firing intensity or more flow down the right gaming area 37b.

A special symbol 1 starting opening 41 is provided at the lower center of the game board 9. The special symbol 1 starting port 41 is a starting condition for the variable display operation of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol 1, or sometimes abbreviated as special symbol 1) on the main display 63. This is a winning opening related to this, and is configured as a fixed starting opening.

A special symbol 2 starting opening 43 is provided on the right side of the game board 9. The special symbol 2 starting port 43 is a starting condition for the variable display operation of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol 2, or sometimes abbreviated as special symbol 2) on the main display 63. It is a winning opening according to the above, and is configured as a variable starting opening whose opening and closing are controlled by a normal electric accessory 45.

By operating the movable piece 45a, the normal electric accessory 45 can be in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting port 43, and in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting port 43. It is switched between a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible.

Above the special symbol 2 starting hole 43 in the right game area 37b, a normal symbol starting hole 47 through which a game ball can pass is provided. This normal symbol starting port 47 is a gate related to the variable display operation of the normal symbols on the main display 63.

A big winning opening 49 is provided below the special symbol 2 starting opening 43 in the right gaming area 37b. The opening and closing of the big prize opening 49 is controlled by a special electric accessory 51.
By operating the movable piece 51a, the special electric accessory 51 can be set to an open state that allows a game ball to enter the grand prize opening 49, and an open state that makes it difficult or impossible for a gaming ball to enter the grand prize opening 49. It can be switched to the closed state.

Further, a plurality of winning holes 53 are provided at the lower left and right sides of the gaming area 37. Further, an out port 55 is provided at the lower center of the gaming area 37, and game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are discharged from the gaming area 37 via the out opening 55.

In addition, although the special symbol 1 starting port 41 can only enter the game ball that has flown down the left game area 37a, it may be possible to enter the game ball that has flown down the right game area 37b. .
In addition, the special symbol 2 starting hole 43, the normal symbol starting hole 47, and the big prize opening 49 can only enter game balls that have flown down the right game area 37b, but game balls that have flowed down the left game area 37a. may be able to enter or pass the ball.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the various winning holes provided in the gaming area 37, the number of prize balls set in the winning hole into which the game ball entered (for example, 1 special symbol 1 3 starting holes 41, 1 special symbol 2 starting hole 43, 15 big winning holes 49, and 5 winning holes 53) are paid out.

Further, an LCD unit (liquid crystal display device) 57 and an illumination panel 59 are provided in the area surrounded by the center decoration 39 at the center of the game board 9. The LCD unit 57 displays, for example, three decorative patterns in a variable and static manner, or displays various performance images (still images and moving images), in accordance with the control of the performance control board 120, which will be described later.
A plurality of types of decorative patterns are provided including different numbers, symbols, etc., and the result of a jackpot lottery to be described later is notified to the player by a combination of three decorative patterns that are stopped and displayed.

The illumination panel 59 is made of a plate-shaped transparent synthetic resin material, and is arranged facing the LCD unit 57 on the player side (front side). The illumination panel 59 has a predetermined pattern such as letters, figures, symbols, designs, etc. formed on the front or rear surface by uneven processing. In the illumination panel 59, when no light is incident on the side, the pattern is invisible or difficult to see, and when light is incident on the side, the pattern is diffused and emitted at the pattern part, and the pattern becomes visible to the player.

Further, in the game board 9, a space is formed between the LCD unit 57 and the illumination panel 59, and a movable accessory 61 is arranged within this space.
The movable accessory 61 is placed in front of the LCD unit 57, and is normally retracted to a position where the player cannot see it, as shown by the broken line in FIG.
Then, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, during the variable display of the decorative symbols (during the variable display of the special symbols 1 and 2), the movable body motor 61a (see FIG. 7) moves to the front of the LCD unit 57. This gives the player a sense of expectation of winning the jackpot.

A main display 63 consisting of a dot display is provided in the non-game area at the lower left of the game board 9. Further, on the game board 9, a fourth symbol display 65 consisting of a dot display is provided at the lower right side of the LCD unit 57.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the main display 63 and the fourth symbol display 65. The main display 63 is controlled by the main control board 100 and displays (notifies) information regarding the progress of the game by lighting, blinking, and turning off the LED. Note that, hereinafter, turning on, blinking, and turning off the LED will be collectively referred to as a lighting display.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), the main display 63 includes a special symbol 1 display 63a where a variable display operation (lighting display) of the special symbol 1 is performed, and a special symbol 2 display where a variable display operation of the special symbol 2 is performed. A display 63b and a normal symbol display 63c on which a variable display operation of normal symbols is performed are provided. In addition, the main display 63 includes a special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d that displays the number of reserved special symbols 1, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e that displays the number of reserved special symbols 2, and a special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e that displays the number of reserved symbols that are normal. Normal symbol retention number display 63f to display, round display 63g to display the prescribed number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) related to jackpot, game state display 63h to display the game state (time saving state, high probability state), right hit. A right-handed display 63i is provided to prompt the player.
Note that hitting right means that the player operates the firing operation handle 19 so as to fire the game ball toward the right gaming area 37b. The right-handed display 63i is for displaying (notifying) that it is more advantageous for the player to fire a game ball toward the right game area 37b than when to fire a game ball toward the left game area 37a. This is an indicator.

The fourth symbol display 65 is controlled by the performance control board 120, and notifies information regarding the progress of the game by lighting the LED.
As shown in FIG. 5(b), the fourth symbol display 65 includes a special symbol 1 display 65a where a variable display operation of special symbol 1 is performed, and a special symbol 2 display where a variable display operation of special symbol 2 is performed. 65b is provided. In addition, the fourth symbol display 65 includes a special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c that displays the number of reserved special symbols 1, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d that displays the number of reserved special symbols 2, and a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d that displays the number of reserved special symbols 1. A right-hand indicator 65e is provided to prompt the user to hit the right button.

<2. Control configuration of gaming machine>
6 and 7 are block diagrams showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 1. The control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be explained with reference to the block diagrams in FIGS. 6 and 7.
The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment mainly includes a main control board 100 that centrally controls control related to the progress of the game (game operation control), control related to the management of the number of game balls (prize balls), and management of the game balls. a frame control board 110 that centrally controls control related to (launch, circulation); a performance control board 120 that receives performance control commands from the main control board 100 and centrally controls performance execution by the performance means; and an external power source. A power supply board 130 that generates and supplies the necessary power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 from a power supply board 130, a terminal board 140 for connecting a device for renting out game balls, etc., which is connected to a device for renting out game balls, etc., and parts related to presentation means are provided or connected. It is configured to include a decorative relay board 150, a front frame relay board 160, an upper decorative board 170, and a decorative board 180.

[2.1 Main control board]
The main control board 100 includes a main control section 101 and a system reset circuit 103. The main control unit 101 is a microprocessor including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and an RWM (Read/Write Memory). The ROM stores a control program for controlling gaming operations as well as various data necessary for controlling gaming operations. RWM functions as a work area and buffer memory. The CPU controls gaming operations by executing a control program stored in the ROM.

The system reset circuit 103 detects power-on, power-off, power abnormality, etc., and outputs a system reset signal to reset the main control unit 101.
Although not shown, the main control unit 101 is equipped with a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) and an interrupt signal for realizing periodic interrupts, constant cycle pulse output generation functions (bit rate generator), and time measurement functions. An interrupt controller circuit that enables/disables interrupts such as timer interrupts, a watchdog timer (WDT) circuit that monitors abnormal operation of the control program, and a watchdog timer (WDT) circuit that monitors whether the program is executed correctly within a preset address range. It is also equipped with an IAT circuit that monitors the presence of animals, and a counter circuit (random number generation circuit) that generates random numbers within a certain range using hardware.

The counter circuit includes a random number generation circuit that generates random numbers and a sampling circuit that samples random numbers from the random number generation circuit at predetermined timing, and works as a 16-bit counter as a whole. The main control unit 101 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as a random number for jackpot determination (0 to 65535) by sending an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, and uses the random number for jackpot determination as a jackpot lottery. Make use of it. In addition, the random number for jackpot determination is obtained by adding a soft random number generated by appropriate software processing and a hard random number in order to prevent cheating such as aiming for a hit.

The main control board 100 includes a special symbol 1 starting port switch 41a that detects when a game ball enters the special symbol 1 starting port 41, and a special symbol that detects when a game ball enters the special symbol 2 starting port 43. 2 starting port switch 43a, a normal symbol starting port switch 47a that detects the passing of a game ball to the normal symbol starting port 47, a winning port switch 53a that detects the entry of a game ball into the winning port 53, and a big prize. A big prize opening switch 49a that detects the entry of a game ball into the opening 49 is connected. The main control board 100 (main control unit 101) is capable of receiving detection signals output from these. Therefore, the main control board 100 can grasp which winning hole the game ball entered (passed through) based on the detection signal from each switch.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a big winning opening solenoid 51b that operates a special electric accessory 51 (movable piece 51a) that opens and closes the big winning opening 49, and a normal electric accessory 45 that opens and closes the special symbol 2 starting opening 43. A normal electric accessory solenoid 45b that operates the movable piece 45a is connected. The main control board 100 is capable of transmitting control signals for controlling these.

The game board 9 is also provided with a magnetic sensor 67 that detects magnetism, a radio sensor 69 that detects radio waves, and a vibration sensor 71 that detects vibrations, and these sensors are connected to the main control board 100. ing. The main control board 100 receives signals from these sensors.

Further, a main display 63 is connected to the main control board 100. The main control board 100 is capable of transmitting a control signal for lighting the main display 63.

The main control board 100 is connected to the frame control board 110 so that they can communicate with each other. The main control board 100 transmits to the frame control board 110 a control command mainly containing information regarding the prize ball and a firing control signal indicating whether or not to shoot the game ball. The main control board 100 also sends a door open signal indicating opening of the front frame 7, an RWM clear signal for clearing RWM, a power supply abnormality signal indicating a power supply abnormality, and a frame communication confirmation signal for confirming communication. Received from control board 110. Furthermore, the main control board 100 receives drive power (DC35V, DC12V, DC5V, backup power supply) from the frame control board 110.

The main control board 100 is capable of transmitting various performance control commands including information regarding the special symbol variation display game, information regarding errors, etc. to the performance control board 120. However, in order to prevent fraud such as cheating, the main control board 100 only transmits signals to the production control board 120, and has a one-way communication configuration in which it cannot receive signals from the production control board 120. It has become.

[2.2 Frame control board]
The frame control board 110 includes a frame control unit 111, an RWM clear switch 112, a game ball count clear switch 113, a ball removal switch 114, an error release switch 115, a performance indicator 116, a system reset circuit 117, a power abnormality signal generation circuit 118, and A backup power generation circuit 119 is provided.

The frame control unit 111 is a microprocessor including a CPU, ROM, and RWM. The ROM stores control programs for managing the number of game balls, controlling the firing device 31 and the lifting device 33, and various other data necessary for these controls. RWM functions as a work area and buffer memory. The CPU manages the number of game balls, controls the firing device 31 and the lifting device 33, etc. by expanding the control program stored in the ROM into the RWM and executing it.

The RWM clear switch 112, the game ball number clear switch 113, the ball removal switch 114, and the error release switch 115 are push button type switches.
If the RWM clear switch 112 is pressed when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 clears the RWM and transmits an RWM clear signal to the main control board 100. The main control unit 101 that has received the RWM clear signal clears a predetermined area of RWM.

If the number of game balls clear switch 113 is pressed when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 clears the number of game balls managed by itself. By clearing the number of game balls, 0 will be displayed on the game ball number display 21.

If the ball ejecting switch 114 is pressed when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 performs processing for ejecting the gaming balls enclosed in the gaming machine 1 to the outside. Specifically, the frame control unit 111 drives the lifting motor 33a on the condition that a game ball is detected by a lifting entrance switch 33f, which will be described later.

If the error release switch 115 is pressed when a specific error occurs, the frame control unit 111 releases the specific error that has occurred.

The performance display 116 is composed of, for example, a 6-digit, 8-segment (7 segments+1 dot) display. The performance display 116 is controlled by the frame control unit 111 and displays gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period (for example, every 6000 games). The game performance information includes the continuous role object ratio, the role object ratio, the base, and the like. The continuous role prize ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that enter the grand prize opening 49 out of the total number of prize balls. The accessory ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the special symbol 2 starting hole 43 and the number of prize balls that land in the grand prize hole 49 to the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched.
Note that the performance display 116 can switch and display gaming performance information for each predetermined period (each section).

The system reset circuit 117 detects when the power is turned on, when the power is turned off, or when the power is abnormal, and outputs a system reset signal to reset the frame control unit 111.

The power supply abnormality signal generation circuit 118 monitors the voltage drop of the drive power supply (5V DC voltage (DC5VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA)) supplied from the power supply board 130, and turns off the power supply when the voltage falls below a predetermined threshold. An abnormal signal is output to the main control section 101. Further, the power supply abnormality signal generation circuit 118 may monitor a voltage drop in the 24V alternating current voltage (AC24V).

The backup power generation circuit 119 generates backup power (VBB) to be supplied to the RWM of the main control unit 101 and the frame control unit 111 when the power is turned off. The RWM of the main control unit 101 and the frame control unit 111 that are supplied with backup power (VBB) can retain stored data for a certain period of time even when a power outage occurs. .

A door open sensor 73 provided on the inner frame 5 is connected to the frame control board 110. When the door open sensor 73 detects that the front frame 7 is opened to the inner frame 5 or that the inner frame 5 is opened to the outer frame 3, it sends a door open signal to the frame control board 110. It is output to the main control board 100 via.

The lifting device 33 provided in the inner frame 5 includes a lifting motor 33a, an out ball switch 33b, a foul ball switch 33c, an excessive position detection switch 33d, an insufficient position detection switch 33e, a lifting entrance switch 33f, and a lifting exit. A switch 33g and a lifting position detection switch 33h are provided, and these are connected to the frame control board 110.

The lifting device 33 includes a pre-lifting passageway through which game balls discharged from the gaming area 37 are guided, a lifting passageway through which game balls that have passed through the pre-lifting passageway are lifted, and a lifting passageway through which game balls are lifted up in the lifting passageway. A post-lifting passage is formed in which the game balls are guided to the firing device 31.
In the lifting device 33, the game ball ejected from the game area 37 is guided to the lowermost end of the lifting passage through the passage before lifting. The game ball guided to the lowest end of the lifting passage is lifted upward by the rotation of the spiral member disposed within the lifting passage. The game supply that has reached the top end of the lifting passage is sent to the post-lifting passage, and then guided to the firing device 31 through the post-lifting passage.

The lifting motor 33a is controlled by the frame control unit 111 and rotates a spiral member arranged in the lifting passage. The rotated spiral member guides the game balls that have reached the downstream end of the pre-lifting passage to the lifting passage, and lifts the game balls retained in the lifting passage upward. Further, the game balls are sent out from the uppermost end of the lifting passage to the passage after being lifted.

The out ball switch 33b, foul ball switch 33c, over-position detection switch 33d, under-position detection switch 33e, lifting entrance switch 33f, lifting exit switch 33g, and lifting position detection switch 33h are switches that detect game balls. , when a game ball is detected, a detection signal is output to the frame control board 110 (frame control unit 111).

The out ball switch 33b is arranged on the upstream side of the pre-lift passage, and detects the game ball (out ball) discharged from the game area 37 and guided to the pre-lift passage.
The foul ball switch 33c is disposed in a foul ball passageway connected between the positions where the out ball switch 33b and the excessive position detection switch 33d are respectively arranged in the pre-lifting passageway, and the foul ball switch 33c is arranged in a foul ball passageway connected between the positions where the out ball switch 33b and the excessive position detection switch 33d are respectively arranged in the pre-lifting passageway. Among them, game balls that are not introduced into the game area 37 but are returned to the pre-lifting path through the foul ball path are detected.

The excessive position detection switch 33d and the insufficient position detection switch 33e are arranged a predetermined distance apart on the downstream side of the out ball switch 33b on the pre-lifting passage, and detect game balls staying in the pre-lifting passage. do. The excessive position detection switch 33d is provided on the upstream side of the pre-lift passage than the insufficient position detection switch 33e.
When the power is turned on, if the excessive position detection switch 33d is not detecting a game ball and the under-position detection switch 33e is detecting a game ball, that is, the position where the under-position detection switch 33e is provided is If there are game balls in the position where the excessive position detection switch 33d is provided, the frame control unit 111 determines that the normal number of game balls are enclosed in the gaming machine 1. be done.
On the other hand, if the insufficient position detection switch 33e does not detect any game balls when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 determines that there are few game balls enclosed in the gaming machine 1, and when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 determines that there are too few game balls. If the position detection switch 33d detects game balls, the frame control unit 111 determines that there are many game balls enclosed in the gaming machine 1. That is, in these cases, the frame control unit 111 determines that the normal number of game balls are not enclosed within the gaming machine 1. In this case, the frame control section 111 transmits a signal indicating that the normal number of game balls are not enclosed to the main control section 101, and the main control section 101 sends a signal indicating that the normal number of game balls are not enclosed. A production control command indicating this is transmitted to the production control section 121. Then, the performance control unit 121 notifies the hall staff etc. by displaying on the LCD unit 57 etc. that the normal number of game balls are not enclosed.

The lifting entrance switch 33f is arranged at the downstream end of the pre-lifting passage, and detects game balls staying at the downstream end of the pre-lifting passage.
The lifting exit switch 33g is arranged in the middle of the passage after lifting, and detects game balls staying at that position.
If a game ball is detected by the lift entrance switch 33f (game balls are accumulated in the pre-game passage) and a game ball is not detected by the lift exit switch 33g (after the lift If a predetermined number of game balls are not retained in the passage), the lifting motor 33a is rotated.

Then, the frame control unit 111 stops the lifting motor 33a when a game ball is detected by the lifting exit switch 33g, that is, when a predetermined number of game balls remain in the passage after lifting.

The lifting position detection switch 33h detects the rotation angle of the lifting motor 33a. The frame control unit 111 rotates the lifting motor 33a based on the rotation angle detected by the lifting position detection switch 33h.

The firing device 31 includes a ball feeding solenoid 31a, a firing solenoid 31b, and a subtraction port switch 31c.
The ball sending solenoid 31a sends out the game ball located at the downstream end of the post-lifting passage to a shooting position in the shooting device 31 under the control of the frame control unit 111.
The firing solenoid 31b fires the game ball sent to the firing position by the ball sending solenoid 31a toward the game area 37 under the control of the frame control unit 111.
The subtraction port switch 31c is arranged at the downstream end of the post-lifting passage, and detects the game ball sent out to the shooting position in the shooting device 31 by the ball sending solenoid 31a.

When a game ball is detected by the subtraction port switch 31c, the frame control unit 111 subtracts 1 from the number of game balls being managed. In addition, the frame control unit 111 is configured to detect when the foul ball switch 33c detects that the game ball fired from the firing device 31 is guided to the pre-lifting passage through the foul ball passage without reaching the game area 37. , add 1 to the number of game balls being managed to return the subtracted value.
Further, upon receiving a control command indicating the number of prize balls from the main control board 100 (main control unit 101), the frame control unit 111 adds the number of prize balls indicated in the command to the number of game balls being managed.

Further, when the counting switch 23 provided on the front frame 7 is operated by the player, the frame control unit 111 controls the number of game balls being managed via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 140. etc. Transferred to valuable media of rental equipment.
Specifically, when the counting switch 23 is operated for a shorter time than a predetermined time, a signal is generated to subtract 1 from the number of game balls being managed and to add 1 to the number of game balls recorded in the valuable medium. Output to a rental device for game balls, etc. As a result, the game ball lending device adds 1 to the number of game balls recorded on the valuable medium.
Additionally, if the counting switch 23 is operated for a longer time than a predetermined time, a signal is sent to subtract 250 from the number of game balls being managed and add 250 from the number of game balls recorded in the valuable medium at regular intervals. is output to the game ball lending device at any time. As a result, the gaming ball lending device adds 250 to the number of gaming balls recorded in the valuable medium each time a signal is received.
Furthermore, when receiving a lending notice for lending out game balls from a lending device such as a game ball based on the number of game balls or monetary information stored in the valuable medium, the frame control unit 111 controls the amount of game balls according to the lending notice. Add the number to the number of game balls to manage. In this case, the number of game balls or monetary information recorded on the valuable medium will be subtracted by the value corresponding to the number of game balls according to the lending notice.

The firing operation handle 19 provided on the front frame 7 is provided with a touch sensor 19a, a firing stop switch 19b, and a firing strength VR 19c, and these sensors are connected to the frame control board 110. The frame control board 110 can receive detection signals from the touch sensor 19a, the firing stop switch 19b, and the firing intensity VR 19c.

The touch sensor 19a detects that the player is touching the handle.
The firing stop switch 19b is a push button type switch.
The firing intensity VR19c detects the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing operation handle 19.

The frame control unit 111 causes the game ball to be fired from the firing device 31 by controlling the energization of the firing solenoid 31b based on the output of the firing control signal that permits firing from the main control board 100. . Specifically, when the frame control unit 111 outputs a firing control signal that permits firing, the touch sensor 19a detects that the player is touching the handle, and the firing stop switch 19b is not operated, The firing motion of the game ball is allowed.
Then, the frame control unit 111 controls the firing solenoid 31b so that the game ball is fired with a firing intensity that corresponds to the operation amount detected by the firing intensity VR19c.

Further, a game ball number display 21 is connected to the frame control board 110. The frame control board 110 is capable of transmitting a control signal for lighting up and displaying the number of game balls it manages to the game ball number display 21.

Further, the front frame 7 is provided with a radio wave sensor 75 for detecting radio waves at a position facing the foul ball switch 33c, and the radio wave sensor 75 is connected to the frame control board 110. A signal is input to the frame control board 110 from the radio wave sensor 75.

[2.3 Power supply board]
The power supply board 130 receives an AC input power source (24 VAC) from the outside, and generates a DC voltage that serves as a driving power source for each part based on the input AC input power source (24 VAC). The power supply board 130 generates 35V DC voltage (DC35VA, DC35VB), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA, DC12VB), and 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) from an AC input power source.

The generated 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), 5V DC voltage (DC5VA), and externally input AC input power (AC24V) are supplied to the frame control board 110.
In addition, the 35V DC voltage (DC35VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), and 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied to the frame control board 110 are also supplied to the main control board 100 together with the backup power generated by the frame control board 110. be done.
Further, the generated 35V DC voltage (DC35VB) and 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) are supplied to the effect control board 120. Furthermore, the generated 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is also supplied to the front frame relay board 160.

[2.4 Production control board, etc.]
The effect control board 120 is connected to a decoration relay board 150, a front frame relay board 160, and an LCD unit 57, and is also connected to an upper decoration board 170 via the front frame relay board 160.
A movable body motor 61a that drives the movable body accessory 61, a movable body position detection switch 61b that detects the position of the movable body accessory 61, a fourth symbol display 65, and a decoration board 180 are connected to the decorative relay board 150. ing.
Further, the decorative relay board 150 is provided with a motor driver 61c that drives the movable body motor 61a, and an LED driver 27a that controls lighting and display of the performance LED 27.
Connected to the front frame relay board 160 are a speaker 29, an operation button 25, a vibration device 77 that gives vibration to the player, and a decorative board 180. Further, the front frame relay board 160 is provided with a power generation circuit 151 that generates a 5V DC voltage (DC5VB) from a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB). The 5V DC voltage (DC5VB) generated by the power generation circuit 151 is supplied to the upper decorative board 170 together with the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB).
The upper decorative board 170 is connected to a movable body motor 61a, a movable body position detection switch 61b, a wind device 79, and a decorative board 180. The wind device 79 is driven under the control of the performance control section 121 and blows wind toward the player.

The decorative substrates 180 include one in which the performance LED 27 is mainly arranged, and another in which the performance LED 27 and the LED driver 27a are arranged, and different decorative boards 180 may be connected to each other in succession.
Note that the number and connection relationship of the decorative substrates 180 are merely examples, and other configurations may be used.

The production control board 120 includes a production control section 121, a sound ROM 123, an audio IC 125, a VDP circuit 127, and a power generation circuit 129.

The production control unit 121 is a microprocessor including a CPU, ROM, and RWM. The ROM stores a control program for the presentation means and various data necessary for controlling presentation operations. RWM functions as a work area and buffer memory. The CPU controls the presentation means by developing a control program stored in the ROM into RWM and executing it.

The performance control unit 121 performs arithmetic processing for various performance operations and controls each performance means based on the performance control program and the performance control commands received from the main control board 100. The performance means is a device that performs performance during the progress of a game, and includes a performance LED 27, a speaker 29, an LCD unit 57, a movable accessory 61, a vibration device 77, and a wind device 79.

The performance control unit 121 receives the performance control command from the main control board 100, and determines a performance pattern based on the performance control command. Then, the performance control unit 121 controls the performance means to execute the performance of the determined performance pattern.

For example, the performance control unit 121 may instruct the motor driver 61c to move the movable accessory 61 based on the performance pattern, or instruct the LED driver 27a to cause the performance LED 27 to light up and display based on the performance pattern. Give instructions. Note that the LED driver 27a provided on the decorative relay board 150 issues an instruction to display the fourth symbol display 65 in addition to the performance LED 27.
The effect control unit 121 also drives the vibration device 77 to generate vibrations based on the effect pattern, and drives the wind device 79 to blow air based on the effect pattern.

The sound ROM 123 stores sound data such as BGM and sound effects. The audio IC 125 reads out sound data corresponding to the determined performance pattern from the sound ROM 123 and outputs it to the speaker 29. As a result, the speaker 29 emits BGM and sound effects corresponding to the determined performance pattern.

The VDP circuit 127 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), an image ROM, and a VRAM (Video RAM).
The VDP controls overall video output processing such as image development processing and image drawing.
The image ROM stores image data on which the VDP performs image development processing.
The VRAM is an image memory area that temporarily stores image data developed by the VDP.
The VDP circuit 127 generates various image data based on the presentation pattern and outputs it to the LCD unit 57. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the LCD unit 57.

The power generation circuit 129 generates 5V DC voltage (DC5VB) from 12V DC voltage (DC12VB).

<3. Overview of operation>
Next, an overview of the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 realized by the control configuration as described above (FIGS. 6 and 7) will be explained.

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

In the gaming machine 1, the game progresses in any one of the gaming states in which either the low probability state or the high probability state is combined with either the non-time saving state or the time saving state.

The low probability state is a state in which the probability of winning a jackpot lottery is relatively low, and the high probability state is a state in which the probability of winning a jackpot lottery is relatively high.
The non-time saving state is a state in which it is relatively difficult for the game ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting port 43, and the time saving state is a state in which it is relatively easy for the game ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting port 43. . For example, the opening time of the special symbol 2 starting port 43 when winning the regular symbol lottery is set longer in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. However, if it is easier for the game ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting hole 43 in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, then for example, the probability of winning the regular drawing lottery is higher in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. You may increase the value or shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.
In this embodiment, the "normal state" refers to a low probability state and a non-time saving state, and corresponds to an initial state.

[3.2 Special symbol variation display game]
In the gaming machine 1, a special symbol 1 variable display game is executed based on a game ball entering the special symbol 1 starting hole 41 (winning).
In the special symbol 1 variable display game, random numbers used in the special symbol 1 variable display game (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for special symbol determination, variable pattern A random number) is acquired, and the main control unit 101 performs a jackpot lottery or a variable pattern lottery based on the acquired random number, displays the special symbol 1 in a variable manner on the special symbol 1 display 63a, and then displays the lottery result of the variable pattern lottery. After a variable time based on lapses, the lottery results of the jackpot lottery are stopped and displayed.
In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the special symbol 1 starting port 41, that is, when a detection signal is input from the special symbol 1 starting port switch 41a, the random number used in the special symbol 1 variable display game is This random number is acquired and stored as pending data in the special symbol 1 pending storage area of the RWM up to the maximum pending storage number (for example, a maximum of 4 pieces).

Further, in the gaming machine 1, the special symbol 2 variable display game is executed based on the game ball entering the special symbol 2 starting port 43 (winning). In the special symbol 2 variable display game, similar to the special symbol 1 variable display game, the main control unit 101 performs a jackpot lottery or a variable pattern lottery based on the obtained random numbers, and displays the special symbol 2 on the special symbol 2 display 63b. After the fluctuating display, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is stopped and displayed after the elapse of a variable time based on the lottery result of the variable pattern lottery.

In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the special symbol 2 starting port 43, that is, when a detection signal is input from the special symbol 2 starting port switch 43a, a random number related to the special symbol 2 variable display game is obtained. The random numbers are stored as pending data in the special symbol 2 pending storage area of the RWM up to the maximum pending storage number (for example, a maximum of 4).

In addition, when explaining the special symbol 1 variable display game and the special symbol 2 variable display game without distinguishing them, they will simply be referred to as the special symbol variable display game.

[3.3 Jackpot game]
If the player wins a jackpot in the jackpot lottery and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol 1 display 63a or the special symbol 2 display 63b in the "jackpot" mode, the player will be able to An advantageous jackpot game (special game state) is performed based on the jackpot type. Incidentally, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number for special symbol determination, the gaming state, etc. when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, and the prescribed number of rounds etc. are stipulated.

A jackpot game is played after a predetermined pre-opening interval time (opening time) has elapsed, a predetermined time (maximum opening time) has elapsed after the jackpot opening 49 was opened, or a game ball that has entered the jackpot opening 49 When the number reaches the maximum number of winnings, the "round game" in which the big winning hole 49 is closed is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (number of rounds based on the type of jackpot). Then, when a predetermined post-opening interval time (ending time) has elapsed after the specified number of rounds have been completed, the jackpot game ends.

When a jackpot game is executed, the game state after the end of the jackpot game, the number of probability changes, and the number of time reductions are determined according to the game state at the time of winning the jackpot and the determined type of jackpot.
The probability variation count is the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game in which a high probability state can continue as a gaming state after a jackpot game. When the high probability state is set after the end of the jackpot game, the game state is shifted to the low probability state when the special symbol variable display game with variable number of probability ends without winning the jackpot.
The time saving number is the number of execution times of the special symbol variation display game in which the time saving state can continue as a gaming state after the jackpot game. When the time saving state is set after the end of the jackpot game, when the special symbol variation display game of the number of time saving times ends without winning the jackpot, the game state is shifted to the non-time saving state.

[3.4 Normal symbol variation display game]
In the gaming machine 1, a normal symbol variation display game is executed based on the game ball passing through the normal symbol starting port 47.
In the normal symbol fluctuation display game, a lottery for a common symbol is performed by the main control unit 101 using a random number (random number for determining a common symbol) obtained based on the passing of a game ball through the normal symbol starting port 47, After the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display 63c based on the lottery result of the lottery for a common symbol, the lottery result is stopped and displayed after a predetermined variable time has elapsed.
In the game machine 1, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol start port 47, that is, when a detection signal is input from the normal symbol gate detection sensor 26a, the random number (normal symbol hit determination) related to the normal symbol fluctuation display game is A random number for use) is obtained, and this random number is stored as pending data in the general pattern pending storage area of the RWM up to the maximum pending storage number (for example, a maximum of 4).

When a general symbol is won in the general symbol winning lottery and the ordinary symbols are stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display 63c in a "general symbol winning" mode, a general symbol open game is then performed. In the normal electricity open game, the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b is operated to open the normal electric accessory 45, and the special symbol 2 starting port 43 is opened, making it easier for game balls to flow in. In the normal power open game, the special symbol 2 starting port 43 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 5.7 seconds) passes or the number of game balls that enter the special symbol 2 starting port 43 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 6 balls). The operation of opening is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

[3.5 Screen displayed on LCD unit 57]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on the LCD unit 57. In the center of the LCD unit 57, for example, three decorative patterns 201 (left decorative pattern 201a, middle decorative pattern 201b, right decorative pattern 201c) are displayed in synchronization with the special symbol fluctuation display game based on the control of the performance control board 120. is displayed in a variable manner by scrolling, etc.
Further, at the bottom of the LCD unit 57, there is a pending display area 205 where a pending display 203 (203a to 203d) is displayed according to the pending number of pending data stored for the special symbol variation display game that is being executed. A display area 209 for displaying a pending display corresponding to the special symbol variation display game as the pending display 207 is provided.

The hold display 203 and the hold display 207 are provided with a plurality of display patterns. When a game ball enters the special symbol 1 starting hole 41 or the special symbol 2 starting hole 43, the pending display 203 and the corresponding pending are displayed based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery or variable pattern lottery conducted in advance by the main control unit 101. The display pattern to be displayed on the display 207 is determined by the performance control unit 121.
In the hold display area 205 and the display area 209, the hold display 203 and the hold display 207 are displayed in the display pattern determined by the performance control unit 121.
The display patterns include patterns with different display colors, such as default (white), blue, green, red, and gold. Note that the plurality of display patterns may differ not only in display color but also in shape. Further, the display pattern may change from the time it is first displayed in the hold display area 205 until it is not displayed in the display area 209. The display pattern of the pending display 207 finally displayed in the display area 209 indicates the expectation level of a jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), the previous special symbol variation display game has ended, and the left decorative symbol 201a is a "1" symbol, the middle decorative symbol 201b is a "2" symbol, and the right decorative symbol 201c is a "3" symbol. Suppose that is stopped and displayed. Further, it is assumed that four pending displays 203a to 203d are displayed in the pending display area 205.

Thereafter, the production pattern and the decorative pattern 201 to be finally stopped for the next special symbol variation display game are determined by the production control unit 121, and when the special symbol variation display game is started, as shown in FIG. 8(b). , the variable display of the decorative patterns 201a to 201c starts (in the figure, the decorative pattern 201 that is being displayed in a variable manner is indicated by a white arrow), the pending display 203 is shifted and displayed in the pending display area 205, and the pending display 203 is displayed in a shifted manner. The hold display 203a that was displayed on the leftmost side in the display area 205 is displayed as the hold display 207 in the display area 209.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), after the left and right decorative patterns 201a and 201c temporarily stop at the same "7" pattern (after entering the so-called reach state), as shown in FIG. 8(d), When a predetermined developed image (indicated as "BATTLE" in the figure) is displayed on the LCD unit 57, the pending display 203 and the pending display 207 are hidden, and the decorative patterns 201a to 201c are displayed in a small size, for example, in the upper right corner. be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8(e), for example, the decorative symbols 201a to 201c are stopped and displayed as the same "7" symbol, thereby notifying the player that he has won the jackpot. . Note that if the jackpot has not been won, the decorative symbols 201a to 201c will not be displayed in a stopped state, and the player will be notified of the loss.

When the jackpot game is started after the decorative patterns 201a to 201c are stopped and displayed as the same pattern, as shown in FIG. 8(f), an image related to the jackpot game (in the figure, "Jackpot ") is displayed, and a right-handed hitting image 210 that encourages right-handed hitting is displayed in the right-handed hitting display area 211 at the upper right of the LCD unit 57. This causes the player to hit the ball to the right.

<4. Main control board processing>
Next, the processing performed by the main control unit 101 of this embodiment will be explained. The processing of the main control unit 101 mainly includes main processing (main processing on the main control side: Fig. 9) and timer interrupt processing activated by a scheduled interrupt (timer interrupt processing on the main control side: Fig. 10). be done.

[4.1 Main control side main processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main control side main processing.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 130 and main processing on the main control side is started, the main control unit 101 sets internal registers of the CPU in step S101.

In step S102, the main control unit 101 determines whether a power supply abnormality signal indicating an abnormality in the power supply is in the ON state. If it is determined in step S102 that the power abnormality signal is in the ON state, the process returns to step S102.

If it is determined in step S102 that the power abnormality signal is not in the ON state (in the OFF state), the main control unit 101 permits access to the RWM in step S103.

In step S104, the main control unit 101 executes startup initialization processing necessary for starting the gaming operation, such as initializing the values of the registers of each unit including the main control unit 101. The startup initialization process includes a process of transmitting a production control command to the production control board 120 to instruct the start of the game, a process of transmitting a command indicating the number of reserved special symbols 1 and 2, and a process to the frame control board 110. This includes processing for turning on the launch permission signal.

The main control unit 101 sets the interrupt disabled state in step S105, and executes random number update processing in the subsequent step S106. In this random number update process, various random numbers used in the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game are updated, and after setting the interrupt permission state in step S107, the process returns to step S105.

In this way, the processing of steps S105 to S107 is repeated in an infinite loop. The main control unit 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S105 to S107, except while performing the timer interrupt process, which is executed intermittently.

[4.2 Main control side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing main control side timer interrupt processing.
The main control side timer interrupt process is activated by an interrupt from the CTC at fixed time intervals (4 ms), and is executed by interrupting the execution of the main control side main process.

As shown in FIG. 10, when a timer interrupt occurs, the main control unit 101 executes the power check/backup process in step S201. This power check/backup process mainly monitors the power level supplied from the power supply board 130, and if an abnormality such as a power outage occurs, the power is checked so that the game can be resumed without any problems when the power is restored. Backup processing and the like are performed to store predetermined gaming information in the RWM during an outage.

In step S202, the main control unit 101 executes timer management processing to manage a timer used for controlling gaming operations. Here, the values of various timers used to control the gaming operations of the gaming machine 1 are updated (subtracted).

In step S203, the main control unit 101 executes input management processing. In the input management process, input data is created based on the input information output from various sensors and switches (ON/OFF signals, rising states (ON edge, OFF edge)), and the winning counter is adjusted based on the created input data. Update the value.
The input information here is output from detection switches such as the special symbol 1 starting port switch 41a, the special symbol 2 starting port switch 43a, the normal symbol starting port switch 47a, the big winning port switch 49a, and the winning port switch 53a. ON/OFF information of the detection signal (winning detection information), ON/OFF information of the detection signal output from the magnetic sensor 67, radio wave sensor 69, and vibration sensor 71, and status signal from the frame control board 110 (door open sensor 73). , ON/OFF information of the radio wave sensor 75, etc.). Thereby, whether or not a game ball is detected in each winning hole is monitored for each interruption.
Further, the "winning counter" is a counter that is provided corresponding to each winning opening and counts the number of winning game balls (number of winning balls).

In step S204, the main control unit 101 executes a timer interrupt internal random number management process that periodically updates random numbers related to each variable display game. Here, in order to make the count value of the random number counter random, the random number for special symbol determination, the random number for normal symbol hit determination, etc. is updated (+1 is added for each interrupt), and the random number counter completes one cycle. Each time, a process is performed to change the start value of the random number counter. Note that the random number for jackpot determination is generated by a random number generation circuit, so it is not updated here.

In step S205, the main control unit 101 executes error management processing. In the error management process, the presence or absence of an error is monitored based on input data related to various sensors and status signals from the frame control board 110.
When an error occurs, the main control unit 101 transmits an error command corresponding to the type of error that has occurred to the production control board 120 as a production control command as error processing. When the production control board 120 receives this error command, it executes error notification according to the error type. Further, when the error that is occurring is resolved, the main control unit 101 transmits an error cancellation command to the production control board 120. When the production control board 120 receives this error release command, it ends the error notification being executed.

In step S206, the main control unit 101 executes normal symbol management processing. The normal symbol management process includes acquisition and storage of pending data of normal symbols, lottery of regular symbols in the regular symbol fluctuation display game, and determination of the fluctuation time for displaying the regular symbols on the regular symbol display 63c based on the lottery results. , performs the necessary processing to execute the normal symbol variation display game.

In step S207, the main control unit 101 executes normal electric accessory management processing. In the normal electric accessory management process, processing necessary for executing the ordinary electric access game, such as opening/closing control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45b, is performed.

In step S208, the main control unit 101 executes special symbol management processing. The special symbol management process mainly involves acquisition and storage of pending data for special symbol 1 and special symbol 2, jackpot lottery and symbol lottery in the special symbol fluctuation display game, special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery based on the lottery results, etc. Performs the necessary processing to execute the symbol variation display game.

In step S209, the main control unit 101 executes special electric accessory management processing. In the special electric accessory management process, necessary processes are performed to execute the jackpot game.

In step S210, the main control unit 101 performs right-handed hitting notification information management processing. In the right-handed hitting notification information management process, processing is performed to notify right-handed hitting in situations where right-handed hitting is advantageous, such as when the special symbol 2 starting hole 43 and the big winning hole 49 are opened.

In step S211, the main control unit 101 executes LED management processing. In the LED management process, output control of control signals to the main display 63 is performed. The control signal is generated based on decisions in the normal symbol management process (step S206), special symbol management process (step S208), right hit notification information management process (step S210), etc. 63. As a result, a series of variable display operations (variable display and stop display) of special symbols and normal symbols on the main display 63, display of the number of reservations, etc. are realized.

In step S212, the main control unit 101 performs solenoid management processing. In the solenoid management process, the signal related to the control of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b generated in the ordinary electric accessory management process (step S207) is checked, and the big prize generated in the special electric accessory management process (step S209) is confirmed. Check the signal related to the control of the mouth solenoid 51b. Then, based on these signals, the operation/stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b and the big winning hole solenoid 51b is controlled, and the special symbol 2 starting hole switch 43a is opened or closed, or the big winning hole 49 is opened or closed. It will be done.

In step S213, the main control unit 101 determines whether the communication cycle (eg, 108 ms interval) for communicating with the frame control board 110 has arrived. If it is determined that it is the communication cycle for communicating with the frame control board 110, in step S214, the main control unit 101 performs a reception cycle to receive signals (door open signal, power abnormality signal, etc.) transmitted from the frame control board 110. Perform data acquisition processing.

In step S215, the main control unit 101 outputs a control command according to the gaming machine information of the gaming machine 1 to the slot control board 110. The gaming machine information includes, for example, jackpot game occurrence information, symbol variation display game execution start information, information on the number of prizes won and the number of prize balls, error information, and the like.

When the above timer interrupt processing is completed, the main control unit 101 repeats steps S105 to S107 until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<5. Frame control board processing>
Next, the processing performed by the frame control unit 111 of this embodiment will be explained. The processing of the frame control unit 111 mainly includes a main process (frame control side main process: FIG. 11) and a timer interrupt process activated by a scheduled interrupt (frame control side timer interrupt process: FIG. 12). be done.

[5.1 Frame control side main processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing on the frame control side.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 130 and frame control side main processing is started, the frame control unit 111 sets the internal register of the CPU in step S301.

In step S302, the frame control unit 111 determines whether a power supply abnormality signal indicating an abnormality in the power supply is in the ON state. If it is determined in step S302 that the power abnormality signal is in the ON state, the process returns to step S302.

If it is determined in step S302 that the power abnormality signal is not in the ON state (in the OFF state), the frame control unit 111 permits access to the RWM in step S303.

In step S304, the frame control unit 111 determines whether the input signal from the game ball number clear switch 113 is in the ON state (the game ball number clear switch 113 is pressed down). If it is determined in step S304 that the input signal from the number of game balls clear switch 113 is not in the ON state, in step S305 the frame control unit 111 calculates a checksum targeting the area related to the number of game balls in RWM, and checks the Determine whether Sam is normal.

If it is determined in step S304 that the input signal from the game ball count clear switch 113 is in the ON state, or if it is determined in step S305 that the checksum is not normal, in step S306 the frame control unit 111 controls the number of game balls in RWM. Execute a game ball count clearing process that initializes the value of the area related to the number of balls.

In step S307, the frame control unit 111 determines whether the input signal from the RWM clear switch 112 is in the ON state (RWM clear switch 112 is pressed). If it is determined in step S307 that the input signal from the RWM clear switch 112 is not in the ON state, in step S308 the frame control unit 111 calculates a checksum for the area related to gaming machine information in RWM, and if the checksum is Determine whether it is normal.

If it is determined in step S307 that the input signal from the RWM clear switch 112 is in the ON state, or if it is determined in step S308 that the checksum is not normal, in step S309 the frame control unit 111 displays the gaming machine information in RWM. RWM clear processing is executed to initialize the values of the area related to .

In step S310, the frame control unit 111 executes startup initialization processing such as initialization of a work area that does not require backup, setting of WDT and timer interrupt, and ball removal processing when the ball removal switch 114 is pressed. do.

The frame control unit 111 sets an interrupt disabled state in step S311, performs a power failure abnormality check in step S312, and permits interrupts in step S313.

In step S314, the frame control unit 111 controls the firing device based on the firing control signal input from the main control board 100, the touch sensor 19a of the firing operation handle 19, the firing stop switch 19b, and the firing intensity VR 19c. A firing stop control process is performed to control the ball feeding solenoid 31a and the firing solenoid 31b. That is, the frame control unit 111 controls the firing of game balls from the firing device 31.

In step S315, the frame control unit 111 receives the control command if there is a control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and transmits the signal to the main control board 100 if there is a signal to be sent to the main control board 100. Performs main control board communication processing.

In step S316, the slot control unit 111 performs gaming machine information management processing for managing gaming machine information based on the control command (gaming machine information) transmitted from the main control board 100.

In step S317, the frame control unit 111 performs SC board communication processing to communicate with the SC board of the game ball lending device.

In step S318, the frame control unit 111 performs a game ball number display control process to update the number of game balls managed by itself. Here, the frame control unit 111 adds the number of game balls according to the control command (number of prize balls) transmitted from the main control board 100, and adds the number of game balls according to the rental notification from the game ball rental device. , the number of game balls is subtracted according to the firing of game balls, the number of game balls is added according to the detection by the foul ball switch 33c, and the number of game balls is subtracted according to the operation of the counting switch 23.

The frame control unit 111 executes an in-area error cancellation process in step S319, performs a game ball circulation management process to appropriately control the lifting device 33 in step S320, executes an out-of-area error cancellation process in step S321, and performs an out-of-area error cancellation process in step S320. Fraud detection processing is performed in S322.

In step S323, the frame control unit 111 calculates the values for calculating the gaming performance information displayed on the performance display 116 (the number of game balls launched, the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls won by winning the big winning hole 49, Performance information management processing is performed to calculate the sum of the number of prize balls won by winning into the special symbol 2 starting hole 43 and the number of prize balls won by winning into the big winning hole 49, etc.

In step S324, the frame control unit 111 performs performance indicator control processing to calculate gaming performance information based on the value calculated in step S323, and returns the process to step S311.

Therefore, the frame control unit 111 repeatedly executes the processes from step S311 to step S324.

[5.2 Frame control side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing frame control side timer interrupt processing.
The timer interrupt process on the frame control side is activated by an interrupt from the CTC at fixed time intervals (1 ms), and is executed by interrupting the execution of the frame control side main process.

As shown in FIG. 12, when a timer interrupt occurs, the frame control unit 111 saves the register in step S401. In step S402, the frame control unit 111 performs a counter management process of adding 1 to the value of a counter that counts each of the first cycle (2 ms) and the second cycle (4 ms), and subtracting a timer value every 1 ms.

In step S403, the frame control unit 111 performs a lifting motor management process for controlling the driving of the lifting motor 33a.

In step S404, the frame control unit 111 determines whether it is the first period (2 ms) based on the value of the counter that counts the first period. If it is determined that it is the first cycle, in step S405, the frame control unit 111 causes the game ball number display 21 to illuminate and display the number of game balls managed by the frame control unit 111, which was calculated in step S318 above. Performs game ball count display LED control processing to generate control signals for the game.

In step S406, the frame control unit 111 performs switch detection processing to detect the state of each switch connected to the frame control unit 111. In step S407, the frame control unit 111 performs a subtraction mechanism control process that controls the ball feeding solenoid 31a to guide the game ball to the shooting position within the shooting device 31.

In step S408, the frame control unit 111 performs performance indicator LED control processing to generate a control signal for causing the performance indicator 116 to illuminate and display the gaming performance information calculated in step S324.

In step S409, the frame control unit 111 detects the state of each switch provided in the lifting device 33, and performs a game ball circulation switch detection process that updates various timers related to the circulation of game balls.

In step S410, the frame control unit 111 executes out-of-area error monitoring management processing for monitoring out-of-area errors.

The processes from step S405 to step S410 up to this point are executed in the first cycle (every 2 ms).

In step S411, the frame control unit 111 determines whether it is the second period (4 ms) based on the value of the counter that counts the second period. If it is determined that it is the second cycle, in step S412, the frame control unit 111 performs test signal output processing to output a test signal.

In step S413, the frame control unit 111 performs performance indicator display setting processing to change the section displayed on the performance indicator 116.

The processes from step S412 to step S413 up to this point are executed in the second cycle (every 4 ms).

In step S414, the frame control unit 111 outputs the data of the output port. In step S415, the frame control unit 111 performs SPI communication. In SPI communication, for example, the control signal generated in step S405 (game ball number display segment data, game ball number display common data, which will be described later) is serially output to the game ball number display 21. Furthermore, the frame control unit 111 serially outputs the control signal (performance display segment data and performance display common data described later) generated in step S408 to the performance display 116. Thereby, the number of game balls display 21 and the performance display 116 will light up and display the number of game balls and game performance information based on the transmitted control signal.

In step S416, the frame control unit 111 restores the register.

When the above timer interrupt processing is completed, the frame control unit 111 repeats steps S311 to S324 until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<6. Production control board processing>
Next, the processing performed by the effect control board 120 of this embodiment will be explained. The processing of the production control board 120 mainly includes a main process (production control side main processing: Fig. 13) and a timer interrupt process (production control side timer interrupt processing: Fig. 14) that is activated by a scheduled interrupt. be done.

[6.1 Production control side main processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main processing on the production control side.
First, in step S501, the performance control unit 121 performs necessary initial setting processing before starting the gaming operation. Here, the initial setting processing includes, for example, command reception interrupt setting, origin return processing for the movable accessory 61, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, and initial setting of register values inside the CPU including each part of the microcomputer. etc.

After completing the above initial setting process, the main loop process of steps S504 to S511 is performed at predetermined time intervals (16 ms), and at other times, the production soft random number update process of step S503 is repeatedly performed.

In step S502, the effect control unit 121 refers to the main loop update counter and determines whether the main loop update cycle (counter value>15) has arrived, which triggers the execution of the main loop process. The main loop update counter is a counter that is incremented during the production control side timer interrupt process, which will be described later, and is executed every 1 ms. In this embodiment, main loop processing is performed every 16 ms, and the main loop update counter value is determined in the determination process of step S502, and if the value is larger than "15" (step S502 If the main loop processing execution timing has arrived (Yes), the processing in steps S504 to S511 is executed, and in other cases, the processing in step S1003 is performed until the main loop update cycle arrives (No in step S502). , updates the random numbers for various performance drawings used in the lottery for determining the performance scenario.

When the main loop update period has arrived (Yes in step S502), the effect control unit 121 clears the main loop update counter in step S504, and executes the demonstration/power saving mode process in step S505. In the demonstration/power-saving mode processing, a pre-waiting for a customer presentation (demonstration start waiting display), a presentation for waiting for a customer (demonstration display), and a setting process necessary for the power-saving mode are executed.

In step S506, the production control unit 121 executes production switch input processing. In the effect switch input process, the operating state of the operation button 25 is monitored, and when an operation is detected, an effect control process is executed in accordance with the operation.

In step S507, the production control unit 121 performs command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is monitored whether a performance control command is stored in the command reception buffer, and if a performance control command is stored, this command is read out and performance processing corresponding to the read performance control command is executed. Note that when the production control command is transmitted from the main control board 100, it is stored in the command reception buffer of the RWM.

For example, when a fluctuation pattern designation command and a decorative pattern designation command are received and stored in the reception buffer, a production scenario is determined based on the information included in the command in the command analysis process, and the production scenario is determined based on the information included in the command. data (performance scenario data) is stored in the RWM scenario setting area. It should be noted that the performance scenario defines a time schedule as to when one or more types of performances are to appear and over what duration of performance.

In step S508, the production control unit 121 executes scenario update processing. In this scenario update process, the contents of a timer necessary for executing the performance scenario are updated, and processing is executed to proceed with the performance scenario based on the timer value. A typical example of the timer is a performance scenario timer that manages a time schedule regarding the timing of production. For example, within a variable period in which the decorative pattern 201 is displayed in a variable manner, which is substantially the same period as in the variable period in which the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, what kind of production and which effect should be performed on that time axis? This timer manages a temporal schedule regarding what type of presentation means to make the image appear within a time span of . Note that the performance scenario timer is also used in the LED drive data update process (step S510) and the movable accessory motion update process (not shown), which will be described later.

In step S509, the effect control unit 121 performs sound output processing. In the sound output process, data such as phrases and volume are output to the audio IC 125 based on the performance scenario data and the performance scenario timer, and a sound performance is made to appear from the speaker 29 through the audio IC 125. As a result, sound production is realized in accordance with the production scenario.

In step S510, the effect control unit 121 executes LED drive data update processing. In the LED drive data update process, a control signal (LED data) for lighting and displaying the performance LED 27 is created based on the performance scenario data and the performance scenario timer.
In addition, the production control unit 121 controls the fourth symbol display based on the production control commands (commands such as the reserved number of special symbols and normal symbols, right hit notification, etc.) and the production scenario timer transmitted from the main control board 100. A control signal (LED data) for displaying 65 is created.

In step S511, the effect control unit 121 executes LED output processing. In this LED output process, the control signal (LED data) created in the LED drive data update process is output to the LED driver 27a, and the fourth symbol display 65 and the performance LED 27 are lit and displayed through the LED driver 27a.

[6.2 Production control side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the production control side timer interrupt processing. The production control side timer interrupt process is activated by an interrupt from the CTC at fixed time intervals (1 ms), and is executed by interrupting the execution of the production control side main process.

In step S601, the production control unit 121 saves the contents of the register to the stack area, and then executes button input state update processing in step S602. In this button input state update process, the input state of the operation detection signal from the operation button 25 is monitored, and when it is confirmed that the operation detection signal has been received, the detection information is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM.

In step S603, the performance control unit 121 executes a performance accessory motion update process. In this performance accessory motion update process, processing is performed to create motor control data for the movable body motor 61a that operates the movable body accessory 61 based on the performance scenario data and the performance scenario timer.

In step S604, the effect control unit 121 performs SOL/MOT output processing. In this SOL/MOT output process, the motor control data for the movable body motor 61a created in the performance accessory motion update process is output to the motor driver 61c. The motor driver 61c outputs a control signal based on the motor control data to the movable motor 61a of the movable accessory 61 to be operated, thereby controlling its operation. As a result, a movable performance using the movable accessory 61 in accordance with the performance scenario is realized.

In step S605, the effect control unit 121 performs LCD command transmission processing. In this LCD command transmission process, if there is an LCD command created in the scenario update process (step S508), the LCD command is transmitted to the VDP circuit 127 to cause the LCD unit 57 to execute image display control. As a result, images that match the production scenario are displayed.

In step S606, the production control unit 121 executes RTC information acquisition processing. In this RTC information acquisition process, date and time information (RTC information) timed by the RTC is acquired. This RTC information is used when presenting effects based on the RTC information.

In step S607, the production control unit 121 increments the main loop update counter. This main loop update counter is reset in step S503 during the above-mentioned production control side main processing, and is incremented here.

In step S608, the production control unit 121 restores the saved contents of the register, ends the timer interrupt processing, and executes the production control side main processing until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<7. LEDs related to main control board 100>
Next, the LED dynamically controlled by the main control board 100, that is, the main display 63 will be described.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the main display 63. As shown in FIG. 15, the main display 63 includes a main display base 301, a main display board 302, a main display cover 303, and a main display seal 304. The main display board 302 is arranged within an internal space formed by the main display base 301 and the main display cover 303.

The main display board 302 includes a special symbol 1 display 63a, a special symbol 2 display 63b, a normal symbol display 63c, a special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e, and a normal symbol reserved number. A total of 32 monochrome (red) LEDs 310 are arranged, which constitute a display 63f, a round display 63g, a game status display 63h, and a right-handed display 63i. These LEDs 310 are top-view LEDs in which a light irradiation surface is arranged parallel to the main display board 302 and an optical axis of the irradiated light is orthogonal to the main display board 302.

Since the main display 63 has 32 LEDs 310, the eight LEDs 310a forming the special symbol 1 display 63a are the first digit, and the eight LEDs 310b forming the special symbol 2 display 63b are the second digit. The 3rd digit is the 8 (2, 4, 2) LEDs 310c that constitute the normal symbol display 63c, the round display 63g, and the right-hand display 63i, and the special symbol 1 pending number display 63d. , Treat the 8 (2, 2, 2, 2) LEDs 310d that constitute the special symbol 2 reservation number display 63e, the normal symbol reservation number display 63f, and the game status display 63h as the 4th digit. is possible.
That is, since the LEDs 310 of each digit can be divided into one group, the main display 63 can be dynamically controlled as a 4-digit x 8-segment display.
Note that the combination of LEDs 310 included in each digit is an example, and other combinations may be used.

The main display cover 303 has through holes 303a formed at positions facing each of the LEDs 310 arranged on the main display board 302.

The main display sticker 304 is, for example, a translucent milky-white seal member that has a lower light transmittance than colorless transparent resin, and is used to display lines surrounding the special symbol 1 display 63a and special symbol 2 display 63b, and round displays. The number of rounds is printed at a position corresponding to the container 63g.

Therefore, when any of the LEDs 310 lights up on the main display 63, the light emitted from that LED 310 is irradiated from the front of the game board 9 via the main display sticker 304 disposed in front. and notifies players of various gaming conditions.

Next, a transmission path for the control signal transmitted from the main control board 100 to the main display 63 will be explained.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration around the main control section 101 in the main control board 100. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration related to display control of the main display 63 in the main control board 100.
Note that in FIGS. 16 and 17, a configuration for controlling the lighting of the LED 310 of the main display 63 will be described, and a description of other configurations will be omitted.
Further, in FIGS. 16 and 17, identifiers (alphabets + numbers) are also written for electronic components arranged on the main control board 100 and whose explanations are omitted. For example, "C" indicates a capacitor, "R" indicates a resistor, "CN" indicates a connector, "IC" indicates an integrated circuit, "OSC" indicates an oscillator, and "RA" indicates a collective resistor. "FLT" indicates a noise removal filter, and the number following these letters is a unique value for identification. These identifiers are attached to identify electronic components on one board, so although the same identifier may be attached to different boards, it does not indicate that they are the same electronic component. Not that there is. Note that the same applies to the circuit configuration described below.

As shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 101 is constituted by an integrated circuit having terminals from No. 1 to No. 64 as indicated by numbers "1" to "64". The main control unit 101 operates with 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied through the 16th terminal, the 19th terminal, the 46th terminal, and the 62nd terminal (VDD).

The 25th terminal can be selected from among the chip select function "CS13", the general-purpose input/output function "IOP13", and the SPI communication transmission output function "SPITXA". In this embodiment, the SPI communication transmission output function "SPITXA" is selected for the 25th terminal.

The 27th terminal can be selected from among the chip select function "CS12", the general-purpose input/output function "IOP12", and the SPI communication clock output function "SPICKA". In this embodiment, the SPI communication clock output function "SPICKA" is selected for the 27th terminal.

The 29th terminal can be selected from among the chip select function "CS11", the general-purpose input/output function "IOP11", and the SPI communication chip select function "SPISA1". In this embodiment, the SPI communication chip selection function "SPISA1" is selected for the 29th terminal.

The main control unit 101 outputs a serial data signal (main display segment data, main display common data: SPITXA) from the 25th terminal as a control signal for dynamically lighting the main display 64, and outputs a chip select signal (SPISA1) from the 29th terminal. The clock signal (SPICKA) is output from the 27th terminal.

Here, the common data (for example, main display common data) selects the group (digit) to which the drive current is applied, that is, one group (digit) to be displayed by lighting, among the plurality of LED groups (digits) in the display. This is a signal to do so.
Furthermore, the segment data (for example, main display segment data) is a signal for lighting or extinguishing the LEDs of the group (digit) selected by the common data.

As shown in FIG. 17, in addition to the main control unit 101, the main control board 100 includes LED drivers 100a, 100b, a connector 100c, and a plurality of resistors 100d.

The LED driver 100a has a 24-terminal configuration from terminal No. 1 to terminal No. 24 as indicated by numbers "1" to "24". The LED driver 100a is an LED driver using a sink type transistor array that sucks current from a load (such as an LED).
The first terminal (VDD) is used as a driving power supply terminal, and a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input thereto.
The second terminal (RESET) is a reset signal input terminal to which a reset signal is input, and a reset signal (*IORST) from an integrated circuit (not shown) is input.
The third terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SPISA1) is input from the main control unit 101 as a latch signal.
The fourth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal to which a clock signal is input, and a clock signal (SPICKA) is input from the main control unit 101.
The 5th to 20th terminals (PA0 to PA7, PB7 to PB0) are current sink type pull output terminals, and parallel data signals are pulled out. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 5 to 12 are not used.
The 21st terminal (DIN) is an input terminal to which a serial data signal is input, and a serial data signal (SPITXA) is input from the main control unit 101.
The 22nd terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal to which a serial data signal is output, and the serial data signal (SPITXA) is output to the LED driver 100b.
The 23rd terminal (VSS) is used as a reference power supply terminal and is connected to the ground.
The 24th terminal (COM) is a terminal connected to an internal clamp diode in order to release back electromotive force, and a 5V direct current voltage (DC5VA) that is a driving power source for the LED 310 is input.

The LED driver 100b has a 16-terminal configuration from terminal No. 1 to terminal No. 16 as indicated by numbers "1" to "16". The LED driver 100b is an LED driver using a source type transistor array that discharges current to a load (such as an LED).
The first terminal (VCC) is a power supply terminal that supplies driving power for a load (such as an LED), and a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input thereto.
The second terminal (VDD) is used as a power supply terminal for driving, and a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input thereto.
The third terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal from which a serial data signal is output, and is connected to ground.
The fourth terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal is input, and a reset signal (*IORST) from an integrated circuit (not shown) is input.
A fifth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal to which a clock signal is input, and a clock signal (SPICKA) is input from the main control unit 101.
The sixth terminal (DIN) is an input terminal to which a serial data signal is input, and a serial data signal (SPITXA) is input from the LED driver 100a.
The seventh terminal (CS) is a latch signal input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SPISA1) is input from the main control unit 101 as a latch signal.
The No. 8 terminal (VSS) is used as a reference power supply terminal and is connected to the ground.
Terminals 9 to 16 (00 to 07) are current supply type push output terminals, and parallel data signals are pushed out. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 13 to 16 (04-07) are not used.

The LED drivers 100a and 100b are serial-to-parallel conversion circuits that convert a serial data signal (SPITXA) from the main control unit 101 into a parallel data signal. A clock signal (SPICKA), a chip select signal (SPISA1), and a reset signal (*IORST) are input in parallel to the respective input terminals (SCK, CS, RESET) of the LED drivers 100a and 100b.

The LED drivers 100a and 100b include a shift register and a parallel data latch circuit (data register).
The shift register is composed of a plurality of D-type flip-flops, and bit data of one D-type flip-flop is moved to the adjacent D-type flip-flop in synchronization with a clock signal (SPICKA).
The parallel data latch circuit is composed of, for example, a plurality of D-type flip-flops, and latches (holds) and captures (sets) the data in the shift register at a predetermined latch timing when receiving a chip select signal (SPISA1) as a latch signal. do).

The LED drivers 100a and 100b are connected in cascade (multi-stage connection), with the LED driver 100a forming the first stage and the LED driver 100b forming the second stage. The serial data signal (SPITXA) transmitted from the main control unit 101 is input to the 21st terminal (DIN) of the LED driver 100a, passes through the shift register of the LED driver 100a, and is output from the 22nd terminal (DOUT). Ru. The serial data signal (SPITXA) output from the 22nd terminal (DOUT) of the LED driver 100a is input to the 6th terminal (DIN) of the LED driver 100b, and passes through the shift register of the LED driver 100b.

The data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 100a is simultaneously pulled out as parallel data signals (main display segment data 1 to 8) from terminals 13 to 20 (PB0 to PB7). Specifically, a terminal whose main display segment data is high is connected to ground, and a terminal whose main display segment data is low is not connected to ground.
Furthermore, the data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 100b is simultaneously pushed out as parallel data signals (main display common data 1 to 4) from terminals 9 to 12 (00-03). Specifically, the drive power (DC5VA) is supplied to the terminal where the main display common data is high, and the drive power (DC5VA) is not supplied to the terminal where the main display common data is low.
Furthermore, the LED drivers 100a and 100b are simultaneously reset (initialized) by a reset signal (*IORST), and their internal data is cleared.

The 20th to 13th terminals (PB0 to PB7) of the LED driver 100a are connected to the 5th to 12th terminals of the connector 100c via a wiring pattern 100e and a resistor 100d, respectively. Further, terminals 9 to 12 (00-03) of the LED driver 100b are connected to terminals 1 to 4 of the connector 100c via wiring patterns 100f, respectively.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration of the main display board 302. As shown in FIG. 18, a connector 302a and 32 LEDs 310 are arranged on the main display board 302. A connector 100c of the main control board 100 is connected to the connector 302a via a transmission cable.

Parallel data signals (main display common data 1 to 4) are input from the main control board 100 to terminals 1 to 4 of the connector 302a, respectively.
Parallel data signals (main display segment data 1 to 8) are input from the main control board 100 to terminals 5 to 12 of the connector 302a, respectively.
Further, the No. 1 terminal of the connector 302a is connected in parallel to the anodes of eight LEDs 310a that constitute the special symbol 1 display 63a of the main display 63 via the wiring pattern 302b.
The second terminal is connected in parallel to the anodes of eight LEDs 310b that constitute the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 via the wiring pattern 302b.
The third terminal is connected to the anodes of eight LEDs 310c that constitute the normal symbol display 63c, the round display 63g, and the right-handed display 63i of the main display 63 via the wiring pattern 302b.
The No. 4 terminal constitutes a special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e, a normal symbol reserved number display 63f, and a game status display 63h of the main display 63 through the wiring pattern 302b. The LEDs 310d are connected in parallel to the anodes of the eight LEDs 310d.
The 5th terminal to the 12th terminal are connected via the wiring pattern 302c to one LED 310 of the LED 310a, one LED 310 of the LED 310b, one LED 310 of the LED 310c, and an LED 310d so as to be different from each other. The cathodes of any one of the LEDs 310 are connected in parallel.

Then, the main display 63 causes a driving current to flow through the anode of any of the LEDs 310a to 310d according to the main display common data, and is driven through the resistor 100d from the cathode of the LED 310 according to the main display segment data 1 to 8. By drawing out the current, the current flows through the LEDs 310a to 301d that are sequentially selected in a dynamic lighting method, and the LEDs 310a to 301d are turned on.

Here, the main display 63 includes, for example, a special symbol 1 display 63a → special symbol 2 display 63b → normal symbol display 63c, a round display 63g and a right-handed display 63i → special symbol 1 pending number display 63d, The lighting will be controlled in the order of special symbol 2 pending number display 63e, normal symbol pending number display 63f, and gaming state display 63h→special symbol 1 display 63a→...

The wiring patterns 100e and 302c individually connect the plurality of LEDs 310 forming each of the LEDs 310a to 310d of the main display 63 to the LED driver 100a. On the other hand, the wiring patterns 100f and 302b commonly connect a plurality of LEDs 310 forming each of the LEDs 310a to 310d of the main display 63 to the LED driver 100b.
Therefore, in the wiring patterns 100f and 302b, the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 100e and 302c gathers, so that the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 100e and 302c becomes larger.
Therefore, the wiring patterns 100f and 302b are formed wider than the wiring patterns 100e and 302c. For example, the width of the wiring patterns 100f, 302b is 0.5 mm, and the width of the wiring patterns 100e, 302c is 0.2 mm. This makes it possible to reduce the electrical resistance in the wiring patterns 100f and 302b through which a large drive current flows and suppress heat generation.

Note that the resistor 100d mounted between the LED driver 100a and the LED 310 of the main display 63 can be mounted on either the main control board 100 or the main display board 302. However, since the main display board 302 is placed in a narrow space, such as below the game board 9, if the resistor 100d is mounted, the heat generated by the resistor 100d will be transferred to the main display board 302. This increases the risk of damage to electronic components. Therefore, by mounting the resistor 100d on the main control board 100, the possibility of damage to the main display board 302 can be reduced.
Furthermore, if the main display board 302 is to be equipped with the resistor 100d, the board size needs to be increased, and for example, there is a possibility that the arrangement of the main display 63 on the game board 9 may be deteriorated. Therefore, by mounting the resistor 100d on the main control board 100, the board size of the main display board 302 can be reduced and the arrangement of the main display 63 can be improved.

<8. LED related to frame control board 110>
Next, the LEDs whose lighting is dynamically controlled by the frame control board 110, that is, the game ball number indicator 21 and the performance indicator 116 will be explained.

FIG. 19 is a diagram of the gaming machine 1 viewed from the back side. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the structure of the frame control board 110.
As shown in FIG. 19, most of the back side of the gaming machine 1 is covered with a colorless and transparent back cover 81, and each part arranged inside the back cover 81 is protected.
Further, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 110 and a power supply board 130 are arranged below the back cover 81 so as to overlap front and back. The frame control board 110 is arranged in front of the power supply board 130 when viewed from the back side of the gaming machine 1 (at the back side with respect to the player).

As shown in FIG. 20(a), the frame control board 110 is arranged in a space formed by a board case 321 and a board base 322. In the frame control board 110, an RWM clear switch 112, a game ball count clear switch 113, a ball removal switch 114, an error release switch 115, and a plurality of connectors are exposed from the board case 321, and other electronic components are covered by the board case 321. ing. As a result, the RWM clear switch 112, the game ball count clear switch 113, the ball removal switch 114, and the error release switch 115 can be operated by hall staff, etc., and other electronic components are protected.

Since the board case 321 and the board base 322 are made of a colorless and transparent resin material, the electronic components (especially the performance indicator 116) arranged on the frame control board 110, as shown in FIG. 20(b), It is visible from the outside through the board case 321.
Therefore, when the frame control board 110 is attached to the gaming machine 1, it is impossible or difficult to visually see the performance indicator 116 if the inner frame 5 is closed, but it is not possible to open the inner frame 5. This allows the performance indicator 116 to be visually observed through the board case 321.

In the performance display 116, a total of 48 monochrome (red) LEDs 320 of 6 digits x 8 segments (7 segments (a to g) + 1 dot (dp)) are arranged. These LEDs 320 are top-view LEDs whose light irradiation surfaces are arranged parallel to the substrate of the performance indicator 116 and whose optical axis of the irradiated light is orthogonal to the substrate of the performance indicator 116. The performance display 116 can be dynamically controlled as a 6-digit x 8-segment display.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the game ball number display 21. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the game ball number display 21 includes a game ball number display base 331, a game ball number display board 332, a game ball number display panel 333, a game ball number display sticker 334, and a game ball number display base 331, a game ball number display substrate 332, a game ball number display panel 333, a game ball number display sticker 334, and a game ball number It is configured to include a display cover 335. The game ball number display 21 includes a game ball number display board 332, a game ball number display panel 333, and a game ball number display in a space formed by a game ball number display base 331 and a game ball number display cover 335. A container seal 334 is housed therein.

A total of 42 single color (white) LEDs 336 of 6 digits x 7 segments (a to g) are arranged on the game ball number display board 332. These LEDs 336 are top view LEDs whose light irradiation surface is arranged parallel to the game ball number display board 332 and whose optical axis of the irradiated light is orthogonal to the game ball number display board 332. The game ball number display 21 can be dynamically controlled as a 6-digit x 7-segment display.

In the game ball number display panel 333, through holes 333a extending from the front surface 333b to the game ball number display board 332 are formed at positions facing the LEDs 336 arranged on the game ball number display board 332. Thereby, the light irradiated from the LED 336 passes through the opposing through holes 333a, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the light leaks from other through holes 333a and becomes difficult to see.

The game ball number display sticker 334 has a 7-segment shape, for example, a translucent milky white color, which has a lower light transmittance than a colorless transparent one, at a position facing the LED 336 arranged on the game ball number display board 332, and the LED 336 It is an opaque black color that allows the light emitted from it to pass through, while the other parts do not allow any light to pass through.

The game ball count display cover 335 is, for example, a translucent black panel (resin material) with a lower light transmittance than colorless transparent panel, and allows the light emitted from the LED 336 to pass therethrough, and when the LED 336 is not emitting light. In addition, the 7-segment shape of the game ball number display sticker 334 is difficult to visually recognize.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration around the frame control section 111 in the frame control board 110. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration related to display control of the performance indicator 116 on the frame control board 110. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration around a predetermined connector 110f on the frame control board 110. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration of the game ball count display board 332.

As shown in FIG. 22, the frame control board 110 is constituted by an integrated circuit having terminals No. 1 to No. 71 as indicated by numbers "1" to "71". The frame control board 110 is operated by 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied through the 8th terminal (VDD3), the 19th terminal (VDD1), and the 52nd terminal (VDD2).

Terminal 2 allows selection of chip select function "XCS15", general input/output function "PO7", and SPI communication chip select function "SS". In this embodiment, the SPI communication chip selection function "SS" is selected for the second terminal.

For the No. 4 terminal, the chip select function "XCS14", the general-purpose input/output function "PO6", and the SPI communication clock output function "SCK" can be selected. In this embodiment, the SPI communication clock output function "SCK" is selected for the No. 4 terminal.

The No. 6 terminal can be selected from among the chip select function "XCS13", the general-purpose input/output function "PO5", and the SPI communication transmission output function "SDO". In this embodiment, the SPI communication transmission output function "SD0" is selected for the second terminal.

The main control unit 101 uses serial data signals (game ball number display segment data, game ball number display common data, performance display segment data, performance display common Data (SDO) is output from the 6th terminal, a chip select signal (SS) is output from the 2nd terminal, and a clock signal (SCK) is output from the 4th terminal.

As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in addition to the frame control section 111, the frame control board 110 includes LED drivers 110a, 110b, 110c, resistors 110d, 110e, and a connector 110f.

The LED driver 110a has a 16-terminal configuration from terminal No. 1 to terminal No. 16 as indicated by numbers "1" to "16". The LED driver 110a is an LED driver that uses a source type transistor array that discharges current to a load (such as an LED).
The first terminal (VCC) is a power supply terminal that supplies driving power for a load (such as an LED), and a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) is input thereto.
The second terminal (VDD) is used as a power supply terminal for driving, and a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input thereto.
The third terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal to which a serial data signal is output, and the serial data signal (SDO) is output to the LED driver 110b.
The fourth terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal is input, and a reset signal (/IORST) from an integrated circuit (not shown) is input.
The fifth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal to which a clock signal is input, and the clock signal (SCK) is input from the frame control unit 111.
The sixth terminal (DIN) is an input terminal to which a serial data signal is input, and a serial data signal (SDO) is input from the frame control unit 111.
The seventh terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SS) is input from the frame control unit 111 as a latch signal.
The No. 8 terminal (VSS) is used as a reference power supply terminal and is connected to the ground.
Terminals 9 to 16 (00-07) are current supply type push output terminals, and parallel data signals are pushed out. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 15 to 16 are not used.

The LED driver 110b has a 24-terminal configuration from terminal No. 1 to terminal No. 24 as indicated by numbers "1" to "24". The LED driver 110b is an LED driver that uses a sink type transistor array that sinks current from a load (such as an LED).
The first terminal (VDD) is used as a power supply terminal for driving, and a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input thereto.
The second terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal is input, and a reset signal (/IORST) from an integrated circuit (not shown) is input.
The third terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SS) is input from the frame control unit 111 as a latch signal.
The fourth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal into which a clock signal is input, and the clock signal (SCK) is input from the frame control unit 111.
The 5th to 20th terminals (PA0-PA7, PB7-PB0) are current sink type pull output terminals, and parallel data signals are pulled out. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 11 to 13 are not used.
The 21st terminal (DIN) is an input terminal to which a serial data signal is input, and a serial data signal (SDO) is input from the LED driver 110a.
The 22nd terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal to which a serial data signal is output, and the serial data signal (SDO) is output to the LED driver 110c.
The 23rd terminal (VSS) is used as a reference power supply terminal and is connected to the ground.
The 24th terminal (COM) is a terminal to which an internal clamp diode is connected in order to release back electromotive force, and a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA), which is a driving power source for the LED, is input.

The LED driver 110c has a 16-terminal configuration from terminal No. 1 to terminal No. 16 as indicated by numbers "1" to "16". The LED driver 110c is an LED driver using a source type transistor array that discharges current to a load (such as an LED).
The first terminal (VCC) is a power supply terminal that supplies driving power for a load (such as an LED), and a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) is input thereto.
The second terminal (VDD) is used as a power supply terminal for driving, and a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is input thereto.
The third terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal from which a serial data signal is output, and is connected to ground.
The fourth terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal is input, and a reset signal (/IORST) from an integrated circuit (not shown) is input.
The fifth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal to which a clock signal is input, and the clock signal (SCK) is input from the frame control unit 111.
The sixth terminal (DIN) is an input terminal to which a serial data signal is input, and a serial data signal (SDO) is input from the LED driver 110b.
The seventh terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SS) is input from the frame control unit 111 as a latch signal.
The No. 8 terminal (VSS) is used as a reference power supply terminal and is connected to the ground.
Terminals 9 to 16 (00-07) are current supply type push output terminals, and parallel data signals are output.

The LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c are serial-parallel conversion circuits that convert a serial data signal (SDO) from the frame control unit 111 into a parallel data signal. A clock signal (SCK), a chip select signal (SS), and a reset signal (/IORST) are input in parallel to the respective input terminals (SCK, CS, RESET) of the LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c.

The LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c include a shift register and a parallel data latch circuit (data register). The shift register is composed of a plurality of D-type flip-flops, and bit data of one D-type flip-flop is moved to an adjacent D-type flip-flop in synchronization with a clock signal (SCK). A parallel data latch circuit is composed of, for example, a plurality of D-type flip-flops, and latches (holds) and captures (sets) data in a shift register at a predetermined latch timing when receiving a chip select signal (SS) as a latch signal. do) .

The LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c are connected in cascade (multistage connection), with the LED driver 110a forming a first stage, the LED driver 110b forming a second stage, and the LED driver 110c forming a third stage. The serial data signal (SDO) transmitted from the frame control board 110 is input to the 6th terminal (DIN) of the LED driver 110a, passes through the shift register of the LED driver 110a, and is output from the 3rd terminal (DOUT). . The serial data signal (SDO) output from the 3rd terminal (DOUT) of the LED driver 110a is input to the 21st terminal (DIN) of the LED driver 110b, passes through the shift register of the LED driver 110b, and is sent to the 22nd terminal (DOUT). ) is output. The serial data signal (SDO) output from the 22nd terminal (DOUT) of the LED driver 110b is input to the 6th terminal (DIN) of the LED driver 110c, and passes through the shift register of the LED driver 110c.

The data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110a is simultaneously pushed out as a parallel data signal (gaming ball number display common data 1 to 6) from terminals 9 to 14 (00-05). Specifically, the drive power (DC12VA) is supplied to the terminal where the game ball number display common data is high, and the drive power (DC12VA) is not supplied to the terminal where the game ball number display common data is low.
In addition, a part of the data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110b is simultaneously pulled out as a parallel data signal (gaming ball number display segment data 1 to 7) from terminals 20 to 14 (RB0 to RB6). be done. Specifically, the terminal whose game ball number display segment data is high is connected to the ground, and the terminal whose game ball number display segment data is low is not connected to the ground.
Also, part of the data captured in the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110b is simultaneously pulled out as a parallel data signal (performance display common data 1 to 6) from terminals 5 to 10 (RA0 to RA5). Ru. Specifically, a terminal whose performance display common data is high is connected to ground, and a terminal whose performance display common data is low is not connected to ground.
The data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110c is simultaneously pushed out as parallel data signals (performance display segment data 1 to 8) from terminals 9 to 16 (00-07). Specifically, drive power (DC 12 VA) is supplied to the terminal whose performance display segment data is high, and drive power (DC 12 VA) is not supplied to the terminal whose performance display segment data is low.
Furthermore, the LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c are simultaneously reset (initialized) by a reset signal (*IORST) from an integrated circuit (not shown), and their internal data is cleared.

Terminals 5 to 10 (PA0 to PA5) of the LED driver 110b and terminals 9 to 16 (00 to 07) of the LED driver 110c are connected to the performance indicator 116.

Here, as described above, the performance display 116 is composed of 6 digits x 8 segments (7 segments (a to g) + 1 dot (dp): 8 LEDs 320).

The fifth terminal (PA0) of the LED driver 110b is connected in parallel to the cathode of the LED 320 that constitutes the first digit eight segments of the performance display 116 via the wiring pattern 110g. Similarly, the 6th to 10th terminals (PA1 to PA5) of the LED driver 110b are connected to the LEDs 320 that constitute the 8 segments of the 2nd to 6th digits of the performance indicator 116, respectively, via the wiring pattern 110g. connected in parallel to the cathode.

Further, the No. 9 terminal (00) of the LED driver 110c is connected in parallel to the anodes of the LEDs 320(a) of each digit of the performance display 116 via a wiring pattern 110h and a resistor 110d. Similarly, terminals 10 to 16 (01-07) of the LED driver 110c are connected to the anodes of the LEDs 320 (b to g, dp) of each digit of the performance display 116 via a wiring pattern 110h and a resistor 110d. Each is connected in parallel.

The performance indicator 116 dynamically lights up by passing a drive current through the resistor 110d to the anode of the LED 320 corresponding to the performance display segment data, and drawing the drive current from the cathode of the LED 320 of the digit corresponding to the performance display common data. A driving current flows through the LEDs 320 of the digits sequentially selected by the method, and the LEDs 320 are turned on.

Here, the performance display 116 is controlled to light up in the order of, for example, 1st digit → 2nd digit → 3rd digit → 4th digit → 5th digit → 6th digit → 1st digit →... Become.

Note that the wiring pattern 110h individually connects the plurality of LEDs 320 for each digit of the performance indicator 116 to the LED driver 110c. The wiring pattern 110g commonly connects a plurality of LEDs 320 for each digit of the performance indicator 116 to the LED driver 110b.
Therefore, in the wiring pattern 110g, the driving current flowing through the wiring pattern 110h is collected, so that the driving current flowing through the wiring pattern 110h is larger than that in the wiring pattern 110h.
Therefore, the wiring pattern 110g is formed wider than the wiring pattern 110h. For example, the width of the wiring pattern 110h is 0.15 mm, and the width of the wiring pattern 110g is 0.3 mm. This makes it possible to reduce the electrical resistance in the wiring pattern 110g through which a large drive current flows and suppress heat generation.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, terminals 20 to 14 (PB0 to PB6) of the LED driver 110b are connected to terminals 9 to 15 of the connector 110f through the wiring pattern 110i and the resistor 110e, respectively. connected to the number terminal. Further, terminals 9 to 14 (00-05) of the LED driver 110a are connected to terminals 21 to 26 of the connector 110f, respectively, via a wiring pattern 110j.

The connector 110f of the frame control board 110 is connected to a relay board (not shown) provided on the front frame 7 via a transmission cable. Of the signals sent to the relay board via the connector 110f of the frame control board 110, the parallel data signals (game ball number display segment data 1 to 7, game ball number display common data 1 to 6) are used to display the number of game balls. input to the device board 332.

As shown in FIG. 25, the game ball count display board 332 is connected to the game ball count display board 332 via the connector 110f of the frame control board 110 and a relay board (not shown) arranged on the left side (hinge mechanism side) of the lower part of the front frame 7. Game ball number display segment data 1 to 7 are input to terminals 1 to 7 of the arranged connector 332a, respectively, and game ball number display common data 1 to 6 are input to terminals 8 to 13 of the connector 332a. Each is input.

The No. 8 terminal of the connector 332a is connected in parallel to the anode of the LED 336 that constitutes the 7 segments of the first digit of the game ball number display 21 via the wiring pattern 332b. Similarly, the 9th to 13th terminals of the connector 332a are connected in parallel to the anodes of the LEDs 336 that constitute the 7 segments of the 2nd to 6th digits of the game ball count display 21 via the wiring pattern 332b. has been done.

Moreover, the No. 1 terminal of the connector 332a is connected in parallel to the cathode of each digit LED 336(a) of the game ball number display 21 via the wiring pattern 332c. Similarly, the second to seventh terminals of the connector 332a are connected in parallel to the cathodes of the LEDs (b to g) of each digit of the game ball number display 21 via the wiring pattern 332c.

Then, the game ball number display 21 causes a drive current to flow through the anodes of the LEDs 336 in digits corresponding to the game ball number display common data 1 to 6, and a drive current from the cathodes of the LEDs 336 based on the game ball number display segment data 1 to 7. By pulling out the LED 336, a drive current flows to the LED 336 of the selected digit in the dynamic lighting method, and the LED 336 is turned on.

Here, the game ball number display 21 is controlled to light up in the order of, for example, 1st digit → 2nd digit → 3rd digit → 4th digit → 5th digit → 6th digit → 1st digit →... It turns out.

Note that the wiring patterns 110i and 332c individually connect a plurality of LEDs 336 for each digit of the game ball number display 21 to the LED driver 110b. On the other hand, the wiring patterns 110j and 332b commonly connect a plurality of LEDs 336 for each digit of the game ball number display 21 to the LED driver 110a.
Therefore, in the wiring patterns 110j and 332b, the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 110i and 332c gathers, so that the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 110i and 332c becomes larger than that in the wiring patterns 110i and 332c.
Therefore, the wiring patterns 110j and 332b are formed wider than the wiring patterns 110i and 332c. For example, the width of the wiring patterns 110i and 332c is 0.15 mm, and the width of the wiring patterns 110j and 332b is 0.3 mm. This makes it possible to reduce electrical resistance in the wiring patterns 110j and 332b through which a large driving current flows, and to suppress heat generation.

<9. LEDs related to production control board 120>
Next, the LED that is statically controlled to be lit by the effect control board 120 will be explained. Here, the fourth symbol display 65 will be explained.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating the structure of the fourth symbol display 65. As shown in FIG. 26, the fourth symbol display 65 includes a fourth symbol display substrate 341, a fourth symbol display case 342, and a fourth symbol display seal 343. The fourth symbol display board 341 is housed in a fourth symbol display case 342.

The fourth symbol display board 341 includes a special symbol 1 display 65a, a special symbol 2 display 65b, a special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d, and a right-handed display 65e. A total of nine LEDs 350 are arranged. These LEDs 350 are monochrome (red) LEDs, and the light irradiation surface is arranged parallel to the fourth symbol display substrate 341, and the optical axis of the irradiated light is orthogonal to the fourth symbol display substrate 341. It is a top view type LED.

Through holes 342a are formed in the fourth symbol display case 342 at positions facing each of the LEDs 350 arranged on the fourth symbol display substrate 341.

The fourth symbol display sticker 343 has a translucent milky white round shape, for example, which has a lower light transmittance than a colorless transparent one, at a position facing each LED 350 arranged on the fourth symbol display substrate 341, and the LED 350 It is an opaque black color that allows the light emitted from it to pass through, while the other parts are opaque and do not allow any light to pass through. In addition, the fourth symbol display sticker 343 has a special symbol 1 indicator 65a, a special symbol 2 indicator 65b, a special symbol 1 reserved number indicator 65c, a special symbol 2 reserved number indicator 65d, and a right-handed display 65e, respectively. Surrounding lines, etc. are printed.

Therefore, in the fourth symbol display 65, when any of the LEDs 350 is lit, the light emitted from that LED 350 is irradiated from the front of the game board 9 via the fourth symbol display sticker 343. , informs players of various game statuses.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a part of the circuit configuration of the decoration relay board 150 to which the production control board 120 and the fourth symbol display board 341 are connected.
As shown in FIG. 27, an LED driver 150a is arranged on the decorative relay board 150. The LED driver 150a is an example of the above-mentioned LED driver 27a, and has a 48-terminal configuration from terminal No. 1 to terminal No. 48 as indicated by numbers "1" to "48".

The first terminal (VREF) is a reference voltage output terminal.
The second terminal (SCLK) is an input terminal for a clock signal (CLK).
The third terminal (SDATA) is an input terminal for a serial data signal (DATA).
The No. 4 terminal (SDEN) is an input terminal for an enable signal.
The 5th terminal (CTLSCT) is a serial bus communication setting terminal, and the reference voltage from the 1st terminal, that is, the H level, is input and a predetermined mode is set.
The No. 6 terminal (OUTSCT) is an output method control terminal for the LED drive current, and is brought to the L level by being connected to the ground, and is set to a predetermined mode, for example, constant current output.
Terminal 7 (RESET) is an input terminal for a reset signal.
Terminal No. 8 (RT1) is a resistor connection terminal for setting a reference current, and is connected to a resistor 150b. The LED driver 150a can change the current value of the drive current flowing to the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) from which parallel data signals are output by changing the resistance value of the resistor 150b connected to the No. 8 terminal. In the LED driver 150a, the larger the resistance value of the resistor 150b, the smaller the current value of the drive current can be. For example, the resistance values are 70 kΩ, 80 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 140 kΩ, and 180 kΩ, and the current values are set to 14 mA, 12 mA, 10 mA, 7 mA, and 5.5 mA, respectively. In this embodiment, since the resistance value of the resistor 150b is 140 kΩ, the current value of the drive current is 7 mA.
The 9th terminal and the 31st terminal (NC) are dummy terminals.
Terminal 10 (SGND) is a ground terminal.
Terminals 11 to 15 (A0 to A4) are address terminals for setting slave addresses, and a 5-bit slave address can be set. When each terminal is connected to the ground, the bit is set to "0", and when connected to the No. 1 terminal, the bit is set to "1".
Terminals 16 to 18, Terminals 20 to 25, Terminals 27 to 29, Terminals 32 to 34, Terminals 36 to 41, Terminals 43 to 45 (LEDR1- LEDB8) is an output terminal from which a parallel data signal is output. Note that some of these output terminals are not used.
The 19th terminal, the 26th terminal, the 35th terminal, and the 42nd terminal are ground terminals (PGND1 to PGND4).
The 30th terminal (VLED) is a terminal for protecting the LED drive output.
The 46th terminal and the 47th terminal (TEST1, TEST2) are test terminals and are connected to the ground.
The 48th terminal (SVCC) is a power supply terminal to which a drive power is input, and a 12V DC voltage (SC12VB) is input.

A clock signal (CLK) output from the production control board 120 and a serial data signal (DATA) as a control signal (LED data) are supplied to the LED driver 150a. The LED driver 150a outputs a drive current according to a clock signal (CLK) and a serial data signal (DATA).

The LED driver 150a has 24 output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) from the 16th terminal to the 45th terminal. The LED driver 150a generates parallel data signals (03-R1 to 03-B8) based on the serial data signal (DATA) input from the production control unit 121, and the generated parallel data signals (03-R1 to 03). -B8) is output from the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8).

Here, the parallel data signals are written as "03-R1", "03-G1", "03-B1", . . . . Further, "R" indicates that the drive current for the red LED of the full-color LED chip is assigned. "G" indicates that the drive current for the green LED of the full-color LED chip is assigned. "B" indicates that the drive current for the blue LED of the full-color LED chip is assigned.
However, "R", "G", and "B" are not always assigned to the drive current for red LED, green LED, and blue LED, respectively; for example, they may be assigned to the drive current for monochrome LED. .

Terminals 16 to 18 and terminals 20 to 25 are connected to the connector 150c. Further, terminals 27 to 29, terminals 32 to 34, and terminals 36 to 38 are connected to the connector 150d. Further, the 44th terminal and the 45th terminal are connected to the connector 150e.

Connectors 150c and 150e are connected to decorative board 180 via transmission cables. The connector 150d is connected to the fourth symbol display board 341 via a transmission cable.

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration of the fourth symbol display board 341. As shown in FIG. 28, a connector 341a is arranged on the fourth symbol display board 341. Then, parallel data signals (03-R4 to 03-B6) are inputted to terminals 2 to 10 of the connector 341a through the connector 150d of the decorative relay board 150, respectively. The 2nd to 10th terminals of the connector 341a are connected to cathodes of different LEDs 350, respectively.

Further, a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is input to the No. 1 terminal of the connector 341a. The first terminal of the connector 341a is connected to the anode of the LED 350 via a resistor 341b.
Therefore, according to the parallel data signals (03-R4 to 03-B6), a drive current flows from the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) side through the resistor 341b and the LED 350, and the LED 350 is turned on.

Note that the current value of the drive current supplied to the LED 350b is determined by the resistance value of the resistor 150b connected to the No. 8 terminal of the LED driver 150a, and the resistor 341b does not affect the current value of the drive current. The resistor 341b lowers the voltage on the cathode side of the LED 350, that is, the voltage at terminals 27 to 38 (excluding terminals 30, 31, and 35) of the LED driver 150a (for example, to about 0.5V). It is provided for.

Further, each LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 is configured such that the brightness cannot be adjusted by the user, and is turned on at a constant brightness by PWM control.

In this way, the production control unit 121 can simultaneously control the lighting of each LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 by static control.

<10. Modified example>
[10.1 Modification 1]
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the circuit configuration of the main control board 100A in Modification 1. Note that the same components as in the embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the embodiment described above, the performance indicator 116 is provided on the frame control board 110. However, as shown in FIG. 29, the performance indicator 116A may be provided on the main control board 100A.

Since the performance indicator 116A is arranged on the main control board 100A arranged on the back side of the game board 9, it is normally impossible to visually recognize it. The main control board 100A is housed in a colorless and transparent resin case, and the performance indicator 116A is visible through the resin case.
The performance display 116A is a 4-digit x 8-segment display, includes 32 LEDs 320A, is dynamically controlled by the main control unit 101, and displays gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time. .

The main control unit 101 obtains information regarding the number of out pitches from the frame control unit 111, for example, and calculates game performance information. Then, the main control unit 101 outputs main display segment data 1 to 8 and performance display segment data 1 to 8 as serial data signals to the LED driver 100a, and outputs main display common data 1 to 4 and performance display common data 1 to 4 to the LED driver 100a. Output to driver 100b.
That is, the serial data signal includes a control signal for dynamically lighting the main display 63 and the performance display 116A.

The 13th terminal (04) of the LED driver 100b is connected in parallel to the anode of the LED 320A that constitutes the 8 segments of the first digit of the performance display 116A. Similarly, the 14th to 16th terminals (05 to 07) of the LED driver 100b are connected in parallel to the anodes of the LEDs 320A that constitute the 8 segments of the 2nd to 4th digits of the performance indicator 116A. There is.

Further, the fifth terminal (PA0) of the LED driver 100a is connected in parallel to the cathode of each digit LED 320A(a) of the performance display 116A via a resistor 100g (corresponding to a resistor 110d). Similarly, the 6th to 12th terminals (PA1-PA7) of the LED driver 100a are connected in parallel to the cathodes of the LEDs 320A (b to g, dp) of each digit of the performance display 116A via a resistor of 100g. has been done.

The performance indicators 116A are sequentially selected in a dynamic lighting method by passing a drive current through the anodes of the LEDs 320A in the digits corresponding to the performance display common data and drawing the drive currents from the cathodes of the LEDs 320A in accordance with the performance display segment data. A drive current flows through the LED 320A of the digit, and the LED 320A is turned on.

Note that an LED driver that drives the LED 310 of the main display 63 and an LED driver that drives the LED 320A of the performance display 116A may be provided separately.

[10.2 Modification 2]
FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a fourth symbol display 65A in modification 2. As described above, the fourth symbol display 65 includes a special symbol 1 display 65a consisting of two LEDs 350, a special symbol 2 display 65b consisting of two LEDs 350, and a special symbol 1 reservation number consisting of two LEDs 350. It was equipped with a display 65c, a special symbol 2 reservation number display 65d consisting of two LEDs 350, and a right-hand hitting display 65e consisting of one LED 350. All of these indicators were formed in a round shape.

However, the shape of the fourth symbol display 65 and the number of LEDs on each display are not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, the fourth symbol display 65A includes a special symbol 1 display 65a consisting of one LED 350, a special symbol 2 display 65b consisting of one LED 350, and a special symbol 2 display 65b consisting of four LEDs 350. It is provided with a symbol 1 reserved number display 65c, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d consisting of four LEDs 350, and a right-handed display 65e consisting of one LED 350.
Further, the special symbol 1 display 65a is formed in a rectangular shape, and the special symbol 2 display 65b is formed in a triangular shape.

In this way, although the fourth symbol display 65 (65A) displays the same information as the main display 63, it may be displayed in a different manner (number, shape, etc.).

<11. Configuration example>
An example of the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described below.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-1A).
(Configuration 1-1A)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED for displaying information regarding the results of a lottery regarding the granting of profits to players. LED, the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is larger than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 1-1A), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display of the main display 63. This corresponds to the LED 310 of 63b.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing various values regarding the LEDs of the main display 63, performance display 116, game ball number display 21, and fourth symbol display 65.

As shown in FIG. 31, a 12V direct current voltage (DC12VA) is applied to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 320 is 2V. Further, a resistor 110d (see FIG. 23) connected to the LED 320 is set to 3300Ω. Therefore, a current of 3 mA will flow through the LED 320.
In addition, in the performance display 116, since the 8 segments of 6 digits are controlled to turn on in sequence (the number of commons is 6 and the lighting is controlled dynamically), each of the 8 segments is energized only 1/6 of the time. There isn't.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 320 is 3 mA x 2 V x (1/6) = 1 mW.

On the other hand, a 5V direct current voltage (DC5VA) is applied to the LED 310 of the main display 63 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. Further, a resistor 100d (see FIG. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA will flow through the LED 310.
In addition, in the main display 63, since the 8 segments of 4 digits are controlled to turn on in sequence (the number of commons is 4 and the lighting is controlled dynamically), each of the 8 segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time. do not have.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

Therefore, the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is the current value of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116. (3mA).

Here, the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 display the results of a lottery (jackpot lottery) regarding the granting of profits to the player, so that the player can clearly see them. There is a need. On the other hand, since the performance display 116 displays game performance information calculated based on game results, it does not need to be clearly visible as long as it can be confirmed by hall staff and the like.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63, the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b can be increased. is lit brighter than the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116.
This makes it possible to clearly show the player the result of the lottery (big hit lottery) regarding the granting of profits to the player. Moreover, power consumption can be suppressed by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be visually recognized in a normal state, so that it does not turn on brightly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-1A-2) in addition to (configuration 1-1A).
(Configuration 1-1A-2)
The gaming machine 1 includes a drive unit that drives a first LED and a second LED, and the drive unit includes a source type LED driver and a sink type LED driver. It is driven based on the serial data signal.

In the case of this (configuration 1-1A-2) concept, the driving units correspond to the LED drivers 100a, 100b, 110b, and 110c. Further, the source type LED driver corresponds to the LED drivers 100b and 110c, and the sink type LED driver corresponds to the LED drivers 100a and 110b. Furthermore, the control section corresponds to the main control section 101 and the frame control section 111.

In the gaming machine 1, the drive current discharged from the source type LED driver 100b is supplied to the LED 310 of the main display 63, and the drive current is extracted by the sink type LED driver 100a, so that the main display 63 is illuminated in a dynamic lighting manner. The LED 310 is displayed as being lit.

Similarly, the drive current discharged from the source type LED driver 110c is supplied to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the drive current is extracted by the sink type LED driver 110b, so that the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 is dynamically lit. will be lit and displayed.

By doing so, the circuit configuration when controlling the lighting of the LEDs 310 and 320 using the dynamic lighting method can be simplified.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-1A-3) in addition to (configuration 1-1A) and (configuration 1-1A-2).
(Configuration 1-1A-3)
The gaming machine 1 includes a drive section that drives a first LED and a second LED, and a common side wiring pattern that commonly connects a plurality of first LEDs or a plurality of second LEDs to the drive section. , and a data-side wiring pattern that individually connects the plurality of first LEDs or the plurality of second LEDs to the drive unit, and the common-side wiring pattern is wider than the data-side wiring pattern.

In the case of this concept (Structure 1-1A-3), the common side wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns 100f, 302b, and 110g, and the data side wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns 100e, 302c, and 110h.

The width of the wiring patterns 100f and 302b, which are common side wiring patterns, is 0.5 mm, and the width of the wiring pattern 110g is 0.3 mm. On the other hand, the width of the wiring patterns 100e and 302c, which are data side wiring patterns, is 0.2 mm, and the width of the wiring pattern 110h is 0.15 mm.

In this way, the common side wiring pattern is wider than the data side wiring pattern. This makes it possible to reduce the electrical resistance of the common-side wiring pattern, and suppress heat generation in the common-side wiring pattern through which a large drive current flows.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-1A-4) in addition to (configuration 1-1A), (configuration 1-1A-2), and (configuration 1-1A-3).
(Configuration 1-1A-4)
In the game machine 1, the common side wiring pattern includes a first common side wiring pattern that commonly connects a plurality of first LEDs to the drive unit, and a common side wiring pattern that commonly connects a plurality of second LEDs to the drive unit. a second common-side wiring pattern to be connected, and the second common-side wiring pattern is wider than the first common-side wiring pattern.

In the case of this concept (Structure 1-1A-4), the first common-side wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring pattern 110g, and the second common-side wiring pattern corresponds to the wiring patterns 100f and 302b.

The width of the wiring pattern 110g, which is the first common side wiring pattern, is 0.3 mm, and 3 mA flows as a drive current. On the other hand, the width of the wiring patterns 100f and 302b, which are the second common side wiring patterns, is 0.5 mm, and 10 mA flows as a drive current.

In this way, by making the second common-side wiring pattern, through which a large drive current flows, wider than the first common-side wiring pattern, electrical resistance can be reduced and heat generation can be suppressed.

In addition to (Configuration 1-1A), (Configuration 1-1A-2), (Configuration 1-1A-3), and (Configuration 1-1A-4), the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 1-1-1). 1A-5).
(Configuration 1-1A-5)
In the gaming machine 1, the voltage value of the drive power source for driving the second LED is smaller than the voltage value of the drive power source for driving the first LED.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 1-1A-5), the voltage value of the drive power supply for driving the first LED is 12V (DC12VA), and the voltage value of the drive power supply for driving the second LED. is 5V (DC5VA).

Therefore, the voltage value of the drive power source for driving the second LED (LED 310) is smaller than the voltage value of the drive power source for driving the first LED (LED 320).
Thereby, the resistance value of the resistor (resistance 100d) connected to the second LED (LED 310) can be reduced, and heat generation in the resistor can be suppressed. The resistor 100d is particularly effective because the current value of the supplied drive current is large.
Furthermore, in the main control board 100, since 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is supplied to most of the electronic components, by supplying 5V DC voltage to the LED 310, wiring patterns can be drawn efficiently. .

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has (Configuration 1-1A), (Configuration 1-1A-2), (Configuration 1-1A-3), (Configuration 1-1A-4), (Configuration 1-1A-5). In addition, it has the following (Configuration 1-1A-6).
(Configuration 1-1A-6)
The gaming machine 1 includes a drive unit that drives a first LED and a second LED, the first LED and the second LED are arranged on different substrates, and the drive unit drives the first LED and the second LED using the same drive power source. The first LED and the second LED are driven.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 1-1A-6), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A of Modification 1 (see FIG. 29), and the second LED corresponds to the main display of Modification 1. 63, it corresponds to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b. Further, the drive unit corresponds to the LED drivers 100a and 100b of the first modification. Further, the driving power supply corresponds to a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA).

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing various values regarding the LEDs of the main display 63 and the performance display 116A of Modification 1.
As shown in FIG. 32, a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A of Modification 1, and the forward voltage of the LED 320A is 2V. Further, the resistor 100g (see FIG. 29) connected to the LED 320A is set to 2000Ω. Therefore, a current of 5 mA will flow through the LED 320A. The power consumption of the LED 320A is 3 mW.

On the other hand, a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) is applied as a driving power source to the LED 310 of the main display 63 of Modification 1, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. Further, a resistor 100d (see FIG. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 1000Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA will flow through the LED 310. Further, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 5 mW.

And, since the LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A is arranged on the main control board 100A (see FIG. 29), and the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b are arranged on the main display board 302 ( (see FIG. 15), it can be said that they are arranged on different substrates.
Further, LED drivers 100a and 100b that control the LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A, the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b are arranged on the main control board 100A.
The LED drivers 100a and 100b light up the LED 320A and the LED 310 using the same driving power source, 12V DC voltage (DC12VA).

Thereby, the lighting of the LED 320A and the LED 310 that are turned on at different brightnesses can be controlled by the same drive power source (DC 12VA), and the circuit configuration can be simplified.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-1B).
(Configuration 1-1B)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED for displaying information regarding the results of a lottery regarding the provision of profits to players. The power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this concept (Configuration 1-1B), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the main display 63, similar to the concept of (Configuration 1-1A). This corresponds to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
That is, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is larger than the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b are lit brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
This makes it possible to clearly show the player the result of the lottery (big hit lottery) regarding the granting of profits to the player. Moreover, the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be visually recognized in a normal state, can be suppressed.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-2A).
(Configuration 1-2A)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a position where the player cannot see or is difficult to see, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a first LED that is visible to the player. a second LED disposed at a position for displaying information regarding the result of a lottery regarding awarding a profit to a player; the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is set to Greater than the current value of the supplied current.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 1-2A), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the special symbol 1 display 63a and special symbol 2 display of the main display 63. This corresponds to the LED 310 of 63b.

The performance display 116 is provided for the hall staff etc. to check the gaming performance information, so it is unnecessary information for the players and is visible to the players while the game is being played. If it is located at a certain position, there is a risk that the performance effects of other performance means will be reduced and the player's desire to play will be reduced.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is arranged is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and is not visible or difficult to see for the player in normal use. It is.

On the other hand, the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b in the main display 63 are display devices for notifying the player of the game results, so when the game is being played, Must be visible to players at all times. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the main display 63 is placed on the front side of the gaming machine 1 and is always visible to the player.

Then, as shown in FIG. 31, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. In addition, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310 of the main display 63 (special symbol 1 display 63a, special symbol 2 display 63b).
Therefore, the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is the current value of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116. (3mA).

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b, the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b can be switched to the performance indicator 116. The LED 320 lights up brighter than the LED 320.
This makes it possible to clearly show the player the result of the lottery (big hit lottery) regarding the granting of profits to the player. Moreover, power consumption can be suppressed by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be visually recognized in a normal state, so that it does not turn on brightly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-2B).
(Configuration 1-2B)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a position where the player cannot see or is difficult to see, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a first LED that is visible to the player. a second LED disposed at a position for displaying information regarding the result of a lottery regarding awarding a profit to a player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this concept (Configuration 1-2B), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the main display 63, similar to the concept of (Configuration 1-2A). This corresponds to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
That is, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is larger than the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b are lit brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
This makes it possible to clearly show the player the result of the lottery (big hit lottery) regarding the granting of profits to the player. Moreover, the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be visually recognized in a normal state, can be suppressed.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-3A).
(Configuration 1-3A)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a transparent case, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period, and a member with a lower transmittance than the transparent case in front. and a second LED for displaying information regarding the result of a lottery regarding granting profits to the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is supplied to the first LED. larger than the current value of the current.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 1-3A), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display of the main display 63. This corresponds to the LED 310 of 63b.

As shown in FIG. 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is arranged is housed in a board case 321 made of a colorless and transparent resin material. Thereby, the performance indicator 116 can be visually recognized through the board case 321. At this time, since the board case 321 is colorless and transparent, it has a transmittance of about 100%, and the light emitted from the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 is hardly attenuated by the board case 321. That is, the performance indicator 116 is visible without being affected by the board case 321.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, the main display 63 has a translucent milky white main display seal 304, which has lower light transmittance than colorless transparent resin, in front (on the side where light is irradiated). It is set in. Thereby, the light emitted from the LED 310 of the main display 63 reaches the player after being attenuated by the main display sticker 304.

Then, as shown in FIG. 31, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. In addition, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310 of the main display 63 (special symbol 1 display 63a, special symbol 2 display 63b).
Therefore, the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is the current value of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116. (3mA).
For example, when the light transmittance of the main display sticker 304 is 50% of the light transmittance of the board case 321, the current value of the current supplied to the LED 310 is twice the current value of the current supplied to the LED 320. It is possible to do so. This allows the player to view the image with the same brightness.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b, the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b can be switched to the performance indicator 116. The LED 320 lights up brighter than the LED 320.
As a result, the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, which are visible through the main display sticker 304 whose light transmittance is lower than that of colorless transparent resin, are related to the provision of profits to the player. The result of the lottery (big hit lottery) can be clearly shown to the player. Moreover, power consumption can be suppressed by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is visible through the colorless and transparent board case 321, so that the LED 320 does not turn on brightly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-3B).
(Configuration 1-3B)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a transparent case, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period, and a member with a lower transmittance than the transparent case in front. and a second LED for displaying information regarding the result of a lottery regarding awarding profits to players, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this concept (Configuration 1-3B), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the main display 63, similar to the concept of (Configuration 1-3A). This corresponds to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
That is, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is larger than the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b are made to emit light brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
As a result, the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, which are visible through the main display sticker 304 whose light transmittance is lower than that of colorless transparent resin, are related to the provision of profits to the player. The result of the lottery (big hit lottery) can be clearly shown to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-4A).
(Configuration 1-4A)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, without any decorative light emitters arranged around it, and a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, and a decorative light emitter arranged around it. a second LED for displaying information regarding the result of a lottery regarding granting profits to players; the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is equal to the current value of the current supplied to the first LED; greater than the current value.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 1-3A), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display of the main display 63. This corresponds to the LED 310 of 63b.
Further, the decorative light emitting body corresponds to the LED 27 for presentation.

As shown in FIG. 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance display 116 is arranged is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and no performance LEDs 27 are arranged around it. Therefore, the performance indicator 116 can be visually recognized without being affected by surrounding light.

On the other hand, the main display 63 is arranged on the front of the gaming machine 1, and various performance LEDs 27 are arranged around it (for example, on the side unit 13 and the gaming board 9). Therefore, the main display 63 is made visible under the influence of the light emitted from the performance LEDs 27 arranged around it.

Then, as shown in FIG. 31, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. In addition, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310 of the main display 63 (special symbol 1 display 63a, special symbol 2 display 63b).
Therefore, the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is the current value of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116. (3mA).

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b, the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b can be switched to the performance indicator 116. The LED 320 lights up brighter than the LED 320.
As a result, the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, which are visually recognized under the influence of the light emitted from the performance LEDs 27 disposed around them, are displayed, i.e., a lottery regarding the granting of profits to the player. (Jackpot lottery) results can be clearly shown to the player. Moreover, power consumption can be suppressed by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is not affected by ambient light, so that the LED 320 does not turn on brightly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 1-4B).
(Configuration 1-4B)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, without any decorative light emitters arranged around it, and a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, and a decorative light emitter arranged around it. A second LED is provided for displaying information regarding the result of a lottery regarding awarding profits to players, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this concept (Configuration 1-4B), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance display 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the main display 63, similar to the concept of (Configuration 1-4A). This corresponds to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b.
Further, the decorative light emitting body corresponds to the LED 27 for presentation.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
That is, the power consumption of the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is larger than the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b are made to emit light brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
As a result, the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, which are visually recognized under the influence of the light emitted from the performance LEDs 27 disposed around them, are displayed, i.e., a lottery regarding the granting of profits to the player. (Jackpot lottery) results can be clearly shown to the player. Furthermore, power consumption can be reduced by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is not affected by ambient light, so that it does not emit bright light.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-1A).
(Configuration 2-1A)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED for displaying information regarding the value held by the player. The current value of the current supplied to the second LED is larger than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In the case of this (configuration 2-1A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 336 of the game ball count indicator 21.

As shown in FIG. 31, a 12V direct current voltage (DC12VA) is applied to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 320 is 2V. Further, a resistor 110d (see FIG. 23) connected to the LED 320 is set to 3300Ω. Therefore, a current of 3 mA will flow through the LED 320.
In addition, in the performance display 116, since the 8 segments of 6 digits are controlled to turn on in sequence (the number of commons is 6 and the lighting is controlled dynamically), each of the 8 segments is energized only 1/6 of the time. There isn't.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 320 is 3 mA x 2 V x (1/6) = 1 mW.

On the other hand, a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) is applied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 336 is 3V. Further, the resistor 110e (see FIG. 23) connected to the LED 336 is set to 1300Ω. Therefore, a current of 7 mA will flow through the LED 310.
In addition, since the game ball count display 21 is controlled by a dynamic method in which 7 segments of 6 digits are lit in order (common is 6), each 7 segment is energized only 1/6 of the time. .
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 336 is 7 mA x 3 V x (1/6) = 3 mW.

Therefore, the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is larger than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Here, the game ball number display 21 displays the number of game balls (value) managed by the gaming machine 1. In other words, the game ball number display 21 displays the number of game balls owned by the player. Therefore, the game ball count display 21 must be clearly visible to the player.
On the other hand, since the performance display 116 displays game performance information calculated based on game results, it does not need to be clearly visible as long as it can be confirmed by hall staff and the like.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is lit up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
Thereby, the value can be clearly shown to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-1B).
(Configuration 2-1B)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED for displaying information regarding the value held by the player. The power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 2-1B), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the game ball count indicator 21, similar to the idea of (Configuration 2-1A). This corresponds to the LED 336.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is 3 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 consumes more power than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is lit more brightly than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
Thereby, the value can be clearly shown to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-2A).
(Configuration 2-2A)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a position where the player cannot see or is difficult to see, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a first LED that is visible to the player. a second LED disposed at a position for displaying information on the value held by the player; the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is supplied to the first LED; Greater than the current value of the current.

In the case of this (configuration 2-2A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 336 of the game ball count indicator 21.

The performance display 116 is provided for the hall staff etc. to check the gaming performance information, so it is unnecessary information for the players and is visible to the players while the game is being played. If it is located at a certain position, there is a risk that the performance effects of other performance means will be reduced and the player's desire to play will be reduced.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is arranged is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and is not visible or difficult to see for the player in normal use. It is.

On the other hand, the game ball number display 21 is a display device for notifying the player of the number of game balls managed by the gaming machine 1, that is, the number of game balls (valuable value) held by the player. must be visible to the person. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the game ball count display 21 is placed on the front side of the gaming machine 1 and is always visible to the player.

Then, as shown in FIG. 31, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. Further, a current of 7 mA flows through the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21.
Therefore, the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is larger than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is lit up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
Thereby, the value can be clearly shown to the player. Moreover, power consumption can be suppressed by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be visually recognized in a normal state, so that the LED 320 does not emit bright light.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-2B).
(Configuration 2-2B)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a position where the player cannot see or is difficult to see, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period, and a gaming machine held by the player. a second LED disposed at a position visible to a person for displaying information of value, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 2-2B), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the game ball count indicator 21, similar to the idea of (Configuration 2-2A). This corresponds to the LED 336.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is 3 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 consumes more power than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is lit more brightly than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
Thereby, the value can be clearly shown to the player. Moreover, the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be visually recognized in a normal state, can be suppressed.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-3A).
(Configuration 2-3A)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a transparent case, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period, and a member with a lower transmittance than the transparent case in front. a second LED for displaying information on the value held by the player; the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is equal to the current value of the current supplied to the first LED; is larger than the current value.

In the case of this (configuration 2-3A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 336 of the game ball count indicator 21.

As shown in FIG. 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is arranged is housed in a board case 321 made of a colorless and transparent resin material. Thereby, the performance indicator 116 can be visually recognized through the board case 321. At this time, since the board case 321 is colorless and transparent, it has a transmittance of about 100%, and the light emitted from the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 is hardly attenuated by the board case 321. That is, the performance indicator 116 is visible without being affected by the board case 321.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, the game ball number display 21 includes a translucent milky white game ball number display sticker 334, which has lower light transmittance than colorless and transparent resin, and For example, a translucent black game ball count display cover 335 with low light transmittance is provided in the front (on the side that is irradiated with light). As a result, the light emitted from the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 reaches the player after being attenuated and diffused by the game ball number display sticker 334 and the game ball number display cover 335.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is lit up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
As a result, the game ball number display 21, which is visible through the game ball number display sticker 334 and the game ball number display cover 335, which have lower light transmittance than colorless transparent resin, that is, the game ball number ( (value) can be clearly shown to the player. Moreover, power consumption can be suppressed by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be visually recognized in a normal state, so that it does not turn on brightly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-3B).
(Configuration 2-3B)
The gaming machine 1 is arranged in a transparent case, and includes a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period, and a member with a lower transmittance than the transparent case in front. and a second LED for displaying information on the value held by the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this concept (Configuration 2-3B), similarly to the concept of (Configuration 2-3A), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the game ball count indicator 21. This corresponds to the LED 336.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is 3 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 consumes more power than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is made to emit light brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
Thereby, the value can be clearly shown to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-4A).
(Configuration 2-4A)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, and a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, and the decorative light emitters are arranged around the first LED. , a second LED for displaying information on the value held by the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is the current value of the current supplied to the first LED. bigger.

In the case of this (configuration 2-4A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 336 of the game ball count indicator 21.
Further, the decorative light emitting body corresponds to the LED 27 for presentation.

As shown in FIG. 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance display 116 is arranged is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and no performance LEDs 27 are arranged around it. Therefore, the performance indicator 116 can be visually recognized without being affected by surrounding light.

On the other hand, the game ball count display 21 is placed on the front of the game machine 1, and various performance LEDs 27 are placed around it (for example, on the side unit 13 and the game board 9). Therefore, the game ball number display 21 is made visible under the influence of the light emitted from the performance LEDs 27 arranged around it.

Then, as shown in FIG. 31, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. Further, a current of 7 mA flows through the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21.
Therefore, the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is larger than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is lit up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
As a result, the number of game balls (value) managed by the game ball number display 21, which is visually recognized under the influence of the light emitted from the performance LEDs 27 arranged around the game machine 1, is displayed. can be clearly shown to the public. Moreover, power consumption can be suppressed by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is not affected by ambient light, so that the LED 320 does not turn on brightly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 2-4B).
(Configuration 2-4B)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, and a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period, and the decorative light emitters are arranged around the first LED. , a second LED for displaying information on the value held by the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this idea (Configuration 2-4B), the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the game ball count indicator 21, similar to the idea of (Configuration 2-4A). This corresponds to the LED 336.
Further, the decorative light emitting body corresponds to the LED 27 for presentation.

As described above, the power consumption of the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is 3 mW, and the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 consumes more power than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is lit more brightly than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
As a result, the number of game balls (value) managed by the game ball number display 21, which is visually recognized under the influence of the light emitted from the performance LEDs 27 arranged around the game machine 1, is displayed. can be clearly shown to the public.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 3-1).
(Configuration 3-1)
The gaming machine 1 includes an acquisition unit that acquires determination information based on the game ball entering the starting hole, a lottery unit that performs a lottery based on the determination information, and a reservation storage unit that can store the determination information as a reservation memory. an image display means capable of displaying a reservation corresponding to the reservation memory at a predetermined position together with an image based on the lottery result by the lottery means; and a second LED disposed relatively close to a predetermined position and displaying information regarding the reserved memory, and the image display means displays a specific image based on the lottery result. When displaying, the pending display may be hidden, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this concept (Structure 3-1), the acquisition means, lottery means, and reservation storage means correspond to the main control unit 101. Further, the image display means corresponds to the LCD unit 57. Further, the first LED corresponds to the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e of the main display 63. Further, the second LED corresponds to the LED 350 of the special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d of the fourth symbol display 65.
Further, the predetermined position corresponds to the hold display area 205.
Further, the determination information corresponds to random numbers (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for special symbol determination) used in the special symbol variation display game.
Further, pending storage corresponds to pending data.
Further, the specific image corresponds to a developed image.

As shown in FIG. 31, a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 310 of the main display 63 (special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d and special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e), and the LED 310 The forward voltage is 2V. Further, a resistor 100d (see FIG. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA will flow through the LED 310.
In addition, in the main display 63, since the 8 segments of 4 digits are controlled to turn on in sequence (the number of commons is 4 and the lighting is controlled dynamically), each of the 8 segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time. do not have.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is applied to the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Further, in the LED driver 150a, a resistor 150b of 140 kΩ is connected to the No. 8 terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7 mA. Therefore, a current of 7 mA will flow through the LED 350.
Moreover, since the fourth symbol display 65 is statically controlled by the production control section 121, it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

Therefore, the power consumption (14 mW) of the LED 350 of the special symbol 1 pending number display 65c and the special symbol 2 pending number display 65d of the fourth symbol display 65 is the same as that of the special symbol 1 pending number display 65c of the main display 63. , is larger than the power consumption (5 mW) of the LED 310 of the special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d.

Here, as described above, the decorative symbols 201a, 201b, and 201c are displayed in a variable manner on the LCD unit 57 during execution of the special symbol variable display game. At this time, in the hold display area 205, hold displays 203a to 203d are made based on hold data (hold information) stored in the special symbol 1 hold storage area, for example.
Then, when a predetermined developed image is displayed on the LCD unit 57, the pending displays 203a to 203d displayed in the pending display area 205 are hidden.
Therefore, when the developed image is displayed on the LCD unit 57, the player can use the special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e of the main display 63, or the 4th symbol display The number of reservations can be confirmed by visually observing the special symbol 1 reservation number display 65c and the special symbol 2 reservation number display 65d of 65.

At this time, the player who was looking at the LCD unit 57 checked the number of reservations on the special symbol 1 reservation number display 65c and the special symbol 2 reservation number display 65d of the fourth symbol display 65 closer to the reservation display area 205. It is thought that then.

Therefore, by increasing the power consumption of the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65, the LEDs 350 of the special symbol 1 pending number display 65c and the special symbol 2 pending number display 65d of the fourth symbol display 65 are replaced with the main display. 63, the special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e are lit brighter than the LEDs 310.
As a result, even if the pending displays 203a to 203d displayed on the LCD unit 57 are hidden, the special symbol 1 pending number display 65c of the fourth symbol display 65 and the special symbol 2 pending number display With the device 65d, the number of pending information can be easily and clearly confirmed.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 3-2).
(Configuration 3-2)
The gaming machine 1 includes an image display means for displaying an effect image based on a lottery result, an operation information display means for displaying operation information regarding a game operation that is advantageous to the player at a predetermined position of the image display means, A first LED disposed at a relatively far position and displaying operation information, and a second LED disposed at a position relatively close to a predetermined position and displaying operation information, the second LED The power consumption of the first LED is greater than that of the first LED.

In the case of this concept (configuration 3-2), the image display means corresponds to the LCD unit 57. Further, the operation information corresponds to right-handed hitting notification. The operation information display means corresponds to the performance control section 121. Further, the predetermined position corresponds to the right-handed player display area 211. Further, the first LED corresponds to the LED 310 of the right-handed display 63i of the main display 63. Further, the second LED corresponds to the LED 350 of the right-handed display 65e of the fourth symbol display 65.

As shown in FIG. 31, a 5V direct current voltage (DC5VA) is applied to the LED 310 of the main display 63 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. Further, a resistor 100d (see FIG. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA will flow through the LED 310.
In addition, in the main display 63, since the 8 segments of 4 digits are controlled to turn on in sequence (the number of commons is 4 and the lighting is controlled dynamically), each of the 8 segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time. do not have.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is applied to the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Further, in the LED driver 150a, a resistor 150b of 140 kΩ is connected to the No. 8 terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7 mA. Therefore, a current of 7 mA will flow through the LED 350.
Moreover, since the fourth symbol display 65 is statically controlled by the production control section 121, it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

Therefore, the power consumption (14 mW) of the LED 350 of the right-handed display 65e of the fourth symbol display 65 is larger than the power consumption (5 mW) of the LED 310 of the right-handed display 63i of the main display 63.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8, if it is more advantageous to launch the game ball into the right game area 37b, a right-handed game image 210 will be displayed in the right-handed game display area 211 of the LCD unit 57. . The display position, display size, etc. of this right-handed image 210 differ depending on other effect images displayed on the LCD unit 57. If it is desired to mainly show the effect image to the player, it will be displayed in a small size at the upper right corner of the LCD unit 57, for example, as shown in FIG. 8(f).
In such a case, even if the player loses sight of the right-handed game image 210 displayed on the LCD unit 57, the right-handed game indicator 65e of the fourth symbol display 65 provided near the LCD unit 57 is turned on. By doing so, right-handed hit notification can be performed.

Therefore, by increasing the power consumption of the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65, the LED 350 of the right-handed display 65e of the fourth symbol display 65 is brighter than the LED 310 of the right-handed display 63i of the main display 63. Turn it on.
As a result, even if the right-handed hit image 210 displayed on the LCD unit 57 is lost or difficult to see, the right-handed hit display 65e of the fourth symbol display 65 makes it possible to easily and clearly confirm the right-handed hit notification. can.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 3-3).
(Configuration 3-3)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first LED that is dynamically controlled and displays information regarding the progress of the game, a second LED that is statically controlled and displays information regarding the progress of the game, and a second LED that is statically controlled and displays information regarding the progress of the game. The current value of the current supplied to the LED is smaller than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this (configuration 3-3) concept, the first LED corresponds to the LED 310 of the main display 63. Further, the second LED corresponds to the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65.

As shown in FIG. 31, a 5V direct current voltage (DC5VA) is applied to the LED 310 of the main display 63 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. Further, a resistor 100d (see FIG. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA will flow through the LED 310.
In addition, in the main display 63, since the 8 segments of 4 digits are controlled to turn on in sequence (the number of commons is 4 and the lighting is controlled dynamically), each of the 8 segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time. do not have.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is applied to the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Further, in the LED driver 150a, a resistor 150b of 140 kΩ is connected to the No. 8 terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7 mA. Therefore, a current of 7 mA will flow through the LED 350.
Moreover, since the fourth symbol display 65 is statically controlled by the production control section 121, it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

Therefore, the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 is smaller than the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the main display 63.
On the other hand, the power consumption of the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 (14 mW) is larger than the power consumption of the LED 310 of the main display 63 (5 mW).
Thereby, by brightly lighting the fourth symbol display 65, the progress of the game can be clearly shown to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 3-3-2) in addition to (configuration 3-3).
(Configuration 3-3-2)
In the gaming machine 1, the first LED and the second LED display the same information regarding the progress of the game in different ways.

As described above, all the indicators 65a to 65i provided in the main display 63 are formed into a round shape. On the other hand, as explained in Modification 4, the fourth symbol display 65 may be formed not only in a round shape but also in a triangular or square shape (see FIG. 30).
In addition, the special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e of the main display 63 are constituted by two LEDs 310, and the special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c of the fourth symbol display 65 The special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d may be composed of two or four LEDs 350 (see FIG. 30).

In this way, by displaying the same information in different ways, the player can judge various information by looking at the one that is easier to see, making it easier to confirm the information.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 3-3-3) in addition to (configuration 3-3) and (configuration 3-3-2).
(Configuration 3-3-3)
In the gaming machine 1, the first LED is controlled by a main control section that controls the progress of the game, and the second LED is controlled by a sub-control section that controls the performance.

The main display 63, whose lighting is controlled by the main control unit 101, must accurately and plainly display the progress of the game. On the other hand, the fourth symbol display 65 whose lighting is controlled by the production control unit 121 plays a large role (in production) as an auxiliary to the main display 63.

Therefore, by brightly lighting up the fourth symbol display 65 that assists the main display 63, the player can understand various information more clearly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 3-3-4) in addition to (configuration 3-3), (configuration 3-3-2), and (configuration 3-3-3).
(Configuration 3-3-4)
In the gaming machine 1, the second LED is arranged closer to the center of the gaming area than the first LED.

Thereby, by brightly lighting up the fourth symbol display 65 arranged at the center of the gaming area 37, the player can understand various information more clearly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (configuration 3-4).
(Configuration 3-4)
The gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of first LEDs that display information regarding the progress of the game, and a plurality of second LEDs that are arranged at intervals farther than the intervals between the first LEDs and display information regarding the progress of the game. and, the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In the case of this (configuration 3-4) concept, the first LED corresponds to the LED 310 of the main display 63. Further, the second LED corresponds to the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65.

As shown in FIG. 31, a 5V direct current voltage (DC5VA) is applied to the LED 310 of the main display 63 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. Further, a resistor 100d (see FIG. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA will flow through the LED 310.
In addition, in the main display 63, since the 8 segments of 4 digits are controlled to turn on in sequence (the number of commons is 4 and the lighting is controlled dynamically), each of the 8 segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time. do not have.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is applied to the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 as a driving power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Further, in the LED driver 150a, a resistor 150b of 140 kΩ is connected to the No. 8 terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7 mA. Therefore, a current of 7 mA will flow through the LED 350.
Moreover, since the fourth symbol display 65 is statically controlled to be lit by the production control unit 121, it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

The LEDs 310 of the main display 63 are arranged, for example, at intervals of 3 mm, while the LEDs 305 of the fourth symbol display 65 are arranged, for example, at intervals of 8 mm.
Therefore, the LEDs 305 of the fourth symbol display 65 are arranged at a farther interval than the LEDs 310 of the main display 63.

Since the LEDs 310 of the main display 63 are arranged at closer intervals than the LEDs 305 of the fourth symbol display 65, there is a risk that the amount of heat generated in a crowded area will increase. Therefore, the LED 310 of the main display 63 consumes less power than the LED 305 of the fourth symbol display 65, so that it is difficult to generate heat even if the display is crowded.

Thereby, damage to components due to heat generation can be suppressed.

Although the embodiments have been described above, each of the configuration examples from (Configuration 1-1A) to (Configuration 3-4) above can be combined in various ways, and by combining them arbitrarily, the effects described in each configuration can be achieved. The gaming machine 1 can have the following functions.
In addition, it is also possible to combine the configurations and operations described in the embodiments.
Moreover, the various illustrated specific examples are only one mode of realizing each configuration. There are various possible specific examples that are not specifically specified.
Further, although the embodiment has been described using 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.
Even in such a reel-type gaming machine, the LED configuration, board configuration, circuit configuration, etc. described in each embodiment can be adopted.
For example, in (Configuration 1-1A) to (Configuration 1-4B), the LED of the role ratio monitor is applied as the first LED, and the LED that guides (navigates) the order of pressing the stop button is applied as the second LED. be able to.
Further, in (Configuration 2-1A) to (Configuration 2-4B), the LED of the role ratio monitor can be applied as the first LED.
Furthermore, in (Configuration 3-2), the order in which the stop buttons are pressed can be applied as the operation information, and LEDs that guide (navigate) the order in which the stop buttons are pressed can be applied as the first LED and the second LED. .

Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to existing gaming machines in which game balls are not enclosed within the gaming machine 1.
For example, in (Configuration 2-1A) to (Configuration 2-4B), an LED that displays the monetary information stored in the value medium in frequency can be used as the second LED.

1 Game machine 21 Game ball number display 27 LED for presentation
63 Main display 65 4th symbol display 116 Performance display 310, 320, 336, 350 LED

Claims (1)

a first LED placed in a position where the player cannot see or is difficult to see; a first LED for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period;
a second LED placed in a position visible to the player for displaying information on the value held by the player;
Equipped with
The gaming machine wherein the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

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