JP6746167B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game by using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal.

As a game machine, a pachinko machine that performs a game by shooting a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board, or a spinning drum with multiple types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface after inserting a game medal. A slot machine or the like that plays a game by rotating it is known.

In the gaming machine as described above, a game is progressed or rendered by driving various mounting devices such as a stepping motor and an LED. Such various types of mounted devices are driven based on commands output from the main control board and the sub-control board, but these commands are rarely directly transmitted to the mounted devices, and in reality, these A relay board provided between the control board and the mounting apparatus often drives the mounting apparatus based on the command. Therefore, the relay board is provided with circuits having various functions for driving the mounting device (Patent Document 1).

Some of such relay boards are provided with a plurality of circuits having different functions, but of course, in order for these circuits to function, it is necessary to supply power to each circuit. is there.

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However, the conventional technique has a problem in that the power is simply supplied to the plurality of circuits provided on the relay board, and the supply method is not properly devised.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately supplying power to a plurality of circuits provided on a relay board.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention has the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine for playing a game using a gaming medium,
A relay board provided with a first circuit having a first function and a second circuit having a second function,
The relay board includes a connector electrically connected to the outside of the relay board ,
The connector of the relay board,
A signal line for transmitting a command, a first power line for supplying power to the first circuit, and a second power line for supplying power to the second circuit are bundled. Also the connector provided at one end of the regular harness,
A signal line for transmitting a command and a test power supply line for supplying power to the first circuit are bundled together, and a power supply line for supplying power to the second circuit is bundled together. Not even the connector provided at one end of the test harness,
It is characterized by being connectable .

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Inside the regular harness, a power supply line extending from a power supply side may be branched into the first power supply line and the second power supply line .

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately supply power to the plurality of circuits provided on the relay board.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "feature rise effect" of a present Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution probability of the "feature rise effect" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the structure of the lamp control board 226 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the structure which the power is supplied to the conventional lamp control board 226. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the structure in which power is supplied to the lamp control board 226 of a present Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the structure in which power is supplied to the lamp control board 226 of Modification 1. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the structure in which power is supplied to a lamp control board 226 of Modification Example 2. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a structure in which power is supplied to a lamp control board 226 of Modification Example 3.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (gaming machine) of a type called "seven machine" or "digital pachi" will be described. In the embodiments, the right side of the pachinko machine front is referred to as “right” and the left side is referred to as “left” unless otherwise specified.

The following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Device front side configuration:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game contents:
C. Lamp control board:
D. Modification:
D-1. Modification 1:
D-2. Modification 2:
D-3. Modification 3:

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

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6a is provided above and below the window portion 4a, and a lower speaker 6b is provided below the front frame 4 (a lower front surface of a main body frame described later). The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. On the upper plate portion 7, a game ball that is paid out (rented out) via a card unit 252 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 or a pachinko game ball that is inserted into a predetermined ball entrance. The game balls paid out from the machine 1 are stored. Further, a lower plate part 8 is provided below the upper plate part 7, and game balls paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate part 7 are stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the front frame 4 to the right of the lower plate portion 8. The rotating shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9, and the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to this launcher unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit, the launch motor built in the launcher unit is rotated, and the game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle.

In addition, a production button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pushed and rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7 and on the left side of the effect button 10a. The direction button 10c is composed of four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to up, down, left and right directions. The effect buttons 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when the player operates them when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined effect is performed.

A middle frame and a body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame. (The left side in FIG. 1) is rotatably supported on the body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame body constructed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the main body frame to the island facility. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. It becomes a state.

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

At approximately the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect-use opening 40 that is an opening with a decoration on the peripheral portion, and at the rear of this effect-use opening 40, an effect display constituted by a liquid crystal display is provided. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

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

In addition, in the lower right of the production opening 40 (production display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) that detects passage of a game ball is provided. Further, below the normal symbol operation gate 27, a second starting opening 25 which is an entrance (starting opening) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes is provided. That is, the second starting opening 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, the opening/closing door 26 is substantially upright, and the game ball cannot enter ( It is possible to change between a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball) and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 is rotated to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (or can easily enter). FIG. 2 shows that the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting opening 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a first large winning opening 28 (variable opening) that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 (a hatching portion in the drawing) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot be entered. The state can be changed to an open state (openable state) in which the game ball can be entered by rotating the open/close door 29 to the front side of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 shows that the first special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first special winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first special winning opening 28, and a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 28 can be detected.

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

At least a part of the front wall of the second special winning opening unit 33 is formed of a transparent plate (because it has light transmittance), the player passes through the front wall of the second special winning opening unit 33, It is possible to visually recognize how the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38.

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

Around each of the above-mentioned gaming devices, there are a general entrance (not shown) into which a game ball can enter, a windmill wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is provided. In addition, an outlet 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the above-mentioned first starting opening 24, second starting opening 25, first big winning opening 28, second big winning opening 35, and general entrance The game ball that has not entered any of the mouths is discharged from the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

In the above-described first starting opening 24, even if the game ball flows down the area (first area) on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), the area on the right side (second area) Although it is possible to enter even a game ball flowing down, the game ball flowing down the left region is easier to enter than the game ball flowing down the right region. On the other hand, in the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second starting opening 25, the first big winning opening 28, the second big winning opening 35, the area to the right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). A game ball flowing down can enter (or pass). In the following, firing the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left hitting”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Shooting a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of is also referred to as "right hitting". In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 25. In the case, two game balls are paid out to the player, and when the game ball enters the general entrance, 10 game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first big winning opening 28 or the second big winning opening 35, 15 game balls are paid out to the player.

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

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, a main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, a sub control board 220 that controls the control of the game production, and a control related to the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. Controlling the image/audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamps under the control of the sub control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the payout of the game balls, and a game ball launching. The firing control board 260 is responsible for such control. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, and various peripheral LSIs such as an input/output circuit are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

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

In addition, the main control board 200 has a second starting opening for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting opening 25 (for opening and closing the second starting opening 25). The first big winning opening solenoid 28m for opening and closing the solenoid 26m and the opening/closing door 29 provided in the first big winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the first big winning opening 28) , A second special winning opening solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 36 provided in the second special winning opening 35 (for opening and closing the second special winning opening 35), segment display The part 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second starting opening solenoid 26m, the first big winning opening solenoid 28m, the second big winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display section 50 to perform these operations. Take control.

An image/audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When receiving the various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 analyzes the content of the command and produces an effect according to the content. That is, a command for designating an output image and an output sound is transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, and an upper lamp 5a, a right side lamp 5b, a left side lamp 5c (hereinafter, referred to as “lamp” to the lamp control board 226. A command for designating a light emission pattern of various lamps 5a to 5c) and a command for designating a drive pattern of the stepping motor 70m are transmitted.

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

When the lamp control board 226 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light in a light emission pattern specified by the received command, or drives the stepping motor 70m in a drive pattern specified by the received command. Or Here, as will be described later in detail, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the front of the effect display device 41, the effect of moving the “movable accessory 70” on which the character “LUCK” is displayed from bottom to top ( There may be a case where the "movable accessory 70" appears in front of the effect display device 41 (hereinafter, also referred to as "effect-raising effect". Such "effect-raising effect" drives the stepping motor 70m. The force is transmitted to the "movable accessory 70".

Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the player with respect to the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter, also referred to as "effect operation section 10a, 10b, 10c") via the effect operation board 228. When is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

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

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to a launch motor unit 261 having a launch motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that a player is touching the launch handle 9, and the like. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 through the touch switch 263, the launch control circuit 260 drives the launch motor 262 to have a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

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

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the left-handed game ball and the right-handed game ball can enter the first starting opening 24. When the left-handed or right-handed game ball enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 makes a predetermined determination. A random number (a random number for determining a special figure to be described later, etc.) is acquired, and a special figure hit determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a “big hit” or “out”. Then, based on the result of the special symbol hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting opening 25. When the game ball hit to the right enters the second starting opening 25 and the entering game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 25s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 causes a predetermined random number to be determined (described later). The special figure hit determination random number) is obtained, and the special figure hit determination is performed based on the decision random number to determine whether it is “big hit” or “out”. Then, based on the result of the special symbol hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment display through the small window portion 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special figure display section 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display section 52 for displaying the second special figure, Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "special symbols" unless otherwise specified) are obtained by switching the LED to be turned on among the nine LEDs in each display section. It is variably displayed and stopped by displaying a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs in a lit state. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 200 types of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one type of miss symbol (off symbol 101) can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and as the second special symbol. , 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one kind of miss symbol (off symbol 401) can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs that are turned on.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200, the result of the special figure hit determination (hereinafter also referred to as "special figure hit determination for the first special figure") based on the game ball entering the first starting opening 24 is "big hit" If it is, the first special figure is stopped and displayed in any of the big hit symbols 101 to 300, and if the result of the special figure hit judgment for the first special figure is “out”, the first special figure is removed. The symbol 101 is stopped and displayed. Further, if the result of the special figure hit determination based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "special figure hit determination for the second special figure") is "big hit", The two special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the big hit symbols 401 to 600, and when the result of the special symbol hit determination for the second special symbol is “out”, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the out symbol 401.

Then, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either the big hit symbol or the off symbol, the symbol is stopped in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed. A display for maintaining the displayed state until a predetermined time elapses (hereinafter also referred to as “confirmation display”) is performed. In the following, the game from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the fixed display, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained, is also referred to as a “symbol variable game”.

Here, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, when performing the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), selects the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol (symbol variation game). The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display, and each variation pattern is provided with information (variation pattern ID) for distinguishing it from other variation patterns. Has been done. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the “variation pattern selection table” in which the variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to the plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time) is referred to. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is selected as the current change pattern. The special symbol is variably displayed based on the variation pattern thus selected.

When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the variation display to the sub control board 220. Thereby, the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol which is started this time is transmitted to the sub control board 220. Upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 recognizes the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol which is started this time based on the variation pattern designation command, and based on the recognized variation pattern (corresponding). The production corresponding to the variable display of special symbols (symbol variation game) in the production pattern (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol variation production") is executed.

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, the same variation pattern selection table is not always referred to, but the variation pattern selection tables corresponding to various game progress situations are referred to. For example, the type of special symbol (1st special drawing or 2nd special drawing), the game state which is set now, the result of special drawing hit decision, 1st special drawing reservation and 2nd special drawing reservation which are remembered The fluctuation pattern selection table corresponding to the number is referred to. By doing so, it is possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress statuses, and then the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute effects with effect patterns corresponding to various game progress statuses.

Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a fluctuation stop command to the sub control board 220 when stopping the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits to the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 the timing at which the variation display of the special symbol (symbol variation game) ends by receiving this variation stop command.

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

<Reservation of special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, although the special symbol hit determination and the variable display for the special symbol are performed as described above, these special symbol hit determination and the variable display are The game ball is not performed immediately after entering the first starting opening 24 or the second starting opening 25, but the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 uses the acquired determination random number as a special symbol reservation (special figure reservation) RAM 203. Remember once.

Specifically, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, a determination random number is acquired, and the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a first special figure reservation. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure hit determination and the variable display of the first special figure are performed for the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the first special figure reservation display section 53. It means that the number of 1st special figure reservation is 0, and that 1 LED of 1st special figure reservation is shown by turning on 1 LED, and by turning on 2 LEDs It shows that the number of 1st special figure reservation is two, and shows that the number of 1st special figure reservation is 3 by blinking 1 LED, and it is 1st by blinking 2 LEDs Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 25, a determination random number is acquired, and the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure reservation. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure hit determination and the variable display of the second special figure are performed for the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, and in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. It means that the number of 2nd special figure reservation is 0, and it shows that the number of 2nd special figure reservation is 1 by lighting one LED, and by lighting two LEDs. The second special figure reservation number is two, and by blinking one LED, the second special figure reservation number is three, and by blinking two LEDs, the second Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

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

<Game state>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200, as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "the gaming state relating to the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special figure hit determination" and "the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 25". "Game state related to ball frequency" is appropriately set. Of these, a "low probability state" or a "high probability state" is set as the "game state relating to the probability that the special figure hit determination is a big hit". The "low probability state" is a state in which there is a low probability of being a big hit in the special map hitting determination (the probability is about 1/100), and the "high probability state" is a big hit in the special drawing hitting determination. It is a state in which the probability of being performed is high (the probability is about 1/10).

Further, as the "game state relating to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 25", a "non-electric support state" or a "electric support state" is set. The "non-electric support state" is a state in which the game balls enter the second starting opening 25 less frequently, and the "electric support state" is a state in which the game balls enter the second starting opening 25 more frequently. Is. By doing so, in the "non-electrically-supported state", the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting port 24 than in the second starting port 25, and in the "electrically-supported state", the game ball is second from the first starting port 24. It is easy for game balls to enter the starting opening 25. Therefore, in the "non-electric support state", the player can be left-handed (aim to enter the first starting opening 24), and in the "electric support state", the player can right-hand strike. It can be performed (aim to enter the second starting opening 25).

The segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 indicating that the above-described electric support state is in effect. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display portion 58, and during the power support state, the power support state is determined by turning on the three LEDs. Is shown to the player. Further, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 that prompts the player to perform right-handed play. During the electric support state, the game ball enters the second starting port 25 at a high frequency, and the right starting game ball can enter the second starting port 25. It is beneficial for the player to do. Therefore, during the electric power support state, the two LEDs arranged in the right-handed display section 59 are turned on to urge the player to perform right-handed driving.

<Big hit game>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 has a plurality of round games in which the first special winning opening 28 or the second special winning opening 35 is in an open state when the first special drawing or the second special drawing is stopped and displayed with one of the big hit symbols. Start the big hit game that is held many times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since the right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, right-handing is performed during the big hit game. Become.

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, regardless of whether the "V short" big hit game or the "V long" big hit game is played, two round games are played, of which the first round game is played. Then, the first special winning opening 28 is opened, and the second special winning opening 35 is opened in the second round game. However, the "V short" big hit game and the "V long" big hit game differ from each other in "possibility of entering a game ball into the specific opening 38". That is, in the "V short" big hit game and the "V long" big hit game, the first big winning opening 28 is opened for 10 seconds (or until 4 game balls are entered) in both of the first round games. Although in a state, the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the second round game is different from each other. Specifically, in the “V short” big hit game, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific opening 38 because the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round game is 0.2 seconds. In the "long" jackpot game, the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the second round game is 10 seconds (or until four game balls enter), so the game ball enters the specific opening 38. Easy to play.

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

In addition, when the game ball enters the specific opening 38 during the "V long" big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to "high probability/power support state", and the "V long" big hit When the game ball does not enter the specific opening 38 during the game, the game state after the big hit game is finished is set to the "low probability state and the electric support state (low probability/electric support state)".

In addition, the "high probability/electric power support state" continues until the next big hit game is performed, and the "low probability/electric power support state" continues until 45 times a symbol variation game is performed (the big hit game by then. If done, it ends).

Here, when starting the big hit game, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a big hit game start command to the sub control board 220, which indicates that the big hit game is started. CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 will perform the big hit game production corresponding to a big hit game, if a big hit game start command is received.

In addition, the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 can be regarded as a "variable winning opening", and the open state of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 is "a state in which a ball can be entered". Can be understood as "," and the jackpot game can also be considered as "specific game". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the big hit game (specific game) in which the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 (variable entrance) are in the open state (state where the ball can be entered), It can also be regarded as "specific game execution means".

<Variable display of ordinary symbols, game per ordinary game, hold of ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuation gate 27 can pass the right-handed game ball. The right-handed game ball normally passes through the symbol actuation gate 27, and when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines a predetermined random number (random number per ordinary figure described later). Is obtained, and a universal figure hit determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a universal figure hit or a miss. Then, on the basis of the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a general figure display section 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general figure display section 56 is provided with two LEDs. The ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner by switching the LED to be turned on among the two LEDs on the ordinary figure display portion 56, and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED of the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols are stopped, a regular symbol pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is turned on, and a nonstandard symbol in which the right LED is turned on. Can be displayed. If the result of the per-universal figure hit is a per-universal figure, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a per-universal figure design, and if the result of the per-universal figure hit judgment is out-of-regular, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a non-universal pattern To be done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a deviating symbol, in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time passes. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a universal symbol, a universal symbol game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is in the open state and then in the closed state.

The non-electric power support state and the electric power support state described above are set by changing the mode of general-purpose hit determination, the mode of variable display of normal symbols, and the mode of general-purpose hit game. In other words, the probability of being judged as a hit with a public figure is 1/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. Also, as the variation time of the normal symbol, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric power support state (any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is uniformly selected), and a short time is selected in the electric power support state. It is easy to be performed (any of 1000 msec, 1252 msec, and 1500 msec is uniformly selected). Also, as a universal figure per game, in the non-electric power support state, the second start opening 25 is in the open state for a short time (16 msec×1 time), and the universal figure per game is performed, and in the electric power support state, the second state. A game is played in which the starting port 25 is open for a long time (840 msec×2 times). As a result, during the non-electric power support state, the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state is low, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also low. On the other hand, during the electric power support state, the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state is high, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also high.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuation gate 27, the normal symbol hit judgment and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and variable display are immediately after the game ball passes the normal symbol actuated gate 27. Rather than being performed, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a universal figure reservation. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the per-universal figure hit determination and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored universal figure reservation. Such a universal figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of public figure reservations (number of public figure reservations) is displayed on the general figure reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged on the universal figure hold display section 57, and by turning off both of the two LEDs on the universal figure hold display section 57, the universal figure hold display section 57 is displayed. It indicates that the number of reservations is 0, and that one of the two LEDs is lit, and that the number of reservations is one. It shows that the number of reservations is two, and that one LED blinks indicates that the number of public figure reservations is three. By blinking two LEDs, the number of public figure reservations is four. Indicates that there is. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case where the universal symbol hold is stored, if it is neither a variation display of the regular symbol, a fixed display of the regular symbol, or a regular symbol per game, first Performs a per-universal-drawing pertinent judgment relating to the stored general-universal-drawing hold and a variable display of the ordinary symbols.

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

For example, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it performs a symbol variation effect that matches the variation display (variation pattern) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol fluctuation game) of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started in the effect display device 41. To do. Then, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various modes until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the variation stop command, it ends the symbol variation effect. That is, the variable display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is ended in synchronization with the ending timing of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers "1" to "9" are designed as the identification design.

FIG. 6A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a varying manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and the middle identification symbol 41b is finally stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (second 1 special figure or the second special figure). For example, when the first special drawing or the second special drawing is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (that is, when a variation pattern selected when the result of the special drawing hit determination is “big hit” is received), The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "double eye") that has the same symbol. Further, when the first special map or the second special map is stopped and displayed as a deviating symbol (that is, when the variation pattern selected when the result of the special map hit determination is “big hit” is received), The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "separation") that is not the same symbol. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a state where they are stopped and displayed (finally displayed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

In this way, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41, the display contents are Corresponding to each other, when the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more easily noticeable than the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 (segment display section 50), and is displayed. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while visually checking the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6(b), for example, the left identification symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end is also stopped with the same symbol, and "Isn't the big hit game started?", the player displays the variation of the identification symbol (symbol variation effect). ) Will be watched. In this way, the production performed in a state in which the identification symbols except one of the plurality of identification symbols are stopped in the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the one identification symbol is variably displayed is " It is called "reach production", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game by generating this reach production.

Further, in the lower part on the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first reserved display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reserved number and a second reserved display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reserved number. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by displaying the same number of "holding symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the first special figure holding number in the first holding display area 41d, the first special figure holding number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure reserved number is displayed by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second special figure reserved number (upper limit is 4) in the second reserved display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. In addition, as a matter of course, in the number of holdings indicated by the holding symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, the first special figure holding display section 53 and the second special figure holding display section 54 of the segment display section 50. It matches the number of holds shown.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a part of the above-mentioned symbol variation effect, it is possible to execute the "character effect raising effect" for moving the "movable accessory 70" from the bottom to the top. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "effects raising effect" of this embodiment is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, in the “effects rise effect”, an effect of moving the “movable accessory 70” from the bottom to the front of the effect display device 41 is performed. Between the game board 20 provided with the effect opening 40 and the effect display device 41, a gap in which the "movable accessory 70" can be moved is secured, and "effect rising effect" is performed. If not, the "movable accessory 70" is housed below the gap (origin position). On the other hand, in the case of performing the “feature raising effect”, the “movable accessory 70” is moved from the origin position to an upper position (appearing position) and appears in front of the effect display device 41. When such a "feature rise effect" is performed, the player can visually recognize the LUCK character of the "movable accessory 70" that appears in front of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40. ..

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "reach expectation" and the "big hit expectation" differ depending on whether or not the "feature rise effect" is executed. The "reach expectation" is the possibility that the reach effect is performed, and the "big hit expectation" is the possibility that the "big hit" is determined by the big hit determination (the possibility that the big hit game is performed). Such "reach expectation" and "big hit expectation" are higher when the "feature raising effect" is performed than when the "feature raising effect" is not performed.

For the "reach expectation" and the "big hit expectation" related to such "feature rise effect", the execution probability of the "feature rise effect", that is, a variation pattern corresponding to the "feature rise effect" is selected. It is realized by appropriately setting the probability of That is, the "feature increase effect" is configured to be executed when the variation pattern corresponding to the "feature increase effect" is selected, and the probability that such a variation pattern is selected is appropriately set. As a result, the "reach expectation" and "big hit expectation" as described above can be realized.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (or when the reach effect is performed), “the probability that a variation pattern in which the character effect increase effect is not selected is selected (the character effect effect effect is performed. It is set so that the “probability of selecting a variation pattern for performing a character effect increasing effect (probability of effect character increasing effect)” is higher than the “probability of not performing a character effect”. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is out (or when the reach effect is not performed), it is better than "the probability that a variation pattern in which the accessory rise effect is not performed is selected (probability that the accessory rise effect is not performed)". , "Probability of selecting a variation pattern for performing a character effect raising effect (probability of performing a character effect raising effect)" is set to be lower.

C. Lamp control board:
The above-described "feature rising effect" is performed by the lamp control board 226 driving the stepping motor 70m. That is, when the lamp control board 226 receives a command designating the drive pattern of the stepping motor 70m from the sub control board 220, the lamp control board 226 drives the stepping motor 70m with the drive pattern. The driving force of the stepping motor 70m is transmitted to the "movable accessory 70" via a transmission mechanism (for example, a rack and pinion mechanism or the like), which is not shown, and the "movable accessory 70" is raised or lowered (a role raising effect). ) Is done. Further, when the lamp control board 226 receives from the sub control board 220 a command designating the light emission patterns of the various lamps 5a to 5c, the lamp control board 226 turns on the various lamps 5a to 5c with the light emission pattern. As described above, the lamp control board 226 has a function of turning on the various lamps 5a to 5c and a function of driving the stepping motor 70m.

FIG. 9 conceptually shows the configuration of the lamp control board 226. As shown in FIG. 9, on the lamp control board 226, circuits corresponding to the above-described functions, that is, "a first circuit (for example, a first IC) having a function of lighting the various lamps 5a to 5c"" and " Second circuit (for example, second IC) having a function of driving the stepping motor 70m" is separately provided (wiring is printed and electronic components are soldered).

In order to operate such a "first circuit" and a "second circuit", a power source is naturally required, but this power source is supplied from the sub-control board 220. Then, when the voltages of the power supplies for operating the “first circuit” and the “second circuit” are the same (for example, 5 V), the configuration shown in FIG. Power was supplied to the “first circuit” and the “second circuit”. That is, the lamp control board 226 is provided with only one power supply terminal to which power for operating the “first circuit” and the “second circuit” is provided, and the sub-control board 220 is provided with the power supply. Only one power supply terminal was provided. Then, these power supply terminals were connected by cord wiring (power supply line outside the substrate). Further, on the lamp control board 226, printed wiring (power supply line on the board) extending from one power supply terminal toward the "first circuit" and the "second circuit" was provided (printed). ). It is quite natural to combine the power supplies of the same voltage in this way, even from the common sense in board design that the circuit area is reduced.

However, in this way, it is difficult to appropriately perform the "test (voltage change test) for confirming the operation of the circuit when the voltage of the power supply supplied to the circuit is changed" in the development stage of the gaming machine. There is a problem. That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, the printed wiring for supplying power to the “first circuit” and the printed wiring for supplying power to the “second circuit” extend from one power supply terminal. , The same potential as each other. Therefore, if the voltage of the power supply supplied to the power supply terminal of the lamp control board 226 is changed in order to perform the voltage change test on one of the “first circuit” and the “second circuit”, the other circuit is changed. The voltage of the power supply supplied to the circuit also changes (and thus adversely affects the other circuit), and it is difficult to appropriately perform the voltage change test of each circuit.

For example, when a voltage change test of the “second circuit” is to be performed, the printed wiring cannot be changed, so the voltage of the power supply supplied to the power supply terminal of the lamp control board 226 is changed (the voltage for the test). And). For example, a test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) can be set by attaching a jig (a resistor or the like) that lowers the voltage of the cord wiring extending from the sub control board 220, or the lamp control can be performed as shown in FIG. The cord wiring is removed from the power supply terminal of the substrate 226, and a device for supplying a test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) is connected to the power supply terminal. Then, in these cases, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the "first circuit" becomes the voltage for the test, which adversely affects the "first circuit".

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11A, the lamp control board 226 of the present embodiment is provided with the first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal separately, and the first power supply terminal and the first power supply terminal. A first printed wiring for connecting a circuit is provided, and a second printed wiring (a printed wiring electrically independent of the first printed wiring) for connecting the second power supply terminal and the second circuit is provided. I decided. Then, the first power supply terminal is connected to a first code wiring for supplying a power supply of a predetermined voltage (for example, 5 V) from the sub-control board 220, and the second power supply terminal is connected to the first code wiring. The second code wiring, which supplies the same voltage (for example, 5 V) from the sub-control board 220, is connected.

In such a configuration, the power supplied from the first cord wiring to the first power supply terminal is transferred to the “first circuit” via the first printed wiring extending from the first power supply terminal. Supplied. On the other hand, the power supplied from the second code wiring to the second power supply terminal is the second printed wiring extending from the second power supply terminal (printing electrically independent of the first printed wiring). It is supplied to the “second circuit” via the wiring).

Therefore, in order to perform a voltage change test of one of the "first circuit" and the "second circuit", the voltage is supplied to one of the first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal. Even when the voltage of the power supply is changed, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the other circuit does not change. As a result, it becomes possible to perform the voltage change test of one of the "first circuit" and the "second circuit" without adversely affecting the other circuit.

For example, when the voltage change test of the “second circuit” is to be performed, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the second power supply terminal is changed (used as the test voltage). For example, by attaching a jig (resistor or the like) for lowering the voltage of the second code wiring extending from the sub-control board 220, a test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) can be obtained, or as shown in FIG. , The second cord wiring is removed from the second power supply terminal, and a device for supplying a test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) to the second power supply terminal is connected. In these cases, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the “second circuit” changes (becomes a test voltage), but the voltage of the power supply supplied to the “first circuit” does not change ( It does not become the voltage for the test). As a result, the voltage change test of the “second circuit” can be performed without adversely affecting the “first circuit”.

The "lamp control board 226" can be regarded as a "relay board", the "first power supply terminal" can be regarded as a "first connecting portion", and the "second power supply terminal" can be regarded as a "first power supply terminal". It is also possible to think of it as a "second connection". Further, the "first cord wiring" can be regarded as a "first power supply line", and the "second cord wiring" can be regarded as a "second power supply line".

D. Modification:
Next, a modified example will be described.
D-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control board 220 is provided with the power supply terminals (two power supply terminals) to which the first code wiring and the second code wiring are respectively connected. Not limited to this, as shown in FIG. 12A, one power supply terminal is provided on the sub-control board 220, and the code wiring extending from the power supply terminal is branched into a first code wiring and a second code wiring. The configuration may be changed.

Even when the voltage change test of the “second circuit” is to be performed in such a configuration, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the second power supply terminal is changed (it is used as a test voltage). For example, by attaching a jig (resistor or the like) for dropping the voltage of the second cord wiring after being branched, the test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) can be obtained, or as shown in FIG. The second cord wiring is removed from the second power supply terminal, and a device for supplying a test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) to the second power supply terminal is connected. Also in these cases, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the "second circuit" changes (becomes a test voltage), but the voltage of the power supply supplied to the "first circuit" does not change ( It does not become the voltage for the test). As a result, the voltage change test of the “second circuit” can be performed without adversely affecting the “first circuit”. Although the lamp control board 226 is provided with a first power supply terminal to which the first code wiring is connected and a second power supply terminal to which the second code wiring is connected, the sub-control board 220 does not. It is only necessary to provide a power supply terminal for connecting the cord wiring before branching. Therefore, the circuit area of the sub control board 220 can be reduced while realizing the voltage change test as described above.

D-2. Modification 2:
The first cord wiring and the second cord wiring described above may be a part of the harness. That is, not only the first code wiring and the second code wiring but also the signal lines for transmitting various commands extend from the sub control board 220 toward the lamp control board 226. Therefore, a harness in which the first cord wiring, the second cord wiring, and the signal line are bundled (hereinafter also referred to as “regular harness”) may be provided.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the harness-side connector A is provided on one end side (sub-control board 220 side) of the regular harness that bundles the first cord wiring, the second cord wiring, and the signal line, The harness side connector B is provided on the other end side (lamp control board 226 side). Further, the sub control board 220 is provided with a sub-side connector including the above-mentioned power supply terminal and the terminal for signal output, and the lamp control board 226 is provided with the above-mentioned first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal. A lamp-side connector having a power supply terminal and a signal input terminal is provided.

Then, by connecting the harness side connector A to the sub side connector, the power supply terminal of the sub control board 220 is connected to the first code wiring and the second code wiring, and at the same time, the signal output of the sub control board 220 is performed. The terminal and the signal line are connected. Further, by connecting the harness side connector B to the lamp side connector, the first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal of the lamp control board 226 are connected to the first cord wiring and the second cord wiring, and The signal input terminal of the lamp control board 226 and the signal line are connected. As a result, it is possible to easily connect the first cord wiring, the second cord wiring, and the signal line, so that it is possible to improve workability in manufacturing the gaming machine.

When the voltage change test of the "second circuit" is to be performed in the above-described configuration, the regular harness described above is removed (the harness side connector A is removed from the sub side connector, and the harness side connector B is connected to the lamp side). After detaching from the connector), another harness (hereinafter also referred to as "test harness") as shown in FIG. 13B is attached. The test harness has the same configuration as the normal harness except that it has a second test cord wiring instead of the second cord wiring of the regular harness. That is, the test harness includes, in addition to the second test code wiring, a signal wire having the same configuration as the signal wire of the regular harness and a first wire having the same configuration (wiring resistance is the same) as the first code wiring of the regular harness. It is a bundle of test code wiring. A test connector A is provided on one end side (sub control board 220 side) of the test harness, and a test connector B is provided on the other end side (lamp control board 226 side).

By connecting the test connector A to the sub-side connector, the power terminal of the sub control board 220 is connected to the first test code wiring and the second test code wiring, and at the same time, the sub control board 220 is connected. The signal output terminal and the signal line are connected. Further, by connecting the test connector B to the lamp-side connector, the first power supply terminal of the lamp control board 226, the second power supply terminal and the first test cord wiring, and the second test cord wiring are connected. At the same time, the signal input terminal of the lamp control board 226 and the signal line are connected.

Here, since the first test cord wiring of the test harness has the same configuration (the wiring resistance is the same) as the first cord wiring of the regular harness, even when the test harness is attached, the regular harness is A power source having the same voltage as that when attached is supplied to the first power source terminal. On the other hand, a jig (resistor or the like) for lowering the voltage is attached to the second test cord wiring of the test harness (the second test cord wiring is more than the second cord wiring). Also drops the voltage). Therefore, when the test harness is attached, a power source having a lower voltage (test voltage, for example, 4.5 V) than when the regular harness is attached is supplied to the second power supply terminal. As a result, the voltage change test of the “second circuit” can be performed without adversely affecting the “first circuit”.

As described above, in the second modification, only by attaching the test harness, that is, by connecting the test connector A to the sub-side connector and the test connector B to the lamp-side connector, the first power supply terminal can be obtained. The voltage supplied to the second power supply terminal can be lowered without changing the voltage supplied to the second power supply terminal, and thus the voltage of the "second circuit" can be achieved without adversely affecting the "first circuit". It becomes possible to carry out a change test.

The "lamp side connector" can also be regarded as the "board side connector", the "first test cord wiring" can be regarded as the "first test power supply line", and the "second test wire". The “cord wiring” can also be regarded as a “second test power supply line”.

D-3. Modification 3:
FIG. 14 shows a test harness of Modification 3. As shown in FIG. 14, in the test harness of modification 3, the second test cord wiring is removed from the test harness of modification 2. That is, the test harness of Modification 3 includes a signal line having the same configuration as the signal line of the regular harness and a first test code wiring having the same configuration (having the same wiring resistance) as the first code wiring of the regular harness. It is a bundle. Also in the test harness of Modification 3, the test connector A is provided on one end side (sub control board 220 side), and the test connector B is provided on the other end side (lamp control board 226 side). ..

By connecting the test connector A to the sub-side connector, the power supply terminal of the sub control board 220 and the first test cord wiring are connected, and the signal output terminal and the signal line of the sub control board 220 are connected. Are connected. Further, by connecting the test connector B to the lamp side connector, the first power supply terminal of the lamp control board 226 and the first test cord wiring are connected, and the signal input terminal of the lamp control board 226 is connected. And the signal line are connected. That is, the test harness of the modified example 3 does not have a substitute for the second cord wiring of the regular harness (the second test cord wiring in the modified example 2). Nothing is connected to the terminals and the second power supply terminal of the lamp control board 226 (the power supply terminal to which the second cord wiring is connected if the regular harness is attached). Therefore, a device that supplies a test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) is connected to the second power supply terminal.

In this case, the voltage supplied to the first power supply terminal can be supplied only by attaching the test harness, that is, by connecting the test connector A to the sub-side connector and the test connector B to the lamp-side connector. It is possible to make a state in which no power supply line is connected to the second power supply terminal without changing. In this state, the test voltage (for example, 4.5 V) can be supplied to the second power supply terminal, so that the “second circuit” can be supplied without adversely affecting the “first circuit”. It becomes possible to carry out the voltage change test. The “first test code wiring” can also be regarded as a “test power supply line”.

Here, in the above-described embodiments and modified examples, the “second circuit” having the function of driving the stepping motor 70m, that is, the voltage change test of the motor drive circuit is performed without adversely affecting the “first circuit”. It can be carried out. In such a motor drive circuit, depending on the load of the mechanism for moving the movable accessory 70 (so-called mechanical load), there is a risk that an overcurrent may flow or the torque may not be sufficient to move the movable accessory 70. Is likely to occur. Therefore, in the development stage of the gaming machine, the chances of changing the circuit configuration of the motor drive circuit are likely to increase, and thus the chances of performing a voltage change test of the motor drive circuit are likely to increase. In this regard, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the voltage change test of the motor drive circuit, which is more likely to be executed in this way, can be performed without adversely affecting the “first circuit”, and thus the pachinko machine 1 It will be possible to smoothly develop.

Although the embodiment and the modification of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim unless departing from the scope described in each claim, A range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art is also covered, and an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has can be appropriately added.

For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the "circuit having the function of lighting the various lamps 5a to 5c" is adopted as the "first circuit", and the "stepping motor 70m" is driven as the "second circuit". Although the "circuit having a function" is adopted, various circuits can be adopted as the "first circuit" and the "second circuit". Further, the lamp control board 226 is provided with the “first circuit” and the “second circuit”, but may be provided with three or more circuits.

Further, the configuration of the modification 1 described above with reference to FIG. 12 is different from the regular harness of the modification 2 only in the “branching configuration (configuration branching to the first cord wiring and the second cord wiring)”. It may be a harness. In this case, when performing the voltage change test of the “second circuit”, the test harness of the modified example 2 is branched to the “branching configuration (first test cord wiring, second test cord wiring). Use harnesses that differ only in "configuration". Alternatively, a harness similar to the test harness of Modification 3 is used. As a result, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those of the modified examples 2 and 3.

Further, in the above-described embodiments and modified examples, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that performs a game by shooting a game ball toward the game area 21 formed on the game board 20, but a plurality of types are provided on the outer peripheral surface. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine (rotating cylinder type gaming machine) that performs a game by rotating the rotating drum with the symbol drawn therein and stopping the rotating drum. In the slot machine, the game medals are paid out when the spinning drum is stopped and displayed with a predetermined combination of symbols. Therefore, when the present invention is applied to the slot machine, the game medals can be regarded as a game medium.

Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 which gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall. The example to which is applied has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming advantage in a form different from the “payout of gaming balls”. For example, when a game ball enters the various entrances, the data showing the amount of profit (the value of the game value) corresponding to the game is stored, so that the game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts (value) to a player, and in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of a type in which a game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to a player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game balls discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or exits to the launch position and launch the game balls.

<Game machines A1 to A8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiments>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment or modification can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A8.

<Game machine A1>
A gaming machine for playing a game using a gaming medium,
A relay board provided with a first circuit having a first function and a second circuit having a second function,
The game machine, wherein the relay board has a connecting portion electrically connected to the outside of the relay board.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1,
The relay board has at least a first connection portion to which power for operating the first circuit is supplied as the connection portion, and a second power supply to supply power for operating the second circuit. And the connection part of
A first power supply line for supplying power to the first connection portion from outside the relay board is connected to the first connection portion,
A second power supply line for supplying power to the second connection unit from outside the relay board is connected to the second connection unit.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of circuits (first circuit, second circuit) having different functions are provided on the relay board. In such a case, conventionally, one connection portion to which power is supplied from the outside is provided on the relay board, and a power supply line (power supply line on the board) is provided from the one connection portion to a plurality of circuits. The power supply line is extended and power is supplied to the plurality of circuits via the power supply line. It is quite natural to combine the power supplies in this way, even from the common sense in board design that the circuit area is reduced. However, in this case, it is difficult to appropriately perform the "test (voltage change test) for confirming the operation of the circuit when the voltage of the power supply supplied to the circuit is changed" in the development stage of the gaming machine. There is a problem. That is, since the power supply lines (power supply lines on the substrate) that supply power to the plurality of circuits extend from one connection portion, they have the same potential. Therefore, if the voltage of the power supply supplied to the connection part is changed in order to perform a voltage change test on some of the plurality of circuits, the voltage of the power supply supplied to other circuits will also change ( As a result, it adversely affects other circuits), and it is difficult to appropriately perform a voltage change test of each circuit. Therefore, in this gaming machine, a first connection portion (a connection portion to which the first power supply line is connected) to which power for operating the first circuit is externally supplied and a second circuit are operated. Therefore, a second connection portion (a connection portion to which the second power supply line is connected) to which power is supplied from the outside is separately provided. In this case, the power supplied to the first connection portion is supplied to the first circuit via the power supply line (power supply line on the substrate) extending from the first connection portion and supplied to the second connection portion. The supplied power is supplied to the second circuit through a power supply line extending from the second connection portion (power supply line on the substrate, a power supply line electrically independent of the power supply line extending from the first connection portion). Is supplied to. Therefore, in order to perform a voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit, the voltage of the power supply supplied to one of the first connecting section and the second connecting section is changed. Even when changed, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the other circuit does not change. As a result, the voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the other circuit.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A2,
The first power supply line is a power supply line that supplies a power supply of a predetermined voltage to the first connection portion,
The game machine characterized in that the second power supply line is a power supply line that supplies a power supply of the same voltage as the first power supply line to the second connection portion.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of circuits (first circuit, second circuit) having different functions are provided on the relay board, and power of the same voltage is supplied to these circuits. In such a case, conventionally, one connection portion to which power is supplied from the outside is provided on the relay board, and a power supply line (power supply line on the board) is provided from the one connection portion to a plurality of circuits. The power supply line is extended and power is supplied to the plurality of circuits via the power supply line. It is quite natural to combine the power supplies of the same voltage in this way, even from the common sense in board design that the circuit area is reduced. However, in this case, it is difficult to appropriately perform the "test (voltage change test) for confirming the operation of the circuit when the voltage of the power supply supplied to the circuit is changed" in the development stage of the gaming machine. There is a problem. That is, since the power supply lines (power supply lines on the substrate) that supply power to the plurality of circuits extend from one connection portion, they have the same potential. Therefore, if the voltage of the power supply supplied to the connection part is changed in order to perform a voltage change test on some of the plurality of circuits, the voltage of the power supply supplied to other circuits will also change ( As a result, it adversely affects other circuits), and it is difficult to appropriately perform a voltage change test of each circuit. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the first circuit and the second circuit are supplied with the same voltage power source from each other, but the power source for operating the first circuit is externally supplied. Connection part (connection part to which the first power supply line is connected) and a second connection part (connection to which the second power supply line is connected) to which power for operating the second circuit is externally supplied. Part) and separately. In this case, the power supplied to the first connection portion is supplied to the first circuit via the power supply line (power supply line on the substrate) extending from the first connection portion and supplied to the second connection portion. The supplied power is supplied to the second circuit through a power supply line extending from the second connection portion (power supply line on the substrate, a power supply line electrically independent of the power supply line extending from the first connection portion). Is supplied to. Therefore, in order to perform a voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit, the voltage of the power supply supplied to one of the first connecting section and the second connecting section is changed. Even when changed, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the other circuit does not change. As a result, the voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the other circuit.

<Game machine A4>
In the gaming machine A2,
A board different from the relay board is provided,
A predetermined power supply line extends from the other substrate, and the predetermined power supply line is branched into the first power supply line and the second power supply line.

In such a gaming machine, the relay board is provided with a first connection portion to which the first power supply line is connected and a second connection portion to which the second power supply line is connected, but another board. Need only be provided with a connecting portion for connecting a predetermined power line. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the circuit area of another substrate while realizing the voltage change test as described above.

<Game machine A5>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A4,
A harness having the first power supply line and the second power supply line is provided, and a harness side connector is provided at one end of the harness,
The relay board includes a board-side connector having the first connection portion and the second connection portion,
By connecting the harness side connector to the board side connector, the first power supply line is connected to the first connection portion and the second power supply line is connected to the second connection portion. A gaming machine characterized by that.

In such a gaming machine, the first power supply line is connected to the first connecting portion and the second power supply line is connected to the second connecting portion only by connecting the harness side connector to the board side connector. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve workability in producing a game machine.

<Game machine A6>
In gaming machine A5,
In a state where the harness side connector is removed from the board side connector, it is possible to connect a test connector to the board side connector,
The test connector includes a first test power supply line capable of supplying a power supply having the same voltage as that of the first power supply line from the outside of the relay board to the first connection portion, and the second power supply. A power source having a voltage different from that of the line is provided at one end of the second test power source line capable of supplying the second connection portion from the outside of the relay board;
By connecting the test connector to the board-side connector, the first test power supply line is connected to the first connection portion, and the second test power supply line is connected to the second connection portion. A gaming machine characterized by being connected to.

In such a gaming machine, the voltage supplied to the first connecting portion (first circuit) is changed simply by removing the harness side connector from the board side connector and connecting the test side connector to the board side connector. It is possible to change the voltage supplied to the second connection portion (second circuit) without changing the voltage, and to perform the voltage change test of the second circuit without adversely affecting the first circuit. it can.

<Game machine A7>
In gaming machine A5,
In a state where the harness side connector is removed from the board side connector, it is possible to connect a test connector to the board side connector,
The test connector is provided at one end of a test power supply line capable of supplying a power supply having the same voltage as that of the first power supply line to the first connection portion,
When the test connector is connected to the board-side connector, the test power supply line is connected to the first connecting portion, but no power supply line is connected to the second connecting portion. A gaming machine characterized by that.

In such a gaming machine, the voltage supplied to the first connecting portion (first circuit) is changed simply by removing the harness side connector from the board side connector and connecting the test side connector to the board side connector. It is possible to set a state in which none of the power supply lines is connected to the second connecting portion (second circuit) without the need. In this state, the power supply of the test voltage can be supplied to the second connection portion, so that the voltage change test of the second circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the first circuit. it can.

<Amusement machine A8>
In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A7,
A motor,
A movable accessory that moves by transmitting the driving force of the motor,
Equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the second circuit has a function of driving the motor as the second function.

In such a gaming machine, the voltage change test of the second circuit having the function of driving the motor, that is, the motor drive circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the first circuit. In such a motor drive circuit, depending on the load of the mechanism for moving the movable accessory (so-called mechanical load), there is a risk that an overcurrent may flow or a problem that the movable accessory cannot be moved due to insufficient torque. Have the possibility to Therefore, in the development stage of the gaming machine, the chances of changing the circuit configuration of the motor drive circuit are likely to increase, and thus the chances of performing a voltage change test of the motor drive circuit are likely to increase. In this respect, in the gaming machine, the voltage change test of the motor drive circuit, which is likely to be executed frequently, can be performed without adversely affecting the first circuit, so that the gaming machine can be smoothly developed. It becomes possible.

<Game machines B1 to B8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiments>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment or modification can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B8.

<Game machine B1>
A gaming machine for playing a game using a gaming medium,
A relay board provided with a first circuit having a first function and a second circuit having a second function,
The game board is characterized in that the relay board has a power supply terminal electrically connected to the outside of the relay board.

<Game machine B2>
In gaming machine B1,
The relay board has, as the power supply terminals, at least a first power supply terminal to which a power supply for operating the first circuit is supplied and a second power supply terminal to which a power supply for operating the second circuit is supplied. Equipped with a power supply terminal of
A first power supply line that supplies power to the first power supply terminal from outside the relay board is connected to the first power supply terminal,
A second power supply line for supplying power to the second power supply terminal from outside the relay board is connected to the second power supply terminal.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of circuits (first circuit, second circuit) having different functions are provided on the relay board. In such a case, conventionally, one power supply terminal to which power is supplied from the outside is provided on the relay board, and a power supply line (power supply line on the board) is provided from the one power supply terminal to a plurality of circuits. The power supply line is extended and power is supplied to the plurality of circuits via the power supply line. It is quite natural to combine the power supplies in this way, even from the common sense in board design that the circuit area is reduced. However, in this case, it is difficult to appropriately perform the "test (voltage change test) for confirming the operation of the circuit when the voltage of the power supply supplied to the circuit is changed" in the development stage of the gaming machine. There is a problem. That is, since the power supply lines (power supply lines on the substrate) that supply power to the plurality of circuits extend from one power supply terminal, they have the same potential. Therefore, if the voltage of the power supply supplied to the power supply terminal is changed in order to perform a voltage change test on some of the plurality of circuits, the voltage of the power supply supplied to other circuits also changes ( As a result, it adversely affects other circuits), and it is difficult to appropriately perform a voltage change test of each circuit. Therefore, in the gaming machine, a first power supply terminal (power supply terminal to which the first power supply line is connected) to which power for operating the first circuit is externally supplied and a second circuit are operated. Therefore, a second power supply terminal (power supply terminal to which the second power supply line is connected) to which power is supplied from the outside is separately provided. In this case, the power supplied to the first power supply terminal is supplied to the first circuit via the power supply line (power supply line on the substrate) extending from the first power supply terminal, and the power is supplied to the second power supply terminal. The supplied power is supplied to the second circuit through a power supply line extending from the second power supply terminal (power supply line on the substrate, a power supply line electrically independent of a power supply line extending from the first power supply terminal). Is supplied to. Therefore, in order to perform a voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit, the voltage of the power supply supplied to one of the first power terminal and the second power terminal is changed. Even when changed, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the other circuit does not change. As a result, the voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the other circuit.

<Game machine B3>
In gaming machine B2,
The first power supply line is a power supply line that supplies a power supply of a predetermined voltage to the first power supply terminal,
The game machine characterized in that the second power supply line is a power supply line that supplies a power supply having the same voltage as the first power supply line to the second power supply terminal.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of circuits (first circuit, second circuit) having different functions are provided on the relay board, and power of the same voltage is supplied to these circuits. In such a case, conventionally, one power supply terminal to which power is supplied from the outside is provided on the relay board, and a power supply line (power supply line on the board) is provided from the one power supply terminal to a plurality of circuits. The power supply line is extended and power is supplied to the plurality of circuits via the power supply line. It is quite natural to combine the power supplies of the same voltage in this way, even from the common sense in board design that the circuit area is reduced. However, in this case, it is difficult to appropriately perform the "test (voltage change test) for confirming the operation of the circuit when the voltage of the power supply supplied to the circuit is changed" in the development stage of the gaming machine. There is a problem. That is, since the power supply lines (power supply lines on the substrate) that supply power to the plurality of circuits extend from one power supply terminal, they have the same potential. Therefore, if the voltage of the power supply supplied to the power supply terminal is changed in order to perform a voltage change test on some of the plurality of circuits, the voltage of the power supply supplied to other circuits also changes ( As a result, it adversely affects other circuits), and it is difficult to appropriately perform a voltage change test of each circuit. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the first circuit and the second circuit are supplied with the same voltage power source from each other, but the power source for operating the first circuit is externally supplied. Power supply terminal (power supply terminal to which the first power supply line is connected) and a second power supply terminal (power supply to which the second power supply line is connected) to which power for operating the second circuit is externally supplied. It was decided to separately provide (terminal). In this case, the power supplied to the first power supply terminal is supplied to the first circuit via the power supply line (power supply line on the substrate) extending from the first power supply terminal, and the power is supplied to the second power supply terminal. The supplied power is supplied to the second circuit through a power supply line extending from the second power supply terminal (power supply line on the substrate, a power supply line electrically independent of a power supply line extending from the first power supply terminal). Is supplied to. Therefore, in order to perform a voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit, the voltage of the power supply supplied to one of the first power terminal and the second power terminal is changed. Even when changed, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the other circuit does not change. As a result, the voltage change test of one of the first circuit and the second circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the other circuit.

<Game machine B4>
In gaming machine B2,
A board different from the relay board is provided,
A predetermined power supply line extends from the other substrate, and the predetermined power supply line is branched into the first power supply line and the second power supply line.

In such a gaming machine, the relay board is provided with the first power supply terminal to which the first power supply line is connected and the second power supply terminal to which the second power supply line is connected, but another board. Need only be provided with a power supply terminal for connecting a predetermined power supply line. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the circuit area of another substrate while realizing the voltage change test as described above.

<Game machine B5>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B4,
A harness having the first power supply line and the second power supply line is provided, and a harness side connector is provided at one end of the harness,
The relay board includes a board-side connector having the first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal,
By connecting the harness side connector to the board side connector, the first power supply line is connected to the first power supply terminal and the second power supply line is connected to the second power supply terminal. A gaming machine characterized by that.

In such a gaming machine, the first power supply line is connected to the first power supply terminal and the second power supply line is connected to the second power supply terminal simply by connecting the harness side connector to the board side connector. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve workability in producing a game machine.

<Game machine B6>
In gaming machine B5,
In a state where the harness side connector is removed from the board side connector, it is possible to connect a test connector to the board side connector,
The test connector includes a first test power supply line capable of supplying a power supply having the same voltage as that of the first power supply line to the first power supply terminal from outside the relay board, and the second power supply. A power source having a voltage different from that of the line is provided at one end of a second test power line capable of supplying the second power terminal from the outside of the relay board;
By connecting the test connector to the board-side connector, the first test power supply line is connected to the first power supply terminal, and the second test power supply line is connected to the second power supply terminal. A gaming machine characterized by being connected to.

In such a gaming machine, the voltage supplied to the first power supply terminal (first circuit) is changed only by removing the harness side connector from the board side connector and connecting the test side connector to the board side connector. The voltage supplied to the second power supply terminal (the second circuit) can be changed without the need for performing the voltage change test of the second circuit without adversely affecting the first circuit. it can.

<Game machine B7>
In gaming machine B5,
In a state where the harness side connector is removed from the board side connector, it is possible to connect a test connector to the board side connector,
The test connector is provided at one end of a test power supply line capable of supplying a power supply having the same voltage as the first power supply line to the first power supply terminal,
When the test connector is connected to the board-side connector, the test power supply line is connected to the first power supply terminal, but no power supply line is connected to the second power supply terminal. A gaming machine characterized by that.

In such a gaming machine, the voltage supplied to the first power supply terminal (first circuit) is changed only by removing the harness side connector from the board side connector and connecting the test side connector to the board side connector. It is possible to set a state in which none of the power supply lines is connected to the second power supply terminal (second circuit). Then, in this state, since it is possible to supply the power supply of the test voltage to the second power supply terminal, the voltage change test of the second circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the first circuit. it can.

<Game machine B8>
In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B7,
A motor,
A movable accessory that moves by transmitting the driving force of the motor,
Equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the second circuit has a function of driving the motor as the second function.

In such a gaming machine, the voltage change test of the second circuit having the function of driving the motor, that is, the motor drive circuit can be performed without adversely affecting the first circuit. In such a motor drive circuit, depending on the load of the mechanism for moving the movable accessory (so-called mechanical load), there is a risk that an overcurrent may flow or a problem that the movable accessory cannot be moved due to insufficient torque. Have the possibility to Therefore, in the development stage of the gaming machine, the chances of changing the circuit configuration of the motor drive circuit are likely to increase, and thus the chances of performing a voltage change test of the motor drive circuit are likely to increase. In this respect, in the gaming machine, the voltage change test of the motor drive circuit, which is likely to be executed frequently, can be performed without adversely affecting the first circuit, so that the gaming machine can be smoothly developed. It becomes possible.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine used in a gaming hall.

1...Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24...First start opening, 25...Second start opening, 28...First big winning opening (variable entrance), 35...Second big winning opening (variable entrance) , 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (identification information display means, specific game execution means), 220... Sub control board, 221... CPU, 226... Lamp control board (relay board).

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing a game using a gaming medium,
A relay board provided with a first circuit having a first function and a second circuit having a second function,
The relay board includes a connector electrically connected to the outside of the relay board ,
The connector of the relay board,
A signal line for transmitting a command, a first power line for supplying power to the first circuit, and a second power line for supplying power to the second circuit are bundled. Also the connector provided at one end of the regular harness,
A signal line for transmitting a command and a test power supply line for supplying power to the first circuit are bundled together, and a power supply line for supplying power to the second circuit is bundled together. Not even the connector provided at one end of the test harness,
A game machine characterized by being connectable . In the game machine according to claim 1,
In the regular harness, a power supply line extending from a power supply side is branched into the first power supply line and the second power supply line inside the regular harness .

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