JP6361057B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine having a compact board size is provided.
A slot machine is provided with an integrated circuit for generating a power source used for an electrical component, and has a power source substrate formed in a substantially square shape. The power supply board includes an input region provided with a power input unit for inputting AC power, a power switch for switching on / off of power supply by the power input to the power input unit, and a power generation region provided with a power generation circuit. And an output region provided with an output unit for outputting the DC power generated by the power generation circuit. The wiring connecting the input unit and the power switch is provided outside the power generation region.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a plurality of circuits and the like are provided, and different voltages may be supplied to the plurality of circuits. Thus, there is a gaming machine including a power supply board provided with a power generation circuit that generates and supplies power having different voltages from a source power supplied from the outside (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-177485 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is little consideration for the arrangement of each electric component when the power generation circuit is mounted on the power supply board. For this reason, there is a risk of generating unintended noise.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the influence of noise.

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine 201, etc.) and an electrical component (for example, reels 202L, 202C, 202R, a hopper motor 234b, etc.) power generating circuit for generating a power to be used in the (e.g., first Schottky barrier diode SD51, the first integrated circuit IC51~ fourth such integrated circuit IC 54) power supply board is al provided (e.g., power supply board 301, etc.) The power supply board includes an input unit (for example, a power input unit 3608) for inputting an original power source (for example, an AC power source AC ) and a power switch (for example, an on / off switch of the input of the original power source by the input unit ) , Power switch SW51 and the like, and a power generation region (for example, rectification region Y2 and transformation region Y3) provided with the power generation circuit. For example, the input unit and the wiring connecting the power switch (e.g., the wiring 2000, etc.), Ri Contact provided through the outer of the power generation area (e.g., the wiring 2000, the base material 301A, rectified areas The power generation region is arranged on a straight line connecting the input unit and the power switch (for example, the power input unit 3608 and the power switch). For example, a transformation region Y3 is provided on a straight line connecting the SWs 51) .

  According to such a configuration, the influence of noise is reduced.

  (2) The gaming machine of (1) above (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 201, etc.), wherein one side of the power supply board is arranged to face the back of the gaming machine, and the power switch is a gaming machine The power supply board 301 may be disposed so as to face the front surface (for example, one side of the power supply board 301 is disposed so as to face the back surface of the slot machine 201, and the power switch 239 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the slot machine 201. etc).

  According to such a configuration, the influence of noise is reduced.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 201, etc.), the region through which the wiring passes may be directed outward of the gaming machine ( For example, the region through which the wiring 2000 passes is arranged below the rectifying region Y2 and the transformation region Y3, and faces the outside of the slot machine 201).

  According to such a configuration, the influence of noise is reduced.

  (4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1, the slot machine 201, etc.), and an output unit (for example, outputting the power generated by the power generation circuit) And an output region (for example, output region Y4) provided with a power output unit 3613), and the output region is in the vicinity of a side different from the side in the vicinity of the input region and the side in the vicinity of the power switch (For example, the input region Y1 provided with the power input unit 3608 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear end side of the base member 301A, and the power switch SW51 is disposed in the vicinity of the front end side of the base member 301A. And the output region Y4 provided with the power output unit 3613 is disposed in the vicinity of the upper end side of the base member 301A).

  According to such a configuration, the size of the substrate can be made compact.

(5) The gaming machine according to (4) (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 201, etc.), wherein the power generation region is a rectifier circuit (for example, full-wave rectifier circuit) that rectifies AC power into DC power 3609 ₁ and the like) and a transformer circuit (for example, the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ to the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ to the second rectification region Y 2) and a transformer circuit that transforms the power supply voltage of the DC power source rectified by the rectifier circuit. 4 variable power supply circuit 3610 ₄ etc.) and a second region (for example, transformation region Y3), and the outer edge of the power supply substrate (for example, the right end side of the base material 301A in the power supply substrate 301). The transformer circuit is provided, and an electronic component other than the transformer circuit (for example, on the outer edge side of the power supply board provided with the transformer circuit (for example, the right end side of the base material 301A in the power supply board 301) For example, a transistor, a resistor, a capacitor, or the like may not be disposed.

  According to such a configuration, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5) (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1, the slot machine 201, etc.), wherein the power generation region is a rectifier circuit that rectifies AC power into DC power (For example, a full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 _{1 and the} like) provided with a first region (for example, a rectifier region Y2 and the like) and a transformer circuit (for example, a first circuit) for transforming a power supply voltage of a DC power source rectified by the rectifier circuit Variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ to fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₄ and the like), and a transformer circuit is mounted separately as the second region. A plurality of second regions (for example, a first transformation region Y31 to a fourth transformation region Y34) may be provided, and the plurality of second regions may be arranged around the first region (for example, First transformation region Y31 To the fourth transforming region Y34 is arranged around the rectifying region Y2).

  According to such a configuration, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of various control boards etc. which are mounted in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the power supply part with which the power supply board of the pachinko game machine was equipped. It is a figure which shows a part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows another part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows another part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows another part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows another part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the electrical component in the power supply part of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a figure which shows a part of wiring pattern formed in the back surface side of a base material, (B) is a figure which shows a part of wiring pattern formed in the surface side of the base material. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a principal part side view of the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the main control part mounted in the game control board. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the power supply part with which the power supply board of the slot machine was equipped. It is a figure which shows a part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows another part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows another part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows another part of detailed structure of the power supply part of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the electrical component in the power supply part of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control process of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process of a slot machine.

[First Embodiment]
(1) Description of configuration Description of Basic Configuration FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 3 is various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. An example is shown. In the following description, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 roughly includes a gaming board 2 that forms a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (also referred to as a “gaming frame”) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. In the present embodiment, the game board 2 is a model-specific unit that differs depending on the model, and is detachably attached to the gaming machine frame 3. In addition, the gaming machine frame 3 is a common unit that is used in common with different types of game boards regardless of the type of the game board 2. Referring to FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 3 includes a vertically long rectangular frame-shaped frame 3 </ b> A having an accommodating portion for detachably accommodating the game board 2, and the front side of the left side of the frame 3 </ b> A in the vertical direction. A glass door 3 </ b> B and a lower door 3 </ b> C provided to be openable and closable about an axis extending along the axis. The game board 2 is covered from the front by the glass door 3B while being accommodated in the underframe 3A from the front. The glass door 3 </ b> B is provided with a substantially circular see-through window 3 </ b> D that allows a game area formed on the game board 2 to be viewed from the front.

  The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is a normal electric combination having a pair of movable blades that are changed between a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 that is used for a normal electric combination. And forming a second start winning opening.

  For example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not easily pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes a state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It becomes an open state. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can pass through the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may pass through compared to when in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not pass through the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A. The game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B. Note that a winning when the game ball that has passed through the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. Further, a winning when the game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the fact that the game balls that have passed through the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first special figure is on hold. If the stored number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first special symbol game (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the decoration executed in the display device 5 A first start condition for executing a variable display game such as variable display of symbols is established. Further, based on the fact that the game balls that have passed through the second start winning opening are detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special ball If the figure holding storage number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), it is executed on the second special symbol game (described later) executed on the second special symbol display device 4B or on the display device 5. A second starting condition for executing a variable display game such as variable display of decorative symbols is established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning prize but are temporarily held for execution. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start prize is generated. When the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the fact that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended. That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in the waiting state. The number of first special figure hold memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  It should be noted that information regarding variable display corresponding to a first start prize that does not satisfy the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start prize, although the first start condition by a certain first start prize has been established. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is established. In other words, the held first special figure holding information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the first special figure holding information to be digested is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games that are not immediately executed when the second start winning is generated but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start prize for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated. If the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended. That is, the second special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in a state of waiting for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  It should be noted that information regarding variable display corresponding to a second start prize that does not satisfy the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the second start prize, although the second start condition by a certain second start prize has been established. Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested second special figure hold information is executed.

  In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, they are also simply referred to as “start winning opening”. Further, when there is no particular distinction between the first start prize and the second start prize, they are also simply referred to as “start prize”. Further, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number”. When it is referred to as “the number of memories”, it may indicate one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B in the game area of the game board 2. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 that is used for the large winning opening door, and the large winning winning as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth.

  For example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the on state, the special prize opening door opens the big winning opening so that the game ball easily passes through the special prize opening. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, the game ball has passed through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than usual. Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is open, the game ball can pass through the special prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by passing the game ball through the special prize winning port, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (Light Emitting Diode). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays special symbols (also referred to as “special symbols”) that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a first special graphic game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a second special graphic game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to the special symbol. For example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and a symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. Good. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in the game area of the game board 2. The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A hold display is performed to make the display identifiable. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one. The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the second special figure hold memory number (hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A hold display is performed to make the display identifiable. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of a new second starting condition When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of stored common figure (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display A normal start condition for executing the normal game (described later) executed at 20 is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “common symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general-purpose hold display unit 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays a general-purpose hold storage number based on hold data (general-purpose hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is suspended. In other words, the number of normal-pending storages is the number of normal-pending games that are waiting to be executed. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by one every time one ordinary drawing start condition is satisfied.

  A display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The display device 5 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display and has a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified, are variably displayed. The variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. The display device 5 has a plurality of types in the decorative symbol display area corresponding to the first special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display of the decorative pattern is executed.

  For example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any one of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, the start of the fluctuation of any special figure in the first special figure or the second special figure. Corresponding to the above, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols (definite decorative symbols, final stop) that are variable display results. Is also stopped and displayed. That is, in the display area of the display device 5 (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R), the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, and the final ornament symbol (final Stop symbol) is also displayed.

  The decorative symbols include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, or Chinese characters, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, numbers and characters, or symbols and character images. The character image may be a decoration image showing, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure) . Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to it. For example, each of the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8” may be assigned with the symbol numbers “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that can be lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types). .

  In addition, the stop display which stops the variable display by stopping and displaying the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result (also referred to as the special symbol display result) of the special symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol (the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol) ) To stop display and stop variable display, or stop display to stop variable display by stopping display of fixed normal symbols that are variable symbol display results (also called normal map display results) Also referred to as display, final stop display, or derived display (or simply “derived”). It should be noted that the variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily coincide with the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol, It suffices if the fluctuation time is within. That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol may be later than the variation end timing of the decorative symbol. For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect. An example of the predetermined effect is an aspect of changing the hold display of the target (described later) displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H (described later) after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped (pre-reading notice effect (described later)). ).

Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed.
For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, for example, a decorative pattern having a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped while causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or from a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Also included are those that are displayed in a stopped state without causing a slight shaking or expansion / contraction in a short time.

Further, in the display area of the display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the case of the first hold indicator 25A, a hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified.
In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, a hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, for example, the hold display may be performed right-justified. That is, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display area 5HL A new hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side (the center side of the display area of the display device 5), and another hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL. If there is, the new hold display may be added to the left side of another hold display (the left side of the leftmost hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays).
In addition, when there are a plurality of hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, if the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first special figure corresponding to the decrease The hold display (the hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the hold information is erased, and each of the other hold displays is displayed. To the erased hold display (right side).

Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, for example, the hold display may be performed with left alignment. That is, when the number of holds of the second special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the second start prize storage display area 5HR A new hold display is added to the left side (the center side of the display area of the display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and another hold display is displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. If there is, the new hold display may be added to the right side of another hold display (the right side of the rightmost hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays).
In addition, when there are a plurality of hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second special figure corresponding to the decrease is displayed. The hold display displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold information corresponding to the hold information (the hold display displayed from the oldest) is erased, and each of the other hold displays To the erased hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the display device 5, in addition to the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start are displayed as the hold display area. On hold display erased from the winning memory display area 5HR (that is, based on the first special figure hold information digested when the first start condition is satisfied and the second special figure hold information digested when the second start condition is satisfied) A current hold display area (not shown) for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern to be executed may be arranged. For example, the current hold display area may be arranged between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, there is a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has passed through one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. . At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not passed through any winning port are taken.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). It has been. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod). ing. The trigger button is operated in a predetermined direction by, for example, performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. If it is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side Good.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 31B is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are simply referred to as speakers 8 unless particularly distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs sound. For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound according to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message) or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice, or the like that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. The sound, voice, etc. that give notice or suggestion that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held on the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door 3B (see FIG. 2) is open, or the like.

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9U is installed at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3, and the light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7) in the game area.

  The display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are effect devices that perform effects, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes other effect devices such as an effect model having a drive unit as the effect devices. Also good.

  In addition, the arrangement position of each structure is an example, Comprising: You may arrange | position in the other position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the normal game, after the start of variable display of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. It becomes. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses, a definite special symbol (special figure display result) that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed. . At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “2” is a small hit symbol, and the symbol “−” is used. The special symbol that indicates is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The symbol may be a symbol, or the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. In the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated, the special winning opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the open cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). Good.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is usually Also called open round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols that indicate the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols that indicate the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The big prize opening is opened in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses in the first period or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. By setting the state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. The second period (for example, the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state (for example, 0.1 seconds). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of executions of the round may be a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state. Good.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls can be obtained if a gaming ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 second or the like) and is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the jackpot gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state. While the open period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, in the short-term open round specific game state, the upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open ) May be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. In other words, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is a period in which the period for changing the winning prize opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes in each round is shorter than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. It may be at least one of the two periods and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the start of any one of the special figure games, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. It may become a state.

  The reach state is a display state in which variation continues for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. Or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, a different rendering operation from before reaching the reach state is executed. There is a case. Such an effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 etc. before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production (also referred to as “hit expectation”) may be varied. As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. For example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set in advance.

  Note that the degree of expectation of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (the jackpot (Probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the expectation degree of jackpot is “1”, the variable display result is always “hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.). ) Are temporarily stopped and displayed, and a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbols display area (for example, “left”) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed by changing the decorative design again after changing the decorative design again in either or both of the decorative design display area 5L and the “right” decorative design display area 5R). Is called. Thus, in the slide effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative symbols is started, and then variable for a predetermined number of decorative symbols. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is established once, the fixed decoration that becomes the variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all the decorative symbols (for example, predetermined pseudo consecutive chances) are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbols are displayed. In the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, it is possible to perform an effect display that causes the decorative symbols to change again (pseudo-continuous change) a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the number of decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, excluding the first variation from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until all the decorative symbols temporarily stop temporarily. Is the number of times that changes again. In the quasi-continuous production, the quasi-continuous variation (re-variation) is performed once to three times, so that the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed twice as long as the first start condition or the second start condition is established once. Can appear as if it were started 4 times in a row.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect will be executed or that the expectation level of the big hit is high. Also good. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is executed or that the expectation level of the big hit is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slip effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display, a message window display, etc. There may be those that use an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, audio output, and light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  Note that the notice effect may be executed before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, a notice effect that notifies or suggests to a player that the variable display state of a decorative pattern due to winning a certain game ball may reach a reach state is at least the variable display state of the decorative pattern due to winning a game ball. What is necessary is just to be performed before becoming a state or a non-reach state. In addition, a notice effect that gives a notice or suggestion to the player that the variable display result due to winning a certain game ball may be a “hit” is at least as long as the confirmed decorative pattern due to winning the game ball is stopped and displayed. Anything executed before is sufficient.

  It is sufficient that the notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a variable display that is subject to advance notice, such as whether or not the variable display subject to advance notice is in a reach state, and whether or not the variable display result of the subject variable notice is a “big hit”. Judgment is made based on variable display hold information (special drawing hold information) that is subject to advance notice before it starts (pre-read), and the possibility that the variable display subject to advance notice may reach a reach state based on the judgment result. This is a notice effect that informs or suggests to the player the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display subject to the notice will be a “big hit” before starting the variable display subject to the notice. In the following description, the pre-read special figure hold information is also referred to as target hold information (hold data), and variable display corresponding to the target hold information (hold data) (variable display to be notified) is variable display of the target. Also, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as the target hold display.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The predetermined normal big hit combination is, for example, a combination in which normal symbols of the same type are aligned and finally stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. is there. As an example of the normal symbol, among the eight types of decorative symbols having symbol numbers “1” to “8”, four types of decorative symbols having even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” It is.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the predetermined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The normal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). The same control as that in the state in which the process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. When it is done, it can be finished.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, etc., among a plurality of types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination May be displayed in a stopped manner. In other words, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the decoration symbol that becomes the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is finally stopped, and the decoration symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. May be. The predetermined probability variation big hit combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of certain probability variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and are finally stopped and displayed. An example of a probabilistic design is the four types of decorative symbols with odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” among the eight types of decorative symbols with symbol numbers “1” to “8”. It is.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “probability change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is ended. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The second start condition is such that the game ball can easily pass through the second start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. As described above, the control that facilitates the passing of the game ball to the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as a high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Accordingly, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result is next. Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time-shortening control or high opening control is performed together with probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, the high-accuracy low base state is sometimes referred to as a time-varying probability change state in order to be distinguished from the high-accuracy high-base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time reduction control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the second special figure game can be frequently executed, and each time in the first special figure game and the second special figure game By increasing the probability that the variable display result is a “big hit”, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability change control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination, it is changed again in a state where the same decorative symbol is aligned, One of the decorative symbols (probability variation symbols) and the decorative symbols (ordinary symbols) that normally become a jackpot combination may be finally stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of a round in the jackpot gaming state, in the jackpot gaming state, the next round The big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period until the start of the next variable display game after the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start A medium promotion effect may be executed. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, an inner frame tank set 71 for storing a prize ball, an external terminal version 72 for communicating with an external information device such as a hall computer, a prize ball And a launching device 74 for launching a game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 3, various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a power supply board 16, a setting board 17, a connector part 18, and a payout control board 37 as components related to the characteristic part of the present embodiment. In addition, various boards such as an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. These main board 11, effect control board 12, power supply board 16, payout control board 37, etc. are all provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. Although the power supply board 16 has a horizontally long shape, most of the power supply board 16 is provided at a position hidden behind the payout control board 37, and only the left end is shown in FIG.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the figure, or controlling the normal symbol variable display by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display 20, etc. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp 9. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as the display operation in the display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the lamp 9 or the like. A function for determining control contents for executing a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and a sound for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like are mounted. The payout control board 37 is a control board for performing control such as payout of prize balls based on information transmitted from the main board 11.

  The main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything is acceptable. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the pachinko gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, shown in FIG. 2) that are connected to the main board 11. A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the glass door 3B, a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves may be provided. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal.

  The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the present embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying command for designating whether the start winning prize is given to the first starting prize opening or the second winning prize opening is designated. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, the number of reserved memories decreases while the number of reserved memories added indicates that the number of reserved figures in the first special figure or the number of reserved figures in the second figure has increased. Alternatively, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. Further, a total reserved memory number addition designation command or a total reserved memory number subtraction designation command for notifying increase or decrease of the total pending memory number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. is there. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates the determination result of the variation category as the determination result at the time of winning. The variation category is a name when the decorative pattern variation patterns are classified by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the start winning determination process executed in the special symbol process, is the variable display result determined as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning occurs? Whether or not “small hit” is determined. If “big hit” is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variable category is determined. The variation category is determined based on the random value MR3. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. Whether the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command by the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 120 mounted on the production control board 12 Whether or not the big hit type can be recognized, and the variation category can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices such as the display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp 9. Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation (lighting) of the lamp 9 The effect control command used for controlling the operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control microcomputer. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides a work area, a CPU 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, , I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 stores data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, Data constituting various tables such as a figure display result determination table, a jackpot type determination table, and a variation category determination table are stored.

  The first special figure display result determination table is a big hit with the variable display result as “big hit” before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Reference is made to determine whether or not to control the gaming state and whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table. The second special figure display result determination table is a big hit with the variable display result as “big hit” before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Reference is made to determine whether or not to control the gaming state and whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the first special figure display result determination table, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state), the special figure display result A numerical value (decision value; also referred to as a judgment value; hereinafter the same applies to other random values) to be compared with the random number value for determination is displayed in the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” Assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, a random number value for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the game state is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), it is more than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). Many decision values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”.
On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, since the “special hit” is not achieved in the second special figure game, for example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the short time state (low accuracy high base state) or the probability variation state (high accuracy high base state) In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to pass through the second start winning opening to be formed, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of “small hits” in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the extended game. it can.

  In the second special figure display result determination table and the first special figure display result determination table, different predetermined range of determination values may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table, a smaller decision value than the first special figure display result determination table may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which game balls easily pass through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Alternatively, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to a common special figure display result determination table for the first special figure game and the second special figure game.

  The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on a random number value for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state as a special jackpot display result as “big hit”. It is a table to be referenced. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed, Numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random value MR2 are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determined values (for example, a range or number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories. ing. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  In addition, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for variation pattern determination is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determination values (for example, the range and number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns. ing. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information on each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply unit 1600 of the power supply board 16, for example. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, special Figure process flag). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. In the game control data holding area 150, for example, a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, a game control counter setting Section, a game control buffer setting section, and the like.

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special figure game (first special symbol) that has not yet started although a game ball has passed through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first starting prize has been generated. The hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the display device 4A is stored. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game (second special) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of the second special figure game) by the symbol display device 4B is stored.

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. ) Is memorized. The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  For example, an effect control data holding area is provided in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. In the effect control data holding area, for example, an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit are provided.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the display device 5, for example.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations.

B. Description of Configuration Regarding Generation of Power Supply Voltage The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a configuration for adaptively generating a power supply voltage according to the type of game board. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 16, a setting board 17, and a connector unit 18 shown in FIG. 3 as components for adaptively generating a power supply voltage. In the first embodiment, the power supply board 16 is provided in the game frame 3, and the setting board 17 is provided in the game board 2. The power supply board 16 is provided with a power supply unit 1600 that generates power supply voltages of various electrical components provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The power supply unit 1600 is provided with a plurality of variable power supply circuits described later. The connector portion 18 is composed of two parts, one of which is provided in the gaming board 2 and the other part is provided in the gaming machine frame 3. The setting board 17 is provided with a setting unit 1700 for setting the value of the power supply voltage generated by the power supply unit 1600 of the power supply board 16. The setting unit 1700 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 1600 of the power supply board 16 via the connector unit 18 when the gaming board 2 is attached to the gaming machine frame 3. When the setting unit 1700 of the setting board 17 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 1600 of the power supply board 16 via the connector unit 18, the power supply voltage generated by the power supply unit 1600 by the setting unit 1700 is the power supply specification of the game board 2. Is set according to the voltage. The setting board 17 provided with the setting unit 1700 is independent of other boards (for example, the main board 11) provided with the electrical components of the game board 2, but is shared with other boards. May be. That is, the setting unit 1700 may be provided on another substrate.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a power supply unit 1600 provided on the power supply board 16 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply unit 1600 generally includes a power input unit 1608, a rectification unit 1609, a variable power supply unit 1610 (first variable power supply unit 1610A and second variable power supply unit 1610B) as main components. ), A backflow prevention unit 1611, a power interruption detection unit 1612, and a power output unit 1613. The power input unit 1608 includes an input terminal CN1 shown in FIG. 5, and an AC power source AC is connected to the power input unit 1608. Each component of the power supply unit 1600 is configured by combining electronic components (electrical components) such as an integrated circuit, a transistor, a capacitor, and a diode.

Rectifier 1609, the AC power of the AC power supply AC which is supplied from the outside as a full-wave rectifier circuit for full-wave rectification, provided with two first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ Configuration Has been. First variable power supply unit 1610A and the second variable power source unit 1610B, the output voltage is configured with a first variable power supply circuit 1610 _first to fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ as a variable plurality of variable power supply circuit. The output part of the power input part 1608 is connected to the input parts of the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ . The first full-wave output of the rectifier circuit 1609 _1, the input of the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ is connected to a second full-wave output of the rectifier circuit 1609 _2, input of the third variable power source circuit 1610, _third and fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4, further includes an input unit of the power interruption detection unit 1612 are connected.

The first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ configuration is the same. The configuration of the third variable power source circuit 1610, _third and fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ is the same. The frequency used for the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ and the frequency used for the third variable power supply circuit 1610 ₃ and the fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ are different from each other. . Each of the first variable power supply circuit 1610 _first to fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4, the setting unit 1700, the value of the output voltage of the first variable power supply circuit 1610 _first to fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ are set individually It is comprised so that.

In the first embodiment, the rectifying unit 1609 is provided with a first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _{and second} two, the first variable power supply unit 1610A and the second variable power source unit 1610B includes four first is provided with the variable power supply circuit 1610 _first to fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4, a full-wave rectifier circuit provided in the rectifier 1609, the variable power supply circuit provided in the first variable power supply unit 1610A and the second variable power source unit 1610B The number is arbitrary.

The first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ is set so as to generate an output voltage of the DC 12V by setting unit 1700 (see FIG. 3), a second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2, the output voltage of the DC 5V by the setting unit 1700 It is set to generate. The first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2, for example, the performance control board 12, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc., to generate power to be supplied to the substrate involved mainly the effect control . The first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ serves as a power source that generates an output voltage of 24V DC supplied mainly to the production control board 12, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and other boards that are involved in production control. The third variable power source circuit 1610 ₃ is set so as to generate an output voltage of the DC 12V by setting unit 1700, a fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4, so as to generate the output voltage of the DC 5V by the setting unit 1700 Is set to These third variable power supply circuit 1610, _third and fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4, for example, the main board 11 and the like, to generate power to be supplied to the substrate involved mainly game control. The second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _2, the main board 11 and the dispensing control board 37 and the like, as a power source for generating the output voltage of the AC 24V supplied to the substrate involved mainly game control. The board mainly related to the production control such as the production control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 consumes more power than the board mainly related to the game control such as the main board 11 and the payout control board 37. There are many cases. Therefore, as the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ of the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _1, the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ third variable power source circuit 1610, _third and fourth variable large integrated circuit capacitance is used than the power supply circuit 1610 _4.

  5 to 9 show a detailed configuration of the power supply unit 1600 provided on the power supply board 16 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the power input unit 1608 includes an input terminal CN1, a power switch SW1, a fuse F4, a Zener diode (surge absorber) VRD1, a first capacitor C1, a thermistor TH1, a common mode choke coil CL1, a relay RL1, 2 capacitor C2, 30th capacitor C30, 31st capacitor C31, 1st resistor R10-14th resistor R14, 3rd diode D3, 4th diode D4, 22nd capacitor C22, and 2nd transistor Q2.

The input terminal CN1 includes a first slot CN1 ₁ and a second slot CN1 _{2. The} AC power supply AC shown in FIG. 4 is connected to the first slot CN1 ₁ and the second slot CN1 ₂ . Power switch SW1 is a switch S1 and the switch S2, to one end of the switch S1 is connected to the first slot CN1 ₁ is at one end of the switch S2 is connected to a second slot CN1 ₂ is. The other end of the switch S1 is connected to one end of the second coil L2 of the common mode choke coil CL1, and the other end of the switch S2 is connected to one end of the fuse F4. The other end of the fuse F4 is connected to one end of the first coil L1 of the common mode choke coil CL1 via the thermistor TH1. A Zener diode VRD1 and a first capacitor C1 are connected in parallel to the other end of the switch S1 and the other end of the fuse F4. A second capacitor C2 is connected to the other end of the first coil L1 and the other end of the second coil L2 of the common mode choke coil CL1. Further, the sixth output terminal CN6 of the power output unit 1613 shown in FIG. 9 is connected to the other end of the first coil L1 via a 30th capacitor C30, and the 31st capacitor C31 is connected to the other end of the second coil L2. The sixth output terminal CN6 is connected via A relay RL1 is provided in parallel with the thermistor TH1. The relay RL1 is connected to the second transistor Q2 via a tenth resistor R10 to a fourteenth resistor R14, a third diode D3, a fourth diode D4, and the like.

The first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ of the rectifier unit 1609, the third transistor Q3~ sixth transistor Q6, and is configured with a sixth integrated circuit IC 6, and 23 a capacitor C23. The second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _2, is configured to include a first Schottky barrier diode SD1. The backflow prevention unit 1611 includes a second Schottky barrier diode SD2. The first coil L1 and the second coil L2 of the common mode choke coil CL1 in the power input unit 1608 are connected to the sixth integrated circuit IC6 via the third transistor Q3 to the sixth transistor Q6, respectively. Furthermore, the sixth integrated circuit IC6 is connected to the first output node No1.

  Further, the first coil L1 and the second coil L2 of the common mode choke coil CL1 in the power input unit 1608 are connected to the input unit of the first Schottky barrier diode SD1. The output part of the first Schottky barrier diode SD1 is connected to the input part of the second Schottky barrier diode SD2, the second output node No2 to the fourth output node No4. The output part of the second Schottky barrier diode SD2 is connected to the fifth output node No5. The first coil L1 of the common mode choke coil CL1 in the power input unit 1608 is connected to the sixth output node No6, the second coil L2 is connected to the seventh output node No7, and the terminal 1 of the second transistor Q2 is It is connected to the eighth output node No8.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first variable power supply unit 1610A includes a first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and a second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ , and the second variable power supply unit 1610B includes a third variable power supply circuit 1610 ₃ , a second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₃ , and a second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₃ . 4 and a variable power supply circuit 1610 _4. The first variable power supply circuit 1610 _1, as shown in FIG. 6, is configured to include a first integrated circuit IC1. Terminals 1 and 2 of the first integrated circuit IC1 are connected to the first input node Ni1, terminals 5 and 6 of the first integrated circuit IC1 are connected to the eleventh output node No11, and terminals 3 and 4 are the twelfth output. It is connected to node No12. The first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ functions as a DC / DC converter that converts a DC voltage of 24V output from the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ into a DC voltage of 12V. One end of the third capacitor C3 to the fifth capacitor C5 is connected to the wiring between the first node input Ni1 and the first integrated circuit IC1. The other ends of the third capacitor C3 to the fifth capacitor C5 are connected to the wiring between the first node input Ni1 and the twelfth output node No12.

  One end of a seventeenth capacitor C17, an eighteenth capacitor C18, a first resistor R1, and a second resistor R2 is connected to the wiring between the first integrated circuit IC1 and the eleventh output node No11. One ends of the first laser diode LD1 and the second laser diode LD2 are connected to the other ends of the first resistor R1 and the second resistor R2, respectively. The other ends of the seventeenth capacitor C17, the eighteenth capacitor C18, the first laser diode LD1, and the second laser diode LD2 are connected to the wiring between the first integrated circuit IC1 and the twelfth output node No12.

The second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2, is configured to include a second integrated circuit IC 2. Terminals 1 and 2 of the second integrated circuit IC2 are connected to the first input node Ni1, terminals 5 and 6 of the second integrated circuit IC2 are connected to the twelfth output node No12, and terminals 3 and 4 are the thirteenth output. It is connected to node No13. The second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ functions as a DC / DC converter for converting a DC voltage of 24V output from the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ into a DC voltage of 5V. One end of a sixth capacitor C6 to a ninth capacitor C9 is connected to the wiring between the first input node Ni1 and the second integrated circuit IC2. One end of a nineteenth capacitor C19 and a third resistor R3 is connected to the wiring between the second integrated circuit IC2 and the thirteenth output node No13. One end of the third diode LD3 is connected to the unit of the third resistor R3. The other ends of the sixth capacitor C6 to the ninth capacitor C9 are connected to the wiring between the first input node Ni1 and the twelfth output node No12. The wiring between the second integrated circuit IC2 and the twelfth output node No12 is connected to the other end of the nineteenth capacitor C19 and the third laser diode LD3. One end of the clear switch SW2 is connected to the wiring between the output unit of the second integrated circuit IC2 and the twelfth output node No12, and the other end of the clear switch SW2 is connected to the fourteenth output node No14. Yes. The first input node Ni1 is connected to the fifteenth output node No15, and the first fuse F1 is provided on the wiring between the first input node Ni1 and the fifteenth output node No15. One end of the first fuse F1 is connected to the first input node Ni1, and the other end is connected to the fifteenth output node No15.

The third variable power source circuit 1610 _3, as shown in FIG. 7, is configured to include a third integrated circuit IC3. The terminal 1 of the third integrated circuit IC3 is connected to the third input node Ni3, the terminal 5 of the third integrated circuit IC3 is connected to the 21st output node No21, and the terminal 2 is connected to the 22nd output node No22. Yes. The third variable power source circuit 1610 ₃ functions a DC voltage of 24V output from the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ as DC / DC converter for converting a DC voltage of 12V. One end of a tenth capacitor C10 is connected to the wiring between the third input node Ni3 and the third integrated circuit IC3. The wiring between the third integrated circuit IC3 and the 21st output node No21 is provided with a third fuse F3. One end of the first fuse F1 is connected to the third integrated circuit IC3, and the other end is connected to the 21st output node No21. One end of the twentieth capacitor C20 is connected to the wiring between the third integrated circuit IC3 and the third fuse F3, and one end of the fifth resistor R5 is connected to the wiring between the third fuse F3 and the twenty-first output node No21. It is connected. One end of a fifth laser diode LD5 is connected to the other end of the fifth resistor R5. The other end of the tenth capacitor C10 is connected to the wiring between the third input node Ni3 and the 22nd output node No22. The twentieth capacitor C20 and the other end of the fifth laser diode LD5 are connected to the wiring between the third integrated circuit IC3 and the twenty-second output node No22.

Fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ is configured to include a fourth integrated circuit IC 4. The terminal 1 of the fourth integrated circuit IC4 is connected to the fourth input node Ni4, and the fourth integrated circuit IC4 terminal 5 is connected to the 23rd output node No23, the 24th output node No24, and the 25th output node No25. The terminal 2 is connected to the 22nd output node No22. Fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ functions a DC voltage of 24V output from the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ as DC / DC converter for converting a DC voltage of 5V. One end of an eleventh capacitor C11 is connected to the wiring between the fourth input node Ni4 and the fourth integrated circuit IC4. One end of a twenty-first capacitor C21, a fifth diode D5, and a sixth resistor R6 is connected to the wiring between the fourth integrated circuit IC4 and the twenty-third output node No23. The other end of the fifth diode D5 is connected to one end of the 24th output node No24 and the 24th capacitor C24, and one end of the sixth diode D6 is connected to the other end of the sixth resistor R6. The other end of the eleventh capacitor C11 is connected to the wiring between the fourth input node Ni4 and the 22nd output node No22. The other end of the twenty-first capacitor C21, the twenty-fourth capacitor C24, and the sixth diode D6 is connected to the wiring between the fourth input node Ni4 and the twenty-fifth output node No25.

  A second fuse F2 is provided in the wiring between the fifth input node Ni5 and the 26th output node No26. One end of the second fuse F2 is connected to the fifth input node Ni5, and the other end is connected to the 26th output node No26. One end of a twelfth capacitor C12 to a sixteenth capacitor C16 is connected to the wiring of the fifth input node Ni5 and the second fuse F2. The other ends of the twelfth capacitor C12 to the sixteenth capacitor C16 are connected to the wiring between the third input node Ni3 and the 22nd output node No22. One end of the fourth resistor R4 is connected to the wiring between the second fuse F2 and the 26th output node No26. One end of a fourth diode D4 is connected to the other end of the fourth resistor R4. The other end of the fourth diode D4 is connected to the wiring between the third integrated circuit IC3 and the 22nd output node No22. The twelfth input node Ni12 is connected to the twenty-second output node No22. The eighth input node Ni8 is connected to the eighth output node No8 shown in FIG. 5, and the eighth input node Ni8 is connected to the wiring connecting the terminal 2 of the fourth integrated circuit IC4 and the 25th output node No25. The second input node Ni2 is connected to the 27th output node No27.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the power interruption detection unit 1612 includes a fifth integrated circuit IC5 and a first transistor Q1. The terminal 5 of the fifth integrated circuit IC5 is connected to the 25th input node Ni25, and the terminal 6 is connected to the 27th input node Ni27. Further, the terminals 1 to 5 and 7 of the fifth integrated circuit IC5 are connected to the 32nd output node No32, and the terminal 8 is connected to the terminal 3 of the first transistor Q1. The terminal 1 of the first transistor Q1 is connected to the wiring between the fifth integrated circuit IC5 and the 32nd output node No32. The terminal 2 is connected to the 31st output node No31. Further, the 23rd input node Ni23 is connected to the terminal 3 of the first transistor Q1 and the 33rd output node No33.

  A seventh resistor R7 is provided in the wiring between the 27th input node Ni27 and the fifth integrated circuit IC5. One end of the seventh resistor R7 is connected to the 27th input node Ni27, and the other end is connected to the fifth integrated circuit IC5. The other end of the wiring between the seventh resistor R7 and the fifth integrated circuit IC5 is connected to one end of an eighth resistor R8 and a twenty-eighth capacitor C28. One end of a 29th capacitor C29 is connected to the wiring between the 27th input node Ni27 and the seventh resistor R7. The fifth integrated circuit IC5 is provided with five output units, one end of a 25th capacitor C25 is connected to the first output unit, and the first transistor Q1 is connected to the second output unit.

  One end of a 26th capacitor C26 is connected to the third output section, one end of a 27th capacitor C27 is connected to the fourth output section, and the input section of the first transistor Q1 is connected to the fifth output section. . The other end of the 25th capacitor C25 is connected to the first transistor Q1, and the 26th capacitor C26, the 27th capacitor C27, the 28th capacitor C28, the 8th are connected to the wiring between the 25th capacitor C25 and the first transistor Q1. The resistor R8 and the other end of the 29th capacitor C29 are connected. A ninth resistor is provided in the wiring between the 23rd input node Ni23 and the first transistor Q1. One end of the ninth resistor R9 is connected to the 23rd input node Ni23, and the other end is connected to the first transistor Q1.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the power output unit 1613 includes a second output terminal CN2 to a sixth output terminal CN6. The second output terminal CN2 includes ten slots from the first slot to the tenth slot. The third output terminal CN3 includes 14 slots from the first slot to the 14th slot. The fourth output terminal CN4 includes 18 slots from the first slot to the 18th slot. The fifth output terminal CN5 includes twelve slots from the first slot to the twelfth slot.

The 32nd output node No. 32 of the power interruption detection unit 1612 shown in FIG. 8 is connected to the 1st slot, 2nd slot, 9th slot and 10th slot of the 2nd output terminal CN2 through the 32nd input node Ni32. ing. Further, it is connected to the 22nd output node No22 shown in FIG. 7 via the 22nd input node Ni22. These slots are connected to ground. The 15th output node No15 of the 1st variable power supply part 1610A shown in Drawing 6 is connected to the 3rd slot of the 2nd output terminal CN2 via 15th input node Ni15. The third slot of the second output terminal CN2, smoothed output voltage of the AC 24V from the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ is supplied.

The 11th output node No11 of the 1st variable power supply part 1610A shown in Drawing 6 is connected to the 4th slot-the 7th slot of the 2nd output terminal CN2 via the 11th input node Ni11. The fourth slot to seventh slot of the second output terminal CN2, the output voltage of the DC 12V is supplied from the first variable power supply circuit 1610 of the _first integrated circuit IC1. The eighth slot of the second output terminal CN2 is connected to the thirteenth output node No13 of the first variable power supply unit 1610A shown in FIG. 6 via the thirteenth input node Ni13. The eighth slot of the second output terminal CN2, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ of the second integrated circuit IC 2.

  The first slot, the second slot, and the ninth to twelfth slots of the third output terminal CN3 are connected to the thirty second output node No32 of the power interruption detection unit 1612 shown in FIG. 8 via the thirty second input node Ni32. ing. These slots are connected to ground. The third slot of the third output terminal CN3 is connected to the sixth output node No6 of the power input unit 1608 shown in FIG. 5 via the sixth input node Ni6. An AC 24V output voltage is supplied from the first coil L1 of the common mode choke coil CL1 in the power input unit 1608 to the third slot of the third output terminal CN3. The fourth slot of the third output terminal CN3 is connected to the seventh output node No7 of the power input unit 1608 shown in FIG. 5 via the seventh input node Ni7. An AC 24V output voltage is supplied to the fourth slot of the third output terminal CN3 from the second coil L2 of the common mode choke coil CL1 in the power input unit 1608.

The fifth slot of the third output terminal CN3 is connected to the 26th output node No. 26 of the second variable power supply unit 1610B shown in FIG. 7 via the 26th input node Ni26. A smoothed output voltage of 24 V AC is supplied from the second Schottky barrier diode SD2 of the second variable power supply unit 1610B to the fifth slot of the third output terminal CN3. The sixth slot of the third output terminal CN3 is connected to the twenty-first output node No21 of the second variable power supply unit 1610B shown in FIG. 7 via the twenty-first input node Ni21. The sixth slot of the third output terminal CN3, the output voltage of the DC 12V is supplied from the third integrated circuit IC3 of the second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2. The seventh slot and the eighth slot of the third output terminal CN3 are connected to the 33rd output node No33 shown in FIG. 8 via the 33rd input node Ni33, and further via the 23rd input node Ni23. The 23rd output node No23 of the 2nd variable power supply part 1610B shown in 7 is connected. The seventh slot and the eighth slot of the third output terminal CN3, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the fourth integrated circuit IC4 of the second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2.

The 32nd output node No32 of the power interruption detection unit 1612 shown in FIG. 8 is connected to the 1st slot, 2nd slot, 13th slot and 14th slot of the 4th output terminal CN4 via the 32nd input node Ni32. Has been. These slots are connected to ground. The 26th output node No26 of the 2nd variable power supply part 1610B shown in FIG. 7 is connected to the 3rd slot of 4th output terminal CN4 via 26th input node Ni26. A smoothed output voltage of 24 V AC is supplied from the second Schottky barrier diode SD2 of the second variable power supply unit 1610B to the third slot of the fourth output terminal CN4. The fourth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4 is connected to the 21st output node No21 of the second variable power supply unit 1610B shown in FIG. 7 via the 21st input node Ni21. The fourth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4, the output voltage of the DC 12V is supplied from the third integrated circuit IC3 of the second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2. The eleventh output node No11 of the first variable power supply unit 1610A shown in FIG. 6 is connected to the fifth slot and the sixth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4 via the eleventh input node Ni11. The fifth slot and a sixth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4, the output voltage of the DC 12V is supplied from the first variable power supply circuit 1610 of the _first integrated circuit IC1.

The seventh slot and the eighth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4 are connected to the 33rd output node No33 shown in FIG. 8 through the 33rd input node Ni33, and further through the 23rd input node Ni23. The 23rd output node No23 of the 2nd variable power supply part 1610B shown in 7 is connected. The seventh slot and the eighth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the fourth integrated circuit IC4 of the second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2. The ninth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4 is connected to the thirteenth output node No13 of the first variable power supply unit 1610A shown in FIG. 6 via the thirteenth input node Ni13. The ninth slot of the fourth output terminal CN4, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ of the second integrated circuit IC 2. The 24th output node No24 shown in FIG. 7 is connected to the 10th slot of the 4th output terminal CN4 via the 24th input node Ni24. The first 10 slots of the fourth output terminal CN4, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the fourth integrated circuit IC4 of the second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2.

The fourteenth output node No14 shown in FIG. 6 is connected to the eleventh slot of the fourth output terminal CN4 via the fourteenth input node Ni14. The first 11 slots of the fourth output terminal CN4, ON-OFF signal of the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ of clear switch SW2 is supplied. The 31st output node No31 shown in FIG. 9 is connected to the 12th slot of the 4th output terminal CN4 via the 31st input node Ni31. A power supply confirmation signal from the fifth integrated circuit IC5 is supplied to the eleventh slot of the fourth output terminal CN4 via the first transistor Q1.

The 32nd output node No32 of the power interruption detection unit 1612 shown in FIG. 8 is connected to the 1st slot, the 2nd slot, the 17th slot and the 18th slot of the 5th output terminal CN5 through the 32nd input node Ni32. Has been. These slots are connected to ground. The 15th output node No15 of 1st variable power supply part 1610A shown in FIG. 6 is connected to the 3rd slot and 4th slot of 5th output terminal CN5 via 15th input node Ni15. The third slot and fourth slot of the fifth output terminal CN5, smoothed output voltage of the AC 24V from the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ is supplied.

The eleventh output node No11 of the first variable power supply unit 1610A shown in FIG. 6 is connected to the fifth to twelfth slots of the fifth output terminal CN5 via the eleventh input node Ni11. The fifth slot to twelfth slot of the fifth output terminal CN5, the output voltage of the DC 12V is supplied from the first variable power supply circuit 1610 of the _first integrated circuit IC1. The thirteenth through sixteenth slots of the fifth output terminal CN5 are connected to the thirteenth output node No13 of the first variable power supply unit 1610A shown in FIG. 6 through the thirteenth input node Ni13. The 13th slot to 16th slot of the fifth output terminal CN5, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ of the second integrated circuit IC 2.

  Next, the arrangement of the electronic components on the power supply board 16 provided with the power supply unit 1600 will be described with reference to FIG. In the description with reference to FIG. 10, the positional relationship between the top, bottom, left, and right is based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the power supply substrate 16 is a single-layer substrate provided with a base material 16A. Predetermined wiring patterns and resists are provided on the surface of the base material 16A, and electronic components such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors are mounted on these wiring patterns and resists.

  The base material 16A is a horizontally long and substantially rectangular plate material. A clear switch SW2 is disposed above the left end of the base material 16A, and an input terminal of the power input unit 1608 is positioned to the right of the clear switch SW2. CN1 is arranged. A power switch SW1 is arranged below the input terminal CN1. The power switch SW1 is disposed in the vicinity of the input terminal CN1.

  A fourth fuse F4 is arranged on the right side of the power switch SW1, and the thermistor TH1 and the Zener diode VRD1 are arranged up and down on the right side. Further, on the right side, the relay RL1 and the first capacitor C1 are arranged up and down. Is arranged. Above the thermistor TH1 and the relay RL1, the first laser diode LD1 to the sixth laser diode LD6 are arranged in a laterally aligned state, and above the first laser diode LD1 to the sixth laser diode LD6, the first laser diode LD1 to the sixth laser diode LD6 are arranged. The resistors R1 to R6 are arranged in a state of being aligned in the horizontal direction.

  A common mode choke coil CL1 is disposed to the right of the relay RL1 and the first capacitor C1. A fourth diode D4 is disposed above the left shoulder of the common mode choke coil CL1, and a thirteenth resistor R13 and a fourteenth resistor R14 are disposed to the right of the fourth diode D4 and above the common mode choke coil CL1. Has been. The second transistor Q2, the eleventh resistor R11, the twelfth resistor R12, and the twenty-second capacitor C22 are located to the right of the first laser diode LD1 to the sixth laser diode LD6 and above the thirteenth resistor R13 and the fourteenth resistor R14. And a third diode D3 is arranged. A second diode D2 and a first diode D1 are arranged vertically on the right side of the third diode D3.

  Below the first laser diode LD1 to the sixth laser diode LD6 and on the right side of the common mode choke coil CL1, a 31st capacitor C31, a 2nd capacitor C2, and a 30th capacitor C30 are arranged up and down, A sixth integrated circuit IC6 is disposed on the right side of the capacitor C2. A 23rd capacitor C23 is disposed above the sixth integrated circuit IC6, and a tenth capacitor C10 is disposed further above the 23rd capacitor C23. On the right side of the 23rd capacitor C23 and the sixth integrated circuit IC6, a fifth transistor Q5, a sixth transistor Q6, a third transistor Q3, and a fourth transistor Q4 are arranged vertically. A fourth integrated circuit IC4 is disposed on the upper right side of the fifth transistor Q5, and a sixth capacitor C6 and a third capacitor C3 are disposed above and below the fourth integrated circuit IC4. On the right side of the sixth capacitor C6 and the third capacitor C3, the seventh capacitor C7 and the fourth capacitor C4 are arranged up and down, and the fifth capacitor C5 is arranged on the right side thereof. Above the seventh capacitor C7 and the fifth capacitor C5, a twenty-first capacitor C21 and an eleventh capacitor C11 are arranged vertically.

  The third integrated circuit IC3 is provided on the right side of the twenty-first capacitor C21 and the eleventh capacitor C11. The twentieth capacitor C20 and the twelfth capacitor C12 to the sixteenth capacitor C16 are provided on the right side of the third integrated circuit IC3. They are arranged in order from the right. The first integrated circuit IC1 is disposed below the third integrated circuit IC3, the twentieth capacitor C20, and the twelfth capacitor C12. The lower end side of the first integrated circuit IC1 is disposed so as to face the lower end side of the base material 16A, and the base material 16A is located below the first integrated circuit IC1 from the position where the first integrated circuit IC1 is provided. No electronic components other than the first integrated circuit IC1 are disposed on the outer edge side (lower side) of the first integrated circuit IC1.

  The second integrated circuit IC2 is disposed on the right side of the first integrated circuit IC1 and immediately below the thirteenth capacitor C13 to the sixteenth capacitor C16. Immediately below the second integrated circuit IC2, an eighth capacitor C8, a ninth capacitor C9, and a nineteenth capacitor C19 are arranged in order from the right. A seventeenth capacitor C17 is disposed on the right side of the first integrated circuit IC1 and on the lower left side of the eighth capacitor C8, and an eighteenth capacitor C18 is disposed on the lower left side of the ninth capacitor C9 and on the right side of the seventeenth capacitor C17. Has been. A 25th capacitor C25 is disposed on the right side of the 18th capacitor C18.

  On the right side of the 25th capacitor C25, the fifth integrated circuit IC5 and the 26th capacitor C26 are arranged vertically. On the right side of the fifth integrated circuit IC5 and the twenty-sixth capacitor C26, a twenty-seventh capacitor C27, a twenty-eighth capacitor C28, and an eighth resistor R8 are arranged vertically. On the right side of the twenty-seventh capacitor C27, the twenty-eighth capacitor C28, and the eighth resistor R8, the ninth resistor R9, the first transistor Q1, and the twenty-ninth capacitor C29 are arranged vertically. A seventh resistor R7 is disposed below the eighth resistor R8 and the 29th capacitor C29, and a first fuse F1 is disposed further below the seventh resistor R7.

  A twenty-fourth capacitor C24 is disposed above the fifth integrated circuit IC5 and on the right side of the sixteenth capacitor C16. On the right side of the 24th capacitor C24, the second fuse F2 and the third fuse F3 are arranged vertically. A fifth diode D5 is connected to the second fuse F2 and the third fuse F3.

  On the right side of the first fuse F1 and the second fuse F2, the fifth output terminal CN5, the third output terminal CN3, and the sixth output terminal CN6 are arranged vertically. On the right side of the fifth output terminal CN5, the third output terminal CN3, and the sixth output terminal CN6, the fourth output terminal CN3 and the second output terminal CN6 are arranged vertically.

The power supply board 16 on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted on the base material 16A has an input area X1, a rectification area X2, a transformation area X3, and an output area X4. In the input area X1, an input terminal CN1 of the power input unit 1608 is provided. The commutation region X2, the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ become sixth integrated circuit IC6 and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ become the first Schottky barrier diode SD1 is provided. Also, the rectification region X2 includes a first rectifier region X21 and a second rectifier region X22, the sixth integrated circuit IC6, which is a first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ are provided in the first rectifier region X21 the first Schottky barrier diode SD1 to the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ is provided in the second rectifier region X22.

The transformer region X3, the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ become the first integrated circuit IC1, the second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ become second integrated circuit IC 2, the third integrated circuit comprising a third variable power source circuit 1610 ₃ IC3 and the fourth contains the integrated circuit IC4 which is a fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4. In the output region X4, the second output terminal CN2 to the sixth output terminal CN6 serving as the power output unit 1613 are provided. Further, the transformer region X3 includes a first transformer region X31 and a second transformer region X32, the first transformer region X31 first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ become the first integrated circuit IC1, the second variable power supply the second integrated circuit IC2 is arranged to be circuit 1610 _2, the second transformer region X32 fourth integrated circuit IC4 which is a third variable power source circuit 1610 ₃ become the third integrated circuit IC3 and fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ Is arranged. Further, the first rectification region X21 and the first transformation region X31, and the second rectification region X22 and the second transformation region X32 are arranged in parallel. Further, in the first transformation region X31, the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ (first integrated circuit IC1) and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ (second integrated circuit IC2) are arranged in parallel. In the second transformation region X32, The third variable power supply circuit 1610 ₃ (third integrated circuit IC3) and the fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ (fourth integrated circuit IC4) are arranged in parallel.

  The input region X1 is formed at the upper left end of the base material 16A. The output region X4 is formed at the right end of the base material 16A. For this reason, the input area X1 and the output area X4 are respectively formed at both ends of the horizontally long base 16A. The rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 are formed between the input region X1 and the output region X4.

  The rectification region X2 is formed at a position closer to the input region X1 than the transformation region X3, and the transformation region X3 is formed at a position closer to the output region X4 than the rectification region X2. Thus, the input region X1, the rectification region X2, the transformation region X3, and the output region X4 are arranged in a straight line, that is, in a so-called series. The area occupied by the transforming region X3 is wider than the area occupied by the rectifying region X2. In particular, the transforming region X3 occupies a range longer than the length occupied by the rectifying region X2 in the width direction.

  A part of the wiring pattern formed on the front surface and the back surface of the base material 16A is common. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a part of the wiring pattern formed on the back surface side of the substrate, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a part of the wiring pattern formed on the surface side of the substrate. As shown in FIG. 11A, the first back wiring pattern PR1 to the sixth back wiring pattern PR6 are formed on the back surface of the base material 16A. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, a first table wiring pattern RF1 to a seventh table wiring pattern PF7 are formed on the surface of the base material 16A. An input terminal CN1, a power switch SW1, and the like are mounted on the first table wiring pattern PF1 and the second table wiring pattern PF2. A fuse F4, the thermistor TH1, a relay RL1, a Zener diode VRD1, a first capacitor C1, and the like are mounted on the third table wiring pattern PF3. A thermistor TH1, a relay RL1, and the like are mounted on the fourth table wiring pattern PF4. A power switch SW1 and the like are mounted on the fifth table wiring pattern PF5. A power switch SW1, a fuse F4, and the like are mounted on the sixth table wiring pattern PF6. A Zener diode VRD1, a first capacitor C1, and the like are mounted on the seventh surface wiring pattern PF7. Of these first back wiring pattern PR1 through sixth back wiring pattern PR6 and first front wiring pattern RF1 through seventh front wiring pattern PF7, first back wiring pattern PR1 through fourth back wiring pattern PR4, The wiring pattern RF1 to the fourth front wiring pattern PF4 have the same shape.

(2) Description of operation Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
A. Description of Basic Operations Related to Games In the main board 11, when power supply from the power supply unit 1600 of the power supply board 16 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 performs a predetermined process as a game control main process. Executed. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output ( Step S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of random numbers (game random numbers) used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B Enables the setting of tilting movement of movable blades.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17). For example, in the command control process, an effect control board among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the off state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board 16 or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is, for example, an interruption that occurs when an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. For example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, Settings and control corresponding to the read effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model, for example. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined and set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, effect random number update processing is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

B. Description of Operation Regarding Generation of Power Supply Voltage When the game board 2 is attached to the gaming machine frame 3 and the power switch SW1 shown in FIG. 5 is turned on, the first slot CN1 ₁ and the second slot CN1 _{2 at} the input terminal CN1 AC power applied ac power source AC is supplied to the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _{and second} rectifying unit 1609 via a common mode choke coil CL1 between. The first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ perform full-wave rectification on the AC power from the AC power supply AC, respectively, and supply the DC voltage to the first variable power supply unit 1610A and the second variable power supply unit 1610B. Supply.

The first integrated circuit IC1 and the second integrated circuit IC2 of the first variable power supply section 1610A is down the DC voltage applied from the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _1, down a respective DC 24V here to DC 12V and DC 5V To do. The voltages stepped down by the first integrated circuit IC1 and the second integrated circuit IC2 are both output to the second output terminal CN2 and the fifth output terminal CN5 of the power output unit 1613, and the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, The lamp is supplied to a board such as the lamp control board 14 which mainly participates in the production control.

The third integrated circuit IC3 and fourth integrated circuit IC4 of the second variable power source unit 1610B is down the DC voltage applied from the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ Buck, wherein each DC 24V to 12V DC and DC 5V To do. The voltages stepped down by the third integrated circuit IC3 and the fourth integrated circuit IC4 are both output to the third output terminal CN3 and the fourth output terminal CN4 of the power output unit 1613, and the main board 11, the payout control board 37, etc. Supplied mainly to boards involved in game control.

Further, backflow prevention unit 1611, when the reverse flow of the high voltage through the output terminal occurs, the backflow of high voltage like the rectifier 1609 and power input unit 1608, in particular reaching the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ To prevent that. By backflow voltage reaches the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _2, the problem with the voltage supplied to the substrate to be involved in the game control such main board 11 and the dispensing control board 37 occurs, but can be a hinder the progress of a game , by suppressing the second arrival of the full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _{and second} backflow voltage, it is possible to suppress the problem of the voltage supplied to the substrate involved in the game control.

  The power interruption detection unit 1612 detects the power interruption when a power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like. When a power interruption is detected, a voltage until the game state is backed up is supplied using the electric power charged in each capacitor. By performing such a voltage supply for backup, it is possible to reduce problems caused when power interruption occurs.

In the first embodiment described above, the power board 16 in the pachinko game machine 1 includes a rectifier region X2 in which the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ is provided first variable power supply there are circuits 1610 ₁ to fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ transformer region X3 which provided. Further, the power supply board 16 has an input area X1 provided with a power supply input unit 1608 and an output area X4 provided with a power supply output unit 1613. The rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 are disposed between the input region X1 and the output region X4. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 from being excessively widened. Therefore, the size of the power supply board 16 can be made compact.

  The power switch SW1 is disposed in the vicinity of the power input unit 1608. For this reason, noise caused by the power switch SW1 and the power input unit 1608 is reduced. Further, a third capacitor C3 to a seventh capacitor C7 are arranged between the rectifying region X2 and the transformation region X3. For this reason, the noise of the capacitor due to the third capacitor C3 to the seventh capacitor C7 and the like can be reduced.

  In addition, the first voltage transformation region X31 provided with the first integrated circuit IC1 and the second integrated circuit IC2, and the second voltage transformation region X32 provided with the third integrated circuit IC3 and the fourth integrated circuit IC4 are output from the rectification region X2. It arrange | positions between the area | regions X4. For this reason, since the arrangement positions of the first integrated circuit IC1 to the fourth integrated circuit IC4 can be prevented from being excessively widened, the size of the power supply substrate 16 can be made compact. Further, no electronic component is arranged on the lower end side of the base material 16A in the power supply substrate 16 from the position where the first integrated circuit IC1 is provided. For this reason, the first integrated circuit IC1 hardly absorbs heat from other electronic components and can easily come into contact with the outside air or the like, so that heat is efficiently dissipated.

In addition, the first rectification region X21 and the first transformation region X31, the second rectification region X22 and the second transformation region X32 are arranged in parallel. Furthermore, the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ (first integrated circuit IC1) and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 ₂ (second integrated circuit IC2) are used in the first transformation region X31, and the third variable power supply circuit 1610 is used in the second transformation region X32. ₃ (third integrated circuit IC3) and fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ (fourth integrated circuit IC4) are arranged in parallel. Therefore, the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and the second variable power supply circuit 1610 _2, a second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609, _second and third variable power source circuit 1610 ₃ fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄ are arranged in parallel. Therefore, since these circuits can be prevented from spreading too much, the size of the power supply board 16 can be made compact.

  Further, the rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 are formed between the input region X1 and the output region X4 respectively formed at both ends of the horizontally long base material 16A. For this reason, since the area | region which forms the rectification | straightening area | region X2 and the transformation area | region X3 can be ensured in the wide range on the base material 16A, the area | region which provides the rectification | straightening area | region X2 and the transformation area | region X3 can fully be ensured.

  The power input to the input region X1 is rectified in the rectification region X2, supplied to the transformation region X3, and further supplied to the output region. At this time, the rectification region X2 is formed at a position closer to the input region X1 than the transformation region X3, and the transformation region 3 is formed at a position closer to the output region X4 than the rectification region X2. For this reason, since the input region X1, the rectification region X2, the transformation region X3, and the output region X4 are formed in the order in which the power is supplied, it is possible to prevent the wiring of the power supply from becoming complicated.

In the rectification region X2, a first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ (sixth integrated circuit IC6) and a second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₂ (first Schottky barrier diode SD1) are provided as _two rectifier circuits. In the transformer region X3, four variable power circuits 1610 ₁ to 4104 ₄ (first integrated circuit IC1 to fourth integrated circuit IC4) are provided as four transformer circuits that are larger than the rectifier region X2. . At this time, since the area occupied by the transformation region X3 is made larger than the area occupied by the rectification region X2, many circuits can be easily arranged in the transformation region X3.

  In the first embodiment, the rectification region X2 is formed near the input region X1 and the transformation region X3 is formed near the output region X4. However, the transformation region X3 is formed near the input region X1. The rectification region X2 may be formed near the output region X4. The rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 are arranged in series between the input region X1 and the output region X4. However, the rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 are both horizontally long, so to speak, they are arranged in parallel. May be.

  The rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 are arranged in parallel. In the rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3, a plurality of rectification circuits and transformation circuits are arranged in parallel. At this time, the sizes of the rectifier circuit and the transformer circuit arranged in the vertical direction may be balanced. Here, the balance means that both sizes are constant. For example, when the rectifier circuit is large, a small transformer circuit may be arranged. Further, when the sizes of the plurality of rectifier circuits are different, the size of the arranged rectifier circuits may gradually increase or decrease as the shift from the input region side to the output region side occurs. . If the size of the rectifier circuit gradually increases or decreases as it moves from the input area side to the output area side, the size of the transformer circuit changes from the input area side to the output area side. Therefore, it should be gradually reduced or increased. Thus, by balancing the sizes of the rectifier circuit and the transformer circuit arranged in the vertical direction, it is possible to prevent the rectifier circuit and the transformer circuit from spreading too much, so that the size of the power supply board 16 can be made compact. .

  Moreover, although the rectification | straightening area | region X2 and the transformation area | region X3 are each united, these may be distribute | distributed to multiple and arrange | positioned. For example, they may be alternately arranged in series as a rectification region, a transformation region, a rectification region, a transformation region, etc. in order from the input region X1 side. Moreover, it may be arrange | positioned in parallel, without arrange | positioning in series, for example, may be arrange | positioned scattered at places, such as zigzag arrangement.

  Moreover, although the input area | region X1 and the output area | region X4 are formed in the both ends of 16 A of base materials, you may form in positions other than both ends. Even in this case, the rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 may be disposed between the input region X1 and the output region X4. Further, when the rectification region X2 and the transformation region X3 are distributed and arranged in plural, at least a part of the rectification region and the transformation region may be arranged between the input region X1 and the output region X4. In addition, a plurality of input areas X1 and / or output areas X4 may be provided. Even in this case, the rectification region and the transformation region may be formed between any of the plurality of input regions X1 and output regions X4.

  In the first embodiment, the area occupied by the transforming region X3 is made larger than the area occupied by the rectifying region X2, but the area occupied by the transforming region X3 and the rectifying region X2 may be the same, The rectifying region X2 may occupy a wider area than the transforming region X3. In addition, when a plurality of rectification regions X2 and transformation regions X3 are formed and dispersedly arranged, the area occupied by each of the dispersed rectification regions and transformation regions may be either large or the same. May be.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
(1) Description of configuration Description of Basic Configuration As shown in FIG. 14, a slot machine 201 according to the second embodiment includes a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. And is composed of.

  As shown in FIG. 15, inside the case 1a of the slot machine 201 of the second embodiment, reels 202L, 202C, 202R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, As shown in FIG. 14, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 202L, 202C, 202R are provided from a see-through window 203 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  On the outer periphery of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R, “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, “Replay”, “Plum” "A plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other" are drawn 21 in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R are displayed in upper, middle and lower three stages on the see-through window 203 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 202L, 202C, and 202R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 232L, 232C, and 232R (see FIG. 17) so that the symbols of the reels 202L, 202C, and 202R are continuously provided in the see-through window 203. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 203 as display results.

  Inside the reels 202L, 202C, 202R are reel sensors 233L, 233C, 233R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R, and a reel LED 255 that irradiates the reels 202L, 202C, 202R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 255 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 202L, 202C, and 202R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A display area 251a of the liquid crystal display 251 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 202L, 202C, 202R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 251 includes a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 251 b and the transmissive window 203 corresponding to the transmissive window 203 of the display area 251 a are provided. Thus, the reels 202L, 202C, 202R can be visually recognized from the player side. In addition, a light guide plate (not shown) for irradiating the display area 251a from the back side is provided on the back surface of the display area 251a, and further, the transmissive area 251b of the display area 251a is excluded from the back surface. A concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside is provided in the region. The liquid crystal display 251 is a display device that can change the display mode by controlling the liquid crystal element in either a state in which light irradiated by the light guide plate is allowed to pass or a state in which the light is not allowed to pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 204 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 209 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). Use the MAXBET switch 206 which is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 210 operated when paying out the medals used in the game (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch 207 operated when starting the game, reels 202L, 202C , 202R can be operated by the player by operating stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 202R. It is provided, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 202L, 202C, 202R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 211 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 212 for displaying an error code, etc., 1 BETLED 214 for notifying that the betting number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 215 for notifying that the betting number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are set 3BETLED 216 for notifying that the game is being turned on, insertion request LED 217 for notifying that a medal can be inserted is indicated by lighting, and start valid LED 218 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 207 is effective. , Wait (has not passed a certain period since the last game started The game display unit 213 is provided with a waiting LED 219 for notifying that the reel is in a standby state) by lighting, and a replaying LED 220 for notifying that a replay game described later is being lit. Is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 206, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 221 (see FIG. 17) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 206 is valid, and stop switches 208L, 208C, Within 208R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 222L, 222C, and 222R (see FIG. 17) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R is effective are provided. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a reset switch 223 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation is provided inside the front door 1b. A setting value display 224 that displays the setting value at that time while the setting value to be changed or confirmation of the setting value is in a stopped state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) ) A stop switch 236a for selecting whether the stop function to be controlled is valid / invalid, automatic settlement processing at a predetermined opportunity (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) The automatic settlement switch 236b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled), and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 204 are provided later in the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 230 (see FIG. 17) for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 234a side or the medal payout outlet 209 side, and a medal that has been introduced from the medal insertion unit 204 and has flowed down to the hopper tank 234a side is detected. A medal selector 229 having an inserted medal sensor 231 (see FIG. 17) and a door open detection switch 225 (see FIG. 17) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the reels 202L, 202C, 202R, the reel motors 232L, 232C, 232R (see FIG. 17) and the reel reference positions of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R are detected inside the housing 1a. A reel unit 202 including possible reel sensors 233L, 233C, and 233R (see FIG. 17), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 17) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 204 are stored. A hopper tank 234a, a hopper motor 234b (see FIG. 17) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 234a from a medal payout outlet 209, and a payout sensor 234c (game) for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 234b From the medal payout sensor (see Fig. 17) Hopper unit 234, a power box 300 is provided that.

  As shown in FIG. 16, a power supply board 301 is provided in the power supply box 300. The power supply box 300 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and is erected in the front-rear direction along the side wall of the housing 301a. The power supply substrate 301 is erected in the power supply box 300 so as to be substantially parallel to the side wall of the housing 301a. On the back side of the power supply box 300, a connector (first input terminal) CN51 into which the plug 801 of the electric cord 800 is inserted is provided. The power supply board 301 has a substantially square shape as will be described later, and one side of the power supply board 301 is arranged to face the back surface of the slot machine 201.

  On the side of the hopper unit 234, an overflow tank (game medal auxiliary storage) 235 in which medals overflowing from the hopper tank 234a are stored. The overflow tank 235 is provided with a full tank sensor (game medal auxiliary storage sensor) 235a for detecting that the amount of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 235 is full. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a function key switch 237 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 300. In normal times, it functions as a reset switch for releasing an error state or a stop state. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 238 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when the power is turned on / off A switch 239 is provided. As shown in FIG. 16, the power switch 239 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the slot machine 201.

  The power supply box 300 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 237, the reset / set switch 238, and the power switch 239 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who owns the keys, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 223 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 237 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 237 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 201 of the second embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 204, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use credits, the MAXBET switch 206 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 14) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 207 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 203 of each reel 202L, 202C, 202R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 202L, the middle stage of the reel 202C, the middle stage of the reel 202R, that is, the middle stage, is used as a winning line. It has been established. In the second embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the second embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper line of the reel 202L, the upper stage of the reel 202C, the upper stage of the reel 202R, that is, the invalid line LM1 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage, the lower stage of the reel 202L. , The lower line of the reel 202C, the lower part of the reel 202R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower part, the upper part of the reel 202L, the middle part of the reel 202C, the lower part of the reel 202R, that is, lower right. There are four types of invalid lines LM3, the invalid line LM3 set across the symbols arranged in the invalid line LM3, the lower stage of the reel 202L, the middle stage of the reel 202C, the upper stage of the reel 202R, that is, the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

  In the second embodiment, as a winning combination, when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b”) determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is prepared, If the combination of symbols (e.g., "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") that is an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is arranged in any of the invalid lines LM1 to M4 when the symbol combinations are aligned, the invalid lines LM1 to LM1 The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of M4 is included. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to M4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as an index symbol combination, and constitutes an index symbol combination. The symbol is called an index symbol.

  When the start switch 207 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 202L, 202C, 202R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R continuously change. When any of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 202L, 202C, 202R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 203.

  When one of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) is displayed on the reels 202L, 202C, 202R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout exit 209 (see FIG. 14). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 202L, 202C, 202R, the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state corresponding to the combination of symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 207 is detected and the operation of the start switch 207 is detected, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  In the second embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  Further, in the slot machine 201 in this embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 202L, 202C, 202R rotate and the symbols start to change, any of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R stops and the symbols are displayed in a stopped manner. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 202L, 202C, 202R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 202L, 202C, 202R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbols from the symbol to the four frames ahead are displayed. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R, when one of the stop switches 208L, 208R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 201. As shown in FIG. 17, the slot machine 201 is provided with a game control board 240, an effect control board 290, and a power supply board 301. The game state is controlled by the game control board 240, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 290. The power supply board 301 generates drive power for electric components such as the reels 202L, 202C, 202R, and the hopper motor 234b, which are included in the slot machine 201, and supplies the power to each unit.

  The power supply board 301 is supplied with AC24V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 201 is generated from the AC24V power supply. The game control board 240 and the game control board 240 It is supplied to the production control board 290 connected via the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 301 to the effect control board 290 without going through the game control board 240, and the power supply board 301 directly supplies power to the effect control board 290. May be supplied.

  Further, the power supply board 301 is provided with a power supply unit 3600 that generates power supply voltages of various electrical components provided in the slot machine 201. The power supply unit 3600 includes a plurality of variable power supply circuits described later. The power board 301 is connected to the hopper motor 234b, the payout sensor 234c, the full sensor 235a, the setting key switch 237, the reset / setting switch 238, and the power switch 239 described above.

  On the game control board 240, the above-described MAXBET switch 206, start switch 207, stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R, settlement switch 210, reset switch 223, stop switch 236a, automatic settlement switch 236b, insertion medal sensor 231, door open The detection switch 225, reel sensors 233L, 233C, and 233R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 234c, full tank sensor 235a, setting key switch 237, and reset / setting switch 238 are connected via the power supply board 301. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  The game control board 240 includes the credit indicator 211, the game auxiliary indicator 212, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 214 to 216, the insertion request LED 217, the start valid LED 218, the waiting LED 219, the replaying LED 220, the BET switch valid LED 221 and the left. , Middle and right stop valid LEDs 222L, 222C, 222R, set value display 224, flow path switching solenoid 230, reel motors 232L, 232C, 232R are connected, and the hopper motor 234b described above is connected via the power supply board 301. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 241 (described later) mounted on the game control board 240.

  The game control board 240 includes a main control unit 241, a control clock generation circuit 242, a random number clock generation circuit 243, a switch detection circuit 244, a motor drive circuit 245, a solenoid drive circuit 246, an LED drive circuit 247, and a power interruption detection circuit. 248 and a reset circuit 249 are mounted.

  The main control unit 241 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 240.

  The control clock generation circuit 242 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 241. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 242 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 243 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 241. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 243 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

  The switch detection circuit 244 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 240 or via the power supply board 301 and transmits them to the main control unit 241. The motor drive circuit 245 transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 241 to the reel motors 232L, 232C, and 232R. The solenoid drive circuit 246 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 241 to the flow path switching solenoid 230. The LED drive circuit 247 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 241 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 240. The power interruption detection circuit 248 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 201 and outputs a voltage decrease signal indicating that to the main control unit 241 when a voltage decrease is detected. The reset circuit 249 gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 241 in a state where the power is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 241 mounted on the game control board 240. The main control unit 241 shown in FIG. 18 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. A controller 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 241a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 241b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 241c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, The interrupt controller 510 includes a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 241.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 241, a direction control function of an address bus, a data bus, and each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two.

  The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 241. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 241a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 201 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 241b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 241a reads fixed data from the ROM 241b, the CPU 241a writes various data to the RAM 241c and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 241a is temporarily stored in the RAM 241c. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading out various fluctuating data, receiving operation in which the CPU 241a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 241 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like, the CPU 241a However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 241 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 241b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 241c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 241c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 201 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 241c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 241 includes three channels of 8-bit counters as the timer circuit 509. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a real-time interrupt request and time measurement by using a timer circuit 509 and setting by a user program.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509). is there.

  The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port (PIP). Also, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 241 shown in FIG. 18 incorporates an output-only port (POP) having an 11-bit width.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside. The main control unit 241 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a 1-channel circuit for both transmission and reception and a 3-channel circuit for transmission only.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 241 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. By the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 241 or the external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 241a.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 241 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 291 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 241 to the sub control unit 291 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 291 toward the main control unit 241. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 291 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 291, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  Further, the main control unit 241 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 240 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 241 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input ports 511.

  Further, the main control unit 241 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  In addition, the main control unit 241 is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 241 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 241 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 240 changes as a basic process, and according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 241 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The effect control board 290 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 251, an effect LED 252, speakers 253 and 254, and a reel LED 255. These effect devices are sub-controls described later mounted on the effect control board 290. It is driven based on control by the unit 291.

  In the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 291 mounted on the effect control board 290 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 251, effect effect LED 252, speakers 253, 254, reel LED 255, and the like. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 290 or another board separately from the sub control part 291, and the sub control part 291 is based on a command from the main control part 241. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 291. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 291 and the output are controlled. The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 251, the effect effect LED 252, the speakers 253, 254, and the reel LED 255 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 290 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 291a, ROM 291b, RAM 291c, and I / O port 291d. A display control circuit 292 that performs display control of 251; an LED drive circuit 293 that performs drive control of the effect LED 252 and the reel LED 255; an audio output circuit 294 that performs audio output control from the speakers 253 and 254; The reset circuit 295 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 291a when the initialization command is not input for a certain time, the switch detection circuit 296 that detects the detection signal input from the switches connected to the effect control board 290, date information and time Time information including information The clock device 297 for outputting, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 201 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 298 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 291a, The sub CPU 291a receives various commands for performing an effect in response to a command transmitted from the game control board 240, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 290. Control directly or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 295 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 249 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 241 in the game control board 240. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 291 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 241. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 298 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 248 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 241 in the game control board 240. The sub control unit 291 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 241, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 241, the sub control unit 291 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 241, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 241. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub-control unit 291 executes a timer interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

  Also, unlike the main control unit 241, the sub control unit 291 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The sub-control unit 291 is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 291c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  In the slot machine 201 according to the second embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery that affects the player's advantage such as an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 201 after the setting key switch 237 is turned on. When the setting key switch 237 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 241c is displayed on the setting value display 224 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 238. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 238 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 224 is updated one by one (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value 1 is set. Return). When the start switch 207 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 237 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 241c of the main control unit 241, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In addition, when the setting key switch 237 is turned on and the power is turned on, the configuration may be changed to the setting change state on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 225. By setting it as such a structure, it can prevent that a setting change will be carried out illegally in the state which the front door 1b is not open | released. In addition, in the configuration that shifts to the setting change state on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the door opening detection switch 225 does not detect the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. However, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the operation for changing to the setting change state is not required again, and the setting change state is required. Operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting change state, when the setting key switch 237 is turned off after the start switch 207 is operated and the set value is confirmed, the door opening detection switch 225 detects the opening of the front door 1b. On the condition that the setting change state is terminated, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the setting change is illegally performed when the front door 1b is not opened. Can be prevented.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 237 may be turned on in a state where the number of bets is not set. When the setting key switch 237 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 241c is displayed on the setting value display 224, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 237 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the game can be resumed.

After the game, the setting is made on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 225 when the setting key switch 237 is turned on with no betting number set. A configuration for shifting to the confirmation state may be adopted, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed without the front door 1b being opened.
Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, after the transition to the setting confirmation state, the opening of the front door 1b is not detected by the door opening detection switch 225. However, it is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state is not required again, and the setting confirmation state is required. Operation is not complicated. In addition, when the setting key switch 237 is turned off after the start switch 207 is operated and the set value is confirmed after shifting to the setting confirmation state, the door opening detection switch 225 detects the opening of the front door 1b. On the condition that the setting confirmation state is terminated, it may be configured to return to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the setting value is illegally set when the front door 1b is not opened. It can be prevented from being confirmed.

  In the slot machine 201 of the second embodiment, the main control unit 241 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 248 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Power failure determination processing is performed, and when it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination processing, power interruption processing for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 241c is normal at the next recovery (main) Execute.

  Then, the main control unit 241 restores the processing state of the main control unit 241 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 241c on the condition that the data in the RAM 241c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 241c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game.

  Further, the sub-control unit 291 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 298 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 291c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub control unit 291 returns the processing state of the sub control unit 291 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 291c on the condition that the data of the RAM 291c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 291c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 291c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 241, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 291c.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 291c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 291 activates when it receives a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 241. The RAM 291c is initialized even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 241 has been recovered is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed. Also in this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 291c.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 241c of the main control unit 241 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 241c of the main control unit 241 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In the second embodiment, the main control unit 241 performs the data stored in the RAM 241c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 237 is activated with the setting key switch 237 turned on, when the CB ends, and when the setting key switch 237 is activated with the setting key switch 237 turned off. When is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is a setting key switch 237 that is on at the time of startup, and is an initialization that is performed before the transition to the setting change state or an initialization that occurs when a RAM error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 241c, areas other than the important work and the special work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the CB. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 241c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 237 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 241c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is an initialization performed at the end of one game. In the initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 241c.

  In the second embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. You may do it.

  In the slot machine 201 of the second embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and on condition that the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started. In the second embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the second embodiment, when all the reels 202L, 202C, 202R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. An activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In the present embodiment, the special combination includes a REG bonus (first special condition) and a BIG bonus (second special condition that is more advantageous to the player than the first special condition).

  In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 241c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the second embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 241 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations before the display results of all the reels 202L, 202C, 202R are derived and displayed (actually, the start switch 207 At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, when the start switch 207 is detected, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Specifically, a value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as a lottery work assigned to the RAM 241c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state etc., according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is permitted.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current gaming state, etc. and the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). It is determined that the winning combination has been won when the results of addition are sequentially overflowed. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the CPU 241a. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R will be described.

  The main control unit 241 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 241b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When one of the stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the corresponding stop control table of the reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R corresponding to the operated stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 232L, 232C, and 232R. That is, when the reel motors 232L, 232C, and 232R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 202L, 202C, and 202R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the region number, and the region corresponding to each region number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 203). Sliding frame when the operation of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 241 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. For example, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 203 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the second embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the second embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames in the stop control table, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the stop operation. . In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the second embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, so that the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols to be pulled in and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop with a number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles A control table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, in the normal gaming state and inside, if a winning operation can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames when the stop operation is performed, this is aligned. Control to be stopped is performed, and the winning combination which is not won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when a small role is elected while the special role is being carried over, that is, when the special role and the small role are simultaneously elected, the selected small role is selected within the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is set so as to be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames, the winning special role is 4 frames on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to draw the maximum in the range is created, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, if a special combination and a small combination are elected at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the small combination selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line will be stopped. If it is possible, control will be made to align them and stop, and if a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line cannot be drawn, the draw line of up to 4 frames on the win line If it is possible to stop all the special roles that have been elected, they will be controlled to stop them, and those that have not won will be controlled to stop without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. Become. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when a re-playing role is won while the special role is being carried over, that is, when the special role and the re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is displayed on the winning line with 4 frames. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a special combination and a re-playing role are won at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the control for stopping the re-playing role with a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line is stopped. I do. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, 4 frames or less, on any of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the operation timing of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In the second embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying a stop position from the position table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped at a stop operation timing without using the stop control table or the stop position table・ Specifically configured to perform stop control to stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and stop without using the stop control table or stop position table Configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the correct stop position, and configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table It may be.

  In the second embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R is started, the main control unit 241 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R is detected. And the control to stop the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reels on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R is detected by continuing the rotation of the reels that have not been operated.

  In the second embodiment, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. However, the rotation of the reel is started. Then, when a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. Anyway. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, for example, even when any winning combination is won, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any winning combination.

  In the second embodiment, the main control unit 241 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of reel rotation, every time the reel starts to rotate after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time that started timing from the start time is longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated. At that time, the reel for the game in the game is started to rotate.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel starts rotating at that time. First, it waits until the game time that has started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches the specified time, and starts rotating the reel when it reaches the specified time.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 241 transmits to the sub control unit 291 will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the main control unit 241 sends, to the sub-control unit 291, a throw-in number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel acceleration information command, a stop operation command, a sliding frame number command, a stop command, a game Sends multiple types of commands including end command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command .

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command contents, and the sub-control unit 291 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when a MAXBET switch 206 is operated to set a bet number. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery, and is transmitted when the start switch 207 is operated to start the game. Since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 207 is operated and the game starts, it is possible to specify that the game is started by operating the start switch 207 by receiving these commands. .

  The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped until it stops. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and accompanying the stop operation of each reel Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended and the game state (usually inside, CB) of the next game, and the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel. Sent when the stop switch is released.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, a type of winning, and a payout number of medals at the time of winning. The player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player depresses the stop switch to release the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and when the transition to the standby state is made after one game is over and the estimated end time (60 seconds in the second embodiment) elapses without being set, When the medal payout by the settlement of the credit (including the medal used for setting the bet number) is completed and the payout end command is transmitted to shift to the standby state, a setting command to indicate the end of the setting change state or Sent when a setting confirmation command (described later) indicating the end of the setting confirmation state is transmitted to shift to the standby state.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 241 has returned to the control state before power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 241 returns to the control state before power interruption.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 241 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 241 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the setting start. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 225, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 225 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of operation switches (MAXBET switch 206, start switch 207, stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 241c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 241c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the switch detection state every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 241c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 291 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 241 to the effect control board 290 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 291 receives a command from the main control unit 241, the sub control unit 291 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 291c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 291 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub control unit 291 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 291b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 251, the effect LED 252, the speakers 253, 254, the reel LED 255, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 251 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 252, the output mode of the speakers 253 and 254, the lighting mode of the reel LED 255, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 291 receives the command, the control registered corresponding to the effect control pattern set in the RAM 291c in the game of the control pattern table. Of the patterns, the control pattern corresponding to the received command type is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production control pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 291 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 291 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  The effect control pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command when the internal winning command is received, and is set in the RAM 291c. The selection rate of the effect control pattern is registered in each effect table stored in the ROM 291b (a button cut-in notice effect execution determination table, an operation promotion effect aspect determination table, a voice notice effect execution determination table, etc., which will be described later). When the sub-control unit 291 receives the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 291 refers to the selection rate registered in each effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and a plurality of types according to the selection rate. One of the effect control patterns is selected from the effect control patterns, and the selected effect control pattern is set in the RAM 291c as the effect control pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, the internal winning command is received. As a result, different control patterns are selected depending on the production control pattern selected at times. It may be different effect by the control pattern is performed.

B. Description of Configuration Regarding Generation of Power Supply Voltage FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a power supply unit 3600 provided on the power supply board 301 of the slot machine 201 according to the second embodiment. The power supply unit 3600 schematically includes a power supply input unit 3608, a rectification unit 3609, a variable power supply unit 3610, and a power supply output unit 3613 as main components. An AC power source AC is connected to the power input unit 3608. Each component of the power supply unit 3600 is configured by combining electronic components (electrical components) such as an integrated circuit, a transistor, a capacitor, and a diode.

Rectifier 3609 is an AC power of the AC power supply AC which is supplied from the outside is configured to include a full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 ₁ for full-wave rectification. Variable power source unit 3610, the output voltage is configured with a first variable power supply circuit 3610 _first to fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ as variable plurality of variable power supply circuit. The output unit of the power input unit 3608 is connected to the input unit of the full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 ₁ . Input portions of the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ to the fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ are connected to the output portion of the full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 ₁ . A power output unit 3613 is connected to the output units of the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ to the fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ .

The configurations of the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ , the second variable power supply circuit 3610 _2, and the fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₄ are the same. The configuration of the third variable power source circuit 3610 _third and fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ are the same. The frequency used for the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ , the second variable power supply circuit 3610 ₂ and the fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₄ and the frequency used for the third variable power supply circuit 3610 ₃ and the fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ The frequencies are different from each other.

The first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ is set so as to generate an output voltage of the DC 12V, the second variable power supply circuit 3610 _2, it is set so as to generate an output voltage of the DC 5V. The third variable power source circuit 3610 ₃ is set so as to generate an output voltage of the DC 24V, the fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₄ is set so as to generate an output voltage of the DC 12V, fifth variable power source circuit 3610 ₅ are set so as to generate an output voltage of the DC 5V.

20 to 22 show the detailed configuration of the power supply unit 3600 provided on the power supply board 301 of the slot machine 201 according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, the power input unit 3608 includes a first input terminal CN51, a fourth input terminal CN14, a fifth input terminal CN15, a power switch SW51 (power switch 239), a first fuse F51, a Zener diode (surge absorber). ) VRD 51, first capacitor C51, first thermistor TH51, second thermistor TH52, common mode choke coil CL51, and second capacitor C52. The full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 ₁ of the rectifier unit 3609 includes a first Schottky bias diode SD1 having diodes Da, Db, Dc, and Dd.

The first input terminal CN51 includes a first slot CN51 ₁ and the second slot CN51 _2, first slot CN51 ₁ and the second to the slot CN51 ₂ is connected to an AC power source AC shown in Figure 19. The fifth input terminal CN55 includes a first slot CN55 ₁ and the second slot CN55 _2, the first slot CN55 ₁ is connected setting key switch, the second slot CN55 ₂ is connected to ground.

Power switch SW51 is composed of switches S51 and the switch S52, to one end of switches S51 is connected to the first slot CN 51 ₁ is at one end of the switch S52 is connected to a second slot CN 51 ₂ is. The other end of the switch S51 is connected to one end of the second coil L52 of the common mode choke coil CL51, and the other end of the switch S52 is connected to one end of the first fuse F51. The other end of the first fuse F51 is connected to one end of the first coil L51 of the common mode choke coil CL51 via the first thermistor TH51. A first Zener diode VRD51 and a first capacitor C51 are connected in parallel to the other end of the switch S51 and the other end of the first fuse F51. A second thermistor TH52 is connected in parallel to both ends of the first thermistor TH51.

  The other end of the first coil L51 of the common mode choke coil CL51 is connected between the diodes Db and Dc of the first Schottky bias diode SD1, and the other end of the second coil L52 of the common mode choke coil CL11. Is connected between the diodes Da and Dd of the first Schottky bias diode SD1. A second capacitor C52 is connected in parallel to the other end of the first coil L51 and the other end of the second coil L52 of the common mode choke coil CL51. The diodes Da and Db of the first Schottky bias diode SD1 are connected to the first output node No51, and the diodes Dc and Dd of the first Schottky bias diode SD1 are connected to the ground.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the power supply unit 3600 includes a “LEVKEY1” terminal, a “LEVKEY0” terminal, and a “LEVSW”. One terminal of the seventh resistor R57 is connected to the “LEVKEY1” terminal, and the other end of the seventh resistor R57 is connected to the “LEVKEY0” terminal. One end of the fifth capacitor C55 is connected to the wiring between the other end of the seventh resistor 57 and the “LEVKEY0” terminal, and the other end of the fifth capacitor C55 is connected to the ground. The eighth resistor R58 and one end of the sixth capacitor C56 are connected to “LEVSW”. The other end of the eighth resistor R58 is connected to the other end of the sixth capacitor C56 via the second switch SW53. The other end of the sixth capacitor C56 is connected to the ground.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, variable power source unit 3610 is provided with a first variable power supply circuit 3610 _first to fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 _5. As shown in FIG. 21, the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ is configured to include a first integrated circuit IC 51. Terminals 1 and 3 of the first integrated circuit IC51 are connected to the first input node Ni51, and terminals 2 and 4 of the first integrated circuit IC51 are connected to the eleventh output node No61.

  One end of a tenth capacitor C60, an eleventh capacitor C61, and a third capacitor C53 is connected to the wiring between the first input node Ni51 and the first integrated circuit IC51. The other end of the tenth capacitor C60 is connected to the wiring between the terminal 3 of the first integrated circuit IC51 and the ground, and is further connected to one end of the fourth Zener diode VRD54, and the other end of the fourth Zener diode VRD54. Is connected to the eleventh output node No61. The other end of the eleventh capacitor C61 is connected to the wiring between the tenth capacitor C60 and the fourth Zener diode VRD54, and the other end of the third capacitor C53 is the terminal 3 of the first integrated circuit IC51 and the eleventh capacitor C61. And a wiring connecting the wiring between the fourth Zener diode VRD 54 and the fourth Zener diode VRD 54.

  Between the terminal 2 of the first integrated circuit IC51 and the eleventh output node No61, one end of the second coil element SL52 provided with the second coil element SL52 is connected to the first integrated circuit IC51, and the other end is It is connected to the eleventh output node No61. One end of a third resistor R53 is connected to the terminal 4 of the first integrated circuit IC51. The other end of the third resistor R53 is connected to the ground, and the terminals 1 and 3 of the third Schottky barrier diode SD53 are connected to the wiring between the other end of the third resistor R53 and the ground. The terminal 2 of the third Schottky barrier diode SD53 is connected to the wiring between the first integrated circuit IC51 and the second coil element SL52. A fifth diode D55 is provided on a wiring connecting the wiring between the first input node Ni51 and the first integrated circuit IC51 and the wiring between the first integrated circuit IC51 and the eleventh output node No61. One end of the fifth diode D55 is connected to the wiring between the third Schottky barrier diode SD53 and the second coil element SL52, and the other end of the fifth diode D55 is the wiring between the eleventh capacitor C61 and the third capacitor C53. It is connected to the. The third Schottky barrier diode SD53 functions as a backflow prevention unit.

  One end of the second resistor R52 is connected to the wiring between the first integrated circuit IC51 and the third resistor R53. One end of the first resistor R51 is connected to the other end of the second resistor R52, and the other end of the first resistor R51 is connected to the wiring between the second coil element SL52 and the eleventh output node No61. One end of a nineteenth capacitor C69 is connected to the wiring between the terminals 1 and 3 of the third Schottky barrier diode SD53 and the fourth Zener diode VRD54. The other end of the nineteenth capacitor C69 is connected between the portion of the second coil element SL52 to which the other end of the first resistor R51 is connected and the eleventh output node No61.

The second variable power supply circuit 3610 _2, is configured to include a second integrated circuit IC 52. Terminals 1 and 3 of the second integrated circuit IC52 are connected to the first input node Ni51, and terminals 2 and 4 of the second integrated circuit IC2 are connected to the twelfth output node No62. The first input node Ni51 is connected to the thirteenth output node No63.

  One end of a twelfth capacitor C62, a thirteenth capacitor C63, and a fourth capacitor C54 is connected to the wiring between the first input node Ni51 and the second integrated circuit IC52. The other end of the twelfth capacitor C62 is connected to a wiring between the terminal 3 of the second integrated circuit IC52 and the ground, and is further connected to one end of the second Zener diode VRD52, and the other end of the second Zener diode VRD52. Is connected to the twelfth output node No62. The other end of the thirteenth capacitor C63 is connected to the wiring between the twelfth capacitor C62 and the second Zener diode VRD52, and the other end of the fourth capacitor C54 is the terminal 3 of the second integrated circuit 52 and the thirteenth capacitor C63. And a wiring connecting the wiring between the second Zener diode VRD52 and the second Zener diode VRD52.

  Between the terminal 2 of the second integrated circuit IC52 and the twelfth output node No62, one end of the third coil element SL53 provided with the third coil element SL53 is connected to the second integrated circuit IC52, and the other end is It is connected to the 12th output node No62. One end of a sixth resistor R56 is connected to the terminal 4 of the second integrated circuit IC52. The other end of the sixth resistor R56 is connected to the ground, and the terminals 1 and 3 of the fourth Schottky barrier diode SD54 are connected to the wiring between the other end of the sixth resistor R56 and the ground. The terminal 2 of the fourth Schottky barrier diode SD54 is connected to the wiring between the second integrated circuit IC52 and the third coil element SL53. A sixth diode D56 is provided in the wiring connecting the wiring between the first input node Ni51 and the second integrated circuit IC52 and the wiring between the second integrated circuit IC52 and the twelfth output node No62. One end of the sixth diode D56 is connected to the wiring between the fourth Schottky barrier diode SD54 and the third coil element SL53, and the other end of the sixth diode D56 is connected to the wiring between the thirteenth capacitor C63 and the fourth capacitor C54. It is connected. The fourth Schottky barrier diode SD54 functions as a backflow prevention unit.

  One end of a fifth resistor R55 is connected to the wiring between the second integrated circuit IC52 and the sixth resistor R56. One end of a fourth resistor R54 is connected to the other end of the fifth resistor R55, and the other end of the fourth resistor R54 is connected between the third coil element SL53 and the twelfth output node No62. One end of a twentieth capacitor C70 is connected to the wiring between the terminals 1 and 3 of the fourth Schottky barrier diode SD54 and the second Zener diode VRD52. The other end of the twentieth capacitor C70 is connected between the portion of the third coil element SL53 to which the other end of the fourth resistor R54 is connected and the twelfth output node No62. The first input node Ni51 is connected to the fourteenth output node No64 and the fifteenth output node No65.

As shown in FIG. 22, the third variable power source circuit 3610 ₃ is configured to include a third integrated circuit IC 53. The terminal 1 of the third integrated circuit IC53 is connected to the 13th input node Ni63, and the terminal 4 of the third integrated circuit IC3 is connected to the 21st output node No71. The terminals 2 and 3 of the third integrated circuit IC53 are connected to the ground.

  One end of a fourteenth capacitor C64 and a fifteenth capacitor C65 is connected to the wiring between the thirteenth input node Ni63 and the third integrated circuit IC53. The other end of the fourteenth capacitor C64 is connected to the wiring between the terminal 2 of the third integrated circuit IC53 and the ground, and is further connected to one end of the sixth Zener diode VRD56. The other end of the fifteenth capacitor C65 is connected to the wiring between the fourteenth capacitor C64 and the sixth Zener diode VRD56. The terminal 3 of the third integrated circuit IC53 is connected to a wiring between the terminal 2 of the third integrated circuit IC53 and the ground.

  One end of a 23rd capacitor C73 is connected to the wiring between the terminal 3 of the third integrated circuit IC53 and the ground, and the other end of the 23rd capacitor C23 is connected to the terminal 4 of the third integrated circuit IC53 and the 21st output. It is connected to the wiring between node No71. The other end of the sixth Zener diode VRD56 is connected to the line connecting the terminal 4 of the third integrated circuit IC53 and the other end of the 23rd capacitor C73 and the 21st output node No71.

  The voltages transformed by the first integrated circuit IC51 and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 are both DC 12V, and the first integrated circuit IC51 and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 create power supplies having the same voltage. The first integrated circuit IC51 is formed closer to the first Schottky barrier diode SD51 than the fourth integrated circuit IC54. The current amount of the first integrated circuit IC51 is equal to the current amount of the fourth integrated circuit IC54. Unlikely, it is larger than the current amount of the fourth integrated circuit IC54.

Fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₄ is configured to include a fourth integrated circuit IC 54. The 13th input node Ni63 is connected to the terminals 1 and 3 of the second Schottky barrier diode SD52, and the terminal 2 of the second Schottky barrier diode SD52 is connected to the terminal 1 of the fourth integrated circuit IC54. ing. The second Schottky barrier diode SD52 functions as a backflow prevention unit. Terminals 2 and 4 of the fourth integrated circuit IC54 are connected to the 22nd output node No72.

  One end of a sixteenth capacitor C66, a seventeenth capacitor C67, and a twenty-fifth capacitor C75 is connected to the wiring between the thirteenth input node Ni63 and the fourth integrated circuit IC54. The other end of the sixteenth capacitor C66 is connected to the wiring between the terminal 3 of the fourth integrated circuit IC54 and the ground, and is further connected to one end of the fifth Zener diode VRD55, and the other end of the fifth Zener diode VRD55. Is connected to the 22nd output node No72. The other end of the seventeenth capacitor C67 is connected to the wiring between the sixteenth capacitor C66 and the fifth Zener diode VRD55, and the other end of the twenty-fifth capacitor C75 is connected to the terminal 3 of the fourth integrated circuit 54 and the seventeenth capacitor C67. And a wiring connecting the wiring between the fifth Zener diode VRD55 and the fifth Zener diode VRD55.

  Between the terminal 2 of the fourth integrated circuit IC54 and the 22nd output node No72, one end of the fourth coil element SL54 provided with the fourth coil element SL54 is connected to the fourth integrated circuit IC54, and the other end is It is connected to the 22nd output node No72. One end of a twentieth resistor R70 is connected to the terminal 4 of the fourth integrated circuit IC54. The other end of the twentieth resistor R70 is connected to the ground, and the terminals 1 and 3 of the ninth Schottky barrier diode SD59 are connected to the wiring between the other end of the twentieth resistor R70 and the ground. The terminal 2 of the ninth Schottky barrier diode SD59 is connected to the wiring between the fourth integrated circuit IC54 and the fourth coil element SL54. An eighth diode D58 is provided in a wiring connecting the wiring between the thirteenth input node Ni63 and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 and the wiring between the fourth integrated circuit IC54 and the twenty-second output node No72. One end of the eighth diode D58 is connected to the wiring between the ninth Schottky barrier diode SD59 and the fourth coil element SL54, and the other end of the eighth diode D58 is connected to the wiring between the seventeenth capacitor C67 and the twenty-fifth capacitor C75. It is connected. The ninth Schottky barrier diode SD59 functions as a backflow prevention unit.

  One end of a nineteenth resistor R69 is connected to the wiring between the fourth integrated circuit IC54 and the twentieth resistor R70. One end of an eighteenth resistor R68 is connected to the other end of the nineteenth resistor R69, and the other end of the eighteenth resistor R68 is connected to a wiring between the fourth coil element SL54 and the twenty-second output node No72. One end of a twenty-first capacitor C71 is connected to the wiring between the terminals 1 and 3 of the ninth Schottky barrier diode SD59 and the fifth Zener diode VRD55. The other end of the twenty-first capacitor C71 is connected between the portion of the fourth coil element SL54 to which the other end of the eighteenth resistor R68 is connected and the twenty-second output node No72.

The fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ is configured with a fifth integrated circuit IC 55. The terminal 1 of the fifth integrated circuit IC55 is connected to the terminal 2 of the second Schottky barrier diode SD52. The terminal 5 of the fifth integrated circuit IC55 is connected to the 23rd output node No73. The terminal 2 of the third integrated circuit IC53 is connected to the ground.

  One end of an eighteenth capacitor C68 is connected to the wiring between the ninth Schottky barrier diode SD59 and the fifth integrated circuit IC55. The other end of the eighteenth capacitor C68 is connected to the wiring between the terminal 2 of the fifth integrated circuit IC55 and the ground, and is further connected to one end of the third Zener diode VRD53.

  One end of a 22nd capacitor C72 is connected to the wiring between the terminal 2 of the fifth integrated circuit IC55 and the ground, and the other end of the 22nd capacitor C22 is connected to the terminal 5 of the fifth integrated circuit IC55 and the 23rd output. It is connected to the wiring between node No 73. The other end of the third Zener diode VRD53 is connected to a line connecting the position connecting the terminal 5 of the fifth integrated circuit IC55 and the other end of the 22nd capacitor C72 and the 23rd output node No73.

  One end of the seventh diode D57 is connected to the wiring connecting the other end of the third Zener diode VRD53 and the 23rd output node No73, and one end of the 24th capacitor C74 is connected to the other end of the seventh diode D57. Has been. The other end of the 24th capacitor C74 is connected to the ground. The 24th output node No74 is connected to the wiring between the seventh diode D57 and the 24th capacitor C74.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the power supply unit 3600 includes an “OFS1” terminal, an “OFS2” terminal, an “OFS” terminal, a “HOPPER (+)” terminal, and a “HOPPER (−)”. Further, the power supply unit 3600 includes a sixth integrated circuit IC56 to an eighth integrated circuit 58, a first transistor Q51, and a second transistor Q52. Each of the sixth integrated circuit IC56 to the eighth integrated circuit 58 includes four terminals 1 to 4 and functions as a switching element.

  One end of the ninth resistor R59 is connected to the “OFS1” terminal, and the other end of the ninth resistor R59 is connected to the terminal 2 of the sixth integrated circuit IC56. One end of the tenth resistor R60 is connected to the “OFS2” terminal, and the other end of the tenth resistor R60 is connected to the ground. One end of the ninth capacitor C59 is connected to the wiring between the “OFS1” terminal and the ninth resistor R59, and the other end of the ninth capacitor C59 is connected to the wiring between the “OFS2” terminal and the tenth resistor R60. It is connected. One end of the eighth capacitor C58 is connected to the wiring between the ninth resistor R59 and the sixth integrated circuit IC56, and the other end of the eighth capacitor C58 is connected to the wiring between the tenth resistor R60 and the ground. ing.

  In the sixth integrated circuit IC56, one terminal of an eleventh resistor R61 is connected to the terminal 1 of the sixth integrated circuit IC56. Terminal 3 is connected to ground, and terminal 4 is connected to the “OFS” terminal. The other end of the eleventh resistor R61 is connected to the terminal 1 of the seventh integrated circuit IC57. The terminal 2 of the seventh integrated circuit IC57 is connected to the terminal 1 of the eighth integrated circuit CI58, the terminal 3 is connected between the eighth integrated circuit IC58 and the “HOPPER (−)” terminal, and the terminal 4 is It is connected to one end of 16 resistor R66.

  One end of a fifteenth resistor R65 is connected to the other end of the sixteenth resistor R66, and the other end of the fifteenth resistor R65 is connected to a wiring between the third integrated circuit IC53 and the twenty-first output node No71. The terminal G of the first transistor Q51 is connected to the wiring between the sixteenth resistor R66 and the fifteenth resistor R65, and the terminal S of the first transistor Q51 is connected to the wiring between the fifteenth resistor R65 and the twenty-first output node No71. It is connected. The terminal D of the first transistor Q51 is connected to one end of the seventeenth resistor R67 and the “HOPPER (+)” terminal. The other end of the seventeenth resistor R67 is connected to the terminal D of the second transistor Q52.

  The “HOPPERC” terminal is connected to the terminal 1 of the eighth integrated circuit IC58, and the terminal 3 is connected to the ground and the “HOPPER (−)” terminal. The terminal 4 of the eighth integrated circuit IC 58 is connected to one end of a twelfth resistor 62 and a thirteenth resistor 63. The other end of the twelfth resistor R62 is connected to the wiring between the fifth Zener diode VDR55 and the twenty-second output node No72, and the other end of the thirteenth resistor R63 is connected to the terminal G of the second transistor Q52. Yes.

  One end of the fourteenth resistor R64 is connected to the wiring between the thirteenth resistor R63 and the terminal G of the second transistor Q52, and the other end of the fourteenth resistor R64 is connected to the terminal 3 of the seventh integrated circuit IC57. It is connected to the wiring between the “HOPPER (−)” terminals. The terminal S of the second transistor Q52 is connected to a wiring line between the connection point between the thirteenth resistor R63 and one end of the fourteenth resistor R64 in the wiring line between the thirteenth resistor R63 and the second transistor Q52 and the “HOPPER (−)” terminal. . One end of a seventh Zener diode VDR57 is connected between the connection portion of the second transistor Q52 and the “HOPPER (−)” terminal between the thirteenth resistor R63 “HOPPER (−)” terminal, and the seventh Zener The other end of the diode VDR 57 is connected to a “HOPPER (+)” terminal.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the power output unit 3613 includes a second output terminal CN52 and a third output terminal CN53. Some of the second output terminal CN52 and the third output terminal CN53 are used for input. The second output terminal CN52 includes 40 slots from the first slot to the 40th slot. The third output terminal CN53 includes eight slots from the first slot to the eighth slot. In the second output terminal CN52, the third slot is used for input. In the third output terminal CN53, the fourth slot and the eighth slot are used for input.

  1st slot, 2nd slot, 8th slot, 11th slot, 12th slot, 15th slot, 16th slot, 19th slot, 20th slot, 23rd slot, 24th slot of 2nd output terminal CN52, The 35th, 36th, 39th and 40th slots are connected to the ground. The main board 11 is connected to the third slot. The third slot applies a voltage to the “HOPPERC” terminal shown in FIG. 22 when a hopper control signal is transmitted from the main board 11. A full tank sensor (game medal auxiliary storage sensor) 235a is connected to the fourth slot. The fourth slot supplies an output voltage from the “OFS” terminal shown in FIG.

A payout sensor (game medal payout sensor) 234c is connected to each of the fifth slot and the sixth slot. Output voltages are supplied from the “MEOUTS1” and “MEOUTS2” terminals to the fifth slot and the sixth slot, respectively. The 24th output node No74 shown in FIG. 22 is connected to the 7th slot. The seventh slot, the backup power is supplied from the fifth integrated circuit IC55 fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 _5.

The 23rd output node No73 shown in FIG. 22 is connected to the 9th slot and the 10th slot. The ninth slot and 10-slot, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the fifth integrated circuit IC55 fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 _5. 22nd output node No72 shown in FIG. 22 is connected to the 13th slot and the 14th slot. The first 13 slots and 14 slots, the output voltage of the DC 12V is supplied from the fourth integrated circuit IC54 of the fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 _4. The fourteenth output node No. 64 shown in FIG. 21 is connected to the seventeenth slot. The seventeenth slot is supplied with a smoothed output voltage of AC 24V from the first Schottky bias diode SD1.

The twenty-first output node No. 71 shown in FIG. 22 is connected to the eighteenth slot. The first 18 slots, the output voltage of the DC 24V is supplied from the third integrated circuit IC53 of the third variable power source circuit 3610 _3. The fifteenth output node No. 65 shown in FIG. 21 is connected to the twenty-first and twenty-second slots. The 21st slot and the 22nd slot are supplied with a smoothed output voltage of AC 24V from the first Schottky bi-rear diode SD1.

The twelfth output node No. 62 shown in FIG. 21 is connected to the 25th to 29th slots. The first 25 slots - 29 slots, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the second variable power supply circuit 3610 of the _second integrated circuit IC 52. The eleventh output node No. 61 shown in FIG. 21 is connected to the thirtieth to thirty-fourth slots. The first 30 slots, second 34 slots, the output voltage of the DC 12V is supplied from the first variable power supply circuit 3610 of the _first integrated circuit IC 51.

  A setting key switch 237 is connected to the 37th slot. The 37th slot is supplied with an output voltage from the “LEVKEY0” terminal. A reset / setting switch 238 is connected to the 38th slot. The 38th slot is supplied with an output voltage from the “LEVSW” terminal.

  The third slot and the seventh slot of the third output terminal CN53 are connected to the ground. A hopper motor 234b is connected to the first slot. . The first slot supplies an output voltage for accelerating the hopper motor 234b from the “HOPPER (+)” terminal shown in FIG. 22 to the hopper motor 234b. A hopper motor 234b is connected to the fifth slot. The fifth slot supplies an output voltage for decelerating the hopper motor 234b from the “HOPPER (−)” terminal shown in FIG. 22 to the hopper motor 234b.

The 23rd output node No73 shown in FIG. 22 is connected to the 2nd slot and the 6th slot via the 23rd input node Ni73. The second slot, the sixth slot, the output voltage of the DC 5V is supplied from the fifth integrated circuit IC55 fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 _5. A payout sensor (game medal payout sensor) 234c is connected to the fourth slot and the eighth slot, and when a payout signal is transmitted from the payout sensor (game medal payout sensor) 234c, “MEOUTS1” shown in FIG. "A voltage is applied to each of the" MEOUTS2 "terminals.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the power output unit 3613 includes a fourth input terminal CN4 and a fifth input terminal CN5. Each of the fourth input terminal and the fifth input terminal includes a first slot and a second slot. A full tank sensor (game medal auxiliary storage sensor) 235a is connected to the first slot and the second slot of the fourth input terminal. The first slot and the second slot of the fourth input terminal respectively apply voltages to the “OFS1” and “OFS2” terminals shown in FIG. 22 when a full tank signal is transmitted from the full tank sensor (game medal auxiliary storage sensor) 235a. Apply. A setting key switch 237 is connected to the first slot of the fifth input terminal. The first slot applies a voltage to the “LEVKEY1” terminal when an on / off signal is transmitted from the setting key switch 237. The second slot of the fifth input terminal is connected to the ground.

  Next, the arrangement of each electronic component on the power supply substrate 301 provided with the power supply unit 3600 will be described with reference to FIG. In the description with reference to FIG. 24, the positional relationship between the top, bottom, left, and right is based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the power supply substrate 301 is a single-layer substrate provided with a base material 301A. Predetermined wiring patterns and resists are provided on the surface of the substrate 301A, and each electronic component is mounted on these wiring patterns and resists. The base material 301A is a substantially square plate having a shape having two or more sides, and a clear switch SW52 is disposed at a substantially central position in the height direction of the left end portion of the base material 301A. A fifth input terminal CN55 is provided above, and a power switch SW51 is provided below the clear switch SW52. The clear switch SW52, the fifth input terminal CN55, and the power switch SW51 are disposed in the vicinity of the front end side of the base member 301A. Further, an eighth resistor R58 and a sixth capacitor C56 are disposed between the clear switch SW52 and the power switch SW51.

  A seventh resistor R57 is disposed on the right side of the fifth input terminal CN55, and a fifth capacitor C55 is disposed above the seventh resistor R57. Below the seventh resistor R57 and above the power switch SW51, a twentieth capacitor R70, a second Zener diode VRD52, a fourth Zener diode VRD54, and a nineteenth capacitor C69 are arranged in order from the top. A third coil element SL53 and a second coil element SL52 are vertically arranged on these sides, and a first heat sink HS1 is provided on the right side thereof. A second output terminal CN52 is disposed above the third coil element SL53 and the first heat sink HS1. On the right side surface of the first heat sink HS1, a fourth Schottky barrier diode SD54, a second integrated circuit IC52, a third Schottky barrier diode SD53, and a first integrated circuit IC51 are respectively screwed HB, HB2, HB6, from the top. It is fixed by HB1. For this reason, the first integrated circuit IC 51 and the second integrated circuit IC 52 are mounted upright with respect to the base material 301 </ b> A of the power supply substrate 301. Here, the term “mounted in a standing manner” means that the first integrated circuit IC 51 and the second integrated circuit IC 52 are mounted so as to face the surface of the base material 301A, or in a direction orthogonal thereto. It means that A sixth Schottky barrier diode SD56 is disposed below the second integrated circuit IC52, and a fifth Schottky barrier diode SD55 is disposed below the first integrated circuit IC51.

  A first Zener diode VRD51 is disposed at the lower right of the power switch SW51, and a first fuse F51 is disposed below the first Zener diode VRD51. A second thermistor TH52 and a first thermistor TH51 are arranged vertically on the right side of the first Zener diode VRD51 and the first fuse F51. The arrangement positions of the second thermistor TH52 and the first thermistor TH51 are almost directly below the first heat sink HS1.

  A seventh Schottky barrier diode SD57 is disposed on the right side of the second output terminal CN52, and a twenty-fourth capacitor C74 is disposed on the right side thereof. Below the twenty-fourth capacitor C74, a fourth resistor R54 to a sixth resistor R56 and a fourth capacitor C54 are arranged in order from the top. The arrangement positions of the fourth resistor R54 to the sixth resistor R56 are on the right side of the fourth Schottky barrier diode SD54 and the second integrated circuit IC52. Below the 24th capacitor C74, a first resistor R51 to a third resistor R53, and a third capacitor C53 are arranged in order from the top. The height positions of the first resistor R51 to the third resistor R53 are slightly above the third Schottky barrier diode SD53, and the height position of the third capacitor C53 is substantially the same as that of the first integrated circuit IC51.

  A twelfth resistor R62 is disposed further to the right of the twenty-fourth capacitor C74, and a thirteenth resistor R63 is disposed slightly to the right of the twelfth resistor R62. An eleventh resistor R61 is disposed slightly to the right of the thirteenth resistor R63. Below the thirteenth resistor R63 and the eleventh resistor R61, an eighth integrated circuit IC58 and a seventh integrated circuit IC57 are located in order from the left. A sixteenth resistor R66 is arranged below the eighth integrated circuit IC58 and the seventh integrated circuit IC57.

  At a position below the twelfth resistor R62, a thirteenth capacitor C63, a twelfth capacitor C62, a tenth capacitor C60, and an eleventh capacitor C61 are arranged in a staggered order from the top. The tenth capacitor C60 to the thirteenth capacitor C63 are arranged at a height position substantially the same as the center position in the height direction of the first heat sink HS1.

  A second heat sink HS2 is provided to the right of the tenth capacitor C60 to the thirteenth capacitor C63. The second heat sink HS2 is slightly smaller than the first heat sink HS1, and on the left side surface of the second heat sink HS2, the second Schottky barrier diode SD52 and the first Schottky barrier diode SD51 are sequentially attached by screws HB5 and HB9, respectively. It is fixed. A second capacitor C52 is disposed below the tenth capacitor C60 to the thirteenth capacitor C63, below the second capacitor C52, and below the tenth capacitor C60 to the thirteenth capacitor C63 and the second heat sink HS2. The first coil element SL51 is arranged. A second transistor Q52 is disposed above the second heat sink HS2, and a fourteenth resistor R64 is disposed to the right of the second transistor Q52.

  A third output terminal CN53 is arranged on the further right side of the second transistor Q52. The third output terminal CN53 has an upper end side disposed in the vicinity of the upper end side of the base member 301A. A seventeenth resistor R17 and a seventh Zener diode VRD57 are disposed below the third output terminal CN53 and on the right side of the upper end portion of the second heat sink HS2. Further, below the seventh Zener diode VRD57, the first transistor Q51, the ninth Schottky barrier diode SD59, and the fourth transistor fixed to the right side surface of the third heat sink HS3 provided on the right side of the second heat sink HS2 are provided. Integrated circuits IC54 are arranged in order from the top. A fifteenth resistor R65 is arranged on the right side of the first transistor Q51. The fourth integrated circuit IC 54 is mounted upright with respect to the base material 301 </ b> A of the power supply substrate 301.

  A fifth Zener diode VRD55 is arranged on the right side of the seventh Zener diode VRD57. Below the fifth Zener diode VRD55, an 18th resistor R68, a 19th resistor R69, and a 20th resistor R70 are arranged from above. Arranged in order. On the right side of the fifth Zener diode VRD55, a twenty-second capacitor C72 and a twenty-first capacitor C71 are arranged vertically. The twenty-second capacitor C72 and the twenty-first capacitor C71 are arranged at positions slightly shifted to the left and right.

  A ninth capacitor C59 is disposed above the twenty-second capacitor C72, a ninth resistor R59 is disposed to the right of the ninth capacitor C59, and a tenth resistor R60 is disposed to the right of the ninth resistor R59. ing. A seventh capacitor C57 is disposed below the tenth capacitor C60 and to the right of the twenty-second capacitor C72. A sixth integrated circuit IC56 is disposed on the right side of the seventh capacitor C57, and an eighth capacitor C58 is disposed below the sixth integrated circuit IC56.

  A third Zener diode VRD53 is disposed below the eighth capacitor C58, and a fifth integrated circuit IC55 is disposed further below the third Zener diode VRD53. The right end side of the fifth integrated circuit IC55 is disposed so as to face the right end side of the base material 301A, and on the right side of the fifth integrated circuit IC55, the position of the base material 301A is higher than the position where the fifth integrated circuit IC55 is provided. Electronic components other than the fifth integrated circuit IC55 are not arranged on the outer edge side (right side).

  Below the fifth integrated circuit IC55, an eighteenth capacitor C68, a sixteenth capacitor C66, and a seventeenth capacitor C67 are arranged in this order from the top. The eighteenth capacitor C68, the sixteenth capacitor C66, and the seventeenth capacitor C67 are arranged at positions slightly shifted in the left-right direction. The sixteenth capacitor C66 is disposed on the right side of the eighteenth capacitor C68, and the seventeenth capacitor C67 is disposed on the left side of the eighteenth capacitor C18 and the sixteenth capacitor C66.

  A fourth coil element SL54 is disposed below the twenty-first capacitor C71. An eighth Schottky barrier diode SD58 is disposed below the fourth coil element SL54, and a 25th capacitor C75 is disposed on the right side of the eighth Schottky barrier diode SD58. A seventeenth capacitor C67 is disposed below the right side of the fourth coil element SL54 and to the right of the twenty-fifth capacitor C75.

  A third integrated circuit C53 is disposed below the fourth integrated circuit IC54 and the 25th capacitor C75. A fourteenth capacitor C64 is disposed below the left end of the third integrated circuit 53, and is located to the right of the fourteenth capacitor C64. A fifteenth capacitor C65 is disposed below the right end of the third integrated circuit 53. ing.

  A sixth Zener diode VRD56 is disposed on the upper right side of the third integrated circuit IC53 and below the seventeenth capacitor C67, and below the sixth Zener diode VRD56 and on the right side of the third integrated circuit IC53. Is provided with a 23rd capacitor C73. A first input terminal CN1 is disposed on the lower right side of the 23rd capacitor C73. The rear end side of the first input terminal CN51 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear end side of the base member 301A. Further, since the first input terminal CN51 is disposed on the rear side of the base member 301A, the connector (first input terminal) CN51 is disposed on the back side of the power supply box 300 as shown in FIG. The first input terminal CN51 is connected to the power switch SW1 via the wiring 2000.

The power supply substrate 301 on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted on the base material 301A includes an input region Y1, a rectifying region Y2, a transformation region Y3 (first transformation region Y31 to fourth transformation region Y34), and an output region Y4. The input area Y1 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear end side of the base material 301A. In the input area Y1, an input terminal CN1 of the power input unit 3608 is provided. In the rectification region Y2, a first Schottky barrier diode SD51 serving as a full-wave rectification circuit 3609 ₁ is provided.

The transformer region Y3, the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ become the first integrated circuit IC 51, the second variable power supply circuit 3610 ₂ become second integrated circuit IC 52, the third integrated circuit comprising a third variable power source circuit 3610 ₃ IC 53 , and a fourth integrated circuit IC54 is provided as a fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 _4. In the transformation region Y3, a first transformation region Y31 provided with the first integrated circuit IC51, a first transformation region Y31 provided with the first integrated circuit IC51, and a second transformation region Y32 provided with the second integrated circuit IC52. A third transformation region Y33 provided with the third integrated circuit IC53 and a fourth transformation region Y34 provided with the fourth integrated circuit IC54 are formed. In the output region Y4, a second output terminal CN52 serving as the power output unit 3613 is provided.

  Further, the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 are arranged around the rectification region Y2. Specifically, the first transformation region Y31 is disposed on the left side of the rectification region Y2, and the second transformation region Y32 is disposed on the upper left side of the rectification region Y2. The third transformation region Y33 is disposed on the lower right side of the rectification region Y2, and the fourth transformation region Y34 is disposed on the upper right side of the rectification region Y2. As described above, the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 are arranged in the four-circumferential direction around the rectification region Y2, and one transformation region is arranged in one direction as viewed from the rectification region Y2. For this reason, the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 are arranged substantially radially around the rectification region Y2.

  Each of the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 and the rectification region Y2 are arranged at substantially equal intervals. The first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 and the rectification region Y2 are arranged at a certain distance from each other. A plurality of electronic components such as capacitors, resistors, and diodes are arranged between the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 and the rectification region Y2.

  The rectification region Y2 is disposed at a substantially central position of the base material 301A. The rectifying region Y2 is the central position of the base material 301A, but is arranged slightly to the right. Since the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 are arranged substantially radially from the rectification region Y2 substantially radially with the rectification region Y2 as the center, the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 are As a whole, the substrate 301A is disposed so as to occupy a range slightly closer to the right side. For this reason, in the region on the left side of the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34, a certain wide region is secured in which electronic components can be arranged apart from the rectification region Y2 and the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34. ing. The power switch SW1 and the output area Y4 are formed in the area secured here. In addition, the area of the transformation region Y3 including the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 is wider than the area of the rectification region Y2.

  A first integrated circuit IC51, a second integrated circuit IC52, and a fourth integrated circuit IC54 are provided in the first transformation area Y31, the second transformation area Y32, and the fourth transformation area Y34, respectively. The first integrated circuit IC51 is fixed to the right side surface of the first heat sink HS1. For this reason, the first integrated circuit IC51 is mounted upright in the first transformation region Y31. The second integrated circuit IC52 is fixedly provided on the right side surface of the first heat sink HS1, and the second integrated circuit IC52 is mounted upright in the second transformation region Y32. The fourth integrated circuit IC54 is fixedly provided on the right side surface of the third heat sink HS3, and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 is mounted upright in the fourth transformation region Y34. A first Schottky barrier diode SD1 is provided in the rectification region Y2. The first Schottky barrier diode SD1 is fixedly provided on the left side surface of the second heat sink HS2, and the first Schottky barrier diode SD1 is mounted upright in the rectification region Y2. In addition, the first voltage transformation region Y31 provided with the first integrated circuit IC51 is generated more than the third voltage transformation region Y33 provided with the third integrated circuit IC53 that generates the same voltage as the first integrated circuit IC51. It is arranged near the output region Y4 that outputs current.

  In the power supply substrate 301, the input region Y1 provided with the power input unit 3608 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear end side of the base member 301A, and the power switch SW51 is disposed in the vicinity of the front end side of the base member 301A. The output region Y4 provided with 3613 is arranged in the vicinity of the upper end side of the base material 301A. Thus, the side where the output region Y4 is provided is arranged in the vicinity of a side different from the side near the input region Y1 and the side near the power switch SW51.

  The wiring 2000 is routed through the outside of the rectification region Y2 where the first Schottky barrier diode SD51 is provided and the transformation region Y3 where the first integrated circuit IC51 to the fourth integrated circuit IC54 are provided on the base material 301A. Has been. In a state in which the power supply substrate 301 is attached to the slot machine 201 (see FIG. 16), the region through which the wiring 2000 passes is disposed below the rectifying region Y2 and the transforming region Y3 and faces the outside of the slot machine 201. Further, the wiring 2000 is formed along the outer end side (lower end side) of the base material 301A.

(2) Description of Operation Next, the operation (action) of the slot machine 201 will be described.
A. Description of Basic Operations Related to Games In the game control board 240, when power supply from the power supply board 301 is started, the main control unit 241 is activated, and the CPU 240a executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 240a performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In the initial setting, a startup process, a setting change process, a RAM abnormality error process when a RAM abnormality is detected and roughened, and the like are executed. After these processes are completed, a game control process is executed. The game control process is a process that is executed for each game, and is a process that is repeatedly executed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 240 for each game. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the single BET switch 205 or the MAXBET switch 206 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion unit 204, and operating the start switch 207. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed (step S401). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number (3 in the second embodiment) as that of the previous game is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the replay game flag is deleted at this stage). ).

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 207 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S402). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 241c is transmitted to the effect control board 290.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S403). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 202L, 202C, and 202R in the previous game. 232L, 232C, and 232R are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 202L, 202C, and 202R. Stop switches 208L, 208C, and 208R when a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 233L, 233C, and 233R after the rotational speed reaches a constant speed) is satisfied after the rotation of the reels 202L, 202C, and 202R starts. Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 208L, 208C, 208R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 232L, 232C, 232R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R is stopped. When the rotation of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R starts and stops, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 290, respectively.

  When the driving of each of the reels 202L, 202C, 202R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping (step S404). ). If it is determined in this winning determination process that any of the winning combinations has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 290.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S405). In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 234b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout exit 209. In addition, various processes not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of the winning flag without carryover) are also performed. In the payout process, the winning flags for the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus stored in the special work are not erased. As a result, the winning flags of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus are carried over to the next game. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 290. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 290 will be described. In the effect control board 290, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board 301, the sub control unit 291 is activated. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the sub CPU 291a of the sub control unit 291. When the effect control main process is started, first, a predetermined effect initial setting process is executed (step S421).

  When the effect initial setting process is completed, an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 290 such as the internal state of the sub-control unit 291 to the state when the power supply is stopped is executed (step S422).

  After performing the effect control restoration process, after interrupting is prohibited (step S423), the effect random number value update process is executed (step S424), and interruption is permitted (step S425). And execute. The effect-side random value update process executed in step S424 is a process for updating all or part of the random number values used on the effect control board 290 side by software.

B. When the power switch SW51 shown in the power supply voltage diagram 20 of operation related to generation of is turned on, the AC of the applied AC power source between the first slot CN51 ₁ and the first input terminal CN51 and second slot CN51 ₂ power is supplied to the full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 ₁ of the rectification section 3609 via the common mode choke coil CL51. The first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ each supply a DC voltage by full-wave rectifying the AC power from the respective AC power supply AC to the first variable power supply circuit 3610 _first to fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ the variable power supply section 3610 To do.

The first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ to the fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ maintain or step down the DC voltage applied from the full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 _1. Here, the DC 24V is changed to DC 12V, DC 5V, DC 24V, DC, respectively. Maintain or step down to 12V, DC 5V. The voltages maintained or stepped down by the first variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ to the fifth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₅ are all output to the second output terminal CN52 and the third output terminal CN3 of the power supply output unit 3613 and supplied to various substrates. Is done.

In the second embodiment described above, the power supply substrate 301 in the slot machine 201 has the rectification region Y2 provided with the first Schottky barrier diode SD1 full-wave rectification circuit 3609 ₁ ) and the first integrated circuit IC51 (first 1 variable power supply circuit 3610 ₁ ) to fourth integrated circuit IC 54 (fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 ₄ ) is provided. The transformation region Y3 includes a first transformation region Y31 to a fourth transformation region Y34 provided with the first integrated circuit IC51 to the fourth integrated circuit IC54, respectively. The first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 are arranged around the rectification region Y2. For this reason, it can suppress that the heat dissipation of 1st transformation area | region Y31-4th transformation area | region Y34 concentrates locally in the vicinity of 1st integrated circuit IC51. Therefore, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

  The first integrated circuit IC51 and the second integrated circuit 52 are fixed to the side surface of the first heat sink HS1, and the fourth integrated circuit IC 54 is fixed to the side surface of the third heat sink HS3. For this reason, the heat dissipation of these circuits can be performed efficiently. The first Schottky barrier diode SD1 is fixed to the side surface of the second heat sink HS2. For this reason, heat dissipation of the first Schottky barrier diode SD1 can also be performed efficiently.

The rectifying region Y2 is disposed at the center of the power supply substrate 301. For this reason, since the full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 ₁ can be disposed at a stable position, the size of the power supply substrate 301 can be made compact. Further, the tenth capacitor C60 to the thirteenth capacitor C63 are arranged between the rectification region Y2, the first transformation region Y31, and the second transformation region Y32. For this reason, it is possible to reduce capacitor noise due to the tenth capacitor C60 to the thirteenth capacitor C63 and the like.

  Further, the first integrated circuit IC51, the second integrated circuit IC52, and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 stand in the first transformation region Y31, the second transformation region Y32, and the fourth transformation region Y34 of the base material 301A on the power supply substrate 301. It is installed. For this reason, since the area which the 1st integrated circuit IC51, 2nd integrated circuit IC52, and 4th integrated circuit IC54 occupy on the base material 301A can be made small, the size of the power supply board 301 can be made compact. In addition, electronic components around the first integrated circuit IC51, the second integrated circuit IC52, and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 can be reduced, and the first integrated circuit IC51, the second integrated circuit IC52, and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 are in the open air. Since it becomes easy to touch, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

  Further, no electronic component is arranged on the right end side of the base material 16A in the power supply substrate 16 from the position where the fifth integrated circuit IC55 is provided. For this reason, the fifth integrated circuit IC 55 hardly absorbs heat from other electronic components and easily comes into contact with the outside air, so that heat is efficiently dissipated. In addition, the first transformer region Y31 provided with the first integrated circuit IC51 having a larger amount of current outputs the generated direct current than the fourth transformer region Y34 provided with the fourth integrated circuit IC54. It is arranged near the area Y4. For this reason, it is possible to efficiently dissipate heat from the first integrated circuit IC 51 having a large heat radiation amount, and the power supply substrate 301 as a whole performs heat radiation efficiently.

  Further, the wiring 2000 is routed through the outside of the rectification region Y2 and the transformation region Y3 in the base member 301A. Therefore, the influence of the current passing through the wiring 2000 on the circuits such as the first Schottky barrier diode SD51 and the first integrated circuit IC51 to the fourth integrated circuit IC54 provided in the rectification region Y2 and the transformation region Y is reduced. Can do. Therefore, the influence of noise is reduced.

  The input region Y1 provided with the power input unit 3608 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear end side of the base material 301A, the power switch SW51 is disposed in the vicinity of the front end side of the base material 301A, and the power output unit 3613 is provided. The output area Y4 thus arranged is arranged in the vicinity of the upper end side of the base material 301A. For this reason, since the input area Y1, the output area Y4, and the power switch SW51 can be prevented from being excessively widened, the size of the power supply board 301 can be made compact.

  In addition, in the said 2nd Embodiment, although 1st transformation area | region Y31-4th transformation area | region Y34 are arrange | positioned substantially radially centering | focusing on the rectification | straightening area | region Y2, you may arrange | position in aspects other than substantially radial. For example, the four transformation regions may not be arranged in four directions, and a plurality of transformation regions may be arranged in one direction. In addition, a plurality of transformation regions may not be arranged in a plurality of directions as viewed from the rectification region Y2, but a plurality of transformation regions may be arranged in only one direction.

  In addition, the first integrated circuit IC51, the second integrated circuit IC52, and the fourth integrated circuit IC54 are provided upright in the first transformation area Y31, the second transformation area Y32, and the fourth transformation area Y34. It may be provided in a sleeping state other than the provided mode. Further, in the first voltage transformation region Y31 and the like, the first integrated circuit IC51 and the like are provided upright and fixed to the first heat sink HS1 and the like, but the voltage transformer circuit (integrated circuit) provided in the voltage transformation region is other than the heat sink. The electronic component may be fixed and provided upright. In addition, the transformer circuit may be provided upright independently of the base material, or may be provided upright with a dedicated member for setting up the transformer circuit.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, although the four transformation area | regions of the 1st transformation area | region Y31-the 4th transformation area | region Y34 are provided, more transformation area | regions may be provided and 3 or less A transforming region may be provided. Further, only one rectifying region Y2 is provided as the rectifying region, but a plurality of rectifying regions may be provided. In the case where a plurality of rectification regions are provided, it is only necessary that a transformation region is provided around at least one rectification region of the plurality of rectification regions.

  Moreover, when a transformation area is provided around a plurality of rectification areas, the number and arrangement of transformation areas provided around each rectification area may be the same or different. For example, four transformation regions may be provided around two rectification regions, or three transformation regions may be provided around one rectification region of the two rectification regions, and the other one Four transforming regions may be provided around the rectifying region. In addition, among the two rectifying regions, a transforming region may be provided radially around one rectifying region, and a plurality of transforming regions in one direction may be provided side by side in the other rectifying region. .

  Further, when a plurality of transforming regions having different widths are provided in one direction around the rectifying region, the transforming regions may be provided so that the widths differ according to the change in the distance from the rectifying region. Good. For example, the transformation region on the side close to the rectification region may be wide and gradually narrow as it gets away from the rectification region, or the transformation region on the side near the rectification region may be narrow and gradually widen as it gets away from the rectification region. It may be. Moreover, a wide transformation area and a narrow transformation area may be alternately arranged every time the distance from the rectification area is increased.

  In the second embodiment, the first transformation region Y31 and the second transformation region Y32 are provided at positions corresponding to the surface of the first heat sink HS1 that faces the rectification region Y2, but the first transformation region Y31 faces the rectification region Y2. It may be provided at a position corresponding to the surface on the opposite side of the surface. Further, there is no obstacle such as a heat sink between the first transformation area Y31 and the second transformation area Y32 and the rectification area Y2, but the transformation area and the rectification area are provided across the obstacle such as the heat sink. May be.

  In the second embodiment, one transformer circuit (first integrated circuit IC51 to fourth integrated circuit IC54) is provided in each of the first transformer region Y31 to the fourth transformer region Y34. A plurality of transformer circuits may be provided in the transformer region. When a plurality of transformer circuits are provided in one transformer region, a plurality of transformer circuits may be provided side by side in the vertical direction. For example, when the transformer circuit is fixed to the side surface of the heat sink, a plurality of transformer circuits may be fixed to a high position and a low position on the side surface of the heat sink.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, although the wiring 2000 is formed along the outer end side (lower end side) of base material 301A, it is formed in aspects other than along the outer end side of base material 301A. Also good. For example, the wiring may be routed to a position where another electronic component is provided between the wiring and the outer end side of the base material while being outside the rectification region and the transformation region.

  In the second embodiment, the device configuration of the slot machine 201, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 251, etc. are the gist of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the slot machine 201 to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet amount and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine 201 embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) in which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the second embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  In the second embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 202L, 202C, and 202R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 202L, 202C, and 202R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 202L, 202C, and 202R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as a horizontal direction and an oblique direction.

  In addition, the slot machine 201 according to the second embodiment causes a display result to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas (the transparent window 203) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the second embodiment, the slot machine for paying out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. A substrate and a drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the substrate or the substrate and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the slot machine 201. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to the case where the ratio is different due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. : B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios such as 0%.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine 201 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

(1) In the above embodiment, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine 201, etc.) that performs a game, and is used for an electrical component (for example, a display device 5, a speaker 8, a lamp 9, etc.). power generating circuit for generating a power to be (e.g., the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _2, the first variable power supply circuit 1610 _first to fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4, etc.) is provided An input region (for example, input region X1) provided with an input unit (for example, power source input unit 1608) for inputting AC power; a rectifier circuit for rectifying the AC power source into a DC power source (e.g., the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 _2, etc.) the first region is provided (e.g., rectification region X2, etc.), Previous Transformer circuit for transforming a power supply voltage of the DC power rectified by the rectifier circuit (e.g., the first variable power supply circuit 1610 first _to fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 _4, etc.) a second region is provided (e.g., transformers region X3 etc. ) And an output region (for example, output region X4) provided with an output unit (for example, power source output unit 1613) that outputs a DC power source transformed by the transformer circuit, and the first region, The second area is arranged between the input area and the output area.

  According to such a configuration, the size of the substrate can be made compact.

  (2) Moreover, in said embodiment, it has a power switch (for example, power switch SW1 etc.) which switches on / off of the input of AC power supply by the said input part, and the said power switch is arrange | positioned in the vicinity of the input part of the said AC power supply May be.

  According to such a configuration, noise is reduced.

  (3) In the above embodiment, capacitors (for example, the third capacitor C3 to the seventh capacitor C7, etc.) may be disposed between the first region and the second region.

  According to such a configuration, noise is reduced.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the second region includes a first transformer circuit (for example, the first integrated circuit IC1 and the second integrated circuit IC2) and a second transformer circuit (for example, the third integrated circuit). IC3 and fourth integrated circuit IC4, etc.), and a first transformer circuit area (for example, first integrated circuit IC1 and second integrated circuit IC2) provided with the first transformer circuit. Region X31) and the second transformer circuit region in which the second transformer circuit is provided (for example, the second transformer region X32 in which the third integrated circuit IC3 and the fourth integrated circuit IC4 are provided) are the first region. And the output region.

  According to such a configuration, the size of the substrate can be made compact.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the transformer circuit (for example, the first integrated circuit IC1 or the like) is provided on the outer edge of the power substrate (for example, the lower end side of the base material 16A in the power substrate 16). Electronic components other than the transformer circuit (for example, transistors, resistors, capacitors, etc.) on the outer edge side of the power supply board (for example, the lower end side of the base material 16A in the power supply board 16) from the position where the transformer circuit is provided. ) May not be arranged.

  According to such a configuration, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

(6) In the above embodiments, the rectifier circuit and the transformer circuit are each provided with a plurality (e.g., the first full-wave rectifier circuit 1609 ₁ and the first variable power supply circuit 1610 ₁ and the second variable power source circuit 1610 _2, a second full-wave rectifier circuit 1609, _second and third variable power source circuit 1610 ₃ fourth variable power supply circuit 1610 ₄₎ region in which a plurality of the rectifier circuit and the transformer circuit are provided respectively, arranged in parallel (For example, the first rectification region X21 and the first transformation region X31, and the second rectification region X22 and the second transformation region X32 are arranged in parallel, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the size of the substrate can be made compact.

(7) Further, in the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine 201, etc.) that performs a game, and an electrical component (for example, reels 202L, 202C, 202R, hopper motor 234b, etc.) A power supply substrate (for example, the power supply substrate 301) provided with a power supply generation circuit (for example, the first Schottky barrier diode SD51, the first integrated circuit IC51 to the fourth integrated circuit IC54, etc.) for generating power The power supply substrate is rectified by a first region (for example, a rectification region Y2) provided with a rectifier circuit (for example, a full-wave rectifier circuit 3609 ₁ ) that rectifies an AC power source into a DC power source, and the rectifier circuit. transformer circuit for transforming a power supply voltage of the DC power supplies (e.g., the first variable power supply circuit 3610 _first to fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 _4, etc.) is provided al And a plurality of second regions (for example, the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region), each of which is separately mounted with a transformer circuit. Y34 and the like, and the plurality of second regions are arranged around the first region (for example, the first transformation region Y31 to the fourth transformation region Y34 are arranged around the rectification region Y2. Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the first region may be disposed in the center of the power supply substrate (for example, the rectification region Y2 is disposed in the center of the power supply substrate 301).

  According to such a configuration, the size of the substrate can be made compact.

  (9) Moreover, in said embodiment, the capacitor | condenser may be arrange | positioned between the said 1st area | region and the said 2nd area | region (for example, rectification | straightening area | region Y2, 1st transformation area | region Y31, 2nd transformation area | region Y32). Between the tenth capacitor C60 to the thirteenth capacitor C63).

  According to such a configuration, noise is reduced.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the transformer circuit may be mounted upright in the second region (for example, the first integrated circuit IC51, the second integrated circuit IC52, and the fourth integrated circuit IC54). Are mounted upright on the first transformation region Y31, the second transformation region Y32, and the fourth transformation region Y34 of the base material 301A on the power supply substrate 301).

  According to such a configuration, the size of the substrate can be made compact and heat dissipation can be performed efficiently.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the transformer circuit (for example, the fifth integrated circuit IC55) is provided on the outer edge of the power substrate (for example, the right end of the base material 301A in the power substrate 301), Electronic components (eg, transistors, resistors, capacitors, etc.) other than the transformer circuit are arranged on the outer edge side of the power supply board provided with the transformer circuit (eg, the right end side of the base material 301A in the power supply board 301). It does not have to be.

  According to such a configuration, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the first transformer circuit (for example, the first integrated circuit IC51 or the like) that creates power supplies having the same voltage but different amounts of current as the transformer circuits provided in the plurality of second regions, respectively. And a second transformer circuit (for example, a fourth integrated circuit IC54). The current amount of the first transformer circuit is larger than the current amount of the second transformer circuit, and the first transformer circuit The generated first region (for example, the first voltage transformation region Y31) is generated more than the second region (for example, the fourth voltage transformation region Y34) in which the second voltage transformer circuit is provided. You may arrange | position near the output area (For example, output area Y4 etc. in which the 2nd output terminal CN52 was contained) which outputs an electric current.

  According to such a configuration, heat dissipation is performed efficiently.

(13) In the above embodiment, a gaming machine (eg, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine 201, etc.) that performs a game, and an electrical component (eg, reels 202L, 202C, 202R, hopper motor 234b, etc.) A power generation circuit (for example, the first Schottky barrier diode SD51, the first integrated circuit IC51 to the fourth integrated circuit IC54, etc.) for generating the power used in the above is provided and has a shape having two or more sides (for example, a substantially square shape). A power supply board (for example, power supply board 301), and the power supply board has an input unit (for example, power supply input part 3608) for inputting an original power supply (for example, AC power supply AC). An input area (for example, input area Y1) provided and a power switch (for example, a power switch) for switching on / off the input of the original power source by the input unit. A first region (for example, a rectifying region Y2) provided with a rectifying circuit (for example, full-wave rectifying circuit 3609 ₁ ) for rectifying the AC power source to a DC power source, and the rectifying circuit a transformer circuit for transforming a power supply voltage of the DC power rectified (e.g., the first variable power supply circuit 3610 first _to fourth variable power supply circuit 3610 _4, etc.) a second region is provided (e.g., transformers region Y3, etc.) by An output region (eg, output region Y4) provided with an output unit (eg, power output unit 3613) that outputs a DC power source transformed by the transformer circuit, and the power generation circuit is provided A power generation region (for example, a rectification region Y2 and a transformation region Y3), and a wiring (for example, a wiring 2000) that connects the input unit and the power switch is outside the power generation region. (For example, the wiring 2000 is routed through the outside of the rectification region Y2 and the transformation region Y in the base material 301A).

  According to such a configuration, the influence of noise is reduced.

  (14) In the above embodiment, one side of the power supply board may be arranged to face the back of the gaming machine, and the power switch may be arranged to face the front of the gaming machine (for example, the power supply board One side of 301 is arranged so as to face the back of the slot machine 201, and the power switch 239 is arranged so as to face the front of the slot machine 201).

  According to such a configuration, the influence of noise is reduced.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the region through which the wiring passes may be directed outward of the gaming machine (for example, the region through which the wiring 2000 passes is arranged below the rectification region Y2 and the transformation region Y3. And facing outward from the slot machine 201).

  According to such a configuration, the influence of noise is reduced.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, an output region (for example, the output region Y4) provided with an output unit (for example, the power output unit 3613) that outputs the power generated by the power generation circuit is provided. The output region may be provided in the vicinity of a side different from the side in the vicinity of the input region and the side in the vicinity of the power switch (for example, the input region Y1 provided with the power input unit 3608 is a base). The power switch SW51 is disposed in the vicinity of the rear end side of the material 301A, the power switch SW51 is disposed in the vicinity of the front end side of the base member 301A, and the output region Y4 provided with the power output unit 3613 is in the vicinity of the upper end side of the base member 301A. Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the size of the substrate can be made compact.

  Further, as described above, the present invention is configured such that the power supply board 16 of the first embodiment is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the power supply board 301 of the second embodiment is provided in the slot machine 201. You may apply. For example, the power supply board 16 of the first embodiment may be provided in a slot machine, or the power supply board 301 of the second embodiment may be provided in a pachinko gaming machine. Further, a part of the power supply board 16 of the first embodiment may be replaced with a part of the power supply board 301 of the second embodiment. For example, in the power supply board 16 of the first embodiment, the horizontally long base material 16A is provided, but instead of this, a substantially square base material used in the power supply board 301 of the second embodiment may be used. Good. Further, as the rectifier circuit and the transformer circuit, electronic components other than the integrated circuit and the Schottky barrier diode described in the above embodiments may be used as appropriate.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, an AC current of 24 V is supplied from the AC power supply AC, but a current of another voltage may be supplied. For example, a 100V AC current may be supplied, or a 24V or 100V DC current may be supplied. In the variable power supply circuit, the voltage of the supplied current is maintained or lowered (stepped down), but the voltage may be raised (stepped up). Moreover, although the voltage output from a power supply output part is direct-current 5V, 12V, 24V, alternating current 24V, etc., you may make it convert into another voltage and may output an electric current.

  In addition, a game score for use in a game is given by using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  In other words, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result is provided. When a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the means, it is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. A game is played by driving the enclosed game ball into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine to be added. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine 201, A distribution form may be adopted by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

1 Pachinko machine 201 Slot machine 16,301 Power supply board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A power supply board power generating circuit is found provided that generates a power supply for use in electrical components,
The power supply board is
An input section for inputting the original power supply;
A power switch for switching on and off the input of the original power source by the input unit;
A power generation region provided with the power generation circuit ,
The wiring connecting the input unit and the power switch is provided outside the power generation region ,
The gaming machine , wherein the power generation region is arranged on a straight line connecting the input unit and the power switch .

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