JP2007313061A - Game stand - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game stand for simplifying the adjustment of amounts. <P>SOLUTION: In a slot machine, if an amount adjustment button is operated during replay operation or reel rotation, the special adjustment of the amount is performed. If the amount adjustment button is operated in the other cases, normal adjustment of the amount is performed. In the special adjustment of the amount, only stored medals are calculated, and in the normal adjustment of the amount, both the stored medals and bet medals are calculated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot).

  In recent games, the reel rotates by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, stops the reel by operating the stop button, internally determines the role by internal lottery, and internally determines on the display window When a predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to is displayed, a winning combination is established, and when a winning combination with a medal payout is established, a prescribed number of medals are paid out. In the internal lottery, the counter value acquired under a predetermined condition is compared with the lottery data to determine the presence or absence of internal winning, the combination symbol of the winning combination by the internal lottery stops on a predetermined display window, When a winning combination with paying out medals is established, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out.

  By the way, many game machines have a credit function for storing medals and electronically store a predetermined number of medals. The predetermined number of medals stored electronically are paid out by the player's settlement operation. For example, when a closing time is reached or when a game is to be stopped, a game medium scheduled to be used for a game can be settled by pressing a settlement button provided on the game table.

  With respect to such a settlement process, a slot machine having a period during which settlement is invalidated is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 2649171

  A general game stand is automatically bet when a replay role that allows a game to be played without inserting medals is established for the next game, and even when the settlement button is pressed , Not settled. This is because the next game does not require a medal as a role of replay, and the role of a draw is secured by making it impossible to settle. As a result, if the replay combination pays out the medals used in the game this time, the above-mentioned draw role is reduced, and a winning combination with a payout is made, and the replay combination is lost. Of course, it is not possible to pay during the game, such as when the reel is spinning.

  When the amusement store is closed, etc., an employee calls out to the player to stop the game, but at the time of re-game due to the above-mentioned replay or during reel rotation During the game, it is necessary to wait for the end of the game and make payment. In addition, even when the game store is not closed, when the player wants to stop playing and leave the seat, the situation described above occurs, and if the payment cannot be made, the player may feel uncomfortable. .

  In particular, in a gaming state in which a replay role is established with a higher probability than usual (hereinafter referred to as replay time), the timing at which payment can be made is limited. Even if both amusement stores want to pay, there is a risk that it will not come soon.

  Thus, in the conventional game stand, the timing which can be settled is limited, and there exists a problem that a player feels inconvenience.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that does not make annoyance in the settlement process.

  To achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 1 is a game medium number storage means for detecting the insertion of a game medium and storing information on the number of game media in a period in which the game medium can be inserted; A settlement operation detecting means for always detecting an operation, and a settlement means for performing a process relating to a settlement for paying out a game medium stored in the game medium number storage means when the settlement operation detecting means detects the settlement operation. And a gaming table having the above.

  According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, since the game medium can be settled at any time, there is no inconvenience in the settlement process.

  Note that “detecting insertion” means detecting that a medal has been received by an operation using a medal insertion button 130 or 131 described later (operation by a MAX bet button or detection by a ONE bet button), This refers to both the case where a medal is directly inserted into the insertion slot and the medal is detected by the medal detection sensor provided in the game stand.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the game medium number storage means is electronically stored with a bet number storage means for storing the number of game media bet on the game. Credit number storage means for storing the number of game media, wherein the settlement means calculates the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means and the number of game media stored in the credit number storage means. Either the first settlement process for paying out the total number of game media or the second settlement process for paying out the number of game media stored in the credit number storage means is selected and executed. It is characterized by that.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the game media for credit can be settled at any time, there is no inconvenience in the settlement process.

  The present invention described in claim 3 is a bet number storage means for storing information on the number of game media bet on the game, and a credit number storage means for storing information on the number of game media stored electronically. When the settlement operation detecting means detects the settlement operation, and the settlement operation detecting means detects the settlement operation, the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means and the credit number storage means are stored. The first payment process for paying out the number of game media that is the sum of the number of played game media, or the game stored in the credit number storage means without paying out the game media stored in the bet number storage means And a checkout means for selecting one of the second checkout processes for paying out the number of game media and performing a process related to the checkout.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, since either the game medium for credits or the game medium for credits and bets can be settled, there is no inconvenience in the settlement process.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the second or third aspect, the settlement means executes the first settlement process during a period when the game medium can be inserted, and other than the period. The second settlement process is executed.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first payment process is performed during a period in which the game medium can be inserted, that is, until the game is started, and the second payment process is performed after the game is started. As described above, since the settlement process according to the game progress status can be executed, there is no disadvantage to the player.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, the settlement means wins a re-game player who does not need to insert a game medium in the next game, and When the number of game media bet on a game is automatically set in the bet number storage means, the second settlement process is executed.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the settlement can be performed even while the replay is established. In other words, since the game media for the bet that has been automatically bet are not settled, it is convenient because the settlement can be performed during the replay while ensuring the role of the replay role.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the second to fifth aspects of the present invention, when the settlement means is elected as a transition combination that triggers transition to a state advantageous to the player. The second settlement process is executed.

  According to the present invention described in claim 6, when a winning combination that is an opportunity to shift to a state advantageous to the player, for example, a bonus winning combination is won, the number of game media for credit can be settled. .

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the second to sixth aspects, when the game state is controlled to a state advantageous to a player, A second checkout process is executed.

  According to the present invention as set forth in claim 7, in a gaming state advantageous to the player, for example, in a bonus game, the number of game media for credit can be settled.

  The present invention according to claim 8 is the notification according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein when the settlement means pays out the game medium, a notification mode indicating that the settlement process is in progress is made. It has the reporting means which performs.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when the settlement is performed, the fact that the settlement is being performed is notified, so that information relating to the settlement can be known.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eighth aspect, the informing means is in the state of the first settlement process when the settlement section executes the first settlement process. In the first notification mode shown, when the settlement means executes the second settlement process, the notification is performed in the second notification mode indicating that the second settlement process is being performed. And

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the notification mode varies depending on the type of payment processing, the type of payment processing can be known from the notification mode.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the ninth aspect of the invention, the first notification mode and the second notification mode differ in at least one of visual information and auditory information. It is characterized by.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the first notification mode and the second notification mode are different in visual information or auditory information, the difference is easy for the player to understand.

  The present invention according to claim 11 is the invention according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the second notification mode includes information advantageous to a player.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the information notified in the second notification mode includes advantageous information, it is not recognized that the advantageous condition for the player is set. In this case, it is possible to recognize an advantageous condition setting by notification.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eleventh aspect, the information advantageous to the player wins a re-game player who does not need to insert a game medium in the next game and is bet on the next game. This is information notified when the number of game media to be automatically set in the bet number storage means and the second settlement process is executed, and indicates that the player has won the re-game player. It is characterized by being information.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since it is notified as advantageous information that a re-game is established, it can be recognized by the notification.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eleventh aspect, the information advantageous to the player wins a transition role that triggers a transition to a state advantageous to the player, and the second settlement process It is the information notified when performing this, Comprising: It is information which shows that it is elected to the said transfer combination.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, as advantageous information, it is notified that the winning combination, for example, the bonus combination, is won, so that it can be recognized by the notification.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eleventh aspect, the information advantageous to the player is notified when the game state advantageous to the player is controlled and the second checkout process is executed. Information indicating that the game state is controlled to the advantageous gaming state.

  According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, as advantageous information, an advantageous gaming state, for example, that a bonus game is in progress, is notified, and can be recognized by the notification.

  A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the invention according to any one of the ninth to fourteenth aspects, wherein the time measuring means for measuring time and the notification means notify in the second notification mode. When the time measured by the time measuring means is after a predetermined time, notification is made in the second notification mode including the closing time.

  According to the present invention as set forth in claim 15, since the closing time of the game shop is notified, the closing time can be recognized, which is convenient.

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the information processing device according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects, further comprising information output means for outputting information related to the game to an external device, wherein the settlement means stores the game medium. When paying out, information relating to the settlement process is set in the information output means, and the information output means outputs the set information relating to the settlement process to the external device.

  According to the present invention described in claim 16, for example, an external device such as a hall computer can centrally manage information relating to the settlement.

  A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is the invention according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects, wherein a plurality of types of symbols are applied and a plurality of rotatable reels and rotation of the plurality of reels is started. A start lever, a stop button which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels, and lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery A determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a symbol combination of an internal winning combination by the lottery means; The game machine has a game state control means for shifting to a game state advantageous to the player when winning a predetermined combination.

  The present invention according to claim 18 is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, and the reels. Inside a predetermined combination including a stop button for individually stopping the rotation and a re-playing combination that can replay the game without using a game medium based on the operation of the start lever. A lottery means for performing a lottery process for performing a lottery process for establishing a winning flag corresponding to an internal winning combination, and a number of game media for storing information on the number of game media by detecting the insertion of the game media A storage means, a settlement operation means for performing settlement for paying out game media, a settlement operation detection means for detecting an operation of the settlement operation means, and when the re-game is established, Control means for automatically setting information on the number of game media in the game media number storage means regardless of the game, and the control means is used for a game when the re-game is established. If the operation of the settlement operation means is detected by the settlement operation detection means during the period from the process of setting information relating to the number of game media to be received until the operation of the start lever is received, the storage is stored in the game medium number storage means. It is characterized in that a settlement process for paying out the played game media is performed.

  According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, since the settlement can be performed even when the replay is established, it is convenient.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eighteenth aspect, the game medium number storage means is electronically stored with a bet number storage means for storing information on the number of game media bet on the game. Credit number storage means for storing information on the number of played game media, wherein the control means sets information relating to the number of game media used for the game when the re-game is established When the operation of the settlement operation means is detected by the settlement operation detection means during the period from the start to the start lever operation, without paying out the game medium automatically set in the bet number storage means The payout process for paying out game media corresponding to the number of game media stored in the credit number storage means is performed.

  According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the credit can be settled even when the replay is established, which is convenient.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is no inconvenience in the settlement process.

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

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

<Overall configuration>
Inside the center of the main body 101 of the slot machine 100, there are three reels (left reel 110, middle) with multiple types of symbols (“bell”, “replay”, “cherry”, etc .: not shown) on the outer peripheral surface. The reel 111 and the right reel 112) are housed and can be rotated inside the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular frame material. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  In addition, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each reel 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. A plurality of line display LEDs (not shown) are arranged on the left and right sides of each reel 110 to 112, for example, seven colors (three primary colors of red, green, and bluish purple, white, etc.). These mixed colors) can emit light, and are configured to include LEDs corresponding to the respective primary colors.

  In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. During this time, the light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel is configured to pass therethrough. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line 114.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. An effective winning line is determined in advance by the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 100. Of the five winning lines 114, for example, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. When three medals are valid and three medals are inserted, five with a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line added are valid as winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. The re-playing lamp 122 is a lamp for notifying the player that the current game can be replayed (no medal insertion is required) when winning a re-playing role that is one of the winning roles in the previous game. is there. The notification lamp 123 is a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (for example, a bonus such as BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus)) is won internally in an internal lottery described later. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies that a medal can be inserted. The payout number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The game number display 126 is an indicator for displaying an error display at the time of inserting a medal, the number of games during the big bonus game (in the BB game), the number of winnings of a predetermined winning combination, and the like. The stored number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, when medals are inserted, the number of medals to be used in the game is bet first, and when medals exceeding a specified number (for example, 3) in the game are inserted, the specified number is exceeded. The number of medals will be stored electronically.

  The medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time a medal insertion button 130 (also referred to as an ONE bet button) is pressed, a maximum of three coins are inserted one by one, and three when a medal insertion button 131 (also referred to as a MAX bet button) is pressed. A sheet is inserted. The medal insertion block 134 is a block that forms a medal insertion slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion button 130 or 131, or the actual medal can be inserted from the medal insertion slot of the medal insertion block 134.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for performing a game start operation. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot of the medal insertion block 134 and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated as a trigger, and the game is started. Stop buttons 137 to 139 provided on the stop button unit 136 are buttons for performing a stop operation on the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112. It has been. When any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is operated, any one of the corresponding reels 110 to 112 is stopped.

  The payment button 132 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them to the medal tray 210 from the medal payout opening 155. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the settlement button 132 is operated, the settlement process can be performed at any time.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The door key 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise, the lock is released and the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 can be opened. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals. The medal tray 210 is a container for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening 155. In this embodiment, the medal tray 210 employs a tray that can emit light, and may be referred to as a tray lamp 210 hereinafter.

  The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, and the saucer lamp 210 are decorative lamps for exciting the game, and are turned on / off / flashing according to the game state. In the present embodiment, a settlement notification effect described later is performed using a speaker and various lamps. The ashtray unit 200 is a container for storing cigarette butts, and is screwed inside the medal tray 210. The reel panel 161 is a panel having a symbol display window 113, and the title panel 162 is a panel on which the model name of the slot machine and various designs are drawn.

  The liquid crystal display (LCD) 180 can display various types of information related to games (for example, characters for exciting games, reach eyes, etc., or abnormalities inside the slot machine). Display the details of the error when it occurs). In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 180 is used to perform a settlement notification effect described later. Of course, instead of the liquid crystal display device 180, other display means such as a dot matrix type display device in which a plurality of LEDs are two-dimensionally arranged may be used. In addition, a door device 183 having a door that can be opened and closed is provided on each of the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 180, and the door is opened and closed in accordance with the effect of the liquid crystal display device 180.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The control unit of the slot machine 100 roughly divides and controls various devices according to a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and control information (hereinafter abbreviated as a command) transmitted from the main control unit 300. A sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below. The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a timer interrupt processing cycle for constantly monitoring the state of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a motor drive pulse transmission cycle, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus. The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 6 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 44, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 44 ÷ 6 MHz = 1. 877 ms.

  In addition, the CPU 310 stores a program for controlling each IC, a lottery data used for the internal lottery of a winning combination, various data such as a reel stop position, and a ROM 312 for storing temporary data. A RAM 313 is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this is the same in the sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal, and a start lever sensor 321, a stop button sensor 322, a medal insertion button sensor 323, a checkout button via the input interface 360 every interrupt time. The state of the sensor 324, the medal payout sensor 326, and the determination circuit 319 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  The start lever sensor 321 is a sensor for detecting the operation of the start lever 135. The stop button sensor 322 is a sensor for detecting which stop button is pressed when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed. The medal insertion button sensor 323 is a sensor for detecting which medal insertion button is pressed when one of the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 is pressed. The settlement button sensor 324 is a sensor that detects pressing of the settlement button. When the settlement button 132 is pressed once, a medal that can be settled is paid out. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal. Two medal insertion sensors 320 are installed in the passage inside the medal insertion block 134, and detect whether or not a medal has passed through the determination circuit 319.

  In addition, an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 are connected to the CPU 310 via the address decoding circuit 350 to the address bus. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces. An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. The index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes H level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 that controls a motor for driving a reel, a hopper motor driving unit 331 for driving a hopper motor, and a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display) A lamp 120, a start lamp 121, a replay lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a medal insertion lamp 124, and the like, and a 7-segment (SEG) display 341 (a payout number display 125, a game number display 126, a stored number display 127 Etc.) are connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310, which will be described later. Used for various lottery processes, including internal lottery for winning positions. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes two random number counters. For example, a counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 and a counter that increments a value from 0 to 16383 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 316 are provided. An output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 transmits a command to the sub control unit 400. Cannot be sent.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below. The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock. Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. The RAM 413 is connected via each bus. The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting / receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes line display LEDs 420 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the left and right sides. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the front door 102 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a main control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed. A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483. The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, an input interface 471 for inputting a signal from the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490, a clock IC 423, an output interface 472 for outputting a signal to the 7-segment display 440, and the like are connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100 so that a store clerk or the like can check predetermined information set in the sub-control unit 400, for example. Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. In other words, the demultiplexer 419 performs upper lamp 150, side lamp 151, center lamp 152, waist lamp 153, lower lamp 154, reel panel lamp 128, title panel lamp 170, payout strobe 171 in accordance with data received from CPU 410. , And control the pan lamp 210. The title panel lamp 170 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162, and the payout exit strobe 171 is a strobe type lamp installed inside the medal payout exit 155. Note that signal transmission from the CPU 410 to the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 is performed via the demultiplexer 419. The door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 is a control unit that controls the liquid crystal display device 180 and the door device 183.

<Basic control of games>
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main process of the main control unit showing the basic control of the game. This process is performed mainly by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the process shown in FIG.

  In step S100, processing related to medal insertion is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and a prescribed number of medals is set.

  In step S200, processing related to accepting a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated.

  In step S300, if it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective pay line 114 is determined.

  In step S400, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 317 is acquired.

  In step S500, an internal lottery process is performed for determining whether or not each winning combination is won by an internal lottery by lottery using the obtained random number value and the lottery table stored in the ROM 312. The sub-control unit 400 transmits a lottery result command including information on the internal lottery.

  In step S600, a reel rotation start process for starting rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is performed. When the reel starts to rotate, the reel status flag indicating the reel status is set to “reel rotating”.

  In step S700, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, any of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped. The reel stop control is executed according to the internal lottery result of step S500 based on the operation timing of the stop button. For example, a plurality of types of reel stop control tables corresponding to the internal lottery result are stored in the ROM 312. Stop control is performed by referring to. When all the reels are stopped, the reel status flag is set to “reel stopped”. The sub-control unit 400 receives information about the reel to be stopped (information indicating the type of reel that has been operated to stop (for example, left, middle, right, etc.), stop position information, and the like) based on detection of a stop button operation. Send a reel stop command containing.

  In step S800, a winning determination is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination is won when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the internal winning is displayed on the activated winning line 114. The sub-control unit 400 transmits a winning command including information on the winning determination result.

  In step S900, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S1000, game state control processing is executed. In this game state control process, control for changing the game state is performed. For example, in the case of a bonus winning such as BB or RB, preparation is made so that a general game or RB game in the corresponding BB can be started from the next time. In these final games, preparations are made so that normal games can be started from the next time. Also, in the winning determination process in step S800, when a replay role that does not require the insertion of medals is won in the next game, the re-game flag is turned on, that is, set to “replaying in progress” (and the next time If the game does not win a replay, set the replay flag off).

  As described above, one game is completed, and the game progresses by repeating this thereafter.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the settlement button detection interrupt process. This process is an interrupt process performed by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1100, it is determined whether or not the settlement button 132 has been operated. Specifically, a signal from the settlement button sensor 324 is detected to determine whether or not the settlement button 132 is operated. When the settlement button 132 is operated, the process proceeds to step S1200, and settlement processing is performed. When the settlement button 132 is not operated, the settlement button detection interrupt process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the settlement button 132 is operated, the settlement process is executed anytime.

<Checkout process>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the checkout process in step S1200 of FIG.

  In step S1210, it is determined whether or not the replay flag is “replaying in progress”. When the replay flag is “replaying in progress”, the process proceeds to step S1240, and a special payment process is executed. Details of the special settlement process will be described later. On the other hand, when the re-game flag is not “in replay operation”, the process proceeds to step S1220.

  In step S1220, it is determined whether or not the reel status flag is “reel rotating”. When the reel status flag is “reel rotating”, the process proceeds to step S1240 to execute a special payment process. On the other hand, when the reel status flag is not “reel being rotated”, the process proceeds to step S1230, and the normal settlement process is executed. Details of the special settlement process will be described later.

  As described above, in this embodiment, during the replay operation or the reel rotation, the special settlement process is executed when the settlement button 132 is operated, and the normal settlement process is performed at other times. .

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal settlement process in step S1230 of FIG. The normal settlement process is a settlement process in which both the stored medals and the bet medals are to be settled.

  In step S1231, the bet number which is the number of medals bet and the credit number which is the number of stored medals are added, and the added value is set as the settlement number.

  In step S1232, a normal settlement start command indicating that the regular settlement process has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. When receiving the normal settlement start command, the sub-control unit 400 starts the settlement notification effect (normal settlement notification processing) according to the rendering mode of the normal settlement process.

  In step S1233, medals of the set settlement number are paid out. For example, when the bet number is 3 and the credit number is 50, 53 medals are paid out.

  In step S1234, a normal settlement end command indicating that the normal settlement process has been completed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. When the sub-control unit 400 receives the normal settlement end command, the sub-control unit 400 ends the settlement notification effect (normal settlement notification processing) according to the rendering mode of the normal settlement process.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the special checkout process in step S1240. The special settlement process is a settlement process during replay operation or reel rotation, and is a settlement process that targets only the stored medals.

  In step S1241, only the number of credits is set as the settlement number.

  In step S1242, a special settlement start command indicating that the special settlement process has been started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. When receiving the special settlement start command, the sub-control unit 400 starts the settlement notification effect (special settlement notification processing) according to the rendering mode of the special settlement process.

  In step S1243, medals of the set settlement number are paid out. For example, when the bet number is 3 and the credit number is 50, 50 medals are paid out.

  In step S1244, a special settlement end command indicating that the special settlement process has been completed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. When the special settlement end command is received, the settlement notification effect (special settlement notification processing) in the special settlement processing effect mode is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even during replay operation or reel rotation, which has not been processed for settlement, conventionally, only the stored medals are excluded except for medals for bets used in the game. Checkout is possible. That is, in the settlement process of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not both the stored medals and the bet medals are to be settled or only the stored medals are to be settled depending on the situation. And pay medal.

  In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on whether the normal checkout notification process or the special checkout process, but in addition to this, there may be a difference in the payout speed of medals. For example, in the case of the special checkout process, the medal payout speed may be set to a high speed, and the fact that the special checkout is informed may be indirectly transmitted from the medal payout speed.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the relationship between the progress of the game and the settlement process. As shown in FIG. 9, when the reel state is “reel stopped”, that is, a period during which medals can be inserted, the normal settlement process is possible as described above, and therefore the settlement button 132 is operated during this period. Then, the normal settlement process is performed, and when the reel state is “reel spinning”, the special settlement process is possible as described above. Therefore, if the settlement button 132 is operated during this period, the special settlement process is performed. Is called. In addition, when winning the replay role, in the next game, an automatic BET is placed and a special payout period is reached (until the winning role in the next game is determined). Processing is performed.

  10 to 13 are timing charts of the settlement process. Here, FIG. 10 is a timing chart diagram when the settlement button 132 is operated not during replay operation (replay establishment) but during medal insertion possible or start lever reception. As shown in FIG. 10, in the settlement process (normal settlement process), when the settlement button 132 is operated, the medal payout is executed immediately. FIG. 11 is a timing chart when the replay game is won in the previous game and the checkout button 132 is operated while the medal can be inserted or the start lever is received in the game in which the replay is established. As shown in FIG. 11, in the settlement process (special settlement process), when the settlement button 132 is operated, the medal payout is executed immediately. FIG. 12 is a timing chart when the settlement button 132 is operated during the reel stop control process. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, in the settlement process (special settlement process), when the settlement button 132 is operated, the medal payout is not performed immediately, but after the game ends (game state update). Executed after processing). FIG. 13 is a timing chart when the settlement button 132 is operated during the reel rotation start process. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, in the settlement process (special settlement process), when the settlement button 132 is operated, the medal payout is executed immediately after the reel rotation start process is completed.

  As described above, the settlement process of the present embodiment accepts the operation of the settlement button 132 at any time (the operation of the settlement button 132 is always effective). Accordingly, the settlement process is executed after completion of the predetermined process, or the settlement process is executed at a predetermined time, and the settlement process timing is not limited.

<Processing of sub-control unit>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing and main processing of the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100.

  First, the interrupt process of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400 performs the process of FIG.

  In step S2100, it is determined whether a command has been received from main controller 300. When a command is received from the main control unit 300, the process proceeds to step S2200. When no command is received from the main control unit 300, the interrupt process is terminated.

  In step S2200, the received commands are sequentially stored without being overwritten in a predetermined area (referred to as a command storage area) of RAM 413.

  Next, the main process of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the process in FIG.

  In step S2300, the stored command is acquired, and in step S2400, effect processing is executed in accordance with the acquired command. The effect processing will be described later in detail.

<Direction processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the effect process in step S2400 of FIG.

  In step S2410, it is determined whether the received command is a normal settlement start command or a regular settlement end command. If the received command is a normal settlement start command or a regular settlement end command, the process proceeds to step S1420, and a regular settlement notification process is performed. The normal settlement notification process will be described later in detail. If the received command is not a normal settlement start command and a regular settlement end command, the process proceeds to step S2430.

  In step S2430, it is determined whether the received command is a special settlement start command or a special settlement end command. If the received command is a special settlement start command or a special settlement end command, the process proceeds to step S1440, and a special settlement notification process is performed. Details of the special settlement notification process will be described later. If the received command is not a special settlement start command or a special settlement end command, the process proceeds to step S2470 and effect processing according to other commands is performed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal settlement notification process in step S2420 of FIG.

  In step S2421, it is determined whether the received command is a normal settlement start command. When the received command is a normal settlement start command, steps S2422 to S2425 are executed. That is, in step S2422, the normal settlement notification effect data that is the effect data for the normal settlement notification is acquired, and in step S2422, the sound output level is set according to the acquired normal settlement notification effect data (for example, the sound output level). Low), in step S2423, image data is set (for example, an image for settlement notification is not used such as displaying nothing or maintaining the previous image), and in step S2435, the set sound output level and image are set. Based on the data, the normal settlement notification effect is started. On the other hand, when the received command is not a normal settlement start command, the received command is a regular settlement end command, so the process proceeds to step S2426, and the running regular settlement notification effect is terminated.

  Various settings of the sound output level, image data, and the like in the normal settlement notification process are assumed, but it is desirable that the notification form is not conspicuous than the special settlement notification process described later.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the special settlement notification process in step S2440 of FIG.

  In step S2441, it is determined whether the received command is a special payment start command. If the received command is a special payment start command, the process proceeds to step S2442 to check the payment mode. As shown in FIG. 18, this confirms the setting of the DIP switch 211 provided on the sub-control board 210 on which the sub-control unit 400 is mounted. Here, the settlement mode 212 of the DIP switch 211 is provided with a settlement mode A and a settlement mode B. The setting mode A is a settlement mode for confirming the current time, and the setting mode B is a settlement mode for not confirming the current time. Yes.

  In step S2443, when the settlement mode is the settlement mode A, the process proceeds to step S2444, where the current time is confirmed, and then the process proceeds to step S2445, where it is determined whether the current time is after the set time. This is to determine whether or not the current time is after a predetermined set time (for example, 10 minutes before the closing time of the game shop). When the current time is after the set time, steps S2446 to S2450 are executed. That is, in step S2446, special payment effect data A, which is effect data for special payment notification after the set time, is acquired. In step S2447, a sound output level is set according to the acquired special payment effect data A (for example, In step S2448, image data (for example, a special image) is set. In step S2449, lighting data for a decorative lamp is set. In step S2450, the set sound level and image are set. Based on the data and the lighting data, the special settlement notification effect A is started.

  On the other hand, if the current time is not after the set time in step S2445, or if the settlement mode is not the settlement mode A, that is, the settlement mode B in step S2443, steps S2451 to S2454 are executed. That is, in step S2451, special settlement effect data B, which is effect data for special settlement notification, is acquired. In step S2452, a sound output level is set according to the acquired special settlement effect data B (for example, sound output level). In step S2453, image data is set according to the acquired special payment effect data B, and in step S2454, the special payment notification effect B is started based on the set sound output level and image data.

  If the command received in step S2441 is not a special settlement start command, the received command is a normal settlement end command, so the process proceeds to step S2455, and the special settlement notification being executed (special settlement notification A, special settlement notification). End B).

  In addition, although various settings such as the sound output level and image data in the special settlement notification process are assumed, the special settlement notification process is a settlement notification in a special situation such as during replay operation or reel rotation. It is desirable to make the notice form conspicuous than the normal settlement notice process. Further, since the special settlement notification A is a notification in a special situation after the set time, it is desirable to make the notification form more conspicuous than the special settlement notification B.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, since the normal settlement notification effect or the special settlement notification effect is executed according to the settlement notification of different production modes, that is, the normal notification processing or the special notification processing, the normal settlement processing is performed from the production mode. Or special checkout process. In addition, regarding the special settlement notification, since the settlement notification production after the set time is a different production, for example, the special settlement notification just before the closing time of the game shop is set to the production mode indicating that it is the closing time. A person can be alerted to finish the game all at once.

  Fig.19 (a) has shown an example of the adjustment | reporting alerting | reporting effect data mentioned above. As described above, the normal settlement notification effect data and the special settlement notification effect data (specifically, the special settlement notification effect data A and B) are provided with set values such as volume, image and lamp lighting, and the settlement notification effect. A settlement notice effect may be executed by referring to the data. Further, the DIP switch 211 may be provided with a dial mode 213 as shown in FIG. 18, and the effect form of the settlement notification effect may be distributed according to the combination of the setting of the settlement mode 212 and the setting of the dial mode 213. In other words, a determination table as shown in FIG. 19B may be provided to determine the effect form of the settlement notification effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the case of the payment mode A and the all-day mode, the special payment notification is performed all day, and in the case of the payment mode A and the closing mode, after the set time set in the determination table. Then, special settlement may be performed, and in the settlement mode A and the output mode, control may be performed so that special settlement is not performed. The output mode means a mode in which the sub-control board 210 of the slot machine 100 transmits a predetermined signal to the hall computer 230 via the external output terminal board 220 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the hall computer 230 can manage the state of each game machine in a unified manner.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect form of the normal settlement notification effect and the special settlement notification effect. The normal checkout notification effect shown in FIG. 20 maintains the image output state (the liquid crystal display device 180 takes over the previous image; not the checkout notification image), and indicates a message indicating that the normal checkout is in progress (for example, “Checkout in progress”). The output volume is low and the lamp is not turned on. In addition, the special checkout notification effect shown in FIG. 20 outputs a message indicating that special checkout is in progress as image information (for example, “Closed with special checkout” and “Closed time such as“ Thank you for your work ”) An image that displays a message that informs you that it has become a pleasant feeling, a message that announces the establishment of a replay such as “Replay is in progress”, and a voice that means special settlement is in progress (for example, “Special settlement in progress” It is a production mode that increases the output volume and lights the lamp.

  In this embodiment, the special checkout process is performed during “replay operation” or “reel rotation”. In addition, the special checkout process is also performed when a bonus is won. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20, an image for displaying a message indicating that the bonus has been won (for example, “bonus established”) may be output. In other words, when the settlement process is performed in a state advantageous to the player (for example, during bonus winning, bonus game state, etc.), a special settlement process different from the normal settlement process is performed, and the state advantageous to the player May be notified directly (for example, the winning combination is notified) or indirectly (for example, the production mode is different from the normal settlement notification production).

  As a result, even if the settlement results in a disadvantage to the player, a notification that suggests the continuation of the game is performed, so that a disadvantage can be prevented in advance.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the settlement process can be executed at any time, so that the player does not feel inconvenience or discomfort that cannot be settled. In other words, the stored medals can be settled even during reel rotation or replay operation, which was conventionally impossible to settle, and during other periods, the stored medals and bet medals Since both are targeted for settlement, the player can perform settlement processing without feeling bothered at a desired time.

  In particular, even in an RT gaming state where the probability that a replay combination will be established is high, the settlement process can be performed reliably, so that the player does not feel bothered.

  In addition, since different notification effects are executed according to two types of settlement processing, that is, normal settlement processing and special settlement processing, the type of settlement processing can be grasped from the rendering mode, and as a result, an advantageous state can be obtained. It is possible to grasp that it is established. Therefore, when an advantageous state is established, the game can be continued without stopping the game.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the special checkout process according to the set time can be executed, for example, in the vicinity of the closing time, the closing time is in addition to the fact that the checkout is being performed as a different production mode. You can be informed of this and be able to finish the game all at once.

<Other embodiments>
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention has been described, various deformation | transformation and change can be performed with respect to embodiment of this invention in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the settlement button 132 can be operated at any time and the settlement process can be performed at all times, but the settlement process can be performed in the input process in step S100 in FIG. Good. That is, in the input process, the special settlement process may be executed while the replay is established, and the normal settlement process may be executed for others.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the main process of the main control unit according to this modification. Since only the insertion process and the game state update process are different from the above embodiment, the insertion process and the game state update process will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the input process in step S100A of FIG.

  In step S101, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and in step S102, a prescribed number of medals is set according to the game state.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not a replay role (replay) has been won in the previous game. When the player has won the replay role (replay) in the previous game, the process proceeds to step S106, and the inserted number information (BET information) set in the previous game is automatically set, and the replay role (replay game) is set in the previous game. ), The process proceeds to step S104, and the inserted number information (BET information) is cleared.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not the settlement button 132 has been operated. If the settlement button 132 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S110, and a settlement type determination process that is a medal settlement process is performed. If the settlement button 132 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S120.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 23, the settlement type determination processing in step S110 will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement type determination process in step S110.

  In step S111, it is determined whether or not the reel status flag is set to “replaying in progress”. The reel status flag is set to ON, that is, “replaying in progress” when a replay combination is won in the previous game in the game status update process in step S1000A described later. If the reel status flag is not set to “replaying”, the process proceeds to step S1230, and the normal settlement process is executed. If the reel status flag is set to “replaying”, the process proceeds to step S1240, and the special settlement process is performed. Execute. Note that the normal settlement process in step S1230 and the special settlement process in step S1240 are the same processes as the normal settlement process and the special settlement process described in the above embodiment, respectively. That is, the normal settlement process settles the medals of the settlement number obtained by adding the bet number and the credit number, and the special settlement process settles the medals using the credit number as the settlement number.

  Returning to FIG. 22, in step S120, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted. When a medal is inserted, the process proceeds to step S121, and a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. When no medal is inserted, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals (the set number of BETs) satisfies the condition for the prescribed number of sheets. If the number of inserted medals satisfies the condition for the prescribed number of sheets, the process proceeds to step S152. If the set medal bet number does not satisfy the prescribed number of sheets, the process returns to step S106.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the start lever 135 has been received. When the start lever 135 is received, the process proceeds to step S124, and when the start lever 135 is not received, the process returns to step S106.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the replay flag is set to “replaying in progress”. When the replay flag is set to “replaying in progress”, the process proceeds to step S125, and the replay flag is turned off, that is, “replaying in progress” is cleared. On the other hand, when the replay flag is not set to “replaying in progress”, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, a signal indicating the number of medals inserted is set on the external concentration terminal board 220 (see FIG. 19), and in step S127, the signal is output to the hall computer 230. Thereby, the hall computer 230 can manage the number of medals inserted into the game table.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the gaming state update process in step S1000A of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a replay combination is won. This is to determine whether or not the replay role has been won in the winning determination process of step S800. When the replay role has been won, the process proceeds to step S1002, and the replay flag is set to “replaying in progress”. If the replay combination is not won, the process proceeds to step S1003 to execute processing for updating other game states.

  In step S1004, a signal indicating the medal payout number of medals paid out in the medal payout process in step S900 is set in the external concentration terminal board 220. In step S1005, the signal is output to the hall computer 230. Thereby, the hall computer 230 can manage the number of medals paid out on the gaming table.

  As described above, in the input process, the settlement process may be executed to distribute the normal settlement process and the special settlement process.

  In the above embodiment, the main control unit 300 performs medal credit management. Separately, the sub-control unit 400 performs medal credit management, and a settlement notification effect according to the number of medal credits. May be executed. The effect process in this case will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a modification of the effect process in step S2400 of FIG.

  In step S2510, it is determined whether the received command is a normal settlement start command or a regular settlement end command. When the received command is a normal settlement start command or a regular settlement end command, the process proceeds to step S2520, and a regular settlement notification process is performed. Since the normal settlement notification process is the same as the process described in the above embodiment, the description is omitted. If the received command is not a normal settlement start command and a regular settlement end command, the process proceeds to step S2530.

  In step S2530, it is determined whether the received command is a special settlement start command or a special settlement end command. When the received command is a special settlement start command or a special settlement end command, the process proceeds to step S2540A to perform a special settlement notification process. Details of the special settlement notification process in step S2540A will be described later. If the received command is not a special settlement start command and a special settlement end command, the process advances to step S2550 to determine whether the received command is a medal insertion command or a medal payout command. When the received command is a medal insertion command or a medal payout command, the medal credit number management is performed according to the received medal insertion command or medal payout command. That is, when the medal insertion command is received, the number of receptions is stored in the medal IN counter, and the remaining credit number is displayed based on the stored number of receptions. When the medal payout command is received, the medal OUT counter The number of receptions is stored, and the remaining number of credits is displayed based on the stored number of receptions. If the received command is not a medal insertion command or a medal payout command, the process proceeds to step S2570 and effects processing according to other commands is performed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the special settlement notification process in step S2540A of FIG. This special settlement notification process distributes two special settlement notification effects according to the number of credits of medals.

  In step S3441, it is determined whether the received command is a special payment start command. If the received command is a special payment start command, the process proceeds to step S3442, and the payment mode is confirmed. In this modification, the settlement mode A is a mode for confirming the number of credits for medals, and the settlement mode B is a mode for not confirming the number of credits for medals.

  In step S3443, when the settlement mode is the settlement mode A, the process proceeds to step S3444, where the number of medals is confirmed, and then the process proceeds to step S3445, where it is determined whether the number of credits is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. When the number of credits is a predetermined number (for example, 40) or more, steps S3446 to S3450 are executed. That is, in step S3446, special payment effect data A, which is effect data for special payment notification executed when the number of credits is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, is acquired. In step S3447, according to the acquired special payment effect data A. The sound output level is set (for example, a sound larger than normal time). In step S3448, image data (for example, a special image different from the normal time) is set. In step S3449, decorative lamp lighting data ( For example, the upper lamp or the side lamp blinks in a lighting pattern different from normal), and in step S3450, the special settlement notification effect A is started based on the set sound output level, image data, and lighting data. To do.

  On the other hand, if the number of credits is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number in step S3445, or if the settlement mode is not the settlement mode A, that is, the settlement mode B in step S3443, steps S3451 to S3454 are executed. That is, in step S3451, special settlement effect data B, which is effect data for special settlement notification that is performed when the number of credits is less than a predetermined number, is acquired. In step S3452, the special settlement effect data B is acquired. , A sound output level (sound output level different from the special payment notification A) is set, and in step S3453, image data (image data different from the special payment notification A) is set according to the acquired special payment effect data B. In step S3454, special settlement notification effect B is started based on the set sound output level and image data.

  In step S3455, the current time is confirmed. Then, in step S3456, if the closing time is within 10 minutes as compared with the closing time stored in the ROM 412, the process proceeds to step S3457, and the sound output and lamp blinking timing are determined. Is set to double speed. That is, in the present modification, the sound output and the lamp blinking timing are changed just before the closing time of the game store to notify the player that the closing time is approaching. On the other hand, when it is not within 10 minutes until the closing time, the special settlement notification process is terminated.

  If the command received in step S3441 is not a special settlement start command, the received command is a normal settlement end command, so the process proceeds to step S3458, and the special settlement notification being executed (special settlement notification A, special settlement notification). End B).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects of special settlement notification effects A and B of the present modification. As shown in FIG. 27, the special settlement notification effect A and B may be distributed according to the number of credits of medals, and the special settlement notification effect may be changed. Thus, the special settlement notification effect may be enhanced as a different effect mode according to the number of credits of medals.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine using medals. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be called a slot machine using a game ball (such as a pachilot or a parrot). May also be applied.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a sub-control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment button detection interruption process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail a settlement process in step S1200 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal payment process of step S1230 of FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the special adjustment process of step S1240 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the progress of the game in one embodiment of this invention, and a payment process. It is a timing chart figure of the adjustment process of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart figure of the adjustment process of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart figure of the adjustment process of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart figure of the adjustment process of one Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a sub control unit interrupt process and a sub control unit main process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the effect process of step S2400 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal settlement notification process in step S2420 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special adjustment alerting | reporting process of step S2440 of FIG. 15 in detail. It is an external view of a DIP switch provided on the sub control board of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a network diagram between the example of the adjustment | reporting alerting | reporting effect data and the judgment table referred by the adjustment process of one Embodiment of this invention, and the slot machine of one Embodiment of this invention, and a hall computer. It is an example of the production | generation aspect of the normal payment alerting | reporting effect and special adjustment alerting | reporting effect of one Embodiment of this invention. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing of a main control unit of a slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the input process of step S100A of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the adjustment classification judgment process of step S110 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the insertion process of the game state update process of step S1000A of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the modification of the adjustment process of step S1200 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the modification of the special adjustment process of step S2440 of FIG. It is an example of the production | generation aspect of the special adjustment alerting | reporting process shown in FIG.

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Game medium number storage means for detecting the insertion of a game medium and storing information on the number of game media in a period in which the game medium can be inserted;
A payment operation detection means for constantly detecting the payment operation;
When the settlement operation detection unit detects the settlement operation, a settlement unit that performs a process related to the settlement for paying out the game medium stored in the game medium number storage unit;
A game table characterized by comprising: The game medium number storage means includes:
Bet number storage means for storing the number of game media bet on the game;
Credit number storage means for storing the number of electronically stored game media;
With
The settlement means is
A first settlement process for paying out a number of game media that is the sum of the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means and the number of game media stored in the credit number storage means, or the credit number storage means 2. The game table according to claim 1, wherein one of the second settlement processes for paying out game media corresponding to the number of game media stored in the game media is selected and executed. Bet number storage means for storing information on the number of game media bet on the game;
Credit number storage means for storing information on the number of electronically stored game media;
A settlement operation detection means for detecting a settlement operation;
When the settlement operation detection means detects the settlement operation, the number of games is the sum of the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means and the number of game media stored in the credit number storage means. First payout process for paying out the medium, or second paying out game media corresponding to the number of game media stored in the credit number storage means without paying out the game media stored in the bet number storage means A game machine comprising: a payment means for selecting a payment process and performing a process related to payment. The settlement means is
4. The gaming table according to claim 2, wherein the first settlement process is executed during a period in which the game medium can be inserted, and the second settlement process is performed outside the period. . The settlement means is
In the next game, when a re-game player who does not need to insert game media is won and the number of game media bet on the next game is automatically set in the bet number storage means, The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the settlement process is executed. The settlement means is
6. The gaming table according to claim 2, wherein the second settlement process is executed when a winning combination that is an opportunity to shift to a state advantageous to a player is won. 7. . The settlement means is
The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein when the gaming state is controlled to a state advantageous to a player, the second settlement process is executed.   The game according to any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising notification means for performing notification in a notification mode indicating that the payment processing is being performed when the payment means pays out the game medium. Stand. The notification means includes
When the settlement means executes the first settlement process, it is notified in a first notification mode indicating that the first settlement process is being performed, and the settlement means executes the second settlement process. The game table according to claim 8, wherein, when performing, the game table is notified in a second notification mode indicating that the second checkout process is being performed.   The game table according to claim 9, wherein the first notification mode and the second notification mode are different in at least one of visual information and auditory information. The second notification mode is:
The game table according to claim 9 or 10, comprising information advantageous to a player. Information advantageous to the player is:
In the next game, a re-game player who does not need to insert game media is won, and the number of game media bet on the next game is automatically set in the bet number storage means, and the second settlement process is performed. 12. The game table according to claim 11, wherein the game table is information that is notified when the game is executed and that indicates that the player has won the re-gamer. Information advantageous to the player is:
Information that is notified when a winning combination that triggers a transition to a state advantageous to the player is executed and the second settlement process is executed, and that indicates that the winning combination is won The game table according to claim 11, wherein there is a game table. Information advantageous to the player is:
Information that is notified when the second checkout process is executed under the control of a gaming state advantageous to a player, and that indicates that the gaming state is controlled to be advantageous. The game table according to claim 11. A time measuring means for measuring time;
The informing means is a case of informing in the second notifying mode, and when the time measured by the time measuring means is after a predetermined time, the second means including a closing time. The game table according to any one of claims 9 to 14, wherein the game table is notified in the notification mode. Having information output means for outputting information about the game to an external device;
The payment means, when paying out the game medium, sets information relating to the payment processing in the information output means,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the information output means outputs information relating to the set-up payment processing to the external device. Multiple types of designs, multiple reels that can rotate,
A start lever for starting rotation of the plurality of reels;
A stop button which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
Determining means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a symbol combination of an internal winning combination by the lottery means;
A game state control means for shifting to a game state advantageous to the player when winning a predetermined role by the determination means;
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising: Multiple reels with multiple types of designs,
A start lever for starting rotation of the plurality of reels;
A stop button which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Based on the operation of the start lever, a lottery of whether or not a predetermined combination including a re-playing role that can be re-played without using a game medium for the game is won internally, Lottery means for performing a lottery process for establishing a winning flag corresponding to an internal winning combination;
Game medium number storage means for detecting the insertion of a game medium and storing information on the number of game media;
Checkout operation means for paying out game media,
A settlement operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the settlement operation means;
Control means for automatically setting information on the number of game media in the game media number storage means, regardless of the player's operation when the re-game is established,
The control means is configured so that the settlement operation detection means performs the period from the process of setting information on the number of game media used for a game after the re-playing combination is established until the operation of the start lever is accepted. A game machine that performs a payment process for paying out game media stored in the game medium number storage means when an operation of the payment operation means is detected. The game medium number storage means includes:
Bet number storage means for storing information on the number of game media bet on the game;
Credit number storage means for storing information on the number of electronically stored game media;
With
The control means is configured so that the settlement operation detection means performs the period from the process of setting information on the number of game media used for the game after the re-playing combination is established until the operation of the start lever is accepted. A game medium corresponding to the number of game media stored in the credit number storage means without paying out the game media automatically set in the bet number storage means when an operation of the settlement operation means is detected 19. The game table according to claim 18, wherein a settlement process for paying out the game is performed.

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