JP7744313B2 - gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

In gaming machines, LEDs are used for display devices that show information about the progress of games, and measurement and display devices that show game history information for a specified period of time.

Patent No. 6940658

The optimal brightness of LEDs such as those mentioned above varies depending on the application and location of use, so it is desirable to have LEDs that emit light that is appropriate for the application and location of use.

Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to make LEDs emit light in an optimal manner.

The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that generates a profit state based on the result of a lottery, and is equipped with: a first LED whose light-emitting surface faces the player and is positioned behind a first decorative body that is visible to the player, and which emits light that passes through the first decorative body; and a second LED whose light-emitting surface is positioned not facing the player and which emits light from a direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction toward a second decorative body that is visible to the player, wherein the front-to-back length of the first decorative body is shorter than the length of the second decorative body in the direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction, the first LED and the second LED are LEDs that have multiple types of light-emitting elements with different light-emitting colors, the current value of the current supplied to each light-emitting element of the first LED is a first current value, the current value of the current supplied to each light-emitting element of the second LED is a second current value, and the second current value is greater than the first current value.

This invention allows LEDs to emit light optimally.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. 1 is an oblique view of the gaming machine when the front frame is open. FIG. FIG. A diagram explaining the main display and the fourth pattern display. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on an LCD unit. 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the main control side. 10 is a flowchart showing the main control side timer interrupt processing. 10 is a flowchart showing a frame control side main process. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the frame control side. 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the performance control side. 10 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing on the performance control side. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a main display device. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration around the main control unit on the main control board. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration related to display control of a main display on a main control board. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration of a main display board. FIG. 2 is a view of the gaming machine from the rear side. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the structure of a frame control board. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a game ball number display. 10 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration around the frame control unit on the frame control board. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration related to display control of a performance indicator on a frame control board. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration around a predetermined connector on the frame control board. FIG. A diagram explaining the circuit configuration of the game ball number display board. A diagram explaining the structure of the fourth pattern display device. This is a diagram showing part of the circuit configuration of the decorative relay board that relays between the performance control board and the fourth pattern display board. A diagram explaining the circuit configuration of the fourth pattern display board. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the arrangement of decorative substrates around an illumination panel. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the periphery of the illumination panel. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a part of the circuit configuration of an illumination board. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the movable accessory. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a portion of the circuit configuration of the movable body accessory board. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of the lower right unit of the game board. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the lower right unit of the game board. FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating the configuration of the lower right unit of the game board. A diagram showing part of the circuit configuration of the winning slot decorative board. A diagram showing part of the circuit configuration of the large prize opening decorative board and the special diagram 2 decorative board. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the circuit configuration of a main control board in Modification 1. A diagram explaining the fourth pattern display device in variant example 2. This is a diagram showing various values related to the LEDs of the main display, performance display, number of game balls display, and fourth pattern display. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing various values related to the LEDs of the main display and performance display A of the first modified example. This is a diagram showing various information and values regarding the illumination LED, movable device LED, prize slot LED, large prize slot LED, and special chart 2 LED.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the accompanying drawings.
<1. Structure of the gaming machine>
2. Control configuration of gaming machine
2.1 Main control board
[2.2 Frame control board]
[2.3 Power supply board]
[2.4 Performance control board]
<3. Overview of operation>
[3.1 Game Status]
[3.2 Special Symbol Variation Display Game]
[3.3 About the jackpot]
[3.4 Regular symbol variation display game]
[3.5 Screen displayed on the LCD unit]
<4. Processing of the main control board>
[4.1 Main processing on the main control side]
[4.2 Main control side timer interrupt processing]
<5. Processing of frame control board>
5.1 Main processing on the frame control side
[5.2 Timer interrupt processing on the frame control side]
<6. Processing of the performance control board>
6.1 Main Processing on the Performance Control Side
[6.2 Performance control side timer interrupt processing]
<7. LEDs on the main control board>
<8. LEDs related to the dispensing control board>
<9. LED related to the 4th symbol display>
<10. LEDs for effects placed on the game board>
[10.1 LEDs for illumination panel effects]
[10.2 LEDs for Movable Objects]
[10.3 LED for effects on the bottom right unit of the game board]
11. Modifications
[11.1 Modification 1]
[11.2 Modification 2]
<12. Configuration Example>

<1. Structure of the gaming machine>
The overall structure of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment when the front frame 7 is opened.
The gaming machine 1 is a so-called smart pachinko machine in which gaming balls enclosed inside are circulated and used for playing games.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 comprises a wooden outer frame 3, an inner frame 5 attached to the outer frame 3 by a hinge mechanism so that it can be opened and closed, and a front frame 7 attached to the inner frame 5 by a hinge mechanism so that it can be opened and closed. The inner frame 5 is shaped like a picture frame, and holds a gaming board 9 inside.

The front frame 7 holds a transparent glass 11 in the center, and a side unit 13 is provided to surround all or part of the periphery of the transparent glass 11.
The side unit 13 is formed in a decorative shape that matches the theme of the gaming machine 1, and may be equipped with LEDs, movable accessories, and other presentation means inside, thereby achieving a presentation effect that conveys the atmosphere of the game to the player. The side unit 13 is attached to the front frame 7 in an interchangeable manner.

A key cylinder 15 for unlocking the door is provided on the front side of the front frame 7. By inserting a key into this key cylinder 15 and operating it to one side, the locked state of the front frame 7 relative to the inner frame 5 is released, allowing the front frame 7 to be opened to the front. By operating it to the other side, the locked state of the inner frame 5 relative to the outer frame 3 is released, allowing the inner frame 5 to be opened to the front.

A front operation panel 17 is located below the front frame 7. A launch operation handle 19 is provided on the right end of the front operation panel 17 for launching game balls from the launcher 31.

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

The front operation panel 17 is also provided with operation buttons 25 that can be operated by the player. The operation buttons 25 include an effect button 25a, a cross key 25b, a brightness change button 25c, and a volume change button 25d.
The effect button 25a is operable (input acceptable) during a predetermined input acceptance period, and can bring about changes in the effect by performing a predetermined operation (pressing, tapping repeatedly, pressing and holding, etc.) The effect button 25a also functions as an operator for instructing the confirmation of an item selected by the cross key 25b.
The cross key 25b is an operator that allows a user such as a player or hall staff to select various items, give direction instructions, and the like.
The brightness change button 25c is an operator for adjusting the brightness of the performance LED 27 related to the performance, and is configured to include a plus button for increasing the brightness of the performance LED 27 and a minus button for decreasing the brightness of the performance LED 27.
The volume change button 25d is an operator for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 29, and includes a plus button for increasing the volume and a minus button for decreasing the volume.

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

In addition, a plurality of speakers 29 that output sound are provided around the gaming machine 1, for example, around the periphery of the front frame 7.
The plurality of speakers 29 allows for so-called stereophonic sound reproduction or multi-channel sound reproduction for sounds related to the performance.

The inner frame 5 is provided with a launching device 31 and a lifting device 33 below the game board 9. The launching device 31 launches game balls into the game area 37 (game board 9) with a strength corresponding to the player's operation of the launch operation handle 19. The lifting device 33 is provided on the back side of the launching device 31, and transports game balls discharged from the game area 37 (game board 9) to the launching device 31.
The lifting device 33 incorporates a polishing device that polishes the game balls while lifting them.

Next, the configuration of the game board 9 will be explained with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 is a front view of the game board 9. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the A-A cross section in Figure 3.

As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a ball guide rail 35 that guides the launched game ball is attached in a ring shape to the game board 9 as a board surface partition member, and the approximately circular area surrounded by the ball guide rail 35 is the game area 37, and the four corners are non-game areas.
The game area 37 is a space formed between the game board 9 and the transparent glass 11, and is an area where game balls can flow down.

The play area 37 is divided into a left play area 37a and a right play area 37b by a center ornament 39 located in the center. Game balls launched by the launching device 31 at less than a predetermined launch strength will flow down the left play area 37a, while game balls launched at a launch strength equal to or greater than the predetermined launch strength will flow down the right play area 37b.

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

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

By operating the movable piece 45a, the normal electric device 45 can be switched between an open state, which allows a gaming ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting hole 43, and a closed state, which makes it difficult or impossible for a gaming ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting hole 43.

Above the special symbol 2 start opening 43 in the right gaming area 37b, there is a normal symbol start opening 47 through which the gaming ball can pass. This normal symbol start opening 47 is a gate related to the variable display operation of the normal symbol on the main display 63.

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

In addition, multiple winning holes 53 are provided on the left and right lower sides of the play area 37. In addition, an outlet 55 is provided in the lower center of the play area 37, and game balls that do not enter any of the winning holes are discharged from the play area 37 through the outlet 55.

Although only game balls that have flowed down the left game area 37a can enter the special pattern 1 starting hole 41, game balls that have flowed down the right game area 37b may also be able to enter the special pattern 1 starting hole 41.
In addition, only game balls that have flowed down the right game area 37b can enter the special pattern 2 starting hole 43, the normal pattern starting hole 47, and the big prize hole 49, but game balls that have flowed down the left game area 37a may also be able to enter or pass through them.

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

An LCD unit (liquid crystal display device) 57 and an illumination panel 59 are provided in the area surrounded by the center ornament 39 in the center of the game board 9. The LCD unit 57 displays, for example, three decorative symbols in a variable and static manner, and displays various images (still images and moving images) for various effects, according to the control of the effect control board 120 described later.
There are multiple types of decorative symbols, including different numbers and symbols, and the combination of three decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed notifies the player of the results of the jackpot lottery, which will be described later.

The illumination panel 59 is made of a plate-shaped transparent synthetic resin material and is positioned facing the LCD unit 57, closer to the player (front side) than the LCD unit 57. The illumination panel 59 has predetermined patterns such as letters, figures, symbols, and designs formed on the front or back surface using an indented pattern processing. When light is not incident on the illumination panel 59 from the side, the patterns are invisible or difficult to see, but when light is incident on the side, the patterns emit diffused light, making them visible to the player.

In addition, on the game board 9, a space is formed between the LCD unit 57 and the illumination panel 59, and a movable device 61 is arranged in this space.
The movable device 61 is placed in front of the LCD unit 57 and is normally retracted to a position that is not visible to the player, as shown by the dashed line in FIG.
As shown by the solid line in Figure 3, while the decorative pattern is being displayed in a changing manner (while special patterns 1 and 2 are being displayed in a changing manner), the movable body motor 61a (see Figure 7) is driven and moves to the front of the LCD unit 57, giving the player a sense of anticipation of a big win.

A main display 63, which is a dot display, is provided in the non-play area at the bottom left of the gaming board 9. In addition, a fourth symbol display 65, which is also a dot display, is provided at the bottom right of the LCD unit 57 on the gaming board 9.

5 is a diagram illustrating the main display 63 and the fourth symbol display 65. The main display 63 is controlled by the main control board 100, and displays (notifies) information about the progress of the game by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing the LED. Note that, hereinafter, lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the LED will be collectively referred to as "lighting display."
5(a), the main display 63 is provided with a special symbol 1 display 63a for performing a variable display operation (lighting display) of special symbol 1, a special symbol 2 display 63b for performing a variable display operation of special symbol 2, and a normal symbol display 63c for performing a variable display operation of normal symbols. The main display 63 is also provided with a special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d for displaying the number of reserved special symbol 1, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e for displaying the number of reserved special symbol 2, a normal symbol reserved number display 63f for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols, a round display 63g for displaying the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) related to a jackpot, a game status display 63h for displaying the game status (time-shortened state, high probability state), and a right-hit display 63i for prompting the player to hit the right.
Note that right-hand hit means that the player operates the firing operation handle 19 to fire the game ball toward the right game area 37b. The right-hand hit indicator 63i is an indicator that indicates (notifies) that firing the game ball toward the right game area 37b is more advantageous for the player than firing the game ball toward the left game area 37a.

The fourth symbol display 65 is controlled by the performance control board 120, and notifies information regarding the progress of the game by lighting up an LED.
5(b), the fourth symbol display 65 is provided with a special symbol 1 display 65a that performs a variable display operation of special symbol 1, and a special symbol 2 display 65b that performs a variable display operation of special symbol 2. The fourth symbol display 65 is also provided with a special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c that displays the reserved number of special symbol 1, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d that displays the reserved number of special symbol 2, and a right hit display 65e that prompts the player to hit right.

2. Control configuration of gaming machine
6 and 7 are block diagrams showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 1. The control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS.
The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is mainly composed of a main control board 100 that is responsible for overall control related to the progress of the game (game operation control), a frame control board 110 that is responsible for overall control related to the management of the number of gaming balls (prize balls) and control related to the management of gaming balls (launching, circulation), a presentation control board 120 that receives presentation control commands from the main control board 100 and is responsible for overall control of the execution of presentations by the presentation means, a power supply board 130 that generates and supplies the power supply voltage required for the gaming machine 1 from an external power source, a gaming ball etc. lending device connection terminal board 140 that is connected to the gaming ball etc. lending device, a decorative relay board 150 on which components related to the presentation means are mounted or connected, a front frame relay board 160, an upper decorative board 170, and a decorative board 180.

2.1 Main control board
The main control board 100 comprises a main control unit 101 and a system reset circuit 103. The main control unit 101 is a microprocessor comprising a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), and RWM (Read/Write Memory). The ROM stores control programs for controlling game operations as well as various data required for game operation control. The RWM functions as a work area and buffer memory. The CPU controls game operations by executing control programs stored in the ROM.

The system reset circuit 103 detects power-on, power-off, power supply abnormalities, etc., and outputs a system reset signal to reset the main control unit 101 .
Although not shown, the main control unit 101 also includes a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) for implementing periodic interrupts, a function for generating pulse outputs at regular intervals (bit rate generator), and a time measurement function, an interrupt controller circuit that performs interrupt enable/disable functions such as timer interrupts that issue interrupt signals, a watchdog timer (WDT) circuit that monitors for abnormal operation of the control program, an IAT (Inhibit Outside Designated Area) circuit that monitors whether the program is being executed correctly within a preset address range, and a counter circuit (random number generation circuit) for generating random numbers within a certain range in a hardware manner.

The counter circuit is comprised of a random number generation circuit that generates random numbers, and a sampling circuit that samples random numbers from the random number generation circuit at predetermined timing, and functions as a 16-bit counter as a whole. The main control unit 101 sends instructions to the sampling circuit depending on the processing status, thereby obtaining the number indicated by the random number generation circuit as a random number for determining a jackpot (0 to 65535), and using this random number for determining a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. Note that the random number for determining a jackpot is obtained by adding a software random number generated by appropriate software processing and a hard random number, in order to prevent cheating such as targeting a jackpot.

Connected to the main control board 100 are a special symbol 1 start port switch 41a, which detects a game ball entering the special symbol 1 start port 41; a special symbol 2 start port switch 43a, which detects a game ball entering the special symbol 2 start port 43; a normal symbol start port switch 47a, which detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol start port 47; a prize port switch 53a, which detects a game ball entering the prize port 53; and a special prize port switch 49a, which detects a game ball entering the special prize port 49. The main control board 100 (main control unit 101) is capable of receiving detection signals output from these switches. Therefore, the main control board 100 can determine which prize port the game ball has entered (passed through) based on the detection signals from each switch.

The main control board 100 is also connected to a special prize opening solenoid 51b that operates the special electric role 51 (movable piece 51a) that opens and closes the special prize opening 49, and a normal electric role solenoid 45b that operates the normal electric role 45 (movable piece 45a) that opens and closes the special symbol 2 starting opening 43. The main control board 100 is capable of transmitting control signals to control these.

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

The main control board 100 is also connected to a main display 63. The main control board 100 is capable of transmitting control signals to light up the main display 63.

The main control board 100 is connected to the frame control board 110 so that they can communicate with each other. The main control board 100 mainly transmits control commands containing information about prize balls and launch control signals indicating whether or not game balls can be launched to the frame control board 110. The main control board 100 also receives from the frame control board 110 a door open signal indicating the opening of the front frame 7, an RWM clear signal for clearing the RWM, a power supply abnormality signal indicating a power supply abnormality, and a frame communication confirmation signal for confirming communication. Furthermore, the main control board 100 receives drive power (DC 35VA, DC 12VA, DC 5VA, backup power supply) from the frame control board 110.

The main control board 100 is capable of transmitting various presentation control commands, including information related to the special symbol variation display game and information related to errors, to the presentation control board 120. However, in order to prevent fraudulent activities such as cheating, the main control board 100 is configured for one-way communication, in which it only transmits signals to the presentation control board 120 and is unable to receive signals from the presentation control board 120.

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

The frame control unit 111 is a microprocessor equipped with a CPU, ROM, and RWM. The ROM stores control programs for managing the number of game balls and controlling the launching device 31 and lifting device 33, as well as various data required for these controls. The RWM functions as a work area and buffer memory. The CPU manages the number of game balls and controls the launching device 31 and lifting device 33 by expanding and executing the control programs stored in the ROM into the RWM.

The RWM clear switch 112, the game ball count clear switch 113, the ball removal switch 114, and the error reset switch 115 are push-button type switches.
If the RWM clear switch 112 is pressed when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 clears the RWM and sends an RWM clear signal to the main control board 100. Upon receiving the RWM clear signal, the main control unit 101 clears a predetermined area of the RWM.

If the game ball count clear switch 113 is pressed when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 clears the game ball count it manages. When the game ball count is cleared, the game ball count display 21 will display 0.

If the ball removal switch 114 is pressed when the power is turned on, the frame control unit 111 performs processing to eject the game balls contained in the gaming machine 1 to the outside. Specifically, the frame control unit 111 drives the lift motor 33a on the condition that a game ball is detected by the lift entrance switch 33f (described below).

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

The performance display 116 is configured, for example, with a 6-digit, 8-segment (7-segment + 1 dot) display. The performance display 116 is controlled by the frame control unit 111, and displays game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period (for example, every 6,000 games). The game performance information includes the consecutive feature ratio, feature ratio, and base. The consecutive feature ratio is the proportion of the number of prize balls that result from winning in the large prize slot 49 out of the total number of prize balls. The feature ratio is the proportion of the number of prize balls that result from winning in the special pattern 2 start slot 43 and the number of prize balls that result from winning in the large prize slot 49 out of the total number of prize balls. The base is the proportion of the total number of prize balls that result from winning in the special pattern 2 start slot 43 and the number of prize balls that result from winning in the large prize slot 49 out of the total number of prize balls.
The performance display 116 can switch between displaying game performance information for each predetermined period (each section).

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

The power supply abnormality signal generation circuit 118 monitors voltage drops in the drive power (5V DC voltage (DC5VA), 12V DC voltage (DC12VA)) supplied from the power supply board 130, and outputs a power supply abnormality signal to the main control unit 101 when the voltage falls below a predetermined threshold. The power supply abnormality signal generation circuit 118 may also be configured to monitor voltage drops in 24V AC voltage (AC24V).

The backup power generation circuit 119 generates a backup power supply (VBB) that is supplied to the RWMs of the main control unit 101 and frame control unit 111 in the event of a power outage. The RWMs of the main control unit 101 and frame control unit 111 that receive the backup power supply (VBB) are able to retain stored data for a certain period of time even in the event of a power outage.

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

The lifting device 33 installed in the inner frame 5 is equipped with a lifting motor 33a, an out ball switch 33b, a foul ball switch 33c, an excess position detection switch 33d, an insufficient position detection switch 33e, a lifting entrance switch 33f, a lifting exit switch 33g, and a lifting position detection switch 33h, which are connected to the frame control board 110.

The lifting device 33 is formed with a pre-lifting passage through which game balls discharged from the game area 37 are guided, a lifting passage through which game balls that have passed through the pre-lifting passage are lifted, and a post-lifting passage through which game balls lifted in the lifting passage are guided to the launching device 31.
In the lifting device 33, game balls discharged from the game area 37 are guided to the lowest end of the lifting passage through a pre-lifting passage. The game balls guided to the lowest end of the lifting passage are lifted upward by the rotation of a spiral member arranged in the lifting passage. Then, the game balls that reach the highest end of the lifting passage are sent to a post-lifting passage and then guided to the launching device 31 through the post-lifting passage.

The lifting motor 33a is controlled by the frame control unit 111 and rotates a spiral member arranged in the lifting passage. The rotated spiral member guides game balls that have reached the downstream end of the pre-lifting passage into the lifting passage, and lifts game balls that have accumulated in the lifting passage upward. It also sends game balls from the top end of the lifting passage to the post-lifting passage.

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

The out ball switch 33b is located upstream of the pre-lift passage and detects a game ball (out ball) that is discharged from the game area 37 and guided to the pre-lift passage.
The foul ball switch 33c is arranged in a foul ball passage connected between the positions where the out ball switch 33b and the excess position detection switch 33d are respectively arranged in the pre-lift passage, and detects game balls launched from the launching device 31 that are not introduced into the game area 37 but are returned to the pre-lift passage through the foul ball passage.

The over-position detection switch 33d and the under-position detection switch 33e are located downstream of the out ball switch 33b on the pre-lift passage at a predetermined distance, and detect game balls remaining in the pre-lift passage. The over-position detection switch 33d is located upstream of the under-position detection switch 33e on the pre-lift passage.
Then, if the excess position detection switch 33d does not detect any game balls when the power is turned on, and the insufficient position detection switch 33e detects game balls, that is, if there are game balls at the position where the insufficient position detection switch 33e is located, and there are no game balls at the position where the excess position detection switch 33d is located, the frame control unit 111 determines that the normal number of game balls are enclosed in the gaming machine 1.
On the other hand, if the under-detection switch 33e did not detect any game balls when the power was turned on, the frame control unit 111 determines that there are not enough game balls in the gaming machine 1. Conversely, if the over-detection switch 33d detected any game balls when the power was turned on, the frame control unit 111 determines that there are too many game balls in the gaming machine 1. In other words, in these cases, the frame control unit 111 determines that the correct number of game balls are not included in the gaming machine 1. In this case, the frame control unit 111 transmits a signal indicating that the correct number of game balls are not included to the main control unit 101, and the main control unit 101 transmits a presentation control command indicating that the correct number of game balls are not included to the presentation control unit 121. The presentation control unit 121 then notifies the hall staff or the like by displaying the information on the LCD unit 57 or the like that the correct number of game balls are not included.

The lifting entrance switch 33f is disposed at the downstream end of the pre-lifting passage and detects game balls remaining at the downstream end of the pre-lifting passage.
The lifted exit switch 33g is arranged midway along the post-lift passage and detects game balls remaining at that position.
The frame control unit 111 rotates the lifting motor 33a when a game ball is detected by the lifting entrance switch 33f (game balls are accumulated in the pre-game passage) and when a game ball is not detected by the lifting exit switch 33g (when a predetermined number of game balls are not remaining in the post-lifting passage).

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

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

The launching device 31 includes a ball feeding solenoid 31a, a launching solenoid 31b, and a subtraction port switch 31c.
The ball feeding solenoid 31a sends the game ball located at the downstream end of the passage after lifting to the launch position within the launching device 31 based on the control by the frame control unit 111.
The launch solenoid 31b launches the game ball sent to the launch position by the ball feeding solenoid 31a toward the game area 37 based on the control by the frame control unit 111.
The subtraction port switch 31c is located at the downstream end of the post-lift passage and detects the game balls sent to the launch position within the launch device 31 by the ball feed solenoid 31a.

When a game ball is detected by the subtraction port switch 31c, the frame control unit 111 subtracts 1 from the number of game balls it manages. In addition, when a game ball launched from the launching device 31 is detected by the foul ball switch 33c as it passes through the foul ball passage and is guided to the pre-lift passage without reaching the game area 37, the frame control unit 111 adds 1 to the number of game balls it manages to restore the subtracted value.
In addition, when the frame control unit 111 receives a control command indicating the number of prize balls from the main control board 100 (main control unit 101), it adds the number of prize balls indicated in the command to the number of game balls it manages.

In addition, when a player operates the counting switch 23 provided on the front frame 7, the frame control unit 111 transfers the number of game balls it is managing to the valuable medium of the game ball lending device etc. via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 140.
Specifically, when the counting switch 23 is operated for a time shorter than a predetermined time, a signal is output to the game ball lending device to subtract 1 from the number of game balls under management and to increment the number of game balls recorded on the valuable medium by 1. As a result, the game ball lending device increments the number of game balls recorded on the valuable medium by 1.
Furthermore, if the counting switch 23 is operated for a period of time longer than a predetermined period of time, a signal is output to the game ball etc. lending device at regular intervals to subtract 250 from the number of game balls under management and to add 250 to the number of game balls recorded on the valuable medium. As a result, the game ball etc. lending device adds 250 to the number of game balls recorded on the valuable medium each time it receives a signal.
Furthermore, when the slot control unit 111 receives a loan notification to loan game balls from the game ball lending device based on the number of game balls or monetary information stored in the valuable medium, the slot control unit 111 adds the number of game balls according to the loan notification to the number of game balls it manages. In this case, the number of game balls or monetary information recorded in the valuable medium is subtracted by a value corresponding to the number of game balls according to the loan notification.

The firing operation handle 19 mounted on the front frame 7 is equipped with a touch sensor 19a, a firing stop switch 19b, and a firing intensity VR 19c, and these sensors are connected to the frame control board 110. The frame control board 110 is capable of receiving detection signals from the touch sensor 19a, the firing stop switch 19b, and the firing intensity VR 19c.

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

The frame control unit 111 controls the power supply to the launch solenoid 31b to launch the game ball from the launching device 31 based on the launch control signal that permits launch being output from the main control board 100. Specifically, when the frame control unit 111 outputs a launch control signal that permits launch, the touch sensor 19a detects that the player is touching the handle, and the launch stop switch 19b is not operated, the launching operation of the game ball is permitted.
Then, the frame control unit 111 controls the launch solenoid 31b so that the game ball is launched with a launch intensity according to the amount of operation detected by the launch intensity VR19c.

In addition, a game ball count display 21 is connected to the frame control board 110. The frame control board 110 is capable of sending a control signal to the game ball count display 21 to light up the number of game balls it manages.

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

[2.3 Power supply board]
The power supply board 130 receives an AC input power supply (24V AC) from an external source and generates DC voltages to drive various components based on the input AC input power supply (24V AC). The power supply board 130 generates 35V DC voltages (35VA, 35VB), 12V DC voltages (12VA, 12VB), and 5V DC voltages (5VA DC) from the AC input power supply.

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

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

The decorative substrates 180 include those on which the performance LEDs 27 are mainly arranged and those on which the performance LEDs 27 and LED drivers 27a are arranged, and different decorative substrates 180 may be connected in series.
The number and connection relationship of the decorative substrates 180 are merely an example, and other configurations may be used.

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

The performance control unit 121 is a microprocessor equipped with a CPU, ROM, and RWM. The ROM stores the control program for the performance means and various data required for performance operation control. The RWM functions as a work area and buffer memory. The CPU controls the performance means by expanding and executing the control program stored in the ROM into the RWM.

The presentation control unit 121 performs calculations for various presentation operations and controls each presentation means based on the presentation control program and presentation control commands received from the main control board 100. Presentation means are devices that perform presentations to notify players of the possibility of a profitable state occurring during play, and include presentation LEDs 27, speakers 29, LCD units 57, movable gadgets 61, vibration devices 77, and wind devices 79.

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

For example, the performance control unit 121 instructs the motor driver 61c to move the movable role object 61 based on the performance pattern, or instructs the LED driver 27a to light up the performance LED 27 based on the performance pattern. The LED driver 27a provided on the decorative relay board 150 instructs the fourth symbol display 65 to light up in addition to the performance LED 27.
Furthermore, the performance control unit 121 drives the vibration device 77 to generate vibrations based on the performance pattern, and drives the wind device 79 to blow air based on the performance pattern.

Sound ROM 123 stores sound data such as background music and sound effects. Audio IC 125 reads sound data corresponding to the determined effect pattern from sound ROM 123 and outputs it to speaker 29. This causes speaker 29 to produce background music and sound effects corresponding to the determined effect pattern.

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

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

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

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

Game play on the gaming machine 1 progresses in one of two game states, combining either a low-probability state or a high-probability state with either a non-time-saving state or a time-saving state.

The low probability state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is relatively low, and the high probability state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is relatively high.
The non-time-shortening state is a state in which it is relatively difficult for a gaming ball to enter the special pattern 2 starting hole 43, and the time-shortening state is a state in which it is relatively easy for a gaming ball to enter the special pattern 2 starting hole 43. For example, the opening time of the special pattern 2 starting hole 43 when a regular winning lottery is won is set longer in the time-shortening state than in the non-time-shortening state. However, if it is easier for a gaming ball to enter the special pattern 2 starting hole 43 in the time-shortening state than in the non-time-shortening state, the time-shortening state may, for example, have a higher probability of winning the regular winning lottery or a shorter fluctuation time of the regular pattern than in the non-time-shortening state.
In this embodiment, the "normal state" refers to a low probability state and a non-time-saving state, and corresponds to the initial state.

[3.2 Special symbol variation display game]
In the gaming machine 1, a special symbol 1 variable display game is executed based on the game ball entering (winning) the special symbol 1 starting hole 41.
In the special pattern 1 variable display game, random numbers (random number for determining a jackpot, random number for determining a special pattern, random number for a variable pattern) used in the special pattern 1 variable display game are obtained based on the game ball entering the special pattern 1 starting hole 41, and the main control unit 101 performs a jackpot lottery and a variable pattern lottery based on the obtained random numbers, and after the special pattern 1 is displayed on the special pattern 1 display 63a, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed in a static manner after the variable time based on the lottery result of the variable pattern lottery has elapsed.
In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the special pattern 1 start port 41, that is, when a detection signal is input from the special pattern 1 start port switch 41a, a random number to be used in the special pattern 1 variable display game is obtained, and this random number is stored as reserved data in the special pattern 1 reserved memory area of the RWM up to the maximum reserved memory number (for example, a maximum of 4).

In addition, in the gaming machine 1, a special symbol 2 variable display game is executed when a gaming ball enters (wins) the special symbol 2 starting hole 43. In the special symbol 2 variable display game, similar to the special symbol 1 variable display game, the main control unit 101 performs a jackpot lottery and a variable pattern lottery based on the acquired random number, and after the special symbol 2 is displayed on the special symbol 2 display 63b and a variable time based on the result of the variable pattern lottery has elapsed, the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed in a static manner.

In the gaming machine 1, when a gaming ball passes through the special symbol 2 start port 43, that is, when a detection signal is input from the special symbol 2 start port switch 43a, a random number related to the special symbol 2 variable display game is obtained, and this random number is reserved and stored as reserved data in the special symbol 2 reserved memory area of the RWM up to the maximum number of reserved memory locations (for example, a maximum of four).

When describing the special pattern 1 variable display game and the special pattern 2 variable display game without distinguishing between them, they will simply be referred to as the special pattern variable display game.

[3.3 Jackpot Game]
When a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a "jackpot" mode on the special symbol 1 display 63a or the special symbol 2 display 63b, a jackpot game (special game state: profit state) that is more advantageous to the player than during the special symbol variable display game is then played based on the jackpot type. Note that the jackpot type is determined based on the random number for determining the special symbol and the game state, etc., when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, and the specified number of rounds, etc., are prescribed.

The jackpot game begins after a predetermined pre-opening interval (opening time) has elapsed. Then, when a predetermined time (maximum opening time) has elapsed since the large prize opening 49 was opened, or when the number of game balls entering the large prize opening 49 reaches the maximum number of winning balls, the large prize opening 49 is closed. This "round game" is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (number of rounds based on the type of jackpot). Then, after the specified number of rounds has elapsed, the jackpot game ends when a predetermined post-opening interval (ending time) has elapsed.

When a jackpot game is executed, the game state after the jackpot game ends, the number of chance variations, and the number of time reduction variations are determined according to the game state at the time of winning the jackpot and the determined type of jackpot.
The probability variation count is the number of times the special symbol variation display game can be played, allowing the high probability state to continue as the gaming state after a jackpot game. If the high probability state is set after the jackpot game ends, when the special symbol variation display game of the probability variation count ends without a jackpot being won, the gaming state will transition to a low probability state.
The number of times the time-saving mode is set is the number of times the special symbol variation display game can be played in which the time-saving mode can be continued as the game mode after a jackpot game. If the time-saving mode is set after the end of a jackpot game, when the special symbol variation display game for the number of time-saving modes ends without winning a jackpot, the game mode will transition to a non-time-saving mode.

[3.4 Regular symbol variation display game]
In the gaming machine 1, a normal symbol variation display game is executed based on the fact that the gaming ball passes through the normal symbol start hole 47.
In the normal symbol variable display game, the main control unit 101 draws a lottery for a normal symbol win using a random number (random number for determining whether a normal symbol wins) obtained based on the game ball passing through the normal symbol starting port 47, and based on the result of the lottery for a normal symbol win, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display 63c, and then the lottery result is displayed in a static manner after a predetermined variable time has elapsed.
In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the normal pattern start port 47, that is, when a detection signal is input from the normal pattern gate detection sensor 26a, a random number related to the normal pattern change display game (random number for determining whether a normal pattern has been won) is obtained, and this random number is reserved and stored in the normal pattern reserve memory area of the RWM as reserved data up to the maximum number of reserved memories (for example, a maximum of 4).

When a normal symbol is selected in the normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol is displayed in a "normal symbol win" mode on the normal symbol display 63c, a normal power release game is then played. In the normal power release game, the normal electric device solenoid 45b is activated, the normal electric device 45 is opened, and the special symbol 2 start port 43 is opened, allowing game balls to flow in more easily. In the normal power release game, the special symbol 2 start port 43 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) until a predetermined time (for example, 5.7 seconds) has elapsed or the number of game balls entering the special symbol 2 start port 43 reaches a predetermined number (for example, six).

3.5 Screens displayed on the LCD unit 57
8 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on the LCD unit 57. In the center of the LCD unit 57, for example, three decorative symbols 201 (left decorative symbol 201a, center decorative symbol 201b, right decorative symbol 201c) are displayed variably by scrolling or the like, based on the control of the performance control board 120, in synchronization with the special symbol variable display game.
In addition, at the bottom of the LCD unit 57, there is provided a hold display area 205 in which hold displays 203 (203a to 203d) are displayed according to the number of holds in the hold data stored for the special pattern change display game currently being executed, and a display area 209 for displaying the hold display corresponding to the special pattern change display game currently being executed as the hold display 207.

A plurality of display patterns are provided for the reserve display 203 and the reserve display 207. The display pattern displayed on the reserve display 203 and the reserve display 207 is determined by the performance control unit 121 based on the results of a jackpot lottery or a variation pattern lottery that is performed in advance by the main control unit 101 when a gaming ball enters the special symbol 1 starting hole 41 or the special symbol 2 starting hole 43.
The hold display area 205 and the corresponding display area 209 display the hold display 203 and the corresponding hold display 207 in a display pattern determined by the performance control unit 121.
As the display patterns, for example, patterns with different display colors such as default (white), blue, green, red, gold, etc. are provided. Note that the multiple display patterns may differ not only in display color but also in shape. The display pattern may also change from the time it is first displayed in the reserve display area 205 until it is no longer displayed in the display area 209. The display pattern of the reserve display 207 that is finally displayed in the display area 209 indicates the likelihood of a jackpot.

As shown in Figure 8(a), assume that the previous special symbol change display game has ended and a "1" symbol is displayed as the left decorative symbol 201a, a "2" symbol is displayed as the middle decorative symbol 201b, and a "3" symbol is displayed as the right decorative symbol 201c. Also assume that four hold displays 203a to 203d are displayed in the hold display area 205.

Then, the presentation pattern and the decorative pattern 201 to be finally stopped for the next special pattern change display game are determined by the presentation control unit 121, and when that special pattern change display game begins, the display of decorative patterns 201a to 201c begins to change, as shown in Figure 8(b) (in the figure, the decorative pattern 201 currently being displayed is indicated by a white arrow), and the hold display 203 is shifted in the hold display area 205, and the hold display 203a that was displayed on the far left in the hold display area 205 is displayed as the hold display 207 in the display area 209.

As shown in Figure 8(c), after the left and right decorative symbols 201a, 201c temporarily stop at, for example, the same "7" symbol (after the so-called reach state is reached), as shown in Figure 8(d), when a predetermined development image (shown as "BATTLE" in the figure) is displayed on the LCD unit 57, the hold display 203 and the hold display 207 are hidden and the decorative symbols 201a to 201c are displayed in small size, for example, in the upper right corner.

As shown in Figure 8(e), the player is notified that he has won the jackpot when, for example, the decorative symbols 201a to 201c are stopped and displayed as the same "7" symbol. Note that if the player does not win the jackpot, the decorative symbols 201a to 201c will not be stopped and displayed together, and the player is notified that he has lost.

When the jackpot game starts after the decorative symbols 201a to 201c are stopped and displayed as the same symbol, as shown in Fig. 8(f), an image relating to the jackpot game (indicated as "Jackpot" in the figure) is displayed on the LCD unit 57, and a right-hit image 210 encouraging the player to hit the ball to the right is displayed in the right-hit display area 211 at the top right of the LCD unit 57. This causes the player to hit the ball to the right.

<4. Processing of the main control board>
Next, a description will be given of the processing performed by the main control unit 101 of this embodiment. The processing performed by the main control unit 101 mainly includes main processing (main control side main processing: FIG. 9) and timer interrupt processing (main control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 10) that is started by a regular interrupt.

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

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

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

In step S104, the main control unit 101 executes startup initialization processing required to start game operation, such as initializing the values of registers in each unit, including the main control unit 101. The startup initialization processing includes processing to send a presentation control command to the presentation control board 120 to instruct the start of gameplay, processing to send a command indicating the number of reserved special symbols 1 and 2, and processing to turn on the launch permission signal to the frame control board 110.

The main control unit 101 sets the interrupt prohibition state in step S105, and then executes a random number update process in the following step S106. In this random number update process, various random numbers used in the special symbol change display game and the normal symbol change display game are updated, and the interrupt permission state is set in step S107, after which the process returns to step S105.

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

[4.2 Main control side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the main control side timer interrupt processing.
The main control side timer interrupt processing is initiated by an interrupt from the CTC at regular intervals (4 ms) and is executed as an interrupt during the execution of the main control side main processing.

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

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

In step S203, the main control unit 101 executes an input management process, which creates input data based on input information (ON/OFF signals and rising states (ON edge, OFF edge)) output from various sensors and switches, and updates the value of the winning counter based on the created input data.
The input information here includes, for example, ON/OFF information of detection signals (winning detection information) output from detection switches such as the special symbol 1 start gate switch 41a, the special symbol 2 start gate switch 43a, the normal symbol start gate switch 47a, the large winning gate switch 49a, and the winning gate switch 53a, as well as ON/OFF information of detection signals output from the magnetic sensor 67, the radio wave sensor 69, and the vibration sensor 71, and status signals (ON/OFF information of the door open sensor 73, the radio wave sensor 75, etc.) from the frame control board 110. As a result, whether a game ball has been detected at each winning gate is monitored for each interrupt.
Furthermore, a "winning counter" is a counter provided for each winning slot, which counts the number of winning game balls (number of winning balls).

In step S204, the main control unit 101 executes a random number management process within a timer interrupt that periodically updates the random numbers associated with each variable display game. Here, in order to randomize the count value of the random number counter, the random numbers for determining special symbols and regular symbol wins are updated (by adding +1 at each interrupt) and the start value of the random number counter is changed each time the random number counter goes around once. Note that the random numbers for determining jackpots are generated by the random number generation circuit and are not updated here.

In step S205, the main control unit 101 executes an error management process, which monitors whether an error has occurred based on input data from various sensors and status signals from the frame control board 110.
When an error occurs, the main control unit 101 handles the error by sending an error command corresponding to the type of error that occurred as a performance control command to the performance control board 120. When the performance control board 120 receives this error command, it issues an error notification according to the type of error. Furthermore, when the currently occurring error is resolved, the main control unit 101 sends an error release command to the performance control board 120. When the performance control board 120 receives this error release command, it terminates the error notification that is currently being executed.

In step S206, the main control unit 101 executes normal symbol management processing. The normal symbol management processing performs processing necessary to execute the normal symbol variable display game, such as acquiring and storing reserved data for normal symbols, drawing a normal symbol lottery for the normal symbol variable display game, and determining the variable time for variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 63c based on the lottery results.

In step S207, the main control unit 101 executes the normal electric device management process. The normal electric device management process performs the processing necessary to execute normal electric open play, such as controlling the opening and closing of the normal electric device solenoid 45b.

In step S208, the main control unit 101 executes special symbol management processing. The special symbol management processing mainly performs processing necessary to execute the special symbol variable display game, such as acquiring and storing reserved data for special symbol 1 and special symbol 2, drawing jackpots and symbol lots in the special symbol variable display game, and drawing special symbol variable patterns based on the lottery results.

In step S209, the main control unit 101 executes the special electric device management process. The special electric device management process performs the processing necessary to execute the jackpot game.

In step S210, the main control unit 101 performs right-hit notification information management processing. In the right-hit notification information management processing, processing is performed to issue a right-hit notification in situations where right-hitting is advantageous, such as when the special pattern 2 start port 43 or the big prize port 49 is opened.

In step S211, the main control unit 101 executes LED management processing. In the LED management processing, it controls the output of control signals to the main display 63. The control signals are generated based on decisions made in the normal symbol management processing (step S206), special symbol management processing (step S208), right-hit notification information management processing (step S210), etc., and are output to the main display 63 in this LED management processing. This enables a series of variable display operations (variable display and stop display) of special and normal symbols on the main display 63, display of the number of reserved symbols, etc. to be realized.

In step S212, the main control unit 101 performs solenoid management processing. In the solenoid management processing, the signal related to the control of the normal electric role solenoid 45b generated in the normal electric role management processing (step S207) is checked, and the signal related to the control of the special electric role solenoid 51b generated in the special electric role management processing (step S209) is checked. Then, based on these signals, the operation/stop of the normal electric role solenoid 45b and the special prize opening solenoid 51b is controlled, and the special symbol 2 start opening switch 43a is opened or closed, or the special prize opening 49 is opened or closed.

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

In step S215, the main control unit 101 outputs a control command corresponding to the gaming machine information of the gaming machine 1 to the frame control board 110. The gaming machine information includes, for example, information on the occurrence of a jackpot game, information on the start of the pattern change display game, information on the number of winnings and the number of winning balls, error information, etc.

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

<5. Processing of frame control board>
Next, a description will be given of the processing performed by the frame control unit 111 of this embodiment. The processing of the frame control unit 111 mainly includes a main processing (frame control side main processing: FIG. 11) and a timer interrupt processing (frame control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 12) that is started by a regular interrupt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S310, the frame control unit 111 performs startup initialization processing, such as initializing work areas that do not require backup, setting the WDT and timer interrupts, and performing ball removal processing if the ball removal switch 114 has been pressed.

The frame control unit 111 sets the interruption disabled state in step S311, performs a power interruption abnormality check in step S312, and enables interruption in step S313.

In step S314, the frame control unit 111 performs a launch stop control process to control the ball feed solenoid 31a and launch solenoid 31b of the launching device 31 based on the launch control signal input from the main control board 100, signals input from the touch sensor 19a of the launch operation handle 19, the launch stop switch 19b, and the launch intensity VR 19c. In other words, the frame control unit 111 controls the launch of game balls from the launching device 31.

In step S315, the frame control unit 111 performs main control board communication processing to receive a control command sent from the main control board 100 if one exists, and to transmit a signal to the main control board 100 if one exists.

In step S316, the frame control unit 111 performs gaming machine information management processing to manage gaming machine information based on the control command (gaming machine information) sent from the main control board 100.

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

In step S318, the frame control unit 111 performs a game ball count display control process to update the number of game balls it manages. Here, the frame control unit 111 adds game balls in response to a control command (number of prize balls) sent from the main control board 100, adds game balls in response to a loan notification from the game ball lending device, subtracts game balls in response to the launch of game balls, adds game balls in response to detection by the foul ball switch 33c, and subtracts game balls in response to the operation of the counting switch 23.

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

In step S323, the frame control unit 111 performs performance information management processing to calculate values for calculating the game performance information to be displayed on the performance display 116 (such as the number of game balls shot out, the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls resulting from winning in the large prize opening 49, the total number of prize balls resulting from winning in the special pattern 2 start opening 43 and the number of prize balls resulting from winning in the large prize opening 49, etc.).

In step S324, the frame control unit 111 performs performance display control processing to calculate game performance information based on the values calculated in step S323 above, and then returns processing to step S311.

Therefore, the frame control unit 111 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S311 to S324.

[5.2 Timer interrupt processing on the frame control side]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process on the frame control side.
The frame control side timer interrupt process is started by an interrupt from the CTC at regular intervals (1 ms) and is executed while the frame control side main process is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 12, when a timer interrupt occurs, the frame control unit 111 saves the registers in step S401. In step S402, the frame control unit 111 adds 1 to the values of the counters that count the first period (2 ms) and the second period (4 ms), and performs counter management processing to decrement the timer every 1 ms.

In step S403, the frame control unit 111 performs lift motor management processing to control the drive of the lift motor 33a.

In step S404, the frame control unit 111 determines whether it is the first period (2 ms) based on the value of the counter that counts the first period. If it is determined to be the first period, in step S405 the frame control unit 111 performs game ball count display LED control processing to generate a control signal for lighting the game ball count display 21 to display the number of game balls managed by the frame control unit 111, calculated in step S318 above.

In step S406, the frame control unit 111 performs switch detection processing to detect the state of each switch connected to the frame control unit 111. In step S407, the frame control unit 111 performs subtraction mechanism control processing to control the ball feed solenoid 31a to guide the gaming ball to the launch position within the launch device 31.

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

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

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

The processing up to this point, steps S405 to S410, is executed in the first cycle (every 2 ms).

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

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

The processing up to this point, steps S412 and S413, is executed in the second cycle (every 4 ms).

In step S414, the frame control unit 111 outputs data from the output port. In step S415, the frame control unit 111 performs SPI communication. In SPI communication, for example, the control signal generated in step S405 (game ball count display segment data and game ball count display common data, described below) is serially output to the game ball count display 21. The frame control unit 111 also serially outputs the control signal generated in step S408 (performance display segment data and performance display common data, described below) to the performance display 116. As a result, the game ball count display 21 and the performance display 116 will light up and display the game ball count and game performance information based on the transmitted control signal.

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

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

<6. Processing of the performance control board>
Next, we will explain the processing performed by the performance control board 120 of this embodiment. The processing of the performance control board 120 mainly includes main processing (performance control side main processing: FIG. 13) and timer interrupt processing (performance control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 14) that is started by a regular interrupt.

6.1 Main Processing on the Performance Control Side
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the performance control side.
First, in step S501, the performance control unit 121 performs the necessary initial setting process before the start of the game operation. Here, the initial setting process includes, for example, setting a command reception interrupt, returning the movable body accessory 61 to its starting point, initial setting of the CTC, enabling timer interrupts, and initial setting of register values within the CPU including each part of the microcomputer.

Once the above initial setting process is complete, the main loop process of steps S504 to S511 is performed every predetermined time (16 ms), and otherwise the performance software random number update process of step S503 is repeated.

In step S502, the performance control unit 121 references the main loop update counter to determine whether the main loop update period (counter value > 15), which triggers the execution of the main loop processing, has arrived. The main loop update counter is a counter that is incremented during the performance control timer interrupt processing, which is executed every 1 ms (described below). In this embodiment, the main loop processing is performed every 16 ms, and in the determination processing of step S502, the main loop update counter value is determined. If the value is greater than 15 (Yes in step S502), it is determined that the timing to execute the main loop processing has arrived, and the processing of steps S504 to S511 is executed. Otherwise, in step S1003, various performance lottery random numbers used in the lottery to determine the performance scenario are updated until the main loop update period arrives (No in step S502).

When the main loop update period has arrived (Yes in step S502), the performance control unit 121 clears the main loop update counter in step S504 and executes demo/power saving mode processing in step S505. The demo/power saving mode processing executes the pre-customer waiting performance (demo start waiting display), customer waiting performance (demo display), and the setting processing required for power saving mode.

In step S506, the performance control unit 121 executes performance switch input processing. In the performance switch input processing, the operation status of the operation button 25 is monitored, and if an operation is detected, performance control processing corresponding to that operation is executed.

In step S507, the performance control unit 121 performs command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing, it monitors whether a performance control command is stored in the command reception buffer, and if a performance control command is stored, it reads the command and executes the performance processing corresponding to the read performance control command. When a performance control command is sent from the main control board 100, it is stored in the command reception buffer of the RWM.

For example, when a variation pattern specification command and a decorative design specification command are received and stored in the receive buffer, the command analysis process determines a performance scenario based on the information contained in the command, and stores the performance scenario data (performance scenario data) in the scenario setting area of the RWM. The performance scenario specifies a time schedule for when and for how long one or more types of performance will appear.

In step S508, the performance control unit 121 executes a scenario update process. This scenario update process updates the contents of the timers required to execute the performance scenario, and executes a process to progress the performance scenario based on the timer values. A typical example of this timer is the performance scenario timer, which manages the time schedule for when performances occur. For example, during the variable period during which the decorative pattern 201 is displayed in a variable manner, which is essentially the same period during which the special pattern is displayed in a variable manner, this timer manages the time schedule for what type of performance will be displayed, for how long, and by what means on that time axis. The performance scenario timer is also used in the LED drive data update process (step S510) and the movable body role operation update process (not shown), which will be described below.

In step S509, the performance control unit 121 performs sound output processing. In the sound output processing, data such as phrases and volume is output to the audio IC 125 based on the performance scenario data and the performance scenario timer, and sound effects are output from the speaker 29 via the audio IC 125. This achieves sound effects in accordance with the performance scenario.

In step S510, the performance control unit 121 executes an LED drive data update process. In the LED drive data update process, a control signal (LED data) for lighting up the performance LED 27 is created based on the performance scenario data and the performance scenario timer.
In addition, the performance control unit 121 creates a control signal (LED data) for lighting up the fourth pattern display 65 based on the performance control commands (commands for the number of reserved special patterns and normal patterns, right-hit notification, etc.) sent from the main control board 100 and the performance scenario timer.

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

[6.2 Performance control side timer interrupt processing]
14 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process on the performance control side. The timer interrupt process on the performance control side is started by an interrupt from the CTC at regular intervals (1 ms) and is executed while the main process on the performance control side is being executed.

In step S601, the performance control unit 121 saves the contents of the register to the stack area, and then in step S602 executes a button input status update process. This button input status update process monitors the input status of the operation detection signal from the operation button 25, and if it confirms that an operation detection signal has been received, it stores the detection information in a specified area of the RWM.

In step S603, the performance control unit 121 executes a movable body reel operation update process. This movable body reel operation update process creates motor control data for the movable body motor 61a that operates the movable body reel 61 based on the performance scenario data and the performance scenario timer.

In step S604, the performance control unit 121 performs SOL/MOT output processing. In this SOL/MOT output processing, the motor control data for the movable body motor 61a created in the movable body role operation update processing is output to the motor driver 61c. The motor driver 61c outputs a control signal based on the motor control data to the movable body motor 61a of the movable body role 61 to be operated, and controls its operation. This allows the movable body role 61 to perform a movable body performance in accordance with the performance scenario.

In step S605, the performance control unit 121 performs an LCD command transmission process. In this LCD command transmission process, if there is an LCD command created in the scenario update process (step S508), the LCD command is sent to the VDP circuit 127, which then controls the image display of the LCD unit 57. This causes an image to be displayed in accordance with the performance scenario.

In step S606, the performance control unit 121 executes an RTC information acquisition process. This RTC information acquisition process acquires date and time information (RTC information) measured by the RTC. This RTC information is used when producing performances based on the RTC information.

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

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

7. LEDs related to the main control board 100
Next, the LEDs that are dynamically lit and controlled by the main control board 100, that is, the main display 63, will be described.

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

A total of 32 single-color (red) LEDs 310 are arranged on the main display board 302, comprising a special symbol 1 display 63a, a special symbol 2 display 63b, a normal symbol display 63c, a special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e, a normal symbol reserved number display 63f, a round display 63g, a game status display 63h, and a right-hand hit display 63i. These LEDs 310 are top-view LEDs that are positioned so that their light-emitting surface (irradiation surface) is parallel to the main display board 302, and the optical axis of the emitted light is perpendicular to the main display board 302.

Since the main display 63 has 32 LEDs 310, the eight LEDs 310a constituting the special pattern 1 display 63a can be treated as the first digit, the eight LEDs 310b constituting the special pattern 2 display 63b can be treated as the second digit, the eight (2, 4, 2) LEDs 310c constituting the normal pattern display 63c, the round display 63g and the right-hit display 63i can be treated as the third digit, and the eight (2, 2, 2, 2) LEDs 310d constituting the special pattern 1 reserved number display 63d, the special pattern 2 reserved number display 63e, the normal pattern reserved number display 63f and the game status display 63h can be treated as the fourth digit.
That is, since the LEDs 310 for each digit can be divided into groups, the main display 63 can be dynamically lit as a 4-digit x 8-segment display.
The combination of LEDs 310 included in each digit is an example, and other combinations may be used.

Through holes 303a are formed in the main display cover 303 at positions facing each LED 310 arranged on the main display board 302.

The main display seal 304 is a translucent, milky white seal material with lower light transmittance than colorless, transparent resin, and the number of rounds is printed on the lines surrounding the special symbol 1 display 63a and special symbol 2 display 63b, and in the position corresponding to the round display 63g.

Therefore, when any of the LEDs 310 in the main display 63 lights up, the light emitted from that LED 310 is projected onto the front of the game board 9 via the main display sticker 304 located in front, thereby informing the player of various game conditions.

Next, we will explain the transmission path of the control signal sent from the main control board 100 to the main display 63.

Fig. 16 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration around the main control unit 101 on the main control board 100. Fig. 17 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration related to display control of the main display 63 on the main control board 100.
16 and 17, the configuration for controlling the lighting of the LED 310 of the main display 63 will be described, and the description of the other configurations will be omitted.
16 and 17, identifiers (alphabet + numbers) are also provided for electronic components arranged on the main control board 100 and whose description will be omitted. For example, "C" indicates a capacitor, "R" indicates a resistor, "CN" indicates a connector, "IC" indicates an integrated circuit, "OSC" indicates an oscillator, "RA" indicates a resistor array, and "FLT" indicates a noise reduction filter. The numbers following these letters are unique values for identification. These identifiers are assigned to identify electronic components on a single board, so although the same identifier may be assigned to different boards, this does not necessarily mean that they are the same electronic components. The same applies to the circuit configurations described below.

As shown in Figure 16, the main control unit 101 is composed of an integrated circuit having terminals numbered 1 through 64, as indicated by the numbers "1" through "64." The main control unit 101 operates on a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied via terminals 16, 19, 46, and 62 (VDD).

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

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

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

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

Here, the common data (for example, main display common data) is a signal for selecting one group (digit) of a plurality of LED groups (digits) in the display device to which a drive current is to be passed, i.e., one group (digit) to be illuminated.
Furthermore, the segment data (for example, main display segment data) is a signal for turning on or off the LEDs of the group (digit) selected by the common data.

As shown in Figure 17, in addition to the main control unit 101, the main control board 100 is equipped with LED drivers 100a and 100b, a connector 100c, and multiple resistors 100d.

The LED driver 100a has 24 terminals numbered "1" to "24." The LED driver 100a is an LED driver that uses a sink-type transistor array that draws current from a load (such as an LED).
Terminal 1 (VDD) is a power supply terminal for driving, and receives a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA).
The second terminal (RESET) is a reset signal input terminal to which a reset signal (*IORST) is input from an integrated circuit (not shown).
The third terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SPISA1) is input as a latch signal from the main control unit 101.
Terminal No. 4 (SCK) is an input terminal for inputting a clock signal, and receives the clock signal (SPICKA) from the main control unit 101 .
Terminals 5 to 20 (PA0 to PA7, PB7 to PB0) are current-sink pull output terminals from which parallel data signals are pulled out. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 5 to 12 are unused.
Terminal 21 (DIN) is an input terminal for inputting a serial data signal, and receives a serial data signal (SPITXA) from the main control unit 101 .
The 22nd terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal from which a serial data signal (SPITXA) is output to the LED driver 100b.
Terminal 23 (VSS) is a reference power supply terminal and is connected to ground.
Terminal 24 (COM) is a terminal connected to an internal clamp diode to release counter electromotive force, and receives a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) that is the driving power source for the LED 310 .

The LED driver 100b has a 16-terminal configuration, numbered from terminal 1 to terminal 16, as indicated by the numbers "1" to "16." The LED driver 100b is an LED driver that uses a source-type transistor array that outputs current to a load (such as an LED).
Terminal 1 (VCC) is a power supply terminal that supplies drive power to a load (such as an LED), and receives a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA).
Terminal 2 (VDD) is a power supply terminal for driving, and receives a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA).
The third terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal from which a serial data signal is output, and is connected to ground.
The fourth terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal (*IORST) is input from an integrated circuit (not shown).
Terminal No. 5 (SCK) is an input terminal for inputting a clock signal, and receives the clock signal (SPICKA) from the main control unit 101 .
The sixth terminal (DIN) is an input terminal for inputting a serial data signal, and receives the serial data signal (SPITXA) from the LED driver 100a.
The seventh terminal (CS) is a latch signal input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SPISA1) is input as a latch signal from the main control unit 101.
Terminal No. 8 (VSS) is a reference power supply terminal and is connected to the ground.
Terminals 9 to 16 (00 to 07) are current-supply push output terminals that push out parallel data signals. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 13 to 16 (04 to 07) are unused.

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

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

LED drivers 100a and 100b are cascaded (connected in multiple stages), with LED driver 100a constituting the first stage and LED driver 100b constituting the second stage. The serial data signal (SPITXA) sent from the main control unit 101 is input to terminal 21 (DIN) of LED driver 100a, passes through the shift register of LED driver 100a, and is output from terminal 22 (DOUT). The serial data signal (SPITXA) output from terminal 22 (DOUT) of LED driver 100a is input to terminal 6 (DIN) of LED driver 100b, and passes through the shift register of LED driver 100b.

The data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 100a is simultaneously pulled out as parallel data signals (main display segment data 1 to 8) from terminals 13 to 20 (PB0-PB7). Specifically, the terminal where the main display segment data is high is connected to ground, and the terminal where the main display segment data is low is not connected to ground.
Furthermore, the data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 100b is simultaneously pushed out as parallel data signals (main display common data 1 to 4) from terminals 9 to 12 (00-03). Specifically, a drive power supply (DC 5VA) is supplied to the terminal where the main display common data is high, and a drive power supply (DC 5VA) is not supplied to the terminal where the main display common data is low.
Furthermore, the LED drivers 100a and 100b are simultaneously reset (initialized) by a reset signal (*IORST), and the internal data is cleared.

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

Figure 18 is a diagram explaining the circuit configuration of the main display board 302. As shown in Figure 18, the main display board 302 is equipped with a connector 302a and 32 LEDs 310. Connector 302a is connected to connector 100c of the main control board 100 via a transmission cable.

Parallel data signals (main display common data 1 to 4) are input from the main control board 100 to the first to fourth terminals of the connector 302a, respectively.
Parallel data signals (main display segment data 1 to 8) are input from the main control board 100 to terminals 5 to 12 of the connector 302a, respectively.
Furthermore, the first terminal of the connector 302a is connected in parallel to the anodes of the eight LEDs 310a that constitute the special symbol 1 display 63a of the main display 63 via the wiring pattern 302b.
The second terminal is connected in parallel to the anodes of the eight LEDs 310b that make up the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 via the wiring pattern 302b.
Terminal 3 is connected via wiring pattern 302b to the anodes of eight LEDs 310c that constitute the normal pattern display 63c, round display 63g, and right-hit display 63i of the main display 63.
Terminal 4 is connected in parallel via wiring pattern 302b to the anodes of eight LEDs 310d that constitute the special pattern 1 reserved number display 63d, special pattern 2 reserved number display 63e, normal pattern reserved number display 63f and game status display 63h of the main display 63.
The cathodes of any one of LEDs 310a, any one of LEDs 310b, any one of LEDs 310c, and any one of LEDs 310d are connected in parallel to terminals 5 to 12 via wiring pattern 302c so as to be different from one another.

The main display 63 then passes a drive current through the anode of one of LEDs 310a to 310d corresponding to the main display common data, and draws the drive current from the cathode of the LED 310 corresponding to main display segment data 1 to 8 via resistor 100d, causing current to flow through LEDs 310a to 310d selected sequentially using a dynamic lighting method, lighting them up.

Here, the main displays 63 are controlled to light up in the following order, for example: special symbol 1 display 63a → special symbol 2 display 63b → normal symbol display 63c, round display 63g and right-hit display 63i → special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d, special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e, normal symbol reserved number display 63f and game status display 63h → special symbol 1 display 63a → ...

The wiring patterns 100e and 302c individually connect the LEDs 310 constituting each of the LEDs 310a to 310d of the main display 63 to the LED driver 100a, while the wiring patterns 100f and 302b commonly connect the LEDs 310 constituting each of the LEDs 310a to 310d of the main display 63 to the LED driver 100b.
Therefore, the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 100f and 302b is concentrated therein, and therefore the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 100f and 302b is larger than that through the wiring patterns 100e and 302c.
Therefore, the wiring patterns 100f and 302b are formed wider than the wiring patterns 100e and 302c. For example, the width of the wiring patterns 100f and 302b is 0.5 mm, and the width of the wiring patterns 100e and 302c is 0.2 mm. This reduces the electrical resistance in the wiring patterns 100f and 302b, through which a large driving current flows, and suppresses heat generation.

The resistor 100d mounted between the LED driver 100a and the LED 310 of the main display 63 can be mounted on either the main control board 100 or the main display board 302. However, since the main display board 302 is located in a narrow space, such as below the game board 9, if the resistor 100d were mounted, the heat generated by the resistor 100d would be trapped within the space in which the main display board 302 is located, increasing the risk of damaging electronic components. Therefore, by mounting the resistor 100d on the main control board 100, the risk of damage to the main display board 302 can be reduced.
Furthermore, if the resistor 100d is to be mounted on the main display board 302, the board size must be increased, which may result in poor placement of the main display 63 on the game board 9. Therefore, by mounting the resistor 100d on the main control board 100, the board size of the main display board 302 can be reduced, and the placement of the main display 63 can be improved.

8. LEDs Related to Frame Control Board 110
Next, the LEDs whose lighting is dynamically controlled by the frame control board 110, that is, the game ball count indicator 21 and the performance indicator 116, will be described.

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

As shown in Figure 20(a), the frame control board 110 is placed in the space formed by the board case 321 and board base 322. The frame control board 110 has the RWM clear switch 112, game ball count clear switch 113, ball removal switch 114, error reset switch 115, and multiple connectors exposed from the board case 321, while the other electronic components are covered by the board case 321. This allows the RWM clear switch 112, game ball count clear switch 113, ball removal switch 114, and error reset switch 115 to be operated by hall staff, etc., while protecting the other electronic components.

Since the board case 321 and the board base 322 are formed from a colorless and transparent resin material, as shown in Figure 20 (b), the electronic components (especially the performance indicator 116) arranged on the frame control board 110 can be seen from the outside through the board case 321.
Therefore, when the frame control board 110 is attached to the gaming machine 1, it is impossible or difficult to visually observe the performance indicator 116 if the inner frame 5 is closed, but by opening the inner frame 5, it becomes possible to visually observe the performance indicator 116 through the board case 321.

The performance indicator 116 is equipped with a total of 48 single-color (red) LEDs 320 arranged in a 6-digit x 8-segment (7 segments (a-g) + 1 dot (dp)) configuration. These LEDs 320 are top-view LEDs arranged so that their light-emitting surfaces are parallel to the performance indicator 116's board, and the optical axis of the light they emit is perpendicular to the performance indicator 116's board. The performance indicator 116 is capable of dynamic lighting control as a 6-digit x 8-segment display.

Figure 21 is a diagram explaining the configuration of the game ball count display 21. As shown in Figure 21, the game ball count display 21 is composed of a game ball count display base 331, a game ball count display board 332, a game ball count display panel 333, a game ball count display sticker 334, and a game ball count display cover 335. The game ball count display 21 houses the game ball count display board 332, game ball count display panel 333, and game ball count display sticker 334 within the space formed by the game ball count display base 331 and the game ball count display cover 335.

A total of 42 single-color (white) LEDs 336, arranged in 6 digits x 7 segments (a-g), are arranged on the ball count display board 332. These LEDs 336 are top-view LEDs, arranged so that their light-emitting surfaces are parallel to the ball count display board 332 and the optical axis of the light they emit is perpendicular to the ball count display board 332. The ball count display 21 is capable of dynamic lighting control as a 6 digit x 7 segment display.

The ball count display panel 333 has through-holes 333a extending from the front surface 333b to the ball count display board 332 at positions facing the LEDs 336 arranged on the ball count display board 332. This allows light emitted from the LEDs 336 to pass through the opposing through-hole 333a, reducing the risk of light leaking through other through-holes 333a and becoming difficult to see.

The ball count display sticker 334 has a seven-segment shape that is translucent, milky white, for example, with a lower light transmittance than colorless transparency, at the position facing the LED 336 arranged on the ball count display board 332, and transmits the light emitted from the LED 336, while the other parts are opaque black, which does not transmit light.

The game ball count display cover 335 is a translucent black panel (resin material) that has a lower light transmittance than colorless transparency, for example. It allows light emitted from the LED 336 to pass through, making the seven-segment shape of the game ball count display sticker 334 less visible when the LED 336 is not emitting light.

Figure 22 is a diagram explaining the circuit configuration around the frame control unit 111 on the frame control board 110. Figure 23 is a diagram explaining the circuit configuration related to display control of the performance indicator 116 on the frame control board 110. Figure 24 is a diagram explaining the circuit configuration around a specified connector 110f on the frame control board 110. Figure 25 is a diagram explaining the circuit configuration of the game ball count display board 332.

As shown in Figure 22, the frame control board 110 is composed of an integrated circuit having terminals numbered 1 through 71, as indicated by the numbers "1" through "71." The frame control board 110 operates on a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA) supplied via terminals 8 (VDD3), 19 (VDD1), and 52 (VDD2).

For terminal 2, the chip select function "XCS15", the general-purpose input/output function "PO7", and the SPI communication chip select function "SS" can be selected. In this embodiment, the SPI communication chip select function "SS" is selected for terminal 2.

For terminal 4, the chip select function "XCS14", the general-purpose input/output function "PO6", and the SPI communication clock output function "SCK" can be selected. In this embodiment, the SPI communication clock output function "SCK" is selected for terminal 4.

For terminal 6, the chip select function "XCS13", the general-purpose input/output function "PO5", and the SPI communication transmission output function "SDO" can be selected. In this embodiment, for terminal 2, the SPI communication transmission output function "SDO" is selected.

The frame control unit 111 outputs serial data signals (game ball count display segment data, game ball count display common data, performance display segment data, performance display common data: SDO) from terminal 6 as control signals for controlling the lighting of the game ball count display 21 and performance display 116, outputs a chip select signal (SS) from terminal 2, and outputs a clock signal (SCK) from terminal 4.

As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the frame control board 110 is equipped with a frame control unit 111, as well as LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c, resistors 110d and 110e, and a connector 110f.

The LED driver 110a has 16 terminals numbered "1" to "16." The LED driver 110a is an LED driver that uses a source-type transistor array that outputs current to a load (such as an LED).
Terminal 1 (VCC) is a power supply terminal that supplies drive power to a load (such as an LED), and receives a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA).
Terminal 2 (VDD) is a power supply terminal for driving, and receives a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA).
The third terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal from which a serial data signal (SDO) is output to the LED driver 110b.
The fourth terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal (/IORST) is input from an integrated circuit (not shown).
The fifth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal to which a clock signal is input, and the clock signal (SCK) is input from the frame control unit 111 .
Terminal 6 (DIN) is an input terminal to which a serial data signal is input, and a serial data signal (SDO) is input from the frame control unit 111 .
The seventh terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SS) is input as a latch signal from the frame control unit 111 .
Terminal No. 8 (VSS) is a reference power supply terminal and is connected to ground.
Terminals 9 to 16 (00-07) are current-supply push output terminals that push out parallel data signals. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 15 and 16 are unused.

The LED driver 110b has 24 terminals numbered "1" to "24." The LED driver 110b is an LED driver that uses a sink-type transistor array that draws current from a load (such as an LED).
Terminal 1 (VDD) is a power supply terminal for driving, and receives a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA).
The second terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal (/IORST) is input from an integrated circuit (not shown).
The third terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SS) is input as a latch signal from the frame control unit 111 .
The fourth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal to which a clock signal is input, and the clock signal (SCK) is input from the frame control unit 111 .
Terminals 5 to 20 (PA0-PA7, PB7-PB0) are current-sink pull output terminals from which parallel data signals are pulled out. Note that in this embodiment, terminals 11 to 13 are unused.
The 21st terminal (DIN) is an input terminal for inputting a serial data signal, and receives the serial data signal (SDO) from the LED driver 110a.
The 22nd terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal from which a serial data signal (SDO) is output to the LED driver 110c.
Terminal 23 (VSS) is a reference power supply terminal and is connected to ground.
Terminal 24 (COM) is a terminal to which an internal clamp diode is connected to release counter electromotive force, and receives a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA) that is the driving power source for the LED.

The LED driver 110c has 16 terminals numbered "1" to "16." The LED driver 110c is an LED driver that uses a source-type transistor array that outputs current to a load (such as an LED).
Terminal 1 (VCC) is a power supply terminal that supplies drive power to a load (such as an LED), and receives a 12V DC voltage (DC12VA).
Terminal 2 (VDD) is a power supply terminal for driving, and receives a 5V DC voltage (DC5VA).
The third terminal (DOUT) is an output terminal from which a serial data signal is output, and is connected to ground.
The fourth terminal (RESET) is an input terminal to which a reset signal (/IORST) is input from an integrated circuit (not shown).
The fifth terminal (SCK) is an input terminal to which a clock signal is input, and the clock signal (SCK) is input from the frame control unit 111 .
Terminal 6 (DIN) is an input terminal for inputting a serial data signal, and receives a serial data signal (SDO) from the LED driver 110b.
The seventh terminal (CS) is an input terminal to which a latch signal is input, and a chip select signal (SS) is input as a latch signal from the frame control unit 111 .
Terminal No. 8 (VSS) is a reference power supply terminal and is connected to ground.
Terminals 9 to 16 (00-07) are current-supply push output terminals, from which parallel data signals are output.

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

LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c each have a shift register and a parallel data latch circuit (data register). The shift register is composed of multiple D-type flip-flops, and bit data from one D-type flip-flop moves to the adjacent D-type flip-flop in synchronization with a clock signal (SCK). The parallel data latch circuit is composed of, for example, multiple D-type flip-flops, and latches (holds) and takes in (sets) the data in the shift register at a specified latch timing when it receives a chip select signal (SS) as a latch signal.

LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c are cascaded (connected in multiple stages), with LED driver 110a constituting the first stage, LED driver 110b constituting the second stage, and LED driver 110c constituting the third stage. The serial data signal (SDO) transmitted from the frame control board 110 is input to terminal 6 (DIN) of LED driver 110a, passes through the shift register of LED driver 110a, and is output from terminal 3 (DOUT). The serial data signal (SDO) output from terminal 3 (DOUT) of LED driver 110a is input to terminal 21 (DIN) of LED driver 110b, passes through the shift register of LED driver 110b, and is output from terminal 22 (DOUT). The serial data signal (SDO) output from terminal 22 (DOUT) of LED driver 110b is input to terminal 6 (DIN) of LED driver 110c and passes through the shift register of LED driver 110c.

The data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110a is simultaneously pushed out as parallel data signals (game ball number display common data 1 to 6) from terminals 9 to 14 (00-05). Specifically, a drive power supply (DC 12VA) is supplied to the terminal where the game ball number display common data is high, and a drive power supply (DC 12VA) is not supplied to the terminal where the game ball number display common data is low.
In addition, part of the data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110b is simultaneously pulled out as parallel data signals (game ball number display segment data 1 to 7) from terminals 20 to 14 (PB0-PB6). Specifically, the terminals where the game ball number display segment data is high are connected to ground, and the terminals where the game ball number display segment data is low are not connected to ground.
Furthermore, part of the data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110b is simultaneously pulled out as parallel data signals (performance display common data 1 to 6) from terminals 5 to 10 (PA0-PA5). Specifically, the terminals where the performance display common data is high are connected to ground, and the terminals where the performance display common data is low are not connected to ground.
The data taken into the parallel data latch circuit of the LED driver 110c is simultaneously pushed out as parallel data signals (performance display segment data 1 to 8) from terminals 9 to 16 (00-07). Specifically, a drive power supply (DC 12VA) is supplied to the terminals whose performance display segment data is high, and no drive power supply (DC 12VA) is supplied to the terminals whose performance display segment data is low.
Furthermore, the LED drivers 110a, 110b, and 110c are simultaneously reset (initialized) by a reset signal (/IORST) from an integrated circuit (not shown), and the internal data is cleared.

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

As mentioned above, the performance indicator 116 is composed of 6 digits x 8 segments (7 segments (a-g) + 1 dot (dp): 8 LEDs 320).

The fifth terminal (PA0) of the LED driver 110b is connected in parallel via wiring pattern 110g to the cathodes of the LEDs 320 that make up the eight segments of the first digit of the performance indicator 116. Similarly, the sixth to tenth terminals (PA1 to PA5) of the LED driver 110b are connected in parallel via wiring pattern 110g to the cathodes of the LEDs 320 that make up the eight segments of the second to sixth digits of the performance indicator 116, respectively.

Furthermore, terminal 9 (00) of LED driver 110c is connected in parallel to the anodes of the LEDs 320(a) for each digit of the performance indicator 116 via wiring pattern 110h and resistor 110d. Similarly, terminals 10 to 16 (01-07) of LED driver 110c are connected in parallel to the anodes of the LEDs 320(b-g, dp) for each digit of the performance indicator 116 via wiring pattern 110h and resistor 110d.

The performance indicator 116 then passes a drive current through resistor 110d to the anode of the LED 320 corresponding to the performance display segment data, and draws the drive current from the cathode of the LED 320 for the digit corresponding to the performance display common data, causing the drive current to flow through the LED 320 for the digit selected sequentially using a dynamic lighting method, lighting it up.

Here, the performance indicator 116 will be controlled to light up in the following order: 1st digit → 2nd digit → 3rd digit → 4th digit → 5th digit → 6th digit → 1st digit → ...

The wiring pattern 110h individually connects the LEDs 320 for each digit of the performance indicator 116 to the LED driver 110c. The wiring pattern 110g commonly connects the LEDs 320 for each digit of the performance indicator 116 to the LED driver 110b.
Therefore, the driving current flowing through the wiring pattern 110g is concentrated therein, and therefore the driving current flowing through the wiring pattern 110g is larger than that through the wiring pattern 110h.
Therefore, the wiring pattern 110g is formed to be wider than the wiring pattern 110h. For example, the width of the wiring pattern 110h is 0.15 mm, and the width of the wiring pattern 110g is 0.3 mm. This reduces the electrical resistance in the wiring pattern 110g, through which a large driving current flows, and suppresses heat generation.

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

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

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

Then, terminal 8 of connector 332a is connected in parallel via wiring pattern 332b to the anode of LED 336 that constitutes the first digit of the seven-segment display of the game ball count display 21. Similarly, terminals 9 to 13 of connector 332a are connected in parallel via wiring pattern 332b to the anodes of LED 336 that constitute the second digit to sixth digit of the seven-segment display of the game ball count display 21, respectively.

In addition, terminal 1 of connector 332a is connected in parallel via wiring pattern 332c to the cathodes of the LEDs 336(a) for each digit of the game ball count display 21. Similarly, terminals 2 to 7 of connector 332a are connected in parallel via wiring pattern 332c to the cathodes of the LEDs (b to g) for each digit of the game ball count display 21, respectively.

The ball count display 21 then passes a drive current to the anode of the LED 336 for the digit corresponding to the ball count display common data 1 to 6, and draws a drive current from the cathode of the LED 336 based on the ball count display segment data 1 to 7, causing the drive current to flow through the LED 336 for the digit selected sequentially using a dynamic lighting method, lighting it up.

Here, the game ball count display 21 is controlled to light up in the following order, for example: 1st digit → 2nd digit → 3rd digit → 4th digit → 5th digit → 6th digit → 1st digit → ...

The wiring patterns 110i and 332c individually connect the LEDs 336 for each digit of the game ball count display 21 to the LED driver 110b. On the other hand, the wiring patterns 110j and 332b commonly connect the LEDs 336 for each digit of the game ball count display 21 to the LED driver 110a.
Therefore, the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 110j and 332b is concentrated therein, and therefore the driving current flowing through the wiring patterns 110j and 332b is larger than that through the wiring patterns 110i and 332c.
Therefore, the wiring patterns 110j and 332b are formed wider than the wiring patterns 110i and 332c. For example, the width of the wiring patterns 110i and 332c is 0.15 mm, and the width of the wiring patterns 110j and 332b is 0.3 mm. This reduces the electrical resistance in the wiring patterns 110j and 332b, through which a large driving current flows, and suppresses heat generation.

<9. LED related to the fourth symbol display 65>
Next, we will explain the LED of the fourth pattern display 65, which is statically lit and controlled by the performance control board 120.

Figure 26 is a diagram explaining the structure of the fourth pattern display 65. As shown in Figure 26, the fourth pattern display 65 is composed of a fourth pattern display board 341, a fourth pattern display case 342, and a fourth pattern display sticker 343. The fourth pattern display board 341 is housed within the fourth pattern display case 342.

A total of nine LEDs 350 are arranged on the fourth symbol display board 341, comprising a special symbol 1 display 65a, a special symbol 2 display 65b, a special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d, and a right-hit display 65e. These LEDs 350 are single-color (red) LEDs, and are top-view LEDs that are positioned so that their light-emitting surfaces are parallel to the fourth symbol display board 341 and the optical axis of the emitted light is perpendicular to the fourth symbol display board 341.

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

The fourth symbol display sticker 343 has a circular shape that is translucent, milky white, for example, with a lower light transmittance than colorless transparency, at the position facing each LED 350 arranged on the fourth symbol display board 341, allowing light emitted from the LEDs 350 to pass through, while the other parts are opaque black, preventing light from passing through. Additionally, the fourth symbol display sticker 343 has lines printed on it that surround the special symbol 1 display 65a, special symbol 2 display 65b, special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c, special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d, and right-hit display 65e.

Therefore, when any of the LEDs 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 lights up, the light emitted from that LED 350 is projected onto the front of the gaming board 9 via the fourth symbol display sticker 343, thereby informing the player of various game conditions.

Figure 27 is a diagram showing a portion of the circuit configuration of the decorative relay board 150 to which the performance control board 120 and the fourth pattern display board 341 are connected.
27, an LED driver 150a is disposed on the decorative relay board 150. The LED driver 150a is an example of the LED driver 27a described above, and has 48 terminals numbered "1" to "48," from terminal 1 to terminal 48.

Terminal 1 (VREF) is an output terminal for the reference voltage.
The second terminal (SCLK) is an input terminal for a clock signal (CLK).
Terminal No. 3 (SDATA) is an input terminal for a serial data signal (DATA).
The fourth terminal (SDEN) is an input terminal for an enable signal.
Terminal 5 (CTLSCT) is a serial bus communication setting terminal, and is set to a predetermined mode when the reference voltage from terminal 1, that is, H level, is input.
Terminal No. 6 (OUTSCT) is an output mode control terminal for the LED drive current, and is set to L level when connected to ground, and is set to a predetermined mode, for example, constant current output.
Terminal 7 (RESET) is an input terminal for a reset signal.
Terminal 8 (RT1) is a resistor connection terminal (reference current setting terminal) for setting the reference current, and resistor 150b is connected to it. The LED driver 150a can change the current value of the drive current flowing through the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) from which parallel data signals are output by changing the resistance value of resistor 150b connected to terminal 8. In the LED driver 150a, the larger the resistance value of resistor 150b, the smaller the drive current value can be. For example, the current values can be set to 14 mA, 12 mA, 10 mA, 7 mA, and 5.5 mA for resistance values of 70 kΩ, 80 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 140 kΩ, and 180 kΩ, respectively. In this embodiment, the resistance value of resistor 150b is 140 kΩ, so the drive current value is 7 mA.
Terminals 9 and 31 (NC) are dummy terminals.
Terminal 10 (SGND) is a ground terminal.
Terminals 11 to 15 (A0-A4) are address terminals for setting slave addresses, and a 5-bit slave address can be set. When each terminal is connected to ground, the bit is set to "0", and when connected to terminal 1, the bit is set to "1".
Terminals 16 to 18, 20 to 25, 27 to 29, 32 to 34, 36 to 41, and 43 to 45 (LEDR1-LEDB8) are output terminals from which parallel data signals are output. Note that some of these output terminals are unused.
Terminals 19, 26, 35, and 42 are ground terminals (PGND1 to PGND4).
Terminal 30 (VLED) is a protection terminal for the LED drive output.
Terminals 46 and 47 (TEST1, TEST2) are test terminals and are connected to ground.
Terminal 48 (SVCC) is a power supply terminal to which a driving power supply is input, and a 12V DC voltage (SC12VB) is input.

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

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

Here, the parallel data signals are represented as "03-R1", "03-G1", "03-B1", ... "R" indicates that the signal is assigned to the drive current for the red LED of the full-color LED chip. "G" indicates that the signal is assigned to the drive current for the green LED of the full-color LED chip. "B" indicates that the signal is assigned to the drive current for the blue LED of the full-color LED chip.
However, "R", "G", and "B" are not necessarily assigned to the drive currents for red LEDs, green LEDs, and blue LEDs, respectively, and may be assigned to the drive currents for single-color LEDs, for example.

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

Connectors 150c and 150e are connected to the decorative board 180 via a transmission cable. Connector 150d is connected to the fourth pattern display board 341 via a transmission cable.

Figure 28 is a diagram explaining the circuit configuration of the fourth symbol display board 341. As shown in Figure 28, a connector 341a is arranged on the fourth symbol display board 341. Parallel data signals (03-R4 to 03-B6) are input to terminals 2 to 10 of the connector 341a via connector 150d of the decorative relay board 150. Terminals 2 to 10 of the connector 341a are each connected to the cathodes of different LEDs 350.

A 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is input to terminal 1 of connector 341a. Terminal 1 of connector 341a is connected to the anode of LED 350 via resistor 341b.
Therefore, in response to the parallel data signals (03-R4 to 03-B6), a drive current flows from the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) side through the resistor 341b and the LED 350, causing the LED 350 to light up.

The value of the drive current supplied to LED 350b is determined by the resistance of resistor 150b connected to terminal 8 of LED driver 150a; resistor 341b does not affect the value of the drive current. Resistor 341b is provided to reduce (to approximately 0.5 V, for example) the voltage on the cathode side of LED 350, i.e., the voltage at terminals 27 to 38 (excluding terminals 30, 31, and 35) of LED driver 150a.

In addition, the brightness of each LED 350 on the fourth symbol display 65 cannot be adjusted by the user, and is lit at a constant brightness through PWM control.

In this way, the performance control unit 121 can control the lighting of each LED 350 of the fourth pattern display 65 simultaneously through static control.

<10. Effect LEDs 27 Arranged on the Gaming Board 9>
Next, a description will be given of the effect LEDs 27 whose static lighting is controlled by the effect control unit 121. Here, of the effect LEDs 27 provided in the gaming machine 1, the effect LEDs 27 arranged on the gaming board 9 will be described.

As described above, the performance control unit 121 instructs the LED driver 27a to light up the performance LEDs 27 based on the determined performance pattern. Specifically, the ROM of the performance control unit 121 stores a performance table that defines the reference gradation value of each performance LED 27 along the time axis for each performance pattern.
The reference gradation value defines a gradation value that serves as a reference when the LED driver 27a PWM controls the performance LEDs 27. For example, when the LED driver 27a PWM controls the performance LEDs 27 with 256 gradations (8 bits), the reference gradation value is specified in the performance table as one of the 256 gradations (0 to 255).

Once a presentation pattern is determined, the presentation control unit 121 reads from ROM the presentation table that corresponds to that presentation pattern.

The performance control unit 121 also reads out the brightness setting value determined in response to the operation of the brightness change button 25c. Here, the brightness setting value that can be set in response to the operation of the brightness change button 25c is provided with five levels, for example, from 1 to 5.
Each time the plus button of the brightness change button 25c is operated, the brightness setting value is increased by 1 until it reaches the maximum value of 5, and each time the minus button of the brightness change button 25c is operated, the brightness setting value is decreased by 1 until it reaches the minimum value of 1. When the brightness change button 25c is operated, the current brightness setting value is displayed on the LCD unit 57.

The brightness setting value is a coefficient used to adjust the reference gradation value of each performance LED 27 shown in the performance table. For example, a brightness setting value of "5" is set to 100%, a brightness setting value of "4" is set to 80%, a brightness setting value of "3" is set to 60%, a brightness setting value of "2" is set to 40%, and a brightness setting value of "1" is set to 20%.

Then, the performance control unit 121 multiplies the reference gradation value of each performance LED 27 shown in the performance table read from ROM by the brightness setting value, thereby calculating and setting the gradation value when each performance LED 27 is actually PWM controlled by the LED driver 27a.
The performance control unit 121 generates a control signal (LED data) indicating the calculated gradation value of each performance LED 27, and outputs the control signal (LED data) to the LED driver 27a in step S511 (see FIG. 13). As a result, the performance LEDs 27 are PWM-controlled by the LED driver 27a at a duty ratio (gradation value/256) corresponding to the gradation value, and a lighting display performance according to the performance table is realized.

[10.1 LEDs for illumination panels]
Fig. 29 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the decorative substrate 180 around the illumination panel 59. Fig. 30 is a partially enlarged view of the periphery of the illumination panel 59.

As shown in Figure 29, the illumination panel 59 is formed as a plate that is sufficiently wide in the vertical and horizontal directions and sufficiently short in the front-to-back direction (thickness direction, the direction facing the player). The illumination panel 59 is positioned so that the front surface 59a and rear surface 59b, which extend in the vertical and horizontal directions, face the player.

Four decorative boards 180 are arranged around the illumination panel 59 on the game board 9. Below, the four decorative boards 180 will be referred to as illumination boards 401 to 404.

As shown in Figures 29 and 30, the illumination board 401 is positioned on the left side of the illumination panel 59. The illumination board 401 is placed on the game board 9 so that the component surface 401a, on which the electrical components (performance LEDs 27) are arranged, faces the left side surface 59c of the illumination panel 59. Therefore, the illumination board 401 is placed on the game board 9 so that the component surface 401a is perpendicular to the front surface 59a and rear surface 59b of the illumination panel 59. Note that "perpendicular" does not only mean perfectly perpendicular, but also includes some degree of error (angular error), and this also applies to other descriptions.

Six performance LEDs 27 are arranged vertically on the component surface 401a of the illumination board 401 so as to face the left side surface 59c of the illumination panel 59. Hereinafter, the performance LEDs 27 arranged facing the left side surface 59c of the illumination panel 59 will be referred to as illumination LEDs 411.

The illumination LED 411 is a full-color LED that is a top-view LED that is positioned so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to the illumination substrate 401, and the optical axis of the emitted light (indicated by the arrow in Figure 30) is perpendicular to the illumination substrate 401. Note that "parallel" does not only mean perfectly parallel, but also includes some degree of error (angular error), and this also applies to other descriptions.

In this way, because the component surface 401a of the illumination board 401 does not face the player (it is perpendicular to the direction the player faces), and the light-emitting surface of the illumination LED 411 is positioned parallel to the illumination board 401, the light-emitting surface of the illumination LED 411 is positioned on the gaming board 9 so as not to face the player (it is perpendicular to the direction the player faces). And because the optical axis of the illumination LED 411 does not face the player, the light emitted from the illumination LED 411 almost never reaches the player directly.

Because the light-emitting surface of the illumination LED 411 and the left side surface 59c of the illumination panel 59 are positioned with almost no gap between them, the illumination LED 411 irradiates light into the interior of the illumination panel 59 via the left side surface 59c. In other words, the illumination LED 411 irradiates light in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of the illumination panel 59.

On the illumination panel 59, light incident from the left side surface 59c is diffused by the patterned area, causing the patterned area to glow.

Like illumination board 401, illumination boards 402-404 are arranged perpendicular to the front surface 59a and rear surface 59b of illumination panel 59, and are equipped with performance LEDs 27 that emit light onto the sides of illumination panel 59.

The illumination boards 402, 403 are arranged above the illumination panel 59. The illumination boards 402, 403 are arranged on the game board 9 so that the component surfaces 402a, 403a on which the electrical components (performance LEDs 27) are arranged face the upper surface 59d of the illumination panel 59. Therefore, the illumination boards 402, 403 are arranged on the game board 9 so that the component surfaces 402a, 403a are perpendicular to the front surface 59a and rear surface 59b of the illumination panel 59.

The illumination board 404 is positioned on the right side of the illumination panel 59, with a diffuser plate 405 sandwiched between them. The illumination board 404 is positioned on the game board 9 so that the component surface 404a, on which the electrical components (performance LEDs 27) are arranged, faces the right side surface 59e of the illumination panel 59. Therefore, the illumination board 404 is positioned on the game board 9 so that the component surface 404a is perpendicular to the front surface 59a and rear surface 59b of the illumination panel 59.

A plurality of performance LEDs 27 are arranged on component surfaces 402a to 404a of illumination boards 402 to 404 so as to face an upper surface 59d and a right surface 59e of illumination panel 59. These performance LEDs 27 are full-color LEDs that are arranged so that their light-emitting surfaces are parallel to the illumination boards 402 to 404, respectively, and are top-view LEDs in which the optical axis of the emitted light is perpendicular to the illumination boards 402 to 404, respectively.
These performance LEDs 27 emit light from the upper side surface 59 d or the right side surface 59 e of the illumination panel 59 toward the inside of the illumination panel 59 .

31 is a diagram showing a part of the circuit configuration of illumination board 401. Note that illumination boards 402 to 404 have the same circuit configuration as illumination board 401, and therefore their explanation will be omitted.
31, an LED driver 401b is arranged on the illumination board 401. The LED driver 401b is an example of the LED driver 27a described above, and drives and controls the illumination LEDs 411.

The LED driver 401b has 48 terminals numbered from terminal 1 to terminal 48, as indicated by the numbers "1" to "48".
Terminal 1 (SVCC) is a power supply terminal to which a driving power supply is input, and a 12V DC voltage (SC12VB) is input.
The second terminal (VREF) is an output terminal for the reference voltage.
Terminal 3 (CTLSCT) is a serial bus communication setting terminal, and is set to a predetermined mode when the reference voltage from terminal 2, that is, H level, is input.
Terminal No. 4 (OUTSCT) is an output mode control terminal for the LED drive current, and is set to L level when connected to ground, and is set to a predetermined mode, for example, constant current output.
Terminal No. 5 (RESET) is an input terminal for a reset signal.
Terminal 6 (Iref-B) is a resistor connection terminal (reference current setting terminal) for setting the reference current of the output terminals (LEDB1 to LEDB8), and by inputting the reference voltage from terminal 2, the current value set by terminal 8 (Iref-R) can be used in common as the current value of the drive current flowing through the output terminals (LEDB1 to LEDB8).
Terminal 7 (Iref-G) is a resistor connection terminal (reference current setting terminal) for setting the reference current for the output terminals (LEDG1 to LEDG8), and by inputting the reference voltage from terminal 2, the current value set by terminal 8 (Iref-R) can be used in common as the current value of the drive current flowing through the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDR8).

Terminal 8 (Iref-R) is a resistor connection terminal (reference current setting terminal) for setting a reference current for the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDR8), and is connected to resistor 401c. By changing the resistance value of resistor 401c connected to terminal 8, LED driver 401b can change the current value of the drive current flowing to the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDR8) from which parallel data signals are output.
As described above, by inputting a reference voltage to terminal 6 (Iref-B) and terminal 7 (Iref-G), the current value of the drive current flowing through the output terminals (LEDB1 to LEDB8) and output terminals (LEDG1 to LEDG8) can be set to be the same (common) as the current value of the drive current flowing through the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDR8).
In the LED driver 401b, the larger the resistance value of the resistor 401c, the smaller the current value of the drive current can be. For example, when the resistance value is 50 kΩ, 60 kΩ, 70 kΩ, 100 kΩ, or 130 kΩ, the current values are set to 14 mA, 12 mA, 10 mA, 7 mA, or 5.5 mA, respectively. In this embodiment, since the resistance value of the resistor 401c is 50 kΩ, the current value of the drive current is 14 mA.
The resistor 401c is arranged on the same mounting surface (for example, the component surface 401a) as the LED driver 401b on the illumination board 401. This makes it easy to confirm that the electronic component connected to the 8th terminal of the LED driver 401b is the resistor 401c, and to confirm the resistance value (code) of the resistor 401c.

Terminal No. 9 (SGND) is a ground terminal.
Terminal 10 (TEST1) is a test terminal and is connected to ground.
Terminals 11 to 16 (A0-A5) are address terminals for setting slave addresses, and a 6-bit slave address can be set. When each terminal is connected to ground, the bit is set to "0," and when connected to terminal 2 (reference voltage), the bit is set to "1."
Terminals 17 to 19, 21 to 29, 31 to 33, 35 to 40, and 42 to 44 (LEDR1-LEDB8) are output terminals from which parallel data signals are output. Note that some of these output terminals are unused and connected to ground.
Terminals 20, 30, and 41 are ground terminals (PGND1 to PGND3).
Terminal No. 34 (LVCC) is a protection circuit power supply for the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) and is connected to ground.
Terminal No. 45 (SDO) is a dummy terminal.
Terminal 46 (SDEN) is an input terminal for an enable signal.
Terminal 47 (SDATA) is an input terminal for a serial data signal (DATA).
Terminal 48 (SCLK) is an input terminal for the clock signal (CLK).

The clock signal (CLK) output from the performance control unit 121 and the serial data signal (DATA) serving as a control signal (LED data) are supplied to the LED driver 401b via connector 401e. The LED driver 401b outputs a drive current in response to the clock signal (CLK) and serial data signal (DATA).

LED driver 401b has 24 output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) from terminal 17 to terminal 44. LED driver 401b generates parallel data signals (04-R1 to 04-B5 in this case) with duty ratios corresponding to the gradation values indicated in the serial data signal (DATA) input from the performance control unit 121, and outputs the generated parallel data signals (04-R1 to 04-B5) from output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB6).

As in the case of the LED driver 150a, the parallel data signals are expressed as "04-R1", "04-G1", "04-B1", .... "R" indicates that the signal is assigned to the drive current for the red LED of the full-color LED chip. "G" indicates that the signal is assigned to the drive current for the green LED of the full-color LED chip. "B" indicates that the signal is assigned to the drive current for the blue LED of the full-color LED chip.
However, "R", "G", and "B" are not necessarily assigned to the drive currents for red LEDs, green LEDs, and blue LEDs, respectively, and may be assigned to the drive currents for single-color LEDs, for example.

Three illumination LEDs 411 and a resistor 401d are connected in series to terminals 17 to 19. Here, the illumination LED 411 is a full-color LED, and is therefore configured to include three LEDs: a red LED (R), a green LED (G), and a blue LED (B).
Terminal 17 has three red LEDs (R) of the illumination LED 411 connected in series, terminal 18 has three green LEDs (G) of the illumination LED 411 connected in series, and terminal 19 has three blue LEDs (B) of the illumination LED 411 connected in series.

Furthermore, three illumination LEDs 411 and a resistor 401d are connected in series to terminals 21 to 23. Three red LEDs (R) of the illumination LEDs 411 are connected in series to terminal 21, three green LEDs (G) of the illumination LEDs 411 are connected in series to terminal 22, and three blue LEDs (B) of the illumination LEDs 411 are connected in series to terminal 23.
Therefore, in the illumination board 401, a drive current flows from the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) side to the resistor 401d and the three illumination LEDs 411 in accordance with the parallel data signals (04-R1 to 04-B2), and the illumination LEDs 411 are lit with a brightness in accordance with the duty ratio (gradation value).

The value of the drive current supplied to the illumination LED 411 is determined by the resistance of resistor 401c connected to terminal 8 of LED driver 401b, and resistor 401d does not affect the value of the drive current. Resistor 401d is provided to reduce the voltage supplied to terminals 17 to 23 (excluding terminal 20) of LED driver 401b (to about 0.5 V, for example) and suppress heat generation by LED driver 401b.
Furthermore, since the forward voltage of the red LED is smaller than the forward voltages of the blue and green LEDs (see FIG. 43), the resistance value of resistor 401d connected to the red LED is set to a value larger than the resistance values of resistors 401d connected to the blue and green LEDs in order to minimize the voltages supplied to terminals 17 to 23 of LED driver 401b.
Furthermore, the resistor 401d is disposed on the same mounting surface (e.g., component surface 401a) of the illumination board 401 as the illumination LED 411. This makes it easy to confirm that the electronic component connected to the illumination LED 411 is the resistor 401d and the resistance value (code) of the resistor 401d. The same applies to resistors 421d, 434d, 435b, and 436b, which will be described later.

In this way, the performance control unit 121 can control the lighting of the illumination LEDs 411 arranged on the illumination board 401 by static control (PWM control).

[10.2 LEDs for Movable Objects]
32A and 32B are diagrams illustrating the configuration of the movable body accessory 61. Fig. 32A is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the movable body accessory 61, and Fig. 32B is a front view illustrating the movable body accessory base plate 421.

As shown in Figure 32 (a), the movable body accessory 61 is composed of a movable body accessory base plate 421, a movable body accessory inner lens 422, a movable body accessory case 423, and a movable body accessory seal 424. The movable body accessory 61 contains the movable body accessory base plate 421 and the movable body accessory inner lens 422 within the space formed by the movable body accessory case 423.

The movable body role board 421 is an example of the decorative board 180 described above, and as shown in Figure 32 (b), multiple (9) performance LEDs 27 are arranged on the component surface 421a. The movable body role board 421 is arranged so that the component surface 421a, on which the electrical components (performance LEDs 27) are arranged, faces the player. Below, the performance LEDs 27 arranged on the movable body role board 421 are referred to as movable body role LEDs 425.

The movable body accessory LED 425 is a full-color LED that is a side-view LED that is positioned so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to the movable body accessory board 421 and the optical axis of the emitted light (indicated by the arrow in Figure 32 (b)) is parallel to the movable body accessory board 421.

The movable body accessory LEDs 425 are spaced at approximately equal intervals around the periphery of the movable body accessory board 421, and are positioned so that their light-emitting surfaces face the center.

In this way, because the component surface 421a of the movable body device board 421 faces the player and the light-emitting surface of the movable body device LED 425 is positioned perpendicular to the movable body device board 421, the movable body device LED 425 is positioned on the gaming board 9 so that its light-emitting surface does not face the player (so that it is perpendicular to the direction the player is facing). Furthermore, because the optical axis of the movable body device LED 425 does not face the player, the light emitted from the movable body device LED 425 rarely reaches the player directly.

The movable body accessory inner lens 422 is disposed in front of (toward the player) the movable body accessory board 421 so as to cover the entire surface of the movable body accessory board 421. The movable body accessory inner lens 422 is made of, for example, a colorless, transparent or resin material with a predetermined transmittance, and a predetermined uneven pattern is formed on its surface.
The movable body accessory inner lens 422 diffuses the light emitted from the movable body accessory LED 425, and guides the diffused light forward and also from the side toward the outer periphery.

The movable body accessory case 423 is positioned in front of the movable body accessory inner lens 422 so as to cover the movable body accessory base plate 421 and the movable body accessory inner lens 422. A movable body accessory sticker 424 is affixed to the front of the movable body accessory case 423. The movable body accessory sticker 424 has a picture of, for example, a character's face drawn on it.

Therefore, the movable body role 61 causes the face of a character, for example, drawn on the movable body role case 423 to shine with light due to the light emitted from the movable body role LED 425 and diffused by the movable body role inner lens 422, and also causes light to radiate from the outer periphery of the character's face.
This allows the movable device 61 to stand out in the gaming machine 1.

Figure 33 shows part of the circuit configuration of the movable body accessory board 421. As shown in Figure 33, an LED driver 421b is arranged on the movable body accessory board 421. The LED driver 421b is an example of the LED driver 27a described above, and drives and controls the movable body accessory LED 425.

The LED driver 421b is configured, for example, in the same integrated circuit as the LED driver 401b, and therefore the terminal configuration and the like are the same as those of the LED driver 401b, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
A resistor 421c is connected to the 8th terminal (Iref-R), and the current value of the drive current flowing through the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) can be set by changing the resistance value of the resistor 421c. In this embodiment, the resistance value of the resistor 421c is 50 kΩ, so the current value of the drive current is 14 mA.
Furthermore, the resistor 421c is arranged on the same mounting surface (for example, the component surface 421a) as the LED driver 421b on the movable body accessory board 421. This makes it easy to confirm that the electronic component connected to the 8th terminal of the LED driver 421b is the resistor 421c and the resistance value (code) of the resistor 421c.

The clock signal (CLK) output from the performance control unit 121 and the serial data signal (DATA) serving as a control signal (LED data) are supplied to the LED driver 421b via connector 421e. The LED driver 421b outputs a drive current corresponding to the clock signal (CLK) and serial data signal (DATA).

The LED driver 421b has 24 output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) from terminal 17 to terminal 44. The LED driver 421b generates parallel data signals (05-R1 to 05-B5 in this case) with duty ratios corresponding to the gradation values indicated in the serial data signal (DATA) input from the performance control unit 121, and outputs the generated parallel data signals (05-R1 to 05-B5) from the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB6).

Three movable body accessory LEDs 425 and resistors 421d are connected in series to terminals 17 to 19, terminals 21 to 23, and terminals 24 to 26. Here, the movable body accessory LEDs 425 are full-color LEDs and are configured to include three LEDs: a red LED (R), a green LED (G), and a blue LED (B).
Three red LEDs (R) of the movable body accessory LED 425 are connected in series to terminals 17, 21, and 24. Three green LEDs (G) of the movable body accessory LED 425 are connected in series to terminals 18, 22, and 25. Three blue LEDs (B) of the movable body accessory LED 425 are connected in series to terminals 19, 23, and 26.
Therefore, in accordance with the parallel data signals (05-R1 to 05-B3), a drive current flows from the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) side to the resistor 421d and the three movable body accessory LEDs 425, and the movable body accessory LEDs 425 are lit at a brightness according to the duty ratio (gradation value).

In this way, the performance control unit 121 can control the lighting of the movable body role LEDs 425 arranged on the movable body role board 421 by static control (PWM control).

[10.3 LED for effects on the bottom right unit of the game board]
Figure 34 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of the game board lower right unit 430. Figure 35 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the game board lower right unit 430. Figure 36 is a side view illustrating the configuration of the game board lower right unit 430. Note that in Figure 36, the winning opening decorative board 434, the large winning opening decorative board 435, and the special design 2 decorative board 436 are shown separated from the lower right base plate 431 and the lower right cover 432 toward the rear.

As shown in Figure 34, a gaming board lower right unit 430 is located at the lower right of the gaming board 9. The gaming board lower right unit 430 forms part of the right gaming area 37b and is equipped with a special symbol 2 start slot 43, a regular electric device 45, a big prize slot 49, a special electric device 51, a prize slot 53, etc.

As shown in Figure 35, the game board lower right unit 430 is composed of a lower right base plate 431, a lower right cover 432, a lower right seal 433, a prize opening decorative board 434, a large prize opening decorative board 435, and a special chart 2 decorative board 436.
The lower right base plate 431 is made of a resin material, for example, with an uneven surface that diffuses (scatters) light, and has through holes in which the special pattern 2 starting hole 43, normal electric device 45, large prize hole 49, special electric device 51, prize hole 53, etc. are arranged.

The lower right cover 432 is made of a resin material with an uneven surface that diffuses (diffuses) light, and has a protruding portion that protrudes rearward to guide the gaming ball. The gaming ball can roll in the space sandwiched between the lower right base plate 431 and the lower right cover 432. In other words, the lower right base plate 431 and the lower right cover 432 form part of the right gaming area 37b.

A lower right sticker 433 is affixed to the front of the lower right cover 432. The lower right sticker 433 is made of a material with a lower light transmittance than colorless, transparent resin, for example, a translucent milky white color, and has a predetermined design drawn on it.

Behind the lower right base plate 431, there are arranged a prize opening decorative board 434, a large prize opening decorative board 435, and a special design 2 decorative board 436, which are examples of the decorative boards 180 mentioned above.

The winning opening decorative board 434 has multiple (2) performance LEDs 27 arranged on its component surface 434a. The winning opening decorative board 434 is positioned so that the component surface 434a, on which the electrical components (performance LEDs 27) are arranged, faces the player. Below, the performance LEDs 27 arranged on the winning opening decorative board 434 will be referred to as winning opening LEDs 441.

The winning opening LED 441 is a full-color LED that is a top-view LED that is positioned so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to the winning opening decorative substrate 434 and the optical axis of the emitted light (indicated by the arrow in Figure 36) is perpendicular to the winning opening decorative substrate 434.

In this way, the component surface 434a of the winning opening decorative board 434 faces the player, and the light-emitting surface of the winning opening LED 441 is positioned parallel to the winning opening decorative board 434, so the winning opening LED 441 is positioned on the gaming board 9 so that its light-emitting surface faces (is directly facing) the player.

As a result, the optical axis of the winning slot LED 441 faces the player. The light emitted from the winning slot LED 441 is guided through the lower right base plate 431 and lower right cover 432 to the lower right seal 433, causing the lower right base plate 431 and lower right cover 432 to light up from behind, and also causing the image drawn on the lower right seal 433 to light up from behind.

The large prize opening decorative board 435 has multiple (three) performance LEDs 27 arranged on its component surface 435a. The large prize opening decorative board 435 is positioned so that the component surface 435a, on which the electrical components (performance LEDs 27) are arranged, faces the player. Below, the performance LEDs 27 arranged on the large prize opening decorative board 435 will be referred to as large prize opening LEDs 442.

The large prize opening LED 442 is a full-color LED that is a top-view LED that is positioned so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to the large prize opening decorative substrate 435 and the optical axis of the emitted light (indicated by the arrow in Figure 36) is perpendicular to the large prize opening decorative substrate 435.

In this way, the component surface 435a of the large prize opening decorative board 435 faces the player, and the light-emitting surface of the large prize opening LED 442 is positioned parallel to the large prize opening decorative board 435, so the large prize opening LED 442 is positioned on the gaming board 9 with its light-emitting surface facing the player.

As a result, the light axis of the large prize opening LED 442 faces the player. The light emitted from the large prize opening LED 442 is then guided through the large prize opening 49 and the lower right cover 432 to the lower right seal 433, illuminating the lower right base plate 431 and lower right cover 432 from behind, and illuminating the image drawn on the lower right seal 433 from behind.

The special design 2 decorative board 436 has multiple (2) performance LEDs 27 arranged on the component surface 436a. The special design 2 decorative board 436 is arranged so that the component surface 436a on which the electrical components (performance LEDs 27) are arranged does not face the player (so that it is perpendicular to the direction the player is facing). Below, the performance LEDs 27 arranged on the special design 2 decorative board 436 will be referred to as special design 2 LEDs 443.

Special diagram 2 LED 443 is a full-color LED that is a side-view LED that is positioned so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to the special diagram 2 decorative substrate 436 and the optical axis of the emitted light (indicated by the arrow in Figure 36) is parallel to the special diagram 2 decorative substrate 436.

In this way, since the component surface 436a of the special design 2 decorative board 436 does not face the player and the light-emitting surface of the special design 2 LED 443 is positioned perpendicular to the special design 2 decorative board 436, the special design 2 LED 443 is positioned on the gaming board 9 so that its light-emitting surface faces the player.

As a result, the optical axis of the special symbol 2 LED 443 faces the player. The light emitted from the special symbol 2 LED 443 is then guided through the lower right base plate 431 and lower right cover 432 to the lower right sticker 433, causing the lower right base plate 431 and lower right cover 432 to light up from behind, and the image drawn on the lower right sticker 433 to light up from behind.

37 is a diagram showing a part of the circuit configuration of the winning opening decorative board 434. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a part of the circuit configuration of the large winning opening decorative board 435 and the special drawing 2 decorative board 436.
37, an LED driver 434b is arranged on the winning opening decorative substrate 434. The LED driver 434b is an example of the LED driver 27a described above, and drives and controls the winning opening LED 441, the large winning opening LED 442, and the special winning opening LED 443.

The LED driver 434b is configured using the same integrated circuit as the LED drivers 401b and 421b, for example, and therefore the terminal configuration etc. is the same as those of the LED drivers 401b and 421b, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
A resistor 434c is connected to the 8th terminal (Iref-R), and the current value of the drive current flowing through the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) can be set by changing the resistance value of the resistor 434c. In this embodiment, the resistance value of the resistor 401c is 100 kΩ, so the current value of the drive current is 7 mA.
The resistor 434c is arranged on the same mounting surface (for example, the component surface 434a) as the LED driver 434b on the prize opening decorative board 434. This makes it easy to confirm that the electronic component connected to terminal 8 of the LED driver 434b is the resistor 434c, and to confirm the resistance value (code) of the resistor 434c.

The clock signal (CLK) output from the performance control unit 121 and the serial data signal (DATA) serving as a control signal (LED data) are supplied to the LED driver 434b via connector 434g. The LED driver 434b outputs a drive current corresponding to the clock signal (CLK) and serial data signal (DATA).

The LED driver 434b has 24 output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB8) from terminal 17 to terminal 44. The LED driver 434b generates parallel data signals (here, 01-R1 to 01-B5) with duty ratios corresponding to the gradation values indicated in the serial data signal (DATA) input from the performance control unit 121, and outputs the generated parallel data signals (01-R1 to 01-B5) from the output terminals (LEDR1 to LEDB6).

Two winning slot LEDs 441 and a resistor 434d are connected in series to terminals 17 to 19. Here, the winning slot LED 441 is a full-color LED, and is therefore configured to include three LEDs: a red LED (R), a green LED (G), and a blue LED (B).
Terminal 17 has two red LEDs (R) of the winning slot LED 441 connected in series, terminal 18 has two green LEDs (G) of the winning slot LED 441 connected in series, and terminal 19 has two blue LEDs (B) of the winning slot LED 441 connected in series.
Therefore, in accordance with the parallel data signals (01-R1 to 01-B1), a drive current flows from the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) side to resistor 434d and the two winning slot LEDs 441, and the winning slot LEDs 441 are lit at a brightness according to the duty ratio (gradation value).

In addition, terminals 21 to 23 are connected to terminals 2 to 4 of connector 434e, respectively. Connector 434e is connected to the large prize opening decoration board 435 via a transmission cable. As shown in Figure 38(a), connector 435c is arranged on the large prize opening decoration board 435. Parallel data signals (01-R2 to 01-B2) are input to connector 435c via connector 434e of the large prize opening decoration board 434.

A 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is input to terminal 1 of the connector 435c. Three large prize opening LEDs 442 and a resistor 435b are connected in series to terminals 2 to 4 of the connector 435c.
Here, the big prize opening LED 442 is a full-color LED, and is therefore configured to include three LEDs: a red LED (R), a green LED (G), and a blue LED (B).
Three red LEDs (R) of the large prize opening LED 442 are connected in series to the second terminal of the connector 435c, three green LEDs (G) of the large prize opening LED 442 are connected in series to the third terminal of the connector 435c, and three blue LEDs (B) of the large prize opening LED 442 are connected in series to the fourth terminal of the connector 435c.
Therefore, in accordance with the parallel data signals (01-R2 to 01-B2), a drive current flows from the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) side to resistor 435b and the three large prize slot LEDs 442, causing the large prize slot LEDs 442 to light up at a brightness according to the duty ratio (gradation value).

In addition, terminals 24 to 26 of the LED driver 434b are connected to terminals 2 to 4 of the connector 434f, respectively. The connector 434f is connected to the special design 2 decorative board 436 via a transmission cable. As shown in Figure 38(b), a connector 436c is arranged on the special design 2 decorative board 436. Parallel data signals (01-R3 to 01-B3) are then input to the connectors 436c via the connectors 434f of the winning slot decorative board 434.

A 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) is input to terminal 1 of connector 436c. Two special LEDs 443 and a resistor 436b are connected in series to terminals 2 to 4 of connector 436c.
Here, the special diagram 2 LED 443 is a full-color LED, and is therefore composed of three LEDs: a red LED (R), a green LED (G), and a blue LED (B).
Two red LEDs (R) of special diagram 2 LED 443 are connected in series to terminal 2 of connector 436c, two green LEDs (G) of special diagram 2 LED 443 are connected in series to terminal 3 of connector 436c, and two blue LEDs (B) of special diagram 2 LED 443 are connected in series to terminal 4 of connector 436c.
Therefore, in accordance with the parallel data signals (01-R3 to 01-B3), a drive current flows from the 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) side to resistor 436b and the two special diagram 2 LEDs 443, and the special diagram 2 LEDs 443 are lit at a brightness according to the duty ratio (gradation value).

In this way, the performance control unit 121 can use static control (PWM control) to control the lighting of the winning opening LED 441 arranged on the winning opening decorative board 434, the large winning opening LED 442 arranged on the large winning opening decorative board 435, and the special drawing 2 LED 443 arranged on the special drawing 2 decorative board 436.

11. Modifications
[11.1 Modification 1]
39 is a diagram showing the circuit configuration of a main control board 100A in Modification 1. Note that the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the above embodiment, the performance indicator 116 is provided on the frame control board 110. However, as shown in FIG. 39, the performance indicator 116A may also be provided on the main control board 100A.

The performance indicator 116A is normally not visible because it is located on the main control board 100A that is located on the back of the game board 9. The main control board 100A is housed in a colorless, transparent resin case, and the performance indicator 116A is visible through the resin case.
The performance display 116A is a 4-digit x 8-segment display equipped with 32 LEDs 320A, and is dynamically lit and controlled by the main control unit 101 to display game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period of time.

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

The 13th terminal (04) of the LED driver 100b is connected in parallel to the anode of the LED 320A that constitutes the first 8-segment digit of the performance indicator 116A. Similarly, the 14th to 16th terminals (05 to 07) of the LED driver 100b are connected in parallel to the anodes of the LED 320A that constitute the second to fourth 8-segment digits of the performance indicator 116A, respectively.

Furthermore, terminal 5 (PA0) of LED driver 100a is connected in parallel to the cathodes of LEDs 320A(a) for each digit of performance indicator 116A via resistor 100g (equivalent to resistor 110d). Similarly, terminals 6 to 12 (PA1-PA7) of LED driver 100a are connected in parallel to the cathodes of LEDs 320A(b-g, dp) for each digit of performance indicator 116A via resistor 100g.

The performance indicator 116A then passes a drive current to the anode of the LED 320A for the digit corresponding to the performance display common data, and draws a drive current from the cathode of the LED 320A corresponding to the performance display segment data, causing the drive current to flow through the LED 320A for the digit selected sequentially using a dynamic lighting method, lighting it up.

It should be noted that an LED driver for driving the LED 310 of the main display 63 and an LED driver for driving the LED 320A of the performance display 116A may be provided separately.

[11.2 Modification 2]
40 is a diagram illustrating the fourth symbol display 65A in Modification 2. As described above, the fourth symbol display 65 includes a special symbol 1 display 65a consisting of two LEDs 350, a special symbol 2 display 65b consisting of two LEDs 350, a special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c consisting of two LEDs 350, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d consisting of two LEDs 350, and a right-hit display 65e consisting of one LED 350. All of these displays were round.

However, the shape of the fourth symbol display 65 and the number of LEDs of each display are not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 40, the fourth symbol display 65A has a special symbol 1 display 65a consisting of one LED 350, a special symbol 2 display 65b consisting of one LED 350, a special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c consisting of four LEDs 350, a special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d consisting of four LEDs 350, and a right-hit display 65e consisting of one LED 350.
In addition, the special symbol 1 display 65a is formed in a square shape, and the special symbol 2 display 65b is formed in a triangle shape.

In this way, the fourth pattern display 65 (65A) may display the same information as the main display 63, but in a different manner (number, shape, etc.).

<12. Configuration Example>
An example of the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described below.

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

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

Figure 41 shows various values related to the LEDs of the main display 63, performance display 116, number of balls played display 21, and fourth symbol display 65.

As shown in Fig. 41, a 12 V DC voltage (DC 12 VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the forward voltage of the LED 320 is 2 V. In addition, the resistor 110d (see Fig. 23) connected to the LED 320 is set to 3300 Ω. Therefore, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320.
Furthermore, the performance indicator 116 has 8 segments of 6 digits that are controlled to light up in sequence (6 commons with dynamic lighting control), so each of the 8 segments is only energized for 1/6 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 320 is 3 mA x 2 V x (1/6) = 1 mW.

On the other hand, a 5 V DC voltage (DC 5 VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 310 of the main display 63, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2 V. Also, the resistor 100d (see FIG. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300 Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310.
Furthermore, the main display 63 has four digits of eight segments that are controlled to light up in sequence (dynamic lighting control is performed with four commons), so each of the eight segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

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

Of the main displays 63, the special symbol 1 display 63a and special symbol 2 display 63b display the results of the lottery (jackpot lottery) regarding the awarding of benefits to players, and therefore must be clearly visible to the player. On the other hand, the performance display 116 displays game performance information calculated based on game results, so it only needs to be visible to hall staff and the like; it does not need to be clearly visible.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b of the main display 63, the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b are made to light up brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the results of the lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to the player (jackpot lottery). Also, by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be seen under normal conditions, so that it does not light up brightly, power consumption can be reduced.

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

In this (Configuration 1-1A-2) concept, the drive unit corresponds to LED drivers 100a, 100b, 110b, and 110c. Furthermore, source-type LED drivers correspond to LED drivers 100b and 110c, and sink-type LED drivers correspond to LED drivers 100a and 110b. Furthermore, the control unit corresponds to main control unit 101 and frame control unit 111.

In the gaming machine 1, the drive current output from the source-type LED driver 100b is supplied to the LED 310 of the main display 63, and the drive current is extracted by the sink-type LED driver 100a, causing the LED 310 of the main display 63 to light up using a dynamic lighting method.

Similarly, the drive current output from the source-type LED driver 110c is supplied to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the drive current is extracted by the sink-type LED driver 110b, causing the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 to light up and be displayed using a dynamic lighting method.

This simplifies the circuit configuration when controlling the lighting of the LEDs 310 and 320 using a dynamic lighting method.

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

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

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

In this way, the common side wiring pattern is wider than the data side wiring pattern, which reduces the electrical resistance of the common side wiring pattern and suppresses heat generation in the common side wiring pattern through which a large drive current flows.

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

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

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

In this way, by making the second common side wiring pattern, through which a large driving current flows, wider than the first common side wiring pattern, it is possible to reduce electrical resistance and suppress heat generation.

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

In this (Configuration 1-1A-5) approach, the voltage value of the drive power supply for driving the first LED is 12V (DC 12VA), and the voltage value of the drive power supply for driving the second LED is 5V (DC 5VA).

Therefore, the voltage value of the drive power supply for driving the second LED (LED 310) is lower than the voltage value of the drive power supply for driving the first LED (LED 320).
This reduces the resistance of the resistor (resistor 100d) connected to the second LED (LED 310), thereby suppressing heat generation in the resistor. This is particularly effective for resistor 100d, since the current value of the drive current supplied to resistor 100d is large.
Furthermore, since most of the electronic components on the main control board 100 are supplied with a 5V DC voltage (DC 5VA), supplying a 5V DC voltage to the LED 310 allows for efficient wiring patterns.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 1-1A-6) in addition to (Configuration 1-1A), (Configuration 1-1A-2), (Configuration 1-1A-3), (Configuration 1-1A-4), and (Configuration 1-1A-5).
(Configuration 1-1A-6)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a drive unit that drives the first LED and the second LED, the first LED and the second LED being arranged on different substrates, and the drive unit drives the first LED and the second LED using the same drive power supply.

In the case of this (Configuration 1-1A-6) concept, the first LED corresponds to LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A in Modification 1 (see Figure 39), and the second LED corresponds to LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and special symbol 2 indicator 63b of the main indicator 63 in Modification 1. The drive unit corresponds to LED drivers 100a and 100b in Modification 1. The drive power supply corresponds to 12V DC voltage (DC12VA).

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing various values related to the LEDs of the main display 63 and the performance display 116A of the first modified example.
As shown in Figure 42, a 12V DC voltage (DC 12VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A of Modification 1, and the forward voltage of the LED 320A is 2V. The resistor 100g (see Figure 39) connected to the LED 320A is set to 2000Ω. Therefore, a current of 5mA flows through the LED 320A. The power consumption of the LED 320A is 3mW.

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

Furthermore, the LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A is arranged on the main control board 100A (see Figure 39), and the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 indicator 63a and the special pattern 2 indicator 63b are arranged on the main display board 302 (see Figure 15), so it can be said that they are arranged on different boards.
In addition, LED drivers 100a and 100b that control the LED 320A of the performance indicator 116A and the LED 310 of the special symbol 1 indicator 63a and the special symbol 2 indicator 63b are arranged on the main control board 100A.
The LED drivers 100a and 100b light up the LEDs 320A and 310 using the same driving power supply, 12V DC voltage (DC12VA).

This allows the LED 320A and the LED 310, which are illuminated at different brightness levels, to be controlled by the same drive power supply (DC 12VA), thereby simplifying the circuit configuration.

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

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

As described above, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63 a and the special symbol 2 display 63 b of the main display 63 is greater than the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 .

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b are lit brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the results of the lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to the player (jackpot lottery). Also, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be viewed under normal conditions.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 1-2A).
(Configuration 1-2A)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a first LED that is placed in a position that is invisible or difficult to see by the player and that displays gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED that is placed in a position that is visible to the player and that displays information regarding the results of a lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

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

The performance display 116 is provided so that hall staff and others can check game performance information, and therefore the information is unnecessary for players. If it is placed in a position where it can be seen by players while games are being played, it may reduce the presentation effect of other presentation means and reduce the player's motivation to play.
Therefore, as shown in Figures 19 and 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is arranged is located on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and is not visible or difficult to see by the player under normal use conditions.

On the other hand, the main display 63, particularly the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, are used to notify the player of the game results, and therefore must be visible to the player at all times while the game is being played. For this reason, as shown in Figure 3, the main display 63 is located on the front side of the gaming machine 1, so that it is always visible to the player.

41, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. Also, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310 of the main indicator 63 (special symbol 1 indicator 63a, special symbol 2 indicator 63b).
Therefore, the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is greater than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b, the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b are made to light up brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the results of the lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to the player (jackpot lottery). Also, by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be seen under normal conditions, so that it does not light up brightly, power consumption can be reduced.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 1-2B).
(Configuration 1-2B)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a first LED that is placed in a position that is invisible or difficult to see by the player and that displays game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED that is placed in a position that is visible to the player and that displays information regarding the results of a lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than that of the first LED.

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

As described above, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63 a and the special symbol 2 display 63 b of the main display 63 is greater than the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 .

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b are lit brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the results of the lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to the player (jackpot lottery). Also, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be viewed under normal conditions.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 1-3A).
(Configuration 1-3A)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a first LED placed in a transparent case for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED with a member having lower transmittance than the transparent case provided in front for displaying information regarding the results of a lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to players, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

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

As shown in Figure 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is mounted is housed in a board case 321 made of a colorless and transparent resin material. This allows the performance indicator 116 to be seen through the board case 321. Because the board case 321 is colorless and transparent, it has a transmittance of approximately 100%, and the light emitted from the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 is hardly attenuated by the board case 321. In other words, the performance indicator 116 can be seen without being affected by the board case 321.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 15, the main display 63 is provided with a main display sticker 304 on the front (the side where light is emitted) that is made of, for example, a translucent milky white material with a lower light transmittance than colorless, transparent resin. As a result, the light emitted from the LED 310 of the main display 63 is attenuated by the main display sticker 304 before reaching the player.

41, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. Also, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310 of the main indicator 63 (special symbol 1 indicator 63a, special symbol 2 indicator 63b).
Therefore, the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is greater than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
For example, if the light transmittance of the main display sticker 304 is 50% of the light transmittance of the circuit board case 321, the current value supplied to the LED 310 can be set to twice the current value supplied to the LED 320. This allows the player to view the LEDs with the same brightness.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b, the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b are made to light up brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the results of the lottery (jackpot lottery) regarding the awarding of benefits to the player from the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, which are visible through the main display sticker 304, which has a lower light transmittance than colorless and transparent resin. Also, by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is visible through the colorless and transparent board case 321, so that it does not light up brightly, power consumption can be reduced.

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

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

As described above, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63 a and the special symbol 2 display 63 b of the main display 63 is greater than the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 .

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63 a and the special symbol 2 display 63 b will be made to emit light brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 .
This allows the player to clearly see the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b, which can be seen through the main display seal 304, which has a lower light transmittance than colorless transparent resin, i.e., the results of the lottery (jackpot lottery) regarding the awarding of benefits to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 1-4A).
(Configuration 1-4A)
The gaming machine 1 comprises a first LED, which is not surrounded by decorative luminaries, for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED, which is surrounded by decorative luminaries, for displaying information relating to the results of a lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to players, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this (Configuration 1-3A) concept, the first LED corresponds to LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to LED 310 of the special pattern 1 indicator 63a and the special pattern 2 indicator 63b of the main indicator 63.
The decorative light emitter corresponds to the LED 27 for performance.

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

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

41, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. Also, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310 of the main indicator 63 (special symbol 1 indicator 63a, special symbol 2 indicator 63b).
Therefore, the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is greater than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b, the LEDs 310 of the special pattern 1 display 63a and the special pattern 2 display 63b are made to light up brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the results of the lottery (jackpot lottery) regarding the awarding of benefits to the player on the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, which are visible due to the influence of the light emitted from the surrounding performance LEDs 27. Also, by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is not affected by the surrounding light, so that it does not light up brightly, power consumption can be reduced.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 1-4B).
(Configuration 1-4B)
The gaming machine 1 is provided with a first LED for displaying game performance information calculated based on game results over a predetermined period of time and no decorative light-emitting objects arranged around it, and a second LED for displaying information relating to the results of a lottery regarding the awarding of benefits to players and surrounded by decorative light-emitting objects, the power consumption of the second LED being greater than that of the first LED.

In the case of this (Configuration 1-4B) concept, as in the case of (Configuration 1-4A) concept, the first LED corresponds to LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to LED 310 of the special pattern 1 indicator 63a and the special pattern 2 indicator 63b of the main indicator 63.
The decorative light emitter corresponds to the LED 27 for performance.

As described above, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b of the main display 63 is 5 mW, and the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 is 1 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63 a and the special symbol 2 display 63 b of the main display 63 is greater than the power consumption of the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116 .

Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b are made to emit light brighter than the LEDs 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the results of the lottery (jackpot lottery) regarding the awarding of benefits to the player on the special symbol 1 display 63a and the special symbol 2 display 63b, which are visible due to the influence of the light emitted from the surrounding performance LEDs 27. Also, by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is not affected by the surrounding light, so that it does not emit light brightly, power consumption can be reduced.

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

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

As shown in Fig. 41, a 12 V DC voltage (DC 12 VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the forward voltage of the LED 320 is 2 V. In addition, the resistor 110d (see Fig. 23) connected to the LED 320 is set to 3300 Ω. Therefore, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320.
Furthermore, the performance indicator 116 has 8 segments of 6 digits that are controlled to light up in sequence (6 commons with dynamic lighting control), so each of the 8 segments is only energized for 1/6 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 320 is 3 mA x 2 V x (1/6) = 1 mW.

On the other hand, a 12V DC voltage (DC 12VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21, and the forward voltage of the LED 336 is 3V. Also, the resistor 110e (see FIG. 23) connected to the LED 336 is set to 1300Ω. Therefore, a current of 7mA flows through the LED 310.
In addition, the game ball count display 21 is controlled by a dynamic method in which six digits of seven segments light up in sequence (common is 6), so each seven segment is only energized for 1/6 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 336 is 7 mA x 3 V x (1/6) = 3 mW.

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

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

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is made to light up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the value to be clearly visible to the player.

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

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

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

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is illuminated brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116 .
This allows the value to be clearly visible to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 2-2A).
(Configuration 2-2A)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a first LED that is placed in a position that is not visible or difficult to see by the player and that displays gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED that is placed in a position that is visible to the player and that displays information on valuables held by the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

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

The performance display 116 is provided so that hall staff and others can check game performance information, and therefore the information is unnecessary for players. If it is placed in a position where it can be seen by players while games are being played, it may reduce the presentation effect of other presentation means and reduce the player's motivation to play.
Therefore, as shown in Figures 19 and 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is arranged is located on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and is not visible or difficult to see by the player under normal use conditions.

On the other hand, the game ball count display 21 is a display that notifies the player of the number of game balls managed by the gaming machine 1, i.e., the number of game balls (valuable value) that the player owns, and therefore must be visible to the player at all times. For this reason, as shown in Figure 1, the game ball count display 21 is located on the front side of the gaming machine 1 so that it is always visible to the player.

41, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. Also, a current of 7 mA flows through the LED 336 of the ball count indicator 21.
Therefore, the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is greater than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is made to light up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the value. Also, by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be seen under normal conditions, so that it does not emit light brightly, power consumption can be reduced.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 2-2B).
(Configuration 2-2B)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a first LED that is placed in a position that is invisible or difficult to see by the player and that displays gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED that is placed in a position that is visible to the player and that displays information on valuables held by the player, the power consumption of the second LED being greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

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

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

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is illuminated brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116 .
This allows the player to clearly see the value, and also reduces the power consumption of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be viewed under normal circumstances.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 2-3A).
(Configuration 2-3A)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a first LED placed in a transparent case for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED with a member having lower transmittance than the transparent case provided in front for displaying information on valuables held by the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

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

As shown in Figure 20, the frame control board 110 on which the performance indicator 116 is mounted is housed in a board case 321 made of a colorless and transparent resin material. This allows the performance indicator 116 to be seen through the board case 321. Because the board case 321 is colorless and transparent, it has a transmittance of approximately 100%, and the light emitted from the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116 is hardly attenuated by the board case 321. In other words, the performance indicator 116 can be seen without being affected by the board case 321.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 21, the game ball count display 21 is provided with a game ball count display sticker 334, for example a translucent milky white, which has a lower light transmittance than colorless, transparent resin, and a game ball count display cover 335, for example a translucent black, which has a lower light transmittance than colorless, transparent resin, on the front (side where light is emitted). As a result, the light emitted from the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is attenuated and diffused by the game ball number display sticker 334 and the game ball number display cover 335 before reaching the player.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is made to light up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the game ball count indicator 21, i.e., the number of game balls (value), which is visible through the game ball count indicator sticker 334 and game ball count indicator cover 335, which have a lower light transmittance than colorless, transparent resin. Also, power consumption can be reduced by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which does not need to be seen under normal conditions, so that it does not light up brightly.

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

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

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

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 will be made to emit light brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the value to be clearly visible to the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 2-4A).
(Configuration 2-4A)
The gaming machine 1 comprises a first LED, which is not surrounded by decorative luminaries, for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED, which is surrounded by the decorative luminaries and displays information on valuables held by the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

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

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

On the other hand, the game ball count display 21 is located on the front of the gaming machine 1, and various effect LEDs 27 are located around it (for example, on the side unit 13 and gaming board 9). Therefore, the game ball count display 21 is visible due to the influence of the light emitted from the effect LEDs 27 located around it.

41, a current of 3 mA flows through the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116. Also, a current of 7 mA flows through the LED 336 of the ball count indicator 21.
Therefore, the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball number display 21 is greater than the current value (3 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 320 of the performance display 116.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is made to light up brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116.
This allows the player to clearly see the game ball count indicator 21, which is visible due to the influence of light emitted from the surrounding performance LEDs 27, i.e., the number of game balls (valuable value) managed by the gaming machine 1. Also, by lowering the current value of the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, which is not affected by the surrounding light, so that it does not light up brightly, power consumption can be reduced.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 2-4B).
(Configuration 2-4B)
The gaming machine 1 comprises a first LED, which is not surrounded by decorative luminous objects, for displaying gaming performance information calculated based on gaming results over a predetermined period of time, and a second LED, which is surrounded by the decorative luminous objects and displays information on valuables held by the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than that of the first LED.

In the case of this (Configuration 2-4B) concept, similar to the (Configuration 2-4A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the LED 320 of the performance indicator 116, and the second LED corresponds to the LED 336 of the game ball count indicator 21.
The decorative light emitter corresponds to the LED 27 for performance.

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

Therefore, the LED 336 of the game ball count display 21 is illuminated brighter than the LED 320 of the performance display 116 .
This allows the player to clearly see the game ball count display 21, which is visible due to the influence of light emitted from the performance LEDs 27 arranged around it, i.e., the number of game balls (valuable value) managed by the gaming machine 1.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 3-1).
(Configuration 3-1)
The gaming machine 1 comprises an acquisition means for acquiring judgment information based on a gaming ball entering a starting hole, a lottery means for conducting a lottery based on the judgment information, a reservation memory means capable of storing the judgment information as reservation memory, an image display means capable of displaying a reservation display corresponding to the reservation memory at a predetermined position together with an image based on the lottery result by the lottery means, a first LED arranged at a position relatively far from the predetermined position for displaying information related to the reservation memory, and a second LED arranged at a position relatively close to the predetermined position for displaying information related to the reservation memory, and the image display means may hide the reservation display when displaying a specific image based on the lottery result, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than that of the first LED.

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

As shown in Figure 41, the LEDs 310 of the main display 63 (special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d and special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e) are powered by a 5V DC voltage (DC 5VA), and the forward voltage of the LEDs 310 is 2V. The resistor 100d (see Figure 17) connected to the LEDs 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10mA flows through the LEDs 310.
Furthermore, the main display 63 has four digits of eight segments that are controlled to light up in sequence (dynamic lighting control is performed with four commons), so each of the eight segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 is supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Also, the LED driver 150a has a 140kΩ resistor 150b connected to the 8th terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7mA. Therefore, a current of 7mA flows through the LED 350.
In addition, the fourth pattern display 65 is statically lit and controlled by the performance control unit 121, so it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

Therefore, the power consumption (14 mW) of the LEDs 350 of the special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c and special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d of the fourth symbol display 65 is greater than the power consumption (5 mW) of the LEDs 310 of the special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c and special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d of the main display 63.

As described above, during the execution of the special symbol variable display game, decorative symbols 201a, 201b, and 201c are displayed variably on the LCD unit 57. At this time, reserve displays 203a to 203d are displayed in the reserve display area 205 based on the reserve data (reserve information) stored in the special symbol 1 reserve memory area, for example.
When a predetermined development image is displayed on the LCD unit 57, the hold displays 203a to 203d displayed in the hold display area 205 are hidden.
Therefore, when the development image is displayed on the LCD unit 57, the player can check the number of reserved symbols by visually checking the special symbol 1 reserved number display 63d and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 63e on the main display 63, or the special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c and the special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d on the fourth symbol display 65.

At this time, a player who is watching the LCD unit 57 is likely to check the reserved number on the special symbol 1 reserved number display 65c and special symbol 2 reserved number display 65d of the fourth symbol display 65, which is closer to the reserved display area 205.

Therefore, by increasing the power consumption of the LED 350 of the fourth pattern display 65, the LED 350 of the special pattern 1 reserved number display 65c and the special pattern 2 reserved number display 65d of the fourth pattern display 65 are made to light up brighter than the LED 310 of the special pattern 1 reserved number display 63d and the special pattern 2 reserved number display 63e of the main display 63.
As a result, even if the pending displays 203a to 203d displayed on the LCD unit 57 are no longer displayed, the number of pending information can be easily and clearly confirmed using the special pattern 1 pending number display 65c and the special pattern 2 pending number display 65d of the fourth pattern display 65.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 3-2).
(Configuration 3-2)
The gaming machine 1 comprises an image display means for displaying a presentation image based on a lottery result, an operation information display means for displaying operation information relating to game operations that are advantageous to the player at a predetermined position on the image display means, a first LED that is arranged at a position relatively far from the predetermined position and displays the operation information, and a second LED that is arranged at a position relatively close to the predetermined position and displays the operation information, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than that of the first LED.

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

As shown in Fig. 41, a 5V DC voltage (DC 5VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 310 of the main display 63, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. In addition, the resistor 100d (see Fig. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310.
Furthermore, the main display 63 has four digits of eight segments that are controlled to light up in sequence (dynamic lighting control is performed with four commons), so each of the eight segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 is supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Also, the LED driver 150a has a 140kΩ resistor 150b connected to the 8th terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7mA. Therefore, a current of 7mA flows through the LED 350.
In addition, the fourth pattern display 65 is statically lit and controlled by the performance control unit 121, so it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

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

8, if it is more advantageous to shoot the game ball into the right game area 37b, a right hit image 210 will be displayed in the right hit display area 211 of the LCD unit 57. The display position and size of this right hit image 210 will differ depending on the other effect images displayed on the LCD unit 57. If it is desired to mainly show the effect image to the player, then, for example, it will be displayed small in the upper right corner of the LCD unit 57, as shown in FIG.
In such a case, even if the player loses sight of the right-hit image 210 displayed on the LCD unit 57, the right-hit notification can be made by lighting up the right-hit indicator 65e of the fourth pattern indicator 65 located near the LCD unit 57.

Therefore, by increasing the power consumption of the LED 350 of the fourth pattern display 65, the LED 350 of the right-hit display 65e of the fourth pattern display 65 is made to light up brighter than the LED 310 of the right-hit display 63i of the main display 63.
This means that even if the right-hit image 210 displayed on the LCD unit 57 is lost or difficult to see, the right-hit notification can be easily and clearly confirmed by the right-hit display 65e of the fourth pattern display 65.

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

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

As shown in Fig. 41, a 5V DC voltage (DC 5VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 310 of the main display 63, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. In addition, the resistor 100d (see Fig. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310.
Furthermore, the main display 63 has four digits of eight segments that are controlled to light up in sequence (dynamic lighting control is performed with four commons), so each of the eight segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 is supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Also, the LED driver 150a has a 140kΩ resistor 150b connected to the 8th terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7mA. Therefore, a current of 7mA flows through the LED 350.
In addition, the fourth pattern display 65 is statically lit and controlled by the performance control unit 121, so it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

Therefore, the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 350 of the fourth pattern display 65 is smaller than the current value (10 mA) of the current supplied to the LED 310 of the main display 63.
On the other hand, the power consumption (14 mW) of the LED 350 of the fourth pattern display 65 is greater than the power consumption (5 mW) of the LED 310 of the main display 63.
This allows the fourth symbol display 65 to be brightly lit, allowing the player to clearly see the progress of the game.

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

As described above, all of the displays 65a to 65i provided on the main display 63 are formed in a round shape. In contrast, the fourth symbol display 65 may be formed in a triangular or rectangular shape in addition to a round shape, as described in the fourth modification example (see FIG. 40).
In addition, the special pattern 1 reserved number display 63d and the special pattern 2 reserved number display 63e of the main display 63 are composed of two LEDs 310, but the special pattern 1 reserved number display 65c and the special pattern 2 reserved number display 65d of the fourth pattern display 65 may be composed of two or four LEDs 350 (see Figure 40).

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

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

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

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

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

This allows the fourth symbol display 65, which is located in the center of the game area 37, to be brightly lit, allowing the player to understand various information more clearly.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 3-4).
(Configuration 3-4)
The gaming machine 1 comprises a plurality of first LEDs for displaying information relating to the progress of the game, and a plurality of second LEDs arranged at intervals greater than the intervals between the first LEDs for displaying information relating to the progress of the game, and the power consumption of the second LEDs is greater than the power consumption of the first LEDs.

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

As shown in Fig. 41, a 5V DC voltage (DC 5VA) is applied as a drive power source to the LED 310 of the main display 63, and the forward voltage of the LED 310 is 2V. In addition, the resistor 100d (see Fig. 17) connected to the LED 310 is set to 300Ω. Therefore, a current of 10 mA flows through the LED 310.
Furthermore, the main display 63 has four digits of eight segments that are controlled to light up in sequence (dynamic lighting control is performed with four commons), so each of the eight segments is only energized for 1/4 of the time.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 310 is 10 mA x 2 V x (1/4) = 5 mW.

On the other hand, the LED 350 of the fourth symbol display 65 is supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, and the forward voltage of the LED 350 is 2V. Also, the LED driver 150a has a 140kΩ resistor 150b connected to the 8th terminal (RT1), and the drive current is 7mA. Therefore, a current of 7mA flows through the LED 350.
In addition, the fourth pattern display 65 is statically lit and controlled by the performance control unit 121, so it can be energized at all times.
Therefore, the power consumption of the LED 350 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.

The LEDs 310 of the main display 63 are arranged at intervals of, for example, 3 mm, whereas the LEDs 305 of the fourth symbol display 65 are arranged at intervals of, for example, 8 mm.
Therefore, the LED 305 of the fourth symbol display 65 is arranged at a greater distance than the LED 310 of the main display 63 .

The LEDs 310 of the main display 63 are spaced closer together than the LEDs 305 of the fourth symbol display 65, which could result in a large amount of heat being generated in a crowded area. Therefore, the LEDs 310 of the main display 63 are designed to consume less power than the LEDs 305 of the fourth symbol display 65, making them less likely to generate heat even when crowded together.

This makes it possible to prevent damage to components due to heat generation.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1A).
(Configuration 4-1A)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED arranged on the gaming board with its light-emitting surface facing the player, and a second LED arranged on the gaming board with its light-emitting surface not facing the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-1A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441 (see Figures 35 and 36), and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411 (see Figures 29 and 30).

Figure 43 shows various information and values related to the illumination LED 411, movable device LED 425, prize slot LED 441, large prize slot LED 442, and special symbol 2 LED 443. Note that Figure 43 illustrates power consumption when the duty ratio is 1 (when the gradation value is 255).

As shown in FIG. 43, the winning hole LED 441 is arranged on the game board 9 so that the light emitting surface faces the player.
In addition, the LED driver 434b that drives and controls the winning slot LED 441 has a 100 kΩ resistor 434c connected to the 8th terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 7 mA.
The red LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, with a forward voltage of 2 V and a drive current of 7 mA. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the red LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.
The green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
The blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
In other words, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW (14 mW + 21 mW + 21 mW).

The illumination LED 411 is arranged on the game board 9 so that the light-emitting surface does not face the player.
Furthermore, the LED driver 401b that drives and controls the illumination LED 411 has a 50 kΩ resistor 401c connected to the eighth terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 14 mA.
The red LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 2 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the red LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 2 V = 28 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the green LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
That is, the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW (28 mW+42 mW+42 mW).

In this way, the current value (14 mA) supplied to the illumination LED 411, which is placed on the gaming board 9 so that its light-emitting surface does not face the player, is greater than the current value (7 mA) supplied to the winning slot LED 441, which is placed on the gaming board 9 so that its light-emitting surface faces the player.

Here, because the light-emitting surface of the winning slot LED 441 is positioned facing the player, there is a risk that the light emitted from the winning slot LED 441 may be directly visible to the player. As a result, the player may find the light emitted from the winning slot LED 441 dazzling.

On the other hand, the light emitted from the illumination LED 411 enters the interior of the illumination panel 59 from the left side surface 59c, illuminating the images formed on the front surface 59a or rear surface 59b of the illumination panel 59. A certain amount of light (brightness) is required to allow the player to properly view the images on the illumination panel 59.
Furthermore, since the light-emitting surface of the illumination LED 411 is positioned so as not to face the player, the player rarely looks directly at the light-emitting surface, and the player rarely finds the illumination LED 411 dazzling.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411, the illumination LED 411 is made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LEDs 411, whose light-emitting surfaces are not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the dazzling effect felt by the player from the light emitted from the winning slot LEDs 441, whose light-emitting surfaces are positioned facing the player.

Note that LEDs that are arranged so that their light-emitting surfaces do not face the player may include LEDs that are arranged so that their light-emitting surfaces face diagonally backward or backward. With such LEDs, since the target object to be illuminated is behind the LED, it is desirable to illuminate the target object brightly in order to light it up. The same applies below.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1A-2) in addition to (Configuration 4-1A).
(Configuration 4-1A-2)
In the gaming machine 1, the first LED and the second LED are driven and controlled by different drivers, and the current values of the currents supplied to the first LED and the second LED can be set for each driver.

In this (Configuration 4-1A-2) concept, the driver that drives the first LED (winning slot LED 441) corresponds to LED driver 434b. The driver that drives the second LED (illumination LED 411) corresponds to LED driver 401b.

LED driver 434b (see Figure 37) and LED driver 401b (see Figure 31) can set the current value supplied to the winning slot LED 441 and illumination LED 411 using the resistance value of resistors 434c and 401c connected to terminal 8 (Iref_R).

This makes it possible to easily supply current of the same value to the performance LEDs 27 by connecting the performance LEDs 27 that supply current of the same value to the same driver, thereby reducing the number of parts.
Furthermore, by connecting the performance LEDs 27 that supply current of different current values to different drivers, it becomes possible to supply current of the optimal current value for each performance LED 27, and the performance LEDs 27 can be lit at the optimal brightness.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1A-3) in addition to (Configuration 4-1A) and (Configuration 4-1A-2).
(Configuration 4-1A-3)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first driver that drives and controls a first LED, a second driver that drives and controls a second LED, a first resistor connected to a reference current setting terminal for setting the current value of a current supplied to the first LED in the first driver, and a second resistor connected to a reference current setting terminal for setting the current value of a current supplied to the second LED in the second driver, and the resistance value of the first resistor is greater than the resistance value of the second resistor.

In this (Configuration 4-1A-3) approach, the first driver corresponds to LED driver 434b, and the second driver corresponds to LED driver 401b. The reference current setting terminal corresponds to terminal 8 (Iref_R). The first resistor corresponds to resistor 434c, and the second resistor corresponds to resistor 401c.

The resistance value of resistor 434c is 100 kΩ, and the resistance value of resistor 401c is 50 kΩ, so the resistance value of resistor 434c is greater than the resistance value of resistor 401c. This allows the current value (14 mA) supplied to illumination LED 411 to be greater than the current value (7 mA) supplied to winning slot LED 441.

In other words, the illumination LED 411 can be made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441 simply by making the resistance value of the resistor 434c greater than the resistance value of the resistor 401c.
Furthermore, the current value of the current supplied to the winning slot LED 441 and the illumination LED 411 can be easily changed simply by changing the resistance values of the resistors 434c and 401c.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1A-4) in addition to (Configuration 4-1A), (Configuration 4-1A-2), and (Configuration 4-1A-3).
(Configuration 4-1A-4)
The gaming machine 1 is provided with a light emission control means that can set the gradation values of the first LED and the second LED to one of a plurality of levels when controlling the light emission of the first LED and the second LED, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED regardless of the controlled gradation value.

In this (Configuration 4-1A-4) approach, the light emission control means corresponds to the performance control unit 121.

The effect control unit 121 determines the gradation values of the winning slot LED 441 and illumination LED 411 based on the reference gradation values shown in the effect table corresponding to each effect pattern and the brightness setting value determined in response to operation of the brightness change button 25c. In addition, the LED driver 434b and LED driver 401b perform PWM control of the duty ratio based on the gradation values instructed by the effect control unit 121.

For this reason, even if the gradation value (duty ratio) determined by the performance control unit 121 is the same, the current value of the current supplied to the winning slot LED 441 and illumination LED 411 can be set differently because it is set by the resistance values of resistors 434c and 401c connected to terminals 8 of LED driver 434b and LED driver 401b.

Therefore, even if the gradation value is the same, the brightness of the winning opening LED 441 and the illumination LED 411 can be changed by the current value, so there is no need to change the gradation value to change the brightness of the winning opening LED 441 and the illumination LED 411, and the effort required for adjusting the brightness can be reduced.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1A-5) in addition to (Configuration 4-1A), (Configuration 4-1A-2), (Configuration 4-1A-3), and (Configuration 4-1A-4).
(Configuration 4-1A-5)
In the gaming machine 1, the number of second LEDs is smaller than the number of first LEDs.

Here, there are a total of 211 effect LEDs 27 arranged on the gaming board 9, of which 150 are first LEDs (effect LEDs 27) arranged on the gaming board 9 with their light-emitting surfaces facing the player, and 61 are second LEDs (effect LEDs 27) arranged on the gaming board 9 with their light-emitting surfaces not facing the player.

Therefore, the number of second LEDs arranged on the gaming board 9 so that their light-emitting surfaces do not face the player is less than the number of first LEDs arranged on the gaming board 9 so that their light-emitting surfaces face the player.

In this way, by increasing the number of effect LEDs 27 that receive a small current value and decreasing the number of effect LEDs 27 that receive a large current value, the amount of current used by the gaming machine 1 as a whole can be reduced. In other words, the power consumption of the gaming machine 1 as a whole can be reduced.

The gaming machine 1 as a whole has a total of 356 effect LEDs 27, of which 241 effect LEDs 27 are arranged on the gaming machine 1 with their light-emitting surfaces facing the player, and 115 effect LEDs 27 are arranged on the gaming board 9 with their light-emitting surfaces not facing the player.

Therefore, the number of effect LEDs 27 arranged on the gaming machine 1 so that their light-emitting surfaces do not face the player is less than the number of effect LEDs 27 arranged on the gaming machine 1 so that their light-emitting surfaces face the player.

In this way, even when considering the gaming machine 1 as a whole, by increasing the number of effect LEDs 27 that receive a small current value and decreasing the number of effect LEDs 27 that receive a large current value, it is possible to reduce the amount of current used by the gaming machine 1 as a whole. In other words, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the gaming machine 1 as a whole.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1A-6).
(Configuration 4-1A-6)
A gaming machine 1 that generates a profit state due to a lottery result comprises a first LED that is arranged so that its light-emitting surface faces the player, and a second LED that is arranged so that its light-emitting surface does not face the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-1A-6) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As described above, the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA, and the current value of the current supplied to the winning slot LED 441 is (7 mA).
In other words, the current value (14 mA) of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411 is greater than the current value (7 mA) of the current supplied to the winning slot LED 441 .

In this way, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411, the illumination LED 411 is made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LEDs 411, whose light-emitting surfaces are not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the dazzling effect felt by the player from the light emitted from the winning slot LEDs 441, whose light-emitting surfaces are positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1B).
(Configuration 4-1B)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED arranged on the gaming board with its light-emitting surface facing the player, and a second LED arranged on the gaming board with its light-emitting surface not facing the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-1B) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As described above, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW, and the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 (112 mW) is greater than the power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 (56 mW).

Therefore, the illumination LED 411 is illuminated brighter than the winning slot LED 441 .
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LEDs 411, whose light-emitting surfaces are not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the dazzling effect felt by the player from the light emitted from the winning slot LEDs 441, whose light-emitting surfaces are positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1B-2) in addition to (Configuration 4-1B).
(Configuration 4-1B-2)
In the gaming machine 1, the first LED and the second LED are driven and controlled by different drivers, and the current values of the currents supplied to the first LED and the second LED can be set for each driver.

In this (Configuration 4-1B-2) concept, the driver that drives the first LED (winning slot LED 441) corresponds to LED driver 434b. The driver that drives the second LED (illumination LED 411) corresponds to LED driver 401b.

LED driver 434b and LED driver 401b can set the current value supplied to the winning slot LED 441 and illumination LED 411 depending on the resistance value of resistors 434c and 401c connected to terminal 8 (Iref_R).

As a result, by connecting the performance LEDs 27 that supply current of the same current value to the same driver, it is possible to easily supply current of the same current value to these performance LEDs 27, thereby reducing the number of parts. Also, by connecting the performance LEDs 27 that supply current of different current values to different drivers, it is possible to supply current of the optimal current value to each performance LED 27, allowing the performance LEDs 27 to light up at the optimal brightness.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1B-3) in addition to (Configuration 4-1B) and (Configuration 4-1B-2).
(Configuration 4-1B-3)
The gaming machine 1 includes a first driver that drives and controls a first LED, a second driver that drives and controls a second LED, a first resistor connected to a reference current setting terminal for setting the current value of a current supplied to the first LED in the first driver, and a second resistor connected to a reference current setting terminal for setting the current value of a current supplied to the second LED in the second driver, and the resistance value of the first resistor is greater than the resistance value of the second resistor.

In this (Configuration 4-1B-3) approach, the first driver corresponds to LED driver 434b, and the second driver corresponds to LED driver 401b. The reference current setting terminal corresponds to terminal 8 (Iref_R). The first resistor corresponds to resistor 434c, and the second resistor corresponds to resistor 401c.

The resistance value of resistor 434c is 100 kΩ, and the resistance value of resistor 401c is 50 kΩ, so the resistance value of resistor 434c is greater than the resistance value of resistor 401c. This allows the current value (14 mA) supplied to illumination LED 411 to be greater than the current value (7 mA) supplied to winning slot LED 441.

In other words, the illumination LED 411 can be made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441 simply by making the resistance value of the resistor 434c greater than the resistance value of the resistor 401c.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1B-4) in addition to (Configuration 4-1B), (Configuration 4-1B-2), and (Configuration 4-1B-3).
(Configuration 4-1B-4)
The gaming machine 1 is provided with a light emission control means that can set the gradation values of the first LED and the second LED to one of a plurality of levels when controlling the light emission of the first LED and the second LED, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED regardless of the controlled gradation value.

In this case (Configuration 4-1B-4), the light emission control means corresponds to the performance control unit 121.

The effect control unit 121 determines the gradation values of the winning slot LED 441 and illumination LED 411 based on the reference gradation values shown in the effect table corresponding to each effect pattern and the brightness setting value determined in response to operation of the brightness change button 25c. In addition, the LED driver 434b and LED driver 401b perform PWM control of the duty ratio based on the gradation values instructed by the effect control unit 121.

For this reason, even if the gradation value (duty ratio) determined by the performance control unit 121 is the same, the current values supplied to the winning slot LED 441 and illumination LED 411 are different from each other because they are set by the resistance values of resistors 434c and 401c connected to terminals 8 of LED driver 434b and LED driver 401b.

Therefore, even if the gradation value is the same, the brightness of the winning opening LED 441 and the illumination LED 411 can be changed by the current value, so there is no need to change the gradation value to change the brightness of the winning opening LED 441 and the illumination LED 411, and the effort required for adjusting the brightness can be reduced.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-1B-5).
(Configuration 4-1B-5)
The gaming machine 1 that generates a profit state due to a lottery result comprises a first LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface faces the player, and a second LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface does not face the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than that of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-1B-5) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As described above, the power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 7mA x 2V = 14mW when the duty ratio is 1, and the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 14mA x 2V = 28mW when the duty ratio is 1.
In other words, the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 (28 mW) is greater than the power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 (14 mW).

Therefore, the illumination LED 411 is illuminated brighter than the winning opening LED 441 on the winning opening decorative substrate 434.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LEDs 411, whose light-emitting surfaces are not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the dazzling effect felt by the player from the light emitted from the winning slot LEDs 441, whose light-emitting surfaces are positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-2A).
(Configuration 4-2A)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to a board placed on the gaming board with its component surface facing the player, and a second LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to the board placed on the gaming board with its component surface facing the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-2A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441 (see Figures 35 and 36), and the second LED corresponds to the movable device LED 425 (see Figure 32).

As shown in Figure 43, the winning opening decorative substrate 434 is placed on the gaming board 9 so that the component surface 434a faces the player, and the winning opening LED 441 is placed on the winning opening decorative substrate 434 so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to the winning opening decorative substrate 434. In other words, the winning opening LED 441 is placed so that its light-emitting surface faces the player.

In addition, the LED driver 434b that drives and controls the winning slot LED 441 has a 100 kΩ resistor 434c connected to the 8th terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 7 mA.
The red LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, and the forward voltage is 2 V, causing a current of 7 mA to flow. Therefore, the power consumption of the red LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
The blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
In other words, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW (14 mW + 21 mW + 21 mW).

The movable body device board 421 is placed on the game board 9 so that the component surface 421a faces the player, and the movable body device LED 425 is placed on the movable body device board 421 so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to the movable body device board 421. In other words, the movable body device LED 425 is placed so that its light-emitting surface does not face the player.

In addition, the LED driver 421b that drives and controls the movable body accessory LED 425 has a 50 kΩ resistor 401c connected to the 8th terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 14 mA. Therefore, a current of 14 mA flows through the movable body accessory LED 425.
The red LED of the movable body accessory LED 425 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 2 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the red LED of the movable body accessory LED 425 is 14 mA x 2 V = 28 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of the movable body accessory LED 425 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the green LED of the movable body accessory LED 425 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The blue LED of the movable body accessory LED 425 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the blue LED of the movable body accessory LED 425 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
In other words, the maximum power consumption of the movable body accessory LED 425 is 112 mW (28 mW + 42 mW + 42 mW).

As such, the current value (14 mA) supplied to the movable part LED 425 is greater than the current value (7 mA) supplied to the winning slot LED 441.

Here, because the light-emitting surface of the winning slot LED 441 is positioned facing the player, there is a risk that the light emitted from the winning slot LED 441 may be directly visible to the player. As a result, the player may find the light emitted from the winning slot LED 441 dazzling.

On the other hand, the light emitted from the movable body accessory LED 425 travels toward the center of the movable body accessory inner lens 422 and is diffused by the movable body accessory inner lens 422, illuminating the entire movable body accessory 61. A certain amount of light (brightness) is required to allow the player to properly view the movable body accessory 61.
In addition, since the light-emitting surface of the movable body accessory LED 425 is positioned so as not to face the player, the player does not directly look at the light-emitting surface. Therefore, the player hardly feels dazzled by the movable body accessory LED 425.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the movable body accessory LED 425, the movable body accessory LED 425 is made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the movable device LED 425, whose light-emitting surface is not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the light effects. Also, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort caused by the light emitted from the winning slot LED 441, whose light-emitting surface is positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-2A-2).
(Configuration 4-2A-2)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to a base placed on the gaming board so that the component surface does not face the player, and a second LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to the base placed on the gaming board so that the component surface does not face the player, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this case (Configuration 4-2A-2), the first LED corresponds to the special LED 443 (see Figures 35 and 36), and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411 (see Figures 29 and 30).

As shown in Figure 43, the special symbol 2 decorative board 436 is placed on the game board 9 so that the component surface 436a does not face the player, and the special symbol 2 LED 443 is placed on the special symbol 2 decorative board 436 so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to the special symbol 2 decorative board 436. In other words, the special symbol 2 LED 443 is placed so that its light-emitting surface faces the player.

In addition, the LED driver 434b that drives and controls the special diagram 2 LED 443 has a 100 kΩ resistor 436b connected to terminal 8 (Iref_R), and the drive current is 7 mA.
The red LED of the special diagram 2 LED 443 is supplied with a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, and the forward voltage is 2V, resulting in a drive current of 7mA. Therefore, the power consumption of the red LED of the special diagram 2 LED 443 is 7mA x 2V = 14mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of Special Figure 2 LED 443 is powered by a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB), has a forward voltage of 3V, and a drive current of 7mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the green LED of Special Figure 2 LED 443 when the duty ratio is 1 is 7mA x 3V = 21mW.
The blue LED of Special Figure 2 LED 443 is powered by a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB), has a forward voltage of 3V, and a drive current of 7mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the blue LED of Special Figure 2 LED 443 when the duty ratio is 1 is 7mA x 3V = 21mW.
In other words, the maximum power consumption of Special Figure 2 LED 443 is 56 mW (14 mW + 21 mW + 21 mW).

The illumination board 401 is placed on the gaming board 9 so that the component surface 401a does not face the player, and the illumination LED 411 is placed on the illumination board 401 so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to the illumination board 401. In other words, the illumination LED 411 is placed so that its light-emitting surface does not face the player.

Furthermore, the LED driver 401b that drives and controls the illumination LED 411 has a 50 kΩ resistor 401c connected to the eighth terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 14 mA.
The red LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, and the forward voltage is 2 V, resulting in a drive current of 14 mA. Therefore, the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 2 V = 28 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the green LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
That is, the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW (28 mW+42 mW+42 mW).

As such, the current value (14 mA) supplied to illumination LED 411 is greater than the current value (7 mA) supplied to special LED 2 443.

Here, because the light-emitting surface of the special symbol 2 LED 443 is positioned facing the player, there is a risk that the light emitted from the special symbol 2 LED 443 may be directly visible to the player. As a result, the player may find the light emitted from the special symbol 2 LED 443 dazzling.

On the other hand, the light emitted from the illumination LED 411 enters the interior of the illumination panel 59 from the left side surface 59c, illuminating the images formed on the front surface 59a or rear surface 59b of the illumination panel 59. A certain amount of light (brightness) is required to allow the player to properly view the images on the illumination panel 59.
In addition, since the light-emitting surface of the illumination LED 411 is positioned so as not to face the player, the player does not directly look at the light-emitting surface. Therefore, the player rarely feels dazzled by the illumination LED 411.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411, the illumination LED 411 is made to light up brighter than the special diagram 2 LED 443.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LED 411, whose light-emitting surface is not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the glare felt by the player from the special LED 443, whose light-emitting surface is positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-2B).
(Configuration 4-2B)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to a board placed on the gaming board with its component surface facing the player, and a second LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to the board placed on the gaming board with its component surface facing the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-2B) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the movable device LED 425.

As described above, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW, and the maximum power consumption of the movable part LED 425 is 112 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the movable device LED 425 is greater than the power consumption of the winning slot LED 441.

Therefore, the movable device LED 425 is illuminated brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the movable device LED 425, whose light-emitting surface is not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the light effects. Also, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort caused by the light emitted from the winning slot LED 441, whose light-emitting surface is positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-2B-2).
(Configuration 4-2B-2)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is perpendicular to a base placed on the gaming board so that the component surface does not face the player, and a second LED arranged so that its light-emitting surface is parallel to the base placed on the gaming board so that the component surface does not face the player, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-2B-2) concept, the first LED corresponds to the special LED 443, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As mentioned above, the maximum power consumption of the special LED 443 is 56 mW, and the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.

In other words, the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is greater than that of the special LED 2 443.

Therefore, the illumination LED 411 is illuminated brighter than the special diagram 2 LED 443.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LED 411, whose light-emitting surface is not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the glare felt by the player from the special LED 443, whose light-emitting surface is positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-3A).
(Configuration 4-3A)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED that irradiates light in the thickness direction of a target object placed on the gaming board, and a second LED that irradiates light in the longitudinal direction of a target object placed on the gaming board, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-3A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441 (see Figures 35 and 36), and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411 (see Figures 29 and 30).

The winning slot LED 441 targets the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432 and lower right sticker 433 arranged on the game board 9 as target objects, and emits light in the thickness direction of the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432 and lower right sticker 433.
In addition, the LED driver 434b that drives and controls the winning slot LED 441 has a 100 kΩ resistor 436b connected to the 8th terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 7 mA.
The red LED of the winning slot LED 441 is powered by a 12V DC voltage (DC12VB), has a forward voltage of 2V, and a drive current of 7mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the red LED of the special drawing 2 LED 443 is 7mA x 2V = 14mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
The blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
In other words, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW (14 mW + 21 mW + 21 mW).

The illumination LED 411 targets the illumination panel 59 arranged on the game board 9 as a target object, and irradiates light in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of the illumination panel 59 .
Furthermore, the LED driver 401b that drives and controls the illumination LED 411 has a 50 kΩ resistor 401c connected to the eighth terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 14 mA.
The red LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 2 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the red LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 2 V = 28 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the green LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
That is, the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW (28 mW+42 mW+42 mW).

As such, the current value (14 mA) supplied to the illumination LED 411 is greater than the current value (7 mW) supplied to the winning slot LED 441.

Here, the target object is short in the thickness direction but long in the length direction. Therefore, the illumination LED 411, which emits light in the length direction of the illumination panel 59 that is the target object, is illuminated brightly by increasing the current value supplied to it so that the light reaches the interior of the illumination panel 59 along the entire length.

On the other hand, for the winning slot LED 441, which emits light in the thickness direction of the target objects, the lower right base plate 431, the lower right cover 432, and the lower right sticker 433, the light does not need to reach a long distance, so the current value supplied is reduced and the LED is lit dimly.
Furthermore, since the thickness of the lower right base plate 431, the lower right cover 432, and the lower right sticker 433 is short, if the winning slot LED 441 is lit brightly, the player may feel dazzled by the light that passes through the lower right base plate 431, the lower right cover 432, and the lower right sticker 433.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411, the illumination LED 411 is made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the illumination LEDs 411, which emit light in the longitudinal direction of the illumination panel 59, to illuminate the entire area of the illumination panel 59, improving the presentation effect. Also, the winning slot LEDs 441, which emit light in the thickness direction of the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433, can reduce the dazzle felt by the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-3B).
(Configuration 4-3B)
The gaming machine 1 is equipped with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED that irradiates light in the thickness direction of a target object placed on the gaming board, and a second LED that irradiates light in the longitudinal direction of a target object placed on the gaming board, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-3B) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As described above, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW. The maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 (56 mW) is greater than the power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 (112 mW).

Therefore, the illumination LED 411 is illuminated brighter than the winning slot LED 441 .
This allows the illumination LEDs 411, which emit light in the longitudinal direction of the illumination panel 59, to illuminate the entire area of the illumination panel 59. In addition, the winning slot LEDs 441, which emit light in the thickness direction of the lower right base plate 431 and the lower right cover 432, can reduce the dazzle felt by the player.
This allows the illumination LEDs 411, which emit light in the longitudinal direction of the illumination panel 59, to illuminate the entire area of the illumination panel 59, improving the presentation effect. Also, the winning slot LEDs 441, which emit light in the thickness direction of the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433, can reduce the dazzle felt by the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-4A).
(Configuration 4-4A)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED that emits light from behind a target object placed on the gaming board, and a second LED that emits light from the side of the target object placed on the gaming board, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-4A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

The winning slot LED 441 targets the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433 arranged on the game board 9, and emits light from behind the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433.

In addition, the LED driver 434b that drives and controls the winning slot LED 441 has a 100 kΩ resistor 434c connected to the 8th terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 7 mA.
The red LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, with a forward voltage of 2 V and a drive current of 7 mA. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the red LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 2 V = 14 mW.
The green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the green LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
The blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power source, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 7 mA flows. Therefore, when the duty ratio is 1, the power consumption of the blue LED of the winning slot LED 441 is 7 mA x 3 V = 21 mW.
In other words, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW (14 mW + 21 mW + 21 mW).

The illumination LED 411 is arranged on the game board 9 so that the light-emitting surface does not face the player.
Furthermore, the LED driver 401b that drives and controls the illumination LED 411 has a 50 kΩ resistor 401c connected to the eighth terminal (Iref_R), and the drive current is 14 mA.
The red LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 2 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the red LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 2 V = 28 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The green LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the green LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
The blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is supplied with a 12 V DC voltage (DC12VB) as a drive power supply, has a forward voltage of 3 V, and a drive current of 14 mA flows. Therefore, the power consumption of the blue LED of the illumination LED 411 is 14 mA x 3 V = 42 mW when the duty ratio is 1.
That is, the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW (28 mW+42 mW+42 mW).

As such, the current value (14 mA) supplied to the illumination LED 411 is greater than the current value (7 mW) supplied to the winning slot LED 441.

Here, the illumination LED 411 that emits light from the side (left side surface 59c) of the illumination panel 59, which is the target object, is illuminated brightly by increasing the current value supplied to it so that the light reaches the entire illumination panel 59 from the side.

On the other hand, for the winning slot LED 441, which emits light from behind the target objects, the lower right base plate 431, the lower right cover 432, and the third lower right performance LED 443, the game board 9 is short in the front-to-back direction, so the light can reach a short distance, and the current value of the supplied current is reduced to light up dimly.
Furthermore, since the lower right base plate 431, the lower right cover 432, and the lower right sticker 433 are short in the front-to-back direction, if the winning slot LED 441 is lit brightly, the player may feel dazzled by the light that passes through the lower right base plate 431, the lower right cover 432, and the lower right sticker 433.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411, the illumination LED 411 is made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the illumination LEDs 411, which emit light from the sides of the illumination panel 59, to illuminate the entire area of the illumination panel 59, improving the presentation effect. Also, the winning slot LEDs 441, which emit light from behind the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433, can reduce the dazzling effect felt by the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-4B).
(Configuration 4-4B)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine having a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and is equipped with a first LED that emits light from behind a target object placed on the gaming board, and a second LED that emits light from the side of the target object placed on the gaming board, and the power consumption of the second LED is greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-4B) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As described above, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW, and the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 (112 mW) is greater than the power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 (56 mW).

Therefore, the illumination LED 411 is illuminated brighter than the winning opening LED 441 on the winning opening decorative substrate 434.
This allows the illumination LEDs 411, which emit light from the sides of the illumination panel 59, to illuminate the entire area of the illumination panel 59, improving the presentation effect. Also, the winning slot LEDs 441, which emit light from behind the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433, can reduce the dazzling effect felt by the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-5A).
(Configuration 4-5A)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that generates a profitable state based on the result of a lottery, and is equipped with a first LED that is arranged with its light-emitting surface facing the player and that notifies the player of the possibility of the profitable state occurring, and a second LED that is arranged with its light-emitting surface not facing the player and that notifies the player of the possibility of the profitable state occurring, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

As described above, a drive current of 7 mA flows through each color LED of the winning slot LED 441, and the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW.
A driving current of 14 mA flows through each color LED of the illumination LED 411, and the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.

Therefore, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411, the illumination LED 411 is made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LEDs 411, whose light-emitting surfaces are not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the dazzling effect felt by the player from the light emitted from the winning slot LEDs 441, whose light-emitting surfaces are positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-5B).
(Configuration 4-5B)
The gaming machine 1 generates a profitable state based on a lottery result, and is provided with a first LED whose light-emitting surface faces the player and notifies the player of the possibility of the profitable state occurring, and a second LED whose light-emitting surface does not face the player and notifies the player of the possibility of the profitable state occurring, the power consumption of the second LED being greater than that of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-5B) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As mentioned above, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW. Furthermore, the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.

Therefore, the illumination LED 411 is illuminated brighter than the winning slot LED 441 .
This allows the player to see the light effects clearly with the bright light emitted from the illumination LEDs 411, whose light-emitting surfaces are not positioned facing the player, improving the effect of the lighting. Also, it reduces the dazzling effect felt by the player from the light emitted from the winning slot LEDs 441, whose light-emitting surfaces are positioned facing the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-6A).
(Configuration 4-6A)
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that generates a profit state based on the result of a lottery, and is equipped with a first LED that emits light from behind the target object to indicate the possibility of the profit state occurring, and a second LED that emits light from the side of the target object to indicate the possibility of the profit state occurring, and the current value of the current supplied to the second LED is greater than the current value of the current supplied to the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-6A) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As described above, a drive current of 7 mA flows through each color LED of the winning slot LED 441, and the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW.
A driving current of 14 mA flows through each color LED of the illumination LED 411, and the maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.

In this way, by increasing the current value of the current supplied to the illumination LED 411, the illumination LED 411 is made to light up brighter than the winning slot LED 441.
This allows the illumination LEDs 411, which emit light from the sides of the illumination panel 59, to illuminate the entire area of the illumination panel 59, improving the presentation effect. Also, the winning slot LEDs 441, which emit light from behind the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433, can reduce the dazzling effect felt by the player.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has the following (Configuration 4-6B).
(Configuration 4-6B)
The gaming machine 1 generates a profitable state based on the result of a lottery, and is provided with a first LED for irradiating light from behind the target object to notify the possibility of the profitable state occurring, and a second LED for irradiating light from the side of the target object to notify the possibility of the profitable state occurring, the power consumption of the second LED being greater than the power consumption of the first LED.

In this (Configuration 4-6B) concept, the first LED corresponds to the winning slot LED 441, and the second LED corresponds to the illumination LED 411.

As described above, the maximum power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 is 56 mW. The maximum power consumption of the illumination LED 411 is 112 mW.
In other words, the power consumption of the illumination LED 411 (112 mW) is greater than the power consumption of the winning slot LED 441 (56 mW).

Therefore, the illumination LED 411 is illuminated brighter than the winning opening LED 441 on the winning opening decorative substrate 434.
This allows the illumination LEDs 411, which emit light from the sides of the illumination panel 59, to illuminate the entire area of the illumination panel 59, improving the presentation effect. Also, the winning slot LEDs 441, which emit light from behind the lower right base plate 431, lower right cover 432, and lower right sticker 433, can reduce the dazzling effect felt by the player.

The above describes the embodiments, but each of the configuration examples from (Configuration 1-1A) to (Configuration 4-6B) can be combined in various ways, and by combining them in any way, it is possible to create a gaming machine 1 that combines the effects described in each configuration.
In addition, it is possible to combine the configurations and operations described in the embodiments.
Furthermore, the various specific examples given are merely one way of realizing each configuration, and various specific examples that are not specifically shown are also possible.
Furthermore, although the embodiment has been described using a pachinko gaming machine, the present invention can also be applied to reel-type gaming machines such as so-called slot gaming machines.
In such a slot machine, the LED configuration, board configuration, circuit configuration, etc. described in each embodiment can also be adopted.
For example, in (Configuration 1-1A) to (Configuration 1-4B), the LED of the role ratio monitor can be used as the first LED, and the LED that guides (navigates) the order in which the stop buttons are pressed can be used as the second LED.
In addition, in (Configuration 2-1A) to (Configuration 2-4B), the LED of the role ratio monitor can be applied as the first LED.
In addition, in (Configuration 3-2), the order in which the stop buttons are pressed can be used as operation information, and LEDs that guide (navigate) the order in which the stop buttons are pressed can be used as the first LED and the second LED.

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

1 Gaming machine 21 Game ball number display 27 LED for performance
401 illumination board 411 illumination LED
421 Movable body accessory board 425 Movable body accessory LED
434 Winning port decorative board 435 Large winning port decorative board 436 Special figure 2 decorative board 441 Winning port LED
442 Large prize entrance LED
443 Special figure 2 LED

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that generates a profit state due to a lottery result,
a first LED whose light-emitting surface faces the player and is disposed behind a first decorative body visible to the player, and which emits light that passes through the first decorative body;
a second LED that is arranged so that its light-emitting surface does not face the player and irradiates light from a direction perpendicular to the front-to-rear direction onto a second decorative body that is visible to the player;
Equipped with
The length of the first ornament in the front-rear direction is shorter than the length of the second ornament in the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction,
the first LED and the second LED are LEDs including a plurality of types of light-emitting elements that emit light of different colors,
a current value of a current supplied to each light-emitting element included in the first LED is a first current value;
a current value of a current supplied to each light-emitting element included in the second LED is a second current value;
A gaming machine in which the second current value is greater than the first current value.