JP2006197955A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which can effectively block such a trouble among the players that the other players are allowed to review the game history only briefly as caused by the willful initialization of the game history. <P>SOLUTION: A game history data operation switch is so arranged as to allow the players to review the game history data stored in a RAM carried by the performance control board. Upon the operation of a RAM clear switch or a setting key switch at the closing of the power source and only when it receives the initialization command to be transmitted from the game control part on the occasion of the full initialization processing for initializing the game data stored in the RAM carried by the game control at the game control part, the performance control part lets a liquid crystal display device display an initialization oriented menu screen that enables the initialization of the game history data and in addition, when receiving the operation to the effect that the game history data is initialized during the display of the initialization oriented menu screen, it carries out the initialization of the game history data stored in the RAM carried by the performance control board. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of setting a bet number using a game medium such as a pachinko ball or a medal that can be used for a game and playing a game by setting the bet number.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines represented by this type of slot machine, for example, game state information relating to the control state of a game that has already been performed, for example, the number of fluctuations or the number of jackpots is counted and stored in a storage means. Some of them are capable of calculating a payout rate, a jackpot probability, etc. from the game history information stored in the storage means and provided with a display switch for displaying these game history information on a predetermined display device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the game history information is stored and held in the same manner as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and it is possible to execute the optimal game control for the gaming machine based on the gaming history information. In order to prevent the accumulation amount from becoming excessive, there is one provided with a data clear switch for initializing the game history information (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-7-51460 (page 3-4, FIG. 1) JP 2002-35359 A (page 7, FIG. 3)

  However, the display switch in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided in a state in which the player can operate, so that the player can display and view the game history information, and described in Patent Document 2 above. When the data clear switch in the gaming machine is provided in a state that can be operated by the player, there is a possibility that the player may operate the data clear switch without permission to initialize the game history information, If it has been initialized, there is a problem that only a short-term game history is displayed when another player tries to view the game history of the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and effectively eliminates the problem that a player can initialize a game history without permission and other players can view only a short-term game history. It is an object to provide a slot machine that can be suppressed.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be derived. A slot machine in which one game is finished and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
A game control board equipped with a game control means for controlling a game and outputting a plurality of types of control information including information related to a game result;
Based on the control information output from the game control means, an effect control board equipped with effect control means for controlling effects related to the game,
Display means capable of displaying predetermined information;
An initialization operation unit which is provided at a position where operation by the player is impossible and is operated when initializing a control state of the game;
A display operation unit provided at a position where an operation by a player is possible and operated when the predetermined information is displayed on the display unit;
A relay board that connects the game control board and the effect control board in a communicable manner;
With
The game control means includes
Game state information storage means for storing game state information related to the control state of the game and capable of holding the storage of the game state information even when power supply is stopped,
A gaming state return processing means for performing a gaming state return process for returning to a control state before the power supply is stopped based on the gaming state information when the supply of power is started;
A gaming state initialization processing means for performing a gaming state initialization process for initializing the gaming state information, on condition that the initialization operation unit is operated when power supply is started;
Including
The production control means includes
Game history storage means for storing game history information related to past game results, and capable of holding the memory of the game history information even when power supply is stopped;
Game history update means for updating the game history information based on information on the game result output from the game control means;
A game history display control means for performing control to display the game history information on the display means based on an operation of displaying the game history information by the display operation unit;
Initialization determination means for determining whether or not the gaming state initialization processing has been performed based on control information output from the game control means;
A game history initialization enable state control means for controlling the game history information to an initialization enable state in which the game history information can be initialized when it is determined by the initialization determination means that the game state initialization process has been performed; ,
A game for performing a game history report initialization process for initializing the game history information on condition that an operation for initializing the game history information is performed by the display operation unit in the game history initialization enabled state History initialization processing means;
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game history initialization process for initializing the game history information stored in the game history storage means is provided at a position where operation by the player is impossible when power supply is started. The operation of the display operation unit is controlled in an initializable state that is controlled when the effect control means determines that a game state initialization process that has not been executed unless the operation of the initialization operation unit is performed is performed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from initializing the game history information and causing other players to view only short-term game history information. Further, the initialization of the game history information can be performed together with the initialization of the game state information when power supply is started, and a display operation unit used when browsing the game history information is used. Therefore, the initialization process can be reduced. Further, the game history storage means is provided on the effect control board provided separately from the game control board, so that the control load of the game control means can be effectively reduced, and the effect control board is connected via the relay board. Since it is connected to the game control board and not directly connected to the game control means for controlling the game, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the outside to the game control means and affecting the control of the game.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good.
Further, the information related to the game result is information related to the result obtained by playing the game. For example, the result of the internal lottery performed for each game, whether or not a winning has occurred, the type of winning that has occurred, and the gaming state The information shown is included.
In addition, the position where the player cannot operate is, for example, the inside of a housing having an opening / closing door that can be opened only by a key operation owned by the game hall or the back surface of the opening / closing door. It is a position that cannot be operated.
In addition, the position where the player can operate is a position where the player can operate by touching the hand, such as the front surface of the housing.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The game control means can specify that the process has been performed only when one of the game state return process and the game state initialization process is performed after power supply is started. Including process identification information output means for outputting process identification information as the control information to the effect control means,
The production control means includes specific information input determination means for determining whether or not the processing specific information has been detected until a predetermined time has elapsed after the supply of power is started,
The initialization determination unit determines whether or not the gaming state initialization process has been performed based on a determination result by the specific information input unit.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game control means outputs information indicating that the game state return process is executed and information indicating that the game state initialization process is executed as separate control information to the effect control means. Since only one of the control information needs to be output, not only the control load is reduced by reducing the type of control information output to the effect control means, but also the control information storage area is reduced as much as possible. Can do.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game control means outputs game standby information indicating that a game standby state is in a game standby state to the effect control means as the control information when a state in which a game progress operation relating to the progress of the game is not performed continues for a certain time. Including standby information output means,
The effect control means is a standby screen for controlling the display means to display a standby screen indicating that it is in the game standby state based on the detection of the game standby information output from the game control means. Including display control means,
The standby screen display control means does not perform display control of the standby screen until the game history information display end condition is satisfied when the game standby information is detected during the display of the game history information. , Control to display the standby screen after the display of the game history information ends.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, while displaying the game history information, the display screen can be prevented from suddenly switching to the display of the game standby screen and causing discomfort to the player. By switching to the game standby screen in accordance with the end of the game, the game control means does not need to newly output the game standby information when the game history information display ends, so the control load is reduced.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game control means includes
Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
A permissible stage setting means for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages from a plurality of permissible stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means allows the generation of a prize;
An allowable stage setting information output means for outputting information relating to the setting of the allowable stage to the effect control means as the control information;
Including
The production control means includes
Setting change history storage means for storing setting change history information relating to setting changes in the past allowable stages;
Setting change history update means for updating the setting change history information based on information relating to the setting of the allowable stage output from the game control means;
Setting change history display control means for enabling the display means to display the setting change history information only in the game history initialization enabled state;
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game store clerk can easily confirm whether or not the setting of the permissible stage has been illegally changed without the player knowing.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The production control means includes
Of a plurality of types of game history information stored in the game history storage means, game history information setting means for setting game history information that allows display by the display operation unit;
A setting validation means for validating the setting of the game history information by the game history information setting means only in the initialization enabled state;
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, among the plurality of game history information stored in the game history storage means, for example, a game store clerk or the like sets game history information to be kept secret from the player and browses it from the player The game history information that can be displayed by operating the display operation unit is valid only in the initialization enabled state, so that the game history information that the player wants to keep secret Can be effectively prevented from being set to be viewable by a player or the like.

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
A permissible stage setting means for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages from a plurality of permissible stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means allows the generation of a prize;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
With respect to any one or more types of winnings, determination value data indicating the number of determination values that the pre-determining means determines to permit generation of the determination numerical data input to the determination area , For the two or more types of permissible stages, and for the two or more types of winnings for which the judgment value data is not stored in common for the permissible stages, Determination value data storage means for individually storing the determination value data indicating the number of determination values that are determined to be permitted by the prior determination means according to the type of the allowable stage;
With
The pre-determining means is the determination numerical data input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. Including an allowance determining means for determining whether or not the winning is permitted for each type of winning, and generating the type of winning determined to be permitted by the allowance determining means Decide to allow
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the determination value data storage means stores determination value data in common for a plurality of types of allowable stages for any one or more types of winnings. With respect to one or more types of winnings in which determination value data is stored in common, the storage capacity required for storing determination value data can be reduced. That is, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the judgment value data necessary for determining whether or not winning is allowed.
Further, storing the judgment value data individually according to the types of allowable stages does not necessarily mean that the judgment value data is stored individually for the number of types of allowable stages. If the judgment value data is not stored in common, the data is included in this. For example, when there are six types of allowable stages (first stage to sixth stage), the determination value data is allowed in the allowable stage even when the first to third stages are common and the fourth to sixth stages are common. Depending on the type, it is stored separately.
In addition, when the type of winning is determined for each gaming state, the allowance determining means stores the determination value stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. According to the data, it may be determined whether or not the numerical value data for determination input in the determination area indicates that the occurrence is permitted for each type of winning determined for the gaming state. it can.
Further, the plurality of types of permissible steps that can be set by the permissible step setting means do not mean that the proportions at which the pre-determining means allows the occurrence of winnings must be different from each other in all types. It is only necessary that the permissible ratio in the types of the different types is different from the permissible ratio in the other types. However, it does not preclude being different in all types.

A slot machine according to claim 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6,
The judgment value data storage means stores different number judgment value data indicating the number of different judgment values as judgment value data to be individually stored according to the type of the allowable stage, and individually according to the type of the allowable stage. The same number determination value data indicating the number of the same determination values as the determination value data is stored according to the type of the winning display result.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the determination value data storage means stores determination value data common to a plurality of types of allowable stages for any one or more types of winnings, and allows for other two or more types of winnings. Data according to the type of stage is individually stored, and this includes the same number of determination value data indicating the number of the same determination values as the determination value data stored separately according to the type of allowable stage. ing. Judgment value data determines the probability that the pre-determining means decides to allow each prize to occur according to the allowable stage, but for development models, this judgment value data is finely adjusted. In general, the simulation is performed (the initial judgment value data may be different or may be the same). Appropriate judgment value data obtained as a result of simulation is applied to a model for mass production. Here, even if the judgment value data becomes the same regardless of the allowable stage as a result of performing the simulation while changing the judgment value data in accordance with the allowable stage, such a type of winning is still in the allowable stage. The determination value data may be stored individually according to the type of the.
In addition, when the judgment value data is initially stored as the same number of judgment value data indicating the same judgment value individually according to the type of the permissible stage, the judgment value data that is initially registered according to the simulation result remains unchanged. If so, it can be stored in the determination value data storage means as it is as the same number of determination value data. When there is a problem with the judgment value data initially registered as a result of the simulation, the judgment value data can be changed in accordance with the allowable stage and stored in the judgment value data storage means as different number judgment value data. For this reason, since the storage mode of the judgment value data in the development model can be used as it is in the mass production model, development from the initial design stage to the mass production model can be easily performed.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6 or 7,
The pre-determining means sequentially inputs the judgment value data stored in the judgment value data storage means corresponding to the permissible stage set by the permissible stage setting means to the judgment area for each type of prize. Including adding means for adding to the numerical data for determination;
The tolerance determination means determines whether or not the addition result of the addition means exceeds the predetermined range, and determination value data obtained by adding when it is determined that the addition result exceeds the predetermined range It is determined that it indicates that the type of winning corresponding to is permitted.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the determination value data is extracted from the determination value data storage means for each type of winning, the determination value numerical data is added to the determination value data, and whether or not the generation of the type of winning is permitted as it is. Can be determined. That is, the processing efficiency is high because processing for registering the determination value for each winning prize in the allowable determination value registration means is not required based on the determination value data.
The pre-determining means uses, instead of the adding means, the judgment value data stored in the judgment value data storage means corresponding to the type of the permissible stage set by the permissible stage setting means. Subtracting means for subtracting from the numerical value data for determination input to the determination area sequentially for each type, the tolerance determination means determines whether the subtraction result of the subtraction means has become smaller than the predetermined range. The determination result may be determined to indicate that the type of winning corresponding to the determination value data subjected to the subtraction when it is determined to be smaller than the predetermined range is permitted. Even in this case, the processing efficiency is high because there is no need to register the determination value for each winning prize in the allowable determination value registration means based on the determination value data.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6 or 7,
Before making the determination by the prior determination unit, the determination value is input to the determination area based on the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage unit corresponding to the allowable level set by the allowable level setting unit. And a permissible judgment value registration control means for registering in the permissible judgment value registration means a judgment value for determining that the pre-decision means accepts the occurrence for each type of winning for the judgment numerical data.
The tolerance determination means compares the determination numerical data input to the determination area with the determination value registered in the allowable determination value registration means for each type of winning, and according to the result of the comparison, the determination numerical data It is determined that it indicates that the generation of a type of winning corresponding to the matching determination value is permitted.
According to this feature, the determination numerical data input to the determination area is only compared with the determination value registered in the allowable determination value registration unit for each type of winning, and the generation of the winning is permitted. It can be determined whether or not.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6 or 7,
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number of any kind of bet number stage for each game from among a plurality of bet number stages determined as the predetermined number of bets;
The determination value data storage means is a determination value that determines that the prior determination means allows generation of the determination numerical data input to the determination area for any two or more types of winnings. The judgment value data indicating the number of the bets are individually stored according to the type of the betting number stage,
The allowance determining means is a numerical value data for determination input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the betting number stage set by the betting number setting means. Whether or not indicates that derivation is permitted for each type of the winning prize,
The determination value data storage means further includes second different number determination value data indicating the number of different determination values as determination value data stored individually according to the type of the betting number stage, and the type of the betting number stage. The second same number determination value data indicating the number of the same determination values as the determination value data stored individually according to the type of the winning display result,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is normal to carry out a simulation while finely adjusting the judgment value data even in accordance with the type of betting number in the development model (the initial judgment value data is different). And the same case). Here, even if the winning judgment value data that can change the judgment value data according to the type of the betting number stage becomes the same regardless of the betting number stage after the simulation (from the beginning) In the case of the same type and the case where it was different at the beginning, such a type of winning can be stored in the determination value data individually according to the type of the number of bets. For this reason, since the storage mode of the judgment value data in the development model can be used as it is in the mass production model, development from the initial design stage to the mass production model can be easily performed.
In this case, the above-described permissible judgment value registration control means corresponds to the judgment value corresponding to the permissible stage type set by the permissible stage setting means and the bet number type set by the betting number setting means. Based on the determination value data stored in the data storage means, the determination value can be registered in the allowable determination value registration means. Further, the adding means (subtracting means) stores in the judgment value data storage means corresponding to the type of the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means and the type of the bet number set by the bet number setting means. The stored determination value data can be added (subtracted) to the determination numerical data sequentially input to the determination area for each type of winning.

A slot machine according to claim 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level each time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit that outputs without
Input means for inputting n-bit array data signals output from the latch circuit as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order in a specific area different from the determination area;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means replaces the specific bit data of the n-bit numerical data input to the specific area with the other bits of the numerical data, and performs the replacement n The bit replacement numerical data is input to the determination area as the determination numerical data.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, for the numerical data corresponding to the n-bit array data signal extracted from the counter circuit, the replacement numerical data obtained by replacing the data of the specific bit with the data of other bits by the replacement means is used for determination. Input as numerical data. For this reason, the periodicity of the numerical data for determination used for the determination can be lost even if the determination value used for determining whether or not the generation of the prize is allowed to vary. This makes it possible to prevent the player from hitting the target even if the determination value is fixed for each type of winning by using the determination value data indicating the number of determination values for each winning type. Moreover, the periodicity of the numerical data input by the input means can be lost simply by exchanging specific bits, and the processing load does not increase so much without providing a special circuit.

A slot machine according to claim 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit that outputs without
An input means for inputting an n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit to the specific area different from the determination area as n-bit first numerical data without changing the bit array order;
Numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Numerical value extraction means for extracting second numerical data updated by the numerical value update means when the predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical data extracted by the numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k) is used. Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means inputs the operation result numerical data composed of the upper k bits and the lower j bits after the operation by the operation means to the determination area as the determination numerical data.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operation result numerical value is not obtained by performing the operation on the first numerical data as it is using the second numerical data but by performing the operation on the upper k bits of the first numerical data. The variation of the numerical value indicated by the data increases. For this reason, the periodicity of the numerical data for determination used for the determination can be lost even if the determination value used for determining whether or not the occurrence of the winning is allowed is not varied. This makes it possible to prevent the player from hitting the target even if the determination value is fixed for each type of winning by using the determination value data indicating the number of determination values for each winning type. Further, the periodicity of the first numerical data input by the input means can be lost only by extracting the second numerical data from the numerical value updating means and calculating the upper k bits, and without providing a special circuit. , Processing load does not become so large.

A slot machine according to claim 10 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit that outputs without
An input means for inputting an n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit to the specific area different from the determination area as n-bit first numerical data without changing the bit array order;
First numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Second numerical value updating means for updating third numerical data different from the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
First numerical value extracting means for extracting second numerical data from the first numerical value updating means by satisfying a predetermined extraction condition;
Second numerical value extraction means for extracting third numerical data from the second numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical value extracted by the first numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k). Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation using data and performing a predetermined calculation using the third numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extracting means for the lower j bits;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means inputs arithmetic result numerical data consisting of upper k bits after the operation by the arithmetic means and lower j bits after the operation to the determination area as the determination numerical data.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operation result is obtained by performing the operation on the upper k bits of the first numerical data instead of performing the operation on the first numerical data as it is using the second numerical data. The variation in numerical values indicated by numerical data increases. The variation is further increased by performing an operation on the lower j bits. For this reason, the periodicity of the numerical data for determination used for the determination can be lost even if the determination value used for determining whether or not the occurrence of the winning is allowed is not varied. This makes it possible to prevent the player from hitting the target even if the determination value is fixed for each type of winning by using the determination value data indicating the number of determination values for each winning type. Further, the periodicity of the first numerical data input by the input means can be obtained only by extracting the second and third numerical data from the first and second numerical value updating means and calculating the upper k bits and the lower j bits. It can be lost, and the processing load is not so great without providing a special circuit.

A slot machine according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to tenth aspects,
A test signal output control means for performing a control for outputting a test signal indicating a plurality of types of control states performed by the slot machine to the test apparatus;
The test signal output control means changes a first type of control state among a plurality of types of control states performed by the slot machine, and relates to a change of the second type in relation to the change of the first type of control state. A timing for changing an output state of a test signal indicating the first type of control state, and a timing for changing an output state of a test signal indicating the second type of control state when the control state changes; To avoid overlapping
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the first type of control state changes and the second type of control state changes in relation to the change of the first type of control state, the first type of control. Since the output state of the test signal indicating the state and the output state of the test signal indicating the second type of control state change at a timing that does not overlap, the control state of the slot machine based on the control state indicated by the test signal is changed to the test apparatus side. Therefore, it is possible to accurately grasp the control state of the gaming machine on the test device side, so that the test can be performed based on the accurate transition of the control state.
Note that the test signal indicating the control state performed by the slot machine changes in the process of playing the game, for example, whether or not the operation by the player is possible, the internal determination state such as the lottery result, the game state, etc. It is a test signal indicating a control state, and does not include a test signal indicating a detection status of sensors or switches, a count status associated with detection of these sensors or switches, or the like.
The slot machine of the present invention includes test signal signal lines output by the control of the test signal output control means, connectors for connecting these signal lines to the test apparatus, wiring patterns for transmitting the test signals, and the like. It may be one that is not provided.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
Comprising signal detection means for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus;
The test signal output control means detects a test signal output state indicating a control state that changes immediately in response to detection of the test input signal, and detects a test input signal that triggers the control state that changes immediately. Change at the same time,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the output state of the test signal indicating the control state that changes immediately in response to the detection of the test input signal changes simultaneously with the detection of the test input signal. It is possible to grasp whether or not the control state is changing at the same time as the signal is input.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
A signal detection means for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus, wherein the test signal output control means indicates whether or not a game medium used for a game can be taken in. A capture enable / disable signal output control means for outputting (take-in request lamp signal) as the test signal, wherein the capture enable / disable signal output control means is capable of capturing only one game medium. After the test input signal indicating that the game medium has been taken is in the detection state, before the test input signal becomes the non-detection state, the output state of the take-in / non-taken signal can be taken in the game medium. Change to an output state indicating that it is not in a state,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to grasp the fact that it is not possible to take in game media on the testing device side before stopping the output of the test input signal indicating the take-in of game media, so that game media can be taken in. It is possible to prevent a test input signal indicating that a game medium has been taken in from the test apparatus side even though the state has been switched to a state other than the normal state.
Furthermore,
Incorporating availability notification means for notifying by lighting that the game medium can be taken in,
The capture availability signal output control means performs control for outputting a drive signal of the capture availability notification means,
The drive signal of the capture availability notification means is output as the capture availability signal,
Preferably, in this way, the drive signal of the take-in availability notification means can be used as the take-in availability signal without separately generating the take-in availability signal.
In the case of notifying by flashing that the take-in availability notification means is ready to take in the game medium, a test signal is output as the take-in availability signal as the drive signal of the take-in availability notification means. Since it may not be possible to accurately grasp that the game medium is in a state that can be taken in based on the take-in availability signal on the device side, the take-in availability signal output control means is the take-in availability notification means It is preferable to perform control for outputting the capture enable / disable signal separately from the drive signal.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
A prize generating means for generating a prize according to the result of the game;
Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
With
The test signal output control means includes pre-determined signal output control means for performing control for outputting a test signal indicating a determination status of the pre-determining means,
The predetermination signal output control means determines the determination status of the predetermination means over a period from when it is determined by the predetermination means whether or not the winning is permitted until the game result is obtained. Continue to control the output state of the test signal shown,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the determination status of the predetermining means can always be grasped over the period until the game result based on the determination status is obtained on the test apparatus side, so the determination status of the predetermining means is any timing during the period Can accurately perform tests related to

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
The pre-determined signal output control means is a test signal indicating a specific determination situation including a determination result that can be carried over to the next game, and a determination result that is not carried over to the next game. Control for simultaneously outputting, as separate parallel signals, a test signal indicating a predetermined determination state consisting of a determination result that can be determined by the prior determination means in a state where a determination result that can be carried over is carried over It is characterized by performing.
According to this feature, the test signal indicating the determination status of the prior determination means consisting of a plurality of patterns can be output with a small number of signal lines, and for example, a determination result that can be carried over to the next game, such as a bonus flag. Even when a decision is made to allow a winning that is not carried over to the next game while being carried over from the previous game, the determination state of the predetermining means can be accurately grasped on the test apparatus side.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
Comprising signal detection means for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus;
The test signal output control means is configured to change a test signal output state indicating a control state that changes after a predetermined process in response to detection of the test input signal to a control state that changes after the predetermined process. After detecting the test input signal as a trigger, change after the predetermined processing,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to accurately grasp the timing at which the test apparatus changes to a control state that changes after a predetermined process in response to detection of the test input signal.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
A gaming state control means for controlling to a plurality of gaming states,
The test signal output control means includes a game state signal output control means for performing control for outputting a test signal indicating the gaming state,
When the gaming state signal output control means is controlled to a gaming state different from the current gaming state according to the gaming result, a test signal indicating the gaming state after all the control related to the gaming result is completed. Change the output state of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the output state of the test signal indicating the game state does not change until all the control related to the game result is completed, the test related to the game state is accurately performed in each game unit on the test device side. be able to.

A slot machine according to claim 12 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The game control means includes
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, a re-game winning with a re-game grant that allows a game to be played without using a valuable value that can be used for setting the bet amount, and the game medium Pre-decision to determine for each type of winning whether or not it is allowed to generate a plurality of predetermined types of winnings including a small prize winning with a payout and a special winning with a game state transition Means,
A first special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first special gaming state when a first special winning of the special winnings occurs according to the display result of the variable display device in the normal gaming state; ,
In the first special gaming state, when a second special winning of the special winnings occurs according to the display result of the variable display device, the gaming state is changed to the second special gaming state in the first special gaming state. Second special gaming state control means for controlling;
Including
The pre-determining means includes
When it is controlled to the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not at least the re-game winning and the first special winning are allowed, and the small bonus winning is allowed with a predetermined probability. Decide
Determining whether or not at least the small prize winning and the second special winning are permitted when the second special gaming state is not controlled in the first special gaming state;
When the first special gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state, it is determined whether or not to allow the occurrence of the small prize winning with a probability equal to or higher than the predetermined probability;
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when controlled in the normal gaming state, when not controlled in the second special gaming state in the first special gaming state, and when controlled in the second special gaming state, The pre-determining means determines whether or not the occurrence of the small role winning is permitted. A winning that can be determined to be permitted to be derived by the pre-determining means is determined as a type of winning that can be generated in the gaming state. The small role winning is accompanied by the addition of a valuable value due to the occurrence of the winning, and is a winning display result that is fundamental in the game of the slot machine. In this way, by determining the small prize winning, which is the basic winning display result, as the type of winning in any gaming state, the game becomes easy for the player to understand. In addition, since the probability that it is determined that the occurrence of the small role winning is permitted is more than that in the normal gaming state when being controlled in the second special gaming state, the second special gaming state is Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the small role winning is not reduced.

A slot machine according to the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
A third special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the second special gaming state when a third special winning of the special winning is generated as a display result of the variable display device in the normal gaming state; In addition,
The pre-determining means further determines whether or not to allow the generation of the third special prize when being controlled to the normal gaming state.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the game state is controlled to the normal game state, the game state can be controlled to the second special game state without passing through the first special game state by the occurrence of the third special prize. . For this reason, even when it is controlled to the normal gaming state, the player can expect control to the second special gaming state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

A slot machine according to the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
A first special game state ending means for ending the first special game state when the number of valuable values paid out in the first special game state reaches a predetermined number;
The pre-determining means determines whether to permit derivation of only the second special prize and the small part prize when the first special gaming state is not controlled to the second special gaming state. ,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the re-game winning is derived, the valuable value is not consumed for setting the number of bets in the next game, but the valuable value is not paid out. It does not affect the end of the state. In other words, even if a re-game winning is generated when the first special gaming state is not controlled to the second special gaming state, the number of games in the first special gaming state is unnecessarily increased. Here, when the first special gaming state is not controlled to the second special gaming state, the pre-determining means does not determine that the re-game winning is permitted, so the first special gaming state is useless. The game can be advanced efficiently without being protracted.

A slot machine according to the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
The second special prize is constituted by a combination of identification information different from a combination of identification information constituting a prize in the normal gaming state.
According to this feature, the second special prize cannot be generated as a result of winning in the normal gaming state, but the winning combination is determined by the same combination of identification information as the winning combination in the normal gaming state. It does not become. For this reason, the role for each combination of identification information is clarified, and the game is easy to understand for the player.

A slot machine according to the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
When the small role winning is generated, further comprising a valuable value giving means for adding a number of valuable values according to the generated small role winning,
The valuable value granting means assigns a first number of valuable value when a predetermined small role winning is generated in a gaming state other than the second special gaming state, and the predetermined small value is awarded in the second special gaming state. A second number of valuable value different from the first number is given when a winning combination occurs.
According to this feature, an appropriate number of valuable values can be given to the occurrence of a predetermined small role winning according to the gaming state. In particular, when the second number is set to be greater than the first number as the number to which valuable value is given, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for the second special gaming state, and further improve the interest of the game. be able to.

A slot machine according to the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
As the bet number for starting one game, the first stage bet number is set when the second special game state is not controlled, and the second bet number is controlled when the second special game state is controlled. Bet number setting means for setting a bet number in a second stage different from the first stage,
The pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of the small part winning is permitted with a probability according to the stage of the betting number set by the betting number setting means;
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to determine to allow the occurrence of a small prize winning with a probability corresponding to the gaming state by referring only to the betting number without referring to the gaming state. As a result, it is possible to easily determine whether or not it is determined to allow the occurrence of a small winning combination.
Furthermore, it is preferable to further include valuable value granting means for granting a valuable value corresponding to the number of bets set by the betting number setting means when the small winning combination is generated. In this way, it is possible to refer to only the number of bets without referring to the gaming state, and to give a valuable value to the occurrence of the small role winning according to the gaming state. This makes it possible to easily determine the number of valuable values that should be given when a small combination winning is generated.

A slot machine according to the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
Stop operation means for instructing to stop the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device by an operation of the player;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation means;
When the stop operation detecting means detects the stop operation means, it further comprises a change stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information within a predetermined maximum delay time range,
The variable stop control means allows the occurrence of a specific small role winning with the highest probability of being determined to be permitted to be derived by the pre-determining means among the small winnings in the second special gaming state. Is determined within the predetermined maximum delay time within the predetermined maximum delay time, regardless of the timing at which the stop operation detecting means detects the stop operation means. Deriving corresponding combinations of identification information,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific small role winning that is determined to be allowed to be generated in the second special gaming state can always be generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means, so that no oversight occurs. For this reason, in the second special game state, the player's need for so-called pushing is reduced, and the game can be easily advanced.

A slot machine according to the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
In the second special gaming state, the pre-determining means has a second special time prize constituted by a combination of identification information different from a combination of identification information corresponding to winning in a gaming state other than the second special gaming state. Further, it is characterized in that it is further determined whether or not to allow the occurrence of.
According to this feature, when being controlled in the second special gaming state, a second special time prize may be generated in addition to the small role winning as a winning result, so the player's expectation for the second special gaming state A feeling can be raised further and the interest of a game can be improved further. Moreover, the second special time winning result cannot be generated as a winning result in a gaming state other than the second special gaming state, but the identification information that becomes the winning result in a gaming state other than the second special gaming state. The winning combination is not based on the combination of identification information identical to the combination. For this reason, the role for each combination of identification information is clarified, and the game is easy to understand for the player.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 which is a gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a base frame (not shown) fixed to a gaming island. (Not shown) has a front door that can be opened and closed, and the front door can be opened by an unlocking operation using a key owned by the game hall. In the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged. The symbols are arranged so that they can be seen from a see-through window 3 provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7” (black 7 in the figure), “blue 7” (shaded 7 in the figure), “white 7”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “BAR”, “JAC”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “bell” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 34L, 34C, and 34R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. In addition to the display being changed, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Above the fluoroscopic window 3, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying various effects relating to the game, game history data relating to games already played as will be described later, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 are provided. Are arranged so as to be seen from a liquid crystal display unit provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

  In addition, an upper plate 12 for storing pachinko balls used in the game and a pachinko ball paid out from the payout device 200 described later is provided below the fluoroscopic window 3, and below the upper plate 12. Are provided with a lower plate 11 for storing pachinko balls taken in and discharged (returned) by a take-in device 100 described later. An outlet 11a for taking out pachinko balls stored in the lower dish 11 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower dish 11, and the outlet is removed by a sliding operation of a lever 11b provided at the front of the lower dish 11. By opening the shutter 11c that closes 11a, the pachinko balls stored in the lower plate 11 flow out into a ball box or the like (not shown) disposed below the lower plate 11, and the pachinko balls stored in the lower plate 11 Can be taken out easily.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is allowed in one game from the 1BET switch 5 and the upper plate 12 which are operated when instructing to take in the number of pachinko balls necessary to set one bet from the upper plate 12. MAXBET switch 6 operated when instructing the take-in of the number of pachinko balls necessary to set the maximum number of bets (3 in this embodiment), settle the taken-in balls and return them to the upper plate 12 The pachinko ball stored in the upper plate 12, or the pachinko ball stored in the upper plate 12, and the pachinko ball stored in the upper plate 12. A ball removal lever 21 operated when returning the ball to the lower plate 11 via the ball removal passage 120 without going through the take-in device 100 described later, a start switch 7 operated when starting the game, The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the game 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, respectively, when browsing game history data relating to games that have already been played, and initializing these game history data A history data operation switch 55 including a history data selection switch 55a, 55b and a history data determination switch 55c to be operated is provided.

  That is, the history data operation switch 55 constituting the display operation unit of the present invention is the upper surface of the operation table 4 formed on the front side of the slot machine 1 so that the player can operate it by touching the hand, that is, the game. It is provided at a position where it can be operated by a person.

  In addition, the number of used balls taken in by setting the bet number by the operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6, and the number of unit balls necessary for setting the bet number of the minimum unit that has been taken in ( In this embodiment, it is already paid out of the number of captured balls and the number of winning balls associated with the occurrence of winnings, which is the sum of the number of unused balls that are not yet used for setting the betting number because it is less than 5). The taken-in / paid-out ball indicator 16 that displays the number of balls that have been paid out, and the type of error when a total prize ball number or error in a big bonus or regular bonus, which will be described later, is detected. The game auxiliary display 17 that displays an error code, the capture request LED 212 that notifies the state that the pachinko ball can be captured is lit, and the state that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7 The startable LED 213 to be notified by, the first winning line LED 214a to notify that the winning line that is effective when the bet number is set by 1 is turned on, and becomes effective when the bet number is set to 2 A second winning line LED 214b for informing that the winning line has been activated by lighting, and a third winning line LED 214c for informing that the winning line that has become effective when the bet number is set to 3, has been activated, First to third stop valid LEDs 215L, 215C, 215R, card unit 15 which are incorporated in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, respectively, and which indicate that the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid when lit. A connection error notification LED 211 is provided to light up and notify that when it is in a disconnected state. .

  Further, the remaining value indicator 18 that displays the remaining value of the valuable value read from the prepaid card being accepted is displayed on the card unit 15 arranged in parallel, and the pachinko ball within the range of the remaining value of the valuable value displayed on the remaining amount indicator 18. A ball lending switch 19 that is operated when receiving the lending card, and a return switch 20 that is operated when returning the prepaid card being accepted to the card unit 15 provided in parallel.

  1BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, checkout switch 10, balance display 18, ball lending switch 19, return switch 20, history data operation switch 55 and upper plate 12, as shown in FIG. The stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is disposed on the front surface of the operation table 4 and is disposed on the upper surface of the operation table 4 formed so as to bulge forward from the lower position of the transparent window 3 on the front surface of the machine 1. It is arranged. The operation table 4 and the area from the operation table 4 to the lower plate 11 on the front surface of the slot machine 1 are configured by a cover panel made of a non-translucent synthetic resin material. Are provided with various devices such as a take-in device 100 for taking in pachinko balls waiting on the upper plate 12 and various ball passages such as a take-in preparation ball passage 110.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an outlet 121 is formed on the downstream side of the upper plate 12, and a ball discharge passage 120 that communicates with the lower plate 11 extends from the outlet 121. The outlet 121 is opened and closed by an opening / closing shutter 122 provided so as to be interlocked with the slide operation of the ball removal lever 21. When the opening / closing shutter 122 is opened, the pachinko balls in the upper plate 12 flow into the ball removal passage 120 from the outlet 121 and flow down through the ball removal passage 120. Therefore, the pachinko balls on the upper plate 12 can be returned to the lower plate 11 without going through the capture device 100.

  In addition, a take-in device 100 for taking in the pachinko balls supplied from the upper plate 12 is provided at the lower position of the upper plate 12 in the slot machine 1, and at an upper position of the upper plate 12. Is provided with a payout device 200 for paying out the pachinko balls supplied from a game island (not shown) or the like on which the slot machine 1 is installed to the upper plate 12. The pachinko balls paid out from the payout device 200 flow down through the payout ball guide passage 208 extending downward from the payout device 200, and the communication port 13 formed on the storage portion side of the upper plate 12. Are paid out to the upper plate 12. Further, the payout ball guide passage 208 extends from the communication port 13 toward the lower platen 11 below, and surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate 12 because the upper plate 12 is full are discharged ball guide passages 208. And is paid out to the lower plate 11.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 12 are divided into three strips in the downstream rectification unit, and these divided pachinko balls are taken in the preparation preparation ball passage 110. And is supplied to the capture device 100. In addition, the upper plate 12 is formed in a dish shape with an open upper surface, so that the waiting pachinko ball can be taken out from above by hand, and the pachinko ball that has flowed down from the upper plate 12. Flows down in the take-in preparation sphere passage 110 arranged inside the operation table 4 and is guided to the take-in device 100 arranged in the operation table 4.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 12 are divided into three strips on the downstream side and supplied to the capture device 100. Therefore, the pachinko balls from the upper plate 12 to the capture device 100 are supplied. It is possible to improve the supply speed, and thereby the pachinko ball uptake speed by the uptake apparatus 100 can also be improved.

  Although not shown in detail in the take-in device 100, three sprockets (not shown) for ball cutting are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction corresponding to the respective strips of the take-in preparation ball passage 110. . Two notches are formed on the outer periphery of the sprocket. When these sprockets are rotated by the drive of the take-in motor 101 (see FIG. 4), the pachinko balls that have entered the notch are discharged downward one by one. It has come to be. Further, the notches of the sprockets corresponding to the respective strips are arranged so that the arrangement positions in the circumferential direction are different from each other (six notches of the three sprockets are arranged at intervals of 60 degrees). As the sprockets rotate synchronously, pachinko balls are discharged for each sprocket.

  The pachinko balls supplied to the sprocket from the two take-up preparation ball passages 110 out of the three take-up preparation ball passages 110 are discharged from the two sprockets, and then merged at the downstream side, It flows down into a take-in ball guide passage 108 extending toward the inside of the island or a return ball guide passage 109 communicating with the lower plate 11.

  In the present embodiment, the case preparation members constituting the external shape of the preparation preparation sphere passage 110 and the acquisition device 100 are all formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko sphere flowing down in the apparatus 100 is configured to be visible from the outside through a residual sphere transparent window 130 provided on the upper surface of the operation table 4.

  Below the sprocket, the distribution solenoid 102 (see FIG. 4) oscillates by excitation or release, and the downflow path of the pachinko sphere discharged by the rotation of the sprocket is taken into the intake sphere guidance path 108 or the return sphere guidance path 109. A flow path switching valve (not shown) for switching to any one of these is provided. The flow path switching valve is directed to a position where the flow path of the pachinko ball taken in by the sprocket is on the side of the take-in ball guide path 108 when the sorting solenoid 102 is not excited (off state). It is always urged by a coil spring (not shown).

  Further, an intake ball detection switch 104 (see FIG. 4) is disposed upstream of the intake ball guide passage 108, and is discharged by the rotation of the sprocket. The distributed pachinko balls, that is, the pachinko balls taken inside the slot machine 1 are detected. On the other hand, a return ball detection switch 103 (see FIG. 4) is arranged on the upstream side of the return ball guide passage 109, which is discharged by the rotation of the sprocket and distributed to the return ball guide passage 109 side by the flow path switching valve 107. Pachinko balls are detected.

  Specifically, when the pachinko ball supplied from the upper plate 12 in the take-in device 100 is taken in to set the number of bets and discharged to the game island without returning to the player, the distribution solenoid 102 is excited. The state is stopped. In this state, the pachinko ball discharged by the rotation of the sprocket is guided to the intake ball guide passage 108 side, detected by the intake ball detection switch 104, and then flows down the intake ball guide passage 108 to cause the slot machine 1 It goes around to the rear side and is collected in the out ball tank inside the game island (not shown).

  When the pachinko ball on the upper plate 12 is discharged (returned) to the lower plate 11, the sorting solenoid 102 is energized. In this state, the pachinko ball discharged by the rotation of the sprocket is guided to the return ball guide passage 109 side, and further detected by the return ball detection switch 103, and then flows down the return ball guide passage 109 and then the payout port 9 Is discharged to the lower plate 11 and returned to the player.

  In addition, a return ball clogging detection switch 111 (see FIG. 4) for detecting clogging of the ball in the passage is provided at a position near the lower plate 11 in the return ball guiding passage 109. For example, the lower plate 11 is full. Therefore, it is possible to detect that the return ball guide passage 109 is clogged with a ball.

  Next, the pachinko balls supplied from the game island to each slot machine 1 are stored in the supply tank 204 provided at the upper back of the slot machine 1 as shown by the dotted line in FIG. The ball supply passage 210 flows down and is supplied to the dispensing device 200. The ball supply passage 210 includes three passages (not shown), and the pachinko balls flowing out from the replenishing tank 204 are supplied to the dispensing device 200 in a state of being divided into the three passages. . Further, a supply ball detection switch 205 (see FIG. 4) is provided at a predetermined height position above the payout device 200 in the ball supply passage 210, and the payout device 200 is provided by the supply ball detection switch 205. It is detected whether the pachinko ball supplied to is waiting. In the present embodiment, the supply ball detection switch 205 is provided at a position where it can be detected that 75 balls, which is the maximum number of winning balls to be paid out by the payout device 200 due to the occurrence of winning with a prize ball, are supplied. Whether or not a pachinko ball necessary for paying out the maximum number of winning balls is waiting is detected. Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of balls taken in by the take-in device 100 is 15, and a maximum of 15 pachinko balls are paid out by the pay-out device 200 based on the operation of the checkout switch 10. The supply ball detection switch 205 detects whether or not a pachinko ball necessary for paying out the number of balls to be paid out is waiting based on the checkout switch 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, lending of 25 balls is requested by one lending request from the card unit 15, but even in this case, the supply ball detection switch 205 pays out the number of balls to be paid out based on the lending request. It is detected whether or not the pachinko balls necessary for the waiting are waiting.

  The payout device 200 is not particularly shown (not shown), but is provided with a sprocket (not shown) that rotates by driving of the payout motor 201 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to each item of the ball supply passage 210. . Also, below the sprocket, a payout ball detection switch 202 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball discharged based on payout of a prize ball or the like is provided, and is discharged by the rotation of the sprocket. After the pachinko ball is detected by the payout ball detection switch 202, it is discharged into a payout ball guide passage 208 extending from the lower portion of the payout device 200.

  The payout ball guide passage 208 extends to the lower plate 11, and the pachinko balls paid out from the payout device 200 flow down the payout ball guide passage 208 and are discharged from the communication port 13 to the upper plate 12. The surplus sphere overflowing from 12 is paid out to the lower plate 11 through the payout opening 9. In addition, a payout ball clogging detection switch 112 (see FIG. 4) for detecting ball clogging in the aisle is provided at a position in the vicinity of the lower platen 11 in the payout ball guiding passage 208. For example, the lower plate 11 is full. Therefore, it is possible to detect whether or not the dispensing ball guide passage 208 is clogged with a ball.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the embodiment is arranged in parallel with a card unit 15 that accepts a prepaid card in which a valuable value is recorded. Upon request, pachinko balls can be lent using the valuable value recorded on the prepaid card being accepted.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, the number of bets is set using the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 12. In order to set the bet number, the 1BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. In the present embodiment, the number of pachinko balls necessary to set one bet number at that time is taken in from the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 12 and when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the pachinko balls are stored in the upper plate 12. The number of pachinko balls necessary to set the maximum bet number allowed in one game at that time is taken in from the pachinko balls made.

  The pachinko balls taken by the take-in device 100 in order to set the number of bets according to the operation of the 1BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 in this way are inside the slot machine 1, that is, the players in the slot machine 1 Is taken into the back side as seen from the facing side and discharged into an out-ball tank provided inside the amusement island (not shown) as described above.

  Next, when a predetermined number of bets are set, the winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, and L3 ′ (see FIG. 1) are enabled according to the set bets, and the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled. State, that is, a state where the game can be started. In the present embodiment, in the small game in the normal gaming state and the big bonus described later, when the maximum bet number (3) is set as the bet number, that is, when 15 pachinko balls are captured, It is ready to start. In the regular bonus described later, when 1 is set as the bet number, that is, when five pachinko balls are taken in, the game can be started. In this embodiment, in the normal gaming state and the small bonus game in the big bonus, which will be described later, the game can be started when the maximum bet number (3) is set as the bet number. The game may be started when the number 1 or 2 is set, that is, when five or ten pachinko balls are taken in.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. If any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, any winning line L1, L2 activated according to the number of bets is displayed. , L2 ′, L3, L3 ′ (hereinafter referred to as “active lines”), a winning combination is achieved, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls (principal balls) are paid out according to the winning. Is paid out to the upper plate 12 directly through the payout ball guide passage 208 and given to the player.

  4 and 5 are block diagrams showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, a payout control board 60, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 203, and the game state is mainly controlled by the game control board 40, The payout control board 60 controls the payout of the pachinko balls, the effect control board 90 controls the effect according to the game state, the power supply of the game control board 40 is supplied from the power supply board 203, and the game control board Power of the payout control board 60 and the effect control board 90 is supplied via 40.

  A game control board 40 is connected to the power supply board 203, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated based on the AC 100 V power supplied from the outside. In addition, the payout control board 60 and the effect control board 90 connected via the game control board 40 are supplied. Further, the power supply board 203 is provided with a setting key switch 36 for switching to the setting change mode when the power is turned on, a setting switch 37 for changing the setting value of the payout rate in the above-described setting change mode, error cancellation, and the like. A clear switch 38, a stop switch 39 for setting whether or not to enter a stop state that disables the progress of the game at the end of a big bonus to be described later, and a control state of a game control unit 41 to be described later is cleared ( A RAM clear switch 33 that is operated at the time of initialization is connected.

  The setting key switch 36, the setting switch 37, the reset switch 38, the stop switch 39, and the RAM clear switch 33 connected to the power supply board 203 are disposed inside the slot machine 1. Specifically, these various switches open a part of the front door configured to be able to open the front surface of the slot machine 1 by an unlocking operation using a key owned by a store clerk or the like of the amusement hall. 1 is provided so as to be exposed and operated. That is, the setting key switch 36 and the RAM clear switch 33 that constitute the initialization operation unit of the present invention cannot be operated unless a part of the front door is opened with a key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game hall, That is, it is provided at a position where the player cannot operate.

  The game control board 40 includes the 1BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the checkout switch 10, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the take-in ball detection switch 104, the return ball detection switch 103, and the return ball clogging detection. In addition to the switch 111, the payout ball clogging detection switch 112, the payout ball detection switch 202, and the supply ball detection switch 205, various switches such as a reel sensor 35 for detecting the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are connected. In addition, the setting key switch 36, the setting switch 37, the reset switch 38, the stop switch 39, and the RAM clear switch 33 are connected via the power supply board 203, and detection signals from these connected switches and sensors are input. It has come to be.

  The game control board 40 also includes the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R, the captured ball / paid-off ball display 16, the game auxiliary display 17, the capture request LED 212, the start possible LEDs 213, and first to third. In addition to the winning LEDs 12 to 14, the first to third stop valid LEDs 215L, 215C, and 215R, the take-in motor 101, and the sorting solenoid 102, the setting value is set by the LED including the seven segments a to g in the setting change mode described above. Electrical components such as a set value display 216 to be displayed are connected, and are driven based on control of a game control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

  In addition, the game control board 40 can be connected to the test apparatus 400 via the interface board 300, and a test signal is input from the test apparatus 400 to the game control board 40 and related to the game result. The test signal generated in this way is output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 400.

  The game control board 40 includes a CPU 41a that performs calculations according to a predetermined procedure, a ROM 41b that stores a control program of the CPU and various data tables, a RAM 41c that writes and reads necessary data, and an I / O that inputs and outputs various signals. Game control unit 41 composed of a microcomputer having an O port 41d, a switch connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 203, a switch circuit 42 to which a detection signal inputted from the sensor is inputted, a reel motor 34L, 34C, 34R first motor circuit 43 that performs drive control, second motor circuit 44 that performs drive control of take-in motor 101, solenoid drive circuit 45 that performs drive control of sorting solenoid 102, Driving various displays and various LEDs including the paid-in ball display 16 and the game auxiliary display 17 A display drive circuit 46 that controls the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and a power supply monitoring IC 47 that outputs a voltage drop signal when a voltage drop is detected are mounted. The unit 41 receives detection signals from switches and sensors connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 203, and performs various controls according to the progress of the game.

  The game control unit 41 includes a signal input terminal (not shown). This signal input terminal is one terminal of an input port provided in the microcomputer, and the signal input state of the signal input terminal is monitored by the CPU 41a. Further, an interrupt input terminal is provided in addition to the signal input terminal. When a signal is input to the interrupt input terminal, an external interrupt is generated, and the CPU 41a performs interrupt processing 1 according to the external interrupt. Can be executed by interrupting the basic process that shifts in stages according to the detection of various switches. In addition, the game control unit 41 includes an internal timer (not shown), and the CPU 41a can periodically execute the interrupt process 2 by interrupting the basic process based on the output of the internal timer. Further, the CPU 41a is set to execute the interrupt process 1 in preference to the interrupt process 2, and when the interrupt process 1 and the interrupt process 2 are requested at the same time, the interrupt process 1 is executed. Prioritize execution. Further, during the execution of interrupt processing 1 and interrupt processing 2, other interrupt processing is prohibited.

  The RAM 41c is supplied with power from a backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and stores stored data.

  Connected to the payout control board 60 are the supply ball detection switch 205, the payout ball detection switch 202, the return ball clogging detection switch 111, and the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 described above, and detection signals from these connected switches are input. It has come to be. As described above, the supply ball detection switch 205, the payout ball detection switch 202, the return ball blockage detection switch 111, and the payout ball blockage detection switch 112 are connected to both the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60. The detection signals of the supply ball detection switch 205, the supply ball detection switch 205, the payout ball detection switch 202, the return ball clogging detection switch 111, and the payout ball clogging detection switch 112 are input to both the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60. It has come to be.

  Also, the payout control board 60 is connected to electrical components such as the payout motor 201 and the connection error notification LED 211 described above, and these electrical components are controlled by a payout control unit 61 (described later) mounted on the payout control board 60. It is driven based on.

  Similarly to the game control unit 41, the payout control board 60 is input from a switch connected to the payout control board 61 and the payout control board 60, which includes a CPU 61 a, a ROM 61 b, a RAM 61 c, and an I / O port 61 d. A switch circuit 62 to which a detection signal is input, a motor circuit 63 that performs drive control of the payout motor 201, a display drive circuit 64 that performs drive control of various LEDs, and the like are mounted. In response to a signal output from the game control unit 41 mounted on the board 40 or a detection signal from a switch connected to the payout control board 60, payout control for paying out the pachinko ball is performed. The payout control board 60 is connected to the card unit 15 arranged in parallel via the connection terminal board 70 (interface board), and the payout control unit 61 is a control unit (not shown) mounted on the card unit 15. ) Lending control for lending pachinko balls in response to requests from.

  The payout control board 60 is supplied with a card unit connection signal (VL) output from the card unit 15 in response to the start of power supply to the card unit 15, which will be described later, although not shown in detail. An input terminal and a signal line are provided, a photocoupler is provided on the signal line, and a capacitor for stabilizing the card unit connection signal (VL) is provided on the signal line between the input terminal and the photocoupler. ing.

  The connection terminal board 70 is not mounted with any capacitors, and relays a card unit connection signal (VL), a card unit READY signal (BRDY), and a lending request signal (BRQ) output from the card unit 15 as will be described later. And output to the payout control board 60.

  As described above, the photocoupler and the capacitor are not mounted on the connection terminal board 70 connected to the payout control board 60, but are mounted on the signal line to which the card unit connection signal (VL) formed on the payout control board 60 is input. Thus, it is possible to prevent abnormal voltage or noise from the connection terminal board 70 from being input to the payout controller 61 and affecting the payout control of the pachinko balls.

  Further, when a capacitor that should not be on the connection terminal plate 70 provided separately from the payout control board 60 is provided, the presence of the capacitor can be easily confirmed by visual observation, so that the connection terminal plate 70 It is possible to discover that there is a possibility that an illegal modification such as a card unit connection signal (VL) being output to the payout control board 60 is performed even though the card unit 15 is not connected. Therefore, fraudulent acts relating to the connection of the card unit 15 are effectively suppressed.

  As with the game control unit 41, the payout control unit 61 includes an internal timer (not shown). The CPU 61a interrupts the interrupt process into the basic process based on the output of the internal timer and can be executed periodically. Yes. The RAM 61c is also supplied with power from a backup power source in the event of a power failure, and the stored data is retained, as is the case with the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 90 is connected to the game control board 40 via the above-described effect relay board 80, so that a command output from the game control unit 41 is input. Yes. The production control board 90 is connected with the history data operation switch 55 including the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c described above, and the detection signals of these connected switches are input. It has become.

  The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are connected via the effect relay board 80, so that the wiring connection between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 is facilitated, and the effect control board 90 It is possible to prevent an illegal signal or the like from being directly input from 90 to the game control board 40.

  Further, the effect control board 90 is connected with a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, and speakers 53 and 54 arranged on the front surface of the slot machine 1, and these electric components are connected to the effect control board 90. It is driven based on control by an after-mentioned production control unit 91 mounted on 90.

  The effect control board 90 is input from a switch connected to the effect control board 91 and the effect control board 90, which is the same as the game control section 41, including a CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d. A switch circuit 96 to which a detection signal and a signal from the command line from the game control board 40 are input, a liquid crystal drive circuit 92 that controls the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 A lamp driving circuit 93 that performs sound output, a sound output circuit 94 that performs sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54, a clock device 95 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and the like. In order to perform an effect upon receiving a command transmitted from the game control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 Performs control seeds, receives an operation history data manipulation switch 55 performs control to display the game history data on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Like the game control unit 41, the effect control unit 91 includes a signal input terminal (not shown) and an interrupt input terminal (not shown) separately, and an internal timer (not shown). Interrupt processing 1 can be executed by interrupting the basic processing according to the external interrupt generated based on the signal input from the interrupt input terminal, and interrupt processing 2 is interrupted by the internal timer based on the output of the internal timer. It can be executed periodically. Also, the CPU 91a is set to execute the interrupt process 1 in preference to the interrupt process 2, and when the interrupt process 1 and the interrupt process 2 are requested at the same time, the interrupt process 1 Is prioritized for execution. The game control unit 41 is prohibited from interrupting the interrupt process 2 while the interrupt process 1 is being executed, whereas the effect control unit 91 is executing the interrupt process 2. In FIG. 5, interrupt of interrupt process 1 is enabled.

  Similarly to the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41, the RAM 91c is also supplied with power by a backup power source in the event of a power failure and holds stored data.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 confirms the connection check between the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 on the payout control board 60 side. To output a game control board connection confirmation signal. Then, the payout control unit 61 mounted on the payout control board 60 confirms the connection with the game control board 40 based on the detection of the game control board connection confirmation signal. In addition, the game control unit 41 gives the payout control board 60 a ball number signal indicating a value of 0 to 100 as the number of balls instructing payout by a settlement request or a payout request, Settlement request signal requesting the settlement of the number of used balls used for setting the number of bets and the number of used balls not yet used for setting the number of bets) A payout request signal for requesting is output. Then, when the payout control unit 61 detects the settlement request signal or the payout request signal, the payout control unit 61 performs payout control for paying out the number of pachinko balls indicated by the ball number signal at that time.

  Further, the setting key switch signal indicating the detection state of the setting key switch 36 and the RAM clear switch signal indicating the detection state of the RAM clear switch 33 are input to the game control unit 41 and branched off at the game control board 40. It is also output to the control board 60. Then, the payout control unit 61 detects the setting key switch signal or the RAM clear switch signal when the power is turned on as will be described later, thereby clearing the game history data, setting the game history data that can be viewed by the player, and changing the settings. Control is made to a game shop setting mode capable of browsing the history.

  On the other hand, the payout control unit 61 receives a card unit connection in-progress signal indicating that the card unit 15 is connected, and an in-operation signal indicating the start, operation, and end of the pachinko ball payout operation based on the payment request or the payout request. Output. Then, the game control unit 41 confirms the connection between the payout control board 60 and the card unit 15 based on the detection of the card unit connection signal, and the payout operation of the pachinko ball by the payout control unit 61 based on the detection of the operating signal. Confirm the start, operation and end of

  The card unit 15 includes a control unit equipped with a microcomputer. As shown in FIG. 6, the remaining amount indicator 18 provided in the slot machine 1 is connected to the card unit 15 via a connection terminal plate 70, and the remaining amount is controlled by the microcomputer mounted on the control unit. The display 18 is driven. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the card unit 15 is connected to the above-mentioned ball rental switch 19 and return switch 20 provided in the slot machine 1 via a connection terminal plate 70, and detection signals from these switches are detected. Is input to the control unit.

  The card unit 15 also includes a card reader / writer that reads and writes the recorded information of the prepaid card inserted from the card insertion slot. The card reader / writer reads the recorded information read from the prepaid card as a control unit. And the record information of the prepaid card inserted is updated based on a command from the control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the card unit 15 has a card unit connection signal (VL) indicating that the card unit 15 is normally connected to the payout control board 60 (the payout control unit 61) of the slot machine 1. The card unit READY signal (BRDY) indicating the start and end of the lending process by the card unit 15 and the lending request signal (BRQ) requesting the lending of the pachinko ball are output. The card unit connection signal is also a power source for communication between the control unit and the payout control board 60.

  On the other hand, the game control board 40 (game control unit 41) has a slot machine READY signal (SRDY) indicating a state in which a pachinko ball can be lent to the card unit 15, and a pachinko ball based on BRQ. A lending completion signal (EXS) indicating the start and completion of lending operation is output.

  Further, as described above, the remaining amount indicator 18, the return switch 20 and the ball lending switch 19 mounted in the slot machine 1 are connected to the card unit 15, and the remaining amount indicator 18 is output based on the control of the control unit. And the detection signal (return operation detection signal) of the return switch 20 and the detection signal (lending operation detection signal) of the ball lending switch 19 are input to the card unit 15. Then, the control unit mounted on the card unit 15 outputs the BRDY described above on the condition that the valuable value read from the prepaid card being accepted remains by detecting the ball lending switch 19. The above-mentioned BRQ is output, and the processing for requesting the lending unit for lending unit (25 balls in this embodiment) to the slot machine 1 is performed within the range of the remaining valuable value (in this embodiment, 10 times), and when the return switch 20 is detected, processing for returning the prepaid card being accepted is performed.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the symbols are aligned on the effective line set according to the number of bets. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into special roles that involve a transition in gaming status, small roles that involve payout of prize balls, and the setting of the number of bets. There is a re-playing role that allows the next game to be started. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table according to gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM 41b and is used to determine the combination determined to be winning in the internal lottery. The registered contents of the winning combination table according to gaming state correspond to the gaming state. It shows the role that has been determined. In this slot machine 1, as a special role, a regular bonus (1), a regular bonus (2), a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a big bonus (3), JACIN, a small role JAC, watermelon , Bell, and Cherry are replayed as replayers.

  In the regular bonus game state, JAC, watermelon, bell, and cherry, which are small roles, are determined as winning roles, and are subject to lottery by internal lottery in the regular bonus. In the small bonus game described later of the big bonus, the regular bonus (2) and JACIN, which are special roles, and the watermelon, bell, and cherry, which are special roles, are determined as winning roles. It is targeted. In the normal gaming state, a regular bonus (1), a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a big bonus (3) which are special roles, watermelons, bells and cherries which are small roles, and a replay which is a re-playing role. It is determined as a winning combination and is subject to lottery in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state.

  In this embodiment, in the regular bonus game state, JAC is determined as a winning small role in addition to watermelon, bell and cherry. However, in the regular bonus game state, the small bonus game and the normal game As with the state, only watermelons, bells and cherries may be determined as small winning combinations.

  The big bonus is a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7”, “white 7-white” in any of the active lines (5 winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′) in the normal gaming state. The winning combination is given when the combination of “7-white 7” or the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is prepared. When the big bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, a game called a small role game can be played. While the game state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. The big bonus ends when the total number of prize balls paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 2325.

  When it is necessary to distinguish between a big bonus by “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7”, a big bonus by “White 7-White 7-White 7”, and “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” These are referred to as big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and big bonus (3), respectively.

  A regular bonus is obtained when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged in any of the active lines (5 winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, and L3 ′) in the small role game and the normal gaming state. Winning a prize. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the small role game or the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed, or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. In particular, when a regular bonus is won in a small role game, a regular bonus is provided in the big bonus, and the regular bonus medium flag is also set in the RAM 41c in addition to the big bonus medium flag. When the total number of award balls paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 2325 with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In addition, when it is necessary to distinguish between the regular bonus due to “BAR-BAR-BAR” in the normal gaming state and the regular bonus due to “BAR-BAR-BAR” in the small role game in the big bonus, the regular bonus (1) respectively. This is called regular bonus (2). In addition, the aforementioned big bonus (1), big bonus (2) and big bonus (3), regular bonus (1) and regular bonus (2) may be referred to simply as “bonus”. To do.

  JACIN wins when a combination of “Watermelon-JAC-JAC” is available on any of the active lines (5 winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′) in the small role game. In a gaming state other than the small role game, even if this combination is prepared, no JACIN prize is awarded. When winning JACIN, the above-mentioned regular bonus is provided in the big bonus, and the regular bonus medium flag is also set in the RAM 41c in addition to the big bonus medium flag. When the total number of award balls paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 2325 with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  JAC is awarded when the combination of “Bell-JAC-JAC” is aligned on the active line (one of the winning lines L1) in the regular bonus, but in the gaming state other than the regular bonus, this combination is aligned. Will not win JAC. The watermelon has a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” in any of the active lines (one winning line L1 or five winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′) in any gaming state. Wins when they are ready. In any gaming state, the bell is a combination of “bell-bell-bell” on one of the active lines (one of the winning lines L1 or five of the winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′). Wins when they are ready. Cherry is a symbol of “cherry” on any of the active lines (one winning line L1 or five winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′) for the left reel 3L in any gaming state. Wins when the is derived. The payout of prize balls when these small roles are won will be described later.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned with any of the active lines (5 winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′) in the normal gaming state. With regular bonuses and big bonuses (small role game and regular bonus), even if this combination is available, replay prizes will not be awarded. When a replay is won, there is no payout of the winning ball, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again. Therefore, the number of bets that need not be set in the next game (the regular bonus will not be replayed and will always be 3) This is substantially the same as paying out 15 award balls corresponding to.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery decides whether or not the winning of each winning combination is allowed before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired as described later. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 37 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. In this embodiment, the winning in the internal lottery is exclusive, and a plurality of winnings are not won simultaneously in one game.

  The reference of the combination according to the gaming state is performed according to the winning combination table according to the gaming state shown in FIG. That is, when the gaming state is a regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided during the big bonus), JAC, watermelon, bell, and cherry are sequentially read out as the subject of the internal lottery, and the gaming state is small in the big bonus. When in the combination game, the regular bonus (2), JACIN, watermelon, bell, and cherry are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.

  When in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus (1), big bonus (1), big bonus (2), big bonus (3), watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay are sequentially read out as the internal lottery target roles. However, the regular bonus winning flag (1), the regular winning flag (2), the big bonus winning flag (1), the big bonus winning flag (2) or the big bonus winning flag (3) is set in the previous game. When the winning based on the flag is not carried over, the regular bonus (1) and the big bonuses (1) to (3) are not subject to the internal lottery. In the case of a small role game, regular bonus (2), JACIN, watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay are sequentially read out as internal lottery target roles, but the regular bonus winning flag (2) is set in the previous game. When the winning based on the flag is carried over without being generated, the regular bonus (2) and JACIN are not subject to the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined for the internal lottery target combination is sequentially added to the internal lottery random number, and when the addition result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 41c. The number of determination values is read in accordance with the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role table stored in advance in the ROM 41b. FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of the role-specific table. The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored for one word. Therefore, each determination value is registered using a storage area for two words.

  The number of determination values for each combination is registered corresponding to the number of bets (BET) set by the player in the game. This is because even with the same combination, the winning probability in the regular bonus may differ from other combinations. In addition, the number of determination values according to the number of bets for each combination may be common regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  Regular Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) and Big Bonus (3) are only eligible for internal lottery only in the normal gaming state and correspond to 3 bets in the normal gaming state. The storage address of the number of judgment values to be registered is registered. For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value. Regular bonus (2) and JACIN are internal lottery targets only in the small bonus game in the big bonus, and the storage addresses of the number of determination values corresponding to the number of bets in the small bonus game are registered. The value of the common flag for this role is 1, and a storage address for a common number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  The JAC is a role that is subject to internal lottery only with the regular bonus, and the storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 1 with the regular bonus is registered. The common flag for this combination is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value. Replay is a role that is subject to internal lottery only in the normal gaming state, and a storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state is registered. The common flag for this combination is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  Watermelons, bells, and cherries are eligible for internal lottery in any gaming state, and the storage address for the number of judgment values corresponding to the number of bets 1 in the regular bonus, and in the normal gaming state or small role game A storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 is registered. For the watermelon and the cherry, the common flag is 1, and the storage address of the common determination value number is registered regardless of the set value corresponding to each bet number. For the bell, the common flag is 0, and the storage address of the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value corresponding to each bet number.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out when winning each winning combination is also registered in the role-specific table. However, only the watermelons, bells, cherries, and JACs, which are small roles, are the targets for which the prize balls are paid out when winning. Watermelons, bells and cherries can be awarded when the bet number is 1 (regular bonus) or 3 (game state other than the regular bonus), but for the bell, when the bet number is 1, That is, when the gaming state is a regular bonus, 75 prize balls are paid out more than the other 40 balls.

  Regular Bonus (1), Regular Bonus (2), Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Big Bonus (3), and JACIN wins are accompanied by a transition of the gaming state, and the payout of prize balls Not subject. The replay does not involve paying out a prize ball, but since it is not necessary to take in pachinko balls used for setting the number of bets in the next game, it is substantially the same as paying out 15 balls.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on addresses registered in the role-specific table. The storage area for the number of determination values is provided in the address area assigned to the RAM 41c for the development model and to the ROM 41b for the mass production model.

  For example, the address ADD is an address that is referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is the regular bonus (1) and the set value is 1, and at this time, 31 stored as the value is the number of determination values. To be acquired. Addresses ADD + 2, ADD + 4, ADD + 6, ADD + 8, and ADD + 10 are addresses that are referred to when the target part of the internal lottery is regular bonus (1) and the set value is 2-6. As for regular bonus (1), the number of judgment values is individually stored according to the set value, but since the same number of judgment values is stored, the winning of regular bonus (1) at any set value Probabilities are the same.

  Addresses ADD + 14, ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20, ADD + 22, and ADD + 24 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target is the big bonus (1) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. Addresses ADD + 26, ADD + 28, ADD + 30, ADD + 32, ADD + 34, and ADD + 36 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target role is the big bonus (2) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. Addresses ADD + 38, ADD + 40, ADD + 42, ADD + 44, ADD + 46, and ADD + 48 are addresses that are referenced when the internal lottery target is the big bonus (3) and the set value is 1-6. For big bonuses (1), (2), and (3), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and a different number of determination values is stored. The winning probabilities of 1), (2), and (3) will be different.

  Addresses ADD + 12, ADD + 50, ADD + 52, and ADD + 86 are addresses that are referred to regardless of the set value when the target part of the internal lottery is regular bonus (2), JACIN, JAC, or replay. Regardless, 32, 4311, 27, and 2245 are acquired as the number of determination values, respectively.

  The address ADD + 54 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 1, that is, in the regular bonus, when the target part of the internal lottery is a watermelon. The address ADD + 56 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state or in the small role game, when the internal lottery target role is a watermelon. The number of determination values for watermelon is registered according to the number of bets, but since the same value is registered, the winning probability of watermelon is the same in any gaming state. As for cherry, the number of determination values is registered in the same manner at addresses ADD + 82 and ADD + 84.

  The addresses ADD + 58, ADD + 60, ADD + 62, ADD + 64, ADD + 66, and ADD + 68 are addresses that are referred to when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is a bell and the set value is 1 to 6 in the regular bonus. is there. Since the same value is registered in each of the addresses ADD + 58, ADD + 60, ADD + 62, ADD + 64, ADD + 66, and ADD + 68, the set value 1 and the set value 2, the set value 3 and the set value 4 and the set value are set at the regular bonus time. With 5 and the set value 6, the winning probability of the bell is the same.

  Addresses ADD + 70, ADD + 72, ADD + 74, ADD + 76, ADD + 78, and ADD + 80 are each when the number of bets is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state or in the small role game, when the target lot of the internal lottery is bell and the set value is 1 to The address to be referenced. Since different values are registered in the addresses ADD + 70, ADD + 72, ADD + 74, ADD + 76, ADD + 78, and ADD + 80, in the normal gaming state or the small role game, the winning probability of the bell differs depending on the set value.

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating examples of the relationship between the value of the random number for internal lottery and the number of determination values of each combination and the winning combination. FIG. 9A shows an example in a normal gaming state, FIG. 9B shows an example in a small role game, and FIG. 9C shows an example in a regular bonus. 9A to 9C show examples in which the set value is 6, and in FIG. 9A, both the regular bonus winning flag and the big bonus winning flag are set. An example is shown when there is not.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), in the normal gaming state, the roles that are subject to the internal lottery are regular bonus (1), big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and big bonus (3). , Watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay. With the setting value 6, the number of determination values is 31, 20, 20, 20, 68, 3562, 269, and 2245, respectively. First, the regular bonus (1), which is the target of the internal lottery, is won when 16353-16383, which results in an overflow of the addition result by adding 31 judgment value numbers, is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. It becomes.

  Next, the big bonus (1) that is the subject of the internal lottery is obtained by adding 51, which is the sum of the judgment value number 31 of the regular bonus (1) and the judgment value number 20 of the big bonus (1). The winning combination is obtained when 16333 to 16352, which will overflow, are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery. Similarly, big bonus (2) is obtained when 16313-16332 is obtained as a random number for internal lottery, and big bonus (3) is obtained when 16293-16312 is obtained as a random number for internal lottery. Is obtained when 16225-16292 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, bell is acquired as random number for internal lottery when 12663-16224 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, 12394-12626 is used as a random number for internal lottery When acquired, the replay is determined to be winning when 10149 to 12393 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery.

  The approximate winning probabilities calculated for these combinations based on the number of judgment values are as follows: regular bonus (1), big bonus (1), big bonus (2), big bonus (3), watermelon, bell, cherry, For each replay, 1 / 528.5, 1 / 819.2, 1 / 819.2, 1 / 819.2, 1 / 273.1, 1 / 240.9, 1 / 4.6, 1/60 .9, 1 / 7.3. When 0 to 10148 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the small role game, the regular bonus (2), JACIN, watermelon, bell, and cherry are subject to internal lottery, and the number of determination values is 32, 4311, 68, Since 3562 and 269, 16352 to 16383, 12041 to 16351, 11973 to 12040, 8411 to 11972, and 8142 to 8410 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, it is determined that they are winning. In addition, the approximate winning probabilities for each combination are 1/512, 1 / 3.8, 1 / 240.9, 1 / 4.6, and 1 / 60.9. When 0-8141 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the regular bonus, JAC, watermelon, bell, and cherry are subject to internal lottery, and the number of determination values is 27, 68, 15919, and 269. When 16383, 16289 to 16356, 350 to 16288, and 101 to 369 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, it is determined that the winner is won. In addition, the approximate winning probabilities of each combination are 1 / 606.8, 1 / 240.9, 1 / 1.03, and 1 / 60.9. When 0 to 100 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  Next, acquisition of random numbers for internal lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The random numbers for the internal lottery are acquired by extracting random numbers from the random number generation circuit 48 by the hardware random number function and processing the extracted random numbers by software by the CPU 41a. Note that the least significant bit of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 or the processed random number is called the 0th bit, and the most significant bit is called the 15th bit.

  FIG. 10A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the random number generation circuit 48 in detail. As shown in the figure, the random number generation circuit 48 includes a pulse generation circuit 48a, a lower counter 48b, and an upper counter 48c. The lower counter 48b and the upper counter 48c are both 8-bit (1 byte) counters, the lower counter 48b is the 0th to 7th bits, and the upper counter 48c is the 8th to 15th bits in total. The data signal is output.

  The pulse generation circuit 48a outputs a pulse signal at a frequency that is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 41a and is not an integral multiple thereof (preferably relatively prime). The pulse signal output from the pulse generation circuit 48a is clocked into the lower counter 48b.

  The lower counter 48b alternately inverts the 0th bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit 48a. Assuming that positive logic is applied, a logical value of H level corresponds to 1 and a logical value of L level corresponds to 0. In the case of negative logic, a logic value of 1 may be read as L level, and a logic value of 0 may be read as H level. When the level of the 0th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the 0th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the level of the 1st bit data signal is changed to H level. Inverted alternately with L level.

  Similarly, when the level of the (m−1) th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the (m−1) th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the mth bit data The signal level is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level. The carry signal is output every time the level of the seventh bit data signal changes from H level, that is, the logical value of the seventh bit data signal changes from 1 to 0. The carry signal output from the lower counter 48b is clocked into the upper counter 48c.

  The upper counter 48c alternately inverts the eighth bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a carry signal is input from the lower counter 48b. Each time the level of the 9th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, the level of the 9th bit data signal is alternately inverted between H level and L level. Similarly, every time the level of the m−1th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, the level of the mth bit data signal is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level.

  The logic value of the 16-bit data signal in which the data signal of the lower counter 48b is the lower 8 bits and the data signal of the upper counter 48c is the upper 8 bits is 0 (0000h) every time the pulse generation circuit 48a outputs the pulse signal. ) → 1 (0001h) → 2 (0002h) →... → 65535 (FFFFh) The values are updated so as to be continuous every update, and the maximum value 65535 (FFFFh) is next to the initial value 0 (0000h). The value circulates and is output from the random number generation circuit 48.

  The sampling circuit 49 is configured by a latch circuit, and latches and latches a 16-bit data signal output from the random number generation circuit 48 at that time based on a sampling command (when the start switch 7 is operated) from the CPU 41a. Output the data signal. The CPU 41a extracts numerical data corresponding to the data signal input from the sampling circuit 49 via the I / O port 41d as a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 48. In the following description, the data signal output from the random number generation circuit 48 will be described as a random number corresponding to the logical value.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram until the CPU 41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 into a random number for internal lottery by software. The random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is stored in the 16-bit general-purpose register 41GR included in the CPU 41a.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is stored in the general-purpose register 41GR, the CPU 41a uses the other general-purpose register or the work area of the RAM 41c to lower-order the bytes of the general-purpose register 41GR (value extracted from the lower-order counter 48b). And the value of the upper byte (the value extracted from the upper counter 48c) are exchanged.

  Next, the CPU 41a performs an OR operation with the value 8080h of the random number in which the upper byte and the lower byte are replaced with respect to the extracted random number. Since the processing word of the CPU 41a is 1 byte, the logical sum operation is actually performed sequentially on the upper byte and the lower byte. By this OR operation, the 15th bit and the 7th bit are always 1. Furthermore, the CPU 41a shifts the upper 1 byte (8th bit to 15th bit) to the lower bit by bit, and inserts 1 into the empty 15th bit.

  The CPU 41a acquires the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR at this time as a random number for internal lottery, stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and sequentially adds the number of determination values of each combination to this It becomes. Since the 15th and 14th bits of the random number for internal lottery are always 1, the random number for internal lottery is a random number having a size of 14 bits (16384), which is substantially 0 to 16383. It takes a value.

  Note that interrupts to the CPU 41a are prohibited from the extraction of random numbers from the random number generation circuit 48 to the end of processing. This is to prevent the contents of the general-purpose register 41GR from being rewritten in the interrupt processing routine when an interrupt is generated to the CPU 41a.

  Next, the arrangement of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and stop control will be described. As described above, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped within a drawing range within 4 frames from when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The symbols to be stopped are selected according to the setting status of the winning flag, and the symbols of the winning combination in the drawing range of 4 frames on the active line set in each game are stopped. If it is possible, stop all of them. Symbols that have not been won will be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, “watermelon”, “bell”, and “JAC” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the drawing range of 4 frames is obtained. Thus, the variable display device 2 can always be stopped at any position. That is, when the winning flags of watermelon, bell, replay, JAC, and JACIN are set, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player, the combination must be used. You can win a prize.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 41a of the game control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the power is turned on and the CPU 41a is reset, the game control unit 41 performs a power-on process (game) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  In the power-on process (game), first, the above-described game control board connection confirmation signal is set to on (Sa1). Note that the game control board connection confirmation signal is always kept on while power is supplied. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the setting key switch 36 is on (Sa2). If the setting key switch 36 is not on, it is confirmed whether or not the RAM clear switch 33 is on (Sa3). If the RAM clear switch 33 is in the off state in the step Sa3, that is, if both the setting key switch 36 and the RAM clear switch 33 are in the off state, the RAM data check of the game control unit 41 ( In this embodiment, a parity check is performed (the parity is the least significant bit of the sum total of the data strings) (Sa4, Sa5). Specifically, the current parity is created, and it is determined whether or not the data being backed up is normal depending on whether or not it matches the parity stored at the time of power interruption.

  If the check result is normal, the RAM diagnosis data created at the time of power interruption is confirmed (Sa6), and it is determined whether or not it is normal (Sa7). If the RAM diagnosis data is normal, all the registers are restored (Sa8). Then, after performing an initialization process that initializes unnecessary data among the data stored in the RAM (Sa9), the prohibition of interrupt is canceled (Sa10), and the process returns to the process before power interruption.

  If the setting key switch 36 is in the on state in the step Sa2, all initialization processing for initializing all data stored in the RAM 41c, that is, all control states of the game control unit 41 is executed (Sa11). ), An initialization command indicating that all initialization processing has been executed is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (Sa12). And after performing the setting change process which changes the setting of a payout rate (Sa13), interruption prohibition is cancelled | released (Sa14) and it transfers to a game control process.

  If the result of the data check is not normal in step Sa5 or if the RAM diagnosis data is not normal in step Sa7, the gaming state cannot be returned to the state at the time of power interruption, so a RAM abnormality error code is displayed. Set (Sa15). That is, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 17 to notify a RAM abnormality error. Then, after executing the entire initialization process similar to the step of Sa11 (Sa16), an initialization command indicating that the all initialization process has been executed is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (Sa17). Then, 1 is set as the set value (Sa18), and after prohibition of interruption is canceled (Sa19), it is checked whether or not the RAM abnormality error code is set (Sa20), and the RAM abnormality error code is set. If so, an error process is executed to disable the progress of the game (Sa21). The error process is a process that is commonly executed when an error that needs to disable the progress of the game occurs, and the error state is canceled when the reset switch 38 is detected. . And if an error state is cancelled | released in the step of Sa21, it will transfer to a game control process.

  If the RAM clear switch 33 is on in step Sa3, the process proceeds to step Sa16 to execute all initialization processing, transmission of an initialization command, and processing for setting the setting value to 1. Cancel the interrupt prohibition. In this case, since the RAM abnormality error code is not set, the process proceeds to the game control process after canceling the prohibition of interruption.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game control process executed by the CPU 41a as the basic process.

  In the game control process, a BET process (Sa101), an internal lottery process (Sa102), a reel rotation process (Sa103), a reel stop process (Sa104), a winning determination process (Sa105), a prize ball grant process (Sa106), and a game state update Processing (Sa107) is executed in order.

  In the BET process in the step of Sa101, the process waits in a state where the bet number can be set, and executes a process of determining the bet number when the bet number is set and the start switch 7 is operated. Further, when a replay winning is generated in the previous game, the same bet number as in the previous game is set.

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sa102, random numbers for internal lottery are extracted simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sa101, and the winning of each above-described combination is permitted based on the extracted random number value. Process to determine whether or not. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa103, a process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is executed. In this reel rotation process, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed.

  In the reel stop process in step Sa104, the player's stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are detected or the player's stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are detected from the time when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed. The processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed in response to the fact that the automatic stop time has elapsed without detecting the operation, that is, the stop condition of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is satisfied. To do.

  In the winning determination process in step Sa105, when it is determined in step Sa104 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has stopped, a winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  In the prize ball grant process in step Sa106, when it is determined in step Sa105 that a prize has been generated, a process for requesting payout of pachinko balls corresponding to the number of prize balls given in accordance with the prize is performed.

  In the game state update process in step Sa107, a process for setting the game state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  Also, in the game state update process in step Sa107, data that does not need to be carried over to the next game among the data stored in the RAM 41c, for example, an internal winning flag that does not carry over to the next game (the generation of a winning is permitted). An initialization process for initializing data such as a flag) is performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control content of the BET process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sa101.

  In the BET process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the current game is a replay game (Sb1). If the game is a replay game, the start switch 7 is awaiting detection (Sb2). In this state, the start switch 7 is detected. Then, the game is started and the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 12 is started. At this time, the bet number of the previous game is set as it is in the BET counter set in the RAM of the game control unit 41 (the counter for storing the value of the bet number set at that time). The game is started with the same number of bets as the game, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process shown in FIG. At this time, when the number of balls already paid out in the previous game is displayed on the taken-in / paid-out ball indicator 16, the display of the number of balls already paid out is cleared.

  If it is not a replay game in step Sb1, the value of the BET counter is cleared (Sb3), and whether or not the card unit connection signal on is detected, that is, the card unit 15 is connected to the payout control board 60. It is confirmed whether it is connected (Sb4).

  If the card unit connection signal on is detected in step Sb4, it is checked whether the settlement switch 10 is detected (Sb5). If the settlement switch 10 is not detected, the gaming state is RB. It is confirmed whether or not it is in the middle (Sb6), and if not in the RB, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the BET counter is 3, that is, whether or not the maximum bet number is set (Sb7). If the gaming state is RB in step Sb6, it is checked whether the value of the BET counter is 1 (maximum bet number in RB) (Sb10).

  When the value of the BET counter is less than 3 in the step of Sb7, or when the value of the BET counter is 0 in the step of Sb10, it is confirmed whether or not the 1BET switch 5 is detected (Sb8). If not detected, it is further confirmed whether or not the MAXBET switch 6 is detected (Sb9).

  If the 1BET switch 5 is not detected in the steps Sb8 and Sb9 and the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected, the process returns to the step Sb4.

  If the BET counter value is 3 in step Sb7, or if the BET counter value is 1 in step Sb10, that is, if the maximum bet number in the gaming state at that time is set, start It is confirmed whether or not the switch 7 is detected (Sb11). If the start switch 7 is not detected, the process returns to the step Sb4.

  On the other hand, if the card unit connecting signal on is not detected in step Sb4, a connection error flag indicating that the card unit 15 is not connected to the slot machine 1 is set (Sb12). When the error flag is set, an error code that can specify the type of the error flag is displayed on the gaming auxiliary display 17, and the error is notified outside the gaming machine. When the connection error flag is set, an error code indicating that the card unit 15 is not connected to the slot machine 1 is displayed on the gaming auxiliary display 17, so that an abnormal connection with the card unit 15 is detected outside the gaming machine. Be notified.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the settlement switch 10 is detected (Sb13). If the settlement switch 10 is not detected, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state is RB (Sb15). If not, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the BET counter is 3 (Sb16). If the gaming state is RB in step Sb15, it is checked whether the value of the BET counter is 1 (maximum bet number in RB) (Sb18).

  When the value of the BET counter is 3 in the step of Sb16, or when the value of the BET counter is 1 in the step of Sb18, that is, when the maximum bet number in the gaming state at that time is set, It is confirmed whether or not the start switch 7 is detected (Sb17). If the value of the BET counter is less than 3 in step Sb16, or if the value of the BET counter is 0 in step Sb18, or if the start switch 7 is not detected in step Sb14, the card unit It is confirmed whether or not the on-signal of the connection is detected, that is, whether or not the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 are in the connected state (Sb19). Then, it returns to the step of Sb4. On the other hand, if the card unit connection signal on is detected in step Sb19, the connection error flag set in step Sb10 is cleared (Sb20). Accordingly, the display of the error code displayed on the game auxiliary display 17 is also canceled. And it returns to the step of Sb4.

  If the settlement switch 10 is detected in step Sb5 or Sb13, the process proceeds to the settlement process (Sb14). In the checkout process, a BET counter or an unused ball counter (a counter set in the RAM of the game control unit 41, which stores the number of unused balls that have already been captured but have not yet been used for setting the bet number). ) Is determined whether or not both values are zero, and if at least one of the counter values is not zero, the number of used balls already used for setting the number of bets (value of BET counter × 5) And pachinko spheres remaining in the upper plate 12 and the intake preparation ball passage 110 if both counter values are 0. The take-in device 100 takes in the pachinko balls, and discharges them into the return ball guide passage 109 to return them to the lower plate 11. When the settlement control process in step Sb14 is completed, the process returns to step Sb4.

  If the start switch 7 is detected in step Sb11 or step Sb17, the value of the BET counter is fixed as the bet number (Sb21), the game is started and the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 11 is started. To do. At this time, the display of the number of taken-in balls displayed on the taken-in / paid-out ball indicator 16 is cleared.

  Further, when the 1BET switch 5 is detected in the step of Sb8, the take-in ball counter set in the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 (take-in that is the number of balls not yet taken out of the number of balls to be taken in) The value of the counter that stores the number of spheres is updated to {5-value of the unused sphere counter} (Sb22). That is, the value of the take-in ball counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting the number of unused balls not yet used for setting the bet number from the number of requested take-in balls instructed by operating the 1BET switch 5. At this time, if the number of balls that have been paid out for the previous game is displayed on the captured balls / paid-off balls indicator 16, the display of the number of balls that have been paid out is cleared, and the number of balls that have been taken in 0 is displayed as the value of. And it transfers to the acquisition control process which makes the acquisition apparatus 100 perform the acquisition of the pachinko ball for the value of the acquisition ball counter (Sb25), and when the acquisition control process ends, it returns to the step of Sb4.

  If the MAXBET switch 6 is detected in the step Sb8, it is checked whether or not the gaming state is RB (Sb23), and if it is RB, the process proceeds to the step Sb22, and the game control unit 41 The value of the take-in ball counter set in the RAM 41c is updated to {5-unused ball counter value}, the take-in control process is executed, and then the process returns to the step Sb4.

  If the RB is not in RB in step Sb23, the value of the take-in ball counter is updated to (15-BET counter value × 5-unused ball counter value) (Sb24). In other words, the value of the take-in ball counter is determined from the take-in request ball number instructed by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 and the used ball number that has already been used for setting the bet number and the unused ball number that has not been used for setting the bet number yet. Update the value by subtracting the number of balls. At this time, if the number of balls that have been paid out for the previous game is displayed on the captured balls / paid-off balls indicator 16, the display of the number of balls that have been paid out is cleared, and the number of balls that have been taken in 0 is displayed as the value of. Then, the process proceeds to the capture control process (Sb25), and when the capture control process ends, the process returns to the step Sb4.

  As described above, in the BET process, the operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effectively accepted on condition that the value of the BET counter is less than 3, that is, the maximum bet number has not yet been set, and the acquisition control process Will be transferred to. That is, in the state where the maximum bet number is set, the operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is invalidated. Further, even when the value of the BET counter is less than 3, if the card unit connecting signal on is not detected, that is, if the card unit 15 is not normally connected, the operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is performed. Is invalidated.

  Further, the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively accepted on the condition that the value of the BET counter is 3, that is, the maximum bet number is set, and the game starts. That is, if the number of bets is less than 3, the game start condition is not satisfied, and the operation of the start switch 7 is invalidated. If the value of the BET counter is 3, the operation of the start switch 7 is valid even when the card unit connection signal on is not detected, that is, even when the card unit 15 is not normally connected.

  Further, when the operation of the settlement switch 10 is effectively accepted and the process proceeds to the settlement control process, the 1BET switch until the settlement control process ends, that is, until the settlement control based on the operation of the settlement switch 10 ends. 5, the acceptance of each operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the settlement switch 10 is invalidated. Similarly, when the operation of the 1BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 is effectively accepted and shifts to the capture control process, the operation is performed until the capture control process is completed, that is, based on the operation of the 1BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6. Until the take-in control is completed, the acceptance of each operation of the 1BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the settlement switch 10 is invalidated. Further, when the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively accepted, the 1BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the checkout switch 10 are finished until the game started based on the operation is completed and the BET processing of the next game is started. The reception of each operation is invalid. In addition, when the card unit connection signal on is not detected during the checkout control process or the acquisition control process, that is, when the connection with the card unit 15 is broken, Even after the control process is completed, the acceptance of each operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is invalidated. Also, even when the card unit connection signal on is not detected during the game execution, the operation of each of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is continued when the BET processing of the next game is started after the game ends. The reception is invalid.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sa102.

  In the internal lottery process, first, a random number acquisition process whose details will be described later is performed (Sc1). In this random number acquisition process, a random number value for internal lottery is acquired based on the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 48.

  Next, in accordance with the current gaming state, the combinations registered in the winning combination table by gaming state in FIG. 7A are sequentially read (Sc2). It is determined whether or not the type of the read role is a regular bonus (regular bonus (1) (2)) or a big bonus (big bonus (1) to (3)) (Sc3). If the bonus is a regular bonus or a big bonus, it is determined whether the regular bonus winning flag or the big bonus winning flag is already set in the RAM 41c in the previous game or not, and it is carried over without winning based on the winning flag. (Sc4). If the type of the read combination is neither a regular bonus nor a regular bonus, the process proceeds to Sc5 as it is.

  If the regular bonus winning flag or the big bonus winning flag has already been set, the process returns to the process of Sc2, and further, the next registered role in the winning combination table by gaming state is read (regular bonus and big bonus are Since it is first registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state, this does not end the lottery process). Even if the type of the read combination is a regular bonus or a big bonus, if neither the regular bonus winning flag nor the big bonus winning flag is set, the process proceeds to Sc5.

  In Sc5, the number of BETs set in step Sa2 is further read, and the setting status of the common flag is acquired in the role-specific table of FIG. 7B for the role and the role corresponding to the read BET number. As a result, it is determined whether or not a common flag is set for the combination and the BET number (Sc6).

  If the common flag is set, the determination value number stored in the address registered in the role-specific table of FIG. 7B is acquired for the role and the BET number (Sc7). Then, the process proceeds to Sc9. If the common flag is not set, the setting value set in the RAM 41c is read and stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the setting value read for the role and the BET number. The number of determination values is acquired (Sc8). Then, the process proceeds to Sc9.

  In the step of Sc9, the number of determination values acquired in the step of Sc7 or Sc8 is added to the random number value for internal lottery, and the result of the addition is used as a new random number value for internal lottery. Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the random number for internal lottery (Sc10). If an overflow occurs, the winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 41c (Sc11). Then, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the combinations determined for the gaming state (Sc12). If there is a combination that has not yet been processed, the process returns to the process of Sc2, and the process continues with the next combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state as the processing target. If there is no combination not to be processed, the internal lottery process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the random number acquisition process in the step of Sc1 will be described in detail based on the flowchart of FIG. In the random number acquisition process, first, an interrupt to the CPU 41a is prohibited (Sc101). Next, a sampling command is output to the sampling circuit 49, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 48 is latched, and the value of the latched random number is input from the I / O port 41d and extracted. The random number value extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is stored in the general-purpose register 41GR (Sc102).

  Next, the lower byte value and upper byte value of the random number stored in the general-purpose register 41GR are exchanged with each other using the work area of the RAM 41c (Sc103). Next, the value of the random number stored in the general-purpose register 41GR is ORed with 8080h (Sc104). Further, the upper byte (15th to 8th bits) is shifted downward by 1 bit, and 1 is inserted into the empty 15th bit. At this time, the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR is acquired as a random number for internal lottery and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc105). Then, after permitting the interrupt prohibited in the step of Sc101 (Sc106), the random number acquisition process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a interrupts the basic processing (game control processing in this embodiment) as the above-described interrupt processing 2 based on the output from the internal timer and periodically (every 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Timer interrupt processing is executed, and in this timer interrupt processing, switch detection processing, command transmission processing, and the like are performed.

  Also, the CPU 41a executes the power interruption interrupt process by interrupting the basic process (game control process in this embodiment) as the interrupt process 1 based on the detection of the voltage drop signal from the power monitoring IC 47. In this power interruption interrupt processing, after RAM diagnosis data and RAM parity data are set, the output port is initialized, etc., RAM access is prohibited.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a command transmitted from the game control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 to the effect control unit 91 of the effect control board 90.

  Of the commands transmitted to the effect control unit 91 of the effect control board 90, the BET command is a command that can specify that one bet has been set, and pachinko balls corresponding to the number of unit balls are captured. Sent when a wager is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the winning combination, and is transmitted when the game is started, that is, when an operation of the start switch 7 is detected.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when the rotation of each reel is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, or a symbol that stops on the corresponding reel, and every time a stop operation of each reel is detected. Sent to.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of winning balls at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of pachinko balls due to winning or the like, and is transmitted when the payout of pachinko balls is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of the pachinko balls, and is transmitted when the payout of the pachinko balls is finished.

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game (whether it is a normal gaming state, a BB, or an RB), and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized, that is, that all data in the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 has been initialized, and is transmitted after performing the above-described all initialization processing. .

  The setting change command is a command indicating that the setting value has been changed and the setting value after the change, and is transmitted after performing the setting change process described above.

  The standby command is a command indicating that the state has shifted to the standby state, and is transmitted when the player enters the standby state after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) without any operation by the player after the game is over.

  In the present embodiment, a game history data storage area capable of storing game history data related to a game already played is provided in the RAM 91c of the effect control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90, and these game history data are stored in the RAM 91c. The latest data is sequentially updated based on the command transmitted from the game control unit 41. On the other hand, in the ROM 91 b of the effect control unit 91, effect introduction data that introduces effects performed in the slot machine 1 is stored.

  Then, the player does not use the history data operation switch 55 (history data selection switches 55a and 55b, history data determination switch 55c) except during the game (the period from the start of the game to the end of the game). By performing an operation, viewing game history information based on game history data (excluding setting change history described later) stored in the game history data storage area of the RAM 91c and effect introduction data stored in the ROM 91b Is possible.

  The game history data storage area includes a bonus game number counter, a bonus game number table, a total game number counter, an RB counter, a BB counter, an IN ball counter, an OUT ball counter, an hourly difference ball table, and a date history. It consists of a table and a setting value change table.

  The inter-bonus game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games since the end of the previous bonus (BB, RB), and is incremented by 1 every time a gaming state command is received in a state other than the bonus state, from BB or RB Cleared when a gaming state command indicating a transition to the normal gaming state is received.

  The inter-bonus game number table stores the number of inter-bonus games together with the type of bonus (BB or RB) for each bonus, and has received a gaming state command indicating a transition from the normal gaming state to BB or RB. At this time, the type of bonus is stored, and the value of the inter-bonus game number counter is acquired and stored as the number of games between bonuses.

  The total game number counter is a counter that counts the total number of games of today, and is incremented by 1 every time a game state command is received in a state other than the bonus state.

  The RB counter is a counter that counts the number of RBs for today, and is incremented by 1 when a gaming state command indicating a transition from the normal gaming state to the RB is received.

  The BB counter is a counter that counts the number of BBs for today, and is incremented by 1 when a gaming state command indicating a transition from the normal gaming state to the BB is received.

  The IN ball counter is a counter that counts the number of pachinko balls used in the game, that is, the number of balls taken to be used for setting the betting number. When an internal winning command is received, A value corresponding to the bet number specified from the BET command received at (number of bets × 5) is added.

  The OUT ball counter is a counter that counts the number of pachinko balls that have been paid out as prize balls, and the number of prize balls specified by the command when receiving a winning judgment command indicating a prize accompanying the payout of prize balls. Is added.

  The hourly difference ball number table is a table that stores the difference ball number (the value of the OUT ball number counter−the value of the IN ball number counter) for each predetermined interval, and is based on the time information acquired from the timepiece device 95. Every time (for example, every 5 minutes), the value of the OUT ball number counter and the value of the IN ball number counter are acquired, and the difference ball number is calculated and stored.

  The history table by date stores each data of the bonus game number table for the past three days, total game number counter, RB counter, BB counter, IN ball number counter, OUT ball number counter, and hourly difference ball number table. It is a table, and when the time information acquired from the clock device 95 becomes a preset closing time, the data stored three days ago at that time is cleared, and the data two days ago is used as the data three days ago. The data from the previous day is moved as the data from the previous day, and at that time, the bonus game number table, total game number counter, RB counter, BB counter, IN ball number counter, OUT ball number counter, hourly difference ball Each piece of data in the number table is stored as data one day ago.

  In addition, each data of the bonus game number table, total game number counter, RB counter, BB counter, IN ball number counter, OUT ball number counter, and hourly difference ball number table is stored in the history table by date. The bonus game number table, the total game number counter, the RB counter, the BB counter, the IN ball number counter, the OUT ball number counter, and the hourly difference ball number table are cleared.

  The set value change table is a table for storing the change history of the set values for the past five times. When the setting change command is received, the setting change table is associated with the time information (date and time) acquired from the clock device 95. Stores the setting value indicated by the command. At this time, the oldest change history is cleared.

  Here, the browsing situation of game history information and production introduction data and the control status of the production control unit 91 at that time will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is received in a period other than the game being executed, that is, in a period after the game state command is received until the internal winning command is received. When the switch is detected, the browsing menu screen shown in FIG. 17A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The browsing menu screen includes an explanation area for the currently selected menu, and a menu area consisting of “bonus information”, “introduction”, “bonus history”, “slump graph”, and “return”. In response to the detection of the data selection switches 55a and 55b, the selection frame of the menu area is moved, and along with this movement, the display contents of the explanation area are also updated to the explanation of the currently selected menu area. Note that only the menu area corresponding to the setting state of the browsing effective flag set in the RAM 91c is displayed on the browsing menu screen, and “inter-bonus information” “direction introduction” “bonus history” “ In the “slump graph”, the menu area of the item for which the browsing valid flag is not set is not displayed. The browsing valid flag is set only for items that are set to enable browsing on the option screen described later, and for items that are not set to enable browsing on the option screen described later Cannot be browsed by the player's operation.

  When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where the “bonus information” menu area is selected on the browsing menu screen, the bonus information screen shown in FIG. 17B is displayed. On the bonus information screen, a menu area consisting of “Today”, “1 day ago”, “2 days ago”, “3 days ago”, and “Return”, and a bonus information and the number of bonus games for each bonus are displayed. And an area. When displaying the bonus information screen from the browse menu screen, the type of bonus and the number of bonus games for the bonus in the bonus information display area based on the data registered in the bonus game number table for today. Is displayed for each bonus. Further, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where any one of “1 day ago”, “2 days ago”, and “3 days ago” is selected on the inter-bonus information screen, the data stored in the history data table by date is displayed. Based on the selected bonus type and the number of bonus games, the bonus information display area is displayed for each bonus. Further, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “return” is selected on the bonus information screen, the screen returns to the browsing menu screen.

  When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the state where the menu area of “introduction” is selected on the browsing menu screen, an effect introduction screen shown in FIG. 17C is displayed. On the bonus information screen, a menu area corresponding to each effect and a menu area corresponding to “return” are provided. When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where any of the menu areas corresponding to each effect is selected on the effect introduction screen, the corresponding data is extracted from the effect introduction data stored in the ROM 91b and displayed. Is done. Further, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “return” is selected on the effect introduction screen, the browsing menu screen is displayed again.

  When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where the “bonus probability” menu area is selected on the browsing menu screen, a bonus probability screen shown in FIG. 17D is displayed. The bonus probability screen is provided with a menu area consisting of “Today”, “1 day ago”, “2 days ago”, “3 days ago”, and “Return”, and a bonus probability display area in which the probability is displayed for each bonus type. . Then, when displaying the bonus probability screen from the browsing menu screen, today's BB probability and RB probability are calculated based on the values of the total game number counter, RB counter, and BB counter of today, and are displayed in the bonus probability display area. Is displayed. Further, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where any one of “1 day ago”, “2 days ago”, and “3 days ago” is selected on the bonus probability screen, it is based on the data stored in the history data table by date. The BB probability and RB probability of the selected day are calculated and displayed in the bonus probability display area. Further, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “return” is selected on the bonus probability screen, the screen returns to the browsing menu screen.

  When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the state where the menu area of “slump graph” is selected on the browsing menu screen, the slump graph screen shown in FIG. The slump graph screen includes a menu area including “today”, “1 day ago”, “2 days ago”, “3 days ago”, and “return”, and a graph display area in which a slump graph indicating the status of the difference ball in time series is displayed. , Is provided. When displaying the slump graph screen from the browsing menu screen, today's slump graph is generated based on today's hourly difference ball number table and displayed in the graph display area. Further, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where any one of “1 day ago”, “2 days ago”, and “3 days ago” is selected on the slump graph screen, it is based on the data stored in the history data table by date. A slump graph for the selected day is generated and displayed in the graph display area. In addition, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “return” is selected on the slump graph screen, the screen returns to the browsing menu screen.

  As described above, the player operates the history data operation switch 55 (history data selection switches 55a and 55b, history data determination switch 55c) except during the game (the period from the start of the game to the end of the game). ), The game history information based on the game history data stored in the game history data storage area of the RAM 91c (excluding setting change history described later) and the effect introduction data stored in the ROM 91b are viewed. It becomes possible to do.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to clear the above-described game history data, set game history data that can be viewed by the player, and view setting change history.

  Next, clearing of game history data, setting of game history data that can be viewed by the player, operation status when browsing the setting change history, and control status of the effect control unit 91 at that time will be described based on FIG. To do.

  First, clearing of game history data, setting of game history data that can be viewed by the player, and viewing of setting change history are performed when the game state by the game control unit 41 is initialized, that is, when the RAM clear switch 33 is operated. In the game shop setting mode, which is controlled only when the power is turned on or when the setting key switch 36 is turned on and the power is turned on. In addition, since the initialization of the game state is based on the operation of a clerk at a game store, clearing the game history data, setting the game history data that can be viewed by the player, and viewing the setting change history are in principle It can only be done.

  Specifically, when the effect control unit 91 receives the initialization command from the game control unit 41, the game control unit 91 is controlled to the game store setting mode, and the initialization menu screen shown in FIG. 18 is displayed. In this initialization menu screen, it is possible to clear game history data, set game history data that can be viewed by the player, and view setting change history.

  The menu screen at initialization includes an explanation area for the currently selected menu and a menu area consisting of “history data clear”, “option”, “setting change history”, and “return”. In response to the detection of the switches 55a and 55b, the selection frame of the menu area is moved, and the display content of the explanation area is updated to the explanation of the currently selected menu area along with this movement.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the state where the “history data clear” menu area is selected on the initialization menu screen, the history data clear shown in FIG. Display the screen. The history data clear screen is provided with an explanation area for the currently selected menu and a menu area consisting of “Yes” and “No”. Then, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “Yes” is selected on the history data clear screen, all of the game history data stored in the game history data storage area of the RAM 91c except the setting change history. After the data is cleared, a message indicating that the history data has been cleared is displayed as shown in FIG. 19B, and the screen returns to the initialization menu screen. If the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “No” is selected on the history data clear screen, the game history data is not cleared and the screen returns to the initialization menu screen.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected with the “option” menu area selected on the initialization menu screen, the option screen shown in FIG. 20A is displayed. . The option screen is provided with a menu area including “information between bonuses”, “production introduction”, “bonus history”, “slump graph”, and “return”. Then, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where any one of “information between bonuses”, “introduction of presentation”, “bonus history”, and “slump graph” is selected on the option screen, the corresponding viewable setting column is displayed. Switch. Specifically, when “ON” indicating that browsing is enabled is displayed, it is switched to “OFF” indicating that browsing is not enabled, and “ON” is displayed when “OFF” is displayed. Switch to When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “return” is selected on the option screen, the browsing valid flag is set for the item for which “ON” is displayed in the browsing enable setting field, while “OFF” is set. After clearing the viewing valid flag for the item that is displayed, return to the menu screen at initialization.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the state where the “setting change history” menu area is selected on the initialization menu screen, the setting change history shown in FIG. Display the screen. The setting change history screen includes a setting change history display area for displaying the setting change history for the past five times, that is, a setting change history stored in the RAM 91c, and a menu area corresponding to “return”. Yes. When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in a state where “return” is selected on the setting change history screen, the screen returns to the initialization menu screen.

  As shown in FIG. 18D, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the state where the “return” menu area is selected on the initialization menu screen, the game store setting mode is terminated and the normal game Return to the screen.

  As described above, when the game state by the game control unit 41 is initialized, that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 33 is operated, or when the setting key switch 36 is turned on, the power is turned on. In the game store setting mode controlled only in the case, the initialization menu screen is displayed. By operating the history data operation switch 55 on the screen, the game history data is cleared, and the game history that can be viewed by the player Data setting and setting change history can be viewed.

  In this embodiment, even if the game history data is cleared, the setting change history data is not cleared. For example, even if the setting is changed illegally, the evidence is surely left. However, the setting change history data may be cleared together with the clearing of the game history data, or the game history data and the setting change history data may be cleared by separate operations. .

  Further, in this embodiment, when the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the state where the “return” menu area is selected on the initialization menu screen, the game shop setting mode is terminated and the normal game screen is returned. However, for example, when the operation of the history data operation switch 55 is not accepted for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) while the menu screen is displayed at initialization, the amusement shop setting mode is automatically terminated. Then, the normal game screen may be returned.

  In the present embodiment, the game control unit 41 can shift to the game control process during the control of the game store setting mode by the effect control unit 91. Therefore, an operation for proceeding with the game (for example, 1 BET) When the operation of the switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 or the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively accepted, the game shop setting mode may be terminated and the normal game screen may be returned.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 91a of the effect control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 in this embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  When the power is turned on and the CPU is reset, the CPU 91a performs a power-on process (effect) shown in FIG.

  In the power-on process (effect), first, the RAM data check (parity check in this embodiment) of the effect control unit 91 is performed (Sd1, Sd2). Specifically, the current parity is created, and it is determined whether or not the data being backed up is normal depending on whether or not it matches the parity stored before power interruption.

  If the check result is normal, the RAM diagnosis data created before power interruption is confirmed (Sd3), and it is determined whether or not it is normal (Sd4). If the RAM diagnosis data is normal, all the registers are restored (Sd5), and the prohibition of interrupt is released (Sd6).

  If the result of the data check is not normal in step Sd2 or if the RAM diagnosis data is not normal in step Sd4, the effect state cannot be returned to the state at the time of power interruption, and is stored in the RAM 91c. After executing all initialization processing for initializing all existing data (Sd7), the interrupt prohibition is canceled (Sd6).

  After canceling the interrupt prohibition in step Sd6, whether or not the initialization command transmitted from the game control unit 41 is buffered, that is, in the command reception interrupt processing described later, the initialization command is stored in the buffer of the RAM 91c. Is monitored from the time when the prohibition of interruption is canceled in the step of Sd7 until a predetermined period elapses (Sd8, Sd9).

  When an initialization command is received in step Sd8, that is, when all initialization processing for initializing all data stored in the RAM 41c is executed in the game control unit 41, the data stored in the RAM 91c is stored. Among them, data excluding data stored in the game history data storage area, that is, effect initialization processing for initializing data related to the effect of the effect control unit 91 is executed (Sd11), and the game history data is cleared, the player The history data setting update process for controlling to the game shop setting mode capable of setting the game history data that can be browsed and browsing the setting change history is executed (Sd12).

  When a predetermined period has elapsed in step Sd9, or after executing history data setting update processing in step Sd12, normal for determining whether or not to perform normal processing in a timer interruption process (effect) described later The process flag is set (Sd10), and the process proceeds to a loop process in which only a timer interrupt process (effect) and a command reception interrupt process described later are performed.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a of the game control unit 41 transmits an initialization command only when the entire initialization process is performed when the power is turned on. The command is not transmitted, and the CPU 91a of the effect control unit 91 monitors the initialization command for a predetermined period after canceling the prohibition of the interrupt, and receives the initialization command during this period to control the game. If the initialization of the control state of the unit 41 is determined and no initialization command is received during this time, it is determined that the control state of the game control unit 41 has returned to the state before the power interruption. For this reason, the effect control unit 91 determines whether or not the game control unit 41 has initialized the plurality of types of commands, that is, the control state, in order to determine whether or not the control state of the game control unit 41 has been initialized. Since it is not necessary to transmit the command to indicate and the command to return to the state before the power interruption, it is possible to reduce the control load of the game control unit 41 when the power is turned on.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the power-on process in the CPU 91a of the effect control unit 91 is completed for the CPU 41a of the game control unit 41, and a command from the game control unit 41 can be received. The reset signal is input for a period longer than the time until the state is reached. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, after the CPU 91a starts after the reset signal to the CPU 91a is turned off and the CPU 91a starts (ta1), and the CPU 91a starts, the interrupt prohibition is canceled and the command is received. At a timing (ta2) when a sufficient time (L1) has elapsed to enable the CPU 41a, the reset signal to the CPU 41a is turned off, and the CPU 41a is started. Furthermore, the time until the normal processing flag is set in the RAM 91c, that is, the timing for ending the monitoring of the initialization command is sufficient to execute the entire initialization process and transmit the initialization command after the CPU 41a starts. It is designed to be the timing (ta3) when a long time (L2) has elapsed. For this reason, CPU91a can receive the initialization command transmitted from the game control part 91 reliably.

  Next, detailed control contents of the history data setting update process executed by the CPU 91a in the above-described step Sd12 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the history data setting update process, first, the initialization menu screen (see FIG. 18) is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (Sd101), and then the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c are set. The operation is monitored (Sd102, Sd103). That is, whether or not an operation for moving a selection frame for selecting a predetermined menu area from among “clear history data”, “option”, “setting change history screen”, and “return” in the menu screen at initialization is performed. It is confirmed whether or not an operation for determining the selected menu area has been performed.

  When the history data selection switches 55a and 55b are detected in the step of Sd102, the selection frame is set to the next or previous menu area according to the detected switch type (history data selection switch 55a or history data selection switch 55b). (Sd104). If the selection frame is moved in step Sd104, or if any operation of the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is not detected in steps Sd102 and 103, the process returns to Sd102, and the history again The operation of the data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is monitored (Sd102, Sd103).

  If the history data determination switch 55c is detected in step Sd103, which menu area is selected from the menu areas of “history data clear”, “option”, and “setting change history screen” in that state. (Sd105, Sd113, Sd121), and if none of the “history data clear”, “option”, and “setting change history screen” menu areas is selected, the “return” menu area is selected. Therefore, after exiting the initialization menu screen displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the normal game screen is displayed (Sd124), the game shop setting mode is terminated, and the Sd10 Return to step.

  When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the step of Sd103 and the menu area of “history data clear” is selected (Sd105), the history data clear screen (see FIG. 19) is displayed (Sd106). ), The operation of the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is monitored (Sd107, Sd109). That is, it is confirmed whether or not an operation for moving the selection frame is performed in the “Yes” and “No” menu area on the history data clear screen, or whether or not an operation for determining the selected menu area is performed.

  When the history data selection switches 55a and 55b are detected in the step of Sd107, the selection frame is set to the next or previous menu area according to the detected switch type (history data selection switch 55a or history data selection switch 55b). (Sd108). If the selection frame is moved in step Sd108, or if any operation of the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is not detected in steps Sd107 and 109, the process returns to Sd107, and the history is again displayed. The operation of the data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is monitored (Sd107, Sd109).

  When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the step of Sd109, in that state, it is confirmed which menu area is selected from “Yes” and “No” (Sd110), and the menu area of “Yes” Is selected, the game history data stored in the game history data storage area of the RAM 91c is cleared of all data except the setting change history (Sd111), and then the history data is completely cleared. A message indicating that is displayed (Sd112), and the process returns to the step of Sd101.

  When the “option” menu area is selected with the history data determination switch 55c detected in step Sd103 (Sd113), an option screen (see FIG. 20A) is displayed (Sd114). The operation of the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is monitored (Sd115, Sd117). That is, among the “bonus information”, “introduction”, “bonus history”, and “slump graph” on the option screen, whether or not an operation for moving the selection frame has been performed or an operation for determining the selected menu area is performed. Check if it was done.

  If the history data selection switches 55a and 55b are detected in the step of Sd115, the next or previous selection menu area is changed according to the detected switch type (history data selection switch 55a or history data selection switch 55b). (Sd116). If the selection menu area is changed in step Sd116, or if any operation of the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is not detected in steps Sd115 and 118, the process returns to Sd115, and again. The operation of the history data selection switches 55a and 55b and the history data determination switch 55c is monitored (Sd115, Sd117).

  When the history data determination switch 55c is detected in step Sd117, it is checked whether or not the “return” menu area is selected in that state (Sd118), and the “return” menu area is selected. In the case where there is, the browsing valid flag of the item for which “ON” is displayed in the browsing possible setting column is set, while the browsing valid flag for the item for which “OFF” is displayed is cleared (Sd119), and then Sd101. Return to the step.

  Further, when the “return” menu area is not selected in step Sd118, that is, when any other menu area is selected, the display of the corresponding viewable setting column is switched (Sd120). Specifically, when “ON” indicating that browsing is enabled is displayed, it is switched to “OFF” indicating that browsing is not enabled, and “ON” is displayed when “OFF” is displayed. And return to step Sd115.

  In the state where the history data determination switch 55c is detected in the step of Sd103, when the “setting change history” menu area is selected (Sd121), the setting change history screen (see FIG. 20C) is displayed. Later (Sd122), the operation of the history data determination switch 55c is monitored (Sd123). That is, since only the “return” menu area can be selected in the setting change history screen, it is confirmed only whether or not an operation for determining the menu area has been performed, and the history data determination switch 55c is detected in step Sd123. Return to the step of Sd101.

  Further, in this embodiment, the CPU 91a interrupts another process as an interrupt process 1 based on detection of a strobe signal (interrupt signal) output when a command is transmitted from the game control unit 41, and receives a command reception interrupt. In this command reception interrupt process, a command transmitted from the game control unit 41 is acquired and stored in a buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  Further, the CPU 91a executes a timer interruption process (effect) periodically (every 1.12 ms in this embodiment) as the above-described interruption process 2 based on the output from the internal timer. In the interruption process, control for performing various effects is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the control content of the timer interrupt process (effect) by the CPU 91a.

  In the timer interrupt process (effect), first, the register is saved in the RAM (Se1), and after the timer interrupt process (effect) ends, the process before the interrupt can be restored.

  Next, after executing a switch detection process for acquiring detection states of various sensors, switches, and signals (Se2), it is determined whether the normal process flag is set, that is, whether the monitoring period of the initialization command has ended. Confirm (Se3), and if the normal processing flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the command output from the game control unit 41 is buffered (Se4). If the normal process flag is not set in the step Se3, the process proceeds to the step Se18.

  If the command is buffered in the step of Se4, it is confirmed whether the buffered command is one of a gaming state command, an internal winning command, a standby command, or a setting change command (Se5, Se8). , Se10, Se14), if it is not any of these commands, the effect setting process for setting the control content of the peripheral device for effects (liquid crystal display 51, lamp, LED, speaker) according to the contents of the buffered command And (Se16), by performing an effect control process for controlling the peripheral device for effects according to the set control content (Se17), the effect state is controlled according to the command, and the process proceeds to Step Se18.

  If the command buffered in step Se5 is a game state command, the game history data stored in the game history data storage area in the RAM 91c of the effect control unit 91 is updated based on the received game state command. After updating to (Se6), a history operation switch valid flag indicating that the operation of the history data operation switch 55 is valid is set (Se7), and the process proceeds to Step Se18.

  If the command buffered in the Se8 step is an internal winning command, the history operation switch valid flag is cleared (Se9), and the process proceeds to the Se18 step.

  If the command received in the step of Se10 is a standby command, after setting the standby screen display flag (Se11), whether or not any game history data is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 at that time. (Se12), if it is displayed, the process proceeds to Se18 as it is. If not displayed, a standby screen based on the standby command is displayed (Se13), and then the process proceeds to Se18.

  If the command received in step Se14 is a setting change command, the setting change history stored in the game history data storage area is updated (Se15), and then the process proceeds to step Se18.

  If no command is received in step Se4, the operation of the history data operation switch 55 (history data selection switches 55a and 55b, history data determination switch 55c) is valid based on the presence or absence of the history operation switch valid flag. Whether or not there is an operation is confirmed (Se21), and if the operation is valid, it is confirmed whether or not an operation of the history data operation switch 55 is detected (Se22). If the operation of the history data operation switch 55 is not effective in the step of Se19 or if the operation of the history data operation switch 55 is not detected in the step of Se22, the process proceeds to the step of Se18 as it is.

  If the history data operation switch 55 is detected in the step of Se22, it is confirmed whether or not the operation is an operation for returning from the game history data screen to the normal game screen (Se23), and from the game history data screen. If it is not an operation for returning to the normal game screen, it is determined that the operation is for browsing, the display screen is updated according to the operation (Se24), and the process proceeds to Step Se18. If the operation is to return from the game history data screen to the normal game screen in the step of Se23, it is confirmed whether or not the standby screen display flag is set (Se25). If the standby screen display flag is not set, The normal game screen is displayed (Se26), and the process proceeds directly to the step of Se18. If the standby screen display flag is set, the standby screen is displayed (Se27), and the process proceeds to the step of Se18 as it is.

  In step Se18, a counter update process for updating various counters is performed. In the counter update process, the IN ball counter and the OUT ball counter stored in the RAM 91c as game history data are also updated.

  Next, the content of the RAM of the effect control unit 91, that is, the process for normally backing up the effect state, specifically, confirms whether the data backed up in the power-on process (effect) described above is normal. Backup processing for creating and saving parity and RAM diagnostic data for this purpose (Se19), restoring the saved register in Se1 (Se20), and then returning to the processing before the interrupt.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 61a of the payout control unit 61 mounted on the payout control board 60 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the power is turned on and the CPU 61a is reset, the payout control unit 61 performs a power-on process (payout) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  In the power-on process (payout), the payout control unit 61 first waits until a game control board connection confirmation signal output from the game control unit 41 is detected (Sf1). Since the game control board connection confirmation signal is turned on when the CPU 41a of the game control unit 41 is started, the game control unit 41 waits until the game control unit 41 starts up in step Sf1. When the game control board connection confirmation signal on is detected, it is confirmed whether or not the setting key switch signal and the RAM clear switch signal are detected (Sf2, Sf3), and any of the setting key switch signal and the RAM clear switch signal is detected. If the above signal is not detected, a RAM data check (parity check in this embodiment) of the payout control unit 61 is performed (Sf4, Sf5). Specifically, the current parity is created, and it is determined whether or not the data being backed up is normal depending on whether or not it matches the parity stored at the time of power interruption.

  If the check result is normal, the RAM diagnosis data created at the time of power interruption is confirmed (Sf6), and it is determined whether or not it is normal (Sf7). If the RAM diagnosis data is normal, all the registers are restored (Sf8), the interrupt prohibition is canceled (Sf9), and the process proceeds to loop processing.

  If the result of the data check is not normal in step Sf5 or if the RAM diagnosis data is not normal in step Sf7, the payout state cannot be returned to the state at the time of power interruption, and is stored in the RAM 61c. After executing the payout initialization process for initializing the data, that is, the control state of the payout control unit 61 (Sf10), the prohibition of interruption is canceled (Sf9), and the process proceeds to the loop process.

  Further, when the setting key switch signal is detected in the step of Sf2 or when the RAM clear switch signal is detected in the step of Sf3, that is, when the control state of the game control unit 41 is initialized, it is stored in the RAM 61c. After executing the payout initialization process for initializing the data, that is, the control state of the payout control unit 61 (Sf10), the prohibition of interruption is canceled (Sf9), and the process proceeds to the loop process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the control contents of interrupt processing (payout) that is periodically executed based on the output of the internal timer after the CPU 61a cancels the prohibition of interrupt.

  In interrupt processing (payout), switch detection processing (Sg1), connection confirmation processing (Sg2), main board communication processing (Sg3), lending control processing (Sg4), payout control processing (Sg5), motor control processing (Sg6) Are executed sequentially.

  In the switch detection process in the step of Sg1, a process of acquiring detection states of various sensors, switches, and signals is executed. In the connection confirmation process in step Sg2, a process of confirming the connection status with the card unit 15 is executed. In the main board communication process in step Sg3, a process of exchanging signals with the game control board 40 is executed. In the lending control process in step Sg4, a process of exchanging signals with the card unit is executed. In the payout control process in step Sg5, a process for setting the drive state of the payout motor 201 is executed. In the motor control process of Sg6, a process of performing output control of the phase signal of the payout motor 201 based on the driving state of the payout motor 201 set in the step of Sg5 is executed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the detailed control contents of the connection confirmation process executed by the CPU 61a in step Sg2.

  In the connection confirmation process, first, it is confirmed whether or not VL on is detected, that is, whether or not it is connected to the card unit 15 (Sh1). If the VL on is detected in the step of Sg1, the connection error notification LED 211 is turned off if it is turned on, and the card unit connection error notification indicating that the connection with the card unit 15 is not established. (Sh2), the card unit connecting signal is turned on (Sh3).

  In addition, when VL on is not detected in the step of Sh1, the connection error notification LED 211 is turned on, and after executing the card unit connection error notification indicating that the card unit 15 is not connected (Sh4), The card unit connecting signal is turned off (Sh5).

  Next, the operation state of the slot machine 1 based on the control of the game control unit 41 and the payout control unit 61 described above will be described based on the timing charts of FIGS.

  FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing an operation state when a winning with a winning ball occurs or when an operation of the settlement switch 10 is accepted with a captured ball remaining.

  When a winning with a winning ball occurs or when an operation of the settlement switch 10 is accepted in a state where a captured ball remains, the game control unit 41 requests a payout by a payout request for the value of the ball number signal. The value is updated to a value indicating the number of balls (the number of payout requests) or the number of balls requested to be paid out (the number of payment requests) according to the payment request (tb1), and the payout request signal or the payment request signal is turned on (tb2). When the payout control unit 61 detects that the payout request signal or the checkout request signal is on, the game control unit 41 is notified of the start of the pachinko ball payout operation based on the payout request or the checkout request by turning on the operation signal (tb3). ). Then, a payout operation for paying out the number of pachinko balls indicated by the ball number signal is started (tb4), and when the payout operation is completed (tb5), the payout operation of the pachinko ball based on the payout request or the settlement request is made with the in-operation signal turned off. Is notified to the game control unit 41 (tb6). Next, when the game control unit 41 detects the off-operation signal, it confirms the end of the payout operation, and sets the payout request signal or the settlement request signal to off (tb7).

  FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing an operation state when the lending process is performed by the card unit 15 when the ball lending switch 19 is detected.

  When the operation of the ball lending switch 19 is detected, the control unit of the card unit 15 turns on BRDY and notifies the payout control unit 61 of the start of the lending process (tc1). Further, BRQ is turned on to request the lending of pachinko balls of the number of lending units (tc2). When the payout control unit 61 detects that BRQ is on, it checks whether VL is on, that is, whether it is normally connected to the card unit 15, and on condition that VL is on. With EX set to on, the card unit 15 is notified of the start of a pachinko ball lending operation based on BRQ (tc3). Then, a lending operation for lending a pachinko ball of the number of lending units is started (tc4), and when the lending operation ends (tc6), the end of the lending operation of the pachinko ball based on BRQ is notified to the card unit 15 with EXS off. (Tc7). Even if BRQ is detected to be on, if VL is not on, EXS is not turned on and pachinko ball lending operation based on BRQ is not performed. Further, the payout control unit 61 can perform a lending operation by detecting BRQ on regardless of whether the game control unit 41 is in the BET process. On the other hand, when the control unit of the card unit 15 turns on the BRQ, when it detects that the EXS is turned on, it confirms that the lending operation has started, turns the BRQ off (tc5), detects the EXS on, When off is detected, it is confirmed that the lending operation has been completed, and if the specified number of lending requests are not completed within the range of the remaining valuable value, BRQ is turned on again and lending of pachinko balls of the number of lending units is requested. (Tc8). Also, when it is confirmed that the lending operation has been completed by detecting the EXS off, if the valuable value required for the lending request does not remain or if the specified number of lending requests have been completed, lending BRDY as off The end of the process is notified to the payout control unit 61 (tc9).

  30 and 31 are timing charts showing an operation state when the connection between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 is broken during the BET process.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the connection between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 is cut off and VL cannot be detected (td1), the payout control unit 61 prohibits the loan control and notifies the connection error. The LED 211 is turned on, and the gaming control unit 41 is notified that the card unit 15 is not connected by turning off the card unit connecting signal. When the game control unit 41 detects that the card unit connection signal is off and confirms that it is not connected to the card unit 15, the operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is invalidated, and the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET Taking-in control based on acceptance of the operation of the switch 6 is prohibited. Then, an error code indicating that the card unit 15 is not connected to the slot machine 1 is displayed on the captured ball display 16 to notify the connection error.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when the game control unit 41 detects the off of the card unit connection signal during the capture control and the settlement control (te1), the capture being executed is performed. At the time when the control and the settlement control are completed (te2), the reception of the operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 which are invalidated along with the execution of the capture control and the settlement control is continuously invalidated. While taking-in control based on acceptance of the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is prohibited, an error code indicating that the card unit 15 is not connected to the slot machine 1 is displayed on the taken-in ball display 16 to indicate a connection error. Inform.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30, when the connection between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 is restored and VL is detected ON (td2), the payout control unit 61 permits the prohibited loan control. Then, the connection error notification LED 211 is turned off, the card unit connecting signal is turned on to notify the game control unit 41 that the card unit 15 is connected. When the game control unit 41 detects that the card unit connection signal is on and confirms that the card unit 15 is connected, the game control unit 41 validates the detection of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 and permits the capture control. Then, the notification of the connection error is canceled.

  In the state where the maximum bet number has already been set, the connection between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 is cut off, and the game control unit 41 detects the off of the card unit connection signal and is connected to the card unit 15. Even if it is confirmed that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been confirmed, the operation of the start switch 7 is still valid, and even when the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted in such a state, the game is effectively started. That is, if the maximum bet number is already set and the game start condition is satisfied, the start switch 7 is always accepted regardless of the connection state between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60. It is possible to start the game effectively. In addition, even if the connection between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 is broken and the game control unit 41 detects that the card unit connection signal is off and confirms that the card unit 15 is not connected to the checkout switch, The acceptance of the operation 10 is effective, and the settlement control is effectively performed even when the operation of the settlement switch 10 is accepted in such a state. That is, regardless of the connection state between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60, it is possible to always perform the payment control based on the reception of the operation of the payment switch 10.

  FIG. 32 shows a test signal output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 400 via the interface board 300 and a test signal input from the test apparatus 400 to the game control board 40 via the interface board 300. FIG.

  32, as shown in FIG. 32, a capture request ramp signal, a start possible ramp signal, a BB signal, an RB signal, a replay game signal, a line lamp 1-3 signal, a first to a third reel stop possible ramp signal, a first -3 reel index signal, payout request signal, payout count signal, stop signal, set value display 7 segment display ag signal, internal winning flag 1-4 signal, internal winning flag 5-8 signal, first reel motor An excitation signal, a second reel motor excitation signal, and a third reel motor excitation signal are output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 400 as test signals.

  Test signals output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 400 are output under the control of the game control unit 41. That is, the game control unit 41 functions as a test signal output control unit that performs control for outputting test signals indicating a plurality of types of control states performed by the gaming machine.

  The capture request lamp signal is a drive signal of the capture request LED 212, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the capture request LED 212 is lit, and can specify whether or not the pachinko ball can be captured. Yes.

  The startable lamp signal is a drive signal of the startable LED 213, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the startable LED 213 is lit, and can specify whether or not the game can be started.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the drive signal of the acquisition request LED 212 is used as the acquisition request lamp signal, and the drive signal of the startable LED 213 is used as the start enable lamp signal. Since it is not necessary to separately generate a signal and a startable ramp signal, the control load of the game control unit 41 can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the take-in request LED 212 notifies the state that the pachinko ball can be taken in by lighting, and the startable LED 213 notifies the state in which the game can be started by lighting. You may make it alert | report by blinking of taking-in request LED212 and start possible LED213. However, in this case, if the drive signal of each LED is output as an acquisition request lamp signal or a startable lamp signal, the test apparatus 400 can accurately grasp the state in which the pachinko ball can be acquired and the state in which the game can be started. Since there is a possibility that it will disappear, the capture request lamp signal is always ON while the interface board 300 is capable of capturing pachinko balls, and is always startable while the game can be started. It is preferable to correct the signal so that is in an ON state. Even in this case, the game control unit 41 may not be able to accurately grasp the timing at which the test apparatus 400 can take the pachinko ball or the game can be started. It is more preferable to generate and output an acquisition request lamp signal and a startable signal separately from the drive signals of the LED 212 and the startable LED 213.

  The BB in-progress signal, RB in-progress signal, and replay game in-progress signal are signals indicating that the gaming state is BB, during RB, and during the replay game, respectively, and the gaming state at that time can be specified.

  The line lamps 1 to 3 signals are signals indicating whether the first to third pay line LEDs 214a, 214b and 214c are driven, that is, whether or not the first to third pay line LEDs 214a, 214b and 214c are lit. It is possible to identify the winning line that has been set.

  The first to third reel stop enable lamp signals are signals indicating whether the first to third stop valid LEDs 215L, 215C, and 215R are driven, that is, whether the first to third stop valid LEDs 215L, 215C, and 215R are lit. It is possible to specify whether or not the left reel, middle reel, and right reel can be stopped.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the drive signals of the first to third pay line LEDs 214a, 214b, and 214c are used as the line lamps 1 to 3, and the first to third stop valid LEDs 215L are used as the first to third reel stop enable lamp signals. Since the driving signals of 215C and 215R are used and it is not necessary to separately generate the line lamps 1 to 3 signals and the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals, the control of the game control unit 41 The load can be reduced.

  It is to be noted that whether or not the activated winning line, left reel, middle reel, and right reel can be stopped is determined by the first to third pay line LEDs 214a, 214b, 214c, and the first to third stop valid LEDs 215L, 215C, 215R. It may be notified by flashing, but since it has the same problem as the acquisition request lamp signal and the start possible lamp signal, the interface board 300 has the line lamp 1 to 3 signals while the notification is in progress. The signal is corrected so that the 1st to 3rd reel stop possible lamp signal is always ON, or the game control unit 41 determines that the 1st to 3rd pay line LEDs 214a, 214b, 214c and the 1st to 3rd stop valid LEDs 215L, 215C. Separately from the drive signal of 215R, the line lamp 1 to 3 signal and the 1st to 3rd reel stop possible ramp signal are generated and output. It is preferable to.

  The first to third reel index signals are detection signals of the reel sensors 35L, 35C, and 35R, and can specify the passage of the reference positions of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel.

  The payout request signal is a signal indicating whether or not the game control unit 41 is issuing a payout request signal to the payout control unit 61 when a winning with a payout of a prize ball occurs, that is, a payout request. It is possible to specify that the pachinko ball payout operation is being performed.

  The payout count signal is a detection signal of the payout ball detection switch 202, that is, a signal that is output every time a payout of a winning ball accompanying the occurrence of a winning is detected, and is used for counting the payout of pachinko balls on the test apparatus 400 side. Signal.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the detection signals of the reel sensors 35L, 35C, and 35R are used as the first to third reel index signals, and the signal output to the payout control unit 61 is used as the payout request signal. Since the detection signal of the payout ball detection switch 202 is used as the count signal, it is not necessary to separately generate the first to third reel index signals, the payout request signal, and the payout count signal. 41 control load can be reduced.

  The stop signal is a signal indicating that the stop state is controlled.

  The seven-segment display ag signal for setting value display is a drive signal of the LED constituting each segment of the setting value display 216, and the setting value displayed on the setting value display 216 can be specified. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the drive signals of the LEDs constituting each segment of the set value display 216 are used as the set value display 7 segment display a to g signals, and the set value display 7 Since it is not necessary to generate the segment display signals a to g separately, the control load on the game control unit 41 can be reduced.

  Each of the internal winning flags 1 to 4 is a 4-bit parallel signal, and it is possible to specify the winning status of the small role in the internal lottery and the winning status of the replay. In this embodiment, 0 (H) = losing, 1 (H) = replay, 2 (H) = cherry, 3 (H) = watermelon, 4 (H) = bell.

  The internal winning flags 5 to 8 are each a 4-bit parallel signal, and RB (1), RB (2), BB (1), BB (2), BB (3), JACIN, JAC in the internal lottery The winning situation can be specified. In this embodiment, 0 (H) = loss, 1 (H) = RB (1), 2 (H) = RB (2), 3 (H) = BB (1), 4 (H) = BB (2 ), 5 (H) = BB (3), 6 (H) = JACIN, and 7 (H) = JAC.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the test signal indicating the winning status of the internal lottery including BB and RB that can be carried over to the next game, and the winning that is not carried over to the next game, where BB and RB are won. Even if it is in the state of being, it is controlled to output simultaneously the test signal indicating the winning role of the small role that can be won in the internal lottery and the replay winning status as separate parallel signals, The test signal indicating the winning status consisting of the above pattern can be output with a small number of signal lines, and, for example, a small number of winnings that can be carried over to the next game, such as BB or RB, are carried over from the previous game. Even when a winning combination or replay is won, the test device 400 can accurately grasp the winning status of the internal lottery.

  The first to third reel motor excitation signals are drive signals for reel motors 34L, 34C, and 34R, that is, reel motors that drive the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the drive status of each reel can be specified. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the drive signals of the reel motors that drive the reel motors 34L, 34C, and 34R are used as the first to third reel motor excitation signals, and the first to third reel motor excitation signals are used. Can be reduced, the control load on the game control unit 41 can be reduced, and the timing at which the driving of the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R is stopped can be accurately grasped on the test apparatus 400 side. .

  In this embodiment, a part of the test signal output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 400 via the interface board 300 is a detection signal of various electrical components connected to the game control board 40 and driving. Although the signal is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and a test signal may be generated and output separately from the detection signal and the drive signal.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the take-in switch signal, the reel start switch signal, the first to third reel stop switch signals, the payout switch signal, the stop release switch signal, the setting key switch signal, the setting switch signal, and the take-in start switch signal. Is input from the test device 400 to the game control board 40 as a test signal. These test signals are signals that function in the same manner as the detection signals of the various switches provided in the slot machine 1, and these test signals are detected by the switch circuit 42 provided in the game control board 40, and each of them is detected by the game control unit 41. The detection of the switch corresponding to the test signal is determined. That is, the switch circuit 42 functions as a signal detection unit that detects a test input signal input from the test apparatus.

  The take-in switch signal is a signal corresponding to the take-in ball detection switch 104, and the reel start switch signal is a signal corresponding to the start switch 7. The first to third reel stop switch signals are signals corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, respectively. The stop release switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset switch 38. The setting key switch signal is a signal corresponding to the setting key switch 36. The setting switch signal is a signal corresponding to the setting change switch 37. The capture start signal is a signal corresponding to the MAXBET switch 6.

  In this embodiment, the game control board 40 is provided with a connection terminal to which wiring from the interface board 300 can be connected, and test signals output from the game control unit 41 and various drive circuits are used as connection terminals. A wiring pattern for transmitting and a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal from the connection terminal to the switch circuit 42 are formed, and the test signals output from the game control unit 41 and various drive circuits are the wiring pattern and In addition to being output through the connection terminal, a test signal input through the connection terminal and the wiring pattern is input to the switch circuit 42.

  In addition, since the connection terminal is constituted by, for example, a signal pin that can connect a probe from the interface board 300 or a connector that can connect a cable from the interface board 300, the connection terminal can be connected to the interface board 300 via these connection terminals. It is possible to easily connect the wires.

  The connection terminals are provided for the purpose of connecting the interface board 300, and the connection terminals for inputting and outputting these test signals and test signals are slot machines shipped to amusement stores. One game control board 40 is not necessary. Furthermore, since the number of gaming machines provided by the third party engine for performing the test is usually about several units, in this embodiment, the gaming control board 40 provided with connection terminals is provided only in the testing slot machine 1. In addition, in the slot machine 1 for mass production that is shipped to a game store, a game control board 40 that has a wiring pattern but is not provided with the connection terminals described above is mounted.

  Thereby, not only can the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 for mass production be reduced, but also, for example, the internal winning flag signal is detected in the hall device, and the winning status of the internal winning flag is identified from the internal winning flag signal. It is possible to prevent the test signal from being easily used for purposes other than the test, such as notifying that effect. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the game control board 40.

  Further, only the test slot machine 1 is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal and a test signal, and a connection terminal for connection with the interface board 300 and the test apparatus 400. A configuration in which a wiring pattern or a connection terminal is not provided may be employed. That is, the game control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 for mass production can be further reduced.

  Next, the input / output state of the test signal and the test signal between the game control board 40 and the test apparatus during the test will be described using the timing charts shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an overall input / output state of the test signal and the test signal.

  As shown in FIG. 33, first, when the pachinko ball is ready to be taken in, the take-in request LED 212 is turned on, and the take-in request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON. Based on this, an acquisition start switch signal is input from the test apparatus 400, and subsequently, an acquisition switch signal is input. The game can be started by detecting the take-in switch signal 15 times (5 times in the regular bonus), that is, taking in 15 pachinko balls. Is turned on, and the startable lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON. In addition, if the take-in switch signal is detected 15 times after the take-in start switch signal is detected, it becomes impossible to take in the pachinko ball, so the take-in request LED 212 is turned off and the take-in request lamp signal is turned on. Change from to OFF. Along with this, the take-in switch signal also stops.

  When the startable signal is ON, a reel start switch signal is input from the test apparatus 400. When the reel start switch signal is detected, the startable LED 213 is turned off and the startable lamp signal is turned ON. Change to OFF. And an internal lottery process is performed and the output state of the internal winning flag signals 1-4 and 5-8 is updated based on the result.

  Thereafter, when the rotation of the reel is started and the rotation speed is constant, the first to third effective stop LEDs 215L, 215C, and 215R are turned on, and the first to third reel stop possible lamps are changed from OFF to ON. Based on this, one of the first to third reel stop switch signals is input from the test apparatus 400, and when one of the first to third reel stop switch signals is detected, the first to third effective stop LEDs 215L. 215C and 215R are turned off, and the first to third reel stop possible lamps are changed from ON to OFF. Then, after controlling the reels corresponding to the detected first to third reel stop switch signals, the effective stop LED corresponding to the rotating reel is turned on again, and the corresponding reel stop possible lamp is turned off. Change to ON.

  These processes are repeated, and when all reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred, and when it is determined that a winning is accompanied by paying out a winning ball, the payout request signal is turned from OFF to ON. To change.

  Further, when the gaming state changes in response to the occurrence of a winning, the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF, and then the output state of the test signal indicating the gaming state is changed. For example, when shifting from BB to the normal gaming state, the BB signal is changed from ON to OFF. Thereafter, when the pachinko ball can be taken again, the take-in request LED 212 is turned on, and the take-in request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the capture request ramp signal.

  The take-in request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON when the pachinko ball can be taken in. However, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when a prize ball is paid out in the previous game, a time (t2) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t1) when the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF. Then the capture request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON. When the gaming state changes, the capture request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON at a time (t2) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t1) when the test signal indicating the gaming state changes. For example, when the previous game is a replay game, the capture request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON at a time (t2) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t1) when the signal during the replay game changes from ON to OFF. .

  The take-in request lamp signal is always ON when the pachinko ball can be taken in. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the take-in number reaches 15 balls by detecting the take-in switch signal. When the pachinko ball is incapable of being taken in, the take-in request ramp signal is switched from ON before the take-in switch signal that triggered the arrival of 15 balls changes from ON to OFF (t3). Change to OFF.

  In this embodiment, when the payout operation of the pachinko ball is completed and the gaming state is changed, the output state of the payout request signal and the test signal indicating the gaming state (BB signal, RB signal, replay game signal) Therefore, the control state of the slot machine 1 based on the control state indicated by the test signal is not mistaken on the test apparatus 400 side.

  In addition, when the pachinko ball payout operation ends and the state changes to a state in which the pachinko ball can be taken in, an output state of the payout request signal and a take-in request lamp that indicates whether the pachinko ball can be taken in Since the signal output state changes at a timing that does not overlap, the control state of the slot machine 1 based on the control state indicated by the test signal is not mistaken on the test apparatus 400 side.

  In addition, when the gaming state changes and changes to a state in which a pachinko ball can be taken in, an output state of a test signal indicating the gaming state and a take-in request lamp signal indicating whether or not the pachinko ball can be taken in Therefore, the control state of the slot machine 1 based on the control state indicated by the test signal is not mistaken on the test apparatus 400 side.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the startable lamp signal.

  The startable lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON when the game can be started. In this embodiment, since the game can be started when 15 pachinko balls are captured, as shown in FIG. 35A, after the pachinko ball can be captured, The startable ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON at the time (t4) when the ball take-in switch signal changes from ON to OFF.

  The startable lamp signal is always ON when the game can be started. As shown in FIG. 35 (b), the startable lamp signal is turned ON when the reel start switch signal is detected ON (t5). Change to OFF.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in response to the detection of the reel start switch signal, the game is immediately changed to a state where the game cannot be started, and the startable ramp signal indicating whether the game can be started is displayed. Since the output state changes simultaneously with the detection of the reel start switch signal, it can be grasped whether or not the control state changes simultaneously with the timing when the test input signal is input on the test apparatus 400 side.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of a signal during BB (in RB).

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the BB in-progress (RB in-progress) signal indicates that when the last reel has stopped when the BB winning (RB winning or JACIN) is determined after all reels have stopped (t6). At a time (t7) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time before, the capture request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON before the time (t8) when the acquisition request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON.

  The BB (RB) signal is always ON in the state controlled by BB (RB), and as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the game in which BB (RB) has ended. Is the end of payout of the pachinko ball, that is, the time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF (t9) and the time when the take-in request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON Change from ON to OFF before (t11). In the game where the BB (RB) is ended, when the pachinko ball is not paid out, it is a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when all the reels are stopped, and the take-in request ramp signal is turned off. Change from ON to OFF before the time of change to ON.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the replay game in-progress signal.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), the replay game in-progress signal is a time (t13) when a predetermined time elapses from the time when the last reel stops (t12) when the replay winning is determined after all reels are stopped. Then, the capture request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON before the time point (t14) when the signal is changed from OFF to ON.

  The replay game in-progress signal is always ON in the state controlled by the replay game, and as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the end of the pachinko ball payout in the replay game, that is, the payout request signal is displayed. At a time (t16) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t15) when the change is made from ON to OFF, and before the time (t17) when the capture request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON, the change is made from ON to OFF. . In the replay game, when the pachinko ball is not paid out, it is the time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when all the reels are stopped and before the time when the capture request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON. Change from ON to OFF.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the line lamps 1 to 3 signals.

  The line lamp 1 to 3 signals change the corresponding line lamp 1 to 3 signal from OFF to ON every time five take-in switch signals are detected. Specifically, after the pachinko ball can be taken in, the line lamp 1 signal is changed from OFF to ON when the fifth ball take-in switch signal is detected ON (t19). The line lamp 2 signal is changed from OFF to ON at the time of detecting the ON of the take-in switch signal (t20), and the line lamp 3 is detected at the time of detecting the ON of the 15th take-in switch signal (t21). The signal is changed from OFF to ON. If the state of the previous game remains, the line lamp signals 1 to 3 are detected at the time (t18) when the ON of the take-in switch signal is first detected after the pachinko ball can be taken in. Update to the latest state. That is, after the pachinko ball can be taken in, the line lamps 1, 2, and 3 are changed from ON to OFF at the time when the ON of the take-in switch signal is first detected.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effective winning line changes immediately in response to the detection of the take-in switch signal, and the output state of the line lamps 1 to 3 indicating the valid pay line is the take-in switch signal. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not the control state is changing simultaneously with the timing when the test input signal is input on the test apparatus 400 side.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timings of the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals.

  The first to third reel stop possible ramp signals are changed from OFF to ON at the time (t22) when the rotation of the reel is started after the reel start switch signal is detected and the constant speed rotation is reached (t22). Then, when the first to third reel stop switch signal ON is detected (t23, t25, t27), it is changed from ON to OFF, and when the corresponding reel is stopped (t24, t26), the reel still rotating. If there is, the reel stop possible ramp signal corresponding to the rotating reel is changed from OFF to ON. That is, the corresponding reel stop possible ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON when the reel can be stopped, and all the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals are turned from ON to OFF when the reel cannot be stopped. To change.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in response to the detection of the first to third reel stop switch signals, the reels are immediately changed to a state where the reels cannot be stopped, and the first to first indicating that the reel stop operation is effective. Since the output state of the 3-reel stop capable ramp signal changes simultaneously with the detection of the first to third reel stop switch signals, does the control state change simultaneously with the timing when the test input signal is input on the test apparatus 400 side? You can know whether or not.

  Further, in this embodiment, after detecting the reel start switch signal, after the process of rotating the reel, the reel stop operation changes to an effective state, and the first to first indicating whether the reel stop operation is valid. Since the output state of the 3-reel stop enable signal is changed after the reel start switch signal is detected after the reel stop operation is activated, the reel is rotated, and thus the test apparatus 400 is changed. On the side, it is possible to accurately grasp the timing when the control state is changed after a predetermined process in response to the detection of the test input signal.

  In this embodiment, after the first to third reel stop switch signals are detected, the reel stop operation is changed to a valid state after the process of stopping the reel, and whether the reel stop operation is valid or not is determined. The output state of the first to third reel stop enable signals shown is changed after the first to third reel stop switch signals that have triggered the reel stop operation are effective and after the process of stopping the reels. Therefore, on the test apparatus 400 side, it is possible to accurately grasp the timing at which the test apparatus 400 changes to a control state that changes after a predetermined process in response to detection of the test input signal.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the payout request signal.

  The payout request signal changes from OFF to ON when a predetermined time elapses (t29) from the time when the last reel stops (t28) when a winning with pachinko ball payout is determined after all reels stop. Let

  The payout request signal is always ON during the payout operation of the pachinko ball, and when the payout operation is completed (when the operation signal is detected off), the take-in request lamp signal is turned from OFF to ON. It is changed from ON to OFF at a time (t30) prior to the time (t31) to be changed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after detecting the first to third reel stop switch signals, the process changes to the state in which the pachinko ball payout operation is performed after the process of stopping the reels and the winning determination process, and the output of the payout request signal Since the state is changed after the process of stopping the reels and the winning determination process after detecting the first to third reel stop switch signals that trigger the pachinko ball payout operation, the test apparatus 400 side Thus, it is possible to accurately grasp the timing at which the control state is changed after a predetermined process in response to the detection of the test input signal.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the payout count signal. The payout count signal is turned ON / OFF every time the payout of the pachinko ball is detected based on the ON of the payout request signal. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timings of the first to third reel index signals. The first to third reel index signals are turned ON / OFF at the same time that the corresponding reel sensors 35L, 35C, and 35R detect passage of the reference positions of the reels.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the stop signal.

  The stop signal is changed from OFF to ON in a state where all the signals are changed to OFF (t33) after the gaming state (BB in this embodiment) as an opportunity of the stop state is ended (t32). A stop release switch signal is input from the test apparatus 400 based on the change of the stop signal from OFF to ON, and is stopped when the ON of the stop release switch signal is detected (t34). Change the signal from ON to OFF. Then, after the stop signal is changed to OFF, the capture request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON at a time (t35) when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the stop state is immediately released in response to the detection of the stop release switch signal, and the output state of the stop signal indicating the stop state is simultaneously with the detection of the stop release signal. Since it changes, it can be grasped | ascertained whether the control state is changing simultaneously with the timing which input the said test input signal by the test device 400 side.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timings of set value display 7-segment display a to g signals.

  The 7-segment display a to g signals for setting value display are lit until the setting key switch signal is detected ON and OFF is detected, that is, during the period when the setting value is displayed on the setting value display 216. The signal corresponding to the current segment changes from ON to OFF.

  Further, in this embodiment, in response to the detection of the setting key switch signal, the set value is immediately displayed on the set value display 216 and the set value display indicating the lighting state of each segment constituting the set value display 216 is displayed. Since the output state of the 7-segment display a to g signal changes simultaneously with the detection of the setting key switch signal, whether or not the control state changes simultaneously with the timing when the test input signal is input on the test apparatus 400 side. Can be grasped.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram showing the switching timing of the internal winning flags 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 signals.

  The internal winning flags 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are switched from OFF to OFF on the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals when a predetermined time has elapsed (t37) from when the reel start switch signal is detected to be ON (t36). Before the time point (t38) when the change is made, the output state is switched to the output state indicating the result of the internal lottery process based on the detection of the reel start switch signal. Note that the output states of these internal winning flags 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are not changed to the default (0 (H)) after the game ends, but are switched at the timing associated with the start of the next game.

  46 and 47 are diagrams showing an example of the switching timing of the internal winning flag signal.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing the switching timing of the internal winning flag signal when the BB is won and the corresponding BB winning is not determined.

  First, as a result of the internal lottery process based on the detection of the reel start switch signal, when the BB is won, before the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals are changed from OFF to ON, the internal winning flags 5 to 8 are set. The output state is switched from 0 (H) indicating loss to 3 to 5 (H) indicating BB. When all the reels are stopped and the BB winning is not determined, the BB signal is kept OFF. In this case, since the winning state of the BB flag is maintained, even if the internal winning flag 5-8 signal is switched in accordance with the internal lottery process in the next game, it becomes 3-5 (H) indicating BB again. .

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the switching timing of the internal winning flag signal when the BB flag is won and a BB winning is generated.

  First, as a result of the internal lottery process based on the detection of the reel start switch signal, when the BB is won, before the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals are turned ON, the output state of the internal winning flags 5 to 8 is changed. Switch from 0 (H) indicating loss to 3 to 5 (H) indicating BB. Then, when it is determined that the BB winning is made when all the reels are stopped, the in-BB signal is changed from OFF to ON before the take-in request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON. In this case, the internal winning flags 5 to 8 are switched from 3 to 5 (H) indicating BB to the output state based on the result of the internal lottery process of the game in accordance with the internal lottery process in the next game.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the history data setting update process for initializing the game history data stored in the RAM 91c is covered by the front door as described above when the power is turned on. Control is performed when the effect control unit 91 determines that all initialization processes (Sa11, Sa16) that are not executed unless the setting key switch 36 and the RAM clear switch 33 provided in the state are operated are performed. This is performed when an initialization operation is performed by operating the history data operation switch 55 when the game store mode (initialization enabled state) is controlled, so that the player initializes the game history data without permission. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent a problem that other players can only browse short-term game history data.

  The game history data can be initialized together with all initialization processes executed by the game control unit 41 when the power is turned on, and the history data operation switch 55 used for browsing the game history data is used. Therefore, the initialization process can be reduced.

  Further, the RAM 91c in which the game history data is stored is provided on the effect control board 90 provided separately from the game control board 40, so that the control load of the game control unit 41 can be effectively reduced, and the effect is also provided. The control board 90 is connected to the game control board 40 via the relay board 80 and is not directly connected to the game control board 40 on which the game control unit 41 for controlling the game is mounted. It can be prevented from being input to 41 and affecting the control of the game.

  In addition, the effect control unit 91 is in a state of waiting for reception of the initialization command from the game control unit 41 until a predetermined time elapses after the prohibition of interruption is canceled in the power-on processing, and the normal processing flag is set. Initialization indicating that the entire initialization process has not been performed when the RAM 41c is not completely initialized by the game control unit 41 when the power is turned on by waiting without setting. Even if the command or the like is not output to the effect control unit 91, if the initialization command is not received during the predetermined period, the normal process flag is set and the normal process (timer interrupt process) is executed. Start control on. In this way, the effect control unit 91 determines whether or not the all initialization process has been performed in the game control unit 41 without receiving an initialization command or the like indicating that the all initialization process has not been performed. Therefore, the types of commands output to the effect control unit 91 can be reduced as much as possible, and the data storage area in the RAM 41c can be reduced.

  Even if the production control unit 91 receives a standby command while the game history data is being displayed, the production control unit 91 does not switch to the standby screen until the end condition of the screen being displayed is satisfied. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by switching to the screen display. In addition, when a standby command is received during display, the standby screen is displayed when the display of the game history data is completed, so that the game control unit 41 does not transmit the standby command again after the display of the game history data is completed. Therefore, the control load on the game control unit 41 can be reduced.

  Further, only when the power is turned on while the operation of the RAM clear switch 33 and the setting key switch 36 that can be operated only by a store clerk or the like is detected, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Since the setting value change history and the like can be viewed on the option screen to be displayed, the store clerk at the amusement hall can easily confirm whether or not the setting of the allowable stage has been illegally changed.

  Further, only when the power is turned on while the operation of the RAM clear switch 33 and the setting key switch 36 that can be operated only by a store clerk or the like is detected, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. On the option screen, the game store clerk or the like sets predetermined game history data to be kept secret from the player among the plurality of game history data stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control unit 91, for example. The game history data setting that allows display by operation of the history data operation switch 55 is effective only when it is controlled in the game store mode. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the game history data that the player wants to keep secret from being set to be viewable by the player or the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the card based on the output status of the card unit connection confirmation signal (VL) output from the card unit 15 when the lending request is detected from the card unit 15, that is, when BRQ is turned on. It is determined whether or not the unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are connected, and whether or not the game control unit 41 is executing a game on condition that the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are normally connected. Regardless, pachinko balls are lent, so players can rent pachinko balls at any time, and the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are not normally connected. Pachinko balls can be prevented from being rented out.

  When the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are not connected, the acceptance of the operation of the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is invalidated, and the take-in control is prohibited. That is, since it becomes impossible to set the bet amount for newly playing a game, the connection between the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 can be secured when the game is played.

  Further, when the connection with the card unit 15 is disconnected during execution of the capture control and the VL cannot be detected, after the capture control during the execution is completed, the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 Since the acceptance of the operation of (2) is invalidated and the take-in control for newly setting the bet number is prohibited, the connection with the card unit 15 is disconnected during the take-in control and the take-in is performed. It is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated due to the control being interrupted in the middle.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the maximum bet number is set and the game start condition is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are normally connected, Since it is possible to play the game for the minute, the connection between the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 is cut off even though the number of pachinko balls necessary for starting the game has already been captured. This prevents the game from starting.

  Further, in this embodiment, the settlement control can be performed by always accepting the operation of the settlement switch 10 regardless of whether the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are normally connected or not. It is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage because the ball or the pachinko ball remaining in the capture device 100 cannot be returned.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are not connected, the connection error notification LED 211 is turned on and indicates that the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are not connected. An error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 17 to notify a connection error, and it can be easily recognized from the outside that the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are not connected.

  In this embodiment, the connection error notification LED 211 is turned on and the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 17 to notify the connection error. However, other notification means, for example, the liquid crystal display 51 and effects are provided. You may alert | report using the audio | voice output from the effect LED52 and the speakers 53 and 54, etc.

  In this embodiment, the game control board 40 for controlling the game and the payout control board 60 for controlling the payout and lending are provided separately, and the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 provide the connection terminal board 70. The VL output from the card unit 15 is input only to the payout control board 60, and whether or not the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are connected is mounted on the payout control board 60. The payout control unit 61 determines, a card unit connecting signal indicating the determination result is output to the game control board 40, and the game control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 receives the card unit from the payout control board 60. 1BET switch 5 and MAXBET switch 6 by detecting the off of the card unit connection signal indicating that 15 is not connected. To disable the acceptance of the operation, so as to prohibit the capture control. For this reason, the game control board 40 that controls the game does not need to be directly connected to the card unit 15 outside the slot machine 1, so that an illegal signal is input from the outside to the game control board 40 and affects the game control. It can prevent giving.

  In this embodiment, the payout control unit 61 mounted on the payout control board 60 determines whether or not the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are connected, and a card unit connecting signal indicating the determination result is a game. The card unit connection signal (VL) indicating that the card unit 15 is normally connected is output to the control board 40, as shown in FIG. The payout control board 60 branches and inputs to both the payout control board 60 and the game control board 40, and the payout control part 61 mounted on the payout control board 60 and the game control part 41 mounted on the game control board 40 are provided. It is determined whether or not the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are connected, and the payout control unit 61 determines whether the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are connected. If the game control unit 41 determines that the card unit 15 and the slot machine 1 are not connected, the 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 are lent out. It is possible to invalidate the acceptance of the operation and prohibit the take-in control. By doing so, the control load of the game control means can be distributed and reduced, and the game control unit 41 and the payout control unit In both cases, it is possible to reliably determine whether the card unit 15 is connected. In this case, the two card unit connection signals indicating that the card unit 15 is normally connected are separately output from the card unit 15, and one signal is input to the game control board 40. May be input to the payout control board 60.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a type of winning combination, a small combination with payout of a winning ball, a special combination with a transition of a gaming state, and a gaming ball are not consumed for the number of bets in the next game. A re-playing role that can be completed is defined. The special role is accompanied by a transition of the gaming state and depends on the gaming state at that time, so it cannot be said to be a basic role. The playability of a slot machine is not just playing a game, but the player earns a prize ball depending on the result of the game. It can be said that. Here, there are watermelon, bell, cherry, and JAC as types of small roles, but in addition to JAC that wins with a small probability in the regular bonus, it is determined as a type of winning combination in any gaming state. ing. In this way, by defining the basic small combination as a winning combination regardless of the gaming state, the gameability becomes easy for the player to understand.

  When a big bonus is won in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to a big bonus that wins JACIN with a transition to a regular bonus with a relatively high probability (winning because there is no missing). The big bonus ends when the total number of prize balls paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 2325 regardless of the number of digest games. Here, in a game with a big bonus (including a small role game and a regular bonus), since replay is not defined as a target character for internal lottery, no replay is won. Replay does not reduce the number of medals held by the player, but does not accompany the payout of the prize ball, and therefore does not affect the number of payout prize balls as a condition for ending the big bonus. In other words, even if you make a replay win during the big bonus, it will only increase the number of big bonus games unnecessarily, so by not defining the replay as a target for internal lottery in the big bonus, The game can be efficiently advanced without unnecessarily prolonging the state.

  In addition, in the regular bonus game state, a small role (especially a bell) is won with a high probability and a large number of medals can be obtained, so the player has high expectations for this. This regular bonus is transferred not only when winning a JACIN in a small role game but also when winning a regular bonus in a normal gaming state. For this reason, even when the player is in the normal gaming state, the player can be given a sense of expectation for the regular bonus, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, in the regular bonus, in addition to watermelon, bell, and cherry that are also determined in the normal gaming state and the small role game, JAC is also defined as the small role. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation in the regular bonus can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the display mode of JACIN for shifting the game state from the small role game to the regular bonus in the big bonus is configured by a combination of “watermelon-JAC-JAC” and is not used as a display mode of other roles. It is. In addition to the watermelon, bell, and cherry small roles in the regular bonus, the JAC display mode that is determined to be a prize is also composed of a combination of “Bell-JAC-JAC” and is not used as a display mode for other roles It is. For this reason, the relationship between the display mode derived as the display result of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the winning combination is clarified, and the gameability becomes easy for the player to understand.

  The rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Since it can be pulled in, the symbol to be stopped can be selected from a range of 5 frames. Here, the symbols “watermelon”, “bell”, and “JAC” are always arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Bell, Replay, JAC, and JACIN will not miss out when they are elected. In particular, the bells in the regular bonus will be won with a very high probability of approximately 1 / 1.03, but this will not be missed, so the player will effectively hold on to the regular bonus. It becomes unnecessary, and it becomes possible to advance the game easily.

  As described above, the types of winning combinations that are subject to internal lottery for each gaming state are registered in the winning combination table by gaming state, but the number of judgment values that determine the winning probability of each combination is referred to from the determining table. Stored in the address. In the role-specific table, the number of winning balls when each winning combination is registered is also registered.

  In the role-specific table, the number of winning balls is registered according to the number of bets, and when a watermelon, bell, or cherry win occurs, the number of winning balls is set according to the number of bets (however, with watermelon and cherry) As a result, the same number of prize balls is set). Here, the bet number in the regular bonus is fixed at 1, but the bet number in the gaming state other than the regular bonus is fixed at 3. As a result, an appropriate number of prize balls can be paid out according to the gaming state simply by acquiring the number of determination values according to the number of bets. In addition, since it is not necessary to determine the gaming state when setting the number of winning balls, the processing steps in the winning determination process are simplified. Moreover, the number of bets 1 corresponding to the regular bonus has more balls at the time of winning the bell than the number 3 bets. Therefore, the player's expectation in the regular bonus is further enhanced, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

  In the role-specific table, for watermelons, bells, and cherries defined as winning combinations in any gaming state, the storage address of the determination value number is registered for each bet number, and the determination value according to the bet number The number is acquired (although the same determination number is acquired as a result for watermelon and cherry). Here, the bet number in the regular bonus is fixed at 1, but the bet number in the gaming state other than the regular bonus is fixed at 3. As a result, it is possible to perform an internal lottery of watermelons, bells, and cherries with a winning probability corresponding to the gaming state simply by acquiring the number of determination values according to the number of bets. In addition, since it is not necessary to determine the gaming state when acquiring the determination value number, the processing steps in the internal lottery are simplified. Moreover, since the bet number 1 corresponding to the regular bonus has a higher probability of winning the bell than when the bet number is 3, the player's expectation in the regular bonus is further increased, and the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  In addition, the storage address of the judgment value number of each combination registered in the combination table may differ depending on the set value, but the winning probability is the same regardless of the set value. For the winning combination, the number of determination values is stored in common regardless of the set value. By storing the number of determination values in common in this way, the storage capacity required for that is reduced. However, in the role-specific table, even if the target number of the internal lottery is the same as the set bet number and the address storing the number of judgment values referenced according to the set value is different, it is stored at a different address. In some cases, the number of determination values is the same.

  In general, in the development stage, the simulation is performed while adjusting the number of determination values according to the set values for at least some of the combinations (that is, adjusting the winning probability of internal lottery). As the initial number of determination values, a different number of determination values is registered according to the set value. However, as a result of adjustment by simulation, the number of determination values when the set values are different may be the same. Although the same number of judgment values was registered as the initial number of judgment values according to the set value, the number of judgment values registered from the beginning may be used as it is depending on the result of simulation (result of simulation). The number of judgment values different from the initial value, that is, the number of judgment values may differ depending on the set value). Then, the number of determination values obtained with an appropriate result in the simulation in each case is selected as the number of determination values to be set for the mass production model.

  Here, even if the number of determination values adjusted by the simulation is the same regardless of the set value, the number of determination values is stored in the ROM 41b with the same address assignment as that in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values in the model for mass production from the model for development, so that development from the initial design stage to the model for mass production can be easily performed. Become.

  Further, the storage address of the judgment value number of each combination registered in the combination table varies depending on the number of bets (1 or 3), but is stored at different addresses such as watermelon and cherry. In some cases, the same number of determination values is used.

  In the development model, it is normal to perform simulation while finely adjusting the judgment value data according to the number of bets (the same as when the initial number of judgment values is different) There may be cases). Here, even if the number of decision values adjusted by the simulation becomes the same regardless of the number of bets, the number of decision values is stored in the ROM 41b with the same address assignment as the address assignment in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values in the model for mass production from the model for development, so that development from the initial design stage to the model for mass production can be easily performed. Become.

  In addition, the internal lottery adds the number of judgment values of each role referred from the role-specific table to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and depending on whether or not the result of the addition overflows, Judgment is made on whether or not there is a win. For this reason, an internal lottery can be performed using the number of determination values of each combination as it is. In addition, when generating the winning determination table before the actual winning determination is performed, the loop processing is required twice. However, according to this embodiment, the loop processing in the lottery processing may be performed only once. Thus, the processing efficiency in the entire lottery process is high.

  The random number for internal lottery acquired by the random number acquisition process is not used as it is from the random number generation circuit 48 by the sampling circuit 49 but is used after being processed by software. The random number generation circuit 48 generates a random number by updating at a high speed at the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 48a. However, in the random number for internal lottery after processing by software, the periodicity of the update is increased by the processing. It will be lost.

  On the other hand, since the internal lottery is performed by sequentially adding the number of determination values corresponding to each combination to the random number value for internal lottery, as shown in FIGS. The random number value for internal lottery with the winning combination will be hardened. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming as much as possible by losing the periodicity of the random numbers for internal lottery by processing by software and varying the values.

  Moreover, the frequency of the pulse signal generated by the pulse generation circuit 48a to update the values of the counters 48b and 48c of the random number generation circuit 48 is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 41a, and is not an integral multiple. For this reason, the update of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 48 is difficult to synchronize with the processing performed by the CPU 41a. In addition, by increasing the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 48a, the update speed of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 48 can be made extremely fast.

  On the other hand, the processing of random numbers by software is performed by replacing the upper byte and lower byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 by the sampling circuit 49, masking the 15th and 7th bits, and then bit-shifting the upper byte. good. Therefore, even for a relatively large random number of 16 bits (actually masked 14 bits), the load required for processing necessary to lose periodicity is not so large, and can be easily obtained. Can do. Since a large random number can be acquired in this way, the probability setting in the internal lottery can be finely performed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first type of control state changes and the second type of control state changes in relation to the change of the first type of control state, for example, When the pachinko ball payout operation ends and the gaming state changes, when the pachinko ball can be taken in, or when the gaming state changes and the pachinko ball can be taken in, Since the output state of the test signal indicating the one type of control state and the output state of the test signal indicating the second type of control state change at a timing that does not overlap, the slot machine 1 based on the control state indicated by the test signal is changed. The control state is not mistaken on the test apparatus 400 side, and the test apparatus 400 side can accurately grasp the control state of the slot machine 1, so that the test can be performed based on the accurate control state transition. Can do That.

  Also, a control state that changes immediately in response to detection of a test input signal (for example, whether or not a pachinko ball that changes in response to detection of a reel start switch signal can be taken in, or whether a game can be started) Or a test signal indicating the state of whether or not it is possible to start a game that changes in response to detection of a capture switch signal, a winning line that is valid, etc. (for example, a capture request ramp signal or a start enable ramp signal) Since the output state of the line lamps 1 to 3 signal and the like changes simultaneously with the detection of the test input signal, whether or not the control state changes simultaneously with the timing of inputting the test input signal on the test apparatus 400 side. I can understand.

  In addition, a state in which only one more pachinko ball can be taken in (for example, a state in which the maximum bet is set by taking one more pachinko ball, or the maximum bet number is set if credits can be stored) In the state where the maximum number of credits is reached by taking one more pachinko ball in the state of being played, the maximum bet number is set by taking one ball if the credit has reached the upper limit number) After the ON state of the take-in switch signal indicating that the pachinko ball has been taken in is detected, the take-in request ramp signal indicating the state in which the pachinko ball can be taken in is changed from ON to OFF before turning off. Therefore, since it can be grasped before the switch signal is turned off, it can be grasped that the test apparatus 400 is not in a state where the pachinko ball can be taken in. Taking switch signal from the test apparatus 400 side despite replaced Ri can be prevented from being inputted.

  In addition, the internal winning flags 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 indicating the winning status of the internal winning flag are determined until the lottery result by the internal lottery process of the next game is determined after the lottery result by the internal lottery process is determined. Since it is continuously controlled to the output state indicating the winning status of the internal winning flag of the game over the period of time, the winning status of the internal winning flag on the test device 400 side until the result of the game based on the winning status is obtained Since it can always be grasped over the period, the test related to the winning status of the internal winning flag can be accurately performed at any timing during the period.

  The present invention is not limited to this, and the internal winning flags 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 indicating the winning status of the internal winning flag are determined after at least the lottery result by the internal lottery process is determined. If the output state indicating the winning status of the internal winning flag of the game is controlled over the period until the game based on the result ends, the same effect as described above can be obtained even if the output state is changed thereafter.

  Also, a control state that changes after a predetermined process in response to detection of the test signal (for example, whether or not a reel stop operation that changes after a process of rotating the reel after detection of the reel start switch signal is effective) In this state, after detecting the reel stop switch signal, whether or not the reel stop operation that changes after the process of stopping the reel is valid, and after detecting the reel stop switch signal of the final reel, the reel is stopped. The output state of a test signal (for example, a first to third reel stop enable signal or a payout request signal) indicating a pachinko ball payout operation that changes after the process and the winning determination process is triggered by these control states. Since the test input signal is changed after the predetermined processing described above, the test apparatus 400 side detects the test input signal. It is possible to accurately grasp the timing of changes in the control state changes from through a predetermined process in response to.

  Further, when the game state is controlled to be different from the current game state according to the game result (for example, when the game state is controlled by BB, RB, or replay game, or when the game state is returned to the original game state) ) Test signals (BB signal, RB signal, replay game signal) indicating the gaming state after all the control related to the game result (reel stop, winning determination, pachinko ball payout operation, etc.) is completed. Since the output state of the test signal indicating the gaming state does not change until all the control relating to the game result is completed, the test apparatus 400 side performs a test relating to the gaming state. It can be performed accurately in each game unit.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention has been described based on drawing, this invention is not limited to this Example, Even if there is a change or addition in the range which does not deviate from the main point of this invention, it is in this invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  For example, in the embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as an example of display means for displaying the game history data stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control unit 91 so as to be viewable. The display is not limited to a liquid crystal display as long as it can be displayed, and for example, a 7-segment display configured by LEDs, an EL display, or the like may be applied.

  Further, in the embodiment, as an example of display means for displaying the game history data stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control unit 91 so as to be viewable, separately from the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R serving as variable display devices. The provided liquid crystal display 51 is applied. However, when an image display such as a liquid crystal display is applied as a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, for example, the variable display You may make it display game history data so that browsing is possible with the image display as a display.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display operation unit for performing selection and determination operations of the type of game history data displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and whether or not to initialize the game history data stored in the RAM 91c. The history data operation switch 55 is provided on the upper surface of the operation table 4. However, the position of such a switch can be arbitrarily changed as long as it can be operated by the player. It may be arranged at a place other than the operation table 4 in FIG. Further, for example, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 may be configured with a touch panel, and such operation switches may be configured on the display screen.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation unit for displaying the game history data so as to be viewable and the operation unit for initializing the game history data are combined with one history data operation switch 55. The present invention is not limited to this, and an operation unit for displaying the game history data in a viewable manner and an operation unit for initializing the game history data may be provided separately.

  Further, in the embodiment, when an initialization command is output from the game control unit 41 to the effect control unit 91 when the power is turned on, the game history data stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control unit 91 is initialized. A selection screen that can select whether to perform or not is displayed, but game history data is displayed when an operation to initialize game history data is received without displaying such a display screen. May be initialized.

  Further, in the embodiment, when an initialization command is output from the game control unit 41 to the effect control unit 91 when the power is turned on, the game history data stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control unit 91 is initialized. A selection screen that can be selected whether or not to be displayed is displayed, and the game history data is initialized when an operation for initializing the game history data is received while the selection screen is displayed. When an initialization command is output from the game control unit 41 to the effect control unit 91 when the power is turned on, the game history data may be initialized without receiving an operation for initializing the game history data.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control unit 91 receives a game when an initialization command is transmitted from the game control unit 41 until a predetermined time elapses after canceling the prohibition of interruption at power-on. It is determined that all initialization processing of the RAM 41c of the control unit 41 has been performed, and the game control unit 41 is controlled to a game store setting mode in which the game history data can be initialized, and the game control unit 41 before the predetermined time elapses. When the initialization command is not received from the game controller 41, it is determined that the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 has not been completely initialized, but when the power is turned on, the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 is fully initialized. Even when the process is not performed, the game control unit 41 transmits a command (control information) indicating that the entire initialization process of the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 has not been performed. , The type of command the performance control unit 91, the total initialization process RAM41c the game control unit 41 may determine whether or not made.

  Alternatively, a recovery process in which the initialization command is not transmitted when the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 is completely initialized when the power is turned on, and the game control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on. The game control unit 41 transmits a command (control information) indicating that the restoration process has been executed, that is, all initialization processing of the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 has not been performed only when the game control unit 41 is executed. Whether or not the control unit 91 has received a command indicating that the RAM 41c has not been completely initialized from the game control unit 41 until the predetermined time has elapsed since the interruption prohibition was canceled when the power was turned on. If it is determined that the RAM 41c of the game control unit 41 has been completely initialized when it is determined that the command has not been received, the game history data is initialized. It is also possible to control the function of the gaming facility setting mode.

  In the embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 includes a regular bonus and a big bonus (small role game and regular bonus) in addition to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, the maximum stop delay time of one or more of RT (Replay Time), reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that makes the winning probability of replay higher than the normal gaming state without changing the winning probability of other roles (For example, 75 milliseconds (one frame slip)) and a CT (Challenge Time) that allows a small role to be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It may include a gaming state such as AT (Assist Time) for notifying the gaming procedure.

  Even if the transition to CT, RT, and AT is performed based on winning a corresponding role, a role added for that purpose is a special role and not a basic role. RT only increases the winning probability of replay, and the composition of the combination does not change from the normal gaming state. Even if it is AT, the composition of the combination does not change but only the gaming procedure is notified. Even if the CT is not an object of the internal lottery, it is possible to win a small role that is the most basic character, so the basic composition of the character does not change. Therefore, even if these game states are included, the gameability can be easily understood without changing the basic role configuration.

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination value number storage area stores a determination value number in each case using a 2-byte area. However, in a general slot machine, the number of determination values of a combination such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, or RT cannot be set to exceed 255 in any game situation. As described above, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it was whether it memorize | stored in common with the whole setting value 1-6, or it memorize | stored separately with respect to each of the setting values 1-6 in the said Example. However, it is assumed that the number of determination values is not stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 (the common flag for the setting value is not set). About 4-6, the number of judgment values can also be made common.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of determination values referred to according to the number of bets for the same combination at the same set value is stored at a different address for each of the bets (1 or 3). That is, for the same combination at the same set value, even if the number of judgment values referred to according to the number of bets is the same, it is stored separately, but the combination with the same winning probability regardless of the number of bets For the role that makes the determination value number storage address common, or for the role that makes the winning probability the same regardless of the setting value and the number of bets, the address of the determination value number storage address is made common In this way, by storing the number of determination values in common, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for that purpose.

  In the embodiment, the number of determination values acquired according to the set value or the like is sequentially added to the random number value for internal lottery, but from the value of random number for internal lottery that acquired the acquired determination value number, Subtraction may be performed sequentially, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new random value for internal lottery. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, the 15th and 14th bits of the random number for internal lottery are set to “0”, and the subtraction result overflows (here, the subtraction result is negative) It can be determined whether or not

  In the embodiment, in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of each combination according to the game situation is sequentially added to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It was supposed to be judged. On the other hand, a winning determination table in which a determination value for determining each combination as winning is determined for each game in accordance with the number of determination values for each combination according to the game situation, and the internal random number for internal lottery acquired It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing this value with the determination value of each combination.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the bet number in the small role game in the normal gaming state and the big bonus. On the other hand, even in the small game in the normal gaming state and the big bonus, it is possible to start the game by setting 1 as the bet number, and further, by setting 2 as the bet number, You may be able to get started.

  When 1 or 2 is set as the bet number in the small role game in the normal gaming state and the big bonus, the winning probability of the small role in the internal lottery is lowered and smaller than when 3 is set as the bet number. It is possible to increase the number of medals paid out when winning a winning combination. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number in the small game in the normal gaming state and the big bonus, the winning probability of the bell is 1 / 4.6 and the winning ball number is 40, but the bet number is 1 or When 2 is set, the winning probability of the bell may be 1 / 240.9, and the number of prize balls may be 75. Furthermore, the winning probability of the bell and the number of winning balls may be changed between when 1 is set as the betting number and when 2 is set (the winning probability is higher when the betting number is 2, and the number of winning balls is Is more likely with 1 bet).

  In the above embodiment, the entire high-order byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is replaced with the low-order byte, and the whole low-order byte is replaced with the high-order byte. On the other hand, the data of a specific bit out of the random number bits extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is simply replaced with data of other bits (however, other than the masked seventh and fifteenth bits). Also good. Further, the random number value extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 may be directly acquired as a random number for internal lottery. Further, it may be processed into a random number for internal lottery by a method different from the above embodiment.

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram of a first modification of the process (Sc1) until the CPU 41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 into a random number for internal lottery by software. Also in the first modification, the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is stored in the 16-bit general-purpose register 41GR included in the CPU 41a.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is stored in the general-purpose register 41GR, the CPU 41a further extracts the value of the internal refresh register 41R as a processing random number. The CPU 41a adds the processing random number extracted from the refresh register 41R to the value of the upper byte of the general-purpose register 41GR (the value extracted from the upper counter 48c). The lower byte value of the general register 41GR (the value extracted from the lower counter 48b) is left as it is.

  Next, the CPU 41a performs an OR operation with the value of the general-purpose register 41GR, that is, a value obtained by adding a processing random number to the upper byte with 8080h. Furthermore, the CPU 41a shifts the upper 1 byte (8th bit to 15th bit) to the lower bit by bit, and inserts 1 into the empty 15th bit. The CPU 41a acquires the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR at this time as a random number for internal lottery, and sequentially adds the number of determination values to this.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram of a second modification of the process (Sc1) until the CPU 41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 into a random number for internal lottery by software. Also in this example, the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is stored in the 16-bit general-purpose register 41GR included in the CPU 41a.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 is stored in the general-purpose register 41GR, the CPU 41a further extracts the value of the internal refresh register 41R as a processing random number. The CPU 41a adds the processing random number extracted from the refresh register 41R to the value of the upper byte of the general-purpose register 41GR (the value extracted from the upper counter 48c). The processing random number extracted from the refresh register 41R is also added to the lower byte value (the value extracted from the lower counter 48b) of the general-purpose register 41GR.

  Next, the CPU 41a performs a logical OR operation with the value of the general-purpose register 41GR, that is, the value obtained by adding the processing random numbers to the upper byte and the lower byte, respectively, with 8080h. Furthermore, the CPU 41a shifts the upper 1 byte (8th bit to 15th bit) to the lower bit by bit, and inserts 1 into the empty 15th bit. The CPU 41a acquires the value stored in the general-purpose register 41GR at this time as a random number for internal lottery, and sequentially adds the number of determination values to this.

  In the first and second modified examples described above, the value of the refresh register 41R is extracted as a random number for processing, and this is extracted from the high-order byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 (in the second modified example, the lower byte) ) To process random numbers. The random number processing applied here includes at least processing for adding a processing random number to the upper byte. Thereby, the variation of the random numbers for internal lottery can be increased, and the player can prevent the aiming as much as possible.

  Further, since the processing random numbers are extracted from the refresh register 41R, no special configuration is required as means for generating the processing random numbers. Moreover, the value of the refresh register 41R is updated every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction, and the update interval is not constant. Therefore, a random number with high randomness can be extracted as a processing random number. And since the randomness of the processing random number is high, the randomness of the random number for internal lottery generated using the random number is also high.

  In the first and second modifications, the value extracted from the refresh register 41R is added to the upper byte (and lower byte) of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48. A value that is periodically updated by hardware or software may be added. Further, instead of adding a value extracted from the refresh register 41R (or a value replacing the refresh register 41R), a logical operation such as subtraction, logical sum, or logical product may be performed.

  Further, bit replacement such as replacement of the upper byte and lower byte shown in the above embodiment may be used in combination with the first and second modifications. Also in the first and second modified examples, the interrupt to the CPU 41a is prevented in order to prevent the contents of the general-purpose register 41GR from being rewritten between the extraction of the random number from the random number generation circuit 48 and the end of the processing. It will be prohibited.

  Further, in the second modification, processing random numbers to be added to the upper and lower bytes of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 may be separately extracted from the refresh register 41R at different timings. Separately prepare the processing random number to be added to the upper byte and the processing random number to be updated to the lower byte. Means for extracting may be provided. In this case, one of the means for updating the processing random number for the upper byte and the means for updating the processing random number for the lower byte can be constituted by the refresh register 41R.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the case where the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 48, that is, the random number extracted by the hardware random number function, is processed by software has been described. However, the random number processing by the software described above may be applied to random numbers that are periodically updated by software. For example, the microcomputer constituting the game control unit 41 refers to a random number that is periodically updated by a timer interrupt or the like in the first microcomputer, and the CPU 41a sends an instruction to the second microcomputer to extract the random number. It can be input to the CPU 41a via the port 41d and stored in the general-purpose register 41GR. The function of the second microcomputer may be included in the microcomputer constituting the game control unit 41. Also in this case, the random number value obtained after the processing can be varied, and the effect of preventing the player from aiming can be achieved.

  In the above embodiment, the game control board 40 for controlling the game and the payout control board 60 for controlling the payout and the lending are separately provided. However, the game control board 40 side performs all the controls. May be. Alternatively, the take-out control board 60 side may control take-in, or a board for take-in control may be provided separately so that the board controls the take-in.

  In the embodiment, the payout control board 60 and the card unit 15 are connected via the connection terminal board 70, but the game control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 pays out in addition to the game control. The game control board 40 and the card unit 15 may be connected directly or via the connection terminal board 70 or the like.

  In the embodiment, the game control board 40 and the payout control board 60 and the effect control board 90 are directly connected, but may be connected via a relay board or the like. In particular, when connecting to the effect control board 90, the connection between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 is facilitated by connecting via the relay board, and from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. On the other hand, it is possible to suppress an illegal signal or the like from being directly input.

  In the embodiment, the card unit 15 that accepts a prepaid card storing a valuable value as a storage medium and causes the gaming machine to lend a pachinko ball using the valuable value read from the accepted prepaid card is provided. Although it is applied as a lending device, for example, it accepts money, and a storage medium provided in the device with a valuable value based on the received money amount (for example, a recording medium enclosed so that a player cannot take it out) It is also possible to apply a lending device that allows a gaming machine to lend a pachinko ball using a valuable value stored in a memory (a built-in lending device such as a RAM) and stored in a storage medium in the device.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the variable display apparatus was comprised by the reel, you may comprise the variable display apparatus by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display etc.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine using a game ball (pachinko ball). However, a slot machine that plays a game using a medal and pays out a medal as a result of the game is owned by the player. The present invention may be applied to a complete credit type slot machine that can be played using only the credit stored as the number of game media.

  51 and 52 show a slot machine 1 'as a modification of the present invention.

  The slot machine 1 in the above embodiment is a slot machine that can play a game by setting a bet number using a pachinko ball as a game medium and the bet number is set. The machine 1 ′ uses medals as game media.

  Here, the configuration of the slot machine 1 ′ of the present modification will be briefly described below. In addition, about the structure similar to the slot machine 1 of the said Example, description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol, and attaching | subjecting "'" to a code | symbol in the apparatus etc. with a different name which functions substantially the same. To do.

  Hereinafter, mainly the differences from the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 51, as a structural feature of the slot machine 1 ′ of the present modification, Although not shown in detail, it is composed of a housing with an open front and an opening / closing door that can open and close the front opening of the housing, and the front door is opened by an unlocking operation using a key owned by the game hall. It is possible to do. On the upper surface of the operation table 4 protruding from the front surface of the front door, there is no upper plate 12 or the like for waiting for pachinko balls, and the upper portion of the operation table 4 is used for setting the number of bets. A medal insertion unit 500 for inserting medals as game media to be played is provided, and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 500 are detected by an insertion medal sensor (see FIG. 52), thereby setting the number of bets. It is like that. Further, in response to the occurrence of a payout with a payout of medals, medals stored in a hopper tank (not shown) provided in the housing are paid out from the payout opening 9 to the lower plate 11. ing. Further, unlike the slot machine 1 described above, there is no take-in device 100 for taking a pachinko ball for setting a bet amount, a pachinko ball passage, or the like.

  Next, the structural features of the slot machine 1 ′ as the present modification will be described based on the block diagram shown in FIG. 52.

  First, in the slot machine 1 ′ as the present modification, a notification is made that the payout device (hopper motor 201 ′, payout sensor 202 ′ described later) and the card unit 15 for paying out medals as game media are not connected. The connection error notification LED 211 is connected to the game control board 40, and the game control unit 41 performs control for notifying medal payout control by the payout device and connection error of the card unit 15, and the game control board 40 and the card unit 15 Is different from the configuration of the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment in that it is connected via a connection terminal board 70.

  As the electric parts connected to the game control board 40 of the slot machine 1 ′ as the present modification, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is replaced with the taken-in / paid-out ball indicator 16 of the above embodiment. A payout display 16 'to be displayed is provided. Instead of the sorting solenoid 102 of the above embodiment, a flow path switching solenoid 102 'is provided for switching the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 500 to the lower platen 11 side or the hopper tank. In place of the take-in ball detection switch 104 of the above embodiment, an insertion medal sensor 104 ′ for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 500 is provided. An insertion instruction LED 212 ′ for instructing insertion of a medal from the medal insertion unit 500 that functions in the same manner as the acquisition request LED 212 of the embodiment is provided. A hopper motor 201 'for paying out medals is provided in place of the payout motor 201 of the embodiment. In place of the payout ball detection switch 202 of the above-described embodiment, a payout sensor 202 'for detecting a medal paid out by driving of the hopper motor 201' is provided.

  Further, the game control board 40 is provided with a credit display 18 'for displaying credits stored as the number of medals owned by the player. The 1BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 function as switches for setting a bet amount using credits. The settlement switch 10 functions as a switch for settlement of credits, that is, for returning medals for credits.

  Further, the power supply board 203 and the setting key switch 36, the setting switch 37, the reset switch 38, the stop switch 39, and the RAM clear switch 33 connected to the power supply board 203 are disposed inside the casing. . Specifically, these various switches are exposed to the front side of the slot machine 1 and can be operated by opening the front door by an unlocking operation using a key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game hall. Is provided. That is, the setting key switch 36 and the RAM clear switch 33 constituting the initialization operation unit of the present invention cannot be operated unless the front door is opened with a key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game hall, that is, the player It is provided at a position where operation by is impossible.

  The game control board 40 has an input terminal to which a card unit connection signal (VL) output from the card unit 15 is input in response to the start of power supply to the card unit 15 although not shown in detail. And a signal line, a photocoupler is provided on the signal line, and a capacitor for stabilizing the card unit connection signal (VL) is provided on the signal line between the input terminal and the photocoupler. .

  The connection terminal board 70 in this modified example is a board that relays the game control board 40 and the card unit 15 so that data communication is possible. No capacitor is mounted on the connection terminal board 70. The card unit connection signal (VL), card unit READY signal (BRDY), and lending request signal (BRQ) that are output are relayed and output to the game control board 40, and the slot machine READY signal that is output from the game control board 40 (SRDY) and a lending completion signal (EXS) are output to the card unit 15.

  As described above, the photocoupler and the capacitor are not mounted on the connection terminal board 70 connected to the game control board 40 but mounted on the signal line to which the card unit connection signal (VL) formed on the game control board 40 is input. By doing so, it is possible to prevent an abnormal level of voltage, noise, or the like from being input to the game control unit 41 from the connection terminal board 70 and affecting the control of the game state.

  Furthermore, when a capacitor that should not be on the connection terminal plate 70 provided separately from the game control board 40 is provided, the presence of the capacitor can be easily confirmed by visual observation, and thus the connection terminal plate 70 It is possible to discover that there is a possibility that an illegal modification such as a card unit connection signal (VL) being output to the game control board 40 is performed even though the card unit 15 is not connected. Therefore, fraudulent acts relating to the connection of the card unit 15 are effectively suppressed.

  In addition, since the electrical component connected to the production | presentation control board 90 is not fundamentally changed, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Since the slot machine 1 ′ in this modified example configured as described above is basically configured in the same manner as the slot machine 1 described above, the present invention can be applied and applied. Provides the same operations and effects as the slot machine 1 described in the above embodiment.

  Each element in the embodiment corresponds to the present invention as follows.

The slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
By setting a predetermined number of bets (3) for one game, the game can be started, and a variable display device (reel 2L) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can each be identified 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Equipped with game control means (game control unit 41) that controls the game and outputs a plurality of types of control information {commands (internal winning command, winning determination command, gaming state command, etc.)} including information on the result of the game Game control board (40),
An effect control board (90) equipped with effect control means (effect control unit 91) for controlling effects related to the game based on the control information output from the game control means,
Display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying predetermined information (game history data, etc.);
An initialization operation unit (RAM clear switch 33, setting key switch 36) which is provided at a position where operation by the player is impossible and which is operated when initializing the control state of the game;
A display operation unit (history data operation switch 55) which is provided at a position where the player can perform an operation and which is operated when the predetermined information is displayed on the display unit;
A relay board (effect relay board 80) for connecting the game control board and the effect control board in a communicable manner;
With
The game control means includes
Game state information storage means (RAM 41c) capable of storing game state information related to the control state of the game and holding the game state information even when power supply is stopped;
A game state return processing means {game control unit 41 (power-on process) for performing a game state return process for returning to the control state before the power supply is stopped based on the game state information when the supply of power is started. Steps Sa1 to Sa10)} in
Game state initialization processing means {game control for performing a game state initialization process for initializing the game state information on condition that the initialization operation unit is operated when power supply is started Unit 41 (steps Sa11 and Sa16 in the power-on process);
Including
The production control means includes
Game history storage means (RAM 91c) capable of storing game history information (game history data) related to past game results and holding the game history information even when power supply is stopped;
Based on information related to the game result output from the game control means, game history update means {effect control unit 91 (timer interrupt processing)} for updating the game history information;
Based on the operation for displaying the game history information by the display operation unit, the game history display control unit {effect control unit 91 (timer allocation) controls the display of the game history information on the display unit. Steps Se21 to 27)}
Based on the control information output from the game control means, initialization determination means {determination control unit 91 (steps Sd8, 9 in power-on processing)} for determining whether or not the game state initialization process has been performed; ,
When the initialization determination means determines that the game state initialization process has been performed, the game history initialization enable state control means {controls to an initialization enable state in which the game history information can be initialized { Production control unit 91 (step Sd12 in the power-on process)},
The game history is set on condition that an operation for initializing the game history information is performed by the display operation unit in the game history initialization enabled state ("Yes" is selected in the history data clear screen). Game history initialization processing means {effect control unit 91 (step Sd111 in history data setting update processing)} for performing game history report initialization processing for initializing information;
including,
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
After the supply of power is started, the gaming control means performs the gaming state return process (steps Sa1 to Sa10 in the power-on process) or the gaming state initialization process (steps Sa11 and Sa16 in the power-on process). Only when one of them is performed, process specifying information (initialization command) that can specify that the process has been performed is output to the effect control means (effect control unit 91) as the control information (command). Processing specific information output means {including game control unit 41 (steps Sa12 and Sa17 in the power-on processing)
The effect control means is a specific information input determination means for determining whether or not the process specific information has been detected before a predetermined time elapses after power supply is started {effect control unit 91 (power-on process Step Sd8, 9)} in
The initialization determination means determines whether or not the gaming state initialization process has been performed based on a determination result (whether or not the initialization command is buffered) by the specific information input means;
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game control means uses, as the control information, game standby information (standby command) indicating that it is in a game standby state when a state in which a game progress operation related to the progress of the game is not performed continues for a certain time (30 seconds). Game standby information output means for outputting to the effect control means (effect control section 91) {game control section 41 (any of BET switches 5, 6 and start switch 7 until 30 seconds have passed since the transition to BET processing) Processing to send a standby command when no operation is detected)}
The effect control means is a standby screen for controlling the display means to display a standby screen indicating that it is in the game standby state based on the detection of the game standby information output from the game control means. Display control means {effect control unit 91 (step Se27 in the timer interruption process)},
The standby screen display control means does not perform display control of the standby screen until the game history information display end condition is satisfied when the game standby information is detected during the display of the game history information. , Control to display the standby screen after the display of the game history information ends {effect control unit 91 (step Se11-13 in the timer interruption process)},
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game control means includes
Before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived, a plurality of predetermined prizes (big bonus (1) (2) (3), regular bonus (1) (2) ), JACIN, JAC, watermelon, bell, cherry, replay), a pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for deciding for each winning type,
Permissible stage setting means for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages from a plurality of types of permissible stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means permits the occurrence of winning. {Game control unit 41 (step Sa13 in the power-on process)},
An allowable stage setting information output means {game control unit 41 (steps Sa13 and 18 in the power-on process)} for outputting information relating to the setting of the allowable stage to the effect control means as the control information;
Including
The production control means includes
A setting change history storage means (RAM 91c) for storing setting change history information relating to setting changes in the past allowable stage;
Setting change history update means {effect control unit 91 (timer interruption process)} for updating the setting change history information based on the information regarding the setting of the allowable stage output from the game control means;
Setting change history display control means {effect control unit 91 (step Sd122 in the history data setting update process)} that enables the setting change history information to be displayed on the display means only in the game history initialization enabled state;
including,
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The production control means includes
Of a plurality of types of game history information stored in the game history storage means, game history information setting means for setting game history information allowing display by the display operation unit {effect control unit 91 (history data setting Step Sd120) in the update process}
Only in the initialization enabled state, setting validating means {effect control unit 91 (steps Sd21 to 24 in timer interruption process)} for validating the setting of the game history information by the game history information setting means;
including,
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived, a plurality of predetermined prizes (big bonus (1) (2) (3), regular bonus (1) (2) ), JACIN, JAC, watermelon, bell, cherry, replay), a pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for deciding for each winning type,
Permissible stage setting means for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages from a plurality of types of permissible stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means permits the occurrence of winning. (Setting switch 37),
Numerical data that is input into the determination area as numerical data for determination for each game, as numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing before making a determination by the prior determination means Input means {CPU41a (Sc1)};
With respect to any one or more types of winnings, determination value data indicating the number of determination values that the pre-determining means determines to allow the generation of the determination numerical data input to the determination area ( (The number of judgment values) is stored in common for the plurality of types of permissible stages (a common flag is set for the set value), and for two or more types of prizes in which no judgment value data is stored in common for the permissible stages The determination value data indicating the number of determination values that are determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-determining unit for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, according to the type of the allowable stage Determination value data storage means (FIG. 7: table according to gaming state, FIG. 8: storage area for the number of determination values) for storing individually (the common flag is not set for the set value);
With
The pre-determining means is the determination numerical data input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. Includes an allowance determining means {CPU 41a (Sc9, Sc10)} for determining whether or not the occurrence is permitted for each type of winning, and the allowance determining means indicates that the occurrence is permitted. Decide to allow the occurrence of the determined type of prize,
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6,
The determination value data storage means (FIG. 7: table according to gaming state, FIG. 8: determination value number storage area) stores determination value data (number of determination values) individually stored according to the type of the allowable stage (setting value) ) As different number determination value data indicating the number of different determination values {FIG. 8 (“Big Bonus (1) to (3)” etc.)} and determination value data to be stored individually according to the type of the permissible stage The same number determination value data indicating the number of the same determination values {FIG. 8 (“regular bonus (1)”, etc.)} is stored according to the type of the winning display result.
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6 or 7,
The pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} corresponds to the allowance stage (set value) set by the allowance stage setting means (setting switch 37) and the determination value data storage means (FIG. 7: Table by game state, FIG. 8: Determination value number storage area) is sequentially added to the determination numerical data input to the determination area for each winning type. Adding means (step Sc9) to
The allowance determining means {CPU 41a (Sc9, Sc10)} determines whether or not the addition result of the adding means exceeds the predetermined range (overflow) (step Sc10), and the predetermined result is determined based on the result of the determination. When it is determined that the value exceeds the range, it is determined that it indicates that the type of winning corresponding to the determination value data added is permitted (step Sc10 (Yes)),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6 or 7,
The determination value corresponding to the permissible step (set value) set by the permissible step setting unit (setting switch 37) before the determination by the prior determination unit {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)}. Based on the determination value data (determination value number) stored in the data storage means (FIG. 7: table according to gaming state, FIG. 8: determination value number storage area), the determination numerical data input to the determination area On the other hand, permissible judgment value registration control means for registering in the permissible judgment value registration means {FIG. 9 (winning judgment table)} the judgment value for determining that the pre-determination means allows the generation for each type of winning. A CPU 41a),
The permissible judgment means (CPU 41a) compares the judgment numerical data input to the judgment area with the judgment value registered in the permissible judgment value registration means for each type of winning, and based on the result of the comparison, for the judgment It is determined that it indicates that the type of winning corresponding to the determination value matching the numerical data is allowed to be generated,
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 6 or 7,
A bet number setting means (step Sa101) for setting a bet number of one kind of bet number stage (1 or 3) for each game from among a plurality of kinds of bet number stages determined as the predetermined number of bets. Further comprising
The judgment value data storage means (FIG. 7: table according to gaming state, FIG. 8: storage area of the number of judgment values) is for the numerical data for judgment input to the judgment area for any two or more types of winnings. Determination value data (number of determination values) indicating the number of determination values that are determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-determining means is individually stored according to the type of the betting number stage,
The allowance determining means {CPU 41a (Sc9, Sc10)} is configured to determine the determination area according to the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the betting number stage set by the betting number setting means. It is determined whether or not the numerical data for determination input to indicates that derivation is permitted for each type of winning,
The determination value data storage means further includes second difference number determination value data {FIG. 8 (“Bell”)} indicating the number of different determination values as the determination value data individually stored according to the type of the betting number stage. And second equal number determination value data {FIG. 8 ("watermelon""cherry")} indicating the same number of determination values as the determination value data individually stored according to the type of the betting number stage, Store according to the type of display result,
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived, a plurality of predetermined prizes (big bonus (1) (2) (3), regular bonus (1) (2) ), JACIN, JAC, watermelon, bell, cherry, replay), a pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for deciding for each winning type,
Numerical data that is input into the determination area as numerical data for determination for each game, as numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing before making a determination by the prior determination means Input means {CPU41a (Sc1)};
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 48a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
Each time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 48a), an n-bit (n is an integer of 2 or more) array of data signals, the level of the least significant bit is changed between the first level and the second level. The level of the mth bit from the lower level is inverted every time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) is inverted from the first level to the second level. Counter circuit (lower counter 48b, upper counter 48c) that alternately inverts and outputs the first and second levels,
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit (sampling circuit 49) that outputs without
Input means {CPU 41a (step Sc102) for inputting an n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into a specific area (general-purpose register 41GR) different from the determination area without changing the bit array order. )}When,
Further comprising
The numerical data input means replaces specific bit data of n-bit numerical data input to the specific area with data of other bits of the numerical data (step S203). The n-bit replacement numerical data that has been subjected to is input to the determination area as the determination numerical data (step Sc105).
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived, a plurality of predetermined prizes (big bonus (1) (2) (3), regular bonus (1) (2) ), JACIN, JAC, watermelon, bell, cherry, replay), a pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for deciding for each winning type,
Numerical data that is input into the determination area as numerical data for determination for each game, as numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing before making a determination by the prior determination means Input means {CPU41a (Sc1)};
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 48a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 48b, upper counter 48c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit (sampling circuit 49) that outputs without
Input means {CPU 41a for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the specific area (general-purpose register 41GR) different from the determination area as the n-bit first numerical data without changing the bit array order (FIG. 49)},
Numerical value updating means (refresh register 41R) for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Numerical value extraction means {CPU 41a (FIG. 49)} for extracting second numerical data updated by the numerical value update means when the predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical data extracted by the numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k) is used. Calculating means {CPU 41a (FIG. 49)} for performing a predetermined calculation;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means inputs operation result numerical data composed of upper k bits and lower j bits after the operation by the operation means to the determination area as the determination numerical data (FIG. 49).
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 10 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived, a plurality of predetermined prizes (big bonus (1) (2) (3), regular bonus (1) (2) ), JACIN, JAC, watermelon, bell, cherry, replay), a pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for deciding for each winning type,
Numerical data that is input into the determination area as numerical data for determination for each game, as numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing before making a determination by the prior determination means Input means {CPU41a (Sc1)};
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 48a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 48b, upper counter 48c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit (sampling circuit 49) that outputs without
Input means {CPU 41a for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the specific area (general-purpose register 41GR) different from the determination area as the n-bit first numerical data without changing the bit array order (FIG. 50)},
First numerical value updating means (refresh register 41R) for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Second numerical value updating means (refresh register 41R) for updating third numerical data different from the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
A first numerical value extracting means {CPU 41a (FIG. 50)} for extracting second numerical data from the first numerical value updating means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
A second numerical value extracting means {CPU 41a (FIG. 50)} for extracting third numerical data from the second numerical value updating means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical value extracted by the first numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k). A calculation unit {CPU 41a (FIG. 50)} that performs a predetermined calculation using data and performs a predetermined calculation using the third numerical value data extracted by the second numerical value extraction unit for the lower j bits;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means inputs operation result numerical data consisting of the upper k bits after the operation by the operation means and the lower j bits after the operation to the determination area as the determination numerical data (FIG. 50).
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to tenth aspects,
Test signal output control means (game control unit 41) for performing control for outputting test signals indicating a plurality of types of control states performed by the slot machine to the test apparatus (test apparatus 400), and outputting the test signal The control means is configured to change a first type of control state (for example, a gaming state) among a plurality of types of control states performed by the gaming machine. When the type of control state (for example, whether or not the pachinko ball can be taken in) changes, the output state of the test signal (for example, BB signal) indicating the control type of the first type is changed. The timing is controlled so as not to overlap with the timing of changing the output state of the test signal (capture request ramp signal) indicating the second type of control state.
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
Signal detection means (switch circuit 42) for detecting a test input signal (test signal) input from the test apparatus (test apparatus 400) is provided, and the test signal output control means includes the test input signal (for example, , The output state of a test signal (for example, a startable lamp signal) indicating a control state (for example, whether or not the game can be started) that immediately changes in response to detection of the reel start switch signal). To change simultaneously with the detection of the test input signal that triggers the control state to
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
A signal detection means (switch circuit 42) for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus (test apparatus 400) is provided, and the test signal output control means (game control unit 41) is a game used in a game. Including an acquisition enable / disable signal output control means for outputting an acquisition enable / disable signal (intake request lamp signal) indicating whether or not a medium (pachinko ball) is ready to be acquired, as the test signal; The signal output control means performs the test after the test input signal (take-in switch signal) indicating the take-in of the game medium is in the detection state (ON) in a state where only one game medium can be taken in. Before the input signal for non-detection (OFF), the output state of the availability signal is changed to an output state (OFF) indicating that the game medium is not available
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
Incorporation availability notification means (acquisition request LED 212) for notifying by lighting that the game medium (pachinko ball) is ready to be incorporated is provided, and the availability determination signal output control means (game control unit 41) is provided. In addition to performing control for outputting the drive signal of the capture availability notification means, the drive signal of the capture availability notification means is output as the capture availability signal (capture request lamp signal).
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
Winning generation means {game control unit 41 (winning determination processing)} for generating a winning according to the result of the game;
Before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived, a plurality of predetermined prizes (big bonus (1) (2) (3), regular bonus (1) (2) ), JACIN, JAC, watermelon, bell, cherry, replay), a pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for deciding for each winning type, And the test signal output control means (game control unit 41) performs a control for outputting a test signal indicating a determination status (winning status of the internal winning flag) of the preliminary determination means. And the predetermined signal output control means includes at least a period of time from when it is determined whether or not to allow the winning to be generated by the prior determination means until the game result is obtained. Continuing to control the output state of the test signal indicating the determined state of pre-determining means (internal winning flag 1～4,5～8 signal),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
The predetermination signal output control means includes a test signal (internal winning flag 5-8 signal) indicating a specific determination situation including a determination result (BB flag, RB flag) that can be carried over to the next game, A decision result that is not carried over to the next game, and a decision result that can be decided by the pre-determining means in the state where the decision result that can be carried over to the next game is carried over (occurrence of small part winning, replay winning A test signal (internal winning flag 1 to 4 signal) indicating a predetermined determination state consisting of an internal winning flag that allows the control to output simultaneously with separate parallel signals,
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
Signal detection means (switch circuit 42) for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus (test apparatus 400) is provided, and the test signal output control means (game control unit 41) includes the test input signal ( For example, whether or not it is possible to effectively stop the control state (for example, the reel can be effectively stopped) after a predetermined process (for example, a process for stopping the reel) in response to detection of the first to third reel stop switch signals). After the detection of the test input signal that triggers the control state that changes after the predetermined processing, the output state of the test signal indicating the state) Change after a predetermined process,
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 11,
A game state control means (game control unit 41) for controlling a plurality of game states (for example, BB, RB game, etc.) is provided, and the test signal output control means (game control unit 41) is a test signal indicating the game state. (E.g., a BB signal, an RB signal, etc.) including a gaming state signal output control unit that controls the game state signal output control unit according to a game result. In the case of being controlled in a different gaming state, the output state of the test signal indicating the gaming state after all the control related to the result of the game (control to stop the reel, winning determination, pachinko ball payout operation, etc.) is completed. Change,
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 12 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The game control means (game control unit 41)
Before a display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived, a re-game in which a game can be played without using a valuable value (medal) that can be used for setting the bet amount. Includes a re-game prize (replay) with grant, a small bonus prize (watermelon, bell, cherry) with payout of the game medium (medal), and a special prize (big bonus, JACIN) with game state transition Predetermining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for determining for each type of winning whether or not to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated,
In the normal gaming state, when the first special winning (big bonus) among the special winnings occurs according to the display result of the variable display device, the gaming state is controlled to the first special gaming state (big bonus). First special game state control means {game control unit 41 (game state update process)};
In the first special gaming state, when a second special prize (JACIN) among the special prizes is generated according to the display result of the variable display device, the second special gaming state ( A second special game state control means {game control unit 41 (game state update process)} for controlling the game state to (regular bonus);
Including
The pre-determining means includes
When controlling to the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not at least the re-game winning and the first special winning are allowed, and the small winning prize is allowed with a predetermined probability. (Fig. 7 (a), Fig. 9 (a)),
When the first special gaming state is not controlled to the second special gaming state (small role game), it is determined whether or not at least the small role winning and the second special winning are permitted (FIG. 7 (a), FIG. 9 (b)),
When the second special gaming state is controlled in the first special gaming state, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is permitted with a probability equal to or higher than the predetermined probability (FIG. 7A). FIG. 9 (c)),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
When the third special prize (regular bonus (1)) among the special prizes is generated as a display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) in the normal game state, the second special game Third special game state control means {game control unit 41 (game state update process)} for controlling the game state to the state (regular bonus)}
The pre-determining means further determines whether or not to allow generation of the third special prize when being controlled to the normal gaming state (FIGS. 7A and 9A),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
A first special that ends the first special gaming state when the number of valuable values (pachinko balls) paid out in the first special gaming state (big bonus) reaches a predetermined number (2325 balls). A game state ending means {game control unit 41 (game state update process)},
Whether the pre-determining means permits the derivation of only the second special prize and the small part prize when the second special gaming state (regular bonus) is not controlled in the first special gaming state. (Fig. 7 (a), Fig. 9 (a)),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
The second special prize is constituted by a combination of identification information (watermelon-JAC-JAC) different from the combination of identification information (symbols) constituting the prize in the normal gaming state (FIG. 7 (a)),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
When the small role winning (watermelon, bell, cherry) is generated, valuable value giving means {payout control unit 61 (payout control processing) that gives the number of valuable values (pachinko balls) according to the generated small role winning )},
The valuable value giving means gives a first number (40 balls) of valuable value (pachinko balls) when a predetermined small role winning (bell) occurs in a gaming state other than the second special gaming state, A value of a second number (75 balls) different from the first number is given when the predetermined small combination display result is derived in the second special gaming state;
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
As the bet number for starting one game, the bet number of the first stage (15 balls) is set when the second special game state (regular bonus) is not controlled, and the second special game state is set. Bet number setting means {game control unit 41 (BET process)} for setting a bet number in a second stage (5 balls) different from the first stage when being controlled,
The pre-determining means determines to allow the occurrence of the small role winning with a probability according to the stage of the betting number set by the betting number setting means (FIGS. 7A and 9B). ),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
Stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for instructing the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) to stop the variable display of the identification information (symbol) by the player's operation, and the stop Stop operation detection means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for detecting operation of the operation means, and when the stop operation detection means detects operation of the stop operation means, a predetermined maximum delay time (190 milliseconds ( A variation stop control means {game control unit 41 (reel stop processing)} for stopping the variation display of the identification information within a range of 4 frames slide)), and the variation stop control means includes the second special game. It is determined that the occurrence of a specific small role winning (bell) having the highest probability of being determined to be permitted by the pre-determining means among the small winnings in the state is determined. The combination of identification information corresponding to the specific prize is derived within the predetermined maximum delay time regardless of the timing at which the stop operation detecting means detects the operation of the stop operation means ( In Fig. 3, "Bell" is placed within the range of 4 frames slide)
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 12,
The pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} is identification information (symbol) corresponding to winning in a game state other than the second special game state in the second special game state (regular bonus). It is further determined whether or not it is allowed to generate a second special time prize (JAC) constituted by a combination of identification information (Bell-JAC-JAC) different from the combination of (FIG. c)),
It is characterized by that.

It is a front view of a slot machine as an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a plan view of an upper plate provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing signals exchanged between a game control board and a payout control board and a payout control board and a card unit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. (A) is a figure which shows the winning combination table according to gaming state, (b) is a figure which shows the example of a table according to combination. It is a figure which shows the memory area of the number of judgment values acquired based on the address registered into the table according to role. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery, the judgment value number of each combination, and the relationship with a winning combination. (A) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the random number generation circuit 48 in detail, and (b) is an explanatory diagram until the CPU 41a processes the random numbers extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 into random numbers for internal lottery by software. . It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the power-on process which a game control part performs at the time of power-on. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game control process which a game control part performs as a basic process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a game control part performs in the step of Sa101. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which CPU41a performs in the step of Sa102. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the random number acquisition process which CPU41a performs in the step of Sc1. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted with respect to an effect control part from a game control part. It is a figure which shows the browsing condition of game history information and effect introduction data, and the control condition of the effect control part 91 in that case. It is a figure which shows the menu screen at the time of initialization. It is a figure which shows a history data clear screen. (A) is an option screen, (b) is a figure which shows a setting change log | history screen. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation (effect) which an effect control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the history data setting update process which the production | presentation control part 91 performs in the step of Sd12. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process which the production | presentation control part 91 performs in the step of Sd13. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of the reset signal with respect to CPU41a of the game control part 41 at the time of power activation, and CPU91a of the effect control part 91. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process (payout) which a payout control part performs at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the interruption process (payout) performed periodically based on the output of an internal timer after a payment control part cancels | releases interruption prohibition. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the connection confirmation process which a payout control part performs in the step of Sg2. It is a timing chart which shows the operation | movement condition when the operation | movement of the adjustment switch 10 is received when the prize accompanying a prize ball generate | occur | produces, or the state where a taken-in ball remains. It is a timing chart which shows the operation | movement condition at the time of a lending process being performed by the card unit 15 with the detection of the ball lending switch 19. It is a timing chart which shows the operation | movement condition at the time of the connection between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 being cut off during BET processing. Similarly, it is a timing chart showing an operation state when the connection between the card unit 15 and the payout control board 60 is cut off during the BET processing. It is a figure which shows the connection condition of a game control board and a test apparatus, and the test signal and test signal input / output between them. It is a timing chart which shows the whole input / output condition of a test signal and a signal for a test. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of an acquisition request lamp signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of a start possible lamp signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of the signal during BB. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of the signal during a replay game. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of a line lamp 1-3 signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of the 1st-3rd reel stop possible lamp signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of a payout request signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of a payout count signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of the 1st-3rd reel index signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of a stop signal. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of 7 segment display ag signal for setting value display. It is a timing chart which shows the switching timing of the internal winning flags 1-4 and 5-8 signals. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the switching timing of an internal winning flag signal. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the switching timing of an internal winning flag signal. FIG. 8 is a view showing signals exchanged between the game control board and the payout control board, and between the payout control board and the card unit in the modification of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st modification of the process (Sc1) until CPU41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 to the random number for internal lottery by software. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd modification of the process (Sc1) until CPU41a processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 48 to the random number for internal lottery by software. It is a front view showing a slot machine as a modification of the present invention. 53 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 52. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 5 1BET switch 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 10 checkout switch 15 card unit 40 game control board 41 game control unit 60 payout control board 61 payout control part 90 effect control board 91 effect control part 100 take Insertion device 200 Dispensing device 300 Interface board 400 Test device

Claims (12)

By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be derived. A slot machine in which one game is finished and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
A game control board equipped with a game control means for controlling a game and outputting a plurality of types of control information including information related to a game result;
Based on the control information output from the game control means, an effect control board equipped with effect control means for controlling effects related to the game,
Display means capable of displaying predetermined information;
An initialization operation unit which is provided at a position where operation by the player is impossible and is operated when initializing a control state of the game;
A display operation unit that is provided at a position where an operation by a player is possible and is operated when the predetermined information is displayed on the display unit;
A relay board that connects the game control board and the effect control board in a communicable manner;
With
The game control means includes
Game state information storage means for storing game state information related to the control state of the game and capable of holding the storage of the game state information even when power supply is stopped,
A gaming state return processing means for performing a gaming state return process for returning to a control state before the power supply is stopped based on the gaming state information when the supply of power is started;
A gaming state initialization processing means for performing a gaming state initialization process for initializing the gaming state information, on condition that the initialization operation unit is operated when power supply is started;
Including
The production control means includes
Game history storage means for storing game history information related to past game results, and capable of holding the memory of the game history information even when power supply is stopped;
Game history update means for updating the game history information based on information on the game result output from the game control means;
A game history display control means for performing control to display the game history information on the display means based on an operation of displaying the game history information by the display operation unit;
Initialization determination means for determining whether or not the gaming state initialization processing has been performed based on control information output from the game control means;
A game history initialization enable state control means for controlling the game history information to an initialization enable state in which the game history information can be initialized when it is determined by the initialization determination means that the game state initialization process has been performed; ,
A game for performing a game history report initialization process for initializing the game history information on condition that an operation for initializing the game history information is performed by the display operation unit in the game history initialization enabled state History initialization processing means;
including,
A slot machine characterized by that. The game control means can specify that the process has been performed only when one of the game state return process and the game state initialization process is performed after power supply is started. Including process identification information output means for outputting process identification information as the control information to the effect control means,
The production control means includes specific information input determination means for determining whether or not the processing specific information has been detected until a predetermined time has elapsed after the supply of power is started,
The initialization determination means determines whether or not the gaming state initialization process has been performed based on a determination result by the specific information input means.
The slot machine according to claim 1. The game control means outputs game standby information indicating that a game standby state is in a game standby state to the effect control means as the control information when a state in which a game progress operation relating to the progress of the game is not performed continues for a certain time. Including standby information output means,
The effect control means is a standby screen for controlling the display means to display a standby screen indicating that it is in the game standby state based on the detection of the game standby information output from the game control means. Including display control means,
The standby screen display control means does not perform display control of the standby screen until the game history information display end condition is satisfied when the game standby information is detected during the display of the game history information. , Control to display the standby screen after the display of the game history information ends.
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control means includes
Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
A permissible stage setting means for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages from a plurality of permissible stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means allows the generation of a prize;
An allowable stage setting information output means for outputting information relating to the setting of the allowable stage to the effect control means as the control information;
Including
The production control means includes
Setting change history storage means for storing setting change history information relating to setting changes in the past allowable stages;
Setting change history update means for updating the setting change history information based on information relating to the setting of the allowable stage output from the game control means;
Setting change history display control means for enabling the display means to display the setting change history information only in the game history initialization enabled state;
including,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The production control means includes
Of a plurality of types of game history information stored in the game history storage means, game history information setting means for setting game history information that allows display by the display operation unit;
A setting validation means for validating the setting of the game history information by the game history information setting means only in the initialization enabled state;
including,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
A permissible stage setting means for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages from a plurality of permissible stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means allows the generation of a prize;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
With respect to any one or more types of winnings, determination value data indicating the number of determination values that the pre-determining means determines to permit generation of the determination numerical data input to the determination area , For the two or more types of permissible stages, and for the two or more types of winnings for which the judgment value data is not stored in common for the permissible stages, Determination value data storage means for individually storing the determination value data indicating the number of determination values that are determined to be permitted by the prior determination means according to the type of the allowable stage;
With
The pre-determining means is the determination numerical data input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. Including an allowance determining means for determining whether or not the winning is permitted for each type of winning, and generating the type of winning determined to be permitted by the allowance determining means Decide to allow
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The judgment value data storage means stores different number judgment value data indicating the number of different judgment values as judgment value data to be individually stored according to the type of the allowable stage, and individually according to the type of the allowable stage. The same number determination value data indicating the number of the same determination values as the determination value data is stored according to the type of the winning display result.
The slot machine according to claim 6, further comprising: Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level each time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit that outputs without
Input means for inputting n-bit array data signals output from the latch circuit as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order in a specific area different from the determination area;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means replaces the specific bit data of the n-bit numerical data input to the specific area with the other bits of the numerical data, and performs the replacement n The bit replacement numerical data is input to the determination area as the determination numerical data.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit that outputs without
An input means for inputting an n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit to the specific area different from the determination area as n-bit first numerical data without changing the bit array order;
Numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Numerical value extraction means for extracting second numerical data updated by the numerical value update means when the predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical data extracted by the numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k) is used. Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means inputs the operation result numerical data composed of the upper k bits and the lower j bits after the operation by the operation means to the determination area as the determination numerical data.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Prior determination means for determining whether to allow each of a plurality of predetermined types of winnings to be generated before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into the determination area as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. Latch circuit that outputs without
An input means for inputting an n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit to the specific area different from the determination area as n-bit first numerical data without changing the bit array order;
First numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Second numerical value updating means for updating third numerical data different from the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
First numerical value extracting means for extracting second numerical data from the first numerical value updating means by satisfying a predetermined extraction condition;
Second numerical value extraction means for extracting third numerical data from the second numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical value extracted by the first numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k). Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation using data and performing a predetermined calculation using the third numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extracting means for the lower j bits;
Further comprising
The numerical data input means inputs arithmetic result numerical data consisting of upper k bits after the operation by the arithmetic means and lower j bits after the operation to the determination area as the determination numerical data.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. A test signal output control means for performing control for outputting test signals indicating a plurality of types of control states performed by the slot machine to the test apparatus;
The test signal output control means changes a first type of control state among a plurality of types of control states performed by the slot machine, and relates to a change of the second type in relation to the change of the first type of control state. A timing for changing an output state of a test signal indicating the first type of control state, and a timing for changing an output state of a test signal indicating the second type of control state when the control state changes; To avoid overlapping
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The game control means includes
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, a re-game winning with a re-game grant that allows a game to be played without using a valuable value that can be used for setting the bet amount, and the game medium Pre-decision to determine for each type of winning whether or not it is allowed to generate a plurality of predetermined types of winnings including a small prize winning with a payout and a special winning with a game state transition Means,
A first special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the first special gaming state when a first special winning of the special winnings occurs according to the display result of the variable display device in the normal gaming state; ,
In the first special gaming state, when a second special winning of the special winnings occurs according to the display result of the variable display device, the gaming state is changed to the second special gaming state in the first special gaming state. Second special gaming state control means for controlling;
Including
The pre-determining means includes
When it is controlled to the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not at least the re-game winning and the first special winning are allowed, and the small bonus winning is allowed with a predetermined probability. Decide
Determining whether or not at least the small prize winning and the second special winning are permitted when the second special gaming state is not controlled in the first special gaming state;
When the first special gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state, it is determined whether or not to allow the occurrence of the small prize winning with a probability equal to or higher than the predetermined probability;
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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