JP5880600B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine mainly has a main control board that controls the game, a payout control board that operates based on various commands transmitted from the main control board, a display control board, and sound effects. A control board, a lamp control board, and the like, and a display device and a payout device connected thereto, and various devices such as a game ball launching device are configured. When a game ball driven into the game area by the launching device wins a winning opening, the main control board detects the winning signal, and the number of payout balls is instructed from the main control board to the payout control board. In accordance with this instruction, the payout device is controlled by the payout control board, and award balls are paid out.

Here, for example, if a power failure occurs before the payout of the winning ball is completed, even if the power failure is resolved, the winning ball cannot be paid out for winnings before the power failure. To support this example, it is possible to back up the gaming machine power supply and supply the driving voltage to the gaming machine even in the event of a power failure so that the gaming machine can continue to operate. In the event of a power failure, the backup power supply will also go down, so simply backing up the gaming machine's power supply is not enough.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute a power failure countermeasure .

Gaming machine of claim 1, wherein in order to achieve the object, a first memory means for storing even stored contents ceased supply voltage from an external power source, the stored contents supply voltage from an external power supply is interrupted The second storage means for losing the game, the first control means for controlling the game while storing the data in the first storage means, and executing the end processing of the control of the game when a power failure occurs, and the second The second control means for controlling the game while storing the data in the storage means, the power failure monitoring means for detecting the occurrence of a power failure, the first power supply means, and the first power supply means are configured electrically independently. And a second power supply means for inputting a voltage supplied from an external power supply and supplying a drive voltage to the second control means and the second storage means , wherein the first power supply means is supplied from an external power supply. Input voltage to generate the first voltage A first voltage generation circuit to be supplied; a second voltage generation circuit that receives a voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit to generate and supply a second voltage lower than the first voltage; A third voltage generated by supplying a voltage supplied from the voltage generating circuit and generating a third voltage that is lower than the second voltage and serves as a driving voltage for the first control means and the first storage means. And the power failure monitoring means generates a power failure when the first voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit drops below a predetermined voltage equal to or higher than the second voltage. The third voltage generation circuit is configured to detect the first control at least until the end of the game control by the first control means is completed after the occurrence of the power failure is detected by the power failure monitoring means. Drive voltage to means and first storage means Is configured to supply further includes a Could sound generating device sounds, the sound generating device is intended to be driven by a driving voltage supplied from the second power supply means.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 stores the first storage means that retains the stored contents by receiving the backup voltage even if the supply of voltage from the external power supply is interrupted, and the memory when the supply of voltage from the external power supply is interrupted. Second storage means for losing the contents; first control means for controlling the game while storing data in the first storage means; and executing a process for ending the control of the game when a power failure occurs; 2 The second control means for controlling the game while storing the data in the storage means, the power failure monitoring means for detecting the occurrence of a power failure, the first power supply means, and the first power supply means are electrically independent. And a second power supply means for inputting a voltage supplied from an external power supply and supplying a drive voltage to the second control means and the second storage means. The first power supply means is supplied from an external power supply. The first voltage is input A first voltage generation circuit that generates and supplies the second voltage generation circuit, and a second voltage generation circuit that receives the voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit and generates and supplies a second voltage lower than the first voltage; A voltage supplied from the second voltage generation circuit is input to generate and supply a third voltage that is lower than the second voltage and serves as a drive voltage for the first control means and the first storage means The power failure monitoring means, when the first voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit drops below a predetermined voltage equal to or higher than the second voltage. Recognizing the occurrence of a power outage, the third voltage generation circuit, after detecting the occurrence of a power outage by the power outage monitoring means, at least until the end processing of the game control by the first control means is completed To first control means and first storage means Dynamic voltage is configured to provide, further comprising a Could sound generating device sounds, the sound generating device is intended to be driven by a driving voltage supplied from the second power supply means.
A gaming machine according to a third aspect is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a display device that displays predetermined information, and the display device is driven by a driving voltage supplied from the second power supply means. Is.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an effect that a power failure countermeasure can be suitably executed .

It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine which is one Example of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed roughly the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the supply path | route to each control board etc. of the drive voltage produced | generated by the power supply circuit.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Of course, the present invention can be used for other gaming machines such as a third-class pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, and a slot machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. Around the game board 1, there are provided a plurality of winning holes 2 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out when a hit ball is won. In the center of the game board 1, a liquid crystal (LCD) display 3 for displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is provided. The display screen of the LCD display 3 is divided into three in the horizontal direction. In each of the three divided display areas, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner while scrolling from right to left in the horizontal direction.

  Below the LCD display 3, a symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4 is provided. When the hit ball passes through the symbol operating port 4, the above-described variation display of the LCD display 3 is started. Below the symbol operating port 4, a specific winning port (large winning port) 5 is provided. The specific winning opening 5 is a big hit when the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD display 3 coincides with one of the predetermined symbol combinations, so that the hitting ball is easy to win for a predetermined time (for example, 30 It is released until seconds have passed or 10 hit balls have been won.

  A V zone 5a is provided in the specific winning opening 5, and when the hit ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific winning opening 5 is opened, a continuation right is established and the specific winning opening 5 is closed. Thereafter, the specific winning opening 5 is opened again for a predetermined time (or until a predetermined number of hit balls win the specific winning opening 5). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 5 can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state in which the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state in which a predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.

  In addition, a plurality of lamps 7 are disposed at various locations around the game board 1 and its periphery. These lamps 7 are turned on or off in accordance with the contents of the game to excite the interest of the game and display the progress of the game to the player.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine P includes a power failure monitoring circuit 20 and a plurality of control boards H, D, S, and L connected to the main control board C. The main control board C is for controlling the game contents, and includes signals output from various switches SW connected to the main control board C and counter values provided in the main control board C. Based on this, a control command is transmitted to each control board H, D, S, L to control the game.

  On the main control board C, an MPU 11 as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU 11 includes a CPU as an arithmetic unit, a ROM that stores a control program, a RAM 12 that stores various data in a rewritable manner when the control program is executed, a timer interrupt circuit, a free running counter, a watch dog timer, In addition to these circuits, various circuits such as chip select logic are built in one chip, and in addition to these circuits, random numbers used to control the game of the pachinko machine P (control to determine whether or not a big hit) is generated And an ID output circuit for storing an identification number (ID number) unique to the MPU 11 and outputting the identification number by a predetermined operation.

  The backup voltage is supplied to the MPU 11 even when the power is turned off. Therefore, even if the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the RAM 12 of the MPU 11 is retained (backed up). Since the RAM 12 stores the number of remaining payout balls, it is possible to continue storing the number of payout balls after a power failure and pay out the remaining prize balls after the power failure is resolved. Note that the RAM 12 of this embodiment has all the data backed up, and data other than the above-mentioned prize ball payout remaining number is also backed up. However, it is not always necessary to back up all data in the RAM 12, and instead of backing up all data, only a part of the data in the RAM 12 may be backed up.

  The payout control board H performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls based on signals output from the various switches SW and control commands sent from the main control board C. In addition to the main control board C, A launch control board B for controlling a launch motor 10 for launching a ball to a game area in the game board 1 and a payout motor 9 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball are connected.

  The RAM 13 of the payout control board H is supplied with a backup voltage even when the power is turned off. Therefore, even when the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the RAM 13 is retained (backed up). The RAM 13 stores the payout remaining number of prize balls and rental balls, so that these can be stored even during a power failure and the remaining prize balls and rental balls can be paid out after the power failure is resolved. Note that the RAM 13 of this embodiment is backed up in the same way as in the case of the RAM 12 of the MPU 11 described above, and therefore, data other than the number of remaining payouts of prize balls and rental balls is also backed up. However, it is not always necessary to back up all the data in the RAM 13, and instead of backing up all the data, only a part of the data in the RAM 13 may be backed up.

  Data backed up on the main control board C and the payout control board H can be erased (cleared) by pressing a clear switch SW1 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine P. The backup data is cleared only when the clear switch SW1 is operated at a predetermined timing so that the clearing is not performed by mistake. For example, when the power is turned on while the clear switch SW1 is operated, when the power is turned off while the clear switch SW1 is operated, when the clear switch SW1 is operated a plurality of times within a predetermined time, or Two or more clear switches SW1 are provided, and the backup data is cleared when the clear switches SW1 are operated in a predetermined order or simultaneously.

  The display control board D is for controlling the fluctuation display of the LCD display 3 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C. The sound effect control board S is for outputting sound effects in accordance with the progress of the game from the speaker 6 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C. The lamp control board L is the main control board. This is for controlling the lighting and extinguishing of each lamp 7 based on the control command transmitted from C.

  Between the main control board C and the control boards H, D, S, and L, buffers 8 having fixed inputs and outputs are respectively connected (only one is shown in FIG. 2). Therefore, transmission / reception between the main control board C and each control board H, D, S, L is performed only in one direction from the main control board C to each control board H, D, S, L. , D, S, L cannot be performed on the main control board C.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 20 outputs a power failure signal 21 to the main control board C and the payout control board H when the power is turned off or when a power failure occurs, and under predetermined conditions after the power is turned on or after the power failure signal 21 is output. This is a circuit for outputting a reset signal 22 to each control board C, H, D, S, L, B. When the power failure signal 21 output from the power failure monitoring circuit 20 is input to the main control board C and the payout control board H, the game of the pachinko machine P is appropriately held in order to appropriately retain the backup data stored in the respective RAMs 12 and 13. Each of the control end processes is started. As will be described later, the drive voltage (5 volts) of the control system supplied from the power supply circuit 30 to the main control board C and the payout control board H is a predetermined time even after the occurrence of a power failure (or after the power is turned off). During this time, the voltage value in the normal operating range is maintained. Therefore, even if the main control board C and the payout control board H start the game control end process after the power failure signal 21 is input, the main control board C and the payout control board H can sufficiently complete the end process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the supply path of the drive voltage to each part of the pachinko machine P will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a path through which the drive voltage generated by the power supply circuit 30 of the pachinko machine P is supplied to each control board C, H, D, S, L, B, and the like. The power supply circuit 30 receives an AC voltage (AC24V) of 24 volts from the external power supply 40, and has 32 volts (+ 32V), 24 volts (+ 24V), 12 volts (+ 12V) and 5 volts (+ 5V). Each DC voltage and backup voltage (VBB) are generated and output to each control board C, H, D, S, L, B, etc. It has power supply circuits 31-34.

  The first power supply circuit 31 receives a 24 volt AC voltage output from the external power supply 40 and generates a 33 volt DC voltage, and a 33 volt output from the 33 volt generation circuit 31a. A 12 volt generating circuit 31b that generates a 12 volt DC voltage by inputting a DC voltage of 5 volt, and a 12 volt DC voltage output from the 12 volt generating circuit 31b is input to generate a 5 volt DC voltage. A volt generation circuit 31c, a backup voltage generation circuit 31d that generates a backup voltage of approximately 5 volts by inputting a 5 volt DC voltage output from the 5 volt generation circuit 31c, and the power failure monitoring circuit 20 described above. I have.

  The output voltage of the 33 volt generation circuit 31a is also output to the power failure monitoring circuit 20 in addition to the 12 volt generation circuit 31b. When a power failure occurs (including turning off the power supply; the same applies hereinafter), the power supply from the external power supply 40 is interrupted, so the output voltage of the 33 volt generation circuit 31a drops from 33 volt. The power failure monitoring circuit 20 outputs a power failure signal 21 to the main control board C and the payout control board H, assuming that a power failure has occurred when the output voltage of the 33 volt generation circuit 31a is about 22 volts or less. As described above, when the power failure signal 21 is input, the main control board C and the payout control board H start a game control end process.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 20 is also supplied with the output voltage of the 5 volt generation circuit 31c. The power failure monitoring circuit 20 is reset to each control board C, H, D, S, L, B depending on the output voltage state of the 33 volt generation circuit 31a and the 5 volt generation circuit 31c when the power failure is resolved or the power is turned on. The signal 22 is output. By the output of the reset signal 22, the control of the game is resumed (or started) on each of the control boards C, H, D, S, L, and B.

  The output voltage of the 12-volt generating circuit 31b of the first power supply circuit 31 is the drive voltage for the main control board C, the switch for the payout control board H, and the drive voltage for driving the payout motor. The driving voltages for the B touch sensor and the firing switch are respectively supplied. The output voltage of the 5-volt generating circuit 31c of the first power supply circuit 31 is supplied as a drive voltage for logic (control system) of the main control board C, the payout control board H, and the launch control board B. Further, the output voltage of the backup voltage generation circuit 31d is supplied as a backup voltage for data in the RAMs 12 and 13 of the main control board C and the payout control board H.

  The second power supply circuit 32 receives a 24 volt AC voltage output from the external power supply 40 and generates a 33 volt DC voltage, and a 33 volt output from the 33 volt generation circuit 32a. And a 32 volt generating circuit 32b for generating a 32 volt DC voltage. The output voltage of the 32-volt generation circuit 32b is supplied as a drive voltage for the solenoid of the main control board C and as a drive voltage for the handle motor of the launch control board B.

  The third power supply circuit 33 receives a 24 volt AC voltage output from the external power supply 40 and generates a 33 volt DC voltage, and a 33 volt output from the 33 volt generation circuit 33a. 12 volt generating circuit 33b for generating a 12 volt DC voltage by inputting the dc voltage of 5 volt, and 5 volt DC voltage for generating 5 volt by inputting the 33 volt dc voltage output from 33 volt generating circuit 33a. And a bolt generation circuit 33c.

  The output voltage of the 12 volt generation circuit 33b is used as a driving voltage for the backlight of the LCD 3 of the display control board D, as a driving voltage for the power amplifier of the sound effect control board S, and for the LED of the lamp control board L. Each is supplied as a drive voltage. The output voltage of the 5-volt generating circuit 33c is supplied as a drive voltage for the sub-control board interface of the main control board C, and for the logic of the display control board D, the sound effect control board S, and the lamp control board L. Each is supplied as a drive voltage of the (control system).

  The fourth power supply circuit 34 receives a 24 volt AC voltage output from the external power supply 40 and generates a 33 volt DC voltage, and a 33 volt output from the 33 volt generation circuit 34a. And a 24 volt generation circuit 34b for generating a 24 volt DC voltage. The output voltage of the 24 volt generation circuit 34b is supplied as a driving voltage for the lamp of the lamp control board L.

  Next, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment described above, the operation of supplying drive voltage to various places when a power failure occurs will be described. When a power failure occurs, the power supply from the external power supply 40 is interrupted. First, the output voltages of the 33-volt generating circuits 31a to 34a of the first to fourth power supply circuits 31 to 34 are lowered. In the first power supply circuit 34, when the output voltage value of the 33 volt generation circuit 31a is reduced from 33 volts to approximately 22 volts or less due to this decrease, the power failure signal 21 is sent from the power failure monitoring circuit 20 to the main control board C and the payout control board H. Is output.

  The 5-volt generation circuit 31c that supplies the logic (control system) drive voltage for the main control board C and the payout control board H generates an output voltage of 5 volts based on the output voltage of the 12-volt generation circuit 31b. Even if the output voltage of the 33 volt generation circuit 31a drops to approximately 22 volts, a normal voltage of 5 volts is output. Therefore, the control systems of the main control board C and the payout control board H can normally operate at this time, so that when the power failure signal 21 is input, the game control end process can be started.

  Thereafter, with the passage of time, the output voltage of each of the generation circuits 31a to 31c, 32a to 32b, 33a to 33c, and 34a to 34b decreases in order from the one that outputs a large voltage and goes down (normal) The voltage within the operating range can no longer be output).

  Here, the drive voltages of the main control board C and the payout control board H that are executing the game control end processing are supplied from the first power supply circuit 31. Only the drive voltage is supplied to the firing control board B. Especially, among the main control board C and the launch control board B, the solenoid (main control board C) and the handle motor (launching) with relatively large power consumption. The drive voltage of the control board B) is supplied not by the first power supply circuit 31 but by the second power supply circuit 32. Further, the display control board D for driving the LCD 3 including the backlight, the sound effect control board S for driving the speaker 6 including the power amplifier, and the lamp control board L for driving (lighting) the lamp 7 and the LEDs are provided. Each drive voltage is supplied from the third and fourth power supply circuits 33 and 34. Further, the drive voltage for the sub control board interface of the payout control board H is supplied not by the first power supply circuit 31 but by the third power supply circuit 33.

  At the shortest, the output voltage of the 5-volt generating circuit 31c of the first power supply circuit 31 is kept within the normal operating range from the occurrence of a power failure until the completion of game control by the main control board C and the payout control board H. Must be maintained at a voltage of

  As described above, the first power supply circuit 31 is configured to be electrically independent of the second to fourth power supply circuits 32 to 34, that is, the 33 volt generation circuits 31a to 34a that are the generation sources of the drive voltages are provided. The second to fourth power supply circuits 32 to 34 supply drive voltages to devices that are configured separately and have relatively large power consumption, such as the LCD 3 and the motor. Therefore, even if the capacity of the first power supply circuit 31 is not increased, the output voltage of the 5-volt generating circuit 31c of the first power supply circuit 31 can be reduced from the occurrence of the power failure regardless of the operation status of the pachinko machine P at the time of the power failure. Until the end processing of the game control by the main control board C and the payout control board H is completed, the voltage can be maintained within the normal operation range. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the first power supply circuit 31 can be manufactured at low cost and in a compact manner.

  The second to fourth power supply circuits 32 to 34 must supply a drive voltage to a device with relatively large power consumption, and these supply the drive voltage to a part unrelated to data backup. Therefore, the output voltage may be reduced immediately after a power failure. Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the capacity of the second to fourth power supply circuits 32 to 34, and it can be manufactured at a low cost and in a compact manner.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the power failure signal 21 is output only to the main control board C and the payout control board H configured to be able to retain data (can be backed up) even during a power failure. The control board D, S, L, B may be output. Further, the output timing of the power failure signal 21 is not necessarily limited to the case where the output voltage of the 33 volt generation circuit 31a is lowered to approximately 22 volts or less, but when the output voltage is other than 22 volts or less. The power failure signal 21 may be output from the power failure monitoring circuit 20.

  Furthermore, although the power supply circuit 30 of the present embodiment is divided into the first to fourth power supply circuits 31 to 34, the first power supply circuit 31 and the other power supply circuits 32 to 34 are divided. If there are, the power circuit may be constituted by two or three of the first power circuit 31 and the first power circuit 31 or the first power circuit 31 or the second power circuit 32 to 34 combined. It may be configured.

  The first control means according to the first aspect of the present invention achieves the function of the control board itself as well as the control system elements such as the main control board C and the payout control board H by software control. There may be. Similarly, the second control means includes not only the display control board D, the sound effect control board S, the lamp control board L, and the launch control board B (only the drive system element in the launch control board B), The function may be achieved by software control.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the change of the identification information is started, and the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after the lapse of a predetermined time, and the fixed identification information at the time of the stop Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the specific identification information is a necessary condition. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are representative examples of game media As mentioned.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The modification of this invention is shown below. In a gaming machine that is connected to an external power supply and has a power supply means for supplying a predetermined drive voltage, a power failure monitoring circuit that outputs a power failure signal when a power failure occurs, and a nonvolatile memory that retains stored contents even when the drive voltage is interrupted First storage means, volatile second storage means for losing stored contents when supply of drive voltage is interrupted, and controlling the game while storing data in the first storage means, and monitoring the power failure A first control circuit that executes a game control end process when a power failure signal output from the circuit is input, and the first control circuit are configured separately, while storing data in the second storage means A second control circuit for controlling a game, wherein the power supply means is configured separately from a first power supply means for supplying a driving voltage to the first control circuit and the first storage means, and the first power supply means And said Gaming machine 1, characterized in that a second power supply means for supplying a driving voltage to the second control circuit and the second storage means.

  The first control circuit and the second control circuit are not limited to a hardware electronic circuit composed of electronic components, and the functions may be achieved by software control. In addition, the game control performed by the first control circuit and the second control circuit includes not only main control of the game but also derived from the main control, for example, output control of sound effects and display control of display contents. , Lamp on / off control and the like are included. The power failure monitoring circuit may be configured by combining a plurality of electronic components individually, or may be configured by an IC in which they are built in one chip. Further, each of the first power supply means and the second power supply means may be configured as a single power supply (power supply means) or may be configured as a plurality of power supplies (power supply means).

  In the gaming machine 1, the first control circuit and the first storage means are mounted on the same control board. When there are two or more first control circuits and first storage means, there may be two or more control boards on which the first control circuit and the first storage means are mounted.

  In the gaming machine 1, the first control circuit and the first storage means are built in a one-chip MPU. When there are two or more first control circuits and first storage means, there may be two or more MPUs in which the first control circuit and the first storage means are built. The MPU includes a program memory, an arithmetic unit, a work memory corresponding to the first storage means, a counter (such as a counter timer and a watchdog timer) and a free running counter, a chip select logic, Peripheral circuits such as a random number generation circuit and an ID output circuit that outputs an identification number unique to the MPU may be incorporated.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the first power supply means is configured to execute the first power supply at least after the power failure signal is output by the power failure monitoring circuit and until the game control end processing by the first control circuit is completed. A gaming machine 4 that supplies a driving voltage to the control circuit and the first storage means.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the power failure monitoring circuit recognizes the occurrence of a power failure based on a supply state of a driving voltage of the first power supply means. For example, the power failure monitoring circuit may monitor the output voltage of the first power supply means, and the power failure monitoring circuit may be configured to output a power failure signal when the output voltage falls below a predetermined voltage. The drive voltage supply state of the first power supply means includes the drive voltage supply state inside the first power supply means.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the first power supply means supplies drive voltage to the control system circuit, while the second power supply means drives to the drive system circuit (and control system circuit). A gaming machine 6 that supplies voltage. Since the first power supply means does not supply a drive voltage to a drive system circuit with high power consumption, even if the power supply from the external power supply is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, the supply of the drive voltage by the first power supply means is maintained for a longer time can do. Therefore, the normal operation time of the control system circuit at the time of the occurrence of a power failure can be made longer, so that the game control end process executed by the first control circuit can be reliably ended.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 6, a display device for displaying symbols, etc., a payout device for paying out valuable values (including not only premium balls and coins but also data written on magnetic cards), and sound effects A sounding device that emits light, a lamp that is turned on or off, a main control board that controls a game, a display control board that controls display of the display device based on a command transmitted from the main control board, A payout control board for controlling the payout device based on a command transmitted from the main control board to perform a payout of valuable value, and a sound effect from the sound generator based on a command transmitted from the main control board A sound effect control board to be emitted, and a lamp control board for controlling lighting or extinguishing of the lamp based on a command transmitted from the main control board, One control circuit is composed of the main control board (and payout control board), and the second control circuit is the display control board, sound effect control board and lamp other than the main control board (and payout control board). A gaming machine 7 comprising a control board. When the payout control board is not the first control circuit, the payout control board is a part of the second control circuit.

  In the gaming machine 7, the nonvolatile first storage means is mounted on the main control board (and the payout control board).

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, further comprising a clear switch for clearing the contents of the nonvolatile first storage means. The backup data can be cleared by the clear switch, for example, in the following case. (1) When the clear switch is operated. (2) When the power is turned on with the clear switch operated. (3) When the power is turned off while the clear switch is operated. In this case, the backup data is cleared in the termination process, or in the termination process, the fact that the clear switch is operated when the power is turned off is stored, and the backup data is cleared at the next power-on. Anyway. (4) When the clear switch is operated a plurality of times within a predetermined time. (5) When two or more clear switches are provided and the clear switches are operated in a predetermined order or simultaneously.

  The gaming machine 10 according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  10. The gaming machine 11 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Alternatively, when a predetermined time elapses, the variation of the identification information is stopped, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  10. The gaming machine 12 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium and starting to change the identification information In this case, the game machine is configured to require a predetermined number of balls and to be paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

3 Liquid crystal (LCD) display (display device)
6 Speaker (sound generator)
12, 13 RAM (first storage means)
20 Power failure monitoring circuit (power failure monitoring means)
30 Power supply circuit (Power supply means)
31 1st power supply circuit (1st power supply means)
31a 33 volt generation circuit (first voltage generation circuit)
31b 12 volt generation circuit (second voltage generation circuit)
31c 5 volt generation circuit (third voltage generation circuit)
32 Second power supply circuit (second power supply means)
33 Third power supply circuit (second power supply means)
34 Fourth power supply circuit (second power supply means)
40 External power supply C Main control board (equipped with first control means)
H Discharge control board (equipped with first control means)
D display control board (mounted with second control means and second storage means)
S sound effect control board (mounted with second control means and second storage means)
L lamp control board (mounted with second control means and second storage means)
B Launch control board P Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (3)

Be interrupted the supply of voltage from the external power supply and a first storage means for holding the stored contents,
A supply of voltage from the external power supply is interrupted and a second storage means for loss of stored contents,
First control means for controlling the game while storing data in the first storage means, and for executing a game control end process when a power failure occurs;
Second control means for controlling a game while storing data in the second storage means ;
A power failure monitoring means for detecting the occurrence of a power failure;
First power supply means;
The second power supply means is configured to be electrically independent from the first power supply means, and receives a voltage supplied from an external power supply and supplies a drive voltage to the second control means and the second storage means. and,
The first power supply means
A first voltage generation circuit that receives a voltage supplied from an external power supply and generates and supplies a first voltage;
A second voltage generation circuit that inputs a voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit and generates and supplies a second voltage lower than the first voltage;
A voltage supplied from the second voltage generation circuit is input to generate and supply a third voltage that is lower than the second voltage and serves as a drive voltage for the first control means and the first storage means And a third voltage generation circuit that
The power failure monitoring means recognizes the occurrence of a power failure when the first voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit falls below a predetermined voltage equal to or higher than the second voltage,
The third voltage generation circuit is connected to the first control unit and the first storage unit after detecting the occurrence of a power outage by the power outage monitoring unit and at least until completion of the game control by the first control unit. Configured to supply drive voltage,
In addition, it has a sounding device that produces sounds,
The game machine is driven by a drive voltage supplied from the second power supply means . A first storage means for holding the stored contents by receiving the backup voltage even when the supply of voltage from the external power supply is interrupted;
Second storage means for losing the stored contents when the supply of voltage from the external power supply is interrupted;
First control means for controlling the game while storing data in the first storage means, and for executing a game control end process when a power failure occurs;
Second control means for controlling a game while storing data in the second storage means;
A power failure monitoring means for detecting the occurrence of a power failure;
First power supply means;
The second power supply means is configured to be electrically independent from the first power supply means, and receives a voltage supplied from an external power supply and supplies a drive voltage to the second control means and the second storage means. And
The first power supply means
A first voltage generation circuit that receives a voltage supplied from an external power supply and generates and supplies a first voltage;
A second voltage generation circuit that inputs a voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit and generates and supplies a second voltage lower than the first voltage;
A voltage supplied from the second voltage generation circuit is input to generate and supply a third voltage that is lower than the second voltage and serves as a drive voltage for the first control means and the first storage means And a third voltage generation circuit that
The power failure monitoring means recognizes the occurrence of a power failure when the first voltage supplied from the first voltage generation circuit falls below a predetermined voltage equal to or higher than the second voltage,
The third voltage generation circuit is connected to the first control unit and the first storage unit after detecting the occurrence of a power outage by the power outage monitoring unit and at least until completion of the game control by the first control unit. Configured to supply drive voltage,
In addition, it has a sounding device that produces sounds,
The game machine is driven by a drive voltage supplied from the second power supply means. A display device for displaying predetermined information;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display device is driven by a driving voltage supplied from the second power supply means.

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