JP2016043213A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce an occurence of a trouble such as slowdown.SOLUTION: Assuming that a date, a day of the week, and a time represented by time information of an RTC (Real-Time Clock) is Friday, 1 August, 2014, 10:59:58. When it becomes update timing of second information, a sub control part updates the second information to 58 s out of the time information stored in an update time storage area of RAM of a performance control board on the basis of the fact that the time represented by the time information of the RTC is 10:59:58. Similarly, the sub control part updates minute information, time information, day-of-week information, date information, month information and year information for each 100 ms. The sub control part executes a simultaneous performance and stores an error occurrence time on the basis of a time represented by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM of the performance control board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines in which a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

  As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine having a real-time clock for measuring the current time is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, time information is read from a real-time clock that measures (outputs) the current time, and predetermined control such as production is performed using the read time information.

JP 2014-024599 A (paragraphs 0344 to 0355, 0369, etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, in order to read all the time information corresponding to the current time from the real-time clock at a time, when the reading of the time information from the real-time clock overlaps in the timer interrupt process, Processing could not be completed within the interruption time, and there was a risk of problems such as processing dropping.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the occurrence of problems such as processing failures.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of performing a game,
Control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling various devices provided in the gaming machine;
Clocking means for outputting clocking information (for example, RTC97)
Storage means (for example, RAM 91c) capable of storing the time information output by the time measuring means,
The control means reads timekeeping information stored in the storage means and uses the timekeeping information read out to perform predetermined control (for example, simultaneous production and storage of error occurrence time) time-related processing means (for example, The processing unit Sg3 in FIG. 19 or the part Sc2 in FIG. 20 and the storage processing unit (for example, Sp7 in FIG. 16) that stores the timing information output by the timing unit in the storage unit at predetermined intervals. Part), and
The storage processing means is a part of time information output by the time measuring means in one process (for example, “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”). Is stored in the storage unit, and another part of the timing information output by the timing unit in the next process following the one process is stored in the storage unit (for example, FIG. 16). Sp7 processing part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of problems such as processing failures.

The timekeeping-related processing means performs, as predetermined control, control for storing the control history (for example, error occurrence history) of various devices in association with timekeeping information (for example, the process of Sc2 in FIG. 20). Part to do).
According to this configuration, the state of control of various devices can be confirmed.

The time-related processing means performs control according to the time information as a predetermined control (for example, a part for performing the process of Sg3 in FIG. 19).
According to this configuration, suitable control can be performed according to the date and time.

The storage processing means is a part of timekeeping information divided in timekeeping units (for example, “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”) in one process. Is stored in the storage means (for example, the part performing the processing of Sp7 in FIG. 16).
According to this configuration, it is possible to easily manage time information.

The storage processing means stores all the time information in the storage means within a period shorter than a period in which the time information in the minimum time unit is updated (for example, within 1 second which is the minimum time unit) The part for performing the processing of Sp7 in FIG.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a large wrinkle from occurring between the time indicated by the timing information stored in the storage unit and the actual time.

A value of time information (for example, 59 seconds) when updating time information of a predetermined time unit is larger than the time unit due to the update (for example, “year”, “month”, “day”, In the case of a value that needs to be updated ("day of the week", "hour", "minute"), the storage processing means is restricted from storing timekeeping information in a timekeeping unit larger than the timekeeping unit in the storage means. (E.g., Sa7, 12, 17, 22, 27, and 32 are not performed when Y is Sa6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 in FIG. 17). portion).
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent storing incorrect timing information.

Comparing means (for example, the part for performing the processing of FIG. 23) for comparing timekeeping information continuously stored by the storage processing means,
The time-related processing means reads the time information stored in the storage means when the comparison result by the comparison means matches, and performs predetermined control using the read time information (for example, FIG. 23 for performing the process 23).
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent storing incorrect timing information.

Determination means for determining whether or not the timekeeping information stored in the storage means is a normal value (for example, a portion for performing the process of Sb2 in FIG. 21)
When it is determined that the determination means has an abnormal value, an abnormality time processing means (for example, a portion for performing the process of Sb3 in FIG. 21) that performs an abnormality time process according to the determination result is provided. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
According to this configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate processing when the timing information is abnormal.

An abnormality detection means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for detecting a predetermined abnormality;
An abnormality notifying means (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc5 in FIG. 20) for notifying that when the abnormality detecting means detects a predetermined abnormality;
Notification level setting means for setting a notification level according to a predetermined type of abnormality detected by the abnormality detection means (for example, a part where a notification level “high” or “low” is set in advance according to the type of error) And
The abnormality notification means does not notify even if the abnormality detection means detects a predetermined abnormality when the notification level of the predetermined abnormality detected by the abnormality detection means is set to a predetermined level (for example, 20 when Sc3 in FIG. 20 becomes Y and when Sc4 is N, the process of Sc5 is not performed).
The timekeeping-related processing means controls to store the predetermined abnormality detection and the timekeeping information in association with each other regardless of the notification level of the predetermined abnormality when the abnormality detection means detects the predetermined abnormality. It is characterized in that it is performed as a predetermined control (for example, the part performing the process Sc2 in FIG. 20).
According to this configuration, it is possible to confirm that an abnormality has been detected while reducing the annoyance of notification.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a table figure which shows the storage content of the time storage area of RTC. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the time control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the time control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error alerting | reporting process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the time data abnormality determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of this invention. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine.

[Configuration of slot machine]
A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when stopping the rotation are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined to be winning, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The effect control board 90 is provided with an RTC (real time clock) 97. The RTC 97 measures and outputs the current time. The sub-control unit 91 acquires time information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second) output by the RTC 97, and executes various processes based on the acquired time information. . The RTC 97 normally operates with power from the slot machine 1 when power is supplied to the slot machine 1, and operates with power supplied from the backup power circuit when the power to the slot machine 1 is turned off. Therefore, the RTC 97 can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off.

  The RTC 97 is realized, for example, as a serial interface type real-time clock module incorporating a crystal oscillator. The RTC 97 includes a crystal oscillator, an output control unit, an interrupt control unit, a bus / interface circuit, a clock output / calendar function unit, a timer register, an alarm register, a control register, and a shift register.

  The crystal oscillator outputs an oscillation signal having a predetermined oscillation frequency (for example, 32.768 kHz). The clock output / calendar function unit has a function of outputting a clock signal based on an oscillation signal from a crystal oscillator. The clock output / calendar function unit has a function of measuring the date and time based on the oscillation signal from the crystal oscillator.

  The shift register has a function of converting the date and time measured by the clock output / calendar function unit into serial data and outputting the serial data to the bus / interface circuit. The bus / interface circuit has a function of outputting the current date signal and time signal (DATA) as serial data based on the input from the shift register. The bus / interface circuit has a function of outputting a clock signal (CLK) based on the output of the clock output / calendar function unit.

  The output control unit has a function of outputting a clock signal (FOUT) having a preset frequency based on the oscillation signal from the crystal oscillator. For example, the output control unit includes a frequency setting register, and presets the frequency in the frequency setting register based on an external input (FCON). Then, a clock signal (FOUT) is output based on the set frequency set in the frequency setting register.

  The interrupt control unit has a function of outputting an interrupt signal (TIRQ) at predetermined intervals based on a set value (fixed period interrupt time) set in the timer register. The interrupt control unit has a function of outputting an interrupt signal (AIRQ) as an alarm at a predetermined time based on a set value (alarm time) set in the alarm register.

  In this embodiment, the RTC 97 can be accessed from the outside when the inputs of the two enable signals (CE0, CE1) both become high level. For example, when setting values of the registers of the RTC 97 or adjusting the time counted by the RTC 97 from the outside, the inputs of the two enable signals (CE0, CE1) are both set to the high level and the access is permitted. A command is input from the outside.

  The RTC 97 stores the time in the time storage area in the form of predetermined time information, and rewrites the time information in the time storage area for each unit update time. Specifically, the RTC 97 generates 1 second as a unit update time based on an oscillation signal from a crystal oscillator, and updates time information every second. Furthermore, the RTC 97 has time information such as “year”, “month”, “day”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”, and each time information includes 8 bits in the time storage area. Assigned and stored in their respective formats.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, bits 0 to 7 are provided in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97 as a storage area representing the second (SEC). Bit 0 represents 1 s, bit 1 represents 2 s, bit 2 represents 4 s, and bit 3 represents 8 s. Further, bit 4 represents 10 s, bit 5 represents 20 s, and bit 6 represents 40 s. Bit 7 can always read “0”.

  In such a time storage area, for example, to represent 59 s, “1” is stored in bit 6 and bit 4 (“0” is stored in bit 5), thereby representing 50 s and bit 3 By storing “1” in bit 1 and bit 1 (“0” is stored in bit 2 and bit 0), 9s is represented.

  Similarly, bits 0 to 7 are provided in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97 as a storage area representing the minutes (MIN). Bit 0 represents 1 m, bit 1 represents 2 m, bit 2 represents 4 m, and bit 3 represents 8 m. Further, bit 4 represents 10 m, bit 5 represents 20 m, and bit 6 represents 40 m. Bit 7 can always read “0”.

  Further, bits 0 to 7 are provided in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97 as a storage area representing time (HOUR). Bit 0 represents 1h, bit 1 represents 2h, bit 2 represents 4h, and bit 3 represents 8h. Further, bit 4 represents 10 hours and bit 5 represents 20 hours. Bits 6 and 7 can always read “0”.

  Further, as a storage area representing the day of the week (WEEK), bits 0 to 7 are provided in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97. Bit 0 represents Monday, bit 1 represents Tuesday, bit 2 represents Wednesday, and bit 3 represents Thursday. Further, bit 4 represents Friday, bit 5 represents Saturday, and bit 6 represents Sunday. Bit 7 can always read “0”.

  Further, as a storage area representing the day (DAY), bits 0 to 5 are provided in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97. Bit 0 represents 1 day, bit 1 represents 2 days, bit 2 represents 4 days, and bit 3 represents 8 days. Further, bit 4 represents 10 days and bit 5 represents 20 days. Bits 6 and 7 can always read “0”.

  Further, bits 0 to 4 are provided in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97 as a storage area representing the month (MONTH). Bit 0 represents January, bit 1 represents February, bit 2 represents April, and bit 3 represents August. Furthermore, bit 4 represents October. Bits 5, 6, and 7 can always read “0”.

  Further, as a storage area representing the year (YEAR), bits 0 to 7 are provided in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97. Bit 0 represents 1 year, bit 1 represents 2 years, bit 2 represents 4 years, and bit 3 represents 8 years. Further, bit 4 represents 10 years, bit 5 represents 20 years, bit 6 represents 40 years, and bit 7 represents 80 years.

  FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. In addition, the gaming state column of FIG. 7 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, with respect to the fall replay of FIG. 7, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. For the transition, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning criteria for the middle bell are the first stop, and the top bell that is elected is dropped In the case of a match, the outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied among RT0 to RT3 that are replayed with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-gamer column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Until that time, it is controlled to one of the corresponding RTs (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 9, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 10). The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 10 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT to RT3.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining the reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery object, the reel control is performed so that the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to the right stops on the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

  The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 11 to 13 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not winning is allowed (random lottery) by random lottery.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game, after the reels 2L to 2R start to rotate, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 6 to 8) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. . When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize. When the payout process ends, the game end process is performed. In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above to the sub-control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process for lottering whether or not to control to an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery opportunity is established, and is determined to be controlled by the AT, and the AT winning Then, after performing AT notification processing for notifying the player of AT winning when a predetermined AT winning notification trigger is established, AT control processing for controlling to AT is performed. In the AT lottery process according to the present embodiment, whether or not to provide navigation stock is determined, and the number of navigation stocks is determined in the case of granting, and in the AT control process, the AT is controlled according to the number of navigation stocks that are assigned. . One Navistock can be controlled by the AT until, for example, 50 games are consumed. In the AT notification process, the navigation stock is notified of the winning of the AT or the navigation stock given by the winning of the AT.

  In addition, during AT, the sub-control unit 91 selects a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player when receiving a command transmitted when, for example, a predetermined lottery role shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is won by internal lottery processing. A navigation effect capable of specifying an operation procedure (push order) for stopping on the winning line LN is executed. For this reason, a player becomes advantageous by being controlled by AT. Advantageous symbol combinations are, for example, promotion replay when winning replays GR1-6, normal replaying when winning replays GR11-13, special replaying when winning replays GR21-23, winning left bell 1 to right bell 4 Sometimes referred to as a right-down bell or middle bell.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the startup process (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  In the step of Sp5, the sub-control unit 91 executes an LED output process for controlling driving of various LEDs such as the effect LED 52 (see FIG. 4) and the reel LED 55 (see FIG. 4) (Sp5).

  In the step Sp6, the sub-control unit 91 executes a switch detection process for detecting the operation of the effect switch (Sp6). The sub-control unit 91 prompts an operation of the effect switch (for example, hit 50 times continuously!) By displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and displays an effect image corresponding to the effect switch when the effect switch is operated. indicate.

  In the step of Sp7, the sub-control unit 91 executes a time control process for storing the time acquired from the RTC 97 in the update time storage area provided in the RAM 91c (Sp7). By performing the time control process, the sub control unit 91 converts the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c into unit time information (“year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week” every 100 ms. ”,“ Hour ”,“ minute ”,“ second ”). The storage format in the RAM 91c is the same as the storage format in the time storage area of the RTC 97 (see FIG. 5), and 8 bits are allocated and stored for each unit update time.

  In step Sp8, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect execution process for executing a simultaneous effect when it is determined that the predetermined time has been reached based on the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c ( Sp9). Since the simultaneous production is executed at a predetermined time, when the simultaneous production is executed, each slot machine 1 starts to execute the production in the same manner at the same time in a game hall where a plurality of slot machines 1 of the same model are installed.

  In the step of Sp9, the sub-control unit 91 executes an error notification process for notifying that when an error such as a door opening error, a payout error, a charging error, an empty error, or a RAM abnormality error occurs, for example. (Sp8).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the data in the time storage area (register table) of the RTC 97 is normal. If the data is not normal, time data abnormality determination processing for notifying that is executed (Sp10).

[Time control processing]
Next, the time control process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the second information update flag indicating that the second information corresponding to the unit time information “second” is updated is on (Sa1). When the second information update flag is on (Y in Sa1), the second information is updated among the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c based on the time information of the RTC 97 (Sa3). Next, the second information update flag is turned off (Sa3), and the minute information update flag indicating that the minute information corresponding to the unit time information “minute” is updated is turned on (Sa4).

  When the second information update flag is off (N in Sa1) or when the process of Sa4 is completed, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the minute information update flag is on (Sa5). When the minute information update flag is on (Y in Sa5), it is determined whether or not the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Sa6). If the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c does not indicate 59 seconds (N in Sa6), the minute information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is based on the time information of the RTC 97. Update (Sa7). Next, the minute information update flag is turned off (Sa8), and the time information update flag indicating that the time information corresponding to the unit time information “hour” is updated is turned on (Sa9). Also, when the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Y in Sa6), the minute information update flag is turned off (Sa8), and the time information update flag is turned on (Sa9).

  When the minute information update flag is off (N in Sa5) or when the process of Sa9 ends, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the time information update flag is on (Sa10). When the time information update flag is on (Y in Sa10), it is determined whether or not the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Sa11). If the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c does not indicate 59 seconds (N in Sa11), the time information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is based on the time information of the RTC 97. Update (Sa12). Next, the time information update flag is turned off (Sa13), and the day information update flag indicating that the day information corresponding to the unit time information “day of the week” is updated is turned on (Sa14). Also, when the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Y in Sa11), the time information update flag is turned off (Sa13) and the day information update flag is turned on (Sa14).

  When the time information update flag is off (N in Sa10) or when the process of Sa14 is completed, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the day information update flag is on (Sa15). If the day information update flag is on (Y in Sa15), it is determined whether or not the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Sa16). If the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c does not indicate 59 seconds (N in Sa16), the time information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is based on the time information of the RTC 97. Update (Sa17). Next, the day information update flag is turned off (Sa13), and the date information update flag indicating that the date information corresponding to the unit time information “day” is updated is turned on (Sa14). Also, when the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Y in Sa16), the day information update flag is turned off (Sa13), and the date information update flag is turned on (Sa14).

  When the day information update flag is off (N in Sa15) or when the processing of Sa19 is completed, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the date information update flag is on (Sa20). If the date information update flag is on (Y in Sa20), it is determined whether or not the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Sa21). If the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c does not indicate 59 seconds (N in Sa21), the date information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is based on the time information of the RTC 97. Update (Sa22). Next, the date information update flag is turned off (Sa23), and the month information update flag indicating that the month information corresponding to the unit time information “month” is updated is turned on (Sa24). Also, when the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Y in Sa21), the date information update flag is turned off (Sa23), and the month information update flag is turned on (Sa24).

  When the date information update flag is off (N in Sa20) or when the process of Sa24 is completed, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the month information update flag is on (Sa25). When the month information update flag is on (Y in Sa25), it is determined whether or not the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Sa26). If the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c does not indicate 59 seconds (N in Sa26), the month information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is based on the time information of the RTC 97. Update (Sa27). Next, the month information update flag is turned off (Sa28), and the year information update flag indicating that the year information corresponding to the unit time information “year” is updated is turned on (Sa29). Also, when the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Y in Sa26), the month information update flag is turned off (Sa28), and the year information update flag is turned on (Sa29).

  When the month information update flag is off (N in Sa25) or when the processing of Sa29 ends, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the year information update flag is on (Sa31). If the year information update flag is on (Y in Sa30), it is determined whether or not the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Sa31). If the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c does not indicate 59 seconds (N in Sa31), the year information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is based on the time information of the RTC 97. Update (Sa32). Next, the year information update flag is turned off (Sa33), and the second information update flag is turned on (Sa34). Also, when the second information in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c indicates 59 seconds (Y in Sa31), the year information update flag is turned off (Sa33), and the second information update flag is turned on (Sa34).

  In this embodiment, each unit time information is sequentially updated every 100 ms. However, since the timer interrupt (sub) process is executed every 1.12 ms, each unit time information is updated every timer interrupt. If done, the update is not performed every 100 ms. For this reason, in this embodiment, a counter is provided that counts the number of times the timer interrupt (sub) is executed. Then, when the count value reaches the number of times corresponding to 100 ms (for example, 100 times), the unit time information is updated and the count value is reset. Thereafter, counting is continued, and when the count value reaches the number corresponding to 100 ms again, the next unit time information is updated and the counter is reset. By repeating this process, the unit time information is prevented from being updated every timer interrupt.

[Direction execution process]
Next, an effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 identifies time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (Sg1). Next, it is determined whether it is a predetermined time based on the identified time information (Sg2). If it is not the predetermined time (N in Sg2), the process ends. In the case of the predetermined time (Y in Sg2), the execution of simultaneous production is started (Sg3). The simultaneous production is executed by displaying a character image or a character from the liquid crystal display 51, for example.

[Error notification processing]
Next, an error notification process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether an error has occurred (Sc1). Specifically, for an error detected by the main control unit 41, it is determined whether an error has occurred based on a command from the main control unit 41. Further, regarding the error detected by the sub-control unit 91, it is directly determined whether or not an error has occurred. If no error has occurred (N in Sc1), the process ends.

  When an error occurs (Y in Sc1), the time when the error occurred is identified based on the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c, and the error occurrence time is stored in the error occurrence time storage area of the RAM 91c. Store (Sc2).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the notification level of the generated error is “low” (Sc3). The error notification level is assigned in advance to either “high” or “low” for each error. Items with high error importance are assigned to “high”. When the notification level of the error that has occurred is “low”, the error occurrence counter that counts the number of times that the notification level is “low” for each error type is counted up and the error It is determined whether or not the number of occurrences has reached 3 (Sc4). If the number of error occurrences has not reached three (N in Sc4), the process is terminated. When the number of occurrences of the error reaches 3 (Y in Sc4), error notification is executed (Sc5).

  On the other hand, when the notification level is not “low” (N in Sc3), in other words, when the notification level is “high”, error notification is executed regardless of the number of occurrences of errors (Sc5).

[Time data abnormality judgment processing]
Next, the time data abnormality determination process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control unit 91 identifies data of each bit of time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (Sb1). Then, it is determined whether or not the data of each bit of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is abnormal (Sb2). If not abnormal (N in Sb2), the process is terminated. In the case of an abnormality (Y in Sb2), an error notification indicating that is performed (Sb3).

[Concrete example]
Next, a specific example of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. “RTC time” in the figure represents the time indicated by the time information output by the RTC 97. Also, “RAM update” represents an update of time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. The “RAM time” represents the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c.

  As shown in FIG. 22, for example, it is assumed that the date, day of the week, and time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 are Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10:59:58.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the time stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:58 when the second information update timing comes. Of the information, the second information is updated to 58 seconds.

  Next, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:58, the sub-control unit 91 displays minute information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms. Update to 59 minutes.

  Next, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:58, the sub-control unit 91 sets time information out of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms. Update at 10:00.

  Next, based on the fact that the day of the week indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is Friday, the sub-control unit 91 updates the day of week information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c to Friday after 100 ms.

  Here, it is assumed that the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is 10:59:59 on Friday, August 1, 2014.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 updates the date information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c to one day after 100 ms, based on the date indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being one day. To do.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 updates the month information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c to August 100 ms later, based on the fact that the month indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is August. To do.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 updates the year information to 2014 among the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms, based on the year indicated by the time information of the RTC 97. To do.

  Next, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:59, the sub-control unit 91 obtains the second information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms. Update to 59 seconds.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:59, 100 minutes later, the minute information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. Update to 59 minutes.

  Next, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:59, the sub-control unit 91 sets time information out of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms. Update at 10:00.

  Next, based on the fact that the day of the week indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is Friday, the sub-control unit 91 updates the day of week information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c to Friday after 100 ms.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 updates the date information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c to one day after 100 ms, based on the date indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being one day. To do.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 updates the month information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c to August 100 ms later, based on the fact that the month indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is August. To do.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 updates the year information to 2014 among the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms, based on the year indicated by the time information of the RTC 97. To do.

  Next, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:59, the sub-control unit 91 obtains the second information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms. Update to 59 seconds.

  Here, it is assumed that the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is 10:00:00 on Friday, August 1, 2014.

  Here, originally, the sub-control unit 91 stores the time stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00. Of the information, the minute information should be updated to 00 minutes. However, if the minute information is updated to 00 minutes, the time information has not yet been updated at 11:00, so the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00) and the update time storage area of the RAM 91c An error of about 1 hour occurs at the time indicated by the stored time information (10:00:59), and the error increases. For this reason, the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c lacks accuracy. Therefore, when the second information reaches 59 seconds, the update of the time information stored in the RAM 91c is restricted, and the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is set to 10:59:59. Leave it as it is. Thereby, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00), the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (10:59:59), and the actual time. Since the error can be suppressed to 1 second, the error can be reduced. Subsequently, in order to prevent the error of the time information, day information, date information, month information, and year information from becoming larger than 1 second, the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated. Restrict. In addition, when the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated in order from the second information so that the digit of the time information unit to be updated is sequentially incremented, the above-described error occurs. When it is configured to update the time information in order from the time information unit, the restriction on the acquisition of the time information from the RAM 97 becomes effective.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 releases the time information update restriction when the second information update timing comes, and the RAM 91c is based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00. Of the time information stored in the update time storage area, the second information is updated to 00 seconds.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00, 100 minutes later, the minute information of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. Update to 00 minutes.

  Next, based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00, the sub-control unit 91 obtains time information from the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c after 100 ms. Update at 11:00. At this time, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00) matches the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (11:00:00).

  Here, when the time information update restriction is removed and the second information is updated, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00) and the time stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c Although an error of 1 minute occurs at the time indicated by the information (10:59:00), the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 and the update time storage area of the RAM 91c are stored in a short period of about 200 ms. The time indicated by the current time information matches, and an error or the like rarely occurs during this period.

  Also, when the minute information is updated by removing the restriction on updating the time information, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00) and the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c Although an error of one hour occurs at the time indicated by (10:00:00), the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 and the update time storage area of the RAM 91c are stored in a short period of about 100 ms later. The time indicated by the current time information coincides and an error or the like rarely occurs during this period.

  Next, as described above, the sub control unit 91 updates the day information, date information, month information, and year information.

[Modification]
Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described. In the modified example, instead of limiting the update of the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c, it is determined whether the time information before and after continuously acquired from the RTC 97 matches, In this case, by updating the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c, there is an error between the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 and the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. It does not occur. In addition, when the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated in order from the second information so that the digit of the time information unit to be updated is sequentially incremented, the above-described error occurs. In the case where the time information is updated in order from the time information unit, it is effective to take the means of this modification. In the modification, the update interval is set so that the same unit time information is updated at least twice while the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 changes. The RAM 91c is provided with a comparison time storage area for storing time information used for comparison separately from the update time storage area. Further, in the modified example, the update of the time information of “day of the week”, “day”, “month”, and “year” will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 23, for example, it is assumed that the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is 10:59:59.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the sub-control unit 91 sets the time information 10 based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:59 at the time information update timing. The time information (10:59:59) after the time is acquired and the time information is updated is stored in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23B, the sub-control unit 91 obtains the second information 59 seconds based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 10:59:59, and updates the second information. Then, the time information (10:59:59) is stored in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c. Then, the sub-control unit 91 compares the time information stored last time in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c with the time information stored this time. If they match as a result of the comparison, the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated. At this time, both are updated because they match. As a result, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (10:59:59) coincides with the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (10:59:59). Then, the sub control unit 91 clears the previously stored time information.

  Here, it is assumed that the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 is 11:00:00.

  As shown in FIG. 23C, the sub-control unit 91 then obtains the minute information 00 minutes based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00, and updates the minute information. The time information after that (10:00:59) is stored in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c. Then, the sub-control unit 91 compares the time information stored last time in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c with the time information stored this time. At this time, since they do not match, they are not updated. Then, the sub control unit 91 clears the previously stored time information.

  As shown in FIG. 23D, the sub-control unit 91 then obtains the time information 11:00 based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00, and updates the time information. The time information (11:00:59) after this is stored in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c. Then, the sub-control unit 91 compares the time information stored last time in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c with the time information stored this time. At this time, since they do not match, they are not updated. Then, the sub control unit 91 clears the previously stored time information.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), the sub-control unit 91 acquires the second information 00 seconds based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00, and updates the second information. The time information (11:00:00) after this is stored in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c. Then, the sub-control unit 91 compares the time information stored last time in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c with the time information stored this time. At this time, since they do not match, they are not updated. Then, the sub control unit 91 clears the previously stored time information.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (f), the sub-control unit 91 then acquires the minute information 00 minutes based on the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 being 11:00:00, and updates the second information. The time information (11:00:00) after this is stored in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c. Then, the sub-control unit 91 compares the time information stored last time in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c with the time information stored this time. At this time, since both coincide, it is updated. As a result, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00) matches the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (11:00:00). Then, the sub control unit 91 clears the previously stored time information.

  Here, if the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated in the state of FIG. 23C, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00) and the RAM 91c An error of about 1 hour occurs with the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area (10:00:59), and the error increases. If the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated in the state of FIG. 23D, the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 (11:00:00) and the update of the RAM 91c are updated. An error of about 1 minute occurs between the time indicated by the time information stored in the time storage area (11:00:59) and the error becomes large. For this reason, the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c lacks accuracy. Therefore, in the state of FIG. 23 (c) and the state of FIG. 23 (d), the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is not updated, but is previously stored in the comparison time storage area of the RAM 91c. By updating when the time information matches the time information stored this time, it is possible to prevent an error from increasing. Note that an error of 1 second occurs until the time indicated by the time information of the RTC 97 matches the time indicated by the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. Since this is a short period of less than 1 s, an error or the like is rarely generated during this period, so an error is allowed.

[About pachinko machines]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 24 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 4, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 24, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , For example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest. When the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on a start winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning port, or the game ball passes through the second start winning port. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is changed depending on whether the start is based on (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is set to a round blue display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round red display.

  On the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H in the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the floating special figure display area 5I is round and blue. Is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I and displayed. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, the first hold for displaying the special figure holding memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning memory display area 5H. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 24). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. Also, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, it is stored in the update time storage area of the RAM every 100 ms based on the time information acquired from the RTC included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as in the time control processing of FIG. 17 and FIG. By updating the current time information for each unit time information, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of problems such as processing failure.

[Effect of this embodiment]
In this embodiment, the time information of the RTC 97 is divided into a plurality of processes and stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (in this example, the process of Sp7 in FIG. 16).
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of problems such as processing loss on the effect control board 90.

In the present embodiment, the error occurrence history and the time identified from the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c are stored in association with each other (in this example, the process of Sc2 in FIG. 20). .
Therefore, it is possible to check the error occurrence status.

In the present embodiment, a simultaneous effect is executed based on the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c (in this example, the part that performs the process of Sg3 in FIG. 19).
Therefore, suitable control can be performed according to the date and time.

In the present embodiment, the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated for each unit time information (in this example, the process of Sp7 in FIG. 16).
Therefore, management of time information can be facilitated.

In this embodiment, the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated every 100 ms, and the time information of all units is updated within one second, which is the minimum time information unit (this example) Then, the part which performs the processing of Sp7 in FIG.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a large wrinkle from occurring between the time indicated by the time information stored in the RAM 91c and the actual time.

In the present embodiment, the update of the time information in the RAM 91c is limited when the second information reaches 59 seconds (in this example, Sa7, Sa6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 in FIG. 12, 17, 22, 27, 32 are not performed).
Therefore, storing incorrect time information can be prevented.

In the present embodiment, the time information continuously acquired from the RTC 97 is compared, and when they match, the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated (in this example, the part for performing the processing of FIG. 23). ).
Therefore, storing incorrect time information can be prevented.

In the present embodiment, when the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is abnormal, an error notification is performed (in this example, the process of Sb3 in FIG. 21).
Therefore, an appropriate process can be performed when the time information is abnormal.

In this embodiment, when an error occurs, the error occurrence time is identified and stored from the time information R stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c, and when the error notification level is “low”, a notification is issued. Not performed (in this example, the process of Sc2 in FIG. 20 is performed, and when Sc4 is N, the process of Sc5 is not performed).
Therefore, it is possible to confirm that an error has been detected while reducing the troublesomeness of performing error notification.

[Other variations]
[Control according to time information]
(1) In the above embodiment, the simultaneous effect is performed according to the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. For example, the effect is generated according to the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. Depending on the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c, such as changing the lottery probability of the internal lottery or AT lottery according to the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c. Control different from the above embodiment may be performed.

[About updating time information]
(1) In the above embodiment, unit time information (“year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour” among the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c in one process. , “Minute”), and other unit time information is updated in the next process following the one process. For example, a plurality of unit time information is updated in one process or each unit is updated. The time information updated in a single process may be different from that in the above embodiment, for example, the time information is updated in units of digits, or the data that can be converted into time information is converted into a predetermined amount.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the time information stored in the update time storage area of the RAM 91c is updated in order from the second information so that the digit of the updated time information unit is sequentially incremented. The order of the time information to be updated may be different from that in the above embodiment, for example, updating from the time information.

  (3) In the above embodiment, all the time information is updated within 1 second, which is the minimum time information unit. However, it is not necessary to acquire all the time information within 1 second, which is the minimum time information unit. .

[About control history]
(1) In the above embodiment, the occurrence of an error and the time information in the RAM 91c are stored in association with each other. Control other than the occurrence of error, such as detection, and time information may be stored in association with each other.

[Abnormality judgment of time information]
(1) In the above embodiment, whether or not the time information is abnormal is determined by determining whether or not the data of each bit of the time information in the RAM 91c is abnormal. If the time information does not proceed normally, it may be determined as abnormal.

[Notification level]
(1) In the above embodiment, the notification level is divided into two stages of “high” and “low”.

[About production and notification]
(1) In the above embodiment, the production and notification are performed by the liquid crystal display 51. For example, the speakers 53 and 54, the production effect LED 52, and the back lamp (for example, the reel LED 55) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. , A transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED (for example, effect effect LED 52) attached to the front door 1b, etc., a stop switch The history may be notified by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as vibration, air blowing from the periphery of the stop switch, and a change in the temperature of the stop switch. In addition, the notification may be performed by using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when performing an effect using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only the performance may be provided.

[Modification of slot machine]
(1) Although the slot machine which pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described as the above embodiment, the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 40 game control board 41 main control unit 41a main CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
51 Liquid Crystal Display 90 Production Control Board 91 Sub Control Unit 91a Sub CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Control means for controlling various devices provided in the gaming machine;
A time measuring means for outputting time information;
Storage means capable of storing time information output by the time measuring means,
The control means reads timekeeping information stored in the storage means and performs time-related processing means for performing predetermined control using the read time information, and time information output by the time measuring means for each predetermined period. Storage processing means for storing in the storage means,
The storage processing means stores a part of the timing information output by the timing means in one process in the storage means, and in addition to the timing information output by the timing means in the next process following the one process. A part of the game machine is stored in the storage means.

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