JP2006198265A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine allowing easy confirmation on whether visibility of identification information has changed, by a testing device. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine constituted to start a game by setting the predetermined number of bets to one game, to terminate one game by leading out the display result of a variable display device and to generate prize winning according to the display result of the variable display device, is provided with a board 80 formed with an output circuit 81 for outputting reel lamp signals to the testing device 200 to show the lighted state of reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R arranged to irradiate patterns arranged on reels serving as the variable display device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and by moving the display band, the variable display unit The present invention relates to a slot machine including a variable display device that changes a display mode and stops the movement of the display band to derive and display a display result on the variable display unit.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine provided with a reel as a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a lighting mode of a backlight arranged so that the symbols arranged on the reel can be irradiated from the back side, for example, There are some which perform a notice effect or the like indicating the possibility that a winning flag allowing the generation of a winning is won by an internal lottery by changing according to a reel stop operation (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-135306 A (pages 9-10, FIG. 18)

  However, in the slot machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when a notice effect that changes the lighting mode of the backlight is performed during the variation display of the symbol, the visibility of the symbol depends on the lighting mode of the backlight. There was a possibility that the game act of changing and pushing the symbol was hindered. In other words, depending on how the backlight is turned on, it is difficult for the player to see the symbols, and as a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning winning in the internal lottery may not be aligned. There is a problem that the result based on the given internal winning probability is not achieved and appropriate games are not provided to the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is easily confirmed by an external device or the like whether or not there is a possibility that a gaming act may be hindered by a change in the visibility of identification information. An object is to provide a slot machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A display band in which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and changing the display mode of the variable display unit by moving the display band And a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band,
By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and when the display result of the variable display device is derived, one game is ended, and the display result of the variable display device is displayed. It is a slot machine that can receive a prize in response,
A light emitting means for illuminating the identification information arranged in the display band;
A light emission drive signal output control means for performing control to output a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light to the light emission means;
A drive signal wiring formed on a predetermined substrate and to which a light emission drive signal output by the light emission drive signal output control means is transmitted, and branched from the drive signal wiring, one end of which is external to the predetermined substrate A wiring pattern for light emission including a wiring for a branch drive signal extended to a connectable portion where the wiring can be connected;
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light is output from the light emission drive signal output control means, the light emission drive signal is transmitted to the branch drive signal wiring. By connecting the wiring of an external device that can confirm the output status of the light emission drive signal to the connectable portion, and confirming the input status of the light emission drive signal on the external device side, the light emission state of the light emitting means changes, that is, In addition, it is possible not only to easily check on the external device side whether or not there is a possibility that the gaming action may be hindered by the change in the visibility of the identification information, but also the light emission driving signal output for causing the light emitting means to emit light Since it is only necessary to output to the outside by using and no complicated control is required, the control load is reduced.
The connectable part to which the external wiring can be connected is not limited to the peripheral part of the board, for example, as long as it is a part to which a connection terminal or connector of the external wiring can be connected on the board. Any position may be used.
In addition, if the light emitting means can illuminate the identification information, the light emitting means is not limited to the one arranged to be able to irradiate the irradiation light toward the identification information. Incorporated ones are also included.
The change in the light emission state does not simply indicate a change from the light emission state to the non-light emission state or from the non-light emission state to the light emission state. A change from blinking emission or blinking emission to normal emission, a change in emission color, emission luminance, and the like are also included.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
With a plurality of the display bands,
A plurality of the light emitting means are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of display bands,
The light emission wiring pattern includes a logical product circuit that transmits the light emission drive signal to the connectable portion only when the output states of the light emission drive signals corresponding to the light emission means are all the same.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since only one branch drive signal wiring for transmitting the light emission drive signal is required, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the light emission state of the light emitting means can be easily confirmed on the external device side. .

The slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is
A display band in which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and changing the display mode of the variable display unit by moving the display band And a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band,
By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and when the display result of the variable display device is derived, one game is ended, and the display result of the variable display device is displayed. It is a slot machine that can receive a prize in response,
A light emitting means for illuminating the identification information arranged in the display band;
A light emission drive signal output control means for performing control to output a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light to the light emission means;
A light emission state signal generating means for generating a light emission state signal indicating an output control state of the light emission drive signal by the light emission drive signal output control means separately from the light emission drive signal;
Light emission state signal output control means for performing control to output the light emission state signal;
A wiring formed on a predetermined substrate and to which a light emission state signal output from the light emission state signal output control means is transmitted, one end of which extends to a connectable part to which an external wiring on the predetermined substrate can be connected. A light emission wiring pattern including a light emission state signal wiring provided;
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light is output from the light emission drive signal output control means, a light emission state signal indicating an output control state of the light emission drive signal is generated, and the generated Since the light emission state signal is transmitted to the light emission state signal wiring, the wiring of the external device that can confirm the output state of the light emission state signal is connected to the connectable part on the predetermined substrate, and the light emission state signal is transmitted on the external device side. By checking the input status, it is easy to confirm on the external device side whether the light emission state of the light emitting means changes, that is, whether the visibility of the identification information may be hindered in the gaming act. In addition, since it is possible to output an appropriate light emission state signal corresponding to the output control state of the light emission drive signal, the light emission state can be easily grasped on the external device side.
The connectable part to which the external wiring can be connected is not limited to the peripheral part of the board, for example, as long as it is a part to which a connection terminal or connector of the external wiring can be connected on the board. Any position may be used.
In addition, if the light emitting means can illuminate the identification information, the light emitting means is not limited to the one arranged to be able to irradiate the irradiation light toward the identification information. Incorporated ones are also included.
The change in the light emission state does not simply indicate a change from the light emission state to the non-light emission state or from the non-light emission state to the light emission state. A change from blinking emission or blinking emission to normal emission, a change in emission color, emission luminance, and the like are also included.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
With a plurality of the display bands,
A plurality of the light emitting means are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of display bands,
The light emission state signal generation means generates the light emission state signal only when the output states of the light emission drive signals corresponding to the light emission means are all the same.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since only one light emission state signal wiring for transmitting the light emission state signal is required, not only the manufacturing cost can be reduced, but also the light emission state of the light emitting means on the external device side can be easily confirmed. .

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 light emission drive signal output control means performs control to maintain the output state of the light emission drive signal when the movement of the display band is started at least until the movement stops.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the light emission state of the light emitting means does not change, that is, the visibility of the identification information does not change during the variation display of the identification information, it is possible to prevent the gaming action from being hindered.

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
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
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 control state test signal indicating the state and the output state of the control state test signal indicating the second type of control state change at a timing that does not overlap, the slot machine based on the control state indicated by the control state test signal The test state is not mistaken on the test device side, and the test device side can accurately grasp the control state of the slot machine. Therefore, the test can be performed based on an accurate transition of the control state. it can.
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 the detection status of sensors and switches, and the count status associated with detection of these sensors and switches.

A slot machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
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;
Signal detection means for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus;
With
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.

A slot machine according to claim 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
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;
A prize generating means for generating a prize according to the result of the game;
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur after the game starts and before the game results are obtained;
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

A slot machine according to claim 9 of the present invention,
A display band in which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and changing the display mode of the variable display unit by moving the display band And a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band,
By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and when the display result of the variable display device is derived, one game is ended, and the display result of the variable display device is displayed. It is a slot machine that can receive a prize in response,
Transparent display means arranged on the front side of the display band and configured to allow the identification information to be viewed through a transparent display area formed in at least a part of a display area capable of displaying a predetermined image;
Display control means for performing display control of the transparent display means;
Display control state signal generating means for generating a display control state signal indicating a display control state of at least the transparent display region by the display control means;
A wiring for transmitting a display control state signal generated by the display control state signal generating means, including a display wiring having one end extended to a connectable part to which an external wiring on a predetermined substrate can be connected A display wiring pattern;
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the display control unit performs display control of the transparent display area that may change the visibility of the identification information, a display control state signal indicating the display state of the transparent display area is generated and displayed. Because it is transmitted to the main wiring, connect the wiring of the external device that can confirm the output status of the display control status signal to the connectable part on the predetermined board, and confirm the input status of the display control status signal on the external device side By doing so, it is possible to easily confirm on the external device side whether the display control state in the transparent display area changes, that is, whether or not there is a possibility that the gaming action may be hindered by the change in the visibility of the identification information. it can.
The connectable part to which the external wiring can be connected is not limited to the peripheral part of the board, for example, as long as it is a part to which a connection terminal or connector of the external wiring can be connected on the board. Any position may be used.
The transparent display means includes, for example, an EL (electroluminescence) display or a liquid crystal display in which a display screen is configured by a transparent display panel.

The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9,
Comprising signal detection means for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus;
The test signal output control means includes an insertion availability signal output control means for outputting an insertion availability signal indicating whether or not a game medium used for a game can be inserted as the test signal,
The input permission / prohibition signal output control means sets the test input signal in a non-detection state after the test input signal indicating the insertion of the game medium is in a detection state in a state where only one game medium can be input. Before being changed, the output state of the input permission signal is changed to an output state indicating that the game medium is not in a state that can be input.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is possible to grasp before the output of the test input signal indicating the insertion of the game medium is stopped, it is not possible to input the game medium on the test apparatus side. It is possible to prevent a test input signal indicating the insertion of a game medium from being input from the test apparatus side even though the state is switched to a non-existing state.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
It is provided with an insertion availability notification means for notifying by lighting that the game medium can be inserted,
The input permission / prohibition signal output control means performs control for outputting a drive signal of the input permission / inhibition notification means,
The drive signal of the input availability notification means is output as the input availability signal,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to use the drive signal of the availability determination means as the availability signal without separately generating the availability signal.
In the case where the charging availability notification means notifies by flashing that the game medium is ready to be inserted, if the driving signal of the charging availability notification means is output as the charging availability signal, the test apparatus side Since there is a possibility that it is not possible to accurately grasp that the game medium can be inserted based on the insertion permission / inhibition signal, the insertion permission / inhibition signal output control means is independent of the driving signal of the insertion permission / inhibition notification means. It is preferable to perform control for outputting a closing permission / inhibition signal.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 8 or means 1 or 2,
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 I do,
It is characterized by that.
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 means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9 or means 1 to 3,
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 means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9 or means 1 to 4,
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.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  Embodiment 1 of a slot machine 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 of this embodiment has a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery. Reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and three consecutive symbols out of symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Is arranged so that it can be seen from a see-through window 3 provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 34L, 34C, and 34R (see FIG. 2) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. The three continuous symbols displayed on the variable display portions formed on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The display result is derived and displayed through the transparent window 3.

  The variable display section is an area of each reel that can be viewed from the perspective window 3 and is called a left variable display section, a middle variable display section, and a right variable display section (area) corresponding to each reel. In each variable display section, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols arranged on each reel are displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions.

  Specifically, each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has a strip shape in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 on the outer peripheral surface of an annular reel frame (not shown) rotatably provided in the vertical direction. A plurality of rotating bodies around which the reel tape is wound, reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R for rotating the rotating bodies in the longitudinal direction (longitudinal direction of the reel tape), and a reference for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R It comprises reel sensors 35L, 35C, and 35R that detect positions, and reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R that are arranged so that the symbols arranged on the reel tape can be irradiated from the back side.

  The reel tape is formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin tape, and each design is also printed with a light-transmitting ink. Therefore, the reel tape is arranged inside each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are lit, the symbols appear bright. That is, the visibility of the symbol changes according to the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal insertion slot 4 into which medals can be inserted, the single bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number using credits, and the maximum bet number using credits. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the game, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Is provided.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an insertion request LED 10 for notifying a state where a medal can be inserted is lit, and a startable LED 11 for notifying a state where a game can be started by operating the start switch 7 is lit. The first pay line LED 12 that notifies the fact that the pay line that is valid when the bet number is set to 1 is turned on, and the pay line that is valid when the bet number is set is 2 A second pay line LED 13 is provided to notify that the winning line is turned on, and a third pay line LED 14 is provided to notify that the winning line that is activated when the bet number is set to 3 is activated.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use credits, the MAX BET switch 6 or the single BET switch 5 may be operated. 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 That is, the game can be started. In this embodiment, the game can be started when 3 is set as the number of bets. Note that the predetermined number of bets may be at least one or more bets, and may be two or more bets or the maximum bet.

  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.

  When all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined winning symbol is placed on one of the activated winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3 and L3 ′. When the combination stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout hole 9 (see FIG. 1).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game state is mainly controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. The production is controlled.

  The gaming control board 40 is connected to the above-described single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 4. A sensor 31, a payout sensor 33 for detecting medals paid out from the medal payout hole 9, reel sensors 35L, 35C, 35R for detecting the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a setting key switch 21 for switching to a setting change mode, A stop switch 22 for setting a stop state at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later, a setting change switch 23 for changing the set value of the payout rate in the above-described setting change mode, an error state and the above-described stop state Is connected to the reset switch 24, and these connected switches , So that the detection signal of the sensor is input.

  The game control board 40 is connected to the above-described insertion request LED 10, startable LED 11, first to third pay line LEDs 12 to 14, and reel motors 34 L, 34 C, and 34 R, and a medal from the medal payout hole 9. The hopper motor 32 for paying out, the set value display 20 for displaying the set value with the LED consisting of the seven segments a to g in the setting change mode described above, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, respectively, First to third stop valid LEDs 15L, 15C, 15R for notifying that the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid are connected, and these electrical components are mounted on the game control board 40. It is driven based on the control of a game control unit 41 described later. The reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R and the reel sensors 35L, 35C, 35R are connected to the game control board 40 via the reel relay board 80.

  The game control board 40 includes a CPU that performs calculations in a predetermined procedure, a ROM that stores a control program for the CPU and various data tables, a RAM that performs writing and reading of necessary data, a game control board 41, and a game control board. 40, a switch circuit 42 to which a detection signal input from the sensor is input, a motor circuit 43 for controlling the driving of the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R, an LED driving circuit 44 for controlling the driving of various LEDs, and the like. , And the game control unit 41 receives detection signals from switches and sensors connected to the game control board 40 and performs various controls according to the progress of the game.

  The game control board 40 can be connected to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100, and a test signal is input from the test apparatus 200 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 200.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel lamps 55L, 55C and 55R arranged on the front surface of the slot machine 1, The component is driven based on control by an after-mentioned effect control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Further, the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are connected to the effect control board 90 via the reel relay board 80. Further, the reel relay board 80 is also connected to the interface board 100 so that drive signals of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are output to the interface board 100 via the reel relay board 80 as will be described later. It has become.

  The effect control board 90 includes an effect control part 91 having the same CPU, ROM, and RAM as the game control part 41, a liquid crystal drive circuit 92 that controls the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and a reel lamp. 55L, 55C, 55R, a lamp drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the effect effect LED 52, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53, 54, and the like are mounted. In response to a command transmitted from the game control unit 41 mounted on the board 40, various controls are performed to produce an effect.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R has “red 7”, “1” to “21” corresponding to each symbol number. 21 symbols of “White 7”, “Blue 7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “JAC” are arranged.

  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 replay 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. 4 is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The game state winning combination table is stored in the ROM in the game control unit 41 in advance, and is used to determine the combination determined to be winning in the internal lottery. The combination determined according to the game state is shown. 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 gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM provided in the gaming control unit 41. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 465.

  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 flag is set in the RAM. In particular, when a regular bonus is won in the small role game, the regular bonus is provided in the big bonus, and the regular bonus medium flag is also set in the RAM in addition to the big bonus medium flag. When the number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 465 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). The big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the big bonus (3), the regular bonus (1), and the regular bonus (2) described above may be simply referred to as “bonus”.

  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 provided in the game control unit 41 in addition to the big bonus medium flag. When the number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 465 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 medals 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, the medals will not be paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets no longer required to be set in the next game (the regular bonus will not be replayed and will always be 3) This is substantially the same as when three corresponding medals are paid out.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined 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). Is. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (for example, an integer of 0 to 16383) is acquired. For each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired internal lottery random number, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the setting value set by the setting change switch 23 This is performed according to the number of determination values. In this embodiment, the winning in the internal lottery is exclusive, and a plurality of winnings are not won simultaneously in one game.

  Reference of the combination according to the game state is performed according to the winning combination table by game 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.

  That is, when any winning is permitted in the internal lottery process, an internal winning flag indicating that fact is set (hereinafter also referred to as winning of the flag).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the internal winning flag is determined corresponding to each combination, and the combination of winning symbols corresponding to the condition that the corresponding internal winning flag is won by the internal lottery process is aligned. Allow. That is, winning corresponding to the condition that the internal winning flag is won is allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a combination of cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, JacIn winning, Jac winning is an internal winning flag (cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, The combination of winning symbols is the timing at which the replay flag, JacIn flag, Jac flag) are won and the stop conditions (detection of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, elapse of automatic stop time) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are satisfied Within the drawing-in range of symbols constituting the symbol (a maximum of four symbols excluding symbols displayed at the timing when the stop condition is satisfied) is aligned with the activated pay line.

  The combination of BB (1) winning, BB (2) winning, BB (3) winning, RB winning (1), and RB winning (2) is an internal winning flag (BB) that allows the corresponding winning by the internal lottery process. (1) flag, BB (2) flag, BB (3) flag, RB (1) flag, RB (2) flag) and other internal winning flags are not won If the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped is within the drawing range of the symbols constituting the combination of winning symbols, the winning lines are aligned.

  Among these internal winning flags, the cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, replay flag, JacIn flag, and Jac flag are valid only in the game in which the internal winning flag is won, and are permitted by the internal winning flag. Regardless of whether or not a prize has occurred, it is cleared after the game ends. That is, the cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, replay flag, JacIn flag, and Jac flag are invalid at the end of the game in which the internal winning flag is won, regardless of whether or not a winning permitted by the internal winning flag has occurred. It is said.

  On the other hand, the BB (1) to (3) flag and the RB (1) and (2) flags are BB (1) to (3) winnings, RB winning (1), ( 2) When it does not occur (when it is missed), it is possible to carry it over from the next game onwards. In subsequent games, BB (1) to (3) winning, RB winning (1), (2) Cleared when it occurs. In the state where the BB (1) to (3) flag and the RB (1) and (2) flags are carried over, the BB (1) to (3) flag, RB (1), ( 2) Flag lottery is not performed. A game in which the BB (1) to (3) flag and the RB (1) and (2) flags are won is also called a BB (1) to (3) flag, RB (1) and (2) flag establishment game. , BB (1)-(3) flag, RB (1), (2) flag is won, and then these BB (1)-(3) flag, RB (1), (2) flag are carried over The state is also referred to as an established state of the BB flag and the RB flag.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the wiring connection status between the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R, reel sensors 34L, 34C, 34R, reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R provided on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and various boards. It is.

  The reel relay board 80 in the present embodiment is provided with connection terminals to which wiring from the game control board 40 and wiring from the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R and the reel sensors 34L, 34C, 34R can be connected. , A wiring pattern for transmitting drive signals output from the game control unit 41 and the motor drive circuit 43 to the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R and switch signals from the reel sensors 34L, 34C, 34R are transmitted to the switch circuit 42. Wiring patterns are formed, and the drive signals output from the game control unit 41 and the motor drive circuit 43 are output via these wiring patterns and connection terminals, and are also input via the connection terminals and wiring patterns. The switch signal is input to the switch circuit 42.

  The reel relay board 80 is provided with connection terminals to which wiring from the effect control board 90 and wiring from the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R can be connected, and the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93. A wiring pattern composed of drive signal lines for transmitting the drive signals output from the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R is formed, and the drive signals output from the effect control unit 91 and the lamp drive circuit 93 are connected to these wiring lines. It is output via the pattern and the connection terminal.

  Further, as described above, the reel relay board 80 branches the drive signals of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R output from the effect control unit 91 and the lamp drive circuit 93 and outputs them to the interface board 100. A circuit 81 is formed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the branch circuit 81 includes three branch signal lines branched from the signal lines corresponding to the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R, and all three branch signal lines. An AND circuit (AND circuit) that outputs a reel lamp signal indicating that the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R are lit as a test signal only when a drive signal for the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R is input; And a wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal output from the AND circuit to a connection terminal to which a wiring from the interface board 100 can be connected.

  That is, in this embodiment, while the drive signals for lighting all the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are output from the effect control unit 91 and the lamp drive circuit 93, the drive signals are branched to branch circuits. 81, and is output as a reel ramp signal via the branch circuit 81. The reel ramp signal output from the branch circuit 81 is output as a test signal to the interface board 100 and input to the test apparatus 200 as described later.

  Further, since the branch circuit 81 is configured by an AND circuit (AND circuit) as described above, the drive signal corresponding to at least one of the three reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R. Is not output from the lamp driving circuit 93, the reel lamp signal is not output from the branch circuit 81 to the interface board 100.

  That is, in the test apparatus 200, it can be understood that the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R are lit only when all the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R are lit. Of course, when only one or two reel lamps are lit when 55R is not lit, it can be understood that the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are off and not lit.

  The connection terminals provided on these reel relay boards 80 include, for example, a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, a signal pin that can connect a probe from the interface board 100, a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, Since the connector from which the cable from the interface board 100 can be connected is configured, it is possible to easily connect the wiring from the game control board 40, the effect control board 90, and the interface board 100 via these connection terminals. Become.

  In particular, the connection terminals corresponding to the interface board 100 are provided for the purpose of connecting the interface board 100, and the connection terminals for inputting / outputting these test signals and test signals are a game. The reel relay board 80 of the slot machine 1 shipped to the store is not necessary. For this reason, the reel relay substrate 80 of the present embodiment is not particularly shown, but a plurality of cutting holes for cutting the portions provided with the connection terminals are formed so that cutting can be performed along these cutting holes. Thus, at the time of shipment to an amusement store, the portion where the connection terminal is provided can be cut so that an unnecessary signal can be input and output. As a result, for example, a reel lamp signal is detected by a hall device, a lighting state of the reel lamp is specified from the reel lamp signal, and the fact is notified, and the test signal can be easily used for purposes other than the test. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 via the reel relay board 80.

  It should be noted that the number of gaming machines provided for testing by a third-party organization is usually only a few, and other mass-produced gaming machines shipped to amusement stores can input and output these test signals and test signals. Since it is less necessary to carry out, these mass-produced gaming machines may be equipped with a reel relay board 80 that has a wiring pattern but is not provided with the above-described connection terminals. The manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. Further, in this case, since the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal is formed on the reel relay substrate 80, the interface substrate 100 and the test apparatus 200 can be simply connected simply by mounting the connection terminals. It becomes possible. Further, only a test game machine 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 100 and the test apparatus 200. The mass production game machine has these wiring patterns. In addition, a configuration without a connection terminal may be employed. That is, the production control unit 91 controls the output of the reel lamp signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. This can further reduce the manufacturing cost of mass-produced gaming machines.

  FIG. 6 shows a timing chart showing the output status of the reel lamp signal according to the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the slot machine 1 is turned on, for example, the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 are all the left, middle, and right reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R. When all the reel lamps are turned on by outputting a drive signal for turning on (t1), the reel lamp signal changes from OFF to ON at that time. That is, a reel ramp signal is output to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100.

  Further, when all the reel lamps are turned on, for example, when the effect control unit 91 and the lamp drive circuit 93 turn off the right reel lamp 55R for some reason (t2), the reel lamp signal is turned from ON to OFF at that time. To change.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, for example, when the slot machine 1 is turned on, the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 are driven to light only the left and middle reel lamps 55L and 55C. When the signal is output and only the left and middle reel lamps 55L and 55C are lit (t3), the reel lamp signal remains OFF.

  Further, when only the left and middle reel lamps 55L and 55C are lit, for example, when the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 turn on the right reel lamp 55R (t4), the reel lamp signal is generated at that time. Change from OFF to ON. That is, a reel ramp signal is output to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100.

  Thus, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the drive signal for lighting the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R arranged so that the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 can irradiate the symbols. Is output to the test apparatus via the interface board 100 as a reel lamp signal indicating the lighting of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R, so that the input status of the reel lamp signal is determined. If it is confirmed by the test apparatus 200, the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R can be confirmed. Therefore, the lighting mode of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R changes, that is, blinks or turns off, and the symbol visibility Changes the reel stop operation (reel 2L by stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, C, and whether 2R stop operation) there is a possibility that interfere can be easily confirmed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 91 that performs lighting control of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R and the lamp drive circuit 93 that outputs a drive signal based on a command from the effect control unit 91 include the reel lamp 55L, A branch circuit 81 is formed on the reel relay substrate 80 for branching the drive signal output for lighting 55C and 55R and outputting the branched drive signal to the test apparatus 200 as a reel ramp signal as a test signal. As a result, it is possible to output a test signal using a drive signal output to light the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R, and the production control unit 91 and the like newly generate a reel lamp signal. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform complicated control such as output and control load is reduced.

  In this embodiment, the reel lamp signal indicating the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R arranged corresponding to the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, 2R is separately tested corresponding to each lamp. Since it is output via the branch circuit 81 constituted by an AND circuit without being output to the device 200, all reel lamps 55L corresponding to the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R, The reel lamp signal is output to the test apparatus 200 only when 55C and 55R are lit, that is, when all the reel lamps 55L, 55C and 55R are lit, so that the reel lamp signal As a result, only one signal line for transmitting the signal is required, so that not only the manufacturing cost can be effectively reduced, but also the reel lamp 55L on the test apparatus 200 side. 55C, it is easy to check the lighting state of the 55R.

  In the present embodiment, an effect control unit 91 that performs lighting control of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R and a lamp drive circuit 93 that outputs a drive signal based on a command from the effect control unit 91 include the reel lamp 55L, The drive signal output for lighting 55C and 55R is branched by the branch circuit 81, and the branched drive signal is output to the test apparatus 200 as a reel lamp signal as a test signal. During the period in which the lamp driving circuit 93 outputs a driving signal for lighting the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R, the effect control unit 91 generates a reel lamp signal separately from the driving signal, and the generated reel You may make it perform control which outputs a lamp signal to the test apparatus 200 in parallel with the output of the drive signal by the lamp drive circuit 93. FIG.

  Further, when the driving signals of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are used as the reel lamp signals as described above, for example, when the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are in a blinking state, the reel lamp signal is blinking of the lamp. That is, ON / OFF is repeated according to ON / OFF of the drive signal, but the reel lamp signal repeats ON / OFF in this way, especially when the lamp blinks rapidly, the ON / OFF cycle is extremely high. Since the shortening may make it difficult to check the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R on the test apparatus 200 side, for example, a reel lamp signal as a test signal output to the test apparatus 200 is used. When the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R are in the lighting state, the reel lamp lighting signal is And force, when the reel lamp 55L, 55C, 55R is blinking state, may output the reel lamp flashing signal during the flashing period.

  The configuration of such a modified slot machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a slot machine 1 as a modified example.

  In the reel relay board 80 of the slot machine 1 as the present modification, the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 transmit wiring signals and connection terminals for transmitting driving signals for lighting the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R. In addition, during the period in which the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 output the driving signal for lighting or blinking the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R, the reel lamp lighting signal and the reel lamp blinking signal are output separately from the driving signal. A wiring pattern 82 and a connection terminal for generating and outputting the generated reel lamp lighting signal to the interface board 100, and a wiring pattern 83 and a connection terminal for outputting the reel lamp blinking signal to the interface board 100, respectively. It is formed on the reel relay substrate 80 and from the wiring pattern 82 Ruranpu lighting signal, reel lamp flashing signal from the wiring pattern 83, are output.

  FIG. 8 shows a timing chart showing the output status of the reel lamp lighting signal and the reel lamp blinking signal corresponding to the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R in the slot machine 1 as the present modification.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 turn on the reel lamp lighting signal and turn on the reel lamp blinking signal when all the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are lit, for example. Set to OFF.

  In this state, when the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 start control of blinking the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R for a predetermined period (t5 to t6), the reel lamp lighting signal is turned from ON to OFF at time t5. And the reel lamp blinking signal is changed from OFF to ON. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed (t6), the reel lamp lighting signal is changed from OFF to ON again, and the reel lamp blinking signal is changed from ON to OFF.

  In addition, when the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 turn off all the lighted reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R (t7), the reel lamp lighting signal and the reel lamp blinking signal are turned ON at the time t7. Change to OFF.

  As described above, when the effect control unit 91 and the lamp drive circuit 93 perform control to blink the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R for a predetermined period (t5 to t6), the drive signal output from the lamp drive circuit 93 is ON / OFF is repeated, but the reel lamp blinking signal is generated separately from the drive signal. Therefore, not only when the drive signal is output, that is, when ON, but also when ON / OFF is repeatedly blinked. Therefore, a signal indicating that the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R are blinking can be output to the test apparatus 200 in a stable state. Even if the lighting operation is performed, the accurate lighting control state can be grasped without misidentifying the lighting state.

  In addition, the production control unit 91 in the present embodiment determines whether or not the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating based on the command output from the game control unit 41, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. During rotation, the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R changes, for example, the lighting control state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R is constant without turning off or blinking the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R that are lit. It is supposed to keep on.

  Specifically, the effect control unit 91 indicates the lighting control state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R when the reel rotation start command indicating that the reel rotation has started from the game control unit 41 is received. It is kept constant from the time when the start command is received until the reel stop command indicating that the rotation of the reel is stopped. That is, the output state of the reel ramp signal is also kept constant.

  This prevents the visibility of the symbol from changing during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, during the symbol variation display, so that the so-called eye-catching by the player is not hindered.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 91 turns on the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R in response to power-on, and maintains the lighted state regardless of whether or not the game is in progress. For this reason, when the rotation of the reel is started, the lighting state is maintained and the lighting state is maintained until the rotation of the reel is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel 2L If the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R when the rotation of 2C, 2R starts does not change until the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, for example, the effect control unit 91 When the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are controlled to be turned off or blinking when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stop rotating. Reel lamp 55L to, 55C, be kept constant control for turning off or flashing 55R, thereby preventing the change visibility of the symbols in a variable display of symbols.

  In addition, the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R have no possibility of being disturbed by the player if the lighting state does not change at least during rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A state in which the rotation is stopped, for example, a game standby state in which a game progress operation relating to the progress of the game (a medal insertion, a bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6, etc., or a game start operation by the start switch 7) is not performed In the case of a win or when a winning line is produced when the winning occurs, lighting or blinking the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R will not disturb the player's eyes. Turning off the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R in the standby state can save power. Rutotomoni, for the life of the lamp is prolonged, it is economical.

  Next, FIG. 9 shows a test signal output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100 and an input from the test apparatus 200 to the game control board 40 via the interface board 100. It is a figure which shows the signal for a test.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the insertion request ramp signal, the start possible ramp signal, the BB signal, the RB game signal, the replay game signal, the line ramps 1 to 3, the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals, the 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, a third reel motor excitation signal, and the reel ramp signal described above are output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 200 as test signals.

  Test signals output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 200 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 insertion request lamp signal is a drive signal of the insertion request LED 10, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the insertion request LED 10 is lit, and can specify whether or not a medal can be inserted.

  The startable lamp signal is a drive signal of the startable LED 11, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the startable LED 11 is lit, and can specify whether or not the game can be started.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the driving signal of the charging request LED 10 is used as the charging request lamp signal, and the driving signal of the startable LED 11 is used as the startable lamp signal. Since it is not necessary to generate a possible ramp signal separately, the control load of the game control unit 41 can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the insertion request LED 10 informs the state where the medal can be inserted by lighting, and the startable LED 11 informs the state where the game can be started by lighting. You may make it alert | report by blinking of LED10 and LED11 which can be started. However, in this case, if the drive signals of the LEDs are output as insertion request lamp signals or startable lamp signals, the test apparatus 200 may not be able to accurately grasp the state in which medals can be inserted or the game can be started. Therefore, on the interface board 100, the insertion request lamp signal is always ON while the medal can be inserted, and the start ready lamp signal is always ON while the game can be started. It is preferable to correct the signal. Even in this case, there is a possibility that the test apparatus 200 may not be able to accurately grasp the timing at which the medal can be inserted or the game can be started. It is more preferable to generate and output a turn-on request lamp signal and a start enable signal separately from the drive signal of the enable LED 11.

  The BB in-progress signal, RB game 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 are signals indicating whether or not the first to third pay line LEDs 12 to 14 are lit, that is, whether or not the first to third pay line LEDs 12 to 14 are lit. The line can be specified.

  The first to third reel stop enable lamp signals are signals indicating whether the first to third stop effective LEDs 15L, 15C, and 15R are driven, that is, whether the first to third stop effective LEDs 15L, 15C, and 15R 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 12 to 14 are used as the line lamps 1 to 3 signals, and the first to third stop valid LEDs 15L and 15C are used as the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals. 15R drive signals are used, and it is not necessary to separately generate the line lamp 1 to 3 signals and the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals, so the control load of the game control unit 41 is reduced. Can be reduced.

  It should be noted that the first to third pay line LEDs 12 to 14 and the first to third stop valid LEDs 15L, 15C, and 15R blink to indicate whether or not the activated pay line, left reel, middle reel, and right reel can be stopped. However, since it has the same problem as the input request lamp signal and the startable lamp signal, the line signals 1 to 3 and the first to third signals are used while the interface board 100 is informing. The signal is corrected so that the reel stop possible lamp signal is always ON, or the game control unit 41 drives the first to third pay line LEDs 12 to 14 and the first to third stop valid LEDs 15L, 15C and 15R. It is preferable to separately generate and output the line lamps 1 to 3 signal and the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals.

  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 drive signal of the hopper motor 32, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the hopper motor 32 is driven, and can specify that a medal payout operation is being performed.

  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 drive signal of the hopper motor 32 is used as the payout request signal. Since it is not necessary to separately generate the first to third reel index signals and the payout request signal, the control load on the game control unit 41 can be reduced.

  The payout count signal is a signal that is output every time a medal payout associated with the occurrence of a winning is detected, and is a signal that causes the test apparatus 200 to count the payout of medals.

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

  The 7-segment display a to g signals for setting value display are driving signals for LEDs constituting each segment of the setting value display 20, and the setting values displayed on the setting value display 20 can be specified. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the drive signals of the LEDs constituting each segment of the set value display 20 are used as the set value display 7 segment display a to g signals. 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 apparatus 200 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 200 side. .

  As described above, the reel lamp signal is a driving signal for the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R, that is, the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R for irradiating the symbols arranged on the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. The lighting status of the reel lamp can be specified.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the reel lamp driving signals for driving the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are used as the reel lamp signals, and it is not necessary to generate the reel lamp signals separately. The control load on the game control unit 41 can be reduced, and the timing at which the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R are turned on or off can be accurately grasped on the test apparatus 200 side.

  In this embodiment, drive signals for various electrical components connected to the game control board 40 are used as part of the test signals output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a test signal may be generated and output separately from these drive signals.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the insertion switch signal, reel start switch signal, first to third reel stop switch signal, payout switch signal, stop release switch signal, setting key switch signal, and setting switch signal are tested as test signals. Input from the device 200 to the game control board 40. These test signals are signals that function in the same manner as the detection signals of the various switches and sensors 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 the game control unit 41. Thus, detection of a switch or sensor corresponding to each 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 closing switch signal is a signal corresponding to the closing sensor 31, 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 payout switch signal is a signal corresponding to the payout sensor 33. The stop release switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset switch 24. The setting key switch signal is a signal corresponding to the setting key switch 21. The setting switch signal is a signal corresponding to the setting change switch 23.

  In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is provided with a connection terminal to which wiring from the interface board 100 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.

  Further, since the connection terminal is constituted by, for example, a signal pin capable of connecting a probe from the interface board 100 or a connector to which a cable from the interface board 100 can be connected, the connection terminal can be connected to the interface board 100 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 100, and the connection terminals for inputting / outputting these test signals and test signals are slot machines shipped to amusement stores. One game control board 40 is not necessary. For this reason, the gaming control board 40 of the present embodiment has a plurality of cutting holes for cutting the portion provided with the connection terminals, and can be cut along these cutting holes. At the time of shipment, the portion where the connection terminal is provided can be cut to a state where an unnecessary signal cannot be input / output. This makes it easy to use test signals for purposes other than testing, such as detecting internal winning flag signals in hall equipment, identifying the winning status of the internal winning flag from the internal winning flag signal, and notifying the fact. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the game control board 40.

  It should be noted that the number of gaming machines provided for testing by a third-party organization is usually only a few, and other mass-produced gaming machines shipped to amusement stores can input and output these test signals and test signals. Since it is less necessary to carry out, these game machines for mass production may be equipped with a game control board 40 that has a wiring pattern but is not provided with the connection terminals described above. The manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. Further, in this case, since the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal is formed on the game control board 40, the interface board 100 and the test apparatus 200 can be simply connected simply by mounting the connection terminals. It becomes possible. Further, only a test game machine 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 100 and the test apparatus 200. The mass production game machine has these wiring patterns. In addition, a configuration without a connection terminal 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. This can further reduce the manufacturing cost of mass-produced gaming machines.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, first, when a medal can be inserted, the insertion request LED 10 is turned on and the insertion request lamp signal is turned ON. Based on this, a closing switch signal is input from the test apparatus 200, and at least once the closing switch signal is detected, the game can be started. Therefore, the startable LED 11 is turned on and the startable lamp signal is turned off. Change from to ON. If the insertion switch signal is detected three times after the insertion switch signal is detected, the medal cannot be inserted, so the insertion request LED 10 is turned off and the insertion request lamp signal is turned OFF. Along with this, the closing switch signal is also stopped.

  When the startable signal is ON, the reel start switch signal is input from the test apparatus 200. When the reel start switch signal is detected, the startable LED 11 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 15L, 15C, and 15R are turned on, and the first to third reel stop possible lamps are changed from OFF to ON. Based on this, any one of the first to third reel stop switch signals is input from the test apparatus 200. When any one of the first to third reel stop switch signals is detected, the first to third effective stop LEDs 15L. , 15C and 15R 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.

  When these processes are repeated and all reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol combination is stopped, and if the winning symbol combination with medal payout is determined, the hopper A drive signal for the motor 32 is output, and the payout request signal is changed from OFF to ON. Along with this, a payout switch signal is input from the test apparatus 200, and by detecting the payout switch signal, the number of payout medals is counted, and payout switch signals for the number corresponding to the combination of winning symbols are provided. When detected, the output of the drive signal of the hopper motor 32 is stopped, and the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF. Accordingly, the input of the payout switch signal is also stopped.

  Next, when the gaming state changes according to the combination of winning symbols, after the driving signal of the hopper motor 32 is stopped, that is, after the payout request signal is turned OFF, the output state of the test signal indicating the gaming state is changed. . For example, when a combination of BB winning combinations is made and the BB is shifted to BB, the BB signal is changed from OFF to ON. Thereafter, when the medal can be inserted again, the insertion request LED 10 is turned on, and the insertion request lamp signal is turned ON.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the input request lamp signal.

  The insertion request lamp signal is turned on when a medal can be inserted. However, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the case where medals are paid out in the previous game, at a time (t9) when a predetermined time elapses from the time (t8) when the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF. The input request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON. When the gaming state changes, the insertion request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON at a time (t9) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t8) when the test signal indicating the gaming state changes. For example, when the previous game is a replay game, the insertion request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON at a time (t9) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t8) when the signal during the replay game changes from ON to OFF.

  The insertion request lamp signal is always ON when a medal can be inserted. As shown in FIG. 11B, the insertion number reaches the upper limit by detecting the insertion switch signal, and the medal is inserted. When the impossible state is reached, the closing request ramp signal is changed from ON to OFF before the closing switch signal that triggered the reaching of the upper limit number changes from ON to OFF (t10). In addition, when it becomes impossible to insert a medal due to detection of ON of the reel start switch signal, the insertion request lamp signal is changed from ON to OFF at the time (t11) when the ON of the reel start switch signal is detected.

  In this embodiment, when the medal payout operation ends and the game state changes, the output state of the payout request signal indicating the medal payout operation and the test signal (BB signal, RB signal, Since the output state of the replay game signal) 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 200 side.

  In addition, when the medal payout operation ends and the state changes to a state where a medal can be inserted, an output state of a payout request signal indicating the medal payout operation, and an insertion request lamp indicating whether the medal can be inserted Since the signal output state changes at a timing that does not overlap, the test apparatus 200 does not misidentify the control state of the slot machine 1 based on the control state indicated by the test signal.

  In addition, when the game state changes and changes to a state where a medal can be inserted, an output state of a test signal indicating the gaming state and an output state of an insertion request lamp signal indicating whether the medal can be inserted Since the timing changes without overlapping, 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 200 side.

  Further, in this embodiment, in response to detection of the reel start switch signal, the state immediately changes to a state where a medal cannot be inserted, and the output state of the insertion request lamp signal indicating whether or not a medal can be inserted is present. Since it changes simultaneously with the detection of the reel start switch signal, 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 200 side.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the startable ramp signal.

  The startable lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON when the game can be started. In this embodiment, the game can be started when one or more medals are inserted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12A, the first detection is made after the medal can be inserted. The startable lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON at the time (t12) when the input switch signal is turned OFF.

  The startable lamp signal is always ON in a state where the game can be started. As shown in FIG. 12B, the startable lamp signal is changed from ON at the time (t13) when the reel start switch signal is detected. 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 200 side.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of a signal during BB (in RB).

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the BB in-progress (RB in-progress) signal is used when the last reel is stopped when the combination of BB winning (RB winning or JACIN) is complete after all reels stop. At a time (t15) when a predetermined time has elapsed from t14) and before the time (t16) when the input request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON, it is changed from OFF to ON.

  The BB in-progress (RB in-progress) signal is always ON in the state controlled by BB (RB), and as shown in FIG. 13B, the game in which BB (RB) has ended. At the end of the medal payout, that is, the time (t18) when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t17) when the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF and the time when the insertion request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON (t19). ) Before ON). If no medals are paid out in the game in which BB (RB) is ended, the take-in request ramp signal is turned on from OFF when a predetermined time has elapsed since all reels stopped. It is changed from ON to OFF before the time of changing to.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the replay game in-progress signal.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the replay game in-progress signal is obtained when a predetermined time elapses from the time when the last reel is stopped (t20) when all the reels are stopped and the combination of replay winnings is completed. At t21), the input request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON before the time (t22) when the input request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON.

  The replay game in-progress signal is always ON in a state controlled by the replay game, and as shown in FIG. 14B, the medal payout end in the replay game, that is, the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF. At a time (t24) after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time (t23) to be changed, the change is made from ON to OFF before the time (t25) when the input request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON. In the replay game, when no medals are paid out, the time when a predetermined time elapses from the time when all the reels are stopped, and the time when the insertion request ramp signal is changed from OFF to ON is turned on. Change from to OFF.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the line lamps 1 to 3 signals.

  The line lamps 1 to 3 signal change the corresponding line lamps 1 to 3 signal from OFF to ON each time a closing switch signal is detected. Specifically, after the medal can be inserted, the line lamp 1 signal is changed from OFF to ON when the ON of the input switch signal is first detected (t26), and the input switch signal is turned ON second. The line lamp 2 signal is changed from OFF to ON at the detected time (t27), and the line lamp 3 signal is changed from OFF to ON at the third time (t28) when the ON of the closing switch signal is detected. If the state of the previous game remains, after the medal can be inserted, the line lamps 1 to 3 are updated to the latest state when the ON switch signal is first detected. To do. That is, after the medal can be inserted, the line lamps 1, 2, and 3 are changed from ON to OFF when the ON of the insertion switch signal is first detected.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effective winning line changes immediately in response to the detection of the making switch signal, and the output state of the line lamps 1 to 3 indicating the effective winning line is detected by the detecting of the making switch signal. Since it changes simultaneously, 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 200 side.

  FIG. 16 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 (t29) when the rotation of the reel is started after the reel start switch signal is detected and the rotation speed is constant (t29). Then, when the first to third reel stop switch signal ON is detected (t30, t32, t34), it is changed from ON to OFF, and when the corresponding reel is stopped (t31, t33), 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 200 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 three-reel stop enable signal is changed after the reel start switch signal that triggers the state in which the reel stop operation is valid, and after the process of rotating the reel, the test apparatus 200 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 200 side, it is possible to accurately grasp the timing at which the test apparatus 200 changes to a control state that changes after a predetermined process in response to the detection of the test input signal.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the payout request signal.

  The payout request signal is turned from OFF to ON when a predetermined time elapses (t36) from the time when the last reel stops (t35) when a combination of winning symbols with payout of medals is completed after all reels stop. To change.

  The payout request signal is always ON during the medal payout operation, and reaches the number corresponding to the winning symbol combination when the payout switch signal corresponding to the winning symbol combination is detected. The change is made from ON to OFF at the time (t38) before the change-out request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON (t37) before the change-out payout switch signal is changed from ON to OFF.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after the first to third reel stop switch signals are detected, the state changes to the state in which the medal payout operation is performed after the reel stop process and the winning determination process, and the medal payout operation is shown. The output state of the payout request signal is changed after the first to third reel stop switch signals that trigger the state of performing the medal payout operation and after the reel stop process and the winning determination process. Therefore, it is possible to accurately grasp the timing at which the test apparatus 200 changes to a control state that changes after a predetermined process in response to the detection of the test input signal.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the payout count signal.

  The payout count signal is turned ON / OFF every time a payout of medals is detected (or added to credits) based on ON of the payout request signal. When a payout switch signal input from the test apparatus 200 is detected as a test signal, the payout count signal is turned ON / OFF every time a payout switch signal is detected.

  FIG. 19 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. 20 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timing of the stop signal.

  The stop signal changes from OFF to ON at the time when all signals are changed from ON to OFF (t40) after the gaming state (BB in this embodiment) that is the trigger for the stop state is finished (t39). Let A stop release switch signal is input from the test apparatus 200 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 (t41). Change the signal from ON to OFF. Then, after changing the stop signal to OFF, the input request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON at a time (t42) 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 apparatus 200 side.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing ON / OFF timings of the 7-segment display a to g signals for setting value display.

  The 7-segment display signals a to g 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 20. The signal corresponding to the current segment changes from ON to OFF.

  In the present embodiment, the set value is displayed on the set value display 20 immediately in response to the detection of the set key switch signal, and the set value display indicating the lighting state of each segment constituting the set value display 20 is provided. Since the output state of the seven-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 input timing of the test input signal on the test apparatus 200 side Can be grasped.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating 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 turned on when the first to third reel stop stop lamp signals are turned off after a predetermined time (t44) has elapsed from the time when the reel start switch signal is turned on (t43). Before the time point (t45) 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. Even after the game is over, the default (0 (H)) is used, and switching is performed at the timing associated with the start of the next game.

  23 and 24 are diagrams showing an example of the switching timing of the internal winning flag signal.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the switching timing of the internal winning flag signal when the BB flag 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 flag is won, before the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals are changed from OFF to ON, the internal winning flags 5 to 8 Is switched from 0 (H) indicating a loss to 3 to 5 (H) indicating a BB flag. When all the reels are stopped, if the BB winning combination is not complete, 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 due to the internal lottery process in the next game, 3-5 (H) indicating the BB flag again. Become.

  FIG. 24 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 flag is won, before the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals are changed from OFF to ON, the internal winning flags 5 to 8 Is switched from 0 (H) indicating a loss to 3 to 5 (H) indicating a BB flag. Then, when all the reels are stopped and the combination of BB winning combinations is complete, the BB medium signal is changed from OFF to ON before the insertion 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 the BB flag 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 the present embodiment, the first type of control state has changed, and the second type of control state has changed in relation to the change in the first type of control state. When, for example, the medal payout operation ends and the gaming state changes, or when the medal can be inserted, the gaming state changes and the medal can be inserted. Since the output state of the test signal indicating the 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 control of the slot machine 1 based on the control state indicated by the test signal The state is not misidentified on the test apparatus 200 side, and the test apparatus 200 side can accurately grasp the control state of the slot machine 1, so that the test is performed based on an accurate transition of the control state. Can Kill.

  In this embodiment, the control state immediately changes in response to the detection of the test input signal (for example, whether or not a medal that changes in response to the detection of the reel start switch signal can be inserted or the game is started. A test signal (for example, a turn-on request lamp signal or a startable lamp) indicating whether or not it is possible, whether or not it is possible to start a game that changes in response to detection of a turn-on switch signal, and a winning line that becomes valid The output state of the signal, line lamp 1 to 3 signal, etc.) changes simultaneously with the detection of the test input signal, so whether the control state changes simultaneously with the timing at which the test input signal is input on the test apparatus 200 side. You can know whether or not.

  Further, in this embodiment, a state where only one medal can be inserted (for example, a state where a maximum bet is set by inserting another medal without using credits, or a maximum bet is set. In the state where the maximum number of credits is reached by inserting one more medal in a state where the maximum number of wagers is set by inserting one coin when the maximum number of credits is reached) Since the insertion request lamp signal indicating the state where the medal can be inserted is changed to OFF before the turning-off switch signal indicating the insertion of the medal is detected and before turning OFF, the test apparatus 200 side It is possible to grasp that it is not in a state where a medal can be inserted before turning the insertion switch signal OFF, so that the test apparatus is switched to a state where the medal cannot be inserted. 00 side can be prevented start switch signal from being input.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the payout switch signal indicating the detection of the medal payout is detected in the state where the payout of the medal is completed with one more sheet, the medal payout operation is indicated before turning OFF. Since the payout request signal is changed to OFF, the fact that the test apparatus 200 is not in the medal payout operation can be grasped before the payout switch signal is turned off, so that the medal payout operation is not in progress. It is possible to prevent the payout switch signal from being input from the test apparatus 200 side despite the fact that the switch is made.

  Further, in this embodiment, the internal winning flags 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 indicating the winning status of the internal winning flag indicate the lottery result by the internal lottery process of the next game 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 until the game is determined, the test device 200 side determines the winning status of the internal winning flag based on the winning status of the game. Since it is always possible to grasp the period until the result is obtained, 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.

  In this embodiment, the control state changes after a predetermined process in response to the detection of the test signal (for example, the reel stop change after the process of rotating the reel after the detection of the reel start switch signal). Status of whether the operation is valid, detection of the reel stop switch signal, status of whether the reel stop operation that changes after the process of stopping the reel is valid, after detection of the reel stop switch signal of the last reel , The output state of the test signal (for example, the first to third reel stop possible signal and the payout request signal) indicating the reel stop process and the medal payout operation that changes after the winning determination process, etc. After the detection of the test input signal that triggers the test, it is changed after the above-mentioned predetermined processing. The timing of changes to the control state in response to detection of the signal changes from through predetermined processing can be accurately grasped.

  Also, in this embodiment, 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, the original state is determined from these game states. A test signal (BB signal or RB game signal) indicating the gaming state after all the control related to the result of the game (reel stop, winning determination, medal payout operation, etc.) is completed. The output state of the replay game signal) is changed, and the output state of the test signal indicating the gaming state does not change until all the control related to the game result is completed. The test related to can be accurately performed in each game unit.

  FIGS. 25 to 27 show a slot machine 1 ′ according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment will be described. The slot machine 1 ′ in the second embodiment is configured in substantially the same manner as the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, and therefore, only the difference in configuration will be described here, and the same components will be described in the same manner. The detailed description here will be omitted by attaching the reference numeral.

  The slot machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment includes a rear surface of a front panel 300 on which a see-through window 3 ′ through which symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen, that is, the front of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. As shown in FIG. 25, for example, a liquid crystal display panel 301 capable of displaying character information such as “BIGBONUS!” Indicating that a big bonus winning has occurred, an image (not shown), and the like is disposed at the position (FIG. 26). reference).

  The liquid crystal display panel 301 is configured by a transparent glass substrate or the like as a whole, the entire glass substrate is configured as a display screen, and at least the left, middle, and right formed in front of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. The reel see-through area corresponding to the see-through window 3 'is configured to be transparent, and at least in a non-display state, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged behind the reel can be seen through from the front. ing.

  Further, the liquid crystal display panel 301 is connected to the effect control board 90, and in accordance with drive signals from the effect control unit 91 and the liquid crystal drive circuit 92, the reel see-through region corresponding to the left, middle, and right see-through windows 3 ′. Production information such as character information and images as shown in FIG. 25 can be displayed so as to cover each perspective window 3 ′.

  In the slot machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment in which such a liquid crystal display panel 301 is provided, by displaying predetermined information and effect images on the liquid crystal display panel 301, a reel 2L disposed behind the reel machine 2L, Since the visibility of the 2C and 2R symbols may be hindered, the effect control unit 91 corresponds to the reel lamp signal in the first embodiment described above in accordance with the drive signals from the effect control unit 91 and the liquid crystal drive circuit 92. As a test signal to perform, effect control is performed on a wiring pattern including an effect display signal line for outputting an effect display signal indicating that predetermined information or an image is displayed in the reel see-through area corresponding to each see-through window 3 ′. The signal can be output to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100 formed on the board 90 and connected to the effect control board 90.

  FIG. 27 shows a timing chart showing the output state of the effect display signal corresponding to the display state in the left, middle, and right reel fluoroscopic regions corresponding to the fluoroscopic windows 3 ′.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the effect control unit 91 and the liquid crystal drive circuit 92 output a drive signal for displaying predetermined effect information in each reel see-through area (t46), the effect display signal is turned from ON to OFF at time t46. To change. That is, an effect display signal is output to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100.

  Further, in a state where predetermined effect information is displayed in each reel see-through area, for example, when the effect control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 hide only the right reel see-through area (t47), the effect is given at the time t47. The display signal is changed from ON to OFF. That is, the effect display signal is not output to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100.

  Even when the liquid crystal display panel 301 or the like that can change the visibility of the symbols is provided on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as in the slot machine 1 ′ of the second embodiment, the effect An effect display signal indicating that the control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 are displaying predetermined information and images in the reel see-through area corresponding to each see-through window 3 ′ is sent to the test apparatus 200 via the interface board 100. The output control unit 91 and the lamp driving circuit 93 output the driving signals for the respective reel see-through areas on the display screen of the liquid crystal display panel 301 arranged in a state that can hinder the visibility of the symbols. When the display is performed, an effect display signal indicating the display state of the liquid crystal display panel 301 is output to the test apparatus via the interface substrate 100, thereby producing an effect. If the display state of the display signal is confirmed by the test apparatus 200, the display state of the liquid crystal display panel 301 can be confirmed. Therefore, the display mode of the liquid crystal display panel 301 changes and the visibility of the symbols changes. It is possible to easily confirm whether or not the symbol stop operation (stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) may be hindered.

  As described above, the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included in

  For example, in the first embodiment, the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are connected to the effect control board 90 via the reel lamp relay board 80, but are connected to the game control board 40 and turned on by the game control unit 41. It may be controlled.

  In the first embodiment, the reel lamp signal as the test signal is output to the interface board 100 from the branch circuit 81 and the wiring patterns 82 and 83 formed on the reel lamp relay board 80 connected to the effect control board 90. However, the output circuit for outputting the reel lamp signal to the test apparatus 200 may be formed on the effect control board 90 or other circuit connected to the effect control board 90. It may be formed on a substrate or the like.

  In the first embodiment, the output circuit for outputting the reel lamp signal to the test apparatus 200 is such that all of the plurality of reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are in the same lighting state (for example, all lighted or all lighted off). The AND circuit (AND circuit) that outputs the reel ramp signal only when the reel ramp signal is output. However, the reel ramp signal corresponding to each reel lamp 55L, 55C, 55R may be output. Good.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as an example of the light emitting means for illuminating the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a reel lamp arranged so that the symbols can be irradiated from the back side of the reel is applied. The position for illuminating is not limited to the back side of the reel, and for example, it may be arranged to illuminate the symbol from the front side of the reel.

  Further, the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R irradiate the symbol from a position different from the symbol. For example, a sheet-shaped EL display is attached to the symbol area of the reel tape, or the reel tape itself. Is configured by a sheet-like EL display so that the symbol itself can be lit (lighted).

  Needless to say, the light emitting means is not limited to the lamp, and may be a light emitting diode, an EL display, or the like as long as it can illuminate the design.

In the above-described embodiment, the reel lamp signal output as the test apparatus is a signal indicating that the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are turned on. For example, the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are turned off. A signal indicating that the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R are blinking as described above may be output (output when blinking). Alternatively, the test apparatus 200 may output a signal indicating the lighting color or lighting luminance of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R. That is, it can be said that these signals are test signals indicating the lighting states of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a reel lamp signal indicating that the reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R are turned on is output to the test apparatus 200. However, in the present invention, the reel lamp signal is output from the test apparatus 200. However, the output is not limited to the output from the test apparatus 200, but may be performed by an external apparatus other than the test apparatus 200, and the output status of the reel lamp signal may be confirmed by the apparatus.
In the present invention, the wiring pattern to which the reel lamp signal indicating the lighting state of the reel lamps 55L, 55C, and 55R is transmitted is connected to an external device of the test apparatus 200 on a predetermined board such as the reel relay board 80. As long as it extends to a possible connectable part, a connection terminal, a connector, or the like may not be provided in the connectable part.

  In the first and second embodiments, as the variable display device, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that display the symbols in a variable manner by rotating an annular reel frame around which the reel tape on which the symbols are arranged are wound are rotated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the endless display can be used as long as the symbols can be variably displayed by moving the display band in which the symbols are arranged. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called belt-type variable display device in which a belt is rotated by a plurality of guide rollers.

  In the first and second embodiments, a slot machine that uses a medal as a slot machine to play a game is applied. However, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that uses a pachinko ball to play a game.

  When a game is played in a slot machine that uses such pachinko balls, a pachinko placed on a placing tray provided in place of the medal slot 4 is not shown in detail. Set the number of bets using a ball. In order to set the bet number, instead of the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, a specified number (5 balls in this embodiment, which is used for setting the bet number) from the pachinko ball placed on the placing plate. A predetermined number may be 15 balls for setting the maximum bet number). When the insertion start switch is operated, the take-in motor that takes in the pachinko balls placed on the placing tray is driven, and it is necessary to set one bet from the pachinko balls placed on the placing tray. Pachinko balls of the number of balls (5 balls) are taken up.

  Next, when a predetermined number of bets are set, the pay line is activated according to the set bets, and the operation of the start switch 7 is activated, that is, the game can be started. In this embodiment, the game can be started at least when 1 is set as the bet number. Note that the predetermined number of bets may be at least one or more bets, and may be two or more bets or the maximum bet.

  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 finished, and is determined in advance on any of the pay lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′ activated according to the number of bets. When the given symbol combination is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls are given to the player according to the winning, and the payout motor A payout motor corresponding to 32 is driven to pay out from the payout hole 9.

  In addition, as in the first embodiment, an insertion request ramp signal, a start possible ramp signal, a BB in-progress signal, an RB game in-progress signal, a replay game in-progress signal, a line ramp 1-3 signal, a first to a third reel stop possible ramp signal, 1st to 3rd reel index signal, payout request signal, payout count signal, stop signal, set value display 7 segment display ag signal, internal win flag 1-4 signal, internal win flag 5-8 signal, first The reel motor excitation signal, the second reel motor excitation signal, and the third reel motor excitation signal are output as test signals from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 200.

  Among these test signals, the input request lamp signal is a drive signal of the input request LED 10, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the input request LED 10 is lit, and can specify whether or not the pachinko ball can be input. Has been. The payout request signal is a drive signal of the payout motor, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the payout motor is driven, and can specify that the pachinko ball payout operation is being performed. The payout count signal is a signal that is output every time a pachinko ball payout associated with a winning is detected, and is a signal for causing the test apparatus 200 to count the payout of the pachinko ball.

  In addition, in the slot machine that uses pachinko balls to play, as shown in FIG. 9, the insertion switch signal, the reel start switch signal, the first to third reel stop switch signals, the payout switch signal, the release release in the first embodiment. In addition to the switch signal, the setting key switch signal, and the setting switch signal, a making start signal is input from the test apparatus 200 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 and sensors provided in the slot machine that plays games using the pachinko balls, and are detected by the switch circuit 42 provided in the game control board 40, and the game control unit 41 is used to determine the detection of a switch or sensor corresponding to each test signal. Of these test signals, the input start signal is a signal corresponding to the input start switch.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the OFF timing of the insertion request ramp signal in the slot machine that plays a game using pachinko balls.

  The input request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON when the pachinko ball can be input. However, when a medal is paid out in the previous game, the insertion request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON when a predetermined time elapses from the time when the payout request signal is changed from ON to OFF. When the game state changes, the insertion request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON when a predetermined time elapses from the time when the test signal indicating the game state changes. For example, when the previous game is a replay game, the insertion request lamp signal is turned ON when a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal during the replay game was turned OFF.

  When the insertion request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON, the insertion switch signal is input after the insertion start signal is input from the test apparatus 200, and the insertion number is determined by detecting the insertion switch signal. When the number of balls required to set 1 is reached (5 balls) before the input switch signal that triggered the reaching of the number of balls required to set 1 bet is changed from ON to OFF At (t48), the input request lamp signal is changed from ON to OFF. Further, when changing the turn-on request lamp signal from OFF to ON again, the turn-on request lamp signal is turned off again after a predetermined time (t49) has elapsed from the time (t48) when the turn-on request lamp signal is changed from ON to OFF. Change from to ON.

  Thus, in a slot machine that uses pachinko balls to play a game, when the number of throws reaches the required number of balls (5 balls), that is, a prescribed number by setting the throw switch signal, Since the input request lamp signal is turned off, the required number of input switch signals requested by the input of the input start switch signal from the test apparatus 200 can be input.

  Also, in a slot machine that uses pachinko balls to play a game, when the number of throws reaches the required number of balls (5 balls), that is, a prescribed number by setting the throw switch signal, Since the input request lamp signal is changed from ON to OFF before changing the input switch signal that triggered the number to be changed from ON to OFF, it is input that the test apparatus 200 is not in a state in which a pachinko ball can be input. Since it can be grasped before the switch signal is changed from ON to OFF, the test device is used even though the number of inputs reaches the specified number due to the detection of the input switch signal and the state is changed to a state where the pachinko balls cannot be input. It is possible to prevent the closing switch signal from being input from the 200 side.

  Further, when changing the input request lamp signal from OFF to ON again, the input request lamp signal is changed from OFF to ON again after a predetermined time has elapsed from when the input request lamp signal was changed from ON to OFF. Therefore, it is erroneously determined whether or not the test apparatus 200 is in a state in which a pachinko ball can be input, such as the input of the input request lamp signal is not detected on the test apparatus 200 side and the input switch signal is continuously output. It can prevent being judged.

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

The slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
A display band (reel tape) in which a plurality of types of identification information (designs) are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and the variable by moving the display band A variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is provided for changing the display mode of the display unit and deriving and displaying the display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band.
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (3) for one game, and one game is ended by deriving the display result of the variable display device. A slot machine (1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result,
A light emitting means (reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R) for illuminating the identification information arranged in the display band;
Light emission drive signal output control means {effect control unit 91 (lamp drive circuit 93)} for performing control to output a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light to the light emission means;
A drive signal wiring (drive signal line) formed on a predetermined substrate (reel relay substrate 80) and transmitted with the light emission drive signal output from the light emission drive signal output control means, and branched from the drive signal wiring A branch drive signal wiring (branch signal line (branch circuit 81)) whose one end extends to a connectable part (peripheral edge of the reel relay substrate 80) to which an external wiring on the predetermined substrate can be connected; A light emitting wiring pattern including
Comprising
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
While providing a plurality (three) of the display band (reel tape),
A plurality (three) of the light emitting means (reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R) are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of display bands,
The light emission wiring pattern can connect the light emission drive signal to the connectable part only when the output states of the light emission drive signals (drive signals for causing the light emission means to emit light) corresponding to the light emission means are all the same. Including a logical product circuit (AND circuit (branch circuit 81)) for transmitting to (peripheral edge of the reel relay substrate 80),
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is
A display band (reel tape) in which a plurality of types of identification information (designs) are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and the variable by moving the display band A variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is provided for changing the display mode of the display unit and deriving and displaying the display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band.
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (3) for one game, and one game is ended by deriving the display result of the variable display device. A slot machine (1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result,
Light emitting means (reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R) for illuminating the identification information arranged in the display band;
Light emission drive signal output control means {effect control unit 91 (lamp drive circuit 93)} for performing control to output a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light to the light emission means;
Light emission that generates a light emission state signal {reel lamp signal (reel lamp lighting signal, reel lamp blinking signal)} indicating the output control state of the light emission drive signal by the light emission drive signal output control means separately from the light emission drive signal. State signal generation means (production control unit 91);
A light emission state signal output control means (production control unit 91) for performing control to output the light emission state signal;
A wiring formed on a predetermined substrate (reel relay substrate 80) to which the light emission state signal output from the light emission state signal output control means is transmitted, one end of which can be connected to an external wiring on the predetermined substrate Light emitting wiring patterns (wiring patterns 82, 83) including light emitting state signal wirings (wiring patterns 82, 83) extending to a connectable portion (peripheral edge of the reel relay substrate 80);
Comprising
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 2,
While providing a plurality (three) of the display band (reel tape),
A plurality (three) of the light emitting means (reel lamps 55L, 55C, 55R) are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of display bands,
The light emission state signal generation means (production control unit 91) is configured to output the light emission state signal {reel lamp signal (reel lamp lighting signal) only when the output states of the light emission drive signals corresponding to the light emission means are all the same. , Reel lamp flashing signal)}
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 light emission drive signal output control means {effect control unit 91 (lamp drive circuit 93)} is the light emission drive signal when movement of the display band (reel tape) (reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotation) is started. To maintain the output state of at least constant until the movement stops,
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,
Test signal output control means (game control unit 41) that performs control for outputting test signals indicating a plurality of types of control states performed by the slot machine to the test apparatus (test apparatus 200),
The test signal output control means relates to a change in the first type of control state (for example, a gaming state) among a plurality of types of control states performed by the slot machine and related to the change in the first type of control state. When the second type control state (for example, whether or not a medal can be inserted) changes, the output state of the test signal (for example, BB signal) indicating the first type control state is changed. Control is performed so that the timing to change and the timing to change the output state of the test signal (the input request lamp signal) indicating the second type of control state do not overlap.
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to sixth 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 200);
Signal detection means (switch circuit 42) for detecting a test input signal (test signal) input from the test apparatus;
With
The test signal output control means is a test signal indicating a control state (for example, whether or not a game can be started) that changes immediately in response to detection of the test input signal (for example, a reel start switch signal). Changing the output state (for example, startable ramp signal) simultaneously with the detection of the test input signal that triggers the immediately changing control state;
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,
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 200);
Winning generation means (game control unit 41) for generating a winning according to the result of the game;
Pre-determining means {game control unit 41 (internal lottery process)} for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of the winning after the game starts and before the game result is obtained;
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 (winning status of the internal winning flag),
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 signals shown (internal winning flags 1-4, 5-8 signals),
It is characterized by that.

A slot machine according to claim 9 of the present invention,
A display band (reel tape) in which a plurality of types of identification information (designs) are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and the variable by moving the display band A variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is provided for changing the display mode of the display unit and deriving and displaying the display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band.
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (3) for one game, and one game is ended by deriving the display result of the variable display device. A slot machine (1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result,
A transparent display area (reel see-through area corresponding to the left, middle, and right see-through windows 3 ') that is disposed on the front side of the display band and formed in at least a part of the display area capable of displaying a predetermined image is seen through. Transparent display means (liquid crystal display panel 301) configured to be able to visually recognize the identification information,
Display control means {production control unit 91 (liquid crystal drive circuit 92)} for performing display control of the transparent display means;
Display control state signal generating means (effect control unit 91) for generating a display control state signal (effect display signal) indicating at least the display control state of the transparent display area by the display control means;
A wiring to which the display control state signal generated by the display control state signal generating means is transmitted, one end of which can be connected to an external wiring on a predetermined substrate (production control board 90) (production control board) A display wiring pattern including display wiring (effect display signal lines) extended to the peripheral edge of 90),
Comprising
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9,
Comprising signal detection means (switch circuit 42) for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus (test apparatus 200);
The test signal output control means (game control unit 41) outputs, as the test signal, an insertion permission / inhibition signal (insertion request lamp signal) indicating whether or not a game medium (medal) used for a game can be inserted. Including an enabling / disabling signal output control means for
The input permission / prohibition signal output control means performs the test after a test input signal (input switch signal) indicating the input of the game medium is in a detection state (ON) in a state where only one game medium can be input. Before the input signal for non-detection (OFF), the output state of the input enable / disable signal is changed to an output state (OFF) indicating that the game medium cannot be input,
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
A charging availability notification means (loading request LED 10) for notifying by lighting that the game medium can be loaded;
The throwing permission / inhibition signal output control means (game control unit 41) performs control for outputting a driving signal of the throwing permission / inhibition notification means,
The driving signal of the charging availability notification means is output as the charging availability signal (loading request lamp signal).
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 8 or means 1 or 2,
The predetermination signal output control means is a test indicating a specific determination situation including determination results (BB (1) to (3) flag, RB (1) (2) flag) that can be carried over to the next game. A signal (internal winning flag 5-8 signal) and a determination result that is not carried over to the next game, and is determined by the pre-determining means in a state where a determination result that can be carried over to the next game is carried over Test signals (internal winning flags 1 to 4 signals) indicating predetermined determination statuses that can be determined (internal winning flags allowing the occurrence of small winnings and replay winnings) are simultaneously output as separate parallel signals Control to do,
It is characterized by that.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9 or means 1 to 3,
Signal detection means (switch circuit 42) for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus (test apparatus 200) is provided, and the test signal output control means (game control unit 41) includes the test input signal ( For example, whether or not the control state (for example, the reel can be effectively stopped) that changes 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 a 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 means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9 or means 1 to 4,
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 in-game signal, an RB in-game signal, etc.) that includes a game state signal output control means for controlling the game state signal output control means. When the game state is controlled to be different, the output state of the test signal indicating the gaming state after completion of all the control related to the result of the game (reel stop control, winning determination, medal payout operation, etc.) Change,
It is characterized by that.

It is a front view of the slot machine of Example 1 to which the present invention was applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the combination etc. of a winning symbol. It is a block diagram which shows the output circuit of a reel lamp signal. (A), (b) is a timing chart which shows the output condition of the reel lamp signal according to the lighting state of a reel lamp. It is a block diagram which shows the output circuit of the reel lamp signal as a modification. FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing an output state of a reel lamp signal according to a lighting state of the reel lamp by a reel lamp signal output circuit as a modified example of FIG. 7. 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 a charging 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. It is a front view which shows the slot machine of Example 2 to which this invention was applied. FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view showing a main part of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an effect display signal. It is a timing chart which shows the OFF timing of the making request | requirement ramp signal in the slot machine using the pachinko ball as a modification.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 40 Game control board 41 Game control part 90 Effect control board 91 Effect control part 100 Interface board 200 Test apparatus

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A display band in which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and changing the display mode of the variable display unit by moving the display band And a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band,
By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and when the display result of the variable display device is derived, one game is ended, and the display result of the variable display device is displayed. It is a slot machine that can receive a prize in response,
A light emitting means for illuminating the identification information arranged in the display band;
A light emission drive signal output control means for performing control to output a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light to the light emission means;
A drive signal wiring formed on a predetermined substrate and to which a light emission drive signal output by the light emission drive signal output control means is transmitted, and branched from the drive signal wiring, one end of which is external to the predetermined substrate A wiring pattern for light emission including a wiring for a branch drive signal extended to a connectable portion where the wiring can be connected;
Comprising
A slot machine characterized by that. With a plurality of the display bands,
A plurality of the light emitting means are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of display bands,
The light emission wiring pattern includes a logical product circuit that transmits the light emission drive signal to the connectable portion only when the output states of the light emission drive signals corresponding to the light emission means are all the same.
The slot machine according to claim 1. A display band in which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and changing the display mode of the variable display unit by moving the display band And a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band,
By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and when the display result of the variable display device is derived, one game is ended, and the display result of the variable display device is displayed. It is a slot machine that can receive a prize in response,
A light emitting means for illuminating the identification information arranged in the display band;
A light emission drive signal output control means for performing control to output a light emission drive signal for causing the light emission means to emit light to the light emission means;
A light emission state signal generating means for generating a light emission state signal indicating an output control state of the light emission drive signal by the light emission drive signal output control means separately from the light emission drive signal;
Light emission state signal output control means for performing control to output the light emission state signal;
A wiring formed on a predetermined substrate and to which a light emission state signal output from the light emission state signal output control means is transmitted, one end of which extends to a connectable part to which an external wiring on the predetermined substrate can be connected. A light emission wiring pattern including a light emission state signal wiring provided;
Comprising
A slot machine characterized by that. With a plurality of the display bands,
A plurality of the light emitting means are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of display bands,
The light emission state signal generation means generates the light emission state signal only when the output states of the light emission drive signals corresponding to the light emission means are all the same.
The slot machine according to claim 3. The light emission drive signal output control means performs control to maintain the output state of the light emission drive signal when the movement of the display band is started at least until the movement stops.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 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 5, wherein: 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;
Signal detection means for detecting a test input signal input from the test apparatus;
With
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,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein 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;
A prize generating means for generating a prize according to the result of the game;
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur after the game starts and before the game results are obtained;
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,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. A display band in which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged, and a variable display unit capable of displaying at least a part of the display band, and changing the display mode of the variable display unit by moving the display band And a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result on the variable display unit by stopping the movement of the display band,
By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and when the display result of the variable display device is derived, one game is ended, and the display result of the variable display device is displayed. It is a slot machine that can receive a prize in response,
Transparent display means arranged on the front side of the display band and configured to allow the identification information to be viewed through a transparent display area formed in at least a part of a display area capable of displaying a predetermined image;
Display control means for performing display control of the transparent display means;
Display control state signal generating means for generating a display control state signal indicating a display control state of at least the transparent display region by the display control means;
A wiring for transmitting a display control state signal generated by the display control state signal generating means, including a display wiring having one end extended to a connectable part to which an external wiring on a predetermined substrate can be connected A display wiring pattern;
Comprising
A slot machine characterized by that.

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