JP2017070403A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing whether or not advantageous degree for a player is changed from being determined.SOLUTION: A sub-control unit 91 holds advantageous state information without initializing an area where the advantageous state information is stored among storage areas of a RAM 91c in the case that power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while a slot machine 1 is controlled into an advantageous state and, when power supply is restarted at least a day later after the power supply is stopped while the slot machine 1 is not controlled into the advantageous state, initializes the area where the advantageous state information is stored among the storage areas of the RAM 91c.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  In this type of gaming machine, in the advantageous state (bonus, ART) advantageous to the player, the net increase in the advantageous state is displayed, and after the advantageous state ends, the advantageous state is controlled again within a certain period. In such a case, there has been proposed a technique in which the net increase in the advantageous state up to that point is taken over and displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-220228 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the set value is not changed when power is cut off within a certain period and then restored after the advantageous state ends, the state before the power cut is maintained. After that, if it is immediately controlled to the advantageous state, the net increase number of the advantageous state is taken over from the state before the power interruption, while if the set value is changed, the state before the power interruption is displayed. Since it is initialized, then if it is immediately controlled to the advantageous state, the net increase in the advantageous state from the state before the power interruption will be displayed without being taken over, so a certain period after the end of the advantageous state Whether or not the set value has been changed depending on whether or not the net increase in the previous day's advantageous state has been taken over when the store is closed and the next day's opening is immediately controlled to the advantageous state. However, there is a risk that the player will be discriminated.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent whether or not the degree of advantage for a player has been changed. .

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) advantageous to the player;
Predetermined numerical value updating means for updating predetermined numerical values (the number of ART digested games, the net increase number, and the continuous number of ARTs) related to the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB);
Predetermined numerical value display means (liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the predetermined numerical values (the number of ART digested games, the number of net increase, the number of continuous ARTs) that can be specified;
Advantage setting means (operation of the setting key switch) for setting the advantage (setting value) for the player,
When the advantage (setting value) is set by the advantage setting means (operation of the setting key switch 37), the advantageous state including the predetermined values (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, the number of continuous ARTs) is set. Initialization means for initializing related information (advantageous state information);
With
After completion of the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB), the predetermined value (the number of ART-digested games, the net increase, the ART) is satisfied until the specific condition (32 games are performed) without stopping the power supply. In the case where the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed after the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) is completed and before the specific condition (32 games are performed) is satisfied Is characterized in that the predetermined values (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, and the number of consecutive ARTs) are not inherited even before the specific condition (32 games are played) is established.
According to this feature, after the advantageous state ends, the predetermined numerical value related to the advantageous state is taken over until the specific condition is satisfied, and after the advantageous state ends, the advantage setting means is advantageous before the specific condition is satisfied. When the degree is set, the information related to the advantageous state including the predetermined numerical value is initialized, and in a configuration in which the predetermined numerical value is not carried over, after the advantageous state ends, before the specific condition is satisfied. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed, the predetermined value is not carried over even before the specific condition is satisfied, so the store is closed before the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state ends. Even if the degree of advantage has changed or not changed by the opening of the next day, when the opening of the next day is immediately controlled to the advantageous state, the advantage state of the previous day is determined. The number is subtracted Since no is, it is possible to prevent the judged whether advantageous degree has been changed to the player depending on whether the predetermined value of the advantageous state is taken over in this case.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is:
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) advantageous to the player;
Predetermined numerical value updating means for updating predetermined numerical values (the number of ART digested games, the net increase number, and the continuous number of ARTs) related to the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB);
Predetermined numerical value display means (liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the predetermined numerical values (the number of ART digested games, the number of net increase, the number of continuous ARTs) that can be specified;
Advantage setting means (operation of the setting key switch) for setting the advantage (setting value) for the player,
When the advantage (setting value) is set by the advantage setting means (operation of the setting key switch 37), the advantageous state including the predetermined values (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, the number of continuous ARTs) is set. Initialization means for initializing related information (advantageous state information);
With
After completion of the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB), the predetermined value (the number of ART-digested games, the net increase, the ART) is satisfied until the specific condition (32 games are performed) without stopping the power supply. On the other hand, after the end of the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB), the power supply is stopped before the specific condition (32 games are played), and at least after the next business day If the power supply is resumed, the predetermined values (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, and the number of continuous ARTs) will not be inherited even before the specific condition (32 games are played) is satisfied. It is a feature.
According to this feature, after the advantageous state ends, the predetermined numerical value related to the advantageous state is taken over until the specific condition is satisfied, and after the advantageous state ends, the advantage setting means is advantageous before the specific condition is satisfied. When the degree is set, the information related to the advantageous state including the predetermined numerical value is initialized, and in a configuration in which the predetermined numerical value is not carried over, after the advantageous state ends, before the specific condition is satisfied. If the power supply is stopped at the same time and the power supply is restarted at least after the next business day, the predetermined value is not inherited even before the specific condition is satisfied. If the store is closed before it is established, even if the advantage changes before or after the opening of the next day, even if it has not been changed, The day before Since the predetermined value of the interest state is not carried over, in such a case, it is prevented that the player determines whether or not the advantage is changed depending on whether or not the predetermined value of the advantageous state is carried over. it can.

In the means 1 and 2, the advantageous state means a state in which an expected value to which a gaming value is given is high, a state in which a winning probability is high, a state in which a winning is highly likely to be allowed, Such as a state in which an operation mode is notified, a state in which a privilege advantageous to a player is highly likely to be granted, and the like.
In addition, the advantage for the player in the means 1 and 2 is the probability that a winning will occur, the probability that the winning will be allowed, the probability that a privilege advantageous to the player will be given, the rate of giving game value, etc. Is applicable.
Further, in the means 1 and 2, the initialization means may be configured such that one means initializes all of the information related to the advantageous state, and a plurality of means each sets the information related to the advantageous state. It may be configured to be initialized according to sharing.
In addition, the predetermined numerical value related to the advantageous state in the means 1 and 2 is a numerical value that is updated at least in the advantageous state, and is taken over and updated when it is controlled to the next advantageous state before the specific condition is satisfied. Applicable numerical value.
In addition, when the power supply is stopped before the specific condition is satisfied and the power supply is restarted after completion of the advantageous state in the means 1, the predetermined numerical value is set even before the specific condition is satisfied. As a configuration without taking over, a configuration may be adopted in which the predetermined value is initialized when the power supply is stopped so that the predetermined value is not taken over, or when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the predetermined value is not inherited by initializing.
Further, when the power supply is stopped before the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state is completed in the means 2, and when the power supply is restarted at least after the next business day, it is before the specific condition is satisfied. However, as a configuration that does not take over the predetermined numerical value, after the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is resumed, it is determined whether or not it is the next business day or later, and it is determined that it is after the next business day ( For example, when the date acquired when the previous power supply started is different from the date acquired when the current power supply started, when the time from when the power supply is stopped until it is restarted exceeds a predetermined time, etc. ), The predetermined numerical value may be initialized so that the predetermined numerical value is not inherited, or the predetermined numerical value is uniformly initialized when the power supply is stopped or the power supply is resumed. Numerical value may be a configuration that does not take over the.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped when not being controlled to the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB), the predetermined numerical value (ART digestion game) regardless of whether it is after the next business day or not. The number, the number of net increase, and the number of continuous ART) are initialized.
According to this feature, when the power supply is not controlled to be in an advantageous state before the power supply is stopped, it is only necessary to initialize the predetermined numerical value uniformly. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the program related to the initialization of the predetermined numerical value.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 2,
Whether or not it is the next business day based on the date of the previous power supply start or the previous power supply stop (reference date information) and the date of the current power supply start (date information acquired from the clock device 97) First determining means for determining (determining whether the date is after the reference date based on the date information acquired by the clock device 97);
Second determination means (acquired by the clock device 97) that determines whether or not it is the next business day based on the time from the previous power supply stop to the current power supply start time (time information acquired from the clock device 97). Determining whether or not a reference time has passed based on the time information)
When power supply is started, the first determination means determines whether it is the next business day,
When the first determination means determines that it is not the next business day, the second determination means determines whether or not it is the next business day, and the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) before the power supply is stopped. When the first determination means or the second determination means determines that the next business day is the next business day (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, the continuous ART) A predetermined numerical value initialization means for initializing the number of times),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, for example, the determination based on the date when the power supply is started or the previous power supply stop and the date when the current power supply is started, and the time from the previous power supply stop to the start of the current power supply. Since it is determined whether or not it is the next business day based on the determination based on the above, it is possible to initialize the predetermined numerical value only when there is a high possibility that it is the next business day when the power supply is started.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The predetermined value is an increase in value (net increase) obtained by subtracting the value used for the game (the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) from the value given in the game (the number of medals paid out). Is the value corresponding to (the value of the net increase counter),
An initial value setting means is provided for setting an initial value (0) to the predetermined value (the value of the net increase number counter) when the predetermined value (the net increase number) is below a predetermined threshold (0). Yes.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the display from being continued with a predetermined numerical value below a predetermined threshold.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Predetermined numerical values for retaining the predetermined numerical values (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, the number of continuous ARTs) regardless of whether or not the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) is controlled when power supply is stopped. Holding means (RAM 91c);
State determination means for determining whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) when power supply is started;
Predetermined numerical value initializing the predetermined numerical values (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, the continuous number of ARTs) when the state determining means determines that the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) is not controlled And
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped, regardless of whether the power supply is controlled to be in an advantageous state, the predetermined numerical value is held uniformly, so that the processing load when the power supply is stopped can be reduced.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 6,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling production based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means (main control unit 41);
With
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) includes the predetermined numerical value updating means and the predetermined numerical value initialization means, and based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means (main control part 41). It is characterized by updating a predetermined numerical value (the number of ART digested games, a net increase number, the continuous number of ARTs) and initializing the predetermined numerical value (the number of ART digesting games, a pure increase number, and the continuous number of ARTs).
According to this feature, since the management of the predetermined numerical value is performed based on the control information transmitted from the game control means, the program capacity on the game control means side can be reduced.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Storage means (RAM 91c) for storing the predetermined numerical values (the number of ART-digested games, the number of net increase, the number of continuous ARTs);
Clock means (clock device 97) for outputting date and time information;
A backup power supply (backup battery 90b) for supplying backup power to both the storage means (RAM 91c) and the clock means (clock device 97) even when the power supply is stopped;
Locking means (battery holder 90a) for locking the backup power supply;
Restricting means (protruding portion 99a of the substrate case 99) for restricting the locking of the backup power source (backup battery 90b) by the locking means (battery holder 90a);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the backup power source from being disconnected due to vibration or the like and the predetermined numerical value stored in the storage unit from being lost or the date / time information output from the time measuring unit from being distorted.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein
Control means (main control unit 41 / sub control unit 91) for controlling the gaming machine;
Storage means (RAM 41c / RAM 91c) capable of storing data used by the control means (main control part 41 / sub-control part 91);
With
The control means is controllable to a plurality of control states (game state) including a first state (normal game state) and a second state (AT),
The storage area of the storage means (RAM 41c / RAM 91c) is not used in the first state (normal game state), but is a specific area (AT use area) used in the second state (AT). Including
The control means is characterized in that the specific area (AT use area) is initialized for each gaming unit (at the end of one game) in the first state (normal game state).
According to this feature, of the storage area of the storage means, the specific area that is not used in the first state and is used in the second state is initialized for each gaming unit in the first state. Therefore, even if data in a specific area remains, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring due to the data in the first state.
The control means for controlling the gaming machine may be a control means for controlling a game, or a control means for controlling, for example, effects other than games.
The game unit is a unit in which one period is from the end of the previous game to the end of the current game.
In addition, the initialization of the specific area for each gaming unit may be performed at any time during the gaming unit period as long as the specific area is initialized for each gaming unit.

  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 perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the holding structure of the backup power supply of RAM in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the memory map of ROM and RAM of a main control part. It is a figure which shows the detail of the memory map of ROM and RAM of a main control part. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game program and a non-game program. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game area | region and a non-game area | region. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of the main control part determining the value of a timer counter. It is a figure which shows the storage area of the timer counter in RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the time counter update process which a main control part performs. (A) is a timing chart showing the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal output from the main control unit to the external output board when an abnormality that does not prevent the game from proceeding is detected, and (b) is the security signal. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the output timing of. It is a figure which shows the area | region of RAM which a main control part initializes at the time of completion | finish of a game, AT end, and RB and BB. It is a figure which shows the area | region of RAM which a sub control part initializes at the time of completion | finish of a game, AT end, and RB and BB. It is a figure for demonstrating the game information display in ART which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the pure increase number counter which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a figure for demonstrating the game information display in ART after electric power interruption return. It is a figure for demonstrating the game information display in ART after electric power interruption return.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the end.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay a”, “replay b”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display area 51a and the transmissive window 3 are interposed. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion slot 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). In the range, the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 is set as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 is set as the specified number of RBs). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the medals, and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned) Adjusting switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and stop switches that are operated when the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Pitch 8L, 8C, 8R, effect switch 56 to be used in effect are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, information for identifying the stop order of reels by navigation notification described later, a 1BETLED 14 for informing that the betting number is set to 1, and 2 betting numbers are set. 2BETLED 15 to notify that the bet is set, 3BETLED 16 to notify that the bet number is set to 3, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted is lit, and the game by operating the start switch 7 A start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation is valid by lighting, wait (the previous game (Waiting for starting reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the beginning) A waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in progress, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress The game display section 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective is provided inside the effect switch 56.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state to be described later and a stop state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value to be described later A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, and a hit that controls to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic control for automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting validity / invalidity of the settlement function, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later) provided inside the housing 1a. 2) or a medal payout port 9 for selectively switching to one of the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal slot 4, and a medal sensor 31a that detects a medal that has flowed into the hopper tank 34a. ˜c, a medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. It has been.

  In the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively shown. Reel unit 2 comprising detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and medal inserted from medal slot 4 are stored. Hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the stored medal has become full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, three bets are defined as a specified number of bets in RT0 to 4 described later, and two bets are determined as a specified number of bets in RB described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b”) determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is prepared, and the predetermined symbol is also obtained. When the combinations are aligned, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a combination of symbols (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) that serves as an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination. The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of the above is included. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The game control board 40 includes the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c, The door opening detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left The middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and at the same time, controls the respective parts of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly, and becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 for generating a control clock CCLK, a random number clock generation circuit 43 for generating a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board 40, a switch detection circuit 44 that takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. Motor drive circuit 45 for transmitting the motor phase signal) to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30; and the various displays connected to the game control board 40 with the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 that transmits to the LED and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1, a voltage drop signal indicating that is output to the main control unit 41 And a reset circuit 49 that provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, a reset / interrupt controller 506, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509, interrupt controller 510 A parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal. The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two. The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, etc. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, an 8-bit free-run counter is mounted. The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later. The timer circuit 509 is a 16-bit programmable timer, counts down the set timer value based on the input of the control clock CCLK, and outputs an interrupt request signal to the interrupt controller when reaching 0000H. In this embodiment, the timer circuit 509 can be used to perform periodic interrupt requests and time measurement.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls external interrupt requests from interrupt terminals and interrupt requests from built-in peripheral circuits (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509). . The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port. Also, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 4 incorporates an output-only port having an 11-bit width. The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the ROM 41b where no program or the like is stored, the main control section 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c where access is prohibited. In other words, when an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation is made, an illegal access reset is generated to disable the progress of the game. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc., it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

  The main control unit 41 is activated when an internal or external reset occurs. At this time, the value assigned to the ROM 41b and set in the vector table in which the start address of the interrupt process is set. Is a value indicating unused or a value indicating the area where the program etc. is actually stored, and if it is not any value, it will not start, It is possible to prevent in advance the processing that was not originally intended due to the occurrence or the like.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes main processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511. Also, the main control unit 41 can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the main process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). In addition, the main control unit 41 is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, a predetermined order is set. The interrupt to be executed with priority is set by. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, the interrupt will occur when the interrupt process ends. The prohibition is automatically released and a new interrupt is generated at that time. Note that other interrupts are set to be automatically disabled during the execution of interrupt processing, and interrupt processing is not automatically canceled when interrupt processing is completed. Other interrupts may be prohibited by the program at the start, and the interrupt prohibition may be canceled by the program at the end of the interrupt process.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken to repeat the process repeated in accordance with the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, presentation devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, presentation effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 are connected, and these presentation devices are controlled by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the presentation control board 90. It is driven based on this. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an effect effect LED 52, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling drive of the reel LED 55, a sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53, 54, A reset circuit 95 for providing a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; a switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; A clock device 97 for outputting date and time information including date information and time information; A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the lot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. Has been.

  Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms). Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In addition, the effect control board 90 is provided with a battery holder 90a capable of detachably engaging and holding the battery, and the backup battery 90b is held by the battery holder 90a. The power of the backup battery 90b is supplied as a backup power source for the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 and the timepiece device 97, and the data stored in the RAM 91c while the power is supplied by the backup battery 90b. Is held, and date and time information is managed by the clock device 97.

  In addition, the effect control board 90 is installed inside the slot machine 1 in a state of being accommodated in the board case, so that the effect control board 90 is not illegally contacted. As shown in FIG. 6A, the board case 99 has a position corresponding to the position of the battery holder 90a arranged on the stage control board 90 in a state where the stage control board 90 is accommodated in the board case 99. In addition, a protruding portion 99a protruding toward the battery holder 90a is provided. The projecting portion 99a is such that the tip 99b of the projecting portion 99a and the upper surface of the backup battery 90b held by the battery holder 90a are in contact with each other in a state where the effect control board 90 is accommodated in the substrate case 99. When the tip 99b contacts the backup battery 90b, the movement of the backup battery 90b is restricted, and the backup battery 90b is removed from the battery holder 90a by the influence of vibration applied to the slot machine 1 or the like. Detachment is prevented.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery that affects the advantage to the player, such as an internal lottery or an ART lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the changed state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when the set value 6 is further operated, the set value 1 is set. Return). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  Note that when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened, and the configuration shifts to the setting change state. Well, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting change state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 supports the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. Even if the detection is not detected, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state. Thus, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, an operation for shifting to the setting change state is performed again. This is not necessary, and the setting change operation is not complicated. Further, after the transition to the setting change state, when the setting value is determined by operating the start switch 7 and then the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened. On the condition that the setting change state is terminated, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is not opened in an unauthorized manner. It is possible to prevent the setting from being changed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  After the game, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on with no bet number set, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b has been opened. The configuration may be shifted to the setting confirmation state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. In addition, in the configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 supports the opening of the front door 1b after the transition to the setting confirmation state. It is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state even if the detection to be performed is not performed. Thus, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, an operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state again is performed. This is not necessary and the setting confirmation operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting confirmation state, when the set key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the set value is confirmed, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened. On the condition that the setting confirmation state is terminated, it may be configured to return to a state in which the game can proceed, and even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is not opened in an unauthorized manner. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being confirmed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  The error state shifts to a normal error state that is canceled by a reset operation (operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the setting change state described above, and is canceled until a new setting value is set. Special error status with no error, the RAM abnormal error status is a special error status, and once it is controlled to the RAM abnormal error status, it shifts to the setting change status and is released until a new set value is set. It will not be done.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The usable area in the storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into a game RAM area, an unused area 4, and a non-game RAM area. Further, the game RAM area is divided into a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3 and a game stack area. The special work is a work that stores data that is not initialized even if the setting value is changed, and stores software random numbers, setting values, data indicating a gaming state, and the like. The important work is a work in which data which is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of a specific gaming state (RB, BB) is stored. The display data of the LED, the input / output data of the input port, the output port, the game time A time counter and the like are stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of a specific gaming state, and stores stop symbols, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like. The unused area 3 is a work that is not used by any program. The game stack area is an area in which data saved from a register of the main control unit 41 during execution of a game program to be described later is stored.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the data in the RAM 41c when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is ON. Each of the initial conditions is established when the five initialization conditions are satisfied, that is, when the setting change state is terminated, when a specific game state (RB, BB) is terminated, or when one game is terminated. Five types of initialization are performed in different areas to be initialized according to the initialization conditions.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on. In initialization 0, all the usable areas are initialized. . Initialization 1 is initialization that is performed when data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of startup with the setting key switch 37 being ON. In the initialization 1, an area other than the special work in the game RAM area is not All areas of the game RAM area are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization that is performed after the setting change state is completed by starting with the setting key switch 37 being ON. In initialization 2, special work and game stack areas (in use) in the game RAM area are used. Areas other than) are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed at the end of a specific gaming state. In initialization 3, the general work, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) of the game RAM area are initialized. The storage area for the data indicating the set value and the game state is allocated to the special work, and when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of startup with the setting key switch 37 being ON, that is, the data in the RAM 41c. When the game is normal and the setting is changed, data indicating the setting value and the gaming state is held. In addition, a storage area for a timer counter, which will be described later, is allocated to an important work and is retained without being initialized at the end of the game or at the end of a specific gaming state.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when performing the above-described initialization, designates a start address and an end address as the initialization target RAM address, so that one byte from the designated start address. After overwriting the data with 0, calculate the logical sum of the 1-byte data, and if the calculation result is 0, repeat the process of moving to the next address until the specified end address is reached. Initialize the RAM area in the specified address range.

  When the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment is activated due to the occurrence of a reset, the main control unit 41 performs setting at the time of activation. In the startup setting, a status flag included in the main control unit 41 is initialized. The status flag is data that holds the state of the operation result and execution result of the instruction, and particularly includes an interrupt master permission flag for setting interrupt prohibition / permission. Since the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag is a value indicating prohibition of interrupt, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where interrupt is prohibited. Then, after setting various functions with reference to the HW parameters described later, when a reset occurs according to the program stored in the program / data area, it starts in an interrupt-disabled state and then executes first Start the initial setting process.

  In the initial setting process, the main control unit 41 first sets interrupts to be prohibited, and then determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at startup, and the setting key switch 37 is ON in startup. When it is determined that the state is in the state, the process proceeds to the setting change process, and the RAM 41c is initialized at the start of the setting change process. At this time, if the data in the RAM 41c is normal, a part of the control state (setting value, gaming state, etc.) before the change is changed after the setting change by holding the special work and initializing other areas. On the other hand, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the abnormality in the data in the RAM 41c can be surely solved by initializing all the usable areas including the special work. It has become.

  After initialization of the RAM 41c, the interrupt is set to be permitted, the set value is updated by 1 in the range of 1 to 6 every time the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and after the start switch 7 is detected ON, The setting value when the setting key switch 37 is detected ON is stored in the RAM 41c, and the setting change process is terminated.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 starts with the interrupt master permission flag indicating that the interrupt is prohibited and is disabled, and in the initial setting process after the start, Since the initial setting process is executed after the interruption is set to be prohibited, it is possible to prevent an unintended interruption from occurring.

  Moreover, the main control part 41 performs the main process which processes in steps according to progress of a game for every game unit after completion | finish of a setting change process. In the main process, the RAM 41c is initialized for each game unit, and the RAM 41c is also initialized at the end of the setting change process. After the setting change process, the main process starts from the stage before the process of initializing the RAM 41c in the main process. The initialization of the RAM 41c after the setting change process is completed and the game unit It is possible to perform initialization of the RAM 41c for each process by common processing.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT4, RB) (in this embodiment, 3 for RT0-4 and 2 for RB) is determined. Thus, the game can be started on condition that a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. A winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “combinations” is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Of these winning flags, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each combination described above before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT0-4, RB), each combination determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Whether or not winning is permitted is determined according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially assigned to the random number for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing in a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, if any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the maximum on the winning line when the stop operation is performed If it is possible to align and stop the winning roles in the 4-frame pull-in range, control will be performed to align them and stop them, and the winning roles will be selected on the winning line within the maximum 4-frame pull-in range. If it is not possible to withdraw, if a special role that has been elected within the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line, it will be controlled and stopped. Control to stop without aligning in the drawing range of 4 frames will be performed. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination. Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time, such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation is performed. In this case, the control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, and a configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that has started counting from the time is more than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that time, the reel for the game in the game is started to rotate. On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel starts rotating at that time. First, it waits until the game time that has started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches the specified time, and starts rotating the reel when it reaches the specified time.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control to output an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like. These external output signals are output to a hall device such as a hall computer via the information output terminal board of the game shop (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed.

  The main control unit 41 has a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals awarded to the player due to the occurrence of winning, and the gaming state is RB (regular bonus). An RB signal indicating that the game state is BB (big bonus), an AT signal indicating the start of AT (assist time), a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, A setting-in-progress signal indicating that a setting change state or a setting confirmation state described later has been transferred, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality in the medal selector 29, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality in the hopper unit 34 are output.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit, a parallel / serial conversion circuit, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board. Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the AT signal are directly output as pulse signals to the information providing terminal board via the relay circuit. . In contrast, the door opening signal, setting signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals, which are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel-serial conversion circuit, and information is provided. Output to the terminal board.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends, to the sub control unit 91, a throw-in number command, a credit command, a gaming state command, an ART state command, an internal winning command, a reel acceleration information command, a stop operation command, a sliding piece Number command, stop command, game end command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting check start command, setting check end command, door command A plurality of types of commands including an operation detection command, a settlement start command, a settlement end command, an error start command, and an error release command. These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1 to 5 bytes of extended data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data. Yes.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The ART status command specifies whether or not it is in AT, whether it is in ART, the number of remaining games until reaching the specified number of games, the number of remaining games in the precursor period, and the number of remaining ART games as a result of the ART lottery This is a possible command and is sent when the game starts and after the gaming state command.

  The internal winning command is a command capable of specifying the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, and is transmitted after the gaming state command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command, and a state in which navigation notification is performed when a notification target role that is a target of navigation notification in the internal lottery is won (AT 1), the first internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target role and the stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted, and the navigation notification is performed. If the state is not performed (when no navigation notification is performed during non-AT), the type of the winning notification target role can be specified, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. A command is sent.

  Since the game state command and the internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, it is possible to specify that the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by receiving these commands. It is.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped until it stops. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and accompanying the stop operation of each reel Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, a type of winning, and a payout number of medals at the time of winning. The player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player depresses the stop switch to release the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning is completed.

  The settlement start command is a command indicating the start of the settlement process of medals used for credits or bets, and is transmitted when the settlement process is started. The settlement end command is a command indicating the end of the settlement process, Sent at the end of the checkout process.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to the stand-by state. When one game is over and the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed and the stand-by state has been reached, Sent after an end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  The error start command is a command that indicates the start of error processing and the type of error, and is transmitted when error processing is started.The error release command is a command that indicates the end of error processing. Sent when the state is released.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation start command is a command that indicates the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state. The setting confirmation end command is a command that indicates the end of the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation state ends. Sometimes sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the main process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter. The

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the RB (regular bonus) which is advantageous to the player when the RB (regular bonus) is won in the internal lottery and the RB wins. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player due to the fact that the winning probability of a small role is higher than usual, and is terminated on the condition that any small role has won a specified number of times or has played a specified game.

  Further, the main control unit 41 controls BB (big bonus) which is advantageous to the player by winning BB (big bonus) in the internal lottery and winning the BB. BB is a gaming state in which the game is controlled by each dictated RB, and is ended on condition that a predetermined number or more medals have been paid out.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which navigation notification that notifies the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 can be executed. Can be controlled). Furthermore, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than usual by the control of AT, and can be controlled to ART controlled by both AT and RT. The ART is controlled over a predetermined number of games by winning an ART lottery that determines whether or not to control the ART. Further, the main control unit 41 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the remaining number of games of the ART during the ART. When the extra lottery is won, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of games of the ART. The If BB or RB is elected during AT or ART, AT or ART is interrupted, and resumed after BB or RB ends.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and also performs the first internal control with respect to the sub control unit 91. By transmitting the winning command, the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state where the control is not performed by the AT.

  FIG. 7 is an address map of the memory area used by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 7, the memory area used by the main control unit 41 includes a memory area (0000H to 7FFFH) allocated to the ROM 41b and a memory area (F000H to FFFFH) allocated to the RAM 41c.

  The memory area of the ROM 41b includes a program / data area (0000H to 26FFH) in which programs and fixed data are stored, a ROM comment area (2700H to 277FH) in which arbitrary data such as a title and version of the program can be set, and a later description. Parameters for setting the hardware table of the vector table area (2780H to 27A7H) in which the upper address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction to be executed and the start address of the timer interrupt process (main) are set, and the internal function of the main control unit 41 HW parameter area (27A8H to 27FFH) in which is set, and an unused area (2800H to 7FFFH) where access is prohibited.

  The parameters set in the HW parameter area in the ROM 41b include the final address (HPRGEND) of the ROM area used in the program / data area, the start address (HRAMSTAT) and the final address (HRAMEND) of the RAM area for which access is prohibited.

  The memory area of the RAM 41c includes a usable area (F000H to F400H) usable as a work and an internal function register area (F4B0H to F4B0H to store a group of registers for controlling each function mounted on the main control unit 41. F6FFH) and unused areas (F401H to F4AFH, F700H to FFFFH) where access is prohibited.

  FIG. 8 is an address map of the program / data area in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41 and the usable area in the RAM 41c.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the program / data area in the ROM 41b includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a game data area in which game data used by the game program is stored, It includes a use area 1, a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game data area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is stored, and an unused area 2. .

  The progress of the game is to advance a series of processes constituting the game. In the case of a slot machine, the stage where the game can be started by setting the number of bets is started and the reel is rotated. A step of stopping the reel, a step of deriving a display result, and a step of assigning a value such as a medal according to the display result.

  A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are allocated separately, and are allocated backward in the storage area of the ROM 41b among the game program area and the non-program area. Since the unused area 1 of at least 16 bytes or more is allocated to the area before the non-program area, a storage area for the game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program not related to the progress of the game It can be easily specified according to the difference.

  The game program area and the game data area, the non-game program area and the non-game data area are allocated to continuous areas, respectively, while the game program area and the game data area related to the progress of the game are not related to the progress of the game. Since the game program and the non-game data area are allocated to areas that are not continuous across the unused area 1 of at least 16 bytes or more, the game program area and game data area related to the progress of the game, and the progress of the game Non-game programs and non-game data areas that are not involved can be easily specified according to the difference in storage areas.

  In the above description, before and after the storage area is a magnitude relationship between the address values assigned to the storage area. The smaller address is the front and the larger address is the rear. For this reason, the storage area allocated behind the one storage area corresponds to the storage area having an address value larger than that of the one storage area, and the storage area allocated ahead of the one storage area. This corresponds to a storage area having an address value smaller than that of one storage area.

  Also, a configuration may be adopted in which a game program is allocated behind the non-game program area, and an unused area is allocated before the game program allocated behind the non-game program area. A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  Further, the game program area and the non-game program area may be assigned to areas adjacent to each other with the unused area 1 in between, and even in such a structure, the game program area related to the progress of the game Therefore, it is possible to easily identify a non-game program that is not related to the progress of the game according to the difference in storage area.

  In addition, in the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b, since 0 values are stored in all areas, a game program area and game data area, a non-game program area and non-game data, The unused areas 1 and 2 can be easily distinguished from each other, and even when invalid data is stored in the unused areas 1 and 2, they can be easily found.

  It should be noted that 1 may be stored in all of the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b. Even in such a configuration, the game program area, the game data area, and the non-game The program area and non-game data can be easily distinguished from the unused areas 1 and 2 and can be easily detected even when invalid data is stored in the unused areas 1 and 2. .

  Further, as long as the game program area and the non-game program area are assigned to separate areas, the game program area and the non-game program area may be assigned to adjacent areas. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to easily identify a game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game according to the difference in the storage areas.

  The game program area and the non-game program area both start from an address (0H) having the same lower 4 digits when the address is expressed in binary, and the program / data area of the ROM 41b. Among them, the game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program area not related to the progress of the game can be easily distinguished from other areas.

  In addition, both the game program area and the non-game program area not only start from an address having the same low-order 4 digit value when the address is expressed in binary, but also the low-order 1 digit value when expressed in hexadecimal. Starts from the same 0 address (0H), so that not only when the address is expressed in binary, but also when it is expressed in hexadecimal, the game program area and the non-game program area are easily distinguished from other areas. can do.

  It should be noted that both the game program area and the non-game program area start from an address having the same value in the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) regardless of whether the address is expressed in binary or hexadecimal. With this configuration, the game program area and the non-game program area can be easily distinguished from other areas. For example, the value of the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) digits is the same 1 The same effect can be obtained with a configuration starting from the address.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the usable area of the RAM 41c includes a game RAM area used as a work by the game program, a non-game RAM area used as a work by the non-game program, and an unused area 4. The game RAM area includes a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3, and a game stack area in which the game program saves data, and the non-game RAM area includes a game An area where the program can be referred to, an area where the game program cannot be referred to, and a non-game stack area where the non-game program saves data are included. In the present embodiment, the game stack area and the non-game stack area are individually provided in different areas. However, the game stack area and the non-game program may be provided with a single stack area.

  The unused area 3 is an area in which neither a game program nor a non-game program is used, and is an area that is redundant with respect to a game RAM area having a predetermined capacity.

  The unused area 4 is an area of 16 bytes or more in which neither a game program nor a non-game program is used. Since the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are allocated to areas that are not continuous across the unused area 4, the game RAM area used by the game program related to the progress of the game and the non-related not related to the progress of the game The non-game RAM area used by the game program can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage areas.

  Hereinafter, the game program area, the game data area, and the game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a game area, and the non-game program area, the non-game data area, and the non-game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a non-game area. . Further, the unused area 1 and the unused area 2, the unused area 3 and the unused area 4 may be collectively referred to as an unused area.

  Based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, the main control unit 41 permits access in the usable area of the RAM 41c when an access is prohibited in the program / data area of the ROM 41b. When there is an access to an area that is not set to, when there is an access to an area other than the program / data area in the ROM 41b, and when there is an access to an area other than the usable area in the RAM 41c, In other words, when an access is made to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation, an illegal access reset is generated to disable the progress of the game. Therefore, an unused area of the ROM 41b or an area unrelated to the operation If an illegal program is stored in an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc. Even, it is possible to prevent illegal program from being executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, and before the non-game program area behind the game program area. An unused area 1 is assigned to the area, and a group including an area from the start address of the game program area to the final address of the non-game program in the program / data area based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. While the access to the area (the area from the game program area to the non-game data area) is collectively set to be permitted, the other areas, that is, the program / data area of the game program, game data, non-game program, Non-game data is not stored Because it is forbidden access to the area later than trick data, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data.

  In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area Are allocated to a group of areas including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the final address of the game program based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. Thus, while the permission is set, even if access to other areas is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control by an unauthorized program or unauthorized data.

  A game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, an unused area 1 is allocated to an area before the non-game program area behind the game program area, and a program / data Out of the areas, a group of areas including the game program area (area from the game program area to the game data area), a group of areas including the non-game program (area from the non-game program area to the non-game data area) A configuration may be adopted in which access is set to permit and access to other areas is prohibited. Even in such a configuration, a game program or a non-game program is not stored in the program / data area. Access is prohibited, so the intent of unauthorized programs and unauthorized data Can be prevented without control will take place. In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area Of the program / data area including the game program area (the area from the game program area to the game data area), and the area including the non-game program (from the non-game program area to the non-game area). (Access to the data area) may be set to permit, and access to other areas may be prohibited. Even in such a configuration, a game program or non-game in the program / data area Access to an area where no program is stored Because There is inhibited, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data.

  In the above description, the area where access is permitted is set in the program / data area. However, by setting the area where access is prohibited in the program / data area, the area where access is indirectly permitted is set. It is good also as a structure made.

  Based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, the main control unit 41 executes the user program when the user program is executed in an area other than the designated area where the program travel is permitted, that is, in a normal operation. When the user program is executed in an unoccupied area, the IAT circuit 506a outputs an IAT generation signal to disable the progress of the game. Therefore, the unused area of the ROM 41b and the area unrelated to the operation, the unallocated area of the RAM 41c Even if an unauthorized program is stored in the use area or the like, it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, and before the non-game program area behind the game program area. The unused area 1 is assigned to the area, and the IAT circuit 506a permits the program running for each of the game program area and the non-game program area in the program / data area based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. While it is set as a designated area, program running in other areas, that is, areas that do not store gaming programs or non-gaming programs in the program / data area is prohibited. Control line It can be prevented been.

  In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area And the IAT circuit 506a sets each of the game program area and the non-game program area of the program / data area as a designated area that permits program running based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. Thus, even if the program running in other areas is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control due to unauthorized programs and unauthorized data.

  A game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, an unused area 1 is allocated to an area before the non-game program area behind the game program area, and an HW parameter area. Based on the parameters set in the above, a group of areas including the area from the start address of the game program area to the final address of the non-game program in the program / data area (area from the game program area to the non-game data area) For example, the IAT circuit 506a may be set as a designated area for permitting program running at once and the program running in other areas may be prohibited. Even in such a configuration, the program / data area Of which game programs and non-game programs are stored Since the program running in the absence area is prohibited, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data. In addition, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area in the program / data area permitted to be accessed by the program in the ROM 41b, and an unused area in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area Is assigned, and based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, a group of areas (from the game program area) including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the final address of the game program in the program / data area. Even if the IAT circuit 506a is collectively set as a designated area for permitting program running and the program running in other areas is prohibited, the area up to the non-game data area) Unintended control It can be prevented been.

  In the above description, the program / data area is configured to set the area that permits the program travel. However, the program / data area allows the program travel to be indirectly permitted by setting the area that prohibits the program travel. A configuration may be adopted in which an area is set.

  The program executed by the main control unit 41 includes a main routine that manages the progress of the entire program, and a subroutine that is called during execution of another program.

  Also, a CALL instruction is included as an instruction for causing the main control unit 41 to execute a program stored in the program / data area.

  The CALL instruction is an instruction for calling and executing a subroutine stored at an address designated in the main routine or the subroutine. When calling the subroutine by the CALL instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the call source address in the stack area, and calls and executes the subroutine stored at the designated address. After the subroutine is finished, the caller address stored in the stack area, that is, the caller main routine or subroutine program that executed the CALL instruction is returned.

  The CALL instruction includes a normal CALL instruction and a CALLV instruction which is a special CALL instruction. The normal CALL instruction is an instruction that specifies a high-order address and a low-order address to specify both the high-order address and the low-order address and calls a subroutine while the CALLV instruction specifies only the low-order address. As a result, the subroutine is called by specifying the address by the upper address preset in the vector table area of the ROM 41b and the designated lower address, and the subroutine is called with a smaller amount of data than the normal CALL instruction. It becomes possible.

  The RST instruction is an instruction to call and execute a subroutine stored at a specific address corresponding to a specified value by specifying a value corresponding to a plurality of predetermined specific addresses. Subroutines can be called with a smaller amount of data than instructions and CALLV instructions. When calling the subroutine by the RST instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the caller's address in the stack area, and calls and executes the subroutine stored at the specific address corresponding to the designated value. After the subroutine is finished, the caller address stored in the stack area, that is, the caller main routine or subroutine that executed the RST instruction is returned to.

  The jump instruction is an instruction to move to a program stored at an address specified in the main routine or subroutine. The main control unit 41 moves to the program stored at the address specified by the jump instruction and executes the destination program. In this case, unlike the CALL instruction or the RST instruction, even if the program after the movement ends, the program does not return to the movement source program.

  The main control unit 41 includes an LD command as a command for reading data stored in the program / data area. The LD instruction is an instruction for reading data stored at a specified address in a main routine or subroutine into a specified register. The main control unit 41 reads the data stored at the address specified by the LD instruction, and stores the read data in the register specified by the LD instruction.

  Among the game programs stored in the ROM 41b, subroutines that are particularly frequently used are stored in an area of the game program area of the ROM 41b where the start address is a specific value (for example, 00H). On the other hand, a specific value is set in the vector table area of the ROM 41b as an upper address of a subroutine called by the CALLV instruction. The main control unit 41 specifies only the lower address using the CALLV instruction when calling a subroutine in which the upper address of the head address has a specific value, thereby specifying the specific value set in the vector table area as the upper address. The lower address specified as the lower address is specified, and the subroutine stored in the address including the upper and lower addresses is called and executed. For this reason, an upper address that constitutes a part of an address used when calling a subroutine that is used frequently in the game program is set in the vector table in advance as a specific value, and is based on the specific value set in the vector table. Since the address is specified, it is possible to call a subroutine with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal CALL instruction that calls a program by specifying both an upper address and a lower address, and when calling these subroutines It is possible to reduce the waste of a program for specifying an address.

  Of the non-game programs stored in the ROM 41b, subroutines that are used frequently are stored in the non-game program area of the ROM 41b in the area where the start address is a specific value, and the CALLV instruction is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. When a specific value is set as an upper address of a subroutine to be called at the time, and the main control unit 41 calls a subroutine in which the upper address of the top address is a specific value, only the lower address is specified by using the CALLV instruction. Even if it is configured to call and execute, subroutines can be called with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal CALL instruction that calls a program by specifying both upper and lower addresses. When calling It is possible to reduce the waste of program for specifying the address.

  In addition, the upper address used when calling with the CALLV instruction may be set in a specific register of the main control unit 41 instead of the vector table area.

  In addition to the CALLV instruction, a part of the address is specified by using a value stored in the vector table area, a value set in a specific register, etc. If a special CALL instruction that enables the storage address to be specified is used, it is possible to reduce the waste of a program for designating an address when calling a subroutine. In addition, identification values having a data amount smaller than the addresses are assigned to the plurality of areas constituting the vector table area, the storage addresses of the subroutines are set in the plurality of areas, and the identification values are designated, thereby identifying the areas. Even in a configuration that uses a special CALL instruction that makes it possible to specify a storage address of a subroutine stored in an area corresponding to a value, it is possible to reduce the waste of a program for designating an address when the subroutine is called. .

  In addition, among the game data stored in the ROM 41b, game data that is frequently used is stored in the game data area of the ROM 41b in an area where the head address is a specific value, and a special LD is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. By setting a specific value as the upper address of the data to be read by the instruction, and when the main control unit 41 calls game data in which the upper address of the top address becomes the specific value, only the lower address is specified by using a special LD instruction. Even when it is configured to read out these game data, it becomes possible to call game data with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal LD command that reads out data by specifying both the upper address and the lower address. When wasting game data, the program for specifying the address is wasted It can be reduced.

  In addition, among the non-game data stored in the ROM 41b, non-game data that is frequently used is stored in the non-game data area of the ROM 41b in the area where the head address is a specific value, and in the vector table area of the ROM 41b, When a specific value is set as an upper address of data read by a special LD instruction and the main control unit 41 calls non-game data whose upper address of the head address is a specific value, only the lower address is used by using a special LD instruction. Even if it is configured to read these non-game data by designating, the non-game data is called with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal LD instruction that designates both the upper address and the lower address and reads data. It is possible to specify the address when reading these non-game data. It is possible to reduce the waste of lamb.

  Even in these cases, the upper address used when calling with a special LD instruction may be set in a specific register of the main control unit 41 instead of the vector table area.

  Also, a part of the address is specified using the value stored in the vector table area, the value set in a specific register, etc., and the data storage address can be specified by specifying the remaining part of the address If the configuration uses a special LD instruction, the waste of a program for designating an address when reading data can be reduced. In addition, identification values with a data amount smaller than the addresses are assigned to the plurality of areas constituting the vector table area, the data storage addresses are set in the plurality of areas, and the identification values are designated to identify the areas. Even in a configuration using a special LD instruction that can specify the storage address of data stored in an area corresponding to a value, it is possible to reduce the waste of a program for specifying an address when reading data .

  The main control unit 41 is activated when a system reset by inputting a system reset signal, a WDT reset by the WDT 506b, or the aforementioned illegal access reset occurs. At this time, the value set in the vector table area, that is, The upper address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction and the start address of the timer interrupt processing (main) are values indicating the area where the program or the like is actually stored in the program area, or FFFFH (in the unused vector table area) If the value set in the vector table area is neither a value outside the area set by the program nor FFFFH, it will not start, That unintended processing is executed due to an interrupt. It can be prevented before.

  The game program is a program related to the progress of the game, and is a program for executing a process that hinders the progress of the game unless the process based on the program is executed. On the other hand, a non-game program is a program that is not related to the progress of the game, and even when the game program is called to return to the game program without executing processing based on the program, the game can be advanced. It is a program for executing processing.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the game program includes a game dedicated program included only in the game program, and a common determination program and a common general-purpose program included in both the game program and the non-game program.

  The game dedicated program includes, for example, a game start waiting process, an internal lottery process, a reel control process, a game end setting process, an external output 1 process, an initial setting process, a power interruption process, and an error process. In the game start waiting process, after the control of one game is completed, the bet number is set by inserting medals, etc., and after the prescribed number of bets is set, the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The internal lottery process is a process of performing an internal lottery and setting a winning flag, etc., and the reel control process starts the rotation of the reels, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. In the game end setting process, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred according to the stop position of the stopped reel, and medals are paid out, re-game is set, and the game state is set. The external output 1 process is a process for performing output control of the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the AT signal among the external output signals. initial The fixed process is a process for making the game possible when the power is turned on (confirm backup error, register initialization, etc.), and the power interruption process can be restored to the state before the power interruption after the power interruption occurs. The error processing includes various abnormalities (medal insertion abnormality, foreign object detection in the medal selector 29, reel rotation abnormality, medal payout abnormality, foreign object detection near the payout outlet, RAM abnormality, setting, etc. This is a process for disabling the game when a value abnormality, empty hopper tank 34a, full tank overflow tank 35, etc. are detected. In addition, although not particularly illustrated, the game program includes processing related to the above-described AT (a lottery related to AT, control related to navigation notification, and the like).

  The common determination program in the game program includes, for example, an input determination process and a payout determination process. The insertion determination process is a process for determining whether or not the medal is normally passed by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and is a process executed in a state where a medal can be inserted for setting a bet amount or the like. is there. The payout determination process is a process for determining whether or not the medal is normally passed by the payout sensor 34c, and is a process executed in a state where the payout of the medal is permitted at the time of winning a small role or at the time of credit settlement. It is.

  The common general-purpose program in the game program is a process that is called and executed from a plurality of types of processes constituting the game program. For example, a counter update process, a port input process, a data conversion process, an LED display process, a data setting process, Includes command setting processing. The counter update process is a process for updating the designated counter value, the port input process is a process for acquiring the input state of the designated port, and the data conversion process is input using game data. Is a process for converting and outputting the data, the LED display process is a process for setting the specified value to be displayed on the LED, and the data setting process is a process for setting the specified data, The command setting process is a process for setting a specified command in the command queue.

  In particular, the game program, when an abnormality is detected as described above, the release condition corresponding to the type of abnormality (in the case of random number abnormality, RAM abnormality, backup abnormality, setting value abnormality, resetting of the setting value, In the case of an abnormality other than the above, error processing is included that disables the progress of the game until a reset operation is established.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the non-game program includes a non-game dedicated program included only in the non-game program, and a common determination program and a common general-purpose program that are the same as the game program.

  Non-game dedicated programs include, for example, test signal output processing, foreign object detection processing, door monitoring processing, external output 2 processing, inserted medal error determination processing, payout medal error determination processing, power failure determination processing, normal time command transmission processing, power interruption Includes time command transmission processing. The test signal output process is a process for outputting a test signal generated in relation to the game result, and the foreign object detection process is a process for detecting a foreign object in the medal path by the insertion port sensor 26. The door monitoring process is a process for detecting the opening of the front door 1b, and the external output 2 process is a security signal (door open signal, setting signal, input error signal, payout error signal) among external output signals. The inserted medal error determination process is a process for performing output control. The inserted medal error determination process is performed based on the detection status of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. The medal clogging detection in the medal selector 29 is detected. The payout medal error determination process is a process for detecting the reverse flow of the payout medal based on the detection status of the payout sensor 34c, and a medal near the payout exit. The power failure determination process is a process for determining whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 has been detected. The command transmission process is a process for transmitting one command set first in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91 among the commands set in the command queue by the command setting process of the game dedicated program and the non-game dedicated program. Yes, the power interruption command transmission process is a process for transmitting all the commands set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91.

  The common general-purpose program in the non-game program is a process that is called and executed from a plurality of types of processes constituting the non-game program.For example, the counter update process, the port input process, Includes data conversion processing, LED display processing, data setting processing, and command setting processing.

  The non-game program includes processing for determining whether or not a predetermined detection status is based on the detection status of detection means (the slot sensor 26, the full sensor 35a, and the door opening detection switch 25) that are not involved in the progress of the game.

  In addition, the non-game program functions as a detection means related to the progress of a game in a specific control state among a plurality of control states (game start waiting process, internal lottery process, reel control process, game end time setting process). In other control states, detection means (for example, inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c and payout sensor 34c) functioning as detection means not related to the progress of the game are in a detection state in the control state not related to the progress of the game. Processing for determining whether or not a predetermined detection status is present (for example, inserted medal detection processing or payout medal detection processing for detecting anomalies due to detection of insertion of medals during reel rotation or medal payout) )including. Such a determination process corresponds to the common determination program because it is the same process as the process for determining whether or not the game program is in a predetermined detection status based on the detection status in the control state related to the progress of the game. .

  Of the processes included in the game program, the external output 1 process, the process of counting the number of medals inserted in the game start waiting process, the process of switching the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the number of medals paid out in the game end setting process Processing that does not directly relate to the progress of the game, such as counting, processing for detecting that the hopper tank 34a is empty, processing for updating software random numbers, processing related to AT, transmission processing for internal winning commands, etc. If so, a configuration in which all or part of these processes are included in the non-game program may be employed. On the other hand, as long as the processes included in the non-game program are indirectly related to the progress of the game, all or a part of these processes may be included in the game program.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 calls a non-game program in the process based on the game program, executes the process based on the non-game program, and ends the process based on the non-game program. Return to the processing based on the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in principle, the CPU 41a executes processing based on the game program with reference to the game data in the game data area and uses the game RAM area as a work when executing the process based on the game program. The contents of the game RAM area can be referred to and updated. Further, the CPU 41a, in principle, executes processing based on the non-game program by referring to the game data in the non-game data area, and uses the non-game RAM area as a work. It is possible to refer to and update the contents of the non-game RAM area.

  Further, the CPU 41a does not refer to the non-game data area and does not update the non-game RAM area when executing processing based on the game program, but can refer to the non-game RAM area. In executing the processing based on the non-game program, the game data area is not referred to and the game RAM area is not updated, but the game RAM area can be referred to.

  In addition, the process based on the game program can be referred to only a specific area necessary for the game program in the non-game RAM area (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection). In the processing based on the game RAM area, only specific areas required for the non-game program (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a gaming state setting area, an RT setting area, etc.) can be referred to. In addition, a specific area in the non-game RAM area where the process based on the game program can be referred to, and a specific area in the game RAM area where the process based on the non-game program can be referred to may be assigned to a continuous address area. However, a configuration in which part or all of the address areas are allocated to non-contiguous address areas may be used.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored, a game data area in which game data referred to by the game program is readable and stored, and work data referred to by the game program Is a game RAM area that is stored so as to be readable and writable, a program that is called by the game program, a non-game program area that stores a non-game program that is not related to the progress of the game, and a non-game that is referenced by the non-game program Since a non-game data area in which data is stored in a readable manner and a non-game RAM area in which work data referred to by the non-game program are stored in a readable and writable manner are separately allocated, a game program, Game data and work program work data; Game program, the workpiece data of the non game data and non-game program, can be easily identified according to a difference in the storage area.

  In addition, by dividing the game program area and the game data area from the non-game program area and the non-game data area, the area occupied by the ROM 41b can be managed in a compact manner according to each function. It becomes easier to specify the corresponding data.

  Further, in this embodiment, when executing the game program, it is possible to refer to the non-game RAM area, and when executing the non-game program, it is possible to refer to the game RAM area. In executing the game program, the data used by the non-game program can be easily used, and in executing the non-game program, the data used by the game program can be used easily. On the other hand, it is impossible to update the non-game RAM area when executing the game program, and it is impossible to update the game RAM area when executing the non-game program. Does not affect the processing of the non-game program, and the non-game program does not affect the processing of the game program.

  Further, in this embodiment, the processing based on the game program can be referred to only a specific area required for the game program in the non-game RAM area (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection). The processing based on the non-gaming program can be referred to only specific areas (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a gaming state setting area, an RT setting area, etc.) necessary for the non-gaming program in the gaming RAM area. Therefore, since the data that can be referred to by the game program in the non-game RAM area and the data that can be referred to by the non-game program are limited to a specific area, the reference destination of the game program or the non-game program can be easily specified. be able to.

  In this embodiment, a game program and a non-game program can be executed, and a game stack area for saving data used by the game program and a non-game stack area for saving data used by the non-game program are separated. The main control unit 41 saves the data used by the game program and the data used by the non-game program in the stack area separately provided, so that the stack area can be managed. It becomes easy. In particular, data used by a game program saved due to the occurrence of a timer interrupt and data used by a non-game program executed during execution of timer interrupt processing (main) are mixed and stored in one stack area. As a result, stack management is not complicated.

  Next, a timer counter for measuring a time interval used by the main control unit 41 for game progress control and the like will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the timing start condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 sets an initial value corresponding to the timing time as the timer value of the timer counter assigned to the game RAM area of the RAM 41c, and in the timer interrupt process (main) The timer value is periodically subtracted, and when the timer value becomes 0, it is specified that the time has elapsed.

  Specifically, when a timing start condition is established in the main process, the main control unit 41 sets an initial value of a timer value corresponding to the timing time in an area to which a timer counter corresponding to the condition is assigned. The set timer value is decremented by 1 until it becomes 0 every 2.24 ms in the time counter update process of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the main process, as shown in FIG. 11, the address of the corresponding timer counter is acquired (Sj1), the acquired value is read (Sj2), and it is determined whether or not the read value is 0 (Sj3). If it is determined that the read value is 0, it is determined that the time has elapsed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the timer counter used in the present embodiment has an initial value of 1 byte timer A, 1 byte timer B, 1 byte timer C, an initial value exceeding 1 byte, and an initial value exceeding 2 bytes. 2 byte timer A, 2 byte timer B, 2 byte timer C, 2 byte timer D are included.

  The 1-byte timer is a timer for measuring a relatively short period that can be measured with a timer value within 1 byte. For example, an external output signal timer that measures an output period of an external output signal, an LED output update period LED update timer that measures the time, stop invalid timer that measures the period until the stop operation is validated after detection of the stop operation, wait for payout that measures the period until the medal payout starts after the reel stops Timer, insertion detection timer that measures the period from when the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c are detected, on insertion detection timer that measures the period after the insertion sensor 26 is detected, and on of the payout sensor 34c There is a payout detection timer that measures a period after the detection of the occurrence of a malfunction, a start-up timer that measures a period until the stop operation becomes effective after the reel rotation starts. Among these, the stop invalid timer, the payout waiting timer, and the start timer do not cross the timing at which one game ends, but the external output signal timer, the LED update timer, the input detection timer, the input port The detection timer and the payout detection timer may straddle the timing at which one game ends with the time measured by these timers.

  The 2-byte timer is a timer for measuring a relatively long period that cannot be measured with a timer value within 1 byte. For example, a 1-game time timer that measures a specified time (about 4.1 seconds) required for 1 game. , A security signal timer for measuring the minimum output period of the security signal among the external output signals, a standby time timer for measuring a period from the end of the game, and a hopper empty for measuring a period in which the payout sensor 34c is not detected after the hopper motor 34b is driven. There is a timer. Of these, the waiting time timer and the hopper empty timer do not straddle the timing when one game ends, but the one gaming time timer and the security signal timer have one measuring time measured by these timers. There are times when the timing of the end of.

  As described above, the timer counter is a timing at which one game ends, that is, a timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized as the game progresses (a part of the RAM 41c at the end of one game or at the end of a specific gaming state). Including a timer counter that measures a measurement period spanning the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the progress of the game. The counter is also assigned to a special work that is not initialized at the timing according to the progress of the game.

  Among these timer counters, the 1-byte timers A to C are allocated to the consecutive 3 byte areas (804CH to 804EH) of the RAM 41c one byte at a time, and the 2-byte timers A to D are the continuous 8-byte RAM 41c. Two bytes are allocated to the area (804FH to 8055h). Further, the 1-byte timers A to C and the 2-byte timers A to D are also assigned to continuous areas of the RAM 41c. Hereinafter, an area to which the 1-byte timers A to C are allocated is referred to as a 1-byte timer group, and an area to which the 2-byte timers A to D are allocated is referred to as a 2-byte timer group. That is, both the 1-byte timer group and the 2-byte timer group are set in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule. The area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule is, for example, an area to which an address added by N (N is a natural number) from the start address and the start address is assigned.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the time counter update process.

  In the time counter update process, first, the number of 1-byte timer counters to be updated (3 in this embodiment) is set as the number of processes for 1 byte (Sk1), and the first address of the 1-byte timer group (804CH) is set. A pointer is set (Sk2).

  Next, if the 1-byte value stored in the designated address (address indicated by the pointer) is not 0, the 1-byte value of the designated address is decremented by 1 (Sk3), and the processing count set in the Sk1 step is decremented by 1. (Sk4), it is determined whether or not the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sk5).

  When the number of processes after subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sk5, that is, when all the 1-byte timers have not been updated, the pointer is incremented by 1 (Sk6), and the process returns to the step of Sk3. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 1-byte timer, and if the 1-byte value of the designated address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  When the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sk5, that is, when all the 1-byte timers have been updated, the number of 2-byte timer counters to be updated as the number of 2-byte processes (this embodiment) Then, 4) is set (Sk7), and 1 is added to the pointer (Sk8). As a result, the pointer moves to the start address (804FH) of the 2-byte counter group.

  Next, if the 2-byte value stored in the area consisting of the designated address (the address indicated by the pointer) and the next address is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address (Sk9), and Sk7. 1 is subtracted from the number of processes set in step (Sk10), and it is determined whether or not the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sk11).

  When the number of processes after subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sk11, that is, when the update of all the 2-byte timers is not completed, 2 is added to the pointer (Sk12), and the process returns to the step of Sk9. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 2-byte timer, and if the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  If the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sk11, that is, if all the 2-byte timers have been updated, the process ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the value of the timer counter assigned to the RAM 41c is periodically updated to become a specific value (0), thereby specifying the passage of time. Conventionally, when measuring multiple types of time intervals, timer values are set and updated within multiple types of processing that require timekeeping, and each type of program for updating multiple types of timer values is processed. Since it is necessary to provide it inside, it was a factor which increased program capacity. In addition, since multiple types of timer counters are assigned as data groups for each process used, it is necessary to read out the values of unrelated addresses in order to update all of them in one process. there were.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set to an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and the timer value stored in the designated address is Since multiple types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing the update process while changing the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address Thus, the program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where each of the processes for designating a plurality of types of addresses and updating the values of the addresses is performed in each process.

  Multiple types of timers can be obtained by repeatedly executing the process of updating the timer value stored at the specified address while changing the specified address for the area where the multiple types of timer counter values are stored by performing a predetermined calculation. Any configuration may be used as long as the value is updated. For example, by adding a constant to the current designated address, multiple types can be obtained by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address for an area in which multiple types of timer counter values are stored. The timer value may be updated, or a value corresponding to the number of processes with respect to the reference address (for example, for a 1-byte counter, +1 for the number of processes 1, +1 for the number of processes 2, and the number of processes While changing the designated address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding or subtracting +3 ...) for 3 Ri may be configured to update a plurality of types of the timer value by return run.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration includes seven types of timer counter values of 1-byte timers A to C and 2-byte timers A to D. However, at least two types of timer counter values are determined according to a predetermined rule of the RAM 41c. In the process of updating the timer value stored in the specified address, the specified address for the area in which multiple types of timer values are stored is changed by performing a predetermined operation. However, if the configuration is such that two or more types of timer values are updated by repeated execution, the program capacity can be reduced as described above.

  In addition, only one of the 1-byte timer and 2-byte timer is set to set the timer counter value in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and update the timer value stored in the designated address. A configuration in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing a predetermined calculation while changing a designated address for an area in which a plurality of types of timer values are stored may be employed.

  Further, only for some of the timer counters provided in the main control unit 41, a process of setting a timer value in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c and updating the timer value stored in the designated address, A configuration in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing a predetermined calculation while changing a designated address for an area in which a plurality of types of timer values are stored may be employed.

  In this embodiment, a separate timer counter is provided for each type of period to be measured. For example, a single timer counter may be shared for a plurality of types of periods in which the measurement periods do not overlap.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the process according to the timer interruption process (main) for periodically performing a predetermined process regardless of the progress of the game and the progress of the game. A main process that performs different processes in stages, and the main control unit 41 sets an initial value to the timer counter when a timing condition is satisfied in the main process, and a plurality of types of timer interrupt processes (main) The timer value is updated, and it is not necessary to provide a process for updating multiple types of timer values in each process constituting the main process, so the program capacity for updating multiple types of timer values is reduced. be able to.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed by periodically interrupting the main process. However, in the timer interrupt process periodically performed, it is determined in advance regardless of the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 may be configured to perform both a periodic process for performing the processed process and a main process for performing a process that varies stepwise depending on the progress of the game. By setting an initial value to the timer counter when the timing condition is satisfied in the process and updating multiple types of timer values in the periodic process, multiple types of timer values are set in each process constituting the main process. Since it is not necessary to provide a process for updating, it is possible to reduce the program capacity related to updating of a plurality of types of timer values.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the time counter update process, the value of the address is updated on condition that the value of the designated address is not 0, and the timer value is updated to an abnormal value. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the time counter update process, the number of processes equal to the number of timer counters to be updated is set, and the process of updating the timer value is repeatedly executed for the set number of processes. The number of timer counters to be updated can be easily set. For example, when a plurality of types of timer counters having different update intervals are provided, the type of timer value to be updated can be arbitrarily set according to the number of processes to be set. it can.

  Note that the number of processes, that is, the number of timer counters to be updated may be set in a program, or values set in a table may be read and set.

  In addition, the timer counter to be updated last is set in advance without setting the number of processes at the beginning, and the timer value is updated repeatedly until the address of the timer counter is reached. It is also possible to store a specific end value (for example, FFh) at the next address of the timer counter, and to repeatedly execute the process of updating the timer value until the value read from the specified address becomes the specific end value. good.

  In this embodiment, a 1-byte timer counter and a 2-byte timer counter are provided, and a process for updating a 1-byte timer value and a process for updating a 2-byte timer value are separately provided. Therefore, the capacity of the program and the capacity occupied by the timer value in the RAM 41c can be reduced as compared with the case where the process of updating the 1-byte timer value and the process of updating the 2-byte timer value are made common.

  In this embodiment, a relatively long time corresponding to an initial value exceeding 1 byte is measured by providing a 2-byte timer counter. For example, a timer counter having a different update interval, for example, a timer, is used. Interrupt processing (main) By providing a first timer counter that is updated once every four times and a second timer counter that is updated once every fourteen times, a relative value can be obtained without providing a 2-byte counter. It is also possible to employ a configuration for measuring a long time interval. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide a process for updating a 1-byte timer value and a process for updating a 2-byte timer value. It is possible to reduce the program capacity related to the update.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of timer counters are assigned to special works that are not initialized in accordance with the progress of the game in the RAM 41c, and are not initialized in accordance with the progress of the game. Regardless of the progress of the game, it is possible to measure the time spanning the timing when a part of the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the progress of the game.

  In particular, in this embodiment, not only the timer counter that may cross the timing when the measurement period ends in one game, that is, the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized as the game progresses, Since the timer counter that does not cross over the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress is stored in the area assigned to the special work together with other timer counters, the timer counter can be easily managed. In addition, a timer counter that does not straddle the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game is set, and a timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized at the measurement period according to the progress of the game. The usage of the timer counter can be easily changed by a later design change, such as changing to a timer counter that may straddle. It can be. In addition, as described above, if a single timer counter is shared for a plurality of types of periods in which measurement periods do not overlap, the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized may be crossed as the game progresses. It is possible to measure the measurement period and the measurement period that does not cross the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the progress of the game with one timer counter.

  Next, the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game (for example, an abnormality caused by detecting insertion or withdrawal of a medal during reel rotation, or insertion of a medal during a payout process). Control when outputting a security signal when an abnormality is detected will be described with reference to FIG.

  Insertion errors during the reel rotation process and the payout process are, for example, when a foreign object is inserted from the medal slot 4, when a foreign object exists in the medal flow path, and during the reel rotation process and the payout process. Regardless, it is detected when a medal inserted from the medal slot 4 flows down to the hopper tank 34a. Also, a payout error during the reel rotation process is detected when a medal is paid out when it is not the payout timing.

  In FIG. 14A, the start operation, the reel rotation start, the first stop, the second stop, the third stop, and the payout indicate respective timings during the game progress. Specifically, the start operation indicates the timing when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The reel rotation start indicates the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate. The first stop indicates a timing at which a stop operation that is first performed in a state where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating is detected. The second stop indicates the timing when the rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has already stopped and the two reels are rotating, that is, the second stop operation is detected. The third stop indicates a state in which the rotation of two reels has already stopped and one reel is rotating, that is, the third stop operation is detected. The payout indicates the timing at which the medal payout process is performed.

  The abnormality detection indicates a timing at which an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected. The medal payout detection indicates the timing at which the payout medal is detected by the payout sensor 34c. The medal OUT signal is a signal indicating that one medal has been paid out by outputting one pulse. The security signal indicates an output status of a signal (for example, an insertion error signal or a payout error signal) indicating that an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game has occurred.

  FIG. 14 (a) shows an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game during the reel rotation process, and a medal payout detection, medal OUT signal, and security signal output when a win with a medal payout occurs. It is the figure which showed timing. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed. The security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thereby, it is possible to recognize medals paid out in a situation where an abnormality has occurred during the reel rotation process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

  In addition, as known in the art, when an abnormality is detected during a game, when an abnormality is notified after the game is finished, if an abnormality signal is output after the process related to the game is finished, “abnormality during game” and “ Cannot distinguish “abnormalities immediately after the game ends”. However, in this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the game to the end of the provision of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is output after the end of the provision of the game medium. Start outputting security signals before completion. Thereby, for example, a hall computer of an amusement shop analyzed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collecting unit, and the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. By detecting this, it is possible to distinguish “abnormality in game” instead of “abnormality immediately after game”.

  In FIG. 14A, the medal OUT signal is output after the payout process is completed. For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, the medal OUT is detected every time a medal payout is detected. A signal may be output. Even in such a case, if the output of the security signal is started before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, for example, the output of the medal OUT signal corresponding to the detection of the last medal payout is detected. The output of the security signal may be started at the timing.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the initialization 2 as described above, so that the general work, the unused stack area, and the unused stack area in the usable area of the RAM 41c at the end of a specific gaming state, that is, RB and BB. Initializing the use area and executing initialization 3 initializes the unused stack area and the unused area in the available area at the end of one game.

  In addition, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 includes, as a general work, an area including an RB use area used when RB control is performed and a BB use area used when BB control is performed. An AT use area that is used when the AT is controlled is arranged in a special work that is assigned and is not initialized when the RB ends or when the BB ends.

  In the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, in the RB usage area, data relating to the player's profit when being controlled by the RB, for example, data relating to the number of remaining RB games and the number of winnings in the RB, is stored. Stores data relating to the player's profit when controlled by the BB, for example, data relating to the total number of medals paid out during the BB, and the AT use area relates to the player's profit when controlled by the AT. Data, for example, data relating to the number of remaining ART games and the number of ART games is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 15, at the end of one game, the main control unit 41 executes the initialization 3 described above and can use the RAM 41c at the normal time, that is, when it is not controlled by RB, BB, or AT. A game stack area (unused) and a non-game stack area (unused) that are unused stack areas in the area, and an unused area between a game RAM area and a non-game RAM area that are unused areas in the available area The use area 3 is initialized collectively, and the RB use area, the BB use area, and the AT use area are initialized for each area. In addition, when AT is controlled at the end of one game, initialization 3 is executed and the RB use area and the BB use area are initialized for each area, but the AT use area is not initialized. . Also, at the end of one game, when a special role is won during AT or ART and AT or ART is interrupted and controlled by RB, initialization 3 is executed and BB usage area RB use area and AT use area are not initialized. Also, at the end of one game, when a special role is won and controlled by RB without being controlled by AT, initialization 3 is executed, and the BB usage area and AT usage area are set for each area. However, the RB usage area is not initialized. Also, at the end of one game, if a special role is won during AT or ART and AT or ART is interrupted and controlled by BB, initialization 3 is executed while RB is used The area, BB use area, and AT use area are not initialized. At the end of one game, when the special role is won and controlled by the BB without being controlled by the AT, the initialization 3 is executed and the AT use area is initialized, The RB usage area and the AT usage area are not initialized.

  Further, when the number of remaining ART games is 0 at the end of AT, that is, at the end of the game, the above-described initialization 2 is executed, and a game stack area (unused) and a non-game stack area (unused) In addition, the unused area 3, the RB use area and the BB use area, which are general works, are initialized collectively, and the AT use area is initialized individually.

  Also, if the special role is elected during AT or ART and AT or ART is interrupted and controlled by RB or BB, execute the above initialization 2 at the end of RB or BB. The game stack area (unused), the non-game stack area (unused), the unused area 3, the RB used area, and the BB used area are initialized collectively, while the AT used area is not initialized. In addition, when a special role is elected without being controlled by the AT and controlled by the RB or BB, initialization 2 is executed at the end of the RB or BB, and the AT usage area is individually initialized. To do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to the first state (normal game state) and the second state (AT) as the gaming state, and is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Is a configuration that includes an AT use area that is used in the AT as a specific area that is not used in the first state (normal game state) but is used in the second state (AT).

  In such a configuration, at the end of the second state (AT), the data used in the second state (AT) becomes unnecessary, so the specific area in which the data is stored is initialized once. However, if the data used in the second state (AT) is not initialized properly and remains, there is a risk of malfunction.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment has the first state (normal game) in the storage area of the RAM 41c at the end of one game in the first state (normal game state). 2) Since the specific area used in the second state (AT), that is, the AT use area used in the AT, is initialized, the second state (AT) is terminated. Thus, even if the data remains in the specific area in spite of the transition to the first state (normal game state), the first state (normal game state) causes a problem due to the data. Can be prevented.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is configured to initialize the AT use area, which is the specific area in the first state, at the end of one game. As long as it is initialized at least once per game, it may be initialized at any time during the game period, and the next game is started after the end of one game. It may be carried out during the period until.

  In addition, as data stored in the specific area used in the second state (AT), data related to the player's profit such as data related to the number of remaining games of the ART is stored. In the first state (normal game state), at the end of one game, the specific area of the RAM 41c is initialized, so even if data relating to the profit of the player in the specific area remains, the first area In this state, it is possible to prevent a malfunction caused by the data and misleading the player's profit.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment can be controlled to the third state (RB, BB) separately from the first state (normal game state) and the second state (AT), and the RAM 41c. Includes a RB use area and a BB use area as special areas used in the third state (RB, BB), and is not used in the second state (AT). When controlling to the second state (AT), the special area is initialized at the end of one game, so even if data remains in the special area, the second state (AT) It is possible to prevent malfunctions caused by data.

  Further, as data stored in the special area used in the third state (RB, BB), data relating to the number of remaining RB games and the number of winnings during RB, and the total number of medals paid out during BB Data relating to the player's interest such as data is stored, and the main control unit 41 initializes a special area in the RAM 41c at the end of one game in the second state (AT). Even when data relating to the profit of the player in the area remains, it is possible to prevent a malfunction caused by the data in the second state (AT) and giving a false recognition of the profit of the player.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 of this embodiment is controlling to the third state (RB, BB), the specific area is initialized at the end of one game, so data remains in the specific area. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a malfunction due to the data in the third state (RB, BB).

  Note that the main control unit 41 can interrupt the second state in the second state (AT) and control it to the third state (RB, BB). When controlling to the state (RB, BB), since the specific area is maintained without initialization at the end of one game, it was interrupted after the end of the third state (RB, BB) The second state (AT) can be resumed.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is controlling to the first state (normal game state), at the end of one game, in the AT use area and the special area that are specific areas of the RAM 41c. Since both a certain RB use area and a BB use area are initialized, even if data remains in the specific area and the special area, a problem is caused by the data in the first state (normal game state). Can be prevented.

  In addition, since the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the specific area at the end of the second state (AT), there is a problem with the data of the specific area in the control state after the end of the second state (AT). Can be prevented.

  Further, since the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the special area at the end of the third state (RB, BB), the special area in the control state after the end of the third state (RB, BB). It is possible to prevent problems from occurring due to the data.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to the first state (normal game state), the second state (AT), and the third state (RB, BB). Any configuration that can be controlled to at least the first state and the second state may be used. In this embodiment, AT is applied as the second state. However, RB and BB may be applied as the second state. In this case, the RB use region and the BB use are used as the specific region. Apply the region.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment controls the RB usage area used when RB control is performed, the BB usage area used when BB control is performed, and the AT control. The AT use area used when the ART is used is arranged, and in the AT use area, the ART of the ART determined by the extra lottery that determines whether or not to add the remaining number of games of the ART during the ART is determined. An extra area in which information related to the extra number of games is stored is included.

  In the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, in the RB use area, data relating to the player's profit when being controlled by the RB, for example, data relating to the number of remaining RB games and the number of winnings in the RB is stored. Stores data relating to the player's profit when controlled by the BB, for example, data relating to the total number of medals paid out during the BB, and the AT use area relates to the player's profit when controlled by the AT. Data, for example, the number of remaining ART games, and data relating to operation modes advantageous to the player are stored, and the additional area includes data relating to the additional number of ART games among the data relating to the player's profit when controlled by the AT. Is memorized.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the main control unit 41 is in a normal gaming state at the end of one game, the sub-control unit 91 uses an RB usage area, a BB usage area, and an ART usage area (including an additional area). Is initialized for each region. Also, when the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT at the end of one game, the addition area of the RB use area, the BB use area, and the AT use area is initialized for each area. The AT usage area other than the area is not initialized. Also, at the end of one game, if the special role is won during AT or ART and AT or ART is interrupted and the main control unit 41 is controlled by RB, the BB usage area is initialized On the other hand, the RB use area and the AT use area are not initialized. At the end of one game, when the special role is won and the main control unit 41 is controlled to RB without being controlled by the AT, the BB usage area and the AT usage area are initialized. The RB use area is not initialized. Also, at the end of one game, when the special role is won during AT or ART and AT or ART is interrupted and the main control unit 41 is controlled by BB, the RB usage area and BB usage The area and the ART use area are not initialized. Further, when the special role is won and the main control unit 41 is controlled to BB at the end of one game and not controlled by the AT, the AT use area is initialized while the RB use area is initialized. And the BB use area is not initialized.

  Also, when the AT ends in the main control unit 41, that is, at the end of the game when the remaining number of ART games is 0, the RB use area, the BB use area, and the ART use area are initialized.

  Also, if the special control is elected during AT or ART and the ART is interrupted and the main control unit 41 is controlled by RB or BB, the RB use area and BB use will be provided at the end of RB or BB. While the area is initialized, the AT usage area is not initialized. In addition, when the special role is elected in a state that is not controlled by the AT and the main control unit 41 is controlled by the RB or BB, the RB use area, the BB use area, the AT use area at the end of the RB or BB Is initialized.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to the first state (normal gaming state) and the second state (AT) as the gaming state, whereas the sub-control unit 91 is a configuration capable of controlling the production output based on the data stored in the RAM 91c in accordance with the state of the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 includes the main control unit 41 in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91. The specific area used in the second state (AT) is not used in the state 1 (normal gaming state), and includes an AT use area used in the AT.

  In such a configuration, at the end of the second state (AT), the data used in the second state (AT) becomes unnecessary, so the specific area in which the data is stored is initialized once. However, if the data used in the second state (AT) is not initialized properly and remains, there is a risk of malfunction.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is in the first state (AT), at the end of one game, a specific area in the storage area of the RAM 91c, that is, the AT use area Therefore, even if data remains in the specific area even though the second state (AT) is ended in the main control unit 41, the first state (normal gaming state) It is possible to prevent malfunctions caused by data.

  The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to initialize the AT use area, which is a specific area in the first state, at the end of one game, but the timing for initializing the specific area is 1 game. As long as it is initialized at least once per game, it may be initialized at any time during the game period, and the next game is started after the end of one game. It may be carried out during the period until.

  In addition, as data stored in the specific area used in the second state (AT), data related to the player's profit such as data related to the number of remaining games of the ART is stored. In the first state (normal game state), at the end of one game, the specific area of the RAM 91c is initialized, so even if data relating to the profit of the player in the specific area remains, the first area In this state, it is possible to prevent a malfunction caused by the data and misleading the player's profit.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment can be controlled to the third state (RB, BB) separately from the first state (normal game state) and the second state (AT). On the other hand, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 is not used in the second state (AT), and includes an RB use region and a BB use region as special regions used in the third state (RB, BB). Since the sub-control unit 91 initializes the special area at the end of one game when the main control unit 41 is controlling to the second state (AT), data remains in the special area. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring due to the data in the second state (AT).

  Further, as data stored in the special area used in the third state (RB, BB), data relating to the number of remaining RB games and the number of winnings during RB, and the total number of medals paid out during BB Data relating to the player's interest such as data is stored, and the sub-control unit 91 initializes a special area in the RAM 91c at the end of one game in the second state (AT). Even when data relating to the profit of the player in the area remains, it is possible to prevent a malfunction caused by the data in the second state (AT) and giving a false recognition of the profit of the player.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment initializes the specific area at the end of one game when the main control unit 41 is controlling to the third state (RB, BB). Even when data remains, it is possible to prevent a malfunction from occurring in the third state (RB, BB).

  Note that the main control unit 41 can interrupt the second state in the second state (AT) and control it to the third state (RB, BB). In this case, the sub-control unit 91 can be controlled. When the main control unit 41 is controlling to the third state (RB, BB), the specific area is maintained without being initialized at the end of one game, so that the third state (RB, BB) is maintained. ), The second state (AT) that has been interrupted can be resumed.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment uses the AT that is a specific area in the RAM 41c when the main control unit 41 is controlling to the first state (normal game state) at the end of one game. Since both the RB use area and the BB use area, which are the area and the special area, are initialized, even if data remains in the specific area and the special area, it is determined by the data in the first state (normal game state). It is possible to prevent problems from occurring.

  In addition, since the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment initializes the specific area at the end of the second state (AT), there is a problem with the data in the specific area in the control state after the end of the second state (AT). Can be prevented.

  Further, since the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment initializes the special area at the end of the third state (RB, BB), the special area in the control state after the end of the third state (RB, BB). It is possible to prevent problems from occurring due to the data.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to the first state (normal game state), the second state (AT), and the third state (RB, BB). Any configuration that can be controlled to at least the first state and the second state may be used. In this embodiment, AT is applied as the second state. However, RB and BB may be applied as the second state. In this case, the RB use region and the BB use are used as the specific region. Apply the region.

  Next, the effect during ART executed by the sub-control unit 91 when the main control unit 41 is executing the ART control will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The main control unit 41 performs an ART lottery to determine whether or not to control to ART when a predetermined lottery target is won, and when the ART lottery is won, performs AT control and shifts to ART. In addition, when the ART is being controlled, an ART state command that can specify that the ART is being controlled is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 controls the ART using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like when it is specified that the ART control is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the ART state command. The effect during ART which can specify that it is done is executed.

  Further, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has an ART digest game number counter for counting the number of games played after the ART control is started, and an ART remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games controlled by the ART. , A net increase counter that counts the net increase in the number of medals after the start of the ART control (the total number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet number from the number of medals paid out), the control of the ART Is a continuous number counter that counts the number of times played within a predetermined number of games (32 games in this embodiment), after the control of the advantageous state (ART, BB, RB in this embodiment) is completed. A post-favorite game number counter for counting the number of games played is set.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the sub-control unit 91 is not elected to BB or RB on the main control unit 41 side based on the gaming state command, and is not controlled by BB or RB. If it is specified that the main control unit 41 has not won the ART lottery and is not controlled by the ART based on the ART state command, the liquid crystal display 51 or the like is used. The effect in the normal state is executed. In this case, the ART digest game number counter, the ART remaining game number counter, the net increase number counter, and the ART continuous number counter in the RAM 41c are all set to initial values (0), and the post-favored state game number counter starts the game. Add 1 each time. Then, by specifying that the ART is controlled from the next game based on the ART state command, the ART start notification for notifying that the ART is started using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like is executed, and The number of games determined to be controlled by the ART specified based on the ART state command is set in the ART remaining game number counter, and 1 is added to the continuous number counter. Then, when the game controlled by ART is started, an effect during ART is started.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the sub-control unit 91 starts an effect during ART when a start operation is performed and a game controlled by ART is started, and a post-advantage state game number counter is set. When the game is started, the ART digested game number counter in the RAM 91c is incremented by 1, the ART remaining game number counter is decremented by 1, and the number of medals used for setting the bet amount from the net increase counter (this embodiment) Then, the predetermined number of bets is 3). Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and a winning number command is received at the end of the game, the payout number of medals specified based on the winning number command is added to the net increase number counter.

  In the production during ART, the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the navigation notification executed on the main control unit 41 side by being controlled by the ART is notified using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like. At the same time (not shown), the number of remaining games of ART (“Remaining G 99” in the figure) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the ART remaining game number counter. Also, the net increase in the number of medals obtained by the player during ART based on the net increase counter (“net increase 0” in the figure), and the ART continuous count (“continuous count 1” in the figure) based on the continuous count counter. ) Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 respectively.

  After the ART control is started on the main control unit 41 side, the sub-control unit 91 waits for the number of remaining ART games to become zero based on the ART remaining game number counter. Add 1 to the ART digest game number counter, subtract 1 from the ART remaining game number counter, subtract the number of medals used to set the number of bets from the net increase number counter, and specify at the end of the game based on the winning number command The control for initializing the game number counter after the advantageous state is repeated by adding the number of medals to be paid out to the net increase counter.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the number of remaining ART games becomes 0 and it is specified that the ART control is ended on the main control unit 41 side, the game is performed during the period controlled by the ART. The number of medals earned by the user ("net increase 223" in the figure), the number of games controlled by ART ("game number 100" in the figure), the number of games controlled by ART ("continuous number in the figure") 1 ”) is specified based on the net increase number counter, the ART digest game number counter, and the continuous number counter, respectively, and the ART end notification that is displayed and notified on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (d), after the ART end notification is executed, the normal effect is executed. Each time the start operation is performed and the game is started, the post-favorite state game number counter is incremented by 1. When the game is finished, the post-advantage state game number counter is set to a predetermined number (this implementation In the example, when reaching 32 games), the ART digest game number counter, the net increase number counter, and the continuous number counter held in the RAM 91c are initialized. Thereafter, the control in FIGS. 17A to 17D is repeatedly executed. Also, until the value of the post-favored state game number counter reaches a predetermined number (32 games in this embodiment), every time the game is started, the medals used for setting the betting number from the net increase counter The number is subtracted, and at the end of the game, the payout number of medals specified based on the winning number command is added to the net increase counter.

  The initialization of the ART digest game number counter, the net increase number counter, and the continuous number counter may be to individually initialize the area for each counter in the RAM 91c, or the ART digest game number counter and the net increase number counter. The area of the RAM 91c including the continuous number counter may be initialized collectively.

  On the other hand, if it is determined on the main control unit 41 side that the ART control has been started before it is determined that the value of the game number counter after the advantageous state has reached the predetermined number, an ART start notification is issued. At the same time, the number of ART games specified based on the ART state command is set in the ART remaining game number counter, and 1 is added to the continuous number counter to start the game controlled by ART. Resume medium production.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17E, when the ART control is started and the ART game is started before the value of the post-favorite game number counter reaches the predetermined number, the effect during the ART is started. , And the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the remaining number of games of ART, the net increase number, and the continuous number are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At the start of the game, the ART digest game number counter is incremented by 1, the ART remaining game number counter is decremented by 1, and the medal number used for setting the bet amount is subtracted from the net increase number counter. Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and a winning number command is received at the end of the game, the payout number of medals specified based on the winning number command is added to the net increase number counter. In this case, in the ART digest game number counter and the continuous number counter, the previous ART control is terminated by starting the ART control before the value of the post-favorite game number counter reaches the predetermined number. In the state where the current value is inherited without being initialized, the number of ART-digested games and the number of consecutive times after the start of the current ART control are counted. The net increase number counter continues to count the net increase number until the value of the game number counter after the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number even after the end of the ART control. After the state, before the value of the game number counter reaches the predetermined number, the ART control is started, so that the period from the end of the previous ART to the start of the current ART control is included. Counting the net increase after the start of the current ART control in the state where the net increase is counted during the period from the start of the previous ART control to the start of the current ART control. Will be performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), when it is specified that the ART control is ended on the main control unit 41 side, an ART end time notification is executed. Thereafter, as in the case described above, the number of games is counted by the after-favored state game number counter, and when the ART control is started before the predetermined number of games elapses after the ART control is terminated. When the control described in FIGS. 17D to 17F is repeated, and the ART control is not started before the predetermined number of games elapses after the ART control is ended, FIG. The control described in a) to (f) is repeated.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment subtracts the number of medals used for setting the number of bets (three in the present embodiment, which is the specified number) from the net increment counter at the start of the game as described above. When it is determined whether the value of the net increase counter is greater than the number of medals used to set the bet number, and it is determined that the value of the net increase counter is greater than the number of medals used to set the bet number Subtract the number of medals used to set the number of bets from the value of the net increase number counter, and if it is determined that the value of the net increase number counter is not larger than the number of medals used to set the number of bets, Set the counter value to 0. On the other hand, when the payout number is added to the net increase number counter at the end of the game, the payout number specified based on the winning number command is simply added to the net increase number counter. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18A, for example, during a time when the number of net increase is small, such as during several games after being controlled by ART, a game without payout continues, and the actual increase / decrease is 0. In the period less than, the value of the net increase number counter becomes 0, and thereafter, when there is a payout, the payout number is added from 0. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the ART control is not started in the period up to the predetermined number of games after the ART is ended, the game without payout continues and the actual game continues. During the period in which the increase / decrease number is less than 0, the value of the net increase number counter is 0. When the ART control is started, the payout number is accumulated from 0 when payout is made.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 subtracts the number of medals used for setting the number of bets when the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0. If the value is less than 0, the sub control unit 91 sets the value of the net increase number counter to 0. Thus, by controlling the value of the net increase number counter within the range of 0 or more, the net increase number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 within the range of 0 or more based on the value of the net increase number counter during the production during ART. Yes.

  When the RB and BB are won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment transmits an internal winning command that can specify that RB and BB have been won to the sub-control unit 91, and then It is possible to execute control of the elected RB and BB. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 or the like to perform BR when it is specified that RB and BB control is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the internal winning command. , A bonus medium effect that can specify that the BB is controlled is executed.

  In the bonus effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a bonus game number specified based on a bonus game number counter, which will be described later, and a net increase number specified based on the number counter.

  In the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, a bonus game number counter for counting the number of games played after RB and BB control is started is set, and the main control unit 41 controls RB and BB. For each game that is identified, the bonus game number counter is incremented by 1, and when the control of RB and BB is finished, the bonus game number counter is set to 0 and initialized. Further, when RB and BB are controlled, the net increase number counter is updated by counting the net increase number counter based on the internal winning command and the winning number command similarly to the case of being controlled by ART.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control ART, RB, and BB as advantageous states advantageous to the player, and the sub-control unit 91 provides advantageous state information regarding the advantageous state. Information including an ART digested game number counter, an ART remaining game number counter, a net increase number counter, a continuous number counter, an advantageous state game number counter, and a bonus game number counter can be stored in the RAM 91c. 91, when the main control unit 41 is performing ART control as an advantageous state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the number of ART digested games, the number of remaining ART games, the number of net increase, and the number of consecutive times in the advantageous state information. When the main control unit 41 controls the RB and BB as an advantageous state, the advantageous state Bonus game number of broadcast, has become a net increase number to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, after the ART is ended as an advantageous state, the sub-control unit 91 is in an advantageous state until a specific condition (in this embodiment, 32 games are ended without being controlled in the advantageous state) is satisfied. If the ART digested game number counter and the continuous number counter are held in the information and the advantageous state is resumed, the value of the retained ART digested game number counter and the continuous number counter, that is, when the advantageous state ends The number of subsequent ART digest games and the number of consecutive games are counted.

  In addition, for the net increase number counter in the advantageous state information, the sub-control unit 91 does not control the specific condition (in this embodiment, the advantageous state after the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) is terminated. Until 32 games are completed), the net increase counter is subtracted from the medal number used to set the bet number for each game and the payout number is added to the net increase counter to count the net increase. If the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) is resumed until the specific condition is satisfied, the value of the net increase counter that has been continuously counted even after the previous advantageous state ends is taken over, Thereafter, the number of net increase is counted.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to continue counting the number of net increase during the period from the end of the previous ART to the start of the control of the current ART. In the period from the end of the game until the start of the current ART control, the configuration may be such that the number of net increases is not counted. The ART control is started before the value of the number counter reaches the predetermined number, so that the net increment number after the previous ART control has been taken over is counted. Will be done.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 sets the bonus game number counter for counting the number of bonus games in the advantageous state information, after the RB and BB are ended as the advantageous state, the specific condition (in this embodiment, the advantageous state is set to the advantageous state). The bonus game number counter is initialized for each game regardless of whether or not 32 games are completed without being controlled). On the other hand, for the net increase number counter that counts the net increase number in the advantageous state information, after RB and BB are terminated as the advantageous state, the specific condition (in this embodiment, The process of counting the net increase is continued until 32 games are completed without being controlled in the advantageous state, and the advantageous state (ART, RB, BB) is resumed until the specific condition is satisfied. In this case, the value of the net increase number counter that has been continuously counted even after the previous advantageous state is ended is taken over, and the subsequent net increase number is counted.

  Next, the startup process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, the sub control unit 91 performs a startup process (sub) when a system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95.

  In the startup process (sub), first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, and the like are initialized (Sa1), and then access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sa2). Next, it is determined whether a return command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sa3). If a return command has not been received, it is determined whether a setting change command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sa4). If a setting changing command is received, a setting changing flag indicating that the setting changing command has been received is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa5).

  If no return command is received at step Sa3 and no setting change command is received at step Sa4, it is determined whether an error command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sa18). If received, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sa21), and error processing is executed (Sa22).

  On the other hand, if a return command is received in step Sa3 and if a setting change command is received in step Sa4, it is determined whether there is backup data in RAM 91c (Sa6). Whether or not there is backup data in the RAM 91c is confirmed by whether or not there is a backup flag set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 when the power is interrupted.

  If it is determined in step Sa6 that backup has been set, the data in the RAM is normal and the backup flag is cleared (Sa7). Thereafter, the RAM parity of a predetermined storage area of the RAM 91c including the above-described advantageous state information (ART digest game number counter, ART remaining game number counter, bonus game number counter, net increase number counter, continuous number counter) is calculated (Sa8 ), It is determined whether or not the calculated RAM parity is 0 (Sa9). In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the power supply to be executed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and a drop in the power supply voltage is detected based on the output of the power interruption detection circuit 98. In the disconnection process, the RAM parity of the predetermined storage area of the RAM 91c including the advantageous state information (the ART digest game number counter, the ART remaining game number counter, the bonus game number counter, the net increase number counter, the continuous number counter) is set to zero. The diagnostic data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  If it is determined in step Sa9 that the RAM parity is 0, it is determined whether or not a setting changing flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa10). If the setting changing flag is not set. If it is determined, whether or not the main control unit 41 has been controlled to be in an advantageous state (ART, BB, RB in the present embodiment) before power interruption based on the data before power interruption held in the RAM 91c. Is determined (Sa11).

  If it is determined in the step of Sa11 that the advantageous state has been controlled before the power interruption, the date and time information including the date information and time information output from the clock device 97 is acquired (Sa12), and the acquired date and time information is obtained. The date information is extracted, the date information is compared with the reference date information extracted from the reference date information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the date based on the date information is later than the date based on the reference date information. It is determined whether or not (Sa13). If it is determined in step Sa13 that the date based on the date information is not later than the date based on the reference date information, the time information is extracted from the date information acquired in step Sa12, and the date information and a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are extracted. Is compared with the reference time information extracted from the reference date and time information stored in, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (14 hours in this embodiment) has elapsed from the time based on the reference time information ( Sa14). The reference time of this embodiment is set in a predetermined area of the ROM 91b in advance when the slot machine 1 is shipped from the factory, but may be set by a store clerk or the like at the amusement store after the slot machine 1 is shipped from the factory. .

  If it is determined in step Sa13 that the date based on the date information is later than the date based on the reference date information, it is determined in step Sa13 that the date based on the date information is not later than the date based on the reference date information. When it is determined in step Sa14 that a predetermined reference time (14 hours in this embodiment) has elapsed from the time based on the reference time information, advantageous state information (ART digest game number counter in this embodiment) , The storage area of the RAM 91c including the area in which the ART remaining game number counter, the net increase number counter, and the continuous number counter) are stored is initialized (Sa15). Thereafter, the date / time information acquired in step Sa12 is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c as reference date / time information (Sa16). On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sa14 that the predetermined time (14 hours in this embodiment) has not elapsed since the time based on the reference time information, the area in which the advantageous state information is stored is not initialized. The date information acquired in step Sa12 is set as reference date information in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa16).

  If it is determined in the step Sa11 that the advantageous state has not been controlled before the power interruption, the date and time information output by the clock device 97 is acquired (Sa20), and the date and time information acquired in the step Sa20 is used as the reference date and time. Information is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa16).

  If it is determined in step Sa6 that there is no backup, if it is determined in step Sa9 that the RAM parity is not 0, if it is determined in step Sa10 that the setting changing flag is set, If it is determined in the step that no error command has been received, the initialization of all the RAMs 91c including the area where the advantageous state information is stored is executed (Sa19), and the date / time information output by the timepiece device 97 is displayed. Acquired (Sa20), the date and time information acquired in the step of Sa20 is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c as reference date and time information (Sa16).

  After the reference date and time information is set in the RAM 91c in the step of Sa16, a return process is executed (Sa17). After executing the return process, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the effect is controlled according to the control state of the main control unit 41 based on the received command.

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started by the above processing, the sub-control unit 91 executes the start-up process (sub) and changes the set value in the main control unit 41 based on the setting change command. When it is specified that the operation has been performed, all areas of the RAM 91c are initialized, so that the advantageous state information is stored in the storage area of the RAM 91c regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. In other words, the area including the area where the ART digest game number counter, the net increase number counter, and the continuous number counter are stored is initialized. On the other hand, if it is not specified in the activation process (sub) that the main control unit 41 has changed the setting value, the area including the advantageous state information in the storage area of the RAM 91c is not initialized. Is maintained when the state before the power interruption is not an advantageous state, and the date information specified by the clock device 97 is after the reference date and time set in the previous activation process, Alternatively, when the time information specified by the clock device 97 is after a predetermined reference time, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the power supply is resumed after the next day. In the RAM 91c, an area where advantageous state information is stored, that is, an ART digest game number counter, a net increase number counter, and a continuous number counter are stored. It is adapted to initialize a region containing the region.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b), when the ART control by the main control unit 41 is ended, the effect during ART by the sub control unit 91 is ended after the ART end notification is executed. It will be transferred to the production of the state. At this time, the sub control unit 91 holds the ART digest game number counter and the continuous number counter at the end of the production during ART without initializing the predetermined area of the RAM 91c in which each counter is stored, For the sheet counter, the counting process is continued thereafter. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped before the predetermined number of games (32 games in this embodiment) were played after the end of the ART control. Thereafter, when the power supply is resumed after the next day, the predetermined area of the RAM 91c in which the advantageous state information is stored in the startup process (sub) is initialized, as shown in FIG. When the ART is first controlled after the power supply is resumed, the ART digest game number counter value, the net increase number counter value, and the continuous number counter value before the power supply is stopped must be taken over. Instead, counting is performed from the initial value (0), and an effect during ART is performed.

  Although not shown in the figure, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped before the predetermined number of games (32 games in the present embodiment) are played after the end of the ART control, and then the power is supplied on and after the next day. When the supply is resumed, the advantageous state information is initialized in the start-up process (sub), and then in the bonus medium effect when controlled to RB and BB before the power supply is stopped. The value of the net increase number counter, which is advantageous state information, is not carried over.

  Although not shown, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped before the predetermined number of games (32 games in the present embodiment) are played after the control of RB and BB is finished, When the power supply is restarted, the area where the advantageous state information is stored in the storage area of the RAM 91c is initialized in the startup process (sub), and then the control is performed to RB and BB. In the effect during bonus, the value of the net increase number counter which is the advantageous state information before the power supply is stopped is not carried over, and the power supply is stopped in the effect during ART when controlled by ART. The value of the ART digest game number counter, the net increase number counter value, and the continuous number counter value, which are the previous advantageous state information, are not carried over.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the ART, RB, and BB are controlled by the main control unit 41, that is, when controlled to an advantageous state, power to the slot machine 1 is obtained. If the power supply is resumed without any setting change operation after the supply is stopped, the power supply is stopped regardless of whether the power supply is resumed on or after the next day. Since the advantageous state information before the power supply is not initialized, the advantageous state information before the power supply is stopped is taken over, and the effect during ART or the effect during bonus is performed.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can be controlled to an advantageous state (BB, RB, ART) advantageous to the player, and the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1. Each time a game is played, the RAM 91c is provided which can retain the stored contents even when the power is cut off, and the advantageous state information regarding the advantageous state (the net increase number, the remaining number of ARTs, the number of continuous ARTs, etc.) is stored in the RAM 91c. The advantageous state information stored in the RAM 91c is updated, and the advantageous state information can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the advantageous state is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. Until the specific condition (in this embodiment, the 32 games are terminated without being controlled to the advantageous state) is satisfied. When the advantageous state is resumed without initializing the value of the T-digested game number counter, the value of the net increase counter, and the value of the continuous number counter, the advantageous state information (the number of ART-digested games) held in the RAM 91 is resumed. The counter value, the net increase number counter value, and the continuous number counter value) are updated to update the ART digest game number counter value, the net increase number counter value, and the continuous number counter value included in the advantageous state information. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to be displayed on the display unit 51, and the sub-control unit 91 satisfies the specific condition when it is specified that the main control unit 41 has changed the setting value based on the setting change command. Regardless of whether or not the game is executed, the advantageous state information including the ART digest game number counter, the net increase number counter, and the continuous number counter is initialized. That.

  In such a configuration, after the advantageous state ends, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and interrupted within a certain period until the specific condition is satisfied, and then the power supply is resumed and returned. If the set value has not been changed, the advantageous state information of the state before power interruption stored in the RAM 91c is maintained. On the other hand, the advantageous state information is taken over from the current state and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, if the set value is changed, the advantageous state information before power interruption is initialized. When the state is controlled, the advantageous state information is not inherited from the state before the power interruption, and the advantageous state information is displayed from the initial value. At the opening of the next day Te, when it is immediately controlled to an advantageous state, depending on whether advantageously status information of the previous day is taken over, there is a possibility that whether the setting value is changed, thus is determined to the player.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment does not control the specific condition (in this embodiment, the advantageous state is 32) after the advantageous state (BB, RB, ART in the present embodiment) ends. Until the game is completed, the ART digested game number, the net increase number, and the continuous number of the advantageous state information are inherited, and after the advantageous state ends, the set value is changed before the specific condition is satisfied. In this case, the advantageous state information is not inherited by initializing the storage area of the RAM 91c including the area in which at least the number of ART-digested games, the net increase number, and the continuous number of the advantageous state information are stored. After the advantageous state ends, after the power supply is stopped before the specific condition is satisfied, at least when the power supply is resumed after the next business day, even before the specific condition is satisfied, Since the storage area of the RAM 91c including the area where the number of ART digested games, the net increase number, and the continuous number of times are stored in the profit state information is initialized, the power supply is stopped and restored when it is not controlled to the advantageous state After that, even when the advantageous state is controlled again from the end of the advantageous state before power interruption until the specific condition is satisfied, the information on the advantageous state is not carried over in the advantageous state, so the advantageous state ends. Later, if the store closes before the specific condition is met, even if the degree of advantage is changed or not changed by the opening of the next day, it is immediately controlled to the advantageous state at the opening of the next day. In this case, since the predetermined value of the advantageous state of the previous day is not inherited, whether or not the advantage is changed depending on whether or not the predetermined numerical value of the advantageous state is inherited in such a case Can be prevented is judged to the player a.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment executes the startup process (sub) when the power supply is started after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and the information stored in the RAM 91c is stored. Based on this, when the power supply is stopped, it is determined whether or not the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in an advantageous state. If it is determined that the power is not controlled to be in an advantageous state, the information held in the RAM 91c Based on the above, it is advantageous if it is determined whether or not power supply is started at least on the next day after the business day when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and it is determined that power supply is restarted at least on or after the next day In the state information, the storage area of the RAM 91c including the area where the number of ART digested games, the number of net increase, and the continuous number of times are stored is initialized. It is possible to take over the favorable status information before disconnection.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment stores the advantageous state information regarding the advantageous state in the RAM 91c having the backup power source, and the main control unit 41 side when the power supply is stopped in the startup process (sub). When it is determined that it is not controlled to the advantageous state, and it is determined that the power supply is started after the next day of the business day when the power supply is stopped, the advantage including the ART digest game number, the net increase number, and the continuous number of the RAM 91c is included. Although the area in which the state information is stored is initialized, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not controlled to the advantageous state when the power supply is started on or after the business day after the business day when the power supply is stopped. In this case, any configuration may be used as long as the advantageous state information in the RAM 91c is initialized.

  For example, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped when the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the advantageous state, the sub-control unit 91 retains the advantageous state information without initializing the RAM 91c. When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped when the state is not controlled, the area of the RAM 41c in which the advantageous state information is stored is initialized regardless of whether it is after the next business day or not. In such a configuration, it is sufficient to initialize the advantageous state information of the RAM 41c uniformly when the advantageous state is not controlled before the power supply is stopped. The capacity of the program can be reduced.

  In addition, in the power interruption process executed when the power supply voltage drop is detected based on the output of the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub-control unit 91 has stopped power supply when controlled to an advantageous state. If it is determined whether or not the power supply is stopped while being controlled to the advantageous state, the advantageous state information is retained without initializing the RAM 91c, and is not controlled to the advantageous state. When it is determined that the power supply has been stopped, the RAM 41c may be configured to initialize the area in which the advantageous state information is stored. Even in such a configuration, the region is controlled to the advantageous state when the power supply is stopped. If not, it is sufficient to initialize the advantageous state information in the RAM 41c uniformly, so that the capacity of the program relating to the initialization of the advantageous state information can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a state controlled by the main control unit 41 to any one of ART, RB, and BB is applied, but the advantageous state is ART, RB, Not limited to a state controlled by any of BB, a state in which an expected value to which a gaming value is given is high, a state in which a winning probability is high, a state in which a winning probability is high, and a player For example, a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, or a state in which a privilege advantageous to the player is highly likely to be given may be used.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment determines that the start-up process (sub) is not controlled to be in an advantageous state before the power interruption and that the power supply is restarted at least after the next day. Among the advantageous state information, the storage area including the number of ART digested games, the number of net increase, and the number of consecutive times is initialized, and the advantage state information (ART digestion game number counter, ART remaining game number counter, net increase number counter, (One continuous number counter) is initialized, that is, one means is a structure that initializes all of the advantageous state information, but a plurality of means initializes the advantageous state information according to their respective shares. In the configuration, for example, in the configuration in which the main control unit 41 manages a part of the advantageous state information and the sub control unit 91 manages the rest, the advantageous state information managed by each The in-control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 may be configured to initialize, respectively, and at least a part of the advantageous state information is initialized in the startup process (sub), and in the subsequent process, the remaining advantageous state information It may be configured to initialize the portion.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to acquire date / time information including the current date information and time information from the clock device 97 in the startup process (sub), and the date / time power supply is stopped. When it is determined that the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous state from time to time, the reference date information specified from the reference date and time information set in the previous startup process (sub), that is, the date of the previous power supply start and the current startup process Compared with the date specified based on the date and time information acquired in (Sub), that is, the date at the start of power supply this time, whether this date is after the previous date, that is, whether it is the next business day If the current date is not later than the previous date, the reference time information specified from the reference date and time information, that is, the time when the previous power supply was started The time specified based on the date and time information acquired this time, that is, the time at the start of power supply this time, is compared to determine whether a predetermined time has passed, that is, whether it is the next business day. This is a case where the day spanning condition determination is performed and the power supply is not controlled to be in an advantageous state before the power supply is stopped, and the next business day is determined by the first day spanning condition determination unit or the second day spanning condition determination. Since the advantageous state information of the RAM 91c is initialized when the power supply is started, the advantageous state information can be initialized only when there is a high possibility that it is the next business day when the power supply is started.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 acquires date / time information including the current date information and time information from the clock device 97 in the startup process (sub), sets the date / time information as reference date / time information in the RAM 91c, and sets the reference By referring to the date and time information in the next startup process (sub), it is configured to determine whether it is the next business day based on the date and time information at the previous startup and the date and time information at the current startup, The sub-control unit 91 sets the date / time information acquired by the timepiece device 97 in the RAM 91c as the reference date / time information in the power-off process executed when a drop in the power supply voltage is detected based on the output of the power-off detection circuit 98. In addition, it may be configured to determine whether or not it is the next business day based on the reference date and time information set in the power interruption process and the date and time information acquired in the startup process (sub). Predetermined timing in cracking and has period (e.g., every hour, etc.) the reference date and time information by acquiring the date and time information by the clock device 97 in may be configured to be set from time to time. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not it is the next business day in the startup process (sub).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 uses the clock device in the current startup process (sub) with respect to the time information of the reference date information acquired in the previous startup process (sub) and set in the RAM 91c. Reference date / time information for determining that it is the next business day if 14 hours or more have elapsed based on the time information of the date / time information acquired from 97 The elapsed time with respect to the time information may be set to a time with a high possibility of straddling business days.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 uses the clock device in the current startup process (sub) with respect to the time information of the reference date information acquired in the previous startup process (sub) and set in the RAM 91c. 97 is determined based on the time information of the date information acquired from 97, whether it is after the next business day, that is, whether it is after the next business day, based on the date information when the slot machine 1 is started A configuration for determining whether or not it is after the next business day based on the date and time information acquired by the clock device 97 when it is detected that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, That is, it may be configured to determine whether or not it is after the next business day based on the date and time information when the slot machine 1 is stopped. The date and time information when the slot machine 1 is started and the slot machine A configuration that determines whether or not it is the next business day or later based on both the date and time information at the time of stoppage, for example, calculates the time of power interruption from the date and time information at startup and the date and time information at stop and A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that it is after the next business day when the time for which the refusal is not less than a predetermined time.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment is configured such that, when power supply is resumed at least after the next day, an area including the area in which the advantageous state information is stored is initialized among the storage areas of the RAM 91c. However, the storage area of the RAM 91c, which is initialized when power supply is resumed at least after the next day, is a numerical value that is updated at least in the advantageous state, and the next advantageous state before the specific condition is satisfied. (In this embodiment, the ART digest game number counter, which is information displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the effect during ART and the effect during bonus among the advantageous state information, the net increase number) It is only necessary to include an area in which the counter and the continuous number counter) are stored, and all areas of the storage area of the RAM 91c are initialized. Alternatively, the area including the advantageous state information in the storage area of the RAM 91c may be initialized, or at least the next advantageous state described above is controlled among the advantageous state information stored in the RAM 91c. In some cases, a configuration may be adopted in which an area in which numerical values that can be inherited are stored is initialized.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment includes a net increase counter for counting the net increase of medals acquired by the player in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the main control unit 41 side is in an advantageous state (ART, RB). , BB), it is possible to display the net increase number on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the value of the net increase counter, and subtract the medal number used for setting the bet number from the net increase counter. In this case, if the value of the net increase number counter is below a predetermined threshold value (0 in this embodiment), the value of the net increase number counter is set to the initial value (0 in this embodiment). It is possible to prevent the liquid crystal display 51 from continuing to display the net increase in number while the counter does not fall below the predetermined threshold and remains below the predetermined threshold.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can retain the stored data by supplying power from the backup power source and the backup battery 90b even after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. The RAM 91c is provided, and by storing the advantageous state information in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the advantageous state information is stored in the RAM 91c regardless of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. In the start-up process (sub) performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the advantage state information is initialized when it is determined that the advantage state is not controlled when the power supply is stopped. Therefore, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 stops, regardless of whether or not it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, it is uniformly advantageous. Since the information is held, the processing load can be reduced at the time of power outage.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can transmit various commands to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 controls effects based on the various commands received from the main control unit 41. The sub-control unit 91 controls the number of games controlled to the advantageous state and the advantageous state based on the commands relating to the advantageous state (internal winning command, ART state command, winning number command). Update the advantageous state information such as the number of remaining games to be played, the net number of medals that the player has acquired when controlled to the advantageous state, the continuous number of times controlled to the advantageous state, etc. A predetermined number of games (32 games in this embodiment) have been played after the control of the advantageous state is completed based on the internal winning command and the ART state command) Since the advantageous state information is initialized when specified, the advantageous state information is managed based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41, so that the main control unit 41 manages the advantageous state information. Program capacity can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 updates and initializes the advantageous state information based on the command relating to the advantageous state received from the main control unit 41, that is, the sub-control unit 91 manages the advantageous state information. However, the main control unit 41 may manage the advantageous state information. In the configuration in which the main control unit 41 manages the advantageous state information, the main control unit 41 is configured to transmit a command that can identify the advantageous state information to the sub-control unit 91, so that the sub-control unit 91 side performs control. Advantageous state information can be displayed on the production device.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment includes a backup battery 90b that supplies backup power to both the clock device that outputs the date and time information and the RAM 91c even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. The backup battery 90b is held by the battery holder 90a disposed on the substrate 90, and the projecting portion 99a provided on the substrate case 99 is held by the battery holder 90a in a state where the effect control substrate 90 is accommodated in the substrate case 99. The movement of the backup battery 90b is restricted by contacting the side surface of the backup battery 90b, and the advantageous state information stored in the RAM 91c is lost because the backup battery 90b is detached from the battery holder 90a due to vibration or the like. That normal date and time information is not output from the timing device. It can be stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the board case that houses the effect control board 90 comes into contact with the backup battery 90b held by the battery holder 90a of the effect control board 90, and the protrusion 99a that restricts the movement of the backup battery 90b. However, the projecting portion 99a may be any one that can restrict the movement of the backup battery 90b to be detached from the battery holder 90a, and is always on the side surface of the backup battery 90b as in this embodiment. The structure that contacts and regulates the movement of the backup battery 90b prevents the backup battery 90b from being detached from the battery holder 90a. When the backup battery 90b is normally held by the battery holder 90a, the contact On the other hand, the regulation part that contacts by being moved by more than a predetermined amount and regulates further movement By providing the base plate case, it may be configured to prevent the backup battery 90b is released from the battery holder 90a.

  In this embodiment, the backup battery 90b is detached from the battery holder 90a by providing the board case 99 with a protrusion 99a that contacts the backup battery 90b in a state where the effect control board 90 is accommodated in the board case 99. Although it is the structure which prevents separation, the structure which controls the movement of the backup battery 90b hold | maintained at the battery holder 90a by means other than the protrusion part 99a may be sufficient, for example, as shown in FIG.6 (b). In addition, by providing the cover body 92c surrounding the battery holder 90a so that the backup battery 90b cannot be detached from the battery holder 90a, the movement of the backup battery 90b being detached from the battery holder 90a may be regulated. In such a configuration, by providing the cover body 92c with a protrusion that can contact the side surface of the backup battery 90b, the movement of the backup battery 90b is restricted by the protrusion and is detached from the battery holder 90a. It is possible to prevent this.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  In the embodiment, the slot machine as a gaming machine is applied. However, the gaming machine is not limited to the slot machine 1 and may be applied to a gaming machine other than the slot machine such as a pachinko gaming machine using a gaming ball. .

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 41 main control unit 41c RAM
91 Sub control unit 91c RAM

Claims (2)

In gaming machines that perform games,
Advantageous state control means for controlling advantageous state advantageous to the player;
Predetermined numerical value updating means for updating a predetermined numerical value related to the advantageous state;
A predetermined numerical value display means for displaying the predetermined numerical value in an identifiable manner;
An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player;
Initialization means for initializing information related to the advantageous state including the predetermined numerical value when the advantage is set by the advantage setting means;
With
After the end of the advantageous state, the power supply is stopped before the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the advantageous state, while the predetermined value is inherited until the specific condition is satisfied without stopping the power supply. A gaming machine in which when the power supply is resumed, the predetermined value is not inherited even before the specific condition is satisfied. In gaming machines that perform games,
Advantageous state control means for controlling advantageous state advantageous to the player;
Predetermined numerical value updating means for updating a predetermined numerical value related to the advantageous state;
A predetermined numerical value display means for displaying the predetermined numerical value in an identifiable manner;
An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player;
Initialization means for initializing information related to the advantageous state including the predetermined numerical value when the advantage is set by the advantage setting means;
With
After the end of the advantageous state, the power supply is stopped before the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the advantageous state, while the predetermined value is inherited until the specific condition is satisfied without stopping the power supply. A gaming machine that does not take over the predetermined value even before the specific condition is satisfied when power supply is resumed at least after the next business day.

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