JP2009261632A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine constituted so that quick and appropriate processing and operations are performed when a fault occurs in the game machine without damaging the appearance of the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A locking/unlocking operation part (locking/unlocking apparatus 60) wherein the operation of locking or unlocking a front door is performed by an operator, and light emitting means (right side lamp 70R and left side lamp 70L) to be lighted or made to flicker are formed in the roughly same external shape in the front view, and arranged in one line along the edge of the front door. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of reporting various errors.

Traditionally,
(1) A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
(2) a start switch for detecting that a game medal, a coin or the like (hereinafter referred to as a medal) is inserted and a start lever is operated by a player, and requesting the start of rotation of a plurality of reels;
(3) a stop switch for detecting that a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels has been pressed by the player and outputting a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel;
(4) A stepping motor is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and controls the operation of the stepping motor on the basis of a stepping motor that transmits each driving force to each reel and signals output from the start switch and stop switch. A reel control unit for rotating and stopping each reel,
(5) When it is detected that the start lever has been operated, a lottery is performed based on the random number value. The result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected are detected. A gaming machine called pachislot that stops the rotation of the reel based on the above is known.

  A hopper, a setting switch, and the like are provided inside the casing of such a slot machine. For example, when there are fewer medals stored in the hopper, it is necessary to replenish medals. Further, when a medal is jammed in the hopper medal storage part for some reason, it is necessary to remove the jammed medal. Furthermore, when changing the winning probability or the like of the bonus, it is necessary to operate a setting switch for changing the winning probability. When such various situations occur, a slot machine manager such as a hall clerk once opens the inside of the slot machine casing, and performs processing and operations according to the circumstances. Thus, in order to be able to perform processing and operation, the slot machine needs to be configured so that the inside of the housing can be opened.

  In addition, when the slot machines are installed in the halls, the side surfaces thereof are juxtaposed so as not to have a gap as much as possible between the sand and other slots so that as many slot machines as possible can be installed. In addition, for the same reason, the slot machine is installed so that the back of the slot machine faces the wall of the hole or facing the back of other slot machines located on the back side of the slot machine. Or installed. Since slot machines are often used in such a manner in a hall, as described above, when the slot machine is operating, that is, when a player is playing a game in the slot machine. If there is a need to open the inside of the slot machine's housing for any reason, do not bother or disturb the players who are playing in the slot machines around the slot machine. There is a need to.

In view of the installation mode and usage pattern of the slot machine as described above, the opening / closing door for opening the inside of the slot machine casing must be provided as a front door on the front surface of the casing.
In addition, when there are few medals stored in the hopper, or when medals are jammed in the hopper's medal storage part due to some trouble, various sensors detect the fact and send a signal. To emit. Conventionally, it has been devised that when a signal is issued from these sensors, an error can be notified to an administrator or a player, assuming that an error has occurred.

For example, when it is determined that some kind of failure has occurred in the slot machine, there is a device that reports that a failure has occurred by outputting that an error has occurred on the production liquid crystal display (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). Also, when it is determined that some kind of trouble has occurred in the slot machine, there is one that notifies that a trouble has occurred by changing the light emission mode of the reel lamp for illuminating the reel from behind the reel ( For example, see Patent Document 2). In addition, a translucent liquid crystal display panel is placed on the front of the reel so that the design on the reel and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel can be viewed at the same time, causing some trouble in the slot machine. When it is determined that a failure has occurred, there is one that displays that a failure has occurred in a specific display area of the liquid crystal display panel (see, for example, Patent Document 3). Furthermore, a laser light source is provided on the upper part of the gaming device so that laser light is emitted from the upper part of the gaming device toward the ceiling of the game hall, and the color of the laser light emitted differs depending on the type of error that has occurred. In some cases, the type of error generated by the color of the laser light irradiated on the ceiling can be recognized by tightening (see, for example, Patent Document 4). In addition, when it is determined that some trouble has occurred in the gaming machine using the light emitting means for performing the effects related to the game, the light emitting means is turned on or blinked to indicate that the trouble has occurred. There are some which notify (for example, refer to patent documents 5).
JP 2001-58022 A JP 2002-78850 A JP 2004-167244 A JP-A-2005-118226 JP 2007-54313 A

  The medals stored in the hopper described above are necessary for starting the game and function as a game medium to be paid out to the player as a result of the game, so that no unfairness occurs between the players. To do so, the management needs to be strict. In addition, the setting switch changes the probability of winning a bonus and determines the ease of transition to a state advantageous to the player. Therefore, as with medals, the setting switch must be managed strictly. There is.

  For this reason, the front door provided on the front surface of the housing needs to be locked by an administrator such as a hall clerk. As described above, when the slot machine is in operation, the locking and unlocking operations are similarly performed on the front surface of the housing so as not to bother and disturb the surrounding players. It is necessary to be able to do in. For this reason, a locking / unlocking operation unit for locking and unlocking must be provided on the front door. Furthermore, locking and unlocking are generally performed using a key owned by an administrator, and a keyhole into which a key is inserted is formed in the locking and unlocking operation unit. The administrator can lock and unlock by inserting a key into the keyhole. Thus, in order to perform locking and unlocking operations using a key, it is common to form the keyhole so that it is always exposed to the outside due to its operability. From the aesthetic point of view, a configuration is also possible in which a removable cover for covering the keyhole is provided on the front surface of the keyhole, but the presence of the cover is also a customer for the manufacturer because it reduces the operability of locking and unlocking. A complicated work is required for the hall, and the configuration in which the cover is provided is not appropriate.

  Further, as described above, when some kind of trouble occurs in the gaming machine, it is necessary to notify the fact that the trouble has occurred as an error has occurred. Or a lamp or a lamp for notification is provided separately in the gaming machine.

  Thus, when a failure occurs in the gaming machine, first, it is necessary to notify the administrator that the failure has occurred by some means. As a result, an administrator who has recognized that a failure has occurred in the gaming machine has opened by using the key to open the front door of the gaming machine and opened the inside of the gaming machine housing. Processing and operation must be performed according to the type of failure. As described above, a series of processes from the occurrence of a fault, notification of the occurrence of the fault, recognition of the occurrence of the fault, unlocking using the key, and processing and operation for removing the fault are a series. These are situations where the player has to suspend the game once, so it is necessary to proceed quickly as a service of the hall, which is extremely important for the operation of the hall. In particular, the notification of the occurrence of a failure, the recognition of the occurrence of the failure, and the unlocking using a key should be dealt with promptly by the manager of the hall.

  However, in conventional gaming machines, the liquid crystal display panel and lamp for notifying that a failure has occurred and the keyhole are arranged at positions separated from each other, so that the administrator recognizes the occurrence of the failure. In some cases, a certain amount of time may be required until the unlocking operation using the key, and there is a possibility that the rapid response to the occurrence of the failure is not sufficient.

  In addition, the aesthetics of the slot machine housing is an important factor for manufacturers in terms of product quality. Aesthetics is one of the conditions for judging whether or not it is a gaming machine worthy of being introduced into the store from the hall side, and from the side of the player, it is a condition for judging whether or not it is an attractive gaming machine. One. For this reason, from the viewpoint of the design of the housing of the slot machine, it is also necessary not to impair the aesthetics due to the above-described keyhole or the like. In this way, the aesthetics of the gaming machine is an important element constituting the gaming machine, but the unlocking and locking operation means such as the keyhole and the light emitting means such as the lamp for notifying the occurrence of the failure are not There is no reason that it is judged that it consists only of shapes that are indispensable for ensuring its function.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to enable quick and appropriate processing and operation when a failure occurs in a gaming machine, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine configured without impairing the beauty of the gaming machine.
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation of the game;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A gaming machine including
A housing accommodating the start operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determining means;
A front door provided on the front side of the housing so that the interior of the housing can be opened;
A locking / unlocking operation unit provided on the front door, and an operation for locking and unlocking the front door with respect to the housing;
Light emitting means provided on the front door;
A failure detection means for detecting a failure that occurred during the progress of the game;
Fault identification means for identifying the type of fault detected by the fault detection means;
Storage means for storing the type of failure and the light emission mode in association with each other;
A light emission control means for causing the light emission means to emit light in the light emission mode associated with the type of failure detected by the failure detection means,
The locking / unlocking operation section and the light emitting means are formed in substantially the same outer shape when viewed from the front, and are arranged in a line along the edge of the front door.

  According to this gaming machine, the locking / unlocking operation section and the light emitting means are arranged in a line along the edge of the front door. When a failure occurs in a gaming machine, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a light emission mode associated with the type of the failure, the light emitting means notifies that the failure has occurred in the gaming machine, and the gaming machine that has recognized the fact The administrator of the door unlocks the front door and performs processing and operations to remove the obstacle. Since the locking / unlocking operation part and the light emitting means are arranged in a line along the edge of the front door, the locking / unlocking operation part and the light emitting means can be arranged close to each other, resulting in a failure in the gaming machine. It is possible to shorten the time until the front door is unlocked after recognizing this, and it is possible to quickly respond to the occurrence of a failure.

  Further, since the locking / unlocking operation part and the light emitting means are formed in substantially the same outer shape when viewed from the front, the aesthetics of the gaming machine can be enhanced, and the locking / unlocking operation part and the light emitting means are connected to the edge of the front door. Also, the aesthetic appearance of the gaming machine can be improved by arranging them in a line along. For this reason, it can be determined that it is a gaming machine worth introducing into the hall, or it can be a gaming machine that attracts the player's interest. In this way, a gaming machine with a high economic value can be provided by arranging the beauty by arranging the locking / unlocking operation unit and the light emitting means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A settlement acceptance operation section for accepting a settlement operation of the game;
The locking and unlocking operation part, the light emitting means, and the payment acceptance operation part are formed in substantially the same outer shape in front view,
The light emitting means includes a left side light emitting part provided on the left side part of the front door, and a right side light emitting part provided on the right side part of the front door,
The locking and unlocking operation part and the right light emitting part are arranged in a line along the right edge of the front door,
The payment acceptance operation part and the left side light emitting part are arranged in a line along the left edge of the front door,
The light emission control unit causes the left light emitting unit and the right light emitting unit to emit light simultaneously in a light emission mode associated with the type of failure.

  According to this gaming machine, since the left side light emitting unit and the right side light emitting unit are included, these flashing modes can be diversified, and information to be notified can be increased by the left side light emitting unit and the right side light emitting unit. Therefore, the type of failure that occurred can be reported in detail, and before opening the inside of the gaming machine, it is possible to quickly determine the tools and personnel required for processing and measures against the occurrence of the failure , Can make appropriate preparations for obstacles.

Furthermore, according to this gaming machine,
The locking and unlocking operation part, the light emitting means, and the payment acceptance operation part are formed in substantially the same outer shape in front view,
The light emitting means includes a left side light emitting unit provided on the left side of the gaming machine, and a right side light emitting unit provided on the right side of the gaming machine,
The locking and unlocking operation part and the right light emitting part are arranged in a line along the right edge of the front door,
Since the payment acceptance operation part and the left side light emitting part are arranged in a line along the left edge of the front door, the left / right symmetry is enhanced with respect to the locking / unlocking operation part and the right side light emitting part. As a result, the aesthetics can be adjusted, and the aesthetics can be adjusted by increasing the left-right symmetry of the settlement acceptance operation unit and the left side light emitting unit.

  In addition, since the left and right light emitting units emit light at the same time in the light emission mode associated with the type of failure, the lighting and flashing can be made conspicuous, so that the administrator can be informed that a failure has occurred in the gaming machine. It is possible to clearly notify, and it is possible to speed up the processing and operation for the occurrence of a failure.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
When the failure identification unit continues to identify the same failure after a predetermined time has elapsed since the failure detection unit detected the failure, the light emission control unit emits light different from the current light emission mode. In an aspect, the light emitting means emits light.

  By doing this, even if a predetermined time elapses, when the failure identification means continues to identify the same failure, the light emission means emits light in a light emission mode different from the current light emission mode. It is possible to notify the manager of the machine that the failure has occurred more clearly. In addition, even if it has been recognized that a failure has occurred, but it has been forgotten for some reason, it can be recognized again that a failure has occurred. It is possible to respond.

  When a failure occurs in a gaming machine, it is possible to perform quick and appropriate processing and operation, and to configure the gaming machine without damaging the aesthetics.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[Functional flow of pachislot 10]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow of the gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as a pachislot 10) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 110 is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 120L, 120C, and 120R have been rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R, the reel stop control means performs the internal winning combination and the stop buttons 112L, 112C. And the timing at which 112R is pressed is controlled to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel.

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine 10, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is determined as four symbols.

  When the internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the specified time and the symbol combination is determined along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e. The rotation of the reels 120L, 120C or 120R is stopped so as to be displayed as much as possible. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 120L and 120C are not displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e using the specified time. Alternatively, the rotation of 120R is stopped.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e relates to winning. Judgment is made. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 10.

  Further, in the pachislot 10, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 210, light output performed by various lamps 212, sound output performed by the speaker 214, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever 110 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect execution means determines whether or not there is a prize when the rotation of each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is stopped when the rotation of each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is stopped. The execution of the production is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it is broken. In this way, in the pachislot 10, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachi-slot 10 includes a light emitting means (a lamp of the effect executing means), a failure detecting means 11, a failure identifying means 12, a light emission control means 13, and a storage means 14. The failure detection means 11 detects a failure that occurs during the progress of the game. The failure identification unit 12 identifies the type of failure detected by the failure detection unit. The light emission control unit 13 causes the light emission unit to emit light in a light emission mode associated with the type of failure detected by the failure detection unit. Furthermore, the storage unit 14 stores a relationship in which the type of failure is associated with the light emission mode.

  Furthermore, as will be described later, the light emitting means of the pachislot 10 includes a left light emitting part and a right light emitting part. The left light emitting unit is provided on the left side of the front door, and the right light emitting unit is provided on the right side of the front door. The pachi-slot 10 has a locking / unlocking operation unit. The locking / unlocking operation unit is provided on the front door, and an operation for locking and unlocking the front door with respect to the housing is performed by the operator.

  Further, in the pachislot 10, the unlocking operation part and the right light emitting part are arranged in a line along the right edge of the front door, and the settlement acceptance operation part and the left light emitting part are arranged on the left edge of the front door. Are arranged in a line. The light emission control unit 13 causes the left light emitting unit and the light emitting unit to emit light at the same time in a light emission mode associated with the type of failure.

  Further, the pachi-slot 10 has a settlement acceptance operation unit 16. The settlement acceptance operation unit 16 accepts a game settlement operation. The pachi-slot 10 has a timer 15. The timer 15 measures the time after the failure detection means detects the failure. After the predetermined time has elapsed after the time counted by the timer 15, the light emission control means 13 emits light in a light emission mode different from the current light emission mode when the fault identification unit continues to identify the same fault. Light the means.

For example, as shown on the left side of FIG. 2, at the beginning of the failure, the left light emitting unit (70L) and the right light emitting unit (70R) emit light in the first light emitting mode (2). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the first light emitting mode (2) is such that the right side light emitting unit (70R) is turned off, turned on, turned off, and turned on in order from the top. It is the aspect which is made to light-emit so that it may turn on, light extinction, lighting, and light extinction in order.
If the failure is not removed even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the occurrence of the failure, the left light emitting portion (70L) and the right light emitting portion (70R) are caused to emit light in the second light emission mode (2). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the second light emission mode (2) is such that the right side light emitting unit (70R) is turned off, turned on, turned off, and turned on in order from the top. It is the aspect which is made to light-emit so that it may become light extinction, lighting, light extinction, and lighting in order from.
In this way, by changing the light emission mode from the first light emission mode (2) to the second light emission mode (2), it is possible to more clearly notify that the failure continues.

[Structure of pachislot 10]
This completes the description of the functional flow of the pachi-slot 10. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<External structure of pachislot 10>
FIG. 2 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment.

(Reels 120L, 120C and 120R and display windows 122L, 122C and 122R)
The pachi-slot 10 includes a cabinet 20 that houses the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, the main control circuit 150, the sub-control circuit 250, and the like, and a front door 30 that is attached to the cabinet 20 so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 20, three reels 120L, 120C and 120R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 210 is provided at the center of the front door 30. The liquid crystal display device 210 includes a display screen 124 including symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side overlapping with the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R are provided corresponding to the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, respectively, and have a configuration that can transmit through the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind the reels. I have.

  In other words, the symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind the display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 124 including the symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R, and an effect is executed.

  The symbol display areas 122L, 122C, and 122R (hereinafter referred to as display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R), when the rotation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind them is stopped, the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. Among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower regions in the frame. In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any one of the three areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages of each display window 122L, 122C, and 122R. Are defined as lines 126 (winning determination lines 126a to 126e).

  In the present embodiment, a top line 126a formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 122L, 122C and 122R, a center line 126b formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 122L, 122C and 122R, and the display windows 122L, 122C and 122R. The bottom line 126c formed by combining the lower stages, the upper stage of the left display window 122L, the middle stage of the middle display window 122C, and the lower stage of the right display window 122R, the cross-down line 126d, the lower stage of the left display window 122L, and the middle display window 122C Five of the cross-up lines 126e formed by combining the middle stage and the upper stage of the right display window 122R are provided as the winning determination lines 126.

(Operating device)
The front door 30 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 40 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 40 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 10. (So-called credit function).

  The bet button 132 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 10. The checkout button 134 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 10 to the outside.

  The start lever 110 is provided to start rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. The stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are associated with the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 114 includes a 7-segment LED. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  A lamp (LED or the like) 212 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speaker 214 outputs sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout opening 42 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 46 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 42 are stored in the medal tray 44.

(Locking / unlocking device 60 (locking / unlocking operation unit) / right lamp 70R (light emitting means))
A locking / unlocking device 60 is provided on the right edge below the front part of the pachi-slot 10. The locking / unlocking device 60 has a keyhole (not shown). An administrator of the pachislot machine 10, for example, a store clerk in the hall, can unlock the card by inserting a key into the keyhole and rotating it, and can open the front door 30 (front door) of the pachislot machine 10. By opening the front door 30 of the pachi-slot 10, the inside of the housing can be opened. Further, the front door 30 of the pachi-slot 10 can be closed and locked by rotating the key while the key is inserted into the keyhole.

  A hopper 46, a setting switch 65, and the like, which will be described later, are provided inside the cabinet 20 (housing) of the pachi-slot 10. For example, when there are few medals stored in the hopper 46, it is necessary to replenish medals. Further, when a medal is jammed in the medal storage part of the hopper 46 for some reason, it is necessary to remove the jammed medal. Furthermore, when changing the winning probability or the like of the bonus, it is necessary to operate the setting switch 65 for changing the winning probability. When such various situations occur, the manager of the pachislot 10 once opens the interior of the cabinet 20 of the pachislot 10 and performs processing and operations according to the circumstances. Thus, in order to be able to perform processing and operation, the pachi-slot 10 needs to be configured so that the interior of the cabinet 20 can be opened by opening the front door 30.

  The medal stored in the hopper 46 is necessary for starting the game and functions as a game medium to be paid out to the player, so that no unfairness occurs between the players. Therefore, the management needs to be strict. Further, as described above, the setting switch 65 changes the bonus winning probability and determines the ease of transition to a state advantageous to the player. It is also necessary to tighten the management. In order to make such management stricter, the manager of the pachislot machine 10 locks the pachislot machine 10 by rotating the key while the front door 30 of the pachislot machine 10 is closed and the key is inserted into the keyhole. In addition, when the front door 30 of the pachislot machine 10 is opened due to various circumstances as described above, the manager of the pachislot machine 10 inserts the key into the keyhole and locks the key in the opposite direction when locking. The pachi-slot 10 can be unlocked by rotating.

  Below the locking and unlocking device 60 described above, four right lamps 70R are arranged in a line in the vertical direction along the right end (edge) of the front door 30. Each of the four right lamps 70R includes a light emitting unit (not shown) such as an LED or a light bulb, and a protective cover (not shown) for protecting the light emitting unit. The protective cover is made of a material that can transmit light emitted from the light emitting unit. The outline of this protective cover defines the approximate outline of the four right lamps 70R. Therefore, the shape of the protective cover as viewed from the front determines the shape of the front view of each of the four right lamps 70R. When the shape of the protective cover of each of the four right lamps 70R is the same, the shape of each of the four right lamps 70R in front view also has the same outer shape. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the shape of the protective cover of the pachi-slot 10 when viewed from the front is substantially circular.

  Further, each of the four right lamps 70R can emit at least one emission color with a desired intensity. The emission color and intensity are controlled by the sub-control circuit 250. The sub-control circuit 250 also controls the blinking pattern and lighting / extinguishing time of each of the four right lamps 70R.

  Further, depending on the type of LED, it may not be necessary to provide a protective cover separately. In this case, each of the four right lamps 70R is composed only of LEDs, and the outer shape of the LEDs defines the approximate outer shape of the four right lamps 70R. Therefore, the shape of the front view of the LED determines the shape of the front view of each of the four right lamps 70R.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described locking / unlocking device 60 has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. Further, the locking / unlocking device 60 is formed so that the size of the outer shape of the locking / unlocking device 60 in a front view is substantially the same as the size of the outer shape of the four right lamps 70R in a front view. Thus, when viewed from the front, the locking / unlocking device 60 and the four right lamps 70R are formed to have substantially the same outer shape and size. Furthermore, the locking / unlocking device 60 and the four right lamps 70R are arranged so that adjacent ones are equidistant.

(Settlement button 134 (Settlement acceptance operation unit) / Left side lamp 70L (Light emitting means))
As described above, the settlement button 134 is also provided on the front door 30 of the pachi-slot 10. The settlement button 134 is a button that can be operated by the player in order to take out the medals deposited inside the pachislot 10 when the player finishes the game. As shown in FIG. 2, the settlement button 134 is provided at the left end (edge) of the front door 30 and is positioned in a position that is symmetrical with respect to the above-described locking and unlocking device 60. . In the present embodiment, the settlement button 134 has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front, as shown in FIG.

  Below the check-out button 134, four left lamps 70L are arranged in a line in the vertical direction along the left end (edge) of the front door 30. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the four left lamps 70L are positioned at positions that are symmetrical with respect to the four right lamps 70R. Each of these four left lamps 70L is similar to the four right lamps 70R, from a light emitting part (not shown) such as an LED or a light bulb, and a protective cover (not shown) for protecting the light emitting part. Become. The four left lamps 70L are configured in the same manner as the four right lamps 70R and have the same outer shape and size as the four right lamps 70R. Therefore, the shape of the four left lamps 70L can be determined by the shape of the protective cover in front view and the shape of the LED in front view. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the shape of the protective cover of the pachi-slot 10 when viewed from the front is substantially circular.

  Each of the four left lamps 70L can also emit at least one emission color with a desired intensity. The emission color and intensity are controlled by the sub-control circuit 250. The sub-control circuit 250 also controls the blinking pattern and lighting / extinguishing time of each of the four left lamps 70L.

  As described above, the settlement button 134 has a substantially circular shape in front view in the present embodiment. The checkout button 134 is formed so that the size of the outer shape of the checkout button 134 in front view is substantially the same as the size of the four left lamps 70L in front view. Thus, when viewed from the front, the checkout button 134 and the four left lamps 70L are formed to have substantially the same outer shape and size. Further, the checkout button 134 and the four left lamps 70L are arranged so that adjacent ones are equidistant.

  As described above, the locking / unlocking device 60 and the four right lamps 70R are substantially the same as the size of the outer shape in a front view, and the four right lamps 70R are arranged in a row below the locking / unlocking device 60. Arranged. Similarly, the adjustment button 134 and the four left lamps 70L are arranged in a row in the bottom of the adjustment button 134 so that the size of the outer shape in front view is substantially the same. Thus, by arranging the locking / unlocking device 60 and the four right lamps 70R to approach each other, the locking / unlocking device 60 and the four right lamps 70R can be accommodated within a certain range or region, Since the object to be visually recognized and the object to be operated can be included in a certain limited range or region of the pachislot 10, from the occurrence of the failure, the notification of the occurrence of the failure, the recognition of the occurrence of the failure, With regard to a series of operations up to unlocking with a key, it is only necessary to pay attention to these limited areas and areas so that they can be visually checked and operated, so it is possible to quickly deal with failures. Can respond.

  In addition, the four right lamps 70R and the four left lamps 70L are arranged so as to be symmetrical so that the locking / unlocking device 60 and the checkout button 134 are symmetrical. Thus, the economic value of the pachislot 10 can be increased. Furthermore, the locking / unlocking device 60 and the checkout button 134 can be effectively used by using them not only as members that perform functions but also as part of decoration.

<Internal structure of pachislot 10>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 30 is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 30 and the structure inside the cabinet 20 appears is shown.

  A board constituting the main control circuit 150 (hereinafter referred to as the main board 150) is provided above the interior of the cabinet 20. The main control circuit 150 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 10 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 120L, 120C and 120R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 150 will be described later.

  Three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are provided in the center of the inside of the cabinet 20. Stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R are connected to each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as a sub-substrate 250) constituting the sub-control circuit 250 is provided. The sub-control circuit 250 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 250 will be described later.

  Below the interior of the cabinet 20, a medal payout device 46 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 46) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 46, a power supply device 50 is provided for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 10.

  A selector 48 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 30 and below the display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R. The selector 48 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 40 to the hopper 46. Note that a medal sensor 174, which will be described later, is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 48, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

  Further, the power supply device 50 is provided with a setting switch 65. The setting switch 65 is a switch for switching an internal lottery table used when executing a role lottery process described later. By switching the setting switch 65, it is possible to change the winning probability of the winning combination. For example, it is possible to change the bonus so that it is easy to win the bonus, or to change it so that it is difficult to win. A signal emitted from the setting switch 65 is transmitted to the main control circuit 150 described later. The main control circuit 150 selects an internal lottery table to be used when executing the winning lottery process according to the value indicated by the signal issued from the setting switch 65, and refers to the selected internal lottery table for the winning lottery process. Is executed.

[Configuration of circuit included in pachislot 10]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 10. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 10 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 150, a sub-control circuit 250, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit 150>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 150 of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer 152)
The main control circuit 150 includes a microcomputer 152 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 152 includes a CPU 154 (hereinafter referred to as a main CPU 154), a ROM 156 (hereinafter referred to as a main ROM 156), and a RAM 158 (hereinafter referred to as a main RAM 158).

  The main ROM 156 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 154, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 250, and the like. The main RAM 158 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 154 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 160, a frequency divider 162, a random number generator 164, and a sampling circuit 166. The clock pulse generation circuit 160 and the frequency divider 162 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 154 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 164 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 166 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A start switch 172, stop switches 170L, 170C and 170R, and the like are connected to an input port (not shown) of the microcomputer 152. The main CPU 154 receives inputs from the start switch 172 and the stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R, and controls operations of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R. The stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R detect that each of the three stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 172 detects that the start lever 110 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 174 detects that a medal received at the medal insertion slot 40 has passed through the selector 48 described above. Further, the bet switch 176 detects that the bet button 132 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 178 detects that the settlement button 134 has been pressed by the player.

  Further, various sensors 195 for detecting that a failure has occurred inside the pachislot 10 are provided. For example, the above-described locking / unlocking device 60 is provided with a sensor (not shown) for indicating whether it is in the locked state or in the unlocked state. By detecting the signal emitted from this sensor, it is possible to detect whether the locking / unlocking device 60 is in the locked state or in the unlocked state. An open / close sensor (not shown) is provided between the cabinet 20 and the front door 30. This open / close sensor is for determining whether or not the front door 30 is properly closed with respect to the cabinet 20. Each of these various sensors 195 is also electrically connected to the input port, and the main CPU 154 detects the state of the pachislot 10 by detecting signals emitted from the various sensors 195. can do. In particular, it is possible to detect whether a failure has occurred in the pachi-slot 10.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 152 include stepping motors 130L, 130C and 130R, a 7-segment display 114, and the hopper 46. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to an output port (not shown) of the microcomputer 152.

  The motor driving circuit 180 controls the driving of the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R provided corresponding to the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R. The reel position detection circuit 182 generates a reel index indicating that the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R have rotated once by an optical sensor (not shown) having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit in accordance with each reel 120L, 120C, and 120R. To detect.

  The stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R have a configuration in which the movement amount is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R is transmitted to the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R, the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 154 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R after detecting the reel index (not shown), thereby rotating the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R (mainly, The number of symbols the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R have rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 184 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 114. The hopper drive circuit 186 controls the operation of the hopper 46. The payout completion signal circuit 188 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 190 provided in the hopper 46, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 46 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit 250>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 250 of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment.

  The sub-control circuit 250 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 150 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 150. The sub-control circuit 250 basically includes a CPU 252 (hereinafter referred to as sub-CPU 252), a ROM 254 (hereinafter referred to as sub-ROM 254), a RAM 256 (hereinafter referred to as sub-RAM 256), a rendering processor 258, and a drawing RAM 260. A driver 262, a DSP 264 (digital signal processor), an audio RAM 266, an A / D converter 268, and an amplifier 270.

  The sub CPU 252 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 254 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 150. The sub-RAM 256 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 150. The sub ROM 254 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 252 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 150 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 210 based on the determined production content, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 212, a voice control task for controlling sound output by the speaker 214, and the like. included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 250 is connected to a liquid crystal display device 210, a speaker 214, and a lamp 212 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 252, the rendering processor 258, the drawing RAM 260 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 262 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the effect, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 210.

  Further, the sub CPU 252, the DSP 264, the audio RAM 266, the A / D converter 268, and the amplifier 270 output a sound such as BGM from the speaker 214 in accordance with the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 252 turns on and off the lamp 212 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM 156]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachi-slot 10. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 156 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Design arrangement table]

  The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position existing in the middle stage of the display windows 122L, 122C, and 122R is set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order in which the symbols 120L, 120C, and 120R advance in the rotation direction. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 122L, 122C and 122R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.
[Design combination table]

  The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize. Benefits such as paying out medals, re-game operations, and bonus game operations are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel 120L, 120C, and 120R is displayed along the winning determination line, “bell (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.
[Bonus operating table]

  With reference to FIG. 8, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 158 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination) and RB (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus types. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals that have reached the prescribed number are paid out. The operation of the RB is ended when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.
[Internal lottery table] / [Internal winning combination determination table]

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether or not the bonus is activated, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. , The expectation that the player holds is undulating.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Configuration of Storage Area Provided in Main RAM 158]
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 156. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 158 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Internal winning combination storage area] / [Cover holding combination storage area]

[Internal winning combination storage area]
The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 158 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
The configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. It has become. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.
[Operation flag storage area]

  The configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. The operating flag has a unique bonus assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus is activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

[Program flow executed in the pachislot 10]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 158. Next, contents of a program executed by the main CPU 154 of the main control circuit 150 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Main Flowchart by Control of Main CPU 154 of Main Control Circuit 150]

  First, with reference to FIG. 16, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 154 will be described. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 10, first, the main CPU 154 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 154 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 158 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (S3). In this process, input checks of the medal sensor 174 and the start switch 172 are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 154 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 158 (S4). Next, the main CPU 154 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 250 (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 154 requests the start of rotation of all reels 120L, 120C and 120R (S7). When the start of rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is requested, the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R are driven by an interrupt process (FIG. 22 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Controlled, rotation of each reel 120L, 120C and 120R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S8). In this process, the input of the stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 154 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e, and determines a payout number and the like based on the result (S9). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 250 (S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs medal payout processing (S11). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 46 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 154 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S12). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S13). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 154 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 21 (S14). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

The main CPU 154 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 after S14 or when it is determined in S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S15). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.
[Medal reception / start check processing]

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). The solenoid (not shown) of the selector 48 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 48 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 154 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 154 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  The main CPU 154 sets 3 as the maximum value of the input number counter after S32 or S34 (S35). Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 154 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 154 determines whether or not a medal has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 154 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 154 stores 5 in the valid line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 250 (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 154 determines that the inserted number counter is the maximum value in S39, the main CPU 154 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 154 checks the bet switch 176 after S43, after S42, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S38 (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button 132 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S45). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 172 is ON (S46). ).

When determining that the start switch 172 is not on, the main CPU 154 proceeds to S38, whereas when determining that the start switch 172 is on, the main CPU 154 prohibits medal passage (S47). The solenoid of the selector 48 is not driven and medals are urged to be discharged. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.
[Internal lottery processing]

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (S61). The operating flag storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 154 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 154 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 154 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 154 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S66). When the main CPU 154 determines that no digit is set, the main CPU 154 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 154 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 154 sets 0 as a small role / replay data pointer and serves as a bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 154 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 154 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S70 or S69, the main CPU 154 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 154 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S72). Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S73). When the main CPU 154 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 154 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S74). ). Next, the main CPU 154 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S75).

After determining whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S75, the main CPU 154 performs a logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area, and the result Is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S76). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.
[Reel stop control process]

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed among the three stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R (S101). When the main CPU 154 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

  When determining that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 154 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (S102). The valid and invalid states of the stop buttons 112L, 112C and 112R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 158.

  Next, the main CPU 154 sets 5 as the number of checks (S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, when the stop button is pressed, including the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window, Up to the position is subject to check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 154 includes each position within the range of the number of checks including the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position) when the stop button is pressed. Among the symbol positions, the symbol position with the highest priority is searched (S104). In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line is determined as the position of the symbol with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 154 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S105). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 154 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (S106). When shifting to waiting for the scheduled stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the corresponding reel is awaited until the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The rotation of is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 250 (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not there is a stop button whose operation is valid among the three stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R (S108). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU 154 determines that there is a stop button with an effective operation, the process proceeds to S101, whereas when it determines that there is no stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU 154 ends the reel stop control process.
[Bonus activation check process]

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S121). When the main CPU 154 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 154 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the BB operation processing (S122). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 154 clears the carryover combination storage area (S123). Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 250 (S124). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S121, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S125). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 154 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S126).

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S125, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S127). When determining that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 154 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 154 determines whether the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S128).

When the main CPU 154 determines that the RB operation flag is on, the main CPU 154 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 154 determines that the RB operation flag is not on, the main CPU 154 refers to the bonus operation time table. Time processing is performed (S129). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.
[Bonus end check process]

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 154 performs BB end time processing (S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 154 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 250 (S143). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 154 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S141, the main CPU 154 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S144). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 154 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S145).

When the main CPU 154 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 154 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S146). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.
[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 154 (1.1173 msec)]

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 154 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 154 saves the register (S161). Next, the main CPU 154 performs an input port check process (S162). In this processing, signals input from various switches such as stop switches 170L, 170C, and 170R are checked. Next, a check process of signals output from various sensors is performed (S166). In particular, in the present embodiment, when a failure occurs inside the pachislot 10, various sensors emit a signal indicating that the failure has occurred. By detecting this signal, the main CPU 154 can detect that a failure has occurred in the pachislot 10.

  Next, the main CPU 154 performs a reel control process (S163). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is requested, the rotation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is started, and then the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and so on are rotated at a constant speed. The drive of 130R is controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motors 130L, 130C, and 130R is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is continued for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped. .

Next, the main CPU 154 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S164). Next, the main CPU 154 restores the register (S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.
[Program flow executed by sub CPU 252 of sub control circuit 250]

  This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 154 of the main control circuit 150. Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 252 of the sub control circuit 250 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 252 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 252 checks reception of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 150 (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 252 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). When the sub CPU 252 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 252 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 252 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 252 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 252 extracts a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not there is a message (S312). When determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 252 determines whether an error has occurred (S318). As described above, whether or not an error has occurred may be determined by determining whether or not signals have been issued from various sensors. When a failure occurs inside the pachi-slot 10, signals are sent from various sensors to indicate that a failure has occurred. If it is determined in step S318 that an error has occurred, an error notification process described later is called and executed (S319).

  When it is determined in step S318 that no error has occurred, or when the process of step S319 is executed, the game information is copied from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub RAM 256.

  Next, the sub CPU 252 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 252 registers animation data after S314 or when determining that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 252 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 252 registers lamp data (S317). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 252 will be described. First, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (S321). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU 252 extracts the effect random number, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (S322). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 252 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S323). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S324). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the reel stop command is being received, the sub CPU 252 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button (S325). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether the display command is received (S326). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 252 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S328). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 252 registers bonus start effect data (S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 252 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S330). When the sub CPU 252 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 252 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 252 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 252 registers the bonus end effect data (S331). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

<< Error occurrence identification process >>
FIG. 26 is a subroutine of an error occurrence specifying process that is called and executed at a predetermined timing in the main control circuit 150.

  First, whether or not an error has occurred is determined based on the signals emitted from the various sensors checked in the process of step S166 of FIG. 22 described above (step S351). When it is determined that no error has occurred (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that an error has occurred (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_error is 1 (step S352). The flag F_error is a flag that indicates whether or not an error has occurred due to a failure in the pachislot 10. When the value of the flag F_error is 1, it indicates that an error has occurred, and the value of the flag F_error is When it is 0, it indicates that no error has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S352 that the value of the flag F_error is not 1 (YES), the timer is started, the timer value is counted (step S353), and the value of the flag F_error is set to 1. (Step S354). The timer value indicates an elapsed time from when it is determined that an error has occurred.

  When it is determined that the value of the flag F_error is 1 in the determination process of step S352 (NO), or when the process of step S354 is executed, whether or not the value of the timer started in the process of step S353 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value Is determined (step S355). When it is determined that the value of the timer is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (NO), the type of error that has occurred is specified based on the type of sensor from which the signal is issued (step S356). For example, the front door 30 is not closed and remains open, the locking / unlocking device 60 remains unlocked, or the stepping motors 130L, 130C, or 130R are The type of error indicating that the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R could not be stopped at appropriate positions by stepping out is specified.

  Next, a signal indicating the type of error specified in the process of step S356 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 250 (step S357), and this subroutine is terminated. As will be described later, the sub-control circuit 250 receives this signal, and determines the blinking pattern of the lamp according to the type of the signal.

  When it is determined that the timer value is greater than or equal to the predetermined value in the determination process in step S355 described above (YES), a signal indicating that the error has not been resolved is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 250 (S358). Exit the subroutine. In this process, when it is determined that the timer value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, that is, even if a predetermined time elapses after it is determined that an error has occurred, the error is not continued and the error continues. In order to notify that the processing has not yet been performed even though a failure has occurred, a signal indicating that the error has not been resolved is sent to the sub-control circuit. Send.

<< Error notification process >>
FIG. 27 is a subroutine showing a process for notifying an error that is called and executed in the process of step S319 of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a signal indicating the type of error transmitted from the main control circuit 150 has been received (step S371). This process corresponds to the process in step S357 of FIG. When it is determined that a signal indicating the type of error has been received (YES), the blinking pattern of the right lamp 70R and the left lamp 70L is selected according to the type of error indicated by the signal (step S372), and the selection is made. The right lamp 70R and the left lamp 70L are driven and controlled in accordance with the blinking pattern (step S373), and this subroutine is finished.

  The blinking pattern selected in the process of step S372 described above is stored in a light emission mode table as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 28, the contents of the failure are the light emission mode in which the front door is open (E1) and the light emission mode in which the locking and unlocking device is in the unlocked state (E2). And the light emission mode of the stepping motor in a step-out state (En).

  As shown in FIG. 28, the first light emission mode and the second light emission mode are determined for each of the fault contents. The first light-emission mode is a light-emission mode when it is initially determined that a failure has occurred, and the second light-emission mode is subsequently determined that the failure continues even after a predetermined time has elapsed. It is a light emission mode when Both the first light emission mode and the second light emission mode determine the mode of lighting, extinguishing or blinking of the four left lamps 70L and the four right lamps 70R.

  The first light emission mode of the failure (E1) in which the front door is in the open state is the four right lamps for the four left lamps 70L, which are lit, extinguished, lit and lit in order from the top. 70R is turned on, turned off, turned on, and turned on in order from the top. The second light emission mode is blinking, extinguishing, lighting, and lighting in order from the top for the four left lamps 70L, and blinking, extinguishing, lighting, and lighting in order from the top for the four right lamps 70R. .

  Further, the content of the failure is that the locking / unlocking device is in the unlocked state (E2), the first light emission mode is that the four left lamps 70L are turned off, lit, turned off, lit in order from the top. The four right lamps 70R are lit, extinguished, lit, and lit in order from the top. In addition, the second light emission mode is turn-on, turn-off, turn-on, turn-off in order from the top for the four left lamps 70L, and turn off, turn-on, turn-off, turn-on in order from the top for the four right lamps 70R. .

  In addition, the first light emission mode of the failure (E3) in which the stepping motor is in the step-out state is 4 lights for the four left lamps 70L in order from the top. The right lamps 70R are lit, flashing, lit, and lit in order from the top. Further, the second light emission mode is lighting, extinguishing, flashing, and lighting in order from the top for the four left lamps 70L, and lighting, extinguishing, lighting, and flashing in order from the top for the four right lamps 70R. .

  The flashing pattern described above includes data for designating the lamp to be turned on and the lamp to be turned off among the four right lamps 70R and the four left lamps 70L, the time of turning on and off, the emission color at the time of lighting, The intensity at the time of lighting is determined and converted into data, and is stored in advance as a table in the sub ROM 254 of the sub control circuit 250. The process of step S372 described above is a process of reading pattern data from this table in accordance with the type of received error. Thus, by storing the pattern data indicating the blinking pattern in the table, the blinking pattern is determined quickly and accurately according to the type of error that has occurred, and the operations of the right lamp 70R and the left lamp 70L are controlled. It is possible to quickly control and accurately notify the occurred failure.

  When it is determined that the signal indicating the type of error has not been received in the determination processing in step S371 described above (NO), it is determined whether or not a signal indicating that the error has not been resolved has been received ( Step S374). This process corresponds to the process in step S358 of FIG. When it is determined that a signal indicating that the error has not been resolved is received (YES), a blinking pattern for indicating that the error has not been resolved is selected (step S375), and the process proceeds to step S373. Then, the right lamp 70R and the left lamp 70L are driven and controlled according to the selected blinking pattern, and this subroutine is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the signal indicating that the error has not been eliminated in the determination processing in step S374 described above (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  In this way, if the error has not been resolved even after a predetermined time has elapsed since it was determined that an error has occurred, the fact is notified so that the administrator of the pachislot 10 generates an error. Even if you forget to do so due to other gaming machines or other circumstances, the administrator can be reminded again that an error has occurred, making it easier to respond quickly and accurately to the occurrence of the error. it can.

  Note that it is preferable to select a blinking pattern that is more conspicuous as the blinking pattern selected in step S375. For example, it can be made conspicuous by making the emission color conspicuous, changing the blinking time, increasing the intensity of light emission, or increasing the number of lamps that emit light.

(Outline of pachislot 10)
The pachislot in this embodiment is
Start operation detecting means (start switch 172) for detecting a game start operation;
Internal winning combination determining means (main control circuit 150) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A gaming machine (pachislot 10) including
A housing (cabinet 20) containing the start operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determining means;
A front door (front door 30) provided on the front side of the casing so that the inside of the casing can be opened;
A locking / unlocking operation unit (locking / unlocking device 60) provided on the front door, wherein the operator performs an operation of locking and unlocking the front door with respect to the housing;
Light emitting means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) provided on the front door;
A failure detection means (failure detection means 11, various sensors 195) for detecting a failure that occurred during the progress of the game;
Fault identification means (failure identification means 12, main control circuit 150) for identifying the type of fault detected by the fault detection means (failure detection means 11, various sensors 195);
Storage means (sub-ROM 254) for storing the type of failure and the light emission mode in association with each other;
Light emission control means (sub control) for causing the light emission means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) to emit light in the light emission mode associated with the type of failure detected by the failure detection means (failure detection means 11, various sensors 195). Circuit 250), and
The locking / unlocking operation part (locking / unlocking device 60) and the light emitting means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) are formed in substantially the same outer shape when viewed from the front, and the front door (front door 30) It is the structure arrange | positioned in a line along the edge.

  According to the above configuration, the locking / unlocking operation unit (locking / unlocking device 60) and the light emitting means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) are arranged in a line along the edge of the front door front door 30). ing. Therefore, when a failure occurs in the gaming machine, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in the light emission mode associated with the type of the failure, and the light emitting means informs that the failure has occurred in the gaming machine, and the fact is recognized. The administrator of the gaming machine unlocks the front door and performs processing and operations to remove the obstacle. Since the locking / unlocking operation part and the light emitting means are arranged in a line along the edge of the front door, the locking / unlocking operation part and the light emitting means can be arranged close to each other, resulting in a failure in the gaming machine. It is possible to shorten the time until the front door is unlocked after recognizing this, and it is possible to quickly respond to the occurrence of a failure.

  Further, since the locking / unlocking operation unit (locking / unlocking device 60) and the light emitting means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) are formed in substantially the same outer shape when viewed from the front, the aesthetics of the gaming machine can be enhanced. The aesthetics of the gaming machine can also be improved by arranging the locking / unlocking operation section and the light emitting means in a line along the edge of the front door. For this reason, it can be determined that it is a gaming machine worth introducing into the hall, or it can be a gaming machine that attracts the player's interest. In this way, a gaming machine with a high economic value can be provided by arranging the beauty by arranging the locking / unlocking operation unit and the light emitting means.

Moreover, the pachislot in this embodiment is
A settlement acceptance operation section (a settlement button 134) for accepting the settlement operation of the game;
The locking / unlocking operation part (locking / unlocking device 60), the light emitting means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) and the payment acceptance operation part (settlement button 134) are formed in substantially the same outer shape in front view,
The light emitting means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) includes a left light emitting part (left lamp 70L) provided on the left side of the front door, and a right light emitting part (right lamp provided on the right side of the front door). 70R), and
The locking / unlocking operation part (locking / unlocking device 60) and the right light emitting part (right lamp 70R) are arranged in a line along the right edge of the front door (front door 30),
The settlement acceptance operation section (the settlement button 134) and the left light emitting section (left lamp 70L) are arranged in a line along the left edge of the front door (front door 30),
The light emission control means (sub control circuit 250) is configured to cause the left light emitting unit (left lamp 70L) and the right light emitting unit (right lamp 70R) to emit light simultaneously in a light emission mode associated with the type of failure. It is.

  According to the above configuration, since the left side light emitting unit (left side lamp 70L) and the right side light emitting unit (right side lamp 70R) are included, these flashing modes can be diversified, and the left side light emitting unit, the right side light emitting unit, Can increase the amount of information to be notified, so it is possible to notify in detail the type of failure that occurred, tools and tools required for processing and measures against the occurrence of the failure before opening the inside of the gaming machine Personnel and the like can be quickly determined, and appropriate preparations for obstacles can be made.

Furthermore, the pachislot in this embodiment is
After a predetermined time has elapsed since the failure detection means (failure detection means 11, various sensors 195) has detected a failure, the failure identification means (failure identification means 12) continues to identify the same failure. In some cases, the light emission control means (sub control circuit 250) causes the light emission means (right lamp 70R, left lamp 70L) to emit light in a light emission mode different from the current light emission mode.

  According to the above configuration, when the failure identification unit continues to identify the same failure even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the light emission unit emits light in a light emission mode different from the current light emission mode. It is possible to notify the manager of the machine that the failure has occurred more clearly. In addition, even if it has been recognized that a failure has occurred, but it has been forgotten for some reason, it can be recognized again that a failure has occurred. It is possible to respond.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the functional flow of the pachi-slot 10 in this Embodiment. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislot 10. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an outline of the inside of a pachi-slot 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit 150 of the pachislot 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 250 of the pachi-slot 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the pachi-slot. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation of the pachislot 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the pachi-slot. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the pachislot. 3 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination (display combination) storage area of the pachi-slot 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of the pachi-slot. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area | region of the pachi-slot. 7 is a main flowchart under the control of the main CPU 154. 6 is a flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing executed by a main CPU 154; It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed by main CPU154. 5 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process executed by a main CPU 154. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process performed by main CPU154. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process performed by main CPU154. 5 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of a main CPU 154. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU252. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation registration task performed by sub CPU252. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process performed by sub CPU252. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of error occurrence identification processing that is called and executed at a predetermined timing in the main control circuit 150. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process for alert | reporting the error called and performed by the process of step S319 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the light emission mode table of the lamp read by step S372 or S375 of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachislot (game machine)
20 cabinet
30 Front door (front door)
60 Locking and unlocking device (locking and unlocking operation unit)
70R Right lamp (light emitting means)
70L Left lamp (light emitting means)
195 Various sensors (failure detection means (failure detection means 11)
120L, 120C, 120R Reel 112L, 112C, 112R Stop button 134 Settlement button (Settlement acceptance operation part)
150 Main control circuit (internal winning combination determination means, fault identification means)
154 Main CPU
156 Main ROM
158 Main RAM
172 Start switch (start operation detection means)
210 Liquid crystal display device 250 Sub control circuit (light emission control means)
252 Sub CPU
254 Sub ROM (storage means)
256 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation of the game;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A gaming machine including
A housing accommodating the start operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determining means;
A front door provided on the front side of the housing so that the interior of the housing can be opened;
A locking / unlocking operation unit provided on the front door, and an operation for locking and unlocking the front door with respect to the housing;
Light emitting means provided on the front door;
A failure detection means for detecting a failure that occurred during the progress of the game;
Fault identification means for identifying the type of fault detected by the fault detection means;
Storage means for storing the type of failure and the light emission mode in association with each other;
A light emission control means for causing the light emission means to emit light in the light emission mode associated with the type of failure detected by the failure detection means,
The gaming machine, wherein the locking / unlocking operation section and the light emitting means are formed in substantially the same outer shape when viewed from the front, and are arranged in a line along the edge of the front door. A settlement acceptance operation section for accepting a settlement operation of the game;
The locking and unlocking operation part, the light emitting means, and the payment acceptance operation part are formed in substantially the same outer shape in front view,
The light emitting means includes a left side light emitting part provided on the left side part of the front door, and a right side light emitting part provided on the right side part of the front door,
The locking and unlocking operation part and the right light emitting part are arranged in a line along the right edge of the front door,
The payment acceptance operation part and the left side light emitting part are arranged in a line along the left edge of the front door,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the light emission control unit causes the left light emitting unit and the right light emitting unit to simultaneously emit light in a light emission mode associated with the type of obstacle. When the failure identification unit continues to identify the same failure after a predetermined time has elapsed since the failure detection unit detected the failure, the light emission control unit emits light different from the current light emission mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light emitting means is caused to emit light in an aspect.

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