JP2019058523A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To make processing load on main control means light with respect to a control of a 7-segment display and to reduce use capacity by providing a configuration of generating and transmitting lighting data separate from the main control means.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: main control means, a 7-segment display, and 7-segment control means for generating lighting data and transmitting the lighting data to the 7-segment display. The main control means includes: leading out means for leading out character data, storage means for storing the character data, and main transmission means for transmitting the character data to the 7-segment control means. The 7-segment control means includes conversion means for converting the character data to the lighting data. The storage means can store the character data indicating a multi-digit character by using 1-byte. The conversion means includes distribution means for distributing the character data, if the character data indicates a multi-digit character, to a corresponding 7-segment display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In many gaming machines, a seven-segment display is used as a lighting device. Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for controlling the progress of a game and controlling a 7-segment display with a game control board (also referred to as main control means) having a predetermined usable capacity set. (Refer to paragraph number “0373” and FIG. 4).

JP 2017-124251 A

  However, as described above, since a predetermined usable capacity is set in the main control means, it is not preferable to cause the main control means to perform all control related to the 7-segment display.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, when the main control means generates and transmits lighting data by providing a configuration for generating and transmitting lighting data for lighting the 7-segment display separately from the main control means. In comparison, it aims at alleviation of processing load of the main control means about control of a 7 segment indicator, and reduction of use capacity.

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the present invention comprises the following composition.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention comprises a main control means 200 for controlling a game, a plurality of seven-segment displays 77 composed of a plurality of segments, each segment being lit or extinguished at a predetermined timing, and the main The control means 200 comprises an IC different from the control means 200, generates lighting data for lighting the corresponding segment of the 7-segment display 77, and transmits the generated lighting data to the plurality of 7-segment displays 77. A 7-segment control unit 300, and the main control unit 200 derives the character data of characters to be displayed on the 7-segment display 77, and the character data derived by the derivation unit 270. Storage means 280 for storing, and main transmission means 290 for transmitting the character data stored in the storage means 280 to the seven-segment control means 300, The seven-segment control unit 300 includes a conversion unit 330 for converting the character data transmitted by the main transmission unit 290 into the lighting data, and the storage unit 280 is a character that indicates a plurality of characters in one byte. Data can be stored, and the conversion means 330 distributes the character data to the corresponding 7-segment display 77 when the character data transmitted by the main transmission means 290 indicates characters of multiple digits. Characterized in that it comprises means 335.

  In this configuration, the seven-segment control unit 300 is configured with an IC different from the main control unit 200, generates lighting data, and transmits the generated lighting data to the plurality of seven-segment displays 77. Therefore, according to this configuration, the seven-segment control means 300 for generating and transmitting lighting data is provided separately from the main control means 200, thereby causing the main control means 200 to generate and transmit lighting data. In comparison with the above, the use capacity of the main control means 200 for controlling the 7-segment display 77 can be reduced.

  Further, in this configuration, the storage unit 280 is capable of storing character data indicating characters of a plurality of digits in one byte. Therefore, according to this configuration, since storage means 280 can store characters of a plurality of digits in one byte, compared with the configuration requiring one byte to store the characters of each digit, the used capacity of main control means 200 Can be reduced.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the seven-segment control means 300 further determines whether each of the plurality of seven-segment displays 77 is used as single digit display or multiple digit display. The digit number flag register is set before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290, and the seven-segment control unit 300 is configured to set the digit number flag register. To determine whether or not to process the received character data as a multi-digit display.

  In this configuration, the 7-segment control unit 300 refers to the number-of-digits flag register set before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290, and processes the received character data as multi-digit display. Is determined. That is, in this configuration, it is set in advance, before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290, whether each of the plurality of 7-segment displays 77 is to be used as single digit display or multiple digit display. be able to. Therefore, according to this configuration, by setting the digit number flag register corresponding to each model of the gaming machine 10, it can be applied to various models, and the versatility of the 7-segment control means 300 can be enhanced. .

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the main transmission unit 290 further causes the character data corresponding to each of the plurality of seven-segment displays 77 to have no change from the previously transmitted content. , The character data without the change is not transmitted to the seven-segment control means 300.

  In this configuration, when there is no change in the character data corresponding to each of the plurality of 7-segment displays 77 from the content transmitted last time, the main transmission unit 290 sends the character data without the change to the 7-segment control unit 300. It is decided not to send. Therefore, according to this configuration, the number of times of processing of the main control means 200 as compared with the configuration in which the character data without the change is transmitted to the 7-segment control means 300 even when there is no change in the character data Can reduce the processing load.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the seven-segment control means 300 further indicates which one of the plurality of seven-segment displays 77 the seven-segment display 77 is used. A flag register is provided, and the use flag register is set before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290.

  In this configuration, the 7-segment control unit 300 refers to any 7-segment display of the plurality of 7-segment displays 77 with reference to the use flag register set before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290. It is determined whether to use the device 77. That is, in this configuration, it is possible to set in advance, before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290, which 7-segment display 77 among the plurality of 7-segment displays 77 is used. . Therefore, according to this configuration, even if the 7-segment control unit 300 stores the 7-segment display 77 not used depending on the model of the gaming machine 10, various settings can be made by setting the use flag register corresponding to each model. The versatility of the 7-segment control means 300 can be enhanced.

It is a schematic front view of the game machine in the 1st and 2nd embodiment. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing inputs, controls and outputs of the gaming machine in the first and second embodiments. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the main control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the 7 segment control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the sub control means of FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a use flag register (A) and a number-of-digits flag register (B) in the first and second embodiments. It is explanatory drawing which shows the use flag register (A) and digit number flag register (B) which were set corresponding to the game machine in 1st and 2nd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a connection of DGT-Port and SEG-Port in 1st and 2nd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a connection of SEG-Port and 7 segment display in this Embodiment. A lighting data conversion table (A) showing the relationship between character data (h) and lighting data in the present embodiment and a lighting data conversion table (B) showing the relationship between all-off data (h) and lighting data FIG. It is an explanatory view of a game state in the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the advantageous section in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the game in this Embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a flow of lighting control in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process of radix conversion in the case of using a 7-segment display by multi-digit display. It is an explanatory view showing an example of connection of DGT-Port and SEG-Port in a 3rd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the use flag register (A) and digit number flag register (B) which were set corresponding to the game machine in 3rd Embodiment.

First Embodiment
(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown in each explanation, the player is viewed from the gaming machine 10 as viewed from the player positioned toward the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is referred to as the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is referred to as the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” and the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” are also left, right, up, or down as viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction viewed from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Case 12, front door 14)
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a square box-like housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so as to open and close. And fourteen.

(Rotation reel 62)
An upper panel 20 made of a thin plate resin is provided on the upper portion of the front door 14. At the approximate center of the upper panel 20, a pattern 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left, middle rotating reel 66 at the center, and right rotating reel 68 on the right) A see-through, transparent symbol display window 16 is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so as to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three vertical rows and three horizontal rows when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped. . The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotating reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotating reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotating reel 62 can variably display a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window portion 16.

(Reel unit 60)
On the rear side of the symbol display window portion 16, three drive motors (not shown), a total of three rotation reels 62 which are respectively rotated by the respective drive motors, the drive motor and the rotation reels A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding 62 is disposed.

(7-segment display 77)
Below the symbol display window 16, as a seven-segment display 77, a credit display 87 for displaying the number of stored credit medals (hereinafter referred to as "the number of credit medals") and the left side of the credit display 87 And a payout number indicator 88 for displaying the payout number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10. Further, on the back side of the front door 14, a setting indicator 89 for displaying setting values is provided as a 7-segment indicator 77 (see FIG. 2).

  Of the seven-segment display 77 described above, the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 are configured by two seven-segment LEDs, and the setting display 89 is configured by one seven-segment LED. Therefore, the credit indicator 87 can display the 2-digit number of credit medals, the payout number indicator 88 can display the 2-digit payout number, and the setting indicator 89 can display the 1-digit set value.

  In the following, among the credit indicators 87, the side (right side) displaying the number of credit medals in the first place is described as "credit indicator 87B", and the side displaying the number of credit medals in the tenth place (left side May be described as "credit indicator 87A" (see FIG. 8). Further, in the following, the side (right side) displaying the number of paid-out sheets of the first place in the number-of-payouts display 88 will be referred to as “the number-of-outs display 88B”, and the side (left side) displaying the number of paid out sheets May be described as "the number-of-payouts indicator 88A" (see FIG. 8).

  Here, the 7-segment display 77 described above is composed of a plurality of segments (LEDs), and each segment lights up at a predetermined timing based on lighting data generated by the 7-segment control means 300 described later. It is turned off. The seven-segment display 77 can display at least a decimal number (hereinafter referred to as "number display"). The seven-segment display 77 is provided with seven segments that can be individually turned on or off in order to perform this numerical display. As shown in FIG. 9, each segment of the seven-segment display 77 is composed of seven, middle upper portion A, upper right portion B, lower right portion C, middle lower portion D, lower left portion E, upper left portion F and middle portion G. It is done. In the lower right of the 7-segment display 77, a dot portion H is provided.

(Section notification lamp 90)
A section notification lamp 90 is provided between the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 of the front door 14 to notify that the current state is an "advantage section" according to the light emission mode.
The section notification lamp 90 is turned on by the main control means 200 described later when the "non-advantage section" shifts to the "advantage section", and is constantly turned on while the "advantage section" is on. Then, the section notification lamp 90 is extinguished by the main control means 200 in response to the transition from the "interesting section" to the "non-advancing section".

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. And the front door 14 is provided with the operation part 30 which is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front direction of the front door 14. The operation unit 30 includes a medal insertion slot 38, a settlement switch 36, a stop switch 50, a start switch 40, and a bet switch 32.

(Medal insertion slot 38)
In the right side portion of the operation unit 30, a medal insertion slot 38 for inserting a medal as a game medium into the gaming machine 10 is provided. Here, the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment can store a maximum of 50 medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 as credit medals (a credit function (the number of inserted pictures is stored electronically as electronic data) It has a function to manage. Then, 50 sheets, which is the maximum number of sheets that can be stored as the credit medal, is taken as the "maximum credit medal number".

(Settlement switch 36)
Below the medal insertion slot 38, a settlement switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided.

(Stop switch 50)
At the center of the operation unit 30, in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 62 by operation, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotating reels 62 are provided. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the operation of the player. This is for stopping the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50 is provided a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotating reel 62 on condition of the insertion of medals or the operation of the bet switch 32 described later. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the operation of the player.

(Bet switch 32)
Above the start switch 40, the bet switch 32 can be inserted from the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (the number of credited medals) to the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically, three). A max bet switch 34 for reducing the number of medals to replace three medals and a single bet switch 35 for reducing one medal number from the credited medals to replace one medal are provided.

(Hopper unit 24 etc.)
A medal unit can be stored behind the lower part of the front door 14, and a hopper unit 24 (see FIG. 2) capable of paying out the medal, and an operation for power on or off can be performed. A power supply (not shown) having a power switch and for supplying power to each component is arranged.

(Medal payout 28 and so on)
At a lower portion of the front door 14, a medal payout opening 28 is formed, through which medals are paid out from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout opening 28, in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout opening 28, a dish-like medal receiving tray 26 which opens upward is formed. If the number of credited medals is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout opening 28 until 50 pieces are reached.

(Description of the flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment makes it possible to start a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or the single bet switch 35 or inserting a medal. Then, when the start switch 40 is pressed, the rotation of the rotating reel 62 is started to start the game, and a winning lottery for winning or losing any of a plurality of winning combinations is executed. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to conform to the result of the lottery. In the gaming machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is determined by the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping (predetermined when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line) The player pays a predetermined payout such as winning a predetermined number of medals when the player is stopped on the effective line 86). . Thus, one game is over.

(Rendering device 70)
The front door 14 is provided with a rendering device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning of a winning lottery by means of sound, light, video or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display unit 84.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Lamp for production 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed at the upper part of the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed at the left and right of the lower part of the front door 14.

(Display 84)
The display unit 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images on the screen.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed in the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 receives main control means 200 for advancing the game and controlling the gaming state, and information (commands) from the main control means 200, and controls effects according to the progress of the game, mainly A sub control unit 500 is provided to control the effect state in order to provide an effect of notifying the player of information related to the game content.

  Here, the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the main control means 200 is referred to as the gaming state, and the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the sub control means 500 is referred to as the effect state. Note that between the main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 is performed by one-way communication from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 500 in order to prevent an unauthorized operation on the main control unit 200. There is no reverse communication from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 (i.e. no two-way communication). The main control means 200 receives inputs from the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the bet switch 32, the settlement switch 36, etc., and performs a lottery, and the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the section notification lamp 90 and the 7 segment control means 300. Control the operation of The details of the 7-segment control means 300 will be described later. The sub control means 500 receives a signal from the main control means 200, and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the effect lamp 78 or the like. Each part of the effect lamp 78 as the effect device 70, the speaker 72, and the display unit 84 is connected to the sub control means 500.

  Although not particularly shown, the main substrate having the main control unit 200 and the sub substrate having the sub control unit 500 are accommodated in the respective dedicated substrate cases. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main substrate case, and the sub control means 500 is housed inside the sub substrate case. The main substrate case is fixed to the upper rear of the inside of the housing 12, and the sub substrate case is fixed to the left from the front of the inside of the housing 12.

  The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 are constituted by a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a memory for storing the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the part lottery.

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control means 200 is a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout giving means 240, a game state control means 250, an effect state control means 260, a derivation means 270, The main storage unit 280 and the main transmission unit 290 are provided. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 62, determines the stop pattern 61 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped, and proceeds with the game It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and is for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the first embodiment will be described.

  When the prescribed bet number (3 pieces) is set, one valid line 86 is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. Methods for setting the bet number include a method of inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the bet switch 32. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the prescribed bet number (3 pieces) is set, the bet number is determined, and the role lottery means 210 has won any of a plurality of combinations or A lottery for the loss (combination lottery) is performed. Also, almost simultaneously with the role lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the first embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined As time passes, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

  After starting the rotation of the rotating reel 62, under a predetermined condition (in the first embodiment, after processing for accelerating the rotating reel 62 is executed, it is detected that the rotational position of the rotating reel 62 is the reference position by a predetermined sensor Is set, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation possible state).

  Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotating reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When the operation of all three stop switches 50 is finished, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped.

  At this time, when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed such that a medal as a payout is awarded to a player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is aligned on the pay line 86. For example, when the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the small winning combination is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small winning combination is awarded to the player.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the re-playing combination (a combination that allows the player to start the next game without using the medals owned by the player, a so-called replay combination) is completed on the activated line 86 Although there is not, in the next game, the bet number can be automatically set to play the game without using a player's own medal.

(Part lottery means 210)
The part lottery means 210 executes a part lottery for determining a winning combination. That is, the combination lottery means 210 is for performing a combination lottery in which one or more of a plurality of combinations are won or lost with the operation of the start switch 40 as a trigger. The role lottery means 210 corresponds to a role lottery table for determining whether or not the player has won a role, corresponding to each of a normal state, an RT state, a bonus internal middle state, and a bonus state as main classifications. A plurality is provided and stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The role lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won.

  The winning probability used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 210 is formed so as to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a range programmed in advance by a role lottery table (not shown). And the part lottery means 210 performs the part lottery with a lottery probability predetermined for each of the selected setting values.

  The setting values in the first embodiment are set to six levels of setting values “1” to “6”. Note that the setting value is not limited to six levels from “1” to “6” as long as it has a plurality of levels, for example, “1 · 3 · 6”, “2 · 4 · 6” or “1 · 6” It is also good.

  In the first embodiment, the roles to be drawn by the role lottery means 210 are roughly classified into small roles (combinations with payout of medals), replay roles, and bonus transition roles (combinations with transition of gaming state). It is done.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotating reel 62 based on the combination drawing result of the combination drawing means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. In addition, the reel control means 220 may set conditions for stopping whether or not the pressing order of each stop switch 50 conforms to a predetermined condition, as necessary.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is for storing a combination of the symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 have stopped, and for determining a prize or the like.

(Payment giving means 240)
The payout giving means 240 gives a predetermined payout such as medal payout based on the judgment result of the stop symbol judging means 230. When it is determined that the small winning combination is won as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determination unit 230, the payout awarding unit 240 pays out medals as a payout. The payout awarding means 240 is not limited to the payout of medals based on only the determination result of the stop symbol decision means 230, but may be payout of medals with reference to other conditions. For example, the payout awarding means 240 may pay out the medals with reference to the gaming state when the determination by the stop symbol judging means 230 is made. In this case, even if the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230 is the same at another opportunity, payout of medals staying in the normal state or RT state and payout of medals staying in the bonus state Can be different.

(Playing state control means 250)
The gaming state control means 250 controls the gaming state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the gaming state control means 250 has respective means of normal state control means 251, RT state control means 252, bonus internal middle state control means 253, and bonus state control means 254.

(Normal state control means 251)
The normal state control means 251 controls the “normal state”. Here, the “normal state” is an RT state (replay time state) by the RT state control means 252 described later, a bonus internal middle state by the bonus internal middle state control means 253 or a state other than the bonus state by the bonus state control means 254. Say.

(RT state control means 252)
The RT state control means 252 controls the “RT state”. Also, "RT" is an abbreviation of "replay time", and when it shifts to "RT state", RT gaming is started in which the lottery probability of winning the replay role, that is, the replay probability is basically high.

(Bonus internal state control means 253)
The bonus internal middle state control means 253 controls the "bonus internal middle state".
The bonus internal middle state is a state in which the bonus transition combination relating to the transition to the bonus state is won in the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 210 and the state in which the bonus transition combination is won is maintained. Then, in the bonus internal middle state, the process is ended by stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus shift combination on the activated line 86 (transition to the bonus state).

(Bonus state control means 254)
The bonus state control means 254 controls the "bonus state". In this bonus state, a bonus game is played. In the bonus game, as an example, BB (big bonus) in which so-called RB (regular bonus) operates continuously is performed. Then, the bonus game ends with the payout of a predetermined number, for example, more than 300 medals.

(Effect state control means 260)
The effect state control means 260 is for controlling the effect state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect state control means 260 includes non-favorable zone control means 261 and advantageous zone control means 262.

(Non-advantageous zone control means 261)
The non-favorable zone control means 261 controls the non-favorable zone.
Here, the “non-favored section” means a section in which the display of the push order navigation advantageous to the player is not permitted. That is, the "non-favorable section" is a section in which it is not permitted to perform AT game described later. Also, "non-AT game" means a non-operating state of "AT game".

(Available section control means 262)
The advantageous section control means 262 controls an advantageous section that is permitted to perform AT game.
Here, "AT" in AT game is an abbreviation of "assist time", and when "AT game" is started, the pushing order navigation of the winning combination is displayed, and it is stopped according to the displayed pushing order navigation By operating the switch 50, the combination of the symbol 61 of the winning combination can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.

  In addition, when “AT game” is started, the push order navigation of the selected push order is displayed, and the stop switch 50 is operated in accordance with the displayed push order navigation, so that the selected push order symbol 61 is selected. The combination can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to avoid that the pushing order of the pushing order becomes incorrect, and it is possible to avoid the falling of the playing state in the case where the pushing order incorrect order of the pushing order is made the transition (falling) condition of the gaming state.

  In addition, when the “AT game” is started, the push order navigation of the selected replay role is displayed, and the combination of the symbols 61 of the elected replay roles is selected by operating the stop switch 50 according to the displayed push order navigation. It can be displayed stopped. For this reason, replaying is started corresponding to the established replay role.

  At this time, when transitioning to the “RT state” controlled by the RT state control means 252 while the “AT game” is being executed, the “ART state” is established. In the "ART state", "RT game" and "ART game" of "AT game" are performed.

(Deriving means 270)
The deriving means 270 is for deriving character data of characters to be displayed on the 7-segment display 77. In the first embodiment, the character data derived by the deriving unit 270 is data of "number".

  In the case of the credit display 87, the number of credit medals in the game is derived by performing arithmetic operations. For example, when the player operates the max bet switch 34 in the game, the deriving unit 270 sets the value of “3” corresponding to the maximum insertion number to character data corresponding to the current number of credit medals (hereinafter , “Credit data”) to derive new credit data (for example, “00010100 b (20 d)” → “0001 0001 b (17 d)”). That is, in the case of the credit indicator 87, the deriving means 270 increases or decreases the number of credit medals because the player operates the bet switch 32 or the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 38. Based on, arithmetic operations are performed to derive credit data. Note that "b" in 00010100b and the like is an abbreviation of "binary data", and "d" in the above 20d and so on is an abbreviation of "decimal data". Moreover, although it may describe as 20 h etc., this "h" is an abbreviation of "hexadata." Also in the following description, it demonstrates using the symbol similar to these.

  In the case of the payout number indicator 88, the payout number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10 in the game is derived. For example, as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determination means 230, the derivation means 270 determines that the small winning combination has been won, and when the number of payouts corresponding to the small winning combination is "9", it corresponds to the number of payouts. The derived character data (hereinafter referred to as "disbursement data") is derived as "00001001b (9d)". That is, in the case of the payout amount indicator 88, the derivation means 270 derives payout data based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230 in each game.

  In the case of the setting display 89, the setting value set by the game hall manager is derived. For example, when the set value set by the game hall manager is "6", the derivation means 270 sets the character data (hereinafter referred to as "set value data") corresponding to the set value to "00000110b (6d It derives as ")". That is, in the case of the setting indicator 89, the deriving means 270 derives the setting value data based on the change of the setting value after the setting value is set by the game hall manager.

(Main storage means 280)
The main storage unit 280 stores the character data derived by the derivation unit 270. Here, the "main storage means 280" in the first embodiment corresponds to the "storage means" in the present invention.

  The main storage means 280 has an updatable storage area corresponding to each 7-segment display 77. This storage area is for the credit display 87, the number-of-payouts display 88, and the setting display 89. The credit data is stored in the storage area for the credit display 87 in the main storage means 280, the payout data is stored in the storage area for the number-of-payouts display 88, and the storage area for the setting display 89. The set value data is stored in.

  Further, the main storage unit 280 can store character data indicating a plurality of 1-byte digits, specifically, a maximum of 3 decimal digits in each of the above-described storage areas.

  Specifically, the main storage unit 280 stores a maximum of three decimal digits from "00000000b (0d) to" 11111111b (255d) "in one byte. However, the main storage unit 280 stores two decimal digits after “100000000 b (256 d)” using two bytes.

  For example, when the number of credit medals is "20", the main storage unit 280 stores character data corresponding to this in the storage area for the credit display 87 as "00010100b". Further, when the character data derived by the derivation unit 270 is “11111111b (255d)”, the main storage unit 280 stores the above character data using 1 byte in the storage area corresponding to the character data.

  Furthermore, when the character data derived by the derivation unit 270 is “100101101 b (301 d)”, the main storage unit 280 stores the above character data using 2 bytes in the storage area corresponding to the character data. Specifically, the main storage unit 280 divides and stores the character data “100101101b (301d)” derived by the derivation unit 270 into two 8-bit data “00000001b” and “00101101b”. .

(Main transmission means 290)
The main transmission unit 290 transmits various data (signals) to the 7-segment control unit 300.
The main transmission unit 290 transmits “the value of the use flag register (00011111)” and the “value of the number-of-digits flag register (11101100)” described later to the seven-segment control unit 300 as initial information (see FIG. 7).

Further, the main transmission unit 290 transmits the character data stored in the main storage unit 280 to the 7-segment control unit 300.
Specifically, the main transmission unit 290 transmits, to the seven-segment control unit 300, character data corresponding to each seven-segment display 77, that is, setting value data, credit data, and payout data. For example, when the number of credit medals is "20", the main transmission means 290 sets the character data "00010100b" stored in the storage area for the credit display 87 of the main storage means 280 to the 7-segment control means 300. Send to

  The main transmission unit 290 transmits initial information (the value of the use flag register and the value of the number-of-digits flag register) to the seven-segment control unit 300 before transmitting the first character data. The main transmission unit 290 transmits the character data a plurality of times according to the progress of the game, but transmits the initial information to the 7-segment control unit 300 only once.

  Since the 7-segment display 77 used in the first embodiment is the credit display 87, the number-of-payouts display 88, and the setting display 89, the main transmission unit 290 uses the payout data, the credit data, and the setting value data. These sets of character data are repeatedly transmitted to the 7-segment control means 300 in the order of payment data → credit data → set value data, with transmission as one set.

  Further, the main transmission means 290 switches the character data to be transmitted, such as credit data, from the payout data based on the passage of the predetermined time T1. For example, the main transmission unit 290 transmits credit data to the 7-segment control unit 300 based on the passage of the predetermined time T1 from the transmission of the payout data.

(7-segment control means 300)
The 7-segment control unit 300 generates lighting data for lighting the corresponding segment of the 7-segment display 77, and transmits the generated lighting data to the plurality of 7-segment displays 77. The seven-segment control unit 300 is a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port and configured with an IC different from that of the main control unit 200, and includes the main control unit 200 and the seven-segment display 77. (See Figure 2). Then, the 7-segment control unit 300 generates lighting data based on the character data received from the main control unit 200, and transmits the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77 such as the credit display 87 so that the lighting is performed. And turn off. As shown in FIG. 2, a credit indicator 87 as a seven-segment indicator 77, a payout amount indicator 88, and a setting indicator 89 are connected to the seven-segment control means 300.

  Here, one 7-segment control means 300 controls a maximum of eight 7-segment displays 77, since it has a DGT-Port described later provided with eight ports corresponding to each seven-segment display 77. It is made possible. In the first embodiment, as an example, a total of 5 of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 formed of two 7-segment LEDs and the setting display 89 formed of one 7-segment LED A seven-segment display 77 is provided. Therefore, the seven-segment control unit 300 in the first embodiment controls five seven-segment displays 77 according to the following configuration.

  As a specific configuration for controlling the 7-segment display unit 77, as shown in FIG. 4, the 7-segment control unit 300 includes the receiving unit 310, the 7-segment storage unit 320, the conversion unit 330, and the 7-segment transmission unit 340. Have.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving unit 310 receives a signal from the main control unit 200. The receiving means 310 receives at least the initial information (the value of the use flag register and the value of the number-of-digits flag register), the setting value data, the credit data, and the payout data transmitted by the main transmission means 290.

(7-segment storage means 320)
The seven-segment storage unit 320 stores settings of the seven-segment display 77 according to the model of the gaming machine 10. In the setting of the seven-segment display 77, a use setting for setting which seven-segment display 77 among the plurality of seven-segment displays 77 is to be used, and of the plural seven-segment displays 77 used There is a digit number setting for setting whether each is used as single digit display or multiple digit display.

  The use setting is performed by using a “use flag register” which is a register included in the 7-segment storage unit 320 and indicates which 7-segment display 77 is used among the plurality of 7-segment displays 77. The digit number setting is a register included in the 7-segment storage unit 320, and indicates a "digit number flag indicating whether each of the plurality of 7-segment displays 77 used is used as a single digit display or a multiple digit display. It is done using a register.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the use flag register is composed of a total of eight bits of bit 0 to bit 7. In addition, “1” or “0” can be set as the value of the use flag register in each bit of the use flag register. Then, ON / OFF of each bit is determined based on the value of the use flag register set in each bit. When the value of the use flag register is "1", it indicates "ON", that is, the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the bit is used, and when the value of the use flag register is "0". Indicates “OFF”, that is, the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the bit is not used.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6A and FIG. 7A, bit 0 of the use flag register corresponds to "disbursed number indicator 88A", and bit 1 corresponds to "disbursed number indicator 88B". , Bit 2 corresponds to "credit indicator 87A", bit 3 corresponds to "credit indicator 87B", and bit 4 corresponds to "setting indicator 89". In addition, in the configuration provided with another 7-segment display 77 in addition to the 7-segment display 77 described above, bit 5 to bit 7 of the use flag register are included in the other 7-segment display 77 provided with that configuration. It is used as the corresponding bit.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, the value of the use flag register in the first embodiment is set to “00011111” in order from the upper bit. With this use setting, the 7-segment display 77 used in the first embodiment is a setting display 89, credit displays 87A and 87B, and a payout amount display 88A and 88B. Although the details will be described later, in the seven-segment display 77 used in the first embodiment described above, the value of the DGT-Port corresponding to each seven-segment display 77 becomes “1”, so that seven-segment display The corresponding portions of the lighting data in each segment of the lamp 77 light.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the number-of-digits flag register is configured by a total of eight bits of bit 0 to bit 7. Further, “1” or “0” can be set as the value of the digit number flag register in each bit of the digit number flag register. The number of digits of each seven-segment display 77 is determined based on the value of the number-of-digits flag register set in each bit.

  Specifically, in the number-of-digits flag register, when the value of "1" or "0" is continuous across a plurality of bits, the number of consecutive values of "1" or "0" sequentially from the lower bit. Is determined as the number of digits of the corresponding 7-segment display 77. However, when the value of “1” or “0” is five or more consecutive, the upper and lower bits of the boundary correspond to the boundary between the fourth and fifth consecutive ones. The 7-segment display 77 is made different. That is, in the case where the fourth and fifth consecutive “1” or “0” values are sequentially bordered from the lower bit, the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the lower bit of the border is selected. The number of digits is four, and the number of digits of the seven-segment display 77 corresponding to the upper bits of the boundary is one to four. For example, when the value of the number-of-digits flag register is "00000000", the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to bit 0 to bit 3 which is the lower bit of this boundary is the boundary between bit 3 and bit 4. The number of digits is "four digits", and the number of digits of the seven-segment display 77 corresponding to bit 4 to bit 7, which are the upper bits of this boundary, is "four digits".

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the value of the number-of-digits flag register in the first embodiment is "11101100" in order from the upper bit. With this seven-digit display 77 used in the first embodiment, the setting indicator 89 uses one digit, and the credit indicator 87 and the number-of-payouts indicator 88 uses two digits.

  Further, the 7-segment storage unit 320 has a lighting data storage area corresponding to each 7-segment display 77 for storing lighting data converted by the conversion unit 330 described later. The lighting data storage area is for the credit display 87, the number-of-payouts display 88, and the setting display 89. Furthermore, the lighting data storage areas for the credit display 87 and the payout amount display 88 are storage areas corresponding to the credit display 87A, the credit display 87B, the payout number display 88A, and the payout number display 88B. I know. That is, in the case of the 7-segment display unit 77 used in multi-digit display, the 7-segment storage unit 320 divides lighting data into storage areas corresponding to the respective digits. The lighting data corresponding to the credit data is stored in the lighting data storage area for the credit display 87 among the seven-segment storage means 320, and the lighting data storage area for the payout amount indicator 88 corresponds to the payout data. Lighting data is stored, and lighting data corresponding to the setting value data is stored in the lighting data storage area for the setting display 89.

(Converting means 330)
The conversion means 330 converts the character data transmitted by the main control means 200 into lighting data.
Specifically, the conversion means 330 converts character data (b) into character data (d) and converts the character data (d) into character data (h), and character data (h) or Lighting data conversion is performed to convert all-off data (h) described later into lighting data. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, the conversion means 330 is provided with a lighting data conversion table indicating the relationship between the character data (h) and the lighting data corresponding to the character data (h). In addition, "1" of lighting data shown to FIG. 10 (A) and (B) has shown "lighting" of the segment, and "0" of lighting data has shown "lighting-out" of a segment.

  Further, the lighting data indicates lighting or extinguishing of the segments corresponding to SEG0 to SEG7 of SEG-Ports described later sequentially from the right in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, of the lighting data, SEG 0 corresponds to the middle upper A segment, SEG 1 corresponds to the upper right B segment, and SEG 2 corresponds to the lower right C segment, SEG 3 corresponds to the middle lower part D segment, SEG 4 corresponds to the lower left part E segment, SEG 5 corresponds to the upper left part F segment, SEG 6 corresponds to the middle part G segment, SEG 7 is the dot part H Corresponds to the segment.

  Here, as an example, the lighting data corresponding to the character data (1 h) is “00000110”. In this case, the segments in the upper right portion B and the lower right portion C of the 7-segment display 77 that have received the lighting data and the lighting instruction signal described later are lit (see FIG. 9). "1" of is displayed. In this manner, the other character data (2h, 3h, etc.) is similarly lit by the segment corresponding to the portion where the lighting data is "1", and the 7-segment display 77 receives the lighting data and the lighting instruction signal. A decimal number corresponding to is displayed.

  Moreover, the conversion means 330 is equipped with the lighting data conversion table which shows the relationship between all the light extinction data (h) and the lighting data corresponding to all the light extinction data (h), as shown to FIG. 10 (B). The “all off data” is data in which all the segments of the 7-segment display 77 are not lighted, that is, data in which the lighting data is “00000000”. And, in the first embodiment, "Ch" is set as all-off data (h). That is, this "Ch" is not used as data for displaying the hexadecimal number "C", but is used as all-out data.

  In addition, the conversion means 330 is provided with a distribution means 335 for distributing the character data to the corresponding 7-segment display 77 when the character data transmitted by the main transmission means 290 indicates a plurality of digits (see FIG. 4). reference). Here, "when the character data indicates a plurality of digits" means that the 7-segment display 77, which is controlled to be turned on or off based on the character data, is used as a multi-digit display. For example, in the credit display 87 used as multi-digit (two-digit) display, the character transmitted by the main transmission means 290, regardless of whether the number of credit medals is "10 or more" or "less than 10". Data (credit data) corresponds to "in the case of showing a multi-digit number".

  Then, when the character data transmitted by the main transmission means 290 indicates a multi-digit number, the distributing means 335 places the character data in the order of the corresponding seven-segment display 77 (eg, tens place or one place). It distributes to convert to lighting data to be displayed. Specifically, the sorting unit 335 converts the character data (d) into character data (h) and distributes the converted character data (h) to each digit. That is, in the case of the 7-segment display 77 used as one-digit display, the conversion means 330 converts radix from character data (b) to character data (d) and character data (d) to character data (h) In the case of the 7-segment display 77 used as multi-digit display, the conversion means 330 performs radix conversion from character data (b) to character data (d), and the distribution means 335 performs character data (d) It is supposed that the radix conversion from H to character data (h) is performed.

  As an example, the sorting means 335 extracts the character data (h) corresponding to the converted upper digit (e.g. the tens digit) from the character data (h) corresponding to the lower digit (e.g. the one digit) Also distribute the lighting data first to convert it. After that, the sorting means 335 sorts the character data (h) corresponding to the lower order converted so as to convert it into lighting data. For example, when the credit data is converted into “20 d” by the conversion means 330, the distributing means 335 converts “20 d” into “2 h” and “0 h” while “2 h” is more than “0 h”. It distributes to convert to lighting data first. Then, the distribution means 335 determines the timing of converting each of the distributed credit data (“2h” and “0h”) into lighting data. Thereby, the converting means 330 converts the credit data “2 h” and “0 h” into lighting data in the order distributed by the distributing means 335 and at the timing determined by the distributing means 335. In addition, as an example, when the credit data is converted into "05d" by the conversion means 330, the distributing means 335 converts "05d" into "0h" and "5h" while "0h" is converted into "5h". It distributes to convert to lighting data earlier than "".

  The flow of lighting control of the 7-segment display 77 including the process of converting the character data transmitted by the main control unit 200 into lighting data by the conversion unit 330 will be described later.

(7-segment transmission means 340)
The seven-segment transmission unit 340 transmits various data (signals) to the seven-segment display 77.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 instructs the lighting data converted by the conversion unit 330 and a lighting instruction to light a segment of a specific (one) 7-segment display 77. A signal is sent to the 7-segment display 77.

  The 7-segment transmission unit 340 includes “SEG-Port” for transmitting lighting data and “DGT-Port” for transmitting a lighting instruction signal.

  The SEG-Port is composed of eight ports SEG0 to SEG7. Further, “1” or “0” can be set as the value of SEG-Port at each port of SEG-Port. Then, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits lighting data to all 7-segment displays 77 based on the value of each port.

  Here, the value of the SEG-Port is converted by the conversion means 330 and determined by inputting the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage area of the 7-segment storage means 320. Specifically, the lighting data of the 7-segment display 77 at lighting timing is read out from the lighting data storage area of the 7-segment storage unit 320, and is input to the SEG-Port, whereby the value of the SEG-Port is determined. Be done.

  The DGT-Port is configured of eight ports DGT0 to DGT7. In addition, “1” or “0” can be set as the DGT-Port value to each port of the DGT-Port. Then, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits a lighting instruction signal to the specific 7-segment display 77 based on the value of each port. At this time, when the value of DGT-Port is “1”, the ON instruction signal is transmitted to “7”, that is, the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the port, and the value of DGT-Port is “0”. In this case, it is supposed that "OFF", that is, the lighting instruction signal is not transmitted to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the port.

  Here, the condition that the value of DGT-Port becomes “1” is that the 7 segment display 77 corresponding to the port is turned on, and the use flag register of the 7 segment display 77 corresponding to the port It is assumed that the value is "1".

  In the first embodiment, the number of ports for which the value of DGT-Port becomes “1” at one trigger is limited to one. That is, in the first embodiment, the value of DGT-Port becomes "1" at a plurality of ports at the same timing, and the seven-segment transmission unit 340 simultaneously turns on a lighting instruction signal to a plurality of seven-segment displays 77. It will not be sent.

  Here, as for each port of DGT-Port, DGT0 corresponds to "payout number display 88A", DGT1 corresponds to "payout number display 88B", and DGT2 corresponds to "credit display 87A", DGT3 Corresponds to the "credit display 87B", and DGT 4 corresponds to the "setting display 89". In each DGT-Port, DGT0 corresponds to "bit 0 of the use flag register", DGT1 corresponds to "bit 1 of the use flag register", and DGT 2 corresponds to "bit 2 of the use flag register" DGT3 corresponds to "bit 3 of use flag register", DGT 4 corresponds to "bit 4 of use flag register", DGT 5 corresponds to "bit 5 of use flag register", DGT 6 is "use flag register" The DGT 7 corresponds to "bit 7 of the use flag register".

  In the DGT-Port, the lighting timing of the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to each port is sequentially switched each time a predetermined time T2 preset in the 7-segment control unit 300 elapses. Here, the predetermined time T2 is a length equal to or less than the predetermined time T1, which is a switching interval of the character data transmitted by the main transmission means 290.

  In the first embodiment, switching of the lighting timing is sequentially switched from DGT0 to DGT7, and is switched from DGT7 to DGT0 when a predetermined time T2 has elapsed in DGT7. That is, in the case of the 7-segment display 77 using DGT-Port as a multi-digit display, the lighting timing goes from the highest digit (e.g., tens) to the lower digit (e.g., first). Switch. For example, when a predetermined time T2 has elapsed from the time when the lighting timing corresponding to DGT0 (corresponding to the number-of-dispenses display 88A (the tens place)) is set, DGT1 (the number-of-disbursements display next to DGT0) Is set to the lighting timing corresponding to the unit 88B (corresponding to the first place).

  Here, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 switches lighting data to be transmitted to the 7-segment display 77 at predetermined time intervals T3 set in advance in the 7-segment control unit 300, and changes various lighting data to the 7-segment display 77. Send. The predetermined time T3 has the same length as the predetermined time T2, which is a switching interval of the lighting timing of the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to each port.

  Specifically, the 7-segment transmission means 340 turns on lighting data to be displayed on the payout number display 88A every predetermined time T3 → lighting data to be displayed on the payout number display 88B → lighting data to be displayed on the credit display 87A → In the order of lighting data to be displayed on the credit display 87B → lighting data to be displayed on the setting display 89, the lighting data to be transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 are switched. That is, in the case of the 7-segment display unit 77 used as multi-digit display, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 sequentially transmits lighting data to be displayed at the topmost position.

  As described above, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77 not displaying the lighting data, not limited to transmitting the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77 displaying the lighting data. Also send. The seven-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data and the lighting instruction signal to the seven-segment display 77 while synchronizing the timing of transmitting the lighting data and the lighting instruction signal. For example, when transmitting the lighting data to be displayed on the number-of-payouts display 88A, the 7-segment transmission means 340 synchronizes these transmission timings so as to transmit the lighting instruction signal to the number-of-discharges display 88A. There is.

  The 7-segment transmission unit 340 reads lighting data of the 7-segment display 77 at lighting timing from the lighting data storage area of the 7-segment storage unit 320, and based on the input to the SEG-Port, lighting data Are transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77, and simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data, a lighting instruction signal is transmitted to a specific 7-segment display 77. For example, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 sets the lighting data of the setting display 89 at the lighting timing based on the fact that the lighting data storage area for the setting display 89 is read out and input to the SEG-Port. When lighting data to be displayed on the display 89 is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77, a lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the setting display 89 simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data.

  And in 1st Embodiment, it is supposed that each segment of 7 segment indicator 77 which received lighting data and a lighting instruction | indication signal lights. Specifically, when the lighting instruction signal is transmitted to a specific 7-segment display unit 77 when the value of DGT-Port becomes "1", the lighting data corresponds to the lighting data transmitted simultaneously with the lighting instruction signal. Each segment of the 7-segment display 77 described above is lit.

  For example, in the case of the number-of-payouts indicator 88A, the value of bit 0 of the corresponding use flag register is "1" (see FIG. 7A). Therefore, when the lighting timing of the payout number display 88A is set by switching the lighting timing, the value of DGT0 becomes "1", and the 7-segment transmission means 340 sends a lighting instruction signal to the payout number display 88A. Will be sent. Further, the lighting data is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting instruction signal to the number-of-payouts display 88A by the 7-segment transmission means 340. As a result, in the number-of-payouts display 88A that has received the lighting data and the lighting instruction signal, the segment corresponding to the portion where the lighting data is "1" lights up, and the decimal number corresponding to the lighting data is displayed. . On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the values of bit 5 to bit 7 of the use flag register are “0” (see FIG. 7A). Therefore, in the first embodiment, even if the lighting timings of bit 5 to bit 7 of the use flag register are set by switching the lighting timing, the values of DGT 5 to DGT 7 do not become “1”.

(Sub control means 500)
The sub-control means 500 has the alerting | reporting means 510, as shown in FIG. Details of the notification unit 510 will be described later.
With the above-described configuration, the sub control means 500 receives a signal from the main control means 200 and performs effects accompanying the progress of the game.

  Specifically, the sub-control means 500 outputs data defining the on / off of the LED to an LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, or outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for outputting data defining audio to be output to an audio output circuit (not shown) for output or for driving the display unit 84 Output data that defines

(Informing means 510)
The notification means 510 is for notifying the player of the effect using the effect device 70.
The notification means 510 displays effects according to the winning combination based on the result of the part drawing, effects according to the respective game states of normal state, RT state, bonus internal middle state or bonus state, and push order navigation. The player is notified of the effects and the like. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the notification means 510 selects a predetermined effect by lottery and notifies the player of the selected effect using the effect device 70.

  In addition, when the notification means 510 is elected to the maximum payout number combination (for example, "bell combination") according to the maximum payout number (for example, "9 sheets") in the role lottery during stay in the advantageous section, The display unit 84 displays a push-through navigation (hereinafter referred to as “maximum paid-out number navigation”) corresponding to the highest paid-out number combination at least once.

(Description of gaming state using FIG. 11)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming state is managed by the main control means 200, and as shown in FIG. 11, roughly divided into a normal state, an RT state, a bonus internal middle state, and a bonus state.

  The “normal state” is controlled by the normal state control means 251. The winning probability for the replay role in the normal state is set to 1 / 7.3.

  The “RT state” is controlled by the RT state control means 252, and has a higher probability of winning the replay role than the “normal state”.

  It shifts from “normal state” to “RT state” when the RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a winning order replay player wins a winning combination (not shown) and the stop switch 50 is stopped in the correct pressing order, the RT transition symbol is displayed in a stopped state and shifts to "RT state".

  In addition, in the “RT state”, when the push order symbol as the normal state transition symbol is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the “normal state”. Here, the “push-on-run spilled symbol” is not shown, but for example, the left first stop wins the wrong answer in the role lottery, and the push order incorrect answer (the stop switch 50 is operated at the left first stop) ) Is a symbol 61 which is stopped and displayed.

  If the ART state is in the "RT state", the pushing order is notified, but if the ART state is ended, the pushing order is not notified, and the player normally stops the push switch 50 in the normal pushing order. Operate with Therefore, when the left first stop is won as the incorrect answer, the pressing order spill symbol is stopped and displayed, and the state shifts to the "normal state".

  The "bonus internal middle state" is controlled by the bonus internal middle state control means 253, and in the "normal state" or the "RT state", the bonus transition winning combination is won and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition winning combination is on the effective line 86. Transition to when the stop display can not be displayed. In the bonus internal state, the winning probability for the replay role is set higher than that in the normal state.

  In the bonus internal state, the winning probability for the replay player is set to be lower than that of the RT state but higher than that of the normal state. Of course, the winning probability of the replay player in the bonus internal middle state may be set equal to that in the normal state, or may be set equal to or higher than the RT state.

  The "bonus state" is controlled by the bonus state control means 254, and "BB" is performed as a bonus game. In this "bonus state", the prescribed bet number of medals is set to "two".

  In the "bonus internal middle state", the "bonus state" is shifted by stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus shift combination on the effective line 86. Further, the “bonus state” is transitioned by winning the bonus transfer combination in the “normal state” or the “RT state” and stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the effective line 86.

  In the "bonus state", the RB operates continuously and ends with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, more than 300. Then, after the "bonus state" ends, the "normal state" is entered.

(Description of the advantageous section using FIG. 12)
Next, an advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the first embodiment, the “non-advantagement zone” in which the display of the push order navigation advantageous to the player is not permitted and the display of the push order navigation advantageous to the player are acceptable There is a section.

(Not advantageous section)
The non-advancing section is the section excluding the advantageous section, in which the display of push order navigation advantageous to the player is not permitted, that is, it is not permitted to perform the AT game. Therefore, continuing the non-favored section results in a decrease in the total number of medals owned by the player. Also, the gaming state during the non-favored segment stay is mainly to stay in the normal state (see FIG. 11).

(Favorite section)
The "favorable section" is a section in which the display of the push order navigation advantageous to the player is permitted. That is, the "favored section" is a section in which AT game is permitted to be performed.

  The transition from the "non-favored zone" to the "favorable zone" is made based on the winning of a predetermined transition trigger (for example, the rare role or pushing order bell) in the lottery for the non-favored zone. In addition, it is not limited to transitioning from "non-favored zone" to "favorable zone" based on having won a predetermined transition trigger role, and an advantageous segment performed based on having won a predetermined transition trigger role. The transition may be made based on the winning of the lottery.

  In this "favorable section", an instruction for winning according to the maximum payout number is to be issued at least once. Specifically, the instruction for the winning according to the maximum payout number refers to the maximum payout number navigation displayed on the display unit 84 by the notifying unit 510 when winning in the maximum payout number combination (for example, "bell combination") It is done.

  Further, at least one upper limit of the predetermined number of playable games is determined for the advantageous section, and the advantageous section shifts to the non- advantageous section based on reaching the upper limit of the number of games.

  In the advantageous section, the advantageous section upper limit game number is defined as “1500 games”, and the advantageous section upper limit game number is set in the advantageous section control means 262. Then, the number of advantageous section upper limit games counted by the advantageous section control means 262 is decremented by one game, and when the "1500 game" reaches the "zero game", the advantageous section is shifted to the non-preferred section. Note that the number of advantageous section upper limit games is not limited to one type of "1500 games", and may be two types of "1500 games" and "1000 games", for example.

(Description of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 13)
A general game control process executed by the main control unit 200 for each game will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S10, the main control means 200 determines whether the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, when it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, setting of the number of bets is disabled. Then, it progresses to following step S11. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step S10 is performed again.

  In addition, the bet number setting process is performed as a premise of this step S10. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number has been set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the bet number of the game has reached a prescribed bet number (three or two).

  In step S11, the role lottery process is executed by the role lottery means 210. Further, at this time, the result of the lottery for the winning combination is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

  In step S12, rotation variation processing of the rotating reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is executed. When the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotating reel 62 is operated after the rotating reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, the rotation of each rotating reel 62 is stopped by the reel control means 220. The pushing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, It is read out in the subsequent processing.

  In addition, after completion of all the stop operations, the main control means 200 transmits the rotation stop information of the full rotation reel 62 to the sub control means 500. Then, when the rotational fluctuation processing of all the rotating reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.

  In step S13, the stop symbol determination means 230 executes stop symbol determination processing as to whether or not the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is uniform with the combination of the symbols 61 on the activated line 86. Here, data of the determination result of the determination process for winning etc. is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. When the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

  In step S14, payout processing or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230 is executed by the payout provision means 240. In addition, as a result of determination, when payment is unnecessary, payment processing is not performed. Then, the process ends.

(Description of the flow of lighting control)
The flow of lighting control of the 7-segment display 77 including the process of converting the character data transmitted by the main control unit 200 into lighting data by the conversion unit 330 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in step S20, the main transmission unit 290 of the main control unit 200 transmits initial information to the 7-segment control unit 300. Specifically, the main transmission unit 290 transmits “the value of the use flag register (00011111)” and the “value of the number-of-digits flag register (11101100)” to the seven-segment control unit 300 as initial information. Then, it progresses to following step S21.

  In step S21, the 7-segment control unit 300 performs register setting. Specifically, the initial information is received by the receiving unit 310, and the “7-segment control unit 300” “value of use flag register (00011111)” and “value of digit number flag register (11101100)” based on the received initial information. Are set in the “use flag register” and the “number-of-digits flag register” provided in the 7-segment storage unit 320, respectively.

  By the above register setting, as shown in FIG. 7A, the value of the use flag register is set to "00011111" in order from the upper bit. That is, the 7-segment display 77 used in the first embodiment is a setting display 89, credit displays 87A and 87B, and a payout amount display 88A and 88B. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, by the above register setting, the value of the number-of-digits flag register is set to “11101100” in order from the upper bit. That is, in the seven-segment display 77 used in the first embodiment, the setting display 89 uses one digit, and the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 use two digits. Then, it progresses to following step S22. Steps S20 and S21 are one-time initial setting processing performed before the first transmission of character data by the main transmission unit 290.

  In step S22, the derivation unit 270 of the main control unit 200 derives character data. For example, in step S22, the derivation unit 270 derives the credit data "00010100b (20d)", the payout data "00001001b (9d)", and the setting value data "00000110b (6d)" as character data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S23.

  In step S23, the main storage unit 280 of the main control unit 200 stores the character data derived by the derivation unit 270 in step S22. In the above case, in step S23, the main storage unit 280 stores the credit data as character data in the storage area for the credit display 87 as "00010100b (20d)", and the payout data is the number-of-payouts indicator 88. "00001001b (9d)" is stored in the storage area for the setting value, and "00000110b (6d)" is stored in the storage area for the setting display 89. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S24.

  In step S24, the character data stored by the main storage unit 280 in step S23 is transmitted to the 7-segment control unit 300 by the main transmission unit 290.

  Here, the flow from step S24 to step S29, which will be described later, differs between the setting display 89 used as single digit display and the credit display 87 and payout number display 88 used as multi-digit (two-digit) displays. ing. Specifically, in the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88, the process of step S26 described later is performed, and in the case of the setting display 89, the process of step S26 is not performed. .

  The process from step S24 to step S29 will be described separately for the case of the setting display 89 and for the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88. In the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88, the case of the credit display 87 will be described as an example.

(In the case of setting display 89)
In step S24, the main transmission unit 290 transmits the character data stored by the main storage unit 280 in step S23, specifically, the setting value data "00000110b" to the 7-segment control unit 300. Then, it progresses to following step S25.

  In step S25, the conversion means 330 performs radix conversion. Specifically, the setting value data "00000110b" received by the receiving unit 310 is converted by the conversion unit 330 into setting value data "6d", and the setting value data "6d" is converted into setting value data "6h". Ru. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S27.

  In step S27, the conversion means 330 performs lighting data conversion. Specifically, with reference to the lighting data conversion table, the conversion means 330 converts the setting value data “6h” converted in step S25 into lighting data “01111101” (see FIG. 10A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S28.

  In step S28, the save / input process is performed by the seven-segment storage means 320. First, the lighting data “01111101” converted by the conversion means 330 in step S27 is stored in the lighting data storage area of the 7-segment storage means 320 corresponding to the setting display 89. Thereafter, the lighting data “01111101” of the setting display 89 at the lighting timing is read out from the lighting data storage area of the seven-segment storage unit 320 and is input to the seven-segment transmission unit 340. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S29.

  In step S29, the lighting data "01111101" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and a lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the setting display 89 simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. Then, the process ends.

  As described above, the setting display 89 to which the lighting data “01111101” and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted is middle upper A, lower right C, middle lower D, lower left E, upper left while these signals are being transmitted. Turn on the segments of F and middle part G. As a result, the setting display 89 displays decimal "6".

(In the case of the credit display 87)
In step S24, the main transmission unit 290 transmits the character data stored in step S23 by the main storage unit 280, specifically, the credit data "00010100b" to the 7-segment control unit 300. Then, it progresses to following step S25.

  In step S25, the conversion means 330 performs radix conversion. Specifically, the credit data "00010100b" received by the receiving means 310 is converted by the converting means 330 into credit data "20d". Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S26.

  In step S26, the distribution means 335 distributes the credit data "20d". More specifically, the credit data "20d" converted in step S25 by the distribution means 335 is equivalent to "2h" corresponding to the top (ten's place) and "1st place". It distributes to 0h. Thereafter, after the process of FIG. 15 described later is performed, the process proceeds to the next step S27.

  In step S27, the conversion means 330 performs lighting data conversion. Specifically, the credit data "2h" and "0h" distributed by the distribution means 335 in step S26 are referred to the lighting data conversion table, and converted into lighting data "01011011" and "00111111" by the converting means 330. It is converted (see FIG. 10A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S28.

  In step S28, the save / input process is performed by the seven-segment storage means 320. First, the lighting data “01011011” and “00111111” converted by the conversion means 330 in step S27 are stored in the lighting data storage area of the 7-segment storage means 320 corresponding to each of the credit display 87A and the credit display 87B. Ru. Thereafter, the lighting data “01011011” of the credit display 87A at the lighting timing is read out from the lighting data storage area of the seven-segment storage unit 320 and is input to the seven-segment transmission unit 340. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S29.

  In step S29, the lighting data "01011011" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and a lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the credit display 87A simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. Thereafter, the process returns to step S28.

  As described above, while the lighting data “01011011” and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted, the credit display 87A transmits the middle upper A, the upper right B, the middle lower D, the lower left E, and the middle while these signals are transmitted. Turn on the segment G. As a result, a decimal "2" is displayed on the credit display 87A.

  Here, in the case of the credit display 87, following the credit display 87A (the tens place), for the display processing of the credit display 87B (the ones place), the above-mentioned steps S28 and S29 Processing is repeated. In addition, about step S28 and step S29 which are performed repeatedly below, it describes as step S28 (R) etc.

  In step S28 (R), the save / input process is performed by the seven-segment storage means 320. In this step S28 (R), the process of storing (storing) the lighting data "01011011" and "00111111" in the lighting data storage area is performed in step S28. Only the input process of is performed. That is, the lighting data “00111111” of the credit display 87 B at the lighting timing is read out from the lighting data storage area of the seven-segment storage unit 320 and is input to the seven-segment transmission unit 340. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S29 (R).

  In step S29 (R), the lighting data "00111111" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and the lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the credit display 87B simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. . Then, the process ends.

  As described above, while the lighting data “00111111” and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted, the credit display 87B transmits the middle upper portion A, the upper right portion B, the lower right portion C, the middle lower portion D, the lower left portion while these signals are being transmitted. The segments E and upper left F are lighted. As a result, the decimal point "0" is displayed on the credit display 87B.

  Next, the process of radix conversion in the case of using the 7-segment display 77 in multi-digit display will be described using FIG. That is, the process of FIG. 15 is performed in the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 used as multi-digit (two-digit) display, and in the case of the setting display 89 used as single-digit display. I can not do it. The process of FIG. 15 is performed as part of the process of step S26 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in step S30, the conversion means 330 determines whether the most significant digit of the converted character data (h) is "0h". Here, if it is determined by the conversion means 330 that the most significant digit of the converted character data (h) is "0h", the process proceeds to the next step S31. On the other hand, when the conversion means 330 does not determine that the most significant digit of the converted character data (h) is "0h", the process is ended.

  In step S31, the conversion means 330 converts the most significant digit character data "0h" into character data (all unlit data) "Ch". Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S32.

  In step S32, the data converted to character data (all off data) “Ch” immediately before by the conversion means 330 is data corresponding to the least significant digit (eg, “one digit” in the case of two digits). It is determined whether or not it is. Here, when it is determined by the conversion means 330 that the data converted into character data (all off data) “Ch” immediately before is data corresponding to the least significant digit, the processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is not determined by the conversion means 330 that the data converted immediately before to character data (all off data) "Ch" is data corresponding to the least significant digit, the process proceeds to the next step S33.

  In step S33, the conversion means 330 refers to the data corresponding to the one lower digit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S34.

  In step S34, the conversion means 330 determines whether the character data (h) of the digit referred to in step S33 (hereinafter referred to as "reference digit") is "0h". Here, when it is determined by the conversion means 330 that the character data (h) of the reference digit is "0h", the process proceeds to the next step S35. On the other hand, when the conversion means 330 does not determine that the character data (h) of the reference digit is "0h", the processing ends.

  In step S35, the character data "0h" of the reference digit is converted to character data (all unlit data) "Ch". Thereafter, the process returns to step S32.

(Operation and effect of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the seven-segment control unit 300 includes an IC different from the main control unit 200, generates lighting data, and transmits the generated lighting data to the plurality of seven-segment displays 77. . That is, in the first embodiment, all control of the 7-segment display 77 is not performed by the main control unit 200 alone, but the 7-segment display cooperates with the main control unit 200 and the 7-segment control unit 300. It has 77 controls. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, since the 7-segment control unit 300 for generating and transmitting lighting data is provided separately from the main control unit 200, the generation and transmission of lighting data is performed on the main control unit 200. Compared with the case where it carries out, the use capacity of the main control means 200 regarding control of 7 segment indicator 77 can be reduced.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the main storage unit 280 is capable of storing character data indicating a plurality of digits in one byte. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, since main storage unit 280 can store a plurality of digits in one byte, the main control unit can be compared to a configuration that requires one byte to store the digits of each digit. It can reduce the used capacity of 200.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, since the main storage means 280 can store a plurality of multi-digit numbers in one byte, for example, when the main transmission means 290 transmits character data indicating a 2-digit number, Two digits of data can be transmitted by data transmission. Therefore, in the first embodiment, it is not necessary to read character data corresponding to each digit from the main storage unit 280 to the main transmission unit 290 and transmit it to the 7-segment control unit 300, and character data indicating numbers for each digit is displayed. Programs for reading out and programs for transmitting data can be reduced. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the number of programs required can be reduced compared to the configuration in which different data are transmitted in the tens place and the ones place when transmitting 2-digit numbers, and the main control The use capacity of the means 200 can be reduced.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the seven-segment control unit 300 refers to the received character data as a multi-digit display with reference to the number-of-digits flag register set before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290. It is determined whether to process. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the initial information (the value of the use flag register and the value of the number-of-digits flag register) transmitted by the main transmission unit 290 before the transmission of the first character data is referred to. The segment control means 300 performs register setting corresponding to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment.

  Thus, in the first embodiment, whether each of the plurality of seven-segment displays 77 is used as a single digit display or a multiple digit display before the first character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290 It can be set in advance. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, by setting the digit number flag register corresponding to each model of the gaming machine 10, it can be applied to various models, and the versatility of the seven segment control means 300 is enhanced. be able to.

  In the first embodiment, the seven-segment control unit 300 refers to the use of the seven-segment display unit 77 with reference to the use flag register set before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290. It is determined which 7-segment display 77 to use. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the initial information (the value of the use flag register and the value of the number-of-digits flag register) transmitted by the main transmission unit 290 before the transmission of the first character data is referred to. The segment control means 300 performs register setting corresponding to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment.

  Thus, in the first embodiment, which one of the plurality of seven-segment displays 77 is to be used is set in advance before the first character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290. It can be done. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, even if the 7-segment control unit 300 stores the 7-segment display 77 which is not used depending on the model of the gaming machine 10, the use flag register corresponding to each model is set. Thus, the present invention can be applied to various models, and the versatility of the 7-segment control means 300 can be enhanced.

  In the first embodiment, in the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 used as multi-digit (two-digit) displays, the second seven-segment display 77 (credit display 87 B or payout When the number indicator 88B is turned on, the processes of step S28 and step S29 shown in FIG. 14 are repeatedly performed.

  That is, in the first embodiment, in the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 used as multi-digit (two-digit) display, the second seven-segment display 77 is turned on as shown in FIG. The processing from step S22 to step S27 shown in 14 can be omitted.

  Thus, in the first embodiment, in the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 used as multi-digit (two-digit) display, when the second seven-segment display 77 is turned on, There is no need to perform another calculation, and the processing load can be reduced by reducing the number of times of processing of the main control means 200. Further, in the first embodiment, in the case of the credit display 87 and the number-of-payouts display 88 used as multi-digit (two-digit) display, it is not necessary to replace character data to be transmitted for each digit; The processing load can be reduced by reducing the number of times of processing.

Second Embodiment
The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described while omitting the overlapping part with the first embodiment.

  If there is no change in the character data corresponding to each of the plurality of 7-segment displays 77 from the content transmitted last time, the main transmission unit 290 of the second embodiment performs 7-segment control unit on the character data without the change. Do not send to 300. That is, when there is a change in the content of the character data transmitted last time, the main transmission unit 290 transmits the character data having the change to the seven-segment control unit 300.

  For example, the credit data transmitted last time is "00010100 b (20 d)". Then, on the basis of the player's operation of the max bet switch 34, the current credit data is subtracted by the derivation means 270, and new credit data is derived ("00010100 b (20 d)" → "0001 0001 b ( 17d). Then, the credit data stored in the storage area for the credit display 87 by the main storage unit 280 is updated to "00010001b".

  In this case, the main transmission unit 290 transmits the updated credit data “00010001b” to the seven-segment control unit 300 because the credit data stored in the main storage unit 280 is changed from the content transmitted last time.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that the medals are not paid out in the previous game, and the payout data transmitted last time is “00000000b (0d)”. Then, when the payout of the medal is not performed even in the next game, the payout data derived by the deriving means 270 is “00000000b (0d)”.

  In this case, since the payout data stored in the main storage unit 280 has not changed from the content transmitted last time, the main transmission unit 290 does not transmit the payout data in the game.

(Operation and effect of the second embodiment)
The operation and effect of the second embodiment will be described while omitting the overlapping part with the first embodiment.
In the second embodiment, when there is no change in the character data corresponding to each of the plurality of 7-segment displays 77 from the previously transmitted contents, the main transmission unit 290 performs 7-segment control on the character data without the change. It is decided not to send to the means 300. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the main control unit 200 is compared with the configuration in which the character data without the change is transmitted to the 7-segment control unit 300 even when there is no change in the character data from the content transmitted last time. The processing load can be reduced by reducing the number of times of processing.

Third Embodiment
The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described while omitting an overlapping portion with the first or second embodiment.

(Total payout number display 73)
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the seven-segment display 77 includes three seven-segment LEDs in addition to the credit display 87, the number-of-payouts display 88, and the setting display 89. A total of eight 7-segment displays 77 are provided for the total payout number display 73.

  The total payout number display 73 is a seven-segment display 77 disposed on the front door 14 (not shown), and displays the total payout number of medals paid out during a stay in a predetermined state. . The total payout number display 73 displays a total payout number display 73A that displays the hundreds place of the total payout number, a total payout number display 73B that displays the tens of the total payout number, and the total payout number And a total number-of-payouts indicator 73C for displaying the first place. That is, the total payout number display 73 is a seven-segment display 77 that performs three-digit display as multi-digit display.

(Deriving means 270)
The derivation unit 270 of the third embodiment derives character data to be displayed on the total payout number display 73 in addition to the credit display 87, the payout number display 88, and the setting display 89.

  In the case of the total payout number display 73, the derivation means 270 derives the total payout number of medals paid out during the stay in the predetermined state. For example, when the total payout number of medals paid out during a stay in a predetermined state (for example, bonus state) is "301", the derivation means 270 is character data corresponding to the total number of payouts (hereinafter referred to as The “total payout data” is derived as “100101101 b (301 d)”.

(Main storage means 280)
The main storage unit 280 of the third embodiment stores total payout data as character data, in addition to credit data, payout data, and setting value data.

  The main storage unit 280 has a storage area for the total payout number display 73 in addition to the credit display 87, the payout number display 88, and the setting indicator 89. Then, the main storage unit 280 stores the total payout data in the storage area for the total payout number display 73. For example, when the total payout number is "301", the main storage unit 280 calculates the total payout data "100101101b (301d)" derived by the derivation unit 270, "00000001b" and "00101101b". It is divided into 8-bit data and stored. That is, when the total payout number is “301”, the main storage unit 280 stores the corresponding total payout data using 2 bytes.

(Main transmission means 290)
The main transmission unit 290 of the third embodiment transmits the total payout data to the seven-segment control unit 300 in addition to the credit data, the payout data, and the setting value data as character data stored in the main storage unit 280.

  The main transmission means 290 repeatedly transmits character data to the 7-segment control means 300, with the total payout data (2 bytes), payout data, credit data, and set value data being sent as one set.

  For example, the main transmission unit 290 divides the total payout data derived by the derivation unit 270 into "100101101b (301d)" and the main storage unit 280 divides it into two 8-bit data "00000001b" and "00101101b". When stored in memory, two 8-bit data are sequentially transmitted to the 7-segment control means 300.

  Here, the main transmission means 290 repeatedly transmits these character data to the 7-segment control means 300 in the order of total payout data → payment data → credit data → setting value data.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving means 310 of the third embodiment receives the total payout data in addition to the setting value data, the credit data and the payout data as character data.

(7-segment storage means 320)
As shown in FIG. 17A, bit 0 of the use flag register of the third embodiment corresponds to the "total number of dispensed sheets indicator 73A", and bit 1 corresponds to the "total number of dispensed sheets indicator 73B", Bit 2 corresponds to "total payout number indicator 73C", bit 3 corresponds to "payout number indicator 88A", bit 4 corresponds to "disbursed number indicator 88B", and bit 5 is "credit indicator Bit 6 corresponds to "credit indicator 87B" and bit 7 corresponds to "setting indicator 89".

  The value of the use flag register in the third embodiment is “11111111” in order from the upper bit. With this use setting, the 7-segment display 77 used in the third embodiment includes the setting display 89, the credit display 87A, 87B, the number-of-payouts display 88A, 88B, and the total number-of-payouts display 73A, 73B, 73C. It is done.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the value of the number-of-digits flag register of the third embodiment is set to “10011000” in order from the upper bit. The seven-segment display 77 used in the third embodiment uses one digit for the setting indicator 89, uses two digits for the credit indicator 87 and the payout number indicator 88, and displays the total payout number indicator 73 by this digit number setting. Is supposed to use 3 digits.

  Further, the seven-segment storage unit 320 according to the third embodiment includes the lighting data storage area for the total payout number display 73 in addition to the one for the credit display 87, the payout number display 88, and the setting indicator 89. Have. Then, the 7-segment storage unit 320 stores lighting data corresponding to the total payout data in the lighting data storage area for the total payout number display 73. The lighting data storage area for the total payout number display 73 is divided into storage areas corresponding to the total payout number display 73A, the total payout number display 73B, and the total payout number display 73C.

(7-segment transmission means 340)
As shown in FIG. 16, in each port of the DGT-Port of the third embodiment, DGT 0 corresponds to the “total payout number display 73 A”, and DGT 1 corresponds to the “total payout number display 73 B”. Corresponds to “total payout number display 73 C”, DGT 3 corresponds to “payout number display 88 A”, DGT 4 corresponds to “payout number display 88 B”, and DGT 5 corresponds to “credit indicator 87 A” DGT 6 corresponds to the “credit display 87 B”, and DGT 7 corresponds to the “setting display 89”. In each DGT-Port, DGT0 corresponds to "bit 0 of the use flag register", DGT1 corresponds to "bit 1 of the use flag register", and DGT 2 corresponds to "bit 2 of the use flag register" DGT3 corresponds to "bit 3 of use flag register", DGT 4 corresponds to "bit 4 of use flag register", DGT 5 corresponds to "bit 5 of use flag register", DGT 6 is "use flag register" The DGT 7 corresponds to "bit 7 of the use flag register".

  The 7-segment transmission unit 340 of the third embodiment causes lighting data to be displayed on the total payout number display 73A every predetermined time T3 → lighting data to be displayed on the total payout number display 73B → on the total payout number display 73C. Lighting data to be displayed → lighting data to be displayed on the payout number display 88A → lighting data to be displayed on the payout number display 88B → lighting data to be displayed on the credit display 87A → lighting data to be displayed on the credit display 87B → setting display The lighting data to be transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 are switched in the order of the lighting data to be displayed on 89. Then, the seven-segment transmission means 340 sends the lighting data to be transmitted to all seven-segment displays 77 to the total payout number display 73A when the predetermined time T3 has elapsed from the transmission start of the lighting data to be displayed on the setting indicator 89. By switching to lighting data to be displayed, these lighting data are repeatedly transmitted in the above-mentioned order.

(Description of the flow of lighting control)
Hereinafter, the flow of the lighting control of the third embodiment will be described using FIG. 14 while omitting an overlapping portion with the first or second embodiment, specifically, steps S20 and S21. And below, based on the total payout data transmitted by the main control means 200, the flow until the total number-of-payouts indicator 73 lights up will be described.

  In step S22, the total payout data is derived by the derivation unit 270. For example, in step S22, the total payout data is derived as "100101101b (301d)" by the derivation unit 270. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S23.

  In step S23, the main storage means 280 stores the total payout data derived by the derivation means 270 in step S22. In the above case, the total payout data is divided into two 8-bit data "00000001b" and "00101101b" in the storage area for the total payout number display 73 by the main storage means 280 in step S23. Be done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S24.

  In step S24, the character data stored by the main storage unit 280 in step S23 by the main transmission unit 290, specifically, two 8-bit data of "00000001b" and "00101101b" are 7-segment control unit 300. Are sent sequentially. Then, it progresses to following step S25.

  In step S25, the conversion means 330 performs radix conversion. Specifically, two 8-bit data "00000001b" and "00101101b" received by the receiving unit 310 are converted by the converting unit 330 into total payout data "301d". Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S26.

  In step S26, the sorting means 335 sorts the total payout data "301d". Specifically, the total payout data “301 d” converted in step S 25 by the distributing means 335 is “3 h” corresponding to the highest order (hundreds) and the second highest order (tens) It divides into "0h" corresponded to and "1h" corresponded to the lowermost (one's place). Thereafter, after the process of FIG. 15 is performed, the process proceeds to the next step S27.

  In step S27, the conversion means 330 performs lighting data conversion. Specifically, the total payout data "3h", "0h" and "1h" distributed by the distribution means 335 in step S26 refer to the lighting data conversion table and the lighting data "01001111" by the conversion means 330. , "00111111", and "00000110" (see FIG. 10A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S28.

  In step S28, the save / input process is performed by the seven-segment storage means 320. First, the lighting data "01001111", "00111111", and "00000110" converted by the conversion means 330 in step S27 are displayed on the total payout number display 73A, the total payout number display 73B, and the total payout number display 73C. It is stored in the lighting data storage area of the corresponding 7-segment storage means 320. Thereafter, the lighting data “01001111” of the total payout number display 73A at the lighting timing is read out from the lighting data storage area of the seven-segment storage unit 320 and is input to the seven-segment transmission unit 340. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S29.

  In step S29, the lighting data "01001111" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and a lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the total payout number display 73A simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. Thereafter, the process returns to step S28.

  As described above, while the lighting data “01001111” and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted, the total payout number indicator 73A transmits the middle upper portion A, the upper right portion B, the lower right portion C, the middle lower portion D and the middle portion while the signals are being transmitted. Turn on the segment of middle part G. As a result, a decimal number "3" is displayed on the total payout number display 73A.

  Subsequently, in the case of the total payout number display 73, for the display processing of the total payout number display 73B (the tens place) and the total payout number display 73C (the first place), the above-mentioned step S28 and The process with step S29 is repeated twice. The first repetition is described as step S28 (R1) or the like, and the second repetition is described as step S28 (R2) or the like in steps S28 and S29 repeatedly performed.

  In step S28 (R1), the save / input process is performed by the seven-segment storage means 320. In this step S28 (R1), since the storage data processing of lighting data "01001111", "00111111" and "00000110" to the lighting data storage area is performed in step S28, the seven segments of lighting data are stored. Only input processing to the transmission means 340 is performed. That is, the lighting data “00111111” of the total payout number display 73B at the lighting timing is read from the lighting data storage area of the seven-segment storage unit 320 and is input to the seven-segment transmission unit 340. Then, it progresses to following step S29 (R1).

  In step S29 (R1), the lighting data "00111111" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and the lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the total payout number display 73B simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. Be done. Thereafter, the process returns to step S28.

  As described above, while the lighting data “00111111” and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted, the total payout number indicator 73B transmits the middle upper portion A, the upper right portion B, the lower right portion C, the middle lower portion D, and the like while transmitting these signals. The segments of lower left E and upper left F are lighted. As a result, the decimal number "0" is displayed on the total payout number display 73B.

  In step S28 (R2), the save / input process is performed by the seven-segment storage means 320. In this step S28 (R2), since the storage data processing of lighting data "01001111", "00111111" and "00000110" to the lighting data storage area is performed in step S28, the seven segments of lighting data are stored. Only input processing to the transmission means 340 is performed. That is, the lighting data “00000110” of the total payout number display 73C at the lighting timing is read from the lighting data storage area of the seven-segment storage unit 320 and is input to the seven-segment transmission unit 340. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S29 (R2).

  In step S29 (R2), the lighting data "00000110" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and the lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the total payout number display 73C simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. Be done. Then, the process ends.

  As described above, the total payout number display 73C to which the lighting data "00000110" and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted lights the segments of the upper right portion B and the lower right portion C while these signals are transmitted. As a result, the decimal number "1" is displayed on the total payout number display 73C.

(Others)
In the above embodiment, the case where the value of the use flag register is "1" is "ON", and the case where the value of the use flag register is "0" is "OFF". However, the present invention is not limited to this. The case where the value of the use flag register is "1" may be "OFF", and the case where the value of the use flag register is "0" may be "ON".

  Further, in the above embodiment, “1” of the lighting data indicates “lighting” of the segment, and “0” of the lighting data indicates “lighting off” of the segment. However, not limited to this, "0" of the lighting data may indicate "lighting" of the segment, and "1" of the lighting data may indicate "lighting off" of the segment.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, when the value of DGT-Port is "1", it was set as "ON", and when the value of DGT-Port was "0", it was set as "OFF." However, the present invention is not limited to this. The case where the DGT-Port value is "0" may be "ON", and the case where the DGT-Port value is "1" may be "OFF".

  In the above embodiment, when the value of the digit number flag register is continuous across a plurality of bits, the number of consecutive values from the lower bit is determined as the number of digits of the corresponding 7-segment display 77. It was decided to. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the value of the digit number flag register is continuous across a plurality of bits, the number of consecutive values from the upper bit is determined as the number of digits of the corresponding 7-segment display 77 May be For example, when the value of the number-of-digits flag register is "11111000", a 7-segment display 77 corresponding to bit 4 to bit 7 which is the upper bit of this boundary is divided between bit 3 and bit 4 Assuming that the number of digits is "four digits" and the number of digits of the seven-segment display 77 corresponding to bit 3 which is the lower bit of this boundary is "one digit", the seven-segment display 77 corresponding to bit 0 to bit 2 The number of digits may be "three digits".

  In the first embodiment described above, although the value of the digit number flag register is set to “11101100” in order from the upper bit, the present invention is not limited thereto. The value of the digit number flag register may be set to “00010011” in order from the upper bit. Good. In the third embodiment described above, although the value of the digit number flag register is set to “10011000” in order from the upper bit, the present invention is not limited thereto. The value of the digit number flag register may be set to “01100111” in order from the upper bit. Good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “Ch” is set as the all-off data (h), but hexa data used as the all-out data (h) is not limited to “Ch”. For example, "Fh" may be set as all-off data (h).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the distribution of lighting data by the distribution means 335 is converted into lighting data before the upper digit (e.g. the tens digit) of the character data is lower than the lower digit (e.g. the first digit) It was decided to be distributed as However, the present invention is not limited to this, the distribution of lighting data by the distribution means 335 is converted into lighting data before the lower digit (e.g., one digit) of character data is higher than the upper digit (e.g., tens digit). It may be distributed as well. Furthermore, the distribution of lighting data by the distribution means 335 is not limited to this, so that the upper digit (e.g. the tens digit) and the lower digit (e.g. the one digit digit) are converted to the lit data with equal timing. It may be distributed to

  In the above embodiment, the values of the number-of-digits flag register and the use flag register are transmitted to the 7-segment control unit 300 only once by the main transmission unit 290 before transmitting the first character data. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main transmission unit 290 may transmit the value of the number-of-digits flag register or the use flag register to the seven-segment control unit 300 each time before transmitting character data of each time.

  In the above embodiment, the 7-segment storage unit 320 stores the lighting data converted by the conversion unit 330 based on the character data transmitted by the main transmission unit 290. The lighting data of the 7-segment display 77 at the lighting timing is input from the 7-segment storage unit 320 to the 7-segment transmission unit 340, and the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77. It is supposed to

  That is, in the above embodiment, the lighting control of the seven-segment display 77 is performed without synchronizing the transmission timings of the transmission data of the main control unit 200 and the seven-segment control unit 300. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transmission control of the transmission data of each of the main control means 200 and the 7-segment control means 300 is synchronized with the following configuration, and lighting control of the 7-segment display 77 is performed. It is also good.

  As an example of the above aspect, a configuration in which the storage / input process of step S28 shown in FIG. 14 is not performed will be described for the case where the credit data derived by the deriving means 270 is "00010100b (20d)". In addition, description of step S20 and step S21 is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 14, character data is derived by the deriving means 270 in step S22. For example, in step S22, the derivation unit 270 derives credit data "00010100b (20d)" as character data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S23.

  In step S23, the main storage unit 280 stores the character data derived by the derivation unit 270 in step S22. In the above case, in step S23, the main storage unit 280 stores the credit data as character data in the storage area for the credit display 87 as "00010100b (20d)". Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S24.

  In step S24, the main transmission unit 290 transmits the character data stored in step S23 by the main storage unit 280, specifically, the credit data "00010100b" to the 7-segment control unit 300. Then, it progresses to following step S25.

  In step S25, the conversion means 330 performs radix conversion. Specifically, the credit data "00010100b" received by the receiving means 310 is converted by the converting means 330 into credit data "20d". Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S26.

  In step S26, the distribution means 335 distributes the credit data "20d". More specifically, the credit data "20d" converted in step S25 by the distribution means 335 is equivalent to "2h" corresponding to the top (ten's place) and "1st place". It distributes to 0h. Thereafter, after the process of FIG. 15 is performed, the process proceeds to the next step S27.

  In step S27, the conversion means 330 performs lighting data conversion. Specifically, "2h" which is a part of the credit data distributed by the distribution means 335 in step S26 is converted into lighting data "01011011" by the conversion means 330 with reference to the lighting data conversion table. (See FIG. 10 (A)). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, the lighting data "01011011" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and a lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the credit display 87A simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. Thereafter, the process returns to step S24.

  As described above, while the lighting data “01011011” and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted, the credit display 87A transmits the middle upper A, the upper right B, the middle lower D, the lower left E, and the middle while these signals are transmitted. Turn on the segment G. As a result, a decimal "2" is displayed on the credit display 87A.

  Here, in the case of the credit display 87, following the credit display 87A (ten's place), for the display processing of the credit display 87B (one's place), steps S24 to S29 described above are performed. The process is repeated. In addition, about step S24 to step S29 repeatedly performed below, it describes as step S24 (R) etc.

  In step S24 (R), the main transmission unit 290 transmits the character data stored by the main storage unit 280 in step S23, specifically, the credit data "00010100b" to the 7-segment control unit 300. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S25 (R).

  In step S25 (R), the conversion means 330 performs radix conversion. Specifically, the credit data "00010100b" received by the receiving means 310 is converted by the converting means 330 into credit data "20d". Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S26 (R).

  In step S26 (R), the distribution means 335 distributes the credit data "20d". More specifically, the credit data “20 d” converted at step S 25 (R) by the sorting means 335 is placed in the lower rank (one rank) to “2 h” corresponding to the upper rank (ten rank). It distributes to corresponding "0h". Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step S27 (R).

  In step S27 (R), the conversion means 330 performs lighting data conversion. Specifically, "0h" which is a part of the credit data distributed by the distribution means 335 in step S26 (R) is referred to as the lighting data "00111111" by the conversion means 330 with reference to the lighting data conversion table. It is converted (see FIG. 10A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S29 (R).

  In step S29 (R), the lighting data "00111111" is transmitted to all the 7-segment displays 77 by the 7-segment transmission means 340, and the lighting instruction signal is transmitted to the credit display 87B simultaneously with the transmission of the lighting data. . Then, the process ends.

  As described above, while the lighting data “00111111” and the lighting instruction signal are transmitted, the credit display 87B transmits the middle upper portion A, the upper right portion B, the lower right portion C, the middle lower portion D, the lower left portion while these signals are being transmitted. The segments E and upper left F are lighted. As a result, the decimal point "0" is displayed on the credit display 87B.

  As described above, in this case, whenever character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit 290, the character data is converted into lighting data by the conversion unit 330, and the lighting data is transmitted by the 7-segment transmission unit 340. The lighting data is transmitted to the segment display 77. That is, by synchronizing the transmission timing of each transmission data of the main control unit 200 and the 7-segment control unit 300, the lighting control of the 7-segment display 77 can be performed without storing lighting data in the 7-segment storage unit 320. You may

  In the above embodiment, the character data derived by the deriving unit 270 is "number" data, but the character data derived by the deriving unit 270 is "number" data plus "alphabet" data " It may be alphanumeric data. In this case, when a predetermined error is detected, character data is derived by the derivation unit 270 so as to display an error code that displays an error code using an alphabet. "Example: 11100101b (E5h)". As described above, when the character data derived by the derivation unit 270 is "alphanumeric" data, "two-character characters" that can be stored in one byte of the main storage unit 280 Also included are letters (e.g., FF-> 11111111 b) "and" a total of two letters (e.g., E1-> 11100001 b) of one alphabetic character and one numeric character. "

  In the above embodiment, the use flag register and the number-of-digits flag register transmit the value of the use flag register and the value of the number-of-digits flag register from the main transmission unit 290 to the seven-segment control unit 300. It was decided that settings corresponding to each of the 10 models were made. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the use flag register and the number-of-digits flag register may be preset corresponding to each model of the gaming machine 10. For example, fix the wiring connected to the external pin of IC with power supply or GND, set the value of the use flag register and the number of digits flag register with CR, etc. to the specified value, or mount the IC. The value of the value and the number-of-digits flag register may be written in a ROM or the like as a product to make the use flag register and the number-of-digits flag register correspond to each model of the gaming machine 10 and set in advance.

  In the above embodiment, when all the segments of the 7-segment display 77 are not lighted (all turned off), the lighting data conversion table (“Ch” = “all lighted out data (h) provided in the conversion means 330 is provided. Although ") was used, it is not restricted to this. For example, in the case where one 7-segment display 77 is completely turned off, the value of the use flag register corresponding to that 7-segment display 77 may be set to “0”. That is, based on the fact that one 7-segment display 77 is determined to be completely turned off, the value of the use flag register is set to "0", and the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to this "0" value is temporarily It may be disabled, that is, the lighting data may be transmitted but not lit.

10 gaming machines 12 chassis
14 front door 16 symbol display window
20 upper panel
22 bottom panel 24 hopper unit
26 medal receiver 28 medal payout opening
30 operation unit 32 bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 settlement switch 38 medal input port
40 Start switch
50 stop switch L left stop switch C middle stop switch R right stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 spinning reel 64 left spinning reel
66 Medium rotation reel 68 Right rotation reel
70 production equipment
72 Speakers 73 Total Payout Indicator
74 top speaker
76 Lower Speaker 77 7 Segment Indicator
78 Production lamp
80 upper lamp 82 lower lamp
86 Valid lines 87 Credit indicator
88 Payout indicator 89 Setting indicator
90 zone notification lamp
100 control unit
200 main control means 210 role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol judgment means
240 payout giving means 250 game state control means
251 Normal state control means 252 RT state control means
253 bonus internal middle state control means 254 bonus state control means
260 Effect condition control means 261 Non-favorable zone control means
262 Means of control
270 Derivation means 280 Main storage means (storage means)
290 Main Transmission Means
300 seven-segment control means 310 reception means
320 7-segment storage means 330 conversion means
335 Allocation means 340 7-segment transmission means
500 sub control means 510 notification means

Claims (4)

Main control means for controlling the game,
A plurality of seven-segment displays composed of a plurality of segments, each of which is turned on or off at a predetermined timing;
The lighting control unit is composed of an IC different from the main control means, generates lighting data for lighting the corresponding segment of the 7-segment display, and transmits the generated lighting data to the plurality of 7-segment displays. Segment control means, and
The main control means is
Deriving means for deriving character data of characters to be displayed on the seven-segment display;
Storage means for storing the character data derived by the derivation means;
Main transmission means for transmitting the character data stored in the storage means to the seven-segment control means;
The seven-segment control means includes conversion means for converting the character data transmitted by the main transmission means into the lighting data.
The storage means is capable of storing the character data indicating a plurality of characters in one byte;
The gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the conversion means comprises distribution means for distributing the character data to the corresponding 7-segment display when the character data transmitted by the main transmission means indicates characters of a plurality of digits. Machine. The seven-segment control means includes a digit number flag register indicating whether each of the plurality of seven-segment displays is used as a single digit display or a multiple digit display.
The number-of-digits flag register is set by the main transmission unit before the character data is transmitted.
The seven-segment control means refers to the set number-of-digits flag register to determine whether to process the received character data as a multi-digit display or not. Gaming machine.   The main transmission unit does not transmit the character data having no change to the seven-segment control unit, when the character data corresponding to each of the plurality of seven-segment displays has no change from the content transmitted last time The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The seven-segment control means
And a use flag register indicating which one of the plurality of seven-segment displays to use.
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the use flag register is set before the character data is transmitted by the main transmission unit.