JP2002000801A - Game stand - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game stand coping with a malfunction and maintenance of the game stand, to remarkably reduce the work for the preparation, the actual work for the malfunction and the maintenance of the staffs of a hall, and to provide the game stand with less troubles during a game for a player. SOLUTION: Information for the malfunction generated in this game stand or the information for urging the maintenance of a part for which maintenance time comes and it is judged that the maintenance is required is displayed on the display screen of a display device at least as either graphics or messages and reported.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine (slot machine, slot machine, Pachinko etc.).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, pachislots having an enhanced effect by mounting a liquid crystal display device and the like are rapidly spreading, and there is a tendency for a variety of ways to be enjoyed by players. Conventionally, when an error occurs when a medal to be paid out to a player runs out or a inserted medal is clogged in a medal selector, the content of the error is reduced to a 7-segment as shown in FIG. It was coded and displayed on a display device or the like.

[0003] Therefore, when a gaming table is newly delivered to the hall, the staff of the hall needs to learn the correspondence between the error and the display code each time, and there is a problem that it takes much time and effort.

Further, since the display code system is uniquely determined by each manufacturer, it has been a source of confusion for staff. That is, when an error occurs in the game console, the staff of the hall looks at the display code (or based on a memorized one for each game console) and describes the content of the error (the inserted medals are blocked in the medal selector). It is common practice to identify the presence of a medal, and to perform a task (such as removing a jammed medal from the medal selector) in accordance with the content of the error.

[0005] As described above, conventionally, a procedure in which an error actually occurs and then the error is dealt with is usually performed, and some of the errors in the game console can predict the time of occurrence. Despite the fact that there is something that can be prevented if you want to prevent it (for example, a medal clogging due to accumulation of dust and dirt), it has been commonplace to treat all passively in a passive manner.

[0006] The interruption of the game due to an error is particularly disliked by the player, and when the staff of the hall realizes that the error is caused by insufficient maintenance such as clogging of medals due to dust, the player's sense of excitement due to the game is raised. After that.

In addition, the staff of the hall is also required to perform a recovery operation such as finding out the cause of the error and removing it, thereby increasing the ratio of interruption work during the operation.

As described above, in a conventional game console,
Although various effects have been devised for the staging effects and the like, little attention has been paid to errors that occur in the gaming table, and at present, there are various problems as described above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game console which can cope with errors and maintenance of the game console. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming table in which the burden of actual work is significantly reduced and the player has less trouble during the game.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and has a display device for displaying game information and a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols. A game console for determining a winning based on a combination of symbols at the time of stopping or rotating on a display screen of a display device, wherein an error detecting means for detecting an error occurring on the game console, and an error occurring on the game console. Error display data storage means for storing error display data for displaying at least one of a graphic and a message on a display screen of a display device as error information, and when the error detection means detects an error, The corresponding error display data is read from the error display data storage means, and at least a graphic or a message is displayed on the display screen of the display device. Characterized in that it comprises an error display control means for displaying as a Zureka.

[0010] Further, the information on the error that has occurred in the gaming table includes a part where the error has occurred and the content of the error.

Further, the information on the error generated in the gaming table includes a countermeasure for the error.

Further, the error detection means includes at least a game medium insertion error detection means for detecting an error when a game medium required for a game is inserted, a game medium payout error detection means for detecting an error when a game medium is paid out, Memory error detecting means for detecting an abnormality in a memory storing various data necessary for controlling the gaming table, winning error detecting means for detecting an abnormality in a combination of symbols stopped at the time of winning, a door of the gaming table is open Door opening / closing error detecting means for detecting the error.

Further, in a gaming table in which a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols are rotated and a winning is determined based on a combination of symbols at the time of stopping, a maintenance time of a portion requiring maintenance is determined by a portion requiring maintenance. Or, a maintenance time determining means for determining based on a predetermined maintenance time condition according to the related element, and information prompting maintenance of the determined portion when the maintenance time determining means determines that maintenance is necessary. And an informing means for informing.

Further, the above maintenance timing conditions include:
At least one of the operation time, the number of operations, and the power-on time is included.

[0015] Further, the notifying means is a display device, and the gaming table is a maintenance display storing maintenance display data for displaying the information urging the maintenance on the display screen of the display device as at least either a graphic or a message. A data storage unit, and a maintenance time period for reading maintenance display data corresponding to the part determined by the maintenance time determination unit as the maintenance time from the maintenance display data storage unit and displaying at least one of a graphic and a message on a display screen of the display device. It is characterized by having display means.

Furthermore, the parts requiring maintenance include at least a selection unit for selecting inserted medals into medals within the standard and non-standard medals, and a medal sensor for detecting passage of the selected medals. It is a medal selector that is included as a related element.

Further, when a plurality of pieces of information prompting an error or maintenance are required to be displayed on the display device and notified on the display device, a plurality of windows are generated on the display screen of the display device. By providing a game console characterized by displaying each error or the content urging the maintenance in the window and notifying at the same time,
The problem to be solved by the present invention can be achieved.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [Embodiment 1] Hereinafter, a slot machine will be described as an example of an embodiment of a game console according to the present invention. The control will be described in detail.

A. Configuration of Slot Machine The configuration of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with respect to the general configuration of the slot machine, the configuration of the reel mount, and the configuration of the control unit.

<A1. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. Figure 1
In the center portion of the slot machine main body 100 shown in FIG. 3, three reels (a left reel 101, a middle reel 102, and a right reel 103) on which a plurality of types of patterns including a specific pattern (for example, "7") are arranged on each outer peripheral surface. ) The reel mount (200: described later) is housed therein, and the main body 100 is mounted.
It is configured to be able to rotate inside.

The pattern of each of the reels 101 to 103 is
00, reel picture display windows 104 to 10 provided in front of
6, three pictures are displayed in the vertical direction for each reel, so that the player can see them. Therefore, when the reel is stopped, the reel pattern display windows 104 to 106 are displayed.
, A total of nine (3 × 3) patterns are displayed to the player.

In the following description, an area on the reel where one picture is drawn is referred to as a "frame". Therefore, in the reel pattern display windows 104 to 106,
A total of nine frames are displayed.

Reference numerals 107 to 111 denote various display lamps. In other words, reference numeral 107 denotes a notification lamp, which notifies the player of a state in which each of the bonuses (Big Bonus: BB, Regular Bonus: RB) has been internally won as internal information as a result of the internal lottery. Reference numeral 108 denotes a Win lamp, which notifies a player that a combination of the symbols displayed in the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106 has won. A start lamp 109 informs the player that the game has started. Reference numeral 110 denotes a weight ramp, which notifies a player that the game is on standby when the time from the start of the previous game to the start of the current game is equal to or less than a specified value. Reference numeral 111 denotes a replay lamp, which notifies the player that the next game is a replay game when the combination of the symbols displayed on the reel symbol display windows 104 to 106 has won the replay combination.

Reference numeral 112 denotes a credit display, which indicates to the player that the player has credited, for example, up to 50 medals obtained by the player. Reference numeral 113 denotes a medal insert lamp, which is a lamp for urging a player to insert a medal for starting a game.

Reference numeral 114 denotes a 7-segment display device of three colors and three digits, and displays the number of games such as BB or RB.
Reference numeral 115 denotes a payout display, which is a reel picture display window 1.
When the combination of the patterns displayed in 04 to 106 is a winning combination, the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning combination is displayed.

Reference numeral 116 denotes a pay line display lamp, which displays the number of pay line corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and the pay line in which the reel patterns are aligned when all reels are stopped. I do.

Here, reel picture display windows 104 to 106
In general, a winning line in which a pattern aligned with is determined to be a prize is a horizontal line 1 in the middle row when one medal is inserted.
When two medals are inserted, three horizontal lines are added to the middle horizontal line plus two upper and lower horizontal lines, and when three medals are inserted, a diagonal line from upper left to lower right and a lower diagonal line are added. A total of five lines, including the diagonal line to the upper right, are the pay line.

The number of winning lines is not limited to this, and the number of winning lines may be defined by the number of combinations of pictures displayed in the reel picture display windows 104 to 106. For example, in the slot machine shown in FIG. 1, three reels are displayed vertically for each reel, but when four reels are displayed vertically for each reel, the number of activated pay lines is eight. (4 horizontal lines, 2 diagonally right lines, 2 diagonally left lines) may be used.

Reference numeral 117 is a medal slot for a player to insert medals when starting a game. Reference numerals 118, 119, and 120 are credit bet buttons that are pressed when inserting medals from credits, respectively.
Is a button for hanging up to two medals, and 120 is a button for hanging up to three medals. By pressing one of these buttons, the player can select one of the medals displayed on the credit indicator 112 from one to one for each game.
Three medals can be inserted (bet) into the gaming table.

Reference numeral 121 denotes a credit and settlement button, which is a settlement button for adjusting and discharging medals stored in the credit display 112, and storing up to, for example, 50 medals obtained by the player by winning. It also serves as a credit switching button for switching whether or not to do. (Medal Clearing Button / Credit Switching Button) Reference numerals 122 to 124 are stop buttons for stopping the reels 101 to 103, and are provided corresponding to the respective reels. In this figure, a left reel stop button 122 corresponds to the left reel 101, a middle reel stop button 123 corresponds to the middle reel 102, and a right reel stop button 124 corresponds to the right reel 103.

Reference numeral 125 denotes a start lever for starting a game. When a player operates this lever, each of the reels 101 to 103 starts rotating at the same time and is provided inside the slot machine 100 at the same time. A random number lottery is performed by a control unit (described later). Reference number 1
Reference numeral 26 denotes a sound hole for outputting a sound of a speaker (described later) installed inside the gaming table, and a sound effect corresponding to each game state is generated from the speaker.

Reference numeral 127 is a payout port for the medal that has been won, and the medal paid out there is a medal tray 128.
It is set to accumulate.

Reference numeral 129 denotes a flicker display lamp which turns on / off / flashes an internal lamp in accordance with each game state (bonus game, replay game, etc.) to excite the game.

Reference numeral 130 denotes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, LCD) for displaying information such as internal information of the slot machine and progress information of the game to a player. Here, the internal information and the game progress information include the following, for example. (1) The number of medals inserted by the player during the predetermined number of games. (2) The number of medals paid out by winning during the predetermined number of games. (3) The number of moving frames of the picture that has been moved from when the stop button was operated by the player until each reel was stopped and displayed on the reel picture window. (4) The number of times a specific winning combination has been won during the predetermined number of games. (5) A slump graph during a predetermined number of games (a number of medals inserted and paid out is graphed based on the number of games). (6) Directing for players to enjoy the game. (7) When displayed on the reel picture display window,
Reach eye pattern combination (odds) that informs the RB or BB that it has been internally won.

Further, the LCD 130 displays not only the above-mentioned internal information and progress information, but also error information of a slot machine, maintenance information of internal devices, and the like. These will be described later in detail. When the gaming machine is a pachinko machine, the LCD 130 corresponds to a liquid crystal display device provided at the center of the front panel of the pachinko machine.

<A2. Structure of Reel Mount> The three reels 101, 102, and 103 housed inside the reel picture display windows 104 to 106 shown in FIG. 1 are incorporated in one reel mount 200 as shown in FIG. ing. Also, on the back side of each reel, backlights 201 to 209 for illuminating three pictures respectively displayed on the reel picture display windows 104 to 106 from behind (back side).
Are mounted.

Of these substrates, on the left substrate 210,
As backlights for the left reel 101, 201, 202, and 203 are provided in order from the top in the vertical direction in the figure. Also, on the central substrate 211, 204, 205, 20
6 are installed. Further, on the right substrate 212, as a backlight for the right reel 103, 20
7, 208 and 209 are installed. These backlights 201 to 209 are configured to selectively illuminate the picture of each reel individually based on control by a control unit (described later).

In the slot machine of the present embodiment, various effects based on the progress of the game are performed by turning on / off / flashing the backlights 201 to 209 described above.

<A3. Configuration of Control Unit> The configuration of each control unit for controlling the above-described slot machine of the second embodiment will be described below.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 300 denotes a main control unit for controlling the whole game, and 400 denotes a sub-control unit for controlling various lamps and the like provided on the front of the main body 100 to excite the whole game. , And operates based on the control of the control unit 300.

Reference numeral 500 denotes the LCD 13 shown in FIG.
0 is a display control unit (liquid crystal control unit) for controlling the display screen.

Although FIG. 3 shows three control units for each function, there is no problem if they are realized as one control unit.

Hereinafter, the configuration of each control unit will be described in detail. (A3-1. Main Control Unit 300) In the main control unit 300, reference numeral 310 is a main microprocessor (hereinafter, referred to as MainCPU), which performs main control related to the game, and is connected via a bus 350. It exchanges control signals and data with each part of the main control unit.

Reference numeral 311 denotes a random number generator for generating a random number used for an internal lottery or the like.
ainCPU 310.

Reference numeral 312 denotes a ROM (Read Only Memory), which is a program for controlling a main part of the slot machine of the present embodiment, and a reel 10.
Control data for performing stop control of 1 to 103, and
Various commands to be sent to the sub-control unit 400 (effect commands for instructing game effect contents, error commands to be output when an error occurs, maintenance commands to be output when device maintenance is required, etc.) are stored. Have been.

Reference numeral 313 denotes a RAM (random access memory) which includes a work area portion of the program and temporarily stores variable data generated by the processing of the Main CPU 310. These ROMs 312
And the memory of the RAM 313
ainCPU 310. Reference number 320
328 are various sensors of the gaming table 100, 32
0 is a medal sensor for detecting a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 117, and 321 is a stop button sensor for detecting that any one of the stop buttons 122 to 124 has been operated.

A start lever sensor 322 detects that the start lever 125 has been operated.
Reference numeral 3 denotes a credit bet button sensor for detecting that any one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120 has been pressed. Reference numeral 324 denotes an overflow sensor for detecting that medals overflowing from a hopper (medal payout device: not shown) to the auxiliary tank exceed a specified amount.

Reference numeral 325 denotes a medal payout sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper.
Is an index sensor attached to each reel for detecting the position of the reel in the rotation direction. A reset switch sensor 327 detects the operation of a reset switch (not shown), and a setting key switch sensor 328 detects the operation of a setting key switch (not shown). In a slot machine, a BB winning probability, an RB winning probability, and the like are usually determined in a plurality of levels (for example, a set value of 1).
To setting value 6), and the setting key switch is used to change the setting value. These various sensors are connected to the Main CPU 310 via the input interface 340 and the bus 350.

Note that the medal sensor 320 functions as a game medium insertion error detecting means for detecting an error when a game medium is inserted (in the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted), and the medal payout sensor 325 is used when a game medium is paid out. And plays a role of a game medium payout error detecting means for detecting an error.

Reference numeral 330 denotes a motor control unit for controlling motors (not shown) provided for the respective reels to rotate or stop the reels 101 to 103, and 331 to pay out medals. A hopper control unit that controls the hopper.

Reference numeral 332 denotes a lamp control unit, which is a notification lamp 107, a Win lamp 108, a start lamp 109, a weight lamp 110, a replay lamp 111, a credit indicator 112, an insert lamp 113, a three-digit lamp shown in FIG. The 7-segment display device 114, the payout display device 115, the pay line display lamp 116, etc.
On / off / flashing control is performed according to the control of the Main CPU 310. The player can check the progress of the game by referring to the control states of these lamps.

Reference numeral 333 denotes a medal blocker control unit for controlling a medal blocker 620 (see FIG. 4) for returning medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 117 to the medal payout port 127 as it is. (A3-2. Sub-control unit 400) The sub-control unit 40 of FIG.
0, reference numeral 410 denotes a sub-microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as “SubCPU”), which is transmitted through the output interface 342 of the main control unit 300 to the MainCPU 31.
0 is output to the input interface 4
The sound is received through the bus 31 and the bus 450, and for example, an effect for enlivening the game by sound or light is performed based on the command.

Reference numeral 411 denotes a ROM, which controls lighting / extinguishing / blinking of various lamps for effecting a game.
A program for controlling generation of sound effects, BGM, and the like, and giving instructions to the liquid crystal control unit 500 side, various control data, and the like are stored. Reference numeral 412 denotes a RAM, which includes a work area portion of the program,
Temporarily stores the variable data and the like generated by the above processing. The memories of the ROM 411 and the RAM 412 are connected to the bus 4
It is connected to the Sub CPU 410 via the FPU 50.

Reference numeral 420 denotes a backlight control unit, which controls on / off / blink of the backlights 201 to 209 shown in FIG. Reference numeral 421 denotes a flicker control unit.
In accordance with the instruction of 10, the flicker display lamp 129 is controlled to be turned on / off / blinked / turned off for staging or decoration in accordance with a bonus prize or each game state. The backlight control unit 420 and the flicker control unit 421 communicate with the SubCP via the output interface 430 and the bus 450.
Connected to U410.

Reference numeral 440 denotes an amplifier, which amplifies a sound effect and a tone signal such as BGM passed from the Sub CPU 410 via the output interface 433. Reference numeral 441 denotes a speaker that generates a sound in accordance with the tone signal amplified by the amplifier 440.

In this embodiment, the backlight 20
1 to 209 and the flicker display lamp 129 are controlled by the backlight control unit 420 and the flicker control unit 421 of the sub control unit 400, respectively, and these are controlled by the lamp control unit 332 of the main control unit 300. It may be performed together with the control of other lamps.

(A3-3. Liquid Crystal Control Unit 500) In the liquid crystal control unit 500, reference numeral 510 is an LCD microprocessor (hereinafter, LcdCPU), which is output via the output interface 432 of the sub control unit 400. Receiving control data from the SubCPU 410 via the input interface 530 and the bus 540;
An instruction is given to LCD 130 based on the received control data.

Here, the LcdCPU 510 is the Main
The command output from the CPU 310 may be directly received from the output interface 342 via the input interface 431, the bus 450, and the output interface 432, and the LCD 130 may be controlled based on the received command.

Reference numeral 511 is a ROM, and is referred to as SubC.
A program for transferring various control signals to and from the PU 410 and a video display processor (hereinafter, VDP) 520 described later is stored. This ROM 5
11 is connected to the LcdCPU 510 via the bus 540.

Reference numeral 521 denotes a ROM which stores a plurality of types of display data for displaying images on the display screen of the LCD 130 in addition to various data. VDP520
Is stored in the ROM 52 according to an instruction from the Lcd CPU 510.
The target display data is read from the LCD 1 and output to the LCD 130 via the output interface 531.

<A4. Medal Selector 600> The medal selector used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This kind of medal selector is already popular in the world and its structure is well known, so the details are omitted. The medal selector is provided with a selection unit 610 for selecting whether a medal inserted as a related element in the preceding stage (in FIG. 4) is a standard-compliant medal or a non-standard-based medal,
A medal sensor 320 (specifically, a first medal sensor 320a and a second medal sensor 320b) for detecting the passage of a medal within the standard selected as a related element of the latter stage (right in FIG. 4) is provided. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 117 shown in FIG. 1, the medal enters as shown by an arrow A in the upper left of FIG. The medals are sorted by the sorting unit 610, and medals within the standard are guided toward the medal blocker 620. If the medal blocker 620 is not in the returned state,
This medal passes through the medal blocker 620 as it is, and is discharged as shown by an arrow B, and thereafter stored in the hopper. On the other hand, a medal determined to be out of the standard by the selection unit 610 falls as shown by an arrow C, and is returned to the medal tray 128. In addition, Ma
medal blocker 620 according to an instruction from inCPU 310
Is returned, the inserted medals are forcibly returned to the medal tray 128.

Then, the first medal sensor 320a
And the second medal sensor 320b detects a passing medal behind the medal blocker 620, respectively. The medal detection process using these two sensors will be described later in detail. B. Outline and Control of Slot Machine Operation Hereinafter, the outline and control of the game operation of the slot machine in the present embodiment will be described.

<B1. Outline of Game Operation> In the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, a player inserts a medal through a medal insertion slot 117, and a start lever 125
The game starts by operating.

When the game starts, three reels 101
When the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed, the operation of stop buttons 122 to 124 provided corresponding to each reel is enabled. Thereby, the player sequentially presses a desired stop button to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel.

When each of the reels 101 to 103 is stopped, if the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line determined by the number of inserted medals corresponds to a predetermined combination of the winning symbols, the combination of the winning symbols is determined. Receive the number of medals 12
8 to complete one game.

Here, the types of winning combinations are BB, R
B, child role, replay, etc.

<B2. Control Contents> Next, an example of control contents (game control, game effect control, and error control) of the slot machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 7, and 8. This will be described in detail.

FIGS. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing the procedure of processing performed by the main control unit 300, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of processing performed by the sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 8 is performed by the liquid crystal control unit 500. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a process.

(B2-1. Game Control) The procedure of the process performed by the main controller 300 in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described below with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

Step S101: (medal insertion) When starting a game, the player sets a desired number (1).
Game medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 117, or one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120 is pressed. When a game medal is inserted, M
The ain CPU 310 receives a signal from the medal sensor 320. Step S102: (medal insertion error?) The Main CPU 310 determines whether a medal insertion error has occurred based on a signal from the medal sensor 320. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the inserted medals have not passed from the first medal sensor 320a to the second medal sensor 320b within a predetermined time (for example, 281.7 ms). If not, it is determined that a medal insertion has occurred, and it is determined that a medal insertion error has occurred.

It is needless to say that the Main CPU 310 can determine various medal insertion errors in accordance with the passing state of the medals, in addition to the above-mentioned medal insertion errors, if necessary. For example, when a transition of a medal from the second medal sensor to the first medal sensor is detected, it is determined that an operation of extracting the inserted medal has been performed, and an illegal action occurrence error may be output. Good.

If a medal insertion error has occurred, step S118 is executed, and if no medal insertion error has occurred, step S103 is executed.

Step S 103: (Effective Win Line) The Main CPU 310 turns on the win effective line display lamp 116 according to the number of inserted game medals via the lamp control section 332. Thereby, the player is notified (displayed) that the game can be played.

On the other hand, credit bet buttons 118-1
20 is pressed, the MainCPU3
10 determines which button has been pressed based on the signal from the credit bet button sensor 323,
Winning line display lamp 1 according to the pressed button
16 is turned on.

Step S104: (Start Operation) When the player operates the start lever 125 and the start lever sensor 322 is turned on, the Main CPU 31
0 detects the reception of the start operation and starts the game.

Step S 105: (Random Number Lottery) The Main CPU 310 obtains a random number from the random number generator 311, performs an internal lottery as to whether or not any winning combination has been won, and stores the result in the RAM 313.

Step S106: (Production Winning) The Main CPU 310 uses the random number acquired in step S105 to perform a lottery (hereinafter, production lottery) as to whether or not to perform a production described below. S
Proceed to S107, otherwise proceed to S108. Step S107: (effect flag set) The Main CPU 310 sets the effect flag for effect execution to R
AM 313, and then the process proceeds to S108.

Step S108: (Reel rotation) The Main CPU 310 rotates the reels 101 to 103 simultaneously or randomly so as to move the picture displayed on the picture display windows 104 to 106 from top to bottom. The control unit 330 is instructed. Step S109: (effect flag ON?) The Main CPU 310 determines whether or not an effect flag is set in the RAM 313. If the effect flag has been set, the process proceeds to step S110; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S111. Step S110: (Send Effect Command) The effect command corresponding to the result of the internal lottery performed in S105 is read from the ROM 312 and output interface 3
The signal is output to the sub-control unit 400 via.

Here, the production command means the LCD 130, the backlights 201 to 20 according to the result of the internal lottery.
9 and a command for instructing the sub-control unit 400 on an effect pattern to be performed using the various lamps shown in FIG.

Sub-control unit 40 receiving the effect command
0 performs various effect control according to the contents. This will be described later in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Step S111: (Reel stop control) After performing the processing of the previous step S110, or when it is determined in step S109 that the effect flag has not been set in the RAM 313, the Main CPU
310 performs stop control of the reels 101 to 103 in this step. That is, the output of the stop button sensor 321 is checked, and when the stop button sensor 321 detects that any one of the stop buttons has been pressed, a motor (not shown) corresponding to the stop button is transmitted via the motor control unit 330. An instruction is given to perform stop control according to the result of the lottery. Note that a conventionally used technique is applied to a motor stop control method according to the result of the internal lottery. When all the reels have stopped, the process proceeds to step S112 in FIG. Step S112: (Prize Win?) The Main CPU 310 displays the reel picture display windows 104 to 10.
6 are determined, and it is determined whether or not those patterns are winning on the pay line. At this time, when the winning symbols are not aligned on the winning activated line, one game ends, and the Main CPU 310 determines whether the next game medal is inserted or one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120 is pressed. It is in a standby state until pressed. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S113. Step S113: (BB, RB?) In this step, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is a bonus game (that is, a BB or RB game). If a bonus game has been won, step S1
Go to step S14, otherwise go to step S115. Step S114: (Preparation for Bonus Start) The Main CPU 310 prepares data so that a game according to the type of bonus (BB or RB) won from the next game is started.

Step S115: (medal payout) The Main CPU 310 adds the number of medals according to the winning combination to the number displayed on the credit indicator 112, or adds the number of medals according to the winning combination to the hopper. The payout port 127 shown in FIG. 1 is instructed by the control unit 331.
The process of paying out medals from is performed.

Step S116: (medal payout error?) Main CPU 310 determines whether or not a medal payout error has occurred based on a signal from medal payout sensor 325. Specifically, if the medal payout sensor 325 does not turn on even after a predetermined time (for example, 1.778 seconds), it is determined that a medal payout error 1 has occurred and the medal payout sensor 325 is turned on.
If a predetermined time (for example, 281.7 ms) or more has elapsed in the state, it is determined that a medal clogging has occurred and it is determined that a medal payout error 2 has occurred.

If any medal payout error occurs, step S121 is executed. On the other hand, if no medal payout error has occurred, step S117 is executed.

Step S117: (Display of Payout Number) The Main CPU 310 displays the number of medals according to the winning combination on the payout display 115. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 that the bonus game has not been won, the process directly proceeds to step S115 without performing the process of step S114.

When the above processing is completed, the Main CPU 3
10 stands by until the next game medal is inserted or one of the credit bet buttons 118 to 120 is pressed.

The next step S11 shown in FIGS.
The case in which the medal insertion error or the medal ejection error of 8 to S123 occurs will be described later. In principle, metal input is disabled, predetermined processing is performed, and error recovery is performed.

Step S118: (medal insertion is impossible) Step S119: (error command transmission) Step S120: (reset switch?) Step S121: (medal insertion is impossible) Step S122: (error command transmission) Step S123: (reset switch?) (B2-2. Game Effect Control) When a command is output from the main control unit 300 to the sub control unit 400, the sub control unit 400 interprets the command and executes various operations. For example, as shown in step S110 of FIG. 5, when an effect command is output from the main control unit 300, the sub-control unit 400 controls the backlights 201 to 209 and the flicker display lamp 129 according to the content of the effect command. Or give an instruction to the liquid crystal control unit 500 to switch the display image on the LCD 130,
Performs game production control. Hereinafter, an example of the processing procedure will be described with reference to FIG.

Step S201: (Interpretation of command) The SubCPU 410 interprets the received effect command. Step S202: (Reading of control data) The SubCPU 410, which has interpreted the effect command, reads from the ROM 411 control data (hereinafter, effect control data) for executing the effect pattern corresponding to the effect command.

Here, it is assumed that the slot machine according to the present embodiment executes the following effect patterns when a bonus game is won, for example. (1) Characters, characters, animations, or the like indicating that the bonus has been determined are displayed on the LCD 130. (2) The backlights 201 to 209 are simultaneously flashed several times. (3) The flicker display lamp 129 blinks. (4) A sound effect is generated from the speaker 420.

The SubCPU 410 executes the above (1) to
The ROM 411 is used to execute the effect pattern of (4).
From the liquid crystal control unit 500, the backlight control unit 420,
The effect control data to be output to the flicker control unit 421 and the amplifier 440 is read. In addition, according to the content of the effect command, any one of the above-described driving contents (1) to (4) or a plurality of driving contents may be simultaneously executed.

Step S203: (Output of Control Data) The SubCPU 410 converts the read effect control data into
Applicable control units (backlight control unit 420, flicker control unit 421, amplifier 440, liquid crystal control unit 50
0 (a part or all of 0). This allows
According to the effect control data, a sound is output from the speaker 441, the backlight control unit 420 turns on, turns off, or blinks the backlights 201 to 209, and the flicker control unit 421 turns on, turns off, or turns off the flicker display amplifier 129. Flash.

Further, in the liquid crystal control section 500, the LCD 13
A process of switching the image displayed at 0 to an image according to the effect control data is performed.

When the above processing is completed, the SubCPU 41
0 is in a standby state until an effect command is output from the main control unit 300 next.

(B2-3. Error Control) Next, the case where an error command is output from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit 400 will be described separately for medal insertion and medal payout. At the time of medal insertion In step S118 of FIG. 5, the Main CPU 31 that has determined that a medal insertion error has occurred in step S102.
0 returns the medal blocker 620 via the medal blocker control unit 333 so that if a medal is inserted from the medal slot 117, the inserted medal is returned to the medal payout port 127 as it is. I do.
In step S119, the Main CPU 310 reads an error command indicating a medal insertion error from the ROM 312, and outputs the error command to the sub control unit 400 via the output interface 342. When the error command is output to the sub-control unit 400, the sub-control unit 400 executes the steps shown in FIG. 7 as in the case of the effect command described above. Step S201: (Interpretation of Command) The SubCPU 410 interprets the received error command.

Step S202: (Reading of control data) The SubCPU 410, which has interpreted the error command, reads from the ROM 411 control data (hereinafter, error control data) for causing the liquid crystal control unit 500 to perform an operation corresponding to the error command. .

Step S203: (Output of Control Data) The SubCPU 410 outputs the read error control data to the liquid crystal control unit 500. When the error control data is output from the sub control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 500, the liquid crystal control unit 500 executes the steps shown in FIG. 8 as in the case of the effect control data described above.

Step S301: (Interpretation of Control Data) The LcdCPU 510 interprets the received error control data.

Step S302: (Reading of display data) The LcdCPU 510, which has interpreted the error control data, reads the display data (hereinafter, error display data) corresponding to the error control data from the ROM 521.
An instruction is given to the VDP 520 via 40.

Step S303: (Output of Display Data) Accordingly, the VDP 520 reads out the corresponding error display data from the ROM 521, and
1 to the LCD 130. As a result, LCD
On the display screen 130, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. That is, a message 130a “Medal is jammed” is displayed on the display screen of the LCD 130, and a graphic 13 showing the appearance of the medal selector is displayed.
0b is displayed. Further, a message 130c saying "~. Please remove the medal from the location of the arrow."
Is also displayed. If such a message display or graphic display is performed on the display screen of the LCD 130, even a person who has no prior knowledge can immediately understand the content of the error, the part, and the countermeasure. Note that the message displayed on the display screen of the LCD 130 is not limited to a message constituting a series of sentences, and may be, for example, “medal selector: medal”.
− It can also be expressed as a series of words with a certain connection such as “clogging”. The display on the LCD 130 may be in a form of expression that allows a person with no prior knowledge to understand the contents of the error even when looking at it. Of course, all such messages may be omitted, and three graphics (images) representing each of the “medal selector”, “medal”, and “blockage” may be displayed to present the information. When such an error display is performed, the Main CPU 31
In the case of 0, as shown in step S120 in FIG. 5, the process waits until the reset switch sensor 327 turns from OFF to ON. When it is detected that the reset switch sensor 327 has been turned from OFF to ON, a predetermined reset operation is performed, and the state returns to the state before the error occurred. Then, L
The display screen of the CD 130 switches from the error display screen shown in FIG. 9 to the normal screen displayed immediately before the error display screen. The above is the error control when a medal is jammed in the medal selector. At the time of payout of medals Step S121 in FIG. 6 is a step executed when it is determined in step S116 that a medal payout error has occurred, and the Main CPU 310 sets the medal blocker 620 to a return state via the medal blocker control unit 333. If a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 117, the inserted medal remains
7 to be returned.

In the step S119, the Main CPU 3
10. RO returns an error command indicating a medal insertion error.
The data is read from M312 and output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output interface 342. Sub control unit 400
When an error command is output, the sub-control unit 400 executes the steps shown in FIG. 7 as in the case of the effect command described above.

In step S122, MainCPU3
10 reads an error command indicating a medal payout error 1 (medal out) from the ROM 312 and outputs the error command to the sub-control unit 400 via the output interface 342.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal payout error 2 has occurred, S121 is executed, and then step S1 is executed.
At 22, an error command indicating a medal payout error 2 (medal jam) is read from the ROM 312 and output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output interface 342.

Thereafter, the sub-control unit 400 executes the steps in FIG.

Step S201: (Interpretation of command) The received error command of medal payout error 1 (medal out) or medal payout error 2 (medal jam) is interpreted.

Step S202: (Reading of control data) Error control data corresponding to the error command of the medal payout error 1 (medal out) or the medal payout error 2 (medal jam) is read out from the ROM 411.

Step S203: (Output of Control Data) The Sub CPU 410 outputs the read error control data to the liquid crystal control section 500. When the error control data is output from the sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 500, the liquid crystal control unit 500 executes the steps shown in FIG. You. Step S301: (Interpretation of Control Data) The LcdCPU 510 receives and interprets the received medal payout error 1 error control data.

Step S302: (Reading of display data) The LcdCPU 510 interpreting the error control data returns the error display data corresponding to the error control data to the RO.
VDP5 via bus 540 to read from M521
Give instructions to 20.

Step S303: (Output of Display Data) The error display data read from the ROM 521 is output to the LCD 130 via the output interface 531 for display.

FIG. 10 is an example of a display on the LCD 130. As shown in FIG. 10, on the display screen of the LCD 130, a message 1 stating "Medal expiration has occurred" is displayed.
30d and a graphic 130e showing the appearance of the hopper
"~. Please replenish medals at the location indicated by the arrow."
Message 130f is displayed, the content of the error,
The parts and countermeasures can be immediately understood. Thereafter, the main CPU 310 waits until the reset switch sensor 327 turns from OFF to ON, and performs the same reset operation as described above, as shown in step S120 of FIG. When the LcdCPU 510 receives the error control data of the medal payout error 2 in step S301 of the control shown in FIG. 8, the VDP 520 reads out the error display data corresponding to the medal payout error 2 from the ROM 521 in step S302. In step S303, the output is displayed on the LCD 130 via the output interface 531. FIG. 11 shows a display example in this case. As shown in FIG.
A message 130g indicating that "medal clogging has occurred", a graphic 130h indicating the appearance of the hopper, and a message 130i indicating "~. Please remove the medal from the location indicated by the arrow" are displayed on the display screen of. You can immediately understand the nature of the error, the location, and the countermeasures.

Thereafter, the Main CPU 310 waits until the reset switch sensor 327 is turned from OFF to ON in step S120 in FIG. 5, similarly to the above-described processing, and performs the reset operation. As described above, the error control according to the present embodiment has been mainly described with respect to the display-related processing. However, in addition to the error display on the LCD 130, a conventional method using sound and light so that the staff of the hall can immediately recognize the occurrence of the error. May be notified. That is, when any error command is output from the main control unit 300, the sub-control unit 400 illuminates the backlights 201 to 209 and the flicker display lamp 129 according to the content of the error command, You may comprise so that a sound effect may be emitted. The display mode of the LCD 130 is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the graphic may be omitted, and only the message 130j "door is open" may be displayed. This message 130j is displayed when the door of the slot machine is open. Although a description using the drawings is omitted, a sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the door is attached, and if the door is open, an error command indicating that is issued from the Main CPU 310. Message display is possible.

The following can be avoided by displaying the message as described above. In other words, when the staff adjusts the slot machine after closing the hall, it is not uncommon for the staff to close the door after finishing the adjustment, but in fact it was still half open, so if you open the business the next day as it is It was very dangerous. In addition, even during the opening of the hall, the doors were closed in a hurry after supplying medals, so that the doors were actually left half open. Therefore, "the door is open" as shown in Fig. 12
The message that the contents of the slot machine will not be vulnerable can be eliminated, and the hall business can be performed with confidence. In addition, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 310 checks the contents of the memories (the ROM 312 and the RAM 313) shown in FIG. 3, and when an error is detected at this time, a message such as "memory error" can be displayed.

The contents of the memory can be checked, for example, by using a RAM
Regarding 313, the value of the stack pointer is checked when the power is turned on, and if it is out of the stack area, it is determined that the stack is abnormal. As for the ROM 312, the ROM from a predetermined address to the address when the power is turned on is read.
An exclusive OR operation of the code is performed, and if the result is not 0, it is determined that the ROM is abnormal. In addition, if, after stopping all reels, a symbol that is different from the winning schedule determined by the symbol lottery wins, it is determined that the winning is abnormal,
A message such as "winning error" can be displayed. Regarding the detection of the winning abnormality, the Main CPU 3
10 may be executed.

In the first embodiment of the present invention described above, when a failure occurs in the gaming table, a notification for prompting the maintenance is issued. Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be summarized as follows. The present invention is not limited by the following arrangement. 1) At the gaming table, error display data stored in advance corresponding to the detected error is displayed as error information as a graphic or a message on a display screen of the liquid crystal display device. 2) As the error information, the content of the error, the site where the error occurred, and the content of the error are used as display information. 3) The information on the error occurring in the gaming table includes a countermeasure for the error. 4) Examples of important errors of the gaming machine that require detection include an error when inserting a game medium required for a game, an error when dispensing a game medium, and various data necessary for controlling the gaming machine. Memory errors to detect memory errors,
There are a prize error for detecting an abnormality of a combination of stop symbols at the time of a prize, a door opening / closing error for detecting that a game console door is open, and the like, and these errors are detected by a detecting means.

[Second Embodiment of the Invention] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

The second embodiment will also be described as an example of a gaming machine in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the following description will be made assuming that the appearance of the slot machine is the same as FIG. 1, the reel mount is the same as FIG. 2, and the block diagram of the control unit is the same as FIG.

In the second embodiment, in order to specify the maintenance time of a target device requiring maintenance (a portion requiring maintenance, here, a medal selector), a related component (requiring maintenance) is specified. An example will be described in which the number of operations of the medal sensor is counted based on the related elements of the part, and the total number of inserted medals is grasped.

In the second embodiment, when the total number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined value, it is determined that dust or the like adheres to the medal passage of the medal selector and there is a risk of clogging, and maintenance is performed. The prompting information is displayed on the display device. As the display device, the liquid crystal display device (LCD) described above is used in the second embodiment, but the display device is not limited to this. For example, a conventional 7-segment display device may be used. In addition, the relationship between the target device and the related components is not always necessary. The related component does not necessarily need to be built in the target device, and the related component may be an external component installed at a position distant from the target device. Absent. That is, the related component is a component for specifying the maintenance time of the target device.

In the second embodiment, the information for prompting the maintenance is automatically displayed when the setting value is changed. This is because the work of changing the set value is often performed after the hall is closed, which is convenient because it overlaps with the time period for performing the maintenance work on the parts.
In the second embodiment, the following processing is added after step S103 in FIG.

The Main CPU 310 determines in step S10
After finishing the display process related to the medal insertion in 3,
The counter value provided in a specific storage area of the RAM 313 is incremented. By incrementing the counter value each time a medal is inserted, the total number of inserted medals can be counted. This counter value is not cleared except by a predetermined operation described later.

It is to be noted that, in addition to the Main CPU 310, a dedicated IC serving as a counter may be provided, and a signal from this IC may be received to determine the counter value. After the hall is closed, for example, when the staff changes the set value, the processing shown in FIG. 13 is performed. FIG.
Is as follows. Step S401: (Setting switch ON?) It is determined whether or not the setting key switch sensor 328 is ON. Key switch sensor 328 for setting
Is ON, step S402 is executed. Otherwise, each step is skipped and the process ends. Step S402: (Setting value change processing) The setting value change processing is executed. In this step, a change operation of the set value by the staff of the hall or the like is received, and the changed set value is written in the RAM 313. Step S403: (Reading of counter value) The aforementioned counter value is read from the RAM 313. Step S404: (Counter value = predetermined value?) The counter value read from the RAM 313 is compared with the predetermined value, and if the counter value matches the predetermined value, step S4 is performed.
05, otherwise skip the following steps and end the process. For this predetermined value, RO
The predetermined value stored in M312 is set in advance to a value suitable for specifying the maintenance time of the medal selector. Step S405: (Maintenance command transmission) A command maintenance command for urging maintenance of the medal selector is read from the ROM 312 and output to the sub control unit 400 via the output interface 342. Upon receiving this command, the sub-control unit 400 executes the steps in FIG. 7 as in the case of the error command.

That is, when a maintenance command is received in step S201, control data for causing the liquid crystal control unit 500 to perform an operation (display) corresponding to the maintenance command (hereinafter, referred to as maintenance control data).
Is read from the ROM 411 in step S202, and is output to the liquid crystal control unit 500 in step S203.

In the liquid crystal control section 500, steps S301, S302 and S303 shown in FIG. 8 are executed.

That is, in step S301, LcdCP
U510 interprets that the maintenance control data has been received, and in step S302, the VDP 520 stores the maintenance display data corresponding to the maintenance control data in the ROM.
521, and output and display on the LCD 130 via the output interface 531 in step S303.

FIG. 14 shows a display example in this case. As shown in FIG.
Message 130k "It's time to clean"
And a graphic 130 representing the appearance of the medal selector
l and a message 130m indicating "~. Please remove dirt from the location of the arrow."

When the maintenance time is automatically detected and the information is presented, the cleaning of the medal selector is periodically performed. That is, it is possible to reduce the problem that the medal is clogged during the game, and the staff does not need to perform an unnecessary interruption work during the opening of the hall. Main CPU 310 is LCD1
After the display on the screen 30 is performed, step S406 in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
It waits from F to ON. When the reset switch sensor 327 changes from OFF to ON, the LCD 13
The image shown in FIG. 14 is deleted from the 0 display screen.

At the same time, the value of the aforementioned counter is cleared. As for the method of deleting the image, a method other than the manual operation using the reset switch or the like may be adopted. For example, a configuration may be employed in which the display is automatically deleted after the display is performed for a certain period of time. In addition to the method of determining the maintenance time by grasping the total number of inserted medals, when the passing time of medals between the first medal sensor 320a and the second medal sensor 320b is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. In such a case, it may be assumed that dust or the like is accumulated in the medal passage and the maintenance may be prompted. In the second embodiment of the present invention described above, preventive maintenance (preventive maintenance) can be performed in addition to maintenance after a failure occurs. The following is a summary of what has been described in the second embodiment. The present invention is not limited by the following arrangement. 1) The maintenance time of a part requiring maintenance (equipment) is determined in advance according to the part requiring maintenance or its related elements (parts), and the maintenance time is determined based on the predetermined conditions. Tiv) Notify maintenance. 2) The maintenance time is determined in advance by the operation time, the number of operations, the power-on time, and the like. 3) The maintenance display data (data for displaying as a graphic or a message on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device) is stored, and when it is determined that the maintenance time has come, a display for prompting the maintenance of the part is performed. 4) As a specific application example, a medal selector (a selection unit for selecting inserted medals into standard medals and non-standard medals, and a medal sensor for detecting passage of the selected standard medals). Is included as a related element). For example, the maintenance time is determined in advance based on the number of medals passed, and when the medal has passed a predetermined number of times, the maintenance time is notified.

As described above, the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the first and second embodiments taking a slot machine as an example. In each embodiment, the display device is described using the liquid crystal display device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that a display using a CRT, an LED array, or an EL is possible. The image displayed on the LCD 130 as a display device is not limited to the one described here. For example, if necessary, a specific portion on the screen of the LCD 130 can be flicker-displayed to make it stand out.

When a plurality of errors occur or when it is necessary to notify a plurality of information prompting maintenance (when these events occur due to congestion), a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) is used. By generating a plurality of windows on the display screen and displaying each notification content in each window, it becomes easy to take measures for maintenance. Further, it goes without saying that the displayed image may be a color image or a monochrome image regardless of whether the image is a still image or a moving image.

In the present embodiment, a method is described in which display data for one screen is stored as a unit in the ROM 521 for a plurality of screens, and read out and displayed as necessary. Each time an image is drawn using a drawing command (for example, in a specific storage area),
A method of displaying this on a display screen can also be adopted.

According to the present invention, as described in detail above with reference to the embodiments, when an error occurs in a game console, the error information is displayed as a graphic or a message on a display screen of a liquid crystal display device. Since the display and the location of the error and the content thereof can be seen at a glance, a preparatory operation such as memorizing the error code is not required, and the work load on the staff of the hall is remarkably reduced. Further, according to the present invention, the maintenance time of the target device requiring the maintenance is automatically notified, and as a result, the maintenance reaches every corner.

Therefore, the error itself of the gaming table is reduced, and the psychological burden and the work load of the staff due to the occurrence of the error are reduced. In addition, if the number of occurrences of errors in the gaming table during business hours is suppressed, customer satisfaction can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a reel mount of the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a medal selector of the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating a processing procedure of a main control unit of the slot machine in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating a processing procedure of the main control unit of the slot machine in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a sub control unit of the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 shows Lc of the slot machine in the first embodiment.
It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of d control part.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example (part 1) of an error display of the slot machine in the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example (part 2) of an error display of the slot machine in the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example (part 3) of an error display of the slot machine in the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example (part 4) of an error display of the slot machine in the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a main control unit of the slot machine according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of (preventive) maintenance display of the slot machine in the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display by a conventional display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 slot machine body 101 left reel 102 middle reel 103 right reel 104 left reel pattern display window 105 middle reel pattern display window 106 right reel pattern display window 107 notification amplifier 108 win lamp 109 start lamp 110 weight lamp 111 replay lamp 112 credit display 113 Insert lamp 114 3-color 3-digit 7-segment display device 115 Payout display 116 Active line indicator lamp 117 Medal slot 118 Medal 1 button 119 Max 2 medals button 120 Maximum 3 medals button 121 Medal settlement button / Credit switch button 122 Left reel stop button 123 Middle reel stop button 124 Right reel stop button 125 Start lever 126 Sound hole 127 Medal payout 1 8 Medal receiving tray 129 Flicker display lamp 130 LCD 200 Reel mount 201-209 Backlight 210 Left backlight board 211 Middle backlight board 212 Right backlight board 300 Main control unit 310 MainCPU 311 Random number generator 312, 411, 511 ROM 313, 412 RAM 320 Medal sensor 321 Stop button switch sensor 322 Start lever sensor 323 Credit bet button sensor 324 Overflow sensor 325 Medal payout sensor 326 Index sensor 327 Reset switch sensor 328 Key switch sensor for setting 330 Motor control unit 331 Hopper control unit 332 Lamp control Unit 333 medal blocker control unit 340, 431, 530 Power interface 341, 342, 430, 432, 433, 531 Output interface 350, 450, 540 Bus 400 Sub-control unit 410 SubCPU 420 Backlight control unit 421 Flicker display lamp control unit 440 Amplifier 441 Speaker 500 Liquid crystal control unit 510 LdCPU 520 VDP 600 medal selector 610 medal selector selection section 620 medal selector medal blocker

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A display device for displaying game information is mounted,
A game console that mechanically rotates a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols or on a display screen of a display device and determines a winning based on a combination of symbols at the time of stopping, and detects an error generated in the gaming table. Error detection means, and error display data storage means storing error display data for displaying at least one of a graphic and a message on a display screen of the display device as to information on an error occurring in the gaming table, When the error detection unit detects an error, the error display data corresponding to the detected error is read from the error display data storage unit and displayed on the display screen of the display device as at least either a graphic or a message. A game console comprising: display control means. 2. The game console according to claim 1, wherein the information on the error occurring in the game console includes a portion where the error has occurred and the content of the error. 3. The game console according to claim 1, wherein the information on the error occurring in the game console includes a countermeasure for the error. 4. The error detecting means according to claim 1,
A game medium insertion error detecting means for detecting an error when a game medium required for the game is inserted, a game medium payout error detecting means for detecting an error when a game medium is paid out, and various data necessary for controlling the game console are stored. A memory error detecting means for detecting a memory abnormality, a winning error detecting means for detecting an abnormality of a combination of stop symbols at the time of winning, a door opening / closing error detecting means for detecting that the door of the gaming table is open, The gaming table according to claim 1, wherein the gaming table is any one of error detecting means. 5. A game machine in which a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols are rotated and a winning is determined based on a combination of symbols at the time of stop, a maintenance time of a portion requiring maintenance is determined by a portion requiring the maintenance. Or, a maintenance time determining means for determining based on a predetermined maintenance time condition according to the related element, and information prompting maintenance of the determined portion when the maintenance time determining means determines that maintenance is necessary. A game console comprising: a notifying unit for notifying. 6. The game console according to claim 5, wherein the maintenance timing condition includes at least one of an operation time, an operation count, and a power-on time. 7. The notifying unit includes a display device, and the game console stores maintenance display data for displaying the information prompting the maintenance on a display screen of the display device as at least a graphic or a message. A maintenance display data storage unit, and reading out the maintenance display data corresponding to the part determined as the maintenance time by the maintenance time determination unit from the maintenance display data storage unit and displaying at least one of a graphic and a message on a display screen of the display device. The gaming table according to claim 5, further comprising a maintenance time display unit that displays the maintenance time. 8. The part requiring maintenance includes at least a selection unit for selecting inserted medals into medals within the standard and medals outside the standard, and a medal sensor for detecting passage of the selected medals. The gaming table according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a medal selector including "" as a related element. 9. The notifying unit, when it is necessary to display the error or maintenance prompting information on the display device and notify the user of the error or maintenance, display a plurality of windows on a display screen of the display device. The game console according to claim 7, wherein the game table is generated, and each error or the content urging the maintenance is displayed on each window to notify the same at the same time.