JP2016007494A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling an execution of a proper error notification.SOLUTION: A sub control CPU, when a command error's occurrence frequency having occurred per an object frequency of a variation game that is an object of an error notification exceeds a prescribed determination value, makes a presentation display device and a speaker perform the error notification. A combination of the object frequency and the determination value (security level) can be set by operating an operation button for setting. Also, an occurrence history of the command errors is stored and can be checked arbitrarily on a screen.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine (rotational game machine) which is a kind of gaming machine, a medal is used as a game medium, and a game is started by inserting the medal into the slot machine. In such a slot machine, various control commands are output from the main control board to the sub control board, and the sub control board is configured to perform various processes based on these various control commands. And in the slot machine of patent document 1, when a sub control board cannot acquire a control command correctly, the frequency | count is measured, and when the measured frequency exceeds a predetermined permissible frequency, error notification is performed. It is configured. Accordingly, it is possible to detect an illegal act (so-called radio wave got) that illegally continues a state advantageous to the player by disturbing transmission of the control command.

JP 2013-59616 A

  However, due to environmental factors such as hall conditions and installation conditions, communication abnormalities caused by vibration and noise may occur. In such a case, there is a possibility that an error notification is performed even if an illegal act is not performed.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can perform an appropriate error alerting | reporting.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem may be that an output unit that outputs a command, an input unit that inputs a command, and the input unit inputs the command even though the output unit outputs a command. A measuring means for measuring the frequency of occurrence of a command error that cannot be performed; a notifying means for notifying an error when the frequency of occurrence of the command error exceeds a threshold; and setting one of a plurality of values as the threshold The gist is to include setting means.

The gaming machine may include a recording unit that records a command error occurrence history and a display unit that displays a command error occurrence history.
In the gaming machine, a setting operation means operable by an operator is provided in the gaming machine, and the setting means is configured to be able to set the threshold value by operating the setting operation means. You may be allowed to.

  In the gaming machine, a release operating means operable by an operator is provided inside the gaming machine, and the notification means is configured to be able to end error notification by operating the release operating means. You may be allowed to.

  In the above gaming machine, the measuring means generates a command error depending on whether or not a specific command is input to the input means in a predetermined order among a plurality of types of commands output by the output means. It may be configured to determine whether or not.

  The gaming machine includes three rotating bodies that rotate when triggered by an operation to the start operating means, and a stop operating means that is associated with each rotating body in advance, and corresponds to the rotating body during the rotation of the rotating body. When the attached stop operation means is operated, the rotating body is configured to stop rotating, and the output means outputs a pre-command before starting the rotation of the rotating body, When the start operation means is operated, a start command is output, and when the stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the first rotating body is operated, the first stop command is output, and the second When the stop operating means for stopping the rotation of the rotating body is operated, a second stop command is output, and when the stop operating means for stopping the rotation of the third rotating body is operated, the third stop command is output. Output a stop command and Determines whether a command error has occurred based on the input order of the advance command, the start command, the first stop command, the second stop command, and the third stop command. May be.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform appropriate error notification.

The front view which shows a slot machine. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the detail of a replay combination. The figure which shows the mode of a transition of a game state and an effect state. The figure which shows the kind and output timing of a control command. The figure which shows an example of a menu screen. The schematic diagram which shows the screen which displays the generation | occurrence | production history of a command error. The schematic diagram which shows the screen for setting the frequency | count of object and discriminant value. The figure which shows the combination of the frequency | count of object and a discriminant value.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10, a slot machine (rotating-type game machine) in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body 11 having an open front surface, and a front door 12 that is pivotally opened and closed with respect to an edge side of the main body 11. The front door 12 is provided with an effect display device 14 that performs display effects during a game (during a variable game), a decorative lamp La that emits various effect effect lights, and a speaker Sp that performs sound effects.

  The central panel 15 provided in the front center of the front door 12 is provided with a see-through window 16 through which the inside of the machine can be seen through. A drum unit 13 which is a separate body from the effect display device 14 is provided inside the machine. It is arranged. The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R each having a translucent belt-like reel sheet on which various 21 symbols are printed in a predetermined order. It is composed of The left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R are rotating bodies.

  In each of the reels in this embodiment, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with the letters “REPLAY” (replay symbol), and a symbol imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol) ), And a pattern that imitates “cherry” (cherry pattern). Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, or “cherry” without “design”.

  Each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) is provided side by side. Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and various symbols are continuously displayed on the see-through window 16 as each reel rotates. Displayed (changed) while changing. When the rotation of each reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols on each reel are stopped and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 at the upper, middle, and lower positions. Each reel is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting their rotational positions, corresponding to the reel sensors. Specifically, a reel sensor SE1 is provided to detect the rotational position of the left reel 13L, and a reel sensor SE2 is provided to detect the rotational position of the middle reel 13C, and detects the rotational position of the right reel 13R. For this purpose, a reel sensor SE3 is provided.

  In the slot machine 10, a plurality of symbols (in this embodiment, five symbols) that define combinations of symbols to be stopped (derived display results) in a symbol display area that can be seen through the perspective window 16. A line is formed. In this embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of one winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined as a winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed cannot be determined as winning. Four non-winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

  In the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D2, D5, and D8 among the symbol stop positions D1 to D9 where symbols of each column are stopped and displayed. Further, a non-winning line L2 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D1, D4, D7, and a non-winning line L3 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D3, D6, D9. Further, a non-winning line L4 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D1, D5, D9, and a non-winning line L5 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D3, D5, D7. In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display units 17 that notify information related to the variable game.

  The front door 12 is provided with a medal slot 18. Behind the medal slot 18, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects passage of medals is disposed. The front door 12 is provided with a BET button 19 and a MAXBET button 20 in order from the left. The BET button 19 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the number of bets (the number of bets) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 20 is used to bet (bet) a maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game (three bets (three) in the present embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated).

  Further, a settlement switch 21 is provided on the front door 12. The settlement switch 21 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. Also, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In the present embodiment, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the number of bets is completed.

  At the right position of the start lever 22, stop buttons 23L, 23C and 23R are provided as stop operation means operated by the player. The stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to each reel. That is, the stop button 23L is a button for stopping the rotating left reel 13L, the stop button 23C is a button for stopping the rotating middle reel 13C, and the stop button 23R is rotated. This is a button for stopping the right reel 13R.

  In addition, a medal discharge port 24 is formed at a lower central portion on the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 25 for receiving medals discharged from the medal discharge port 24 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

  Further, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1, a hopper 26 for storing inserted medals is disposed in the slot machine 10 at a position below the drum unit 13 in the main body of the slot machine 10. When the medal discharge port 24 is located below the hopper 26 and the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined award mode (combination) for giving a prize medal to the player, medals stored in the hopper 26 are stored. It can be paid out to the medal outlet 24. A medal selector 27 is disposed below the medal slot 18 on the back side of the front door 12 so as to connect the medal slot 18 and the hopper 26.

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game as a game, and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
A predetermined bet number is set by inserting a medal or operating the BET button 19 or the MAXBET button 20 in a state where a medal can be inserted into the floating game or the BET button 19 or the MAXBET button 20 can be operated. In the present embodiment, one pay line is activated by three bets, and the execution of the variable game is permitted.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 is acceptable, that is, when the player performs the start operation of the start lever 22 while the game can be started, each reel of the drum unit 13 rotates. In addition, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the see-through window 16 so as to change continuously. Thereafter, when each reel rotates and a predetermined time elapses, the operation of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R can be accepted. Subsequently, when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 in the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row.

  When all of the reels are stopped, a winning combination occurs when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line forms a predetermined award mode. It is given to the player.

  The one-time variable game in the present embodiment is triggered by the start operation of the start lever 22 after the bet number is set. Then, in one variation game, after the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, control according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line (for example, a prize that has been won) When the award medal payout according to the mode is completed, the process ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols are determined.

  Specifically, when none of the symbol combinations that can be stopped and displayed based on the winning combination shown in FIG. 2 is stopped and displayed on the winning line, no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prizes). No medal). In the following description, a combination of symbols in the case where a winning line is formed by a combination of symbols not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

  In addition, when [CHERRY / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, two prize medals are paid out. It should be noted that any symbol (“ANY”) may be used as the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the stop position of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R that form the winning line. In the following description, a winning mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is referred to as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining the “cherry role” as the winning role.

  When [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that six award medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize mode in which a winning line is formed by [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop eye”. This watermelon stop eye can be won by determining the “watermelon role” as the winning role.

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that 12 prize medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize mode in which a winning line is formed by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The stoppage of the bell can be won by determining “Bell” as the winning role.

In the present embodiment, these “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, and “bell role” are the winning roles (payout roles) that determine the awarding of award medals based on winning.
In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, the award mode in which a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “normal stop eye”. The normal stop eye can be awarded by determining a normal replay role (ordinary winning combination) as a winning combination.

  Further, when [Bell / Replay / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, an award mode in which a winning line is formed by [Bell / Replay / Watermelon] is referred to as “rush stop eye”. This rush stoppage can be won by determining the rush replay role as the winning role.

  Note that in the present embodiment, these various replay combinations are replay combinations that are determined to be replayed based on winning. Further, in the above-described re-game, the player can play a variable game without betting the number of bets, and no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prize medals are not given).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” that allow the occurrence of winning of each award such as payout of award medals or replaying by winning of each award mode. The winning role is a small role.

  In addition, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with an RT function (re-playing role probability changing function) for controlling by changing the winning probability of the replay role. This RT function may control the state to a low probability RT game in which the RT function is inactive and the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state (low probability). On the other hand, the RT function activates the RT function, and the winning probability of the combined replay role is changed (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability). It may be controlled.

  The front door 12 is provided with a setting operation button BT1 that can be operated by an operator or the like. The setting operation button BT1 of this embodiment is, for example, a cross key type button. Various settings can be performed by operating the setting operation button BT1.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
A main control board 40 is provided inside the main body 11 of the slot machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 41 is provided inside the main body 11 for executing effect control or the like according to the gaming state. The sub-control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

  The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and a main control RAM 40c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. Further, each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, and medal sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Various information display units 17 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Further, the BET button 19, the MAXBET button 20, the settlement switch 21, the start lever 22, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, and the hopper 26 are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  A position signal is input to the main control CPU 40a from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies the rotation position and stop position of each reel from the position signal, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the position signal.

  The medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. Further, when the connected BET button 19, MAXBET button 20, checkout switch 21, start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values of various random numbers such as winning combination determination random numbers used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a combination (winning combination based on the winning information group) according to the winning combination determination table. The winning information group determined by the main control CPU 40a is associated with one or more winning combinations that can be won in the variable game. In the winning information group, when a single winning combination is associated, it means a single winning of the winning combination, and when a plurality of winning combinations are associated, it means overlapping winning of these winning combinations. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a determines a winning combination for winning by determining a winning information group.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which internal winning probabilities for each gaming state and for each winning information group are defined as ranges for assigning winning combination determining random numbers.

  Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10.

  The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The sub-control program is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and a light emission effect indicating the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. A pattern is stored. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub-status information (such as a status flag) related to the gaming state in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2 stored in the main control ROM 40b shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of the winning information group to be the lottery object and the winning probability of each winning information group to be the lottery object (random values distributed to each winning information group to be the lottery object (in the range of random values) A table in which the number based on the game state is tabulated is stored. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state. The winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the low probability RT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the high probability RT game.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2, the winning probabilities of the cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay roles based on the winning information group are defined. In the general game, the winning combination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the high probability RT game (1 / 1.9) than in the low probability RT game (1 / 7.3). ing.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the high-reliability RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role is set to the high-probability lottery state, the consumption (injection) of medals held by the player is reduced as much as re-games are easily given. Can be given to the player. Such a high-definition RT game is an advantageous state for the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the winning probability of the replay role is the winning information group in which the normal replay role (unquestioned) is associated with the low probability RT game (winning role determination table T1), and the rush replay role. And the winning probability of each of the winning information groups in which overlapping winnings of the normal replay combination are associated with each other. Note that the normal replay group (unquestioned) is set in the winning information group associated with the normal replay combination (unquestioned). In addition, a rush overlap replay group 1 and a rush overlap replay group 2 are set in the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the rush replay role and the normal replay role are associated with each other. In addition, the winning probability of the replay role defines the winning probability of the winning information group (normal replay group (unquestioned)) associated with the normal replay role (unquestioned) in the highly reliable RT game (winning role determination table T2). Yes. In addition, the winning probability of the bell role defines the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information groups associated with the bell role. In the winning information group for the bell role, the bell group 1 to the bell group 6 are set.

  In the following description, “winning a normal replay role” means winning a winning information group (normal replay group (unquestioned)) associated with a normal replay role (unquestioned). Further, the “winning of the rush replay role” means winning of the rush duplication replay group 1 and the rush duplication replay group 2. In addition, the phrase “winning of the bell role” means winning of the bell group 1 to the bell group 6. The term “cherry winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single winning cherry. The term “watermelon winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single watermelon winning. In addition, the “rush entry award” means a stop display of a rush stop based on a rush replay role associated with each rush duplication replay group.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 17 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls.

  The main control CPU 40a sets a bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 18, or when an operation signal of the BET button 19 or the MAX BET button 20 is input, and when a predetermined bet number is set, Creates a state where the game can be started.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started. In this lottery, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and among the winning combination determination tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired value belongs to the value range of each winning combination, and a winning information group to be won is determined. As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination of the winning combination associated with the winning information group by determining the winning information group. The main control CPU 40a can set the game state by setting state information (state flag or the like) indicating the game state in the main control RAM 40c.

  When determining the winning information group, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of winning combination associated with the determined winning information group. When the main control CPU 40a determines that a small role is won, the main control RAM 40c becomes small by the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase (clear) the role information of the role. For this reason, the small combination becomes a winning combination that cannot be carried over the next and subsequent variable games regardless of whether or not a winning decision is made.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a, together with a control command (rotation start command) for instructing the start of a variable game, at the timing when the player detects the operation of the start lever 22 (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery). The control command (winning information command) indicating the lottery result of the role lottery is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). Further, at this time, if the control command (winning information command) is a duplicate winning, a plurality of combination information is instructed together. The main control CPU 40a detects the operation of the start lever 22 by the player, and in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game, each reel is started so as to start the rotation operation of each reel. Control.

  Subsequently, when the CPU 40a for main control inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R based on the player's operation, it performs control (stop control) for stopping the reels corresponding to the various operation signals. Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies information on fluctuation or stop of each reel based on position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to each reel. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control on the rotating reel until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R. When the main control CPU 40a inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, the control command (design stop command) indicating the type of the stopped reel and the type (position) of the stopped design, A control command (reel stop command) indicating whether it has stopped (stop order) is output to the sub-control CPU 41a.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input as each reel stops, and the combination information (winning) stored in the main control RAM 40c is determined. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line. When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning (affirming) of the winning combination based on the winning information. If the winning mode does not correspond to, the winning combination non-winning (denial) based on the combination information, that is, the winning combination based on the combination information is determined to be missed. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a is also configured to specify a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed based on the symbol stop command, and similarly to determine a winning prize.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines winning in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a is the same as the control for shifting the gaming state, the control for paying out the medal according to the winning mode determined as the winning, and the variable game for which the winning is determined. Control to set the number of bets.

Here, the stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player based on the determined winning information group. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel that is rotating, a combination of symbols based on the winning table selected and the stop table stored in the main control ROM 40b from the operation timing of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R. Perform stop control to display By performing stop control in this way, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R, but the timing of the stop operation by the player and the timing at which each reel stops. May not match (so-called “slip”).

  For this reason, the main control CPU 40a, when each of the reels has four or less portions of other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped, as a result of the slip control, It is possible to stop and display the type of symbols that you want to stop. On the other hand, if each reel has five or more portions of other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped in each reel, the main control CPU 40a will enter the winning line even with slip control. However, there are cases where it is not possible to stop and display the type of symbols that you want to stop.

In the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons is different when a predetermined winning combination is won.
In the present embodiment, for each winning information group in a predetermined winning combination, a winning push order for stopping and displaying a stop eye for winning the predetermined winning combination, and a stopping eye not allowing the predetermined winning combination to be won. The order of pushing for spilling to stop display is determined.

  The main control CPU 40a stops and displays a stop eye for winning the predetermined winning combination on the winning line by changing the winning order based on the winning of the predetermined winning combination. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays a stop eye that does not allow the predetermined winning combination to be won on the winning line by making a push order for missing based on the winning of the predetermined winning combination.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the cherry stop eye regardless of the pressing order of the stop operation by the player if the timing of the stop operation by the player is appropriate when the cherry role is won. Further, if the timing of the stop operation by the player is appropriate, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the watermelon stop regardless of the order of the stop operation by the player when the watermelon role is won.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye when the stop order by the player is the pushing order for winning to stop the bell stop eye when winning the bell role. This bell stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops the bell spillage when the player presses the stop operation when the player plays the bell role, not the winning push order to stop the bell stop eye but the bell spill press order. The eyes (for example, [Bell / Bell / Replay] etc.) are stopped and displayed, and a missing bell role is generated. This bell-spilling stop eye can also be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  For example, in the bell group 1, a pressing order for bell winning of [left middle right] is determined, and a pressing order for bell spilling other than [left middle right] is determined. For this reason, in the bell group 1 to the bell group 6, the pressing order of “6 choices” based on all stop buttons to be stopped is determined.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the rush stop eye when the rush replay role is won and the stop operation push order by the player is the rush stop push order to stop the rush stop eye. The entry stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when the rush replay role is won, when the pushing order of the stop operation by the player is not the pushing order for the rush entry, but the normal winning push order for stopping the normal stop eye, Stop eye stop. The normal stop eye can also be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, in this embodiment, a specific entry for stopping and displaying the rush stop eye (shown as “rush” in FIG. 4B) for each rush overlap replay group. The order of pushing for the rush prize to be a stop operation is respectively determined. Further, in order to correspond to this, the order of pushing for normal winning, which is a normal stop operation for stopping and displaying the normal stop eye for each rush overlapping replay group, is determined.

  For example, in the rush overlap replay group 1, a push order for rush entry of [middle left and right] and [middle right and left] is determined, and a push order for normal prizes other than [middle left and right] and [middle right and left] is determined. It has been. In the rush overlap replay group 2, a push order for rush prizes of [Right Left Middle] and [Right Middle Left] is determined, and push orders for normal prizes other than [Right Left Middle] and [Right Middle Left] are determined. Is stipulated. In the rush duplication replay group 1 and the rush duplication replay group 2, regardless of the type of winning information group, a normal push order in which [left] is the first is determined, and [left] is the first. The order of entry for entry prizes is not defined. For this reason, in the rush overlap replay group 1 and the rush overlap replay group 2, the push order of “no left 2 choices” that does not exist for the rush prize, in which [left] is the first, is determined. In addition, when the rush duplication replay group is won, the replay is given to the player in the same way regardless of the combination of symbols that are stopped on the winning line. Will be.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye regardless of the stop operation by the player when the normal replay group (unquestioned) is won. Then, any winning combination of the small combination is not determined, that is, when the extraordinary combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stoppage stop regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the mode of transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on the variable game according to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 40a outputs a control command (first state instruction command) indicating the controlled gaming state to the sub-control board 41 before the rotation start command is output at the start of the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, during the control of the low-probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a starts from the next floating game when the rush replay role is won and the rush prize is generated in the push order for the rush prize. Transition (rush) into RT games. That is, in the low-probability RT game, when the rush replay combination is won and the rush stop eye that becomes the rush-in prize is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the high-probability RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a continues the low-probability RT game from the next variable game without satisfying the transition condition to the high-probability RT game if the rush-in prize is not entered during the control of the low-probability RT game.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts from the next variable game to the low-probability RT game when the bell role is won and the bell spills during the control of the high-probability RT game. In other words, in the high probability RT game, when the bell spill stop eye that becomes a bell spill is won and displayed, the transition condition to the low probability RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the bell spillage is not generated during the control of the high probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the high probability RT game from the next variation game without satisfying the transition condition to the low probability RT game.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a inputs various control commands, the display content of the effect display device 14, the audio output content of the speaker Sp, and the light emission of the decoration lamp La so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the command. Control aspects. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can also specify the stop status of each reel, the winning combination can be identified from this stop status.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a control command (state instruction command) for instructing a gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) a state flag indicating which gaming state is controlled in the sub-control RAM 41c. To do. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a rotation start command, a symbol stop command, or the like is input.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a sets the effect flag indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c according to the game state specified by the control command (state instruction command) for instructing the game state, thereby controlling the game state. The effect state of the effect display device 14 that is being operated is specified (managed). The production states in the present embodiment are classified into a plurality of types, and specific production states include a normal mode, a preparation mode, an ART mode, and a high-definition RT production. The sub-control CPU 41a selects image display data (particularly background image data) corresponding to an effect state that can be specified from the effect flag, and the effect display device 14 based on the selected image display data. Controls the display content (display image).

  The normal mode is an effect state that is performed in a situation where the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and the right to shift to the ART mode described later has not occurred. In this normal mode, the winning probability of the replay role is in a low-probability lottery state, and a rush lip navigation effect that assists (assists) the rush prize by notifying a specific stop operation corresponding to the winning rush replay role, This is a state in which a bell navigation effect for assisting (assisting) a bell winning by notifying a specific stop operation corresponding to the played bell combination is not performed.

  The preparation mode is an effect state that is performed in a situation in which the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and a right to shift to the ART mode described later is generated. In the preparation mode, the effect display device 14 is configured to be roughly the same as the display image for the normal mode, and a character image such as “in preparation” is displayed on the display screen. This preparation mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state as in the normal mode, while the rush lip navigation effect and the bell navigation effect are performed.

  The ART mode is an effect state that is performed when the game state is a high-definition RT game. This ART mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a high probability lottery state and a bell navigation effect is performed.

  The high-definition RT effect is an effect state that is performed when the gaming state is a high-definition RT game. This high-definition RT effect is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in the high-probability lottery state and the bell navigation effect is not performed.

Here, characteristic control related to each effect state will be described. First, control related to the normal mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning (or missing) during the normal mode (while setting the effect flag indicating the normal mode). During the normal mode, the replay role is a replay role that can be selected as a normal replay role (unquestioned) and a duplicate role of a rush replay role and a normal replay role. A winning combination of a normal replay winning combination with a winning combination and the rush replay winning may occur.

  In the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as not to execute the rush rep navigation effect or the bell navigation effect when the winning of the rush replay role or the bell role is instructed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART entry lottery when the winning of the small role is instructed. This ART rush lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either winning or not winning so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, the total is about 1/300) based on the winning combination. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to shift to the ART mode when winning in the ART entry lottery. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win the ART entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the ART mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of released games (so-called “ceiling game number”) when the ART mode or the high-definition RT effect ends and shifts to the normal mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to shift to the ART mode when the number of times of the variable game performed in the normal mode reaches the number of released games.

  Further, when generating the right to shift to the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode to the ART flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. . The ART flag is set with a value indicating that the right to enter the ART mode has not been generated when the right to enter the ART mode has not occurred. Further, when a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode is set in the ART flag, it is possible to shift to the ART mode, and when the ART mode is subsequently shifted to the ART mode, the ART flag ends and the ART flag is shifted to the ART mode. A value indicating that no transfer right has been set is set.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. To prepare mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the preparation mode.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the stop operation by the player does not satisfy the predetermined operation conditions unless the stop button 23L is operated first in each variable game in the normal mode. , Give a penalty that would be disadvantageous for the player. For example, as a penalty, control is performed so that the ART rush lottery is not performed, or the ART rush lottery is performed but is not always won. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the stop button 23L cannot be stopped and displayed by the first stop operation of the stop button 23L, that is, the push order in which the stop button 23L is first stopped is set as the push order for the rush entry prize. Not. As a result, during normal mode, if the ART flag is set to a value indicating that the right to transition to ART mode has not occurred, transition to ART mode, that is, transition to high-definition RT game is not expected. Become.

Next, control related to the preparation mode will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the control similar to normal mode, and control different from normal mode is demonstrated.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning (missing) during the preparation mode (while setting the effect flag indicating the preparation mode).

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is performed when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the preparation mode. For this reason, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so as to assist the bell winning, and the player wins a bell when the player performs a game according to the bell navigation effect.

  In other words, the effect display device 14 displays three images imitating the stop button side by side, and performs a bell navigation effect in such a manner that the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned to the images. For example, in the case of the bell group 1, among the three images, “1” is attached to the left image, “2” is attached to the middle image, and “3” is attached to the right image. Is informed so that the player can specify that the stop operation should be performed in the pressing order of [left middle right].

  Also, the sub-control CPU 41a, when a winning entry of a rush replay role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons among the small roles is instructed, a rush lip navigation effect that assists the rush prize with the start of the variable game. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that For this reason, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so as to assist the rush-in prize, and a rush-in prize is generated when the player plays the game according to the rush-up navigation effect.

  In other words, the effect display device 14 displays three images imitating the stop button side by side and performs the rush lip navigation effect in such a manner that a number “1” is attached to one of the three images. For example, in the case of the rush duplication replay group 1, if “1” is attached to the middle image among the three images, the player should be instructed to stop the stop button 23C first. To be identified.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART mode from the next variable game when entering the winning prize during the preparation mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from the low probability RT game to the high probability RT game. In the preparation mode, unlike the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform ART entry lottery and does not give a penalty.

Next, control related to the ART mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning in the ART mode (during the setting of the effect flag indicating the ART mode). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to execute the bell navigation effect when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the ART mode. That is, during the ART mode, the performance is performed so that the avoidance of bell spillage is assisted and the bell winning is assisted. Note that during the ART mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player wins a bell prize by following the bell navigation effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the bell combination is missed during the ART mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from a high-probability RT game to a low-probability RT game.

  Further, when starting the control of the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the upper limit number of times (initial number) of the variable game as the ART mode setting period as the remaining ART number of the G assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. Remember (set). In the present embodiment, “40” is defined as the initial number of times (initial reference number). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the ART remaining G number every time the variable game is performed during the ART mode. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the ART mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the next variable game to the high-definition RT effect when the ART remaining G number becomes “0 (zero)”. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating a highly accurate RT effect. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the right to shift to the ART mode has not occurred in the ART flag in accordance with the shift from the ART mode to the high-accuracy RT effect.

In the ART mode, unlike the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the ART entry lottery and does not give a penalty.
Next, control related to the high-definition RT effect will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning a prize during the high-definition RT effect (while setting the effect flag indicating the high-definition RT effect). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the bell navigation effect even when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the highly accurate RT effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the rush lip navigation effect during the high-precision RT effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the bell combination is missed during the high-definition RT effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from a high-probability RT game to a low-probability RT game. In the high-definition RT effect, unlike the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the ART entry lottery and does not give a penalty.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the normal mode, the preparation mode, the ART mode, and the highly accurate RT effect.
Then, the sub control CPU 41a is configured to determine whether or not the control command can be normally input. That is, it is possible to determine whether or not a command error has occurred that prevents the sub control board 41 from inputting (acquiring) the control command even though the control command is output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41. It is configured. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a command error is input to the sub-control board 41 in a predetermined order among a plurality of types of commands output from the main control CPU 40a. It is comprised so that it may be determined whether or not.

  Here, based on FIG. 6, the types of various control commands output from the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) and the output timing thereof will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) serves as an output means for outputting a command, and the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) serves as an input means for inputting a command.

  After the end of the change game (or after the power is turned on), the change game can be executed at the timing when the change game can be executed, and the game before the start of the design change game (or after the end of the previous change game) A first state designation command is output as a prior command indicating the state.

  In addition, at the timing when the start lever 22 is operated, a rotation start command for instructing the start of the variable game, a second state designation command indicating the gaming state at the start of the variable game, and the lottery result (winning combination) of the combination lottery The winning information command shown is output from the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). At this time, the rotation start command, the second state designation command, and the winning information command are continuously output at an extremely short interval (for example, 3 ms).

  In addition, at the timing when the first operation signal is input from any one of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R (that is, the timing at which the first reel stops) after the start of the variable game, the symbol stop command and the first A reel stop command is output. The symbol stop command indicates the type of reel to be stopped and the type (position) of the symbol to be stopped, and the first reel stop command indicates that the first reel has stopped and the type of reel that has stopped. The main control CPU 40a identifies the type of reel to be stopped based on the input operation signal. Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies information on fluctuation or stop symbol of each reel based on the position signal from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to each reel. Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of the reel to stop based on the number of operation signals input after the start of the variable game. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the contents of the symbol stop command and the first reel stop command based on the specified information.

  Similarly, at the timing when the second operation signal is input after the start of the variable game, the symbol stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the type (position) of the symbol to be stopped and the second reel are stopped. Then, a second reel stop command indicating the type of the stopped reel is output.

  Similarly, at the timing when the third operation signal is input after the start of the variable game, the symbol stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the type (position) of the symbol to be stopped and the third reel are stopped. A third reel stop command indicating the type of the stopped reel is output.

  When the variable game ends, various control commands related to the end control of the variable game are output. For example, at the timing when all the reels are stopped, an all stop operation end command indicating that all the reels are stopped is output. Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a payout start command indicating the payout start of the award medal and the expected payout number at this timing. Thus, the output of the control command by one variation game is completed. Thereafter, every time the variable game is executed, the output of these control commands is repeated.

Next, a method for determining a command error will be described.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a uses a first state designation command as a prior command, a rotation start command as a start command, a first reel stop command as a first stop command, and a second stop command as a second stop command. It is determined whether or not a command error has occurred based on the input order of the second reel stop command and the third reel stop command as the third stop command.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a performs in the order of the first state designation command → rotation start command → first reel stop command → second reel stop command → third reel stop command → first state designation command → rotation start command →. When the control command is input, it is determined that the control command is normally input / output. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a operates in the order of first state designation command → rotation start command → first reel stop command → second reel stop command → third reel stop command → first state designation command → rotation start command →. If no control command is input, it is determined that a command error has occurred. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the first state designation command such as the first state designation command → rotation start command → first reel stop command → second reel stop command → third reel stop command → rotation start command. If not (if the input order of control commands is different), it is determined that a command error has occurred.

  When determining that a command error has occurred, the sub control CPU 41a stores the command error occurrence history in the sub control RAM 41c as a recording means. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a measures the number of times that the variable game has been executed since the power is turned on (or when the RAM is cleared), and the command in the number of times that the variable game has been executed since the power is turned on (or when the RAM is cleared). Whether or not an error has occurred is recorded in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a also records the date and time when the command error occurred at the same time.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to cause the effect display device 14 and the speaker Sp to execute error notification when the frequency of occurrence of command errors exceeds a threshold value. The frequency of occurrence of command errors is the number of occurrences (ratio) of command errors that have occurred per the target number of times of the variable game that is the target of error notification. The variable game targeted for error notification is a variable game within a range that goes back from the most recent variable game to the target number of variable games. For example, when 300 is set as the target number of the variation game to be notified of the error, the command error that occurs between the variation game 300 times before and the latest variation game is set as the determination target. In addition, if the target number of variable games has not been executed after the power is turned on (or after the RAM is cleared), a command generated between the variable game after the power is turned on (or after the RAM is cleared) and the most recent variable game. The error is to be determined. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a becomes a measuring means for measuring the frequency of occurrence of command errors.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a displays an error notification when the number of occurrences of the command error generated per the target number of the variable game subject to error notification exceeds a predetermined determination value. The apparatus 14 and the speaker Sp are configured to be executed. Therefore, the effect display device 14 and the speaker Sp serve as notification means for performing error notification. In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of values can be set as the threshold value (threshold value corresponding to the occurrence ratio of the command error that has occurred per the target number of times of the variable game subject to error notification). ing. More specifically, it is possible to set the target number of times of the variation game that is an error notification target and the discrimination value.

Here, a method of setting the target number of times and the discrimination value will be described.
An operator (for example, an administrator of the slot machine 10) who sets the target number of times and the discrimination value first operates the locking device 32 of the front door 12 shown in FIG. The door 12 is opened. When the front door 12 is opened, it becomes possible to operate the setting device 33 as setting operation means accommodated in the main body 11. Then, the operator inserts the key into the key hole 34 of the setting device 33 and turns it on. As a result, the slot machine 10 transitions to a state where the combination of the target number and the discrimination value can be changed and a state where the combination can be confirmed. At this time, the setting value of the slot machine 10 can be changed and can be confirmed.

  When the setting device 33 is operated, an operation signal indicating an ON operation is input from the setting device 33 to the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40. The main control CPU 40 a that has input the operation signal of the setting device 33 outputs the operation signal to the sub control CPU 41 a of the sub control board 41. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can recognize that the setting device 33 has been turned ON.

  After the ON operation of the setting device 33, the operator operates the setting operation button BT1 disposed on the front door 12. An operation signal is input from the setting operation button BT1 by operating the setting operation button BT1 to the sub-control CPU 41a. Then, the effect display device 14 displays a menu screen showing items that can be executed by the operator.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the menu screen 35.
The menu screen 35 shows, for example, items for instructing time setting, items for instructing reference to various history information, and the like. An item 36 (command error history) relating to the occurrence history of command errors is shown on the menu screen 35. Further, an item 37 (security level setting) relating to the change of the target count and the discriminant value is shown on the menu screen 35. Then, the operator can select an item from the menu screen 35 by operating the setting operation button BT1.

  Here, when the item 36 relating to the command error occurrence history is selected, as shown in FIG. 8, a screen for displaying the command error occurrence history is displayed. At this time, the date and time of occurrence of each command error is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when an item 37 relating to the change of the target number of times and the discriminant value is selected, a screen for setting the target number of times and the discriminant value is displayed. When the setting operation button BT1 is operated while the screen for setting the target number of times and the discriminant value is displayed, the operator (store clerk) of the game shop sets the target number of times and the discriminant value. Can do. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a serves as a setting unit that sets any one of a plurality of values as a threshold value (a combination of the target number and the discrimination value).

  As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in this embodiment, a plurality (five) of combinations of the target number of times and the discriminant value (shown as security levels in the figure) are prepared in advance. The combination of the target count and the discriminant value makes the target count and the discriminant value different for each error notification ease. In general, while the target number is small, the error notification is more easily performed as the discriminant value is larger. However, when the target count is 1 and the discriminant value is 1, exceptionally, error notification is most easily performed. In the present embodiment, the ease of error notification is set to five levels, and the combination of the target number and the discrimination value is varied for each level.

  Then, the operator of the amusement shop can select a combination of the target number of times and the discriminant value by operating the setting operation button BT1, and the sub-control CPU 41a can select the combination based on the selected combination (security level). Set the target count and discriminant value.

  When the error notification is performed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the error notification by operating the release operation button BT2 as the release operation means provided in the main body 11 of the slot machine 10. Make it possible. When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the error notification when the error notification is in a state that can be ended (or when the error notification can be ended after the predetermined time has elapsed). The sub control CPU 41a ends the error notification.

  Note that the release operation button BT2 is configured to be operable by opening the front door 12 of the slot machine 10. Further, the release operation button BT2 is connected to the sub-control board 41, and when operated, an operation signal is input from the release operation button BT2 to the sub-control CPU 41a.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) An error notification is performed when the frequency of occurrence of command errors exceeds a threshold value set from a plurality of values. Specifically, the sub-control CPU notifies the error notification when the number of occurrences of the command error generated per number of times of the target of the variable game to be the error notification exceeds a predetermined determination value, Let the speaker run. A combination (threshold value) of the target number and the discrimination value is set from a plurality of values. For this reason, if a communication error occurs due to environmental factors such as the situation of a game store (hall) or the installation state of a gaming machine, a combination of the number of times and the discriminant value (that is, a threshold value) taking that into consideration Can be set. As a result, in consideration of environmental factors, it is possible to make settings so that error notification can be performed appropriately when the frequency of occurrence of a command error that seems to have been carried out is fraudulent. .

  (2) A sub-control RAM 41c (recording means) for recording the occurrence history of command errors and an effect display device 14 (display means) for displaying the occurrence history of command errors are provided. Based on the occurrence history of command errors, it is possible to know the frequency of occurrence of command errors and the circumstances (date and time). By setting the combination of the target number of times and the discriminant value (that is, a threshold value) based on this occurrence history, error notification can be performed more appropriately.

  (3) The sub-control CPU 41a can set the combination (threshold value) of the target number of times and the discrimination value by inserting a key into the keyhole 34 of the setting device 33 (that is, by operating the setting device 33). To. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the combination (threshold value) of the target number of times and the discrimination value by operating the setting operation button BT1. That is, only the worker can set the combination (threshold value) of the target number of times and the discrimination value. For this reason, a fraudulent person cannot set the combination (threshold value) of the target number of times and the discriminant value, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which error notification is not appropriately performed due to fraudulent acts.

  (4) The sub control CPU 41a operates the release operation button BT2 provided in the main body 11 of the slot machine 10 so that the error notification can be ended, and ends the error notification. That is, only the operator can end the error notification. For this reason, the amusement shop can surely recognize error notification due to fraud.

  (5) The sub-control CPU 41a generates a command error depending on whether or not a specific command among a plurality of types of commands output from the main control board 40 is input to the sub-control board 41 in a predetermined order. Determine whether or not. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a first state designation command → rotation start command → first reel stop command → second reel stop command → third reel stop command → first state designation command → rotation start command →. In order, the occurrence of a command error is determined depending on whether a control command is input. In this way, since only the control commands necessary and sufficient for finding fraud and defects are compared, not the input order of all control commands, it is possible to efficiently determine command errors. That is, a control command that is output at the same timing, for example, a symbol stop command that is output almost simultaneously with the first reel stop command, a second state designation command that is output together with the rotation start command, or a winning information command, It is not subject to error judgment.

  In addition, only important commands that are likely to be illegally connected, such as the second state designation command, the rotation start command output together with the winning information command, and the reel stop command output together with the symbol stop command capable of specifying the symbol combination Are subject to judgment. For this reason, it is possible to effectively find an illegal command error.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the combination (threshold value) of the target count and the discriminant value is set according to the operation of the setting operation button BT1, but the sub-control CPU 41a displays the command error occurrence history. Based on this, the combination (threshold value) of the target number of times and the discriminant value may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the type and number of specific control commands that are subject to command error determination may be arbitrarily changed. However, the specific control command is preferably related to a command that may be fraudulent, for example, a game state, bonus content, winning content, or the like.

  It should be noted that even one specific control command as a command error determination target is possible. For example, if the rotation start command is a specific control command for which a command error is to be discriminated, only when the rotation start command is not input in the order of status designation command → rotation start command → first reel stop command, the command error What is necessary is just to distinguish. That is, if a rotation start command is not input in the order of the state designation command → first reel stop command, it is determined as a command error. On the other hand, even if the rotation start command → the state designation command → the rotation start command and the control command are input, it does not mean that the rotation start command cannot be input, and therefore it is not determined as a command error. In this way, only control commands that are likely to be unusable due to fraud can be targeted for command error, and it becomes easier to find fraud.

  In the above embodiment, the error notification is configured to be terminated in accordance with the operation of the release operation button BT2, but may be terminated without operating the release operation button BT2. For example, it may be terminated when the front door 12 is opened.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, when the setting device 33 is operated instead of operation button BT2 for cancellation | release, it may be comprised so that an error notification can be complete | finished.
In the above embodiment, the error notification is configured to be terminated in accordance with the operation of the release operation button BT2, but may be terminated.

  In the above embodiment, the setting operation button BT1 and the release operation button BT2 may be provided either inside or outside the main body 11 of the slot machine 10. Further, other buttons (for example, stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R) may be substituted.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode and storage mode of the command error occurrence history may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be displayed about how many times the variable error has occurred since the power was turned on (or when the RAM was cleared). Further, only command errors for the variation game from the most recent variation game to the target number of times may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 14 and the speaker Sp perform error notification, but other notification means may execute error notification. For example, the decorative lamp La may perform error notification. Also, an error notification signal may be output only to the hall computer without notifying the player of the error.

  In the above embodiment, the combination of the target number of times and the discriminant value can be set, but the target number of times and the discriminant value may be set. Further, a threshold value to be compared with the occurrence frequency may be set directly.

In the above embodiment, the command error occurrence history is displayed on the effect display device 14, but may be notified by the speaker Sp or the decoration lamp La.
-In the above embodiment, the command error occurrence history screen displays only the date and time when the command error occurred. However, error commands other than command errors (for example, door opening commands, medal retention commands, etc.) The date and time may also be displayed. In addition, although the time when the variable game in which the command error has occurred is displayed, the type of control command that could not be input may be recorded together. Thereby, when only a predetermined control command (for example, the first state designation command) cannot be input, fraud can be suspected.

In the above embodiment, the second state designation command is output together with the rotation start command, but the second state designation command may not be output.
-In the said embodiment, you may enable it to give a privilege advantageous to players other than ART mode. At this time, a control command is output from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 41.

  In the above embodiment, when the bell role is missed during the ART mode, the game state is shifted to the low-accuracy RT game and the effect state is shifted to the normal mode. However, it is possible to remain in the ART mode. . In this case, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability RT game, but it is only necessary to execute the rush lip navigation effect and the bell navigation effect so as to be able to shift again to the high-probability RT game. Note that the ART remaining G number may be maintained even when the low-probability RT game is in progress, and 1 may be subtracted for each variable game.

In the above embodiment, the ART entry lottery was not performed during the high-definition RT production, but it may be performed. In this case, a penalty may be given.
In the above embodiment, the initial number of ART remaining G numbers may be arbitrarily changed. At that time, a lottery may be selected from a plurality of initial times.

  -In the said embodiment, you may employ | adopt for a pachinko game machine. In the pachinko machine, the symbol variation game is started when the game ball enters the start winning opening and is detected by the start sensor. The pachinko gaming machine is given an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In addition, when used in a pachinko machine, the advantageous gaming state is a jackpot game where a special winning opening is opened, a probability change state where the probability of jackpot determination is high, or an entrance where the probability of entering a starting winning hole is improved. It is a state in which the ball percentage is improved.

  BT1 ... setting operation button, BT2 ... release operation button, Sp ... speaker, La ... decorative lamp, L1 ... winning line, L2-L5 ... non-winning line, 10 ... slot machine, 13 ... drum unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 14 ... Production display device, 22 ... Start lever, 23L, 23C, 23R ... Stop button, 33 ... Setter, 34 keyhole, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU , 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (6)

An output means for outputting a command;
An input means for inputting a command;
Measurement means for measuring the frequency of occurrence of a command error in which the input means cannot input the command despite the output means outputting a command;
An informing means for informing an error when the frequency of occurrence of the command error exceeds a threshold;
A gaming machine comprising setting means for setting any one of a plurality of values as the threshold value. A recording means for recording a command error occurrence history;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying a command error occurrence history. A setting operation means that can be operated by an operator is provided inside the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit is configured to be able to set the threshold value by operating the setting operation unit. A release operating means that can be operated by the operator is provided inside the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification unit is configured to be able to end error notification when the release operation unit is operated. .   The measuring unit determines whether or not a command error has occurred depending on whether or not a specific command among a plurality of types of commands output by the output unit is input to the input unit in a predetermined order. It is comprised so that it may do. The gaming machine as described in any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned. Three rotating bodies that rotate in response to an operation on the start operating means;
Stop operation means associated with each rotating body in advance,
During rotation of the rotating body, when the stop operation means associated with the rotating body is operated, the rotating body is configured to stop rotating,
The output means includes
Prior to the start of rotation of the rotating body, a prior command is output,
When the start operation means is operated, a start command is output,
When the stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the first rotating body is operated, a first stop command is output,
When the stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the second rotating body is operated, a second stop command is output,
When the stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the third rotating body is operated, a third stop command is output,
The measuring means determines whether a command error has occurred based on the input order of the advance command, the start command, the first stop command, the second stop command, and the third stop command. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein: