JP2018166739A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately transmitting and receiving data, commands and the like even in the presence of various noise sources.SOLUTION: A control device and another device are electrically connected via a harness. At least in one device out of the control device and another device, an output portion for outputting a single end signal to the other device is formed. The harness includes a single end twisted pair harness formed by twisting single end wiring for supplying the single end signal outputted from the output portion and ground wiring connected to the ground.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

  It relates to gaming machines.

  Recent gaming machines have a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control unit that controls the control of the game. The sub-control unit is composed of a plurality of control boards, and an image is displayed on the display device. Various controls are performed on a plurality of devices, such as displaying a sound, emitting a sound from a speaker, and moving a movable body (an accessory). The plurality of control boards constituting these sub-control units are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other, and transmit and receive data and commands required for the production control while timing according to the content of the production.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-73398

  However, each of the plurality of control boards constituting the sub-control unit is equipped with electronic components such as a CPU and a clock oscillator, and driving components such as a motor and a solenoid. There are many sources of various types of noise. For this reason, when the noise generated from the noise generation source is superimposed on the communication signal as an electrical signal, the waveform of the communication signal may change, which may reduce the communication speed or cause a malfunction.

The gaming machine according to this aspect (for example, a torsional gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine described later)
A control device (for example, a sub-main control board SM to be described later) and another apparatus (for example, an effect control board PCB or an image control board ICB to be described later) form a harness (for example, a harness shown in FIG. 50 to be described later). A gaming machine electrically connected via
At least one of the control device and the other device is formed with an output unit (for example, a connector of TD1 and TD2 shown in FIG. 49 described later) that outputs a single-ended signal to the other device. And
The harness is
A single-ended twisted pair harness (for example, a twisted pair cable described later) formed by twisting a single-ended wiring for supplying a single-ended signal output from the output unit and a ground wiring connected to the ground. It is characterized by including.

  Even when various noise sources exist, data and commands can be transmitted and received accurately.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a spinning cylinder gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which the door of the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment is opened. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the inside of the medal slot in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view and a top view of the medal payout device in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a list of basic specifications in the swivel game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a list of reel arrangements in the reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a symbol combination list 1 in the rotary type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a symbol combination list 2 in the rotary type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 shows a list 3 of symbol combinations in the rotary type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a list of condition devices in the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a list of a small combination, a re-playing combination, and a bonus appearance rate in the rotary type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the rotating type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the setting change device control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the non-recoverable error processing on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game progress control process (first sheet) on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game progress control process (second sheet) on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game progress control process (third sheet) on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the internal lottery execution process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of an AT state transition control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of AT lottery execution processing on the main control board side in the rotary gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the condition device number management process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game number addition execution process on the main control board side in the spinning-reel game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of freeze lottery execution processing on the main control board side in the rotary gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a reel rotation start preparation process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the remaining game number management process on the main control board side in the spinning-reel game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the RT state transition control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is an RT state transition diagram in the rotating game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of an AT state start control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is an AT state transition diagram in the rotating type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the game section transition control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the timer interruption process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the power-off process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 34A is a front view showing the effect / image unit PIU and the fan ICF (ventilation hole UVH) formed on the cover of the effect / image unit PIU, and FIG. 34 is a front view showing the internal configuration of the effect / image unit PIU. (B). FIG. 35 is a perspective view (A) showing the effect / image unit PIU and the ventilation hole UVH formed in the cover of the effect / image unit PIU, and a perspective view (B) showing the internal configuration of the effect / image unit PIU. It is. FIG. 36 is a block diagram for illustrating an outline of transmission / reception of a reset signal in the sub-control device S. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of software reset signal output processing in the sub-main control board SM. FIG. 38 is a block diagram for illustrating an outline of the output of the fan alert signal and the temperature alert signal in the sub-control device S. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of fan rotational speed monitoring processing. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the CPU temperature monitoring process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of startup monitoring processing executed by the sub main control board SM. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of post-startup monitoring processing executed by the sub main control board SM. FIG. 43 is a block diagram for illustrating an outline of transmission / reception of the first serial communication and the second serial communication in the sub-control device S. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the accessory control process executed on the effect control board PCB. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command transmission processing executed by the image control board ICB. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command transmission processing executed by the image control board ICB. FIG. 47 is a block diagram for illustrating an outline of transmission / reception of a differential signal and transmission / reception of a single end signal in the sub-control device S. FIG. 48 is a block diagram showing a configuration for differential signal processing. FIG. 49 is a block diagram showing a configuration for processing a single end signal. FIG. 50 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a twisted pair cable. FIG. 51 is a time chart showing changes in signals and states in the sub main control board SM and changes in signals and states in the image control board ICB. FIG. 52 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of components and elements mounted on the sub main control board SM. FIG. 53 is a broken front view (A) showing an upper combination MAU provided on the upper side of the effect display device S40 and a lower combination MAB provided on the lower side, and the upper combination MAU and the lower combination. It is the front view (B) which shows the state which the thing MAB moved. FIG. 54 is a front view (A) and (B) showing a state in which the upper accessory MAU has moved. FIG. 55 is a front view (A) and (B) showing a state in which the lower accessory MAB has moved. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a state of rotation of the rotating members of the upper and lower actors MAU and MAB. FIG. 57 is a block diagram showing a circuit structure relating to driving of the hopper motor H80. FIG. 58 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 59 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

<<<<< Circular machine >>>>>
First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a spinning-type game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, as a random number) Is a hard random number, a built-in random number generated by a main control chip including a CPU, or a soft random number as a pseudo-random number). For example, a so-called “basic random number” that affects the outcome of the game, specifically, a “winning random number” related to a special role or a winning combination (small role, replaying role) for shifting to a special game, etc. Can be mentioned. “CPU” is synonymous with what is well known in the art, and is not limited to the architecture (CISC, RISC, number of bits, etc.) used, processing performance, or the like. “Power interruption (power interruption)” means that the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine falls below a certain level regardless of whether the power switch provided on the gaming machine is operated or not. This also includes shutting down the power supply due to unforeseen circumstances such as unit damage or power outages. “ROM” is synonymous with what is well known in the art, and physically retains information (for example, “1” for a device configuration that conducts when a current for reading data is applied, It will be “0” if the device configuration is not.) RAM is synonymous with what is well known in the art, and electrically holds information (for example, when a current for reading data is applied, “1” is stored if it is stored, and it is not stored. It is generally “0.” In general, backup power is supplied to some or all of the data stored in the RAM when the power is interrupted). The “game state” is, for example, a special game state in which a game medal can be easily acquired and advantageous to the player (so-called jackpot game, such as a bonus game, a type 1 BB, a type 2 BB, or the like) ), The re-game probability variation game state (RT state) in which the re-game player win rate is higher (or lower) than the normal game state in which the re-game player win rate is a predetermined value, and the winning role Order of the reels for winning a prize, an AT (assist time) state in which the stop position can be notified, an ART (assist replay time) state in which the RT state and the AT state are combined, and the like. Also in the normal gaming state, the lottery probability of transition to the RT state, AT state, ART state is different, high probability normal gaming state, low probability normal gaming state, etc. (in this example, referred to as lottery state) ). Also, there is no problem even if the game states are combined {in addition, these game states and functions (for example, a lottery transition to the AT state, output of a notification instruction related to the reel stop order, etc.) control the game progress. There is no problem even if all are mounted on the main control board side}. In this example, the state related to the AT and the RT state are individually described. The RT state is referred to as “RT1” and the state related to the AT is referred to as “normal game state”. As a state relating to ART, the state relating to ART may be referred to as “normal gaming state” or the like. “Winning combination” is the type of condition device (or condition device number) won by internal lottery. The “notification state” is a state related to an AT capable of executing push order navigation described later, and even if a game is won by a condition device that does not execute push order navigation because the winning combination is not different depending on the reel stop order. If the state related to the AT is a state in which the push order navigation can be performed, the “notification state” is set. The “counter value” is also referred to as “notification game executable number”, and is the AT remaining game number or the counter value of the AT counter M60, which will be described later. For example, when “the number of notification games that can be executed” is 1 or more (the game that has become “0” may be included), the push order navigation described later can be executed. In addition, as the “notification game executable number”, the number of game media obtained based on the winning of the small role (mainly the push order bell role) (the number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the paid-out number) The number of wins for the order bell may be adopted. In addition, the “special notification state” is a state that is most advantageous to the player among the states related to the AT, and is referred to as “addition special state” in this example. The “specific condition” is a condition under which the AT counter value can be subtracted. For example, the specific condition is that, for example, one game is completed, a predetermined combination (for example, push order bell combination) is won. “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number will operate. The operation can be continued until a game result is obtained that does not exceed 12 times, and is sometimes referred to as RB (regular bonus). "Type 1 special combination continuous operation device" is a device that can operate the first type special combination continuously, and is activated when a specific combination of symbols is displayed. The operation is terminated and may be referred to as a BB (Big Bonus) or a first type BB. “Type 2 special combination” is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning regardless of the result of the combination lottery. The combination is activated when a predetermined game result is obtained. In such a case, the operation is terminated and may be referred to as CB (challenge bonus). "Type 2 special feature continuous operation device" is a device that can continuously operate type 2 special features, and is activated when a combination of specific symbols is displayed. The operation ends and is sometimes referred to as MB (middle bonus) or second type BB. The “ordinary accessory” is an accessory that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winning for each specified number or increases the probability that the condition device related to winning for each specified number will operate. It operates when a combination is displayed and ends when the result of one game is obtained, and is sometimes referred to as SB (single bonus). The “all JACIN type” is a configuration in which, when the first type BB combination wins, it is regarded as having been JACIN and is always in the RB during the execution of the first type BB. The “JACIN lottery type” is a configuration that repeatedly executes non-RB and RB during execution of the first type BB. In addition, the “non-control reel” is a reel in which the pull-in control that can be executed after performing the stop operation is not executed, and is stopped at the nearest reel position where the stop operation can be stopped from the reel position where the stop operation is accepted. It is a reel. The “all CB type” is a configuration that is always in the CB when the second type BB is executed. The “CB transfer lottery type” is a configuration that repeatedly executes non-CB and CB during execution of the second type BB.

  Note that this embodiment is merely an example, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to the following aspects. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described.

(This embodiment)
Here, before describing each component, the feature (outline) of the spinning-rotor type gaming machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1 (FIG. 2 for a part of the configuration), a basic structure on the front side of the rotary type gaming machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. The rotating type gaming machine P mainly includes a front door (also referred to as a front door), a back box (also referred to as a cabinet and a base body), a reel unit installed in the back box, and a hopper device (a hopper HP and a medal payout device H). Power supply unit E, main control board M (board on which main control chip C including CPUMC is mounted), sub-control device S (sub-main control on which sub-control chip SC including CPUSC100 is mounted) Substrate SM, production / image unit PIU). Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

<Front door DU>
The front door DU includes a mechanism for enabling visual recognition of a gaming state, a mechanism for enabling input of game media, a mechanism for operating a reel unit, and other mechanisms. Specifically, the reel window D160, the insertion number display lamp D210, the operation state display lamp D180, the special game state display apparatus D250, the credit number display apparatus D200, and the payout number display apparatus are provided as mechanisms for making the gaming state visible. A (push order display device) D270 (sometimes referred to as a push order display device D270), an AT counter value display device D280, an advantageous section indicator YH and the like are attached. Further, as a mechanism for enabling the insertion of game media and inputting the number of bets (the number of bets), a medal insertion slot D170, a bet button D220, and a mechanism for enabling the payout of the inserted game media are settled. Button D60 is attached. As a mechanism for operating the reel, a start lever D50 and a stop button D40 are attached. In addition, the swivel type gaming machine in the present embodiment protrudes to the player side to which the start lever D50, the stop button D40, the medal slot D170, the bet button D220, the settlement button D60, the sub input button SB and the like are attached. It has a shape console. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

<Mechanism to make game state visible>
Next, the main part of the mechanism for making the gaming state visible is described. The reel window D160 is a transparent member formed of a synthetic resin or the like that constitutes a part of the front door DU, and is configured such that the reel unit installed in the gaming machine frame can be seen through the reel window D160. In addition, the insertion number indicator lamp D210 is constituted by an LED, and is configured so that the same number of LEDs as the number of medals currently bet (to insert a game medal necessary for starting one game) are lit. Has been. Further, the operation state indicator lamp D180 is configured by an LED and is configured to be turned on / off according to the current operation state (medal acceptance / non-acceptance state, re-game stop state, game start wait state, etc.). The special game state display device D250 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the total number of payouts paid out during the special game. The special game state display device D250 may not be provided, and in such a case, the total number of payouts in the effect display device S40 (also referred to as a second information display unit) to be described later. By displaying so that the player can recognize the total number of payouts paid out during the special game, a user-friendly gaming machine can be obtained. The credit amount display device D200 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the total number of medals (credit number) stored in the gaming machine as medals held by the player. The payout amount display device (push order display device) D270 is configured by a 7-segment display, and the number of game medals currently paid out and the reel stop order (left stop button D41, middle stop button D42, right stop button) The condition device (the so-called push order (sometimes referred to as a role with a push order), which may differ depending on the winning combination depending on the stop order of D43). Is a reel that is most advantageous to the player in a game in which a profit rate (the number of payouts, the subsequent RT state, etc., which can be different) is generally established. The stop order can be notified (the notification may be referred to as push order navigation). Thus, the payout amount display device (push order display device) D270 is configured to be able to execute two displays of the number of game medals currently being paid out and the reel stop order that provides the highest profit to the player. The display mode is such that the player does not misunderstand which of the two displays is being executed, and the details of the display mode will be described later. Further, the AT counter value display device D280 plays games according to the push order navigation display displayed on the push order display device D270 (also referred to as a first information display unit) among the states related to AT (details will be described later). It is possible to display the number of games that can stay in a state relating to AT that is advantageous for the player to be guaranteed when progressing (in this example, it is also referred to as a push order navigation state or a notification game and will be described in detail later). It is configured as follows. Note that the AT counter value display device D280 may not be provided. In such a configuration, the player can be configured to display the number of games that can stay in the AT state on the effect display device S40. Can recognize the number of games in which the state related to the advantageous AT is guaranteed and can be a user-friendly gaming machine. The payout number display device (push order display device) D270 may be configured to be divided into two devices: a payout number display device and a push order display device.

  Further, the advantageous section indicator YH is constituted by an LED, and is configured to turn on when it is an “advantageous section” and to be turned off when it is not an “advantageous section” (for lighting and extinguishing timings). Will be described later). Here, in the case of the spinning type gaming machine according to the present example, a special gaming state (so-called big hit game, which is a bonus game, in which a game medal can be easily obtained and which is advantageous to the player, like the conventional spinning type gaming machine. Or the first type BB, the second type BB, etc.), and the winning rate of the re-gamer is higher (or lower) than the normal gaming state where the winning rate of the re-gamer is a predetermined value. The re-play probability variation game state (RT state), the reel stop order for winning the winning combination, the AT (assist time) state in which the stop position can be notified, the RT state and the AT state Combined ART (assist replay time) state, etc. can be taken, but apart from these “gaming state”, one of three “game sections” of “normal section”, “standby section” and “advantage section” Can be set Going on. Among these, the “advantageous section” is positioned as being relatively advantageous to the player over the other “game sections”. For example, the “gaming state” is an AT state or an ART state. “Advantageous section” is associated. That is, when the “gaming state” is in the AT state or ART state, the advantageous section indicator YH is lit, but as will be described later, the setting control for the “game section” is also the setting control for the “gaming state”. Similarly, since it is performed on the main control board side that controls the progress of the game, whether or not the game progress status is relatively advantageous for the player by the lighting / extinction status of the advantageous section indicator YH, It can be communicated to players without lies. As will be described later, if the “advantageous section” continues until a predetermined upper limit number of games (for example, 1500 games) is reached, the “normal section” is forcibly set. Since the state related to the AT is also forcibly terminated (information for maintaining the AT state is cleared and initialized), the change of the set “game section” also affects the transition of the “game state” As a result, it is possible to automatically suppress a significant increase in gambling due to a “game state” such as an AT state or an ART state with a relatively high degree of design freedom. It is. As described above, when the “advantageous section” continues until the predetermined upper limit number of games (for example, 1500 games) is reached, the “normal section” is forcibly set, that is, the “advantageous section” ends. However, the termination condition of the “advantageous section” is not limited to this. The end condition of the “advantageous section” in the spinning-reel game machine according to this example is “the push that can acquire the small combination with the largest number of payouts among the small combinations that make up the push combination (the combination with push order)” One execution of sequential navigation (for example, when there are seven, three, and one small combination as the small combination constituting the push forward combination, the push navigation in which the largest number of payouts can be acquired is seven. If there is a push order that can be acquired 7 or 1 by the push order, and a push order that can be obtained 3 by the push order, the push order navigation that can be obtained by 3 is referred to here. Does not apply to push order navigation) or “Wins any of BB, RB, MB” and satisfies “arbitrary end condition (40G1 set loop lottery not selected (AT), fixed 32G Elapsed (gaseous signs, etc.)) or “Advantageous zone 1500G” is the end condition To have. In the case of a specification in which there is no push order bell combination (eg, a specification in which there is a replay push order for transitioning to the RT state, but there is no small combination in which the number of payouts varies depending on the push order) The condition for ending the advantageous section of “one push order navigation that can acquire the small combination with the largest number of payouts” is excluded. Further, in the present embodiment, since the small combination constituting the push combination is composed of the small combination corresponding to the 11-sheet combination and the small combination corresponding to the 1-sheet combination, “the number of payouts is the largest. The “execution of one push order navigation capable of acquiring a small combination” refers to notifying the push order in which eleven medals can be acquired (11 winning combinations can be won).

<Mechanism to enable input of game media>
Next, the main part of the mechanism for enabling input of game media will be described. The medal slot D170 is a slot for game medals, and the game medal inserted into the slot is guided to the inside of the gaming machine in a situation where medals can be received. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an insertion acceptance sensor D10s, a first insertion sensor D20s, and a second insertion sensor D30s are provided in the gaming machine as sensors for detecting insertion of medals. When it is determined that a game medal guided to the inside of the machine has been normally inserted, the inserted medal can be detected as a bet. The bet button D220 is configured to be operable by the player, and is configured to bet a stored medal (credit medal) by the operation. Further, the settlement button D60 is configured to be operable by the player, and by operation, the stored medal (credit medal) and / or the bet medal can be paid back to the player. Yes. Note that the game medals paid out by operating the settlement button D60 are configured to be paid out to the discharge port D240.

<Mechanism for operating reel unit>
Next, the start lever D50 is configured to be operable by the player, and is configured to be able to start the reel operation by the operation. The stop button D40 includes a left stop button D41, a middle stop button D42, and a right stop button D43 that can be operated by the player, and the operation of the reels can be stopped in sequence by operating the respective stop buttons. Has been.

<Other mechanisms provided on the front door DU>
Next, the main part of the other mechanism provided in the front door DU will be described with reference to FIG. 2 which shows the internal configuration of the rotating game machine P by opening the front door DU. The front door DU has an effect display device S40 for displaying effects such as a notice effect and a background effect as a mechanism for enhancing the fun of the game, and a game effect lamp D26 that can be turned on in various lighting modes. Middle panel (medium decorative panel) which is a member formed by a signal relay door substrate D, a medal selector DS for detecting inserted medals, a speaker S20 capable of outputting sound, a synthetic resin, and the like. An upper panel D130, a lower panel D140, and the like are provided. The effect display device S40 is attached to the upper part on the back side of the front door DU so that a display unit that displays the effect or the like can be visually recognized through a perspective region formed on the upper panel. Although the details will be described later, an effect / image unit PIU (an image control board ICB, an effect control board PCB, etc.) that functions as a part of the sub-control apparatus S is housed in the case on the back of the effect display apparatus S40. It is attached so as to overlap the effect display device S40. In addition, LED lamps S10 are provided on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the upper panel D130 described above, and the LED lamps S10 serve as light emission sources that emit light according to the progress of the game of the rotary game machine P. Have. Next, a door substrate D is attached below the reel window D160 on the back surface of the front door DU, and the stop button D40, the start lever D50, the settlement button D60, etc. described above are input to the door substrate D. A signal is input, and it has a function of a relay board that directly or processes the input signal and outputs it to a main control board M described later. Further, a medal selector DS, which will be described in detail later, is provided in the vicinity of the door substrate D on the back surface of the front door DU, corresponding to the medal insertion slot D170, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot D170 is detected and simplified. It has a function of performing authenticity, guiding an appropriate medal to a hopper HP described later, and returning an inappropriate medal to a medal tray D230 described later. Further, one speaker S20 is provided on each of the left and right sides below the door substrate D. The middle panel is the upper part of the console, the lower part of the upper panel D130, and the panel part including the reel window described above. Further, the sub input button SB attached to the console D190 described above is a member used for button striking effects and the like, and a mini game (for example, “AT state”) by the player's operation of the sub input button SB. It is a member configured to be able to execute progress such as the success or failure of rushing into. The front door DU of the swivel type gaming machine P can detect the open / close state of the medal tray D230 and the front door DU that receive a game medal (or may be simply referred to as a medal) discharged from the discharge port D240. A door switch D80 is provided. Further, the front door DU is provided with a key hole D260, and a key (door key) that matches the shape of the key hole D260 is inserted into the key hole D260 {in addition, twisted in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise)} The front door DU can be opened. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the door key is inserted into the keyhole D260 {and in addition, twisted in a predetermined direction (for example, counterclockwise)}, so that an error state (door opening error or the like) can be canceled. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 53 to 56, the upper role MAU is swingably disposed on the upper side of the effect display device S40, and the lower role MAB is swingably disposed on the lower side. Yes. When the upper character MAU is not operating, it is stored in the area on the back side of the upper panel D130 above the effect display device S40, and when the lower character MAB is not operating, the upper panel below the effect display device S40. It is stored in the area on the back side of D130. When the upper accessory MAU and the lower accessory MAB operate, they move from the back side of the upper panel D130 and appear on the front surface of the effect display device S40. Note that the movement of the upper combination MAU and the lower combination MAB will be described later (see FIGS. 53 to 56).

Next, a back box (also referred to as a cabinet or a base) and each device installed in the back box will be described.
A reel unit is attached to substantially the center of the back box so that a part of the back box can be visually recognized through the reel window D160. The reel unit includes a reel M50 and a drive source (stepping motor or the like) for the reel M50. The reel M50 includes a left reel M51, a middle reel M52, and a right reel M53. Here, each reel part is formed of a synthetic resin or the like, and a plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery of the reel part (on the reel band). And based on operation of each stop button in the start lever D50 and the stop button D40, it is comprised so that rotation operation and stop operation | movement of each reel part are enabled. Although not shown, an LED (hereinafter also referred to as a reel backlight) is provided inside the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53, and when the LED is lit, the outer periphery of the reel portion is provided. It is configured so that it can be visually recognized as if the outer periphery of the reel portion is lit by the light transmitted through. In addition, above the reel M50, a winding substrate K, which will be described later, for driving each reel (left reel M51, middle reel M52, right reel M53) is stored.

  Further, a main control board M, which will be described later, that controls the entire game is stored above the reel M50, and an effect display device S40, LED shown in FIG. A sub main control board SM that functions as a part of the sub control device S that controls various effects performed using the lamp S10, the speaker S20, and the like is stored. The main control board M has a setting key switch M20 used for executing a setting change device control process (to change settings), which will be described later, and a setting / reset capable of executing a setting value change, error cancellation, and the like. Button M30 is connected. In FIG. 2, the setting key switch M20 and the setting / reset button M30 are not shown, but they may be provided at appropriate positions on the main control board M (that is, the front door DU is opened). Otherwise, it may be in a location where it is difficult to access artificially).

  Below the reel M50, there are provided a hopper HP for collecting inserted game medals and a medal payout device H for paying out game medals, and a power supply board for supplying power to the entire revolving game machine P E is stored. The game medals paid out from the medal payout device H pass through the coin shooter D90 and are paid out from the discharge port D240. In addition, a power switch E10 for turning on the power of the rotating game machine P is also provided on the front surface of the power supply board E (also referred to as a power supply unit E). Details of the medal payout device H will be described later.

<Medal selector DS>
Next, the medal selector DS will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a path (selector) of game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot D170 inside the spinning cylinder type gaming machine P. The medal selector DS is provided with an insertion acceptance sensor D10s serving as a passage for game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot D170 in the vicinity of the door substrate D, and a gaming medal is discharged below the insertion reception sensor D10s. For example, a coin shooter D90 is provided. The insertion acceptance sensor D10s has a function of selecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot D170 mainly based on dimensions, and accepting only game medals that conform to the standard dimensions. The selected medal (or other foreign matter) is returned to the discharge port D240 by the blocker D100. If the player inserts a game medal before operating the start lever D50 (in a state where the insertion of the game medal is valid), the game medal is selected by the insertion acceptance sensor D10s, and only those satisfying the standard are selected. Medals placed in the hopper HP and not satisfying the standard are returned to the discharge port D240 through the coin shooter D90. On the other hand, when a game medal is inserted after the start lever D50 is operated (in a state where the insertion of the game medal is not valid), regardless of whether the standard is satisfied, the inserted game medal Is returned to the discharge port D240 through the coin shooter D90. In addition, a sensor for medal insertion, which will be described in detail later, is provided inside the insertion acceptance sensor D10s (the back of the flow path), and when a game medal that has been received satisfying the dimensional standard passes, the first insertion sensor D20s. The signal is detected by the second input sensor D30s and the signal is supplied to the main control board M to be described later.

  Next, a sensor related to medal insertion will be described in detail. A game medal inserted into the medal slot D170 first passes through the slot acceptance sensor D10s. The insertion acceptance sensor D10s is a mechanical double sensor, and when the game medal passes, it turns on when the two protruding mechanisms are pressed, and the game medal can normally pass through the passage. . Also, with this configuration, when a foreign object that is not a game medal (a foreign object that does not satisfy the standard, for example, a diameter smaller than the game medal) is inserted, the two protruding mechanisms are pressed down. Not. Such medals cannot be maintained in the standing state, and thus cannot pass through the passage (the medals fall down), and are paid back to the discharge port D240 through the coin shooter D90 as described above. In addition, the insertion acceptance sensor D10s is configured to be able to determine that there is an error even when the on-time continues for a predetermined time or longer (as a result, the blocker D100 can be turned off). .

  When the game medal normally passes through the blocker D100, it passes through the first insertion sensor D20s and the second insertion sensor D30s immediately after passing. The throwing sensors (first throwing sensor D20s and second throwing sensor D30s) are composed of two sensors (adjacently arranged at an interval smaller than the standard diameter of the game medal), and each sensor is turned on. -Various errors can be detected by monitoring the off-state (the order of transition of the on / off combination of the first input sensor D20s and the second input sensor D30s, etc.) and the on / off time. It is configured.

<Medal payout device H>
Next, the medal payout device H will be described in detail with reference to a front view and a top view of the medal payout device H in FIG. The medal payout device H is operated with the checkout button in the state where credits (game medals stored electronically inside the gaming machine) or bets (medals inserted to start the game) exist. It is activated when a game medal is paid out by winning or winning. In operation, first, the hopper motor H80 is driven to rotate the disk H50 about the disk rotation axis H50a. Due to the rotation, the game medals in the medal payout device H are displaced from the game medal outlet H60 toward the discharge port D240 by displacing the discharge urging means H70. The payout sensors (the first payout sensor H10s and the second payout sensor H20s) are composed of two sensors, and the ON / OFF status of each sensor (the ON / OFF state of the first payout sensor H10s and the second payout sensor H20s). It is configured to detect various errors by monitoring the order of transition of the combination of off, etc.) and the time of on / off. More specifically, for example, when the game medal outlet H60 normally passes, the first payout sensor H10s = off and the second payout sensor H20s = off due to the displacement of the discharge biasing means H70. 1 payout sensor H10s = off / second payout sensor H20s = off → first payout sensor H10s = on / second payout sensor H20s = off → first payout sensor H10s = on / second payout sensor H20s = on → first payout Sensor H10s = off / second payout sensor H20s = on → first payout sensor H10s = off / second payout sensor H20s = off, so that when a movement contrary to this sensor state transition is detected It is possible to exemplify the configuration of an error. As described above, since the medal payout device H is a structure directly connected to profits, an input abnormality of the payout sensors (the first payout sensor H10s and the second payout sensor H20s) is detected in order to prevent fraud. In this embodiment, a new measure is taken for the circuit structure related to the driving of the hopper motor H80. This point will be separately described later (see FIG. 57).

  Next, FIG. 5 is a list of basic specifications of the swivel type gaming machine in the present embodiment. The spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a prescribed number (the maximum number of game medals that can be bet in one game) of 3, and the number of frames of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53 are all 20 frames. The effective line for which a winning determination is made is one line of “upper left reel M51, middle middle M52, lower right M53”. The maximum payout number is 11 and the minimum payout number is 1 (correspondence between the winning combination and the payout number will be described later). In addition, the order of priority winning (in order of drawing-in priority) is “re-playing role → small role (bell, watermelon, etc.) → bonus”. For example, when the re-playing role and bonus are established at the same time The symbol combination which becomes the re-game player is stopped and displayed, and the bonus cannot be won. Also, when the bell and watermelon are established, if a stop button is pressed at a position where both can be retracted (positions within 4 frames to the winning stop position), priority is given to a small part with a large number of payouts. It is configured to retract. The configuration shown in the figure is merely an example, and the number of frames of each reel is changed (for example, changed to 21 frames), or the configuration of the effective line is changed (for example, 5 lines of 3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines). There is no problem even if it is changed to a line and changed to one line of the lower stage of the left reel M51, the middle stage of the middle reel M52, and the upper stage of the right reel M53). In addition, as a pull-in control when a push order small role that gives different profits to the player depending on the push order is won, a small role with a large number of payouts is operated when operated in a predetermined correct push order. Is given priority (number priority control), and can be displayed in a stop position (within 4 frames from the stop operation) when operated in an incorrect answer push order different from the correct answer push order. Among the symbols arranged), control (number priority control) is performed to increase the possibility of winning (the number of winning combinations among the plurality of winning symbol combinations is the highest).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a list of reel arrangements of the swivel type gaming machine in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the number of frames of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52 and the right reel M53 are all 20 frames (0 to 19), and the symbols are “Black Seven”, “White Seven”, “ There are 10 types: “Sheep”, “Blank”, “Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, and “Cherry”. Here, “blank” is a symbol included in the symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination like other symbols, and does not mean a symbol that does not constitute the winning combination, but a symbol that constitutes the winning combination including “blank” As a combination, for example, “watermelon B / replay A / blank” is replay 02. The configuration shown in the figure is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the type of design is increased / decreased / changed.

  Next, FIGS. 7 to 9 are symbol combination lists 1 to 3 in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of symbol combinations for each condition device. As will be described later, depending on the stop order and stop position of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53, This one symbol combination is configured to be stopped and displayed on the effective line (one line described above). In addition, even if the same type of symbols is not available on the active line, the same symbols are easily arranged in a line on the lines other than the active line when viewed from the player. It is configured so that three watermelon symbols are aligned on one line on the reel, such as aligned on a horizontal line). Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that will be a first type BB combination (a so-called first type special combination, which is hereinafter referred to simply as a BB combination), 1 type BB-A (continuous operation of RB-A and finished with payout exceeding 264 sheets) and 1 type BB-B (continuous operation of RB-B, 132 sheets) “Black Seven / Black Seven / Black Seven” and “Type 7 BB-C (continuous operation of RB-B, finished with more than 132 payouts)” It has three symbol combinations with “White Seven”. In the present embodiment, when the first type BB combination wins and the BB is executed (the combination is activated), one BB is executed in all the games in the BB during the execution of the BB. Refers to the lottery table, and is configured to draw a winning combination (small role, replaying combination) other than the winning combination (a method that does not switch the table referred to in the case of lottery during one BB execution) Hereinafter, it may be referred to as an all-JACIN type). Note that the format of the first type BB combination is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the table referred to in the combination lottery can be switched during the execution of one BB. Further, when the RT state is “RT1”, when the symbol combination corresponding to No. 14 to No. 16 corresponding to the replay 04 is stopped and displayed, it is configured to shift to RT0 (for details of the RT state) Will be described later). Note that “RT0” is more disadvantageous to the player than “RT1”, and thus transition from “RT1” to “RT0” may be referred to as falling. In addition, when the symbol combination corresponding to No. 17 which is replay 05 is stopped and displayed, “Black Seven” can be stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52 and the right reel M53. When the symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding replay 05 is stopped and displayed, “white seven” can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53 (details will be described later). ). In addition, when the push order bell, which is a condition device of “winning-A1” to “winning-A6”, which will be described later, is won, the reels are stopped in the order of pushing most advantageous to the player, and the 21st to 27th When the combination of symbols “Wind 01” to “Win 03” corresponding to is stopped and 11 game medals are paid out, the reels are stopped in a pressing order different from the pressing order most advantageous to the player. Symbol combinations corresponding to “No. 08” to “No. 11” corresponding to Nos. 39 to 56 are stopped and displayed, and one game medal is paid out. In the figure, “-” indicates that any symbol may be stopped and displayed. For example, “bell-bell” corresponding to No. 23 is an effective line of the left reel M51 and the right reel M53. If the bell is stopped and displayed, 11 game medals can be obtained regardless of which symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line of the middle reel M52.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a list of condition devices in the present embodiment. In the figure, the conditional device number is referred to as a winning number, and the conditional device number may also be referred to as a winning number thereafter. In this embodiment, the re-playing role is provided from re-playing-A to re-playing-D3 (winning numbers 1 to 6), and in the stop order and stop position of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52 and the right reel M53. Correspondingly, the replaying combination to be stopped and displayed can be different. Here, in the present embodiment, as illustrated in the item of “conditional device” which is the rightmost column, there are a plurality of numbers according to the stop order and stop positions of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52 and the right reel M53. The condition devices of the type can be stopped and displayed, and among the plurality of types of condition devices, the condition devices having the same winning number are gathered, and “condition device (name)” is the third column from the right. It is shown in the item of. Specifically, for example, in the “re-game-A” that is the condition device corresponding to the winning number 1, “re-game” is selected according to the stop order and stop position of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53. Three kinds of condition devices “01”, “replay 02”, and “replay 03” can be stopped and displayed. The “condition device (name)” may be simply referred to as a condition device. In addition, a condition device relating to replay such as “replay 01” may be referred to as a re-playing role, and a condition device in which a game medal is paid out by winning a prize such as “winning 01” may be referred to as a small role. A conditional device that starts a BB when it is stopped and displayed such as “1 type BB-A” may be referred to as a BB role. In addition, when winning numbers 21 to 23 and 25 to 27 are won, the BB role and the small role will be won, and in such a case, the symbol corresponding to the selected small role will stop. When the left stop button D41, the middle stop button D42 and the right stop button D43 are operated at a position where they can be displayed, the symbol corresponding to the small role is not displayed without stopping, and the symbol corresponding to the small role is stopped and displayed. When the left stop button D41, middle stop button D42 and right stop button D43 are operated at a position where the corresponding symbol does not stop display (cannot be retracted), the symbol corresponding to the small role does not stop and is displayed. Is configured to stop display. Specifically, for example, in the case where “1 type BB-B + winning-C” which is the condition device of the winning number 21 is won, the cherry that is “winning 12” or “winning 13” and “1 type BB” -B "can be stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the reels are stopped in the order of the left reel M51 → the middle reel M52 → the right reel M53, (1) symbol numbers 0 to 4 on the upper stage of the left reel M51 at the first stop (FIG. 6). When the left stop button D41 is operated at the operation timing at which the reel is positioned), the symbol number 4 corresponding to “winning 12” stops on the upper stage of the left reel M51, and the middle reel M52 Regardless of the stop position of the right reel M53, “winning 12” is stopped and displayed. (2) When the left stop button D41 is operated at the operation timing in which the symbol numbers 5 to 12 are positioned on the upper stage of the left reel M51 in the first stop, “winning 13” is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel M51. The symbol number 6, 11, or 16 corresponding to is stopped, and “winning 13” is stopped and displayed regardless of the stop positions of the middle reel M52 and the right reel M53. (3-1) When the left stop button D41 is operated at the operation timing at which the symbol numbers 13 to 19 are positioned on the upper stage of the left reel M51 in the first stop, “1” is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel M51. The symbol number 17 or 19 corresponding to the seed BB-B stops. (3-2) When the middle stop button D42 is operated at the operation timing in which the symbol numbers 14 to 18 are located in the middle stage of the middle reel M52 in the second stop, “1” is placed in the middle stage of the middle reel M52. The symbol number 18 corresponding to the species BB-B is stopped, and then the right stop button D43 is operated at the operation timing when the symbol numbers 13 to 17 are located in the lower stage of the right reel M53 in the third stop. In this case, the symbol number 17 corresponding to “1 type BB-B” is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel M53, and the BB combination is stopped and displayed. (3-3) When the middle stop button D42 is operated at the operation timing in which the symbol numbers 19 to 13 are located in the middle stage of the middle reel M52 in the second stop, “1” is placed in the middle stage of the middle reel M52. The symbol number 18 corresponding to the “species BB-B” cannot be stopped, and neither of the condition devices is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the item “role” shows what role the “condition device (name)” is, and “normal replay” corresponding to the winning number 1 indicates the order of pressing the stop button. Regardless of the replaying role in which the re-gamer whose RT state does not shift is stopped and displayed, the “reverse pressed white 7 replay” corresponding to the winning number 2 is the RT button regardless of the pressing order of the stop button. This is a condition device related to replay in which a re-game player whose state does not change is stopped and displayed. However, the reverse reel (the reel is stopped in the order of right reel M53 → middle reel M52 → left reel M51) and the right reel M53 is stopped. Stops at the operation timing when the range of symbol numbers 18 to 2, the range of symbol numbers 9 to 13 of the middle reel M52, and the range of symbol numbers 5 to 10 of the left reel M51 are located at the lower stage of each reel. Operate the button And by, the right reel M53, "white Seven" is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the center reel M52 and left reel M51, white Seven has been configured to appear to be aligned in the lower part when viewed from the player. In addition, in the game that was won by Re-Game-B and won the AT extra lottery, the player was won the AT extra lottery by performing an effect (details will be described later) instructing to aim at “White Seven” by pressing it in reverse. It is comprised so that it can alert | report to a player. “Forward-pressed black 7-match replay” corresponding to the winning number 3 is a conditional device related to a replay in which a re-gamer whose RT state does not shift is stopped regardless of the press order of the stop button. The reels are stopped in the order of left reel M51 → middle reel M52 → right reel M53), the range of symbol numbers 13 to 19 of the left reel M51, the range of symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the middle reel M52, the right reel By operating the stop button at the operation timing when the range of symbol numbers 13 to 17 of M53 is positioned at the lower stage of each reel, “Black Seven” is displayed at the lower stage of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52 and the right reel M53. Is displayed in a stopped state, and when viewed from the player, the black sevens appear to be aligned at the bottom. In addition, in the game that won the Re-Game-C and won the AT extra lottery, the player won the AT extra lottery by performing an effect (details will be described later) instructing to aim for “Black Seven” by pushing forward. It is comprised so that it can alert | report to a player.

  In addition, “RT maintenance RP1 ** (3 choices)” corresponding to the winning number 4 is one of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53 as the first stop reel (which stop button is operated). )), The re-game player whose stop display is different may be different, and when the first stop reel is the left reel M51, the re-game 01, the re-game 02 or the re-game 03 in which the RT state does not shift. Is stopped and the first stop reel is the middle reel M52 or the right reel M53, the replay 04 in which the RT state can shift from “RT1” to “RT0” is stopped and displayed. In addition, “RT maintenance RP * 1 * (3 choices)” corresponding to the winning number 5 is one of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53 as the first stop reel (which stop button is operated). If the first stop reel is the middle reel M52, the replay 03 in which the RT state does not shift is stopped and displayed. When the stop reel is the left reel M51 or the right reel M53, the replay 04 in which the RT state can shift from “RT1” to “RT0” is stopped and displayed. In addition, “RT maintenance RP ** 1 (3 choices)” corresponding to the winning number 6 determines which of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53 the first stop reel (operates which stop button is operated). If the first reel is the right reel M53, the replay 01 or the replay 03 in which the RT state does not shift is stopped and displayed. If the first stop reel is the left reel M51 or the middle reel M52, the replay 04 in which the RT state can shift from “RT1” to “RT0” is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, “push order bell 123” to “push order bell 321” corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12 are condition devices in which the winning combination depending on which of the six reel stop orders is selected may be different. For example, “left reel M51: 1, middle reel M52: 2, right reel M53: 3”, and in the case of “123”, “left reel M51 → middle reel M52 → right reel M53” is stopped in the pressing order. For example, in the case of “winning A-1” (winning number 7), “123” = “Left → Middle → Right” is stopped in order (correct answer in the push order), which is the maximum number obtained. The symbol combination of “winning 01” from which eleven game medals can be acquired is stopped and displayed. Note that “123” in the “push order bell 123” indicates the push order (reel stop order) in which the maximum number of sheets obtained for the winning number can be obtained. In addition, when the reels are stopped in the pressing order other than the pressing order in which the maximum number of acquired sheets can be acquired, that is, if the correct answer cannot be made in the pressing order, one sheet is paid out. Then, in the state related to AT such as “AT in progress state”, the push order of the re-game player and the push order of the bell are navigated (the push order that gives the highest profit is displayed on the push order display device D270), and “the normal game state It is possible to create a plurality of gaming states with different profit margins of the player not navigating the pushing order to the states relating to AT. The state related to AT will be described later.

  In addition, the “common bell” corresponding to the winning number 13 can acquire 11 game medals, which is the maximum number of winnings, even if any of winning prizes 04 to 07 stops, that is, the maximum profit is obtained regardless of the pushing order. It is a condition device that can be acquired, and is sometimes called a push order unquestioned bell. In addition, “Watermelon A” corresponding to the winning number 15 is configured so that three watermelons (either watermelon A or watermelon B) can be easily aligned on the parallel line. For example, the 60th prize in FIG. No. 14 has three watermelons A in the middle of each reel. In addition, “Watermelon B” corresponding to the winning number 16 is configured so that three watermelons (either watermelon A or watermelon B) can be easily arranged in an oblique line. For example, the 66th prize in FIG. In the case of No. 16, three watermelons are aligned obliquely downward, such as watermelon B on the upper stage of the left reel M51, watermelon B on the middle stage of the middle reel M52, and watermelon A on the lower stage of the right reel M53. In addition, “BB medium and weak rare role (diagonal bell alignment)” corresponding to the winning number 17 is a condition device that can align three bells on the active line, which will be described later, but won during BB. This is a condition device in which an AT addition lottery is executed. Also, “BB medium-rare small role (V-shaped bells)” corresponding to the winning number 18 is a conditional device that can stop and display the bell on the upper stage of the left reel M51, the middle stage of the middle reel M52, and the upper stage of the right reel M53. As will be described in detail later, this is a condition device in which an AT addition lottery is executed by winning during BB.

  Next, in the item of “bonus winning information”, a numerical value from 0 to 3 is assigned to each winning number. In the present embodiment, the winning number that does not include the bonus (BB role) has the bonus winning information set to 0, and the winning number that includes 1 type BB-A as the winning number that includes the bonus (BB role) (19) Bonus winning information of 1, winning type number (20-23) including 1 type BB-B is 2, winning winning information of winning number (24-27) including type 1, BB-C is 3 It is said. By storing the bonus winning information in the main control board M, it is possible to store information regarding which BB is established and which BB combination is won. Details of the bonus winning information will be described later.

  Next, in the item “winning / replay winning information”, numerical values from 0 to 18 are assigned to each winning number. In this embodiment, winning numbers that do not include re-playing roles and small roles (winning numbers 0 corresponding to loses and winning numbers 19, 20, 24 corresponding to bonuses) are set to 0 for winning / replaying winning information. The 1-18 winning / replay winning information is distributed for each condition device for the winning numbers including the replaying role or the small role. By storing the winning / replay winning information by the main control board M, it is possible to store information related to which replaying combination or small combination has been won. Details of the winning / replay winning information will be described later.

  Next, in the item “production group number”, numerical values from 0 to 11 are assigned for each winning number. By transmitting the production group number from the main control board M side to the sub-control device S side, it is configured to be able to determine the production executed by the sub-control device S side. Details of the production group number will be described later.

  Next, in the item “departure group number”, a numerical value from 0 to 13 is assigned to each winning number. The main control board M stores the outgoing ball group number, and the stored outgoing ball group number is used when executing a lottery related to the AT (for example, AT lottery, AT additional lottery), and the lottery processing related to the AT is executed. Program and data capacity can be reduced. Note that even if a condition device with a payout group number of 0 is won, the AT lottery and the AT extra lottery are not executed. On the other hand, when a conditional device whose payout group number is not 0 is won, AT lottery or AT addition lottery can be executed. The details of the outgoing ball group number will be described later. In addition, even when a condition device with a payout group number of 0 is won, an AT lottery or AT lottery may be executed. In such a case, the payout group number is It is preferable that the lottery result is always lost (non-winning) when the condition device that becomes 0 is won and the AT lottery or the AT lottery is executed.

  Next, FIG. 11 shows a lottery probability in which a winning number (condition device number, also referred to as a winning combination) and bonus (also referred to as a winning combination BB) and a bonus (respectively referred to as a winning combination) are determined by the winning lottery means in the present embodiment. It is a list which shows (it is also called a win rate). In the figure, the winning rate of the winning number is shown.

  First, the lottery probability in “RT0”, “RT1”, “RT2” and “RT3” when the BB is not operated will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the appearance rate (lottery probability) of the winning combination (especially the replaying combination) can be different depending on the RT state, and the “replaying combination” (the total appearance of all replaying combinations) In the case of “RT1”, the rate of occurrence is higher than the other RT states. In addition, “re-game 04” (a so-called falling re-game player, “RT1” and a bonus corresponding to the re-game player in a situation where a bonus is not won can be displayed with winning numbers 4-6. When the combination is displayed in a stopped state, “RT0” will be selected), and “RT1” will be mainly won, and “RT0” and “RT3” will hardly appear. In “RT2”, “re-game 04” that can be stopped and displayed in the winning numbers 4 to 6 may appear, but the RT state does not shift even if “re-game 04” is stopped and displayed. If “re-game 04” is stopped and displayed in “RT1”, the transition to “RT0”, that is, the fall effect (eg, the effect display device S40) that informs that the RT state has fallen. If “replay 04” is stopped and displayed at “RT0”, the fall effect may not be executed. With this configuration, it is possible to recognize that BB has been won because the fall effect has not been executed even though “re-game 04” is stopped and displayed. Can increase the sex. In such a configuration, the sound effect output when “re-game 04” is stopped and displayed, and a re-game player other than “re-game 04” (for example, “re-game” in which the RT state does not shift) 01 ”) may be configured to differ from the sound effect that is output due to the stop display, and by doing so, the player recognizes that“ re-game 04 ”is stopped and displayed. It can be configured easily. In addition, a state related to AT in which push order navigation does not occur (for example, “normal gaming state”, sometimes referred to as non-AT gaming state) and a state related to AT in which push order navigation can occur (for example, “ “RT1” may be stayed in both cases of “AT state” and sometimes referred to as AT gaming state). At this time, when a winning number that may shift (fall) from “RT1” to “RT0” is won, a special sound effect indicating that the RT state may fall in a non-AT gaming state is generated. It may be configured not to output based on the operation of the start lever D50. Thereby, in the non-AT gaming state, it is possible to shift the gaming state without making the player realize that there is a possibility of falling to “RT0”. On the other hand, in the AT gaming state, a special sound effect indicating that the RT state may fall is output based on the operation of the start lever (and the re-game player who does not fall the RT state is stopped and displayed. It may be configured to notify the forward navigation). Thus, the player can take care that the RT state does not fall, and can operate the stop button D40 after the special sound effect is notified. In addition, “RT1” is mainly used for “RE GAME 05” that can be stopped and displayed with the winning number 2 or 3 (RE GAME who can be notified that the lottery has been won by adding the AT when stopped in the AT state). It appears at almost no other RT state. In addition, the transition of the state regarding the RT state accompanying the stop display of the symbol combination serving as the re-gamer will be described later. Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, the push order display device D270 and the effect display device S40 can execute push order navigation that notifies the player of the reel stop order that is most advantageous to the player. . It should be noted that there is no problem even if the lottery probability is appropriately changed. Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus is configured to be able to overlap with the small role, and overlaps with a part of watermelon A, watermelon B, and cherry. Specifically, the winning numbers 21 to 23 and the winning numbers 25 to 27 are condition devices in which bonuses and small roles overlap. Note that “RT0” and “RT3” have similar winning probabilities for re-game players and types of re-game players to be selected, and are also configured to have similar performance tendencies executed on the sub-control device S side. When the player clears RAM and then becomes “RT3” and then shifts to “RT0”, which is the RT state with the highest stay ratio throughout all games, the player can easily feel that he / she always stays at “RT0”. The game can proceed without a sense of incongruity.

  Also, in the situation of “RT2”, since the BB is won and the BB is not activated, the BB role of the winning numbers 20 and 24 (a single role that does not overlap with the small role) In the case of winning a BB combination, which may be referred to as a single BB combination or a single BB), a new winning combination for the BB combination is invalid and only a small combination is effective. Specifically, for example, in the case of “RT2” and winning 1 type BB-A (carrying over), if winning 1 type BB-C is won The one-type BB-C related to the winning number 24 becomes invalid. That is, the situation is the same as in the case where the winning number 0 “losing” is won. Note that the one-type BB-A that has been carried over will continue to be in the winning state. In the situation of “RT2”, since BB has been won and BB has not been activated, the winning combination of winning numbers 21 to 23 and winning numbers 25 to 27 and the winning combination BB If the overlapping condition device is won, the new winning combination of BB is invalid and only winning of the small combination is valid. Specifically, for example, in the case of “RT2” and winning 1 type BB-A (carrying over), winning number 21 “1 type BB-B + winning C” is won 1 type BB-B related to the winning number 21 is invalid and only the winning prize C is valid. That is, the situation is the same as in the case where the winning number 14 “winning-C” is won. Note that the one-type BB-A that has been carried over will continue to be in the winning state. Note that the overlap with the bonus is not limited to the small combination, and may overlap with a part of the re-playing combination. For example, a part of the re-game combination with the winning numbers 4 to 6 may overlap with the bonus combination. As described above, the bonus is won even when the conditional device including the RT transition replay is won by making the bonus overlap with the conditional device including the RT transition replay (replaying player who can transition to the RT state). There is a possibility, and even if the RT transition replay is stopped and displayed, the bonus will not be denied, so that the player can be expected. In such a configuration, control is performed so that the RT state does not shift even when the RT transition replay is stopped and displayed. As a result, the player should have transitioned to the RT state (transition to a RT state with a relatively low replay probability), but the replay probability has not become low (frequently replayed), etc. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the fun related to the game, such that the possibility of winning the bonus is high.

  Next, the lottery probability in “1 type BB-A, B, C” at the time of BB operation will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, during the BB operation, the “common bell” with the winning number 13, the “BB medium weak rare combination (diagonal bell alignment)” with the winning number 17 and the “BB medium strong rare small combination with the winning number 18”. (V-shaped bell alignment) "is configured to be elected, and during operation of the BB elected in the" AT state "," BB medium-rare rare role (diagonal bell alignment) " Or, when “BB medium strong rare small role (V-shaped bell set)” is won, AT is added and lottery is executed (details will be described later).

  In the upper part of the figure, the small role appearance rate when the set value is 1 is illustrated. In the common bell (winning number 13), the appearance rate is uniform regardless of the RT state. As shown in the lower part of the figure, the appearance rate of the common bell is configured to differ depending on the set value (six levels in this example). Specifically, the number in the setting 1 is 3204, the number in the setting 2 is 3404, the number in the setting 3 is 3604, the number in the setting 4 is 3904, the number in the setting 5 is 4204, and the number in the setting 6 is 4504, and the higher the set value, the higher the appearance rate. By configuring in this way, for example, when a player progresses a game while measuring the number of appearances (winning number) of the common bell, it is related to the gaming machine that is being played by frequently winning the common bell. The game can proceed while expecting that the set value is a relatively high set value. Further, the higher the set value, the higher the expected value per game, and the higher the set value, the higher the payout rate. Although the appearance rate of the common bell is configured to differ depending on the set value, the AT lottery, the AT extra lottery, and the high probability state transition lottery described later are not executed depending on the winning of the common bell. It is configured so as not to affect the state transition lottery (also referred to as AT lottery).

  The middle part of the figure shows a list of expected values when there is a push order navigation. In the figure, when the push order navigation is executed in a state where the push order navigation can be executed in the push order display device D270 and the effect display device S40 such as “AT state”, the reels are stopped according to the navigation. The average number of payouts per game (the average number of medals paid out by the winning small role, also referred to as the expected number of game media obtained in one game) and the expected increase or decrease in medals per game ( The ratio of the number of paid-out medals to the number of inserted medals when a game is played with 3 bets. If it is greater than 1, the expected value will be positive and the number of medals will increase. The value will be negative and medals will decrease). In addition, the average number of payouts per game is “total number of re-games (total of numbers for winning numbers 1 to 6) × number of pay-outs in re-games (3) + small role (11” Sum of the number of positions (small part appearance rate) (total number of places for winning numbers 7 to 16) × the number of payouts (11 sheets) for the small part (11 sheets) / sum of all the numbers (65536) ) ". Also, the expected medal increase / decrease value per game can be calculated as “average number of payouts per game / number of medals inserted per game (3)”. The number of medals inserted per game (the number of inserted game media when playing one game) is 3, and when the average number of payouts per game is greater than 3, expected to increase or decrease medals per game The value is configured to be larger than 1. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, “RT1” has the largest medal increase / decrease expectation value per game. The numbers in the figure do not take into account the increase or decrease in medals due to bonuses. In other words, when the game progresses in a situation where the push order navigation occurs (when operated in the optimum operation mode, also referred to as the advantageous operation mode), medals increase in “RT1”. Although “RT0” and “RT2” are not shown, the expected increase / decrease value per game is a value smaller than 1 in a situation where no push order navigation occurs. Will decrease. In the present embodiment, the expected increase / decrease value per game is greater than 1 when there is push order navigation even in “RT0” or “RT2”, but the present invention is not limited to this. ”Or“ RT2 ”may be configured so that the expected medal increase / decrease value per game when there is push order navigation is smaller than 1. Note that when the combination of symbols to be replayed is stopped and displayed, the bet number (three) in the previous game is actually automatically bet. However, in calculating the expected increase or decrease in medals in this embodiment, The calculation is based on the assumption that three sheets are paid out. One game may be referred to as one game.

  In each RT state, the average number of payouts per game is 3.511129504 when the RT state is “RT0”, and 4.737915039 when the RT state is “RT1”. Is “RT2”, it is 3.671337146. Further, the expected medal increase / decrease value per game in each RT state is 1.170430501 when the RT state is “RT0”, and 1.579305013 when the RT state is “RT1”. When “RT2” is “1.22790487”, when there is push order navigation, the RT state “RT1” is the most advantageous RT state for the player. The numerical value is a value in the case of setting 1. Note that the winning numbers and bonus lottery probabilities relating to the above small role and re-playing role are merely examples. For example, the expected medal increase / decrease value per game in “RT2” where BB is internally established (when there is push order navigation The expected medal increase / decrease value) may be less than 1. With such a configuration, when a push order navigation occurs and when it is “RT2” (when BB is currently established), when a bonus can not be aligned in a game where the bonus can be aligned However, if the number of held medals gradually decreases and push navigation is generated and “RT2” (when BB is currently established), it is intentional in a game in which bonuses can be aligned. By not arranging the bonuses, it is possible to prevent a strategy of increasing the number of medals. Specifically, it is preferable to design such that the probability of losing in “RT2” is higher than the winning probabilities of all small roles (winning-A1 to winning-I) winning in “RT2”. It is preferable that the winning probability of the re-gamer is determined so that the winning probability of the re-gamer will be low. It is preferable to design so as not to become too much). In addition, in “RT2” in this example, the winning probability of adding all the small roles is 18784/65536, the winning probability of adding all the replays is 12501/65536, and the probability of being lost is It is 34251/65536 (see FIG. 11), and it is designed so that the probability of losing is higher than the winning probability of adding all the small roles.

  Next, with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 12, an electrical schematic configuration of the rotating type gaming machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. First of all, the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a sub-control device S (sub-main control board SM, effect / image unit PIU), door board D, The rotating board K, the power board E, the relay board IN, the setting key switch M20, the setting / reset button M30, and the like are connected to be able to exchange data. The solid line portion in the figure shows the movement related to the exchange of data, and the broken line portion in the figure shows the power supply route. The power supply route is not limited to this, and for example, power may be supplied from the power supply board E to the relay board IN and the door board D without going through the main control board.

  The main control board (may be referred to as main control means, main board, main control means, main board, and main game unit) M is a board that governs the progress of the entire game performed in the revolving game machine P. A main control chip C is mounted on the main control board M, and a CPU C 100, a built-in ROM C 110, a built-in RAM C 120, and the like are mounted on the main control chip C so as to be able to exchange data with each other via a bus. The main control board M receives a signal indicating that the start lever D50 or the like has been operated from the door board D mounted on the front door DU, and receives the sub-control device S, the door board D, and the rotating board. The operation of these various substrates is controlled by outputting a control command (or control signal) toward K etc. {For example, an instruction number (push order number, instruction information, operation information toward the sub-control device S) The sub-control device S can execute the push order navigation on the effect display device S40}.

  Further, the sub-control device S (sometimes referred to as sub-control board, sub-board, sub-control means, sub-board, sub-game unit) is divided into a sub-main control board SM and an effect / image unit PIU. Similarly to the main control board M described above, the sub-main control board SM also includes a sub-control chip SC configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The sub-control chip SC includes a CPU SC 100, a ROM, A RAM or the like is provided, and is configured to be connected to be able to exchange data with each other via a bus. Further, the sub-control device S is connected with various LED lamps S10, a speaker S20, an effect display device S40, a rotating backlight (also referred to as a back lamp) S30, and the like. Here, the spinning backlight S30 is a light that is provided inside each of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53, and illuminates the pattern drawn on the surface of the reel from the back side. The sub-control device S analyzes the control command received from the main control board M, and outputs various drive signals to the various LED lamps S10, the speaker S20, the effect display device S40, the rotary backlight S30, etc. The production of.

  On the door substrate D, the above-described insertion acceptance sensor D10s, first insertion sensor D20s, second insertion sensor D30s, stop button D40 for stopping the rotating reel M50, start for starting the rotation of the reel M50. The lever D50, the stored game medals (credits) and the inserted game medals are paid out, the settlement button D60 for ending the game, and various display panels D70 for displaying the state of the game (not shown but described above) The inserted number display lamp D210, the operation state display lamp D180, the special game state display apparatus D250, the payout number display apparatus (push order display apparatus) D270, the credit number display apparatus D200, the advantageous section display apparatus YH, etc. , A door switch D80 for opening / closing judgment of front door, cancellation of error and change of set value, are turned on Game medals is determined to be incompatible (or other foreign) blocker D100 like to reimburse the outlet D240 and is connected after. The door substrate D is connected to the main control substrate M described above so as to exchange data. For this reason, when a start lever D50, a stop button D40, a settlement button D60, etc. provided on the front door DU are operated, a signal related to the operation is supplied to the main control board M via the door board D. ing. Further, a signal that the insertion acceptance sensor D10s detects the passage of the game medal is also supplied to the main control board M through the door board D.

  In addition, a rotating motor K10 for rotating the reel M50, a rotating sensor K20 for detecting the rotational position of the reel M50, and the like are connected to the rotating substrate K. The spinning board K can stop the reel M50 at the determined stop position by driving the spinning motor K10 while detecting the rotational position of the reel M50 by the spinning sensor K20. Yes. Further, in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine of the present embodiment, a so-called step motor (stepping motor) is used as the spinning cylinder motor K10. In the step motor, 480 steps are set as the number of steps that the reel M50 makes one rotation. Each reel (left reel M51, middle reel M52, right reel M53) has a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 20 symbols) having a substantially uniform size, and the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is set. 24 steps (= 480/20) are set. There is no problem even if the number of steps and the number of symbols per reel are changed.

  The medal payout device H is connected to the main control board M via the relay board IN, and pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game medals based on a control signal from the main control board M. Perform the action The medal payout device H includes a first payout sensor H10s and a second payout sensor H20s for determining whether or not a medal has been paid out normally and measuring the number of game medals paid out, and a disk H50. A hopper motor H80 for rotation is connected.

  These various control boards and the power consumed by the boards are supplied from a power supply board E (a board for controlling the presence or absence of power supply by the power switch E10). In FIG. 12, a state in which power is supplied from the power supply board E is represented by a dashed arrow. As shown, power is directly supplied from the power supply board E to the main control board M and the sub-control apparatus S, and various boards (door board D, rotor board K, relay board IN) Electric power is supplied via the main control board M. A predetermined amount (for example, 100 V) of AC voltage is supplied to the power supply board E, and this electric power is converted into a DC voltage of a specified voltage and then supplied to each control board and board.

  In addition, the main control board M has a setting key switch M20 used for executing a setting change device control process (to change settings), which will be described later, and a setting / reset that can execute setting value change, error cancellation, and the like. Button M30 is connected. In addition, the main control board M has a reel control means for controlling the rotation and stop of the reel M50 (the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53), and an “AT state” which is a state relating to AT that is advantageous to the player. AT lottery means for executing AT transition lottery for shifting to AT, and AT extra lottery for increasing the number of remaining AT games (or the counter value of the AT counter M60), which is the number of games that can stay in the “AT state” And AT addition lottery means to be executed.

  Next, FIGS. 13 to 31 are flowcharts showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control board M in the present embodiment.

  The flowchart mainly includes processing steps (illustrated by rectangles), judgments (illustrated by diamonds), flow lines (arrows), terminals indicating start / end / return, etc. (illustrated by rounded rectangles). ing. Moreover, when the details are illustrated in another flowchart among the processing steps, those referring to the other flowchart are illustrated as a subroutine (illustrated by a rectangle in which the left and right lines are double lines). . Here, in the development stage of gaming machines, gaming machines with different specifications are also developed at the same time, but in this example, a subroutine ( (Subroutines that are not normally used) are not left behind, and processing related to unused subroutines that are not normally executed due to noise or fraudulent actions is prevented from being executed.

  First, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed for the first time by the CPUC 100 of the main control board M after turning on the power of the spinning-reel game machine P (or at the time of system reset or user reset). . First, after turning on the power of the revolving game machine P in step 1000, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a timer interrupt in step 1002 (here, the timer interrupt is not started but the timer interrupt is not started). Only the type of interrupt is set. In the subsequent processing, when a timer interrupt is started, a flowchart related to timer interrupt processing described later is periodically executed). Next, in step 1004, the CPU C 100 of the main control board M executes serial communication settings (speed, data length, data transmission method settings) and the like as function settings of the main control chip C. Next, in step 1006, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M calculates a checksum from the start address of the RAM area to the address immediately before the checksum area. Next, in step 1008, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M checks the RAM area (for example, based on the calculated checksum and the checksum data held in the checksum area, power-off / power-off recovery) To check whether the data stored in the built-in RAMC 120 is correctly held), and generates power-off recovery data. Next, in step 1010, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M confirms the switch state of the setting key switch M20. Next, in step 1014, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the setting key switch M20 is off.

  In the case of Yes in step 1014, in step 1016, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on / off the power-off processing completion flag in the RAM (turned on in step 1904) and the checksum state of all RAMs (in step 1006). Whether or not the power-off recovery data in the RAM is normal is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1016, in step 1020, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes initialization of the RAM area within the initialization range determined in step 1018. Next, in step 1022, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M restores the stack pointer based on the data related to the stack pointer stored in the process at power-off (step 1902). Next, in step 1036, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M refers to the inside of the RAM area, and determines whether or not the data related to the set value in the RAM area is within the normal range (0 to 5 in this example). judge. In the case of Yes in step 1036, in step 1038, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M reads the input port. Next, in step 1040, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M starts the timer interrupt set in step 1002. Next, in step 1042, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the power-off process completion flag and returns to the process at the time of power-off according to the returned stack pointer.

  If NO in step 1016, in step 1024, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a backup error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area). Next, in step 1300, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a non-recoverable error process described later.

  If NO in step 1036, in step 1046, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a setting value error display (for example, displayed on the payout number display device D270) (for example, in the register area). To set). Next, in step 1300, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a non-recoverable error process described later.

  If NO in step 1014, in step 1028, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on / off the power-off processing flag in the RAM (turned on in step 1904) and the checksum state of all RAMs (step The check result at 1006) is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the power-off recovery data in the RAM is normal. In the case of Yes in step 1028, in step 1030, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines and sets the RAM initialization range to a predetermined range excluding the storage area for storing setting values (setting value data) in the RAM ( For example, it is set in the register area), and the process proceeds to Step 1034. The range not included in the initialization range of the RAM is not limited to the storage area for storing the set value (set value data). The total number of games in the “advantageous section”, the total cumulative number of game sections (advantageous area + Normal section + standby section) As a result of calculating the number of games, the stay ratio of the “advantageous section”, and the like are also not included in the initialization range of the RAM. By configuring in this way, it is possible to calculate and display the ratio of staying in the “favorable section” in the game (advantageous section ratio). The advantageous section ratio calculation process is configured to calculate at the timing when the unit game ends. The advantageous section ratio is displayed when the gaming machine is turned on (for example, displayed on a 4-digit 7-segment display). As a specific display mode, it is repeated at intervals of 5 seconds in the order of “advantageous section ratio → continuous character ratio per 6000 games → characteristic ratio per 6000 games → cumulative continuous character ratio → cumulative character ratio”. Is displayed. The continuous character ratio is “the number of payouts when the RB is in operation / the total number of payouts”. The character ratio is “the number of payouts when the RB, CB, or SB is in operation”. / Total number of payouts ”. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1028, in step 1032 the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the initialization range of the RAM as a specific range including a storage area for storing setting values (setting value data) in the RAM. Set (for example, set in the register area), and go to Step 1034. Next, in step 1034, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes initialization of the RAM area within the initialization range determined in step 1030 or step 1032. Next, in step 1100, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a setting change device control process, which will be described later.

  Although not shown, it is preferable that the initial value (value at the start of processing) of the temporary storage area (RAM area or the like) mounted on the main control board M is not a value at which a special game is executed. (In order to prevent a special game from being erroneously executed when a process for determining whether or not to execute a special game is executed due to noise or fraud immediately after the program processing is started). Although not shown, when a random number such as a winning random number is stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, a dedicated storage area is secured, and the byte storing information related to the random number is stored in the byte. It is preferable to configure to store only the information related to the random number (not to store other information such as various timer values) (when operating other data stored in the same 1 byte, due to noise etc. (To prevent the information related to random numbers from being rewritten).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the setting change device control process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. 13, and is also referred to as a setting change mode. First, in step 1102, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a stack pointer (initialized with the start address of the process). Next, in step 1104, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M activates a timer interrupt. Next, in step 1106, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the setting value (setting value data) in the RAM area is within the normal range (0 to 5 in this example). When the set value (set value data) is managed from 1 to 6, initialization of the RAM is executed, and when the set value becomes “0”, it is necessary to return to “1”. Therefore, in this example, the normal range of the setting value (setting value data) is managed as 0 to 5, thereby correcting the setting value (setting value data) after executing the initialization of the RAM (step 1106 and The processing in step 1108) can be eliminated, and the processing time can be shortened and the processing capacity can be reduced. In the case of Yes in step 1106, in step 1108, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a predetermined value (for example, 0 = a value that is most disadvantageous for the player) to a set value (set value data), Transition. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1106, the process proceeds to step 1110. Next, in step 1110, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M displays on the error display LED (for example, the number-of-payout display device D270) that the setting change device is operating (for example, “88” for lighting all the segments). Then, a setting value is displayed on a setting display LED (not shown) (the display relating to the setting value is a numerical value obtained by adding 1 to the setting value (setting value data) held in the RAM), and Step 1112 Migrate to As described above, the number-of-payout display device D270 is also used when notifying the pressing order. Since it is configured in this way, for example, when a failure occurs in a part of a 7-segment LED (there is a segment that cannot be lit), an incorrect information can be notified when the push order is notified. possible. In order to prevent such a situation, it is possible to confirm whether or not 7 segments have failed by causing the payout number display device D 270 to light all the “7” segments during operation of the setting change device. Providing profits can be prevented. Further, as a configuration relating to the display of the set value, storage of a set value display RAM for storing data obtained by adding 1 to the set value (set value data) in the storage area for storing the set value (set value data). It may be configured to have an area and display the set value with reference to the storage area. Although not shown, after the processing of step 1110 is executed, processing for transmitting a command indicating that the mode is changed to the setting change mode is executed on the sub-control device S side.

  Next, in step 1112, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the setting / reset button M30 has been switched from OFF to ON. In the case of Yes in step 1112, in step 1114, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M adds 1 to the current setting value (setting value data) (when the added setting value (setting value data) exceeds 5) In this case, the set value (set value data) is 0), and the process proceeds to step 1116. Note that if the result of Step 1112 is No, the process proceeds to Step 1116. Next, in step 1116, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the start lever D50 has been switched from OFF to ON. In the case of No in step 1116, the process proceeds to step 1112, and the processing in steps 1112 to 1116 is looped. In the case of Yes in step 1116, in step 1118, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the setting key switch M20 has been switched from on to off. If No in step 1118, the process in step 1118 is looped. On the other hand, if Yes in step 1118, in step 1120, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M displays on the error display LED (not shown) that the operation of the setting change device has been completed, and the setting display LED (not shown) Clear the display of set values (set value data). Next, in step 1122, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the RT state after the next game as “RT3”. Note that “RT3” is an RT state that is to be shifted to after the RAM is cleared, and in the situation of “RT3”, the overflow of the push order bell is stopped and displayed, and “RT0” is shifted to. (RT state transition will be described in detail). Next, in step 1124, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state relating to the AT after the next game as a “low probability state”. Next, in step 1126, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines a game section after the next game as a normal section. Next, in step 1128, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the advantageous section indicator YH (it is turned off at the time of power-off and is kept off without being newly turned on), and the game progress of step 1200 Transition to control processing. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting change device control process is executed, in other words, when the RAM clear is executed, the RT state is “RT3”, and the state related to the AT is “low probability state”. The game section is configured to be a “normal section”. Although not shown, after executing the process of step 1128, a process for transmitting a command indicating the end of the setting change mode to the sub-control device S is executed.

  Here, the processing of step 1122, step 1124, step 1126, and step 1128 is configured to be executed by the processing of step 1034 of FIG. 13 described above (processing that executes initialization of the RAM within the determined initialization range). May be. Specifically, as the processing of step 1034, (1) “0” (data corresponding to “RT3”) is stored in the address (storage area) for managing the RT state, and (2) the state related to the AT is managed. “0” (data corresponding to “low probability state”) is stored in the address (storage area), (3) “0” (data corresponding to “normal section”) in the address (storage area) for managing the game section And (4) “0” (data corresponding to turning off of the advantageous section indicator YH) is stored in the address for managing the turning on / off of the advantageous section indicator YH. Also good. Note that the address (storage area) for managing the RT state is either the initialization range (predetermined range) when determined to be Yes in step 1028 or the initialization range (specific range) when determined to be No in step 1028. The initialization range (specific range) that is not included in the initialization range (predetermined range) when determined as Yes in step 1028 but is determined as No at step 1028 may be included. May be included. Further, the RAM initialization process in step 1034 may be executed in the process after step 1118. Specifically, in the case of Yes in step 1028, the processes in step 1102 to step 1118 are performed. After the execution, initialization of the RAM is executed for a predetermined range excluding the storage area for storing the set value (set value data). If No in step 1028, the set value (set value data) is stored. The RAM is initialized for the area, and then the processes of step 1102 to step 1118 are executed, and then the RAM is initialized for a predetermined range excluding the storage area for storing the setting value (setting value data). You may comprise.

  In the present embodiment, “0” is stored in the address (storage area) for managing the game section is “normal section”, and “1” is stored in “advantage section”, “2”. ”Is stored in the“ standby section ”.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of non-recoverable error processing relating to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. 13 (and called in another flowchart). First, in step 1302, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M prohibits interruption (hereinafter, a flowchart relating to timer interruption processing described later is not executed). Next, in step 1304, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the output port address and the number of output ports. Next, in step 1306, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the output ports (in this example, 0 to 6, display output to various LEDs and drive output to various motors). Next, in step 1308, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the next port output address (by repeating this, display output to various LEDs and drive output to various motors are sequentially stopped). Next, in step 1310, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not output to each output port has been completed. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M displays a set error display (some error has occurred when executing this process), and the process Is repeated, and the reset signal is input when the power supply voltage decreases, and the process ends. (That is, since an infinite loop is entered, any operation that prompts a return is not accepted). In the case of No in step 1310, the process proceeds to step 1306. The processing from step 1306 to step 1310 is processing for clearing the output to the LED / motor (however, since the external output signal is not cleared, information about the error, game progress status at the time of the error, etc. are displayed on the hall computer side. It is possible to output to

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game progress control process (first sheet) according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a stack pointer (initialized with the start address of the process). Next, in step 1203, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets data in the RAM area necessary for the game (for example, the upper limit of bets, the effective line for winning, etc.). In step 1203, data for clearing the data used in the previous game {eg, condition device number (winning number), production group number, instruction information} (“0” for clearing the RAM address). (Data) is also included in the RAM. In addition, you may make it comprise so that the number selected when the next game was performed may be overwritten, without clearing a condition apparatus number, production group number, instruction information, etc. Next, in step 1204, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the RT state (for example, “RT0” or the like) in the game (sets the RT state determined in step 1704 in FIG. 27). The RT state in the first game after the setting change (after the RAM is cleared) is “RT3”. Next, in step 1205, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a command related to the RT state set in step 1204 (command to the sub side). Note that the processing for setting the RT state may be executed in step 1704 of FIG. In step 1704, a command related to the RT state (command to the sub side) may be set. Further, when the RT state is transmitted to the sub-side, it is not always necessary to transmit the RT state, and the RT state may be transmitted to the sub-side only when the game section is an “advantageous section”. Next, in step 1206, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a state relating to AT in the game (for example, “AT state”) (steps 1416, 1428, 1438, 1444, FIG. 20). And the state regarding AT determined in step 3006, step 3012 and step 3014 in FIG. 21 is set). The state relating to AT in the first game after the setting change (after the RAM is cleared) is a “low probability state”. Next, in step 1207, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a command related to the state set in step 1206 (command to the sub side). Further, the process for setting the state relating to the AT may be executed in step 1416, step 1428, step 1438, and step 1444 in FIG. In addition, when the state related to the AT is transmitted to the sub-side, it is not always necessary to transmit the state, and the state related to the AT may be transmitted to the sub-side only when the game section is an “advantageous section”. Next, in step 1208, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a game section (for example, “advantageous section”) in the game (step 3504, step 3510, step 3512, step 3518, step 3520 in FIG. 31). , The game section determined in step 3528 and step 3532 is set). Note that the game section in the first game after the setting change (after the RAM is cleared) is a “normal section”. Next, in step 1208-1, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a command (command to the sub side) related to the game section set in step 1208. Next, in step 1209, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the medal payout device H is full of game medals. Specifically, a subtank (not shown) for storing medals overflowing from the medal payout device H is provided, and a determination is made based on current conduction / non-conduction by a plurality of full detection sensors provided in the subtank (via the medal). If the current is conducted, it is determined to be full). If Yes in step 1209, the process proceeds to step 1218.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1209, in step 1210, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on the medal full error flag (for example, updates the medal full error flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to on). ). Next, in step 1212, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M displays an error number corresponding to the medal full error with a 7-segment LED (for example, a storage display LED or an acquired number LED). Next, in step 1214, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the medal full error has been canceled (for example, whether or not the current from the sub tank is non-conductive and the set / reset button M30 has been pressed). To do. If Yes in step 1214, in step 1216, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the medal full error flag (for example, updates the medal full error flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to off), The process proceeds to 1218. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1214, the process proceeds to step 1212. Next, in step 1218, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M permits the medal insertion acceptance (the insertion operation is automatically executed in the next game of the re-gamer), and the next process (step 1220). The process proceeds to (1). Here, in Step 1218, the blocker D100 is turned on (process formed by the medal flow path). Specifically, when a re-game player is established in the previous game, the blocker D100 is turned on on the condition that the current storage number (credit) is less than a predetermined value (50 in this example). Run. In other words, when the current storage number (credit) is a predetermined value, the ON process of the blocker D100 is not executed. On the other hand, when the re-game combination is not established in the previous game, the ON process of the blocker D100 is uniformly executed. With this configuration, even when a re-game player is established, if the number of stored credits does not reach a predetermined value, a game medal can be inserted, such as “RT1”. When you are staying in an RT state (for example, “RT1”) with a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than in the RT state, or re-playing role that is difficult to understand as a re-playing player Even if the bell-bell-bell on the invalid line or the symbol combination in which the cherry is stopped on the left reel is stopped, the player can play the game with a good rhythm (without a sense of incongruity).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game progress control process (second sheet) according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1220, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not a game medal is bet and no credit exists. In the case of Yes in step 1220, in step 1221, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M satisfies the setting display conditions (for example, the conditions are satisfied when the door switch D80 and the setting key switch M20 are all turned on). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1221, in step 1222, the CPU C 100 of the main control board M is set to a setting display LED (not shown, but may be a payout number display device D 270, a credit number display device D 200, or an insertion number display light D 210). A value (set value data) is displayed (transition to the setting confirmation mode), and the process proceeds to step 1221 on condition that the setting key switch M20 is turned off. When the setting change mode transition condition is satisfied, a process for transmitting a command indicating that the setting change mode is started to the sub-control device S, and when the setting change mode end condition is satisfied, the setting change mode is set. A process for transmitting a command indicating that the process is to be terminated is executed. In the case of No in step 1220 or step 1221, in step 1224, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes management related to game medal insertion and settlement. Next, in step 1225, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M confirms the number of game medals that can be accepted. Next, in step 1226, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the blocker D100 is on. In the case of Yes in step 1226, in step 1227, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the first insertion sensor D20s or the second insertion sensor D30s is on (in this embodiment, the medal is inserted). There are two insertion sensors for detection, and when the first insertion sensor D20s or the second insertion sensor D30s is turned on, it is determined that one game medal has been received). In the case of Yes in step 1227, in step 1230, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the first input sensor D20s and the second input sensor D30s are off (the first input sensor D20s or the second input). When the first insertion sensor D20s and the second insertion sensor D30s are turned off after the sensor D30s is turned on, it is determined that one received game medal has passed the first insertion sensor D20s and the second insertion sensor D30s. ). In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1231, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines that the insertion of one normal game medal has been accepted. Although not shown, after step 1231, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the credit is the upper limit number (50 in this example) and the bet number is the maximum number (3 in this example). If the determination is Yes, the blocker D100 is controlled to be off (a state where no medal flow path is formed). If No in step 1230, the process in step 1230 is repeated, and if no in step 1226 or step 1227, the process proceeds to step 1232.

  Next, in step 1232, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the settlement button D60 has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 1232, in step 1233, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not there are remaining credits or bet gaming medals. In the case of Yes in step 1233, in step 1234, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on a hopper drive flag (a flag in the RAM area, which is turned on when the hopper motor H80 is driven), and the game The payout of one medal is executed. Next, in step 1236, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the first payout sensor H10s or the second payout sensor H20s is on (in this embodiment, for detecting the payout of medals). It has two payout sensors, and when the first payout sensor H10s or the second payout sensor H20s is turned on, it is determined that the payout operation of one game medal is being performed). If Yes in step 1236, the process proceeds to step 1247. Here, although not explicitly shown in the flowchart, only the remaining number of credits is to be settled when the previous game was a re-game player.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1236, in step 1241, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the hopper was driven (after the processing timing of step 1234). . Specifically, whether or not a situation in which it is determined that a medal has not been paid out has continued for a predetermined period of time despite transmission of a hopper drive signal to the hopper motor H80 (the hopper motor H80 is rotating). Determine whether or not. If YES in step 1241, in step 1242, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on the medal empty error flag (for example, updates the medal empty error flag area with a value corresponding to ON). Next, in step 1244, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a medal empty error display. Next, in step 1245, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the medal empty error has been canceled (for example, whether or not the setting / reset button M30 has been pressed). In the case of Yes in step 1245, in step 1246, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the medal empty error flag (for example, updates the medal empty error flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to OFF). The process proceeds to 1247. On the other hand, if No at step 1245, the process proceeds to step 1244.

  Next, in step 1247, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the first payout sensor H10s and the second payout sensor H20s are off (the first payout sensor H10s or the second payout sensor H20s is on). Then, when the first payout sensor H10s and the second payout sensor H20s are turned off, it is determined that the payout operation of one game medal on which the payout operation has been performed is completed). In the case of Yes in step 1247, in step 1248, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the hopper drive flag and proceeds to step 1233. If step 1241 or step 1247 is No, the process proceeds to step 1236.

  On the other hand, if No in Step 1232 or Step 1233, the CPU C100 of the main control board M has a valid start lever D50 in Step 1251 (for example, a specified number of game medals for starting a game have been inserted, etc.) ) And whether or not the start lever D50 has been operated is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1251, in step 1253, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the setting value (setting value data) in the RAM area is within the normal range (0 to 5 in this example). To do. In the case of Yes in step 1253, in step 1254, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M performs processing for acquiring random numbers and turning off the blocker D100, and then proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 3600). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1253, in step 1256, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a setting value error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area). Next, in step 1300, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a non-recoverable error process. If the result is No in step 1251, the process proceeds to step 1220.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game progress control process (third sheet) according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 3600, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an internal lottery execution process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1400, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an AT state transition control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1450, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a conditional device number management process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1259, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current state regarding the AT is a state in which the AT can be added and lottery is possible. Here, the states related to the AT capable of executing the AT addition lottery according to the present embodiment are “AT in-state”, “Additional special state”, “Specialization precursor state”, “Advantageous BB state”, The “advantageous BB inside game” is configured such that the AT counter value can be greater than 0, but the AT lottery is not executed. This is to prevent the player from making it difficult for the player not to make the symbol combination of the BB intentional in the “advantageous BB inside game”. In addition, it may be configured to be able to execute a lottery by adding AT in “advantageous BB inside game”. In such a case, the AT addition lottery is won in “advantageous BB inside game”. Alternatively, it may be configured not to notify immediately but to notify that the BT is completed and that the AT is added and the lottery is won, or the number of AT remaining games after the number of AT games is added. In the case of Yes in step 1259, in step 1500, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a game number addition execution process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 3100. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1259, the process proceeds to step 3100. In this game number addition execution process, it is possible to execute a lottery using a different lottery table depending on the state related to the AT, but the lottery probability does not vary depending on the set value (using the same lottery table). It is preferable to execute a lottery. Next, in step 3100, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a freeze lottery execution process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 1550.

  Here, states related to the AT in this example are listed and described in detail (also shown in the AT state transition diagram of FIG. 30). (1) The “low probability state” is a state in which an AT has not been won (a right to shift to an “AT state” has not been acquired) and a bonus combination has not been won. Note that the “low probability state” is a so-called “normal state” and may be referred to as a “normal state”. (2) “Normal BB inside game” is a state where the BB combination is won in the “low probability state”, the BB combination is not won, and the AT lottery is not selected. (3) “Normal BB state” means that when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB role is stopped and displayed in the situation where the BB role is won in the “low probability state” and the AT lottery is not won, Or it is a state executed when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB combination is stopped and displayed in the “normal BB inside game”. (4) The “high probability state” is a state where the AT lottery is not won (the right to move to the “AT state” is not acquired) and the bonus combination is not won. In this state, it is easier to win the AT than the “low probability state” described above. (5) The “AT state” is a state in which AT (push order navigation) is performed and the number of remaining AT games (AT counter value) is subtracted. (6) The “specialized sign state” is a state in which the right to shift to the “specialized state of addition”, which is a state in which the number of AT games is relatively easy to add compared to the “AT state”, is acquired. . (7) “Additional special state” is a state in which the number of AT games is relatively easily increased compared to the “AT state”. (8) “Advantageous BB inside game” means winning the BB role in the “high probability state”, “AT state”, “specializing sign state” or “additional special state”, and the BB role You have not won a prize. (9) “Standby BB inside game” is a state in which the BB role is won in the “low probability state”, the AT lottery is won by the BB role, and the BB role is not won. . (10) The “advantageous BB state” is a symbol combination corresponding to the BB role that is won by the BB role in the “high probability state”, “AT state”, “specialized sign state”, or “addition special state”. When the display is stopped, or when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB combination is stopped and displayed in the “advantageous BB inside game”, or the BB combination is won in the “low probability state”, and When the AT lottery is won by the BB role and the symbol combination corresponding to the BB role is stopped and displayed, or the symbol combination corresponding to the BB role is stopped and displayed in the “standby BB inside game” It is a state that is sometimes executed.

  Next, in step 1550, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a reel rotation start preparation process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1260, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M starts to rotate all reels. Next, in step 1261-1, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is requested to create a pull-in point (required to determine the stop positions of the rotating left reel M51, middle reel M52, and right reel M53, and the stop order). And the other reels are appropriately requested according to the stop position of the other reels). In the case of Yes in step 1261-1, in step 1261-2, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not it is “BB inside game”. Here, “BB inside game” is a general term for “ordinary BB inside game” and “advantageous BB inside game”, and is a state in which BB is won and BB has not won a prize. . If YES in step 1261-2, the process proceeds to step 1262. On the other hand, if No in Step 1261-2, in Step 1261-3, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the condition device related to the game is a push order bell (winning-A1 to winning-A6). judge. In the case of Yes in step 1261-3, in step 1261-4, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M creates a pull-in point that is the maximum payout number (11 in this example), and proceeds to step 1263. If the answer is No in step 1261-3, the process proceeds to step 1262. Next, in step 1262, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M creates a pull-in point, and proceeds to step 1263. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1261-1, the process proceeds to step 1263. In this way, in the “BB inside game”, in the game winning the push order bell, the stop button was not stopped in the correct push order of 11 payouts (for example, in the case of winning-A1) Even when the stop buttons are not stopped in the order of “left → middle → right” (when the reels are stopped in the order of pressing the wrong answer), there are 11 symbol combinations to be paid out by the reel stop control. It is configured to win. Next, in step 1263, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a reel stop acceptance check. Next, in step 1264, the CPU C100 of the main control board M determines whether any stop button (left stop button D41, middle stop button D42, right stop button D43) has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 1264, in step 1265, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button (for example, the left reel M51 corresponds to the left stop button D41). Then, the process proceeds to step 1266. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1264, the process proceeds to step 1266. Next, in step 1266, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an all reel stop check process. Next, in step 1267, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether all the reels (the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53) have stopped. In the case of Yes in step 1267, in step 1268, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M compares the symbol stop position data in the RAM with the internal winning combination stop possible position data. Next, in step 1269, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the displayed symbol combination is normal (if it does not coincide with the winning combination determined by the internal lottery, it is abnormal. Is determined). If Yes in step 1269, the process proceeds to step 1274. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1269, in step 1270, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a display determination error display (for example, sets in the register area). Next, in step 1300, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a non-recoverable error process. On the other hand, if No in step 1267, the process proceeds to step 1261.

  Next, in step 1274, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a game medal payout process by winning. Next, in step 1275, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not there is a prize for paying out game medals {the game medals earned by winning the prize exceeds the maximum number of credits (50 in this example). If so, game medals are paid out}. In the case of Yes in step 1275, in step 1276, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on a hopper drive flag (a flag that is turned on when the hopper motor H80 is driven) and executes payout of one game medal. . Next, in step 1277, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the first payout sensor H10s or the second payout sensor H20s is on (the first payout sensor H10s or the second payout sensor H20s is on). Then, it is determined that one game medal is being paid out). If Yes in step 1277, the process proceeds to step 1286.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1277, in step 1279, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the hopper was driven (after the processing timing in step 1276). . In the case of Yes in step 1279, in step 1280, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on the medal empty error flag (for example, updates the medal empty error flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to ON). Next, in step 1281, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a medal empty error display with a 7-segment LED. Next, in step 1282, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the medal empty error has been canceled (for example, whether or not the setting / reset button M30 has been pressed). In the case of Yes in Step 1282, in Step 1283, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the medal empty error flag (for example, updates the medal empty error flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to OFF). Move to 1286. On the other hand, if No in step 1282, the process proceeds to step 1281.

  Next, in step 1286, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the first payout sensor H10s and the second payout sensor H20s are off (the first payout sensor H10s or the second payout sensor H20s is on). Then, when the first payout sensor H10s and the second payout sensor H20s are turned off, it is determined that the payout operation of one game medal on which the payout operation has been performed is completed). In the case of Yes in step 1286, in step 1288, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the hopper drive flag and proceeds to step 1290. If No in step 1279 or step 1286, the process proceeds to step 1277. Next, in step 1290, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the payout corresponding to the winning (the winning that becomes Yes in step 1275) is completed. If Yes in step 1290, the process proceeds to step 3400. If No in step 1286, the process proceeds to step 1277. If No in step 1275, the process proceeds to step 3400. If No in step 1290, the process proceeds to step 1276.

  Next, in step 3400, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a remaining game number management process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1700, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes RT state transition control processing, which will be described later. Next, in step 1750, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an AT state start control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 3500, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a game section transition control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1293, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a game end process (for example, clearing the number of bets, a game state transition process, etc.), and proceeds to the next process (step 1202 process).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of an internal lottery execution process according to the subroutine of step 3600 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 3602, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets an internal lottery table (a table used when executing an internal lottery in which a winning number, a numerical value for comparison with the obtained random number, and the like are stored). Then, the process proceeds to step 3604. Next, in step 3604, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M acquires a winning number related to the set internal lottery table address. The winning / replay winning information can be generated from the winning number. In addition, if a bonus and a small role are both won, or a bonus and a re-playing role are won, both the winning / replaying winning information and the bonus winning information are determined from the winning number. Winning information can be generated. Specific generation processing will be described later. Next, in step 3606, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M acquires the number of repetitions related to the set internal lottery table address. Here, the number of repetitions is the number of consecutive winning numbers having the same appearance group number and the same number for comparison with the obtained random number, and stored in advance in the ROM of the main control board M. It is remembered. For example, the winning group number 2 includes nine winning numbers of winning numbers 4 to 12, and the same number is set for three consecutive winning numbers 4 to 6 that are push-order re-game players. Since the above-mentioned number is the same for the six consecutive winning numbers 7 to 12 that are the push order bell combination, the number of repetitions related to the push order replay game combination is 3, and the push order bell The number of repetitions related to the combination is 6. In addition, the lottery table used when winning numbers 4-6, which are push order re-games, and the lottery table used when winning numbers 7-12, which are push order bells, are acquired as a single lottery table. It is configured. Next, in step 3608, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M obtains the payout group number related to the set internal lottery table address, and proceeds to step 3610.

  Next, in step 3610, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M acquires set value data. Next, in step 3612, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M acquires designated address data. Next, in step 3614, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the internal lottery is won (whether or not the acquired random number exists in the internal lottery table searched this time). In the case of Yes in step 3614, since it is determined that the internal lottery has been won, the subsequent internal lottery table address is not determined (lottery) and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1400). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3614, in step 3616, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M updates the number of repetitions. Next, in step 3618, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether there is a remaining number of repetitions. In the case of Yes in step 3618, the process proceeds to step 3610, and the processing of step 3610 to step 3618 is repeatedly executed until there is no remaining number of repetitions or the internal lottery is won. If NO in step 3618, in step 3620, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M updates the internal lottery table address (updates to the address related to the next payout group number), proceeds to step 3604, and proceeds to step 3604. The subsequent processing is executed. The specific process of the internal lottery will be described later.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the AT state transition control process according to the subroutine of Step 1400 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1402, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current state relating to the AT is a state relating to the AT capable of performing AT lottery. In the present embodiment, the states related to the AT that can execute the AT lottery are “low probability state” and “high probability state”. If the BB is won in the “high probability state”, the game shifts to “advantageous BB inside game”, and then the BB role wins to shift to the “advantageous BB state”, and the executed BB ends. As a result, the state shifts to the “AT state”, and the initial value of the number of AT games is set to 50 times in the AT counter. In addition, when the BB is won in the “low probability state”, the game shifts to “standby BB inside game”, and then the BB role wins, thereby shifting to the “advantageous BB state”. When the executed BB is completed, the state shifts to the “AT state” and the initial value of the number of AT games is set to 50 times in the AT counter. In the “normal game state”, when the BB is won and the AT lottery is also won and the BB is not aligned, the game zone may be “advantageous zone” or “standby zone” It is good also as. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 3000, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an AT lottery execution process described later, and proceeds to step 1408. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1402, the process proceeds to step 1408. In the present embodiment, when the state relating to the AT is different, the AT winning rate relating to the AT lottery (whether or not it is easy to win the AT lottery or not) is different, but the state relating to the AT is the same. If the set value is different, the AT winning rate related to the AT lottery is the same (if the BB is won in the “high probability state”, the AT is always won regardless of the set value. Yes = then shift to “AT state”).

  Next, in step 1408, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the state related to the current AT is a “low probability state”. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines that the condition device related to the game is a state promotion role (by winning, a small state that can shift from the “low probability state” to the “high probability state”). It is determined whether or not it is a hand and is a cherry) in this example. In the case of Yes in step 1410, in step 1412, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is elected with a predetermined probability (in this example, it is ½ and there is no problem if it is changed if it is not different depending on the set value). Execute a high probability state transition lottery. Next, in step 1414, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the executed high probability state transition lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 1414, in step 1416, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state relating to the AT after the next game as “high probability state”, and proceeds to step 1430.

  In the case of No in step 1408, in step 1418, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current state regarding the AT is a “high probability state”. In the case of Yes in step 1418, in step 1420, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines that the condition device related to the game is a state falling role (a role that can be shifted from the “high probability state” to the “low probability state” by winning). In this example, it is determined whether or not the game is replay-A). In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is elected with a predetermined probability (in this example, 1/5, and if it does not differ depending on the set value, there is no problem). A low probability state transition lottery is executed. Next, in step 1424, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the executed low probability state transition lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 1424, in step 1426, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the low probability transition condition is satisfied. Here, in this embodiment, when the state related to the AT is “high probability state”, the game section is “advantageous section”, and when the game section is “advantageous section”, the push order is The “advantageous section” is configured not to end unless the navigation is executed one or more times or a predetermined number of games (in this example, 1500 games) “advantageous section” is not satisfied. Even if the low-probability state transition lottery is won, the “high-probability state” is configured not to end if the low-probability transition condition is not satisfied because, for example, the push order navigation has not been executed more than once. ). If the BB role is elected during the “advantageous section” and the BB is executed, the “advantageous section” can be selected at any timing even if the push order navigation is not executed once in the “advantageous section”. You may be comprised so that it may complete | finish. In the case of Yes in step 1426, in step 1428, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state relating to the AT after the next game as “low probability state”, and proceeds to step 1430. It should be noted that the process also proceeds to step 1430 even in the case of No in step 1410, step 1414, step 1418, step 1420, step 1424 or step 1426. Note that such a lottery method is merely an example. For example, after shifting to the “high probability state”, the low probability state transition lottery is not executed for 10 games (staying in the “high probability state” is guaranteed). ), A lottery that shifts from a “high probability state” to a “low probability state” with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/20) in each game after the 10 games have elapsed may be executed. It should be noted that the AT lottery (low-accuracy AT lottery, high-accuracy AT lottery) and the state promotion combination have the same winning probability in all set values.

  Next, in step 1430, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current state related to the AT is an “AT in-progress state”. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1431, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the counter value of the AT counter M60 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (11 in this example). Here, in the present embodiment, when the state relating to AT is “AT state”, when the AT counter value is 11 or more, in other words, when the number of AT remaining games is 11 or more, the watermelon B In the case where the right to transition to the “specialized state of specialization” can be acquired with a probability of ½ when winning, and the state related to the AT is “in-AT state” When the AT counter value is 10 or less, in other words, when the number of AT remaining games is 10 games or less, even if the watermelon B is won, a lottery (specializing) (Which may also be referred to as state transition lottery), and is not configured to shift to the “specialization sign state” and “additional special state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the AT counter value is 10 or less, a lottery to win the watermelon B and acquire the right to shift to the “additional special state” (also referred to as a special state transfer lottery) May be configured so that the watermelon B is won in the situation where the AT counter value is 10 or less and the right to transition to the “additional specialization state” is granted. When winning the lottery to be won, it may be configured so that the next game winning the lottery can be (specialized sign state) or “additional special state” (can move to), or the AT counter value It may be configured to be able to enter (or move to) a “specialized sign state” or “additional special state” when the game becomes a predetermined value (for example, 1 or 0), or a game won in the lottery After the execution of a predetermined number of games, "Plus specialized state" and can become (may transition to) as may be configured. In addition, it is not always necessary to go through the “specialization sign state” when shifting to the “additional special state”. For example, the configuration is such that it can directly shift from the “AT special state” to the “additional special state” May be. In the case of Yes in step 1431, in step 1432, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a lottery that acquires the right to transfer to the special transition role ("addition special state") for the condition device related to the game. It is determined whether it is a watermelon B) in this example. In the case of Yes in step 1432, in step 1434, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a special state transition lottery that wins with a predetermined probability (in this example, 1/2). Next, in step 1436, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the executed specialized state transition lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 1436, in step 1438, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state related to the AT after the next game as “specialized sign state”, and proceeds to step 1440. It should be noted that the process proceeds to step 1440 also in the case of No in step 1430, step 1431, step 1432, or step 1436.

  Next, in step 1440, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not a state related to the AT after the next game has not been determined. In the case of Yes in step 1440, in step 1442, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the state transition condition regarding the AT is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. Satisfies when 10 games, which are the number of precursor games, are consumed in the “state”). In the case of Yes in step 1442, in step 1444, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state relating to the AT after the next game (for example, as shown in FIG. If the number of games has been digested, it is determined to be “additional specialization state”, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1450). Even in the case of No in step 1440, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1450).

  In the present embodiment, the AT winning rate is different depending on the lottery state. When the BB role is won in the “low probability state”, the AT lottery is won by 1/5 (winning) In the case, the state is then shifted to the “AT state”). On the other hand, when winning the BB role in the “high probability state”, the AT transition lottery is always won (then, the state is shifted to the “AT state”). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the condition device A, which is a predetermined condition device, serves as an AT lottery role, and “high probability state A” and “high probability state B” are states related to the AT which is an “advantageous section”. If it is configured to have, if you win the condition device A in "high probability state A", if you win the AT transition lottery in 1/10, if you win the condition device A in "high probability state B" Is configured to win the AT transfer lottery by 1/2 It may be. If the AT transition lottery is won, the state regarding the AT shifts to the “AT ready state” which is a preparation state until shifting to the “AT in-progress state”, and then a predetermined end condition (for example, “AT ready state”). It may be configured to shift to the “AT state” when 10 games have passed since the transition to the “state”.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of AT lottery execution processing according to the subroutine of step 3000 of FIG. 20 in the present embodiment. First, in step 3002, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the condition device related to the game is an AT lottery combination (in this example, a BB combination). A condition device in which the small combination and the BB combination overlap is also included. In the case of Yes in step 3002, in step 3004, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state. In the case of Yes in step 3004, in step 3006, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state related to the AT after the next game as the advantageous BB internal game, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1408). Here, when the BB serving as a transition opportunity ends, an initial value (50 in this example) is set in the AT counter, and the state shifts to the AT state. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3004, in step 3008, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an AT lottery to win with a predetermined probability (1/5 in this example). Next, in step 3010, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 3010, in step 3012, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state relating to the AT after the next game as a game inside the standby BB, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1408). Here, when the BB serving as a transition opportunity ends, an initial value (50 in this example) is set in the AT counter, and the state shifts to the AT state. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3010, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the state related to the AT after the next game as a normal BB internal game, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1408). Even in the case of No in step 3002, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1408).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of conditional device number management processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1451, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current game section is an “advantageous section”. In the case of Yes in Step 1451, in Step 1452, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is a command related to winning / replaying winning information (a command on the sub-control device S side, for example, winning / replaying winning related to the game) Set commands related to information. Next, in step 1454, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M has a condition device related to the game in a pushing order (a condition device having a different winning combination depending on the pushing order, for example, winning-A1 etc.). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1454, in step 1458, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines an instruction number (also referred to as a pressing order number) in the game based on the winning / replay winning information related to the game, The number is stored in a RAM address (an address different from the RAM address for displaying push order navigation). The instruction number is information relating to the order of pressing, and in this example, the main control board M is determined and transmitted to the sub-control device S (details will be described later). Further, the sub-control device S can display the push order navigation on the effect display device S40 by receiving the instruction number. Note that the instruction number is determined (not shown, but the instruction number becomes an initial value based on clearing the instruction number) even when the push order navigation is not executed. In addition, when a pushing order hitting game is executed, a predetermined instruction number (for example, AX) dedicated to the pushing order hitting game may be determined. Next, in step 1460, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes the push order navigation display on the push order display device D270 based on the instruction number related to the game. Next, in step 1466, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a command (command to the sub side) related to the instruction number determined in step 1458 (for example, sets in the register area), and proceeds to step 1472. . In this example, the display of the stop order of reels, which is the most profitable to the player in the push order display device D270 and the effect display device S40, is referred to as push order navigation, push order navigation display, and the like. ing. In this embodiment, the push order navigation is displayed based on the instruction number. For example, the push order of “left → middle → right” is displayed as “= 1” on the push order display device D270. In both of the push order bell and the push order replay, “= 1” is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the game related to the push order bell, the case where the push order navigation “left → middle → right” is displayed on the push order display device D270 and in the game related to the push order replay game, “ You may comprise so that it may become a display mode different from the case where the push order navigation of "left-> middle-> right" is displayed on the push order display apparatus D270. That is, the number of types of display of the push order navigation displayed on the push order display device D270 may be the same as the number of types of winning / replay winning information.

  Further, in the case of No in step 1451, in other words, in the case where the game section is “normal section” or “standby section”, or in the case of No in step 1454, in step 1468, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M The mask process is executed on the winning / replay winning information of the game, and the masked information is stored at a predetermined address in the RAM. Here, when the winning / replaying winning information related to the game is transmitted to the sub-control device S side, if the winning / replaying winning information is recognized by an illegal act, the high profit related to the game is increased. That is, the pushing order (reel stop order) will be recognized. Therefore, in this example, the sub-control device S is executed after executing the mask process {the process for concealing the winning / replay winning information (especially the information relating to the pressing order)) to the winning / replaying winning information related to the game. It is configured so that a highly profitable push order cannot be recognized. As a mask processing method in this embodiment, a plurality of winning / replaying winning information (winning / replaying winning information having the same role is preferable. For example, the RT state shifts depending on the pressing order. A plurality of winning / replaying winning information that can be stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols to be replayed as a single effect group number (for example, winning / replay winning information 4 to 6 is set as a directing group 4) The group number is transmitted to the sub-control device S side. The mask processing method is not limited to this. For example, after the winning / replay winning information provided (0 to 18 in this example), a new winning / replaying after mask processing is performed. You may comprise so that winning information may be provided. Also in such a case, a plurality of winning / replaying winning information among the existing winning / replaying winning information like the production group number is used as a single winning / replaying winning information after winning / replaying after masking. It is desirable to provide game winning information (for example, winning / replaying winning information 4 to 6 is changed to winning / replaying winning information 19 which is winning / replaying winning information after mask processing)・ Replay winning information)). If it is determined that the game is a game for notifying operation information (push order navigation) based on the state of the AT on the main control board M, winning / re-game winning information is transmitted to the sub-control device S side, In a game that does not notify the operation information, the production group number may be transmitted to the sub-control device S side. In such a configuration, the command related to the instruction number may be transmitted to the sub-control device S side or may not be transmitted.

  Next, in step 1470, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a command (command to the sub side) related to the effect group number after executing the mask processing (for example, sets in the register area). 1472 is entered. Next, in step 1472, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a command (command to the sub side) related to bonus winning information (whether or not the bonus has been won can be recognized on the sub side) (for example, Set in the register area) and proceed to the next process (the process of step 1259). In this embodiment, the winning / replay winning information and the bonus winning information are derived from the winning number. The derivation method will be described later. In addition, as shown in the lower part of the figure, examples of the display of the push order navigation include: (1) When a fall re-playing role is included → Push where a fall re-playing role is not stopped and displayed In the case of navigation in order, (2) in the case of a bell (one-piece combination / 11-piece combination) → the navigation order in which the number of payouts becomes the largest is navigated. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the game section is an “advantageous section”, winning / re-game winning information (the type of winning combination and the pushing order most advantageous for the player) ) And instruction numbers (numbers that can specify the most advantageous pushing order for the player) can be transmitted while the game section is a “normal section”. The production group number (a number that can specify only the outline of the winning combination) can be transmitted to the side. That is, in the “advantageous section”, the winning / replaying winning information relating to the game including the winning / replaying winning information in which the game result and the player's profit differs depending on the pushing order is directly used as the sub-control device S side. On the other hand, in a game section that is not an “advantageous section”, the winning / replaying information for the game is not transmitted, and the winning / replaying in which the result of the game and the player's profit differ depending on the pressing order. In the case of winning information, it is configured to transmit to the sub-control device S side a production group number that conceals information related to the pressing order.

  When the game section is not an “advantageous section” (“normal section”, “standby section”), etc., when winning / re-game winning information determined by the main control board M is transmitted to the sub-control device S. The production process group number is determined by executing the mask process, and the production group number is transmitted to the sub-control device S. The production group number refers to winning / replaying winning information, winning / replaying winning information related to a winning role having a similar role (for example, a replaying role including a falling replaying role, a push order bell, etc.). Are grouped and assigned numbers. The mask process {the process for concealing the winning / replay winning information (especially information relating to the pressing order)} is executed on the winning / replaying winning information related to the game and then transmitted to the sub-control device S. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the information related to the winning / replaying winning information is recognized due to an illegal act and the pushing order (reel stop order) which is a high profit related to the game is recognized.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game number addition execution process according to the subroutine of Step 1500 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1502, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the state relating to the AT is “AT in-progress state”, “specialization precursor state”, or “addition special state”. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines that the game group number related to the game is an additional role during AT (a winning number that can add the number of remaining AT games in the “AT state”). In this example, it is determined whether or not it is a payout group number (1, 3 in this example) regarding replay-B, replay-C, and winning-D. If Yes in step 1504, the process proceeds to step 1514. Further, in the case of No in step 1502, in other words, if the state relating to AT is the advantageous BB state, in step 1512, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines that the outgoing group number relating to the game is the upper part of the BB (" Whether or not it is the winning group number (5, 6 in this example) related to winning-H, winning-I in this example, which is the winning number that can be added to the number of remaining AT games in the “favorable BB state” Determine. If Yes in step 1512, the process proceeds to step 1514, and if No in step 1512, the process proceeds to step 1518. In the case of No in step 1504, in step 1506, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the state related to the AT is “additional special state”. In the case of Yes in Step 1506, in Step 1508, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M can add the number of AT games remaining in the special role group number for the game (in the “Specialization state for addition”) and In “AT state”, it is a winning number that does not add the number of remaining AT games. It is determined whether or not (2, 13 in this example). If Yes in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514. If step 1506 or step 1508 is No, the process proceeds to step 1518.

  Next, in step 1514, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M refers to the extra game number lottery table at the time of winning, and determines the AT extra game number based on the game group number related to the game (for example, in the margin) In the lottery table shown, it is determined whether or not the latched random value falls within the range). Note that determining the number of AT extra games is also referred to as performing AT extra lottery. Next, in step 1516, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M adds the determined AT added game number to the counter value of the AT counter M60, and sets the added AT counter value in the AT counter M60. Next, in step 1517, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M receives a command related to the determined AT added game number (a command to the sub control device S side, and the sub control device S receives the command, It is possible to recognize whether or not the number of AT games has been added and how many games have been added), and the process proceeds to step 1518. It should be noted that a lottery related to AT (AT lottery, AT extra lottery) can also be executed in the case of a payout group number 7 to 11 which is a payout group number related to a win number (winning numbers 19 to 27) including a bonus. .

  Here, the lottery table shown outside the figure is an example of the extra game number lottery table at the time of winning, and in this embodiment, a part of the state related to the AT in which push order navigation is executed (in this example, “ In the case of the winning combination in the winning state in the “AT state”, “specialized sign state”, “addition special state”, “advantageous BB state”), based on the appearance group number related to the game, As the number of AT added games, “0” to “300” are determined by lottery, and the determined value is added to the counter value of the AT counter M60. When “0” is determined, the AT remaining game number does not increase (when “0” is determined, the AT addition lottery may be referred to as non-winning).

  Further, the average value (expected value) of the number of AT added games when winning the winning combination at the time of winning is a value as shown in the figure. As a specific calculation method, the winning combination is watermelon A. In this case, {place number (600) × AT additional game number (0) + placement number (100) × AT additional game number (10) + placement number (300) × AT additional game number (30) + placement number ( 24) × AT addition number of games (100)} / total number of entries (1024) = 12.1 (game).

  Next, when the winning combination is re-game-B or re-game-C, {place number (500) × AT extra game number (0) + place number (200) × AT extra game number (50) + Number (300) × AT additional game number (100) + Number (24) × AT additional game number (300)} / total number of positions (1024) = 46.1 (game) be able to.

  Next, if the winning combination is re-game-A or re-game-D1-D3, winnings-A1-A6, {number (300) × AT extra game number (10) + number (600) × The number of AT extra games (30) + the number of places (124) × the number of AT extra games (50)} / the total number of places (1024) = 26.61 (game). In addition, when the winning combination is re-game-A or re-game-D1-D3, winnings-A1-A6, the number of AT games is added only when the status related to AT is "addition specialization state" It has become.

  Next, if the winning combination is a BB medium rare role, {number (800) × AT added game number (0) + place number (100) × AT added game number (10) + place number (100 ) × AT additional game number (30) + placement number (24) × AT additional game number (100)} / total number of placement numbers (1024) = 6.3 (game).

  Next, in the case where the winning combination is a BB medium rare role, {number (300) × AT added game number (0) + number (300) × AT added game number (30) + number (400) ) × AT additional game number (50) + placement number (24) × AT additional game number (300)} / total number of placement numbers (1024) = 35.4 (game).

  In this embodiment, when the AT extra lottery is executed, the average value of the AT extra game number may be different depending on the type of the winning combination, but depending on the set value, the AT extra game number may be different. The average value is configured not to be different. Here, in the case where the AT addition lottery is executed based on the winning number, for example, when the same processing is executed as the AT extra lottery with the winning number 7 and the winning number 8, the winning number is 7. However, as shown in the present embodiment, the winning number 7 and the winning number 8 are configured by performing the AT lottery based on the appearance group number as in the present embodiment. When the same process is executed as an AT extra lottery, the process related to the AT extra lottery of the winning number 7 and the winning number 8 is executed only by determining whether the payout group number is 2 or not. Will be able to.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1518, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M may make a determination based on a winning number (or winning / replaying winning information, a winning group number, etc.) related to the game. ) Determines whether or not it is a winning number related to re-game-B (reverse-play white 7 replay which is a re-game in which white seven can be aligned with the invalid line by stopping by reverse-press). In the case of Yes in step 1518, in step 1520, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not there is an additional number of AT games due to replay-B, in other words, the number of AT additional games due to winning of replay-B is It is determined whether it was not 0. In the case of Yes in step 1520, in step 1522, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M makes an invalid line by reverse pressing instruction command (command to the sub-control device S side and reverse pressing (“right → middle → left”)). To perform the effect of instructing to align white seven), and the process proceeds to step 1526. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1520, in step 1524, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is a command other than the reverse push (“right → middle → left”) that is a reverse push avoidance command (a command to the sub-control device S side). The order of pressing is instructed, and an effect that prevents white seven from being aligned on the invalid line is set), and the process proceeds to step 1526. In the case of No in step 1518, the process proceeds to step 1526. Next, in step 1526, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the winning number related to the game (or may be determined by winning / replaying winning information, or a payout group number, etc.) as replay-C ( It is determined whether or not it is a forward-pressed black 7 replay, which is a re-game where the black seven can be aligned with the invalid line by stopping by forward-pressing. In the case of Yes in step 1526, in step 1528, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not there is an additional number of AT games by replay-C, in other words, the number of additional games AT by winning replay -C is It is determined whether it was not 0. In the case of Yes in step 1528, in step 1530, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M makes an invalid line by forward pressing instruction command (command to the sub-control device S side, forward pressing (“left → middle → right”)). Will be executed to instruct the black seven to be aligned), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1528, in step 1532, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is a command other than the forward press avoidance command (command to the sub-control device S side, forward press (“left → middle → right”)). The order of pressing is instructed, and an effect that prevents the black seven from being aligned on the invalid line is set), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3100). Even in the case of No in step 1526, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 3100). In the present embodiment, a reverse push instruction command, a reverse push avoid command, a forward push instruction command, and a forward push avoid command are transmitted to the secondary control device S, and when the secondary control device S receives these commands, Although the control device S is configured to be able to execute effects related to push order navigation, the present invention is not limited to this, and when winning an AT extra lottery, the fact that the AT extra lottery is won and the number of AT extra games is affected. When a command (for example, a command related to the number of AT additional games related to the processing in step 1517) is transmitted to the sub-control device S side, and the sub-control device S side receives the command, push-sequence navigation is performed on the sub-control device S side. You may comprise so that the execution timing and production aspect of production may be determined. As an example, the replay-B is a winning game, and the sub-control device S side selects the effect mode instructing reverse pressing in the game (the game with the number of AT games added). In the game that receives the command on the side of the sub-control device S, it may be configured to execute the effect of instructing the reverse push, and the subsequent predetermined condition (for example, a specific re-game player (for example, re-playing) You may comprise so that the effect which instruct | indicates the pushing order in which 7 alignment can be performed in an invalid line in the game which satisfied game-B or C) was won may be performed. Alternatively, in the game where the re-game-B is won and the command is received on the side of the sub-control device S (game with an additional number of AT games), the effect of instructing the reverse push is not executed, (For example, display on the effect display device S40) in a game satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, after a predetermined number of games (a continuous effect may be executed simultaneously, in this case, the final game of the continuous effect). (For example, “+ 30G” is displayed.) In this example, the number of AT remaining games is also displayed in the effect display device S40. Such a display can be displayed, and the display and the number of remaining AT games stored on the main control board side may be the same or different from each other. B won In a game where the command is received on the side of the sub-control device S (a game with an additional number of AT games), an effect of instructing reverse pressing is not executed, and a game satisfying a predetermined condition thereafter As an example of the case where the number of AT games is added, a special effect (for example, a predetermined continuous effect) is given on the sub-control device S side to win a bonus (for example, replaying within the bonus- Since the winning probability of B is low (including 0%), the player knows that the bonus order is not won if the push order in which 7 matches are possible is notified.) In addition, as information for the sub-control device S side to determine that the main control board M side has won the AT addition lottery and the number of remaining AT games has been added, (1) AT remaining game The information on the number is added to the AT and transmitted after the lottery from the main control board M side to the sub-control device S. Then, on the sub-control device S side, the information on the number of AT remaining games transmitted last time and the AT remaining game transmitted this time The difference with the number information is calculated, and the number of AT added games won in the AT added lottery is grasped. (2) The command related to the number of AT added games obtained as a result of the AT added lottery on the main control board M side is added. In addition, if the AT extra lottery is not won, a command indicating that the AT extra lottery was not won is sent to the sub control device S side, and the sub control device S side When receiving a command, the sub-control device S may be configured to determine an effect mode of an effect related to push order navigation, for example, a game in which Re-Game-B is won. Then, in the game that received the command on the side of the sub-control device S (the game in which the number of AT games was not added), the middle control (the middle stop button is operated as the first stop, and the order of pressing to avoid the seven matches) You may comprise so that the production | generation aspect which instruct | indicates may be selected and performed. In addition, although the AT control lottery is executed on the main control board M side, as information for the sub-control device S side to determine that the AT remaining game number has not been added, (1) information on the AT remaining game number is included. After the AT addition lottery, the data is transmitted from the main control board M side to the sub-control device S side. Thereafter, the sub-control device S calculates the difference between the information regarding the number of remaining AT games transmitted last time and the information regarding the number of remaining AT games transmitted this time, and grasps the number of AT additional games won in the AT addition lottery. (If the value obtained by subtracting the information related to the number of remaining AT games transmitted this time from the information related to the number of remaining AT games transmitted last time is 1, it is determined that the AT addition lottery was not won), (2) the main control board As a result of the M-side AT extra lottery, a command relating to the fact that the number of AT extra games is 0 is transmitted to the sub-control device S side.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of freeze lottery execution processing according to the subroutine of step 3100 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. This flowchart shows the process for determining the execution of a specific freeze effect among the freeze effects, and the freeze effect is not only the effect shown in the figure, but is shown as an example of the freeze effect to the last. ing. First, in step 3102, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the state relating to the AT of the game is a “high probability state”. As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific freeze effect is executed only in the “advantageous section” and is not executed in the “normal section” and the “standby section”. In addition, the freeze effect is a function that prevents the stop button from being operated until the predetermined time (60 seconds in this example) has elapsed after the start lever is operated (the processing after step 1554 is not executed). This effect is controlled on the control board M side, and the reels may remain stopped during execution of the freeze effect, or all reels may be configured to rotate at a low speed, rotate at a high speed, or rotate in a reverse direction. Good. In the present embodiment, the freeze effect executed only in the “advantageous section” is illustrated as the specific freeze effect, but the execution mode of the freeze effect is not limited to this, and is different from the specific freeze effect. The freeze effect may be configured to be executed in a game section other than the “advantageous section”, or a specific freeze effect may be executed in a game section other than the “advantageous section”. May be configured such that the “advantaged section” is more likely to be executed (the probability of being executed is higher) than the game periods (“normal period”, “standby period”) other than the “advantageous period”. That is, a plurality of types of freeze effects may be executed as freeze effects, a predetermined freeze effect may be executed in a plurality of types of game sections, or a plurality of predetermined freeze effects may be performed. The execution probabilities (for a predetermined freeze effect) may be different for each game section when configured to be executed in a type of game section. Further, when the predetermined freeze effect is configured to be executed in a state related to a plurality of types of ATs, the execution probabilities (for the predetermined freeze effect) for each state related to the AT may be made different. When configured to be executed in a plurality of types of RT states, the execution probabilities (for predetermined freeze effects) for each RT state may be different. Also, the freeze effect is preferably configured to be executed in a game that is relatively highly profitable for the player, so that the freeze effect ends and the stop button can be operated. In the period until it becomes (freeze effect execution period), the game result can be expected. In the case of Yes in Step 3102, in Step 3104, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is a conditional device that can acquire the right to shift to the AT lottery role (“AT state”) as the conditional device related to the game, and in this example Then, it is determined whether it is a BB combination. In Step 3102 and Step 3104, it is determined whether or not the right to shift to the “AT state” is acquired (in this example, when the AT lottery is won). In the case of Yes in step 3104, in step 3106, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a freeze execution lottery (lottery of whether or not to execute the freeze effect) to win with a predetermined probability (in this example, 1/20). To do. Next, in step 3108, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the freeze execution lottery executed in the process of step 3106 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 3108, in step 3110, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on the freeze execution flag (the freeze effect is executed in the game when the flag is turned on). . Next, in step 3112, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a freeze execution command (a command to the sub-control device S side and a command related to executing a freeze effect in the game) for the next processing. The process proceeds to (Step 1550). It should be noted that if the result of Step 3102, Step 3104, or Step 3108 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 1550).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of reel rotation start preparation processing according to the subroutine of step 1550 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1568, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the freeze execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1568, in step 1570, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the freeze execution flag. Next, in Step 1572, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the freeze execution time (60 seconds in this example) to the freeze execution timer FZt (a timer for measuring the execution period of the freeze effect and a decrement timer). Set to start the timer. Next, in step 1574, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the timer value of the freeze execution timer FZt is zero. If Yes in step 1574, the process proceeds to step 1552. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1574, the processing in step 1574 is repeatedly executed until the timer value of the freeze execution timer FZt becomes 0. If No in step 1568, the process proceeds to step 1552. Next, in step 1552, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the timer value of the game interval minimum time timer M70 (subtraction timer) is zero. Here, the game interval minimum time timer M70 is a time (4.1 seconds in this example) that should be secured from a certain game start timing (reel rotation start timing) to the next game start timing (reel rotation start timing). It is a timer that measures. In the case of Yes in step 1552, in step 1554, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M newly sets a minimum time (4.1 seconds in this example) to the timer value of the game interval minimum time timer M70 and starts. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1552, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an infinite loop process. Next, in step 1556, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M clears information related to the reel stop order related to the finished game and information related to the press order. Next, in step 1558, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M clears the information related to the reel stop related to the finished game and the pull-in point creation request. Next, in step 1560, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M initializes symbol stop position data relating to the finished game. Next, in step 1562, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets an output request at the start of reel rotation related to the game. Next, in step 1564, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a reel control command related to the game. In other words, a command for indicating that the reel starts to rotate can be transmitted to the sub-control device S by the processing of Step 1562 and Step 1564. Next, in step 1566, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M updates the reel drive state stored in the RAM area from the reel stop state to the reel rotation start standby state, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1260). Transition.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the remaining game number management process according to the subroutine of step 3400 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 3402, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current game section is an “advantageous section”. Although the details will be described later, the “advantageous section” is one of the game sections, and the situation of the game that is advantageous to the player, such as when the state related to the AT is “at-AT state” It is a game section that is easy to set at. In the case of Yes in step 3402, in step 3404, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1 (which is a decrement counter and 1500 which is the maximum number of games that can stay in the “favorable section” is the initial value. 1 is subtracted from the counter value which is set as a value and can be subtracted every game during the period of “advantageous section”.

  Next, in step 3408, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the current state relating to the AT is the “AT in-progress state”. In the case of Yes in step 3408, in step 3410, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M decrements the AT counter value by 1, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1700). Note that if the answer is No in step 3402 or step 3408, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1700). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT-related state that can be displayed by the push order navigation is the “AT state”, the game AT counter value is subtracted, but the “advantageous BB state”, “ In the case of “advantageous BB inside game”, “specialized sign state”, or “additional special state”, the AT counter value is not subtracted even if the game is executed. In other words, when the AT counter value remains (1 or more remain) and the state shifts from the “AT in-progress state” to the “specialized precursor state”, the AT counter value is maintained and “ It is configured to be able to transition (transition) from “state” → “specialized sign state” → “addition special state”. Even if the state relating to AT is “AT state”, it is possible not to decrement the AT counter value by 1 when a winning number including a bonus combination is determined in the game. At this time, for example, the AT counter value stored in the RAM of the main control board M is not subtracted, but the remaining AT game number displayed on the effect display device S40 controlled by the sub control device S is displayed to be subtracted. You may control. For example, when the game is executed and the bonus is won when the AT counter value is “30” and the remaining AT remaining game number displayed on the effect display device S40 is “30”, the AT counter value is “30”. Or “30 + α”, which is a value obtained by adding the value “α” obtained by the AT addition lottery relating to the game, is displayed on the effect display device S40 when the start lever D50 is operated. “29” may be displayed as the number of remaining AT games, or “29 + α”, which is a value obtained by adding the value “α” obtained by the AT extra lottery (note that “α” obtained by the extra lottery is , In a specific game after the game (a game satisfying a predetermined condition at the start of the bonus game, during the bonus game, at the end of the bonus game, or after the bonus game ends) without notifying the game. And “α” may be notified.) Then, the number of AT remaining games displayed on the effect display device S40 is also subtracted by 1 for each game even in the “advantageous BB inside game”, and an effect (for example, a bonus confirmation screen) suggesting the bonus confirmation is output. The number of remaining AT games can be subtracted for each game. With this configuration, when a bonus is won in a state in which push order navigation such as “AT state” can be executed, it is possible to prevent the player from immediately grasping the bonus winning. In other words, after the winning number including the bonus combination is determined, a continuous effect over a plurality of games can be executed using the effect display device S40 or the like to inquire whether or not the bonus has been won, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. Note that the number of remaining AT games displayed on the effect display device S40 after the bonus game is ended is "30" or a value of "30" or more when notifying the result of adding and adding the result of the AT extra lottery. Can be controlled to display. If the game is executed and the bonus is won when the AT counter value is “1” and the number of remaining AT games displayed on the effect display device S40 is “1”, the game is displayed on the effect display device S40. The display related to the number of remaining AT games is “0”, but while maintaining this state, a continuous effect over a plurality of games is performed to determine whether or not the bonus is won, and the AT counter value is “1”. The winning number (or winning / replay winning information, or the winning group number) where the game is executed when the number of remaining AT games displayed on the effect display device S40 is “1” and the AT addition lottery can be executed. Is won and the AT addition lottery is not won, the number of AT games is “0” and the number of AT games displayed on the effect display device S40 is “0”. Further, when the number of AT remaining games is small, the probability of executing a continuous effect may be set lower (including 0%) than when the number of AT remaining games is large.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of RT state transition control processing according to the subroutine of step 1700 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1702, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the RT state transition enabling condition is satisfied in the game. Here, in the present embodiment, the RT state transition enabling condition satisfies the predetermined condition (specifically, when the setting key switch is turned on under the power-off condition and then the power is turned on) RAM clear execution (RAM initialization), replay stop display (in this example, replay 04 stop display) before the start of the setting change device control process to be executed or at the end of the setting change device control process ), Configured to be satisfied by winning / starting / ending BB. In the case of Yes in step 1702, in step 1704, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not to transition to the RT state and the RT state after the next game based on the satisfied RT transition enabling condition (see the RT state transition diagram of FIG. The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1750). Note that if the answer is No in Step 1702, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 1750). In this embodiment, the RT state transition control process is executed after all reels are stopped. However, when transitioning to “RT1”, the transition timing may be shifted when the lever is turned on. The timing for transitioning to the RT state (stores the RT number in the RAM) can be determined as appropriate.

  Next, FIG. 28 is an RT state transition diagram in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, there are five RT states “RT0” to “RT3” and “1 type BB-A, B, C”, and the RT state is satisfied by satisfying the conditions indicated by the arrows in the figure. Will be transferred. As a specific example of the transition of the RT state, “RT3” is obtained when RAM initialization is executed. Further, when the RT state is “RT3”, when the push-over bell overflow is stopped and displayed, “RT0” is obtained. For example, when the winning order bell overflow is “winning A-1” (the correct answer is “left → middle → right”), a push order other than the correct answer push order (for example, “ When the reel is stopped at “middle → left → right”), the display is stopped, and one game medal is paid out (see FIG. 8 or FIG. 9). Specifically, the symbol combinations of the winning prizes 08 to 11 correspond to the pressing order overflowing eyes.

  When the RT state is “RT1” and the replay 04 is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to “RT0”. For example, when the replay 04 is a stop display, when the “replay-D1” is won in the situation where the RT state is “RT1”, the left stop button is operated as the first stop, Replays 01 to 03 are stopped and displayed, and “RT1” is maintained as the RT state. On the other hand, if “Re-Game-D1” is won in the situation where the RT state is “RT 1”, if the middle stop button or the right stop button is operated as the first stop, the re-play 04 is stopped and displayed. The RT state shifts from “RT1” to “RT0”. Further, when the previously described push order bell overflow (winnings 08 to 11) is stopped and displayed, the process shifts from “RT1” to “RT0”.

  In addition, when the RT state is “RT0”, “RT1” or “RT3”, the BB role is won and the BB role is not won in the selected game (the condition device relating to the one type BB-A to C) The RT state shifts to “RT2”. In addition, when the BB combination is won at “RT2” (1 type BB-A to C are activated), the process shifts to “1 type BB-A, B, C”. Further, when “BB is finished at“ 1 type BB-A, B, C ”” (the operation of 1 type BB-A to C is finished), the process shifts to “RT1”. In addition, when the state relating to AT is “low probability state”, if the BB is won, and if the BB is finished without winning the AT lottery based on the winning of the BB, the RT state is determined for the player. It will shift to “RT1”, which is highly profitable, but the AT-related state is a state in which push order navigation does not occur. Therefore, when “Replay-D1 to D3” is won, the incorrect answer push order (first Stop is left button, middle button, right button 3 choices, one of the 3 choices is the correct push order, and replays other than replay 04 are stopped and 2 of the 3 choices are incorrect push In this order, the replay 04 is stopped and displayed, so that the replay 04 is stopped and displayed, and the process shifts from “RT1” to “RT0”. Also, if the state related to the AT is “high probability state”, “AT in-progress state”, “specialization precursor state” or “additional special state”, the BB is won, or the state related to the AT is “low probability state” If the BB is won and the AT lottery based on the winning of the BB is won and the BB is finished, the RT state shifts to “RT1” which is highly profitable for the player. The state related to AT is a state in which push order navigation occurs, and even when “re-game-D1 to D3” is won, re-play 04 navigates the correct push order that does not stop display, so “RT1 "Can be maintained. In the “standby section”, the lottery regarding the AT is not executed.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the in-AT state start control process according to the subroutine of step 1750 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1752, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the AT state transition enabling condition is satisfied in the game. The AT state transition enabling condition is, for example, when the BB won in the “high probability state” ends, or when the BB that has won the AT lottery in the “low probability state” ends. Will be satisfied when the game is shifted to the “AT state” from the next game (see FIG. 30). In the case of Yes in step 1752, in step 1760, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M is triggered by the fact that it has newly shifted to the “AT precursor state” (in this example, the number of AT initial games is 50, “ The number of games for which subtraction is started after shifting to the “state” is set in the AT counter M60, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3500). Even in the case of No in step 1752, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 3500). In addition, after winning the BB in the “high probability state” and moving to “advantageous BB inside game”, the BB is awarded to shift to the “advantageous BB state”, and in the “advantageous BB state”, the AT game When the number is added, the initial value set in the AT counter exceeds 50 when the BB ends and shifts from the “advantageous BB state” to the “AT state”. Specifically, when the number of AT games is increased by 30 games in the “advantageous BB state” and then shifts to the “AT state”, 80 (initial value 50 + additional 30) is set in the AT counter. become. At this time, if an effect is given to notify the player that 30 games have been added in the “advantageous BB state”, at the start of the “AT state”, the player is informed that the number of AT initial games is 80 games. It is desirable to notify, but as another notification method, the initial value is set at the start of the “AT state” without performing the effect of notifying the player that 30 games have been added in the “advantageous BB state”. After presenting a certain 50 games to the player, the player is notified that 30 games have been added during the AT (for example, immediately after the start of the “AT state” or the state where the number of AT remaining games in the effect display device S40 is small). A notification method for performing a notification effect may also be considered. By doing so, the player cannot clearly know how many games have been added or how many games have been added in the “advantageous BB state”. It is possible to enhance the interest in the extra effect that suddenly occurs for unknown reasons during AT (a state in which push order navigation can occur). In this example, the AT initial game number is set in the AT counter M60 in step 1760, but the execution timing of the process for setting the AT initial game number is not limited to that in this example. The AT initial game number may be set in the AT counter M60 at the timing of executing the AT lottery execution process in step 3000 described above. Further, the number of games (AT initial number of games) set in the AT counter M60 is configured to be subtracted from when the game after the BB is finished (the state relating to AT is “AT state”). (No subtraction starts during BB). The counter value of the AT counter M60 is configured to be stored in the RAM storage area of the main control board M.

  Next, FIG. 30 is an AT state transition diagram in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, “low probability state”, “normal BB internal game”, “normal BB state”, “high probability state”, “AT state”, “specialized precursor state”, “addition special state” ”,“ Advantageous BB inside game ”,“ Advantageous BB state ”,“ Standby BB inside game ”relating to 10 ATs exist, and by satisfying the conditions indicated by the arrows in the figure, the AT state Will be transferred. For example, if the watermelon B is won in the “AT state” and the special state transition lottery in which the player wins 1/2 is won, the state shifts to the “specialized sign state”. In addition, when 10 games have elapsed (digested) since the transition to the “specialization sign state”, the transition is made to the “specialized state of addition”. In addition, as the game section, the states related to three ATs of “low probability state”, “normal BB internal game”, and “normal BB state” are set as “normal interval”, and “standby BB internal game” is “ 6 ATs set to “waiting section”, “high probability state”, “AT state”, “specialized precursor state”, “addition special state”, “advantageous BB internal game”, “advantageous BB state” Is set to “advantageous section”. In other words, even if the states related to the six ATs that are “advantageous sections” are transitioned (transitioned), if 1500 games have elapsed without being set as “normal sections”, the “advantageous sections” are forcibly terminated. Set to “Normal section”. Also, when the replay game 04 is stopped and displayed in the “AT state”, “specialized sign state”, or “additional special state”, which is a notification game state in which the push order navigation is displayed, However, the gaming state is maintained.

  It should be noted that the state related to the AT is not limited to that of the present embodiment. For example, the AT lottery is executed by winning a predetermined winning number in the “low probability state” or “high probability state”, and the AT lottery. May be configured to shift to the “predictor state” by winning and then to “AT state” after the lapse of 16 to 32 games. In such a configuration, the predetermined condition device may be If the AT lottery is executed by winning, and if the AT lottery is not won, the state shifts to the “gasse sign state”, and after 16 to 32 games, the state shifts to the “low probability state” or “high probability state” You may comprise. Further, in the present embodiment, a “standby section” is provided as a game section, and it becomes a “standby section” when winning a BB in a “low probability state” and winning an AT lottery based on the BB. It is configured as follows. In addition, it may be configured to be able to win the AT lottery by a condition device other than the BB role. For example, in the case of a game where the AT lottery is executed by winning “Cherry”, the BB and the cherry overlap. When “BB + Cherry” is won and AT lottery is won, the state inside the BB until “BB” of “BB + Cherry” wins may be set as “standby section”. In this way, by providing a “standby section”, when the BB is won in the “low probability state” and the AT lottery is not won, the BB is won in the “low probability state”, and the AT In both cases where the lottery is won and the BB symbol combination is complete (until the advantageous section indicator lights up), the advantageous section indicator YH is off, so the AT lottery Can be beaten by letting the player expect to win or not. In the “standby section”, the advantageous section indicator YH may be turned on, or the advantageous section indicator YH may be turned on or off. (You may comprise so that the production | presentation performed in the sub-control apparatus S may be determined based on lighting / extinguishing of the advantageous area indicator YH). Further, when the BB is elected in the “additional special state”, the “additional special state” may be resumed after the end of the BB. In such a case, during the BB, Execute the AT addition lottery that is different from the BB won in the “AT state” as the BB won in the “specialized state” (for example, win the AT extra lottery over the BB won in the “AT state”) The number of AT games may be increased and the number of games per game is relatively large). In addition, when the BB is elected in the “specialization sign state”, it may be configured to shift to the “additional special state” after the end of the BB. In such a configuration, during the BB, It may be configured such that the AT extra lottery is executed in the same manner as the BB won in the “extra specialization state”.

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the game section transition control process according to the subroutine of step 3500 of FIG. 18 in the present embodiment. First, in the present embodiment, there is a game section as a section related to the state of the game. As the game section, a “normal section” which is relatively low profit for the player and a relatively high section for the player. It has two game sections, an “advantageous section” which is a profitable section. As an explanation of the flowchart, first, in step 3502, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the game section related to the game is a “normal section”. In the case of Yes in step 3502, in step 3504, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the game section after the next game based on the state related to the determined AT and the current game situation, and proceeds to step 3534. To do. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3502, in step 3506, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the game section related to the game is a “standby section”. In the case of Yes in step 3506, in step 3508, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the BB is activated. In the case of Yes in step 3508, in step 3510, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the game section after the next game as an “advantageous section”, and proceeds to step 3534. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3508, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the game section after the next game as the “standby section” in step 3506, and proceeds to step 3534. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3506, in step 3522, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the counter value of the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1 is 0, in other words, the “advantageous section” continues. It is determined whether the maximum possible number of games has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 3522, in step 3526, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M clears all the information related to the AT (therefore, the AT counter value becomes 0 and the number of staying games in the “specialized sign state”). Things are also 0). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3522, in step 3524, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not any advantageous section end condition is satisfied. Here, the arbitrary advantageous section end condition is an “advantageous section” end condition other than when the counter value of the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1 becomes 0. For example, the AT counter value is 0. Or when the push order navigation is executed a predetermined number of times. In the case of Yes in step 3524, in step 3532, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines the game section after the next game as an “advantageous section”, and proceeds to step 3534. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3524, that is, in the case where an arbitrary advantageous section end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 3526. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the “advantageous section” ends and the “normal section” is set after the next game, information related to AT (number of AT continuing games, number of AT remaining games, etc.) All the information relating to (3) is cleared, so that the conditions for becoming an “advantageous section” again in the subsequent “normal section” are not relaxed. The information related to the AT cleared by the processing of step 3526 (processing at the end of the advantageous section) includes a counter value of the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1, a flag indicating a gaming state, and the like. The information is also cleared by clearing the RAM when the setting is changed. However, depending on the clearing of the RAM when the setting is changed, the “condition device related to the continuous accessory actuating device (BB)” or the “RT state” is used. , The information related to “the number of stored items” is also cleared, but depending on the processing in step 3526 (processing at the end of the advantageous section), “condition device related to the accessory continuous operation device (BB)” or “RT state” , Information related to “stored number” is not cleared. As described above, the RAM clear range at the time of changing the setting is different from the clear range at the end of the “advantageous section” (for example, when the process of step 3526 is executed). In addition, you may comprise so that "condition apparatus which concerns on an accessory continuous action | operation apparatus (BB)" and "RT state" may be hold | maintained by RAM clear at the time of a setting change. The addresses in the range to be cleared at the end of the “advantageous section” are continuous. In this way, by making the addresses in the range to be cleared at the end of the “advantageous section” continuous, it is possible to clear by a simple process of designating the top address to be cleared in the clear process and the range of addresses to be cleared. When the “advantageous section” ends, a command indicating that the “advantageous section” has ended is transmitted from the main control board M to the sub-control device S. However, even if the sub-control device S side receives the command, it is configured not to erase the game history such as information indicating that the game is “advantageous section” and how many games “AT state” is executed. ing. However, when RAM clear at the time of setting change is executed, game history such as information on the fact that it was an “advantageous section” on the side of the sub-control device S and how many games “AT state” was executed Will also be deleted.

  When the “favorable section” is ended because the counter value of the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1 is 0, (1) when the current AT state is the “high probability state”. If the state related to the AT is “low probability state” in the next game, and (2) the state related to the current AT is “advantageous BB inside game”, the state related to the AT in the next game is “ (3) If the current AT state is “Advantageous BB state”, the AT state will be “Normal BB state” in the next game. (4) Current If the state related to the AT is “AT in progress state”, “specialization precursor state” or “additional special state”, the state related to the AT is set to “low probability state” in the next game. (Information related to AT is clear. Order).

  Next, in step 3528, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the game section after the next game to “normal section”, and proceeds to step 3530. Next, in step 3530, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off the advantageous section indicator YH because the “favorable section” has ended, and proceeds to step 3534. The advantageous section indicator YH is turned off when the “favorable section” is finished and set to the “normal section”, but the detailed timing of turning off the light is not limited to the timing of this embodiment. For example, the advantageous section indicator YH may be turned off when a game medal related to a game that becomes the “normal section” after the “advantage section” ends. In other words, the advantageous section indicator YH may be configured to be turned off before the start lever D50 capable of starting the next game is operated.

  Next, in step 3534, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M has decided to newly set an “advantageous section” in the next game (decided to set an “advantageous section” from the “normal section”). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3534, in step 3536, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a predetermined value in the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1. The predetermined value to be set in the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1 is a fixed numerical value (1500 in this example) that is common to all setting values. Next, in step 3538, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on the advantageous section indicator YH, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1293). In the case of No in step 3534, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1293). In this embodiment, the advantageous section indicator YH is turned on at the timing of step 3538. However, the lighting timing of the advantageous section indicator YH is not limited to this, and the advantageous section indicator YH is turned on. The timing is from the operation timing of the start lever in the game before the “advantageous section” (game in the “regular section”) to the timing when a game medal can be inserted in the new “advantageous section” game ( If the game before the “advantageous section” is a game related to replay, it is set as appropriate during the period of time until the start lever operation in the new “advantageous section” becomes effective) Also good.

  An example of the case where the BB is executed when the number of continued games in the “advantageous section” is close to 1500 games is shown when the counter value of the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1 is 5 (the number of continued games in the advantageous section) Is 1495), and when the counter value of the advantageous section remaining game number counter YKc-1 becomes 0 (the number of continued games in the advantageous section is 1500) during the execution of BB, It becomes "section".

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in the present embodiment. The processing of the subroutine is started when a timer interrupt is started in the processing of step 1040 or step 1104. Thereafter, a predetermined time (in this example, T is set, but a time of about 2 ms is set, for example) To be periodically executed.

  First, in step 1602, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes processing at the start of interruption (for example, saving of data held in a register in the CPUC100, input port check of a power-off detection signal, etc.). Next, in step 1604, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the power-off is currently detected (in the current interrupt process). In the case of No in step 1604, in step 1900, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a power-off process described later. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1604, in step 1606, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M starts timer measurement (update processing of various timers managed by software). Next, in step 1608, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M generates input port data and stores the data (updates the storage area of each input port data in the RAM area). Here, the input port data includes the settlement button D60, the start lever D50, the stop button D40, the door switch D80, the setting key switch M20, the setting / reset button M30, the power-off detection signal, the input acceptance sensor D10s, and the first input sensor. D20s, the second input sensor D30s, the first payout sensor H10s, the second payout sensor H20s, etc. (that is, the presence / absence of the operation of these operation members and the sensor detection state are sampled at the interrupt interval T). )

  Next, in step 1610, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M refers to the input port data in the RAM area and turns on / off the door switch flag and the setting key switch flag according to the sampling result of each input port data. (For example, when the switch state of the door switch D80 is continuously ON over a plurality of samplings, the front door DU is opened without being affected by noise by turning on the door switch flag. Can also be detected). Next, in step 1611, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes the spinning drive control process (process related to the drive control of the reel M50) for all the reels (the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53). . Next, in step 1612, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M refers to the AT counter M60 and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. If YES in step 1612, in step 1613, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M displays the AT remaining game number (AT game number) on the AT counter value display device D 280, and proceeds to step 1614. Note that if the answer is No in Step 1612, the process proceeds to Step 1614. If the AT counter value display device D280 controlled by the main control board M is not provided, the processing in step 1612 and step 1613 is not necessary. Next, in step 1614, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M outputs the output data to the output port. Here, the output data is data for driving the reel M50, the blocker D100, and the like. Next, in step 1616, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns off all error flags (not shown, inserted medal backflow error flag, inserted number error flag, inserted medal retention error flag, inserted abnormality error flag, It is determined whether all flags relating to errors such as a payout abnormality error flag, a payout medal retention error flag, a door switch flag, and the like are off. In the case of Yes in step 1616, in step 1618, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets an error non-detection command (a command to the sub side and a command indicating that no error is detected) (for example, register Set in the area), and the process proceeds to Step 1622. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1616, in step 1620, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets an error detection command (a command to the sub side and a command that an error is detected) (for example, Set in the register area), and the process proceeds to Step 1622. In step 1620, information related to an error (currently occurring error) corresponding to the error flag that is turned on is transmitted to the sub-side. The error not detected command may be set only when the error is released from the state where the error has occurred (only when it is determined that the flag is turned off). The information setting process may not be executed (the step 1618 may not be provided). Further, the error detection command may execute the set process only when an error occurs from a state where no error has occurred, or from the state where a first error (for example, a inserted medal retention error) has occurred. The set process may be executed when the type of error has changed, such as a second error (for example, a payout medal retention error).

  Next, in step 1622, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M transmits a control command (sub-side command) (for example, if it is set in the register area in step 1618 or step 1620, it is set). Control command). Here, as a command to be transmitted to the sub-control device S, a command related to the start lever operation timing (transmitted immediately after the start lever operation), a command related to the first reel stop reception timing (the stop button was operated as the first stop) A command related to the second reel stop reception timing (transmitted immediately after operating the stop button as the second stop), a command related to the third reel stop reception timing (the stop button as the third stop) (Sent immediately after operation), transmitted immediately after all reels stop), commands related to the production group number (sent immediately after operation of the start lever D50), commands related to winning / replay winning information ( Sent immediately after the start lever operation (limited to advantageous sections)) Sent immediately after the lever operation), a command related to the RT state (sent between the time when all reels stop and the next game starts), a command related to the state related to AT (all reels stop) Sent until the next game is started), commands related to the number of AT remaining games (from the time all reels stop until the next game starts, or immediately after the start lever operation Forward press command (sent immediately after start lever operation), forward press avoid command (sent immediately after start lever operation), reverse press command (sent immediately after start lever operation) , Reverse press avoidance command (sent immediately after start lever operation), freeze execution command (comma on execution of freeze effect on main control board M side) A de, sent after the start lever operation force), the command regarding the game period (all the reels is sent between the stops until the next game starts), and the like. Next, in step 1624, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M outputs an external terminal signal (a signal for transmitting information from the revolving game machine P to an external hall computer or the like). Although not shown, information relating to an error output by the external signal includes a door opening error, a closing abnormality error, a dispensing abnormality error, a closing reception sensor retention error, and the like. The door opening error is configured to be an error when the front door DU is opened and the door switch flag is turned on. Is configured to cause an error. Next, in step 1626, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on the output data of the LEDs (7-segment LED lamp, etc.) (for example, a predetermined 7-segment LED unit among a plurality of 7-segment LED units). Output a predetermined segment of the segment) (so-called dynamic lighting). Next, in step 1628, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes the LED lighting mode (for example, changing the LED lighting color). Note that step 1628 may not be executed. Next, in step 1630, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes a soft random number management process (such as a process for updating a random value managed by software). Next, in step 1632, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M obtains internal information register data (the internal information register has a region where an abnormality flag bit is set when an abnormality occurs in the random number generation circuit). . Next, in step 1634, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the frequency of the random number update clock is normal (whether or not an abnormal flag bit indicating the frequency abnormality is set). More specifically, the abnormality flag bit is set when the frequency of the random number update clock falls below a predetermined value. In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the update state of the built-in random number is normal (whether or not an abnormal flag bit indicating the update state abnormality is set). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an interrupt end process and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1602). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1634 or step 1636, in step 1640, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets a built-in random number error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area). Next, in step 1300, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes the above-described non-recoverable error processing.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the power-off processing according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M stores the stack pointer. Next, in step 1904, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M turns on the power-off process completed flag (for example, updates the power-off process completed flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to ON). Next, in step 1906, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M calculates a checksum from the start address of the RAM area to the address immediately before the checksum area, and information for error detection based on the calculated checksum (for example, the calculation) In the checksum area, the lower 1 byte in the checksum or the complement thereof) is set. Next, in step 1912, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M prohibits writing to the RAM, and proceeds to step 1914. Next, in step 1914, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M executes an infinite loop process for waiting for reset.

  As described above, in the rotating game machine P in which the game is controlled based on the processing performed by the main control board M, the sub-control device S analyzes the control command received from the main control board M as described above. By outputting drive signals to various LED lamps S10, speakers S20, effect display device S40, rotating backlight S30, upper accessory MAU, lower accessory MAB (see FIGS. 53 to 56), etc., respectively. Perform various productions. Hereinafter, the sub control device S will be described in detail.

<< Configuration of Sub-Control Device S >>
As described above, the sub-control device S mainly includes the sub-main control board SM attached to the left side surface of the back box and the effect / image unit PIU provided on the back surface of the effect display device S40 (FIG. 2). reference). In this way, the sub main control board SM is attached to the back box, the effect / image unit PIU is attached to the back side of the front door DU, and the sub main control board SM and the effect / image unit PIU are separated from each other. As described later, the sub-main control board SM and the rendering / image unit PIU are electrically connected by a harness (see FIG. 50), and can transmit and receive various data and commands to and from each other. Hereinafter, these will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 56.

<Configuration of sub-main control board SM>
The sub-main control board SM is a control board that performs the overall control function of the sub-control device S, and the sub-main control board SM is mounted with a sub-control chip SC that controls the sub-main control board SM. (See FIG. 12). As described above, the sub-control chip SC is configured as a one-chip microcomputer, and the sub-control chip SC includes a CPU SC 100 that executes various processes such as an arithmetic process and a determination process, and a ROM ( A read only memory) and a RAM (random access memory) are also mounted (not shown). The CPU SC 100 executes various processes by reading out programs and constants stored in the ROM, temporarily storing various data in the RAM, and reading stored data.

  Specifically, the sub main control board SM is communicably connected to the main control board M (not shown), and depending on the command received from the main control board M, whether or not the performance is executed, It is determined whether to execute such image effects and sound effects, and various commands related to the determined effect contents are output to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB, thereby controlling the specific effects on these control boards. (Image control, sound control, lamp control, and accessory control) are executed, and various effects such as image, sound, lamp, accessory, etc. are comprehensively controlled.

<< Direction / Image Unit PIU and its Peripheral Configuration >>
The effect / image unit PIU is mainly configured by an effect control board PCB and an image control board ICB, and will be described below with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35.

  FIG. 34A is a front view showing effect / image unit PIU and fan ICF (ventilation hole UVH) formed on cover member UCP of effect / image unit PIU. FIG. 34B is a front view showing the internal configuration of the effect / image unit PIU. FIG. 35A is a perspective view showing the effect / image unit PIU and the ventilation holes UVH formed in the cover member UCP of the effect / image unit PIU. FIG. 35B is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the effect / image unit PIU.

  As shown in FIGS. 34A and 35A, the effect / image unit PIU includes a cover member UCP for protecting the effect / image unit PIU. As described above (see FIGS. 34B and 35B), the effect / image unit PIU includes the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB, and the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB are adjacent to each other. It is arranged to fit.

<Production control board PCB>
The production control board PCB is a control board that mainly controls the production of the sound output from the speaker S20 and the bonuses (upper bonus MAU and lower bonus MAB) (see FIGS. 53 to 56). Various electronic components such as CPUPCC (see FIG. 43) are mounted. The effect control board PCB is communicably connected to the sub-main control board SM and a harness (see FIG. 50), and transmits and receives data and commands between the sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB. Specifically, the production control board PCB responds to a command transmitted from the sub-main control board SM, the content of audio output from the speaker S20, the timing of output, lighting of a lamp (for example, the LED lamp S10), Specific production operations are controlled, such as blinking and extinguishing, and controlling the output (operation) contents and output timing of an accessory (for example, the upper accessory MAU and the lower accessory MAB).

<Image control board ICB>
The image control board ICB is a control board that mainly controls the image presentation displayed on the presentation display device S40, and various electronic components such as a CPUICC, ROMICR, and a voice control board SCB in which a voice control circuit is modularized. It is installed. The image control board ICB is communicably connected to the sub-main control board SM and a harness (see FIG. 50) in the same manner as the effect control board PCB, and data and data are transmitted between the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB. Send and receive commands. Specifically, the image control board ICB controls the content and display timing of the effect image displayed on the effect display device S40 in accordance with the command transmitted from the sub-main control board SM. Take control. The detailed configurations and functions of the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB will be described later.

<Fan ICF (ventilation hole UVH)>
As described above, various electronic components such as CPUPCC (see FIG. 43) are mounted on the effect control board PCB, and various electronic components such as CPUPCC, ROMICR, and sound control board SCB are mounted on the image control board ICB. Has been. For this reason, the electronic components of the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB operate to generate heat, and the inside of the effect / image unit PIU is likely to become high temperature. When the inside of the production / image unit PIU becomes high temperature, the possibility that the CPUPCC, CPUICC, etc. malfunctions increases. For this reason, by providing the ventilation hole UVH in the cover member UCP constituting the case that accommodates the effect / image unit PIU, and providing the air cooling fan ICF directly above the CPUICC of the image control board ICB, the heat generated inside Can be discharged outside the effect / image unit PIU.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34B, the CPUICC is mounted on the image control board ICB, and an air cooling fan ICF (see FIG. 34A) is disposed immediately above the CPUICC. The air cooling fan ICF is attached to the back side of the cover member UCP, and power is supplied from the image control board ICB to a motor (not shown) for driving the air cooling fan ICF. In addition, a signal output from the motor (a pulse signal proportional to the rotation speed) is supplied to the image control board ICB.

  The vent hole UVH of the cover member UCP is formed so as to overlap the exhaust outlet surface (not shown) of the fan ICF. The air warmed by the heat generated from the CPUICC by the airflow formed by driving the fan ICF flows in a direction away from the CPUICC, passes through the ventilation holes UVH of the cover member UCP, and exits from the exhaust exit surface of the fan ICF. It is discharged outside the production / image unit PIU. Note that control of the fan ICF, temperature detection, and the like will be described later (see FIGS. 38 to 42).

<<< Reset signal processing >>>
As described above, in the sub-control device S, the effect / image unit PIU (effect control board PCB / image control board ICB) controls various effect devices based on the control command from the sub-main control board SM. An individual processor (CPU, VDP, etc.) is mounted on the control board, and is activated based on a reset signal input to the processor. Here, the reset signal supplied to each processor will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 is a block diagram showing an outline of transmission / reception of a reset signal between the sub-main control board SM constituting the sub-control device S and the effect / image unit PIU.

<Hardware reset signal>
As shown in FIG. 36, the sub-main control board SM is mounted with a reset ICSCR in addition to the CPUSC 100. The reset ICSCR is also mounted on the above-described sub control chip SC together with the CPU SC 100, and the sub control chip SC is omitted in FIG.

  The reset ICSCR monitors the power supply voltage. If the monitored power supply voltage is less than a predetermined value, the reset ICSCR outputs a signal for resetting the device (low level signal L), and the power supply voltage is higher than the predetermined value. In some cases, a signal that does not reset the device (reset is released) (high level signal H) is output. In other words, the device is reset by supplying a low level signal L when the power is turned off, and the device is reset when the power is turned on, by supplying a high level signal H because the power is at a normal voltage. A signal is output from the reset ICSCR so that the reset state is released. In this specification, for the sake of convenience, both signals (a “high level signal H” that is a signal for releasing reset and a “low level signal L” that is a signal for resetting) are combined. A signal for releasing the reset of the device by “high level signal H” after resetting the device once by “low level signal L” is referred to as a reset signal.

  The reset signal output from the reset ICSCR is output to the effect control board PCB, the image control board ICB, and the CPUSC 100. Hereinafter, the reset signal output to the effect control board PCB is referred to as a first hardware reset signal, the reset signal output to the image control board ICB is referred to as a second hardware reset signal, and the sub main control board SM. The reset signal output to the CPUSC 100 is referred to as a third hardware reset signal. These first hardware reset signal to third hardware reset signal are simultaneously output from the reset ICSCR and supplied substantially simultaneously to the effect control board PCB, the image control board ICB, and the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM.

  The first hardware reset signal is supplied to the reset terminal of the effect control board PCB (CPUICC) via the gate XRG. The second hardware reset signal is supplied to the reset terminal of the image control board ICB (CPUPCC) via the gate XRG. The signal supplied to each reset terminal via the gate XRG varies depending on the logic level of the hardware reset signal and the logic level of the software reset signal described later. In (Hardware Reset Signal Item), a description will be given on the assumption that a signal (high level signal H) for releasing the reset is output and supplied to the gate XRG as the software reset signal.

  The effect control board PCB (CPUICC) is reset when a signal (low level signal L) for resetting the device is supplied as the first hardware reset signal, and then reset as the first hardware reset signal. When a signal to be released (high level signal H) is supplied, the system is restarted. Similarly, the image control board ICB (CPUPCC) is reset when a signal (low level signal L) for resetting the device is supplied as the second hardware reset signal, and then the second hardware reset signal. When a signal for releasing the reset (high level signal H) is supplied, the system is restarted.

  The third hardware reset signal is supplied to the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM, and the sub-main control board SM (CPUSC 100) is a signal for resetting the device by the supplied third hardware reset signal. The operation is started based on the change from the (low level signal L) to the signal (high level signal H) for releasing the reset.

<Software reset signal>
The sub-main control board SM is configured to output a reset signal from the first output port of the CPU SC 100 and to output a reset signal from the second output port of the CPU SC 100 by executing a predetermined operation after being activated. Has been. Hereinafter, the reset signal output from the first output port is referred to as a first software reset signal, and the reset signal output from the second output port is referred to as a second software reset signal.

  The first software reset signal is supplied to the reset terminal of the effect control board PCB (CPUICC) via the gate XRG. When the sub-main control board SM outputs a signal (low-level signal L) for resetting the device as a first software reset signal by a predetermined operation, the logic state of the first hardware reset signal ( Regardless of the high level H or the low level L), a signal for resetting the device is supplied to the reset terminal of the effect control board PCB (CPUICC). When the sub-main control board SM outputs a signal (high level signal H) for releasing the reset of the device as a first software reset signal by a predetermined operation, the first hardware reset signal Assuming that a signal for releasing the reset of the device (a high level signal H) is output, a signal for releasing the reset of the device is supplied to the reset terminal of the effect control board PCB (CPUICC). Logically built. Therefore, on the condition that a signal for releasing the reset of the device is output as the first hardware reset signal, the presentation control board PCB (CPUICC) produces the presentation in accordance with the first software reset signal. The control board PCB can be reset and restarted.

  The second software reset signal is also supplied to the reset terminal of the image control board ICB (CPUPCC) via the gate XRG. Therefore, when the image control board ICB receives the second software reset signal, the image control board ICB (CPUPCC) is reset and restarted under the same conditions as the effect control board PCB (CPUICC).

  In any gate XRG, if a signal (low level signal L) for resetting the device is output by either a hardware reset signal or a software reset signal, the control board (CPU) Is configured to supply a signal (low level signal L) for resetting the device, and the device can be reset from any output source. However, when the device reset signal (low level signal L) is output by the hardware reset signal, the power supply is in an unstable state, so even if the software reset signal Even if a signal for releasing the reset (high level signal H) is output, the reset release signal is not output until the hardware reset signal outputs a signal for releasing the reset of the device (high level signal H). It has become.

  As described above, by providing the function of outputting the first software reset signal and the second software reset signal, the sub-main control board SM detects the runaway of the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB. When it is determined that the effect control board PCB has runaway, a first software reset signal is transmitted to the effect control board PCB, and when it is determined that the image control board ICB has runaway, the second software reset signal is sent to the image Transmit to the control board ICB.

  In the following description, the first hardware reset signal, the second hardware reset signal, and the third hardware reset signal are simply referred to as a hardware reset signal unless there is a particular need to distinguish between them. The reset signal and the second software reset signal are simply referred to as a software reset signal.

<Activation of production control board PCB and image control board ICB>
The production control board PCB and the image control board ICB are not supplied with the hardware reset signal as in the present embodiment, but only with the software reset signal supplied from the sub-main control board SM, and the production control board PCB and the image control board PCB. When starting the control board ICB, it is necessary to perform the following processing. First, the CPUSC 100 is reset by supplying a hardware reset signal to the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM. After the CPU SC 100 is started, the CPU SC 100 executes a predetermined operation, so that the software reset signal is changed to the sub-main control. The signal is output from the substrate SM and supplied to the effect control substrate PCB and the image control substrate ICB. Since the activation process of the sub main control board SM is required only with the software reset signal, the activation of the production control board PCB and the image control board ICB is slower than the activation of the sub main control board SM. The timing at which an image is displayed on the display device S40 is delayed.

  On the other hand, with the configuration shown in FIG. 36, not only the software reset signal output from the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM but also the reset ICSCR is supplied to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB. An output hardware reset signal can also be supplied, and the presentation control board PCB and the image control board ICB are reset quickly by the reset signal received first out of the software reset signal or the hardware reset signal, and quickly started. be able to. In particular, by quickly starting up the effect control board PCB, the timing for displaying the desired image on the effect display device S40 can be advanced.

<Correspondence of runaway control board PCB and image control board ICB>
As described above, since the hardware reset signal output from the reset ICSCR is output upon detecting a change in the power supply voltage when the power is turned on, the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB are turned on when the power is turned on. It can be started quickly. However, in the case where the runaway control board PCB or the image control board ICB starts up, the production control board PCB or the image control board ICB cannot be restarted only by the hardware reset signal from the reset ICSCR. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36, when it is determined that the effect control board PCB or the image control board ICB has run away by using the software reset signal together, the software is applied to the effect control board PCB or the image control board ICB. By transmitting the reset signal, it is possible to restart the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB and release the runaway state.

  As described above, when the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB receive either the hardware reset signal or the software reset signal, the CPU (not shown) and the image control of the effect control board PCB are received. The CPU (not shown) of the substrate ICB is reset, and the effect control substrate PCB and the image control substrate ICB can be activated (reactivated).

  Although FIG. 36 shows an example in which the reset ICSCR is mounted on the sub-main control board SM, the reset ICSCR may be mounted on another control board or an independent board.

<Software reset signal output processing>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of software reset signal output processing in the sub-main control board SM.

  First, in step 3711, the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines whether or not the software reset signal output condition is satisfied. There are mainly two software reset signal output conditions.

  First, the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB are activated and the initialization process is executed. When the initialization process is completed, the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB send a completion signal to the sub-main control board SM. Output. By receiving the completion signal, the sub main control board SM can determine that the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB have started up normally. However, when the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB cannot be started normally, the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB do not output a completion signal. Therefore, the sub-main control board SM did not receive the completion signal within a predetermined time after activation (a time that takes into account the time necessary and sufficient for the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB to start up normally). In this case, it can be determined that the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB could not be started normally. That is, the first software reset signal output condition is that the initialization process completion signal from the image control board ICB or the effect control board PCB is not received after the sub-main control board SM is activated.

  In addition, after the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB are activated, the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB may run out of control for various reasons such as heat generation. The second software reset signal output condition is that the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB run away.

  If the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines YES in the determination process in step 3711, the CPUSC100 sends a software reset signal (signal for resetting the device) from the output port of the CPUSC100 in the determination process in step 3713. Output, and this subroutine ends. As described above, the first software reset signal is output from the first output port of the CPU SC 100, and the second software reset signal is output from the second output port of the CPU SC 100. On the other hand, if the CPU SC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines NO in the determination process of step 3711, it immediately ends this subroutine.

  The first software reset signal output from the first output port of the CPU SC 100 is supplied to the effect control board PCB via the XOR gate XRG. The second software reset signal output from the second output port of the CPU SC 100 is supplied to the image control board ICB via the XOR gate XRG. By supplying these software reset signals to the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB, even if the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB do not start up normally or run away, Can be activated.

  Note that when the sub-main control board SM is started (restarted), the hardware reset signal output from the reset ICSCR is supplied to the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB, so that the image control board ICB and The image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB are not activated (reactivated) by the software reset signal unless the effect control board PCB is activated (reactivated) and the aforementioned software reset signal output condition is satisfied. . That is, the image control board ICB and the production control board PCB are activated by a hardware reset signal in principle, and are exceptionally activated (reactivated) by a software reset signal when the software reset signal output condition is satisfied. Is done. In this way, the activation of the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB is used with priority given to the hardware reset signal over the software reset signal.

  In addition, the software reset signal output by the process of step 3713 is over a period (for example, about 10 pulses of the reference clock of each CPU) that each control board can recognize as a valid reset signal. These signals are configured to output a signal for resetting the device (a high level signal H) after outputting a signal for resetting the device (a low level signal L). The control board to which the software reset signal is supplied is restarted by L and the high level signal H. Note that the period required for recognizing the reset signal differs depending on the control board (CPU). Therefore, the period may be set according to the individual control board, or the control board having a longer recognition time may be set. A common time may be set. In the former case, the time required for restarting can be shortened slightly, but in the latter case, the program capacity can be reduced by sharing the reset signal output processing (timer data and the like).

<<< thermal alert processing >>>
FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing an outline of transmission / reception of a fan alert signal and a temperature alert signal in the sub-control device S. As described above, the sub-control device S includes the sub-main control board SM and the effect / image unit PIU (the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB) (see also FIG. 36). In this embodiment, image control is performed. A fan ICF that suppresses heat generation of the substrate ICB is provided, and a fan alert signal based on a fan abnormality and a temperature abnormality are performed in the image control board ICB and the sub-main control board SM in order to execute a heat alert process corresponding to the heat generation. A temperature alert signal based on the temperature control signal is output from the image control board ICB to the sub-main control board SM. Below, it demonstrates centering on the function and process regarding the part regarding the thermal alert process in the sub-control apparatus S. FIG.

<Fan ICF>
On the image control board ICB, a CPU ICC for controlling display of various images on the effect display device S40 is mounted. Recently, in order to display an image on the effect display device S40 with high resolution and high speed, the processing load of the CPUICC must be increased, and the CPUICC is likely to become high temperature and heat generation is increasing. For this reason, a fan ICF for cooling the CPUICC is provided immediately above the CPUICC. The fan ICF starts to rotate as the image control board ICB is turned on, supplies ambient air to the CPUICC, and discharges air heated by the heat of the CPUICC.

<Fan rotational speed monitoring process>
A motor (not shown) for driving the fan ICF outputs a pulse signal proportional to the rotation speed, and the pulse signal is supplied to the CPU ICC. For example, one pulse signal is output at a predetermined rotation angle of the motor (index pulse output, etc.), and one pulse signal is output each time the motor rotates once. The number of output pulses can be counted over a certain period (for example, 1 minute) using a counter IC or the like, and the number of rotations of the motor can be calculated from the number of counted pulses. Alternatively, the rotational speed may be calculated from the time from when one pulse signal is generated until the next pulse signal is generated. As described above, the CPU ICC of the image control board ICB calculates the rotation speed based on the pulse signal output from the motor, and determines whether the fan ICF is operating normally by determining the magnitude of the rotation speed. be able to. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of fan rotational speed monitoring processing.

  First, the CPU ICC of the image control board ICB determines in step 3911 whether or not it is the timing for detecting (calculating) the rotational speed of the fan ICF. The timing for detecting (calculating) the number of rotations of the fan ICF can be determined by timer interrupt processing or the like. Specifically, the fan ICF is constantly, every 5 seconds, every minute, every hour, etc. The number of revolutions is calculated (detected) from the number of pulses detected in a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute).

  When the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process of step 3911, the CPU ICC detects the rotational speed of the fan ICF in step 3913. Next, in step 3915, the CPU ICC determines whether or not the detected rotational speed of the fan ICF is equal to or lower than a predetermined rotational speed. For example, when the fan detection timing is 1 minute and 1 pulse is output every time the motor rotates once, if the number of pulses detected during that period is 100 pulses, the fan ICF in a normal state It can be seen that the motor is rotating at 100 rpm. If the number of rotations in the normal case is set to 100 or more, it is determined whether or not the number of rotations is 90 or less with a margin.

  When the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process of step 3915, that is, when it is determined that the rotation speed of the fan ICF is equal to or lower than the predetermined rotation speed and abnormality has occurred in the fan ICF, a fan alert signal is output in step 3917. Output, and this subroutine ends. The fan alert signal output from the CPUICC is transmitted to the CPUSC 100 (FIG. 38) of the sub-main control board SM. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step 3911 described above, or if NO is determined in step 3915, the present subroutine is immediately terminated.

<CPU temperature monitoring process>
The CPUICC of the image control board ICB has a built-in temperature sensor (for example, a thermal diode), and the CPUICC itself can detect the temperature of the CPUICC and determine whether the temperature is within a normal range. . When the CPU ICC determines that the temperature is not within the normal range, it outputs a temperature alert signal. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the CPU temperature monitoring process.

  First, the CPU ICC of the image control board ICB determines in step 4011 whether or not it is the CPU temperature detection timing. The timing for detecting the temperature of the CPUICC can be determined by timer interrupt processing or the like. For example, the CPUICC temperature is appropriately determined according to the operating frequency of the CPUICC, for example, every 0.1 seconds, every 1 second, or every 10 seconds. Can be determined. It should be noted that the routine can be executed in a routine routine or a normal timer interruption process without making a determination as in step 4011. In this case, the process proceeds directly to the next step 4013. become.

  If the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process in step 4011, it detects the temperature of the CPU ICC in step 4013.

  Next, in step 4015, the CPU ICC determines whether or not the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the first temperature. The first temperature can be 95 ° C., for example. If the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process in step 4015, it determines in step 4017 whether or not the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the second temperature. The second temperature is higher than the first temperature, and can be set to 110 ° C., for example.

  When the CPU ICC determines that the determination in step 4017 is YES, that is, when it is determined that the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the second temperature, in step 4019, the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the third temperature. Determine whether or not. The third temperature is higher than the second temperature, and can be 115 ° C., for example.

  When the CPUICC determines YES in the determination process of step 4019, that is, when the CPUICC determines that the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the third temperature, it ends this subroutine and executes the CPUICC shutdown process. By forcibly shutting down the CPUICC based on its own judgment, it is possible to prevent destruction of the CPUICC due to heat.

  On the other hand, when the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process of step 4019, that is, when it is determined that the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the second temperature and lower than the third temperature, the second temperature is determined at step 4021. An alert signal is output, and then in step 4023, blackout processing is executed, and subsequent image display processing is prohibited, and this subroutine is terminated. Due to the blackout process, the screen of the effect display device S40 disappears, and further image display processing is prohibited, thereby suppressing the processing load of the CPUICC and reducing the temperature rise, and the effect display device S40. It is possible to suggest (notify) that the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB has become equal to or higher than the second temperature and lower than the third temperature.

  When the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process of step 4017, that is, when it is determined that the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the first temperature and lower than the second temperature, in step 4025, the first temperature alert signal is displayed. Then, in step 4027, the operating frequency of the CPUICC is lowered, and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined NO in step 4011 described above, this subroutine is immediately terminated. Also, when it is determined NO in the determination process of step 4015, that is, when it is determined that the detected temperature is lower than the first temperature and no temperature abnormality has occurred, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  As described above, the CPU ICC executes different processes by branching at least three different temperatures as threshold values. As described above, the CPU ICC shuts down when the temperature is equal to or higher than the third temperature, which is the highest temperature. Next, when the temperature is equal to or higher than the second temperature and lower than the third temperature, a second temperature alert signal is output to the CPUSC 100 (FIG. 38) of the sub-main control board SM, and blackout processing and subsequent image display are performed. A process for prohibiting the process is executed. Further, when the temperature is equal to or higher than the first temperature and lower than the second temperature, the first temperature alert signal is output to the CPUSC 100 (FIG. 38) of the sub main control board SM and the operating frequency of the CPUICC is lowered.

  The specific numerical values of the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature described above are merely examples, and may be other temperatures. For example, the CPUICC type of the image control board ICB and the operation of the CPUICC It can be appropriately determined according to the frequency, the use environment of the image control board ICB, and the like. However, when using a synthetic resin such as PP (polypropylene) or an anti-vibration rubber, etc., in the part close to the exhaust part of the fan, the first so as not to affect these by exhaust heat. It is desirable to set the second temperature lower.

<Start-up monitoring process>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of startup monitoring processing executed by the sub main control board SM.

  When the image control board ICB is activated and the initialization process is executed and completed, the image control board ICB transmits a completion signal indicating that the initialization process is completed to the sub-main control board SM. The sub-main control board SM can determine that the image control board ICB has started normally by receiving the completion signal. The subroutine of the start-up monitoring process shown in FIG. 41 is performed when the sub-main control board SM is activated and further receives a completion signal transmitted from the image control board ICB (after receiving the completion signal, the image control board Is executed after the time required for outputting the fan alert result first, and once the fan alert result is determined to be normal (in principle, the sub main control board SM). This is not executed after all the initialization processes are completed. The subroutine shown in FIG. 41 is not only executed once, but may be repeatedly executed a plurality of times before the initialization process of the sub-main control board SM is completed.

  First, the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines in step 4111 whether a fan alert signal has been received. If the CPU SC 100 determines YES in step 4111, the CPU SC 100 transmits a software reset signal (the above-described second software reset signal) to the image control board ICB in step 4113, and this subroutine is executed. finish. On the other hand, if the CPU SC 100 determines NO in the determination process of step 4111, the CPU SC 100 ends the present subroutine.

  In step 4113, the image control board ICB is restarted by transmitting a software reset signal to the image control board ICB. If the fan ICF malfunctions again after the image control board ICB is restarted, a fan alert signal is transmitted to the sub-main control board SM, and the sub-main control board SM again receives the software. A reset signal is transmitted to the image control board ICB, and the image control board ICB is restarted. As described above, unless the abnormality of the fan ICF is resolved, the image control board ICB repeats restarting.

  Note that the number of times that the software reset signal is transmitted to the image control board ICB is counted, and when the number exceeds the predetermined number, an alert may be notified by voice or light emission of a lamp.

  Further, since the sub-control device S transmits a software reset signal only to the image control board ICB, the other control boards such as the effect control board PCB can continue the processing as they are and can maintain the operating state.

<Monitoring after startup>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of post-startup monitoring processing executed by the sub main control board SM. This process is called and executed at a predetermined timing after the sub-main control board SM is activated and starts a steady operation. The timing of executing the subroutine of FIG. 42 is called and executed by an interrupt process on the condition that the first temperature alert signal or the second temperature alert signal is received even if it is called and executed by a timer interrupt. May be. In any case, it suffices that the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB can be monitored so that the subroutine of the post-startup monitoring process shown in FIG. 42 can be repeatedly executed.

  First, in step 4211, the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines whether or not the software reset signal transmitted flag is on. The software reset signal is transmitted when the second temperature alert signal transmitted from the image control board ICB is received because the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB is equal to or higher than the second temperature and lower than the third temperature. In addition, it is executed in the process of step 4223, which will be described later, and when a software reset signal is transmitted, the software reset signal transmitted flag is turned on in the process of step 4223. As described above, in the determination process in step 4211, when the present subroutine is executed in the past before the present subroutine is currently executed, the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB is equal to or higher than the second temperature. This is a process for determining whether or not a software reset signal is transmitted when the temperature is lower than the third temperature.

  When the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines NO in the determination process in step 4211, it determines in step 4213 whether or not the first temperature alert signal has been received. If the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines YES in the determination process of step 4213, it determines in step 4215 whether or not the CPUICC of the image control board ICB is executing a process with a high load.

  When the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines YES in the determination process in step 4215, in step 4217, the CPUSC 100 issues a switching command for switching to a process in which the CPUICC of the image control board ICB has a low load. To end this subroutine. When the CPUICC of the image control board ICB receives the switching command, the CPUICC switches to a process that places a low load on the CPUICC of the image control board ICB. For example, an image with a low resolution is displayed on the effect display device S40, or the frame rate is lowered and displayed on the effect display device S40. In this way, by switching to the processing with a low load, the heat generation of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB can be suppressed.

  It should be noted that a flag indicating that the first temperature alert signal is being received is provided, and when this flag is established (that is, when the first temperature alert is being performed, the CPUICC of the image control board ICB). If the temperature is equal to or higher than the first temperature and lower than the second temperature), an effect pattern (effect mode) with high load processing is not selected in the sub-main control board SM or the image control board ICB. It is also possible to use such an effect selection table, which can also suppress the heat generation of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB.

  If the CPU SC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines NO in the determination process in step 4215, it immediately ends this subroutine.

  If the CPU SC 100 determines NO in step 4213, the CPU SC 100 determines in step 4219 whether a second temperature alert signal has been received. If the CPU SC 100 determines YES in step 4219, the CPU SC 100 stops command transmission to the image control board ICB in step 4221, and sends a software reset signal (see FIG. 38) to the image control board in step 4223. In step 4224, the software reset signal transmission completion flag is turned on, and this subroutine is terminated.

  By stopping the command transmission to the image control board ICB in the process of step 4221, the process executed by the CPUICC of the image control board ICB can be reduced, the load on the CPUICC can be reduced, and the heat generation of the CPUICC can be suppressed. Furthermore, the image control board ICB can be restarted by transmitting a software reset signal to the image control board ICB in the process of step 4223.

  When the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines NO in the determination process of step 4211, that is, when it is determined that the software reset signal has already been transmitted, the software reset signal is determined in the process of step 4225. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the time of transmission. Note that it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed in the process of step 4225 by transmitting a software reset signal in the process of step 4223 and starting a timer (not shown).

  When the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines NO in the determination process in step 4225, it immediately ends this subroutine.

  When the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines YES in the determination process of step 4225, that is, when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed, it turns off the software reset signal transmitted flag in the process of step 4226. To do. By turning off the software reset signal transmission completed flag, even if the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB once becomes equal to or higher than the second temperature, the determination process of step 4213 is executed again. Thus, it can be determined whether or not the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB has become lower than the first temperature.

  Next, in step 4227, the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines whether or not the image control board ICB has been restored. As described above, a software reset signal is transmitted to the image control board ICB by the process of step 4223, and since the predetermined time has elapsed by the process of step 4225, the image control board ICB is restarted. After that, the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB may be lowered, and the image control board ICB may be restored to a normal state. For example, the sub-main control board SM can determine whether the image control board ICB has returned to a normal state by receiving a runaway monitoring signal (see FIG. 51 described later) or the like.

  When the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM determines YES in the determination process of step 4227, that is, when it is determined that the image control board ICB has returned to the normal state, the process proceeds to step 4219 described above. Move. By doing so, it is possible to determine whether or not the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB has decreased to less than the second temperature after the image control board ICB is restarted.

  Further, when the CPUSC 100 of the sub main control board SM determines NO in the determination process of step 4227, that is, when it is determined that the image control board ICB has not returned to the normal state, the above-described steps are performed. The processing is transferred to 4221. By doing so, the command transmission to the image control board ICB is again stopped, and the software reset signal is sent to the image control board ICB to reduce the load on the CPUICC of the image control board ICB while reducing the load on the image control board ICB. The ICB can be restarted.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 38, an example in which the CPUICC is mounted on the image control board ICB is shown. However, depending on the processing speed, resolution, image type, and the like of the image to be displayed, the GPU (graphics processing) An APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), VDP (Video Display Processor), etc. may be mounted on the image control board ICB. When heat is generated from the GPU, APU, or VDP, the configuration as described above is used. And by executing the process, it is possible to cope with heat generation. In the present embodiment, when the second temperature alert signal is received, a software reset signal is output in the process of step 4224. However, in the process of step 4221, a command to the image control board ICB is simply output. It may be configured to check whether the alert state has been restored after a certain time (instead of the time required for returning from the reset of the image control board ICB) in a state in which the transmission is stopped. In the processing of step 4224 described above, the software reset signal is output. However, instead of the software reset signal, an alert release command (see FIG. 38) may be transmitted to the image control board ICB. By doing so, it is possible to initialize the alert state related to the fan and the temperature and determine again whether or not a fan abnormality or a temperature abnormality has occurred.

<<< Property processing (command transmission / reception processing in the sub-control device S) >>>
FIG. 43 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of transmission and reception of the first serial communication and the second serial communication between the sub main control board SM and the effect / image unit PIU constituting the sub control device S.

<Configuration of sub-main control board SM>
Similar to the configuration shown in FIG. 36, the sub-control device S includes a sub-main control board SM and an effect / image unit PIU. Further, the effect / image unit PIU includes an effect control board PCB and an image control board ICB. The sub-main control board SM and the image control board have two sets of serial communication ports (a first serial communication port and a second serial communication port). The sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB are connected to the serial communication ports (first serial communication port and second serial communication port) described above. Are connected to each other using two different sets of serial communication ports (a third serial communication port and a fourth serial communication port). The second serial communication port is configured to be able to communicate not only with the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB but also with the effect control board PCB. Further, as described above, the effect control board PCB has a function of controlling the operations of the speaker S20 and the accessory (upper accessory MAU and lower accessory MAB), and is electrically connected to these. . In the following, different functions and processes will be described.

<Serial communication port>
The sub-main control board SM has four serial communication ports, a first serial communication port to a fourth serial communication port. Each serial communication port has a transmission terminal TxD and a reception terminal RxD. Furthermore, it has terminals for various signals such as signal ground G as required (not shown).

  Further, the image control board ICB has a transmission terminal TxD and a reception terminal RxD corresponding to the transmission terminal TxD and the reception terminal RxD of the first serial communication port, and is used for transmission of the second serial communication port. A transmission terminal TxD and a reception terminal RxD corresponding to the terminal TxD and the reception terminal RxD are provided.

  The effect control board PCB has a transmission terminal TxD and a reception terminal RxD corresponding to the transmission terminal TxD and the reception terminal RxD of the third serial communication port, and is used for transmission of the fourth serial communication port. A transmission terminal TxD and a reception terminal RxD corresponding to the terminal TxD and the reception terminal RxD are provided. As will be described in detail later, the second serial communication port signal used for communication between the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB is also input / output. Hereinafter, communication using the first serial communication port is referred to as first serial communication, communication using the second serial communication port is referred to as second serial communication, and communication using the third serial communication port is referred to as first communication. Communication using the fourth serial communication port is referred to as fourth serial communication.

<First serial communication>
The first serial communication is serial communication for transmitting and receiving commands and data between the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB. The transmission terminal TxD of the sub main control board SM and the reception terminal RxD of the image control board ICB are electrically connected by the first signal line, and data and commands are transmitted from the sub main control board SM to the image control board ICB. Can do. Mainly, commands and data for displaying an image on the effect display device S40 are transmitted from the sub-main control board SM to the image control board ICB. Further, the transmission terminal TxD of the image control board ICB and the reception terminal RxD of the sub main control board SM are electrically connected by the second signal line, and data and commands are transmitted from the image control board ICB to the sub main control board SM. Can be sent.

  Here, in the first serial communication, the sub-main control board SM transmits a signal indicating a control request or information to the image control board ICB using the first signal line, and the image control board ICB , Information indicating that the information transmitted using the first signal line has been normally received (acknowledge signal (acknowledgment)), information for determining whether the information has been normally received (the same information as the received information, etc.) ) Is transmitted to the sub-main control board SM using the second signal line. That is, in the present embodiment, the first serial communication is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication through the first signal line and the second signal line, but from the sub main control board SM using the first signal line. This is used to feed back a signal related to the reception confirmation for the transmitted information to the sub-main control board SM using the second signal line, assigning the first signal line to the main role, and the second signal This is different from normal two-way communication in which the two-way is configured in an equivalent relationship in that the line is assigned to the secondary role.

<Second serial communication>
The second serial communication is mainly serial communication for transmitting and receiving commands and data between the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB. The transmission terminal TxD of the image control board ICB and the reception terminal RxD of the sub main control board SM are electrically connected by a third signal line, and data and commands are transmitted from the image control board ICB to the sub main control board SM. Can be sent. The transmission terminal TxD of the sub-main control board SM and the reception terminal RxD of the image control board ICB are electrically connected by a fourth signal line, and data and data are transmitted from the sub-main control board SM to the image control board ICB. Commands can be sent.

  Here, in the second serial communication, the image control board ICB transmits a signal indicating information about the state of the image control board ICB to the sub main control board SM using the third signal line, Information indicating that the main control board SM has normally received information transmitted using the third signal line toward the image control board ICB (acknowledge signal) and information for determining whether the information has been normally received. (Same information as received information, etc.) is transmitted using the fourth signal line. That is, in this embodiment, the second serial communication is configured to be bidirectionally communicable with the third signal line and the fourth signal line, but transmitted from the image control board ICB using the third signal line. Is used to feed back a signal related to reception confirmation to the image control board ICB using the fourth signal line, the third signal line is assigned to the main role, and the fourth signal line is assigned. It is different from normal two-way communication that is configured in the same relationship in both directions in that it is assigned to the secondary role.

<Share of second serial communication>
Further, the second serial communication is shared so that commands and data can be transmitted and received not only between the image control board ICB and the sub-main control board SM but also between the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB. Yes. That is, the reception terminal RxD of the effect control board PCB is electrically connected to the transmission terminal TxD of the image control board ICB via the third signal line, and the electrical contact PCP and the third signal line are connected. Is electrically connected to the receiving terminal RxD of the sub-main control board SM. Furthermore, the transmission terminal TxD of the effect control board PCB is electrically connected to the reception terminal RxD of the image control board ICB via the fourth signal line, and the OR gate PRG and the fourth signal line are connected to each other. To the transmission terminal TxD of the sub-main control board SM. Thus, by sharing the second serial communication, data and commands can be transmitted from the image control board ICB to the effect control board PCB (CPUPCC).

  By sharing the third signal line of the second serial communication, the image control board ICB is electrically connected to both the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board SM via the electrical contact PCP. Thus, data and commands output from the image control board ICB can be branched by the electrical contact PCP and transmitted to both the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board SM. Further, by sharing the fourth signal line of the second serial communication, the image control board ICB is electrically connected to both the effect control board PCB and the sub main control board SM via the OR gate PRG. The data and commands output from the effect control board PCB and the data and commands output from the sub-main control board SM can be transmitted to the image control board ICB via the OR gate PRG.

  By sharing the second serial communication, the image control board ICB sends a signal indicating information on the state of the image control board ICB to both the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board SM. Information that is transmitted using the signal line, and that the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board SM normally receive the information transmitted using the third signal line toward the image control board ICB (acknowledge) Signal) and information for determining whether the signal has been received normally (the same information as the received information) is transmitted using the fourth signal line. As described above, even when the second serial communication is shared, the third signal line is used for image control while the third signal line and the fourth signal line are capable of bidirectional communication. It is used to feed back a signal related to the reception confirmation for the information transmitted from the board ICB to the image control board ICB using the fourth signal line, and assigns the third signal line to the main role, This is different from the normal two-way communication in which the two-way is configured in an equivalent relationship in that the signal line is assigned to the secondary role.

  As described above, a request or information transmitted from the image control board ICB is branched at the electrical contact PCP via the third signal line of the second serial communication, and the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board are branched. Received by both the SM. For this reason, the request and information transmitted from the image control board ICB include the request and information for the effect control board PCB (command for the effect control board PCB), and the request and information for the sub-main control board SM. Etc. (sub-main control board SM command). Each of the effect control board PCB command and the sub main control board SM command is configured to be able to identify whether it is directed to the effect control board PCB or the sub main control board SM. . When the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board SM receive a request or information transmitted from the image control board ICB, it is determined whether it is a command for the effect control board PCB or a command for the sub-main control board SM. Only when it is determined that the command is directed to itself, an acknowledge signal (acknowledgment) is transmitted via the fourth signal line of the second serial communication, and processing corresponding to the command is executed. .

  For example, if the production control board PCB command and the sub main control board SM command are composed of 1 byte (8 bits), the upper 4 bits are used for the production control board PCB, and the lower 4 bits are used. It can be used for the sub-main control board SM (see FIG. 43). When the effect control board PCB receives a request or information via the third signal line and the electrical contact PCP of the second serial communication, the upper 4-bit data is used by the effect control board PCB. When it is determined that the command is a predetermined command, the received command is regarded as a command for the production control board PCB, and an acknowledge signal is transmitted via the fourth signal line of the second serial communication. Execute the process. Similarly, when the sub-main control board SM receives a request or information via the third signal line of the second serial communication and the electrical contact PCP, the lower 4-bit data is sub-main When it is determined that the command is a predetermined command used in the control board SM, the received command is transmitted as an acknowledge signal via the fourth signal line of the second serial communication, assuming that the received command is a command for the sub main control board SM. The process according to the command is executed.

  On the other hand, the image control board ICB determines whether or not an acknowledge signal has been received after transmitting a request or information to the effect control board PCB or the sub-main control board SM. As described above, the acknowledge signal is transmitted from the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board SM to the image control board ICB via the fourth signal line of the second serial communication and the OR gate PRG. When the image control board ICB receives the acknowledge signal, the image control board ICB determines that the request or information can be normally transmitted to the other party. For example, when the image control board ICB transmits an effect control board PCB command and then receives an acknowledge signal, it determines that the effect control board PCB command has been successfully transmitted to the effect control board PCB and performs communication. Complete. Similarly, when the image control board ICB receives the acknowledge signal after transmitting the sub-main control board SM command, it is determined that the sub-main control board SM command has been successfully transmitted to the sub-main control board SM. To complete the communication.

  On the other hand, if the image control board ICB does not receive an acknowledge signal after sending a request or information to the effect control board PCB or the sub-main control board SM, it is determined that the image control board ICB has not been able to send normally. . If the image control board ICB determines that the request or information cannot be normally transmitted, the image control board ICB transmits the request or information to the other party again (retry process). This retry process will be described later.

  It should be noted that the higher-order 4 bits are also assigned to the effect control board PCB so that it can be identified whether it is an acknowledge signal transmitted from the effect control board PCB or an acknowledge signal sent from the sub-main control board SM. The lower 4 bits can be used for the sub-main control board SM.

<Third serial communication>
As shown in FIG. 43, the third serial communication is serial communication for transmitting and receiving commands and data between the sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB. The transmission terminal TxD of the sub main control board SM and the reception terminal RxD of the effect control board PCB are electrically connected by the fifth signal line, and data and commands are transmitted from the sub main control board SM to the effect control board PCB. Can do. Mainly, voice output from the speaker S20, lighting of the LED lamp S10, commands and data related to the operation of the accessory, and the like are transmitted from the sub-main control board SM to the effect control board PCB. Further, the transmission terminal TxD of the effect control board PCB and the reception terminal RxD of the sub main control board SM are electrically connected by the sixth signal line, and data and commands are transmitted from the effect control board PCB to the sub main control board SM. Can be sent.

  Even in the third serial communication, the sub-main control board SM transmits a signal indicating a request and information related to control to the effect control board PCB using the fifth signal line, and the effect control board PCB receives the fifth control line PCB. The information (acknowledge signal (acknowledgment)) indicating that the information transmitted using the signal line has been normally received and the information for determining whether the information has been normally received (same information as the received information, etc.) Transmission is performed using the sixth signal line toward the sub-main control board SM. That is, in the present embodiment, the third serial communication is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the fifth signal line and the sixth signal line, but from the sub main control board SM using the fifth signal line. This is used to feed back a signal related to the reception confirmation for the transmitted information to the sub-main control board SM using the sixth signal line, and assigns the fifth signal line to the main role, This is different from normal two-way communication in which the two-way is configured in an equivalent relationship in that the line is assigned to the secondary role.

<Fourth serial communication>
The fourth serial communication is mainly serial communication for transmitting and receiving commands and data between the sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB. The transmission terminal TxD of the production control board PCB and the reception terminal RxD of the sub main control board SM are electrically connected by a seventh signal line, and data and commands are transmitted from the production control board PCB to the sub main control board SM. Can be sent. Further, the transmission terminal TxD of the sub-main control board SM and the reception terminal RxD of the effect control board PCB are electrically connected by an eighth signal line, and data and data are transmitted from the sub-main control board SM to the effect control board PCB. Commands can be sent.

  Also in the fourth serial communication, the effect control board PCB transmits a signal indicating information about the state of the effect control board PCB to the sub main control board SM using the seventh signal line, and the sub main control is performed. The board SM is directed toward the effect control board PCB, information indicating that the information transmitted using the seventh signal line has been normally received (acknowledge signal), and information for determining whether the information has been normally received (reception). The same information as the received information) is transmitted using the eighth signal line. That is, in the present embodiment, the fourth serial communication is configured to be bidirectionally communicable with the seventh signal line and the eighth signal line, but transmitted from the effect control board PCB using the seventh signal line. Is used to feed back a signal related to the reception confirmation for the information to the effect control board PCB using the eighth signal line, the seventh signal line is assigned to the main role, and the eighth signal line is assigned. It is different from normal two-way communication that is configured in the same relationship in both directions in that it is assigned to the secondary role.

<Command transmission / reception process executed by sub-main control board SM>
The sub main control board SM uses the first signal line of the first serial communication to the image control board ICB based on the command transmitted from the main control board M and the control status of the sub main control board SM. On the other hand, based on the reception of an acknowledge signal (reception completion signal) from the image control board ICB using a second signal line of the first serial communication, mainly transmitting a control command (request, information, etc.) relating to image display. Thus, it is determined that the control command has been transmitted normally. The sub-main control board SM receives a command indicating the status of the image control board ICB transmitted from the image control board ICB using the third signal line of the second serial communication, and receives the second serial communication. A command transmission / reception process with the image control board ICB is executed by transmitting an acknowledge signal (reception completion signal) to the image control board ICB using the fourth signal line.

  Similarly, the sub-main control board SM uses the fifth signal line of the third serial communication based on the command transmitted from the main control board M and the control status of the sub-main control board SM. A control command related to an accessory or sound that is not operated synchronously with an image or a control command related to an object or sound scheduled in the future is transmitted to the substrate PCB, and the sixth serial communication sixth command is transmitted. Based on reception of the acknowledge signal (reception completion signal) from the effect control board PCB using the signal line, it is determined that the transmission of the control command has been normally performed. The sub-main control board SM receives a command indicating the status of the effect control board PCB transmitted from the effect control board PCB using the seventh signal line of the fourth serial communication, and receives the fourth serial communication. By transmitting an acknowledge signal (reception completion signal) to the effect control board PCB using the eighth signal line, command transmission / reception processing with the effect control board PCB is executed.

  As described above, the first serial communication is communication for transmission / reception between the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB, and communication using the first signal line of the first serial communication is mainly a function. The communication using the second signal line of the first serial communication is communication that responds to communication of the main first signal line, and is communication that functions as a slave. Similarly, the second serial communication is communication for transmission / reception between the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB, and communication using the third signal line of the second serial communication mainly functions. The communication using the fourth signal line of the second serial communication is communication that responds to communication of the main third signal line, and is communication that functions as a slave.

  The third serial communication is communication for transmission / reception between the sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB, and communication by the fifth signal line of the third serial communication is communication that mainly functions. The communication by the sixth signal line of the third serial communication is communication that responds to communication of the main fifth signal line, and is communication that functions as a slave. Similarly, the fourth serial communication is communication for transmission / reception between the sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB, and the communication using the seventh signal line of the fourth serial communication mainly functions. The communication using the eighth signal line of the fourth serial communication is a communication that responds to the communication of the main seventh signal line, and is a communication that functions as a slave.

<Serial communication priority processing>
As described above, data and commands can be transmitted and received between the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB by both the first serial communication and the second serial communication. The first serial communication is mainly communication for transmitting data and commands to the image control board ICB, and the second serial communication mainly receives data and commands from the image control board ICB. To communicate. In the sub-main control board SM, the priority order between the process related to the first serial communication and the process related to the second serial communication can be determined as appropriate. However, by giving priority to the process related to the first serial communication, Control of the control board ICB can be rapidly advanced.

  Similarly, data and commands can be transmitted and received between the sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB by both the third serial communication and the fourth serial communication. The third serial communication is mainly communication for transmitting data and commands to the effect control board PCB, and the fourth serial communication mainly receives data and commands from the effect control board PCB. To communicate. In the sub-main control board SM, the priority order of the process related to the third serial communication and the process related to the fourth serial communication can be determined as appropriate. However, the priority is given to the process related to the third serial communication. Control of the control board PCB can be rapidly advanced.

  Furthermore, as described above, the first serial communication is mainly communication for transmitting data and commands to the image control board ICB, and the third serial communication is mainly used for the effect control board PCB. Is a communication for transmitting data and commands. In the sub-main control board SM, the priority order between the process related to the first serial communication and the process related to the third serial communication can be appropriately determined. In this embodiment, the control is performed from the image control board ICB to the effect control board PCB. From the point of transmitting a command, it is desirable to give priority to the first serial communication over the third serial communication.

  In the above-described example, each of the first serial communication to the fourth serial communication shows a case where it is configured by two signal lines, that is, a pair of signal lines (for example, full duplex). Each of the first serial communication to the fourth serial communication may be configured by one signal line (for example, half duplex). Transmission and reception can be performed by time-sharing transmission and switching the transmission direction alternately. By configuring with a single signal line, the number of signal lines can be reduced, the connection work can be simplified, and connection errors can be reduced.

<Control processing executed on effect control board PCB>
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of control processing (CPUPCC control processing) executed by the effect control board PCB based on the data and commands received by the second serial communication described above. As described above, the effect control board PCB also executes various control processes such as an accessory, light emission from the lamp, and sound output based on data and commands received through the third serial communication. (See step 4429 in FIG. 44).

  First, the CPUPCC of the effect control board PCB determines in step 4411 whether or not a command has been received. If the CPUPCC determines YES in the determination process in step 4411, it determines in step 4413 whether or not an effect control board PCB command has been received.

  If the CPU PCC determines YES in the determination process in step 4413, it transmits an acknowledge signal in step 4415.

  Next, in step 4417, the CPUPCC determines whether or not the effect control board PCB command is an effect control command. This determination is a process for determining whether a command for effect control is transmitted from either the image control board ICB or the sub-main control board SM. If a command for effect control is transmitted from the image control board ICB, YES is determined, and if a command for effect control is transmitted from the sub-main control board SM, NO is determined. .

  If the CPUPCC determines YES in the determination processing in step 4417, it determines in step 4419 whether or not the effect control board PCB command is an accessory control command.

  If the CPUPCC determines YES in the determination process in step 4419, it controls the accessory according to the accessory control command in step 4421, and ends this subroutine.

  If the CPUPCC determines NO in the determination process in step 4419, it determines in step 4423 whether or not the effect control board PCB command is a voice control command.

  If the CPUPCC determines YES in the determination process in step 4423, it controls the sound in accordance with the sound control command in step 4425, and ends this subroutine.

  If the CPUPCC determines NO in the determination processing in step 4423, it performs other control, for example, processing such as lighting, extinguishing, and blinking of the LED lamp S10 in step 4427, and ends this subroutine. .

  If the CPUPCC determines NO in the determination processing in step 4413, it controls the accessory, lamp, and sound in step 4429 according to the command transmitted from the sub-main control board SM, and this subroutine. Exit.

  If the CPUPCC determines NO in the determination process of step 4411, determines NO in the determination process of step 4413, or determines NO in the determination process of step 4417, it immediately executes this subroutine. Exit.

  In the above-described example, it is determined in the determination process in step S4413 whether the command is transmitted to the effect control board PCB or the command transmitted to the sub main control board SM. At the stage of receiving a command through the serial communication port, only the command directed to the effect control board PCB may be automatically received (hereinafter referred to as a multiprocessor communication function). By doing so, it is possible to execute processing corresponding to the received command immediately after receiving the command.

  The multiprocessor communication function described above assigns an ID for reception to each of the sub-main control board SM, the effect control board PCB, and the image control board ICB, transmits an ID, and sends a command to send an actual command. A command is transmitted by a pair of transmission cycles with the cycle. In the ID transmission cycle, the transmitting side transmits communication data with multiprocessor bit 1 added to the ID, and then transmits communication data with multiprocessor bit 0 added to the command as a command transmission cycle. When the receiving side is multiprocessor bit 1, the receiving side determines whether or not it is addressed to itself from the ID, and if it is addressed to itself, receives the communication data sent subsequently and is not addressed to itself. In the case, the communication data sent subsequently is skipped. By selecting a command at the reception stage in this way, the processing can be simplified and speeded up.

<Command Transmission Processing Using Second Serial Communication in Image Control Board ICB>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command transmission processing using second serial communication (hereinafter also referred to as first command transmission processing) executed by the image control board ICB. This subroutine is called and executed when the image control board ICB needs to transmit a desired command to the effect control board PCB and the sub-main control board SM.

  First, in step 4511, the CPU ICC of the image control board ICB initializes the number of retries. The number of retries is the number of times the same command is repeatedly transmitted from the image control board ICB when the command transmission / reception is not normally performed.

  Next, in step 4513, the CPU ICC transmits a desired command corresponding to the process (a command including transmission destination information).

  Next, in step 4515, the CPU ICC determines whether or not a command has been transmitted to the effect control board PCB (whether or not the desired command destination is the effect control board PCB).

  Next, when the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process in step 4515, it determines in step 4517 whether or not an acknowledge signal has been received. This determination process is a process of determining whether or not an acknowledge signal transmitted from the effect control board PCB has been received.

  When the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process of step 4517, that is, when it is determined that the command transmitted in the process of step 4513 has been normally received by the effect control board PCB by receiving the acknowledge signal. Ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process of step 4517, that is, if it does not receive an acknowledge signal, a predetermined time has elapsed since the command was transmitted in the process of step 4513 in step 4519. Determine whether or not.

  If the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process in step 4519, it returns the process to step 4517. In this way, it is possible to repeatedly determine whether or not an acknowledge signal has been received, and even when the communication environment such as the communication speed between the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB has changed, An acknowledge signal can be received accurately.

  If the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process in step 4519, it adds the number of retries in step 4521.

  Next, in step 4523, the CPU ICC determines whether or not the command transmitted in the process of step 4513 is a command for effect control, for example, a command requesting control synchronous with image display.

  If the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process in step 4523, it determines in step 4525 whether the number of retries has reached the maximum number of retries.

  If the CPUICC determines YES in the determination process of step 4525, it determines that the effect control board PCB has gone out of control and immediately terminates this subroutine.

  If the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process in step 4523, that is, the command transmitted in the process in step 4513 is a command other than the effect control command (a command requesting control synchronous with image display). If, for example, the command indicates a control state, for example, it is determined in step 4527 whether or not the number of retries has reached the maximum number of retries of 5.

  If the CPUICC determines that the determination in step 4527 is YES, it determines that the effect control board PCB has runaway and immediately ends this subroutine.

  If the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process in step 4525 or determines NO in the determination process in step 4527, the CPU ICC returns the process to step 4513. In this way, the command can be repeatedly transmitted to the effect control board PCB until the number of retries reaches the maximum number of retries, and the command can be sent even if the communication environment deteriorates due to the influence of noise or the like. Can be transmitted accurately.

  If the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process of step 4515, that is, if it is determined that the command transmitted in the process of step 4513 is for the sub-main control board SM, in step 4529, the sub-control The receiving process of the acknowledge signal transmitted from the main control board SM is executed, and this subroutine is finished. Details of the processing in step 4529 are omitted, but for example, the same processing as the processing in which there is no branch in step 4523 after step 4517 of this subroutine can be adopted.

<Summary of command transmission / reception processing / object processing in sub-control device S>
As described above, the image control board ICB mainly controls the image displayed on the effect display device S40. In addition, the effect control board PCB controls the operation of the accessory, the output of various sounds (contents, timing, etc.), the lighting, extinguishing, and blinking of the lamp. As effects produced by the sub-main control board SM, there are things that move an accessory or output a sound in accordance with the content, movement, timing, etc. of the image displayed on the effect display device S40. Thus, in order to execute an effect in which an image of the effect display device S40 is synchronized with an accessory, a sound, etc., so far, the image control board ICB and the effect control board via the sub-main control board SM. A command was sent to the PCB. That is, when a predetermined timing comes, the image control board ICB first transmits a command to the sub-main control board SM, and then the sub-main control board SM sends a command to the effect control board PCB based on the command. The timing of the production was adjusted by sending. As described above, since the configuration via the sub-main control board SM is required to pass through the two communication paths and the processing of the sub-main control board SM is required, the timing of the operation of the accessory is There is a possibility that the image display timing of the effect display device S40 may be delayed.

  In consideration of such points, the sub main control board SM is configured by sharing the second serial communication among the three boards of the sub main control board SM, the effect control board PCB, and the image control board ICB. The command can be transmitted directly from the image control board ICB to the effect control board PCB without intervention, and the action timing of the accessory is brought close to the timing of the image movement of the effect display device S40, so that the accessory can be quickly It is possible to perform a performance with improved consistency.

  As described above, the maximum number of retries in the case of the effect control command is 2, and the maximum number of retries in the case of a command other than the effect control command is 5. By increasing the number of retries, it is possible to increase the possibility that the presentation control board PCB can accurately receive the command. However, in the case of an effect control command, as the number of retries increases, the timing at which the effect control board PCB receives the command is delayed, and as a result, the action timing of the accessory is the image of the effect display device S40. The possibility of being behind the timing of movement increases.

  Therefore, by setting the maximum number of retries for the production control command to be smaller than the maximum number of retries for commands other than the production control command, even if a retry occurs, the timing of the action of the accessory is delayed. Can be prevented. The maximum number of retries of the effect control command is not limited to 2, and may be 1 (no retry). Further, the maximum number of retries for commands other than the effect control command is not limited to 5, and may be less than 5 or greater than 5. It is sufficient that the maximum number of retries for the effect control command is smaller than the maximum number of retries for commands other than the effect control command.

  As shown in FIG. 45, when the number of retries reaches the maximum number of retries, the following processing can be immediately executed by terminating this subroutine. With this configuration, when an abnormality occurs in command transmission, this command transmission is ignored (assumed that the command has been transmitted), thereby preventing delays and shortening the delay time. Can be.

<< Modified Example of Command Transmission Processing Using Second Serial Communication in Image Control Board ICB >>
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the command transmission process executed by the image control board ICB as a modification of the first command transmission process. This subroutine is called and executed when a desired command needs to be transmitted to the effect control board PCB or the sub-main control board SM. The command transmission process subroutine shown in FIG. 45 controls the command transmission by the number of retries. The command transmission process subroutine shown in FIG. 46 controls the command transmission by the retry time. is there. Note that the same processing steps as those in the subroutine shown in FIG. 45 are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the following, processing different from the subroutine processing shown in FIG. 45 will be mainly described.

  If the CPUICC of the image control board ICB determines NO in the determination process of step 4517 in FIG. 46, that is, if no acknowledge signal is received, the command transmitted in step 4531 in step 4513. Is a command for effect control.

  If the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process of step 4631, the first predetermined time (for example, 50 milliseconds) has elapsed from the time when the process command of step 4513 was transmitted in the process of step 4633. Determine whether or not.

  If the CPU ICC determines YES in the determination process of step 4633, it adds the number of retries in the process of step 4635.

  Next, the CPU ICC determines in step 4637 whether or not the number of retries has reached the maximum number of retries. The maximum number of retries can be set to 5 times, for example.

  If the CPUICC determines YES in the determination process in step 4637, it determines that the effect control board PCB has runaway and immediately ends this subroutine.

  If the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process in step 4637, it returns the process to step 4513. In this way, the command can be repeatedly transmitted to the effect control board PCB until the number of retries reaches the maximum number of retries, and the command can be sent even if the communication environment deteriorates due to the influence of noise or the like. Can be transmitted accurately.

  If the CPUICC determines NO in the determination process of step 4631, the second predetermined time (for example, 100 milliseconds) has elapsed from the time when the processing command of step 4513 was transmitted in the process of step 4639. Determine whether or not.

  If the CPU ICC determines that the determination in step 4639 is YES, it moves the process to step 4635 described above.

  If the CPU ICC determines NO in the determination process of step 4633 or NO in the determination process of step 4639, it returns the process to step 4517. In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the acknowledge signal has been repeatedly received, even if the communication environment such as the communication speed between the image control board ICB and the effect control board PCB has changed, An acknowledge signal can be received accurately.

  Similarly to the process of FIG. 45, FIG. 46 is configured such that when the number of retries reaches the maximum number of retries, the next process can be immediately executed by terminating this subroutine. With this configuration, when an abnormality occurs in command transmission, this command transmission is ignored (assumed that the command has been transmitted), thereby preventing delays and shortening the delay time. Can be.

  As described above, when the command transmitted in the process of step 4513 is a command for effect control, the first predetermined time (for example, 50 milliseconds) elapses from the time when the command is transmitted in the process of step 4633. Determine whether or not. On the other hand, if the command transmitted in the process of step 4513 is a command other than the command for effect control, a second predetermined time (for example, 100 milliseconds) has elapsed since the command was transmitted in the process of step 4639. Determine whether or not. As described above, the retry time interval when the command for effect control is transmitted is shorter than the retry time interval when the command other than the command for effect control is transmitted. By doing so, even when the number of retries is increased, the timing at which the effect control board PCB can receive the command can be advanced, and a delay in the timing of the operation of the accessory can be prevented. Note that the time for retransmitting the command is set longer than the time (for example, 30 ms) required for receiving the acknowledge signal returned from the transmission destination when the command is normally transmitted and received.

<<<< Transmission / reception of differential signals and transmission / reception of single-ended signals >>>>
FIG. 47 is a block diagram showing an outline of transmission / reception of a differential signal and a single-ended signal in the sub-control device S. As described above, the sub-control device S includes the sub-main control board SM and the effect / image unit PIU (effect control board PCB and image control board ICB) (see also FIGS. 36, 38 and 43). In the following, the functions and processes relating to the transmission / reception of differential signals and single-ended signals in the sub-control device S will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, commands and data are transmitted and received between the sub-main control board SM, the effect control board PCB, and the image control board ICB by both communication using differential signals and communication using single-ended signals. It has been broken. The differential signal is a signal that uses two signal lines and transmits one signal by the voltage difference between the two signal lines. Even if noise is superimposed on the two signal lines, the noise signals can be canceled out. . On the other hand, the single end signal is a voltage signal based on ground (zero volts).

  For example, the single end signal includes the hardware reset signal and the reset signal of the software reset signal (see FIG. 36), the fan alert signal, the first temperature alert signal, the second temperature alert signal, and the like (see FIG. 38). In addition, there is a runaway monitoring signal (see FIG. 51) described later. The differential signals include the first serial communication to fourth serial communication signals (see FIG. 43) described above.

  As shown in FIG. 47, the first serial communication shown in FIG. 43 corresponds to the first differential signal communication, and similarly, the third serial communication corresponds to the third differential signal communication. That is, the first signal line of the first serial communication includes two differential signal lines (a signal line that connects TXD1 + of the sub main control board SM and RXD1 + of the image control board ICB, and a sub main control board SM). TXD1- and a signal line that connects RXD1- of the image control board ICB), and the second signal line of the first serial communication has two differential signal lines ( A pair of signals of a signal line connecting RXD1 + of the sub main control board SM and TXD1 + of the image control board ICB, and a signal line connecting RXD1- of the sub main control board SM and TXD1- of the image control board ICB Line).

  Similarly, the fifth signal line of the third serial communication has two differential signal lines (a signal line connecting TXD3 + of the sub main control board SM and RXD3 + of the image control board ICB, and a sub main control board). A pair of signal lines for connecting the TXD3- of the SM and the RXD3- of the image control board ICB), and the sixth signal line of the third serial communication has two differential signal lines. (A pair of signal lines connecting RXD3 + of sub-main control board SM and TXD3 + of image control board ICB, and signal lines connecting RXD3- of sub-main control board SM and TXD3- of image control board ICB Signal line).

  In FIG. 47, the second serial communication and the fourth serial communication (see FIG. 43) are omitted, but the second serial communication corresponds to the second differential signal communication, and the fourth serial communication. The communication corresponds to the fourth differential signal communication (not shown). Specifically, the third signal line of the second serial communication includes two differential signal lines (a signal line that connects TXD2 + of the sub main control board SM and RXD2 + of the image control board ICB, and a sub main line). The control signal line TXD2- of the control board SM and the signal line connecting the RXD2- of the image control board ICB), and the fourth signal line of the second serial communication has two differential lines. 1 signal line (a signal line connecting RXD2 + of the sub main control board SM and TXD2 + of the image control board ICB, and a signal line connecting RXD2- of the sub main control board SM and TXD2- of the image control board ICB) (Not shown).

  Similarly, the seventh signal line of the fourth serial communication has two differential signal lines (a signal line connecting TXD4 + of the sub main control board SM and RXD4 + of the image control board ICB, and a sub main control board). A pair of signal lines that connect the TXD4- of the SM and the RXD4- of the image control board ICB, and the eighth signal line of the seventh serial communication is composed of two differential signal lines. (A pair of signal lines connecting RXD4 + of sub-main control board SM and TXD4 + of image control board ICB, and signal lines connecting RXD4- of sub-main control board SM and TXD4- of image control board ICB Signal line) (not shown).

  FIG. 48 is a block diagram showing a configuration for differential signal processing. FIG. 49 is a block diagram showing a configuration for processing a single end signal. 48 and 49 show a configuration in which a differential signal or a single end signal is transmitted from the sub main control board SM to the effect control board PCB or the image control board ICB for the sake of simplicity. That is, the differential signal shown in FIG. 48 includes the first signal line of the first serial communication (the signal line connecting the TXD1 + of the sub-main control board SM and the RXD1 + of the image control board ICB, and the sub-main control board). A pair of signal lines for connecting the TXD1- of the SM and the RXD1- of the image control board ICB, and a fifth signal line of the third serial communication (TXD3 + of the sub main control board SM and the image control) Only a signal line connecting the RXD3 + of the substrate ICB and a pair of signal lines of the signal line connecting the TXD3- of the sub main control board SM and the RXD3- of the image control board ICB are shown. In FIG. 48, the second signal line of the other first serial communication, the third signal line and the fourth signal line of the second serial communication, the sixth signal line of the third serial communication, and the Although the seventh signal line and the eighth signal line of the serial communication No. 4 are omitted, the same configuration as the first signal line of the first serial communication and the fifth signal line of the third serial communication is omitted. Have the same function. Therefore, a differential signal can be transmitted from the production control board PCB or the image control board ICB to the sub-control device S with the same configuration, and the sub-main control board SM, the production control board PCB, and the image control board ICB. Commands and data are exchanged between them.

  As described above, in addition to the reset signal (see FIG. 36), the fan alert signal, the first temperature alert signal and the second temperature alert signal (see FIG. 38), the single end signal includes a runaway monitoring signal (described later). 51). The single end signals shown in FIG. 48 are only signal lines of two single end signals for transmitting data and commands from the sub main control board SM to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB. As a representative. Signal lines for single-ended signals that transmit data and commands from the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB to the sub main control board SM have the same configuration and function in the same manner.

  In this way, by being configured to be able to communicate with differential signals and single-ended signals, as shown in FIG. 43, commands and commands between the sub-main control board SM and the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB can be obtained. Data is sent and received.

<Differential signal communication>
As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the sub-main control board SM includes a first differential signal communication transmission terminal TxD1 and a reception terminal RxD1, and a second differential signal communication transmission terminal. A terminal TXD3 and a receiving terminal RXD3 are provided. The effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB have a first differential signal communication transmission terminal TxD1 and a reception terminal RxD1, and a second differential signal communication transmission terminal TxD1 and reception. Terminal RxD1.

  Further, the transmission terminals TxD1 and TXD3 are connected to a differential signal generation driver as shown in FIG. The differential signal generation driver is a driver for generating a differential signal from a single-ended signal.

  The differential signal generation driver generates two TXD1 + and TXD1- signals from the signal that has passed through the transmission terminal TxD1. The first differential signal communication is performed by the two signals TXD1 + and TXD1-. Similarly, two signals of TXD3 + and TXD3- are generated from the signal that has passed through the transmission terminal TXD3 by the differential signal generation driver. The second differential signal communication is performed by the two signals TXD3 + and TXD3-.

  The differential signal generation driver is connected to the common mode filter. The common mode filter has a structure composed of two choke coils, and is a filter for removing common mode (in-phase) noise. The first differential signals TXD1 + and TXD1- and the second differential signals TXD3 + and TXD3- are output from the sub main control board SM via the connector after noise is removed by the common mode filter.

  The connector of the sub main control board SM and the connector of the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB are electrically connected by a twisted pair cable. The twisted pair cable is a cable formed by twisting two signal lines (see FIG. 50). The twisted pair cable for the first differential signal communication is a cable formed by twisting the differential signal lines of the TXD1 + signal line and the TXD1- signal line, and is used for the second differential signal communication. The twisted pair cable is a cable formed by twisting differential signal lines of a TXD3 + signal line and a TXD3- signal line. By twisting two differential signal lines together, it can be made less susceptible to noise than parallel lines.

  The first differential signals TXD1 + and TXD1- and the second differential signals TXD3 + and TXD3- output from the sub main control board SM are input to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB via connectors. Hereinafter, the first differential signals TXD1 + and TXD1- input to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB are referred to as first differential signals RXD1 + and RXD1-, and the second differential signals TXD3 + and TXD3- are used. These are referred to as first differential signals RXD3 + and RXD3-. The first differential signals RXD1 + and RXD1- and the second differential signals RXD3 + and RXD3- are supplied to the differential signal receiver after noise is removed by the common mode filter. The differential signal receiver converts two differential signals into a normal single-ended signal. The differential signal receiver converts the first differential signals RXD1 + and RXD1- into single-ended signals and supplies them to the receiving terminal RxD1, and converts the second differential signals RXD3 + and RXD3- into single-ended signals. And supplied to the receiving terminal RXD3.

  As described above, the first differential signal communication and the second differential signal communication are made less susceptible to noise by performing communication using differential signals, and further, noise is removed by the common mode filter. By connecting with a twisted pair cable, the influence of noise can be reduced as a whole by making it less susceptible to noise, and commands and data can be transmitted and received accurately while maintaining the communication speed. Can do.

<Communication using single-ended signal>
As shown in FIGS. 47 and 49, the sub-main control board SM has a transmission terminal TD1 and a reception terminal RD1 for the first single-end signal communication, and a transmission for the second single-end signal communication. A terminal TD2 and a receiving terminal RD2 are provided. The effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB have a transmission terminal TD1 and a reception terminal RD1 for the first single-end signal communication, and a transmission terminal TD1 and reception for the second single-end signal communication. Terminal RD1.

  The transmission terminal TD1 is connected to a common mode filter. As described above, the common mode filter includes two choke coils and can remove common mode (in-phase) noise. The single-ended signal that has passed through the transmission terminal TD1 is supplied to the common mode filter, noise is removed by the common mode filter, and then output from the sub-main control board SM via the connector.

  Similarly, the single-ended signal that has passed through the transmission terminal TD2 is also supplied to the common mode filter, and after noise is removed by the common mode filter, it is output from the sub main control board SM via the connector.

  The connector of the sub main control board SM and the connector of the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB are electrically connected by a twisted pair cable. The twisted pair cable is a cable formed by twisting two signal lines (see FIG. 50). The twisted pair cable for the first single-ended signal communication is a cable formed by twisting the signal line of TD1 and the wire connected to the ground. The twisted pair cable for the second single-ended signal communication is This is a cable formed by twisting a signal line of TD2 and a line connected to the ground. By twisting two signal lines together, it is possible to make them less susceptible to noise than parallel lines.

  The first single-end signal and the second single-end signal output from the sub main control board SM are input to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB via connectors. The first single-ended signal and the second single-ended signal input to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB are removed from noise by the common mode filter, and then the first single-ended signal is received by the receiving terminal RD1. And the second single-ended signal is supplied to the receiving terminal RD2.

  As described above, the first single-ended signal communication and the second single-ended signal communication remove noise by the common mode filter, and are further made less susceptible to noise by being connected using a twisted pair cable. As a result, the influence of noise can be reduced as a whole, and commands and data can be transmitted and received accurately.

<< Processing on Sub-Main Control Board SM and Process on Image Control Board ICB >>
FIG. 51 is a time chart showing changes in signals and states in the sub main control board SM and changes in signals and states in the image control board ICB. The upper side of the horizontal broken line in FIG. 51 shows the state of the image control board ICB, and the lower side of the horizontal broken line in FIG. 51 shows the state of the sub-main control board SM.

<Time T1 to T2>
First, when the power is turned on at time T1, at time T2, a reset signal (reset release signal) is sent from the reset IC of the sub main control board SM to the CPU of the sub main control board SM and the image control board ICB. To be supplied. As described above, the signal for resetting the device is the low level signal L, the reset release signal for canceling the reset is the high level signal H, and from the low level signal L at time T2. The image control board ICB can be activated by transmitting a signal that changes to the high level signal H to the image control board ICB. The reset signal here is a hardware reset signal output from the above-described reset IC (see FIG. 36).

<Time T2 to T3>
The image control board ICB executes a boot process (boot) from time T2 to T3 by a reset signal (reset release signal) transmitted from the sub-main control board SM.

  On the other hand, the sub-main control board SM starts monitoring the activation of the image control board ICB immediately after its initial setting is completed based on the reset signal (reset release signal). Since the time for the initial setting process of the sub-main control board SM itself is short, in FIG. 51, the same timing as time T2 is used for convenience. In FIG. 51, a state where the monitoring of the activation of the image control board ICB is valid (a state where the monitoring is performed) is indicated by a high level (H), and a state where the monitoring of the activation of the image control board ICB is invalid (the monitoring is performed) (Not in the state) is indicated by a low level (L). The monitoring of activation of the image control board ICB becomes effective at time T2.

<Time T3 to T5>
When the activation process is completed, the image control board ICB starts outputting a runaway monitoring signal (time T3). The runaway monitoring signal is a signal in which a low level (L) and a high level (H) change alternately at regular intervals, and is transmitted to the sub main control board SM. When the image control board ICB is operating normally without running away, the runaway monitoring signal alternately changes between a low level (L) and a high level (H). By detecting the alternating change between the low level (L) and the high level (H), it can be determined that the image control board ICB is operating normally. On the other hand, when the image control board ICB is not operating normally due to runaway or the like, the runaway monitoring signal does not change alternately between the low level (L) and the high level (H), and the sub main control board SM. Can be determined that the image control board ICB is not operating normally.

  As described above, the sub-main control board SM has started monitoring the start of the image control board ICB from time T2, and the runaway monitoring signal alternates between low level (L) and high level (H). To detect. The sub-main control board SM detects the rising edge and the falling edge of the runaway monitoring signal and counts the number of times the runaway monitoring signal changes, and the image control board ICB is obtained when the counted number reaches a predetermined number. Is determined to be operating normally. In the example shown in FIG. 51, the sub-main control board SM has reached the predetermined number of times (for example, two times) (time T5), and the image control board ICB has started counting from time T3. Is determined to be operating normally, and monitoring of activation of the image control board ICB is terminated.

<Time T4>
The image control board ICB starts transferring image data for displaying a resident image from time T4. The resident image can be, for example, an image that displays various character information such as “Preparing screen”. The image data is stored in advance in the ROMICR of the image control board ICB, and the transfer of the image data is performed by reading the image data from the ROMICR of the image control board ICB and using the VRAM (graphics memory or video memory) of the effect display device S40. Is a process of writing in the predetermined area. In the example shown in FIG. 51, the state where the image data of the resident image is transferred is indicated by a high level (H), and the state where the image data is not transferred is indicated by a low level (L). Note that the transfer of the image data ends at time T6.

<Time T5>
The sub-main control board SM starts transfer end monitoring from time T5 when it is determined that the image control board ICB is operating normally. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a state where transfer end monitoring is enabled (a state where monitoring is performed) is indicated by a high level (H), and a state where transfer end monitoring is disabled (a state where monitoring is not performed) ) Is indicated by a low level (L).

  Further, the sub-main control board SM becomes ready for serial communication from time T5 when it is determined that the image control board ICB is operating normally. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a state where serial communication is permitted is indicated by a high level (H), and a state where serial communication is prohibited is indicated by a low level (L).

  Furthermore, the sub-main control board SM becomes ready for communication of various commands such as sound commands from time T5 when it is determined that the image control board ICB is operating normally. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a state where command communication is permitted is indicated by a high level (H), and a state where command communication is prohibited is indicated by a low level (L). That is, with the time T5 as an opportunity, the sub-main control board and the image control board cannot perform image display itself, but can execute transmission / reception of other control commands and the like. Further, by permitting communication such as a sound command at time T5, the sub main control board SM transmits a communication permission command of the sound command to the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB (not shown). ), Communication of sound commands can be performed between the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB.

<Time T6>
As described above, in the image control board ICB, the transfer of the image data of the resident image ends at time T6. The image control board ICB changes the image displayable signal from the low level to the high level when the transfer of the image data of the resident image ends. Thereby, it becomes possible to display various effect images on the effect display device S40, and first, the resident image is displayed on the effect display device S40.

<Time T6 to T7>
As described above, in the image control board ICB, the transfer of the image data of the resident image is completed at time T6, and the image displayable signal changes from the low level to the high level. When the image displayable signal changes from low level to high level, the number of times of change of the runaway monitoring signal is counted, and it is determined whether or not the counted number has reached a predetermined number. In the example shown in FIG. 51, the sub-main control board SM monitors the transfer end when the number of rises that have started counting from time T6 has reached a predetermined number (for example, 2 times) (time T7). finish. That is, the sub-main control board SM determines that the transfer of the image data of the resident image is completed in the image control board ICB, and that the image control board ICB is operating normally, and ends the transfer end monitoring.

<Time T7>
The sub-main control board SM starts monitoring a watch dog timer (hereinafter referred to as WDT) at time T7 with the end of transfer end monitoring. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a state where WDT monitoring is valid is indicated by a high level (H), and a state where WDT monitoring is invalid is indicated by a low level (L).

  The sub-main control board SM becomes ready for communication of image-related commands at time T7 when transfer end monitoring ends. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a state in which communication of image commands is permitted is indicated by a high level (H), and a state in which communication of image commands is prohibited is indicated by a low level (L).

  Through the processes at the times T1 to T7, the startup process (initialization process) of the sub main control board SM and the image control board ICB is completed. In the following times T8 to T10, the state when the sub-main control board SM and the image control board ICB are in steady operation after the start-up process is completed will be described.

<Time T8>
As described above, when the image control board ICB runs out of control, the alternating change between the low level (L) and the high level (H) of the runaway monitoring signal stops. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 51, the alternating change between the low level (L) and the high level (H) of the runaway monitoring signal stops at time T8. The sub-main control board SM determines that the image control board ICB may have gone out of control by detecting a runaway monitoring signal at time T8, and runs out of control until 3 seconds have elapsed from time T8 (time T9). Detect supervisory signals.

<Time T9 to T10>
The sub-main control board SM determines that the image control board ICB has gone out of control until there is no change in the runaway monitoring signal until 3 seconds have elapsed from time T8 (time T9), and a pulse signal for resetting (The software reset signal described above) is transmitted to the image control board ICB (time T9 to T10). As described above, the image control board ICB can be restarted by transmitting a software reset signal to the image control board ICB. Further, the sub-main control board SM terminates the WDT operation when 3 seconds have elapsed from time T8, disables serial communication, and disables communication of sound commands and image commands. To do.

<< Status notification LED >>
FIG. 52 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of components and elements mounted on the sub main control board SM.

  Various ICs (integrated circuits), LEDs (light emitting diodes), connectors, and the like are mounted on the sub main control board SM. In addition, various elements such as resistors and capacitors are mounted on the sub-main control board SM (not shown).

<LED>
A plurality of LEDs having different emission colors are mounted on the sub-main control board SM. In the example shown in FIG. 52, three LEDs, LED1, LED2, and LED3, are mounted. For example, LED 1 is an LED whose emission color is red, LED 2 is an LED whose emission color is green, and LED 3 is an LED whose emission color is orange. These LEDs 1 to 3 are turned on or off according to the operation state of the sub main control board SM. For example, the LED 2 whose emission color is green is controlled to light up when the sub-main control board SM is activated. Further, the LED 1 whose emission color is red is controlled so as to be lit according to the gaming state.

  Moreover, LED1-LED3 is arrange | positioned so that it may mutually space apart. For example, by arranging the LEDs 1 to 3 so as to be separated from each other, the light emission state of each LED can be easily recognized. In addition, by arranging the LEDs 1 to 3 so as to be included in a predetermined area of the sub main control board SM, all of the plurality of LEDs can be viewed with a glance without moving the line of sight. The state of the control board SM can be grasped.

  Resistors R1 to R3 are mounted on the sub main control board SM adjacent to each of the LEDs 1 to LED3. The resistors R1 to R3 are current limiting resistors for limiting the current flowing through each of the LEDs 1 to LED3. A resistor R1 is mounted in the vicinity of the LED1, and the resistor R1 is electrically connected to the LED1. A resistor R2 is mounted in the vicinity of the LED2, and the resistor R2 is electrically connected to the LED2. A resistor R3 is mounted in the vicinity of the LED 3, and the resistor R3 is electrically connected to the LED 3. The currents flowing through the resistors R1 to R3 vary depending on the specifications of the LEDs 1 to LED3, and the optimized current flows through the resistors R1 to R3. When current flows through the resistors R1 to R3, heat is generated from the R1 to R3. The heat generated from the resistors R1 to R3 varies depending on the power consumption (current) of the resistors R1 to R3.

  For this reason, it is preferable to arrange | position LED1 and R1, LED2 and R2, and LED3 and R3 on the sub main control board SM in the position according to power consumption. That is, when the power consumption is large, it can be arranged at a position as far as possible from the CPUSC 100, and when the power consumption is small, it can be arranged at a position close to the CPUSC100.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, the LEDs 3 and R3 that consume a large amount of power have a large amount of heat generation and are preferably arranged at positions separated from the CPUSC 100. On the other hand, the LEDs 1 and R1, which have low power consumption, have a small amount of heat generation and can be arranged near the CPUSC 100. Thus, by determining the distance from the CPUSC 100 according to the power consumption of R1 to R3 and disposing the LEDs 1 and R1, the LEDs 2 and R2, and the LEDs 3 and R3 in a distributed manner, the state of the sub main control board SM Even if all the LEDs 1 to 3 emit light, the influence of heat generated by the resistors R1 to R3 on the CPUSC 100 can be reduced.

<< Example of action of an accessory >>
53 to 55 are diagrams showing examples of the operation of the accessory, and are specific examples of the operation of the accessory executed by the processing of step 4421 in FIG. 44 described above. FIG. 53 (A) is a front view showing an upper accessory MAU provided on the upper side of the effect display device S40 and a lower accessory MAB provided on the lower side, and FIG. It is a front view which shows the state which the accessory MAU and the lower side accessory MAB moved. FIG. 54 is a front view (A) and (B) showing a state in which the upper accessory MAU has moved. FIG. 55 is a front view (A) and (B) showing a state in which the lower accessory MAB has moved.

  As shown in FIG. 53A, when the upper combination MAU is not operating, it is stored in the upper part of the effect display device S40, and when the lower combination MAB is not operating, the lower portion of the effect display device S40. Are arranged so as not to overlap with the effect display device S40. In this way, by storing the upper combination MAU and the lower combination MAB, it is possible to visually recognize the entire image displayed on the effect display device S40.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (B) and FIGS. 54 (A) and (B), when the upper accessory MAU operates, it swings about the rotation center MCU and moves downward from the top of the effect display device S40. Moving. When the upper accessory MAU moves downward, it is arranged so as to overlap the front surface of the effect display device S40. The upper accessory MAU includes a swing member MSU and a rotating member MRU. The swing member MSU is a member configured to be swingable about the rotation center MCU by a drive device such as a motor (not shown). The rotation member MRU includes a motor, a gear, a link mechanism, and the like (see FIG. (Not shown) is a member configured to be rotatable around the tip of the swinging member MSU as a rotation center (see FIG. 54B). The operation of the rotating member MRU will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 53 (B) and 55 (A) and 55 (B), when the lower accessory MAB is operated, it swings about the rotation center MCB and moves upward from the lower part of the effect display device S40. Move towards. When the lower accessory MAB moves upward, it is arranged so as to overlap the front surface of the effect display device S40. The lower role MAB has a swing member MSB and a rotation member MRB. The swing member MSB is a member configured to be swingable around a rotation center MCB by a drive device such as a motor (not shown). The rotation member MRB is a motor, a gear, a link mechanism, or the like (see FIG. (Not shown) is a member configured to be rotatable around the tip of the swing member MSB as a rotation center (see FIG. 55B). The operation of the rotating member MRB will be described later.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a state of rotation of the rotating member MRU of the upper accessory MAU or the rotating member MRB of the lower accessory MAB. The rotating member MRU and the rotating member MRB rotate in accordance with the movement of the image displayed on the effect display device S40. For example, by displaying on the effect display device S40 an image showing airflow or vortex AF generated by the rotation of the rotating member MRU and the rotating member MRB, the presence of movement of the rotating member MRU and the rotating member MRB is enhanced. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, as described above (see FIGS. 43 and 44), the second serial communication is shared among the three boards of the sub-main control board SM, the effect control board PCB, and the image control board ICB. By directly transmitting a command from the image control board ICB to the effect control board PCB without passing through the sub main control board SM, the timing of the action of the accessory is brought close to the timing of the image movement of the effect display device S40. Thus, it is possible to operate the accessory quickly, and it is possible to execute an effect with improved consistency. By configuring and controlling in this way, also in the example shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, the image control board ICB performs effect control while aiming at the content of the image displayed on the effect display device S40 and the display timing. By directly transmitting a command to the substrate PCB, the rotating member MRU and the rotating member MRB as the accessory can be operated in accordance with the movement of the image displayed on the effect display device S40. By matching the movements of the two and synchronizing their movements, or by making one movement respond to the other movement, the production will be performed in such a way that the timing of both does not shift and the movement becomes strange. be able to. In addition, by transmitting a command directly from the image control board ICB to the effect control board PCB, not only the movement of the accessory, but also the content and timing of the sound output from the speaker S20, and the lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the LED lamp S10. Similarly, it is possible to execute an effect with improved consistency.

<< Circuit Structure for Driving Hopper Motor H80 >>
As described above, in the spinning-reel game machine P of the present embodiment, new measures are taken in particular to prevent the medal payout device H from being illegal. This will be described in detail.

<Prerequisite technology>
As described above, the spinning-reel game machine P according to the present embodiment performs a winning combination determination on the main control board M, and executes a predetermined medal payout according to the winning determination result. Here, in a state where electronic payout to the storage device (so-called credit) is impossible, that is, when the game is performed without using the function of the storage device, or the storage upper limit (for example, 50) of the storage device is reached. In this case, the main control board M outputs a drive request signal to the medal payout device H, thereby driving the hopper motor H80 and paying out medals.

  By the way, the main control board M and the medal payout device H (in this embodiment, a drive circuit is attached to the medal payout device) are physically separated from each other, and thus the main control is performed using a harness or the like. The drive request signal from the substrate M is supplied to the medal payout device H (drive circuit). For this reason, there is a possibility that a harness or the like that supplies a drive request signal for driving the hopper motor H80 may be disconnected or short-circuited. In such a case, the drive request signal is output (the drive request signal is input to the hopper motor H80 side) even though the payout request is not actually performed (the drive request signal is not output). It is considered that the hopper motor H80 is driven and the medal is paid out. In addition, there is a possibility that an electric signal such as a radio wave is mixed in the drive request signal. In such a case, there is a possibility that a medal is similarly paid out.

  Therefore, in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine P in the present embodiment, measures are taken in the drive circuit of the medal payout device H in order to solve the above problem, and a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.

<Specific configuration>
FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the flow of signals from the main control board M to the medal payout device H (drive circuit) and main circuits. In FIG. 57, the output end of the drive request signal generated by the control process of the main control board M is shown, and the resistance values of R1, 2, 4 to 6 in FIG. 57 are 10 kΩ and the resistance of R3. The value is 2.4 kΩ. IC1 is a motor driver IC (for example, TB67H400 manufactured by Toshiba). When the “H (5 V) signal” is input to the terminal PWMA and the “L (0 V) signal” is input to the terminal INA2, Is configured to drive the hopper motor H80 in the direction in which is discharged.

  When the main control board M outputs a drive request signal for the medal payout device H (hopper motor H80), the transistor Q1 provided in the main control board M is turned off by the signal, and the potential at the point A is the main control board M and The voltage is divided by R1 to R4 and the like provided in the medal payout device H (drive circuit), so that the voltage is about 2V. On the other hand, when the main control board M does not output the drive request signal of the medal payout device H (drive circuit), the transistor Q1 is turned on and the potential at the point A is about 5V. That is, when a drive request signal is output, a voltage of about 2 V, which is an intermediate potential between the logic power supply and GND, is supplied to the medal payout device H (drive circuit) by R1 to R4 provided in the main control board M and the drive circuit. ) And a drive request signal is not output, approximately 5 V, which is substantially the same as that of the logic power supply, is output.

  The signal supplied to the medal payout device H (drive circuit) via the harness HN is divided by resistors R2 to R4 provided in the drive circuit and supplied to the transistors Q2 and Q3. Here, the voltage at the point B is about 0.3V when the drive request signal is output, that is, when the voltage at the point A is about 2V, the transistor Q2 cannot be turned on by the voltage division of R2 to R4. When the drive request signal is not output, that is, when the voltage at the point A is about 5V, the voltage is about 1V that can turn on the transistor Q2. In other words, the PWMA terminal of IC1 connected to the collector of the transistor Q2 receives a 5V voltage signal ("H" level signal) and outputs a drive request signal when a drive request signal is output. If not, a 0V voltage signal ("L" level signal) is input.

  On the other hand, if the harness HN is normally connected, the voltage at the point C becomes 2 V or more regardless of whether or not the drive request signal is output, and thus the transistor Q3 is turned on. Therefore, the INA2 terminal of the IC1 connected to the collector of the transistor Q3 has a voltage signal of 0V (“L” level signal) regardless of whether or not the drive request signal is output if the harness HN is connected. ) Will be entered.

  As described above, in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 57, when the harness HN between the main control board M and the medal payout device (drive circuit) is disconnected, the transistor Q3 is not turned on and the IC 1 is hopper motor H80. If the output condition of the drive signal for paying out the medal is not satisfied and the harness is short-circuited, the transistor Q2 is turned on and the output condition of the drive signal for IC1 to pay out the medal by the hopper motor H80 is set. I'm not satisfied. In other words, the IC 1 is configured to output the drive signal on condition that the drive request signal is output (intermediate voltage is supplied) on the assumption that the harness is normally connected. For this reason, even if a harness that intentionally supplies a drive request signal by fraud (for example, a harness HN that connects the main control board M and the medal payout device H (drive circuit)) is disconnected or short-circuited, the hopper motor H80 is not connected. There is no drive to pay out medals. In particular, in this embodiment, a voltage that is not generated in the gaming machine of about 2 V is adopted as the intermediate potential, so that malfunction does not occur even when short-circuited with a power supply line supplied to another control device.

  Further, in this embodiment, the condition that the IC 1 satisfies the drive signal output condition for paying out medals by the hopper motor H80 on condition that the transistor Q2 is OFF, that is, the drive signal for paying out medals to the hopper motor H80. Is output. For this reason, even if the improper application of radio waves or the like to the medal payout device H (drive circuit) or the harness HN is performed, the transistor Q2 is only turned on, and the IC 1 outputs a drive signal for paying out medals by the hopper motor H80. Very unlikely. As described above, in this embodiment, a drive circuit that is not easily malfunctioned not only by disconnection / short circuit but also by radio waves is realized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “H” level signal and the “L” level output condition of the drive signal for the IC 1 to pay out the medal by the hopper motor H80 by the general-purpose transistor and the resistor from the signal line of the intermediate potential of 1. Creating a signal. For this reason, the number of harnesses can be reduced, and a circuit composed of electronic components that is inexpensive and does not take up space is realized.

<<<<< Pachinko machines >>>>
FIG. 58 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines mainly consist of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

<< Configuration of Pachinko machines >>
First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame D12, a front frame D14, a transparent plate D16, a door D18, an upper ball dish D20, a lower ball dish D22, and a launch handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame D12, and is attached to the outer frame D12 via a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame D14 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate D16 is made of glass or the like and supported by the door D18. The door D18 is attached to the front frame D14 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray D20 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray D22. The lower ball tray D22 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker D24 is provided between the upper ball tray D20 and the lower ball tray D22, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board has a game area D30 defined by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34. In addition, the game area D30 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning ports, a first main game start port A10, a second main game start port B10, an auxiliary game start port H10, 1st grand prize opening C10, 2nd big prize opening C20, 1st main game symbol display device A20, 2nd main game symbol display device B20, production display device SG, auxiliary game symbol display device H20, center decoration D38 and out mouth D36 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first main game start opening A10 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start opening A10 includes a first main game start opening entrance detection device A11s. Here, the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start entrance A10, and the first main game start that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated.

  Next, the second main game start opening B10 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the second main game. Specifically, the second main game start port B10 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device B11s and a second main game start port electric accessory B11d. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the second main game start entrance B10, and the second main game start that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is changed between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win in the second main game start port B10 and an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state.

  Here, in this embodiment, it arrange | positions so that 1st main game start opening A10 and 2nd main game start opening B10 may overlap, and 2nd main game start is carried out by presence of 1st main game start opening A10. The upper part of the mouth B10 is blocked. In addition, the game ball flowing down the game area D30 can be guided to the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 from either the right side or the left side.

  In the present embodiment, the electric combination is provided on the second main game start opening B10 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric combination is provided on the first main game start opening A10 side. May be. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are arranged so as to overlap, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port A10 and the first main game start port A10 You may comprise so that 2 main game start opening B10 may be spaced apart. In addition, a second main game start port A and a second main game start port B are provided as the second main game start ports, and the second main game start port A flows down the left side of the game area D30. It is configured so that the ball can easily enter the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 and difficult to enter, and the game area D30 where the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 is difficult to enter the second main game start port B. You may comprise so that the game ball which flows down on the right side may enter easily. Further, the first main game start port and the second main game start port are arranged side by side, and the first main game start port and the second main game start port are arranged by a sorting member that alternately distributes the flowing down game balls in the left-right direction. You may comprise so that it may enter into a game start opening alternately.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port H10 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device H11s. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device H11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the auxiliary game start port H10, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Note that the entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start port H10 triggers a lottery to expand the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10.

  Here, in this embodiment, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided to the auxiliary game start port H10, and the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The game ball that flows down is configured not to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10. The arrangement of the auxiliary game start opening H10 is not limited to that of the present example, and the game balls flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (reference to the center of the game area) are arranged so that the auxiliary game start opening H10 is easily guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10. Alternatively, when two auxiliary game start ports H10 are provided and flow down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area), the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) Any of them may be configured to be easily guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10.

  Next, a first grand prize opening C10 and a second big prize opening C20 are provided at the upper right of the out mouth D36, and the game balls flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) Before reaching the out opening D36, it is configured to easily pass through an area where the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20 are arranged.

  Next, the first grand prize winning opening C10 is a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is stopped. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of D36. Specifically, the first grand prize opening C10 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d (and a first grand prize prize). A mouth electric accessory solenoid C13). Here, the first grand prize opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize opening C10. Is generated. The first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d changes the first big prize opening C10 to the first big prize opening C10 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (first). 1 big prize opening electric accessory solenoid C13 is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) As a mode (so-called slide type attacker) that can take a state where the opening on the passage where the game ball can roll is a big prize opening and the opening is closed or opened. Well, it is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the special winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second grand prize opening C20 is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of the opening D36. Specifically, the second grand prize opening C20 includes a second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d (and a second grand prize prize). A mouth electric accessory solenoid C23). Here, the second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening C20, and the second big prize opening entry information that indicates the entry at the time of entry. Is generated. The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening C20 are configured to be detected by the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s. Next, the second big prize opening electric accessory C21d has the second big prize opening C20 in the second big prize opening C20 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker) or an opening on a passage where a game ball can roll is used as a big prize opening, and the opening can be closed or opened (so-called slide-type attacker). It is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game symbol). It is a device that executes the display and the like. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) includes a first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit B21g) and a first main game game. And a symbol hold display portion A21h (second main game symbol hold display portion B21h). Here, the first main game symbol hold display portion A21h (second main game symbol hold display portion B21h) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game). This corresponds to the number of random numbers held (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). The first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit B21g) is configured with, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) is “0” to “9”. ”Is displayed with 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of losing {but not limited to this, a 7-segment LED is set so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display with symbols or the like. In addition, the hold number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, but can be configured to display a maximum of four hold numbers (for example, composed of one lamp, (Equation 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blink, hold number 3: medium blink, hold number 4: fast blink)).

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself an effect role, an effect described later You may comprise so that a 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like display apparatus SG.

  Next, the effect display device SG is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 where an effect is executed including a variable display of decorative symbols. Here, the display area SG10 includes a first hold display section SG12 (and a second hold display section SG13) that displays main game hold information, and a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols imitating, for example, a slot machine game. And a decorative symbol display area SG11 for displaying. The effect display device SG is configured with a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured with other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the first hold display section SG12 (and the second hold display section SG13) is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with the hold lamp of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit H21h. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display portion H21h is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes not being executed).

  Next, the center decoration D38 is installed around the effect display device SG, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device SG, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp D26 is provided in a game area D30 or an area other than the game area D30, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the sub input button SB is an operation member that is electrically connected to the sub control device S and that performs an effect based on the operation when operated (pressed). As the operation mode of the sub input button SB, a single press (an operation mode in which the sub input button SB is pressed only once for a short time), a continuous hit (an operation mode in which the sub input button SB is pressed multiple times), and a long press (An operation mode in which the sub input button SB is continuously pressed for a predetermined period). In addition, an operation member that is electrically connected to the sub-control device S and performs an effect based on the operation (pressing down) is not limited to the sub input button SB. It has four operation parts, left and right, and by operating the operation part, a cross key configured to select an effect to be executed (notice effect, etc.), an effect (movable) by pulling forward It may be configured to have a lever or the like on which a body accessory is operated.

<< Outline of electrical configuration of pachinko machine >>
Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out a game ball based on the main control board M that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board M. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board KH to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device SG, such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker D24, A sub-control device S (sub-main control unit SM and sub-sub-control unit SS described later) for controlling execution of lighting of the game effect lamp D26, error notification, etc., and a power source for supplying power to the entire gaming machine including these control boards The supply unit E is mainly configured, and various devices / devices controlled by the above-described control boards or input to the control boards are provided at appropriate locations of the gaming machine.

  The sub-main control unit SM described above provides various effects on the effect display device SG, such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, output of sound from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, and the effect display device. Error notification using the SG, the speaker D24, and the game effect lamp D26 is controlled. In addition, the sub-sub control unit SS executes various display processes such as decorative pattern change display / stop display, hold display, and notice display on the effect display device SG.

  Here, in the main control board M, the prize ball payout control board KH, the sub main control unit SM, and the sub sub control unit SS, a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that prestores programs that define the arithmetic processes of the CPU, A RAM that temporarily stores data handled by the CPU (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is mounted. Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of each substrate and an electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

  First, the main control board M is an electric member of each first main game related electric member, an electric member of each second main game related electric member, an electric member of each first and second shared main game member, and each auxiliary game related The electric member such as an electric member is electrically connected to an electric member (input / output device) essential for the progress of the game, and the progress of the game is controlled based on an input signal from each input device. In addition, the electric members of each main game-related electric member and auxiliary game-related electric member will be described later. Further, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub-control device S (sub-main control unit SM / sub-sub control unit SS). And the like (commands) relating to the award ball payout control board KH, and information (commands) relating to the production / game progress and the like to the sub-control device S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC via an external connection terminal. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 59, the main control board M and the winning ball payout control board KH are configured to enable bidirectional communication, while the main control board M and the sub main The control unit SM is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board M to the sub-main control unit SM (the communication method may be either serial communication or parallel communication). The communication between control boards (between control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

  Next, the prize ball payout control board KH is a prize ball payout apparatus KE that executes payout of game balls, and an apparatus that can be operated by a player, accepts a game ball lending request, and receives the prize ball payout control board KH. The game ball lending device R for transmission and the launch control board LB for controlling the launch device (the handle unit HU100, the ball launch unit BU100, etc.) are connected. In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is used as a separate body and is adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device R may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, the sub-control device S is connected to an effect display device SG for displaying decorative symbols, a notice effect, etc., a speaker D24, a game effect lamp D26, and a sub input button SB, and controls them. In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS constituting the sub-control device S are configured as separate boards and can communicate via the same harness as that shown in FIG. It is connected to the. Also, the work sharing between the two control units can be changed as appropriate, for example, the voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable when a voice control circuit integrated with the VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball. Here, the effects controlled by the sub-main control unit SM include the variation of the first main game symbol and the variation of the second main game symbol and the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized in time with the result of the game. It concerns only the display of information that has no effect.

  Next, the game-related electrical member will be described. As shown in the figure, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as a game-related electrical member, a first main game-related electrical member A, which is a game-related electrical member on the first main game side, and a second main game side The second main game-related electric member B, which is a game-related electric member of the first, and the second main game-related electric member C, which is a common game-related electric member of the first main game side and the second main game side And an auxiliary game-related electric member H which is a game-related electric member on the auxiliary game side. The main control board M includes the first main game-related electrical member A, the second main game-related electrical member B, the first and second main game sharing-related electrical member C, and the auxiliary game-related electrical member H. Electrically connected. The main control board M is connected to the first main game-related electric member A, the second main game-related electric member B, the first / second main game common-related electric member C, the auxiliary game-related electric member H, etc. Are output from the first main game-related electrical member A, the second main game-related electrical member B, the first / second main game shared-related electrical member C, and the auxiliary game-related electrical member H. Various signals such as sensor signals are input to the main control board M. Hereinafter, these game-related electrical members will be described in order.

  First, the first main game-related electric member A is an electric member related to the first main game. For example, as an electric member of the first main game-related electric member A, a first main game symbol display device A20 capable of displaying a stop display and a variable display of the first main game symbol, or entering a first main game start port A10 There is a first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s. The main control board M outputs a control signal to the first main game symbol display device A20. In addition, the detection signal output from the first main game start opening entrance detection device A11s is input to the main control board M.

  Next, the second main game related electric member B is an electric member related to the second main game. For example, as an electric member of the second main game-related electric member B, a second main game symbol display device B20 capable of displaying a stop display and a variable display of the second main game symbol, or entering a second main game start port B10 There is a second main game start entrance ball detection device B11s that can detect the above. The main control board M outputs a control signal to the second main game symbol display device B20. In addition, the detection signal output from the second main game start entrance ball detection device B11s is input to the main control board M.

  Next, the first and second main game shared electric member C is an electric member related to both the first main game and the second main game. For example, as the first and second main game common electric member C, the first big prize opening electric member solenoid C13 (not shown) of the first big prize opening C10 and the second big prize of the second big prize opening C20. There is a mouth electric accessory solenoid C23 (not shown). In addition, as the first and second main game shared electric member C, the first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s, which is a sensor for detecting a game ball entering the first big prize opening C10, and the second big prize opening There is also a second grand prize winning prize detection device C21s which is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into C20. The main control board M outputs a drive signal to the first big prize opening electric accessory solenoid C13 and the second big prize opening electric combination solenoid C23. In addition, sensor signals output from the first grand prize winning prize detection device C11s and the second big prize winning prize detection device C21s are input to the main control board M.

  Next, the auxiliary game-related electric member H is an electric member related to the auxiliary game. For example, as the auxiliary game-related electrical member H, a solenoid (not shown) for driving the second main game start port electric accessory B11d provided at the second main game start port B10, or a stop display and fluctuation of the auxiliary game symbol There are an auxiliary game symbol display device H20 capable of display, an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device H11s capable of detecting entry into the auxiliary game start port H10, and the like. The main control board M outputs a drive signal to the solenoid that drives the second main game start port electric accessory B11d, or outputs a control signal to the auxiliary game symbol display device H20. In addition, the detection signal output from the auxiliary game start-entrance detection device H11s is input to the main control board M.

  The electric members of the first main game symbol display device A20, the electric members of the second main game symbol display device B20, and the electric members of the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are connected to the main control board M so as to transmit information. . In addition, the electric member constituting the effect display device SG is connected to the sub main control unit SM via the sub sub control unit SS so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are controlled by the main control board M, and the effect display device SG is controlled by the sub main control unit SM. Means that. In addition, you may comprise so that another game peripheral device may be controlled via the main control board M and the other control board controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

<< Application of reset signal processing, thermal alert processing, accessory processing, differential signal transmission / reception and single-end signal transmission / reception processing to pachinko machines >>
As shown in FIG. 59 described above, the sub-control device S of the pachinko gaming machine has a sub-main control unit SM and a sub-sub control unit SS. As described above, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are communicably connected via a harness similar to the harness illustrated in FIG. The sub main control unit SM transmits data and commands for controlling the effect display device SG, the speaker D24, and the game effect lamp D26 to the sub sub control unit SS. The sub sub control unit SS displays an image on the effect display device SG based on the data and commands transmitted from the sub main control unit SM, outputs sound from the speaker D24, and lights the game effect lamp D26. .

  In this way, the sub-main control unit SM of the pachinko gaming machine performs the same functions and processing as the sub-main control board SM of the spinning machine shown in FIG. 36, FIG. 38, FIG. 43, and FIG. In addition, the sub-sub control unit SS of the pachinko gaming machine performs the same functions and processing as the production / image unit PIU of the spinning machine. Also in the pachinko gaming machine, the effect / image unit PIU can be configured to include an effect control board PCB and an image control board ICB. Further, the sub-sub control unit SS can be provided with an air-cooling fan ICF in the same manner as the effect / image unit PIU (see FIGS. 34 and 35) of the spinning machine.

  Therefore, even in the pachinko gaming machine, communication is possible by connecting the sub main control unit SM and the sub sub control unit SS (both the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB) with the harness shown in FIG. The configuration and processing similar to those shown in FIGS. 36 to 56 can be applied. In the pachinko machine, the reset signal processing, thermal alert processing, accessory processing, and differential signal transmission / reception described above are also possible. In addition, transmission / reception processing of a single end signal can be executed.

<<<< Various Modifications >>>>
Below, a modification is demonstrated.

<< Variation of reset signal processing >>
<Modification 1>
In the configuration shown in FIG. 36 described above, the CPU SC 100 has two separate output ports, a first output port and a second output port, for outputting a software reset signal. An example is shown in which the first software reset signal output from is transmitted to the effect control board PCB, and the second software reset signal output from the second output port is transmitted to the image control board ICB. However, the CPUSC 100 shares one output port for outputting a software reset signal, and the software reset signal output from the output port is sent to the effect control board PCB or the image control board ICB by a selection element or the like. It may be switched to one of the substrates and output. By making the switching by the selection element in a short time, the software reset signal can be supplied almost simultaneously to both the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB.

<< Modified example of thermal alert processing >>
<Modification 1>
In the configuration and processing shown in FIG. 39 described above, an example in which it is determined whether the fan ICF is operating normally based on the rotational speed of the fan ICF has been shown. However, the pulse signal output from the fan ICF drive motor is It may be configured to be detectable at a predetermined timing, and it may be determined whether or not the fan ICF is operating normally based on the presence or absence of a pulse signal. By comprising in this way, the process converted into rotation speed can be omitted and a structure and a process can be simplified. The timing of detecting the pulse signal may be a software timer or a hardware timer. A timer such as a watchdog timer may be used, and the watchdog timer may be reset at every predetermined timing.

<Modification 2>
In the configuration and processing shown in FIGS. 38 to 42 described above, an example in which the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB is determined based on three different temperatures of the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature. Although shown, the number of temperatures used for the determination may be smaller or larger. According to the determination of the CPUICC itself of the image control board ICB, the number of temperatures used for the determination can be determined according to the type of processing that can reduce the load on the CPUICC.

  For example, only the first temperature and the third temperature are used, and the first temperature alert signal is output to the sub main control board SM according to the first temperature, and the operation of the CPU ICC of the image control board ICB is performed. The frequency can be lowered, and the CPUICC of the image control board ICB can be immediately shut down by the third temperature.

  Further, only the second temperature and the third temperature are used, and the second temperature alert signal is output to the sub-main control board SM according to the second temperature, and the effect display device S40 is blacked out. The CPUICC of the image control board ICB can be immediately shut down by the third temperature.

  Furthermore, the configuration is such that only the third temperature is used, and the CPUICC of the image control board ICB can be immediately shut down by the third temperature.

  Furthermore, you may comprise so that only 1st temperature and 2nd temperature may be used.

  Moreover, although the example which judges by two alert signals, a 1st temperature alert signal and a 2nd temperature alert signal, was shown, the number of the signals used for judgment may be made smaller or more than this. The number of alert signals used for determination can be determined according to the content and type of processing that can reduce the load on the CPUICC.

  For example, the sub-main control board SM may transmit a switching command for switching to a low load process to the image control board ICB using only the first temperature alert signal. Alternatively, the command transmission to the image control board ICB may be stopped using only the second temperature alert signal, and the software reset signal may be sent to the image control board ICB. Note that only one of the process of stopping the command transmission to the image control board ICB and the process of sending the software reset signal to the image control board ICB may be executed. In any case, it is only necessary to execute a process that can accurately and efficiently lower the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB.

  Furthermore, the third temperature alert signal is transmitted from the image control board ICB to the sub-main control board SM according to the above-described third temperature, and the sub-main control board SM displays the processing command corresponding to the third temperature alert signal as an image. You may comprise so that it may transmit to control board ICB.

  In the configuration and processing described above, an example is shown in which two alert signals of the first temperature alert signal and the second temperature alert signal are transmitted to the sub-main control board SM and the CPUSC 100 of the sub-main control board SM makes a determination. The CPUICC of the image control board ICB may execute all the determinations without sending the alert signal to the sub-main control board SM. Without being influenced by the communication speed, it is possible to immediately determine and execute processing corresponding to the determination result.

<Modification 3>
Furthermore, in the above-described example, a case where an alert signal such as a fan alert signal or a temperature alert signal is output from the image control board ICB to the sub-main control board SM is shown, but the rotation speed of the fan ICF from the image control board ICB, Information indicating a specific state such as the temperature of the CPUICC of the image control board ICB may be output to the sub main control board SM, and the sub main control board SM may make the determination.

<< Modified example of accessory processing >>
<Modification 1>
The retry process in the command transmission process shown in FIG. 45 only determines whether the number of retries has reached the maximum number of retries, but may be determined by counting the number of times the maximum number of retries has been reached. . The CPU ICC of the image control board ICB counts the number of times that the number of retries has reached the maximum number of retries. If the counted number exceeds a predetermined number, the CPU determines that the effect control board PCB has runaway. First, the image control board ICB transmits a reset request command to the sub-main control board SM, and then the sub-main control board SM transmits a software reset signal to the effect control board PCB. In this way, the runaway of the effect control board PCB can be determined not only by the sub-main control board SM but also by the image control board ICB, and the effect control board PCB can be restarted quickly.

<Modification 2>
The first command transmission process shown in FIG. 45 is an example in which the determination is made by differentiating the maximum number of retries between the command for effect control and the other commands. The second command transmission process shown in FIG. This is an example of making a determination by differentiating the retry waiting time between the command for effect control and the other commands. However, the determination based on the number of retries and the determination based on the retry waiting time may be mixed. For example, it is possible to determine whether or not to end the command for effect control depending on the number of retries, and to determine whether or not to end the command other than for effect control based on the waiting time for retry. Conversely, it is possible to determine whether or not to end the command for the effect control depending on the retry waiting time, and to determine whether or not to end the command other than for the effect control based on the number of retries.

  Further, the initial determination may be made based on the number of retries, and after reaching the predetermined number, the determination may be made based on the retry waiting time. Conversely, the initial determination may be made based on the retry waiting time, and may be made based on the number of retries after reaching a predetermined number.

  In any case, the retry of the command for effect control may be any process that can prevent a delay in the timing of the action of the accessory.

(Summary)
The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configuration shown in the above embodiments. However, the concepts listed below are merely examples, and the concepts based on the further configurations shown in the above embodiments are added to these concepts as well as the combination and separation (higher level conceptualization) of these listed concepts. May be.

The gaming machine according to this aspect (1) (for example, a revolving type gaming machine, pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
A first reset terminal configured to be able to input a reset signal for resetting, and a first time for an initialization process performed based on the input of the reset signal to the first reset terminal; A first control unit (for example, a sub-main control board SM) that requires
A second reset terminal configured to be able to input a reset signal for resetting, the initialization process performed based on the reset signal being input to the second reset terminal; A second control unit (for example, an effect control board PCB or an image control board) that takes a second time longer than the time and executes control of a predetermined gaming device based on a control request signal transmitted from the first control unit ICB etc.)
Reset signal supply means (for example, reset ICSCR, etc.) for supplying a reset signal (for example, hardware reset signal) to the first reset terminal and the second reset terminal at substantially the same timing after power is turned on )When,
With
The second controller is
When the initialization process of the second control unit is completed, initialization completion information indicating completion of the initialization process is transmitted to the first control unit,
The first controller is
When the initialization completion information is not received within a predetermined period, a process of outputting a reset signal (for example, a software reset signal) to the second reset terminal is executed.

  By configuring in this way, even when there is a control unit (control board) whose startup is slow compared to other control units (control board) at the time of starting or restarting the gaming machine, the control unit (control) The entire gaming machine can be quickly started up as early as possible.

The gaming machine according to the aspect (2) (for example, a revolving gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
A processing processor (for example, a CPUICC described later),
A fan for cooling (for example, a fan ICF described later),
A temperature detector (for example, a temperature sensor (such as a thermal diode) described later) that detects the temperature of the processing processor;
Fan operation detecting means (for example, CPUICC described later) for detecting whether or not the fan is operating normally;
A monitoring unit (for example, CPUSMC described later) for monitoring the detection result of the fan operation detection unit and the detection result of the temperature detection unit;
With
The monitoring unit
It is determined whether or not the operation of the fan is abnormal based on the detection result of the fan operation detecting means only after a predetermined time elapses after starting (for example, reset release after power-on) ( For example, step 4111 in FIG.
When it is determined that the fan operation is abnormal, the fan abnormality process is executed (for example, step 4113 in FIG. 41 described later),
The detection result of the temperature detection unit is constantly or periodically monitored to determine whether or not the temperature of the processing processor is abnormal based on the detection result of the temperature detection unit (for example, FIG. Steps 4213, 4219),
When it is determined that the temperature of the processing processor is abnormal, an abnormal process different from the fan abnormal process is executed according to the determination (for example, steps 4217, 4221, and 4223 in FIG. 42 described later). It is characterized by that.

  With this configuration, even when the load is heavy, the amount of heat generated from the processor increases, and the temperature of the processor increases, it is possible to execute appropriate processing corresponding to the cause of the temperature increase.

The gaming machine according to the aspect (3) (for example, a revolving type gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
A processing processor (e.g., CPUICC);
A temperature detection unit (for example, a temperature sensor (such as a thermal diode)) that detects the temperature of the processing processor;
First control means (for example, image control board ICB) having a temperature abnormality determination unit (for example, CPUICC) for determining a temperature abnormality based on the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit and outputting the determination result )When,
Second control means controlled by a processor different from the processing processor and having a monitoring unit (for example, CPUSC 100) for monitoring the temperature of the processing processor based on the determination result output from the temperature abnormality determination unit (For example, sub-main control board SM);
With
The temperature abnormality determination unit
It can be determined that the temperature of the processing processor has reached a first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature (for example, steps 4015, 4017, and 4019 in FIG. 40);
The processor is
When the temperature abnormality determination unit determines that the processing processor has reached the first temperature, a process for suppressing the temperature rise is performed without depending on the command transmitted from the second control means. (E.g., steps 4023 and 4027 in FIG. 40)
The second control means includes
When the determination result determined by the temperature abnormality determination unit that the processing processor has reached the second temperature is input to the monitoring unit (for example, step 4219 in FIG. 42),
A signal for restarting the processing processor is output to the processing processor when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, step 4223 in FIG. 42).

  With this configuration, even when the load is heavy, the amount of heat generated from the processor increases, and the temperature of the processor increases, appropriate processing corresponding to the stage of temperature rise is executed by processing means other than the processing processor. can do.

The gaming machine according to the aspect (4) (for example, a revolving type gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, etc.)
The first control device (for example, the sub-main control board SM) and the second control device (for example, the image control board ICB) are configured to be able to transmit and receive each other.
The first control device and the second control device are different from a first communication port (for example, a second serial communication port) including a signal line capable of transmission and reception, and the first communication port. Can be transmitted / received using two communication ports including a second communication port (for example, the first serial communication port) including a signal line capable of transmitting and receiving,
The first control device includes:
When outputting a request to the second control device, a request signal is transmitted using the first communication port,
The second control device includes:
When outputting a request to the first control device, a request signal is transmitted using the second communication port,
The first control device prioritizes output processing using the first communication port over communication processing using the second communication port.

  Thus, for example, information transmitted from the first control device, a transmission / reception port that handles response processing such as an acknowledge signal corresponding to reception of the information, information transmitted from the second control device, and the information By providing a transmission / reception port that handles response processing such as an acknowledge signal corresponding to reception, it becomes less necessary to grasp the busy state of each port, and information (data and commands) between the two control devices is appropriately You can send and receive.

The gaming machine according to this aspect (5) (for example, a revolving type gaming machine or pachinko gaming machine)
The first control device (for example, the sub-main control board SM) communicates with the second control device (for example, the effect control board PCB) and the third control apparatus (for example, the image control board ICB). It is configured to be able to send and receive each other via signal lines,
The first control device and the third control device are:
A first communication port including a signal line capable of transmitting and receiving (for example, a first serial communication port) and a second communication port including a signal line capable of transmitting and receiving different from the first communication port (for example, Can be transmitted and received using two communication ports, such as a second serial communication port)
The first control device includes:
When outputting a request to the third control device, a request signal is transmitted using the first communication port,
The third control device includes:
When outputting a request to the first control device, a request signal is transmitted using the second communication port,
Control request commands from the first control device and the third control device are transmitted to the second control device,
The control request command transmitted from the third control device to the second control device is:
The second control device shares the second communication port for transmitting to the first control device, and is transmitted from the third control device to the second control device. .

  Thus, for example, information transmitted from the first control device, a transmission / reception port that handles response processing such as an acknowledge signal corresponding to reception of the information, information transmitted from the second control device, and the information By providing a transmission / reception port that handles response processing such as an acknowledge signal corresponding to reception, and further sharing one transmission / reception port with the third control device, the necessity of grasping the busy state of each port is reduced, Information (data and commands) between the two control devices can be appropriately transmitted and received, and the physical configuration such as wiring can be simplified by sharing one transmission / reception port with a plurality of control devices. Can do.

The gaming machine according to the aspect (6) (for example, a revolving gaming machine or pachinko gaming machine)
The control device (for example, the sub main control board SM) and other devices (for example, the effect control board PCB and the image control board ICB) are electrically connected via a harness (for example, the harness shown in FIG. 50). A gaming machine to be played,
At least one of the control device and the other device is formed with an output unit (for example, a connector of TD1 and TD2 shown in FIG. 49) that outputs a single-ended signal to the other device. ,
The harness is
A single-end twisted pair harness (for example, a twisted pair cable) formed by twisting a single-ended wiring for supplying a single-ended signal output from the output unit and a ground wiring connected to the ground. It is characterized by.

  With this configuration, when various types of noise such as induction noise are generated from the inside of the gaming machine or noise is mixed from the outside of the gaming machine, the control device must be arranged at a separated position. In such a case, even when the control devices are connected by a harness having a particularly long wiring length, data and commands can be transmitted and received accurately.

  As described above, the swivel type gaming machine and the pachinko gaming machine are exemplified as the gaming machine, but the gaming machine can be applied to various gaming models such as a gaming machine and a casino machine. In addition, the communication processing described in the present embodiment can be applied to communication between a plurality of gaming machines.

P Cylinder type game machine, DU front door (door)
D Door board, D10s Input acceptance sensor D20s First input sensor, D30s Second input sensor D40 Stop button, D41 Left stop button D42 Middle stop button, D43 Right stop button D50 Start lever, D60 Checkout button D70 Display panel, D80 Door switch D90 Coin shooter, D100 Blocker D130 Upper panel, D140 Lower panel D160 Reel window D170 Medal insertion slot, D180 Operation status indicator D200 Credit number display device, D210 Insertion number indicator D220 Bet button, D230 Medal tray D240 Release slot, D250 Special Game state display device D260 Keyhole, D270 Payout number display device (push order display device)
D280 AT counter value display device M main control board M20 setting key switch, M30 setting / reset button C main control chip, M50 reel M51 left reel, M52 middle reel M53 right reel, M60 AT counter M70 game interval minimum timer S sub control device , S10 LED lamp S20 Speaker, S30 Revolving backlight S40 Production display device, SC Sub control chip E Power supply board, E10 Power switch H Medal payout device, H10s First payout sensor H20s Second payout sensor, HP hopper H50 disc, H50a Disc rotation shaft H60 Game medal exit, H70 Discharge urging means H80 Hopper motor K Spinning board, K10 Spinning motor K20 Spinning sensor IN Relay board, SB Sub input button FZt Freeze execution timer SCR Reset IC, XRG X R gate PIU effect-image units, UCP cover member, UVH ventilation holes PCB performance control board, PCC CPU
MAU upper part, MCU rotation center, MSU swing member, MRU rotation member MAB lower part, MCB rotation center, MSB swing member, MRB rotation member PRG OR gate, PCP electrical contact ICB image control board, SCB audio Control board ICC CPU, ICR ROM, ICF fan

Claims (2)

A gaming machine in which a control device and another device are electrically connected via a harness,
In at least one of the control device and the other device, an output unit that outputs a single-ended signal to the other device is formed,
The harness is
A gaming machine comprising a single end twisted pair harness formed by twisting a single end wiring for supplying a single end signal output from the output section and a ground wiring connected to the ground. The output unit is
In addition to the single-ended signal, a differential signal can be further output,
The harness is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a differential signal twisted pair harness formed by twisting at least two differential signal wirings for supplying a differential signal output from the output unit.

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