JP2017170189A - Display machine for each game machine and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display machine for each game machine, and a game system capable of improving taste of the display machine for each game machine by interlocking a performance by a game machine with a performance by the display machine for each game machine by a novel mode, and, even when some sort of abnormality occurs in the game machine side, capable of securing interlock properties of the performance by the game machine and the performance by the display machine for each game machine.SOLUTION: In a case where reception information determination means determines that a specific game state is terminated in a game machine, when specific game termination determination means determines that the specific game state is normally terminated in the game machine, the execution of interlock notification by display machine-side notification means is terminated. When the specific game state termination determination means determines that the specific game state is not normally terminated in the game machine, if the reception information determination means determines that the specific game state is started in the game machine, the execution of the interlock notification by the display machine-side notification means is restored according to a mode of the restoration of notification during the specific game state in the game machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device and a game system provided for each gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

  In recent years, for the purpose of providing a gaming system that uses a new notification form to gain interest in changing the gaming state, as shown in Patent Document 1, in a gaming system including a gaming machine and an information display device, A gaming system that performs display control of an information display device based on an output pattern of a signal output from a gaming machine is known.

  Specifically, in a gaming system including a pachinko gaming machine and a calling device, the pachinko gaming machine stops and displays on the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko gaming machine based on the results of the jackpot lottery and the mode lottery. With reference to a table that associates a light emission pattern that causes the light emitting unit to emit light, a stop display mode of the identification symbol and a light emission pattern of the calling device are determined.

  And in this game system, since it comprised as mentioned above, the change of lottery mode can be known now by the relationship between an identification symbol and the light emission pattern of a calling device.

JP 2008-48883 A

  However, in the gaming system shown in Patent Document 1, the association between the identification symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko gaming machine and the light emission pattern to cause the light emitting unit of the calling device to emit light is arbitrarily set. For a player who does not know the association, the change in the lottery mode (that is, the gaming state) cannot be known by the light emission mode of the light emitting unit of the calling device, and there is a possibility that the notification by the calling device may not be sufficiently performed. It will be.

  In addition, even if some abnormality (for example, the occurrence of an error) occurs on the pachinko gaming machine side, the calling device only gives a certain notification, and the linkage between the gaming machine and the information display device is related. There is also a problem that it is difficult to say that is sufficiently secured.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to improve the interest of each display device by linking the effect by the gaming machine and the effect by each display device in a new manner. And providing each stand display machine and game system capable of ensuring the linkage between the effect by the game machine and the effect by each stand display device even if some abnormality occurs on the gaming machine side. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following display devices and game systems. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the form for implementing the invention mentioned later and drawing is attached in parenthesis for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to this.

  First, the first invention of the present invention is provided with at least notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 70, speakers 80L and 80R, various lamps), and generates a specific gaming state (for example, a pseudo bonus) that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine (e.g., a pachislot machine) capable of executing a notification during a specific gaming state (e.g., during pseudo-bonus notification based on pseudo bonus special effect data) during the specific gaming state. 3b) each of the display devices (for example, each display device 4) provided to receive information related to the event occurring in the gaming machine (for example, output from the external terminal board 308b) IF 410 for receiving each signal) and reception information determination means for determining information received by the reception means (for example, reception information check processing shown in FIG. 26). ) And display side notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 405, a lamp 406, and a speaker 407) for making notifications about games based on the determination result by the reception information determination means, and notification by the display side notification means If the specific gaming state is determined to have ended in the gaming machine by the display side notification control means (for example, the control unit 400) that controls the game machine and the reception information determination means, the specific gaming state is determined in the gaming machine. Specific game state end determining means (for example, pseudo bonus information OFF processing shown in FIG. 28) for determining whether or not the game has ended normally, and the display side notification control means is When it is determined that the gaming machine is in the specific gaming state (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, step S400 If the determination result is YES) and the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the first “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal” is received), the display side notification means interlocks. Notification (for example, interlock notification based on pseudo bonus interlocking effect data) is executed (for example, display of lyrics by the liquid crystal display unit 405, output of pseudo sound by the speaker 407 in conjunction with music and songs output by the speakers 80L and 80R) When the reception information determination unit determines that the specific gaming state has ended in the gaming machine (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, when the determination result in step S4013 is YES), the specific When it is determined by the gaming state end determining means that the specific gaming state has ended normally in the gaming machine (for example, FIG. In the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28, if the determination result in step S4202 is YES, execution of the interlock notification by the display-side notification means is terminated, and the specific game state completion determination means causes the game to end. When it is determined that the specific gaming state has not ended normally in the machine (for example, when the determination result of step S4202 is NO in the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28), the received information When it is determined by the determining means that the specific gaming state has started in the gaming machine, the interlock notification by the display-side notification means is made according to a return mode of the notification during the specific gaming state in the gaming machine. (For example, execution of the power-recovery pseudo bonus linked effect data return process shown in step S4006 of FIG. 26) It is characterized in.

  The second invention of the present invention is provided with at least notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 70, speakers 80L and 80R, various lamps), and generates a specific gaming state (for example, a pseudo bonus) that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine (e.g., a pachislot machine) capable of executing a notification during a specific gaming state (e.g., during pseudo-bonus notification based on pseudo bonus special effect data) during the specific gaming state. 3b) and each display device provided corresponding to the gaming machine (for example, each display device 4), wherein each display device relates to an event occurring in the gaming machine. Reception means for receiving information (for example, IF 410 for receiving each signal output from the external terminal board 308b) and reception for determining information received by the reception means Information determining means (for example, the received information check process shown in FIG. 26) and display side notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 405, a lamp 406, etc.) for notifying the game based on the determination result by the received information determining means. And the speaker 407), a display-side notification control means (for example, the control unit 400) that controls notification by the display-side notification means, and the reception information determination means that the specific gaming state has ended in the gaming machine. If determined, the game machine includes specific game state end determination means (for example, pseudo bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28) for determining whether or not the specific game state has ended normally in the gaming machine, The display-side notification control unit determines that the specific gaming state is in the gaming machine by the reception information determination unit (for example, FIG. 26). In the received information check process shown in the case where the determination result in step S4001 is YES, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the first “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal” is received) Then, linked notification (for example, linked notification based on pseudo bonus linked production data) is executed by the display-side reporting means (for example, lyrics of the lyrics by the liquid crystal display unit 405 linked with music and songs output by the speakers 80L and 80R). Display, output of onomatopoeia by the speaker 407), and when the reception information determination means determines that the specific gaming state has ended in the gaming machine (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, the determination in step S4013) If the result is YES), the specific game state end determining means determines the specific in the gaming machine. When it is determined that the gaming state has ended normally (for example, when the determination result of step S4202 is YES in the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28), the interlock notification by the display-side notification means is performed. When the specific game state end determination means determines that the specific game state has not ended normally in the gaming machine (for example, in the pseudo bonus information off process shown in FIG. If the determination result in S4202 is NO) and the reception information determination means determines that the specific gaming state has started in the gaming machine, the notification of the specific gaming state in the gaming machine is returned. Depending on the mode, the execution of the linked notification by the display-side notification means is restored (for example, step S4006 in FIG. 26). Wherein the power recovery during the execution of a pseudo bonus interlocking effect data restoration processing) to exhibit.

  According to the first and second inventions of the present invention, the effect by the gaming machine and the effect by each display device are linked in a novel manner to improve the interest for each display device, and the gaming machine side Even if some abnormality occurs, the linkage between the effect by the gaming machine and the effect by each display device can be ensured regardless of the specification of the gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, when a power failure occurs during a specific gaming state on the gaming machine side, is the specific gaming state terminated normally on each display device side? If it is determined that the specific gaming state has not ended normally, the gaming machine side will notify the inside of the specific gaming state when the power is restored and the normal state is restored. By configuring so that the interlocking notification is also returned in accordance with the return mode, it is possible to secure the interlocking between the effect by the gaming machine and the effect by each display device.

  According to the present invention, the effect by the game machine and the effect by each display device are linked in a novel manner to improve the interest of each display device, and when some abnormality occurs on the gaming machine side. However, it is possible to ensure the linkage between the effects produced by the gaming machine and the effects produced by the display devices of each unit.

It is a figure which shows the basic | summary outline | summary of the game system containing each stand display machine 4 which concerns on this invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game medium handling device 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server device 2. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachislot machine 3b. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of each stand display machine. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of the game media handling apparatus 1, the pachinko machine 3a, and each stand display machine 4. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of the game media handling apparatus 1, the pachislot machine 3b, and each stand display machine 4. FIG. It is an external view of the game medium handling apparatus 1a used for the pachinko machine 3a. It is an external view of the game medium handling apparatus 1b used for the pachislot machine 3b. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachislot machine 3b. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine 3b, and is a perspective view of the state which closed the middle door. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine 3b, and is a perspective view of the state which opened the middle door. It is a front view which shows each stand display machine 4 typically. It is a system configuration | structure figure of the game system containing each stand display machine 4 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main process performed by the pachinko machine 3a. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main process performed by the pachislot machine 3b. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the power-on process performed by the pachislot machine 3b. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the interruption process by control of the main CPU of the pachislot machine 3b. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the command analysis process by control of the sub CPU of the pachislot machine 3b. It is a figure which shows the example of the transition of the gaming state in the pachislot machine 3b. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the transition of the effect game state in the pachislot machine 3b, (b) is a figure which shows the content of the transition conditions in (a). It is a figure which shows the example of the correspondence of the pushing order in a pachislot machine 3b, and a pushing order. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the reception information check process performed by each stand display device 4. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the process during pseudo | simulation bonus performed with each stand display machine 4. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the process at the time of pseudo | simulation bonus information OFF performed by each stand display machine 4. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the outline | summary of control of the pachislot machine 3b and each stand display machine 4 when a pseudo | simulation bonus is started by the pachislot machine 3b. It is a timing chart which shows the outline | summary of control of the pachislot machine 3b and each stand display machine 4 when a pseudo | simulation bonus is performed by the pachislot machine 3b and an error generate | occur | produces. It is a timing chart which shows the outline | summary of control of the pachislot machine 3b and each stand display machine 4, when a pseudo | simulation bonus is complete | finished by the pachislot machine 3b.

  First, a basic outline of a gaming system including each display 4 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the gaming system according to the present embodiment is composed of at least a game medium handling device 1, a server device 2, a gaming machine 3, and each display device 4, each of which is shown in FIG. Connected as shown.

  In the present embodiment, a card is used as an example of the “storage medium”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present embodiment relates to a coin, token, or the like on which an IC chip or the like is mounted. All that is applicable to the invention shall be included.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it demonstrated using the banknote as an example of "money", it is not restricted to this, All things applicable to the invention which concerns on this embodiment, such as a banknote, a coin, a coin, etc. Shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “card” is simply described, a membership card that is lent to a player who has become a member of the amusement store, and a counting card (visitor card) that is temporarily lent by the amusement store. Both of them shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “mochidama”, it includes both a stored ball that is stored in association with a membership card and a counting ball that is stored in association with a counting card. In the case of “mochidama information”, it is assumed that the ball information indicating a stored ball (hereinafter referred to as “stored ball information”) and the ball information indicating a counted ball (hereinafter referred to as “counted ball information”). ). In addition, information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as “money information” (or also referred to as “remaining amount information”). In particular, “money information” includes “money information”. There may be cases. In addition, the membership card can store separately stored information, counting ball information, and money information. Furthermore, for the convenience of explanation, the expression “mochidama”, which usually indicates information related to the game balls held by the player, is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. Information on medals held and information on game values held by the player in an electromagnetic manner, and all other similar information shall be included.

(Game media lending function)
The game medium handling device 1 is connected to the server device 2 via a switching hub, a controller, or the like. When a card is inserted by a player, a card ID or a member ID added to the IC chip of the card, etc. Identification information (hereinafter simply referred to as “identification information”) is transmitted to the server device 2, and the server device 2 stores the player's possession information stored in association with the received identification information as a game medium handling device. 1 to send. Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the possession ball information, and the game medium handling device 1 drives a payout device 106 to be described later, and executes game medium payout control. . When a bill is inserted by the player, the remaining amount information corresponding to the amount of the bill (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 2. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the remaining amount information, and the game medium handling device 1 similarly executes a game medium payout control.

(Game media counting function)
Further, the game medium handling device 1 counts the number of inserted game media when the game media is input to the counting device 107 described later by the operation of the player or directly from the gaming machine 3, and the counting result Is transmitted to the server device 2 as the player's counting ball information, and the server device 2 stores the received counting ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. When no card is inserted, the counting ball information received in association with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1 is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 manages the player's possession information and the remaining amount information. However, the game medium handling device 1 may manage these pieces of information. In addition to adding identification information to the card, a storage area may be provided, and the information may be stored in the storage area to manage the information. The update of these pieces of information may be performed by the server device 2 or the game medium handling device 1. Furthermore, it is good also as the server apparatus 2 or the game media handling apparatus 1 managing the possession information, and storing the remaining amount information directly in the storage area of the card.

  That is, as long as the identification information, the possession ball information, and the remaining amount information are appropriately managed and updated, all those aspects can be applied to the present invention.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when no card is inserted, the counting ball information and the remaining amount information are associated with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1. However, when there is a card return request, the game medium handling device 1 or the server device 2 newly adds identification information to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1. In addition, the newly added identification information may be stored in association with the counting ball information or the remaining amount information.

  That is, the “information corresponding to the possession information” in the present embodiment refers to only the identification information added to the card, the identification information added to and stored in the card and the possession information, In the case of the aspect including the ball information and the remaining amount information as the “ball information”, the identification information added to and stored in the card, the point information and the remaining amount information, and all these aspects are included. means.

  Further, the game medium handling device 1 is also connected to a rental terminal plate 307, which will be described later, when the gaming machine 3 is provided with a rental device connection terminal plate (hereinafter referred to as “lending terminal plate”). Based on the receipt of the lending request signal, the return request signal, etc. output from the lending terminal board 307, the payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 and the card is returned.

  That is, “execution of payout control of game media” in the present embodiment is not limited to the one that pays out game media directly from the game media handling device 1, but based on a signal from the game machine 3 3 means that a game medium is paid out.

  Further, the game medium handling device 1 is also connected to each display device 4 through a converter or the like, and a game information signal, an error signal, etc. output from an external terminal board 308 described later provided in the game machine 3. , And the player's possession information is transmitted to each display 4.

  As described above, the server device 2 is connected not only to the game medium handling device 1 but also to each display device 4, and game result management information (for example, the past few days) managed in the server device 2. (Including the game history information including fraud and fraud detection information) and information relating to the amusement store (for example, new machine information, vacant machine information, etc.) are transmitted to each machine display 4.

  The server device 2 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center operator who is a third party other than the game store, and receives card identification information, member information, and player possession information. It is transmitted every predetermined period (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. When the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days), the server device 2 stops updating the player's ball information.

  As described above, the gaming machine 3 may be connected to the game medium handling device 1 and is also connected to each of the display devices 4 so that there is a change in each game or in the internal state. In this case, a game information signal, an error signal, and the like are output from the external terminal board 308 to be described later to each display device 4.

  As described above, each of the display devices 4 is connected to the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the game machine 3, and is based on an input signal or a received signal or based on a player's operation. Various information is displayed on the display screen.

  Note that the connection method of the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, the game machine 3, and the display devices 4 is not limited to the above method. For example, the server device 2 is configured such that only the game medium handling device 1 is connected, and the game medium handling device 1 and each display device 4 are connected via USB, so that the above-described information can be transmitted and received between each other. It may be configured. In this case, the display content displayed on each display device may be controlled by the control unit 100 of the game medium handling device 1 described later. In this case, the DVI system or HDMI is further used for image output. It is good also as connecting by the (registered trademark) system.

  As described above, when a player enters a game store, first, he / she sits on a desired game machine 3 while viewing various information displayed on each display 4. Next, when the player is a member of the game store, the member card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, and after the identity is confirmed (for example, input of a registered personal identification number), the server device 2 If the ball information is stored, the ball is used, and if the ball information is not stored, or if the ball information is the number of balls that cannot be rented out by the gaming machine 3, , A rental request is made to receive the rental of the game medium, and the game medium is started by inserting the game medium into the gaming machine 3. Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game store, a bill is inserted, a rental request is made, the game medium is lent, and the game medium is inserted into the gaming machine 3 to start the game. At this time, the ball information and remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 is updated (subtracted) by the lent amount.

  If the game medium cannot be paid out from the gaming machine 3 and the game is continued, the ball information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 is stored each time a rental request is made. Then, the loaned amount is sequentially updated (subtracted). On the other hand, when the game medium 3 can be paid out from the gaming machine 3, when the paid-out game medium is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, the number of game media input is counted and the count result is obtained. Based on this, the ball information stored in the server device 2 is updated (added).

Thereafter, when ending the game in the gaming machine 3, the player makes a card return request. Here, when the membership card is inserted in the game medium handling apparatus 1, the membership card is returned as it is after the identity confirmation (for example, input of a registered personal identification number). When the membership card is not inserted into the game medium handling apparatus 1, the count holding ball information is stored in the server apparatus 2 or when there is remaining amount information, the game card is stored in the game medium handling apparatus 1. Return (issue) the counting card. If the counting ball information is not stored in the server device 2 and there is no remaining amount of the input money, the counting card is not returned (issued).

  When the counting card is returned (issued) and it is desired to play a game in another gaming machine 3, the counting card is placed in the game medium handling device 1 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 3. By inserting, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as the membership card (excluding identity verification). In the above case, the replay based on the accumulated ball information is referred to as “reserved ball replay”, and the replay based on the counted retained ball information is referred to as “retained ball replay”.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game medium handling device 1. The game medium handling device 1 includes components described later, a CPU 101 that controls them, a control unit 100 configured from a ROM 102, and a storage unit 103 configured from a RAM 103.

  The control unit 100 reads out a control program stored in the ROM 102, and the CPU 101 executes control based on the control program, thereby controlling each component, the server device 2, the gaming machine 3, and each unit. Communication control with the display 4 is performed. In addition, the control unit 100 stores these control results in the storage unit 103.

  When a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 14, the card reader / writer 104 determines its authenticity and availability. If it is determined that the card is legitimate and usable, the type and identification information of the card are read. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is an unauthorized card or cannot be used, the control unit 100 notifies the touch panel LCD 16 and the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. The In this case, the inserted card may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the IC card for the store clerk to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, the card may not be returned until an authentication signal) is transmitted from the server device 2.

  When a bill is inserted from the bill insertion slot 15, the bill validator 105 performs an authenticity determination. When it determines with it being a regular banknote, the classification (denomination information) of the said banknote is read. Then, the read information is transmitted as remaining amount information to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110. On the other hand, when it is determined that the banknote is non-regular (or unreadable), the control unit 100 notifies the touch panel LCD 16 and the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. In this case, the inserted bill may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the IC card for the clerk to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, it is good also as not returning a banknote until there exists transmission of the authentication signal from the server apparatus 2. FIG.

  The touch panel LCD 16 has a function of serving as both a display unit that displays various types of information to the player and a reception unit that receives various types of operations from the player. For example, when a card is inserted, an operation button of “Check Ball Information” is displayed on the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16 so that the player can check current ball information. By touching the displayed location, the current ball information by rate is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. It is desirable that the operation button for “checking holding information” is always displayed. By comprising in this way, the player can always confirm the current possession information according to rate. Of course, when a card is inserted, the current ball information by rate may be always displayed in a predetermined area of the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. Various information displayed on the other touch panel LCD 16 and various operations received will be described later.

  The camera unit 17 shoots the front of the gaming machine 3 and detects whether or not the player in the shooting range is in a seated state (sitting result information). The camera unit 17 detects facial data of a player who is seated. The seating result information and the facial data are transmitted to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110.

  By detecting the seating result information by the camera unit 17, for example, when there is a forgetting to take a card with the remaining ball information or the remaining amount information remaining, a touch panel LCD 16 or a status display lamp 13 to be described later is displayed. It can also be used to notify a store clerk or player of a game store. Thereby, forgetting to take a card can be suppressed.

  In addition, by detecting facial data by the camera unit 17, for example, when the table is moved, it can be determined whether or not they are the same player. If they are different players, It is also possible to notify the store clerk or player of the game store to that effect using the touch panel LCD 16 or a status indicator lamp 13 described later. As a result, the possibility of fraudulent acts can be suppressed.

  Here, the camera unit 17 receives an infrared LED substrate 17A (not shown) that irradiates infrared light, and reflected light obtained by reflecting the infrared light at the subject (player), thereby providing a subject. A CMOS camera 17B (not shown) for capturing an image and a filter 17C (not shown) are included. The infrared LED substrate 17 </ b> A emits infrared light based on the control of the control unit 100 by the infrared LED. The CMOS camera 17B sends the facial data to the control unit 100. The filter 17C is a filter that transmits infrared light and does not transmit light of other wavelengths. The filter 17C transmits only reflected light of infrared light irradiated to the subject from the infrared LED substrate 17A and passes it to the CMOS camera 17B. It is designed to receive light. Thereby, the influence of the effect light of the game store where the gaming machine 3 is installed can be suppressed, and the image of the subject (player) can be clearly captured.

  In addition, it is good also as using the facial data mentioned above in the case of a stored ball replay or a holding ball replay. Specifically, even if it is determined that the replay of the stored ball or the replay of the holding ball is possible, if the facial data does not match, the control unit 100 controls the replay so that these replays cannot be performed. It is good as well. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent this in the stage of replay for a fraudster who tries to play a game illegally using another person's card.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 reads the identification information stored in the IC card or the ball information stored in the IC card itself when the player holds the corresponding IC card. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100. That is, the game medium can be lent out in addition to the card insertion and bill insertion described above. Alternatively, at the end of the game, when the player holds the corresponding IC card, the identification information stored in the IC card and the current possession information are associated with each other and stored in the server device 2, or the IC card itself This makes it possible to return the possession balls.

  Further, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 enables the controller 100 to cancel various error states and perform other authentications by holding the IC card for the store clerk corresponding to the store clerk of the game shop.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 may be capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from a mobile phone, a smartphone or other information communication device (hereinafter referred to as “mobile terminal device”) owned by the player. . For example, when the player holds the portable terminal device owned by the player in front of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18, the control unit 100 transmits the URL of the homepage of the gaming store or the mail member registration page to the portable terminal. Also good. Further, the mobile terminal device itself may function as a membership card using hardware or software installed in the mobile terminal device. Furthermore, when the electronic payment function is implemented in the mobile terminal device, the remaining amount information may be updated (added) by the function in the same manner as when a bill is inserted.

  When there is a payout instruction from the player (for example, a lending request operation to the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16), the payout device 106 controls the drive circuit 106a to drive the game device in a quantity based on the payout instruction. Pay out. The control unit 100 transmits the paid-in money information and the remaining amount information to the server device 2.

  Further, when the game medium handling device 1 is connected to a later-described rental terminal board 307 of the gaming machine 3, the payout device 106 issues a payout instruction from the player (for example, a rental request operation on the gaming machine 3 side). ), A payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 under the control of the control unit 100.

  When the game medium paid out from the gaming machine 3 is inserted by the player, the counting unit 107 controls the drive circuit 107a to drive the control unit 100 and counts the number of game media input. The control unit 100 transmits the counting ball information based on the counting result to the server device 2.

  The speaker 108 responds to changes in the operating state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, according to display on the touch panel LCD 16 or an operation on the receiving unit, or lighting of a state indicator lamp 13 described later) Depending on the mode, the controller 100 controls the drive circuit 108a to output sound. However, the sound is output regardless of changes in the operating state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, depending on the timing results of the RTC built in the game medium handling device 1 or attached externally). It is good as well.

  The sensor group 109 is a plurality of sensors provided in the payout device 106, provided in the counting device 107, or provided in a predetermined portion of the front surface portion 11 and the housing 12 described later. It is a sensor provided for detecting the payout result and the counting result, or provided for detecting fraud.

  The state indicator lamp 13 is a lamp for informing the outside of the current state of the game medium handling device 1. A full color LED is built in, and the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 109a based on the current state, and emits the full color LED in the lighting color and lighting mode (light emission mode) according to the current state. Let

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server device 2. The server device 2 includes a ball management device 200, a member management device 210, a game information management device 220, a display device management device 230, an input unit 240, an output unit 250, a display unit 260, and an IF 270. Furthermore, the coin management device 200 is configured by a control unit 201 and a storage unit 202, the member management device 210 is configured by a control unit 211 and a storage unit 212, and the game information management device 220 is configured by a control unit 221 and a storage unit. The display device management apparatus 230 includes a control unit 231 and a storage unit 232.

  The possession management device 200 manages the player's possession information using the control unit 201 and the storage unit 202. Specifically, in the game medium handling device 1, when there is a change in the possession information or the remaining amount information owned by the player, the card identification information and the possession information transmitted via the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1 are stored. Information such as ball information and remaining amount information is received via the IF 270, and the information is associated and stored (updated) in the storage unit 202. In addition, when the game store is capable of games at different rates, the storage unit 202 stores ball information for the different rates. For example, the number of types of lending rate that can be set (for example, 1 yen rate and 4 yen rate in the pachinko machine 3a, pachislot machine 3b) in the number of types of coin information (for example, two kinds of accumulated ball information and counting ball information) The number of holding ball information (e.g., 8 types) and the remaining amount information multiplied by 5 types of 5 yen rate and 20 yen rate) are separately stored. In addition, about the remaining amount information, it is good also as memorize | storing the amount of inserted money (in this embodiment, a banknote) as it is, and converting into predetermined frequency (for example, "10" frequency for 1,000 yen). It may be stored, or may be stored after being converted into the number of game media according to the set rate.

  Moreover, based on the information input from the input unit 240, the possession management device 200 makes various settings of the game medium handling device 1 (for example, setting of a lending rate, setting of whether or not replay is possible, etc.). Do. The set information is transmitted to the game medium handling device 1 via the IF 270 and the IF 110 and stored in the storage unit 103. However, these various settings may be performed on the game medium handling device 1 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the possession management device 200 via the IF 110 and IF 270 and stored in the storage unit 202. In this case, the setting screen may be displayed on the touch panel LCD 16 by holding the above-mentioned clerk IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 so that various settings can be made.

  The member management device 210 manages member information of a player who is a member by the control unit 211 and the storage unit 212. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, identification information and various member information (for example, name, address, date of birth, A personal identification number).

  The game information management device 220 manages information related to games by the control unit 221 and the storage unit 222. Specifically, when various types of information to be described later in the description of FIGS. 7 and 8 are transmitted via the IF 410 of each display device 4 and received via the IF 270, these pieces of information are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit. Store (update) in 222.

  In addition, the game information management device 220 converts various information stored in the storage unit 222 from the output unit 250 as sales report data, sales analysis data, or error history data based on the information input from the input unit 240. Output or display on the display unit 260.

  The display device management device 230 manages display contents displayed on each display device 4 by the control unit 231 and the storage unit 232. Specifically, information such as the model information and model image of the gaming machine 3 installed in association with each stand display device 4 is transmitted to each stand display device 4 via IF 270 and IF 410 to display each stand display. It manages so that these information is displayed in the machine.

  In addition, the display device management apparatus 230 performs various settings of each display device 4 based on the information input from the input unit 240 (for example, information information, telop information, and home screen settings other than the above example) Etc.). The set information is transmitted to each display 4 via the IF 270 and IF 410 and stored in the RAM (storage unit) 403. However, these various settings may be performed on the display device 4 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the display device management apparatus 230 via the IF 410 and IF 270 and stored in the storage unit 232. In this case, a setting screen may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 by operating a remote controller (not shown) attached to each stand display device 4 so that various settings can be made.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 includes the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, the display device management device 230, the input unit 240, the output unit 250, the display unit 260, and the IF 270. Although it is supposed to be configured, each of the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, and the display device management device 230 is configured as an independent server device (for example, the ball management as the server device 2a). Device 200, member management device 210 as server device 2b, game information management device 220 as server device 2c, and display device management device 230 as server device 2d). The ball management device 200 and the member management device 210 are configured as the same server device, and the game information management device 220 and the table It is also possible to configure the machine management device 230 as a separate server device. Needless to say, these can be combined in various configurations. In addition, when configured as separate server devices in this way, each server device is provided with an IF (communication interface) to transmit / receive information to / from other servers or other devices constituting the gaming system. What is necessary is just to comprise so that.

  In this case, the input unit 240, the output unit 250, and the display unit 260 may be functions that the possession management device 200 bears or functions that the game information management device 220 bears. Alternatively, a device (for example, the game information utilization device 2e) having the functions of the input unit 240, the output unit 250, and the display unit 260 may be separately configured.

  In this case, the server device 2 is configured as a higher-level integrated management device (for example, the integrated management device 2), and the server device 2a (the owning ball management device 200), the server device 2b (the member management device 210), and the server device 2c. The (game information management device 220), the server device 2d (display device management device 230), and the game information utilization device 2e may be configured to exhibit their functions under the control of the integrated management device 2. Furthermore, the function of the game information utilization device 2e may be the function of the integrated management device 2.

  When the game information utilization device 2e is separately configured, it may be configured by installing a dedicated application on a general-purpose personal computer. In this case, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, etc. become the input part 240, a printer etc. become the output part 250, and a monitor etc. become the display part 260.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the function of the possession management apparatus 200 and the member management apparatus 210 is different, it is good also as having the completely same function. In particular, the member management apparatus 210 may be configured to perform the functions related to the possession among the functions of the possession management apparatus 200.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 3a. The pachinko machine 3a includes a main control unit 301a that controls the main device group 303a, a sub control unit 302a that controls the sub device group 304a, and a payout control unit 305 that controls the payout device group 306, and the main control unit 301a. Is connected to the sub-control unit 302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit 301a and the payout control unit 305 are connected to be capable of two-way communication. In addition, a lending terminal board 307 is connected to the payout control unit 305 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and an external terminal board 308a is connected by one-way communication. Each of the main control unit 301a and the sub control unit 302a includes a ROM that stores a CPU, a program, and the like, and an RWM that stores information related to games and effects.

The main device group 303a includes, for example, a start port switch, a count switch, a winning port switch, a normal electric accessory solenoid, a winning port solenoid, and the like, and the main control unit 301a controls these devices, The progress of the game in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled. In addition, the main control unit 301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub-control unit 302a and the payout control unit 305.

  The sub device group 304a includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an electrical decoration control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub control unit 302a transmits a command transmitted from the main control unit 301a. Based on the above, the devices in the pachinko machine 3a are controlled by controlling these devices.

  The payout device group 306 includes, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, and the like, and the payout control unit 305 is based on these commands transmitted from the main control unit 301a. By controlling these devices or automatically controlling these devices, the launch and payout of the game ball in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled.

  In addition, the payout control unit 305 is connected to the game medium handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

  In addition, the payout control unit 305 is connected to each display 4 via the external terminal board 308a, so that a game information signal or an error signal is detected for each game or when the internal state changes. Etc. are output.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachislot machine 3b. The pachislot machine 3b includes a main control unit 301b that controls the main device group 303b and a sub control unit 302b that controls the sub device group 304b, and is connected to the sub control unit 302b from the main control unit 301b by one-way communication. ing. An external terminal board 308b is connected to the main control unit 301b by one-way communication. Each of the main control unit 301b and the sub control unit 302b includes a CPU, a ROM that stores programs, and an RWM that stores information related to games and effects.

  The main device group 303b includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like, and the main control unit 301b controls the pachislot machine by controlling these devices. Control the progress of the game in 3b. Further, the main control unit 301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub control unit 302b.

  The sub device group 304b includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub control unit 302b transmits a command transmitted from the main control unit 301b. Based on the above, the devices in the pachislot machine 3b are controlled by controlling these devices.

  The main control unit 301b is connected to each display 4 via an external terminal board 308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output.

  As described above, also in the pachislot machine 3b, the main control unit 301b is connected to the game medium handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and the lending request signal and the return request are based on the operation of the player. You may comprise so that a signal may be output.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of each stand display device 4. Each stand display device 4 includes each component described later, a CPU 401 that controls them, a control unit 400 that includes a ROM 402, and a storage unit 403 that includes a RAM 403.

  The control unit 400 reads out the control program stored in the ROM 402, and the CPU 401 executes control based on the control program, thereby controlling each component, the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the like. Communication control with the gaming machine 3 is performed. In addition, the control unit 400 stores these control results in the storage unit 403.

  The button sensor group 403 is a plurality of sensors for detecting operations on a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 described later. When an operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit 400 displays the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode on the lamp 406, and the sound output mode on the speaker 407 according to the operation. Control is performed by driving 406a and 407a. The button sensor group 403 includes a sensor for detecting a touch operation on the touch panel 924 when the liquid crystal display unit 405 further functions as the touch panel 924.

  The IF 410 is an interface for performing communication with the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the gaming machine 3, and is also a conversion module that converts the input information into an optimum method when outputting the information. The IF 410 and the IF 110 in the game medium handling apparatus 1 are connected by a contact input / output system using a harness, and bidirectional communication is possible. In addition, the IF 410 and the IF 270 in the server device 2 are connected by a wired LAN system using a coaxial cable, and are connected by a contact output system using a harness so that bidirectional communication is possible. The IF 410 and the external terminal board 308 in the gaming machine 3 are connected by a contact input method, and the one-way communication from the gaming machine 3 to each of the display devices 4 is performed. Note that the connection method is not limited to these methods, and for each connection, a wireless LAN method may be used, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Further, a combination of these methods may be used.

  FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing the connection of the game medium handling device 1, the pachinko machine 3a, and the display devices 4 of each unit. In FIG. 7, for convenience of explanation, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a, and the IF 410 in each stand display device 4 are shown, and the other components are not shown. ing.

  From the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1 to the IF 410 in each display device 4, a “card issuance” signal indicating that a card has been issued (returned), and a “game” indicating that a game ball has been lent (paid out) ”Lending ball” signal, “Replayed ball” signal indicating that the replay of the stored ball has been performed, “Retained ball information” signal indicating the current counting ball information, and “Stored ball information” signal indicating the current stored ball information “Call information” indicating that a call button 902 to be described later is operated is input from the IF 410 in each display 4 to the IF 110 in the game medium handling apparatus 1.

  In addition, from the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a to the IF 410 in each display device 4, a “prize ball signal” indicating the number of game balls paid out to the player, a big hit in the pachinko machine 3a Or, "External information 1" signal indicating that it is a big hit, "External information 2" signal indicating that it is probable in the pachinko machine 3a, or that it is being probable, a special symbol game is started in the pachinko machine 3a “External information 3” signal indicating that the game ball launched in the pachinko machine 3a has won the starting opening, indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachinko machine 3a The “security signal” indicates that the base door 33 (door) or the glass door 34 (frame) described later in the pachinko machine 3a is in an open state. Is input "door-frame open signal" indicating. The “external information 1” signal to the “external information 7” signal should be appropriately output in accordance with the specifications of the pachinko machine 3a on the transmission side and the specifications of the display devices 4 on the reception side. Can do. In addition, an “out ball information” signal indicating that a game ball launched in the pachinko machine 3a has not entered any of the winning openings and has entered the out opening (not shown) is sent to an out ball sensor (not shown). Although it is input from another signal line based on the detection result, when the out ball sensor is controlled by the control of the pachinko machine 3a, it may be output from the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a.

  Further, from the IF 410 in each stand display 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2, “out information” based on the “out ball information” signal, “safe information” based on the “prize ball signal”, “external information 1” "Large hit information" based on the "External information 2" signal, "Probability information" based on the "External information 3" signal, "Start signal" based on the "External information 3" signal, "Starting port information" based on the "External information 4" signal, " “Door opening information” based on “door / frame opening signal” and “abnormality 1 information” based on “security signal” are input. If the error (abnormality) type can be determined from the output time of the “security signal”, “abnormality 1 information”, “abnormality 2 information” or “ It may be converted into “abnormality 3 information” and output to the server device 2. Further, as described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2. In addition, the IF 410 may itself receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308a and output each input signal to the server device 2 as it is (through signal).

  As for the type of error (abnormality) indicated by the “security signal” in the pachinko machine 3a, the start switch is turned on even though the game ball has not entered due to unauthorized means or other factors. Start port switch error indicating that it has become a count switch error indicating that the winning port solenoid has not been driven (the winning port is not opened) due to unauthorized means or other factors. As an example, a sensor detection error (for example, a magnetic sensor error) indicating that various sensors (for example, a magnetic sensor) provided in the pachinko machine 3a for detecting fraud are in a detection state can be given.

  FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing the connection of the game medium handling device 1, the pachislot machine 3 b, and the display units 4. In FIG. 8, for convenience of explanation, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal board 308b in the pachislot machine 3b, and the IF 410 in each display unit 4 are shown, and the other components are not shown. ing.

  From the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1 to the IF 410 in each display device 4, a “card issuance” signal indicating that a card has been issued (returned), and a “medal lending” indicating that a medal has been rented (paid out) ”Signal, a“ reserved ball replay ”signal indicating that a replay of the stored ball has been performed, a“ retained ball information ”signal indicating the current counting ball information, and a“ stored ball information ”signal indicating the current stored ball information, From the IF 410 in the table display 4 to the IF 110 in the game medium handling apparatus 1, “call information” indicating that a call button 902 described later has been operated is input.

  Further, from the external terminal board 308b in the pachislot machine 3b to the IF 410 in each display unit 4, a “medal insertion signal” indicating the number of medals inserted by the player, and the number of medals paid out to the player “ "Medal payout signal", "external signal 2" indicating that an AT described later has occurred in the pachislot machine 3b, "external signal 1" indicating that the pachislot machine 3b has become a pseudo bonus described below or is in the pseudo bonus A signal, “security signal” indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachislot machine 3b is input. In the pachislot machine 3b, the fact that the front door 61b, which will be described later, is in an open state is input to each display 4 by a "security signal". For example, as in the pachinko machine 3a, The signal 4 ”may be output separately from the“ security signal ”, thereby outputting a signal indicating that the front door 61b described later is in an open state. In addition, the contents of “external signal 1” to “external signal 4” can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the pachislot machine 3b on the transmission side and the specifications of the display devices 4 on the reception side. .

  Further, from the IF 410 in each stand display 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2, the “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal”, the “OUT information” based on the “medal payout signal”, and the “external signal 2” described above. “AT information” based on “external signal 1”, “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1”, and “error information” based on “security signal”. If the error (abnormality) type can be determined from the output time of the “security signal”, “error information”, “abnormality 1 information”, “abnormality” are selected according to the error (abnormality) type. The information may be converted into “2 information” or “abnormal 3 information” and output to the server device 2. Further, as described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2. In addition, the IF 410 may receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308b and output the input signal to the server device 2 as it is (through signal).

  The types of errors (abnormalities) indicated by the “security signal” in the pachislot machine 3b include the door opening error indicating that the front door 61b is in the open state, and reading / writing of the RWM was not performed normally. RWM error indicating that, in the selector 85 which will be described later, an incorrect means or other factors (for example, clogged medals), a selector error indicating that normal detection is no longer performed, an incorrect means in the hopper 83 which will be described later or A hopper error indicating that a normal payout cannot be performed due to other factors (for example, medal empty), a medal auxiliary storage for storing extra medals that cannot be stored in the hopper 83, and the medal auxiliary storage Medal auxiliary warehouse error indicating that the medals contained in are full It can be mentioned as an example.

  Although not shown, in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, “call information” indicating that a call button 902 (to be described later) is operated is transmitted from the IF 410 in each display 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2. Then, the IF 270 in the server device 2 to the IF 410 in each stand display device 4 is managed by the server device 2 (particularly, the game information management device 220) such as the operation data and the game data of each stand in the game store. Data is sent.

  FIG. 9 is an external view of the game medium handling device 1a used in the pachinko machine 3a. In FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 3a is omitted. As shown in FIG. 9, the game medium handling device 1a includes a front surface portion 11a and a housing 12a. The front surface portion 11a has a status indicator lamp 13a, a card insertion port 14a, and a bill insertion port through which bills can be inserted. 15a, a touch panel LCD 16a, a camera unit 17a, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 18a, a speaker cover 19a, a counting slot 20, a fraction outlet 21 and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a guide device 120 is detachably provided in the game medium handling device 1a. The guide device 120 is mounted such that a mounting portion 121 provided at a part thereof covers the counting inlet 20 and the fraction outlet 21. The game ball that has dropped from the lower plate of the pachinko machine 3a onto the guide plate 123 of the guide device 120 is put into the counting slot 20 through the counting passage provided in the guide device 120. Also, the fractional game balls paid out from the fraction payout port 21 are paid out to the payout tray 124 provided exclusively for the fraction through the fraction passage provided in the guide device 120. The player can move the fraction of game balls paid out to the payout tray 124 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a and use it for the game. And on the upper surface part of the housing | casing 122 of the guidance apparatus 120, when the player operates the handle | steering-wheel of the pachinko machine 3a, the hand setting part 125 for putting the hand operated is provided.

  In the game medium handling device 1a according to the present embodiment, when a lending request signal is received from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3a or when a payout instruction from the player to the game medium handling device 1a is received, the supply unit ( Control of paying out the number of balls (for example, 125 balls) according to the lending request signal directly from the pachinko machine 3a through a supply passage (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 3a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a ball paying outlet (for example, a ball paying outlet 23a) is provided at a location on the front surface portion 11a above the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a. In addition, a nozzle for guiding the game ball paid out from the ball payout exit to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a is detachably provided, and control is performed to pay out the number of balls corresponding to the lending request signal from the ball payout exit. It may be. That is, it is good also as comprising so that a game ball may be paid out with respect to the pachinko machine 3a indirectly with the nozzle. In addition, the direct payout or the indirect payout may be selectively performed.

  FIG. 10 is an external view of a game medium handling device 1b used in the pachislot machine 3b. In FIG. 10, the pachislot machine 3b is omitted. As shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b is composed of a front surface portion 11b and a housing 12b. The front surface portion 11b has a status indicator lamp 13b, a card insertion port 14b, and a bill insertion port through which bills can be inserted. 15b, touch panel LCD 16b, camera unit 17b, non-contact IC card reader / writer 18b, speaker cover 19b, front panel 22, medal payout port 23, medal counting slot 24, medal guide member 25, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b is provided with a medal payout portion 130 in a detachable manner. The medal payout unit 130 can be changed between a use state (use position) and a storage state (storage position) as shown in FIG. In the state of use, the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 23 is set to slide down the inclined surface by its own weight, and the medal slipped down the inclined surface is on the front side of the pachislot machine 3b, and the medal is inserted. It is stored at a height position between the mouth and the lower plate. The inclined surface of the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be extendable and retractable so as to draw an arc, and the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be rotatable upward so that the inclined surface is contracted and the contracted medal payout By rotating the part 130 upward, a transition from the use state (use position) to the storage state (storage position) is performed.

  Note that in the game medium handling device 1b in the present embodiment, when a payout instruction from the player to the game medium handling device 1b is received or a lending request signal is received from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3b, the medal A predetermined number of medals (for example, 50) is to be paid out to the payout unit 130. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as with the game medium handling device 1a, medals are directly given to the pachislot machine 3b. The payout control may be performed. Further, instead of the medal payout unit 130, or selectively, a nozzle for guiding the medal paid out from the medal payout outlet 23 to the lower plate of the pachislot machine 3b is detachably provided, and the pachislot machine indirectly by the nozzle. It may be configured to pay out medals for 3b.

  Next, the structure of the pachinko machine 3a will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the pachinko machine 3a, and FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine 3a.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the pachinko machine 3a includes a main body 32, a base door 33 pivotally attached to the main body 32 so as to be freely opened and closed, and a glass door 34 pivotally attached to the base door 33 so as to be freely opened and closed. I have.

  The main body 32 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having an opening 32a (see FIG. 12). An example of the material of the main body 32 is wood.

  The base door 33 is formed in a rectangular shape that is substantially the same as the main body 32. The base door 33 is disposed in front of the main body 32 and opens and closes the opening 32 a of the main body 32. The base door 33 is provided with an opening 33a. The opening 33 a is formed in a quadrangular size that occupies most of the upper side from the substantially central portion of the base door 33.

  A speaker 41, a game board 42, a display device 43, a dish unit 44, a launching device 45, a payout device 46, and a substrate unit 47 are attached to the base door 33. The speaker 41 and the display device 43 show a specific example of notification means according to the present invention.

  The speaker 41 is disposed on the upper part of the base door 33. The game board 42 is disposed in front of the base door 33 and covers the opening 33 a of the base door 33. The entire game board 42 is formed of a plate-like resin having permeability (a member having permeability). Examples of the resin having transparency include an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin.

  In addition, a game area 42 a in which a game ball launched from the launching device 45 rolls is formed on the front surface of the game board 42. The game area 42a is an area surrounded by guide rails (not shown). A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 42a.

  The display device 43 is disposed so as to overlap the back side of the game board 42. The display device 43 has a display area 43a for displaying an image. The display area 43a is set to a size that overlaps all or part of the game board 42. In the display area 43 a of the display device 43, various images such as an identification symbol for effect, an effect image, and a decoration image for decoration are displayed. The player can view the image displayed in the display area 43a of the display device 43 via the game board 42.

  As the display device 43, for example, a liquid crystal display device can be applied. However, the display device according to the present invention is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

  A spacer 49 is disposed on the back side of the game board 42. The spacer 49 forms a space serving as a flow path for the game ball rolling on the game area 42 a of the game board 42 between the back surface of the game board 42 and the front surface of the display device 43. The spacer 49 is made of a permeable material. Note that the spacer according to the present invention is not limited to being formed of a material having transparency, and for example, a part thereof may be formed of a material having transparency. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  The dish unit 44 is disposed below the game board 42. The dish unit 44 includes an upper dish 51 and a lower dish 52, and the lower dish 52 is located below the upper dish 51. The upper plate 51 and the lower plate 52 are formed with payout openings 51a and 52a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), respectively. When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged from the payout openings 51 a and 52 a and stored in the upper plate 51 and the lower plate 52. Further, the game balls stored in the upper plate 51 are launched into the game area 42 a by the launching device 45.

  The dish unit 44 is provided with an effect button 53. This effect button 53 is arranged on the upper plate 51. A dial operation unit (jog dial) 54 is rotatably fitted to the periphery of the effect button 53. When performing a predetermined effect, an image that prompts the user to operate the effect button 53 and the dial operation unit 54 is displayed in the display area 43 a of the display device 43.

  The launching device 45 is disposed in the lower right part of the base door 33. The launching device 45 includes a launching handle 55 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 56 that engages with the lower right portion of the dish unit 44. The firing handle 55 is disposed on the surface side of the panel body 56 and is supported by the panel body 56 so as to be rotatable. In addition, a solenoid actuator (not shown), which is a specific example of a driving device that launches a game ball, is disposed on the back side of the panel body 56.

  A touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 55, and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 55. The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 55, and changes the power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

  When the player's hand touches the touch sensor of the firing handle 55, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. As a result, it is detected that the player has gripped the launch handle 55, and the game ball can be launched by the solenoid actuator.

  When the player holds the firing handle 55 and rotates it in the clockwise direction, the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle of the firing handle 55, and the power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. Supplied. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 51 are sequentially fired, and the fired game balls are guided to the guide rail and discharged to the game area 42a of the game board 42.

  A firing stop button (not shown) is provided on the side of the firing handle 55. The launch stop button is provided to stop the launch of the game ball by the solenoid actuator. When the player presses the launch stop button, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 55 is held and rotated.

  The dispensing device 46 and the substrate unit 47 are disposed on the back side of the base door 33. A game ball is supplied to the payout device 46 from a storage unit (not shown). The payout device 46 pays out a predetermined number of game balls supplied to the storage unit to the upper plate 51 or the lower plate 52 based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 47 has various control boards. Various control boards are provided with the main control unit 301a and the sub-control unit 302a described above.

  The glass door 34 is disposed in front of the game board 42, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a size covering the game board 42. A speaker cover 59 facing the speaker 41 is provided on the upper portion of the glass door 34.

  In addition, an opening 34 a having a size that exposes at least the game area 42 a of the game board 42 is formed at the center of the glass door 34. The opening 34a of the glass door 34 is closed by a protective glass 58 having transparency. Therefore, when the glass door 34 is closed with respect to the base door 33, the protective glass 58 faces at least the game area 42 a of the game board 42.

  Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 3b in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine 3b of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the pachislot machine 3b includes a cabinet 61a that accommodates a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 61b that is attached to the cabinet 61a so as to be openable and closable. Three reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are provided inside the cabinet 61a, and the three reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction (direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the reels). Hereinafter, the reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are referred to as a left reel 63L, a middle reel 63C, and a right reel 63R, respectively.

  Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface (circumferential surface) of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn on the surface of the sheet material along the circumferential direction of the reel body.

  At the center of the front door 61b, a liquid crystal display device 70 and a display window 64 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 63L, 63C, 63R are provided. And in the liquid crystal display device 70, an image is displayed and an effect is performed.

  The display window 64 is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, for example, and is provided at a position overlapping with the three reel arrangement regions as seen from the front (player side) as shown in FIG. It is provided so as to be positioned in front of (one player side) from one reel. Therefore, the symbols drawn on the three reels provided behind the display window 64 can be viewed through the display window 64.

  A 7-segment display 66 made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) is provided on the left side of the display window 64 when viewed from the front. The 7-segment display 66 is stored in the inside of the pachislot machine 3b. Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  The front door 61b is also provided with various devices (medal slot 71, MAX bet button 72, 1BET button 74, start lever 76, stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R) that are to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 71 is provided for receiving a medal that is inserted into the pachislot machine 3b from the outside by the player. The medals accepted through the medal slot 71 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 3b ( So-called credit function). In the pachislot machine 3b of this embodiment, the number of medals that can be thrown into one game is one, two, or three.

  The MAX bet button 72 and the 1BET button 74 are provided for determining the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 3b. Although not shown in FIG. 13, the front door 61b is provided with a settlement button (disposed on the side of the start lever 76 opposite to the stop button). This checkout button is provided for pulling out (ejecting) medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 3b.

  The start lever 76 is provided to start rotation of all the reels (63L, 63C, 63R). Stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R are provided in association with left reel 63L, middle reel 63C, and right reel 63R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R are referred to as a left stop button 77L, a middle stop button 77C, and a right stop button 77R, respectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the front door 61b is provided with a medal payout outlet 78, a medal tray 79, speakers 80L, 80R, and the like.

  The medal payout opening 78 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 83 described later to the outside. The medal tray 79 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 78. The various lamps provided on the front door 61b are composed of LEDs or the like, and turn on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect. In addition, the speakers 80L and 80R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

  In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates the structure provided with the liquid crystal display device 70, this invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of LEDs may be arranged in a matrix on the top of the reel, and a production (notification) may be performed by a dot pattern by turning these LEDs on and off. The liquid crystal display device 70, the speakers 80L and 80R, the various lamps, and the plurality of LEDs represent a specific example of the notification unit according to the present invention.

  Next, the internal structure of the pachislot machine 3b will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 provided on the back side of the front door 61b is closed with respect to the front door 61b. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 is opened with respect to the front door 61b.

  Below the interior of the cabinet 61a, a medal payout device 83 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 83) having a structure in which a large amount of medals can be accommodated in the lower part of the cabinet 61a and can be discharged one by one. Is provided). In addition, on one side of the hopper 83 (on the left side in the example shown in FIG. 14) in the cabinet 61a, a power supply device 84 that supplies necessary power to each device included in the pachislot machine 3b is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the middle door 86 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the front door 61 b and is configured to be able to open and close the display window 64 (see FIG. 15) from the back side. Door stoppers 86a, 86b, and 86c are provided on the upper and lower portions of the middle door 86, respectively. The door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 86 in a state where the display window 64 is closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 86, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c to release the middle door 86 from being fixed.

  The middle door 86 is provided with a main board 81 that constitutes the main control unit 301b described above. The main control unit 301b controls main operations of the game in the pachislot machine 3b and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of winning.

  Further, three reels (a left reel 63L, a middle reel 63C, and a right reel 63R) are provided at the center portion of the middle door 86. Although not shown in FIG. 14, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  Above the middle door 86, the sub-board 82 constituting the sub-control unit 302b described above is provided. The sub-control unit 302b controls the execution of effects by displaying images.

  Further, a selector 85 is provided in a lower part of the arrangement area of the display window 64 on the back side of the front door 61b. The selector 85 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 71 is appropriate, and guides the medal determined to be appropriate to the hopper 83. Further, although not shown in FIG. 14, a medal sensor 85 </ b> S that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on a path through which a medal passes in the selector 85.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the structure of each stand display device 4 will be described. FIG. 16 is a front view schematically showing each stand display device 4.

  Each of the display devices 4 has a main body housing 911 having a liquid crystal display unit 405 on the front surface, and is installed so as to be positioned above the gaming machine 3. Above the liquid crystal display unit 405, a table number display unit 901 for displaying a table number is provided, and around the liquid crystal display unit 405, lamps 406 are provided on the left and right sides of the table number display unit 901.

  A plurality of buttons 902 to 908 are arranged side by side on the lower front side of the main body housing 911. Specifically, a call button 902, a “forward” button 903, an enter button 904, a “return” button 905, a “past” button 906, a “history” button 907 and a “graph switch” button 908 are provided in order from the left side. Yes. Further, on the right side, a remote control communication unit 909 for receiving instruction data from the above-described remote controller is provided. Further, a sound transmission hole 910 that transmits sound output from the speaker 407 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the main body housing 911.

  The call button 902 is a button for calling a store clerk at the amusement store. Further, a “forward” button 903, a “decision” button 904, and a “return” button 905 are buttons for selecting and determining display data. The “past” button 906 is a button for displaying a past game history (for example, weekly data for one week). A “history” button 907 is a button for displaying the game history of today. The “graph switching” button 908 is a button for instructing switching of the display of the slump graph.

  FIG. 17 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system including each display 4 according to the present invention. A plurality of island controllers 8 and a HUB 9 are LAN-connected to the server device 2, and an island edge counter 5, a payment device 6, and a prize management device 7 are LAN-connected via the HUB 9.

  The server device 2 includes a predetermined number of pachinko gaming units when the game medium handling device 1a, the pachinko machine 3a, and the display devices 4 are set as one unit (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko gaming units”). The LAN connection is made via the island controller 8 and the HUB 9. Similarly, when the game medium handling device 1b, the pachislot machine 3b, and the display units 4 are set as one unit (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot game unit”), a predetermined number of pachislot game units are connected to the island controller 8 and LAN connection is established via HUB9. A unit to which these pachinko gaming units or pachislot gaming units are connected is called an island unit.

  The server apparatus 2 is normally configured to set rate information for each island. For example, for a pachinko gaming unit represented in parallel under the island edge counting device 5 in FIG. 17, a 4-yen rate is set, and a pachinko gaming unit represented in parallel underneath is Set the 1 yen rate.

  The island edge counting device 5 is provided at a game island edge or the like, counts game balls and medals acquired by the player, and associates the count value with card identification information together with rate information. Further, the island edge counter 5 prints and issues information indicating the count value and the lending rate on the receipt. It should be noted that the island edge counting device 5 may be provided for each lending rate, or may select a lending rate to be associated when counting game balls and medals.

  When the balance information is associated with the card identification information, the settlement apparatus 6 pays out cash corresponding to the balance information when the card is inserted. In addition, it is good also as the payment apparatus 6 paying out the cash equivalent to these information based on not only remaining amount information but the amount-by-rate possession information associated with the card identification information.

  The prize management device 7 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes attached to a prize exchange counter in the game store, and manages exchange of the number of acquired game media and prizes using exchange game media number management information (not shown). To do. The exchange game medium number management information is information in which the number of game media required for exchange with a prize is associated with each prize. For example, in the case of a 4-yen rate, 2 balls are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the minimum unit price prize, and in the case of 1 yen rate, 8 balls are the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the minimum unit price prize. It is associated. The number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize is not limited to the above example, and can be set as appropriate.

  Here, when a player brings a card associated with possession information and inserts a card into a card insertion slot of a card processing machine (not shown), the prize according to the possession information according to rate Can receive. Further, in the prize management device 7, a player can bring a receipt and exchange prizes based on information indicating a count value and a rental rate printed on the received receipt.

  At that time, the store clerk in the prize exchange counter presses an exchange button (not shown) corresponding to the prize designated by the player. The prize management device 7 that has received the press of the exchange button executes exchange control for subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the designated prize from the count value. Thereafter, the store clerk hands over the prize designated to the player manually. Note that special prizes described later may be automatically paid out from a prize dispenser (not shown) connected to the prize management device 7.

  In the present embodiment, since the coin information is stored for each rate, the prize management device 7 adds the prize information and exchanges the prize when executing the exchange control. It is good also as being able to perform.

  Next, control of the pachinko machine 3a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an outline of the main process performed by the pachinko machine 3a, and specifically shows a series of controls performed by the main control unit 301a.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is controlled in accordance with a player's operation and a game ball is fired and various winnings are made.

  The pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol. When it is a big win in a special symbol game or a win in a normal symbol game, the possibility that a game ball will win is relatively increased, and the payout control of the game ball is easily performed.

  In addition, for various winnings, special symbol start winning, which is one condition for variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and normal symbol starting, which is one condition for variable display of normal symbols in a normal symbol game. Winning is also included.

  When there is a special symbol start winning, random numbers are extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, and the extracted random numbers are stored.

  In the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether a condition for starting variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not a random number value is stored by a special symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is established with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referenced to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. Subsequently, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the symbol determination random number extracted from the symbol determination counter and the above-mentioned jackpot determination result are referred to, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the variation pattern determination counter, and the random pattern value, the above-described jackpot determination result, and the above-described stop symbol are referred to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, and the random number value, the jackpot determination result described above, the stop symbol described above, and the variation pattern described above are referred to, and the special symbol is variably displayed. An effect pattern to be executed is determined.

  After that, as a result of the determined jackpot determination, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the effect pattern accompanying the special symbol, the variable display control for performing the display control of the special symbol variable display, the predetermined effect is performed. Production control is performed.

  Then, when the variable display control and the effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not a big hit is obtained. In this determination process, when it is determined that a big hit is made, the big hit game control for performing the big hit game is executed. In the big hit game control, the possibility of various winnings described above increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit is not made, the big hit game control is not executed.

  When it is determined that the big hit is not made or when the big hit game control is ended, the game state transition control for changing the game state is performed. In this game state transition control, management of a normal game state different from the big hit game state is performed. Examples of the normal gaming state include a probability-changing gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination described above, a short-time gaming state in which the variable display time for special symbols and normal symbols is reduced, and the like. Thereafter, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start variable symbol variable display again.

  On the other hand, when there is a normal symbol start winning, a random number value is extracted from the winning determination counter and stored.

  In the normal symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not a condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not the random number value is stored by the normal symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied, with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, the random number value extracted from the counter for hit determination is referred to and a hit determination is made as to whether or not to win. Subsequently, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the result of the hit determination is referred to, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined.

  Thereafter, as a result of the determined hit determination, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is referred to, and variable display control for performing display control for variable symbol normal display and effect control for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

  When the variable display control and the effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. In this determination process, when it is determined that the winning game is won, the hit game control for performing the winning game is executed. In the winning game control, the possibility of various winnings as described above, in particular, the possibility of special symbol starting winnings in a special symbol game is increased. On the other hand, if it is determined not to win, the hit game control is not executed. Thereafter, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start variable display of the normal symbol again.

  As described above, in the pachinko game, the payout control of the game ball is easily performed depending on whether or not the big symbol is won in the special symbol game, the transition state of the game state, or whether or not the big symbol game is won.

  In the present embodiment, various random numbers are extracted using a soft random number method that generates random values by executing a program. However, for example, a random number generator in which random numbers are updated at a predetermined cycle may be provided, and a hard random number system that extracts a random value from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator may be used. When the hard random number method is used, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in a predetermined period by determining the initial value of the random number value at a timing different from the predetermined period.

  Next, control of the pachislot machine 3b will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an outline of the main processing performed by the pachislot machine 3b, and specifically shows a series of controls performed by the main control unit 301b.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachislot machine 3b, the main control unit 301b executes a power-on process (step S3000) described later in the description of FIG. In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes an initialization process (step S3001) at the end of one game (one unit game). In this initialization process, for example, a specific storage area in the main control unit 301b designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes medal acceptance / start check processing (step S3002). In the medal acceptance / start check process, a process of detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process of detecting a start operation (operation to the start lever 76) are executed.

  Next, the main control unit 301b extracts the random number value and stores it in the random value storage area allocated to the storage area of the main control unit 301b (step S3003). Here, the random number value can be stored with the value used for the internal lottery process different from the value used for the lock determination process. In this embodiment, it is extracted from 0 to 65535.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes an internal lottery process (step S3004). In the internal lottery process, for example, a process of determining an internal winning combination in which one or a plurality of winning flags are established, such as a bonus combination and a pushing order, which will be described later, is determined by lottery based on the random number described above. Executed.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes lock determination processing (step S3005). In this lock determination process, when a specific condition is satisfied, a process for reserving execution of a lock at the end of the game, which will be described later, is executed, and the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination) described above is a specific combination In this case, based on the random number value stored in the random value storage process, a process of determining by lottery whether or not to perform a game start lock described later is executed.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a reel stop initial setting process (step S3006). By this reel stop initial setting process, based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination), the various stop control information of each reel 63L, 63C, 63R described above is stored in the corresponding area of the storage area of the main control unit 301b. Is done.

  Next, the main control unit 301b generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control unit 301b to the sub-control unit 302b, and the generated start command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the storage area of the main control unit 301b. Store (step S3007). The start command data includes, for example, an internal winning combination type, a game state type, a production game state type, a game start lock type and its duration, a pseudo-bonus counter value, and a bonus end number counter value. This data is recognizable by the control unit 302b.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a wait process (step S3008). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Wait until you are digested. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a game start lock execution process (step S3009). In the game start lock execution process, the game start lock is executed based on the lottery result in the lock determination process in step S3005. In the present embodiment, “lock” means a process of invalidating a player's game operation. For example, if the game is locked at the start of the game, an operation (start operation) to the start lever 76 is performed. Thereafter, the operation (stop operation) to the stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R is invalidated for a predetermined time. Also, for example, if the game is locked at the end of the game, an operation (start operation) to the start lever 76 in the next game is determined in advance after an operation (stop operation) to the stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R. Means that it will be invalidated in the last hour. Here, the modes of these locks are not limited to those described above, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in the game start lock, a reel rotation start process described later may be executed, an effect may be provided during the reel rotation preparation, and then the lock may be released and a stop operation may be performed. .

  Next, the main controller 301b executes a reel rotation start process (step S3010) for rotating all the reels 63L, 63C, 63R. Note that the reel rotation start control is executed by an interrupt process (more specifically, a reel control process in step S3205) described later in the description of FIG. This interrupt process is a process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 ms).

  By this interruption process, the driving of each stepping motor is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 63L, 63C, 63R starts. Thereafter, the driving of each stepping motor is controlled by this interruption process, and the reels 63L, 63C, 63R are accelerated until the rotation reaches a constant speed.

  Further, when the rotation of the reels 63L, 63C, 63R reaches a constant speed, the driving of each stepping motor is controlled by this interruption process, and the reels 63L, 63C, 63R are maintained to rotate at a constant speed. When the rotation of the reels 63L, 63C, 63R reaches a constant speed and the reel index is detected (that is, the symbol position of the rotating reel can be specified), the stop to the stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R is stopped. Operation is allowed.

  Next, the main control unit 301b generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control unit 301b to the sub control unit 302b, and the generated reel rotation start command data is assigned to the storage area of the main control unit 301b. Store in the data storage area (step S3011). The reel rotation start command data is, for example, data that enables the sub control unit 302b to recognize that the rotation of the reels 63L, 63C, and 63R has started.

  By receiving this reel rotation start command data, the sub-control unit 302b can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a reel stop control process (step S3012). By this reel stop control process, stop control of the reels 63L, 63C, 63R is performed. Although not shown, in this reel stop control process, the main control unit 301b generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control unit 301b to the sub control unit 302b, and the generated reel stop command data is used as the main stop command data. The data is stored in a communication data storage area allocated to the storage area of the control unit 301b. The reel stop command data includes the type of the reel to be stopped, the stop start position (that is, the symbol position when the stop button is operated), the number of sliding pieces, or the planned stop position (that is, the reel is actually scheduled to stop). The symbol position) is data that can be recognized by the sub-control unit 302b.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a winning search process (step S3013). In this winning search process, after all the reels 63L, 63C, 63R are stopped, a symbol combination displayed on a predetermined winning line in the display window 64 and a symbol combination table (not shown) are collated, The symbol combination displayed on the winning line is identified.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a medal payout process (step S3014) for paying out the number of medals according to the symbol combination displayed on the payline based on the result of the win search process. In this medal payout process, the drive control of the hopper 83 and the update of the credit number are performed based on the payout number counter value.

  Next, the main control unit 301b generates winning operation command data to be transmitted from the main control unit 301b to the sub-control unit 302b, and stores the generated winning operation command data in the communication data allocated to the storage area of the main control unit 301b. Store in the area (step S3015). The winning operation command data is data that allows the sub-control unit 302b to recognize, for example, the displayed symbol combination type, the number of medals to be paid out, the type and period of the game end lock, and the like.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a lock execution process at the end of the game (step S3016). In the game end lock execution process, the game end lock is executed based on the reservation result of the game end lock in the lock determination process in step S3005.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a gaming state control process (step S3017). In this gaming state control process, for example, as will be described later in the description of FIG. 23, control is performed to shift or maintain the gaming state based on the transition condition.

  Although not shown, in this gaming state control process, the main control unit 301b generates bonus start / end command data to be transmitted from the main control unit 301b to the sub-control unit 302b, and the generated bonus start / end is generated. The command data is stored in the communication data storage area assigned to the storage area of the main control unit 301b. This bonus start / end command data is data that allows the sub-control unit 302b to recognize that a bonus gaming state described later has started or ended.

  In this gaming state control process, if the displayed symbol combination is replay, an automatic insertion request is made. In other words, control is performed so that the number of inserted games (for example, 3 cards) in the current unit game is automatically inserted in the next unit game (that is, the re-game is activated).

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes an effect gaming state control process (step S3018). In this effect game state control process, for example, as will be described later in the description of FIG. 24, control is performed to shift or maintain the effect game state based on the transfer condition.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the power-on process executed in step S3000 of the main process shown in FIG.

  First, the main control unit 301b determines whether backup is normal (step S3101). In this determination process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or not by error detection using the checksum value.

  For example, the main control unit 301b stores the set value of the pachislot machine 3b and the checksum value calculated from the set value when the power is turned off in the storage area of the main control unit 301b as backup data. In the determination process (step S3101), the setting value and the checksum value stored in the storage area of the main control unit 301b are read.

  Then, the main control unit 301b compares the checksum calculated from the read setting value and the checksum that has been backed up, and determines that the backup is normal if the comparison results match. .

  When determining that the backup is normal (YES), the main control unit 301b sets the backed up setting values and the like in the storage area of the main control unit 301b (step S3102). As a result, when the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set in the storage area of the main control unit 301b.

  After executing the processing of step S3102, or when it is determined in step S3101 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main control unit 301b sets a setting change switch (FIG. 5) provided in the cabinet 61a of the pachislot machine 3b. It is determined whether or not (not shown) is ON (step S3103). If the main control unit 301b determines that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main control unit 301b executes an initialization process (step S3104) when the setting is changed.

  In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, a predetermined storage area in the main control unit 301b, which is designated in advance to be initialized at the time of changing the setting, is initialized.

  Next, the main control unit 301b generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control unit 301b to the sub-control unit 302b, and stores the generated initialization command data in the communication data allocated to the storage area of the main control unit 301b. Store in the area (step S3105). The initialization command data is data that enables the sub-control unit 302b to recognize, for example, whether or not the setting value has been changed and the setting value.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a set value change process (step S3105). In this set value changing process, a set value is selected from 1 to 6 according to the operation result of a reset switch (not shown) provided in the cabinet 61a of the pachislot machine 3b, and the operation is subsequently performed. The set value selected when the start lever 76 is operated is confirmed.

  Next, the main control unit 301b determines whether or not the setting change switch is in an on state (step S3107), and repeatedly executes the process of step S3107 until a determination result that is not in the on state is obtained.

  Here, when the determination result that the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained (NO), the main control unit 301b generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control unit 301b to the sub-control unit 302b. The generated initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the storage area of the main control unit 301b (step S3108), and the power-on process is terminated.

  In step S3103, when determining that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main control unit 301b determines whether the backup is normal (step S3109). If it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main control unit 301b executes power-on error processing (step S3111).

  In power-on error processing, the main control unit 301b displays an error display or the like that backup is not normal. Note that the main control unit 301b does not cancel the error state by operating a stop release switch (not shown) or a reset switch (not shown) in an error state where the backup is not normal (backup error). Therefore, the error state is canceled only when the setting is newly changed.

  If it is determined in step S3109 that the backup is normal (YES), the main control unit 301b determines the state of the pachislot machine 3b based on the backup data stored in the storage area of the main control unit 301b. The state before the disconnection is restored (step S3110), and the power-on process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main control unit 301b. This process is executed every 1.1172 ms.

  First, the main control unit 301b saves a register (step S3201). Next, the main controller 301b executes an input port check process (step S3202). In this input port check processing, the presence of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main control unit 301b is confirmed by comparing the state of the input port before one interrupt with the state of the current input port. .

  For example, the main control unit 301b stores on-edge and off-edge information of various switches such as a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, and a stop button sensor in a storage area of the main control unit 301b.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes timer update processing (step S3203). In this timer update process, the wait timer for executing the wait process in the main process described above and the update (for example, subtraction) of the lock timer for executing the game start lock execution process and the game end lock execution process are performed. Done.

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes communication data transmission processing (step S3204). In this communication data transmission process, when there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area, the untransmitted data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 302b. On the other hand, when there is no untransmitted data, no-operation command data is generated, and the generated no-operation command data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 302b.

  Here, in the no-operation command data, information on ON / OFF of various sensors stored in the input port check process described above is set as each parameter. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act against command transmission by preventing an interrupt process in which a command is not transmitted, and to make the sub-control unit 302b recognize this information, so that the operation is originally invalid. An effect can be changed based on a period operation (for example, a start operation during reel rotation).

  Next, the main control unit 301b executes a reel control process (step S3205) for controlling the rotation of the reels 63L, 63C, and 63R. In this reel control, the reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are started to rotate in response to the start operation, and the reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are controlled to rotate at a constant speed. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 63L, 63C, 63R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Next, the main controller 301b executes a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S3206). For example, the main control unit 301b displays the number of credited medals and the number of payouts on various display units. Next, the main control unit 301b restores the register (step S3207), and terminates the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing under the control of the sub-control unit 302b, and specifically shows control of the sub-control unit 302b performed when a command is transmitted by the main control unit 301b. is there. Although illustration is omitted, prior to the command analysis process, a communication task activation process including the command analysis process is performed as a power-on process, and the liquid crystal display device 70, speakers 80L and 80R, and various lamps A start process of the production control task for controlling is performed.

  First, the sub control unit 302b determines whether or not an initialization command has been received (step S3301). If it is determined that an initialization command has been received (YES), the sub-control unit 302b executes initialization command reception processing (step S3302) and ends the command analysis processing. In the initialization command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as the initialization command is set. For example, the production state is restored or the production state is initialized based on the presence or absence of a setting change.

  On the other hand, when determining that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub-control unit 302b determines whether an error command has been received (step S3303). If it is determined that an error command has been received (YES), the sub-control unit 302b executes an error command reception process (step S3304) and ends the command analysis process. In the error command reception process, broadcast data based on information transmitted as an error command is set. For example, based on the type of error, dedicated error-informing data for displaying an error image by the liquid crystal display device 70, outputting a warning sound by the speakers 80L and 80R, and emitting light in an error lighting pattern by various lamps is set. The The in-error dedicated notification data is set to be executed with priority over other effect data (or notification data).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that an error command has not been received (NO), the sub-control unit 302b determines whether a start command has been received (step S3305). If it is determined that a start command has been received (YES), the sub-control unit 302b executes a start command reception process (step S3306) and ends the command analysis process. In the start command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as a start command is set. For example, as will be described later, in the case of a unit game in which a pseudo bonus starts, special effect data during the pseudo bonus is set, and in the unit game, when the internal winning combination is a push order to be described later, Push order notification data for notifying the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous to the player is set. That is, the pseudo bonus is a specific example of a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a start command has not been received (NO), the sub-control unit 302b determines whether a reel rotation start command has been received (step S3307). If it is determined that a reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub-control unit 302b executes a reel rotation start command reception process (step S3308) and ends the command analysis process. In the reel rotation start command reception process, effect data based on the information transmitted as the reel rotation start command is set. For example, effect data for outputting a reel rotation start sound is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub-control unit 302b determines whether a reel stop command has been received (step S3309). If it is determined that a reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub control unit 302b executes a reel stop command reception process (step S3310) and ends the command analysis process. In the reel stop command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as a reel stop command is set. For example, effect data for outputting a reel stop sound is set.

  On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub-control unit 302b determines whether or not a winning operation command has been received (step S3311). If it is determined that a winning action command has been received (YES), the sub-control unit 302b executes a winning action command reception process (step S3312) and ends the command analysis process. In the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command, effect data based on the information transmitted as the winning operation command is set. For example, effect data for outputting a payout sound or the like is set according to the winning symbol combination. As will be described later, when the pseudo bonus is started from the next unit game, the special effect data at the start of the pseudo bonus is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub-control unit 302b determines whether a bonus start / end command has been received (step S3313). If it is determined that a bonus start / end command has been received (YES), the sub-control unit 302b executes a bonus start command reception process (step S3314) and ends the command analysis process. In the process at the time of receiving the bonus start / end command, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus start / end command is set. As will be described later, in the case where the pseudo bonus state is relatively advantageous over the bonus gaming state, the unique information is based on the information transmitted as the bonus start / end command. It is good also as comprising so that production data may not be set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a bonus start / end command has not been received (NO), the sub-control unit 302b determines whether a no-operation command has been received (step S3315). If it is determined that a no-operation command has been received (YES), the sub-control unit 302b executes a no-operation command reception process (step S3316) and ends the command analysis process.

  In the no-operation command reception process, the effect data may be changed based on information transmitted as a no-operation command. For example, if the effect data determined in the start command receiving process is effect data requesting continuous betting of the MAX bet button 72, the MAX bet button 72 received as a no-operation command is in an on-edge state or off-edge. The production data is changed based on the state information. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3315 that a no-operation command has not been received (NO), the sub control unit 302b ends the command analysis process.

[Interaction function of production by each display 4]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23 to FIG. 31, a description will be given of an effect interlocking function by each stand display device 4 according to the present invention. The production interlocking function is a function in which each display device 4 performs production in conjunction with a specific production performed by the gaming machine 3 according to a specific mode linked to the specific production. In a form, it implement | achieves by control of the control part 400 of each stand display machine 4. FIG. In the description of the function, for the sake of convenience, each display device 4 provided corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this and corresponds to the pachinko machine 3a described above. This can also be realized in each display 4 provided.

  First, the game specifications of the pachi-slot machine 3b, which is an example of the target with which the display devices 4 are linked with the production, will be described.

<Internal winning of pachislot machine 3b>
It is assumed that the pachislot machine 3b in the present embodiment is provided with bonus, normal replay, push order replay, specific replay, normal small combination, push order small combination and specific small combination as internal winning combinations. Here, the bonus is a so-called BB (actual continuous action device related to the first type special feature), MB (actual continuous action device related to the second type special feature), or RB (first type special feature). Any of these may be adopted, but so-called carry-over (that is, in a game determined as an internal winning combination, if the combination of symbols cannot be won, it will be won after the next game) To be held as an internal winning combination). Further, the normal replay and the normal small role are collectively referred to as “normal role”, the push order replay and the push order small role are collectively referred to as “push order”, and the specific replay and the specific small role are collectively referred to as “ It is called “special role”.

  The normal replay, the push order replay, and the specific replay are all internal winning combinations in which replay is activated by winning, but the push order replay is performed in the push order (that is, the stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R as described later). In the case of an internal winning combination in which the combination of symbols to be won varies depending on the operation order of the game, and the combination of symbols to be awarded is a special symbol combination, the above-described lock at the end of the game is executed. In addition, the probability that the specific replay is determined as an internal winning combination is lower than that of the normal replay or the push order replay, and at the time of the win, whether or not to execute the lock at the start of the game in the above-described lock determination process is determined by lottery. Determined by. It should be noted that the term “replay” includes any of normal replay, push order replay, and specific replay.

  In addition, the normal small combination, the push order small combination, and the specific small combination are all internal winning combinations in which medals are paid out by winning, but the push order small combination is a push order (that is, a stop button as described later). 77L, 77C, 77R), the winning symbol combination is an internal winning combination, and by changing the winning symbol combination, the number of medals given to the player also varies. Yes. For example, when a stop operation is performed in the push order B in the three push order combination described later, the combination of symbols from which three medals are paid out due to winning a prize will be stopped. In this case, the combination of symbols for which one medal is paid out due to winning is stopped, or the combination of symbols for which losing (no benefit is given) is stopped. In addition, for example, in a combination of 8 sheets to be pressed, which will be described later, when a stop operation is performed in the pressing order A, the combination of symbols in which 8 medals are paid out due to winning is stopped. In the case of the order, the combination of symbols for which one medal is paid out due to winning is stopped, or the combination of symbols for which losing (no profit is given) is stopped. In addition, the probability that a specific small role is determined as an internal winning combination is set lower than that of a normal small combination or a push order small combination. Is determined by lottery. It should be noted that the simple “combination” includes any of normal regular combinations, push order small combinations, and specific small combinations. Further, the payout number when the small combination wins can be set as appropriate according to the number of input. In addition, if the 3 players in the push order can play the game with 3 inserted medals, even if the stop operation is performed in the push order B, medals with the same value as the inserted medals will be paid out. Since it is a small role to be performed, instead of this, one mode of push order replay (for example, push order replay B) may be used. In this case, when a stop operation is performed in the push order B at the time of winning the push order replay B, the combination of specific symbols that will cause the re-game to operate due to winning is stopped. The normal game combination (for example, the symbol combination related to the normal replay) that is different from the specific symbol combination that causes the replay to be activated by winning may be stopped.

<Game state of pachislot machine 3b>
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the gaming state in the pachislot machine 3b. It is assumed that the pachislot machine 3b in the present embodiment is provided with a general gaming state, an RT gaming state, and a bonus gaming state as gaming states. Here, the general gaming state refers to a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, in which the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination and is not carried over, and is compared to the RT gaming state. The game state has a low probability of winning a replay as a winning combination (low replay probability). The RT gaming state is a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, in which the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carried over, and is replayed as an internal winning combination as compared to the general gaming state. Is a gaming state with a high probability of winning (high replay probability). The bonus game state is a game state that starts when a bonus is won and ends when a bonus end condition (for example, payout of more than 28 medals) is satisfied. Compared to the state, the gaming state has a higher probability that a small role is won as an internal winning combination (high probability of small role).

  In the pachislot machine 3b according to the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals is three, and when the winning combination of the pushing order is won, the player performs the stop operation in the pushing order that gives the most medal payout (advantageous). Assuming that is made, the RT gaming state is the most advantageous gaming state. The bonus game state is set so that only two medals can be paid out even if the combination of symbols is awarded in any combination of symbols, though the number of inserted medals is fixed to 2 in spite of high probability of small roles. (Ie, medals do not decrease, but do not increase). Also, in the general gaming state, it is possible to play with three medals, but since the replay probability is lower than the RT gaming state, the gaming state is more disadvantageous than the RT gaming state. ing.

<Directed gaming state of pachislot machine 3b>
(A) of FIG. 24 is a figure which shows the example of the transition of the effect game state in the pachislot machine 3b, (b) of the figure is a figure which shows the content of the transition conditions in (a). In the pachislot machine 3b in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), “normal”, “AT preparation”, “AT”, “pseudo bonus”, “pseudo bonus during AT preparation” ”And“ pseudo bonus during AT ”, and when transition conditions A to F shown in (b) of the figure are satisfied, control is performed so as to transition between these effect gaming states. . Note that the transition between these effect game states is performed in the RT game state described above. In addition, the “pseudo bonus” and “AT” both inform the player of the push order in which the player pays the most medals when the winning combination of the push order is won in the RT game state. Is common in the production gaming state that can increase medals (that is, a specific gaming state advantageous to the player), but the “pseudo bonus” is terminated with a certain termination condition (for example, 30 games) On the other hand, “AT” is different in that its end condition varies (for example, the number of games continued in the winning of a specific combination during AT varies).

  “Normal” is an effect gaming state that stays when the “pseudo bonus” or “AT” transition lottery is not won, or transitions when the “pseudo bonus” or “AT” ends, This is a staged gaming state in which the player is most likely to play the most games. In “Normal”, when the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination, or when the execution of the lock at the start of the game is determined, the sub-control unit 302b determines whether to shift to the pseudo bonus or shift to the AT. Is executed. When winning the pseudo bonus transition lottery, the push order replay is notified in the game in which the push order replay is determined as the internal winning combination, and the player performs the push order replay according to the notified push order. When a prize is awarded, the effect gaming state shifts from “normal” to “pseudo bonus” (satisfaction of transition condition A). Also, when winning the AT lottery, the game in which the push order is determined as the internal winning combination is notified of the push order A or B, and the player follows the push order in accordance with the notified push order. When winning the game, the production gaming state will shift from “normal” to “AT preparation” (the transition condition B is established). In the game determined as a role, the push order A or B is notified, and when the player makes a push order replay or a push order three-piece winning in accordance with the notified push order, the production gaming state is changed from “AT preparation” Transition to “AT” (satisfaction of transition condition C).

  In addition, in the “AT preparation” or “AT”, a player who has been determined to have an internal winning combination of 3 or 8 in the push order, and the player is notified of the push order A or B. However, if the player wins the winning combination of 3 or 8 in the order of pushing without following the notified order of pushing, the production gaming state will shift from “AT ready” or “AT” to “normal”. (Establishment of transition condition D).

  The above-described lottery transition to the pseudo bonus is also performed in “AT preparation” or “AT”, and in the case of “AT preparation”, if the lottery transition to the pseudo bonus is won, the push order replay will be internally won. In the game determined as a role, the push order C is notified, and when the player wins the push order replay according to the notified push order, the staged gaming state is changed from “AT ready” to “AT ready pseudo bonus”. In case of winning the transition lottery to the pseudo bonus in “AT” in the “AT”, the pushing order C is notified in the game in which the pushing order replay is determined as the internal winning combination. When the player wins the push order replay according to the notified push order, the effect gaming state shifts from “AT” to “AT-pseudo bonus” (transition rule). Establishment of A).

  In addition, in the “pseudo bonus”, “AT preparation pseudo bonus” or “AT pseudo bonus”, a game in which the player has decided to play in the push order replay or the push order three-piece role as the internal winning combination, When the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than B or D, the effect gaming state shifts to “normal”, “AT preparation”, or “AT”, respectively (satisfaction of transition condition E).

  In addition, in the “pseudo bonus”, “AT preparation pseudo bonus”, or “AT preparation pseudo bonus”, when the pseudo bonus counter becomes 0, the effect gaming state is “normal”, “AT preparation” Transition to “AT” (satisfaction of transition condition F).

  Here, in the transition conditions B, C, and D, a push order counter is used as shown in FIG. The push order counter is a counter used by the main control unit 301b to recognize the transition of the effect gaming state by its control. For example, the push order counter is changed from 0 to 1 with the establishment of the transition condition B described above. By adding to, the control is performed to shift the production gaming state from “normal” to “AT preparation”, and the push order counter is incremented from 1 to 2 as the above-described transition condition C is established. Control is performed to shift the gaming state from “AT preparation” to “AT”.

  Further, in the transition condition F, as shown in FIG. 24B, a pseudo bonus medium counter is used. The pseudo bonus counter is a counter used by the main control unit 301b to recognize the start and end of the pseudo bonus by the control. For example, when the transition condition A described above is satisfied, When 30 is set and the pseudo bonus counter is decremented by 1 for each game, when the pseudo bonus counter becomes 0, the production gaming state is changed from “pseudo bonus” to “normal”, “AT preparation pseudo Control is made to shift from “bonus” to “AT preparation” or from “pseudo bonus during AT” to “AT”.

  In this embodiment, in order to explain the control of each display device 4 according to the present invention, an example is used in which one pseudo bonus counter is used and the number of games in which the pseudo bonus continues is 30 games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of games in which the pseudo bonus continues is 30 games, but the count on each display device 4 is updated every predetermined number of times (for example, every 10 games). It is good also as changing the mode of the interlocking | reporting to perform.

  Further, for example, a plurality of pseudo bonus counters may be used, and the number of games in which the pseudo bonus continues may vary. Specifically, as the counter for pseudo bonus, three types of counters such as a pseudo JACIN counter, a pseudo JAC counter, and a challenge counter can be used. In this case, first, 2 is set in the pseudo JACIN counter as the transition condition A described above is satisfied. Thereafter, in the game in which the push order replay or the push order three-piece combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the push order B is notified, and the player wins the push order replay or the push order three-piece combination according to the notified push order. Then, instead of subtracting 1 from the pseudo JACIN counter, 5 is set in the counter during pseudo JAC. When the counter in the pseudo JAC is 1 or more, the push order A is notified in the game in which the winning combination of 8 sheets is determined as the internal winning combination, and the counter in the pseudo JAC is decremented by 1. Thereafter, until the counter in the pseudo JAC reaches 0, when the winning combination of 8 sheets in the pushing order is won, the pushing order (pushing order A) that gives the player the most medal payout is notified. That is, a game in which medals for five times increase can be performed for one pseudo JACIN.

  When the two pseudo JACINs are completed, 10 is set to the challenge counter. This challenge counter is decremented for each game. When the challenge counter is 1 or more, a part of the push order A and the push order B is notified in the game in which the push order replay or the three push order combination is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, at the time of winning a push order replay 1 described later, “? -1-?” Is notified. At this time, if the player operates the stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R in the order of “middle left and right”, the challenge is successful, and the subtraction of the challenge counter is stopped, and the above-mentioned pseudo JAC mid counter is set to 5. A game in which medals for five times are increased can be performed. On the other hand, if the player operates the stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R in the order of “middle right and left”, the challenge fails, and the subtraction of the challenge counter does not stop and a game in which medals for 5 times increase can be performed. Absent.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 301b determines that the transition gaming condition F is satisfied when any of the three types of counters, the pseudo JACIN counter, the pseudo JAC counter, and the challenge counter, is zero, Control may be performed to shift from “normal” to “AT preparation pseudo bonus” to “AT preparation”, or from “AT pseudo bonus” to “AT”.

<Push order and push order of pachislot machine 3b>
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between the pressing order and the pressing order in the pachislot machine 3b. As shown in FIG. 25, the pachislot machine 3b according to the present embodiment is provided with a push order replay, a push order 3 piece combination, and a push order 8 piece combination as a push order combination. It should be noted that with respect to the three-for-pressing combination and the eight-for-pressing combination, the payout number when the player pays the most medal can be set as appropriate. In particular, it is desirable that the winning combination of 8 sheets is set in consideration of a payout rate among payout numbers exceeding 3 and 15 or less.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the pressing order refers to the order in which the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 77L, the middle stop button 77C, and the right stop button 77R described above. Stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left stop button 77L, the next stop operation (second stop operation) is performed on the middle stop button 77C, and the last stop operation (third stop operation) is performed. This shows what is done for the right stop button 77R. Similarly, in “middle left and right”, the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 77L, the second stop operation is performed on the right stop button 77R, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 77C. “Middle left and right” indicates that the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 77C, the second stop operation is performed on the left stop button 77L, and the third stop operation is performed on the right stop button. “Middle right left” indicates that the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 77C, the second stop operation is performed on the right stop button 77R, and the third stop is performed. This means that the operation is performed on the left stop button 77L, and “middle right” indicates that the first stop operation is performed on the right stop button 77R and the second stop operation is performed on the left. This indicates that the third stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 77C with respect to the top button 77L. “Right middle left” indicates that the first stop operation is performed on the right stop button 77R. This shows that the second stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 77C and the third stop operation is performed on the left stop button 77L. Of these six types of push orders (six choices), the predetermined push orders are denoted by push orders A to D for convenience of the description of the transition of the effect gaming state described above. Further, the number of selections in the pressing order can be set as appropriate. For example, if attention is paid only to the operation order of the stop button, one kind of pushing order (no matter of pushing order) to six kinds of pushing order (6 choices) can be selectively set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the push order replay includes push order replay 1, push order replay 2, push order replay 3, push order replay 4, push order replay 5, push order replay 6, push order replay 7, and There are push order replays 8, which are determined as different internal winning combinations. The push order replays 1 to 8 are internal winning combinations in which a plurality of winning flags are established, and are internal winning combinations having different combinations of winning flags that are established. With this configuration, different stop control information is set in the reel stop initial setting process and the stop control process described above. By setting different stop control information, it is possible to display different combinations of symbols even when the stop operation is performed in the same pressing order. For example, in the push order replay 1 and the push order replay 3, when the stop operation is performed at “middle right” (push order C), the same stop control is performed, and the combination of symbols of the same group is displayed. However, when the stop operation is performed at “middle left and right”, different stop control is performed (in the pressing order B and the pressing order A), and combinations of symbols of different groups are displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 25, the push order three-piece combination includes a push-order three-piece combination 1, a push-order three-piece combination 2, a push-order three-piece combination 3, and a push-order three-piece combination 4. To be determined as a winning role. The three winning combinations 1 to 4 in the pressing order are internal winning combinations in which a plurality of winning flags are established, and are internal winning combinations having different combinations of winning flags that are established. As described above, different stop control information is set for these internal winning combinations. For example, when any of the three winning combinations 1 to 4 is determined as an internal winning combination, as shown in FIG. 25, when a stop operation is performed in the pressing order B, three medals are paid out by winning. The combination of symbols to be performed will be stopped. However, if the other stop order is used, the combination of symbols to which one medal will be paid out due to winning or the combination of The combination of symbols will be stopped. That is, when any one of the three pushing combinations 1 to 4 is determined as the internal winning combination, the pushing order B is a procedure for a stop operation that is advantageous for the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, there are 8 push combinations, 1 push combination, 8 push combinations, 8 push combinations, 8 push combinations, and 8 push combinations. To be determined as a winning role. The eight winning combinations 1 to 4 are internal winning combinations in which a plurality of winning flags are established, and are internal winning combinations having different combinations of winning flags that are established. As described above, different stop control information is set for these internal winning combinations. For example, when any of the eight winning combinations 1 to 4 is determined as an internal winning combination, as shown in FIG. 25, when a stop operation is performed in the pressing order A, eight medals are paid out by winning. The combination of symbols to be performed will be stopped. However, if the other stop order is used, the combination of symbols to which one medal will be paid out due to winning or the combination of The combination of symbols will be stopped. That is, when any of the eight winning combinations 1 to 4 is determined as the internal winning combination, the pressing sequence A is a procedure for a stop operation that is advantageous for the player.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28, the control of each display 4 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an outline of the reception information check process performed by each stand display device 4. Specifically, based on various signals input from the external terminal board 308b of the pachislot machine 3b, the control unit An example of the control performed by 400 is shown.

<Reception information check process by control of each display 4>
First, the control unit 400 determines whether or not pseudo bonus information is being received (step S4001). Specifically, it is determined whether or not “external signal 1” is output and “pseudo bonus information” based on this “external signal 1” is received. As will be described later, the “external signal 1” is output after all reels in the previous game of the game in which the pseudo bonus starts are stopped, and the output continues until the end of the pseudo bonus. . In other words, “external signal 1” is determined based on the fact that the above-described transition condition A is satisfied, and more specifically, when the winning lottery for the pseudo bonus is won, the push order replay is determined as the internal winning combination. In the game, the push order C is informed, and the player makes a push order replay in accordance with the informed push order, and the output is based on the transition from the “normal” to the “pseudo bonus”. Will be started.

  When determining that the pseudo bonus information is being received (YES), the control unit 400 executes a pseudo bonus medium process (step S4002) described later in the description of FIG. 27, and proceeds to the process of step S4015.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the pseudo bonus information is not being received (NO), the control unit 400 next determines whether or not the pseudo bonus information is turned on (step S4003). Specifically, in the previous reception information check process, “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” was not turned on, but in this reception information check process, it is based on “external signal 1”. It is determined whether or not “pseudo bonus information” is on.

  When it is determined that the pseudo bonus information is turned on (YES), the control unit 400 executes a power recovery determination process (step S4004). In this power recovery determination process, based on the fact that the power of the pachislot machine 3b is once turned off for some reason, the power is turned on again, and the state before power interruption is restored by the process of step S3110 in FIG. It is determined whether or not “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” is turned on again. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power-off pseudo bonus-linked effect data storage process (step S4204) described later in the description of FIG. 28 has been executed. That is, in this power recovery determination process, when it is determined in the pseudo bonus information off process (see FIG. 28), which will be described later, that the pseudo bonus has not ended normally, “ When the “pseudo bonus information” is turned on, the power supply of the pachislot machine 3b is once turned off and turned on again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pseudo bonus has ended normally in the pseudo bonus information off process described later in the description of FIG. 28, “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” is turned on. Sometimes, based on the fact that the above-mentioned transition condition A is satisfied, it is determined that it is not at the time of power recovery, assuming that a pseudo bonus is started.

  When it is determined that the power is restored, as a result of the power recovery determination process (YES in step S4005), control unit 400 executes a power-recovery pseudo bonus linked effect data return process (step S4006). . In the power recovery simulated bonus interlocking effect data return process, the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data is recovered in a predetermined manner based on the processing result of the power interruption simulated bonus interlocking effect data storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. The mode of return by the power-off pseudo bonus-linked effect data storage process and the power-return pseudo bonus-linked effect data return process will be described later. Subsequently, if the abnormality 4 information is being output, the control unit 400 turns off the output of the abnormality 4 information (step S4007), and proceeds to the process of step S4015.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as a result of the power recovery determination process that the power recovery is not in progress (NO in step S4005), the control unit 400 adds 1 to the BB counter (step S4008). By adding 1 to the BB number counter, data indicating the number of jackpots of the pseudo bonus among the number of jackpots of the day normally displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 is updated (added). Subsequently, the control unit 400 sets pseudo bonus start time effect data (step S4009). This pseudo bonus start time effect data is effect data for executing a specific game state start notification indicating that a specific game state (pseudo bonus) is started in the pachislot machine 3b. Subsequently, the control unit 400 sets 30 as the number of pseudo bonus games (step S4010). In this way, by setting 30 as the number of pseudo bonus games, whether or not the pachislot machine 3b is in a pseudo bonus can be set as one of the indexes that can be uniquely determined on the display device 4 side. it can. When the process of step 4010 ends, the process proceeds to step S4015.

  If it is determined in step S4003 that the pseudo bonus information is not turned on (NO), control unit 400 next determines whether or not AT information is being received (step S4011). . Specifically, “external signal 2” is output, and it is determined whether or not “AT information” based on this “external signal 2” has been received. The “external signal 2” is output from the start operation to the end of the game in the next game of the game in which the push order counter is incremented from 1 to 2. That is, the “external signal 2” is based on the fact that the above-described transition condition C is satisfied, and more specifically, when the effect gaming state is “AT preparation”, the push order replay or the push order three pieces Is a game that is determined as an internal winning combination, the push order A or B is notified, and the player is awarded a push order replay or a push order three-piece combination according to the notified push order, and the production gaming state is “AT ready The output is started based on the transition from "" to "AT".

  When determining that the AT information is being received (YES), the control unit 400 adds 1 to the RB number counter (step S4012). By adding 1 to the RB number counter, data indicating the number of AT big hits of the day that is normally displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 is updated (added). When the process of step 4012 ends, the process proceeds to step S4015.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is not at the time of receiving the AT information (NO), the control unit 400 next determines whether or not the pseudo bonus information is turned off (step S4013). Specifically, in the previous reception information check process, “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” was turned on, but in this reception information check process, “pseudo bonus information” is based on “external signal 1”. It is determined whether or not “pseudo bonus information” is off.

  If it is determined that the pseudo bonus information has been turned off (YES), the control unit 400 executes a pseudo bonus information off process (step S4014) described later in the description of FIG. 28, and proceeds to the process of step S4015. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pseudo bonus information is not turned off (NO), the process proceeds to step S4015.

  Next, the control part 400 performs other control processing (step S4015), and complete | finishes reception information check processing. In the other control processing, for example, 1 is added to the game number counter based on the reception of the “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal”. When this game number counter is incremented by 1, data indicating the number of games of the day normally displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 described above is updated (added). Note that the “medal insertion signal” is a number of times according to the number of medals inserted at the start operation (ie, when the player operates the start lever 76) (for example, if the inserted number is 3, (3 times) is output. Accordingly, the “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal” is information that enables each of the display devices 4 to recognize the number of inserted medals and also information that enables recognition of the start operation time.

  In addition, in the other control processing, for example, the control unit 400 is based on starting to receive “error information” based on the “security signal”, that is, based on determining that an error has occurred in the pachislot machine 3b. Thus, the error display data is set in preference to other display data or part or all of the effect data. Note that the “security signal” continues to be output after the error (abnormality) that causes the output is generated until the error (abnormality) is canceled. Further, the error display data is data for notifying the display-side abnormality indicating that an abnormality has occurred by the liquid crystal display unit 405 described above, but is not limited to this. Using the data, it is also possible to perform display side abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has occurred due to the light emission mode of the lamp 406 and the sound output mode of the speaker 407 described above. Furthermore, it is good also as performing display side abnormality notification using only some of these. In addition, in the other control processing, the control unit 400 is based on, for example, determining that the error has been canceled in the pachislot machine 3b based on the end of reception of the “error information” based on the “security signal”. Clear the error display data.

<Processing during pseudo-bonus by control of each display 4>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an outline of the pseudo bonus mid-process performed by each of the display devices 4.

  First, the control unit 400 determines whether it is time to receive IN information (step S4101). Specifically, a “medal insertion signal” is output, and it is determined whether or not “IN information” based on this “medal insertion signal” has been received. If it is determined that the IN information is received (YES), the controller 400 decrements the number of pseudo bonus games by 1 (step S4102).

  Next, the control unit 400 determines whether it is time to receive the first IN information (step S4103). Specifically, after “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” is turned on, whether or not it is “IN information” based on the first “medal insertion signal”, that is, from the start of pseudo bonus It is determined whether or not it is a start operation in the first game.

  If the control unit 400 determines that it is at the time of receiving the first IN information (YES), it sets the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data (step S4104), and ends the process during pseudo bonus. On the other hand, also when it is determined that it is not at the time of receiving the first IN information (NO), the pseudo bonus process is terminated. Note that the pseudo bonus linked effect data is used only during the pseudo bonus described later using at least one of the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405 described above, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. Production data for performing linked notification linked to notification during pseudo-bonus consisting of a series of production modes using the liquid crystal display device 70, speakers 80L, 80R and various lamps, which is performed by the pachislot machine 3b based on the production data. is there.

  If it is determined in step S4101 that the IN information is not received (NO), the control unit 400 next determines whether the error information is turned on (step S4105). Specifically, “error information” based on “security signal” was not turned on in the previous pseudo-bonus middle processing, but in this pseudo-bonus middle processing, “error information” based on “security signal” was not turned on. "Is turned on.

  When it is determined that the error information is turned on (YES), the control unit 400 executes an error-time pseudo bonus interlocking effect data storage process (step S4106), and ends the pseudo bonus medium process. In the error-simulated bonus bonus linked effect data storage process, the pseudo-bonus notification consisting of a series of effect modes performed by the pachislot machine 3b based on the pseudo-bonus dedicated effect data described later has been stopped due to the occurrence of an error (abnormality). In this case, the interlocking notification based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data, which is executed by each of the display devices 4 so as to be interlocked with the stopped state, is a process for stopping in the same manner.

  On the other hand, if the control unit 400 determines that the error information is not turned on (NO), the control unit 400 next determines whether or not the error information is turned off (step S4107). Specifically, “error information” based on “security signal” was turned on in the previous pseudo bonus processing, but in this pseudo bonus processing, “error information” based on “security signal”. It is determined whether or not is turned off.

  When it is determined that the error information has been turned off (YES), the control unit 400 executes an error-time pseudo bonus linked effect data return process (step S4108), and ends the pseudo bonus medium process. On the other hand, also when it is determined that the error information is not turned off (NO), the pseudo bonus medium process is ended. In this error-time pseudo bonus linked effect data return process, the pseudo bonus linked effect data is returned in a predetermined manner based on the processing result of the error time pseudo-bonus linked effect data storage process described above. The mode of return by the error-time pseudo bonus linked effect data storage process and the error time pseudo-bonus linked effect data return process will be described later.

<Processing when pseudo bonus information is off by control of each display 4>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an outline of the pseudo-bonus information off process performed by each display device 4.

  First, the control unit 400 determines whether the error information is also turned off at the same time (step S4201). Specifically, when “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” is received and “error information” based on “security signal” is also received, both of them are simultaneously turned off. It is determined whether or not. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 3b, the power supply device 84 cannot be operated unless the front door 61b is opened. Therefore, when the power is turned off by a normal operation during the pseudo bonus, Since the “security signal” and the “external signal 1” accompanying the door opening error indicating that the front door 61b is in the open state are being output, these signals are simultaneously turned off. Therefore, when these signals are turned off at the same time, the control unit 400 determines that the pseudo bonus has not ended normally, but it is not considered that the power has been turned off illegally. The abnormality 4 information is not output.

  If the control unit 400 determines that the error information is also turned off at the same time (YES), the control unit 400 proceeds to the process of step S4204. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error information is not turned off at the same time (NO), it is then determined whether the number of pseudo bonus games is 0 or less (step S4202). That is, it is determined whether or not the “pseudo bonus information” based on the “external signal 1” is turned off when the pseudo bonus in the pachislot machine 3b ends normally.

When the control unit 400 determines that the number of pseudo bonus games is not less than or equal to 0 (NO), the control unit 400 turns on the output of the abnormality 4 information (step S4203). This abnormality 4 information is special information for enabling the server device 2 to recognize the possibility that the power supply has been turned off illegally.
That is, if the determination result in step S4201 is NO and the determination result in step S4202 is also NO, it is determined that the pseudo bonus has not ended normally, and it is considered that the power has been turned off illegally. Thus, abnormality 4 information, which is special information, is output. Specifically, although the front door 61b is not in the open state (that is, although the “security signal” accompanying the door open error described above is not output), the “external signal 1” When the output is turned off and the number of pseudo bonus games is not less than 0 (that is, when each of the display devices 4 recognizes that the pseudo bonus is being performed), other factors such as a power failure However, it is assumed that the power has been turned off illegally, and abnormal 4 information indicating that fact is output.

  With this configuration, it is possible to output the possibility that the power has been turned off illegally using the determination result of whether or not the pseudo bonus has ended normally. , Can detect fraud early.

  Subsequently, the control unit 400 executes a power-off pseudo bonus interlocking effect data storage process (step S4204), and ends the pseudo bonus information off process. This pseudo bonus-linked effect data storage process at the time of power interruption is stopped when the power is turned off, and a notification during pseudo bonus consisting of a series of effect forms performed by the pachislot machine 3b based on the effect data dedicated to pseudo bonus described later. In this case, the interlocking notification based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data, which is executed by each of the display devices 4 so as to be interlocked with the stopped state, is a process for stopping in the same manner.

  When determining in step S4202 that the number of pseudo bonus games is 0 or less (YES), the control unit 400 clears the pseudo bonus linked effect data and sets the effect data at the end of the pseudo bonus (step S4202). S4205). That is, the interlocking notification is terminated when the pseudo bonus in the pachislot machine 3b is normally terminated.

  In this pseudo bonus information off process, if the determination result in step S4201 is NO, and the determination result in step S4202 is also NO, it is determined that the pseudo bonus has not ended normally. Although it is assumed that the power has been turned off illegally, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the determination result in step S4201 or the determination result in step S4202 is NO, the pseudo bonus has ended normally. It may be determined that the power has been turned off illegally.

  Thus, in determining whether or not the pseudo bonus has ended normally, each display 4 receives other information when the “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” is turned off. By determining whether or not the pseudo bonus has ended normally by determining whether or not the pseudo bonus has been normally completed by determining whether or not the “error information” based on the “security signal” is also turned off at the same time ” In addition to ensuring the linkage between the effects of the machine 3 and the effects of the display devices 4, it is possible to recognize with high accuracy the possibility that the power has been turned off illegally.

  In addition, in this way, in determining whether or not the pseudo bonus has ended normally, each display device 4 independently manages the number of pseudo bonus games, and the pseudo bonus is normal based on the number of pseudo bonus games. In addition to being able to ensure the linkage between the effects of the gaming machine 3 and the effects of the display devices 4 by determining whether or not the process has ended, the possibility that the power has been turned off illegally is highly accurate. Can be recognized.

  Further, in the process of step S4203, the abnormality 4 information is output to the server device 2, but instead of this, it is determined that the pseudo bonus has not ended normally, and the power supply is illegally changed. Is notified using at least one of the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. It is good as well. For example, after the abnormality 4 information is turned on by the process of step S4203, it is determined that the “pseudo bonus information” based on “external signal 1” is turned on again by the process of step 4003 of FIG. Until the abnormality 4 information is turned off by the processing of step 4007, the “pseudo bonus has not been completed normally” or “the power may have been turned off illegally” on the liquid crystal display unit 405. Etc. may be displayed.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to notify the possibility that the power has been turned off illegally by using the determination result of whether or not the pseudo bonus has ended normally. You can discover cheating.

<Error occurrence → Return mode of pseudo bonus linked performance data upon cancellation>
Each display 4 according to the present invention performs the above-described error pseudo bonus linked effect data storage process (step S4107 in FIG. 27) and error pseudo bonus linked effect data return process (step S4108 in FIG. 27). Even in the case where an error occurs during the pseudo bonus in the pachislot machine 3b, the interlocking of the interlocking notification in each display device 4 is ensured. Below, the mode of return of the linked notification in each stand display device 4 in accordance with the mode of return of the special effect data during pseudo bonus in the pachislot machine 3b is shown.

(First mode of return)
In the first return mode, when an error occurs during the pseudo-bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo-bonus in the pachislot machine 3b (that is, during the pseudo-bonus), the notification during the pseudo-bonus is performed. Is stopped, the abnormality notification based on the dedicated error notification data is executed, and when the error is released, the abnormality notification is terminated and the execution of the pseudo bonus notification is stopped. This is an aspect when the specification to be adopted is adopted.

  When the pachislot machine 3b is performing the pseudo bonus bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo bonus (that is, during the pseudo bonus), the control unit 400 of each display device 4 performs a series of notifications during the pseudo bonus notification. The interlocking notification linked to the effect mode is executed based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data.

  In addition, when an error occurs in the pachislot machine 3b, the control unit 400 of each display device 4 stops the execution of the linked notification and executes the display-side abnormality notification based on the error display data. Thereafter, in the pachislot machine 3b, when the error is released, control is performed so that the execution of the display side abnormality notification is terminated and the execution of the linked notification is resumed from the point where the execution is stopped.

(Second mode of return)
The second return mode is that when an error occurs during the pseudo bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo bonus in the pachislot machine 3b (that is, during the pseudo bonus), The progress of the dedicated effect data is not stopped). The error notification based on the error dedicated notification data is preferentially executed. After that, when the error is canceled, the error notification is terminated and the pseudo bonus notification is executed. This is a mode when the specification for resuming (from the place where the special effect data during the pseudo bonus is advanced) is adopted.

  When the pachislot machine 3b is performing the pseudo bonus bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo bonus (that is, during the pseudo bonus), the control unit 400 of each display device 4 performs a series of notifications during the pseudo bonus notification. The interlocking notification linked to the effect mode is executed based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data.

  In addition, when an error occurs in the pachislot machine 3b, the control unit 400 of each display 4 gives priority to the display side abnormality notification based on the error display data (although the progress of the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data is not stopped). Run it. Thereafter, in the pachislot machine 3b, when the error is released, the execution of the display side abnormality notification is ended, and the execution of the linked notification is controlled to resume (from the place where the pseudo bonus linked effect data is advanced). .

(Third mode of return)
In the third return mode, when an error occurs during the pseudo-bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo-bonus in the pachislot machine 3b (that is, during the pseudo-bonus), a notification during the pseudo-bonus is issued. The execution of the error notification is executed, and the abnormality notification based on the in-error dedicated notification data is executed. After that, when the error is released, the execution of the abnormality notification is terminated and the execution of the pseudo-bonus notification is restarted from the beginning. This is a mode when is adopted.

  When the pachislot machine 3b is performing the pseudo bonus bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo bonus (that is, during the pseudo bonus), the control unit 400 of each display device 4 performs a series of notifications during the pseudo bonus notification. The interlocking notification linked to the effect mode is executed based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data.

  In addition, when an error occurs in the pachislot machine 3b, the control unit 400 of each display device 4 stops the execution of the linked notification and executes the display-side abnormality notification based on the error display data. Thereafter, when the error is canceled in the pachislot machine 3b, control is performed so that the execution of the display side abnormality notification is terminated and the execution of the linked notification is restarted from the beginning.

  In each stand display device 4 according to the present invention, any one or any of the first to third return modes described above can be employed. That is, according to the specifications of the gaming machine 3 (in this example, the pachislot machine 3b) to which each display 4 is connected, for example, the first to the first described above can be obtained simply by replacing the ROM 402 of each display 4. In any case of the return mode of 3, the effect (for example, notification during pseudo bonus) by the gaming machine 3 and the effect (for example, interlock notification) by each display device 4 can be linked. In addition, even if some abnormality (for example, output of “security signal”) occurs on the gaming machine 3 side, the linkage between the rendering by the gaming machine 3 and the rendering by each stand display device 4 can be ensured. . The specification change mode is not limited to the above. For example, when the ROM 402 of each stand display device 4 also functions as the RWM 402a (or RAM 402b), the LAN connection with the server device 2 is used. The pseudo bonus linked effect data and the necessary control program may be downloaded (received) to the RWM 402a (or RAM 402b) on the display device 4 side, or the server device 2 (more specifically, display device management). The device 230) may upload (send) them to the RWM 402a (or RAM 402b).

<Power interruption → Return of pseudo bonus linked performance data at power recovery>
Each display 4 according to the present invention performs the above-described power-off pseudo bonus interlocking effect data storage process (step S4204 in FIG. 28) and power recovery pseudo-bonus interlocking effect data return process (step S4006 in FIG. 26). As a result, in the pachislot machine 3b, even when a power interruption occurs during the pseudo bonus, and then the power is restored and returns to normal, the interlocking of the interlocking notification in each display 4 is ensured. It becomes. Below, the mode of return of the linked notification in each stand display device 4 in accordance with the mode of return of the special effect data during pseudo bonus in the pachislot machine 3b is shown.

(First mode of return)
In the first return mode, the pachislot machine 3b is performing a pseudo-bonus when a power interruption occurs when a pseudo-bonus notification based on the special production data during the pseudo-bonus is being executed (that is, during the pseudo-bonus). This is a mode in which a specification is adopted in which the execution of the notification during the pseudo bonus is resumed from the place where the execution of the notification is stopped when the notification is stopped and then restored to normal after power recovery.

  When the pachislot machine 3b is performing the pseudo bonus bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo bonus (that is, during the pseudo bonus), the control unit 400 of each display device 4 performs a series of notifications during the pseudo bonus notification. The interlocking notification linked to the effect mode is executed based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data.

  In addition, when the power interruption occurs in the pachislot machine 3b, the control unit 400 of each display device 4 determines that the pseudo bonus has not ended normally, and stops the execution of the linked notification. Thereafter, in the pachislot machine 3b, when power is restored and the normal state is restored, control is performed so that the execution of the interlocking notification is resumed from the point where it was stopped.

(Second mode of return)
The second return mode is that when the power interruption occurs when the pachislot machine 3b is performing the pseudo-bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo-bonus (that is, during the pseudo-bonus), This is a mode in which a specification is adopted in which execution of notification during pseudo-bonus is restarted from the beginning when the execution of notification is stopped and then restored to normal after power recovery.

  When the pachislot machine 3b is performing the pseudo bonus bonus notification based on the special effect data during the pseudo bonus (that is, during the pseudo bonus), the control unit 400 of each display device 4 performs a series of notifications during the pseudo bonus notification. The interlocking notification linked to the effect mode is executed based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data.

  In addition, when the power interruption occurs in the pachislot machine 3b, the control unit 400 of each display device 4 determines that the pseudo bonus has not ended normally, and stops the execution of the linked notification. Thereafter, in the pachislot machine 3b, when power is restored and the normal state is restored, control is performed so as to resume execution of the interlock notification from the beginning.

  In each stand display device 4 according to the present invention, either or both of the first and second return modes described above can be employed. That is, according to the specifications of the gaming machine 3 (in this example, the pachislot machine 3b) to which each stand display device 4 is connected, for example, the first and the above-mentioned first and second can be simply replaced by changing the ROM 402 of each stand display device 4. In any case of the return mode of 2, the effect (for example, notification during pseudo bonus) by the gaming machine 3 and the effect (for example, interlock notification) by each stand display device 4 can be linked. Further, when an interruption of power occurs in the specific gaming state on the gaming machine 3 side, it is determined whether or not the specific gaming state has ended normally on the display device 4 side, and the specific gaming state is normal. If it is determined that the game has not been completed, then, when the gaming machine 3 recovers power and returns to normal, the linked notification is made according to the return mode of the specific gaming state notification on the gaming machine 3 side. In addition, it is possible to secure the interlocking between the effects of the gaming machine 3 and the effects of the display units 4. The specification change mode is not limited to the above. For example, when the ROM 402 of each stand display device 4 also functions as the RWM 402a (or RAM 402b), the LAN connection with the server device 2 is used. The pseudo bonus linked effect data and the necessary control program may be downloaded (received) to the RWM 402a (or RAM 402b) on the display device 4 side, or the server device 2 (more specifically, display device management). The device 230) may upload (send) them to the RWM 402a (or RAM 402b).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 29-31, the interlocking | linkage of the control by the pachislot machine 3b and the control by each stand display machine 4 is demonstrated. Here, in the control by the pachislot machine 3b, based on the control related to the progress of the game performed by the main control unit 301b and various commands transmitted from the main control unit 301b, on the gaming machine side performed by the sub control unit 302b. There is a control related to the effect, and the control by each stand display device 4 is a control related to the effect on the display side performed by the control unit 400 based on various signals output from the main control unit 301b of the pachislot machine 3b. There is.

  FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing an outline of control of the pachislot machine 3b and each display unit 4 when a pseudo bonus is started by the pachislot machine 3b. In FIG. 29, the arrow line indicated in the upper horizontal direction indicates the progress of the control of the control unit 400, and the arrow line indicated in the central horizontal direction indicates the progress of the control of the main control unit 301b. The arrow line in the horizontal direction below indicates the progress of the control of the sub-control unit 302b. The same applies to FIGS. 30 and 31.

  First, as described above, when the specific control is determined as the internal winning combination by the main control unit 301b, or when execution of the lock at the start of the game is determined, the sub control unit 302b receives the main control unit 301b from the main control unit 301b. Based on the transmitted start command, a pseudo bonus transfer lottery is executed. Then, in the case of winning the lottery transition to the pseudo bonus and when the main control unit 301b determines that the push order replay is the internal winning combination, the sub control unit 302b is transmitted from the main control unit 301b. Based on the start command, the push order C is notified.

  Thereafter, when the main control unit 301b determines that the push order replay has won in the push order C, the main control unit 301b transmits a winning action command to the sub-control unit 302b and ends the game at the start of the pseudo bonus. Time lock (about 16 sec) is executed. In this case, the sub-control unit 302b sets the special effect data at the start of the pseudo bonus based on the winning operation command transmitted from the main control unit 301b, and synchronizes with the lock at the end of the game at the start of the pseudo bonus. A notification at the start of the pseudo bonus based on the special effect data at the start of the pseudo bonus is executed. The effect data dedicated to the start of the pseudo bonus is effect data for notifying that the pseudo bonus will be started from the next game. For example, the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 70 and the output of sound effects by the speakers 80L and 80R. This is effect data for performing light emission in a dedicated lighting pattern by various lamps.

  Further, when the main control unit 301b determines that the push order replay has won in the push order C, the main control unit 301b sends the “external signal 1” to the control unit 400 after a predetermined period (about 4.7 sec) has elapsed. "Is started. In this case, the control unit 400 sets the effect data at the start of the pseudo bonus based on the fact that the “pseudo bonus information” based on the “external signal 1” from the main control unit 301b is turned on. The pseudo-bonus start notification based on the pseudo-bonus start-time effect data is executed so as to end at the same time as the end of the game lock (about 10.5 sec). The effect data at the start of the pseudo bonus is effect data for notifying that the pseudo bonus will be started from the next game. For example, the display of the video by the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission in the dedicated lighting pattern by the lamp 406, This is effect data for outputting sound effects by the speaker 407.

  Thereafter, when the main control unit 301b detects a start operation of the next game, the main control unit 301b transmits a start command to the sub control unit 302b and outputs a “medal insertion signal” to the control unit 400. In this case, the sub-control unit 302b sets the pseudo-bonus special effect data based on the start command transmitted from the main control unit 301b, and starts executing the pseudo-bonus notification based on the pseudo-bonus special effect data. At the same time, until the pseudo bonus is ended, when the main control unit 301b determines that the pressing order is an internal winning combination, the notification of the pressing order is executed. In this case, the control unit 400 sets the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data based on the reception of the first “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal” from the main control unit 301b, and the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data. Start execution of linked notification based on data.

(Correspondence between pseudo-bonus alert and linked alert)
Here, the correspondence between the pseudo-in-bonus notification and the linked notification will be described. The pseudo-bonus special effect data related to the notification during pseudo-bonus is effect data for notifying that a pseudo-bonus is being performed in a series of effect modes. For example, display of video by the liquid crystal display device 70, speaker 80L, It is production data for performing light emission with a dedicated lighting pattern by various lamps, output of music and song by 80R. The music and songs output from the speakers 80L and 80R are output by reproducing a plurality of songs in a predetermined order, and the video displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70 matches the music and songs. Video is displayed. The light emission patterns of various lamps are the same. In addition, the music and songs output from the speakers 80L and 80R may be output by repeatedly playing back a song, and in this case, images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70 and various lamps may be used. The light emission pattern may be changed with the passage of time. That is, a series of effect modes is continuously executed during a pseudo bonus using at least one of the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 70, the sound output modes of the speakers 80L and 80R, and the light emission modes of various lamps. This refers to the production mode. In the present embodiment, music and songs output from the speakers 80L and 80R will be described as an example.

  The pseudo bonus linked effect data related to the linked notification is effect data for executing linked notification linked to a series of effect modes in the pseudo bonus notification, for example, display of lyrics by the liquid crystal display unit 405, by the lamp 406. This is effect data for performing light emission with a dedicated lighting pattern and outputting pseudo sound by the speaker 407.

  That is, during the pseudo bonus, music and songs are output from the speakers 80L and 80R on the pachislot machine 3b, and lyrics are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 so as to be linked to the songs on each display unit 4. The onomatopoeia is output from the speaker 407 so as to be linked to the music. In addition, for example, the lamp 406 is caused to emit light in synchronization with the tempo of the music or song.

  In this way, each stand display device 4 executes an interlocking notification that is linked to the pseudo bonus notification in the pachislot machine 3b, so that an effect by the gaming machine 3 and an effect by each stand display device 4 are new and unprecedented. Since it can be made to interlock | cooperate with an aspect, the interest with respect to each stand display machine can be improved.

  Note that the above-described interlocking mode is merely an example, and is not limited thereto. For example, only a part of the above-described interlocking modes may be performed. Also, for example, the pseudo bonus bonus dedicated production data related to the pseudo bonus bonus notification continuously flashes a plurality of lamps in a predetermined area (for example, the upper part) of the pachislot machine 3b, thereby continuously producing an effect with a dedicated light emission pattern. If the data is to be executed, the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data related to the interlocking notification is configured as data for continuously executing the effect by the light emission pattern linked to the dedicated light emission pattern by blinking the lamp 406. It is good to do.

  Further, for example, as described above, when three types of counters such as a pseudo-JACIN counter, a pseudo-JAC counter, and a challenge counter are used as the pseudo-bonus counter, only the pseudo-bonus medium related to the pseudo-bonus medium notification is used. As performance data, when the pseudo JAC counter and challenge counter are not operating (that is, when waiting for pseudo JACIN), the first music and song are output from the speakers 80L and 80R, and the pseudo JAC counter is activated. The second music and song are output from the speakers 80L and 80R when the device is in the pseudo-JACIN state, and the speaker 80L and the song 80L and the song are operated when the challenge counter is operating (ie, during the challenge time). The data is configured to output the third music and song from 80R. Then, the sub control unit 302b sequentially outputs the first to third music pieces and the song based on the start command, the reel stop command, and the winning action command from the main control unit 301b. On the other hand, in the pseudo bonus linked production data related to the linked notification, the lyrics are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 so as to be linked to the first to third songs and songs, the pseudo sound is output from the speaker 407, and the lamp 406 is turned on. It is configured as data to be emitted. Here, at the time of the pseudo JACIN, if the main control unit 301b outputs “external signal 3” indicating that the pseudo JACIN has been performed to the control unit 400, the control unit 400 performs the pseudo bonus during the pseudo bonus. Until the “external signal 3” is input, the interlocking notification linked to the first music and song is performed, and after the “external signal 3” is input, the first “medal insertion signal” is input. From time to time, until the “medal payout signal” indicating that there have been eight winnings is input five times, a linked notification linked to the second song and song is performed and linked to this second song and song. Perform linked notification linked to the third music and song from when the first “medal insertion signal” after the linked notification is performed twice until “external signal 1” is turned off. Is possible.

  Returning to the description of the linkage between the control by the pachislot machine 3b and the control by the display devices 4 of each stand. FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing an outline of control of the pachislot machine 3b and the display devices 4 when a pseudo bonus is executed by the pachislot machine 3b and an error occurs. Each control subsequent to the control of the pachislot machine 3b and each display 4 shown is shown.

  First, when an error factor occurs, the main control unit 301b transmits an error command indicating that an error has occurred to the sub-control unit 302b, and starts outputting a “security signal” to the control unit 400. In this case, the sub control unit 302b sets the in-error dedicated notification data based on the error command transmitted from the main control unit 301b, and stores the pseudo-bonus dedicated effect data resumption data. For example, in the case of the above-described first return mode, the pseudo-bonus special effect data resumption data is data for storing a location where the pseudo-bonus special effect data is stopped. Then, the sub-control unit 302b performs abnormality notification based on the in-error dedicated notification data until the generated error is canceled. In this case, the control unit 400 sets the error display data based on the reception of the “error information” based on the “security signal” from the main control unit 301b, and the error-time pseudo bonus linked effect data. Store resume data. For example, in the case of the first return mode described above, the error-time simulated bonus-linked effect data resumption data is data for storing a location where the simulated bonus-linked effect data is stopped. And the control part 400 performs the display apparatus side abnormality alert | report based on the data for error display until the produced | generated error is cancelled | released.

  Thereafter, when the error is released (that is, the error factor is removed), the main control unit 301b transmits an error command indicating that the error has been released to the sub-control unit 302b, and sends a “security signal to the control unit 400”. "Is turned off. In this case, based on the error command transmitted from the main control unit 301b, the sub-control unit 302b ends the execution of the abnormality notification based on the in-error dedicated notification data, and based on the pseudo-bonus dedicated presentation data resumption data. Then, the execution of the notification during pseudo bonus based on the special effect data during pseudo bonus is resumed. For example, in the case of the above-described first return mode, the process is resumed from the place where the special effect data during the pseudo bonus is stopped. Further, in this case, the control unit 400 executes the display side abnormality notification based on the error display data based on the fact that the “error information” based on the “security signal” from the main control unit 301b is turned off. And the execution of the interlock notification based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data is resumed based on the error pseudo bonus interlocking effect data resuming data. For example, in the case of the first return mode described above, the process is resumed from the place where the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data is stopped.

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing an outline of the control of the pachislot machine 3b and each display unit 4 when the pseudo bonus is ended by the pachislot machine 3b, and the pachislot machine 3b shown in FIG. 29 or FIG. Each control subsequent to the control of each display 4 is shown.

  First, at the start of the pseudo bonus end game, the main control unit 301b transmits to the sub control unit 302b a start command including information indicating that the game end lock at the end of the pseudo bonus is performed at the end of the game. Thereafter, when the main control unit 301b determines that the game has ended, the main control unit 301b transmits a winning action command to the sub control unit 302b and executes a lock at the end of the game at the end of the pseudo bonus. . In addition, the main control unit 301 b turns off the output of “external signal 1” to the control unit 400. In this case, the sub-control unit 302b ends the execution of the pseudo-bonus notification based on the pseudo-bonus special effect data based on the winning operation command transmitted from the main control unit 301b, and at the end of the game at the end of the pseudo-bonus In order to synchronize with the lock, notification at the end of the pseudo bonus based on the special effect data at the end of the pseudo bonus is executed. Further, in this case, the control unit 400 executes the interlock notification based on the pseudo bonus interlocking effect data based on the fact that the “pseudo bonus information” based on the “se external signal 1” from the main control unit 301b is turned off. The pseudo bonus end notification is executed based on the effect data at the end of the pseudo bonus so as to end almost at the same time as the end of the game lock at the end of the pseudo bonus.

  As described above, as described in the present embodiment, according to each stand display device according to the present invention, the following stand display devices can be provided.

  At least notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 70, speakers 80L and 80R, various lamps) is provided, and a specific gaming state (for example, pseudo bonus) that is advantageous to the player can be generated. During the specific gaming state, which is informed by a series of performance modes (for example, music and songs output from the speakers 80L and 80R) that the specific gaming state is being performed (for example, based on the pseudo bonus medium dedicated performance data) Notification during pseudo bonus) is executed by the notification means, and when an abnormality occurs during the specific gaming state (for example, a door opening error occurs), the execution of the notification during the specific gaming state is stopped and the abnormality is stopped. An abnormality notification (for example, abnormality notification based on in-error dedicated notification data) is performed by the notification means to notify that the error has occurred, and the abnormality Corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, pachislot machine 3b) that, when released (for example, a door opening error is released), resumes execution from the location where execution of the abnormality notification is stopped and execution of the specific gaming state notification is stopped Each of the display devices provided (eg, each display device 4), and receiving means (for example, receiving each signal output from the external terminal board 308b) for receiving information related to an event occurring in the gaming machine IF 410), reception information determination means for determining information received by the reception means (for example, reception information check processing shown in FIG. 26), and notification about the game based on the determination result by the reception information determination means Display side notification means (for example, liquid crystal display unit 405, lamp 406, and speaker 407) and display side notification control means for controlling notification by the display side notification means. (For example, the control unit 400), and the display-side notification control unit determines that the specific gaming state has started in the gaming machine by the reception information determination unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 26). In the reception information check process, when the determination result of step S4003 is YES, a specific gaming state start notification (for example, pseudo bonus start time effect data is displayed) indicating that the specific gaming state is started by the display side notification means. Based on the pseudo bonus start notification), and when it is determined by the reception information determination means that the gaming machine is in the specific gaming state (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, the determination in step S4001). If the result is YES) and a predetermined condition is satisfied after execution of the specific gaming state start notification When the first “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal” is received (for example, based on pseudo bonus interlocking effect data, for example) linked to the series of effect modes by the display side notification means. Linked notification) (for example, display of lyrics by the liquid crystal display unit 405, output of pseudo sound by the speaker 407 in conjunction with music and songs output by the speakers 80L and 80R), and the gaming machine by the reception information determination means When it is determined that the specific gaming state has ended (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, when the determination result of step S4013 is YES), the display notification by the display side notification unit is executed. When the reception information determination means determines that the game machine is in the specific gaming state And, when it is determined that the abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine by the reception information determination means during execution of the interlocking notification (for example, the process of step S4015 in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26). The display side notification means stops the execution of the interlock notification and the display side notification means indicates that the abnormality has occurred (for example, a display side abnormality based on error display data). When the display information abnormality notification is executed, the reception information determination unit determines that the abnormality has been canceled in the gaming machine (for example, a step in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26). The process of S4015), the execution of the display side abnormality notification by the display side notification means is terminated, and the display Each vehicle is resumed from the place where the execution of the linked notification by the side notification means is stopped (for example, the first return mode in the return mode of the pseudo bonus linked effect data at the time of error occurrence → release) Display machine.

  At least notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 70, speakers 80L and 80R, various lamps) is provided, and a specific gaming state (for example, pseudo bonus) that is advantageous to the player can be generated. During the specific gaming state, which is informed by a series of performance modes (for example, music and songs output from the speakers 80L and 80R) that the specific gaming state is being performed (for example, based on the pseudo bonus medium dedicated performance data) Notification during pseudo bonus) is executed by the notification means, and when an abnormality occurs during the specific gaming state (for example, a door opening error occurs), the fact that the abnormality has occurred rather than the notification during the specific gaming state. The notification means gives priority to the abnormality notification to be notified (for example, abnormality notification based on the in-error dedicated notification data), and the abnormality is Provided (for example, a pachislot machine 3b) that terminates the execution of the abnormality notification and resumes the execution of the notification during the specific gaming state when the door opening error is released (for example, the door opening error is canceled). Receiving means (for example, IF 410 for receiving each signal output from the external terminal board 308b) for receiving information related to an event occurring in the gaming machine, each of the display devices (for example, each display device 4) A reception information determination means for determining information received by the reception means (for example, reception information check processing shown in FIG. 26), and a display-side notification for performing a notification regarding a game based on a determination result by the reception information determination means Means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 405, a lamp 406, and a speaker 407) and a display-side notification control unit (for example, a control unit) that controls notification by the display-side notification unit. 00), and the display-side notification control means determines that the specific gaming state has started in the gaming machine by the reception information determination means (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26). When the determination result in step S4003 is YES, a specific gaming state start notification indicating that the specific gaming state is started by the display side notification means (for example, a pseudo bonus start notification based on pseudo bonus start effect data) ) And the reception information determination means determines that the game machine is in the specific gaming state (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, the determination result in step S4001 is YES) And when a predetermined condition is satisfied after execution of the specific gaming state start notification (for example, “meda When the first “IN information” based on the “pull-in signal” is received), the display-side notification means performs linked notification (for example, linked notification based on pseudo bonus linked performance data) linked to the series of effects. (For example, display of lyrics by the liquid crystal display unit 405, output of pseudo sound by the speaker 407, which is linked to music and songs output by the speakers 80L and 80R), and the specific gaming state in the gaming machine by the reception information determination unit 26 is terminated (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, if the determination result in step S4013 is YES), the execution of the linked notification by the display-side notification means is terminated and the reception is completed. The information determination means determines that the specific gaming state is in the gaming machine, and the interlocking When it is determined by the reception information determination means that the abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine during the execution of knowledge (for example, the process of step S4015 in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26), the display side notification The display-side abnormality notification (for example, the display-side abnormality notification based on the error display data) is prioritized and executed by the display-side notification means over the execution of the interlock notification by the means. When the display information abnormality notification determines that the abnormality has been canceled in the gaming machine during the execution of the display side abnormality notification (for example, the process of step S4015 in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26). Ending the execution of the display-side abnormality notification by the display-side notification means and the interlocking by the display-side notification means Resuming the execution of the knowledge (e.g., a second aspect of the restoration in the manner of error occurrence → cancellation of Pseudo bonus interlocking effect data restoration) individual car display device, characterized in that.

  At least notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 70, speakers 80L and 80R, various lamps) is provided, and a specific gaming state (for example, pseudo bonus) that is advantageous to the player can be generated. During the specific gaming state, which is informed by a series of performance modes (for example, music and songs output from the speakers 80L and 80R) that the specific gaming state is being performed (for example, based on the pseudo bonus medium dedicated performance data) Notification during pseudo bonus) is executed by the notification means, and when an abnormality occurs during the specific gaming state (for example, a door opening error occurs), the execution of the notification during the specific gaming state is stopped and the abnormality is stopped. An abnormality notification (for example, abnormality notification based on in-error dedicated notification data) is performed by the notification means to notify that the error has occurred, and the abnormality Corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, a pachislot machine 3b) that, when released (for example, a door opening error is canceled), terminates the execution of the abnormality notification and restarts the execution of the specific gaming state notification from the beginning. Receiving means (for example, IF 410 for receiving each signal output from the external terminal board 308b), which is a display device (for example, each display device 4) provided, and receiving means (for example, each signal output from the external terminal board 308b). ), Reception information determination means for determining the information received by the reception means (for example, reception information check processing shown in FIG. 26), and a display device for notifying the game based on the determination result by the reception information determination means Side notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 405, a lamp 406, and a speaker 407), and display side notification control means (for example, control of notification by the display side notification means) Control unit 400), and the display-side notification control means determines that the specific gaming state has started in the gaming machine by the reception information determination means (for example, the reception information shown in FIG. 26). In the check process, when the determination result in step S4003 is YES, a specific gaming state start notification (for example, pseudo-based on pseudo bonus start time effect data) indicating that the specific gaming state is started by the display side notification means. When the reception information determination unit determines that the gaming machine is in the specific gaming state (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, the determination result of step S4001 is In the case of YES), and a predetermined condition is satisfied after execution of the specific gaming state start notification (for example, For example, when the first “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal” is received), the display notification means interlocks with the series of effect modes (for example, interlock notification based on pseudo bonus interlocking effect data). ) (For example, display of lyrics by the liquid crystal display unit 405 and output of imitation sound by the speaker 407 in conjunction with music and songs output by the speakers 80L and 80R), and by the reception information determination means in the gaming machine When it is determined that the specific gaming state has ended (for example, in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26, when the determination result in step S4013 is YES), the execution of the linked notification by the display-side notification unit is terminated. The reception information determination means determines that the game machine is in the specific gaming state. When it is determined by the reception information determination means that the abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine during execution of the interlocking notification (for example, the process of step S4015 in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26), the display device The display side abnormality notification (for example, the display side abnormality notification based on the error display data) indicating that the abnormality has occurred by the display side notification unit is stopped while the execution of the interlock notification by the side notification unit is stopped. When the display information abnormality notification is executed and the reception information determination unit determines that the abnormality has been canceled in the gaming machine (for example, the process of step S4015 in the reception information check process shown in FIG. 26) ), The display-side abnormality notification by the display-side notification means is terminated, and the display-side notification is performed. Restarts execution of the interlocking notification by stages from the beginning (e.g., aspects of the third return in aspects of error occurrence → cancellation of Pseudo bonus interlocking effect data restoration) individual car display device, characterized in that.

  According to these stand display machines, the effects by the game machines and the effects by the stand display machines are linked in a novel manner, thereby improving the interest of each stand display machine, and any abnormality on the game machine side. Even if it occurs, it is possible to ensure the linkage between the effect of the gaming machine and the effect of each display device regardless of the specifications of the gaming machine.

  Also, in each of the display devices described above, whether or not the specific gaming state has ended normally in the gaming machine when the reception information determining means determines that the specific gaming state has ended in the gaming machine Specific game state end determination means (for example, pseudo bonus information off processing shown in FIG. 28) for determining whether or not the display side notification control means is the above-mentioned specific gaming state end determination means in the gaming machine When it is determined that the specific gaming state has ended normally (for example, when the determination result in step S4202 is YES in the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28), the display notification by the display side notification means is performed. The execution is terminated, and it is determined by the specific game state end determination means that the specific game state is not normally ended in the gaming machine. 28 (for example, when the determination result of step S4202 is NO in the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28), and again when the specific gaming state is started in the gaming machine by the reception information determination unit. If determined, the execution of the linked notification by the display-side notification means is returned according to the return mode of the specific gaming state notification in the gaming machine (for example, the power recovery shown in step S4006 of FIG. 26). Each display device is characterized in that the execution of pseudo-temporary bonus linked effect data return processing).

  According to each stand display device, when a power failure occurs during a specific game state on the gaming machine side, it is determined whether or not the specific game state has ended normally on the stand display side. If it is determined that the gaming state has not ended normally, then the gaming machine side recovers power and returns to normal. Further, by configuring so that the interlocking notification is also restored, it is possible to further secure the interlocking between the effect by the gaming machine and the effect by each display device.

  Further, in each of the display devices described above, the specific gaming state end determination unit may be configured so that the receiving unit determines whether the specific gaming state has ended in the gaming machine by the reception information determination unit. To determine whether or not the specific gaming state has ended normally (for example, based on the determination result of step S4201 in the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28). Each stand display machine.

  Further, in each of the display devices described above, the specific gaming state end determination unit is determined to have ended after the reception information determination unit determines that the specific gaming state has started in the gaming machine. Based on the number of games played in the gaming machine (for example, based on the determination result of step S4202 in the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28), whether or not the specific gaming state has ended normally. Each display device characterized by determining whether or not.

  According to each of these display devices, in addition to being able to ensure the linkage between the effect by the gaming machine and the effect by each display device, it is possible to recognize with high accuracy the possibility that the power was turned off illegally. it can.

  Further, in each of the display devices described above, special information for outputting special information to the outside when the specific gaming state end determination means determines that the specific gaming state has not ended normally in the gaming machine Each display device further comprising output means (for example, the process of step S4203 in the pseudo-bonus information off process shown in FIG. 28).

  According to each display device, the possibility that the power has been turned off illegally is output to the outside using the determination result of whether or not the specific gaming state (for example, pseudo bonus) has ended normally. Therefore, fraudulent acts can be detected early with a simple configuration.

  Further, in each of the display devices described above, when the display side notification control means determines that the specific gaming state has not ended normally in the gaming machine by the specific gaming state end determination means, A special notification indicating that the specific gaming state has not ended normally is executed by the display side notification unit until the reception information determination unit determines again that the specific gaming state has started in the gaming machine ( (E.g., execution of special notification by the control unit 400).

  According to each of the display devices, it is possible to notify the possibility that the power has been turned off illegally by using the determination result of whether or not the specific gaming state (for example, the pseudo bonus) has ended normally. For this reason, it is possible to detect an illegal act at an early stage with a simple configuration.

  As mentioned above, although each stand display device concerning the present invention was explained using this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means can be arbitrarily changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, each stand display machine 4 has been described as an example of being installed so as to be located above the gaming machine 3, but the place where each stand display machine 4 is installed is this. Not limited to. Specifically, it may be installed on the side of the gaming machine 3 (that is, between the gaming machine 3 and the gaming machine 3).

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the interlocking function of effects by each display device 4 has been described by taking the interlocking with the pachislot machine 3b as an example, but it can also be applied to the pachinko machine 3a. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 3a, during the big hit or during the probability change is set to the specific gaming state, a notification during the specific gaming state indicating that the specific gaming state is in progress, and each of the display devices 4 is in the big hit When the “big hit information” based on the “external information 1” signal indicating “probability change” or the “exact information 2” signal based on the “external information 2” signal indicating that the probability change is being received is received. And each stand display machine 4 receives the "door opening information" based on the "door / frame opening signal" or "abnormality 1 information" based on the "security signal" during the execution of the linked notification. When the display-side abnormality notification is executed and the information is turned off (that is, when the error is canceled), the interlock notification is returned in the first to third return modes as described above. It is good as well.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the linked function of the effects by the display devices 4 has been described by taking the pseudo bonus of the pachislot machine 3b as an example of the specific gaming state, but the original bonus that is not pseudo is specified. It can also be adopted as a gaming state. Specifically, as an internal winning combination, when a bonus is won internally and a special symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is displayed, a transition is made from the next game to the bonus game state, and in this bonus game state, Is that a special small role (for example, a special small role to which 15 medals are awarded) having a larger number of medals than the number of inserted medals (for example, 2) is internally won with high probability, and It is controlled to win. The bonus game state is terminated when the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 435) has been paid out (that is, the bonus game state is terminated by paying 15 times × 30 times). If 30 games are set as the number of bonus games as in the case of the above-mentioned pseudo bonus game number, each display 4 independently determines whether or not this bonus game state has been normally completed. Can be recognized.

  In other words, as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, a signal is output from the external terminal board 308 (308a, 308b), so that the start and end of the specific gaming state can be recognized on the display device 4 side. Are all applicable in the present invention. Further, the mode of signal output from the external terminal board 308 (308a, 308b) is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment. For example, a signal to that effect is output from the external terminal board 308 (308a, 308b) at the start of the specific gaming state, and a signal to that effect is output from the external terminal board 308 (308a, 308b) at the end of the specific gaming state. It may be done. Similarly, when an error occurs, a signal to that effect is output from the external terminal board 308 (308a, 308b), and when the error is released, a signal to that effect is output from the external terminal board 308 (308a, 308b). It may be a thing.

For example, in this embodiment, about the interlocking function of the production | presentation by each stand display machine 4,
As a notification during the pseudo-bonus of the pachislot machine 3b, the output of the music and the song, and as the linked notification of each display device 4, the display of the lyrics and the output of the simulated sound have been described as examples. However, the linked notification according to other modes is adopted. It is also possible to do. Specifically, when outputting a music and / or song as a notification during the pseudo bonus of the pachislot machine 3b, the music and / or song may be output as a linked notification of each stand display device 4. In this case, the song of one part may be output from the pachislot machine 3b and the song of the other part may be output from each stand display device 4, and these may be combined to output one song.

For example, in this embodiment, about the interlocking function of the production | presentation by each stand display machine 4,
Although only the case where the interlocking notification linked to the notification during the pseudo-bonus of the pachislot machine 3b has been described, each display device 4 may execute other notifications in addition to the interlocking notification. Specifically, when the number of medals to be paid out when a specific small combination wins is different from the number of medals to be paid out when a normal small combination and a push order small combination wins (for example, normal In the case where a small combination and a winning combination of 3 sheets are won, 1 or 3 medals are paid out, and in the case of a winning order of 8 sheets, 1 or 8 medals are paid out, In the case where a specific small role has been won, a case where four medals are paid out) is based on the fact that the specific small role has been won (that is, “OUT information” based on a “medal payout signal”). Specific notification (for example, display of “CHANCE”) may be performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 (1a, 1b) Game media handling apparatus 2 Server apparatus 3 (3a, 3b) Game machine 4 Each stand display machine 5 Island edge counter 6 Settlement apparatus 7 Premium management apparatus 8 Island controller 9 HUB
301 (301a, 301b) Main control unit 302 (302a, 302b) Sub control unit 303 (303a, 303b) Main device group 304 (304a, 304b) Sub device group 305 Delivery control unit 306 Delivery device group 307 Lending terminal board 308 ( 308a, 308b) External terminal board 400 control unit
401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
404 Button sensor group 405 Liquid crystal display unit 405a Drive circuit 406 Lamp 406a Drive circuit 407 Speaker 407a Drive circuit 410 IF
901 Unit number display section 902 Call button 903 “Forward” button 904 “Enter” button 905 “Back” button 906 “Past” button 907 “History” button 908 “Graph switch” button 909 Remote control communication section 910 Sound transmission hole 911 Main body housing

Claims (2)

Corresponding to a gaming machine that is provided with at least an informing means and is capable of generating a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player and that can execute an in-specific gaming state notification by the informing means during the specific gaming state. Each of the display devices provided,
Receiving means for receiving information relating to an event occurring in the gaming machine;
Received information determining means for determining information received by the receiving means;
Based on a determination result by the reception information determination unit, a display-side notification unit that performs notification about a game;
Display-side notification control means for controlling notification by the display-side notification means;
Specific game state end determination means for determining whether or not the specific game state has ended normally in the gaming machine when the reception information determination unit determines that the specific game state has ended in the gaming machine; With
The display-side notification control means is
When it is determined by the received information determination means that the gaming machine is in the specific gaming state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display side notification means executes linked notification,
When it is determined by the reception information determination means that the specific gaming state has ended in the gaming machine,
If it is determined by the specific gaming state end determination means that the specific gaming state has ended normally in the gaming machine, the execution of the linked notification by the display side notification means is terminated,
The specific gaming state end determination means determines that the specific gaming state has not ended normally in the gaming machine, and the reception information determination means starts the specific gaming state in the gaming machine. If determined, each stand display machine returns the execution of the linked notification by the display side notification means in accordance with the return mode of the notification during the specific gaming state in the gaming machine. A gaming machine that is provided with at least notification means and is capable of generating a specific gaming state advantageous to a player and capable of executing notification during the specific gaming state by the notification means during the specific gaming state, and the game A gaming system including each display device provided corresponding to the machine,
Each of the display devices is
Receiving means for receiving information relating to an event occurring in the gaming machine;
Received information determining means for determining information received by the receiving means;
Based on a determination result by the reception information determination unit, a display-side notification unit that performs notification about a game;
Display-side notification control means for controlling notification by the display-side notification means;
Specific game state end determination means for determining whether or not the specific game state has ended normally in the gaming machine when the reception information determination unit determines that the specific game state has ended in the gaming machine; With
The display-side notification control means is
When it is determined by the received information determination means that the gaming machine is in the specific gaming state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display side notification means executes linked notification,
When it is determined by the reception information determination means that the specific gaming state has ended in the gaming machine,
If it is determined by the specific gaming state end determination means that the specific gaming state has ended normally in the gaming machine, the execution of the linked notification by the display side notification means is terminated,
The specific gaming state end determination means determines that the specific gaming state has not ended normally in the gaming machine, and the reception information determination means starts the specific gaming state in the gaming machine. When it is determined, the game system is characterized in that execution of the linked notification by the display-side notification means is returned in accordance with a return mode of the notification during the specific gaming state in the gaming machine.

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