JP2019166104A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To efficiently carry out a determination of whether or not an operation is valid.SOLUTION: When it is determined that an operation to a settlement switch 9 is carried out, it is determined whether or not a game value possessed by a gamer is stored in at least one of a bet counter and a credit counter. When it is determined that the game value is stored, settlement processing is carried out, while, when it is determined that the game value is not stored, the settlement processing is not carried out.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  In such slot machines, medals are inserted by the player. When a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, when the start switch is operated, the game is started by starting the variable display of the identification information (Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-131164 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the process for determining whether or not the operation of inserting a medal is effective is executed before the operation of inserting a medal, and whether or not the operation to the start switch is effective is determined. The process to be executed was performed before the start switch was operated. In such a gaming machine, there is room for improvement in execution of processing corresponding to the operation.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that efficiently executes processing corresponding to an operation.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Operation determining means capable of determining that a predetermined operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 9) has been performed;
When it is determined that the predetermined operation has been performed, a predetermined condition for invalidating the predetermined operation (for example, the player-owned game value shown in S302 in FIG. A condition determination means for determining whether or not a condition that it is not stored in any of the conditions is satisfied;
When the condition determining means determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, when YES is determined in S302 of FIG. 7), predetermined control (for example, a settlement process shown in S304) is executed. On the other hand, when the condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined control is not executed (for example, when NO is determined in S302 of FIG. 7, the settlement process is executed as shown in S306). No) control means.

  According to such a configuration, the determination as to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is executed when it is determined that the predetermined operation has been performed, so that the determination can be executed efficiently.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Whether a specific condition different from the predetermined condition (for example, the condition that the inserted medal of S6 is passing) is established before the process of the operation determining means (for example, before the process of S22 in FIG. 4). A specific condition determining means for determining whether or not,
The control means does not execute the predetermined control when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied (for example, when it is determined that the inserted medal at S6 is passing, the operation of the settlement switch 9 is invalidated). Therefore, even if the settlement switch 9 is operated, the settlement process is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied, the predetermined control is not executed, so that the control means can execute the control efficiently. Note that the gaming machine may not accept a predetermined operation when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied. Further, the gaming machine may not detect the predetermined operation when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
The operation determining means can determine that the predetermined operation (for example, an operation to the checkout switch 9) has been performed in a specific state (for example, the state after S8), and a specific operation (for example, the bet switch 6). And the operation of the start switch 7) can be determined.
The specific condition is a condition for invalidating the specified operation or the specific operation (for example, if it is determined in S6 that the inserted medal is passing, the settlement switch 9, start Since neither the switch 7 nor the bet switch 6 is set to be effective, the settlement process corresponding to the settlement switch 9, the internal lottery process corresponding to the start switch 7, and the bet process corresponding to the bet switch 6 are executed. Not)

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the specific condition is satisfied is determined before the determination of the predetermined operation and the determination of the specific operation, and when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, the predetermined operation and the specific operation are determined. Since both are invalid, the control means can efficiently execute the process.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3),
When the condition determining means determines that the predetermined condition is not established, the control means determines a specific event (for example, a first specific event that the value of the bet counter in S30 is 1 or more, and a credit in S32). In accordance with a second specific event that the value of the counter is 1 or more, the predetermined control includes a first predetermined control (for example, a bet counter settlement process in S40) and a second predetermined control (for example, a credit counter settlement process in S42). (For example, if the first specific event has occurred, the bet counter settlement process of S40 is executed, and if the second specific event has occurred, the credit counter settlement of S42 is performed. Process)
The predetermined condition is a condition related to the specific event (for example, the predetermined condition is a condition that a gaming value owned by a player is stored in at least one of a bet counter and a credit counter).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to share the determination process of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied by the condition determination unit with respect to whether or not the first predetermined control is executed and whether or not the second predetermined control is executed.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4),
Update means for updating the data indicating the status of the predetermined operation (for example, executing a process of updating the input buffer data by executing a one-time interrupt process in S2 to execute the interrupt process) Prepared,
The condition determining means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the operation determining means determines that a predetermined operation has been performed. On the condition that the update means has updated the data, It is determined again whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the game value is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter when the operation to the settlement switch 9 is executed, that is, If NO is determined in both S30 and S32, the process returns to S2, and after the process of S2 is completed, the processes of S30 and S32 are executed).

  According to such a configuration, for example, when the predetermined operation is continuously performed a plurality of times and when the predetermined operation is continuously performed, a plurality of processes for determining whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied are performed. Can be prevented from being executed once.

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows determination data etc. It is a figure which shows a game process. It is a figure which shows a game waiting start process. It is a figure which shows the thought (the 1) of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the thought (the 2) of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the thought (the 3) of this embodiment.

  The form for implementing a slot machine as a gaming machine concerning the present invention is explained below based on an example.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a view showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 that displays an image, an information display 12 that displays various information, a speaker 53 that outputs sound, and the like.

  A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged in parallel in the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The slot machine includes a bet switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L to 8R, and a settlement switch 9.

  The bet switch 6 uses a credit (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) and uses the maximum bet out of a specified number (in this embodiment, “3”) within that range. It is an operation part operated in order to set a number. The start switch 7 is an operation unit which starts a game (game) (starts rotation of three reels) when operated with a specified number of bets set. The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operation units that are operated to stop the rotation of each reel and derive a display result.

  The slot machine 1 has a front door. The front door has a medal slot 13 (medal slot). A medal (also referred to as a game medium) for starting a game is inserted from the medal slot 13 by the player. Further, the front door is provided with a key hole 11, and the front door is opened by inserting and turning a key (not shown) corresponding to the key hole 11. In this way, the front door can be opened by a person with a predetermined authority (for example, a store clerk with a key) and cannot be opened by persons other than the person with the predetermined authority. is there.

  A setting confirmation switch 10 is provided inside the slot machine 1 with the front door opened. In FIG. 1, the setting confirmation switch 10 is indicated by a broken line because it is provided inside the slot machine 1. For example, when the setting confirmation switch 10 is turned on in a state where no game is played (all three reels are stopped), the state is shifted to the setting confirmation state. The setting confirmation state is, for example, a state in which a set clerk can confirm the set value. In the present embodiment, the set value is displayed on the information display 12. In the present embodiment, the set value is displayed on a display external to the slot machine 1 (in this embodiment, the information display 12). However, as a modification, the set value is displayed on a display external to the slot machine 1. It is good also as what makes it.

  The set value is a value that determines a medal payout rate. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Further, since the set value is a value that determines the degree of advantage for the player, it is also called the degree of advantage.

  Thus, since the setting confirmation switch 10 is provided inside the slot machine 1, it is an operation unit that can be operated only by a person having a predetermined authority.

  The settlement switch 9 is an operation unit for executing a settlement process for settlement of the game value possessed by the player. The game value is, for example, a medal. Here, the adjustment process is a process of adjusting a game value stored in a bet counter (to be described later) and a game value stored in a credit counter. The settlement process may be a return process for returning the game value stored in the bet counter and the game value stored in the credit counter. The settlement process may be a discharge process in which the game value stored in the bet counter and the game value stored in the credit counter are discharged as medals.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game is provided in the slot machine 1. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 performs processing corresponding to operations such as an operation on the bet switch 6, an operation on the start switch 7, an operation on the settlement switch 9, an operation on the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and an operation on the setting confirmation switch 10. Execute.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an input port to which various signals are input. Further, the input buffer of the input port changes according to the signal from each operation unit. Specifically, when an operation on the bet switch 6 is executed, a bet switch signal from a bet switch signal output means (not shown) is input to the input port, thereby changing the input buffer data. The bet switch signal is a signal indicating that an operation on the bet switch 6 has been executed.

  When an operation on the start switch 7 is executed, a start switch signal from a start switch signal output means (not shown) is input to the input port, whereby the input buffer data changes. The start switch signal is a signal indicating that an operation on the start switch 7 has been executed.

  When an operation for the settlement switch 9 is executed, the settlement switch signal from the settlement switch signal output means (not shown) is input to the input port, whereby the input buffer data changes. The settlement switch signal is a signal indicating that an operation for the settlement switch 9 has been executed.

  When an operation on the setting confirmation switch 10 is executed, a setting confirmation switch signal from a setting confirmation switch signal output means (not shown) is input to the input port, whereby the input buffer data changes. The setting confirmation switch signal is a signal indicating that an operation on the setting confirmation switch 10 has been executed.

  Hereinafter, the bet switch signal, the start switch signal, the setting confirmation switch signal, and the settlement switch signal are collectively referred to as “four signals”. Further, the bet switch, the start switch, the setting confirmation switch, and the settlement switch are collectively referred to as “four operation units”.

  Next, the credit counter and the bet counter will be described. The bet counter is a counter for storing a set bet number, which is a gaming value possessed by the player. The credit counter is a counter that stores a gaming value possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, when the value stored in the bet counter is “3”, the game can be started. An upper limit value of the amount of game value (number of medals) that can be stored by the credit counter is determined in advance. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is 50.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are stored in a medal storage unit (not shown). The medal storage unit is provided inside the slot machine 1. In addition, one or more medal sensors (not shown in particular) are provided in the medal path from the medal slot 13 to the medal reservoir. The medal sensor is a sensor that detects medals passing through a route. Based on the detection signal transmitted from one or more medal sensors, the main control unit 41 determines whether the inserted medal is passing through the medal path and whether the inserted medal is stored in the medal storage unit. Etc. can be determined (see S6 in FIG. 4).

  When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 with the credit counter being 0, and the medal sensor detects that the inserted medal is stored in the medal storage unit, the number of detected medals is increased. Accordingly, the value of the bet counter is updated (increased update). Then, if a medal is inserted while the value of the bet counter has reached the upper limit (that is, 3), the value of the credit counter is updated (increase update) according to the number of inserted medals. Is done. When the bet counter value is less than 3 and the credit counter value is 1 or more, when the bet switch 6 is operated, the bet counter value becomes 3 according to the credit value. In this range, the value of the bet counter is increased and updated, and the value of the bet counter that has been increased and updated is decreased and updated. For example, when the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 3 or more, when the bet switch is operated, the value of the bet counter is updated by “3” and the value of the credit counter Is updated by a decrease of “3”.

  Thus, the range of the value X of the bet counter is 0 ≦ X ≦ 3, and the range of the value Y of the credit counter is 0 ≦ Y ≦ 50.

[Data used in this embodiment]
Next, data used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, data is composed of 1 byte (8 bits). FIG. 2A shows determination data. The determination data is determination data shown in S4 in FIG. The determination data is data (information) that allows the main control unit 41 to specify whether or not the operation of each operation unit is valid. In the present embodiment, the data of the upper first bit (hereinafter simply referred to as “first bit”) of the determination data corresponds to a setting confirmation switch (setting confirmation switch signal). The data of the upper second bit (hereinafter simply referred to as “second bit”) of the determination data corresponds to a start switch (start switch signal). The data of the upper third bit (hereinafter simply referred to as “third bit”) of the determination data corresponds to a bet switch (bet switch signal). The data of the upper 4 bits of the determination data (hereinafter simply referred to as “the 4th bit”) corresponds to a settlement switch (a settlement switch signal).

  FIG. 2B is a diagram showing data stored in the input buffer. The input buffer is a buffer of the input port of the main control unit 41. The input buffer is an area in which it is specified whether or not each of the above four signals is input. The main control unit executes a timer interrupt process separately from a game process (main process) described later and the game process. The timer interrupt process is a process executed every predetermined period (for example, 0.56 ms). The timer interrupt process includes a process of updating the input buffer (data stored in the input buffer). That is, the input buffer is updated by executing the timer interrupt process. Hereinafter, the data in the input buffer is also referred to as input buffer data. The input buffer data is data that allows the main control unit 41 to specify the operated operation unit among the four operation units.

  In this embodiment, the data of the upper first bit (hereinafter simply referred to as “first bit”) of the input buffer data corresponds to a setting confirmation switch (setting confirmation switch signal). The upper second bit data of input buffer data (hereinafter simply referred to as “second bit”) corresponds to a start switch (start switch signal). The data of the upper third bit (hereinafter simply referred to as “third bit”) of the input buffer data corresponds to a bet switch (bet switch signal). The data of the upper 4 bits of input buffer data (hereinafter simply referred to as “the 4th bit”) corresponds to a settlement switch (a settlement switch signal).

  Thus, in the determination data and the input buffer data, all the corresponding bits of the four operation units are the same. In other words, the determination data and the input buffer data have the same correspondence relationship between the four operation units and the data.

  2B, when two or more of the four operation units are operated together, all of the data corresponding to each of the operated two or more operation units is stored. “1”.

[Game processing]
Next, the game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 41 performs a game process and controls one game. FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of the game process. First, in Sd1, a game start waiting process shown in FIG. Next, in Sd2, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not winning is permitted (determining a display result to be derived) is performed.

  Next, a reel rotation process is executed in Sd3. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. Next, in Sd4, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line.

  Next, in Sd5, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). Next, in Sd6, a game end process is executed. In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game process for one game is completed, and the game process for the next one game is started.

  Note that the “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7, the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

[Game start wait processing]
Next, a flowchart of the game start waiting process will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, items in parentheses at each step indicate specific processing. First, the main control unit 41 waits for an interrupt once (S2). Here, the interrupt one-wait process is a process that waits for one timer interrupt process to be executed. In other words, the interrupt one-wait process is a process that allows one timer interrupt process to be executed. As described above, the timer interrupt process includes a process for updating the input buffer data. That is, the input buffer data is updated by S2.

  Next, the main control unit 41 sets an initial value of the determination data (S4). The initial value of the present embodiment is “0”.

  As described with reference to FIG. 2, each bit of the determination data corresponds to each operation unit. That is, the value of each bit of the determination data is a value that can determine whether or not the operation of the operation unit corresponding to the bit is valid. In the present embodiment, “1” indicates that the operation is valid, and “0” indicates that the operation is invalid. For example, when the first bit of the determination data is “1”, it means that the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 which is the operation unit corresponding to the first bit is valid. On the other hand, when the first bit of the determination data is “0”, it means that the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 which is the operation unit corresponding to the first bit is invalid.

  Further, as shown in parentheses in S4, the process of setting the initial value of the determination data is a process of setting all bits of the determination data (8 bits) to “0”. That is, the determination data is set to “00000000” as shown in parentheses in S4. When the process of S4 ends, the operations of all four operation units are invalid.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the inserted medal is passing (S6). Here, the inserted medal is a medal inserted from the medal slot 13. The main control unit 41 can determine whether or not the inserted medal is passing through the medal path based on the output of the one or more medal sensors. When the main control unit 41 determines in S6 that the inserted medal is passing (Y in S6), the process proceeds to S18. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the inserted medal is not passing (N in S6), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S8.

  In S8, the operation of the settlement switch 9 and the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 are set to be valid (the settlement switch 9 and the setting confirmation switch 10 are made valid). Here, in S8, the fourth bit data corresponding to the settlement switch 9 and the first bit data corresponding to the setting confirmation switch 10 are set to “1”. That is, the determination data is set to “10010000” as shown in parentheses in S8. Thus, in the present embodiment, if the inserted medal is not passing through the medal path (if N in S8), the operation of the settlement switch 9 and the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 are set to be effective.

  In S10, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bet counter is 3. That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number (3 in this embodiment) of bets has been set. In S10, when the main control unit 41 determines that the bet counter is 3 (Y in S10), the process proceeds to S12. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the bet counter is not 3 (N in S10), the process proceeds to S14.

  In S12, the operation to the start switch 7 is set to be effective (the start switch 7 is set to an effective state). Here, in S12, the second bit data corresponding to the start switch 7 is set to “1”. That is, the determination data is set to “11010000” as shown in parentheses in S12. Thus, in this embodiment, if the bet counter is set to 3 (Y in S10), the operation to the start switch 7 is valid.

  In S14, the main control unit 41 determines whether the credit counter is 1 or more. In S14, when the main control unit 41 determines that the credit counter is 1 or more (Y in S14), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S16. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the credit counter is 0 (N in S14), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S18.

  In S16, the operation to the bet switch 6 is set to be valid (the bet switch 6 is made valid). Here, in S16, the third bit data corresponding to the bet switch 6 is set to “1”. That is, the determination data is set to “1011000” as shown in parentheses in S16. Thus, in this embodiment, if the bet counter is not set to 3 (N in S10) and the credit counter is 1 or more (Y in S14), the operation to the bet switch 6 is enabled. Set. When the process of S16 ends, the process proceeds to S18.

  In S18, the main control unit 41 acquires input buffer data. Next, in S20, the main control unit 41 masks this input buffer data with determination data. In S20, specifically, as shown in parentheses, the main control unit 41 performs an AND operation on the input buffer data and the determination data. The AND operation is an operation of multiplying the nth bit (n = 1,..., 8) data of the input buffer data by the nth bit of the determination data. In the AND operation, multiplication is executed for all of n = 1 to 8.

  By the AND operation, in the input buffer data, at least one of the bit corresponding to the start switch 7 and the bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 is set to “0”, thereby corresponding to the bit that has become “0”. Disable the operation of the operation unit. The data after the AND operation is referred to as post-operation data. In addition, the correspondence between each bit of the post-computation data and the operation unit is the same as the correspondence between each bit of the determination data and the operation unit, and the same as the correspondence between each bit of the input buffer data and the operation unit. It is. That is, the data of the upper first bit of the post-computation data (hereinafter simply referred to as “first bit”) corresponds to the setting confirmation switch (setting confirmation switch signal). The data of the upper second bit of the post-computation data (hereinafter simply referred to as “second bit”) corresponds to a start switch (start switch signal). The data of the upper third bit of the post-computation data (hereinafter simply referred to as “third bit”) corresponds to a bet switch (bet switch signal). The data of the upper 4 bits of the post-computation data (hereinafter simply referred to as “the 4th bit”) corresponds to a settlement switch (settlement switch signal).

  For example, when the input buffer data is “01000000”, that is, when only the start switch 7 is operated (see FIG. 2) and the determination data is “11010000”, the post-computation data Becomes “01000000”.

  For example, when the input buffer data is “01000000”, that is, when only the start switch 7 is operated (see FIG. 2) and the determination data is “10110000”, the calculation is performed. The subsequent data is “00000000”. In this case, since the second bit of the input buffer data has become “0”, the operation on the start switch 7 is invalidated.

  Further, when the input buffer data is “11000000”, that is, when the start switch and the setting confirmation switch 10 are operated (see FIG. 2), and when the determination data is “11010000”. The post-computation data is “11000000”.

  Thus, if there is a bit that is “1” among the 8 bits of the post-computation data, the operation to the operation unit corresponding to the bit that is “1” is made valid. That's right. For example, when the post-computation data is “01000000”, the start switch 7 is operated while the start switch 7 corresponding to the second bit is valid. For example, when the post-computation data is “11000000”, the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 corresponding to the first bit and the operation of the start switch 7 corresponding to the second bit are the setting confirmation switch 10 and the start. The switch 7 is operated in an effective state.

  When all the bits of the post-computation data are 0, the value of the 0 flag as the flag register is “1”. In other cases, that is, when at least one bit of the post-computation data is “1”, the value of the 0 flag is “0”. When the process of S20 ends, the process proceeds to S22.

  In S <b> 22, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the 0 flag is 1. This process is, for example, a process of determining whether or not the operation unit is operated in a state where the operation unit is valid among at least one operation on the four operation units. If it is determined in S22 that the 0 flag is 1 (N in S22), that is, if it is determined that all 8 bits of the post-determination data are “0”, the process returns to S2. The case where NO is determined in S22 is a case where it is determined that there is no effective (valid) operation among the operations on the four operation units.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the 0 flag is 0 (Y in S22), that is, if it is determined that there are one or more bits that are “1” in the 8-bit data after determination, the process proceeds to S24. move on. The case where YES is determined in S22 is a case where it is determined that there is one or more effective (valid) operations among the operations on the four operation units.

  In S24, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting confirmation switch 10 has been operated in a state where the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 is valid. In S24, as shown in parentheses, it is determined whether or not the first bit of the post-computation data is “1”. The first bit is a bit corresponding to the setting confirmation switch 10 as described in FIG. When the main control unit 41 determines that the setting confirmation switch 10 has been operated in an effective state (Y in S24), the process proceeds to S34. In this case, it is determined that the first bit of the post-computation data is “1”.

  In S34, the main control unit 41 executes setting confirmation processing. The setting confirmation process includes, for example, control for shifting to the setting confirmation state. Further, when the setting confirmation processing is finished, that is, when the control to the setting confirmation state is finished, the process returns to S2. Further, as indicated by the mark * in S34, when the setting check process is being executed (during the period during which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other processing includes, for example, processing for acquiring input buffer data (S22). Another process may be a process for determining input of a signal (such as a start switch signal) corresponding to the operation.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the setting confirmation switch 10 is not operated in an effective state (N in S24), the process proceeds to S26. In this case, it is determined that the first bit of the post-computation data is “0”.

  In S26, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. In S26, as shown in parentheses, it is determined whether or not the second bit of the post-computation data is “1”. If the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 is operated in an effective state (Y in S26), the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of Sd2 (see FIG. 3). In this case, it is determined that the second bit of the post-computation data is “1”. The second bit is a bit corresponding to the start switch 7 as described in FIG. Further, as indicated by the * mark of Sd2, when the internal lottery process is being executed (during the period in which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other processing includes, for example, processing for acquiring input buffer data (S22). Another process may be a process for determining input of a signal (such as a start switch signal) corresponding to the operation.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 is not operated in an effective state (N in S26), the process proceeds to S28. In this case, it is determined that the second bit of the post-computation data is “0”.

  In S28, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bet switch 6 has been operated while the operation of the bet switch 6 is valid. In S28, as shown in parentheses, it is determined whether or not the third bit of the post-computation data is “1”. If the main control unit 41 determines that the bet switch 6 has been operated in an effective state (Y in S28), the process proceeds to S36. In this case, it is determined that the third bit of the post-computation data is “1”. The third bit is a bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 as described in FIG.

  In S36, the main control unit 41 executes a betting process. The bet process is a process of setting the bet number in the bet counter in accordance with the amount of game value stored in the credit counter. For example, when the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 1, “1” is set as the bet number in the bet counter by the betting process. When the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 2, “2” is set as the bet number in the bet counter by the betting process. When the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 3 or more, the bet counter is set to “3” as the bet number by the bet processing, and the game can be started. Become. When the betting process in S36 is completed, the process returns to S2. Further, as indicated by the mark * in S36, when the betting process is being executed (during the period during which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other processing includes, for example, processing for acquiring input buffer data (S22). Another process may be a process for determining input of a signal (such as a start switch signal) corresponding to the operation.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the bet switch 6 is not operated in an effective state (N in S28), the process proceeds to S30. In this case, it is determined that the third bit of the post-computation data is “0”.

  Further, when it is determined NO in S28, that is, when the process of S30 is executed, only the settlement switch 9 is operated in an effective state. This is because the case where NO is determined in S28 means that “the operation unit is determined to be operated while the operation unit is valid among the four operation units, and three operations are performed. This is because it is determined that all of the units (the setting confirmation switch 10, the start switch 7, and the bet switch 6) are not operated in a valid state.

  That is, the case where the process of S30 is executed means that only the settlement switch 9 is operated in a state where the operation of the settlement switch 9 is valid. In S30, it is determined whether or not the bet counter is 1 or more. If it is determined in S30 that the bet counter is 1 or more (Y in S30), the process proceeds to S40.

  In S40, a bet counter settlement process is executed. The bet counter settlement process is a process of returning (settlement) game value stored in the bet counter. For example, when the value stored in the bet counter is “3”, three medals are returned. If the value stored in the bet counter is “2”, two medals are returned. If the value stored in the bet counter is “1”, one medal is returned. When the process of S40 ends, the process returns to S2. Further, as indicated by the mark * in S40, when the bet counter settlement process is being executed (in the period during which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other processing includes, for example, processing for acquiring input buffer data (S22). Another process may be a process for determining input of a signal (such as a start switch signal) corresponding to the operation.

  If it is determined in S30 that the bet counter is 0 (N in S30), the process proceeds to S32.

  In S32, it is determined whether or not the credit counter is 1 or more. If it is determined in S32 that the credit counter is 1 or more (Y in S32), the process proceeds to S42.

  In S42, a credit counter settlement process is executed. The credit counter settlement process is a process for returning (settlement) the game value stored in the credit counter. For example, if the value stored in the credit counter is “47”, 47 medals are returned. When the process of S42 ends, the process returns to S2. Further, as indicated by * in S42, when the credit counter settlement process is being executed (during the period during which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other processing includes, for example, processing for acquiring input buffer data (S22). Another process may be a process for determining input of a signal (such as a start switch signal) corresponding to the operation.

  In S32, when it is determined that the credit counter is 0 (N in S32), the process returns to S2.

[Main idea of the present embodiment (part 1)]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a main idea (part 1) of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in the upper left part of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not a specified number of bets has been set (see S10 of FIG. 4). Here, when the condition that the betting amount is not set (hereinafter also referred to as the first condition) is satisfied (NO in S10), the operation of the start switch is invalid. The invalidation of the operation of the start switch is based on the fact that all the four operation units are invalidated in S4 and the process of S12 (the process of enabling the start switch 7) is not executed when NO in S10.

  Further, when the condition that the betting amount has been set (hereinafter also referred to as the second condition) is satisfied (YES in S10), the operation of the bet switch becomes invalid. The invalidation of the bet switch operation is based on the fact that all the four operation units are invalidated in S4 and the process of S16 (the process of validating the bet switch 6) is not executed in the case of YES in S10.

  The determination data is data that changes depending on whether the first condition is satisfied and also changes depending on whether the second condition is satisfied. That is, the determination data is data that changes (can change) according to the establishment condition of the first condition and the establishment condition of the second condition. In other words, the determination data is data that can specify the establishment status of at least one of the first condition and the second condition. The determination data is also data that changes (can change) in accordance with the establishment of a condition that an inserted medal is passing (hereinafter also referred to as a special condition). In other words, the determination data is data that can identify the establishment condition of the special condition. Furthermore, in other words, the determination data is data that can specify the establishment status of at least one of the first condition, the second condition, and the special condition.

  On the other hand, the input buffer data changes depending on the presence / absence of an operation on the start switch 7 (hereinafter also referred to as a first operation) and changes depending on the presence / absence of an operation on the bet switch 6 (hereinafter also referred to as a second operation). Data that can change.

  In S100 of FIG. 5, based on the determination data and the input buffer data, an operation on the start switch 7 (effective operation on the start switch 7) and an operation on the bet switch 6 (effective operation on the bet switch 6). It is determined whether at least one of them has been performed. In the present embodiment, “based on determination data and input buffer data” refers to “based on post-computation data generated in S20”. The process of S100 corresponds to the process of S22 of FIG.

  If it is determined in S100 that at least one of an effective operation on the start switch 7 and an effective operation on the bet switch 6 has been performed (Y in S100), the process proceeds to S102. The case where YES is determined in S100 is the case where YES is determined in S22.

  In S102, a specifying process for specifying the operated switch (operation unit) of the start switch 7 and the bet switch 6 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in S26 and S28, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated. → When it is determined that the start switch 7 is not operated, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 6 is operated. The specific processing is executed in the order of.

  In S103, processing corresponding to the operation specified in S102 is executed. In S103, for example, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated, a process corresponding to the start switch 7, that is, an internal lottery process (Sd2 in FIG. 3) is executed. When determining that the bet switch 6 has been operated, the main control unit 41 executes a process corresponding to the bet switch 6, that is, a bet process (S36 in FIG. 4).

  If it is determined in S100 that neither the operation on the start switch 7 nor the operation on the bet switch 6 has been detected (N in S100), the process proceeds to S104. In S104, the detection process of the operation unit (the specified process of the operated operation unit (operation determination process)) ends. The process of S104 is a process that returns to the process of waiting for an interrupt once.

[Main idea of the present embodiment (part 2)]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the main idea (part 2) of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in the upper left part, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal is passing (see S6 in FIG. 4). Here, when the inserted medal is passing (in the case of YES in S6), processing for invalidating the operation to the start switch 7 and the operation to the bet switch 6 is executed assuming that the special condition is satisfied. . This process is based on the fact that all the four operation units are invalidated in S4 and the valid process (S8 process, S12 process, and S16 process) is not executed in any of the four operation units. The subsequent processing is the same as in FIG.

[Main idea of the present embodiment (part 3)]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the main idea (part 3) of the present embodiment. In S300, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 9 is operated in an effective state. This determination process corresponds to the process of S22. When the process of S300 ends, the process proceeds to S302.

  In S302, it is determined whether or not the value for gaming machine owned by the player is stored. This determination process corresponds to the process of S30 and the process of S32. In S302, when it is determined that the value for gaming machine owned by the player is stored (Y in S302), the process proceeds to S304. In S304, a settlement process is executed. This settlement process corresponds to the process of S40 and the process of S42. If it is determined in S302 that the player-owned gaming machine value is not stored (N in S302), the process proceeds to S306. In S306, the settlement process is not executed. In S306, the process returns to the interrupt one-wait process (S2).

[Effects of the slot machine of this embodiment]
Next, effects produced by the slot machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  (1-1) First, a conventional slot machine will be described. In the conventional slot machine, before the first determination process for determining the presence or absence of the first operation, it is determined whether or not the first condition for invalidating the first operation is satisfied, and the presence or absence of the second operation is determined. Before the second determination process to be performed, it is determined whether or not a second condition for invalidating the second operation is satisfied. With such a configuration, since it is necessary to determine whether the first condition and the second condition are satisfied for each of the first operation and the second operation, the first operation and the second operation are determined. The program capacity required for judgment increased.

  Next, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment establishes a first condition (for example, an invalid condition that the bet number is not set shown in FIG. 5) that is invalid even if the first operation (for example, an operation to the start switch 7) is performed. And determination data that can identify the establishment condition of the second condition (for example, the invalid condition that the bet number is set shown in FIG. 5) that is invalid even if the second operation (for example, operation to the bet switch 6) is performed. . The slot machine 1 also uses input buffer data whose contents change when the first operation is performed and whose contents also change when the second operation is performed. The slot machine 1 generates post-computation data based on the judgment data and the input buffer data (for example, as shown in S20, an AND operation is performed on the judgment data and the input buffer data and the post-computation is performed. Data). The slot machine 1 determines that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is performed based on the post-computation data (for example, S100 in FIG. 5). Further, when it is determined that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is being performed, the slot machine 1 determines which of the first operation and the second operation is being performed (for example, As shown in S102, it is determined which operation is the operation of the bet switch 6 or the start switch 7).

  Therefore, in the slot machine of this embodiment, in any of the first operation and the second operation, any operation of the first operation and the second operation is performed based on the establishment condition of the first condition and the second condition. It is determined whether it is done. In other words, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the first condition and the second condition are established together for the first operation and the second operation. Therefore, as compared with the conventional slot machine that determines the establishment condition of the first condition before determining the presence or absence of the first operation and determines the establishment condition of the second condition before the determination of the presence or absence of the second operation, It is possible to reduce the load of processing for determining an operation performed between the first operation and the second operation, and to reduce the program capacity required for the processing.

  (1-2) Also, the main control unit 41 uses the determination data to erase information (bit data) indicating the first operation and input information (bit data) indicating the second operation of the input buffer data (for example, Process of S20). For example, when the determination data is “10010000” indicating that the start switch 7 is invalid and the input buffer data is “01000000” indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated, the AND operation of S20 Thus, post-computation data “00000000” is generated. In the post-computation data, the bit data “1” of the second bit corresponding to the start switch 7 in the input buffer data is set to “0” (that is, “1” is erased). . As a result, the operated start switch 7 is disabled. As described above, by applying the determination data to the input buffer data, it is possible to determine the operation executed out of the first operation and the second operation, and to appropriately invalidate the operation on the operation unit.

  (1-3) There are two types of first conditions as the first condition. Specifically, the first condition is a condition that the bet number is not set in S10 and a condition that the inserted medal is passing as shown in S6. There are also two types of second conditions for the second condition. Specifically, the second condition is a condition that the betting number has been set in S10 and a condition that the inserted medal is passing as shown in S6. Further, the main control unit 41 performs the first operation and the second operation based on the determination data indicating the establishment status of the plurality of types of first conditions, the establishment status of the plurality of types of second conditions, and the input buffer data. Which operation is being performed is determined. Therefore, even if there are a plurality of types of first conditions and a plurality of types of second conditions, it can be determined that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is being performed.

  (1-4) The first operation (operation on the start switch 7) is set to have a higher priority than the second operation (operation on the bet switch 6). For example, in the example of FIG. 4, the process of S26 is based on being executed at an earlier timing than the process of S28. That is, the determination process of the operation of the start switch 7 is executed at an earlier timing than the determination process of the operation of the bet switch 6. Furthermore, it is determined whether or not the first operation has been performed. When it is determined that the first operation has not been performed, it is determined that the second operation has been performed. For example, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated in S26, and when it is determined NO in S26, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 6 is operated in S28.

  Therefore, the main control unit 41 can suitably execute processing according to an operation with high priority. In particular, in the present embodiment, by giving higher priority to the start switch 7 than to the bet switch 6, it is possible to give priority to an operation that is a direct trigger for starting the game. Therefore, as many players as possible can be played.

  (1-5) Further, when it is determined that both the first operation and the second operation are performed, the second operation is performed even if the second condition for invalidating the second operation is not satisfied. Do not execute processing. For example, even if both the start switch 7 and the bet switch 6 are operated in S20 of FIG. 4, the internal lottery process corresponding to the operation of the start switch 7 is executed and the bet process is not executed. . Therefore, the main control unit 41 can suitably execute processing according to an operation with high priority.

  (1-6) In addition, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a first signal (for example, a start switch signal) corresponding to the first operation is input based on an input buffer that changes due to execution of the interrupt process. The first operation is determined by determining and determining that the first signal has been input. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the second bit corresponding to the start switch 7 is “1”. Further, it is determined whether or not a second signal (for example, a bet switch signal) corresponding to the second operation is input, and the second operation is determined by determining that the second signal is input. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the third bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 is “1”. The main control unit 41 does not determine whether or not the first signal has been input and whether or not the second signal has been input during the period in which the process corresponding to the first operation (first control) is being performed. Do not judge. For example, the main control unit 41 does not execute other processes while the internal lottery process is being executed, as indicated by the mark * in the portion Sd2 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a different situation from being caused by executing different processes in the middle of execution of the process according to the first operation.

  (1-7) In addition, the main control unit 41 does not determine whether or not the first signal is input during the period in which the process according to the second operation (second control) is being performed, and the second It is not determined whether or not a signal is input. For example, the main control unit 41 does not execute other processes while the betting process is being executed, as indicated by * in S36 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a different situation from being caused by executing a different process in the middle of executing the process according to the second operation.

  (2-1) In the conventional slot machine, when there is a special condition that invalidates the first operation and the second operation, the state of establishment of the special condition is determined before the presence / absence of the first operation, Since the establishment condition of the special condition is determined before the determination of the presence or absence of the second operation, the program capacity required to determine the first operation and the second operation has increased.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special condition that invalidates the first operation and invalidates the second operation (for example, the invalid condition that the inserted medal shown in FIG. 6 passes). Judgment data that can specify the establishment status of is used. The slot machine 1 also uses input buffer data whose contents change when the first operation is performed and whose contents also change when the second operation is performed. The slot machine 1 generates post-computation data based on the judgment data and the input buffer data (for example, as shown in S20, an AND operation is performed on the judgment data and the input buffer data and the post-computation is performed. Data). The slot machine 1 determines that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is performed based on the post-computation data (for example, S100 in FIG. 6). Further, when it is determined that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is being performed, the slot machine 1 determines which of the first operation and the second operation is being performed (for example, As shown in S102, it is determined which operation is the operation of the bet switch 6 or the start switch 7).

  Therefore, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether the first operation or the second operation is performed based on the establishment condition of the special condition in both the first operation and the second operation. . In other words, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the establishment condition of the special condition for the first operation and the second operation. Therefore, the first operation is determined in comparison with the conventional slot machine which determines the establishment condition of the special condition before the determination of the presence or absence of the first operation and determines the establishment condition of the special condition before the determination of the presence or absence of the second operation. And the second operation, it is possible to reduce the load of the process for determining the executed operation, and it is possible to reduce the program capacity required for the process.

  (3-1) Further, in the above-described conventional slot machine, a determination is made as to whether a predetermined condition (a condition for invalidating a predetermined operation) is established before determining whether a predetermined operation has been performed. That is, even if the predetermined operation is not executed by the player, the state of establishment of the predetermined condition is determined. Therefore, regardless of whether or not a predetermined operation is executed, a process for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied is executed, so that the program capacity required for the determination process is increased.

  Next, the slot machine of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, when it is determined that a predetermined operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 9) is performed, it is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is a condition for invalidating a predetermined operation. The predetermined condition is, for example, a condition that the game value owned by the player shown in S302 in FIG. 7 is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter. Further, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, when YES is determined in S302 of FIG. 7), a predetermined process (for example, a settlement process shown in S304) is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined process corresponding to the predetermined operation is not executed (for example, when NO is determined in S302 of FIG. 7, the settlement process is not executed as shown in S306). .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is executed when a predetermined operation is performed. That is, when the predetermined operation is not performed, it is not determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, as compared with the “conventional slot machine that determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of whether or not the predetermined operation is performed”, the determination as to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is efficiently performed. be able to.

  (3-2) Further, before it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed (for example, before the settlement switch 9 in S8 of FIG. 4 is set to be valid), a specific condition (for example, It is determined whether or not the condition that the inserted medal in S6 is passing is established. Further, when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, a predetermined process (for example, a settlement process) is not executed. For example, when it is determined that the inserted medal in S6 is passing, the operation of the settlement switch 9 is invalid, and therefore the settlement process is not executed even if the settlement switch 9 is operated.

  Therefore, when the specific condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 does not execute the predetermined process, so that the main control unit 41 can execute the process efficiently.

  (3-3) Further, the main control unit 41 can determine that a predetermined operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 9) has been performed in a specific state (for example, a state after S8). At the same time, the main control unit 41 can determine that a specific operation (for example, an operation on the bet switch 6 and an operation on the start switch 7) has been performed. The specific condition is a condition that invalidates a predetermined operation or a specific operation. Therefore, when the specific condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 does not execute the process corresponding to the predetermined operation and does not execute the process corresponding to the specific operation. For example, if it is determined in S6 that the inserted medal is being passed, none of the settlement switch 9, the start switch 7 and the bet switch 6 is set to be valid, so the settlement process corresponding to the settlement switch 9 is performed. Neither the internal lottery process corresponding to the start switch 7 nor the bet process corresponding to the bet switch 6 is executed.

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the specific condition is satisfied is determined before the determination that the predetermined operation has been performed and before the determination that the specific operation has been performed, and it is determined that the specific condition has been satisfied. Since the process corresponding to the predetermined operation is not executed and the process corresponding to the specific operation is not executed, the main control unit 41 can execute the process efficiently.

  (3-4) When it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the main control unit 41 performs the first predetermined process (for example, the bet counter settlement process in S40) and the second predetermined process according to the specific event. One of the processes (for example, credit counter settlement process of S42) is executed. Here, the specific event includes a first specific event and a second specific event. The first specific event is, for example, an event that the value of the bet counter in S30 is 1 or more. The first specific event is an event that the value of the credit counter in S32 is 1 or more. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the bet counter settlement process of S40 when the first specific event occurs, and executes the credit counter settlement process of S42 when the second specific event occurs. To do. The predetermined condition is a condition related to the specific event. For example, the predetermined condition is a condition that a gaming value owned by a player is stored in at least one of a bet counter and a credit counter.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to share the determination process of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied by the main control unit 41 with respect to whether or not the first predetermined process is executed and whether or not the second predetermined process is executed.

  (3-5) Further, the main control unit 41 updates data indicating the state of the predetermined operation. For example, in S2, a process of updating the input buffer data is executed by executing a process of waiting for an interrupt once and executing the interrupt process. In addition, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined operation is performed, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is again determined on the condition that the data indicating the state of the predetermined operation is updated. to decide. For example, when an operation to the settlement switch 9 is executed, if no gaming value is stored in any of the bet counter and the credit counter, that is, if it is determined NO in both S30 and S32 Returning to S2, after the processing of S2 is executed, the processing of S30 and S32 is executed again.

  On the other hand, when the data indicating the state of the predetermined operation is not updated, it is not determined again whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when an operation to the settlement switch 9 is executed, if no gaming value is stored in any of the bet counter and the credit counter, that is, if it is determined NO in both S30 and S32 The process of S30 and S32 is not executed again until the process returns to S2 and the process of S2 ends.

  For example, there is a configuration A in which “if NO is determined in both S30 and S32, the process returns to S2 and the processing in S2 is executed again after the processing in S2 is executed”. In a slot machine that has not been operated, a predetermined operation is executed (for example, a continuation of the predetermined operation and a plurality of continuous operations to the predetermined operation), and it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the first determination process. When this happens, the second determination process (determination process as to whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied) is executed for the executed predetermined operation. Then, when it is determined by the second determination process that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, a process corresponding to the predetermined operation (that is, an operation determined to be invalid in the first determination process) is performed. Inappropriate processing will be executed. Therefore, by having the configuration A, it is possible to prevent such inappropriate processing from being executed.

  Further, not only the settlement switch but also the setting confirmation switch and the bet switch have the same configuration as the configuration A (configuration returning to S2). Therefore, it is possible to prevent improper processing from being executed for the setting confirmation switch and the bet switch.

  In addition, about the description of the effect of (3-1)-(3-5), predetermined operation was operation to the adjustment switch 9, and the predetermined process was demonstrated as a payment process. However, the predetermined operation may be performed by another operation unit, and the predetermined process has the effects (3-1) to (3-5) even if the predetermined process is a process according to the other operation unit. For example, for the effect (3-1), the predetermined operation may be an operation to the start switch 7. In this case, the predetermined process is an internal lottery process. The predetermined condition in this case is a condition that an operation to the setting confirmation switch 10 is being executed (for example, S24 in FIG. 4). Even with such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  (4-1) Moreover, the memory | storage means to memorize | store the game value which a player owns is provided. The storage means is, for example, a bet counter and a credit counter. When a return operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 9) is performed, the storage state of the storage unit is determined. The return operation is an operation for executing return control (for example, settlement processing) for returning the game value stored in the storage means. When it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is a state in which return control can be performed (a state in which a gaming value is stored in at least one of a bet counter and a credit counter) (for example, FIG. 7 If YES is determined in S302), return control is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is an impossible state where the return control cannot be performed (a state where the gaming value is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter) The return control is not executed (for example, when NO is determined in S302 of FIG. 7, the settlement process is not executed as shown in S306).

  According to such a configuration, the determination of the storage state of the storage unit is executed when it is determined that a return operation has been performed. That is, when the return operation is not performed, the determination of the storage state of the storage unit is not executed. Therefore, the determination of the storage state of the storage unit can be performed more efficiently than the conventional slot machine that determines the storage state of the storage unit regardless of whether the return operation is executed.

  (4-2) When it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is the first possible state (for example, the bet counter is 1 or more as shown in S30 of FIG. 4) as the possible state, the first return process (For example, the bet counter settlement process in S40 of FIG. 4) is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is the second possible state as the possible state (for example, the credit counter is 1 or more as shown in S30 of FIG. 4), the second return process (for example, The credit counter settlement process in S42 of FIG. 4 is executed.

  According to such a configuration, since different return control is executed according to the storage state of the storage means, various return controls can be executed.

  (5-1) As shown in S24, S26, S28, S30, and S32 in FIG. 4, the setting confirmation switch 10> start switch 7> bet switch 6 > The order of the settlement switch 9 is established. The reason for this will be described. First, the reason why the setting confirmation switch 10 has higher priority than the other three operation units (start switch 7, bet switch 6, and checkout switch 9) will be described.

  The setting confirmation switch 10 is an operation unit that is operated by a store clerk or the like to confirm a set value. On the other hand, the other three operation units are game-related operation units. The set value is an important value because it is a value based on the advantage of the slot machine. Then, it can be said that the act of confirming the set value is an important act compared to the act of playing a game. Therefore, the setting confirmation switch 10 for confirming the setting value has higher priority than the other three operation units (start switch 7, bet switch 6, and settlement switch 9).

  Further, as shown in S22 to S42 in FIG. 4 and the like, even if each of a plurality of operation units among the four operation units is operated, the operation unit having a higher priority is selected from the plurality of operation units. The process corresponding to the other operation unit is not executed.

  If the start switch 7 has a higher priority than the setting confirmation switch 10 and a store clerk who wants to shift to the setting confirmation state opens the front door and operates the setting confirmation switch 10 In addition, when another operation unit (for example, the start switch 7) is operated by mistake, the process corresponding to the start switch 7 is executed and the setting confirmation process is not executed. Then, since the clerk needs to operate the setting confirmation switch 10 again, the convenience of the clerk and the like is reduced from the viewpoint of executing the setting confirmation process.

  On the other hand, since the setting confirmation switch 10 has a higher priority than the start switch 7, even if another operation unit (for example, the start switch 7) is operated by mistake, the setting confirmation switch 10 is in accordance with the start switch 7. The process is not executed, and the setting confirmation process can be executed. Therefore, the convenience of the store clerk and the like can be improved from the viewpoint of executing the setting confirmation process.

  Next, the reason why the start switch 7 has a higher priority than the bet switch 6 will be described. The start switch 7 is an operation unit that is a direct trigger for starting the game. On the other hand, the bet switch 6 is an operation unit that triggers a state in which the game can be started. That is, the bet switch 6 is an operation unit that serves as an indirect trigger to start the game. By giving higher priority to the start switch 7 that is an operation unit that is a direct trigger for starting the game than the bet switch 6 that is an operation unit that is an indirect trigger to start the game, As many players as possible can be played.

  Next, the reason why the start switch 7 and the bet switch 6 that are operation units related to the start of the game have higher priority than the settlement switch 9 that is an operation unit that ends the game will be described. By increasing the priority of the bet switch 6 that is an operation unit related to the start of the game, the operation related to the start of the game can be more easily reflected. Therefore, as many players as possible can be played.

  (5-2) Hereinafter, the number of bit positions from the upper first bit of 1 byte (8 bits) is referred to as a bit number. For example, the bit number of the upper first bit is “1”, the bit number of the upper second bit is “2”, the bit number of the upper third bit is “3”, The bit number of the upper 4th bit is “4”.

  As shown in S24 to S28, in S24, it is determined whether or not the first bit of the post-computation data is “1”. In S26, whether or not the second bit of the post-computation data is “1”. In S28, it is determined whether or not the third bit of the post-computation data is “1”. Thus, in this embodiment, the bit number for determining whether or not “1” is a consecutive number (serial number) in each of S24, S26, and S28. Thereby, in the processing corresponding to each of S24, S26, and S28 in the game start waiting processing program, the bit numbers for determining whether or not “1” are consecutive. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for a program designer to check the programs of S24, S26, and S28.

  (5-3) Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not an operation to an operation unit (in the present embodiment, the settlement switch 9) having a low priority among the four operation units (a plurality of operation units) has been performed. Judgment has not been performed. In the examples of S24, S26, and S28 in FIG. 4, the operation of the “setting confirmation switch, start switch, and bet switch (three operation units)” is determined, while the operation to the settlement switch is determined. Not. This is because the operation unit to be determined whether or not it is operated has four operation units, and it is determined that there is an effective operation among the operations to the four operation units (YES in S22), and If it is determined that there is no effective operation for the three operation units (NO in S28), it is based on the assumption that the settlement switch has been operated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the determination of the operation unit with the lower priority among the four operation units (plurality of operation units) is not executed, so that the determination is performed in comparison with the slot machine that executes the determination. Can be reduced.

  (5-4) As described with reference to FIG. 4, when YES is determined in S <b> 6, the processes of S <b> 8 to S <b> 16 are executed. On the other hand, if YES is determined in S6 before the process in S8, the process proceeds to S18 without executing the processes in S8 to S16. Therefore, the processing can be reduced as compared with “a gaming machine that executes the processing of S8 to S16 when YES is determined in S6”.

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

(1) When the game value stored in the credit counter and the game value stored in the bet counter are both 1 or more, the credit counter settlement process (return process); As for the betting counter settlement process (return process), the following processes (a) to (f) can be executed. In addition, the lower plate below refers to a return medal receiving unit (not shown in particular) installed at the lower part of the slot machine. The payout is a process of returning (paying) medals to the lower plate.
(A) The medal corresponding to the value of the bet counter is paid out by the first operation to the settlement switch 9 and the medal corresponding to the value of the credit counter is paid out to the operation of the second settlement switch 9.
(A) The medal corresponding to the value of the credit counter is paid out by the first operation to the settlement switch 9, and the medal corresponding to the value of the bet counter is paid out to the operation of the second settlement switch 9.
(C) The medal corresponding to the value of the bet counter is added to the credit counter by the first operation of the settlement switch 9, and the value of the credit counter (the added credit counter) is operated by the second operation of the settlement switch 9. Pay out medals according to
(D) By operating the settlement switch 9 once, medals corresponding to the value of the bet counter are paid out, and medals corresponding to the value of the credit counter are paid out when the paying is completed.
(E) Paying out medals according to the value of the credit counter by operating the settlement switch 9 once, and paying out medals according to the value of the bet counter when the payout is completed.
(F) A medal corresponding to the value of the bet counter is added to the credit counter by operating the settlement switch 9 once, and when the payout is completed, the medal corresponding to the value of the credit counter (the added credit counter) Pay medal.

  In addition, the return process of this embodiment is equivalent to (A). In the present embodiment, a slot machine that achieves the effects described in the present embodiment can be configured even when any of the configurations (A) to (F) is employed.

  (2) It has been described that the settlement process of the present embodiment is a return process for returning a game value as a physical game medium. However, the settlement process may be another process as long as it is a process for returning the game value possessed by the player. For example, the game value possessed by the player may be a point. The points may be equivalent to medals in a slot machine, equivalent to pachinko balls in a pachinko gaming machine described later, or equivalent to points. A point is given a predetermined privilege (for example, wallpaper for a mobile phone for a character adopted by a gaming machine) by reaching a predetermined amount, for example.

  Further, the settlement process may be a process of storing the game value in a predetermined storage medium (for example, a game card) and giving the stored game card to the player.

  (3) In this embodiment, the correspondence between each term and the items in the embodiment is as follows as an example.

First operation: Operation to start switch 7 Second operation: Operation to bet switch 6 Predetermined operation: Operation to settlement switch 9 Specific operation: Operation to start switch 7, bet switch 6 Return operation ... Operation to the settlement switch 9 First condition ... Condition that the bet amount is not set (S10)
Second condition: condition for setting the bet amount (S10)
Special condition, specific condition: condition that inserted medal is passing (S6)
Predetermined condition: a condition that no gaming value is stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter. First operation, second operation, predetermined operation, specific operation, first condition, second condition in this correspondence At least one of the special condition, the specific condition, and the predetermined condition may be another matter. Further, the first operation, the second operation, the predetermined operation, the specific operation, and the “operation different from these operations” in this correspondence may all be different operations. Further, at least two of the first operation, the second operation, the predetermined operation, the specific operation, and the “operation different from these operations” in the correspondence relationship may be the same operation. In addition, the first condition, the second condition, the special condition, the specific condition, the predetermined condition, and the “condition different from these conditions” in this correspondence relationship may all be different conditions. In addition, at least two of the first condition, the second condition, the special condition, the specific condition, the predetermined condition, and the “condition different from these conditions” in the correspondence relationship may be the same condition. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  (4) In this embodiment, the example which applied the above-mentioned technical thought to the slot machine was demonstrated. However, the above technical idea may be applied to other gaming machines. For example, the above technical idea may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, an example in which the above technical idea is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described.

  For example, an effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area of a pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect display device displays the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) in synchronization with the special symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine, the operation unit that can be operated by a store clerk, a player, and the like includes an operation handle, a cross key, a stick controller, a setting confirmation switch, a checkout switch, and the like. The operation handle is an operation unit operated to drive a pachinko ball (game medium) into the game area. The cross key is an operation unit operated to select an item on the first menu screen on which a plurality of items are displayed. The cross key is a first operation unit that is enabled to operate when the first menu screen on which a plurality of items are displayed is displayed. The stick controller is an operation unit that performs sound adjustment when the second menu screen on which the sound adjustment screen is displayed in the menu screen is displayed. The stick controller is a second operation unit in which an operation is enabled when a second menu screen on which a sound adjustment screen is displayed in the menu screen is displayed. The menu screen includes a first menu screen and a second menu screen. The effect switch is an operation unit for determining the item selected on the first menu screen and an operation unit for determining the volume selected on the second menu screen. The effect switch is also an operation unit that is operated during the execution of the promotion effect that promotes the operation of the effect switch. The effect switch is also referred to as a third operation unit. The setting confirmation switch is an operation unit for executing setting confirmation processing. The settlement switch is an operation unit for returning the game value owned by the player to the player. The settlement switch is an effective operation unit when there is a gaming value in the pachinko gaming machine.

  Thus, the correspondence between each term when the idea of the present embodiment is applied to a pachinko gaming machine and the matters of the example is as follows as an example.

First operation: Operation on the first operation unit (cross key) Second operation: Operation on the second operation unit (stick controller) Predetermined operation: Operation on the third operation unit (effect switch) Operation Specific operation: Operation to the first operation unit (cross key), second operation unit (stick controller) Return operation: Operation to the settlement switch First condition: The first menu screen is displayed No condition Second condition ... Condition that the second menu screen is not displayed Special condition, Specific condition ... Condition that the menu screen is not displayed Predetermined condition ... No menu screen is displayed Condition In the pachinko gaming machine in which such association is performed, by applying at least a part of the technical idea described in the above embodiment, the same effect as this embodiment Unlikely to.

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the settlement switch is set to be valid when NO is determined in S6. However, when it is determined NO in S6, the settlement switch may be set to be valid on the condition that at least one of the credit counter and the bet counter is 1 or more.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the number of types of the first condition may be one type (a condition in which the bet number is not set), and two types (a condition in which the bet number is not set) and a condition for detecting inserted medals ). However, the number of types of the first condition may be three or more. It has been described that the number of types of the second condition may be one type (a condition for setting a bet number) or two types (a condition for setting a bet number and a condition for detecting inserted medals). However, the number of types of the second condition may be three or more.

  (7) Moreover, you may make it not perform the process of S22 of FIG. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the processing of S22.

  (8) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the bit numbers of the bits for determining whether or not the post-computation data is “1” are 1, 2, and 3 in S24, S26, and S28, respectively. However, the bit number may be a sequential number, and may be 3, 2, 1, for example. Further, the bit numbers of the bits for determining whether or not “1” may not be serial numbers in S24, S26, and S28, respectively, and may be 3, 1, and 2, for example.

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

  1 slot machine, 7 start switch, 10 setting confirmation switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Operation determining means capable of determining that a predetermined operation has been performed;
Condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition for invalidating the predetermined operation is satisfied when it is determined that the predetermined operation has been performed;
When the condition determining means determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the predetermined control is executed. When the condition determining means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined control is executed. A gaming machine comprising control means that does not.

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