JP2009178226A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To supply the information of the fact that vibrations or magnetism is detected to the attendant of a game hall while coping with fraudulence by the vibrations or the magnetism applied to a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with an auxiliary game execution means for controlling the execution of an auxiliary game, an execution state storage means for storing the execution state of the auxiliary game executed by the auxiliary game execution means, and a detection means for detecting that at least one of the vibration and the magnetism at or above a predetermined reference value is applied to the game machine. The auxiliary game execution means includes an auxiliary game interruption means for interrupting the execution of the auxiliary game when an error state is set, and an auxiliary game restart means for restarting the auxiliary game from the execution state stored in the execution state storage means when the error state is canceled. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine in which a game progresses based on a winning game ball winning a predetermined winning area, and more particularly to a control method when an abnormality is detected.

  In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine), an auxiliary game (for example, a variable display game is executed on a display device or a variation is performed based on establishment of a starting condition (for example, winning of a game ball at a starting winning opening) A game in which the open / close member of the winning device is converted to an open state and a game ball is awarded to the special winning opening), and a special gaming state (hit state) advantageous to the player is generated based on the result of the auxiliary game. There is something to make. In such a gaming machine, the winning of a game ball at the start prize opening or special prize opening greatly affects the result of the game. There are people who cheat by applying vibration (shock) from the outside to win a prize. Also, there are some who cheat using a magnet to guide a game ball to a winning opening. If such a fraudulent act is made, the player will receive an unfair advantage, and there is a possibility that a difference in the profit obtained by the player depending on whether or not the fraudulent act is made, resulting in unfairness among the players. is there.

Therefore, a sensor that detects that vibration or magnetism exceeding a predetermined reference value has been applied to the gaming machine is provided, and when the vibration or magnetic force is detected by the sensor, the winning of the game ball to the special prize opening is invalid In addition, a gaming machine that restricts the granting of a privilege based on the winning is proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2007-54387 A

  As described above, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the vibration or magnetism applied to the gaming machine is detected by the sensor, invalidating the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening, Regulates the granting of profits by fraud, but vibration or magnetism may occur regardless of the player's intention (for example, adjacent to the game machine) It may be a vibration generated by a gaming machine, an earthquake, or a gaming clerk operating a gaming machine). Therefore, it is problematic to determine that the vibration or magnetism given to the gaming machine is due to fraud.

  Therefore, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a vibration is detected by a sensor, thorough regulation of profit provision is performed so as to invalidate all winnings of game balls to the special winning opening. This can be detrimental to the player. However, if regulation of profit granting is not performed, there is a problem that only a player who has performed an illegal act gains an unfair advantage and the fairness with other players is impaired.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. If vibration or magnetism is applied to a gaming machine, it is assumed that there is a suspicion of fraud, An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a profit to a player when it is not an act.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, an auxiliary game is executed based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is established as a result of playing a game medium in a game area formed on a game board, and the result of the auxiliary game In a gaming machine capable of causing a special game state to be given game value when a special result mode is derived, auxiliary game execution means for controlling execution of the auxiliary game, and the auxiliary game execution means executed by the auxiliary game execution means Execution state storage means for storing the execution state of the auxiliary game, detection means for detecting that vibration or magnetism greater than a predetermined reference value is applied to the gaming machine, and vibration or magnetic force generated by the detection means. An error state setting means for setting an error state when detected, and an error state report for notifying the error state when the error state is set by the error state setting means. And an error canceling unit for canceling the error state set by the error state setting unit based on a predetermined operation input, and the auxiliary game executing unit sets the error state by the error state setting unit. And the auxiliary game interruption means for interrupting the execution of the auxiliary game and the auxiliary game from the execution state stored in the execution state storage means when the error state is canceled by the error release means. Auxiliary game restarting means for restarting the game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a winning opening that is arranged in the gaming area and allows a game ball to win, a winning number storage means that stores the number of winning game balls to the winning opening, A winning ball number information output unit that subtracts the winning number stored in the winning number storage unit and outputs information on the number of winning balls corresponding to the subtracted winning ball number, and is output from the winning ball number information output unit. Payout control means for performing control for paying out the number of prize balls indicated by the information on the number of prize balls. The prize ball number information output means has the error state set by the error state setting means. In this case, when the output of the number of winning balls based on the number of winnings stored in the winning number storing unit is interrupted and the error state is canceled by the error canceling unit, the information is stored in the winning number storing unit. Information on the number of winning balls based on the number of winnings Characterized in that it resume.

  According to a third aspect, in the second aspect, the apparatus includes a stored information erasure unit that erases information stored in the execution state storage unit and the winning number storage unit based on a predetermined operation input.

  According to a fourth invention, in the first to third inventions, there is provided display control means capable of executing a variable display game for controlling a display device to display a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. The auxiliary game execution means includes a control information output means for outputting, to the display control means, variable display control information for controlling the variable display game when the auxiliary game is executed, and the error state setting means. When the error state is set by the interruption control information output means for outputting interruption control information for interrupting the variable display game to the display control means, and when the error state is released by the error release means Resumption control information output means for outputting resumption control information for resuming the variable display game to the display control means. Is a variable display game control means for performing execution control of the variable display game performed on the display device based on the variable display control information from the control information output means, and the progress of the variable display game by the variable display game control means. Progress state storage means for storing the state, and when the variable display game control means receives the interruption control information from the interruption control information output means during execution of the variable display game, the variable display game control means When the game is interrupted and the restart control information is received from the restart control information output means while the variable display game is interrupted, the variable display game is restarted from the progress state stored in the progress state storage means. It is characterized by that.

  In the first invention, the auxiliary game is executed based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is established as a result of playing the game medium in the game area formed on the game board, and the result of the auxiliary game In a gaming machine capable of causing a special game state to be given game value when a special result mode is derived, auxiliary game execution means for controlling execution of the auxiliary game, and the auxiliary game execution means executed by the auxiliary game execution means Execution state storage means for storing the execution state of the auxiliary game, detection means for detecting that vibration or magnetism greater than a predetermined reference value is applied to the gaming machine, and vibration or magnetic force generated by the detection means. An error state setting means for setting an error state when detected, and an error state for notifying the error state when the error state is set by the error state setting means And an error canceling unit for canceling the error state set by the error state setting unit based on a predetermined operation input, and the auxiliary game executing unit is configured to output the error state by the error state setting unit. The auxiliary game interruption means for interrupting the execution of the auxiliary game, and the auxiliary state from the execution state stored in the execution state storage means when the error state is canceled by the error cancellation means. Auxiliary game restarting means for restarting the game. Therefore, the auxiliary game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the error state, and the notification is performed, so that the attendant at the game hall notices the occurrence of the error state and can take appropriate measures. In addition, if an error state occurs due to something other than fraudulent acts, the game staff will cancel the error, and the auxiliary game will be resumed from the interrupted state, so the player suffers a disadvantage. There is nothing.

  In a second aspect of the invention, a winning opening that is arranged in the gaming area and allows a game ball to win, a winning number storing means for storing the number of winning game balls to the winning opening, and a winning number storing means storing The winning ball number information output means for subtracting the number of winning prizes and outputting information on the number of winning balls corresponding to the subtracted winning ball number, and the information on the number of winning balls output from the winning ball number information output means Payout control means for controlling the payout of the number of prize balls indicated by the number of prize balls, and the prize ball number information output means when the error status is set by the error status setting means. When the output of the number of winning balls based on the number of winnings stored in the storage means is interrupted and the error state is canceled by the error releasing means, the prize based on the number of winnings stored in the winning number storage means Resumes output of ball count information. That is, the number of winning balls is counted even when a game ball wins after the occurrence of an error state. For this reason, by canceling the error, the winning ball is paid out based on the winning, so that the player is not disadvantaged.

  In the third aspect of the invention, since the stored information erasure unit for erasing the information stored in the execution state storage unit and the winning number storage unit based on a predetermined operation input is provided, the error is released and the auxiliary game is resumed. The game store clerk can select whether to execute the game from the beginning by resetting the execution state of the auxiliary game and the winning memory according to the cause of occurrence of the error state. Therefore, if the occurrence of an error condition is due to an illegal act (the error condition is attributed to the player's responsibility), resetting is performed, and the error condition is not attributed to the player's responsibility. ), The auxiliary game can be resumed from the interrupted state, so that an appropriate action can be taken against fraud without causing any disadvantage to a bona fide player.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the display device is provided with a display control means capable of executing a variable display game for controlling a display device to display a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, wherein the auxiliary game is configured by the variable display game, and the auxiliary game execution is performed. The means includes a control information output means for outputting, to the display control means, variable display control information for controlling the variable display game upon execution of the auxiliary game, and an error state is set by the error state setting means. In addition, an interruption control information output means for outputting interruption control information for interrupting the variable display game to the display control means, and the variable display on the display control means when the error state is released by the error releasing means. Resumption control information output means for outputting resumption control information for resuming the game, wherein the display control means is the control information output means A variable display game control means for performing execution control of the variable display game performed on the display device based on the variable display control information, and a progress state memory for storing a progress state of the variable display game by the variable display game control means And when the variable display game control means receives the interruption control information from the interruption control information output means during execution of the variable display game, the variable display game control means interrupts the variable display game, and When the resume control information is received from the resume control information output means while the display game is interrupted, the variable display game is resumed from the progress state stored in the progress state storage means. Therefore, the auxiliary game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the error state, and the notification is performed, so that the attendant at the game hall notices the occurrence of the error state and can take appropriate measures. If the interruption of the auxiliary game is canceled, the variable display game is resumed from the interrupted state, so that the player cannot see the variable display game and the result is not derived. I don't feel dissatisfied with the results.

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

  In the following description of the embodiment, front, rear, left, and right refer to directions as viewed from the player, that is, when the game board is viewed from the front.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  The front frame 2 of the gaming machine 1 is attached to a machine frame (not shown) fixed to an island facility for installing the gaming machine 1 with the hinge 4 as an axis, and by rotating about the hinge 4 as an axis, One side can be opened and closed. The front frame 2 has a substantially square opening, and the game board 5 is attached to the opening. A glass frame 6 is attached to the front frame 2 with a hinge (not shown) as an axis, and the glass frame 6 can be opened and closed by rotating about the hinge. A transparent cover glass is attached to the opening of the glass frame 6.

  On the game board 5, a substantially circular game area 11 is defined by a guide rail 10 provided on the surface of the game board 5. The player can visually recognize the game area 11 through the cover glass.

  Below the game board 5 in the front frame 2, there are a launch operation unit 15 and a ball storage unit 16 a of a launch device (not shown) that sequentially launches game balls (pachinko balls) one by one in the game area 11. An upper plate 16 that guides the ball to the launching device, a lower plate 17 that can store game balls overflowing from the ball storage unit 16a of the upper plate 16, a speaker 18 that outputs sound effects, an ashtray 19 and the like are provided. The speakers 18 are also provided at the upper left and right ends of the glass frame 6.

  A ball lending button 63 for instructing ball lending and a discharge button 64 for instructing discharge of the prepaid card from the card ball lending unit are provided on the upper right portion of the upper plate 16. In the vicinity of these buttons 63 and 64, a balance display unit 65 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided.

  The gaming machine 1 plays a game by the game ball launched from the launching device flowing down in the game area 11 based on the player's operation of the launch operation unit 15.

  A center case 21 having a substantially rectangular opening window 21a is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11. Behind the center case 21 is provided a display device 22 that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a state where the display portion 22a faces the opening window portion 21a of the center case 21.

  The display device 22 sets a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three variable display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) in the display unit 22a, and displays the image independently in each display area. It is. In the present embodiment, for example, a display screen portion is configured by an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and each variable display area on the display screen has a plurality of identification information (special symbols) and An image based on the progress of the game, such as a character that produces a special figure variation display game, is displayed.

  Below the center case 21 in the game area 11 is provided a start winning opening 24 (winning area) having an ordinary variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 23, and below the start winning opening 24 is a display device 22. A special variable winning device (large winning opening) 25 is provided which can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept depending on the result of the operation. In addition, a normal symbol start gate 26 used for the normal-variation display game is disposed on the left side of the center case 21 in the game area 11.

  Furthermore, in the game area 11, the direction of a general winning port 28 for establishing a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball wins, a windmill 29 or a nail (not shown) for changing the fall direction of the game ball, etc. A conversion member and an out port 30 for collecting game balls that have flowed down without winning are provided.

  At the top of the center case 21, the special symbol variation display of the special symbol variation display game, the special symbol winning memory number (holding memory number), the normal symbol variation display of the normal symbol variation display game, and the normal symbol winning memory. A display 32 for displaying the number is provided.

  A game ball launched by the launching device is partitioned by the guide rail 10 on the left side of the game area 11 and launched from the launch ball guide passage 31 that guides the game ball to the game area 11, and is arranged at various locations in the game area 11. The game area 11 flows down while changing the falling direction by a direction changing member such as a windmill 29 and wins the start winning opening 24, the general winning opening 28, the big winning opening 25, or is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 11. It is discharged from the outlet 30.

  When a game ball wins the start winning opening 24, the general winning opening 28, and the big winning opening 25, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening is discharged to the upper plate 16 from the payout device (not shown).

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 24, the display 32 starts a special figure changing display game in which the symbols composed of the numbers and the like described above are sequentially changed and displayed on the display device 22. An image related to the figure variation display game is displayed.

  When a winning at the start winning opening 24 is made at a predetermined timing, the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a big win state, and the game stops in a state where three display symbols are aligned (a big win symbol). At this time, the special winning opening 25 is switched from a closed state (a disadvantageous state to the player) in which the special winning opening 25 does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time by energization to the special winning opening solenoid 123 shown in FIG. The ball is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that can easily accept the ball. That is, since the special winning opening is greatly opened for a predetermined time, the player is given a game value that allows a player to acquire many game balls during this period.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 26, the display unit 32 starts a general symbol change display game. When the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 26 is made at a predetermined timing, the normal symbol related hit state is entered, and the normal symbol displayed on the display 32 stops in the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 23 provided in the start winning opening 24 is converted so that the entrance to the starting winning opening 24 is expanded for a predetermined time by energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122 shown in FIG. As a result, the possibility of winning the game ball at the start winning opening 24 is increased.

  A warp inlet 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 22 on the frame of the center case 21. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 55 is discharged from the warp outlet 57 through the warp passage 54, rolls on a rolling surface (stage) provided on the lower side of the display device 22, and immediately below the center of the display device 22. It flows down from the hole or rolling surface provided in. And when it flows down to the hole provided directly under the center, it is discharged from the communication port 62 provided immediately above the start winning port 24, thereby increasing the possibility of winning the start winning port 24.

  The ball removal button 66 is a button for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 16 to the lower plate 17.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system centering on the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control apparatus 100 includes a microprocessor 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, an input I / F (Interface) 104, an output I / F 105, and an external communication terminal 106.

  The microprocessor 101 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, and controls the game. The ROM 102 stores invariant information (program, data, etc.) for game control. The RAM 103 is used as a work area by the microprocessor 101 during game control.

  The game control apparatus 100 is provided with an external communication terminal 106, and an identification number uniquely set in the microprocessor 101 can be output from the external communication terminal 106. By connecting an inspection device or a management computer (so-called hall computer) to the external communication terminal 106, the management computer can identify the gaming machine 1.

  The microprocessor 101 receives various detection devices (start port sensor 110, winning port sensor a111a to winning port sensor n111n, gate sensor 112, count sensor 113, glass frame opening sensor 114, inner frame opening sensor 115 via the input I / F 104. In response to the detection signals from the ball break sensor 116, the clear switch 117, the vibration sensor 130, and the magnetic sensor 131, various processes such as a big hit lottery are performed.

  Note that the vibration sensor 130 detects vibration applied to the gaming machine 1, and the magnetic sensor 131 detects magnetism applied to the gaming machine 1 (that is, approach of a magnet). When the vibration sensor 130 detects a vibration equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, the game control apparatus 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 and sets a vibration error state. In addition, when the magnetic sensor 131 detects a magnetism equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, the game control apparatus 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 and sets a magnetic error state.

  Further, the microprocessor 101 outputs each piece of information to the special-figure display 120 and the general-purpose display 121 provided in the game area 11 via the output I / F 105. The special figure display 120 and the common figure display 121 are provided on the display 32.

  The special figure display 120 outputs the fluctuation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. The universal display 121 outputs a variation display mode of the universal variation display game.

  In addition, the microprocessor 101 controls the game by sending a command signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (SOL) 122, the big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 123, and the discharge control device 124 via the output I / F 105. To control.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122 operates to open and close the ordinary variation winning device 23 at the entrance to the start winning port 24.

  The special prize opening solenoid 123 operates to open and close the special prize opening 25.

  The discharge control device 124 is a device for operating the payout unit based on the prize ball command signal from the game control apparatus 100 to discharge the prize ball. Further, the discharge control device 124 is a device for controlling the operation of the payout unit based on a ball rental request signal from a card ball rental unit provided in the gaming machine 1 and discharging the ball rental.

  Further, the microprocessor 101 outputs information regarding the gaming machine 1 to the management computer via the external terminal board 125 connected to the output I / F 105.

  The game control device 100 uses a variation start command (including a model / design designation command and a variation pattern designation command), a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, etc. as a production control command signal. It transmits to the control apparatus 150. The effect control device 150 can grasp the transition of the game state managed by the game control device 100 by receiving these commands.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is connected to a backup power supply (not shown) that supplies power to the game control device 100 during a power failure. Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 can hold the stored contents of the RAM 103 even during a power failure.

  The effect control device 150 is provided with a CPU 151 for display control, a ROM 152 for storing programs and data, a work area during operation of the CPU 151, and a frame buffer for temporarily storing image data displayed on the display device 22. A RAM 153, a communication I / F 154, an output I / F 155, an input I / F 156, and the like.

  The data stored in the ROM 152 includes image data (symbol data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, etc.) and music data to be reproduced.

  The CPU 151 executes a program stored in the ROM 152, and is composed of image control information (sprite data, polygon data, etc.) corresponding to the game state during the special figure variation display game based on the signal from the game control device 100. Symbol display information, background screen information, video object screen information, etc.) are calculated to generate an image signal to be displayed on the display device 22.

  The CPU 151 stores the displayed image data in the frame buffer of the RAM 153 based on the content calculated from the image control information and the image data stored in the ROM 152.

  For example, the CPU 151 performs polygon drawing (or normal bitmap drawing) of the image, and pastes a predetermined texture on each polygon and stores it in the frame buffer of the RAM 153. The CPU 151 also performs drawing processing such as point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing (such as glow shading), and hidden surface removal (such as Z buffer processing). The image signal subjected to these drawing processes is stored in the frame buffer of the RAM 153.

  Then, the CPU 151 transmits the image stored in the frame buffer of the RAM 153 to the display device 22 at a predetermined timing (timing of the vertical synchronization signal V_SYNC and the horizontal synchronization signal H_SYNC).

  Here, as the frame buffer, a plurality of frame buffers are set in predetermined storage areas of the RAM 153, and the CPU 151 can also superimpose (overlay) and output arbitrary images stored in the plurality of frame buffers. It is.

  An oscillator (not shown) that supplies a clock signal is connected to the CPU 151. The clock signal generated by the oscillator defines the operation cycle of the CPU 151, and a vertical synchronization signal (V_SYNC) and a horizontal synchronization signal (H_SYNC) are generated based on the clock signal output from the oscillator, and the timing is supplied to the display device 22. Output as a signal.

  The communication I / F 154 that connects the effect control device 150 and the game control device 100 is provided with a buffer that is a signal transmission direction restricting means. Therefore, in the communication between the game control device 100 and the effect control device 150, only signal input from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 is permitted, and signal output from the effect control device 150 to the game control device 100 is not allowed. prohibited. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the effect control device 150 to the game control device 100. In addition, when performing bidirectional communication between the game control device 100 and the effect control device 150, a bidirectional buffer may be used as a buffer.

  The display device 22, various LED boards 160, and the speaker 18 are connected to the output I / F 155 constituting the effect control device 150.

  Based on the sound control command signal from the effect control device 150, the speaker 18 outputs music played during the game, game sound effects, and the like.

  Based on the image display signal from the effect control device 150, the display device 22 displays an image corresponding to the image display signal (for example, a special figure variation display game) in the display area.

  Various LED boards 160 control various LEDs of the decoration light emitting device 3 provided on the front frame 2 and the decoration device 67 in the game area 11 based on the decoration control command signal from the effect control device 150.

  The speaker 18 and the various LED boards 160 may be configured to be directly connected to the game control device 100 without being connected to the effect control device 150, and may be connected to the effect control device 150 via another control device. You may comprise.

  An effect button 119 is connected to the input I / F 156 constituting the effect control device 150. The effect button 119 is a button operated by the player during the special figure variation display game. The effect button 119 is provided on the upper part of the upper plate 16 shown in FIG.

  Processing executed by the game control apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  3A and 3B are flowcharts of a main process of game control according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed by the microprocessor 101 of the game control device 100 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on or when a power failure is restored.

  First, the game control device 100 prohibits an interrupt performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period) (301).

  The game control device 100 sets an interrupt vector indicating an address on the RAM 103 to be accessed in order to execute an interrupt process executed when there is an interrupt (302), and sets a stack pointer (303). Then, the game control device 100 sets an interrupt mode (304) and permits access to the RAM 103 (305). Next, the game control device 100 sets all output ports to OFF (306).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the clear switch 117 is ON (307). The clear switch 117 is a switch for initializing the gaming machine 1. When the clear switch 117 is turned ON when the power is turned on, the data stored in the RAM 103 is cleared and the gaming machine is initialized.

  If it is determined in step 307 that the clear switch 117 is ON, the game control device 100 clears the data stored in the area of the RAM 103 used for game control (308). By clearing the RAM, the game control data (game execution state, number of reserved memories, etc.) stored in the RAM 103 are erased.

  Then, the game control device 100 sets a predetermined initial value as a value at power-on in the RAM 103 (309).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a power-on command editing process for causing the effect control device 150 to set a symbol displayed on the display 32 when the power is turned on.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 307 that the clear switch 117 is not ON, the game control device 100 refers to the power failure inspection area (311).

  Specifically, the power outage inspection area is a specific area of the RAM 103 and stores an outage flag indicating that a power outage has occurred.

  Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the power failure flag is stored in the power failure inspection area referred to in the processing of step 311, so that the power is turned on when the power failure is restored or the power is turned on after the normal end. Is determined (312).

  If it is determined in step 312 that the power is not turned on at the time of power failure recovery (power is turned on after normal termination), the process proceeds to step 308 to initialize the gaming machine 1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 312 that the power failure has been restored, that is, if a power failure flag is stored in the power failure inspection area, the game control device 100 has corrupted data stored in the RAM 103. In order to determine whether or not the checksum is correct, it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal (313). Specifically, in the event of a power failure, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the data checksum stored in the RAM 103 matches the data checksum currently stored in the RAM 103.

  If it is determined in step 313 that the checksum is abnormal, the data stored in the RAM 103 is corrupted and the data stored in the RAM 103 when a power failure occurs cannot be taken over. In order to initialize the machine 1, the process proceeds to step 308, and power-on processing (308 to 310) is executed.

If it is determined in step 313 that the checksum is normal, the RAM 103
Since the data stored in is normal and the power failure recovery process can be executed, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is set in the RAM 103 (314).

  Next, the game control device 100 erases the data stored in the area for displaying the display 32 that displays each gaming state, and erases the display content of the display 32 (315).

  And the game control apparatus 100 performs the power failure recovery command edit process which makes the effect control apparatus 150 set the symbol displayed on the display device 32 at the time of power failure recovery (316).

  Next, the game control state determines whether or not the probability state when the power failure occurs is a low probability state (317).

  If it is determined in step 317 that the state is a low probability state, the process proceeds to step 319 shown in FIG. 3B.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step 317 that the state is not in the low probability state, that is, in the probability variation state, the game control device 100 is in order to notify the player that the state is in the probability variation state. The probability display data is set in the RAM 103, and the process proceeds to step 319 shown in FIG. 3B.

  Next, the game control device 100 activates an interrupt timer that performs timer interrupt at a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period) (319). Then, interrupt prohibition is set (320).

  Next, initial value random number update processing is executed (321). Specifically, the initial value random number update process includes an initial value of a jackpot random number for determining whether or not a special figure fluctuation display game is won, and a hit for determining whether or not a normal figure fluctuation display game is won. This is a process for updating the initial value of the random number. That is, in the process executed by the game control device 100, when a game ball wins the normal symbol start gate 26 or the start winning opening 24, a lottery for deriving a corresponding game result mode is performed, Based on the lottery result, some random number processing is performed to add randomness to the effect or decoration when the variable display game is advanced. As an example of these random number processes, the value of the counter is incremented by 1 in a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period) between 0 and 316, and returned to 0 again when the value exceeds 316 There is. This random number value update processing corresponds to the random number update processing 1 of step 604 shown in FIG.

  As the counter value, the random number value at that time is extracted when the game control device 100 detects the above-described winning of a game ball or the like. However, although it is a random number, it is a counter extracted at a cycle of 317 milliseconds, and is merely a random number using randomness of timing extracted as a random value. Therefore, regularity as a counter is eliminated by updating the initial value of the counter value in the initial value random number update process.

  In the above-described example, the counter value is not updated by adding a predetermined value (for example, 1) every time, but every time the value obtained by the initial value random number update process is updated in one cycle, the initial value of the counter value is updated. As a value, a new value obtained by the initial value random number update process is set as the initial value of the next counter. Since the random number update period in the initial value random number update process is shorter than the random number update period in the random number update process 1 in step 604, estimation of the counter value from the outside can be made difficult.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 is in a vibration error due to the detection of a vibration greater than a predetermined reference value, or due to the detection of magnetism greater than a predetermined reference value. It is determined whether a magnetic error is occurring (331). As a result, when it is determined that a vibration error or a magnetic error is occurring, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 117 is ON (332).

  When it is determined in step 332 that the clear switch 117 is ON, the game control device 100 clears the vibration error state and the magnetic error state (333), and proceeds to step 322.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither a vibration error nor a magnetic error has occurred, or if the clear switch 117 is not ON, the process proceeds to step 322.

  Next, the game control device 100 performs a process of setting permission of the interrupt that has been prohibited (322).

  Then, the game control device 100 refers to the power failure inspection area (323) and determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (324). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. If the voltage is equal to or lower than the predetermined value, the power failure flag is stored in the power failure inspection area, so that a power failure has occurred. Can be determined.

  If it is determined in step 324 that a power failure has occurred, the power failure processing (325-330) is executed.

  First, in the power failure process, the game control device 100 sets the interrupt prohibition (325), and sets all output ports to OFF (326).

  The game control device 100 deletes the data stored in the power failure inspection area (327), and stores a power failure flag indicating that a power failure has occurred in the power failure inspection area (328).

  The game control device 100 is. Before the supply of power to the RAM 103 is interrupted, the checksum of the data stored in the RAM 103 is calculated, and the calculated checksum value is stored in the backup area of the RAM 103 (329).

  Then, the game control device 100 prohibits access to the RAM 103 (330), and waits without performing any processing until the gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 324 that a power failure has not occurred, the power failure process is not executed, and the process returns to step 320.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is executed by the microprocessor 101 of the game control device 100 by an interrupt issued at a predetermined time period.

  When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control main process is executed. When a timer interrupt is generated at a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period) by the interrupt timer activated in the process of step 319, the timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed. However, these processes (steps 401 to 415) are not necessarily performed every time an interrupt occurs. For example, in the input / output process (402), the input signal is monitored every time, but the output process may be executed every other occurrence of an interrupt. That is, instead of completing all the processes in one interrupt process, the interrupt process may be repeatedly executed a plurality of times to complete a series of game control processes.

  First, the game control device 100 executes a register saving process (401).

  Thereafter, input / output processing is executed (402). The input / output process includes an input process and an output process. The input process is a process of determining input information by performing a process such as chattering removal on signals from various sensors and switches input via the input I / F 104. Note that if any one of a vibration error and a magnetic error has occurred, all output ports are set to OFF.

  In the output process, data related to game control is output to the external terminal board 125 via the output I / F 105, and the data is output to the display device 22, the various LED boards 160 and the speaker 18. In this output process, the display 32 including the special figure display 120 and the general figure display 121 is set based on the parameters set in the special figure game process (409) and the general figure game process (410). Parameter is output.

  As described above, the input process and the output process do not have to be executed simultaneously with a single timer interrupt.

  Next, command transmission processing for outputting a command to the effect control device 150 or outputting signals to various control devices is performed (403). Specifically, an error command is output to the effect control device 150, a fluctuation command is output to the effect display device 150, a payout command is output to the discharge control device 124, or a power failure command is output to the effect display device 150. To do.

  Thereafter, in order to add randomness to the jackpot random number and the hit random number, the jackpot random number counter and the random number update process 1 for adding the value of the hit random number counter one by one are performed (404).

  In addition, in this random number update process 1, 1 is also added to the value of the jackpot symbol random number counter that determines the stop symbol.

  Next, initial value random number update processing is executed (405). The initial value random number update process of step S25 is the same as the initial value random number update process of step 321 shown in FIG.

  Then, a random number update process 2 for incrementing the value of the variation pattern random number counter for imparting randomness to the effect or decoration (variation pattern, stop symbol, etc.) when the special figure variation display game is advanced is performed (406). .

  Next, the vibration error flag and the magnetic error flag are checked, and a vibration error due to the detection of a vibration exceeding a predetermined reference value is detected, and a magnetism exceeding a predetermined reference value is detected. It is determined whether or not a magnetic error is caused due to the fact (416). The vibration error flag and the magnetic error flag are flags set based on the result of monitoring the outputs of the vibration sensor 130 and the magnetic sensor 131 in step 417.

  As a result, if it is determined that a vibration error or a magnetic error is occurring, the process proceeds to step 412. That is, when it is determined that a vibration error or a magnetic error is occurring, processing relating to game progress (switch monitoring processing (407 to 408), game processing (409 to 410), LED editing processing 411) is not executed. However, the external information editing process 412 is executed. For this reason, in the state where the abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the game (the special figure variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game) is interrupted in a state in which the game does not proceed (the stored contents of the RAM 103 remain as it is). The fact that an abnormality has occurred can be output to the outside (for example, a call lamp, a hall computer).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither a vibration error nor a magnetic error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 417.

  In step 417, the output from the vibration sensor 130, the output from the magnetic sensor 131, the output from the glass frame opening sensor 114, the output from the inner frame opening sensor 115, and the output from the ball break sensor 116 are detected, and the magnetism is detected. Determine whether an error, vibration error, or other error has occurred. Specifically, when the game control device 100 determines that the vibration sensor 130 has detected a vibration that is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, a vibration error flag is set, and a vibration error state is set. Further, when the game control device 100 determines that the magnetic sensor 131 has detected magnetism equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, a magnetic error flag is set and a magnetic error state is set.

  Next, in order to monitor whether or not a game ball has won a prize at each prize opening, a prize opening switch monitoring process is performed (407).

  Specifically, the monitoring process of the switch that detects the presence / absence of input from the winning prize sensor 111 and the count sensor 113 and updates the number of winning prizes to the general winning opening 28 and the big winning opening 25 according to the result is performed. . At this time, if the winning ball sensor 111 and the count sensor 113 detect the game ball, the winning number counter value is updated.

  Thereafter, in order to monitor whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the start winning opening 24 and the normal symbol start gate 26, a start opening switch monitoring process is performed (408).

  Specifically, the monitoring process of the switch which detects the presence or absence of the input of the start port sensor 110 and the gate sensor 112 and updates the special symbol winning memory, the normal symbol winning memory and the like according to the result is performed. At this time, if a game ball is detected by the start port sensor 110, a special figure random number counter value (random number related to the result form of the special figure fluctuation display game) jackpot symbol random number counter value (random number related to the result figure of the special figure fluctuation display game) Is stored in the special figure storage area, and if a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 112, a normal random number counter value (a random number related to the result mode of the normal fluctuation display game) is stored in the general figure storage area.

  After that, the special game process (409) and the general game process (410) for controlling the progress of the variable display game are performed.

  The special symbol game process (409) is extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning port 24 detected by the starting port sensor 110, and is stored in the special symbol starting memory (step 407). It is determined whether or not the random number related to the result form of the special figure variation display game extracted and stored in the above process is hit, and the special figure display device 120 executes the special figure variation display game. Note that the special chart start memory stores the start memory when a game ball wins the start winning opening 24 in a state where the variable display game cannot be immediately executed.

  In addition, the display device 22 is subjected to processing for the variable display of the identification information (decorative symbol) corresponding to the display on the special figure indicator 120. If the special figure random number counter value is a predetermined value, it becomes a hit state related to the special symbol, and the variation display of the identification information stops at the hit symbol. In addition, when the winning state is reached, an open state in which the game ball is easily received in the special winning opening 25 is obtained.

  The normal game process (410) is extracted based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 26 detected by the gate sensor 112 and is stored in the normal symbol start memory (in step 407). It is determined whether or not the random number related to the result mode of the normal variation display game extracted / stored in the process is successful, and the normal symbol variation display game is executed by the general symbol display 121. If the common random number counter value is a predetermined value, a hit state related to the normal figure is entered, and a parameter is set for stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol in the win state.

  Thereafter, a process for editing parameters to be output to the LEDs of the special figure display 120 and the general figure display 121 is performed (411).

  Specifically, in the special figure game process, when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the special symbol winning memory number obtained by subtracting the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game executed this time from the game control device 100 is displayed. Edit the parameters to be output to the LED of the display 120.

  Similarly, in the normal game process, when the normal symbol fluctuation display game is executed on the normal symbol display device 121, the number of executions of the normal symbol variable display game executed this time is reduced, and the number of normal symbol winning memory is reduced by game control. Edit the parameters to be output from the device 100 to the LED of the general-purpose display 121.

  If it is determined that neither a vibration error nor a magnetic error is detected after the game is interrupted due to a vibration error or a magnetic error, the game is interrupted (game control stored in the RAM 103 at the time of interruption). Resume from the state indicated in the data.

  Thereafter, external information editing processing for editing external information for outputting the state of the gaming machine 1 to the management computer connected via the external terminal board 125 is performed (412). External information includes information related to the progress of the variable display game, such as whether the symbol has been confirmed, whether it is a big hit, whether the probability is changing, whether the change time is being shortened, the start of the variable display game, etc. It is. Also included is an error signal indicating that an error (magnetic error, vibration error) has occurred.

  Next, the end of the timer interrupt process is declared (413).

  Thereafter, the process of restoring the temporarily saved register (414) and the process of setting permission of the interrupt that has been prohibited are performed (415). Then, the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (FIGS. 3A and 3B). Then, the initial value random number update process and the like (the processes of steps 320 to 323 in FIG. 3B) are repeated until the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of command transmission processing (403 in FIG. 4) according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not it is a timing at which a payout command can be transmitted (501). Specifically, it is determined that the payout condition is satisfied, such as whether the payout ball detection sensor is abnormal or whether the paid out game balls are excessive or insufficient. Further, when the number of game balls stored in the upper tank (a tank for storing game balls supplied from the island facility) is less than a predetermined number and the ball is out of ball, the output from the overflow sensor However, if the game ball cannot be stored in the lower plate 17, it is determined that it is not the timing at which the payout command can be transmitted.

  If the payout command transmission timing is reached, the payout command is transmitted (502). On the other hand, if it is not the payout command transmission timing, an effect control command for displaying an error message indicating that the game ball cannot be paid out is transmitted (503).

  In the command transmission process, as described above, a fluctuation command, a power failure command, and the like are also transmitted, but transmission processes other than the payout command are omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the payout command transmission process (502 in FIG. 5) according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control apparatus 100 is in a vibration error due to the detection of vibrations exceeding a predetermined reference value, and the magnetism resulting from detection of magnetism above a predetermined reference value. It is determined whether there is an error (601). As a result, when it is determined that a vibration error or magnetic error is occurring, the payout command transmission process is terminated without outputting the payout command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither a vibration error nor a magnetic error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 602 in order to output a payout command.

  In step 602, the number of winning balls in which the number of winning balls detected by the winning mouth sensor 111 is recorded is acquired as a counter value (602), and it is determined whether or not the acquired winning number counter value is zero. (603).

  As a result, if the winning number counter value is zero, there is no game ball to be paid out, and the payout command transmission process is terminated without outputting the payout command. On the other hand, if the winning number counter value is not zero, the process proceeds to step 604.

  In step 604, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the acquired winning number counter is written to the winning number counter. Thereafter, a command for paying out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game ball is set (605), and payout command data is output (605).

  It should be noted that for the winning mouths with different numbers of payout balls, the processing of steps 602 to 605 is further executed, a command of the total number of payouts is set (605), and the total number of payout command data is output. (606).

  In the payout command transmission process of the present embodiment, no payout ball is paid out because the payout number command is not set while an error (magnetic error, vibration error) occurs. In the same way, the payout of new balls can be stopped while an error occurs.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the effect control command transmission process (503 in FIG. 5) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control apparatus 100 is in a vibration error due to the detection of vibrations exceeding a predetermined reference value, and the magnetism resulting from detection of magnetism above a predetermined reference value. It is determined whether there is an error (701). As a result, if it is determined that a vibration error or magnetic error is occurring, an error command is set (703), and the process proceeds to step 704.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no vibration error and no magnetic error, it is determined whether or not there is a production command setting (702).

  As a result, if there is an effect command setting, an effect control command for performing the set effect is output (704). On the other hand, if the production command is not set, the production control command transmission process is terminated without setting the production control command.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the winning opening switch monitoring process (407 in FIG. 4) according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 100 detects the rising edge of the winning opening sensor 111 from the monitoring result of the winning opening sensor 111 stored in the switch control area of the RAM 103 (801). As a result, when the rising edge of the winning opening sensor 111 is detected (YES in 802), the winning number counter is added by the number of detected rising edges (803).

  On the other hand, if the rising edge of the winning opening sensor 111 is not detected (NO in 802), the winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated without adding the winning number counter.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process (408 in FIG. 4) according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the start opening sensor 110 has detected a winning of a game ball in the start winning opening 24 (901). As a result, when a winning ball to the starting winning port 24 cannot be detected, the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated without updating the number of reserved memories.

  On the other hand, when a winning ball to the start winning opening 24 can be detected, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 103 is acquired (902). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) or more. If the reserved storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined upper limit number, no more winnings can be stored in the start winning opening 24, so the start port switch monitoring process is terminated without updating the reserved storage number. .

  On the other hand, if the acquired number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined upper limit number, a value obtained by adding 1 to the acquired number of reserved memories is written in the reserved storage area of the RAM 103 (904).

  Then, the big hit random number (random number that determines whether the result of the special figure variation display game is big hit or lost) corresponding to the newly stored pending storage number is obtained at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 24 is detected. The large hit random number save storage area is stored (905). In addition, the symbol random number (the random number that determines the stop symbol derived as a result of the special figure variation display game, that is, the result of the special figure variation display game is obtained at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 24 is detected. A random number that determines whether it is a special big hit (probability change, short time etc.) or a normal big hit (lowest value big hit) is stored in the symbol random number save storage area corresponding to the newly stored pending storage number ( 906).

  Thereafter, a pending storage number command for displaying the updated pending storage number is set in the command transmission buffer (907).

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, during the occurrence of an error (magnetic error, vibration error), processing relating to the progress of the game is not executed, and data relating to the progress of the game is updated. It is held in the RAM 103 as it is. On the other hand, even when an error is occurring, the external information editing process is executed. Therefore, the game does not proceed in a state where an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1, but it can be output to the outside that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1. In addition, during the occurrence of an error, the payout number command is not set, so that no new prize ball is paid out.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above only in the timer interrupt process, and the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and other processes are the same. Therefore, the description of the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the processes of steps 401 to 406 are executed. The processing in steps 401 to 406 is the same as that in the first embodiment described above.

  In the timer interrupt process according to the second embodiment, an error monitoring process 417 is executed following step 406.

  In step 417, the output from the vibration sensor 130 and the output from the magnetic sensor 131 are detected to determine whether a magnetic error and a vibration error have occurred. Specifically, when the game control device 100 determines that the vibration sensor 130 has detected a vibration that is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, a vibration error flag is set, and a vibration error state is set. Further, when the game control device 100 determines that the magnetic sensor 131 has detected magnetism equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, a magnetic error flag is set and a magnetic error state is set.

  Thereafter, a winning opening switch monitoring process (407) and a start opening switch monitoring process (408) are executed. The winning port switch monitoring process (407) and the start port switch monitoring process (408) are the same as those in the first embodiment described above.

  After that, the vibration error flag and the magnetic error flag are checked to determine whether a vibration error due to the detection of vibrations exceeding a predetermined reference value is detected, and magnetism exceeding a predetermined reference value is detected. It is determined whether or not a magnetic error due to the occurrence is occurring (416). As a result, if it is determined that a vibration error or a magnetic error is occurring, the process proceeds to step 412. That is, if it is determined that a vibration error or a magnetic error is occurring, processing relating to game progress (game processing (409 to 410), LED editing processing 411) is not executed, but external information editing processing 412 is performed. Is executed. For this reason, in a state where an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1, the game (the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game) is interrupted in a state where the game does not proceed (the stored contents of the RAM 103 remain as they are).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither a vibration error nor a magnetic error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 409 to perform special figure game processing (409), general figure game processing (410), and special figure general figure LED editing processing (411). Execute. The processing in steps 409 to 411 is the same as that in the first embodiment described above.

  Thereafter, the processing of steps 412 to 415 is executed. The processing in steps 412 to 415 is the same as that in the first embodiment described above.

  In the second embodiment as well, if it is determined that the game is interrupted because of a vibration error or a magnetic error, and it is determined that neither a vibration error nor a magnetic error occurs, the game is in a suspended state (when the game is interrupted). From the state indicated by the game control data stored in the RAM 103.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, during the occurrence of an error (magnetic error, vibration error), the process relating to the progress of the game is not executed, and the data relating to the progress of the game is updated. It is held in the RAM 103 as it is. On the other hand, even when an error is occurring, the external information editing process is executed. Therefore, the game does not proceed in a state where an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1, but it can be output to the outside that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1.

  Further, since the switch monitoring process (407 to 408) is executed even during the occurrence of an error, the game balls won in the winning opening and the starting opening during the occurrence of the error will not be missed.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above only in the timer interrupt process, and the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and other processes are the same. Therefore, the description of the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  First, the processes of steps 401 to 406 are executed. The processing in steps 401 to 406 is the same as that in the first embodiment described above.

  In the timer interrupt process of the third embodiment, following step 406, the vibration error flag and the magnetic error flag are checked, and a vibration error due to the detection of vibration exceeding a predetermined reference value is detected. And whether a magnetic error due to the detection of magnetism exceeding a predetermined reference value is detected (416). As a result, if it is determined that a vibration error or magnetic error is occurring, it is determined whether an error interruption flag is set (whether the error interruption flag is ON) (423). The error interruption flag is a flag that is set to ON in step 425 described later, and indicates that the game is interrupted by setting an interruption command due to the occurrence of an error.

  If the error interruption flag is not set to ON, a vibration error or a magnetic error has occurred, but the game or variable display game is continued, so the display of the game or variable display game is interrupted. Is set to transmit an interruption command to the effect control device 150 (424), and an error interruption flag is set to ON (425). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 412.

  Therefore, in the state where an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1, the game (the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game) does not proceed (the stored contents related to the RAM 103 and the RAM 153 variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game). Will be interrupted).

  That is, if it is determined that a vibration error or a magnetic error is occurring, processing relating to the progress of the game (error monitoring processing (417), switch monitoring processing (407 to 408), game processing (409 to 410) LED edit processing 411) is not executed, but input / output processing 402, command transmission processing 403, random number update processing 404 to 406, and external information editing processing 412 are executed. For this reason, the game (the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game) does not proceed in a state where an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1, but when the interruption command is transmitted in the command transmission processing 403, the effect control device 150 is The progress of the display of the variable display game can be interrupted, and the fact that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 in the external information editing process 412 can be output to the outside (for example, a call lamp, a hall computer).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither a vibration error nor a magnetic error is detected, the process proceeds to step 420 to determine whether an error interruption flag is set (whether the error interruption flag is ON). As a result, if the error suspension flag is set, the game is suspended due to the occurrence of an error, but since the generated vibration error and magnetic error have been resolved, the game is resumed. A resume command is set (421), and the error interruption flag is reset to OFF (422). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 417.

  On the other hand, if the error interruption flag is not set in step 420, the process proceeds to step 417 without going through steps 421 and 422.

  When the resume command is set, the resume command is transmitted to the effect control device in the command transmission process 403. Therefore, the effect control device 150 displays the state of the display suspended due to the error detection (stored in the RAM 153 at the time of suspension). Display of the variable display game from the state indicated by the game control data).

  Thereafter, an error monitoring process (417), a winning opening switch monitoring process (407), a start opening switch monitoring process (408), a special figure game process (409), an ordinary figure game process (410) and a special figure ordinary figure LED editing process. (411) is executed. The processing in steps 417 and 407 to 411 is the same as that in the first embodiment described above.

  Thereafter, the processing of steps 412 to 415 is executed. The processing in steps 412 to 415 is the same as that in the first embodiment described above.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, during the occurrence of an error (magnetic error, vibration error), processing relating to the progress of the game is not executed, and data relating to the progress of the game is updated. It is held in the RAM 103 as it is. On the other hand, even when an error is occurring, the external information editing process is executed. Therefore, the game does not proceed in a state where an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1, but it can be output to the outside that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in the so-called first type special electric game machine, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called second type special electric game machine. In this case, when an error is detected, the operation of the accessory executed as an auxiliary game (the release operation of the honey) is interrupted, and the release operation of the honey is executed from the interrupted state after the error is released. That is, after the error is released, the release of the remaining number of times is executed.

  The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention described above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of game machine 1 of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system centering on the game control apparatus 100 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the main process of the game control of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the main process of the game control of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the command transmission process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the payout command transmission process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the presentation control command transmission process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the winning a prize mouth switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 6 Glass frame 11 Game area 16 Upper plate 17 Lower plate 21 Center case 22 Display device 23 Normal variation winning device 24 Start winning port 25 Large winning port 26 Normal symbol starting gate 28 General winning port 100 Game control device 150 Production control device

Claims (4)

As a result of playing a game medium in a game area formed on the game board and playing a game, an auxiliary game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the result of the auxiliary game has a special result mode. In a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state as a game value grant when derived,
Auxiliary game execution means for controlling execution of the auxiliary game;
Execution state storage means for storing an execution state of the auxiliary game executed by the auxiliary game execution means;
Detecting means for detecting that vibration or magnetism greater than a predetermined reference value is applied to the gaming machine;
An error state setting means for setting an error state when vibration or magnetic force is detected by the detection means;
When an error state is set by the error state setting unit, an error state notification unit that notifies the error state;
Error canceling means for canceling the error state set by the error state setting means based on a predetermined operation input, and
The auxiliary game execution means includes
Auxiliary game interruption means for interrupting execution of the auxiliary game when the error state is set by the error state setting means;
A game machine comprising: auxiliary game restarting means for restarting the auxiliary game from the execution state stored in the execution state storage means when the error state is canceled by the error cancellation means. A prize opening which is arranged in the game area and allows a game ball to be won;
Winning number storage means for storing the number of game balls won in the winning opening;
Winning ball number information output means for subtracting the winning number stored in the winning number storage means and outputting information on the number of winning balls corresponding to the subtracted winning ball number;
Payout control means for controlling the payout of the number of prize balls indicated by the information on the number of prize balls output from the prize ball number information output means,
The prize ball number information output means includes:
When the error state is set by the error state setting means, the output of the information on the number of winning balls based on the winning number stored in the winning number storing means is interrupted,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein when the error state is canceled by the error canceling unit, output of information on the number of winning balls based on the number of winnings stored in the winning number storing unit is resumed. Machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising: a stored information erasure unit that erases information stored in the execution state storage unit and the winning number storage unit based on a predetermined operation input. A display control means capable of executing a variable display game for controlling the display device to display a plurality of identification information in a variable manner;
The auxiliary game is constituted by the variable display game,
The auxiliary game execution means includes
Control information output means for outputting, to the display control means, variable display control information for controlling the variable display game when the auxiliary game is executed;
Interruption control information output means for outputting interruption control information for interrupting the variable display game to the display control means when an error state is set by the error state setting means;
Resumption control information output means for outputting resumption control information for resuming the variable display game to the display control means when the error state is released by the error releasing means,
The display control means includes
Fluctuation display game control means for performing execution control of the fluctuation display game performed on the display device based on the fluctuation display control information from the control information output means;
Progress state storage means for storing the progress state of the variable display game by the variable display game control means,
The variable display game control means includes:
When the interruption control information is received from the interruption control information output means during the execution of the variable display game, the variable display game is interrupted,
When the resumption control information is received from the resumption control information output means during the interruption of the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display game is resumed from the progress state stored in the progress state storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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