JP2014128371A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a fraudulent act on a slot machine in which main control means transmits a command to sub control means.SOLUTION: The slot machine comprises: main control means 50 for controlling the progress of a game; and sub control means 80 for controlling output of performance. Whenever a predetermined event occurs, the main control means transmits to the sub control means a command representing the occurrence. The commands to be transmitted to the sub control means include specific commands. The sub control means comprises: a first storage area for storing the specific commands among the commands; a second storage area for storing the other commands; and command display means which displays respective commands stored in the first storage area and the second storage area, in response to a predetermined operation.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that includes a main control unit that controls the progress of a game and a sub-control unit that controls the output of an effect, and transmits a command from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional slot machine is known which has a main control means for controlling the progress of a game and a sub control means for controlling the output of an effect, and transmits a command from the main control means to the sub control means.
In such a slot machine, by changing a command transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means, for example, inducing an AT game against the intention of the slot machine side, etc., illegally acquiring medals, A so-called goto action may be performed.

Therefore, as a countermeasure against fraud, it is known that information transmitted from the main control means is stored on the sub-control means side so that it can be displayed so that it is possible to confirm that fraud has been performed. (See Patent Document 1).
In addition, when an error is detected, a penalty is imposed according to the degree of error until the error is cleared.In particular, when an error due to fraud is detected a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, a predetermined operation is performed. It is known that only the error is canceled and the notification of the pressing order is interrupted as a penalty until the error is canceled (see Patent Document 2).

In addition, in relation to fraud countermeasures, a specific game that is advantageous to the player is ended after a predetermined time from the start, and when an error is detected during the specific game, until the error is canceled, the specific game It has been known that a player is not disadvantaged by interrupting the counting of the elapsed time from the start (see Patent Document 3).
In addition to information storage, an area for storing game data indicating the progress of the game other than the set value is provided separately from the area for storing the set value for determining the payout rate, and the set value is changed. However, it is known that the game data is not cleared so that the player does not detect that the set value has been changed (see Patent Document 4).

JP 2002-191753 A JP 2004-166805 A JP 2004-016733 A JP 2007-296200 A

Here, in Patent Document 1, information indicating a minor error and information indicating a serious error are stored in the same storage area.
When new information is received when the storage area is full of information, the oldest information is erased from the storage area and the newly received information is stored in the storage area.

For this reason, if an act of fraudulent activity is followed by an act of intentionally generating a minor error after an act of causing a serious error, the storage area is filled with information indicating the minor error. Thus, information indicating a serious error is deleted from the storage area.
In this case, even if the information stored in the storage area is confirmed, it cannot be confirmed that an action that causes a serious error has been performed.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to suppress fraud in a slot machine that transmits a command from the main control means to the sub-control means.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. Note that the corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses.
The invention of claim 1
Main control means (50) for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means (80) for controlling the output of the production,
The main control means controls to send a command indicating that to the sub-control means every time a predetermined event occurs,
The main control means includes a specific command in the command transmitted to the sub-control means,
The sub-control means includes
A first storage area (85a) for storing the specific command among the commands;
A second storage area (85b) for storing the command other than the specific command;
Command display means (86) for displaying each of the commands stored in the first storage area and the second storage area in accordance with a predetermined operation.

The invention of claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1,
The sub-control means includes
It has a plurality of types of erasure operations for erasing the stored commands,
When a specific erasure operation is performed among the erasure operations, control is performed to erase the command stored in both the first storage area and the second storage area,
When the erasing operation other than the specific erasing operation is performed, the command stored in the second storage area is erased, but the command stored in the first storage area is retained without being erased. It is controlled as follows.

(Function)
In the first aspect of the invention, the main control means transmits a command to that effect to the sub-control means every time a predetermined event occurs.
Here, as events, for example, a medal is inserted (a medal is inserted into the medal slot or a bet switch is operated), a start switch is operated, a reel starts rotating, and a stop switch is operated. Error, that the reel has stopped rotating, that the medal has been paid out, that the reset switch has been operated, that the setting value has been changed, the opening of the front mask (front door) has been detected, and an error has occurred. It can be mentioned that it has been detected.

In addition, errors can be classified into, for example, minor errors and serious errors according to importance.
Furthermore, minor errors include, for example, detection of a clogged medal in the medal selector, detection of a clogged medal at the hopper's medal payout slot, detection of a broken medal in the hopper, and overflow of a medal. It can be mentioned that it has been detected.

  Further, examples of serious errors include detecting an unauthorized operation of the setting change switch, detecting an unauthorized access to the medal selector, and detecting an unauthorized access to the hopper.

  Also, as commands, for example, information that a medal has been inserted, information that a start switch has been operated, information on a lottery result (winning combination), information that reel rotation has started, and a stop switch Information indicating that it has been operated, information indicating that the rotation of the reel has been stopped, information on the stop position of each reel (design stopped on the active line), information on winning combinations, information on paying out medals, information on the main gaming state, Information that the reset switch has been operated, information that the setting value has been changed, information that the opening of the front mask has been detected, information that a minor error has been detected, and that a serious error has been detected Information etc. can be mentioned.

The sub-control means includes a first storage area and a second storage area as command storage areas.
The sub-control means stores the specific command from the main control means in the first storage area, and receives the command other than the specific command from the main control means in the second storage area. To remember.

  Here, among the above commands, there is a possibility that an illegal act is involved, information that the reset switch has been operated, information that the setting value has been changed, and that the opening of the front mask part has been detected. And information indicating that a serious error has been detected can be used as a specific command.

The number of commands that can be stored in the first storage area and the second storage area is determined by the capacities of the first storage area and the second storage area.
Therefore, by appropriately setting the capacity, for example, 1000 commands can be stored in both the first storage area and the second storage area.

  The sub-control unit deletes (deletes) the oldest specific command from the first storage area, for example, when a new specific command is received from the main control unit when the first storage area is full of the specific command. The newly received specific command is stored (written) in the first storage area. Similarly, for the second storage area, for example, when the command is full, the oldest command is sequentially deleted and the newly received command is stored.

  Here, if both information indicating that a minor error has been detected and information indicating that a serious error has been detected are stored in the same storage area, the person who performs the fraudulent action after the action that causes a serious error, If an action that intentionally generates minor errors is performed, the storage area is filled with information indicating that a minor error has been detected, and information indicating that a serious error has been detected is erased from the storage area. Will be. In this case, even if the information stored in the storage area is confirmed, it cannot be confirmed that an action causing a serious error has been performed.

Therefore, a second storage area is provided separately from the first storage area, and specific commands are stored in the first storage area, and commands other than the specific commands are stored in the second storage area.
Then, in response to a predetermined operation, the commands stored in the first storage area and the second storage area are displayed, so that the events that have occurred so far can be confirmed.

  As a result, even if an act of fraud is performed by a person who performs a fraudulent act after intentionally generating a minor error intentionally continuously, information indicating that the minor error has been detected is second. Since it is stored in the storage area, information indicating that a serious error has been detected can be prevented from being erased from the first storage area. Therefore, since the trace of cheating remains, cheating can be suppressed.

  Further, in the invention of claim 2, when the specific erasing operation is performed, the sub-control means erases the command stored in both the first storage area and the second storage area, and other than the specific erasing operation. When the erase operation is performed, the command stored in the second storage area is erased, but the command stored in the first storage area is retained without being erased.

  Here, as the erasing operation, for example, the slot machine is turned off and then turned on again, and the slot machine is turned off once when the front mask portion is opened (open is detected). It can be turned on again later, operating the reset switch, operating the reset switch with the front mask part opened, and the like.

  Of these erasing operations, which can usually be performed only by the person who installed the slot machine (hall), the slot machine is turned off and then turned on again with the front mask opened. And operating the reset switch with the front mask portion opened can be a specific erasing operation.

Here, there is a case where a person who performs an illegal act with the front mask part closed closes the power supply of the slot machine once the power plug is inserted / removed into / from an outlet and then turned on again.
Further, a person who performs an illegal act with the front mask portion closed may insert a piano wire or the like into the housing and operate the reset switch at the tip.

Therefore, when a specific erase operation is performed, the specific command stored in the first storage area is erased, but when an erase operation other than the specific erase operation is performed, it is stored in the first storage area. Keep certain commands without erasing them.
As a result, a minor error was detected even when the power of the slot machine was once turned off and then turned on again or the reset switch was operated by a person who performed fraud with the front mask closed. The information to the effect is erased from the second storage area, but the information to the effect that a serious error has been detected can be prevented from being erased from the first storage area. Therefore, since the trace of cheating remains, cheating can be suppressed.

Note that the transmission of a command from the main control unit to the sub-control unit is not limited to the main control unit, and may be performed by, for example, the command transmission unit 72 in the embodiment or other units included in the main control unit. .
In addition, storing the command is not limited to the sub-control unit, and may be performed by, for example, the command storage unit 85 in the embodiment or other units included in the sub-control unit.
Furthermore, erasing a command is not limited to the sub-control unit, and may be performed by, for example, the command erasing unit 87 in the embodiment or other units included in the sub-control unit.

  According to the present invention, in the slot machine that transmits a command from the main control means to the sub-control means, it is possible to prevent a command indicating that an action causing a serious error has been performed from being erased. Can be suppressed.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process regarding storage of a command. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process regarding deletion of the stored command. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process regarding cancellation | release of an error.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the slot machine 10 of the following embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to medals and may be game balls or the like.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment. The slot machine 10 includes a main control unit 50 and a sub control unit 80.

  The main control means 50 controls the progress of games such as winning lottery, reel 31 drive (rotation and stop) control, and payout when winning. The main control means 50 is provided on a main control board (not shown), and a CPU for performing calculations, a ROM for storing programs necessary for the progress of games, etc., and the CPU perform various controls. A RAM or the like is provided for temporarily storing data that is sometimes captured.

  The sub-control means 80 controls the selection / output of effects during the game and during the game standby. The sub-control means 80 is provided on a sub-control board (not shown). The CPU that performs calculations, the ROM that stores data for effects (such as effect patterns), and the CPU perform various effects. A RAM or the like for temporarily storing data taken in when outputting is provided.

  The sub control board is a control board belonging to a lower level of the main control board. The main control means 50 and the sub control means 80 are electrically connected, and transmit signals and information (commands) necessary for production output in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub control means 80. It is formed as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the input side (the left side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41 (left, Middle, right) Stop switch 42 and medal slot 43 are electrically connected. A setting change switch 44, a reset switch 45, and an open / close detection sensor 46 are electrically connected to the input side of the main control means 50.

  The bet switch 40 is a switch operated when the player inserts a stored medal for the game. In this embodiment, in any gaming state, it is set to play a game by inserting three medals. For this reason, when the bet switch 40 is operated, three medals are always inserted. The number of medals inserted is not limited to this, and may be one or two. A bet switch for one bet or two bets may be provided.

The medal insertion slot 43 is a part where the player inserts an actual medal. Inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 43 plays the same role as operating the bet switch 40.
In the present specification, “inserting a medal” is used to mean both inserting an actual medal into the medal slot 43 and operating the bet switch 40.

Furthermore, the start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reels 31 (all of left, middle, and right).
Further, three (left, middle, right) stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three (left, middle, right) reels 31, and are switches that the player operates when stopping the corresponding reels 31. It is.

The setting change switch 44 is a switch operated when changing / setting the setting value of the slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, six levels from setting 1 to setting 6 are provided as setting values. The higher the set value, the more advantageous for the player (the higher the expected value of the payout number relative to the number of inserted medals).
The setting change switch 44 is not operated by the player, but is operated on the store (hall) side of the slot machine 10. For this reason, the setting change switch 44 is disposed inside the housing of the slot machine 10 so that the player cannot operate it.

  The reset switch 45 is a switch operated when canceling an error or the like. Similarly to the setting change switch 44, the reset switch 45 is not operated by the player but operated by the store where the slot machine 10 is installed. For this reason, a reset switch 45 is arranged inside the housing of the slot machine 10 so that the player cannot operate it.

  The reset switch 45 may be provided with a dedicated switch, or may be shared with other switches. For example, one switch can be shared by the setting change switch 44 and the reset switch 45. In this case, for example, one switch can function as the setting change switch 44 during the setting change mode, and can function as the reset switch 45 at other times. The setting change mode will be described later.

  The opening / closing detection sensor 46 constitutes a part of an opening / closing detection means 51 described later, and is a sensor that detects opening / closing of the front mask portion (front door). For example, it is arranged so that it is turned off when the front mask portion is in an open state and turned on when the front mask portion is in a closed state.

Three motors 32 are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reels 31, is connected to the center of rotation of each reel 31, and is controlled by a reel control means 64 described later.
Here, the reel 31 includes a left reel 31, a middle reel 31, and a right reel 31, and a stop switch 42 that is operated when the left reel 31 is stopped is the left stop switch 42, and when the middle reel 31 is stopped. The stop switch 42 to be operated is the middle stop switch 42, and the stop switch 42 to be operated when stopping the right reel 31 is the right stop switch 42.

  The reel 31 is ring-shaped, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (designs constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination) is attached is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. In the present embodiment, for each reel 31, 21 symbol display areas (frames) are arranged at equal intervals, and predetermined symbols are displayed in the respective symbol display areas (frames).

The slot machine 10 includes a housing having an opening on the front surface, and a front mask portion (front door) attached so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front surface of the housing.
A display window (transparent window) is provided substantially at the center of the front mask portion. In this embodiment, three reels 31 (left reel 31, middle reel 31, and right reel 31) are provided in parallel in the horizontal direction in this embodiment. Furthermore, each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the display window. Therefore, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols in total are displayed from the display window of the slot machine 10. A combination (arrangement) of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols visible from the display window is referred to as a “stop outcome”.

In addition, a symbol combination line is provided in a portion including the display window of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols.
The symbol combination line has an effective line and an invalid line.

Here, the “effective line” is a line for winning a winning combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations is stopped on that line.
On the other hand, an “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an effective line among symbol combination lines, and even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on that line, This is a line that does not give profits (medal payout etc.). In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place.

In the present embodiment, five symbol combination lines are provided. The game is performed by always inserting three medals, and five symbol combination lines are always set as effective lines.
The valid line and the invalid line may be set according to the number of inserted medals, the game state, and the like.

Further, in FIG. 1, on the output side of the sub control means 80, effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are electrically connected.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, and a back lamp (not shown) for illuminating from behind the symbols (three symbols that are visible from the display window). In addition, an upper lamp and a side lamp (not shown) that are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is included.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 displays effect images, game information (for example, the number of stored medals, the number of paid out medals, the number of remaining games of special games, the order of pressing the stop switch 42, etc.), game results, and the like. Is. Examples of the image display device 23 include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display, an organic electroluminescence (organic EL) display, a dot display, and the like. In the present embodiment, the image display device 23 is configured by a liquid crystal display.

In the present embodiment, special roles, replays, and small roles are provided roughly as roles.
A combination of symbols corresponding to each combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are determined. As a result, when all the reels 31 are stopped, if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line, the combination is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out or automatically inserted. (However, special roles are excluded.)
In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, “the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops at any valid line” is referred to as “the combination“ wins ””.

In the combination, first, the special combination is a combination that shifts from the normal game to the special game.
In the present embodiment, 1BB (first type big bonus) and RB (regular bonus) are provided as special combinations.
When 1BB wins, no medal is paid out in the game, but the next game shifts to 1BB game which is one of the special games. The case where RB wins is the same as the case where 1BB wins.

In addition, the replay is a re-game player who can perform a re-game while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game (automatically inserting medals).
Furthermore, the small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 43, and operates (turns on) the start switch 41.
When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50.

When receiving this signal, the main control means 50 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31.
As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window at a predetermined speed.

Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 (for example, the left reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42).
When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50.

When the main control unit 50 (specifically, a reel control unit 64 described later) receives this signal, the main control unit 50 controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do.
When all the reels 31 are stopped, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line (that is, when the winning combination of the combination is awarded), the medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Etc. are performed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main game state controlled on the main control means 50 side includes normal games and special games, normal games include RT games and non-RT games, and special games include 1BB games and RBs. Provide games.
In addition, AT gaming and non-AT gaming are provided as sub gaming states controlled on the sub control means 80 side.

  The “RT (replay time) game” refers to a main game state in which the difference in number per game is greater than that in the non-RT game by setting the winning probability of replay higher than that in the non-RT game. In other words, if the player wins / wins the replay, the number of medals in the game is automatically inserted and the re-game can be performed, so that the number of medals consumed is reduced accordingly. Therefore, the RT game is a game that is more advantageous for the player than the non-RT game.

In addition, the main game state in which the winning probability of replay is different from the non-RT game may be referred to as an RT game. In addition, for “replay winning probabilities differ”, the combined value of the winning probabilities for multiple types of replays is the same, but the method for distributing the winning probabilities for each replay is different, or the types of replays to be drawn are different. Including cases. Furthermore, the winning probability of replay in a non-RT game may be set higher than that in an RT game. In this case, the non-RT game is more advantageous to the player than the RT game.
Thus, RT game means, in a narrow sense, a main game state in which a winning probability of replay is set higher than that of non-RT games, and in a broad sense, a main game in which the winning probability of replay is different from that of non-RT games. Means state.

In addition, “AT (assist time) game” includes a case where a game result advantageous to the player is displayed depending on an operation content (push order and / or operation timing) of the stop switch 42, and a case where the game result is not displayed. During AT games, game results that are advantageous to the player are displayed only by chance, but during AT games, the operation content of the stop switch 42 for displaying the game results that are advantageous to the player is notified. The player can obtain the most advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 in accordance with the notification (for example, the most advantageous symbol combination can be stopped on the active line, or the winning role Can be surely stopped at the active line).
If an AT game is executed during an RT game, the game becomes an RT game and an AT game (ART game).

Next, a specific configuration of the main control unit 50 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 50 includes the following opening / closing detection means 51 and the like.
The following units in the present embodiment are examples, and the main control unit 50 is not limited to the units shown in the present embodiment.

  The open / close detection means 51 detects whether the front mask portion is in an open state or a closed state. When the power is on, the open / close detection means 51 determines whether the front mask portion is open or closed based on the on / off state of the open / close detection sensor 46. Specifically, when the open / close detection sensor 46 is off, it is detected that the front mask portion is open, and when the open / close detection sensor 46 is on, the front mask portion is closed. Is detected.

The setting value changing means 60 is for changing / determining a setting value that defines an expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of inserted medals.
In this embodiment, six stages from setting 1 to setting 6 are provided as setting values. The higher the setting value, the higher the AT game execution probability, and the expected value of the payout number relative to the inserted number of medals. It is set to be higher.

In this embodiment, after the power is turned off, the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion slot, rotated 90 degrees clockwise to turn on the key switch, and in this state, the power is turned on again. The setting change mode is entered. In this case, the startup process is not performed.
The setting key may be inserted into the setting key insertion slot, rotated 90 degrees clockwise to turn on the key switch, and in this state, the power may be turned off and then turned on again.

In the setting change mode, the setting value changing unit 60 displays the current setting value on a predetermined display unit.
Further, the set value changing means 60 displays the set value every time the setting change switch 44 is operated... → “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” ”→“ 6 ”→“ 1 ”→“ 2 ”→...

Further, when the start switch 41 is turned on, the set value changing means 60 confirms the set value with the numerical value displayed on the display unit at this time and sets “0” indicating that the set value has been confirmed. Display on the display.
The set value changing unit 60 includes a set value storage unit 60a (memory such as a RAM) for storing the set value, and stores the determined set value in the set value storage unit 60a.

Next, after turning off the power, turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise to turn off the key switch, remove the setting key from the setting key insertion slot, and turn the power on again in this state. The start-up process is performed with the set value after the change.
It is also possible to turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise to turn off the key switch, remove the setting key from the setting key insertion slot, turn the power off once in this state, and then turn it on again.

As described above, when the setting value is changed, the setting change switch 44 is operated after the setting change mode is set. Then, with the desired set value displayed on the display unit, the start switch 41 is turned on to confirm the set value. After that, when the key switch is turned off and then the power is turned on, the start-up process is performed with the changed set value.
Further, the main control unit 50 transmits the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 60 a to the sub control unit 80. Then, a setting value is set also on the sub-control means 80 side, and AT game is executed with a probability corresponding to the setting value.

  The role lottery means 61 performs lottery for a role (the special role, the small role, and the replay described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generator for hardware lottery (hardware random number, etc.), a random number extractor for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator, and a random value extracted by the random number extractor. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number is a random number in which a counter that performs 1 count at 200 n (nano) sec continues to count as a cycle in the range of 0 to 65535, and continues to count the random number while the slot machine 10 is powered on. .

  The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined time, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (turned on) by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, if the extracted random number value belongs to the 1BB winning area, it is determined to be 1BB winning, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined to be non-winning.

The role lottery table 62 defines the types of winning combinations (ratio lottery results) and the winning probabilities for each winning combination.
Here, in the combination lottery table 62, a plurality of combinations may be assigned to one winning area. When the extracted random number value belongs to a winning area to which a plurality of roles are assigned, it is determined that a plurality of roles are overlapped. That is, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won in the game.
In the present embodiment, it is set to have a case where a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously and a case where a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  The role lottery table 62 is provided for each main game state. Each of the winning lottery tables 62 has a lottery area within a predetermined range. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each winning combination, and the winning combinations are set in advance. It is set to a predetermined ratio so as to be a winning probability.

Returning to FIG.
The winning flag control means 63 controls the on / off of the winning flag 63a corresponding to each winning, based on the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 61.
In the present embodiment, each of the special combination, small combination, and replay winning flags 63a is provided. When winning in the lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, the winning flag 63a of the corresponding combination is turned on (the winning flag 63a is set).
Further, the winning flag control means 63 simultaneously turns on the winning flags 63a of a plurality of corresponding combinations when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won in the game.

  When the reel control means 64 receives a rotation start command for the reel 31, especially in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (when a signal indicating that the start switch 41 is operated) is received ( The three reels 31 are controlled to start rotating.

  If the time from the start of rotation of the reel 31 in the previous game to the time when the start switch 41 is operated in the game has not passed 4.1 seconds, the start switch 41 can be used for operation. Although the lottery is performed, the rotation of the reel 31 does not start at the moment (immediately after) the start switch 41 is operated, and the rotation of the reel 31 starts after 4.1 seconds. Thus, the time from when the start switch 41 is operated until the rotation of the reel 31 is referred to as “wait time”.

  Further, the reel control means 64 refers to the ON / OFF of the winning flag 63a in the game after the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 61, and the stop position determination table corresponding to ON / OFF of the winning flag 63a. 65, and when the stop switch 42 is operated, the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined based on the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and the motor 32 is turned on. Drive control is performed to stop the reel 31 at the determined position.

  For example, in a game in which at least one winning flag 63a is on, the reel control means 64 has a symbol corresponding to the winning combination (the combination for which the winning flag 63a is on) within the range of stop control of the reel 31. The reel 31 is controlled so that the combination can be stopped on the effective line, and the reel 31 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination (the combination in which the winning flag 63a is off) is not stopped on the effective line. Stop control.

  Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means the time from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops or the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of moving frames (symbols)). Means within range.

  In the present embodiment, the time from when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 is stopped is set within 190 ms. Thereby, in this embodiment, the maximum number of moving frames from the design at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated to the stop of the reel 31 is 4 (5 frames including the design at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated). It becomes.

  At the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected, when any of the symbols within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 is a symbol to be stopped at a predetermined effective line, when the stop switch 42 is operated In addition, the design is controlled to stop at a predetermined effective line.

  That is, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, when the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop at a predetermined effective line, the reel 31 is stopped before stopping. By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled so as to be stopped on a predetermined effective line as much as possible (retraction stop control).

  On the other hand, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination that has not been won stops on any of the effective lines, the reel 31 is stopped. Sometimes, the reel 31 is controlled to rotate and move within the range of stop control of the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line (kicking stop control).

Further, the reel control means 64 includes a push order detecting means 64a for detecting the push order (operation order) of the stop switch 42. The push order detecting means 64a detects which one of the left, middle and right stop switches 42 is operated when the stop switch 42 is operated by the player.
When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated is input to the push order detecting means 64a. By discriminating this signal, the push order detecting means 64a detects which stop switch 42 is operated.

Here, in the present embodiment, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 includes the left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left.
The left / right / right / left push order is called “forward push”, the left / right / middle push order is called “order pinch”, the right / left / left push order is called “reverse push”, and the right / left / right push order is “ This is called “reverse pinching”.

The pushing order (left middle right and left / right middle) in which the left stop switch 42 is operated first is referred to as “first left stop”, and the pushing order (middle left / right, and (Middle right / left) is referred to as “middle first stop”, and the push order (right middle left and right middle left) in which the right stop switch 42 is operated first is referred to as “right first stop”.
Further, the pressing order (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / middle left) operated first except for the left stop switch 42 is referred to as “anomalous push”.

  The stop position determination table 65 is provided for each on / off state of the winning flag 63a, that is, for each lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, and the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. The stop position of the reel 31 with respect to the position is determined. For example, when the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment when the first symbol passes through the upper stage (middle stage or lower stage), each stop position determination table 65 controls how many symbols are moved, The stop position is determined in advance so that the symbol is stopped at the upper stage.

  The stop position determination table 65 used at the time of independent winning of any of the combinations stops the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination within the effective line within the range of stop control of the reel 31, and also corresponds to the symbol corresponding to the winning combination When the combination cannot be stopped on the effective line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line.

In addition, even if the stop switch 42 is operated at any position where the reel 31 is located, the target symbol can be stopped on a desired effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 (the player can always win a prize). ) Is referred to as “retraction ratio (PB) = 1”.
On the other hand, the fact that the target symbol cannot be stopped on the active line (not necessarily awarded) is not “PB ≠ 1” unless it is based on the player's intention.

The stop position determination table 65 used when a plurality of replays are overlapped wins, for example, when replay A (PB = 1) is always awarded at the left or middle first stop, and replay B (PB = 1) is at the first right stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as to always win.
As described above, when a plurality of replays are overlapped, the types of replays to be awarded differ depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.
In addition, when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously, replay can be performed when any replay wins.

For example, the stop position determination table 65 used when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously, for example, allows a small combination A (PB = 1, 9 medals to be paid out at the time of winning) at the first left stop, Within the range of the reel 31 stop control, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the small combination B (PB ≠ 1, the payout of 3 medals at the time of winning a prize) is won.
As described above, when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously, the type of small combination to be drawn into the active line, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42. That is, according to the operation of the stop switch 42, game results having different profits to be given to the player are displayed.

In addition, the push order in which a game result with a large profit to be given to the player is displayed (winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts) is called “correct answer push order”, and any push order other than the correct answer push order is “incorrect answer”. "Push order".
Further, operating the stop switch 42 in the correct answer pressing order is referred to as “push order correct answer” or “correct answer in order of pressing”, and operating the stop switch 42 in the incorrect answer pressing order is referred to as “push order incorrect answer”.
Then, the reel control means 64 controls to stop the reel 31 so that a game result having a larger profit to be given to the player is displayed when the correct answer is in the pressing order than when the incorrect answer is in the pressing order.

When all the winning flags 63a are off, the non-winning table is used.
The non-winning table is used when all the winning flags 63a are off, and determines the symbol combination when the reel 31 is stopped so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination does not stop on the active line. .

Returning to FIG.
The stop symbol determination means 66 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the effective line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determining means 66 determines a symbol on the active line by detecting, for example, the angle at which the motor 32 is stopped or the number of steps.
However, when the stop switch 42 is operated and the stop position is determined using the stop position determination table 65, the stop symbol determination means 66 determines the stop symbol regardless of whether or not the reel 31 has stopped. It is possible.

  The payout means 67 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations by the stop symbol determination unit 66 and the winning combination is won. In addition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning combination, or processing such as credit addition is performed. Also, when winning a replay, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game (three) is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

The special game control means 68 controls the start of the special game, the progress of the game during the special game, and the end of the special game.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB is stopped on the active line, 1BB is won and the special game control means 68 controls to start 1BB game from the next game.
In 1BB games, the winning probability of a small role is greatly increased.

The end condition for the 1BB game is set such that the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 300).
For this reason, in the 1BB game, the special game control means 68 continues to count the number of medals paid out, and when it is determined that the count value has reached the above value, the special game control means 68 controls to end the 1BB game with the game.

Similarly, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the RB stops on the active line, an RB win is made, and the special game control means 68 controls to start the RB game from the next game.
In RB games, the probability of winning a small role is greatly increased.

The RB game end condition is set to have consumed a predetermined number of games (for example, 8 games) during the RB game.
For this reason, in the RB game, the special game control means 68 continues to count the number of digestion games, and when it is determined that the count value has reached the above value, the special game control means 68 controls to end the RB game with the game.

In the present embodiment, the main game state includes a normal game and a special game, the normal game includes an RT game and a non-RT game, and the special game includes a 1BB game and an RB game. The main game state control means 69 controls the transition of the main game state.
The main control means 50 is based on a predetermined stop appearance display, a predetermined replay prize, a predetermined number of games, a special role winning, a special role winning, a medal payout number or a game number during a special game, etc. And control to shift the main game state.

The main-side error detection means 70 detects an abnormality or injustice on the main control means 50 side.
Here, in this specification, “abnormal” means that it is not normal, and is different from usual (different), and “injustice” means that it is not correct or that is contrary to justice. means. The term “error” is used to mean both abnormal and illegal.

In this embodiment, errors are classified into minor errors and serious errors according to importance.
Also, as minor errors, it was detected that a medal clogging in the medal selector was detected, a medal clogging at the hopper medal payout port was detected, a medal out of the hopper was detected, and a medal overflow in the hopper It may be detected.
Furthermore, examples of serious errors include detection of an unauthorized operation of the setting change switch 44, detection of unauthorized access to the medal selector, detection of unauthorized access to the hopper, and the like.

The error canceling means 71 cancels an error by a predetermined operation.
The error canceling means 71 has a plurality of types of canceling operations for canceling errors. Specifically, as the release operation, the slot machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again, and the slot machine 10 is turned off once when the front mask portion is opened (open is detected). For example, turning the switch on again after turning it on, operating the reset switch 45, operating the reset switch 45 with the front mask portion opened.

  Further, of these release operations, which can usually be performed only by the person who installed the slot machine 10 (hall), the slot machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again with the front mask part opened. Performing the operation of the reset switch 45 in a state where the front mask portion is opened is a specific release operation.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided a main-side error detection means 70 for detecting an abnormality or an illegality on the main control means 50 side, and a sub-side error detection means 88 for detecting an abnormality or an illegality on the sub-control means 80 side. Then, both when the error is detected by the main-side error detection means 70 and when the error is detected by the sub-side error detection means 88, the error release means 71 releases the error. The sub-side error detection means 88 will be described later.

The command transmission unit 72 transmits various information (commands) from the main control unit 50 to the sub-control unit 80.
Further, each time a predetermined event occurs, the command transmission means 72 transmits a command indicating that fact from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 80.

  Here, as events, a medal is inserted, a start switch 41 is operated, a rotation of the reel 31 is started, a stop switch 42 is operated, a rotation of the reel 31 is stopped, a medal , The reset switch 45 is operated, the set value is changed, the opening of the front mask portion is detected, an error is detected, and the like.

  Further, as commands to be transmitted, information indicating that a medal has been inserted, information indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated, information regarding a lottery result (winning combination), information indicating that the reel 31 has started rotating, and stop Information indicating that the switch 42 has been operated, information indicating that the rotation of the reels 31 has been stopped, information regarding the stop positions (designs stopped on the active line) of each reel 31, information on winning combinations, information on paying out medals, main Information on the game state (normal game, inside, non inside, special game, RT game, non-RT game), information that the reset switch has been operated, information that the setting value has been changed, For example, information indicating that a release has been detected, information indicating that a minor error has been detected, information indicating that a serious error has been detected, and information indicating that an error has been released.

  Furthermore, as information indicating that a minor error has been detected, for example, information indicating that a medal clogging has been detected in the medal selector, information indicating that a medal clogging has been detected at the hopper's medal payout slot, and medal in the hopper For example, information indicating that a break has been detected, information indicating that an overflow of a medal in the hopper has been detected, and the like.

  Further, as information indicating that a serious error has been detected, for example, information indicating that an unauthorized operation of the setting change switch 44 has been detected, information indicating that an unauthorized access to the medal selector has been detected, and unauthorized access to a hopper are detected. Information to the effect.

Returning to FIG.
The sub control unit 80 includes a sub game state control unit 81 and a notification control unit 82.
As described above, the present embodiment includes AT games (notification games) and non-AT games (non-notification games) as sub game states.
Here, the AT game is a stop switch for displaying a game result advantageous to the player in a game in which a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously (to stop a combination of symbols having a large profit received by the player). This refers to a game in which the pressing order of 42 (correct answer pressing order) is notified.

On the other hand, the non-AT game means that the stop switch 42 is pressed in order to display a game result that is advantageous to the player even if it is a game in which a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously. A game that is not informed.
Then, the sub gaming state control unit 81 controls transition between sub gaming states (between the AT game and the non-AT game), and the notification control unit 82 controls notification of the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub game state control means 81 executes an AT game with a predetermined number of games (50 games) as one set. Further, when the predetermined additional condition is satisfied, the predetermined number of games is added (added) to the remaining number of AT games, and when the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, the next AT Continue playing the game. When it is determined that the end condition of the AT game is satisfied, control is performed so as to shift from the next game to the non-AT game.

  Here, the sub game state control means 81 determines whether or not to grant an AT game execution right when a rare small combination (small combination with a low winning probability) is won by the combination lottery unit 61 during a non-AT game. Perform AT lottery to decide. And when winning by AT lottery, the sub game state control means 81 grants the right to execute AT games.

  Further, when the sub game state control means 81 grants the AT game execution right, the sub game state control means 81 determines that the AT game execution condition is satisfied, and starts the AT game after the predetermined number of games (10 games) is consumed. When the predetermined number of games (50 games) are consumed during the AT game, the sub game state control means 81 determines that the AT game end condition is satisfied, and shifts from the next game to the non-AT game. To control.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub gaming state control means 81 is provided with an execution right counter for counting the number of AT game execution rights, and when the AT game execution right is granted, the AT game execution right is determined. A numerical value corresponding to the grant is added to the count value of the execution right counter.
Then, when the AT game is executed, the sub game state control means 81 subtracts a numerical value corresponding to the execution of the AT game from the count value of the execution right counter.

Specifically, for example, when the sub game state control means 81 grants one AT game execution right, the sub game state control means 81 adds “1” to the count value of the execution right counter and gives three AT game execution rights. When granted, “3” is added to the count value of the execution right counter.
As a result, the AT game execution right can be stored (stocked), and when the AT game execution right is granted, if there is an AT game execution right already stored, the AT game execution right is stored. The number (stock number) can be added (added).

Further, when the count value of the execution right counter is “1” or more, the sub gaming state control means 81 executes the AT game and subtracts “1” from the count value of the execution right counter at the start of the AT game. To do.
Then, the sub game state control means 81 repeatedly executes the AT game until the count value of the execution right counter becomes “0”.
That is, when the AT game execution right is stored (stock), the AT game is continued (continuous) until the storage number (stock number) becomes zero. At this time, the sub game state control means 81 once ends one AT game and then starts the next AT game.

  Further, the sub game state control means 81 determines whether or not to add the remaining number of games of the AT game when the winning small lottery (small winning combination with a low winning probability) is won by the winning lottery means 61 during the AT game. Add lottery to determine the number. Then, when winning in the extra lottery, the sub game state control means 81 adds (adds) the extra number determined in the extra lottery to the remaining number of games in the AT game.

  Furthermore, the sub game state control means 81 performs a continuous lottery to determine whether or not to continue the AT game when the remaining number of games of the AT game reaches a predetermined number of games (5 games). When it is decided to continue the AT game, the next AT game is continuously executed immediately after the remaining number of games of the AT game is digested. On the other hand, when it is decided not to continue the AT game, the AT game is ended when the remaining number of games of the AT game is consumed.

Further, the sub gaming state control means 81 has three stages of 10%, 30% and 50% as the winning probability of the AT lottery, and three stages of 30%, 50% and 70% as the winning probability of the extra lottery. The winning probability of the continuous lottery has three stages of 50%, 70%, and 90%.
The sub game state control means 81 performs a mode-up lottery to determine whether or not the winning probability of the AT lottery, the extra lottery, or the continuous lottery is increased when the rare lottery is won by the role lottery means 61.

On the other hand, the sub game state control means 81 performs a mode-down lottery to determine whether or not to lower the winning probability of the AT lottery, the extra lottery, or the continuous lottery when the winning combination lottery means 61 wins the replay.
Then, the sub gaming state control means 81 sets the winning probability of the AT lottery, the extra lottery, or the continuous lottery according to the result of the mode up lottery or the mode down lottery.

Returning to FIG.
The sub control unit 80 includes an effect control unit 83.
The effect control means 83 controls the output of the effects from the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 described above.

  For each game, the effect control unit 83 selects an effect by lottery using software random numbers based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 61 at the start of the game. Specifically, as the game progresses, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated, when each stop switch 42 is operated, etc.), what effect is output (how the lamp 21 is operated) Whether to turn on, blink, or turn off, what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, and the like. Then, an effect is output according to this selection.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, an effect switch 47 used for effects is electrically connected to the input side of the sub-control means 70.
When the effect control unit 83 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, determines the number of additions), when the effect switch 47 is operated, a predetermined image (for example, an image showing the determined number of additions) is displayed. The image is displayed on the image display device 23.

Returning to FIG.
The sub control unit 80 includes a command receiving unit 84, a command storage unit 85, a command display unit 86, a command erasing unit 87, and a sub-side error detecting unit 88.
The command receiving unit 84 receives each command transmitted from the command transmitting unit 72 of the main control unit 50.

The command storage unit 85 stores a command transmitted from the command transmission unit 72 of the main control unit 50.
The command storage unit 85 includes a first storage area 85a and a second storage area 85b as command storage areas.
The first storage area 85a is an area for storing a specific command among the commands transmitted from the command transmission means 72, and the second storage area 85b is an area for storing a command other than the specific command.

In the present embodiment, of the commands transmitted from the command transmission means 72, there is a possibility that an illegal act is involved, information that the reset switch has been operated, information that the setting value has been changed, front Information indicating that the opening of the mask portion has been detected and information indicating that a serious error has been detected are used as specific commands.
The command storage means 85 stores the specific command in the first storage area 85a when it receives the specific command, and stores it in the second storage area 85b when it receives a command other than the specific command.

The number of commands that can be stored in the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b is determined by the capacities of the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b.
In the present embodiment, 1000 commands can be stored in both the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b by appropriately setting the capacity.

  When the command storage unit 85 receives a new specific command from the command transmission unit 72 when the first storage area 85a is full of specific commands, the command storage unit 85 deletes (deletes) the oldest specific command from the first storage area 85a. At the same time, the newly received specific command is stored (written) in the first storage area 85a. Similarly, in the second storage area 85b, when the command is full, the oldest command is sequentially deleted and the newly received command is stored.

  Here, if both information indicating that a minor error has been detected and information indicating that a serious error has been detected are stored in the same storage area, the person who performs the fraudulent action after the action that causes a serious error, If an action that intentionally generates minor errors is performed, the storage area is filled with information indicating that a minor error has been detected, and information indicating that a serious error has been detected is erased from the storage area. Will be. In this case, even if the information stored in the storage area is confirmed, it cannot be confirmed that an action causing a serious error has been performed.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a second storage area 85b is provided separately from the first storage area 85a, and specific commands are stored in the first storage area 85a and commands other than the specific commands are stored in the second storage area 85b. .
As a result, even if an act of fraud is performed by a person who performs a fraudulent act after intentionally generating a minor error intentionally continuously, information indicating that the minor error has been detected is second. Since it is stored in the storage area 85b, information indicating that a serious error has been detected can be prevented from being erased from the first storage area 85a. Therefore, since the trace of cheating remains, cheating can be suppressed.

Next, the flow of processing relating to command storage will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
When the command receiving unit 84 receives the command transmitted from the command transmitting unit 72 in step S11 of FIG. 2, the process proceeds to the next step S12, and the command storage unit 85 determines whether or not the received command is a specific command. . If it is determined that the command is a specific command, the process proceeds to the next step S13. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a specific command, the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S13, the command storage unit 85 stores the received specific command in the first storage area 85a. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.
In step S14, the command storage unit 85 stores the received command in the second storage area 85b. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.

The command display means 86 displays the commands stored in the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b according to a predetermined operation, thereby enabling confirmation of events that have occurred so far.
In the present embodiment, when the effect switch 47 is operated in the setting change mode, the command display means 86 sends the commands stored in the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b to the image display device 23. indicate.

That is, after turning off the power, insert the setting key into the setting key insertion slot, rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to turn on the key switch, and turn on the power again in this state to enter the setting change mode. Become. When the effect switch 47 is operated in this state, the command display means 86 displays the commands stored in the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b on the image display device 23. As a result, events that have occurred so far can be confirmed.
In particular, when an illegal act is performed, a specific command indicating that is stored in the first storage area 85a and displayed on the image display device 23, so that it is possible to confirm that the illegal act has been performed. As a result, fraud can be suppressed.

The command erasing means 87 is for erasing commands stored in the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b in accordance with a predetermined operation.
The command erasing unit 87 has a plurality of types of erasing operations for erasing commands. Specifically, as the erasing operation, the slot machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again, and the slot machine 10 is turned off once when the front mask portion is opened (open is detected). For example, turning on again, operating the reset switch 45, operating the reset switch 45 with the front mask portion opened.

  Further, among these erasing operations, which can usually be performed only by the person who installed the slot machine 10 (hall), the slot machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again with the front mask part opened. The specific erasing operation is to operate the reset switch 45 with the front mask portion opened.

  Then, when the specific erasing operation is performed, the command erasing unit 87 erases the command stored in both the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b, and performs an erasing operation other than the specific erasing operation. When the command is stored, the command stored in the second storage area 85b is erased, but the command stored in the first storage area 85a is retained without being erased.

Here, there is a case where a person who performs an illegal act with the front mask part closed closes the power plug of the slot machine 10 and then turns it on again after the power plug is removed from the outlet.
Further, a person who performs an illegal act with the front mask portion closed may insert a piano wire or the like into the housing, and the reset switch 45 may be operated at the tip thereof.

Therefore, the command erasing unit 87 erases the specific command stored in the first storage area 85a when the specific erasing operation is performed, but when the erasing operation other than the specific erasing operation is performed, the command erasing unit 87 The specific command stored in one storage area 85a is retained without being erased.
As a result, even if a person performing an illegal act with the front mask portion closed is turned off again after the slot machine 10 is turned off or the reset switch 45 is operated, a minor error is generated. Information indicating that the error has been detected is erased from the second storage area 85b, but information indicating that a serious error has been detected can be prevented from being deleted from the first storage area 85a. Therefore, since the trace of cheating remains, cheating can be suppressed.

  Note that different erasing operations may be defined for the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b. For example, operating the reset switch 45 during the setting change mode is defined as an erasing operation of the first storage area 85a, and operating the reset switch 45 in a mode other than the setting change mode indicates that the second storage area 85b is operated. It can be defined as an erase operation.

Further, in this embodiment, the cancel operation for canceling the error by the error cancel unit 71 and the delete operation for deleting the command by the command delete unit 87 are common operations.
For this reason, when the error is canceled, the command is also deleted.

Next, the flow of processing related to erasing stored commands will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
When the erasing operation is performed in step S21 of FIG. 3, the process proceeds to the next step S22, and the command erasing unit 87 determines whether or not the performed erasing operation is a specific erasing operation. If it is determined that the specific erasing operation is performed, the process proceeds to the next step S23. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation is not a specific erasing operation, the process proceeds to step S24.

In step S23, the command erasing unit 87 erases the commands stored in both the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.
In step S24, the command erasing unit 87 erases the command stored in the second storage area 85b, but retains the command stored in the first storage area 85a without erasing it. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.

The sub-side error detection means 88 is for detecting an abnormality or fraud on the sub-control means 80 side.
Here, in the slot machine 10, the insertion of medals, the operation of the start switch 41, the lottery of the winning combination, the rotation of the reel 31 is started, the operation of the first (first) stop switch 42, the rotation of the corresponding reel 31 is stopped, the second Operation of the stop switch 42, stop rotation of the corresponding reel 31, operation of the third (last) stop switch 42, stop rotation of the corresponding reel 31, determination of winning, medal payout (if there is a payout), The game progresses through a series of operations or processing of enabling the throwing.

Further, each time the above operations or processes are performed, the command transmission unit 72 transmits a command indicating that to the sub-control unit 80. Thereby, the sub control means 80 can grasp the progress of the game on the main control means 50 side.
Also, here, information on the operation and processing after the operation of the third (last) stop switch 42 is made while the information on the result of the lottery (winning combination) is delivered to the sub-control means 80 by the person who performs the illegal act. In some cases, an illegal act of preventing the user from reaching the sub-control means 80 is performed.

If such an illegal act is performed during an AT game, the sub-control unit 80 side may notify the correct pressing order when a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously based on the received lottery result information. However, since it is impossible to grasp that one game has been completed, it becomes impossible to accurately control the AT game.
Thereby, for example, the remaining number of games of AT games may not be reduced, or the winning probability of the extra lottery may be high, or the winning probability of the continuous lottery may be high.

  Therefore, the sub-side error detection means 88 monitors the command transmitted from the main control means 50, and, for example, the bet switch 40 is operated next to the information indicating that the second stop switch 42 has been operated. When the order of commands transmitted from the main control means 50 is different from the order assumed in advance, such as when information indicating that the error has been transmitted, it is determined that an error has occurred.

Then, when the main-side error detection means 70 or the sub-side error detection means 88 detects the occurrence of an error, the sub-control means 80 notifies that fact.
Further, when the sub-control unit 80 detects the occurrence of an error by the main-side error detection unit 70 or the sub-side error detection unit 88, the sub-control unit 80 regulates the AT game until the error is released (which is disadvantageous for the player). Or impose restrictions, constraints, or constraints that are not advantageous to the player). Further, when the error is released, the regulation of the AT game is released.

  In the present embodiment, when the occurrence of an error is detected, the sub-control means 80 stops adding the remaining number of games of the AT game, stops the extra lottery, and sets the winning probability of the extra lottery to an initial value (lowest value). , Delete the determined number of additions (clear), stop the AT game continuation, stop the continuous lottery, set the winning probability of the continuous lottery to the initial value (minimum value), delete the decision to continue (Clear) and other regulations.

However, the sub-control unit 80 does not regulate the push order notification by the notification control unit 82 even in a state where the AT game is regulated. Announces the pressing order.
As a result, even if an error is detected, the basic function of notifying the correct push order in AT games is not regulated, but additional functions that lead to a large amount of medals such as addition and continuation are regulated. While avoiding profits, fraud can be suppressed.

In other words, even if an error is detected by mistake, if a notification is given to that effect, it is considered that a normal player will immediately notify the person who installed the slot machine 10 immediately. Since the basic functions of the AT game are not restricted after the error is detected and until the error is canceled by the person at the installation store, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.
In addition, when an illegal act is actually performed and the occurrence of an error is detected, an additional function of AT gaming is regulated, so that a mass player who prevents the illegal act can be prevented from acquiring a large amount of medals, and thus suppress the illegal act. be able to.

The sub-control unit 80 may not notify the push order when the occurrence of an error is detected.
Further, the sub-control means 80 normally (when the occurrence of an error is not detected) switches the lamp 21 in accordance with the pressing order according to the blinking or extinguishing of the lamp 21, the sound output from the speaker 22, and the image displayed on the image display device 23. Although notification is performed, when the occurrence of an error is detected, a part thereof (for example, notification of the pressing order by an image displayed on the image display device 23) may be regulated.
Furthermore, when the occurrence of an error is detected, the sub-control unit 80 notifies the push order in the game, but after the next game, the sub-control means 80 regulates the push order notification until the error is released. It may be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an unauthorized operation of the setting change switch 44, which may be related to an illegal act among the above-described multiple types of errors, is detected, and an unauthorized access to the medal selector is detected. In other words, the fact that the unauthorized access to the hopper is detected and the lack of a command transmitted from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 80 is detected as specific errors.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, among the above-described multiple types of release operations, which can usually be performed only by the person installing the slot machine 10, the power to the slot machine 10 is temporarily turned off with the front mask portion opened. Then, turning on again and operating the reset switch 45 in a state where the front mask part is opened are specified release operations.

When the occurrence of the specific error is detected and the error is released by the specific release operation, the sub-control unit 80 maintains the parameters used for controlling the AT game as the values at the time of detection of the specific error. .
On the other hand, when the occurrence of the specific error is detected, the sub-control unit 80 determines all or some of the parameters used for controlling the AT game when the error is canceled by a canceling operation other than the specific canceling operation. Value.

Here, as parameters used for the control of the AT game, a value indicating the storage number (stock number) of the execution right of the AT game (count value of the execution right counter), a value indicating the additional number of remaining games of the AT game, AT Examples include a value indicating the winning probability of the lottery, a value indicating the winning probability of the extra lottery, and a value indicating the winning probability of the continuous lottery.
That is, the sub-gaming state control means 81 executes AT games, adds the number of remaining AT games, or performs AT lottery, extra lottery, or continuous lottery based on the values of parameters used for AT game control. Do.

  When the occurrence of the specific error is detected and the error is canceled by a release operation other than the specific release operation, the sub-control unit 80 sets the stock number of execution rights of the AT game to “0” or adds it. The number is set to “0”, or the winning probability of AT lottery, extra lottery, or continuous lottery is returned to the initial value (lowest value). In this way, it is possible to change some parameters that lead to a large amount of medal acquisition while executing AT games. It is also possible to end the AT game by changing all parameters.

  As a result, if the specific error is canceled by the specific release operation, the state is restored to the state at the time of detection of the specific error, and if the specific error is canceled by other than the specific release operation, the parameter that leads to mass acquisition of medals is set to the predetermined value. As a result, fraud can be suppressed while avoiding any disadvantage to the player.

In other words, even if a specific error is detected by mistake, if a notification is given to that effect, it is considered that a normal player will immediately notify the person who installed the slot machine. Then, if the specific error is canceled by the specific cancel operation by the person at the installation store, the state is restored to the state at the time of detection of the specific error, so that the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.
In addition, when a fraudulent act that actually results in a specific error is performed, and then the specific error is canceled by a canceling operation other than the specific canceling operation by the person who performs the fraudulent action, the stock number of AT game execution rights is set to “0”. , Set the number of extras to “0”, return the winning probability of AT lottery, extra lottery and continuous lottery to the initial value (minimum value), so that it is possible to prevent a large amount of medals from being performed by those who perform cheating, As a result, cheating can be suppressed.

Next, the flow of processing related to error cancellation will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S31 of FIG. 4, when an error canceling operation is performed, the process proceeds to the next step S32, and the sub-control unit 80 determines whether or not the type of error is a specific error. If it is determined that the error is a specific error, the process proceeds to the next step S33. On the other hand, when it is determined that the error is not a specific error, the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S33, it is determined whether or not the type of release operation is a specific release operation. If it is determined that the operation is a specific release operation, the process proceeds to the next step S34. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation is not the specific release operation, the process proceeds to step S35.
In step S34, the sub-control means 80 maintains the parameters used for controlling the AT game at the values at the time of detecting the specific error. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.
In step S35, the sub-control means 80 sets a parameter used for controlling the AT game to a predetermined value. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, The following various deformation | transformation are possible.
(1) In the above embodiment, there are cases where an advantageous game result can be obtained and cannot be obtained depending on the pushing order of the stop switch 42, and during AT gaming, the pushing order of the stop switch 42 that is advantageous to the player is set. By notifying, the player can obtain an advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 in accordance with the notified pressing order. That is, the so-called “push order AT” was set.

However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there are cases where an advantageous game result can be obtained depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 42, and cases where an advantageous game result cannot be obtained. By notifying (such as a symbol aimed at the active line), the player may be able to obtain an advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 according to the notification. In other words, a so-called “mesh AT” may be used.
In addition, an advantageous game result can be obtained when both conditions of pushing order and operation timing are satisfied. During an AT game, the pushing order and operation timing of the stop switch 42 that are advantageous to the player are set. You may make it alert | report.

(2) In the above embodiment, the main-side error detection means 70 and the sub-side error detection means 88 are provided. That is, an error detection unit is provided separately on the main control unit 50 side and the sub control unit 80 side.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the error detection means may be provided only on the main control means 50 side, or may be provided only on the sub control means 80 side, for example.

(3) In the above embodiment, the error canceling means 71 is provided only on the main control means 50 side.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the error canceling means may be provided only on the sub-control means 80 side, for example, similarly to the error detection means, or separately on the main control means 50 side and the sub-control means 80 side. You may prepare for.
However, since a command is transmitted from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 80 in one direction, for example, when an error detection means is provided on the main control means 50 side, an error release means must also be provided on the main control means 50 side. There is.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the canceling operation for canceling the error by the error canceling unit 71 and the deleting operation for deleting the command by the command deleting unit 87 are common operations. Instead, an operation separate from the release operation may be defined as the erasing operation.

  (5) The parameters used for the event, command, specific command, erase operation, specific erase operation, release operation, specific release operation, AT game regulation, and AT game control shown in the above embodiment are merely examples, About these, it can set suitably.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the fact that the predetermined number of games has been consumed is set as the AT game end condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of push order notifications during AT games reaches the predetermined number. The AT game end condition may be that the number of medals paid out during the AT game has reached a predetermined number.

(7) In the above embodiment, commands other than errors are also stored in the second storage area 85b, but commands other than errors may not be stored.
Further, for example, in addition to the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b, a third storage area is provided. A serious error command is stored in the first storage area 85a, and a minor error command is stored in the second storage area 85b. In addition, commands other than errors may be stored in the third storage area.

  (8) For example, the command storage unit 85 may include a time measuring unit that measures the date and time, and when receiving a command, the command storing unit 85 may store the date and time when the command is received together with the command.

  (9) For example, an area for storing a command of a serious error (the first storage area 85a in the above embodiment) may not include means for deleting the stored command. That is, a serious error command may be stored in an erasable manner.

  (10) For example, when a command is stored in the second storage area 85b, the command display means 86 may display the command with priority. Conversely, when a command is stored in the first storage area 85a, this may be displayed with priority. In other words, the priority order of the commands stored in the first storage area 85a and the second storage area 85b may be set with priority.

(11) When the occurrence of an error is detected, the sub-control means 80 regulates the AT game until the error is canceled.
Here, when the error is released, the sub-control means 80 provides the player with the profit that would have been obtained by the player after the occurrence of the error until the error is released. May be compensated.

In particular, when the occurrence of a specific error is detected and the error is released by the specific release operation, the sub-control unit 80 detects the occurrence of the specific error until the error is released by the specific release operation. The player can be compensated for the profits that the player would have gained during that time.
In addition, as the contents of the compensation, for example, the number of remaining AT games can be added, the AT game can be continued, and the like.

  In addition, each modification of said (1)-(11) is not restricted to the case where it applies individually, respectively, These can also be combined suitably and can be applied.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Display window 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display apparatus 31 Reel 32 Motor 40 Bet switch 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 43 Medal slot 44 Setting change switch 45 Reset switch 46 Opening / closing detection sensor 47 Effect switch 50 Main control means 51 Open / close detection means 60 Set value change means 60a Set value storage means 61 Role lottery means 62 Role lottery table 63 Winning flag control means 63a Winning flag 64 Reel control means 64a Push order detection means 65 Stop position determination table 66 Stop symbol determination means 67 Dispensing Means 68 Special game control means 69 Main game state control means 70 Main side error detection means 71 Error release means 72 Command transmission means 80 Sub control means 81 Sub game state control hand 82 informing control means 83 effect control means 84 command receiving means 85 command storage unit 85a first storage area 85b second storage area 86 commands the display unit 87 commands deleting means 88 sub-side error detection means

Claims (2)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the output of the production,
The main control means controls to send a command indicating that to the sub-control means every time a predetermined event occurs,
The main control means includes a specific command in the command transmitted to the sub-control means,
The sub-control means includes
A first storage area for storing the specific command among the commands;
A second storage area for storing the command other than the specific command;
A slot machine comprising command display means for displaying each of the commands stored in the first storage area and the second storage area in accordance with a predetermined operation. In claim 1,
The sub-control means includes
It has a plurality of types of erasure operations for erasing the stored commands,
When a specific erasure operation is performed among the erasure operations, control is performed to erase the command stored in both the first storage area and the second storage area,
When the erasing operation other than the specific erasing operation is performed, the command stored in the second storage area is erased, but the command stored in the first storage area is retained without being erased. A slot machine characterized by controlling as follows.

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