JP2019187818A - Game system, game machine, and game medium management device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system, a game machine, and a game medium management device that enable introduction and operation of a tokenless game machine with simple modification.SOLUTION: A game system includes a game machine and a processing device. The game machine includes a first control unit, a second control unit that executes control related to payout of a game medium, a device connection unit for connecting the second control unit and the processing device, a start operation detecting unit, and a game start signal output unit to which a connection signal and a start operation signal are input and from which a logical product of the connection signal and the start operation signal are output. The first control unit starts a game when the logical product result output from the game start signal output unit is a result in which a game can be started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a gaming medium management device.

  Conventionally, a game called pachislot, comprising a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols provided on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided for each reel, and a controller. The machine is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter also referred to as “start operation”) after a game medium such as a medal or coin is inserted into the gaming machine, and the rotation of all reels is detected. Outputs a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that a stop button provided for each reel has been pressed by the player (hereinafter also referred to as “stop operation”), and outputs a signal requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop. To do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. Further, the control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and performs the rotation operation and stop operation of each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, lottery processing using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery processing”) is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). And the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and a symbol combination (display combination) related to the winning of the winning is displayed, a privilege corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player. In addition, as an example of a privilege given to a player, an operation of a replay (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) in which a game medium (medal etc.) is paid out and an internal lottery process is performed again without consuming the game medium. An operation of a bonus game in which a game medium payout opportunity increases can be cited.

  Conventionally, in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, a function of navigating the establishment of a specific small role (a role related to payout of game media) with a lamp, that is, an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) function. Equipped with a game machine. Conventionally, a game machine having a function of operating a gaming state in which a winning probability of replay is higher than normal when a specific symbol combination is displayed, that is, a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) function has also been developed. Has been. Further, a pachislot having a function of assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “ART”) in which AT and RT operate simultaneously has been developed.

  The above-mentioned gaming machine is usually equipped with a main control circuit in which a circuit (main control circuit) for controlling the main gaming operation of the gaming machine such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of winning is implemented. A board and a sub-control board on which a circuit (sub-control circuit) for controlling a rendering operation by displaying an image or the like is mounted. The game operation is controlled by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) mounted on the main control circuit. At this time, under the control of the CPU, the program and various table data stored in the ROM (Read Only Memory) of the main control circuit are expanded in the RAM (Random Access Memory) of the main control circuit, and processing related to various game operations is executed. Is done.

  Conventionally, a gaming system in which the gaming machine having the above-described configuration and a gaming medium lending device (so-called sand device) are connected and the gaming machine is operated as a CR machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . In such a gaming system, since the gaming machine is a medalless gaming machine, the gaming machine is not provided with various devices used for insertion, withdrawal, settlement, etc. of gaming media such as a medal selector and a hopper device. .

JP 2008-168083 A

  Conventionally, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a gaming system (game form) has been proposed in which a gaming machine is connected to a sand device and operated as a CR machine. However, for example, Patent Document 1 and the like do not disclose aspects such as various processes for actually playing a game in such a gaming system, and do not disclose a technique that considers actual operation.

  By the way, in this technical field, as a countermeasure against fraudulent acts on the medal selector (for example, fraudulent acts called “Klemangoto”), making medal-less gaming machines is effective, and in recent years, the introduction of medalless gaming machines has been eagerly desired. Yes. In addition, when introducing a medalless gaming machine, if the introduction and operation of the medalless gaming machine is not possible with minimal modifications to the environment where the current gaming machine is installed, the game store will have a large It will be costly.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a gaming medium management device that enable introduction and operation of a medalless gaming machine with simple modification. That is.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a first game system having the following configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41 to be described later) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a later-described payout control board 43) connected to the first control unit and executing control relating to payout of game media;
A device connection unit (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45 described later) for connecting the second control unit and the processing device;
A start operation detecting unit (for example, a start switch 22S described later) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
A game start signal output unit (for example, a logical product result of the connection signal and the start operation signal) that receives the connection signal output from the processing device and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit. And an AND circuit 202) to be described later,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit can start a game if the logical product output from the game start signal output unit is a result that can start a game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a second game system having the following configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41 to be described later) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a later-described payout control board 43) connected to the first control unit and executing control relating to payout of game media;
A device connection unit (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45 described later) for connecting the second control unit and the processing device;
A start operation detecting unit (for example, a start switch 22S described later) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
The first control unit is in a state where the connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the start operation detection unit. When the start operation signal is in a state indicating that the start operation has been executed, a game can be started.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a first gaming machine having the following configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41 to be described later) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a later-described payout control board 43) connected to the first control unit and executing control relating to payout of game media;
A device connection unit (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45 described later) for connecting the second control unit and an external processing device;
A start operation detecting unit (for example, a start switch 22S described later) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
A game start signal output unit (e.g., a logical product result of the connection signal and the start operation signal) is input by inputting the connection signal output from the processing device and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit. And an AND circuit 202) to be described later,
The first control unit can start a game if the logical product output from the game start signal output unit is a result from which a game can be started.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a second gaming machine having the following configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41 to be described later) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a later-described payout control board 43) connected to the first control unit and executing control relating to payout of game media;
A device connection unit (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45 described later) for connecting the second control unit and an external processing device;
A start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S described later) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
The first control unit is in a state in which a connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the start operation detection unit. When the start operation signal is in a state indicating that the start operation has been executed, a game can be started.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a first game medium management device having the following configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41 to be described later) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, to be described later) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control for paying out game media. The payout control board 43), the second control section, and a device connection section (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball described later) for connecting a processing apparatus provided outside, and a game start operation are detected. Then, a start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S described later) that outputs a start operation signal, a connection signal output from the processing device, and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit are input, A game start signal output unit (for example, an AND circuit 202 described later) that outputs a logical product result of the connection signal and the start operation signal, and the first control unit outputs from the game start signal output unit The If the logical product result is a result that can start a game, the game medium management is connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of the gaming machine that can start the game. apparatus.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a second game medium management device having the following configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41 to be described later) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, to be described later) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control for paying out game media. The payout control board 43), the second control section, and a device connection section (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball described later) for connecting a processing apparatus provided outside, and a game start operation are detected. And a start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S described later) that outputs a start operation signal, and the first control unit receives a connection signal output from the processing device and the second control unit. If the processing device is connected and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit indicates that the start operation has been executed, the game is started. It becomes possible to Game medium management apparatus characterized by through the device connecting portions of skill machine is connected to the second control unit.

  According to the present invention configured as described above, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with a simple modification.

It is a figure for demonstrating the function flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game system in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the game operation | movement display part and game medium rental operation display part which were provided in the gaming machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control system with which the game system of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the microprocessor of the main control board in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the ratio monitor in one Embodiment of this invention, the example of attachment, and the display content of information. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the microprocessor of the payout control board in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows schematic operation | movement of the data communication mechanism and input / output mechanism which were provided between the main control board | substrate, the payout control board | substrate, and the sub control board | substrate in one Embodiment of this invention. In the game system of one embodiment of the present invention, it is a timing chart of the lighting control of the line LED performed when the 1 bet button is pressed. In the game system of one embodiment of the present invention, it is a timing chart of the game start control performed when the start lever is operated during checkout. 4 is a timing chart of control performed when the upper limit of a game medium counter is exceeded in the gaming system of one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a data input / output mechanism provided between a gaming machine and a game medium lending device in a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of input / output control of the data between the game machine and game media rental apparatus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the connection confirmation process between the payout control board and game medium rental apparatus performed at the time of starting in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a data input / output mechanism provided between a gaming machine and a game medium lending device in a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the lending process between the payout control board and game medium lending apparatus performed at the time of lending operation in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a data input / output mechanism provided between a gaming machine and a game medium lending device in a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the payment process between the payout control board performed at the time of payment operation, and a game media rental apparatus in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the transmission process between the main control board | substrate, the payout control board | substrate, and game medium rental apparatus performed at the time of transmission of a chip | tip individual number in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main operation | movement process (main process) performed after power activation by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the power-on process performed by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the setting change process performed by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game start preparation process performed with the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game media return process performed with the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game start process performed by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game end process performed by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game media payout process performed by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the fixed period interruption process performed by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process at the time of reception performed by the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of power-on performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the peripheral device connection confirmation process performed with the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the starting command reception performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the peripheral device identification code transmission process performed with the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the setting change reception performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing at the time of the game media insertion request reception performed by the payout control board of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the game media return request | requirement reception performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing at the time of the game media payout request reception performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the settlement switch press performed by the payout control board of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the game media rental instruction | indication reception performed with the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the fixed period interruption process performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the game information reception performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process at the time of the main control reception performed by the payout control board of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of power-on performed by the game media rental apparatus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the payout control connection confirmation process performed by the game media rental apparatus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game medium rental process performed by the game medium rental apparatus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game media count (settlement) process performed by the game media rental apparatus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game system in the modification 1. It is a schematic block diagram of the game system in the modification 2. It is a schematic block diagram of the game system in the modifications 3 and 4. It is a figure which shows the example of level control of the data communication of a 2 wire synchronous system performed at the time of a payment process in the game system of the modification 6. In the game system of the modification 7, it is a schematic block diagram of the disconnection detection circuit provided between the payout control board and the game medium lending device. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the game system in the modification 8, and the transmission / reception flow of the authentication information performed between component apparatuses.

  Hereinafter, a pachislot machine will be exemplified as a gaming machine according to various embodiments of the present invention, and the configuration and operation thereof will be described with reference to the drawings. Further, in the present embodiment, not the gaming machine that uses medals to play games as in the prior art, but the number of gaming media used for gaming, the number of storage (number of credits), the number of inserted (number of bets), the number of payouts, A game machine in which the number of settlements is managed electromagnetically (managed by electronic data), that is, a so-called medalless game machine (CR game machine) will be described.

<Function flow>
First, the functional flow of the pachislot will be described with reference to FIG. Note that in the pachislot of this embodiment, a game is played using game medium data (hereinafter simply referred to as “game medium”) that is electromagnetically managed.

  When a player performs a game medium (electronic data) input operation (pressing a bet button) on the pachislot machine and the start lever is operated, a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). One value (hereinafter, referred to as “random number value”) is extracted from.

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a main control board (main control microprocessor) described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along an after-mentioned effective line (winning determination line) is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as payout of game media, replay (replay) operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “out of”. Are provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. This reel stop control means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a main control board (main control microprocessor) described later.

  In the pachi-slot, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (for example, 190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding pieces”. In this embodiment, when the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) is determined for four symbols.

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the symbol combination display related to the winning is determined, normally, the symbol combination is placed on the active line within a specified time of 190 msec (four symbols). The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means uses the specified time to stop the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed according to the internal winning combination is not displayed along the active line.

  In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the active line relates to winning. This winning determination means is also one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a main control board (main control microprocessor) described later. Then, when the combination of the displayed symbols is determined to be related to winning by the winning determination means, a privilege such as payout of game media is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game).

  Also, in the pachislot, in the series of gaming operations described above, various effects can be achieved by displaying images on a display device, outputting light from various lamps, outputting sound from a speaker, or a combination thereof. Is done.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for presentation is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the random number value for the effect is extracted, the effect content determination means determines the effect to be executed this time from lots of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination by lottery. This effect content determination means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a later-described sub control board.

  Next, when the content of the effect is determined by the effect content determination means, the effect execution means responds in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when the presence or absence of a prize is determined. Execute. In this way, in the pachislot machine, for example, an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, a combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination is a game. It is provided to the player and the player's interest can be improved.

<Game system configuration>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the structure of the game system of this embodiment which can be played without medals will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the gaming system of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming system 10 includes a pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (processing devices) including a pachislot machine 1 and a gaming medium lending device 2 (sand device or CR sand) connected to the pachislot machine 1 so that various data can be input and output. Consists of. The peripheral devices include not only the game medium lending device 2 but also, for example, a peripheral device 300 (see FIG. 5 described later) such as a data display for displaying data such as the number of games and the number of bonus winnings.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the game medium lending device 2 and the peripheral device 300 are connected to a management computer (hall computer) of the game store so that data can be transmitted. Specifically, peripheral devices such as the game medium lending device 2 and the peripheral device 300 and the management computer are connected by a LAN (Local Area Network) line (Ethernet (registered trademark)).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, various processes related to the management of the number of game media (management of the number of game media, such as counting processing of the number of stored game media, insertion processing (bet processing), payout processing, and settlement processing). ) Is performed by a later-described payout control board 43 (see FIG. 5 described later) in the pachi-slot machine 1, and the game medium lending device 2 mainly performs processing related to game medium lending (lending number management). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the various processes relating to the management of the number of game media performed on the later-described payout control board 43 may be performed by the game media lending device 2. That is, a game medium management device may be used instead of the game medium lending device 2.

[Appearance structure]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 11a (not shown) that houses reels and various circuit boards and the like, and a front door 11b that is attached to the cabinet 11a so as to be openable and closable. . Inside the cabinet 11a, three reels 12L, 12C, and 12R (variable display means, display rows) are provided, and the three reels 12L, 12C, and 12R are arranged in a lateral direction (a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the reels). Arranged in a row. Hereinafter, the reels 12L, 12C, and 12R are also referred to as a left reel 12L, a middle reel 12C, and a right reel 12R, respectively.

  Each reel has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface (circumferential surface) of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction of the reel body (reel rotation direction).

  A display device 13 is provided at a substantially central portion of the front door 11b. The display device 13 includes a display screen including three symbol display areas 14L, 14C, and 14R. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 14L, 14C, and 14R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The three symbol display areas 14L, 14C, and 14R are provided corresponding to the left reel 12L, the middle reel 12C, and the right reel 12R, respectively. As shown in FIG. 2, each symbol display area is provided at a position overlapping with the corresponding reel when viewed from the front (player side), and is positioned in front of the corresponding reel (player side). To be provided. Each symbol display area has a function as a display window, and a symbol drawn on a corresponding reel provided behind the symbol display region can be visually observed through the display window. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 14L, 14C, and 14R are also referred to as a left display window 14L, a middle display window 14C, and a right display window 14R, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, each display window has three symbols arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the reel when rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window is stopped. Is configured to display. In other words, the upper, middle and lower areas are provided in the frame of each display window, and one symbol can be displayed in each area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, symbols can be displayed on the display screen of the display device 13 in a 3 × 3 array form.

  In the present embodiment, a pseudo line set across the left display window 14L (the left reel 12L) to the right display window 14R (the right reel 12R) is displayed on the symbol displayed in the 3 × 3 array form. , And is defined as a line for determining whether or not a prize is won (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”). For example, a pseudo line (center line) set across the middle region of the left display window 14L, the middle region of the middle display window 14C, and the middle region of the right display window 14R can be used as an effective line. The setting of the effective line is not limited to this example, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the vicinity of the side edge in the display screen of the display device 13, a 7-segment display 15a made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), a betting lamp 15b, and the like are provided. The 7-segment display 15a displays the number of game media inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as “the number of insertions” or “the number of bets”) and the number of game media paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as “the number of payouts”). And the like, the number of game media stored in the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “the number of stored” or “the number of credits”) is digitally displayed. Further, the betting lamp 15b turns on the lamps of numbers ("1" to "3" in FIG. 2) corresponding to the number of game media inserted. The display control of the display device 13, the 7-segment display 15a, and the bet lamp 15b is controlled by a sub-control board 42 (see FIG. 5 described later) described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, various devices (various operation means) to be operated by the player are provided below the display device 13 of the front door 11b (the pedestal portion and its peripheral portion). Specifically, in this embodiment, the MAX bet button 16, the 1 bet button 17, the checkout button 18, the lending button 19, the return button 20, the card return button 21, the start lever 22, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, the operation A button 24 and an effect button 25 are provided.

  The MAX bet button 16 and the 1 bet button 17 are used to determine the number of game media used for one game (the number of bets) from the number of game media stored (credits) managed by electronic data in the pachislot 1. It is an operation button used for The MAX bet button 16 allows a player to perform an insertion operation (bet operation) of the input number of game media required for one game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum specified number”: “3” in the present embodiment) by one press operation. This is a bet button used for execution. The 1-bet button 17 is a bet button used when a game medium is inserted (betted) with a single press operation. Therefore, when the game medium necessary for one game is inserted using the 1 bet button 17, the pressing operation for the 1 bet button 17 is performed three times.

  If the MAX bet button 16 is pressed by the player at the time of executing the betting operation (processing) of the game media, the number of game media inserted (maximum prescribed number “3”) required for one game is calculated. It is subtracted from the number of stored game media managed by electronic data (game media is consumed). On the other hand, if the player presses the 1-bet button 17 when executing a betting operation (processing) of a game medium, the number of stored game media managed by electronic data is decremented by one.

  Each of the MAX bet button 16 and the 1 bet button 17 is provided with a bet button LED (not shown) that lights up when a game medium insertion operation (bet operation) using each bet button is possible. Yes.

  The settlement button 18 is an operation button used when a game medium deposited in the pachislot machine 1 is pulled out (settled). When the checkout button 18 is pressed by the player during the checkout of the game medium, the number of game media stored in the pachislot 1 based on electronic data is stored in the game card lending device 2 ( The number of stored game media managed in the pachi-slot 1 becomes zero.

  The lending button 19 is an operation button used when the player additionally inserts game media. When the lending button 19 is pressed by the player, a predetermined number of game media (hereinafter referred to as “frequency”) remaining in a game card (not shown) inserted in the game media lending device 2 is obtained. The game media is added to the number of stored game media managed by electronic data in the pachi-slot 1. Also, for example, when a player inserts cash into the game medium lending device 2 and the player pushes the lending button 19, the number of game media corresponding to the amount inserted is the number of game cards or pachislot 1 It is added to the number of stored game media managed inside.

  The return button 20 is an operation button used when a game medium that has already been inserted in the current game is drawn out (cancelling bet operation). When the return button 20 is pressed by the player, the number of game media that have been bet (the number of input) is returned (added) to the number of stored game media, and the number of input game media becomes zero.

  The card return button 21 is an operation button used when taking out a game card (not shown) inserted in the game medium lending device 2. When the card return button 21 is pressed by the player, the number of game media stored and the number of betted game media managed in the pachislot 1 are added to the number of game cards, and then for gaming. The card is discharged from the game medium lending device 2.

  The start lever 22 is an operation lever used to start a game after the betting operation of the game medium is completed. When the start lever 22 is operated (pressed) by the player, the rotation of all the reels (12L, 12C, 12R) is started.

  The stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are provided in association with the left reel 12L, the middle reel 12C, and the right reel 12R, and each stop button is an operation button that is used to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are also referred to as a left stop button 23L, a middle stop button 23C, and a right stop button 23R, respectively.

  The operation button 24 is an operation button that is used when performing various settings relating to effects. The effect button 25 is an operation button called a so-called PUSH button, and is an operation button that is appropriately operated by the player as needed during the game in accordance with the contents of the effect related to the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, various information relating to the current game operation and the number of game media are displayed on the lower part (the pedestal part and its peripheral part) of the display device 13 of the front door 11b. And a game medium lending operation display unit 27a. The game operation display unit 26a is a display panel mounted on a game operation display board 26 (see FIG. 5 to be described later), and the game medium lending operation display unit 27a is a game medium lending operation board 27 (to be described later). It is a display panel mounted on FIG. The game operation display unit 26a and the game medium lending operation display unit 27a are each covered with a transparent window cover (not shown).

  A game operation display board 26 described later is electrically connected to the main control board 41 via a door relay board 44 described later, and is also electrically connected to a payout control board 43 described later. Therefore, display operations other than the credit display of the game operation display unit 26a are controlled by a later-described main control microprocessor 50 (main control circuit) in the main control board 41, and the credit operation display operation of the game operation display unit 26a is performed. Is controlled by a later-described payout control microprocessor 60 (payout control circuit) in the payout control board 43. In addition, since a game medium lending operation board 27 described later is electrically connected to the game medium lending device 2 via a game ball connection terminal plate 45 described later, the display operation of the game medium lending operation display unit 27a is Control is performed by a peripheral device control unit 2a (see FIG. 15 described later) in the game medium lending device 2.

  Here, FIGS. 3A and 3B show configuration examples of the game operation display unit 26a and the game medium lending operation display unit 27a, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the game operation display unit 26a, a 2-digit 7-segment LED for digitally displaying (notifying) information on the number of payouts of game media, or the inside of the pachislot 1 is deposited. A 5-digit 7-segment LED for digitally displaying (notifying) information such as the number of stored game media (number of credits) to the player is provided. In this embodiment, dynamic lighting control is adopted as a control method for these various 7-segment LEDs. In this embodiment, the 2-digit 7-segment LED for displaying the number of stored game media (credits) provided in the conventional gaming machine is the 5-digit 7-segment LED shown in FIG. 3A. It may be provided separately. The 5-digit 7-segment LED may be provided in the game medium lending device 2.

  In addition, the game operation display unit 26a displays a bet number displayed as “START”, “REPLAY”, “1 BET”, “2 BET”, “3 BET” in FIG. 3A as a lamp indicating the operation information of the game. LEDs (hereinafter referred to as “line LEDs”) are provided.

  For example, in the state where the number of bets (the number of insertions) of game media is 0 (all line LEDs are off), when the 1-bet button 17 is pressed, the “1 BET” line LED is lit, and then 1 bet When the button 17 is pressed, the “1 BET” and “2 BET” line LEDs are lit, and when the 1-bet button 17 is pressed, all the line LEDs “1 BET” to “3 BET” are lit. , “START” line LED lights up. At this time, every time the 1-bet button 17 is pressed, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of stored game media (number of credits) displayed by the 5-digit 7-segment LED.

  Also, for example, when the MAX bet button 16 is pressed in a state where the number of game media bets (the number of insertions) is 0 (all line LEDs are off), all line LEDs from “1 BET” to “3 BET” are displayed. Is lit and the “START” line LED is lit. At this time, the value of the number of stored game media (credits) displayed by a 5-digit 7-segment LED is subtracted by 3 in one bet operation.

  Further, for example, when the replay combination is won in the previous game, the “START” and “REPLAY” line LEDs are lit. At this time, the value of the number of stored game media (number of credits) displayed by the 5-digit 7-segment LED is not subtracted.

  The game operation display unit 26a also has an instruction display unit (instruction monitor) for informing information on the reel stop operation necessary for displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the combination determined as the internal winning combination along the effective line. ) Is provided. The instruction display unit is composed of a 3-digit 7-segment LED. Then, the instruction display unit notifies the player of necessary stop operation information by controlling the display content of the 3-digit 7-segment LED in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the stop operation information to be notified. The

  Note that the aspect uniquely corresponding to the information of the stop operation to be notified here is, for example, a notification of the pressing order (left 1st) in which the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 12L (left stop button 23L). In order to display the numerical value “1” on the instruction display unit, and to notify the pressing order (middle 1st) in which the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 12C (middle stop button 23C), the instruction display unit is displayed. When the numerical value “2” is displayed and the pressing order (right 1st) in which the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 12R (right stop button 23R) is notified, the numerical value “3” is displayed on the instruction display unit. It is an aspect of this.

  Moreover, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, in addition to the instruction | indication display part controlled by the main control board 41, the structure which alert | reports the information of stop operation using the other means controlled by the below-mentioned sub control board 42 is comprised. It may be provided. For example, the stop operation information may be notified by the display device 13.

  When such a configuration is applied, the notification mode in the instruction display unit and the notification mode in other means controlled by the sub-control board 42 may be different from each other. In other words, the instruction display unit may notify in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the information on the stop operation to be notified, and does not necessarily need to notify the stop operation information directly (for example, the numerical value “ Even if “1” is displayed, there is a possibility that the notification content cannot be specified depending on the player, and it cannot be said to be a direct notification). On the other hand, in the notification on the sub side (sub control board 42 side) by other means such as the display device 13, information on the stop operation may be directly notified. For example, when notifying the pressing order “left 1st”, the instruction display unit displays a numerical value “1” uniquely corresponding to the pressing order to be notified, but with other means (for example, the display device 13 or the like) The instruction information for causing the reel 12L to perform the first stop operation may be directly notified.

  In the pachislot machine 1 having such a configuration, not only the control of the sub-control board 42 but also the control of the main control board 41 can notify information on necessary stop operation according to the internal winning combination. In addition, the presence / absence of notification of such stop operation information may be controlled according to the gaming state. For example, the stop operation information may be notified in the ART gaming state without notifying the stop operation information in the general gaming state (non-ART gaming state).

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the gaming medium lending operation display unit 27a has a number of gaming cards (remaining number of gaming media), a gaming medium lending operation is permitted / not permitted, and a gaming medium return operation is permitted / not permitted. Each piece of information indicating impossibility is displayed separately.

  In the present embodiment, the frequency of the game card is numerically displayed by a 3-digit 7-segment LED. Further, in the present embodiment, the lending operation lamp (“lending” lamp in FIG. 3B) is an LED (game medium lending available LED) for notifying whether or not the lending operation of the game medium is possible, In a state where the gaming medium can be lent (before the renting operation), the lending operation lamp is lit, and in a state where the gaming medium renting operation is not possible (lending, paying, returning, or abnormal) The lending operation lamp is turned off. The return operation lamp ("Return" lamp in FIG. 3B) is an LED (game medium return enabled LED) for notifying whether or not the game medium return operation is possible. Can be returned (before the return operation), the return operation lamp is lit, and in the state where the game media return operation is not possible (lending, paying, returning, or abnormal), the return operation lamp The lamp goes off.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front door 11b is provided with a lamp 28, speakers 29L, 29R, and the like. The lamp 28 is composed of an LED or the like, and turns on / off the light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the effect. The speakers 29L and 29R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the production.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game medium lending device 2 is installed on the right side wall portion of the pachi-slot 1 when viewed from the front (player side). A bill insertion slot 6, a coin insertion slot 7, a gaming card insertion slot 8 and the like are provided in the front portion of the housing 5 of the game medium lending device 2.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the front door 11b is opened, and shows a structure on the back surface side of the front door 11b and an internal structure of the cabinet 11a.

  A main control board 41 on which a later-described main control microprocessor 50 (see FIG. 6 described later) is mounted is provided in an upper portion in the cabinet 11a. The main control microprocessor 50 described later controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of a win, etc. Circuit. The specific configuration of the main control microprocessor 50 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 12L, a middle reel 12C, and a right reel 12R) are provided in the central portion of the cabinet 11a. Although not shown, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  Further, in the cabinet 11a, a sub-control board 42 is provided on the side of the left reel 12L opposite to the middle reel 12C (left side in the example shown in FIG. 4). Although not shown, the sub-control board 42 is mounted with a control circuit and the like for controlling execution of effects by displaying images. In addition, a power supply device 30 that supplies necessary power to each device included in the pachislot machine 1 is provided in a lower portion in the cabinet 11a.

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, the pachi-slot 1 is provided with various substrates in addition to the main control substrate 41 and the sub-control substrate 42 (see FIG. 5 described later). ) In the cabinet 11a or on the back surface of the front door 11b.

<Control system of game system>
[Game system configuration]
Next, a control system provided in the gaming system 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the gaming system 10.

  The pachi-slot 1 has a main control board 41 and a sub-control board 42. The pachi-slot 1 includes a payout control board 43, a door relay board 44, a setting key switch 32 (setting switch), a reset switch 33, a reel unit 12, and a power supply device 30 connected to the main control board 41. The pachi-slot 1 is connected to the main control board 41 via the door relay board 44, and includes a door open / close monitoring switch 31, a stop switch board 23 (stop switch), a MAXBET switch 16S, a 1BET switch 17S, a return switch 20S, A start switch 22S and a game operation display board 26 are provided.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a game ball connection terminal board 45, a game medium lending operation board 27, and a settlement switch 18S connected to the payout control board 43. The payout control board 43 is also connected to the game operation display board 26 and the power supply device 30. Further, the pachi-slot 1 has a lending switch 19S and a card return switch 21S connected to the game medium lending operation board 27.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes the display device 13 and the sub relay board 46 connected to the sub control board 42. The sub control board 42 is also connected to the power supply device 30. The pachislot machine 1 includes an operation switch 24S, an effect switch 25S, an LED drive board 34, and a speaker group 29 connected to the sub control board 42 through the sub relay board 46. The sub control board 42 is also connected to the reel unit 12 via the sub relay board 46. Further, the pachi-slot 1 has an LED group 35 connected to the LED drive board 34 and controlled to be turned on / off during production.

  In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, a peripheral device control unit 2a (see FIG. 15 described later) of the game medium lending device 2 is connected to the payout control board 43 via a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball in the pachislot 1. Connected. The game medium lending operation board 27 is connected to a later-described peripheral device control unit 2a (see FIG. 15 to be described later) of the game medium lending apparatus 2 via a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball. The display operation of the game medium lending operation display unit 27a at the time of pressing is controlled by a peripheral device control unit 2a described later of the game medium lending device 2. In addition, a game medium lending enable signal is input / output between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending operation board 27.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5, an external terminal circuit 45 b for outputting a signal such as a game medium input signal, a game medium payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1 is provided in the game ball connection terminal plate 45. (See FIG. 52A described later). That is, in this embodiment, the function of the external concentration terminal plate provided in the conventional gaming machine is provided in the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball. Therefore, in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, the peripheral device 300 such as a data display device is connected to an external terminal circuit 45b described later in the gaming ball connection terminal plate 45.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to this, For example, you may provide separately the board | substrate provided with the function similar to the connection terminal board 45, such as game balls, and the external terminal circuit 45b, ie, an external concentration terminal board. In this case, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 5, the main control board 41 is connected to the peripheral device 300 such as a data display device via the external concentration terminal board 47. However, in this case, the peripheral device 300 such as a data display is not connected to the connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball. Further, for example, an external concentration terminal plate 47 may be provided instead of the game ball connection terminal plate 45, and the functional circuit portion of the game ball connection terminal plate 45 may be provided in the external concentration terminal plate 47. In this case, the functional circuit portion of the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball in the external concentration terminal plate 47 is connected to the game medium lending device 2.

[Each component of the gaming machine (pachislot 1)]
Next, the configuration and function of each part of the pachi-slot 1 will be described. The configuration of the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 will be described in detail later.

  The door relay board 44 is a relay board on which wiring for connecting the main control board 41 and each of the various switches and the game operation display board 26 is mounted.

  The setting key switch 32 is provided, for example, in a case for storing the main control board 41. The setting key switch 32 is used when changing the setting of the pachislot 1 (for example, setting 1 to setting 6) or when checking the setting of the pachislot 1. The reset switch 33 is used, for example, when changing the setting of the pachislot 1.

  The reel unit 12 includes a left reel 12L, a middle reel 12C, a right reel 12R, a stepping motor (not shown) for rotationally driving each reel, a reel backlight (not shown), and the like. The turning on / off operation of the reel backlight is mainly controlled by the sub-control board 42 at the time of production.

  The power supply device 30 includes a power supply board 30b and a power switch 30a connected to the power supply board 30b. The power switch 30a is pressed when supplying the necessary power to the pachi-slot 1.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 31 is disposed on the back surface of the front door 11b, detects whether the front door 11b is opened or closed, and outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 11b to the outside.

  The stop switch board 23 includes a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 23 is provided with a stop switch (not shown). The stop switch detects that each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The MAXBET switch 16S detects that the MAX bet button 16 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 41 via the door relay board 44. The 1BET switch 17S detects that the 1-bet button 17 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 41 via the door relay board 44.

  The return switch 20 </ b> S detects that the return button 20 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 41 via the door relay board 44. The start switch 22S detects that the start lever 22 has been operated by the player (start operation), and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 41 via the door relay board 44.

  The game operation display board 26 is a board on which the game operation display unit 26a is mounted.

  The game ball connection terminal board 45 is not shown in FIG. 5, but includes a connection mechanism 45a (see FIG. 52A described later) for connecting the game medium lending device 2 and the payout control board 43, a data display, etc. This is a board on which an external terminal circuit 45b (see FIG. 52A described later) for connecting the peripheral device 300 and the game medium lending operation board 27 is mounted.

  Although not shown, a connection circuit (contact input / output circuit) composed of a photocoupler is provided on each connection wiring in the connection mechanism 45a and the external terminal circuit 45b in order to suppress the influence of external noise. Is provided. The connection mechanism portion 45a is provided with a connector (25-pin connection connector) composed of a plurality of connection pins connected to the game medium lending device 2 via a harness. In addition, the external terminal circuit 45b is provided with a connector (8-pin connection connector) composed of a plurality of connection pins connected to the peripheral device 300 via a harness.

  The game medium lending operation board 27 is a board on which the game medium lending operation display unit 27a is mounted.

  The settlement switch 18S detects that the settlement button 18 has been pressed by the player and outputs the detection signal to the payout control board 43. The lending switch 19S detects that the lending button 19 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection signal to the game medium lending device 2 via the game medium lending operation board 27 and the game ball connection terminal board 45. . The card return switch 21S detects that the card return button 21 has been pressed by the player, and sends the detection signal to the game medium lending device 2 via the game medium lending operation board 27 and the connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball. Output.

  A sub control circuit (sub control means) (not shown) is mounted on the sub control board 42. The sub-control circuit is electrically connected to a later-described main control microprocessor 50 (main control circuit) in the main control board 41 via the sub-relay board 46 and the door relay board 44, and the main control microprocessor. Based on the command transmitted from 50, processing such as determination and execution of the production contents is performed. The sub control circuit basically includes a sub CPU, a sub RAM, a rendering processor, a drawing RAM, an LED driver, a sound IC, and the like.

  The sub-relay board 46 is disposed in the cabinet 11a, and the relay board on which wiring for connecting the sub-control board 42 and the boards disposed in the periphery of the sub-control board 42 and various devices (units) is mounted. It is.

  The operation switch 24S detects that the operation button 24 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection signal to the sub control board 42 via the sub relay board 46. The effect switch 25 </ b> S detects that the effect button 25 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection signal to the sub control board 42 via the sub relay board 46.

  The LED drive board 34 is a board on which drive circuits for various lamps constituting the LED group 35 are mounted. The LED group 35 includes, for example, a lamp 28 provided on the front door 11b, a 7-segment display 15a and a bed lamp 15b, a light source (not shown) that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side, and the like. Consists of.

  The speaker group 29 includes speakers 29L and 29R and various speakers (not shown). The display device 13 is mainly a display device for executing an effect by displaying an image. For example, an effect (notification) is provided by a liquid crystal display device or a dot pattern expressed by turning on / off a plurality of LEDs. It is comprised with the display apparatus etc. which perform.

[Configuration of main control board]
Next, the internal configuration of the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the main control board 41 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The main control board 41 includes a main control microprocessor 50, a clock pulse generation circuit 51, a power management circuit 52, a buffer IC 53, and a role monitor 54 (ratio display). The configurations of the main control microprocessor 50 and the role ratio monitor 54 will be described in detail later.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 51 generates a clock pulse signal for operating the main CPU, and outputs the generated clock pulse signal to the main control microprocessor 50. The main control microprocessor 50 executes a control program based on the input clock pulse signal.

  The power management circuit 52 manages fluctuations in the DC 12V power supply voltage supplied from the power supply board 30b (see FIG. 5). Then, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power supply voltage exceeds the starting voltage value (10 V) from 0 V), the power management circuit 52 sends a reset signal to be described later in the main control microprocessor 50. When it is output to the controller 106 (XSRST) and a power failure occurs (when the power supply voltage falls below the power failure voltage value (10.5 V) from 12 V), a power failure detection signal is sent to the main control microprocessor 50. The data is output to a parallel input port 111 (XINT) described later. That is, the power management circuit 52 outputs a reset signal (startup signal) to the main control microprocessor 50 when the power is turned on, and disconnects power to the main control microprocessor 50 when a power failure occurs. It also serves as a means (power failure means) for outputting a detection signal (power failure signal).

  The buffer IC 53 is connected to an external bus interface 104 described later in the main control microprocessor 50. Further, the buffer IC 53 is connected to a buffer IC 44a (see FIGS. 50 and 53 described later) in the door relay board 44 through a serial bus so that serial communication is possible, and the detection signal of each switch connected to the door relay board 44 is detected. Is transmitted to the buffer IC 53 by serial communication. The buffer IC 53 is connected to the buffer IC 63 of the payout control board 43 and inputs / outputs various signals to / from the buffer IC 63. In the communication control between the buffer IC 53 in the main control board 41 and the buffer IC 44a in the door relay board 44, the buffer IC 53 in the main control board 41 operates as a master IC, and the buffer IC 44a in the door relay board 44 is operated. Operates as a slave IC (see FIGS. 50 and 53 described later).

[Configuration of main control microprocessor]
Next, the internal configuration of the main control microprocessor 50 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the main control microprocessor 50. The main control microprocessor 50 is a microprocessor with a security function for gaming machines.

  The main control microprocessor 50 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, an external bus interface 104, a clock circuit 105, a reset controller 106, an arithmetic circuit 107, a verification block 108, and unique information 109. A random number circuit 110 (random number generation circuit), a parallel input port 111, an interrupt controller 112, a timer circuit 113, a serial communication circuit 114, a parallel output port 115, and a signal bus 116 (local bus). Have. The components other than the signal bus 116 constituting the main control microprocessor 50 are connected to each other via the signal bus 116.

  The main CPU 101 executes various control programs based on the clock pulse generated by the clock circuit 105 and performs control related to the overall game operation. Here, reel stop control will be described as an example of the control operation of the main CPU 101.

  The main CPU 101 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 12L, 12C, 12L after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 101 manages the rotation angle of each reel (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. The reel index includes, for example, an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and a detection piece provided at a predetermined position of each reel and interposed between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the rotation of each reel. It is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  Here, management of the rotation angles of the reels 12L, 12C, and 12L will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 103. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 103 is incremented by one. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown). In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  The main ROM 102 stores various control programs executed by the main CPU 101, various data tables, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub-control board 42, and the like. The storage capacity of the main ROM 102 is 12 kilobytes. The main RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program. The storage capacity of the main RAM 103 is 1 kilobyte.

  The external bus interface 104 includes an external signal bus (not shown) to which various components (for example, a reel unit, a buffer IC 53, etc.) provided outside the main control microprocessor 50 are connected, and the main control microprocessor 50. Is an interface circuit for electrically connecting the two.

  The clock circuit 105 includes, for example, a frequency divider (not shown) and the like. The clock pulse signal for operating the CPU input from the clock pulse generation circuit 51 is received by other components (for example, the timer circuit 113). Convert to a clock pulse signal of the frequency used. Note that the clock pulse signal generated by the clock circuit 105 is also output to the reset controller 106.

  The reset controller 106 resets an IAT (Illegal Address Trap) or a WDT (watchdog timer) based on the reset signal input from the power management circuit 52. The arithmetic circuit 107 includes a multiplication circuit and a division circuit.

  In the unique information 109, unique information (identification information) of the main control microprocessor 50 is stored. Specifically, the ROM code of the main ROM 102, the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50, and the like are stored in the unique information 109. The ROM code of the main ROM 102 is composed of 4 bytes × 4 pieces of data, that is, 16 bytes of data. Each 4-byte data constituting the ROM code of the main ROM 102 is generated from the data stored in the address “0000h” to “2FBFh” area of the built-in ROM (main ROM 102). The method is also different for each 4-byte data. The chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 is composed of 4-byte data and is set when the chip is manufactured. Note that the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 is set differently for each chip.

  The random number circuit 110 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 or 0 to 255). The random number circuit 110 includes a plurality of random number registers. For example, the random number register 0 for obtaining a 2-byte hard latch random number, the random number registers 1 to 3 for obtaining a 2-byte soft latch random number, It can be composed of random number registers 4 to 7 for obtaining soft latch random numbers. The main CPU 101 extracts one value from a predetermined range of random numbers generated by the random number circuit 110, for example, as a random value for internal lottery.

  The parallel input port 111 is an input port (memory map I / O) for signals input to the main control microprocessor 50 from various circuits (for example, the power management circuit 52) provided outside the main control microprocessor 50. ). The parallel input port 111 is also connected to the random number circuit 110 and the interrupt controller 112. The start switch 22S is connected to the parallel input port 111, and a latch signal is sent from the parallel input port 111 to a predetermined random number register (for example, random number register 0) of the random number circuit 110 at a timing (on edge) when the start switch 22S is turned on. Is output. In the random number circuit 110, when a latch signal is input, a predetermined random number register is latched, and a 2-byte hard latch random number is acquired.

  The interrupt controller 112 is interrupted by the main CPU 101 based on a power interruption detection signal input from the power management circuit 52 via the parallel input port 111 or a time-out signal input from the timer circuit 113 at a cycle of 1.1172 msec. Control the execution timing of processing. When a power interruption detection signal is input from the power management circuit 52 or when a time-out signal is input from the timer circuit 113, the interrupt controller 112 sends an interrupt request signal indicating an interrupt processing start command to the main CPU 101. Output to. The main CPU 101 performs port input processing, reel control processing, data transmission processing to the sub-control board 42, payout control board based on an interrupt request signal input from the interrupt controller 112 in response to a time-out signal from the timer circuit 113. Various interrupt processes such as a data transmission process to 43, a 7-segment LED drive process, a timer update process, and the like are performed (see FIG. 31 described later).

  The timer circuit 113 (PTC) operates with a clock pulse signal generated by the clock circuit 105 (clock pulse signal having a frequency obtained by dividing a clock pulse signal for operating the main CPU by a frequency divider (not shown)). Count elapsed time). Then, the timer circuit 113 outputs a timeout signal (trigger signal) to the interrupt controller 112 at a cycle of 1.1172 msec.

  The serial communication circuit 114 transmits data (various control commands (commands), data) between the main control board 41 and various boards (for example, the sub control board 42 and the payout control board 43) provided outside the main control board 41. It is a communication circuit that performs control when serially communicating various data. In the present embodiment, the serial communication circuit 114 is composed of four communication circuits SCU0 to SCU3, only the communication circuit SCU0 is composed of a bidirectional serial communication circuit, and the communication circuits SCU1 to SCU3 are serial communication circuits dedicated to transmission. Consists of. In this embodiment, bi-directional serial communication is performed between the main control board 41 (main control microprocessor 50) and the payout control board 43 (described later, payout control microprocessor 60). On the control side, the communication circuit SCU0 is used.

  The parallel output port 115 is an output port (memory map I / O) for signals output from the main control microprocessor 50 to various circuits provided outside thereof.

[Composition of role monitor]
Next, the configuration of the role ratio monitor 54 (ratio indicator) will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B. 8A shows an example of attachment of the role monitor 54, and FIG. 8B shows the contents of information displayed on the role monitor 54. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the role ratio monitor 54 is composed of a 4-digit 7-segment LED, the upper 2 digits indicate the type of display content (ratio), and the lower 2 digits indicate the ratio of the display content. (%). The role ratio monitor 54 is provided in the interior of the pachislot machine 1 because it is used when an administrator (a shop clerk or the like) checks whether the pachislot machine 1 has been tampered with. At this time, the role monitor 54 is preferably provided inside a main control board case (not shown) that covers the main control board 41 in order to prevent fraud with respect to the role monitor 54 itself.

  As a specific mounting example, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A-1, the role monitor 54 may be mounted on the main control board 41, and this mounting form is adopted in this embodiment. Has been. Further, as a specific example of attachment, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A-2, it may be mounted on another board (ratio display board) connected to the main control board 41. 8 (A-3), the role monitor 54 may be attached by connecting a 7-segment LED unit as the role monitor 54 to the main control board 41. In either of these two attachment modes, the ratio monitor 54 can be provided inside the main control board case together with the main control board 41, as in the example (this embodiment) shown in FIG. preferable.

  Incidentally, a recording paper or a seal sticker is usually attached to a main control board case (not shown). However, when a role monitor 54 is provided in the main control board case, the role monitor 54 is provided by a seal sticker or the like. It is preferable to stick a seal seal or the like so that the visibility is not impaired. The seal seal is for leaving a trace when the main control board case is opened, and is a seal that has been specially processed to leave a trace when peeled off. Further, the recording paper is a paper for recording that when the main control board case is attached / detached or opened by a normal procedure. On this recording paper, the identification number of the main control board 41 is printed, and an entry field is provided for entering the date and time of attachment / detachment or opening, and the person in charge at that time. As used herein, “regular procedure” includes the manufacture of gaming machines (when fixed) and on-site inspection after installation at the amusement store.

  Next, a display example of the role ratio monitor 54 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8B, the role ratio monitor 54 displays a cumulative specific section rate, a continuous feature rate and a bonus rate between the latest 6000 games, and a cumulative continuous feature rate and a bonus rate. Is done. When displaying the cumulative specific section ratio on the ratio monitor 54, “AU” is displayed in the top two digits of the four-digit 7-segment LED, and the continuous combination ratio between the last 6000 games is displayed In the upper 2 digits, “= r” is displayed, and when the proportion of the last 6000 games is displayed, “= b” is displayed in the upper 2 digits, and the cumulative consecutive proportion is displayed. In this case, “Ar” is displayed in the upper two digits, and “Ab” is displayed in the upper two digits when displaying the cumulative proportion of features. In the lower two digits of the four-digit 7-segment LED, the corresponding ratio is displayed as a percentage.

  Here, the “specific section ratio” refers to the ratio of the number of games in a gaming state advantageous to the player to the number of games in all gaming states (that is, the total number of games). In this case, the gaming state advantageous to the player is not only a notification state in which information advantageous to the player is notified (so-called AT or ART), but also a chance zone with a high expectation of transition to this notification state. (CZ) may also be included. Further, a bonus state starting during the notification state may be included in an advantageous gaming state in this case.

The main control board 41 uses a predetermined counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 103 to display the total number of games indicating the number of games in all game states and the specific number of games indicating the number of games in a game state advantageous to the player. And the specific section ratio is calculated by the following formula.
Specific section ratio = number of specific games / total number of games × 100

  In addition, “Consecutive character ratio” means the first type special character or the first type special character with respect to the total number of game media paid out in all gaming states (ie, the total payout number). The percentage of the total number of game media paid out in the gaming state in which the consecutively-operated accessory operating device is operating.

The main control board 41 is a specific counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 103, and the total payout number indicating the total number of game media paid out in all game states, and the first type special object, or Count the number of payouts during the first specified game that indicates the total number of game media paid out during the operation of the continuous action device for the first kind special feature, and the ratio of consecutive features according to the following formula Is calculated.
Consecutive character ratio = number of payouts in the first specified game / total number of payouts × 100

  In addition, the “role ratio” refers to the total number of game media paid out in all game states (ie, the total payout number) of game media paid out during the operation of any of the bonuses. The percentage of the total number. In addition, “one of the special features” means the first type special special feature, the special feature continuous action device related to the first special special feature, the second type special special feature, the second type special special feature It refers to a continuous operating device or a normal service. In addition, since the so-called ART state and the chance zone state are advantageous for the player, these states may be included in the state in which “one of the actors” is operating.

The main control board 41 uses a prescribed counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 103 to display the total payout number indicating the total number of game media paid out in all game states and during the operation of any of the objects. The number of payouts in the second specific game that indicates the total number of game media that have been paid out is counted, and the proportion of the bonus is calculated according to the following formula.
Consecutive character ratio = number of payouts in the second specified game / total number of payouts × 100

  “Total” refers to the entire period from the installation of the pachislot 1 to the present, and “between the latest 6000 games” refers to the period from the game before 6000 games to the present. When calculating the ratio of “cumulative”, the main control board 41 may calculate the ratio using the counting results counted over the entire period, and when calculating the ratio of “last 6000 games” The main control board 41 may calculate the ratio using the counting result counted in the period from the game before 6000 games to the present.

  The various counters provided in the main RAM 103 are provided in an area that is not cleared (initialized) even when the power is turned ON / OFF or the setting is changed. That is, the data relating to the role ratio monitor 54 stored in the main RAM 103 is configured not to disappear (not cleared) even when the power is turned ON / OFF or the setting is changed. Further, the various counters provided in the main RAM 103 count data related to the role ratio monitor 54 with 400 games as one set. For example, when calculating the ratio between 6000 games, the ratio is calculated using 15 sets of cumulative counting results.

  Further, the role ratio monitor 54 switches and displays various ratios calculated by the main control board 41. The method for switching the content displayed on the role monitor 54 is arbitrary. For example, the display of various ratios may be automatically switched at predetermined intervals, or manually according to the operation of a dedicated switch. The ratio display may be switched, or the display of various ratios may be switched by combining automatic switching and manual switching.

  By the way, in the case where a mounting example of the role ratio monitor 54 shown in FIG. 8A is adopted in a pachislot machine that does not have the existing role ratio monitor 54, it is necessary to make a large modification to the existing pachislot machine. Therefore, when the configuration of the role ratio monitor 54 is incorporated into an existing pachislot, a display device provided in the existing pachislot may be used as the role ratio monitor 54 for displaying various ratios ( You may also use it.) For example, an existing pachislot machine is provided with a display that displays the number of stored game media (number of credits) and the number of game media paid out in this game (number of payouts). This indicator may be used as the role ratio monitor 54.

  In this case, for example, when a special operation is performed on the pachi-slot, the type of display content (ratio) is displayed on the credit number display unit (credit lamp: not shown), and the payout number display unit ( The display of the display device may be switchable so that the value of the ratio of the display content is displayed on the payout number lamp (not shown). The special operation performed at this time is arbitrary, but an operation using a switch provided inside the pachislot is preferable. Thereby, it can prevent that a player will perform special operation accidentally.

[Configuration of payout control board]
Next, the internal configuration of the payout control board 43 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the payout control board 43 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The payout control board 43 includes a payout control microprocessor 60 (payout control circuit), a clock pulse generation circuit 61, a power management circuit 62, and a buffer IC 63. The configuration of the payout control microprocessor 60 will be described in detail later.

  As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 9 and FIG. 6, the payout control board 43 has a configuration in which the role monitor 54 is omitted from the main control board 41. The configurations and functions of the clock pulse generation circuit 61 and the power management circuit 62 provided on the payout control board 43 are the configurations and functions of the clock pulse generation circuit 51 and the power management circuit 52 provided on the main control board 41, respectively. It is the same. Therefore, the description of the configuration and function of the clock pulse generation circuit 61 and the power management circuit 62 is omitted here.

  The buffer IC 63 is connected to an external bus interface 124 described later in the payout control microprocessor 60. Further, the buffer IC 63 is connected to the game medium lending device 2 via a connection mechanism portion 45a (see FIG. 52A described later) provided in the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball, and an external terminal circuit 45b described later. It is connected to a peripheral device 300 such as a data display device (see FIG. 52A described later). The buffer IC 63 is connected to the buffer IC 53 of the main control board 41 and inputs / outputs various signals to / from the buffer IC 53.

[Configuration of the dispense control microprocessor]
Next, the internal configuration of the payout control microprocessor 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the payout control microprocessor 60. The payout control microprocessor 60 is a microprocessor with a security function for gaming machines.

  The payout control microprocessor 60 includes a payout CPU 121, a payout ROM 122, a payout RAM 123, an external bus interface 124, a clock circuit 125, a reset controller 126, an arithmetic circuit 127, a verification block 128, and unique information 129. A parallel input port 131, an interrupt controller 132, a timer circuit 133, a serial communication circuit 134, a parallel output port 135, and a signal bus 136 (local bus). The components other than the signal bus 136 constituting the payout control microprocessor 60 are connected to each other via the signal bus 136.

  As apparent from the comparison between FIG. 10 and FIG. 7, the configuration of the payout control microprocessor 60 omits the random number circuit 110 in the main control microprocessor 50, and the number of channels (SCU1 to SCU3) of the serial communication circuit 114. The configuration is reduced. The configuration and function of the clock circuit 125, reset controller 126, arithmetic circuit 127, and verification block 128 provided in the payout control microprocessor 60 are the same as the clock circuit 105 provided in the main control microprocessor 50, respectively. The configuration and function of the reset controller 106, the arithmetic circuit 107, and the verification block 108 are the same. Therefore, the description of the configurations and functions of the clock circuit 125, the reset controller 126, the arithmetic circuit 127, and the verification block 128 is omitted here.

  The payout CPU 121 executes various control programs based on the clock pulse generated by the clock circuit 125, and mainly performs control related to the counting operation of game media at the time of payout and payment.

  In the payout ROM 122, various control programs executed by the payout CPU 121, input / output of signals and data performed between the main control board 41 and the game ball connection terminal board 45 (the game medium lending device 2, the peripheral device 300). Various data necessary for the operation are stored. The storage capacity of the payout ROM 122 is 4 kilobytes. The payout RAM 123 is provided with a storage area for storing various counters (for example, a game medium counter and a throw-in counter, which will be described later), flags, and the like used when executing payout control or the like. The storage capacity of the payout RAM 123 is 1 kilobyte.

  The external bus interface 124 electrically connects an external signal bus (not shown) to which various components (for example, the buffer IC 63 and the like) provided outside the payout control microprocessor 60 are connected to the payout control microprocessor 60. Interface circuit for connection.

  In the unique information 129, unique information (identification information) of the payout control microprocessor 60 is stored. Specifically, the ROM code of the payout ROM 122, the chip individual number of the payout control microprocessor 60, and the like are stored in the unique information 129. The ROM code of the payout ROM 122 is composed of 4 bytes × 4 pieces of data, that is, 16 bytes of data. Each 4-byte data constituting the ROM code of the payout ROM 122 is generated from the data stored in the address “0000h” to “0FBFh” area of the built-in ROM (payout ROM 122), and generates 4-byte data. The method is also different for each 4-byte data. The chip individual number of the payout control microprocessor 60 is composed of 4-byte data, and is set at the time of chip manufacture. The chip individual number of the payout control microprocessor 60 is also set to a different number for each chip.

  The parallel input port 131 is an input port (memory map I / O) for signals input to the payout control microprocessor 60 from various circuits (for example, the power management circuit 62) provided outside the payout control microprocessor 60. ). The parallel input port 131 is also connected to the interrupt controller 132.

  The interrupt controller 132 performs interrupt processing by the payout CPU 121 based on a power interruption detection signal input from the power management circuit 62 via the parallel input port 131 or a time-out signal input from the timer circuit 133 at a cycle of 1 msec. Control execution timing. When a power interruption detection signal is input from the power management circuit 62 or a time-out signal is input from the timer circuit 133, the interrupt controller 132 issues an interrupt request signal indicating an interrupt processing start command. Output to. Based on the interrupt request signal input from the interrupt controller 132 in response to the time-out signal from the timer circuit 133, the payout CPU 121 performs port input processing, game information reception processing, data transmission processing to the main control board 41, peripheral Various interrupt processes such as a data transmission process to a device, a data reception process from a peripheral device, and a port output process are performed (see FIG. 43 described later).

  The timer circuit 133 (PTC) operates with a clock pulse signal generated by the clock circuit 125 (a clock pulse signal having a frequency obtained by dividing the clock pulse signal for operating the payout CPU by a frequency divider (not shown)). Count elapsed time). Then, the timer circuit 133 outputs a timeout signal (trigger signal) to the interrupt controller 132 at a cycle of 1 msec.

  The serial communication circuit 134 is a communication circuit that performs control when serially communicating data (various control signals, various data, etc.) between the payout control board 43 and the main control board 41. In the present embodiment, the serial communication circuit 134 is composed of one communication circuit SCU, and the communication circuit SCU is composed of a bidirectional serial communication circuit.

  The parallel output port 135 is an output port (memory map I / O) for signals output from the payout control microprocessor 60 to various circuits provided outside thereof. In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, data is transmitted and received between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 by a FIFO (First In First Out) method.

<Data communication mechanism and input / output mechanism between main control board and payout control board>
Next, a data communication mechanism and an input / output mechanism between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, with reference to FIG. 11, a method of turning on / off the MAX bet button 16 in the present embodiment will also be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a data communication mechanism and an input / output mechanism between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 and an outline of a control method for turning on / off the MAX bet button 16. In FIG. 11, only the components necessary for the data communication operation and the input / output operation between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 are shown to simplify the description.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the data communication mechanism between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment is the same as the receiving port RX0 of the serial communication circuit 114 (SCU0) of the main control board 41 and the payout control. The transmission port TX of the serial communication circuit 134 (SCU) on the board 43 is connected by a signal line for serial communication, and the serial communication between the transmission port TX0 of the serial communication circuit 114 (SCU0) on the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43. It is configured by connecting the reception port RX of the circuit 134 (SCU) with a signal line for serial communication (configured by so-called cross connection). Data communication is performed between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 by a half-duplex serial communication method. In the half-duplex serial communication performed between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43, the main control board 41 is a master and the payout control board 43 is a slave.

  Further, in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, apart from the data communication mechanism (serial line) described above, information corresponding to the number of game media that can be inserted (the number of storage) (hereinafter referred to as “game media status”) is paid out. A data input / output mechanism (hereinafter referred to as “game medium state function”) for outputting from the control board 43 to the main control board 41 is provided between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43. In the present embodiment, all management of the number of game media is performed by the payout control board 43. Therefore, the number of game media stored (number of inputs, credits) is counted in the payout RAM 123 of the payout control board 43. A game media counter (storage area) is provided. In the game medium state function, information relating to the value of the game medium counter is output from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 as a game medium state.

  The game medium state function is configured using two ports that can be set to input or output data by GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output: general purpose IO). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the game medium state function connects the first input port PI0 of the main control board 41 and the first output port PO0 of the payout control board 43 with a first signal line. The second input port PI1 of the main control board 41 and the second output port PO1 of the payout control board 43 are connected by a second signal line. In the present embodiment, the GPIO is composed of an input port and an output port provided in the buffer IC 53 of the main control board 41 and the buffer IC 63 of the payout control board 43, respectively, and is simplified in FIG. Is shown. GPIO means a general-purpose port that can be set as an input port or an output port.

  In the game medium state function, the value (“0” or “1”) of the first control signal input from the first output port PO0 of the payout control board 43 to the first input port PI0 of the main control board 41, 2-bit data is constituted by the value (“0” or “1”) of the second control signal input from the second output port PO1 of the payout control board 43 to the second input port PI1 of the main control board 41; The game medium state is represented by the 2-bit data. In the present embodiment, of the 2-bit data representing the game medium state, the value of bit 0 is the value of the first control signal, and the value of bit 1 is the value of the second control signal.

  For example, when the value of the game medium counter is “0”, the first control signal “0” is input to the first input port PI0 of the main control board 41 and the second input port PI1 is input by the game medium state function. The second control signal “0” is input. As a result, on the main control board 41 side, “00B” is detected as the game medium state, and it can be determined that the number of game media that can be inserted is “0” based on the detection result. Also, for example, when the value of the game medium counter is “1”, the first control signal “1” is input to the first input port PI0 of the main control board 41 by the game medium state function, and the second input port The second control signal “0” is input to PI1. As a result, “01B” is detected as the game medium state on the main control board 41 side, and it can be determined that the number of game media that can be inserted is “1” based on the detection result.

  For example, when the value of the game medium counter is “2”, the first control signal “0” is input to the first input port PI0 of the main control board 41 by the game medium state function, and the second input port The second control signal “1” is input to PI1. As a result, “10B” is detected as the game medium state on the main control board 41 side, and it can be determined that the number of game media that can be inserted is “2” based on the detection result. Further, for example, when the value of the game medium counter is “3” or more, the first control signal “1” is input to the first input port PI0 of the main control board 41 by the game medium state function, and the second input The second control signal “1” is input to the port PI1. As a result, “11B” is detected as the game medium state on the main control board 41 side, and based on the detection result, it can be determined that the number of game media that can be inserted is “3” or more.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, on the main control board 41 side, the number of game media that can be input (game media counter value) managed by the payout control board 43 can be obtained by the game medium status function (2). Bit information). As a result, on the main control board 41 side, with the minimum information obtained from this game medium state function, whether or not the number of game media that can be inserted is equal to or greater than the maximum prescribed number (“3” in this embodiment) I can understand.

  Further, in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, a bet button provided inside the MAX bet button 16 using the game medium state (2-bit information) acquired by the main control board 41 by the above-described game medium state function. Control (light emission mode control) of turning on / off an LED (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as “ON / off of the MAX bet button 16” for short) is performed. The control operation will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  First, when a game medium state is acquired by the main control board 41 by the above-described game medium state function, the game medium state is stored in an input port storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 103. Next, when a non-operation command (which is also referred to as a periodic command or a periodic command because it is transmitted at a constant cycle) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub-control board 42, the game medium state is transmitted to the non-operation command. Is included (added) and sent. On the side of the sub-control board 42, on / off control of the MAX bet button 16 is performed based on the game medium state included in the no-operation command. At this time, if the game medium state included in the no-operation command is “11B” (the number of game media that can be inserted is “3” or more), the MAX bet button 16 is controlled to be lit, and otherwise. The MAX bet button 16 is controlled to be turned off.

  In this embodiment, the ON / OFF control of the MAX bet button 16 is performed by the sub-control board 42, but the ON / OFF control of the MAX bet button 16 may be performed by the main control board 41. Also in this case, the MAX bet button 16 can be turned on / off based on the game medium state input from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 by the above-described game medium state function.

  When the above-described game medium state function is provided, the minimum number of information (game medium state) input from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 indicates the number of game media that can be inserted on the main control board 41 side. It is possible to determine whether or not the number is greater than the maximum prescribed number, that is, whether or not the game can be started. Further, when the above-described game medium state function is provided, the minimum control information (game medium state) input from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 determines the MAX bet button pressing condition on the main control board 41 side. While being able to discriminate | determine, the lighting conditions of the MAX bet button 16 (bet button LED) can be discriminate | determined by the sub control board 42 side. Furthermore, when the above-described game medium state function is provided, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

<Operation for setting the number of bets when the 1-bet button is pressed and turning on / off the line LED>
Next, in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation of the number of game media inserted (the number of bets) when the 1-bet button 17 is pressed, and the operation of turning on / off the line LED for displaying the number of bets. explain. In the present embodiment, all management of the number of game media is performed by the payout control board 43. Therefore, in the payout RAM 123 of the payout control board 43, an input counter for counting the number of game media bets (number of inputs). (Storage area) is provided.

  In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, a game medium input request command (1 BET input command) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 every time the 1-bet button 17 is pressed. When the MAX bet button 16 is pressed, a game medium input request command (1BET input command) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 at most three times by one press operation (described later). FIG. 26).

  In the payout control board 43, the number of times of receiving the game medium input request command (1BET input command) is counted by the input counter, thereby managing the number of game media input (number of bets). In the payout control board 43, the counting result of the insertion counter is added to the response command (Ack command) for the game medium insertion request command, and the response command is transmitted to the main control board 41.

  In the main control board 41, line LEDs “1BET”, “2BET”, and “3BET” provided in the game operation display unit 26a based on the counting result (number of inputs) added to the received response command. On / off control (control of light emission mode) is performed (see FIG. 4B).

  In the above-described setting operation of the bet number when the 1-bet button is pressed and the on / off operation of the line LED, when the 1-bet button 17 is continuously pressed 4 times, the value of the insertion counter in the payout control board 43 is updated. In the process, the value of the input counter is updated from “3” to “1”. That is, the bet number is updated from “3” to “1”. Therefore, when the 1-bet button 17 is continuously pressed four times, the counting of the insertion counter added to the response command (Ack command) transmitted (returned) from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 is performed. The result (the number of bets) is “1”. At this time, the value of the game medium counter (the number of storage) is incremented by two as the value of the insertion counter (the number of bets) is subtracted by 2.

  On the main control board 41 side that receives the response command (Ack command), only the line LED of “1 BET” is controlled to be lit based on the obtained counting result “1” of the insertion counter. That is, when the 1-bet button 17 is pressed four times in succession, all the line LEDs “1 BET”, “2 BET”, and “3 BET” are turned on in the lighting state of the line LED in the game operation display unit 26 a. It changes from the state where it is in the state where only the “1 BET” line LED is lit.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 12, the lighting control of the bet number display line LED when the 1-bet button is pressed will be described in more detail. FIG. 12 is a timing chart of the on / off control of the bet number display line LED when the 1-bet button is pressed. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the value of the insertion counter (the number of bets) before the first one-bet operation (initial situation) is “0”, and the value of the game medium counter (the number of storages) is “50”. .

  First, when the first press of the 1-bet button 17 is detected on the main control board 41 (T1), a game medium input request command (1BET input) to which the maximum specified number of game media (“3”) is added. Command) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 (T2).

  Next, when the first game medium input request command is received by the payout control board 43, 1 is added to the input counter value and 1 is subtracted from the game medium counter value on the payout control board 43 side. As a result, the value of the insertion counter is “1”, and the value of the game medium counter is “49”. At this time, an Ack command (acknowledgment response command) to which the value of the insertion counter (counting result) “1” is added is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 (T3).

  Next, when the Ack command to which the insertion counter value (counting result) “1” is added is received by the main control board 41, the main control board 41 is based on the insertion counter value (counting result) “1”. Then, the lighting control of the “1BET” line LED is performed (T4).

  Next, when the second pressing operation of the 1-bet button 17 is detected on the main control board 41 (T5), a game medium input request command (1BET input) to which the maximum specified number of game media (“3”) is added. Command) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 (T6).

  Next, when the second game medium input request command is received by the payout control board 43, the payout control board 43 adds 1 to the input counter value and subtracts 1 from the game medium counter value. As a result, the value of the insertion counter is “2”, and the value of the game medium counter is “48”. At this time, the Ack command to which the value of the insertion counter (counting result) “2” is added is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 (T7).

  Next, when the Ack command to which the insertion counter value (counting result) “2” is added is received by the main control board 41, the main control board 41 is based on the insertion counter value (counting result) “2”. Then, the lighting control of the “1 BET” and “2 BET” line LEDs is performed (T8).

  Next, when a third press operation of the 1-bet button 17 is detected on the main control board 41 (T9), a game medium input request command (1BET input) to which the maximum specified number of game media ("3") is added. Command) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 (T10).

  Next, when the third game medium input request command is received by the payout control board 43, the value of the input counter is incremented by 1, and the value of the game medium counter is decremented by 1. As a result, on the payout control board 43 side, the value of the insertion counter is “3”, and the value of the game medium counter is “47”. At this time, an Ack command to which the value of the insertion counter (counting result) “3” is added is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 (T11).

  Next, when the Ack command to which the insertion counter value (counting result) “3” is added is received by the main control board 41, the main control board 41 is based on the insertion counter value (counting result) “3”. Then, lighting control of the “1 BET”, “2 BET”, and “3 BET” line LEDs and the “START” line LED is performed (T12).

  Next, when the fourth press operation of the 1-bet button 17 is detected on the main control board 41 (T13), a game medium input request command (1BET input command) to which the maximum specified number of game media (“3”) is added. ) Is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 (T14).

  Next, when the fourth game medium input request command is received by the payout control board 43, the value of the input counter is set to “1” (subtracted by 2) on the payout control board 43 side, and the value of the game medium counter is set. 2 is added. As a result, the value of the insertion counter is “1”, and the value of the game medium counter is “49”. At this time, an Ack command to which the value of the insertion counter (counting result) “1” is added is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 (T15).

  Next, when the Ack command to which the insertion counter value (counting result) “1” is added is received by the main control board 41, the main control board 41 is based on the insertion counter value (counting result) “1”. Then, the lighting control of the “1 BET” line LED is performed, and the lighting control of the “2 BET”, “3 BET”, and “START” line LEDs is performed (T16).

  Thereafter, when the fifth and subsequent pressing operations of the 1-bet button 17 are detected on the main control board 41, the operations after the operation T5 are repeated.

  The specific contents of the above-described bet number setting process when the 1-bet button is pressed will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 38 described later (a flowchart of the game medium input request reception process performed by the payout control board 43). Describe.

  When the above-described functions for setting the number of bets when the 1-bet button is pressed and the function of turning on / off the line LED (a function called a “1 BET loop”) are provided, input from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 The minimum information (the value of the insertion counter (counting result) added to the Ack command) can determine the pressing condition of the 1-bet button 17 on the main control board 41 side, and display the number of bets. The lighting condition of the line LED can be determined. Further, when the above-described bet number setting operation and line LED lighting / extinguishing operation functions are provided, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

  In this embodiment, when the fourth pressing operation of the 1-bet button 17 is detected, the bet number is set to “1”, that is, the insertion counter value (counting result) is changed from “3” to “3”. Although the example of returning to “1” has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be such that the number of bets is returned from “3” to “2” when the fourth pressing operation of the 1-bet button 17 is detected. In this case, in the operation T16, the lighting control of the “1BET” and “2BET” line LEDs is performed, and the lighting control of the “3BET” and “START” line LEDs is performed. Thereafter, the operation after the operation T9 is performed. Repeated.

<Control when the start lever is operated during the checkout of game media>
In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, even when the game medium is being settled, control is performed so that the game can be started when the start lever 22 is pressed (when a game start operation is performed). The contents of this game start control will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a timing chart of the game start process that is performed when the start lever 22 is operated during the settlement of the game media. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the value of the insertion counter (number of insertions) immediately before the start of payment (initial state) is “3”, and the value of the game medium counter (number of storages) is “47”.

  First, when the depressing operation of the settlement button 18 is detected on the payout control board 43 (T21), the game media counter value clearing process (settlement process) is started.

  Next, during the checkout of the game medium, when the depression of the start lever 22 is detected on the main control board 41 (T22), a game start request command (start lever) to which the number of inserted game media ("3") is added. Command) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 (T23).

  Next, when a game start request command is received by the payout control board 43, an Ack command (acknowledge response command) is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 (T24). In the example shown in FIG. 13, an example is described in which the payment for the value of the game medium counter (“47”) is completed when the game start request command is received by the payout control board 43. Therefore, when the game start request command is received, the value of the insertion counter is “3”, and the value of the game medium counter is “0”. Then, the payout control board 43 clears the value of the insertion counter (set to “0”) along with the transmission of the Ack command.

  When the Ack command is received from the payout control board 43 in the main control board 41, the game is started (T25).

  The specific contents of the game start process during the settlement described above will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 28 described later (a flowchart of the game start process performed on the main control board 41).

  When the above-described game start function during settlement is provided, even if the game medium is being settled, it is possible to play the game for the number of inserted game media (the number of bets). The game can be ended. In addition, when the above-described game start function during settlement is provided, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

  Note that the control when the start lever 22 is pressed during the settlement of the game medium is not limited to the above-described example, and the following control may be performed.

  For example, when the start lever 22 is pressed during the checkout, first, a game start request command (start) transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43, to which the number of inserted game media ("3") is added. In response to the lever command, the payout control board 43 returns a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to the main control board 41 as a response command. Next, the main control board 41 that has received the Nack command shifts to a standby state. On the other hand, in the payout control board 43, after the Nack command is transmitted, the game media corresponding to the input number and the game media corresponding to the value of the game media counter (the number of storage) are settled. At the end of the settlement, the game medium state detected on the main control board 41 changes to “00B”. Therefore, the main control board 41 can recognize the completion of the settlement based on the change in the game medium state. When the payment end is recognized by the main control board 41 due to the game medium state, the pressing operation of the start lever 22 is canceled on the main control board 41, and the control state of the main control board 41 is the bet ( Enter) Wait state.

<Function to handle when the upper limit of the game media counter is exceeded>
[What to do if a game media counter upper limit error occurs when the winning combination is determined]
In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, when a winning combination (winning combination) is determined, and the number of game media payouts is generated, the payout number is determined by a game medium counter provided in the payout control board 43. Is added to the value of. However, in the present embodiment, the game medium counter provided in the payout control board 43 for counting the number of stored game media is set to “49999” as the upper limit value of the count value. When the number of payouts is added to the value of the game medium counter, the value after the addition may exceed the upper limit value. In such a situation where the upper limit of the game medium counter may occur, the following measures are taken. The number of game medium payouts is added to a game medium payout request command transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 when a winning combination is determined.

  First, in the payout control board 43, when the game medium payout request command is received, when the payout number (subsequent data) added to the command is added to the current game medium counter value, the game medium counter after the addition is added. It is determined whether the value of exceeds the upper limit value (49999). In this determination process, when it is determined that the value of the game medium counter after the addition exceeds the upper limit (49999), the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 are not added without performing the addition of the number of payouts. In addition, a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to which the upper limit excess error code is added is transmitted, and the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state.

  On the other hand, when the Nack command is received from the payout control board 43 in the main control board 41, the main control board 41 indicates an error code indicating that the value of the game medium counter has exceeded the upper limit value based on the upper limit excess error code. Is displayed with a 2-digit 7-segment LED for displaying payout on the game operation display unit 26a (when an error occurs, it becomes a so-called "error segment"), thereby suggesting a settlement operation to the player. At this time, an error command is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub-control board 42. Then, in the sub control board 42 that has received the error command, an error notification that prompts the player for a settlement operation is performed using an effect device such as the display device 13.

  Further, when the player's settlement operation is detected on the payout control board 43 in the standby state, game media corresponding to the value of the game media counter is settled, and the value of the game media counter is cleared. On the other hand, the main control board 41 determines whether or not the payment for the value of the game medium counter is completed based on the game medium state input by the game medium state function. When it is determined on the main control board 41 that the game media counter value has been settled (when it is detected that the game media status has changed to “00B”), error cancellation is performed. Then, the game medium payout request command to which the number of game medium payouts generated by the determination of the winning combination is added is retransmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43.

  When the game medium payout request command retransmitted in the payout control board 43 is received, the payout number added to the command is added to the value of the game medium counter, and an Ack command (acknowledge response command) is sent to the payout control board. 43 to the main control board 41.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the control content at the time of exceeding the upper limit of the above-mentioned game medium counter is demonstrated concretely. FIG. 14 is a timing chart of various control operations performed when the upper limit of the game medium counter is exceeded. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the value of the insertion counter (number of insertions) at the time of determination of the winning combination (initial situation) is “0”, and the value of the game medium counter (number of storages) is “49999”.

  In the initial state, since the value (the number of storage) of the game medium counter is “49999”, the main control board 41 detects “11B” as the game medium state (T31). Next, a game medium payout request command to which the payout number corresponding to the winning combination (15 in the example shown in FIG. 14) is added as subsequent data is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 (T32). .

  Next, the payout control board 43 determines whether or not the added game medium counter value exceeds the upper limit value when the received payout number of game media is added to the current game medium counter value. In the example shown in FIG. 14, when the number of paid-out game media “15” received is added to the current game media counter value “49999”, the added game media counter value has its upper limit (“49999”). Therefore, the Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 without adding the payout number to the value of the game medium counter (T33). Thereafter, the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state (waiting for payment) (T34).

  On the other hand, the main control board 41 that has received the Nack command (non-acknowledge command) transmits an error command indicating the upper limit excess error to the sub control board 42 and displays the upper limit excess error in an error segment (T35). Suggest a checkout operation. At this time, the sub-control board 42 that has received the error command indicating the error of exceeding the upper limit performs an error notification that prompts the player to perform a settlement operation. Thereafter, until the player performs a settlement operation and the error is released, the control state of the main control board 41 shifts to a standby state (error release waiting state) (T36). In this standby state, the main control board 41 monitors the state of the game medium input from the payout control board 43, and determines whether or not the game medium has been settled.

  When the game medium is settled, the game medium state changes from “11B” to “00B”. When the change is detected by the main control board 41 (T37), the main control board 41 cancels the error. Done. Next, a game medium payout request command to which the payout number corresponding to the winning combination (15 in the example shown in FIG. 14) is added as subsequent data is retransmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 (T38). ).

  Next, the payout control board 43 determines whether or not the value of the game medium counter after the addition exceeds the upper limit value when the number of payouts of the game medium received again is added to the current value of the game medium counter. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the game media counter upper limit value is not exceeded even if the received game media payout number “15” is added to the current game media counter value “0”. The payout number “15” is added to the medium counter value “0”, and an Ack command (acknowledge response command) is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 (T39). At this time, the main control board 41 detects that the game medium state has changed from “00B” to “11B” (T40).

  Note that the specific contents of the above-described processing performed when an upper limit excess error of the game medium counter occurs when the winning combination is determined are shown in FIG. 30 (flowchart of game medium payout processing performed on the main control board 41) described later, and Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 described later (a flowchart of processing upon receipt of a game medium payout request performed by the payout control board 43).

  In addition, a countermeasure when an upper limit excess error of the game medium counter occurs when the winning combination is determined is not limited to the example of the present embodiment described above, and for example, the following method may be used.

  First, the configuration of the game medium counter is configured so that counting is possible even when the upper limit value (49999) is exceeded. When the number of game media payouts corresponding to the winning combination is added to the value of the game media counter, the upper limit (49999) is exceeded (for example, in the example shown in FIG. 14, game media counter = 50014). In the payout control board 43, the number of payouts is added to the value of the game medium counter, and a Nack command to which an upper limit excess error code is added is transmitted to the main control board 41. The main control board 41 and the sub control board 42 that have received this Nack command are notified of the occurrence of an upper limit excess error of the game medium counter (error notification) in the same manner as described above, and prompt the player to perform a checkout operation. Such error notification is performed.

  Next, when the settlement operation is performed, the payout control board 43 executes the settlement of the game media corresponding to the value of the game media counter to which the number of payouts is added (for example, 50014). During this settlement, the main control board 41 monitors the game medium state input by the game medium state function, and when the game medium state changes from “11B” to “00B”, it is determined that the settlement has ended. Error cancellation is performed. In the countermeasure method when such an upper limit error of the game medium counter occurs, the upper limit value “49999” of the game medium counter is a threshold value as to whether or not to execute a process for notifying an error and prompting a settlement operation.

[What to do if a game media counter over limit error occurs during lending operations]
When the above-mentioned upper limit error of the game medium counter occurs when the winning combination is determined, the upper limit value (49999) is exceeded when the number of loans is added to the value of the game medium counter during the game medium lending operation. In this case, the same applies.

  Specifically, when the number of loans is added to the value of the game medium counter when the game medium is lent, the payout control board 43 sets the number of loans to the value of the game medium counter. Not adding (cancelling lending operation), notifying the occurrence of the error exceeding the upper limit to the game medium lending device 2, and other peripheral devices (data display etc.) connected to the payout control board 43, or the main On the control board 41, the occurrence of the upper limit excess error is displayed in an error segment, and the player is prompted to perform a settlement operation. Thereafter, the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state, and after the settlement is completed (after the value of the game medium counter is cleared), if a game medium lending operation is detected again, the number of loans Is added to the value of the game media counter.

  Further, for example, when the number of loans is added to the value of the game media counter at the time of a game media lending operation, the payout control board 43 does not cancel the lending operation (the number of lending) if the upper limit (49999) is exceeded. The upper limit error is notified to the game medium lending device 2 and other peripheral devices (such as a data display) connected to the payout control board 43 or the main control board 41. On the side, the occurrence of an over limit error is displayed in the error segment, and the player is prompted for a settlement operation. After the settlement (after the game medium counter value is cleared), the payout control board 43 adds the held number of loans (for example, 50) to the game medium counter value (0).

  Further, for example, if the number of loans is added to the value of the game media counter during the game media lending operation, and the upper limit (49999) is exceeded, the payout control board 43 adds the number of loans to the value of the game media counter. At the same time, the occurrence of the upper limit error is notified to the game medium lending device 2, and the upper limit error is also detected on the other peripheral devices (data display etc.) connected to the payout control board 43 or the main control board 41 side. The occurrence is displayed in an error segment, and a notification is made to prompt the player to perform a settlement operation. Then, after the payment is completed (after the value of the added game medium counter is cleared), the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state.

  When the above-described function for dealing with the occurrence of an upper limit excess error in the number of stored game media is provided, it is possible to appropriately notify the player that the upper limit of the stored number has been exceeded and to suggest a settlement operation. In addition, when the above-described function for dealing with the occurrence of an error exceeding the upper limit of the number of stored game media is provided, a medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

<Data input / output mechanism between pachislot and game media lending device>
[Schematic configuration of data input / output mechanism]
In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 (medalless gaming machine) and the gaming media lending device 2 (sand device) are connected by GPIO, and the data input / output specification (pseudo communication mechanism) between the two is as follows. A two-wire synchronous two-way original protocol is adopted.

  FIG. 15 shows a schematic configuration of a data input / output mechanism between the pachislot machine 1 and the game medium lending device 2 in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 15, only the components necessary for the data input / output operation between the pachislot machine 1 and the game medium lending device 2 are shown to simplify the description.

  In the present embodiment, the payout control board 43 in the pachi-slot 1 is connected to the game medium lending device 2 via a connection mechanism portion 45a (see FIG. 52A described later) provided in the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball. The Then, the data input / output operation of the two-line synchronization method between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 is performed using four signal lines as shown in FIG. Specifically, two signal lines (PRDY signal lines) for inputting a PRDY signal (STB (strobe) signal) and an EXS signal (data signal) in one direction from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 respectively. And EXS signal lines), and two signal lines (BRDY signal lines) for inputting a BRDY signal (STB signal) and a BRQ signal (data signal) in a single direction from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43, respectively. A data input / output mechanism between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 is configured by the BRQ signal line.

  The PRDY signal and the EXS signal output from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 are transmitted to the control unit 2a (hereinafter referred to as “peripheral device control unit 2a”) via the input / output interface 2b in the game medium lending device 2. Input). In the present embodiment, the BRDY signal and the BRQ signal generated by the peripheral device control unit 2a are output to the payout control board 43 (pachislot 1 side) via the input / output interface 2b.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 15, a signal for confirming the connection state between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 (hereinafter, “ A signal line for transmitting a “VL signal” is also provided (see FIG. 50 described later). The VL signal input to the payout control board 43 is added to the Ack command or Nack command by serial communication and transmitted to the main control board 41.

  When there is data (transmission data) to be output from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2, in the data transmission from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2, the EXS signal (transmission data) is changed to the PRDY signal (STB). The signal is output in 1-bit units in synchronization with level control (rising or falling of the level). At this time, in the peripheral device control unit 2a (game medium lending device 2 side) to which the PRDY signal (STB signal) and the EXS signal (transmission data) are input, according to the level change of the PRDY signal (STB signal), The level (“High” or “Low”) of the EXS signal (transmission data) is confirmed, and data (“1” or “0”) is acquired in 1-bit units.

  On the other hand, when there is data (transmission data) to be output from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43, in the data transmission from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43, the BRQ signal (transmission data) is changed to the BRDY signal. It is output in 1-bit units in synchronization with level control (rising or falling) of (STB signal). At this time, on the payout control board 43 (pachislot 1 side) to which the BRDY signal (STB signal) and the BRQ signal (transmission data) are input, the level change (rising or falling of the level) of the BRDY signal (STB signal) Accordingly, the level (“High” or “Low”) of the BRQ signal (data signal) is confirmed, and data (“1” or “0”) is acquired in 1-bit units.

  The data input / output mode between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 is performed in a polling format, and a response to the data output (request) from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 Data output from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43 is performed as (answer).

  In the present embodiment, the data output (transmission) operation from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 is performed by an interrupt process with a cycle of 1 msec, and the data output from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43 ( The (transmission) operation is also performed by an interrupt process with a period of 1 msec. The data input (reception) operation on the payout control board 43 for the data output from the game medium lending device 2 is performed by an interrupt process with a cycle of 1 msec, and the data output from the payout control board 43 is a game medium lending device. The data input (reception) operation in 2 is also performed by an interrupt process with a period of 1 msec. In the present embodiment, the 1 msec cycle interrupt process performed on the payout control board 43 side and the 1 msec cycle interrupt process performed on the game medium lending device 2 side are not performed in synchronization.

  In this embodiment, the example in which the data input / output operation between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 is performed by interrupt processing with a cycle of 1 msec has been described, but data input / output in units of 1 bit is performed for 1 msec. For example, the interrupt processing may be performed at a cycle of 500 μsec, 200 μsec, or 100 μsec.

[Data input / output operation example]
Here, a data input / output operation (pseudo communication operation) of a two-line synchronization method between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the input / output operations of the PRDY signal (STB signal) and EXS signal (data signal) and the BRDY signal (STB signal) and BRQ signal (data signal) are the same as each other. The output operation will be described together. In the example illustrated in FIG. 16, an example in which 1-byte data “01010101B” (55H) is input / output (transmitted / received) will be described.

  In this example, a 1-bit data signal is input / output (so-called positive logic) in synchronization with the STB signal level changing from Low to High (rising), but the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which a 1-bit unit data signal is input / output (so-called negative logic) in synchronization with the STB signal level changing from High to Low (falling).

  Further, in this example, 1-bit data is input / output in a period of five interrupt processes (5 msec), and the level of the STB signal is continuous over three interrupt periods (3 msec) during that period. Then, it is set to the High level (ON state), and the other two interruption periods (2 msec) are set to the Low level (OFF state).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the data output and data input of each device between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 are both performed by an interrupt process with a period of 1 msec. However, since the interrupt process on the data output side and the interrupt process on the data input side between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 are not performed in synchronization, the data output execution timing and the data input execution timing There is a possibility that a deviation (periodic deviation) greater than 0 msec and less than 1 msec may occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the 1-bit data input / output period (five interrupt processing periods), two interrupt periods (2 msec) are provided as STB signal off periods, and one of them is An interruption period (1 msec) is provided as a margin for dealing with the period deviation. As described above, when the off-state margin period is provided in the STB signal, the rising of the STB signal is surely ensured on the data input (acquisition) side even if a period shift occurs between the data output operation and the input operation. And the data can be obtained accurately.

  First, the control on the data output side in the two-wire synchronization method will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the BIT0 data “1” is output, first, after the BIT0 output operation starts, until the end of the first interrupt period (until the occurrence of BIT0 interrupt timing 0), the STB signal is in the OFF state level. (Low) is maintained. Next, after the end of the first interrupt process, the STB signal is raised (changed to the High level) at the second interrupt timing (BIT0 interrupt timing 0), and the data signal level is set to the data “1” of BIT0. "(High level).

  Next, the on-state level (High) of the STB signal is maintained for three interrupt periods (3 msec), and the STB signal is lowered (off) at the fifth interrupt timing (BIT0 interrupt timing 3). State). At this time, the level (High) of the data signal is maintained without being changed. After that, until the end of the fifth interrupt process (until the occurrence of interrupt timing 4 of BIT0), the STB signal is maintained at the off level (Low), and the output (transmission) operation of BIT0 is completed.

  After the end of the output operation of BIT0, the data output side starts the output operation of the data “1” of BIT1. First, after the end of the output operation of BIT0, the STB signal is kept at the OFF level (Low) until the first interrupt period ends (until the occurrence of interrupt timing 0 of BIT1).

  Next, after the completion of the first interrupt process, the STB signal is raised (changed to the High level) at the second interrupt timing (BIT1 interrupt timing 0), and the data signal level is set to the data “0” of BIT1. To a level corresponding to "(Low level)".

  Next, the ON state level (High) of the STB signal is maintained for three interrupt periods (3 msec), and the STB signal is lowered (OFF) at the fifth interrupt timing (BIT1 interrupt timing 3). State). At this time, the level (Low) of the data signal is maintained without being changed. After that, until the end of the fifth interrupt process (until the occurrence of interrupt timing 4 of BIT1), the STB signal is maintained at the OFF level (Low), and the output (transmission) operation of BIT1 is completed.

  After that, when the same control as the STB signal and data signal level control described in the data output of BIT0 or BIT1 is performed in the data output of BIT3 to BIT7, the output of data for one byte ("01010101B") is output. The operation ends.

  Next, control on the data input (acquisition) side in the two-wire synchronization method will be described with reference to FIG.

  When acquiring the data “1” of BIT0, first, on the data input side, after the start of the BIT0 input operation, the rising edge of the STB signal is detected at a predetermined interrupt timing (BIT0 interrupt timing 0). Within the three interruption periods (3 msec), the data signal is acquired and the level of the data signal is detected. At this time, since the data of BIT0 is “1”, a high-level data signal is detected, whereby it is determined that the data of BIT0 is “1” on the data input side, and the input (acquisition) of BIT0. The operation ends.

  After the input (acquisition) operation of BIT0, the input operation of BIT1 is started on the data input side. On the data input side, after the start of the BIT1 input operation, when the rising edge of the STB signal is detected again at a specific interrupt timing (BIT1 interrupt timing 0), then within three interrupt periods (3 msec) The data signal is acquired and the level of the data signal is detected. At this time, since the data of BIT1 is “0”, a low-level data signal is detected, whereby it is determined that the data of BIT1 is “0” on the data input side, and the input (acquisition) of BIT1. The operation ends.

  After that, if the same method as the data acquisition method based on the STB signal and data signal level detection described in the data input (acquisition) of BIT0 or BIT1 is also performed in the data input of BIT3 to BIT7, 1 byte worth The data (“01010101B”) input (acquisition) operation ends.

  In this embodiment, the PRDY signal and the BRDY signal are described as STB signals, and the EXS signal and the BRQ signal are data signals. However, the PRDY signal and the BRDY signal are data signals, and the EXS signal and the BRQ signal may be STB signals. Good.

  A two-wire synchronous data input / output mechanism (bidirectional protocol) is provided between the pachislot 1 (payout control board 43) and the game medium lending device 2 of the present embodiment described above, and the above-described data input / output control between the two devices. In this case, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

<Connection confirmation processing between payout control board and game medium lending device at start-up>
In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 (sand device) are connected by GPIO, and data is input between the two by a two-line synchronous bidirectional protocol. Output is done. Here, with reference to FIG. 17, the contents of the connection confirmation process at the time of activation performed between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 (sand device) will be described. Note that FIG. 17 shows an overview of processing performed by the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 in connection confirmation processing at startup, and an overview of data (command) input / output operations performed between the two. FIG.

  At startup, first, initialization processing is performed in each of the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2. Next, after the initialization process is completed, in the payout control board 43, the two output ports used in the data output operation of the two-line synchronization method, that is, the PRDY signal output port and the EXS signal output port are both turned on (High). Level signal). As a result, the on-state signal is input to the two input ports used in the data input operation of the two-line synchronization method in the game medium lending device 2, that is, the PRDY signal input port and the EXS signal input port (T51). ).

  Next, in the game medium lending device 2, whether or not one of the PRDY signal input port and the EXS signal input port (the input port to be monitored) is maintained for a predetermined period (200 msec in the present embodiment) or not. To be judged.

  When it is determined that the on-state of one of the PRDY signal input port and the EXS signal input port (monitored input port) is maintained for a predetermined period or longer in the game medium lending device 2, the game medium lending In the device 2, two output ports used in the data output operation of the two-line synchronization method, that is, the BRDY signal output port and the BRQ signal output port are both set to the ON state (High level signal). As a result, the on-state signal is input to the two input ports used in the data input operation of the two-line synchronization method in the payout control board 43, that is, the BRDY signal input port and the BRQ signal input port (T52). ).

  Next, the payout control board 43 determines whether one of the BRDY signal input port and the BRQ signal input port (the input port to be monitored) is maintained for a predetermined period (200 msec in this embodiment) or more. Is done.

  When it is determined in the payout control board 43 that one of the BRDY signal input port and the BRQ signal input port (input port to be monitored) is maintained for a predetermined period or longer, the payout control board 43. , It is determined that the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 (sand device) are normally connected.

  Therefore, in a state where the payout control board 43 in the pachislot machine 1 and the game medium lending device 2 (sand device) are not normally connected, the payout control board 43 cannot execute the subsequent processing, and accordingly The main control board 41 can no longer play games.

  In addition, the specific processing content of the connection confirmation control between the above-described payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 (sand device) is shown in FIG. 34 described later (peripheral device connection confirmation processing flowchart performed on the payout control board 43). ) And later-described FIG. 47 (flow chart of payout control connection confirmation processing performed in the game medium lending device 2) will be described in detail later.

  When the connection check function between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at the start-up described above is provided, GPIO is used for the data input / output (communication) port between the two. And the connection state of the line between the game medium lending devices 2 can be easily confirmed. In addition, when the connection check function between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of activation described above is provided, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

  In the connection confirmation process performed between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 described above, one of the two input ports (PRDY signal input port and EXS signal input port) in the game medium lending device 2 is used. In the payout control board 43, the on-state maintenance period is monitored, and the on-state maintenance period of one of the two input ports (BRDY signal input port and BRQ signal input port) is monitored. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the game medium lending device 2, the on-state maintaining period of both of the two input ports (PRDY signal input port and EXS signal input port) is monitored, and the payout control board 43 also has two input ports ( You may make it monitor the maintenance period of the ON state of both the input port of a BRDY signal, and the input port of a BRQ signal.

  Further, the processing order of the monitoring process of the two input ports by the payout control board 43 and the monitoring process of the two input ports by the game medium lending device 2 may be reversed. That is, the payout control board 43 first monitors the ON period of one of the two input ports (BRDY signal input port and BRQ signal input port), and then the game medium lending device 2 receives the two input ports. You may make it monitor the maintenance period of one ON state of (the input port of a PRDY signal, and the input port of an EXS signal).

<Control processing between payout control board and game medium lending device during lending operation>
Next, processing contents between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 performed when the game medium lending operation is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

  FIG. 18 is a schematic configuration diagram of a data input / output mechanism between the pachi-slot 1 and the game medium lending device 2 in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 18, only the components necessary for the data input / output operation performed between the pachislot machine 1 and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of the lending operation are mainly shown to simplify the description. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an outline of processing performed in each of the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending apparatus 2 and an outline of data (command) input / output operations performed between the two during the lending operation. is there.

  First, when the lending button 19 is pressed, the lending switch 19S is turned on, and this detection signal is input from the lending switch 19S to the game medium lending device 2 via the connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball (FIG. 18). reference). At this time, in the game medium lending device 2, the peripheral device control unit 2a acquires the detection signal (ON state signal) from the lending switch 19S via the input / output interface 2b. As a result, the gaming medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) detects that the lending button 19 has been pressed.

  Next, when pressing of the lending button 19 is detected in the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a), the peripheral device control unit 2a displays the input / output interface 2b and the game ball connection terminal board 45 (BRDY signal line and Via the BRQ signal line), the game medium lending instruction command to which the number of game medium lending is added as subsequent data is output (transmitted) to the payout control board 43 (T61).

  Next, when a game medium instruction request command is input, the payout control board 43 determines whether or not the command can be accepted. In addition, when the current situation is, for example, during a game, payment, return, setting change, error occurrence, or exceeding the upper limit of storage number (including after lending), etc., a game medium lending instruction command In other cases, the game medium lending instruction command can be accepted.

  Then, when it is determined that the game medium lending instruction command cannot be accepted by the payout control board 43, a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) is sent from the payout control board 43 to the game ball connection terminal board 45 (PRDY). Are output (transmitted) to the peripheral device control unit 2a via the signal line and the EXS signal line) and the input / output interface 2b (T62). Thereafter, the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state.

  On the other hand, if the payout control board 43 determines that the game medium lending instruction command can be accepted, the payout control board 43 adds the number of loans to the value of the game medium counter, and the Ack command (acknowledge response command). Is output (transmitted) from the payout control board 43 to the peripheral device control unit 2a via the connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball (PRDY signal line and EXS signal line) and the input / output interface 2b (T63). Thereafter, the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state.

  Further, when a Nack command is acquired (received) as a response command from the payout control board 43 in the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a), the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) The control state shifts to the standby state. On the other hand, when the Ack command is acquired (received) as a response command from the payout control board 43 in the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a), the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) The frequency (remaining number) of game media is subtracted by the number of loans, and the subtracted frequency is displayed on the 7-digit LED of 3 digits of the game media lending operation display unit 27a, and then the game media lending device 2 (peripheral) The control state of the device controller 2a) shifts to the standby state.

  In addition, about the specific processing content of the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of the above-described lending operation, FIG. 42 described later (a flowchart of the game medium lending instruction receiving process performed by the payout control board 43), A detailed description will be given later with reference to FIG. 48 (a flowchart of a game medium lending process performed by the game medium lending device 2).

  When the processing function between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of the lending operation described above is provided, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

<Control processing between payout control board and game medium lending device during checkout operation>
In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, when a game medium settlement operation is performed, 2-byte data representing the settlement number is output (transmitted) from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2. The lower 1 byte data and the upper 1 byte data of the settlement number are output (transmitted) separately. Here, with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, processing contents between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 performed when the game medium settlement operation is executed will be described.

  FIG. 20 is a schematic configuration diagram of a data input / output mechanism between the pachi-slot 1 and the game medium lending device 2 in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 20, only the components necessary for the data input / output operation performed between the pachislot machine 1 and the game medium lending device 2 during the settlement operation are mainly shown for the sake of simplicity. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an outline of processing performed in each of the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 and an outline of data (command) input / output operations performed between the two during the settlement operation. is there.

  First, when the settlement button 18 is pressed, the settlement switch 18S is turned on, and this detection signal is input from the settlement switch 18S to the payout control board 43 (see FIG. 20). As a result, the payout control board 43 detects that the settlement button 18 has been pressed.

  Next, when it is detected on the payout control board 43 that the settlement button 18 is pressed, the game medium count (lower order) in which data of the lower 1 byte is added as subsequent data out of the 2-byte data representing the settlement number of the game medium. ) An instruction command is output from the payout control board 43 to the peripheral device controller 2a in the game medium lending device 2 via the game ball connection terminal board 45 (PRDY signal line and EXS signal line) and the input / output interface 2b ( Transmission) (T71).

  Next, when a game medium counting (lower order) instruction command is input in the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a), it is determined whether or not payment can be accepted. In addition, if the current situation is, for example, during lending, starting, or some abnormality has occurred in the game medium lending device 2, the settlement cannot be accepted, otherwise, Payment can be accepted.

  If it is determined that the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) cannot accept payment, a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) is sent from the peripheral device control unit 2a to the input / output interface 2b. And it is output (transmitted) to the payout control board 43 via the connection terminal board 45 (BRDY signal line and BRQ signal line) such as a game ball (T72). After that, the control state of the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) shifts to a standby state.

  On the other hand, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that payment can be accepted, an Ack command (acknowledgment response command) is sent from the peripheral device control unit 2a to the input / output interface 2b and the connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball. The data is output (transmitted) to the payout control board 43 via (BRDY signal line and BRQ signal line) (T73). After that, the control state of the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) shifts to a standby state.

  Next, when a Nack command is acquired (received) as a response command from the game medium lending device 2 in the payout control board 43, the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state. On the other hand, when the Ack command is acquired (received) as a response command from the game medium lending device 2 in the payout control board 43, the game medium count (the data for the upper 1 byte of the settlement number is added as subsequent data ( A higher-level instruction command is output from the payout control board 43 to the peripheral device control unit 2a in the game medium lending device 2 via the game ball connection terminal board 45 (PRDY signal line and EXS signal line) and the input / output interface 2b. (Transmission) is performed (T74).

  Next, the value of the game medium counter is cleared on the payout control board 43, and the payment completion command is sent from the payout control board 43 via the connection terminal board 45 (PRDY signal line and EXS signal line) and the input / output interface 2b. Then, it is output (transmitted) to the peripheral device control unit 2a in the game medium lending device 2 (T75). Thereafter, the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to a standby state.

  On the other hand, when the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) acquires (receives) the game medium count (upper) instruction command and the payment completion command in this order, the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device) The control state of the control unit 2a) shifts to the standby state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, after the payout control board 43 transmits the game medium counting (upper) instruction command and the payment completion command, the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) executes the Ack command or Nack. The command has not been sent, for the following reason. When the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) receives the game medium count (lower order) instruction command and transmits the Ack command, a factor for interrupting the checkout process does not occur. In this case, for example, even if the game medium lending device 2 that has received the game medium count (upper) instruction command and the payment completion command has a process of transmitting a response command, the Nack command is transmitted from the game medium lending device 2 as a response command. Inevitably, only the Ack command transmission process is performed. Therefore, since the response command transmission process is not necessarily a necessary process, in this embodiment, in order to eliminate the waste of this process, the game medium lending apparatus after receiving the game medium count (upper) instruction command and the settlement completion command 2 (peripheral device control unit 2a) response command transmission processing is omitted.

  In addition, about the specific processing content of the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of the above-described checkout operation, FIG. 41 described later (the flowchart of the process when the checkout switch is pressed performed on the payout control board 43), and This will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 49 described later (a flowchart of the game medium counting (settlement) process performed by the game medium lending device 2).

  When the processing function between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of the above-described settlement operation is provided, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

<Checkout operation of game media using checkout button and return button>
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the settlement switch 18S is connected to the payout control board 43 and the return switch 20S is connected to the main control board 41.

  In the gaming system 10 having such a configuration, when the settlement button 18 is pressed, the value of the game medium counter (the number of storages) is the game medium while the value of the insertion counter (the number of inputs) in the payout control board 43 is maintained. After being output (transmitted) to the lending device 2 (peripheral device), the value of the game medium counter is cleared (set to “0”). Further, in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, when the return button 20 is pressed, the value of the insertion counter (the number of inputs) in the payout control board 43 is added to the value of the game medium counter (the number of storage). The value of the input counter is cleared (set to “0”).

  Therefore, for example, when all of the currently stored game media and bet (injected) game media are to be settled, the settlement button 18 is pressed and the game media counter value (stored number) is rented out. After transmitting to the device 2 (peripheral device), the return button 20 and the settlement button 18 are pressed in this order (first settlement procedure), or the return button 20 is pressed and the value of the insertion counter (number of inputs) is set. After adding to the value of the game medium counter (stored number), the settlement button 18 is pressed (second settlement procedure).

  Here, as an example, for example, the current value of the insertion counter (number of inputs) is “3”, the value of the game medium counter (number of storage) is “59”, and the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device) Let us consider a case where the number of game media already transmitted (settled) is “0”.

  When the first checkout procedure described above is employed for the above case, the checkout button 18 is first pressed. As a result, the value of the insertion counter (number of inputs) is maintained at “3”, the value of the game medium counter (the number of storage) becomes “0”, and the number of game media that have been transmitted (settled) to the game medium lending device 2 Becomes “59”. Next, when the return button 20 is pressed, the value of the insertion counter (the number of insertions) becomes “0”, the value of the game medium counter (the number of storages) becomes “3”, and has been transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 (settlement) The number of game media of “completed” is maintained at “59”. Next, when the checkout button 18 is pressed, the value of the insertion counter (number of inputs) is maintained at “0”, the value of the game medium counter (number of storage) is “0”, and has been transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 The number of (settled) game media is “62”.

  On the other hand, when the above-described second settlement procedure is adopted for the above case, first, the return button 20 is pressed. As a result, the value of the insertion counter (number of inputs) becomes “0”, the value of the game medium counter (number of storage) becomes “62”, and the number of game media that have been transmitted (settled) to the game medium lending device 2 is “ 0 "is maintained. When the checkout button 18 is pressed, the value of the insertion counter (number of inputs) is maintained at “0”, the value of the game medium counter (number of storages) is “0”, and has been transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 The number of (settled) game media is “62”.

  When the game media settlement operation using the settlement button 18 and the return button 20 described above is used, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program.

[Various Modifications of Game Media Checkout Mode]
As described above, the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the settlement switch 18S is connected to the payout control board 43 and the return switch 20S is connected to the main control board 41, and the settlement at the time of settlement of the game media is performed. As the pressing procedure of the button 18 and the return button 20 (game media settlement operation), the first or second settlement procedure described above is employed. However, the connection configuration of the settlement button 18 and the return button 20, and the procedure for pressing the settlement button and the return button at the time of settlement of the game medium, that is, the settlement mode of the game medium are not limited to the above-described aspects of the present embodiment. For example, you may employ | adopt the following various deformation | transformation aspects (other adjustment example 1-3).

(1) Other settlement mode example 1
For example, the configuration of the gaming system may be a configuration in which only the settlement button 18 connected to the payout control board 43 is provided without providing the return button 20 and the settlement operation is as follows. Here, the number of game media inserted (the number of bets) before the settlement button 18 is pressed is “3”, the value of the game media counter (the number of storage) is “59”, and the game media lending device 2 (peripheral) Consider a case where the number of game media that have been transmitted to (equipment) is “0”.

  In such a gaming system, when the settlement button 18 is pressed, first, the payout control board 43 inquires the main control board 41 about the number of game media inserted (number of bets). Note that this inquiry is made for the GPIO provided between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43 and the data line input / output port and the signal line (the port used for the game medium state function and the port other than the signal line). Signal line). Next, in response to this inquiry from the payout control board 43, the main control board 41 returns information indicating that the number of inserted game media is “3”, and then the game media managed by the main control board 41. Clear the number of inputs (set to “0”).

  Next, in the payout control board 43 that has received information that the number of inserted game media is “3”, “3” is added to the value of the game media counter. As a result, the value of the game medium counter is updated to “62”. At this time, the number of paid game media is maintained at “0”.

  Next, a settlement process is performed in the payout control board 43, whereby the value of the game medium counter becomes “0” and the number of game media that have been settled becomes “62”.

(2) Other settlement mode example 2
For example, the configuration of the gaming system may be a configuration in which only the settlement button 18 connected to the main control board 41 is provided without providing the return button 20 and the settlement operation is as follows. Here, the number of game media inserted (the number of bets) before the settlement button 18 is pressed is “3”, the value of the game media counter (the number of storage) is “59”, and the game media lending device 2 (peripheral) Consider a case where the number of game media that have been transmitted to (equipment) is “0”.

  In such a gaming system, when the settlement button 18 is pressed, information indicating that the number of inserted game media is “3” is first transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43, and then the main control is performed. The number of game media input managed by the board 41 is cleared (set to “0”).

  Next, in the payout control board 43 that has received the information indicating that the number of inserted game media is “3”, “3” is added to the value of the game media counter. As a result, the value of the game medium counter is updated to “62”. At this time, the number of paid game media is maintained at “0”.

  Next, information indicating that the payment process is to be performed is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43, and the payout control board 43 that has received the information indicating that the payment process is to be performed performs the payment process. The value of the medium counter is updated to “0”, and the number of game media that have been settled is “62”.

(3) Other settlement mode example 3
For example, the game system may be configured with a return button 20 and a checkout button 18 connected to the main control board 41, and the checkout operation may be as follows. Here, the number of game media inserted (the number of bets) before pressing the settlement button is “3”, the value of the game media counter (the number of storage) is “59”, and the game media lending device 2 (peripheral device) ), The number of game media that have been transmitted (settled) is “0”.

  In such a gaming system, when the return button 20 is first pressed, information indicating that the number of inserted game media is “3” is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43, and thereafter The number of game media input managed by the control board 41 is cleared (set to “0”).

  Next, in the payout control board 43 that has received the information indicating that the number of inserted game media is “3”, “3” is added to the value of the game media counter. As a result, the value of the game medium counter is updated to “62”. At this time, the number of paid game media is maintained at “0”.

  Next, when the checkout button 18 is pressed, the payout control board 43 performs a checkout process, whereby the value of the game medium counter is updated to “0” and the number of game media that have been adjusted is updated to “62”. Monkey.

  In this case, the following settlement procedure (update procedure for various counters) may be employed.

  When the settlement button 18 is first pressed, a settlement process is performed on the payout control board 43, whereby the number of game media input (number of bets) managed by the main control board 41 is maintained at "3". The value of the game medium counter is updated to “0”, and the number of game media that have been settled is updated to “59”.

  Next, when the return button 20 is pressed, information indicating that the number of inserted game media is “3” is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43, and thereafter managed by the main control board 41. The number of inserted game media is cleared (set to “0”). Next, in the payout control board 43 that has received the information indicating that the number of inserted game media is “3”, “3” is added to the value of the game media counter. As a result, the value of the game medium counter is updated to “3”, and the number of game media that have been adjusted is maintained at “59”.

  Next, when the checkout button 18 is pressed, the payout control board 43 performs a checkout process, whereby the value of the game medium counter is updated to “0” and the number of game media that have been adjusted is updated to “62”. Is done.

<Transmission processing of individual chip number>
In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, at startup, the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 in the main control board 41 (hereinafter referred to as “main control chip individual number”) or the payout in the payout control board 43. A management computer (hall computer) in which the chip individual number of the control microprocessor 60 (hereinafter referred to as “payout control chip individual number”) is provided outside the game system 10 via the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device). : Not shown).

  Here, the contents of processing performed in the main control board 41, the payout control board 43, and the game medium lending device 2 when transmitting the chip individual number will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 22 shows an overview of processing performed in each of the main control board 41, the payout control board 43, and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of transmitting the chip individual number, and input / output of data (command) between the three parties. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement.

  When starting up, first, the main control chip individual number (4-byte data) of the main control microprocessor 50 is read in the main control board 41. Further, the payout control board 43 reads the payout control chip individual number (4-byte data) of the payout control microprocessor 60.

  Next, the main control chip individual number (4-byte data) of the main control microprocessor 50 read by the main control board 41 is transmitted to the payout control board 43 (T81). At this time, the main control chip individual number is transmitted byte by byte (the number of transmissions is 4).

  Next, after all data of the main control chip individual number is received in the payout control board 43, one of the main control chip individual number and the payout control chip individual number acquired in the payout control board 43 is transmitted to the game medium lending device 2. (T82). At this time, the chip individual number is transmitted byte by byte (the number of times of transmission is 4 times).

  Then, after the chip individual number is received by the game medium lending device 2, the received chip individual number (main control chip individual number or payout control chip individual number) is transmitted from the game medium lending device 2 to an external management computer. (T83). At this time, the chip individual number is transmitted to an external management computer.

  Note that the specific contents of the above-described chip individual number transmission processing performed by the main control board 41, the payout control board 43, and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of activation will be described later with reference to FIG. (Flowchart of processing at power-on), FIG. 35 to be described later (flowchart of processing at the time of start command reception performed by the payout control board 43), FIG. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (a flowchart of payout control connection confirmation processing performed in the game medium lending device 2).

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the main control chip individual number or the payout control chip individual number is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the management computer via the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at startup. The invention is not limited to this. Both the main control chip individual number and the payout control chip individual number may be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the management computer via the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 at the time of activation. In this case, a total chip number of 8 bytes is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the management computer via the game medium lending device 2.

<Operation of main control board (main control microprocessor)>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control board 41 (main control microprocessor 50) using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, a procedure of main operation processing (processing after power-on) of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to a flowchart (hereinafter referred to as main flow) shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 101 performs power-on processing (S1). In this process, the main CPU 101 mainly performs an initialization process, a transmission confirmation command transmission registration process including data such as a chip individual number, and the like. Details of the power-on process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the setting key switch 32 is in an ON state (S2). A setting key (not shown) to be inserted into the setting key type switch 32 is an operation key for operating settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the pachislot 1. When the setting key is turned on, the setting key is set. The key type switch 32 is turned on.

  In S2, when the main CPU 101 determines that the setting key switch 32 is in the ON state (when S2 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs a setting change process (S3). In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a setting change and / or confirmation process and a command transmission registration process at the start and end of the setting change. The details of the setting change process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a game start preparation process (S4). In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a game start condition is satisfied. Details of the game start preparation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a game medium return process (S5). In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the return button 20 has been pressed by the player (whether or not the return switch 20S is on). Details of the game medium return process will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a game start process (S6). In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process for determining whether or not a game can be started, and a process for registering (setting) a game start request command to be transmitted to the payout control board 43. The details of the game start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the game is started (S7). In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, when an Ack command (acknowledge response command) is received from the payout CPU 121 as a response to the game start request command transmitted from the main CPU 101 to the payout CPU 121, the main CPU 101 starts the game. And S7 is YES.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the game is not started in S7 (when S7 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S4 (game start preparation process) and repeats the processes after S4.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S7 that the game is started (when S7 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs a process during the game (S8). In this process, the main CPU 101 performs various main processes related to the progress of the game from the start of the game to the stop of all reels. Specifically, the main CPU 101 mainly performs a random value acquisition process, an internal lottery process, a reel rotation start process, and a reel stop control process in this order. Further, in this process, the main CPU 101 performs transmission registration processing (generation storage processing) of various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 42 as appropriate at a predetermined timing as the game progresses. Various commands registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for sub-control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process are fixed-cycle interrupt processing (1.1172 msec cycle) described later with reference to FIG. It is transmitted from the main CPU 101 (main control board 41) to the sub-control board 42 in the sub-control transmission process.

  After the process of S8, the main CPU 101 performs a game end process (S9). In this process, the main CPU 101 mainly performs a winning combination determination process, a game state update process, and the like. The details of the game end process will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a game medium payout process (S10). In this process, the main CPU 101 mainly performs a process for registering a game medium payout request command to be transmitted to the payout CPU 121. The game medium payout request command includes data (following data) relating to the number of game medium payouts corresponding to the winning combination determination result in S9. Details of the game medium payout process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S10, the main CPU 101 returns the process to S4 (game start preparation process) and repeats the processes after S4.

  Here, returning to the processing of S2 again, when the main CPU 101 determines in S2 that the setting key switch 32 is not in the ON state (when S2 is NO), the main CPU 101 prepares for game return. Processing is performed (S11). In this process, the main CPU 1010 performs set processing of various game parameters, various flags, various counters, etc. so that the game state becomes the state at the time of occurrence of power interruption. And by this process, a game is restarted from the game situation at the time of the occurrence of power interruption (restarted from a process corresponding to any of S4 to S10).

[Power-on processing (main control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the power-on process (main control) performed in S1 in the main flow (see FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a procedure of power-on processing (main control).

  First, the main CPU 101 performs an initialization process (S21). In this process, the main CPU 101 performs initialization such as device setting of the main CPU 101. In this process, the timer circuit 113 and the serial communication circuit 114 (SCU0 to 3) are also initialized.

  Next, the main CPU 101 refers to the unique information 109 and acquires a chip individual number (4-byte data) (S22).

  Next, the main CPU 101 sets “5” in the retransmission counter (S23). The retransmission counter is a counter for counting the number of transmissions (the number of retransmissions) of a later-described activation confirmation command from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43. In the present embodiment, when the number of transmissions of a startup confirmation command, which will be described later, becomes 5, the main CPU 101 has an abnormality in communication between the main CPU 101 (main control board 41) and the payout CPU 121 (payout control board 43). Judge.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a transmission registration process for an activation confirmation command to be transmitted to the payout CPU 121 (S24). In this embodiment, command type information and 1-byte chip individual number data (subsequent data) are set in the activation confirmation command. In addition, since data communication between the main CPU 101 (main control board 41) and the payout CPU 121 (payout control board 43) is performed in units of 1 byte, in the activation confirmation command transmission process, the data of the chip individual number is 1 byte worth. Each is transmitted (or retransmitted) in four times.

  When the process of S24 is performed after the NO determination of S28 described later, the same data as the one-byte chip individual number data set in the previous process of S24 is set as subsequent data. If the process of S24 is the first activation confirmation command transmission registration process, the first byte of the chip individual number is set as subsequent data in the activation confirmation command. Further, when the process of S24 is performed after the NO determination of S30 described later, the data of the second byte to the fourth byte of the chip individual number is set in this order for each process of S24. In addition, an activation confirmation command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process is a periodic interrupt process (1.1172 msec period described later in FIG. 31). ) Is sent from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 in the payout control transmission process.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S25). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until an activation confirmation command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command (acknowledge response command) has been received from the payout control board 43 (S26). In this determination process, a YES determination is made when the main CPU 101 receives an Ack command from the payout control board 43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 receives a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) from the payout control board 43, when a reception error (for example, a parity error or a framing error) occurs, or when a timeout occurs (for example, 200 msec) If the reply from the payout control board 43 is not received within), the determination process of S26 is NO. Note that the determination condition of YES / NO in the determination process of S26 is also adopted in the determination process of whether or not an Ack command (acknowledge response command) is executed during various processes described below.

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S26 that the Ack command has been received (when S26 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs a process of S30 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S26 that the Ack command has not been received (when S26 is NO), the main CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the retransmission counter (S27). Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the retransmission counter is “0” (S28).

  In S28, when the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the retransmission counter is not “0” (when S28 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S24 (startup confirmation command transmission registration process), and S24. The subsequent processing is repeated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S <b> 28 that the value of the retransmission counter is “0” (when S <b> 28 is YES), the main CPU 101 has an abnormality in communication between the main CPU 101 and the payout CPU 121. And a predetermined error process corresponding to the abnormality is performed (S29). Thereafter, the main CPU 101 waits until the error is cleared.

  Here, returning to the process of S26 again, if S26 is YES, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the transmission process of 4 bytes of data (all data of the chip individual number) has been completed ( S30).

  In S30, when the main CPU 101 determines that transmission processing of 4 bytes of data (all data of the chip individual number) has not been completed (when S30 is NO), the main CPU 101 executes the processing in S23 ( (Retransmission counter setting process), and the processes after S23 are repeated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S30 that the transmission process of the data for 4 bytes (all data of the chip individual number) has been completed (when S30 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs power-on processing. Is finished, and the process proceeds to S2 in the main flow (see FIG. 23).

[Setting change processing]
Next, the setting change process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 23) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the setting change process.

  First, the main CPU 101 performs transmission registration processing of a setting change start command to be transmitted to the payout control board 43 (S41). In this embodiment, command type information and setting information (1 byte: subsequent data) indicating the setting are set in the setting change start command. In this process, the setting change start command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 is a periodic interrupt process (1.1172 msec described later in FIG. 31). Is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 in the payout control transmission process within the (cycle).

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S42). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a setting change start command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command has been received from the payout control board 43 (S43).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S43 that the Ack command has not been received (when S43 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S41 (setting change start command transmission registration process), and after S41. Repeat the process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S43 that the Ack command has been received (when S43 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs a setting change confirmation process (at the start) (S44). In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs transmission registration processing (generation storage processing) of a setting change command to be transmitted to the sub control board 42 at the start of setting change, and changes the setting. Specifically, the settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) stored in the main RAM 103 are displayed on the 2-digit 7-segment LED of the game operation display unit 26a, and when the reset switch 33 is pressed, Are updated in ascending order, and the setting is confirmed when the start lever 22 is pressed while the value to be set is displayed. When the setting key (not shown) is turned off, the setting change operation is ended, and the main CPU 101 clears an arbitrary range other than the area in which the setting of the main RAM 103 is stored. Next, the main CPU 101 performs transmission registration processing (generation storage processing) of a setting change command to be transmitted to the sub control board 42 when the setting change is completed. It should be noted that the setting change command registered (saved) in the communication data storage area (for sub-control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt process (1.1172 msec cycle described later in FIG. 31). ) Is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub-control board 42.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a transmission registration process for a setting change end command transmitted to the payout control board 43 (S45). In the present embodiment, command type information and setting information (1 byte: subsequent data) indicating the setting are set in the setting change end command. In this process, the setting change end command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 is a periodic interrupt process (1.1172 msec described later in FIG. 31). Is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 in the payout control transmission process within the (cycle).

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S46). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a setting change end command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command is received from the payout control board 43 (S47).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S47 that the Ack command has not been received (when S47 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S45 (transmission registration process for setting change end command), and after S45. Repeat the process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S47 that the Ack command has been received (when S47 is YES), the main CPU 101 ends the setting change process, and the process proceeds to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 23). Move on to processing.

[Game start preparation process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the game start preparation process performed in S4 in the main flow (see FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game start preparation process.

  First, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a VL signal, which is a connection signal for performing connection confirmation with the game medium lending device 2, is on (S51).

  In S51, when the main CPU 101 determines that the VL signal is not in the ON state (when S51 is NO), the main CPU 101 ends the game start preparation process, and the process proceeds to S5 of the main flow (see FIG. 23). Move on to processing. That is, if the VL signal is not in an on state at the start of the game (when a situation in which connection with the game medium lending device 2 cannot be confirmed occurs), the game is not started.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S51 that the VL signal is in the ON state (when S51 is YES), the main CPU 101 has the maximum specified number (“3” in the present embodiment) of game media. It is determined whether or not the charging has been completed (S52).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S52 that the maximum specified number of game media has been inserted (when S52 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs the process of S60 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S52 that the maximum specified number of game media has not been inserted (when S52 is NO), the main CPU 101 determines that the MAX bet button 16 is valid and the MAX bet button 16 is It is determined whether or not it has been pressed (hereinafter simply referred to as “determination condition of S53”) (S53).

  Whether the MAX bet button 16 is pressed is determined based on the ON / OFF state of the MAXBET switch 16S. When the MAXBET switch 16S is in the ON state, it is determined that the MAX bet button 16 is pressed. . The validity / invalidity of the MAX bet button 16 is determined by the 2-bit data (game media output from the payout CPU 121 to the main CPU 101) composed of the first and second control status signals detected by the above-described game media status function. Based on the state). For example, when the maximum prescribed number of game media is “3” and the current number of game media managed on the main control board 41 side is “0”, the first and second control status signals If the game medium state constituted by “11B” is set (when the value of the game medium counter provided on the payout control board 43 is “3” or more), the game medium state is determined to be valid. Is determined to be invalid. Also, for example, when the maximum prescribed number of game media is “3” and the input number is “1”, if the game media status is “11B” or “10B” (the value of the game media counter is If it is “3” or more or “2”), it is determined to be valid, and if it is in another game medium state, it is determined to be invalid.

  In S53, when the main CPU 101 determines that the determination condition of S53 is not satisfied (when S53 is NO), the main CPU 101 performs a process of S60 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S53 that the determination condition of S53 is satisfied (when S53 is YES), the main CPU 101 determines from the maximum specified number of game media (“3” in the present embodiment) to the present. A value obtained by subtracting the number of inserted game media (any one of 0 to 2) is set as the number of transmissions (any one of 3 to 1) (S54).

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs transmission registration processing of game medium input request commands for the input number “1” to be transmitted to the payout control board 43 (S55). In this embodiment, command type information and the number of inputs (fixed to “1” in the present embodiment: subsequent data) are set in the game medium input request command. That is, in this embodiment, when the MAX bet button 16 is pressed, the game medium input request command is transmitted the number of times set in S54. Note that a game medium input request command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt process (1. The payout control transmission process within 1172 msec) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S56). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a game medium input request command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG. Further, when the Ack command is received by the response of the payout control board 43 to the game medium input request command, the main CPU 101 determines the input number (value of the input counter) added to the Ack command as the main control board 41. Set to the number of game media input managed in.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command has been received from the payout control board 43 (S57).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S57 that the Ack command has not been received (when S57 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S55 (game medium input request command transmission registration process), and after S55. Repeat the process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S57 that the Ack command has been received (when S57 is YES), the main CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the number of transmissions (S58). Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of transmissions is “0” (S59).

  In S59, when the main CPU 101 determines that the number of transmissions is not “0” (when S59 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S55 (transmission registration process of game medium input request command), and S55. The subsequent processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S59 that the number of transmissions is “0” (when S59 is YES), the main CPU 101 ends the game start preparation process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 23). (Refer to S5).

  Here, returning to the processing of S52 or S53 again, if S52 is YES or S53 is NO, the main CPU 101 determines that the 1-bet button 17 is valid and the 1-bet button 17 is pressed. (Hereinafter simply referred to as “determination condition of S60”) (S60).

  Whether or not the 1-bet button 17 is pressed is determined based on the on / off state of the 1-BET switch 17S. When the 1-BET switch 17S is on, it is determined that the 1-bet button 17 is pressed. . The validity / invalidity of the 1-bet button 17 is determined based on the game medium state constituted by the first and second control state signals detected by the above-described game medium state function. For example, if the maximum prescribed number of game media is “3”, it is determined to be invalid if the game media status is “00B” (when the value of the game media counter is “0”), and other games If the medium state, it is determined to be valid.

  In S60, when the main CPU 101 determines that the determination condition of S60 is not satisfied (when S60 is NO), the main CPU 101 ends the game start preparation process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 23). The process proceeds to S5.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S60 that the determination condition of S60 is satisfied (when S60 is YES), the main CPU 101 transmits game media for the number of input “1” to be transmitted to the payout control board 43. A transmission registration process of the input request command is performed (S61). Note that a game medium input request command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt process (1. The payout control transmission process within 1172 msec) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S62). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a game medium input request command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG. Further, when the Ack command is received by the response of the payout control board 43 to the game medium input request command, the main CPU 101 determines the input number (value of the input counter) added to the Ack command as the main control board 41. Set to the number of game media input managed in.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command is received from the payout control board 43 (S63).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S63 that the Ack command has not been received (when S63 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S61 (game medium input request command transmission registration process), and after S61. Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S63 that the Ack command has been received (when S63 is YES), the main CPU 101 ends the game start preparation process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 23). The process proceeds to S5.

[Game media return processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the game medium return process performed in S5 in the main flow (see FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game medium return process.

  First, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the return button 20 is pressed and the current number of inserted game media is greater than “0” (hereinafter, simply referred to as “determination condition of S71”) (S71). Whether or not the return button 20 is pressed is determined based on the ON / OFF state of the return switch 20S. When the return switch 20S is ON, it is determined that the return button 20 is pressed.

  In S71, when the main CPU 101 determines that the determination condition in S71 is not satisfied (when S71 is NO), the main CPU 101 ends the game medium return process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 23). The process proceeds to S6.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S71 that the determination condition of S71 is satisfied (when S71 is YES), the main CPU 101 transmits the game medium return request command to the payout control board 43. (S72). In this embodiment, command type information and the number of betted game media inserted (return number: subsequent data) are set in the game medium return request command. Note that a game medium return request command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt process (1. The payout control transmission process within 1172 msec) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S73). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a game medium return request command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command is received from the payout control board 43 (S74).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S74 that the Ack command has not been received (when S74 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S72 (game medium return request command transmission registration process), and after S72. Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S74 that the Ack command has been received (when S74 is YES), the main CPU 101 ends the game medium return process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 23). The process proceeds to S6.

[Game start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the game start process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game start process.

  First, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the VL signal (connection signal) is on (S81).

  In S81, when the main CPU 101 determines that the VL signal is not in the on state (when S81 is NO), the main CPU 101 ends the game start process and the process in S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 23). Move to processing. That is, if the VL signal is not in an on state at the start of the game (when a situation in which connection with the game medium lending device 2 cannot be confirmed occurs), the game is not started.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S81 that the VL signal is on (when S81 is YES), the main CPU 101 determines that the number of game media inserted is the maximum specified number (in this embodiment, “3 ]) Is determined (S82).

  In S82, when the main CPU 101 determines that the number of inserted game media is not the maximum prescribed number (when S82 is NO), the main CPU 101 ends the game start process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 23). ) To S7.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S82 that the number of inserted game media is the maximum prescribed number (when S82 is YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the start lever 22 has been pressed. (S83). Whether the start lever 22 is pressed or not is determined based on the ON / OFF state of the start switch 22S. When the start switch 22S is ON, it is determined that the start lever 22 is pressed.

  In S83, when the main CPU 101 determines that the start lever 22 is not pressed (when S83 is NO), the main CPU 101 ends the game start process and the process in the main flow (see FIG. 23). The process proceeds to S7.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S83 that the start lever 22 has been pressed (when S83 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs a transmission registration process for a game start request command to be transmitted to the payout control board 43. (S84). In the present embodiment, command type information and information about RT state (subsequent data) are set in the game start request command. Note that a game start request command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt process (1.1172 msec described later in FIG. 31). Is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 in the payout control transmission process within the (cycle).

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S85). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a game start request command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command has been received from the payout CPU 121 (S86).

  In S86, when the main CPU 101 determines that the Ack command has not been received (when S86 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S84 (game registration request command transmission registration process), and after S84. Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S86 that the Ack command has been received (when S86 is YES), the main CPU 101 ends the game start process, and the process proceeds to S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 23). Move on to processing.

[Game end processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the game end process performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game end process.

  First, the main CPU 101 detects whether or not an off edge of a stop button (stop switch) corresponding to the third stopped reel is detected (from any of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R corresponding to the third stopped reel). It is determined whether or not the player's finger has been released (S91). When the main CPU 101 determines in S91 that the off edge of the stop button corresponding to the third stopped reel has not been detected (when S91 is NO), the main CPU 101 repeats the determination process of S91.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S91 that the off edge of the stop button corresponding to the third stopped reel has been detected (when S91 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs a winning determination process (S92). ). In this process, the main CPU 101 identifies a winning combination (winning combination) and determines the number of game media to be paid out from the winning combination (winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a game state update process (S93). In this process, the main CPU 101 performs maintenance processing or transition processing of the game state and the RT state after the next game from the internal winning combination and the established combination determined in the game, the current game state and the RT state, and the like. .

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a transmission registration process of a game end request command to be transmitted to the payout control board 43 (S94). In the present embodiment, command type information and information (following data) on the gaming state are set in the game end request command. Note that a game end request command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt process (1.1172 msec described later in FIG. 31). Is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43 in the payout control transmission process within the (cycle).

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S95). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a game end request command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command has been received from the payout control board 43 (S96).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S96 that the Ack command has not been received (when S96 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S94 (game end request command transmission registration process), and after S94. Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S96 that the Ack command has been received (when S96 is YES), the main CPU 101 ends the game end process, and the process proceeds to S10 of the main flow (see FIG. 23). Move on to processing.

[Game media payout processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the game medium payout process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game medium payout process.

  First, the main CPU 101 performs transmission registration processing of a game medium payout request command to be sent to the payout control board 43 (S101). In the present embodiment, command type information and information on the number of payouts (“0” when there is no payout: subsequent data) are set in the game medium payout request command. In this process, a game medium payout request command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 is a periodic interrupt process (1. The payout control transmission process within 1172 msec) is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the payout control board 43.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a response standby process (S102). In this process, the main CPU 101 waits until a game medium payout request command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 and there is some response from the payout control board 43 to the command. Note that the reception process (monitoring) of the response from the payout control board 43 is performed by a reception interrupt process (irregular) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an Ack command is received from the payout control board 43 (S103).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S103 that the Ack command has not been received (when S103 is NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an upper limit excess error has occurred (S104). In the present embodiment, when the number of payouts is added to the value of the game medium counter managed on the payout control board 43 side, if the added value exceeds the upper limit value (“49999” in the present embodiment), the game medium counter The Nack command to which the upper limit excess error code is added is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 as a response to the game medium payout request command without adding the payout number to the value of. In the process of S104, if the main CPU 101 receives the Nack command and an upper limit excess error code (subsequent data) is added to the received command, the main CPU 101 determines that an upper limit excess error has occurred. The determination process is YES, and in other cases, when the Ack command cannot be received, the determination process of S104 is NO.

  When the main CPU 101 determines in S104 that an upper limit excess error has not occurred (when S104 is NO), the main CPU 101 returns the process to S101 (game media payout request command transmission registration process), The processes after S101 are repeated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines in S104 that an upper limit excess error has occurred (when S104 is YES), the main CPU 101 performs specific error processing corresponding to the upper limit excess error (S105). .

  The specific contents of the error processing in S105 are as follows. First, the main CPU 101 performs error display processing by the 2-digit 7-segment LED of the game operation display unit 26a, and transmission registration processing (generation storage processing) of an error command (upper limit error occurrence) transmitted to the sub-control board 42. Do. Next, the main CPU 101 determines that the game medium state (2-bit data constituted by the first and second control state signals) input from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 by GPIO by the above-described game medium state function is used. It waits until it becomes “00B” (until the payout of game media for the number of storages is completed). Then, the main CPU 101 cancels the error display by the 2-digit 7-segment LED of the game operation display unit 26a, returns to the display content before the error occurs, and transmits the error command (error cancellation being generated) to the sub-control board 42. ) Transmission registration processing (generation storage processing), and the error processing ends. In this process, an error command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for sub-control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 is a periodic interrupt process (1.1172 msec period) described later with reference to FIG. It is transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42 in the sub control transmission process.

  After the process of S105, the main CPU 101 returns the process to S101 (game medium payout request command transmission registration process), and repeats the processes after S101.

  Here, returning to the process of S103 again, when it is determined in S103 that the main CPU 101 has received the Ack command (when S103 is YES), the main CPU 101 ends the game medium payout process, The process proceeds to S4 in the main flow (see FIG. 23).

[Fixed-period interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the periodic interrupt processing performed by the main CPU 101 at a cycle of 1.1172 msec will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a procedure of fixed-cycle interrupt processing performed by the main CPU 101.

  This interruption process repeatedly executed at a cycle of 1.172 msec is generated based on the output timing of the timeout signal of the timer circuit 113 set in the initialization process (see S21 in FIG. 24) of the timer circuit 113 (PTC). This is executed when an interrupt request signal from the interrupt controller 112 is input to the main CPU 101.

  First, the main CPU 101 performs port input / output processing (S111). In this process, a port input process for an input port and a port output process for an output port connected to the outside of the main control board 41 (payout control board 43, various switches, etc.) are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a reel control process (S112). In this process, the main CPU 101 starts the rotation of the left reel 12L, the middle reel 12C, and the right reel 12R when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and thereafter, each reel rotates at a constant speed. Three stepping motors are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 101 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 101 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line of the display window), and waits for the corresponding reel. The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs sub-control transmission processing (communication data transmission processing to the sub-control board 42) (S113). In this process, the main CPU 101 sends various commands stored in a communication data storage area (for sub-control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 to any of the communication circuits SCU1 to SCU3 in the serial communication circuit 114 (see FIG. 7). To the sub-control board 42. Further, after transmitting the command to the sub control board 42, the main CPU 101 subtracts and updates the communication data pointer by one packet (not shown), and clears the transmitted command data in the communication data storage area (for sub control transmission). To do. When a plurality of command data is stored in the communication data storage area (for sub control transmission), the command data is transmitted to the sub control board 42 in the oldest stored order. When no command data is stored in the communication data storage area (for sub control transmission), a no-operation command is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 42.

  At the time of generating the no-operation command, the state of the input port input from the input port by the port input / output processing and the state of the output port output from the output port are added, and the data of the no-operation command is generated.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs payout control transmission processing (communication data transmission processing to the payout control board 43) (S114). In this process, the main CPU 101 controls payout of various commands stored in a communication data storage area (for payout control transmission) (not shown) in the main RAM 103 via the communication circuit SCU0 (see FIG. 7) in the serial communication circuit 114. Transmit to the substrate 43. Further, after transmitting the command to the payout control board 43, the main CPU 101 subtracts and updates the communication data pointer by one packet (not shown), and clears the transmitted command data in the communication data storage area (for payout control transmission). To do.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a 7-segment LED drive process (S115). In this process, the main CPU 101 performs drive control of various 7-segment LEDs provided in the pachi-slot 1. For example, a 7-segment LED excluding the credit display of the game operation display unit 26a and a line LED such as “START”, a 7-segment LED that displays the number of game media paid out, the number of storage, the number of inputs, the stop button pressing order data, In addition, the operation of the 4-digit 7-segment LED constituting the role ratio monitor 54 is controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs timer update processing (S116). In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs count (subtraction) processing for various timers that have been set. Then, after the process of S116, the main CPU 101 ends the periodic interrupt process.

[Reception interrupt processing controlled by main CPU]
Next, referring to FIG. 32, when the main CPU 101 receives command data from the payout control board 43 (irregularly) via the communication circuit SCU0 (see FIG. 7) in the serial communication circuit 114. The interrupt process will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reception interrupt process performed by the main CPU 101.

  First, the main CPU 101 receives received data (for example, subsequent data such as the number of inputs, an upper limit error code, etc.) added to the command data received from the payout control board 43 in a received data storage area (not specified). (S121).

  Next, the main CPU 101 stores in the main RAM 103 the reception status of the command data received from the payout control board 43 (status (status) information indicating whether the received command data has an abnormality such as a parity error or a framing error). Store in the provided reception status storage area (not shown) (S122). After the process of S122, the main CPU 101 ends the reception interrupt process.

<Description of Operation of Dispensing Control Board (Dispensing Control Microprocessor)>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 to 45, the contents of various processes executed by the payout CPU 121 of the payout control board 43 (the payout control microprocessor 60) using a program will be described.

[Power-on processing (payout control)]
First, the procedure of power-on processing (payout control) performed by the payout CPU 121 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. 33 (hereinafter referred to as “payout control flow”).

  First, the payout CPU 121 performs an initialization process (S201). In this process, the payout CPU 121 initializes device settings and the like of the payout CPU 121. In this process, the timer circuit 133 and the serial communication circuit 134 (SCU) are also initialized.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a peripheral device connection confirmation process (S202). In this process, the payout CPU 121 performs a process for confirming the connection state with the game medium lending device 2 at the time of activation. Details of the peripheral device connection confirmation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a start command reception process (S203). In this process, the payout CPU 121 mainly receives an activation confirmation command transmitted from the main control board 41, and performs transmission registration processing of a response command (Ack command or Nack command) for the command. The details of the start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs peripheral device identification code transmission processing (S204). In this process, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 or the payout control microprocessor 60 to be transmitted to the peripheral device (the game medium lending device 2 or the like). Details of the peripheral device identification code transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs setting change reception processing (S205). In this process, when the payout CPU 121 mainly receives a setting change command (setting change start command or setting change end command) transmitted from the main control board 41, a response command (Ack command or Nack command) to the command is received. ) Transmission registration processing. The details of the process for receiving the setting change will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a game medium input request reception process (S206). In this process, when the payout CPU 121 receives a game medium input request command transmitted from the main control board 41, the payout CPU 121 mainly performs a transmission registration process for a response command (Ack command or Nack command) to the command. The processing at the time of receiving the game medium input request will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a game medium return request reception process (S207). In this process, when the payout CPU 121 mainly receives a game medium return request command transmitted from the main control board 41, the payout CPU 121 performs a transmission registration process of a response command (Ack command or Nack command) to the command. The processing at the time of receiving the game medium return request will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a game medium payout request reception process (S208). In this process, when the payout CPU 121 mainly receives a game medium payout request command transmitted from the main control board 41, the payout CPU 121 performs a transmission registration process for a response command (Ack command or Nack command) to the command. The processing at the time of receiving the game medium payout request will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs processing when the settlement switch is pressed (S209). In this process, the payout CPU 121 mainly performs a transmission registration process of the number of payouts of game media to be transmitted to the peripheral device (game media lending device 2 or the like). The process when the settlement switch is pressed will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a game medium lending instruction reception process (S210). In this process, the payout CPU 121 mainly receives a response command (Ack command or Nack command) to the command when receiving a game medium lending instruction command (information on pressing the lending button 19) input from the game medium lending device 2. ) Transmission registration processing. The processing at the time of receiving the game medium lending instruction will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the processing of S210, the payout CPU 121 returns the processing to S205 (setting change reception processing), and repeats the processing after S205.

[Peripheral device connection confirmation processing (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the peripheral device connection confirmation process performed in S202 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a procedure of peripheral device connection confirmation processing.

  First, the payout CPU 121 sets the output port for the PRDY signal (STB signal) and the output port for the EXS signal (data signal) to be output from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 (S221). .

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether the input port for the BRDY signal (STB signal) or the input port for the BRQ signal (data signal) input to the payout control board 43 from the game medium lending device 2 is on. Is determined (S222).

  In S222, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the state of the monitored input port (BRDY signal input port or BRQ signal input port) is not on (when S222 is NO), the payout CPU 121 The determination process of S222 is repeated until the determination process of S222 is YES (until the status of the monitored input port is turned on).

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S222 that the state of the input port to be monitored (BRDY signal input port or BRQ signal input port) is ON (when S222 is YES). The payout CPU 121 determines whether or not the monitoring target input port (BRDY signal input port or BRQ signal input port) is kept on for a predetermined period (200 msec or more in the present embodiment) (S223). .

  In S223, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the ON state of the monitoring target input port (BRDY signal input port or BRQ signal input port) is not maintained for a predetermined period (when S223 is NO) The payout CPU 121 repeats the determination process of S223 until the determination process of S223 becomes YES (until the ON state of the monitored input port is maintained for a predetermined period).

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S223 that the monitoring target input port (BRDY signal input port or BRQ signal input port) is on for a predetermined period (S223 is YES). ), The payout CPU 121 ends the peripheral device connection confirmation process, and moves the process to the process of S203 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  As described above, in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, at the time of start-up, for some reason, an abnormality occurs in the connection state between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2, and the connection between the two cannot be confirmed or If the connection state between the two is not stable, the result of the determination process in S222 or 223 is NO, and the process in S222 or 223 is repeated. Therefore, when such a situation occurs, the processing after the peripheral device connection confirmation processing (processing after S202 in FIG. 33) is not performed, and the game is not started.

[Start command reception processing (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the process at the time of activation command reception performed in S203 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing at the time of starting command reception.

  First, the payout CPU 121 performs a response standby process (S231). In this process, the payout CPU 121 stands by until data such as a command is received from the main control board 41. It should be noted that the reception processing of data such as commands from the main control board 41 is performed in the below-described main control reception interrupt processing (irregular: see FIG. 45 described later) executed by the payout CPU 121.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not an activation confirmation command has been received (S232).

  In S232, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the activation confirmation command has not been received (when S232 is NO), the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) (S233). In this determination process, “the activation confirmation command has not been received” means that the payout CPU 121 receives a command other than the activation confirmation command, or a reception error (for example, a parity error, a framing error, etc.). This is the case. In addition, a Nack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is included in a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later).

  After the process of S233, the payout CPU 121 returns the process to S231 (response standby process) and repeats the processes after S231.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S232 that the activation confirmation command has been received (when S232 is YES), the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of an Ack command (acknowledge response command) (S234). In this process, an Ack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is included in a periodic interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later).

  After the processing of S234, the payout CPU 121 uses the main individual number storage area (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 for 1 byte of the chip individual number (subsequent data) of the main control microprocessor 50 added to the activation confirmation command. (S235).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not reception of data of 4 bytes of the chip individual number (all data of the chip individual number) is completed (S236).

  In S236, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the reception of data for 4 bytes of the chip individual number has not been completed (when S236 is NO), the payout CPU 121 moves the process to S231 (response waiting process). Return and repeat the processing from S231. On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S236 that the reception of the data for 4 bytes of the chip individual number has been completed (when S236 is YES), the payout CPU 121 ends the activation command reception process, The process proceeds to S204 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

[Peripheral device identification code transmission processing (payout control)]
Next, the peripheral device identification code transmission process performed in S204 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the peripheral device identification code transmission process.

  First, the payout CPU 121 stores the chip individual number data (4 bytes) of the payout control microprocessor 60 stored in the unique information 129 in a payout individual number storage area (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 (S241).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not the chip individual number transmitted to the peripheral device is the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 (S242).

  In S242, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the chip individual number to be transmitted to the peripheral device is the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 (when S242 is YES), the payout CPU 121 determines that the main CPU Transmission registration processing of data for 1 byte constituting the chip individual number of the processor 50 is performed (S243). Then, after the process of S243, the payout CPU 121 performs a process of S245 described later.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S242 that the chip individual number to be transmitted to the peripheral device is not the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 (when S242 is NO), the payout CPU 121 is used for payout control. A transmission registration process for 1 byte of data constituting the chip individual number of the microprocessor 60 is performed (S244). In this embodiment, the data transmission process for one byte of the chip individual number is repeated four times, but the data for one byte registered for each transmission registration process in S243 or S244 is set not to overlap each other. .

  Then, after the processing of S243 or S244, the payout CPU 121 stands by until the transmission processing of data for 1 byte of the registered chip individual number is completed (S246). In the process of S243 or S244, data (data for one byte of the chip individual number) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in a peripheral device transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not transmission of 4 bytes of data of the chip individual number (all data of the chip individual number) is completed (S246).

  In S246, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the transmission of the data for 4 bytes of the chip individual number is not completed (when S246 is NO), the payout CPU 121 returns the process to S242, and after S242. Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S246 that the transmission of the data for 4 bytes of the chip individual number has been completed (when S246 is YES), the payout CPU 121 ends the peripheral device identification code transmission processing. Then, the process proceeds to S205 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  Although not shown, information indicating which of the chip individual number of the main control microprocessor 50 and the chip individual number of the payout control microprocessor 60 is transmitted to the peripheral device is stored in the payout ROM 122. Yes. Therefore, the chip individual number to be transmitted can be arbitrarily changed according to the specifications of the gaming system 10.

[Setting change reception processing (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the process at the time of setting change reception performed in S205 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing upon reception of setting change.

  First, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not a setting change start command has been received from the main control board 41 (S251). The setting change start command reception process from the main control board 41 is performed in a later-described main control reception interrupt process (see FIG. 45 described later) executed by the payout CPU 121.

  When the payout CPU 121 determines in S251 that the setting change start command has not been received (when S251 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the setting change reception process, and the process is a payout control flow (FIG. 33). The process proceeds to S206.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S251 that the setting change start command has been received (when S251 is YES), the payout CPU 121 transmits an Ack command (acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41. Registration processing is performed (S252). In this process, an Ack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is included in a periodic interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of a game information (setting change start) command to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 (S253). In this process, a game information (setting change start) command (a command in which game information indicating setting change start is set) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is set. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in a peripheral device transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a response standby process (S254). In this process, the payout CPU 121 stands by until data such as a command is received from the main control board 41. Note that the process of receiving data such as a command from the main control board 41 is performed by a later-described main control reception interrupt process (see FIG. 45 described later) executed by the payout CPU 121.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not a setting change end command has been received from the main control board 41 (S255).

  When the payout CPU 121 determines in S255 that the setting change end command has not been received (when S255 is NO), the payout CPU 121 transmits a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41. Registration processing is performed (S256). Note that a Nack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is included in a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later). After the process of S256, the payout CPU 121 returns the process to S254 (response standby process), and repeats the processes after S254.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S255 that the payout CPU 121 has received the setting change end command (when S255 is YES), the payout CPU 121 pays out setting information (subsequent data) added to the setting change end command. Transmission registration processing of an Ack command (acknowledge response command) stored in the RAM 123 and transmitted to the main control board 41 is performed (S257). In this process, an Ack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is included in a periodic interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of a game information (setting change end) command to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 (S258). In this process, a game information (setting change end) command (a command in which game information indicating the end of setting change is set) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in a peripheral device transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs initialization processing of the payout RAM 123 (S259). After the process of S259, the payout CPU 121 ends the setting change reception process, and moves the process to the process of S206 of the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  In the initialization process, the communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission), the communication data storage area (for main control transmission), and the setting information (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the payout RAM 123 are initialized. Without being maintained.

[Processing when receiving game media input request (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the process at the time of receiving a game medium input request performed in S206 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing upon reception of a game medium input request.

  First, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not a game medium input request command is received from the main control board 41 (S261). The reception process of the game medium input request command is performed by a main control reception interruption process (see FIG. 45 described later) executed by the payout CPU 121.

  In S261, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the game medium input request command has not been received (when S261 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium input request reception process, and the process is a payout control flow. The process proceeds to S207 in (see FIG. 33).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S261 that the payout CPU 121 has received the game medium input request command (when S261 is YES), the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not the value of the game medium counter is greater than “0”. Determination is made (S262).

  In S262, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the value of the game medium counter is “0” or less (when S262 is NO), the payout CPU 121 performs a process of S269 described later.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S262 that the value of the game medium counter is larger than “0” (when S262 is YES), the payout CPU 121 subtracts 1 from the value of the game medium counter (S263). . Next, the payout CPU 121 adds 1 to the value of the insertion counter (S264).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not the value of the insertion counter is greater than the maximum prescribed number of game media (“3” in the present embodiment) (S265).

  In S <b> 265, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the value of the insertion counter is equal to or less than the maximum specified number (when S <b> 265 is NO), the payout CPU 121 performs a process of S <b> 268 described later.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S265 that the value of the input counter is larger than the maximum specified number (when S265 is YES), the payout CPU 121 sets the value of the input counter to “1” (S266). ). Next, the payout CPU 121 adds a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the maximum prescribed number of game media (“3” in the present embodiment) to the value of the game media counter (S267). That is, in this embodiment, when the value of the insertion counter becomes “4”, “1” is set to the value of the insertion counter, and “2” is added to the value of the game medium counter.

  After the processing of S267 or when S265 is NO, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of an Ack command (acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S268). In this process, an Ack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is included in a periodic interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later). After the process of S268, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium input request reception process, and moves the process to the process of S207 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  Here, returning to the processing of S262 again, if S262 is NO, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S269). In this process, a Nack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is the main in a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. It is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later). Then, after the process of S269, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium input request reception process, and shifts the process to the process of S207 of the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  Normally, on the main control board 41 side, a game medium input request command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 side when the value of the game medium counter is “1” or more (the value of the game medium counter is “1”). If it is less than “,” the game medium input request command is not transmitted to the payout control board 43 side). Therefore, the processing route for performing the processing of S269 from the NO determination of S262 is a processing route that does not normally occur, and this processing route (Nack command transmission processing) is when a failure due to some malfunction occurs in the gaming system 10 Fail-safe processing.

[Game media return request reception processing (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the game medium return request reception process performed in S207 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing upon reception of a game medium return request.

  First, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not a game medium return request command has been received from the main control board 41 (S271). The reception process of the game medium return request command is performed by a main control reception interruption process (see FIG. 45 described later) executed by the payout CPU 121.

  When the payout CPU 121 determines in S271 that the game medium return request command has not been received (when S271 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium return request reception process, and the process is a payout control flow. The process proceeds to S208 in (see FIG. 33).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S271 that the payout CPU 121 has received the game medium return request command (when S271 is YES), the payout CPU 121 adds the value of the game medium counter to the game medium return request command. When the subsequent data (the number of returned game media = the number of games inserted) is added, it is determined whether or not the value exceeds the upper limit (“49999” in the present embodiment) of the game media counter (S272).

  In S272, when the payout CPU 121 adds the number of insertions (returns) to the value of the game medium counter and determines that the value exceeds the upper limit of the game medium counter (when S272 is YES), the payout CPU 121 Performs the process of S277 described later.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the value does not exceed the upper limit value of the game medium counter (below the upper limit value) even if the number of insertions (return number) is added to the value of the game medium counter in S272 (If S272 is NO), the payout CPU 121 sets the subsequent data (number of inputs) in the input counter (S273).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of an Ack command (acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S274). At this time, the payout CPU 121 adds the value of the insertion counter (= number of game media returns) to the Ack command as subsequent data of the Ack command. In this process, an Ack command (+ input counter value) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is processed by a payout CPU 121, which will be described later. It is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within (1 msec cycle).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 adds the value of the insertion counter to the value of the game medium counter (S275). Next, the payout CPU 121 sets the value of the insertion counter to “0” (S276). Then, after the process of S276, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium return request reception process, and moves the process to the process of S208 of the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  Here, returning to the processing of S272 again, if S272 is YES, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S277). At this time, the payout CPU 121 adds data indicating the upper limit excess error (upper limit error code) to the Nack command as subsequent data of the Nack command. Note that a Nack command (+ upper limit error code) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is a fixed period allocation described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within the loading process (1 msec cycle). Then, after the process of S277, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium return request reception process, and moves the process to the process of S208 of the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

[Game media payout request reception processing (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the game medium payout request reception process performed in S208 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing upon reception of a game medium payout request.

  First, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not a game medium payout request command has been received from the main control board 41 (S281). The reception process of the game medium payout request command is performed by a later-described main control reception interrupt process (unscheduled: see FIG. 45 described later) executed by the payout CPU 121.

  In S281, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the game medium payout request command has not been received (when S281 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium payout request reception process, and the process is a payout control flow. The process proceeds to S209 in (see FIG. 33).

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S281 that the game medium payout request command has been received (when S281 is YES), the payout CPU 121 adds the value of the game medium counter to the game medium payout request command. When the subsequent data (the number of payouts) is added, it is determined whether or not the value exceeds the upper limit value of the game medium counter (“49999” in the present embodiment) (S282).

  In S282, when the payout CPU 121 adds the number of payouts to the value of the game medium counter and determines that the value exceeds the upper limit value of the game medium counter (when S282 is YES), the payout CPU 121 is described later. The process of S285 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S282 that the number of payouts is added to the value of the game medium counter, the value does not exceed the upper limit value of the game medium counter (when S282 is NO). The CPU 121 adds the number of payouts (following data) to the value of the game medium counter (S283).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of an Ack command (acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S284). At this time, the payout CPU 121 adds the payout number to the Ack command as subsequent data of the Ack command. In this process, an Ack command (+ the number of payouts) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is a fixed period interrupt process (to be described later) executed by the payout CPU 121 ( It is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within 1 msec period). After the process of S284, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium payout request reception process, and moves the process to the process of S209 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  Here, returning to the processing of S282 again, if S282 is YES, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S285). At this time, the payout CPU 121 adds data indicating the upper limit excess error (upper limit error code) to the Nack command as subsequent data of the Nack command. Note that a Nack command (+ upper limit error code) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for main control transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is a fixed period allocation described later executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the main control board 41 in the main control transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within the loading process (1 msec cycle). After the process of S285, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium payout request reception process, and moves the process to the process of S209 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

[Processing when the settlement switch is pressed (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the process at the time of pressing the settlement switch performed in S209 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing when the settlement switch is pressed.

  First, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not the settlement button 18 has been pressed (S291). Whether or not the settlement button 18 is pressed is determined based on the ON / OFF state of the settlement switch 18S. When the settlement switch 18S is in the ON state, it is determined that the settlement button 18 is pressed.

  In S291, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the checkout button 18 is not pressed (when S291 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the process when the checkout switch is pressed, and the process is a payout control flow (FIG. 33). The process proceeds to S210 of (see).

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S291 that the checkout button 18 has been pressed (when S291 is YES), the payout CPU 121 sends a game medium count (lower order) instruction command to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 ( Transmission registration processing of the lower 1 byte data of the 2-byte data of the game medium counter representing the number of storage is performed (S292). Note that a game medium count (lower order) instruction command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt described later executed by the payout CPU 121. It is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in the peripheral device transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within the process (1 msec cycle).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a response standby process (S293). In this process, the payout CPU 121 waits until a game medium count (lower order) instruction command is transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 and there is some response from the game medium lending device 2 to the command. The reception process of the response from the game medium lending device 2 is performed by a peripheral device reception process (see FIG. 43 described later) in a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not an Ack command (acknowledge response command) has been received from the game medium lending device 2 (S294).

  When the payout CPU 121 determines in S294 that the Ack command has not been received (when S294 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the process when the settlement switch is pressed, and the process is a payout control flow (see FIG. 33). ) To S210.

  On the other hand, in S294, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the Ack command has been received (when S294 is YES), the payout CPU 121 sends a game medium count (upper) instruction command (storage) to the game medium lending device 2. Transmission registration processing of the upper 1 byte data of the 2 bytes data of the game medium counter representing the number is performed (S295). Note that a game medium count (upper) instruction command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt described later executed by the payout CPU 121. It is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in the peripheral device transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later) within the process (1 msec cycle).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs a response standby process (S296). In this process, the payout CPU 121 waits until a game medium counting (upper) instruction command is transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 and there is some response from the game medium lending device 2 to the command. The reception process of the response from the game medium lending device 2 is performed by a peripheral device reception process (see FIG. 43 described later) in a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not an Ack command (acknowledge response command) has been received from the game medium lending device 2 (S297).

  When the payout CPU 121 determines in S297 that the Ack command has not been received (when S297 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the process when the settlement switch is pressed, and the process is a payout control flow (see FIG. 33). ) To S210.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S297 that the Ack command has been received (when S297 is YES), the payout CPU 121 performs a game medium count completion command transmission registration process to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2. It performs (S298). Note that a game medium count completion command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is a fixed-cycle interrupt process (1 msec, which will be described later) executed by the payout CPU 121. Is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in the peripheral device transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 sets “0” to the value of the game medium counter (S299). After the process of S299, the payout CPU 121 ends the process when the settlement switch is pressed, and moves the process to the process of S210 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  In the present embodiment, “49999” is set as the upper limit value of the game medium counter composed of 2 bytes, and this value is “C34FH” when converted to a hexadecimal number, and is within a 2-byte numerical range. It becomes the value of. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the value of the game medium counter exceeds the upper limit value (all conditions that cause an upper limit excess error), it does not exceed the 2-byte range.

[Processing when receiving game media lending instruction (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the game medium lending instruction reception process performed in S210 in the payout control flow (see FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing upon reception of a game medium lending instruction.

  First, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not a game medium lending instruction command has been received from the game medium lending device 2 (S301). Note that the reception process of the game medium lending instruction command is performed by a peripheral device reception process (see FIG. 43 described later) in a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121.

  When the payout CPU 121 determines in S301 that the game medium lending instruction command has not been received (when S301 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium lending instruction reception process, and the process is a payout control flow. The process proceeds to S205 in (see FIG. 33).

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S301 that the game medium lending instruction command has been received (when S301 is YES), the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not the game medium lending instruction can be accepted. (S302). In this determination process, when the number of loans (the subsequent data added to the game medium lending instruction command: 50, for example) is added to the value of the game medium counter, the value is the upper limit value of the game medium counter (in this embodiment, "49999") (exceeding an upper limit error), not accepting (NO judgment) if setting is being changed, setting is being confirmed, being settled, being returned, playing, or paying out In cases other than these cases, acceptance is possible (YES determination).

  In S302, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the game medium lending instruction is acceptable (when S302 is YES), the payout CPU 121 adds the number of lending (subsequent data) to the value of the game medium counter. (S303).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing for an Ack command to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2 (S304). At this time, the payout CPU 121 adds data indicating completion of gaming medium lending to the Ack command as subsequent data of the Ack command. In this process, an Ack command (gaming medium lending completion) registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 is executed by the payout CPU 121 (described later). It is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 by peripheral device transmission processing (see FIG. 43 described later) within 1 msec period). Then, after the process of S304, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium lending instruction reception process, and shifts the process to the process of S205 of the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

  On the other hand, in S302, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the gaming medium lending instruction cannot be accepted (when S302 is NO), the paying CPU 121 transmits the Nack command to be transmitted to the gaming medium lending device 2. Processing is performed (S305). A Nack command registered (saved) in a communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) (not shown) in the payout RAM 123 in this process is a peripheral in a fixed period interrupt process (1 msec period) described later executed by the payout CPU 121. It is transmitted from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in the device transmission process (see FIG. 43 described later). Then, after the process of S305, the payout CPU 121 ends the game medium lending instruction reception process, and moves the process to the process of S205 of the payout control flow (see FIG. 33).

[Fixed-period interrupt processing (1 msec) under the control of the payout CPU]
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the fixed period interruption process performed by the payout CPU 121 at a period of 1 msec will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the periodic interrupt processing executed by the payout CPU 121. The periodic interrupt processing that is repeatedly executed at a cycle of 1 msec is generated based on the output timing of the timeout signal of the timer circuit 133 set in the initialization processing (see S201 in FIG. 33) of the timer circuit 133 (PTC). This process is executed when an interrupt request signal from the interrupt controller 132 is input to the payout CPU 121.

  First, the payout CPU 121 performs port input processing (S311). In this processing, for input ports other than the input ports assigned to the BRDY signal (STB signal) and the BRQ signal (data signal) (for example, the input ports assigned to the settlement switch 18S, the VL signal, etc.). Port input processing is performed.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs game information reception processing (S312). In this process, the payout CPU 121 performs a transmission registration process of a response command (Ack or Nack command) to a command related to the gaming state received from the main control board 41, and a transmission registration process of a game information command to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2. . The game information reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 described later.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs main control transmission processing (communication data transmission processing to the main control board 41) (S313). In this process, the payout CPU 121 sends various commands stored in the communication data storage area (for main control transmission) in the payout RAM 123 via the communication circuit SCU (see FIG. 10) in the serial communication circuit 134. Send to.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs peripheral device transmission processing (communication data transmission processing to the game medium lending device 2) (S314). In this process, the payout CPU 121 outputs (transmits) various commands (data) stored in the communication data storage area (for peripheral device transmission) in the payout RAM 123 to the game medium lending device 2 using GPIO.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs peripheral device reception processing (S315). In this processing, the payout CPU 121 performs input (reception) processing of various commands (data) output (transmitted) from the game medium lending device 2 using GPIO.

  Next, the payout CPU 121 performs port output processing (S316). In this processing, port output processing is performed on output ports other than the output ports assigned to the PRDY signal (STB signal) and the EXS signal (data signal). The on / off control of the state of the first and second control state signals (control state signals output from the payout CPU 121 to the main CPU 101 by the GPIO method) controlled by the game medium state function is performed in this port output process. This is based on the value of the game media counter. Then, after the processing of S316, the payout CPU 121 ends the periodic interrupt processing.

[Processing when receiving game information (payout control)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the process at the time of game information reception performed in S312 in the fixed period interruption process (see FIG. 43) performed by the payout CPU 121 will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game information reception process.

  First, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not a game start request command has been received from the main control board 41 (S321).

  In S321, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the game start request command has been received (when S321 is YES), the payout CPU 121 transmits the game information (game start) command to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2. Processing is performed (S322). Next, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of an Ack command (acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S323). After the process of S323, the payout CPU 121 performs a process of S329 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S321 that the payout CPU 121 has not received a game start request command (when S321 is NO), the payout CPU 121 has received a game end request command from the main control board 41 or not. Is determined (S324).

  In S324, when the payout CPU 121 determines that the game end request command has been received (when S324 is YES), the payout CPU 121 transmits the game information (game end) command to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2. Processing is performed (S325). Next, the payout CPU 121 performs transmission registration processing of an Ack command (acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41 (S326). Then, after the process of S326, the payout CPU 121 performs a process of S329 described later.

  On the other hand, when the payout CPU 121 determines in S324 that the game end request command has not been received (when S324 is NO), the payout CPU 121 has received an out-of-range command or error from the main control board 41. It is determined whether or not (S327).

  In S327, when the payout CPU 121 determines that an out-of-range command or error has not been received (when S327 is NO), the payout CPU 121 performs a process of S329 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S327 that the payout CPU 121 has received an out-of-range command or an error (when S327 is YES), the payout CPU 121 sends a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the main control board 41. The transmission registration process is performed (S328).

  Then, after the processing of S323, S326, or S328, or when S327 is NO, the payout CPU 121 determines whether or not an out-of-range command has been received from the main control board 41 (S329).

  In S329, when the payout CPU 121 determines that an out-of-range command has not been received (when S329 is NO), the payout CPU 121 ends the game information reception process, and the process is a periodic interrupt process ( The process proceeds to S313 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S329 that the payout CPU 121 has received an out-of-range command (when S329 is YES), the payout CPU 121 transmits a Nack command (non-acknowledge response command) to be transmitted to the game medium lending device 2. A transmission registration process is performed (S330). Then, after the process of S330, the payout CPU 121 ends the game information reception process, and shifts the process to the process of S313 of the periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 43).

  Here, the out-of-range command has the following meaning. For example, in the case of a game start request command, “03H” is assigned in advance as command type information, and command type information corresponding to the command is also assigned to other commands. Therefore, when a command in which a numerical value other than the previously assigned command type information is set as command type information is received, the command becomes an out-of-range command. Therefore, a description (word) “command out of range of command type information” is an accurate description of “command out of range”.

[Main control reception interrupt processing by control of payout CPU]
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the main control reception interrupt process performed when the payout CPU 121 receives command data from the main control board 41 via the communication circuit SCU (see FIG. 10) will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a procedure of interrupt processing at the time of main control reception.

  In the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, data is transmitted and received in the FIFO mode between the main control board 41 and the payout control board 43, so that the payout control board 43 side receives data of 2 bytes (in units of 2 bytes). ), A reception interrupt occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a command transmitted from the main control board 41 may be received by generating a reception interrupt in units of 1 byte on the payout control board 43 side.

  First, the payout CPU 121 has received data storage area (not shown) provided in the payout RAM 123 for subsequent data added to the command received from the main control board 41 (for example, the number of inputs, the number of payouts, various game information, etc.). (S341).

  Next, the payout CPU 121 stores in the payout RAM 123 the reception status of the command data received from the main control board 41 (status (status) information indicating whether the received command data has an abnormality such as a parity error or a framing error). The data is stored in a provided reception status storage area (not shown) (S342). Then, after the process of S342, the payout CPU 121 ends the main control reception interrupt process.

<Operation explanation of game media lending device (peripheral device)>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 to 49, the contents of various processes executed by the peripheral device control unit 2a of the game medium lending device 2 (peripheral device) using a program will be described.

[Power-on processing controlled by the peripheral device controller]
First, with reference to FIG. 46, the power-on process (lending device) executed by the peripheral device control unit 2a will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of power-on processing (lending device).

  First, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs an initialization process (S401). In this process, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs initialization such as device setting.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs payout control connection confirmation processing (S402). In this process, the peripheral device control unit 2 a performs a process for confirming the connection state with the payout control board 43. Details of the payout control connection confirmation process will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 described later.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a makes a request for starting each process (S403). Then, after the processing of S403, the peripheral device control unit 2a shifts the processing to standby processing. Thereafter, if any event trigger (for example, a lending operation) occurs, the standby state of the peripheral device control unit 2a is canceled, and the peripheral device control unit 2a executes processing corresponding to the generated event trigger (for example, (See FIGS. 48 and 49 described later).

[Discharge control connection confirmation process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the payout control connection confirmation process performed in S402 during the power-on process (see FIG. 46) will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a procedure of payout control connection confirmation processing.

  First, in the peripheral device control unit 2a, the input port of the PRDY signal (STB signal) or the input port of the EXS signal (data signal) input to the game medium lending device 2 from the payout control board 43 is in an on state. It is determined whether or not (S411).

  In S411, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the state of the monitored input port (PRDY signal input port or EXS signal input port) is not on (when S411 is NO), The peripheral device control unit 2a repeats the determination process of S411 until the determination process of S411 becomes YES (until the state of the input port to be monitored is turned on).

  On the other hand, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines in S411 that the state of the input port to be monitored (PRDY signal input port or EXS signal input port) is ON (S411 is YES). The peripheral device control unit 2a determines whether the ON state of the monitored input port (PRDY signal input port or EXS signal input port) is maintained for a predetermined period (200 msec or more in this embodiment). Is determined (S412).

  In S412, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the ON state of the monitored input port (PRDY signal input port or EXS signal input port) has not been maintained for a predetermined period (S412 is NO). In some cases, the peripheral device control unit 2a repeats the determination process of S412 until the determination process of S412 is YES (until the input port to be monitored is maintained for a predetermined period).

  On the other hand, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines in S412 that the ON state of the monitored input port (PRDY signal input port or EXS signal input port) is maintained for a predetermined period (YES in S412). In the case of determination), the peripheral device control unit 2a turns on the output port of the BRDY signal (STB signal) and the output port of the BRQ signal (data signal) output from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43. The state is set (S413).

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs a response standby process (S414). In this process, the peripheral device control unit 2a waits until data such as a command is received (input) from the payout control board 43. Although not shown, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs a reception process of data transmitted from the payout control board 43 (hereinafter referred to as “payout control reception process”) at a constant cycle of 1 msec. Also in the processing of S414, the presence / absence of data reception is monitored at a cycle of 1 msec by this payout control reception processing.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a determines whether or not a chip individual number command to which data for one byte of the chip individual number is added is received from the payout control board 43 (S415).

  When the peripheral device control unit 2a determines in S415 that the chip individual number command has not been received (when S415 is NO), the peripheral device control unit 2a transmits the Nack command (non-display) transmitted to the payout control board 43. An acknowledgment response command transmission registration process is performed (S416). Although not shown, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs data transmission processing to the payout control board 43 (hereinafter referred to as “payout control transmission processing”) at a constant cycle of 1 msec, and the Nack registered for transmission in S416. The command transmission process is executed in the payout control transmission process. Next, after the process of S416, the peripheral device control unit 2a returns the process to the process of S414 (response standby process), and repeats the processes after S414.

  On the other hand, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines in S415 that the chip individual number command has been received (when S415 is YES), the peripheral device control unit 2a performs 4-byte chip individual number data (chips). It is determined whether or not the reception of all data of the individual number is completed (S417).

  In S417, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the reception of the chip individual number data for 4 bytes is not completed (when S417 is NO), the peripheral device control unit 2a performs the process of S414. Returning to the processing (response waiting processing), the processing after S414 is repeated.

  On the other hand, in S417, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the reception of the 4-byte chip individual number data has been completed (when S417 is YES), the peripheral device control unit 2a receives the received chip individual number data. Various data including number data is transmitted to a management computer (not shown) (S418). Then, after the process of S418, the peripheral device control unit 2a ends the payout control connection confirmation process, and moves the process to the process of S403 of the power-on process (see FIG. 46).

  As described above, in the gaming system 10 of the present embodiment, at the time of start-up, for some reason, an abnormality occurs in the connection state between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2, and the connection between the two cannot be confirmed or When the connection state between the two is not stable, the result of the determination process in S411 or S412 is NO, and the process in S411 or S412 is repeated. Therefore, when such a situation occurs, the processing after the payout control connection confirmation processing (the processing after S414 and the processing after S403 in FIG. 46) is not performed, and the gaming medium is not lent out.

[Game media rental processing (lending device)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the game medium lending process executed in the game medium lending device 2 will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game medium lending process.

  When the lending button 19 is pressed in the standby state (when the lending switch 19S is turned on), an event trigger is generated by the detection signal, the standby state of the peripheral device control unit 2a is canceled, and the peripheral device control unit 2a The game medium lending process is started (S421).

  When the game medium lending process is started, first, the peripheral device control unit 2a turns off the game medium lending available LED (the “rent” lamp in FIG. 3B) provided in the game medium lending operation display unit 27a (S422). ).

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs transmission registration processing of a game medium lending instruction command to be transmitted to the payout control board 43 (S423). Note that the transmission of the game medium lending instruction command registered for transmission in S423 is performed in a payout control transmission process executed by the peripheral device control unit 2a at a cycle of 1 msec.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs a response standby process (S424). In this process, the peripheral device control unit 2a transmits the game medium lending instruction command to the payout control board 43 after the transmission registration of the game medium lending instruction command, and the response command from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending instruction command. Wait until is received (input). The response command reception process during the response standby process is performed in a payout control reception process executed by the peripheral device control unit 2a at a cycle of 1 msec.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a determines whether or not an Ack command has been received from the payout control board 43 (S425). In S425, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the Ack command has not been received (when S425 is NO), the peripheral device control unit 2a ends the game medium lending process, and waits for the process. To migrate.

  On the other hand, in S425, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the Ack command has been received (when S425 is YES), the peripheral device control unit 2a determines the frequency (remaining number) of gaming cards (not shown). ) Is subtracted from the predetermined frequency (S426). In the present embodiment, 10 times (corresponding to game medium “50”) is subtracted by one lending operation.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a displays the frequency after subtraction with a 3-digit 7-segment LED (see FIG. 3B) for frequency display provided in the game medium lending operation display unit 27a (S427). Then, after the process of S427, the peripheral device control unit 2a ends the game medium lending process and shifts the process to a standby process.

[Game media counting (settlement) processing (lending device)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the game medium counting (settlement) process executed in the game medium lending device 2 will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game medium counting (settlement) process.

  First, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs a response standby process (S431). In this process, the peripheral device control unit 2a waits until a command is received (input) from the payout control board 43. The command reception process during the response standby process is performed in a payout control reception process executed by the peripheral device control unit 2a at a cycle of 1 msec.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a determines whether or not a game medium count (lower order) instruction command has been received (S432).

  In S432, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the game medium count (lower order) instruction command has not been received (when S432 is NO), the peripheral device control unit 2a determines the game medium count (settlement). The process ends, and the process shifts to a standby process.

  On the other hand, in S432, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the game medium count (lower order) instruction command has been received (when S432 is YES), the peripheral device control unit 2a can accept the count (settlement). It is determined whether or not (S433). In the determination process of S433, when the current situation is any of a gaming card not inserted, a gaming medium lending, and an abnormality occurring in the gaming medium lending device 2 (peripheral device). In this case, the count (settlement) cannot be accepted (NO judgment), and if the situation is other than these situations, the count (settlement) can be accepted (YES judgment).

  In S433, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the counting (settlement) cannot be accepted (when S433 is NO), the peripheral device control unit 2a transmits a Nack command to be transmitted to the payout control board 43. Registration processing is performed (S434). Note that the transmission of the Nack command registered for transmission in S434 is performed in a payout control transmission process executed at a cycle of 1 msec by the peripheral device control unit 2a. Then, after the process of S434, the peripheral device control unit 2a ends the game medium counting (settlement) process, and shifts the process to a standby process.

  On the other hand, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines in S433 that the counting (settlement) is acceptable (when S433 is YES), the peripheral device control unit 2a transmits the Ack command to the payout control board 43. The transmission registration process is performed (S435). Note that the transmission of the Ack command registered for transmission in S435 is performed in a payout control transmission process executed at a cycle of 1 msec by the peripheral device control unit 2a.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a turns off the game medium lending available LED (the “rent” lamp in FIG. 3B) provided in the game medium lending operation display unit 27a (S436). Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs a response standby process (S437). In this process, the peripheral device control unit 2a waits until a command is received (input) from the payout control board 43. The command reception process during the response standby process is performed in a payout control reception process executed by the peripheral device control unit 2a at a cycle of 1 msec.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a determines whether or not a game medium count (upper) instruction command has been received (S438).

  In S438, when the peripheral device control unit 2a determines that the game medium count (upper) instruction command has been received (when S438 is YES), the peripheral device control unit 2a transmits the Ack to the payout control board 43. Command transmission registration processing is performed (S439). The transmission of the Ack command registered for transmission in S439 is performed in a payout control transmission process executed by the peripheral device control unit 2a at a cycle of 1 msec.

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a performs a game medium count information reflection process (S440). In this process, the peripheral device control unit 2a obtains the settlement number of the game media based on the received game media count (lower order) instruction command and game media count (upper order) instruction command, and the frequency corresponding to the settlement number Is added to the current frequency, and the frequency after the addition is displayed on a 3-digit 7-segment LED (see FIG. 3B) for frequency display provided in the game medium lending operation display unit 27a and written to the game card. .

  Next, the peripheral device control unit 2a turns on the game medium lending available LED (“rental” lamp in FIG. 3B) (S441). Then, after the process of S441, the peripheral device control unit 2a ends the game medium counting (settlement) process, and shifts the process to a standby process.

  Here, returning to the process of S438 again, when it is determined in S438 that the peripheral device control unit 2a has not received the game medium count (upper) instruction command (when S438 is NO), the peripheral device The control unit 2a performs transmission registration processing of a Nack command to be transmitted to the payout control board 43 (S442). Note that the transmission of the Nack command registered for transmission in S442 is performed in a payout control transmission process executed at a cycle of 1 msec by the peripheral device control unit 2a. Then, after the process of S442, the peripheral device control unit 2a ends the game medium counting (settlement) process, and shifts the process to a standby process.

<Various modifications>
The configuration and operation of the gaming system, gaming machine, and gaming medium lending device according to one embodiment of the present invention have been described above, including their effects. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes various other embodiments and modifications without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

[Various variations of game start conditions]
In the game system 10 of the above embodiment, as described in the game start process of FIG. 28, the game starts unless the VL signal (connection signal) input from the game medium lending device 2 to the pachislot 1 is on. Explained the configuration that is not. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following various modifications may be adopted as the game start conditions for the pachislot machine 1. Moreover, even if the game start conditions of the following various modifications are adopted, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program, as in the above embodiment.

(1) Modification 1
As a game start condition of the pachislot 1, for example, a condition that considers the on / off state of the start switch 22S and the on / off state of the VL signal (connection signal) input to the main control board 41 may be used. In Modification 1, an example will be described. Also, in this example, a configuration example is described in which a condition determination process related to the game start and a signal corresponding to the determination result are realized by hardware.

  In FIG. 50, the schematic block diagram of the game system 201 in the modification 1 is shown. In the gaming system 201 of this example shown in FIG. 50, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the gaming system 10 of the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. Further, the configuration diagram of the gaming system 201 of this example shown in FIG. 50 shows only the configuration necessary for describing the features of the first modification, and the components not shown are the same as those of the above embodiment.

  As is apparent from a comparison between the gaming system 201 of this example shown in FIG. 50 and the gaming system 10 of the above embodiment shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 9, the configuration of the gaming system 201 in this example is the above embodiment. In the gaming system 10, an AND circuit 202 is added in the door relay board 44.

  In this example, one input terminal of the AND circuit 202 is connected to the start switch 22S, and the other input terminal is connected to the VL signal input port of the payout control board 43 (between the connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball and the payout control board 43). VL signal transmission signal line provided). The output terminal of the AND circuit 202 is connected to the main control microprocessor 50 via a slave IC 44 a (buffer IC) in the door relay board 44 and a buffer IC 53 (master IC) in the main control board 41.

  In this example, the detection signal of the start switch 22S and the VL signal from the game medium lending device 2 are input to the AND circuit 202, and the AND result of the two input signals is output from the output terminal of the AND circuit 202. Is done. Specifically, when the detection signal of the start switch 22S is in an on state and the VL signal is in an on state (when a condition regarding game start is satisfied), a high level signal is output from the AND circuit 202. In other cases (when the condition regarding the game start is not satisfied), a low level signal is output from the AND circuit 202.

  The output signal from the AND circuit 202 is input to the main control microprocessor 50 via the slave IC 44a (buffer IC) in the door relay board 44 and the buffer IC 53 (master IC) in the main control board 41. Therefore, in this example, whether or not to start the game is automatically determined according to the level (High or Low) of the output signal from the AND circuit 202 input to the main control microprocessor 50.

  In this example, a VL signal input to the AND circuit 202 is used as a VL signal input port of the payout control board 43 (a signal for transmitting a VL signal provided between the connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball and the payout control board 43). The configuration example directly acquired from the line) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the VL signal after being input to the payout control board 43 may be input to the AND circuit 202. In this case, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 50, the VL signal output from the payout control board 43 via the buffer IC 63 in the payout control board 43, the payout control microprocessor 60, and the other buffer IC 203 is an AND circuit. 202 is input. In such a configuration, the VL signal input port of the payout control board 43 (the VL signal transmission signal line provided between the game ball connection terminal board 45 and the payout control board 43) and the other of the AND circuit 202 are used. The signal line connecting the input terminal is omitted.

  As in this example, when the determination processing of the condition relating to the game start of the pachislot 1 and the signal corresponding to the determination result are realized by hardware, for example, the processing load of the main control microprocessor 50 (main CPU 101) is reduced. Effects such as a reduction in program capacity can be obtained.

(2) Modification 2
As a game start condition of the pachislot 1, for example, an ON / OFF state of a detection signal (multiplier signal) of the MAXBET switch 16S or the 1BET switch 17S, and an on / off state of a VL signal (connection signal) input to the pachislot 1 You may use the conditions which considered. In the second modification, an example will be described. Also, in this example, a configuration example is described in which a condition determination process related to the game start and a signal corresponding to the determination result are realized by hardware.

  In FIG. 51, the schematic block diagram of the game system 211 in the modification 2 is shown. In the gaming system 211 of this example shown in FIG. 51, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the gaming system 10 of the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. Further, in the configuration diagram of the gaming system 211 of this example shown in FIG. 51, only the configuration necessary for describing the features of the modified example 2 is shown, and components not shown are the same as those in the above embodiment.

  As is apparent from a comparison between the gaming system 211 of this example shown in FIG. 51 and the gaming system 10 of the above embodiment shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 9, the configuration of the gaming system 211 in this example is the above embodiment. In the gaming system 10, the first AND circuit 212 and the second AND circuit 213 are added in the door relay board 44.

  In this example, one input terminal of the first AND circuit 212 is connected to the MAXBET switch 16S, and the other input terminal is a VL signal input port of the payout control board 43 (between the game ball connection terminal board 45 and the payout control board 43). To the VL signal transmission signal line). The output terminal of the first AND circuit 212 is connected to the main control microprocessor 50 via the slave IC 44 a (buffer IC) in the door relay board 44 and the buffer IC 53 (master IC) in the main control board 41.

  That is, in the first AND circuit 212, the detection signal of the MAXBET switch 16S and the VL signal from the game medium lending device 2 are input to the first AND circuit 212, and both input signals are output from the output terminal of the first AND circuit 212. The result of the logical product is output. Specifically, when the detection signal of the MAXBET switch 16S is in the on state and the VL signal is in the on state, a high level signal is output from the first AND circuit 212. A low level signal is output from the 1 AND circuit 212.

  On the other hand, in this example, one input terminal of the second AND circuit 213 is connected to the 1BET switch 17S, and the other input terminal is a VL signal input port of the payout control board 43 (game ball connection terminal board 45 and payout control board). VL signal transmission signal line provided between 43. The output terminal of the second AND circuit 213 is connected to the main control microprocessor 50 via the slave IC 44a (buffer IC) in the door relay board 44 and the buffer IC 53 (master IC) in the main control board 41.

  That is, in the second AND circuit 213, the detection signal of the 1BET switch 167 and the VL signal from the game medium lending device 2 are input to the second AND circuit 213, and both input signals are output from the output terminal of the second AND circuit 213. The result of the logical product is output. Specifically, when the detection signal of the 1BET switch 17S is in the on state and the VL signal is in the on state, a high level signal is output from the second AND circuit 213. A low level signal is output from the 2AND circuit 213.

  In this example, a state in which a high level output signal is output from the first AND circuit 212 or the second AND circuit 213 indicates that a condition regarding the game start is satisfied, and other states indicate a game start. This indicates that the condition for is not satisfied.

  The output signals from the first AND circuit 212 and the second AND circuit 213 are sent to the main control microprocessor via the slave IC 44a (buffer IC) in the door relay board 44 and the buffer IC 53 (master IC) in the main control board 41. 50. Therefore, in this example, the aspect of the output signals from the first AND circuit 212 and the second AND circuit 213 input to the main control microprocessor 50 (the level of the output signal from the first AND circuit 212 and the second AND circuit 213). Whether or not to start the game is automatically determined according to the output signal level and the combination mode.

  In this example, the VL signal input to the first AND circuit 212 and the second AND circuit 213 is provided between the VL signal input ports of the payout control board 43 (between the game ball connection terminal board 45 and the payout control board 43. Although the configuration example directly acquired from the signal line for VL signal transmission has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the VL signal after being input to the payout control board 43 may be input to the first AND circuit 212 and the second AND circuit 213. In this case, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 51, the VL signal output from the payout control board 43 via the buffer IC 63 in the payout control board 43, the payout control microprocessor 60, and the other buffer IC 214 is the first AND. The signal is input to the circuit 212 and the second AND circuit 213. In this configuration, the VL signal input port of the payout control board 43 (VL signal transmission signal line provided between the game ball connection terminal board 45 and the payout control board 43), the first AND circuit 212, A signal line connecting between the other input terminals of the second AND circuit 213 is omitted.

  As in this example, when the determination processing of the condition relating to the game start of the pachislot 1 and the signal corresponding to the determination result are realized by hardware, for example, the processing load of the main control microprocessor 50 (main CPU 101) is reduced. Effects such as a reduction in program capacity can be obtained.

[Various Modifications of Output Function of External Terminal Signal (Modifications 3 and 4)]
In the gaming system 10 of the above-described embodiment, the connection mechanism 45a for connecting the pachislot 1 and the game medium lending device 2 in the game ball connection terminal plate 45, and the peripheral devices 300 such as the pachislot 1 and the data display. And an external terminal circuit 45b for connecting the two.

  Here, various modified examples (modified examples 3 and 4) of the method for outputting an external terminal signal from the main control board 41 to the peripheral device 300 will be described. In addition, even if any of the external terminal signal output methods of the following various modified examples (modified examples 3 and 4) is adopted, the introduction and operation of the medalless gaming machine is performed only by simple modification of the program as in the above embodiment. Is possible.

  FIG. 52 is a schematic configuration diagram of the game system according to the embodiment and the third and fourth modifications. 52A is a schematic configuration diagram of the gaming system 10 of the above embodiment, FIG. 52B is a schematic configuration diagram of the gaming system 220 of the third modification, and FIG. 52C is a diagram of the gaming system 221 of the fourth modification. It is a schematic block diagram. In each gaming system shown in FIGS. 52A to 52C, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as the gaming system 10 of the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 9. In addition, the schematic configuration diagrams of the game systems shown in FIGS. 52A to 52C show only the configuration necessary for the explanation of the output method of the external terminal signal, and the components not shown are the same as those in the above embodiment.

(1) External terminal signal output method of the above embodiment In order to make it easy to understand the difference in the external terminal signal output method between the above embodiment and the third and fourth modifications, first, the gaming system of the above embodiment 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 52A.

  When outputting an external terminal signal from the main control board 41 to the peripheral device 300, first, the main control microprocessor 50 in the main control board 41 generates a command to which information on the external terminal signal is added, and then outputs the command. The data is sent to the payout control microprocessor 60 in the payout control board 43 by serial communication. Next, the payout control microprocessor 60 that has received the command outputs an external terminal signal to the buffer IC 63 in the payout control board 43. Then, the external terminal signal output to the buffer IC 63 is output to the peripheral device 300 via the external terminal circuit 45 b in the game ball connection terminal plate 45.

  For example, when a game medium input signal is output to the peripheral device 300 as an external terminal signal, first, the main control microprocessor 50 determines the number of game media input (for example, “3”) at the operation timing of the start lever 22. The added external terminal game medium input command is generated, and the external terminal game medium input command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 (the payout control microprocessor 60) by serial communication. Next, the payout control microprocessor 60 generates a game medium input signal pulse at the timing of receiving the external terminal game medium input command, and connects the game medium input signal pulse to the game ball etc. via the buffer IC 63. The port output is made to the external terminal circuit 45b in the terminal board 45.

  Also, for example, when outputting a security signal as an external terminal signal to the peripheral device 300, first, the main control microprocessor 50 detects the door open state or detects the release of the door open state, An external terminal security command to which the security occurrence state is added is generated, and the external terminal security command is transmitted to the payout control board 43 (the payout control microprocessor 60) by serial communication. Next, the payout control microprocessor 60 outputs a signal (security signal) corresponding to the security state to the external terminal circuit 45b at the timing of receiving the external terminal security command.

  In addition, since the pachi-slot 1 of the said embodiment is a medal-less game machine, it is not provided with a medal selector, a hopper apparatus, etc., for example. Therefore, the error detected by the main control board 41 of the pachislot machine 1 of the above embodiment is an error detected by the RAM error and the payout control board 43.

(2) External Terminal Signal Output Method of Modification 3 Next, an external terminal signal output method in the gaming system 220 of Modification 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 52B. In the gaming system 220 of the third modification, a bypass signal wiring that directly connects the buffer IC 53 (main control board 41) and the external terminal circuit 45b (external terminal circuit) in the game ball connecting terminal board 45 is a payout control board. 43 is newly provided.

  When outputting an external terminal signal from the main control board 41 to the peripheral device 300, first, the main control microprocessor 50 in the main control board 41 sends an external terminal signal to the buffer IC 53 (master IC) in the main control board 41. Output. Next, the external terminal signal output to the buffer IC 53 is output to the external terminal circuit 45b via a bypass signal wiring that connects the buffer IC 53 and the external terminal circuit 45b in the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball, and then externally. An external terminal signal is output from the terminal circuit 45 b to the peripheral device 300.

(3) External Terminal Signal Output Method of Modification 4 Next, an external terminal signal output method in the gaming system 221 of Modification 4 will be described with reference to FIG. 52C.

  When outputting an external terminal signal from the main control board 41 to the peripheral device 300, first, the main control microprocessor 50 in the main control board 41 sends an external terminal signal to the buffer IC 53 (master IC) in the main control board 41. Output. Next, the external terminal signal output to the buffer IC 53 is output to the other buffer IC 203 via a signal line connecting the buffer IC 53 and another buffer IC 203 provided in the payout control board 43.

  Next, the payout control microprocessor 60 in the payout control board 43 acquires an external terminal signal from another buffer IC 203 and outputs the external terminal signal to the buffer IC 63 in the payout control board 43. Then, the external terminal signal output to the buffer IC 63 is output to the peripheral device 300 via the external terminal circuit 45 b in the game ball connection terminal plate 45.

[Modification 5]
In the game system of the above embodiment and the various modifications described above, the configuration example in which the function unit (external terminal circuit 45b) of the external concentrated terminal plate is provided in the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball has been described, but the present invention is limited to this. Not. For example, in the gaming system of the above embodiment and the various modifications, an external concentration terminal plate is provided in place of the game ball connection terminal plate 45, and the functional portion of the game ball connection terminal plate 45 is provided in the external concentration terminal plate. It may be provided. In this case, the functional part of the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball in the external concentration terminal plate is connected to the game medium lending device 2.

  In such a configuration, as an output method of a signal (hereinafter referred to as “connection terminal signal”) output to the game medium lending device 2 from the functional part of the connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball in the external concentration terminal plate, A method similar to the output method of the external terminal signal described in the embodiment and the third and fourth modifications can be employed. Specifically, in the description of the external terminal signal output method (FIGS. 52A to 52C) in the embodiment and the third and fourth modifications, the external terminal signal may be replaced with a connection terminal signal.

  Even if the configuration of the modified example 5 and the connection terminal signal output method are adopted, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program, as in the above embodiment.

[Modification 6]
In the gaming system 10 of the above embodiment, a two-wire synchronous bidirectional protocol is used as an input / output specification (pseudo communication specification) of data between the pachislot 1 (payout control board 43) and the game medium lending device 2. Use. In the gaming system 10 of the above embodiment, data input / output (data communication) between the pachislot machine 1 (payout control board 43) and the game medium lending device 2 performed in the game medium settlement process is also a two-line synchronization method. This is done using the bidirectional protocol.

  In the modified example 6, in the data input / output (data communication) performed when the settlement button 18 is pressed, the control of the ON / OFF state of the STB signal and the data signal mutually input / output between the devices is devised, and the operation mode is changed. A configuration provided with a function of shifting to the settlement mode will be described.

  In FIG. 53, in the gaming system 10 of this example, the game medium is played from the payout control board 43 of the pachi-slot 1 performed during the period from when the settlement button 18 is pressed (at the start of settlement) to the end of the settlement mode (end of settlement). Examples of level control of PRDY signal (STB signal) and XES signal (data signal) output (transmitted) to the lending device 2, and BRDY signal (output) output (transmitted) from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43 An example of level control of the STB signal) and the BRQ signal (data signal) is shown. The level control of the PRDY signal and the XES signal described below is performed by the payout control microprocessor 60 (the payout CPU 121) of the payout control board 43, and the level control of the BRDY signal and the BRQ signal is performed by the game medium lending device. 2 peripheral device control unit 2a.

  First, when the settlement button 18 is pressed at time t0, the settlement switch 18S changes from the off state to the on state.

  Then, with the change in the state of the settlement switch 18S as a trigger, the payout control board 43 requests the game medium lending device 2 to shift to the settlement mode. Specifically, this request changes the level of the PRDY signal output from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 from Low (standby state, off state) to High (on state), and the EXS signal This is done by changing the level from High to Low. At this time, the levels of the BRDY signal and the BRQ signal output from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43 are both maintained at a high level.

  That is, in this example, when the settlement button 18 is pressed at time t0, a state occurs in which the levels of the PRDY signal and the BRDY signal are both high. However, since data is input / output in a polling format between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2, the level state of the PRDY signal (STB signal) and the level state of the BRDY signal (STB signal) This combination mode is a mode that does not occur in a normal data input / output operation. Therefore, in the game medium lending device 2, the state of the level state between the PRDY signal and the BRDY signal that does not occur in such a normal data input / output operation (a mode in which the levels of the PRDY signal and the BRDY signal are both high levels). Is detected, and it is determined that the transfer control board 43 has requested to shift to the payment mode.

  Next, when it is detected that the game medium lending device 2 has requested to shift to the payment mode, an Ack response (acknowledgment response) is sent from the game medium lending device 2 to the payout control board 43 at time t1. . Specifically, this Ack response changes the BRDY signal output from the game medium lending apparatus 2 to the payout control board 43 from the High level to the Low level at time t1, and maintains the level of the BRQ signal at the High level. Is done.

  Next, in the payout control board 43, when the Ack response from the game medium lending device 2 is confirmed (when the transition to the checkout mode is confirmed), at time t2, the level of the PRDY signal is returned to the Low level (standby state), The level of the EXS signal is returned to the high level, and then the control state of the payout control board 43 shifts to the standby state. Next, in the game medium lending device 2, after confirming the transition to the payment mode, at the time t3, the level of the BRDY signal is returned to the low level, the level of the BRQ signal is returned to the high level, and then the game medium lending is performed. The control state of the device 2 shifts to the standby state. The transition process to the settlement mode is completed by the level control of the series of PRDY signal, EXS signal, BRDY signal, and BRQ signal described above.

  Thereafter, the game medium checkout operation is repeated by repeating the operation of outputting the number information of the game medium adjustment number and the adjustment number information corresponding to the number of digits from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2 in this order. Is done. For example, when the settlement number of the game medium is “1308”, the digit number information “4 (fourth digit)”, the fourth digit settlement number information “1”, and the digit number information “3 (third digit)” ”The third digit settlement number information“ 3 ”, the digit number information“ 1 (first digit) ”and the first digit settlement number information“ 8 ”in this order from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2. Is output. In this example, since the second digit adjustment number information is “0”, the second digit number information and the adjustment number information are not output. In this example, as will be described later, the digit number information “0” is used as data for determining the settlement mode end.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 53, at the start of transmission (setting) of the digit number information of the settlement number of the game medium (time t4), the level of the PRDY signal is changed from Low to High, and the digit number information transmission period is set. At (time t4 to t5), the level of the PRDY signal is maintained at the high level (ON state). Further, in the transmission period of the digit number information (time t4 to t5), the level control of the EXS signal is performed according to the digit number information. Then, at the end of transmission of the digit number information (time t5), the level of the PRDY signal is changed from High to Low. Thereafter, the PRDY signal level is maintained at the Low level at the start of transmission (setting) of the adjustment number information (time t6), and the PRDY signal level (Low) during the adjustment number information transmission period (time t6 to t7). To maintain. Further, in the payment number information transmission period (time t6 to t7), the level control of the EXS signal is performed according to the payment number information.

  Then, after transmission of all the digit number information and the adjustment number information of the adjustment number of the game medium is completed, the level of the PRDY signal is changed from Low to High at time t8, and the adjustment mode end processing is started. That is, in this example, the settlement mode end processing is started by level control similar to the level control at the time of transmission (setting) transmission of digit number information (time t4).

  Thereafter, for a predetermined period (until time t9), the level (High) of the PRDY signal is maintained without being changed, and the level (High) of the EXS signal is also maintained without being changed. That is, after the settlement mode end process is started, a state in which the EXS signal is maintained at the high level (a state in which the PRDY signal is maintained at the high level) is generated during the period from time t8 to t9.

  Therefore, after the payment mode end process starts, during the period from time t8 to t9 when the PRDY signal is maintained at the high level, the payout control board 43 sends the game medium payment number information to the game medium lending device 2 A situation similar to the case where “0” is transmitted occurs. That is, after the settlement process end processing is started, in the period from time t8 to t9 when the PRDY signal is maintained at the High level, erroneous information (impossible information) of 0 digits is actually transmitted from the payout control board 43 as the digit number information. It is transmitted to the game medium lending device 2. Then, the game medium lending device 2 detects the erroneous information transmission state, grasps the end of the payment mode based on this detection, and returns the level of the BRDY signal from Low to High (standby state) (time t10). ), A series of settlement operations is completed.

  It should be noted that the number of digits information of the settlement amount of the game medium and the output operation of the settlement number information performed during the period from time t4 to t7 (level control of the PRDY signal, EXS signal, BRDY signal and BRQ signal during the settlement operation of the game medium) ) Is performed in a normal data input / output operation in the two-wire synchronous method.

  Further, in this example, an example has been described in which a function for shifting the operation mode to the settlement mode using the data input / output specification (two-wire synchronous bidirectional protocol) when the settlement button 18 is pressed has been described. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function of performing the same control as the level control of the PRDY signal, EXS signal, BRDY signal, and BRQ signal described above when the card return button 21 is pressed may be provided to shift the operation mode to the card return mode. Further, for example, a function may be provided in which the same control as the level control of the PRDY signal, EXS signal, BRDY signal, and BRQ signal described above is performed when the lending button 19 is pressed, and the operation mode is shifted to the lending mode.

  Note that in the gaming system in which the various functions of the modified example 6 are adopted, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated only by simple modification of the program as in the above embodiment.

[Modification 7]
In the modified example 7, in the gaming system of the embodiment and the various modified examples, a signal line for connecting the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 (a signal line used in a two-line synchronous bidirectional protocol). A configuration example in which a disconnection detection circuit is provided above will be described.

  FIG. 54 shows a schematic configuration of the connection wiring portion 245 between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 in the game system of this example. In the gaming system of this example shown in FIG. 54, the same components as those in the gaming system 10 of the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the connection wiring unit 245 includes a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line for outputting a PRDY signal and an EXR signal from the payout control board 43 to the game medium lending device 2, and a game medium lending device 2, respectively. The payout control board 43 includes a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line for outputting a BRDY signal and a BRQ signal, respectively, and a disconnection detection circuit 250 provided for the BRQ signal line. Although not shown in FIG. 54, the connection wiring unit 245 is also provided with a signal line for transmitting a VL signal (connection signal) between the game medium lending device 2 and the payout control board 43 (see FIG. 50, etc.). ).

  The disconnection detection circuit 250 includes a transistor 251 and a resistor 252 (commonly called a pull-up resistor). The base terminal of the transistor 251 is connected to the BRQ signal line, the collector terminal is connected to one terminal of the resistor 252 and the payout control board 43, and the emitter terminal is grounded (GND). The other terminal of the resistor 252 is connected to a power supply voltage terminal of + 5V.

  When the disconnection detection circuit 250 having such a configuration is provided for the BRQ signal line, when the BRQ signal line is not disconnected, a small current flows from the BRQ signal line to the base terminal of the transistor 251 and the transistor 251 is turned on. Thus, a current flows between the collector terminal and the emitter terminal of the transistor 251. In this case, the voltage at the collector terminal of the transistor 251 is at a low level, and the voltage signal at the low level is output to the payout control board 43 as an output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250.

  On the other hand, when a disconnection occurs in the BRQ signal line, no current flows from the BRQ signal line to the base terminal of the transistor 251, so that the transistor 251 is turned off and no current flows between the collector terminal and the emitter terminal of the transistor 251. In this case, the voltage of the collector terminal of the transistor 251 becomes High level, and the High level voltage signal is output to the payout control board 43 as an output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250.

  Therefore, when the disconnection detection circuit 250 described above is provided, the payout control board 43 outputs the output signal input from the disconnection detection circuit 250 (ON / OFF state of the transistor 251 (the presence or absence of current flowing between the collector terminal and the emitter terminal). ), It is possible to detect whether or not the BRQ signal line is disconnected. Specifically, when the level of the output signal input from the disconnection detection circuit 250 is the Low level, the payout control board 43 determines that the BRQ signal line is not disconnected and is input from the disconnection detection circuit 250. When the level of the output signal is high, the payout control board 43 determines that the BRQ signal line is disconnected. When it is determined that the BRQ signal line is disconnected, the payout control board 43 performs control to stop operations such as paying out, renting out, and adjusting the game media.

  The configuration of the connection state (connection presence / absence) detection mechanism between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 is not limited to the above-described example. For example, the payout control board 43 obtains a logical product of the output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250 and the VL signal, and based on the calculation result, the connection state between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 (connection state). Presence or absence) may be detected. In such a configuration, if at least one of the VL signal and the output signal of the transistor 251 is in an off state, it is determined that a disconnection may have occurred between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2. The

  In the connection state (connection presence / absence) detection mechanism using the output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250 and the VL signal described above, the output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250 and the VL signal input to the payout control board 43. The logical product operation may be executed on software or may be configured by hardware. In the latter case, an AND circuit is further provided, the VL signal is input to one input terminal of the AND circuit, the output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250 is input to the other input terminal, and the operation result of the AND circuit (output signal) ) May be input to the VL signal input terminal of the payout control board 43 or the output signal input terminal of the disconnection detection circuit 250. In such a connection state (connection presence / absence) detection mechanism using the output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250 and the VL signal, if an error (BRQ signal line disconnection or the like) occurs, the game is not started. To be controlled. However, if an abnormality (High level signal) occurs only in the output signal of the disconnection detection circuit 250 and the VL signal is normal, the game media payout and settlement operations are stopped, but the game is performed. You may control as follows.

  In the example shown in FIG. 54, the example in which the disconnection detection circuit 250 is provided for the BRQ signal line has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the disconnection detection circuit 250 may be provided for any one of the PRDY signal line, the EXS signal line, and the BRDY signal, or a plurality of signal lines among the PRDY signal line, the EXS signal line, the BRDY signal, and the BRQ signal line. A disconnection detection circuit 250 may be provided for each (including all signal lines).

  Note that, in the gaming system in which various detection mechanisms for the connection state (connection presence / absence) between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2 described in the modified example 7 are adopted, the program The medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated by simple renovation. In addition, since GPIO is used between the payout control board 43 and the game medium lending device 2, the connection state of the line (connection wiring portion 245) between them can be easily confirmed.

[Modification 8]
In the modified example 8, in the gaming system of the above embodiment and the various modified examples, a third-party management server installed in a third-party organization (for example, a card company) other than the game store (game room) is further provided. An example will be described.

(1) Configuration of Game System FIG. 55 shows a schematic configuration of the game system of this example, and an overview of transmission / reception operations of authentication information and authentication results performed between component devices. In FIG. 55, the same components as those of the gaming system 10 of the above embodiment shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the gaming system 400 of this example includes a pachislot machine 1 that is a medalless gaming machine, a gaming medium lending device 2 (gaming media management device), a management computer 401, and a third party management server 402. Consists of including. Note that both the pachislot machine 1 and the game medium lending device 2 are the same as those described in the above embodiment and the above-described various modifications, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  The management computer 401 is installed in a game store (game room) in which a plurality of pachislot machines 1 are installed, and is connected to be able to communicate with a plurality of game medium lending devices 2 in the game store through an encrypted LAN. . Further, the management computer 401 is communicably connected to the third party management server 402 via a wide area network.

  The third party management server 402 is installed in a third party other than the game store (for example, a card company that issues game cards) and is managed by the third party.

(2) Verification operation | movement of authentication information Next, in the game system 400, the transmission / reception operation | movement of the authentication information between apparatuses performed at the time of starting of the pachislot 1 and its authentication result is demonstrated. The “authentication information” here is information transmitted when the pachislot 1 is activated. For example, the chip individual number (unique ID) of the main control microprocessor 50 (main CPU 101) of the pachislot 1 and the main ROM 102 ROM code, chip individual number (unique ID) of payout control microprocessor 60 (payout CPU 121), ROM code of payout ROM 122, unique ID of sub CPU (not shown), gaming machine manufacturer code, security chip manufacturer code, pachislot 1 Information including model code.

  First, when the pachislot machine 1 is activated, an authentication information request signal is transmitted from the pachislot machine 1 to the third party management server 402 via the game medium lending device 2 and the management computer 401, and the third party management server 402 authenticates the pachislot machine 1. Is done. Although not shown, at this time, the authentication information of the pachislot 1 is also transmitted together with the authentication information request signal.

  Next, in the third party management server 402, when the authentication information request signal is received, at least each information (ID information etc.) included in the received authentication information and the third party management server 402 are registered in advance. Authentication with corresponding information (ID information or the like) is performed, and the authentication result (authentication result) is transmitted to the pachislot machine 1 via the management computer 401 and the game medium lending device 2. At this time, the third party management server 402 transmits the encryption key together with the authentication result to the management computer 401. In this case, since the encryption key is transmitted as a part of the authentication result, the management computer 401 cannot recognize that the received information includes the encryption key information, and can maintain security. .

  Next, the management computer 401 transmits the received authentication result and encryption key to the game medium lending device 2. Next, the management computer 401 transmits the received authentication result to the pachislot 1. When the authentication result received from the game medium lending device 2 is normal in the pachi-slot 1, the pachi-slot 1 is activated.

[Other variations]
In the game system of the above embodiment and various modifications, a pachislot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. Of the various technologies of the present invention described in the above embodiment and various modifications, technologies other than the technology peculiar to pachislot are also applicable to a gaming system including a gaming machine called “pachinko”, and similar effects are obtained. can get.

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[First to 51st configurations of the present invention]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming system in which a gaming machine and a gaming medium lending device (so-called sand device) are connected and the gaming machine is operated as a CR machine has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-168083). In such a gaming system, since the gaming machine is a medal-less gaming machine, the gaming machine is not provided with various devices used for the insertion and withdrawal of gaming media such as a medal selector and a hopper device.

  Conventionally, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-168083, a gaming system (game form) in which a gaming machine is connected to a sand device and operated as a CR machine has been proposed. However, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-168083 and the like do not disclose various aspects such as various processes for actually playing a game in such a gaming system, and disclose a technique that takes actual operation into consideration. Not.

  By the way, in this technical field, as a countermeasure against fraudulent acts on the medal selector (for example, fraudulent acts called “Klemangoto”), making medal-less gaming machines is effective, and in recent years, the introduction of medalless gaming machines has been eagerly desired. Yes. In addition, when introducing a medalless gaming machine, if the introduction and operation of the medalless gaming machine is not possible with minimal modifications to the environment where the current gaming machine is installed, the game store will have a large It will be costly.

  The present invention has been made to solve the first problem, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a game that enable the introduction and operation of a medalless gaming machine with a simple modification. It is to provide a medium management device.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following first configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device;
A start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
A game start signal output unit (for example, a logical product result of the connection signal and the start operation signal) that receives the connection signal output from the processing device and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit. AND circuit 202), and
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit can start a game if the logical product output from the game start signal output unit is a result that can start a game.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following second configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device;
A start operation detecting unit (for example, a start switch 22S) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
The first control unit is in a state where the connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the start operation detection unit. When the start operation signal is in a state indicating that the start operation has been executed, a game can be started.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following third configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and a processing device provided outside;
A start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
A game start signal output unit (for example, a logical product result of the connection signal and the start operation signal) that receives the connection signal output from the processing device and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit. AND circuit 202),
The first control unit can start a game if the logical product output from the game start signal output unit is a result from which a game can be started.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following fourth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and a processing device provided outside;
A start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S) that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal;
The first control unit is in a state in which a connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the start operation detection unit. When the start operation signal is in a state indicating that the start operation has been executed, a game can be started.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following fifth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and an external processing device, and a game start operation signal to detect a start operation signal. A start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S) to output, a connection signal output from the processing device and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit are input, and the connection signal and the start operation signal And a game start signal output unit (for example, an AND circuit 202) that outputs a logical product result with the first control unit, wherein the logical product output from the game start signal output unit can start a game. If fruit, game medium management apparatus characterized by through the device connecting portion of the gaming machine which makes it possible to start the game is connected to the second control unit.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following sixth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media 43), a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and an external processing device, and a game start operation signal to detect a start operation signal. A start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S) for outputting, and the first control unit is connected to the second control unit and the processing device by a connection signal output from the processing device. A game machine capable of starting a game when the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit indicates that the start operation has been executed. The device connection of Game medium management apparatus characterized by being connected to the second control unit with.

  According to the first to sixth configurations of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with a simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following seventh configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device;
A multiplier setting operation detector (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) that detects a multiplier setting operation of a game medium and outputs a multiplier signal;
A connection setting signal output from the processing device and a multiplication signal output from the multiplication setting operation detection unit are input, and a multiplication setting signal output for outputting a logical product of the connection signal and the multiplication signal. (For example, an AND circuit 212 or an AND circuit 213),
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit can set a multiplier if the logical product output from the multiplier setting signal output unit is a result that can be set for a multiplier.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following eighth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device;
A multiplier setting operation detector (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) that detects a multiplier setting operation of a game medium and outputs a multiplier signal;
The first control unit is in a state in which a connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the multiplier setting operation detection unit. If the multiplied signal indicates that the multiplier can be set, a multiplier can be set.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having a ninth configuration as follows.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and a processing device provided outside;
A multiplier setting operation detector (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) that detects a multiplier setting operation of a game medium and outputs a multiplier signal;
A connection signal output from the processor and the multiplier signal output from the multiplier setting operation detection unit are input, and a multiplier setting signal output that outputs a logical product of the connection signal and the multiplier signal. Part (for example, AND circuit 212 or AND circuit 213),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit can set a multiplier if the logical product result output from the multiplier setting signal output unit is a result in which a multiplier can be set.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following tenth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and a processing device provided outside;
A multiplier setting operation detector (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) that detects a multiplier setting operation of a game medium and outputs a multiplier signal;
The first control unit is in a state in which a connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the multiplier setting operation detection unit. If the multiplied signal indicates that the multiplier can be set, the multiplier can be set.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following eleventh configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media 43), a device connection portion (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45) for connecting the second control portion and an external processing device, and a game medium multiplying number setting operation are detected and multiplied. A multiplier setting operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or 1BET switch 17S) that outputs a number signal, a connection signal output from the processing device, and the multiplier signal output from the multiplier setting operation detection unit. A multiplier setting signal output unit (for example, an AND circuit 212 or an AND circuit 213) that is input and outputs a logical product of the connection signal and the multiplier signal, and the first control If the logical product result output from the multiplier setting signal output unit is a result in which a multiplier can be set, the multiplier can be set via the device connection unit of the gaming machine. 2. A game medium management device connected to a control unit.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following twelfth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media 43), a device connection portion (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45) for connecting the second control portion and an external processing device, and a game medium multiplying number setting operation are detected and multiplied. A multiplier setting operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) that outputs a number signal, and the first control unit receives a connection signal output from the processing device and the second control unit. If it is in a state indicating that the processor is connected and if the multiplier signal output from the multiplier setting operation detection unit indicates that the multiplier can be set, a multiplier is provided. The set Via the device connecting portion of the gaming machine allowing Rukoto, game media management apparatus characterized by being connected to the second control unit.

  According to the seventh to twelfth configurations of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following thirteenth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device;
The device connection part is
A first connection part (for example, a connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing apparatus;
A second connection portion (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuits) and a plurality of connection pins respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of connection circuits; ,
Between the first control unit and the second control unit, bidirectional communication is possible by serial communication,
The first control unit transmits data to be output to the outside via the second connection unit to the second control unit by the serial communication,
The second control unit outputs a control signal corresponding to the pin arrangement to the plurality of connection pins in the second connection unit based on the data transmitted from the first control unit. Game system to play.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following fourteenth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device;
The device connection part is
A first connection part (for example, a connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing apparatus;
A second connection portion (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuits) and a plurality of connection pins respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of connection circuits; ,
The first control unit outputs a control signal output to the outside through the second connection unit to the plurality of connection circuits in the second connection unit via a signal wiring provided in the second control unit. A gaming system characterized by output.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following fifteenth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device;
The device connection part is
A first connection part (for example, a connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing apparatus;
A second connection portion (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuits) and a plurality of connection pins respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of connection circuits; ,
The first control unit sends a control signal output to the outside via the second connection unit to the second control unit via a signal output unit (for example, a buffer IC 53) provided in the first control unit. Output,
The second control unit receives the control signal input from the first control unit via the signal output unit (for example, the buffer IC 63) provided in the second control unit. A gaming system characterized by outputting to a plurality of connection circuits.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following sixteenth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and a processing device provided outside;
The device connection part is
A first connection part (for example, a connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing apparatus;
A second connection portion (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuits) and a plurality of connection pins respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of connection circuits; ,
Between the first control unit and the second control unit, bidirectional communication is possible by serial communication,
The first control unit transmits data to be output to the outside via the second connection unit to the second control unit by the serial communication,
The second control unit outputs a control signal corresponding to the pin arrangement to the plurality of connection pins in the second connection unit based on the data transmitted from the first control unit. To play.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following seventeenth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and a processing device provided outside;
The device connection part is
A first connection part (for example, a connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing apparatus;
A second connection portion (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuits) and a plurality of connection pins respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of connection circuits; ,
The first control unit outputs a control signal output to the outside through the second connection unit to the plurality of connection circuits in the second connection unit via a signal wiring provided in the second control unit. A gaming machine characterized by output.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following eighteenth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and a processing device provided outside;
The device connection part is
A first connection part (for example, a connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing apparatus;
A second connection portion (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuits) and a plurality of connection pins respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of connection circuits; ,
The first control unit sends a control signal output to the outside via the second connection unit to the second control unit via a signal output unit (for example, a buffer IC 53) provided in the first control unit. Output,
The second control unit receives the control signal input from the first control unit via the signal output unit (for example, the buffer IC 63) provided in the second control unit. A gaming machine that outputs to a plurality of connection circuits.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following nineteenth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a processing device provided outside, the device connection unit, Corresponding to the first connection part (for example, connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing device, a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuit), and the plurality of connection circuits A second connection part (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection pins provided respectively, and the first control part and the second control part are both connected by serial communication. Communication is possible, and the first system The unit transmits data to be output to the outside via the second connection unit to the second control unit by the serial communication, and the second control unit adds the data transmitted from the first control unit to the second control unit. Based on the above, the plurality of connection pins in the second connection unit are connected to the second control unit via the first connection unit of the gaming machine that outputs a control signal according to the pin arrangement. A game media management device.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following twentieth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a processing device provided outside, the device connection unit, Corresponding to a first connection part (for example, connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connection to a processing device, a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuit), and the plurality of connection circuits And a second connection part (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection pins respectively provided, and the first control part outputs to the outside via the second connection part A signal provided in the second control unit. Through wires, through said first connecting portion of the game machine in which the second output to the plurality of connection circuits in the connecting portion, the game medium management apparatus characterized by being connected to the second control unit.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following twenty-first configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a processing device provided outside, the device connection unit, Corresponding to the first connection part (for example, connection mechanism part 45a) provided with a plurality of connection pins for connecting to the processing device, a plurality of connection circuits (for example, contact input / output circuit), and the plurality of connection circuits And a second connection part (for example, an external terminal circuit 45b) having a plurality of connection pins respectively provided, and the first control part outputs to the outside via the second connection part A signal is provided in the first control unit Output to the second control unit via a signal output unit (for example, the buffer IC 53), and the second control unit is provided with the control signal input from the first control unit in the second control unit. Connected to the second control unit via the first connection unit of the gaming machine that outputs to the plurality of connection circuits in the second connection unit via the signal output unit (for example, the buffer IC 63). A game media management device characterized by the above.

  According to the thirteenth to twenty-first aspects of the present invention, a medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following twenty-second configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The second control unit generates a plurality of control signal modes to be output to the processing device via the signal output unit when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit except during the settlement operation. Set the mode to not,
When the processing device determines that the aspect of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the signal output unit does not occur except during the settlement operation, the signal input unit The game system is characterized in that the mode of the plurality of control signals input to the second control unit via the mode is set to a mode indicating that the settlement operation is being performed.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following twenty-third configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The second control unit generates a plurality of control signal modes to be output to the processing device via the signal output unit when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit except during the settlement operation. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set to a mode that does not.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following twenty-fourth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a signal input / output between the second control unit and an external processing device, A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting signals between the first control unit and the second control unit so as to enable input / output, and a checkout operation detection for detecting a checkout operation of the game medium A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device. And exit from the processor A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting the plurality of control signals to the second control unit, and the second control unit is configured to adjust the settlement by the settlement operation detection unit. A game medium management device connected to a gaming machine that sets a mode of a plurality of control signals output to the processing device via the signal output unit to a mode that does not occur except during a settlement operation when an operation is detected Because
When it is determined that a plurality of control signal modes input from the second control unit via the signal output unit do not occur except during the settlement operation, the first control unit inputs the first control signal via the signal input unit. (2) A game medium management device, wherein a plurality of control signals input to the control unit are set to a mode indicating that a settlement operation is being performed.

  According to the present invention of the twenty-second to twenty-fourth configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following twenty-fifth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
A mode in which the second control unit does not generate a mode of a plurality of control signals output to the processing device via the signal output unit when a predetermined processing operation is executed except during the predetermined processing operation. Set to
When the processing device determines that a plurality of control signal modes input from the second control unit via the signal output unit do not occur except during the predetermined processing operation, A gaming system, wherein a mode of a plurality of control signals input to the second control unit via an input unit is set to a mode indicating that the predetermined processing operation is being performed.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following twenty-sixth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
A mode in which the second control unit does not generate a mode of a plurality of control signals output to the processing device via the signal output unit when a predetermined processing operation is executed, except during the predetermined processing operation. A gaming machine characterized by being set to.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following twenty-seventh configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a signal input / output between the second control unit and an external processing device, A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting a signal between the first control unit and the second control unit so as to be able to input and output signals, the device connection unit, 2 A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the control unit to the processing device, and a plurality of control signals that are output from the processing device are input to the second control unit. Signal input section (for example, BRDY And the second control unit has a plurality of control signal modes to be output to the processing device via the signal output unit when a predetermined processing operation is performed. A game medium management device connected to a gaming machine set in a mode that does not occur except during the predetermined processing operation,
When it is determined that a plurality of control signal modes input from the second control unit via the signal output unit do not occur except during the predetermined processing operation, A game medium management device, wherein a mode of a plurality of control signals input to the second control unit is set to a mode indicating that the predetermined processing operation is being performed.

  According to the twenty-fifth to twenty-seventh aspects of the present invention, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following twenty-eighth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The second control unit generates a plurality of control signal modes to be output to the processing device via the signal output unit when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit except during the settlement operation. Set the mode to not,
When the processing device determines that the aspect of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the signal output unit does not occur except during the settlement operation, the signal input unit The mode of the plurality of control signals input to the second control unit via the is set to a mode indicating that the settlement operation is being performed,
A game in which the second control unit settles in the settlement operation after the plurality of control signals set in a mode indicating that the settlement operation is being performed from the processing device via the signal input unit. A game system characterized in that an output operation to the processing device of the digit number information of the settlement number of the medium and an output operation to the processing device of the settlement number information corresponding to the digit number information are performed in this order. .

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following twenty-ninth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the mode of the plurality of control signals output to the processing device via the signal output unit is set to a mode that does not occur except during the settlement operation,
A plurality of control signals set in a mode that does not occur except during the settlement operation are set to a mode indicating that a settlement operation is being performed from the processing device after being output to the processing device via the signal output unit. When a plurality of control signals are input, an output operation to the processing device of the number of digits of the settlement number of the game medium to be settled in the settlement operation, and the settlement number information corresponding to the digit number information A game machine characterized in that the output operation to the processing device is performed in this order.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having a thirtieth configuration as described below.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a signal input / output between the second control unit and an external processing device, A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting signals between the first control unit and the second control unit so as to enable input / output, and a checkout operation detection for detecting a checkout operation of the game medium A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device. And exit from the processor A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting the plurality of control signals to the second control unit, and the second control unit is configured to adjust the settlement by the settlement operation detection unit. When an operation is detected, an aspect of a plurality of control signals output to the processing device via the signal output unit is set to an aspect that does not occur except during the settlement operation, and an aspect that does not occur except during the settlement operation After the plurality of control signals set to 1 are output to the processing device via the signal output unit, a plurality of control signals set in a manner indicating that a settlement operation is being performed are input from the processing device. In this case, the output operation to the processing device of the digit number information of the settlement number of the game medium to be settled in the settlement operation, and the output operation to the processing device of the settlement number information corresponding to the digit number information, For gaming machines to be performed in this order A game medium management apparatus to be continued,
When it is determined that a plurality of control signal modes input from the second control unit via the signal output unit do not occur except during the settlement operation, the first control unit inputs the first control signal via the signal input unit. (2) A game medium management device, wherein a plurality of control signals input to the control unit are set to a mode indicating that a settlement operation is being performed.

  According to the 28th to 30th aspects of the present invention, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 31st configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and the processing device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device include a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, used for output control of the first data signal). PRDY signal), and
The plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, used for input control of the second data signal). A game system characterized in that a BRDY signal is included.

In the gaming system according to the 31st aspect of the present invention, each of the first data signal and the second data signal is output in 1-bit units.
When outputting the first data signal from the second control unit, a predetermined parameter (for example, a flag or a counter) is set when the first strobe signal rises or falls, and then one byte worth If the first data signal is output, the predetermined parameter is cleared,
When outputting the second data signal from the processing device, a specific parameter (for example, a flag or a counter) is set when the second strobe signal rises or falls, and thereafter, the first data for one byte is set. If two data signals are output, the specific parameter may be cleared.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following thirty-second configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and an external processing device and that executes control related to payout of game media;
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device include a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, used for output control of the first data signal). PRDY signal), and
The plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, used for input control of the second data signal). A BRDY signal).

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 33rd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, the main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside, and executes control related to payout of the game media. A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43), a signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) for outputting a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device, and an output from the processing device A plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device, and a signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs the plurality of control signals to the second control unit. The signal includes a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal. The plurality of control signals input to the control unit include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. A game medium management device connected to the second control unit of a gaming machine.

  According to the present invention having the above-mentioned thirty-first to thirty-third configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following thirty-fourth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
A plurality of control signal input / output operations are performed between the gaming machine and the processing device,
The plurality of control signals output from the gaming machine to the processing device include a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal. ) And
The plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the gaming machine include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. ) And a gaming system characterized by that.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 35th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that performs input / output operations of a plurality of control signals with respect to a processing apparatus provided outside,
The plurality of control signals output from the control unit to the processing device include a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal. ) And
The plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the control unit include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. ) And a gaming machine characterized by that.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following thirty-sixth configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that performs input / output operations of a plurality of control signals with respect to a processing device provided outside, and a plurality of control signals output from the control unit to the processing device. Includes a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal, and is input from the processing device to the control unit. The plurality of control signals include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. A game medium management device characterized by being connected to a section.

  According to the 34th to 36th aspects of the present invention, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 37th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. And a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal).

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 38th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and a processing device provided outside so as to allow input and output of signals
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. A gaming machine comprising a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal).

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following configuration 39.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), and a device connecting portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and a processing device provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals. The device connection unit includes a signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device, and a plurality of controls that are output from the processing device. A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a signal to the second control unit, and is output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit. Multiple control signals include the first data A signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal, and the second control from the processing device via the signal input unit. The plurality of control signals input to the unit include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. A game medium management device connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of the machine.

  According to the 37th to 39th aspects of the present invention, a medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with a simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following fortyth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and the processing device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. A second strobe signal (eg, a BRDY signal),
When there is the first data signal to be output from the second control unit to the processing device, the second control unit performs the first process in the first process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). Performing strobe signal level control and outputting the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with the first strobe signal level control;
When the first data signal is input from the second control unit to the processing device, the processing device performs level control of the second strobe signal in the second processing performed at the fixed period. And the second data signal is output to the second control unit in synchronization with the level control of the second strobe signal.

In the gaming system of the 40th configuration of the present invention, each data signal of the first data signal and the second data signal is output in 1-bit units,
The output of the 1-bit data signal is performed in a specific multiple period (for example, 5 interrupt periods) of the fixed period,
In the level control of the strobe signal in a specific multiple period of the fixed period, the strobe signal is controlled to be in an off state in a period twice the fixed period, and the strobe signal is continuously turned on in the remaining period. You may make it control so that it may be in a state.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following forty-first configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and an external processing device and that executes control related to payout of game media;
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. A second strobe signal (eg, a BRDY signal),
When there is the first data signal to be output from the second control unit to the processing device, the second control unit performs processing of the first strobe signal in a process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). A game machine characterized by performing level control and outputting the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with level control of the first strobe signal.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management apparatus having the following forty-second configuration.

A first control unit (for example, the main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside, and executes control related to payout of the game media. A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43), a signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) for outputting a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device, and an output from the processing device A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting the plurality of control signals to the second control unit, and the processing device from the second control unit via the signal output unit The plurality of control signals to be output include a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal. A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second data signal used for input control of the second data signal. 2 strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) is included, and when there is the first data signal to be output from the second control unit to the processing device, the second control unit has a fixed period (for example, 1 msec) In the first processing performed in the period), the level control of the first strobe signal is performed, and the first data signal is output to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal. A game medium management device connected to the second control unit,
When the first data signal is input from the second control unit, the second strobe signal is controlled in the second process performed at the fixed period, and the second data signal is converted to the second data signal. The game medium management device, wherein the game medium management device outputs the second strobe signal to the second control unit in synchronization with the level control of the second strobe signal.

  According to the 40th to 42nd aspects of the present invention, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 43rd configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
A plurality of control signal input / output operations are performed between the gaming machine and the processing device,
The plurality of control signals output from the gaming machine to the processing device include a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal. ) And
The plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the gaming machine include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. ) And
In the case where there is the first data signal to be output from the gaming machine to the processing device, the gaming machine determines the level of the first strobe signal in the first process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). Performing control and outputting the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal,
When the first data signal is input from the gaming machine to the processing device, the processing device performs level control of the second strobe signal in the second processing performed at the fixed period, The gaming system, wherein the second data signal is output to the gaming machine in synchronization with level control of the second strobe signal.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides the following 44th configuration gaming machine.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that performs input / output operations of a plurality of control signals with respect to a processing apparatus provided outside,
The plurality of control signals output from the control unit to the processing device include a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal. ) And
The plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the control unit include a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. ) And
When there is the first data signal to be output from the control unit to the processing device, the control unit performs level control of the first strobe signal in a process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). In addition, the first data signal is output to the processing device in synchronization with level control of the first strobe signal.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 45th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that performs input / output operations of a plurality of control signals with respect to a processing device provided outside, and a plurality of control signals output from the control unit to the processing device. Includes a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal, and is input from the processing device to the control unit. The plurality of control signals include a second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal. When there is the first data signal to be output to the processing device, the control unit performs the first strobe signal re-transmission in the first processing performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). It performs Le control, a game medium management apparatus connected to the control unit of the game machine for outputting the first data signal to the processing unit in synchronization with a level control of the first strobe signal,
When the first data signal is input from the control unit, the second strobe signal is controlled in the second process performed in the fixed period, and the second data signal is transmitted to the second data signal. A game medium management device, characterized in that it is output to the control unit in synchronization with level control of a strobe signal.

  According to the 43rd to 45th aspects of the present invention, a medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with a simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 46th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and the processing device so as to be able to input and output signals;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. A second strobe signal (eg, a BRDY signal),
When there is the first data signal output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit, the second control unit performs the first operation performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). In the processing, the level control of the first strobe signal is performed, and the first data signal is output to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal.
When the first data signal is input from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit, the processing device performs the second processing in the second process performed at the fixed period. A gaming system characterized by performing level control of a strobe signal and outputting the second data signal to the second control unit in synchronization with level control of the second strobe signal.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 47th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit;
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. A second strobe signal (eg, a BRDY signal),
When there is the first data signal to be output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit, the second control unit performs a process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). A game machine characterized by performing level control of the first strobe signal and outputting the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with level control of the first strobe signal.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 48th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a signal input / output between the second control unit and an external processing device, A control connection unit (for example, serial communication and game medium state function) for connecting a signal between the first control unit and the second control unit so as to be able to input and output signals, the device connection unit, 2 A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the control unit to the processing device, and a plurality of control signals that are output from the processing device are input to the second control unit. Signal input section (for example, BRDY And a plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit include a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and A first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal, and a plurality of controls input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit The signal includes a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal, and the signal from the second control unit. When there is the first data signal to be output to the processing device via the output unit, the second control unit performs the first straw in the first process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). The level control of the signal is performed, and the first data signal is connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of the gaming machine that outputs the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal. A game media management device,
When the first data signal is input from the second control unit via the signal output unit, the second strobe signal is controlled in the second process performed at the constant period, and The game medium management device, wherein the second data signal is output to the second control unit in synchronization with level control of the second strobe signal.

  According to the 46th to 48th aspects of the present invention, it is possible to introduce and operate a medalless gaming machine with a simple modification.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 49th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and the processing device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device via a plurality of output signal lines, respectively;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit via a plurality of input signal lines, respectively;
A disconnection detection unit (for example, disconnection detection circuit 250) installed on at least one of the plurality of output signal lines and the plurality of input signal lines, and detecting the presence or absence of disconnection of the installed signal lines; Have
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. A second strobe signal (eg, a BRDY signal),
When there is the first data signal to be output from the second control unit to the processing device, the second control unit performs the first process in the first process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). Performing strobe signal level control and outputting the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with the first strobe signal level control;
When the first data signal is input from the second control unit to the processing device, the processing device performs level control of the second strobe signal in the second processing performed at the fixed period. And outputting the second data signal to the second control unit in synchronization with the level control of the second strobe signal,
The gaming system, wherein the second control unit determines a connection state with the processing device based on a detection result of the disconnection detection unit.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 50th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and an external processing device and that executes control related to payout of game media;
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device via a plurality of output signal lines, respectively;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit via a plurality of input signal lines, respectively;
A disconnection detection unit (for example, disconnection detection circuit 250) installed on at least one of the plurality of output signal lines and the plurality of input signal lines and detecting the presence or absence of disconnection of the installed signal lines; With
The plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit are used for output control of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (e.g., a PRDY signal),
A plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit are used for input control of a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and the second data signal. A second strobe signal (eg, a BRDY signal),
When there is the first data signal to be output from the second control unit to the processing device, the second control unit performs processing of the first strobe signal in a process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle). Performing level control and outputting the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal;
The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the second control unit determines a connection state with the processing device based on a detection result of the disconnection detection unit.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 51st configuration.

A first control unit (for example, the main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside, and executes control related to payout of the game media. A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) and a signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal) that output a plurality of control signals from the second control unit to the processing device via a plurality of output signal lines, respectively. A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting a plurality of control signals output from the processing device to the second control unit via a plurality of input signal lines, respectively, A disconnection detection unit (for example, disconnection detection circuit 25) installed on at least one signal line of the plurality of output signal lines and the plurality of input signal lines and detecting the presence or absence of disconnection of the installed signal line. And a plurality of control signals output from the second control unit to the processing device via the signal output unit include a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and the first data signal. A first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first control signal, and a plurality of control signals input from the processing device to the second control unit via the signal input unit include a second strobe signal. A data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal, and are output from the second control unit to the processing device. When there is one data signal, the second control unit performs level control of the first strobe signal in the first processing performed at a constant cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle), and The data signal is output to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal, and the second control unit determines the connection state with the processing device based on the detection result of the disconnection detection unit. A game medium management device connected to the second control unit of the gaming machine;
When the first data signal is input from the second control unit, the second strobe signal is controlled in the second process performed at the fixed period, and the second data signal is converted to the second data signal. The game medium management device, wherein the game medium management device outputs the second strobe signal to the second control unit in synchronization with the level control of the second strobe signal.

  According to the 49th to 51st aspects of the present invention, a medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with a simple modification.

[52th-60th Configurations of the Present Invention]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming system in which a gaming machine and a gaming medium lending device (so-called sand device) are connected and the gaming machine is operated as a CR machine has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-168083). In such a gaming system, since the gaming machine is a medalless gaming machine, the gaming machine is not provided with various devices used for insertion, withdrawal, settlement, etc. of gaming media such as a medal selector and a hopper device. .

  Further, conventionally, in gaming machines, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a main control board and a payout control board are connected by serial communication, and commands related to payout of game media are transmitted from the main control board to the payout control board ( For example, refer to JP 2011-41659 A).

  Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-168083, a gaming system (game form) has been proposed in which a gaming machine is connected to a sand device and operated as a CR machine. However, for example, the above Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-168083 and the like do not disclose various aspects such as various processes for actually playing a game in such a gaming system, and a technique that takes actual operation into consideration is disclosed. It has not been.

  In addition, unlike a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine normally has a game start condition that is satisfied when a gaming medium is inserted. Therefore, the medal storage state must be managed by the main control board. Therefore, for example, in a gaming machine as disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-41659, it is preferable to transmit and receive data by full-duplex communication between the main control board and the payout control board. However, in practice, it is difficult to incorporate a full-duplex communication protocol due to the program capacity limitations of the main control board and the payout control board.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the second problem described above. The second object of the present invention is to enable the introduction and operation of a medalless gaming machine with a simple modification, and from the payout control board. Provided are a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a gaming medium management device capable of inputting a minimum amount of information regarding the number of stored gaming media to a control board and determining whether or not a main control board can start a game based on the information. That is.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 52nd configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A first control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; Have
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to the count value of the game medium counting unit. And
The first control unit determines whether or not the number of game media is a number at which a game can be started according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit. A gaming system characterized by judging.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 53rd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A first control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; With
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to the count value of the game medium counting unit. And
The first control unit determines whether or not the number of game media is a number at which a game can be started according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit. A gaming machine characterized by

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 54th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the first control unit and the second control unit are connected to each other, and a first control connection unit (for example, a serial interface) that enables data input / output between the first control unit and the second control unit. Communication) and a second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and enables the control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. The second control unit includes a game medium counting unit (for example, a game medium counter) that counts the number of stored game media, and the second control unit includes the game medium count According to the count value of the means, the second controller The state of the control signal output through the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the first control unit is input from the second control unit through the second control connection unit. A game medium management device, wherein the game medium management device is connected to the second control unit of a gaming machine that determines whether or not the number of game media is a number at which a game can be started in accordance with a state of a control signal.

  According to the present invention of the above 52nd to 54th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated by simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board , And whether or not the main control board can start the game can be determined based on the information.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 55th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; And
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
The first control unit determines whether or not the number of game media is a number at which a game can be started according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming system characterized by

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 56th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; ,
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
The first control unit determines whether or not the number of game media is a number at which a game can be started according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 57th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media 43), and a control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and allows a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. The second control unit includes a game medium counting unit (for example, a game medium counter) that counts the number of stored game media, and the second control unit includes a game medium counting unit. According to the count value, the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the first control unit is controlled by the second control unit. The control signal input via the control connection unit Depending on the state that the game medium management apparatus number, characterized in that it is connected to the second control unit of the game machine determines whether or not the possible number starts the game of the game medium.

  According to the 55th to 57th aspects of the present invention, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated by simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board , And whether or not the main control board can start the game can be determined based on the information.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 58th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and that allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; Have
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
Whether the number of the game media is a number at which the game can be started according to the state state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming system characterized by determining whether or not.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 59th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and that allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; With
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
Whether the number of the game media is a number at which the game can be started according to the state state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming machine characterized by judging whether or not.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following sixty configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media 43), and a control connection unit (for example, a game medium state) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. Function), and the second control unit includes a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media, and the second control unit is configured to count the game medium count. According to the count value of the means, the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the first control unit controls the second control The plurality input from the control unit via the control connection unit A game medium management device connected to the second control unit of a gaming machine that determines whether or not the number of game media is a number at which a game can be started according to the state of a control signal .

  According to the present invention having the above 58th to 60th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated by simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board , And whether or not the main control board can start the game can be determined based on the information.

[61st to 69th Configurations of the Present Invention]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming system in which a gaming machine and a gaming medium lending device (so-called sand device) are connected and the gaming machine is operated as a CR machine has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-168083). In such a gaming system, since the gaming machine is a medalless gaming machine, the gaming machine is not provided with various devices used for insertion, withdrawal, settlement, etc. of gaming media such as a medal selector and a hopper device. .

  Further, conventionally, in gaming machines, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a main control board and a payout control board are connected by serial communication, and commands related to payout of game media are transmitted from the main control board to the payout control board ( For example, refer to JP 2011-41659 A).

  Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-168083, a gaming system (game form) has been proposed in which a gaming machine is connected to a sand device and operated as a CR machine. However, for example, the above Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-168083 and the like do not disclose various aspects such as various processes for actually playing a game in such a gaming system, and a technique that takes actual operation into consideration is disclosed. It has not been.

  In addition, unlike a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine normally has a game start condition that is satisfied when a gaming medium is inserted. Therefore, the medal storage state must be managed by the main control board. Therefore, for example, in a gaming machine as disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-41659, it is preferable to transmit and receive data by full-duplex communication between the main control board and the payout control board. However, in practice, it is difficult to incorporate a full-duplex communication protocol due to the program capacity limitations of the main control board and the payout control board. In this case, it is also difficult to determine, for example, the MAX bet button pressing (valid) condition, the MAX bet button lamp lighting condition, and the like on the main control board and the sub control board.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above third problem. The third object of the present invention is to enable the introduction and operation of a medalless gaming machine with a simple modification, and from the payout control board. A game system, a gaming machine, and a game that input minimum information regarding the number of stored game media to the control board and can determine, for example, the MAX bet pressing condition and the MAX bet button lamp lighting condition based on the information. It is to provide a medium management device.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 61st configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium;
Bet notification means (for example, a bet button LED) for notifying whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emission mode;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
The first control unit determines whether the bet operation can be accepted according to a state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit,
The betting notification means controls the light emission mode according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit to the first control unit via the control connection unit. .

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 62nd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium;
Bet notifying means (for example, a bet button LED) for notifying whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emitting mode;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
The first control unit determines whether the bet operation can be accepted according to a state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit,
The betting notification means controls the light emission mode according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit to the first control unit via the control connection unit. .

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 63rd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), and a control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) that is connected to the first control unit and accepts a bet operation of a game medium, and a bet notification that informs whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emission mode. Means (for example, a bet button LED), the second control unit includes a game medium counting unit (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media, and the second control unit The control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit is controlled to be on or off according to the count value of the game medium counting unit, and the first control unit The bet notification means determines whether the bet operation can be accepted according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit, The control unit is connected to the second control unit of the gaming machine that controls the light emission mode according to the state of the control signal input to the first control unit via the control connection unit. A game media management device.

  According to the present invention of the 61st to 63rd configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board Based on this information, for example, the pressing condition of the MAX bet button, the lamp lighting condition of the MAX bet button, etc. can be determined.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following sixty-fourth configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium;
Bet notification means (for example, a bet button LED) for notifying whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emission mode;
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
Whether the first control unit can accept the bet operation according to the number of bets on the game medium and the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. Determine whether
The bet notification means controls the light emission mode according to the number of bets on the game medium and the state of the control signal input from the second control unit to the first control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming system characterized by

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 65th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium;
Bet notifying means (for example, a bet button LED) for notifying whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emitting mode;
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
Whether the first control unit can accept the bet operation according to the number of bets on the game medium and the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. Determine whether
The bet notification means controls the light emission mode according to the number of bets on the game medium and the state of the control signal input from the second control unit to the first control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 66th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), and a control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) that is connected to the first control unit and accepts a bet operation of a game medium, and a bet notification that informs whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emission mode. Means (for example, a bet button LED), and the second control unit counts the number of game media stored in a bet number counting unit (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game media. A game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter), and the second control unit is connected from the second control unit via the control connection unit according to the count value of the game medium counting means. The state of the output control signal is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the first control unit controls the number of game media bets and the control input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. It is determined whether or not the bet operation can be accepted according to the state of the signal, and the bet notification means determines the bet number of game media and the second control unit through the control connection unit. The game medium management device, wherein the game medium management device is connected to the second control unit of the gaming machine that controls the light emission mode according to the state of the control signal input to the first control unit.

  According to the present invention of the 64-th to 66th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board Based on this information, for example, the pressing condition of the MAX bet button, the lamp lighting condition of the MAX bet button, etc. can be determined.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 67th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and that allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium;
Bet notification means (for example, a bet button LED) for notifying whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emission mode;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
The first control unit determines whether or not the betting operation can be accepted according to a state state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. ,
The bet notification means controls the light emission mode according to the mode status of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit to the first control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming system.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 68th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and that allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium;
Bet notifying means (for example, a bet button LED) for notifying whether or not the bet operation can be accepted by a light emitting mode;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to a count value of the game medium counting unit,
The first control unit determines whether or not the betting operation can be accepted according to a state state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. ,
The bet notification means controls the light emission mode in accordance with the mode status of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit to the first control unit via the control connection unit. A gaming machine.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following 69th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), and a control connection unit (for example, a game medium state) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. Function), a bet operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 16) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation on a game medium, and whether or not the bet operation can be accepted is notified by a light emission mode. A bet notification unit (for example, a bet button LED), and the second control unit includes a game medium counting unit (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media, The control unit controls the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to the count value of the game medium counting unit, and The control unit determines whether or not the bet operation can be accepted according to a state state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit, and the bet operation is performed. The informing means controls the light emission mode according to the mode state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit to the first control unit via the control connection unit. 2. A game medium management device connected to a control unit.

  According to the 67th to 69th aspects of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated by simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board Based on this information, for example, the pressing condition of the MAX bet button, the lamp lighting condition of the MAX bet button, etc. can be determined.

[70th-81st Configuration of the Present Invention]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming system in which a gaming machine and a gaming medium lending device (so-called sand device) are connected and the gaming machine is operated as a CR machine has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-168083). In such a gaming system, since the gaming machine is a medalless gaming machine, the gaming machine is not provided with various devices used for insertion, withdrawal, settlement, etc. of gaming media such as a medal selector and a hopper device. .

  Further, conventionally, in gaming machines, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a main control board and a payout control board are connected by serial communication, and commands related to payout of game media are transmitted from the main control board to the payout control board ( For example, refer to JP 2011-41659 A).

  Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-168083, a gaming system (game form) has been proposed in which a gaming machine is connected to a sand device and operated as a CR machine. However, for example, the above Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-168083 and the like do not disclose various aspects such as various processes for actually playing a game in such a gaming system, and a technique that takes actual operation into consideration is disclosed. It has not been.

  In addition, unlike a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine normally has a game start condition that is satisfied when a gaming medium is inserted. Therefore, the medal storage state must be managed by the main control board. Therefore, for example, in a gaming machine as disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-41659, it is preferable to transmit and receive data by full-duplex communication between the main control board and the payout control board. However, in practice, it is difficult to incorporate a full-duplex communication protocol due to the program capacity limitations of the main control board and the payout control board. In this case, it is also difficult to determine, for example, the conditions for pressing the 1-bet button on the main control board and the sub-control board, and the lighting conditions for the bet number display lamp when the 1-bet button is pressed.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above fourth problem, and a fourth object of the present invention is to enable the introduction and operation of a medalless gaming machine with a simple modification, and from the payout control board. The minimum information regarding the number of stored game media can be input to the control board, and based on this information, it is possible to determine, for example, the pressing condition of the 1 bet button, the lighting condition of the bet number display lamp when the 1 bet button is pressed To provide a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a gaming medium management device.

  In order to solve the above fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 70th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A first control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
A bet number notifying means (for example, a line LED) for notifying the bet number by a light emission mode based on the bet operation;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to the count value of the game medium counting unit. And
The first control unit determines whether the bet operation can be accepted according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit,
The first control unit outputs operation data indicating that the betting operation has been performed to the second control unit via the first control connection unit,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the first control connection unit, and the betting number of game media corresponding to the number of betting operations is Output to the first control unit via the first control connection unit;
When the number of betting operations exceeds a specified number (for example, “3”), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the specified number is set as the betting number of the game medium in the first control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit,
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit controls a light emission mode of the bet number notifying unit based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the first control connection unit.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 71st configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A first control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
A bet number notifying means (for example, a line LED) for notifying the bet number in a light emitting mode based on the bet operation;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to the count value of the game medium counting unit. And
The first control unit determines whether the bet operation can be accepted according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit,
The first control unit outputs operation data indicating that the betting operation has been performed to the second control unit via the first control connection unit,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the first control connection unit, and the betting number of game media corresponding to the number of betting operations is Output to the first control unit via the first control connection unit;
When the number of betting operations exceeds a specified number (for example, “3”), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the specified number is set as the betting number of the game medium in the first control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit controls a light emission mode of the bet number notifying unit based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the first control connection unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 72nd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the first control unit and the second control unit are connected to each other, and a first control connection unit (for example, a serial interface) that enables data input / output between the first control unit and the second control unit. Communication) and a second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and enables the control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. Function), a bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium, and a bet number for notifying the bet number by a light emission mode based on the bet operation Notification means (for example, LED, and the second control unit includes a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media, and the second control unit includes the game media According to the count value of the counting means, the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the first control unit In accordance with the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit, it is determined whether or not the bet operation can be accepted, and the first control unit Operation data indicating that an operation has been performed is output to the second control unit via the first control connection unit, and the second control unit transmits the first control connection unit from the first control unit. The bet operation based on the operation data input via The number of bets of the game medium according to the number of betting operations is output to the first control unit via the first control connection unit, and the number of betting operations is a specified number (for example, When “3”) is exceeded, a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the prescribed number is output to the first control unit via the first control connection unit as the bet number of game media. The first control unit controls the light emission mode of the bet number notifying unit based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the first control connection unit. A game medium management device connected to a control unit.

  According to the 70th to 72nd aspects of the present invention, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated by simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board Based on this information, for example, it is possible to determine the pressing condition of the 1-bet button, the lighting condition of the bet number display lamp when the 1-bet button is pressed, and the like.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 73rd configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
A bet number notifying means (for example, a line LED) for notifying the bet number by a light emission mode based on the bet operation;
The first control unit outputs operation data indicating that the betting operation has been performed to the second control unit via the control connection unit,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the control connection unit, and the number of game media bets according to the number of betting operations is determined by the control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit,
When the number of betting operations exceeds a specified number (for example, “3”), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the specified number is set as the betting number of game media to the control connection unit. Via the first control unit,
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit controls a light emission mode of the bet number notifying unit based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the control connection unit.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 74th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
A bet number notifying means (for example, a line LED) for notifying the bet number in a light emitting mode based on the bet operation;
The first control unit outputs operation data indicating that the betting operation has been performed to the second control unit via the control connection unit,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the control connection unit, and the number of game media bets according to the number of betting operations is determined by the control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit,
When the number of betting operations exceeds a specified number (for example, “3”), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the specified number is set as the betting number of game media to the control connection unit. Via the first control unit,
The first control unit controls a light emission mode of the bet number notifying unit based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the control connection unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 75th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43) and a control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input / output between the first control unit and the second control unit. And a bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit for accepting a bet operation on a game medium, and a bet number notifying means for notifying the bet number by a light emission mode based on the bet operation (For example, line LED), and the first control unit outputs operation data indicating that the bet operation has been performed to the second control unit via the control connection unit, and 2 control unit Determining the number of betting operations based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the control connection unit, and controlling the number of bets on the game medium according to the number of betting operations. When the number of betting operations exceeds a specified number (for example, “3”), the number of bets on the game medium is a predetermined number less than the specified number. (For example, “1”) is output to the first control unit via the control connection unit, and the first control unit receives the bet input from the second control unit via the control connection unit. A game medium management device connected to the second control unit of a gaming machine that controls the light emission mode of the bet number notification means based on the number.

  According to the 73rd to 75th aspects of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board. Based on this information, for example, it is possible to determine the pressing condition of the 1-bet button, the lighting condition of the bet number display lamp when the 1-bet button is pressed, and the like.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 76th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A first control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
A bet number notifying means (for example, a line LED) for notifying the bet number by a light emission mode based on the bet operation;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to the count value of the game medium counting unit. And
The first control unit determines whether the bet operation can be accepted according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit,
The first control unit receives operation data including type information indicating that the bet operation has been performed and a maximum specified number of bets (for example, “3”) via the first control connection unit. Output to the second controller,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the first control connection unit, and the betting number of game media corresponding to the number of betting operations is Output to the first control unit via the first control connection unit;
When the number of betting operations exceeds the maximum specified number, a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the maximum specified number is set as the number of bets on the game medium via the first control connection unit. Output to the first control unit;
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit controls a light emission mode of the bet number notifying unit based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the first control connection unit.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 77th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A first control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
A bet number notifying means (for example, a line LED) for notifying the bet number in a light emitting mode based on the bet operation;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The second control unit controls the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit to an on state or an off state according to the count value of the game medium counting unit. And
The first control unit determines whether the bet operation can be accepted according to the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit,
The first control unit receives operation data including type information indicating that the bet operation has been performed and a maximum specified number of bets (for example, “3”) via the first control connection unit. Output to the second controller,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the first control connection unit, and the betting number of game media corresponding to the number of betting operations is Output to the first control unit via the first control connection unit;
When the number of betting operations exceeds the maximum specified number, a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the maximum specified number is set as the number of bets on the game medium via the first control connection unit. Output to the first control unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit controls a light emission mode of the bet number notifying unit based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the first control connection unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 78th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the first control unit and the second control unit are connected to each other, and a first control connection unit (for example, a serial interface) that enables data input / output between the first control unit and the second control unit. Communication) and a second control connection unit (for example, a game medium state) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and enables the control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit. Function), a bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and accepting a bet operation of a game medium, and a bet number for notifying the bet number by a light emission mode based on the bet operation Notification means (for example, LED, and the second control unit includes a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media, and the second control unit includes the game media According to the count value of the counting means, the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the second control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the first control unit In accordance with the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the second control connection unit, it is determined whether or not the bet operation can be accepted, and the first control unit Operation data including type information indicating that an operation has been performed and a maximum specified number of bets (for example, “3”) is output to the second control unit via the first control connection unit, and The second control unit moves the first control connection unit from the first control unit. And determining the number of betting operations based on the operation data inputted in the first control unit, and determining the number of gaming media bets corresponding to the number of betting operations through the first control connection unit. When the number of betting operations exceeds the maximum specified number, a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the maximum specified number is set as the betting number of the game medium in the first control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit, the first control unit of the bet number notification means based on the bet number input from the second control unit via the first control connection unit A game medium management device connected to the second control unit of a gaming machine that controls a light emission mode.

  According to the present invention having the above-described 76th to 78th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated by simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board Based on this information, for example, it is possible to determine the pressing condition of the 1-bet button, the lighting condition of the bet number display lamp when the 1-bet button is pressed, and the like.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 79th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
The first control unit outputs operation data indicating that the betting operation has been performed to the second control unit via the control connection unit,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the control connection unit, and the number of game media bets according to the number of betting operations is determined by the control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit,
When the number of betting operations exceeds a specified number (for example, “3”), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the specified number is set as the betting number of game media to the control connection unit. And outputting to the first control unit.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having an 80th configuration as follows.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input and output between the first control unit and the second control unit;
A bet operation means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a bet operation of a game medium;
The first control unit outputs operation data indicating that the betting operation has been performed to the second control unit via the control connection unit,
The second controller is
The number of betting operations is determined based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the control connection unit, and the number of game media bets according to the number of betting operations is determined by the control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit,
When the number of betting operations exceeds a specified number (for example, “3”), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the specified number is set as the betting number of game media to the control connection unit. And outputting to the first control unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following eighteenth configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43) and a control connection unit (for example, serial communication) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables data input / output between the first control unit and the second control unit. And a bet operating means (for example, a 1 bet button 17) connected to the first control unit and receiving a betting operation of a game medium, the first control unit confirming that the bet operation has been performed. The operation data shown is output to the second control unit via the control connection unit, and the second control unit is based on the operation data input from the first control unit via the control connection unit. Determine the number of betting operations. At the same time, the betting number of the game media corresponding to the number of betting operations is output to the first control unit via the control connection unit, and the number of betting operations is a specified number (for example, “3”). If it exceeds, the second number of gaming machines that outputs a predetermined number (for example, “1”) less than the prescribed number to the first control unit via the control connection unit as the number of betting media games. A game medium management device connected to a control unit.

  According to the present invention having the above-mentioned 79th to 81st configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification, and the minimum information regarding the number of game media stored from the payout control board to the main control board Based on this information, for example, it is possible to determine the pressing condition of the 1-bet button, the lighting condition of the bet number display lamp when the 1-bet button is pressed, and the like.

[Structures 82-138 of the present invention]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming system in which a gaming machine and a gaming medium lending device (so-called sand device) are connected and the gaming machine is operated as a CR machine has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-168083). In such a gaming system, since the gaming machine is a medalless gaming machine, the gaming machine is not provided with various devices used for insertion, withdrawal, settlement, etc. of gaming media such as a medal selector and a hopper device. .

  Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-168083, a gaming system (game form) has been proposed in which a gaming machine is connected to a sand device and operated as a CR machine. However, for example, the above Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-168083 and the like do not disclose various aspects such as various processes for actually playing a game in such a gaming system, and a technique that takes actual operation into consideration is disclosed. It has not been.

  By the way, in this technical field, as a countermeasure against fraudulent acts on the medal selector (for example, fraudulent acts called “Klemangoto”), making medal-less gaming machines is effective, and in recent years, the introduction of medalless gaming machines has been eagerly desired. Yes. In addition, when introducing a medalless gaming machine, if the introduction and operation of the medalless gaming machine is not possible with minimal modifications to the environment where the current gaming machine is installed, the game store will have a large It will be costly.

  The present invention has been made to solve the fifth problem, and a fifth object of the present invention is a gaming system, gaming machine, and game that enable the introduction and operation of a medalless gaming machine with a simple modification. It is to provide a medium management device.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 82nd configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
Adjusting operation detecting means (for example, adjusting switch 18S) for detecting the adjusting operation of the game medium,
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit notifies a game start (for example, a game start request command) to the second control unit,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
When a game start is notified from the first control unit during the settlement process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is notified to the first control unit, and then the bet A gaming system characterized by clearing the count value of the number counting means.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 83rd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit notifies a game start (for example, a game start request command) to the second control unit,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
When a game start is notified from the first control unit during the settlement process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is notified to the first control unit, and then the bet A gaming machine characterized by clearing the count value of the number counting means.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 84th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting signals between the second control unit and an externally provided processing device, Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation, and settlement operation detection means (for example, settlement switch 18S) for detecting the settlement operation of the game medium, the second control unit is a game Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the medium, and game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media. Part When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, a game start (for example, a game start request command) is notified to the second control unit, and the second control unit When the settlement operation is detected by the detection means, the count value of the game medium count means is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared. When a game start is notified from the first control unit during execution of the settlement process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is issued to the first control unit. ), And thereafter, connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of the gaming machine that clears the count value of the bet number counting means.

  According to the present invention having the above-mentioned 82nd to 84th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 85th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A control connection unit (for example, a serial communication function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
Adjusting operation detecting means (for example, adjusting switch 18S) for detecting the adjusting operation of the game medium,
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit displays operation data (for example, a game start request command) indicating that the start operation has been performed. To the second control unit via
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
When operation data indicating that the start operation has been performed is input from the first control unit during the settlement process, game start permission data (for example, an Ack command) is transmitted to the control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit, and then clear the count value of the bet number counting means,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit starts a game when the game start permission data is input from the second control unit.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 86th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
A control connection unit (for example, a serial communication function) for connecting the first control unit and the second control unit so that signals can be input and output;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit displays operation data (for example, a game start request command) indicating that the start operation has been performed. To the second control unit via
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
When operation data indicating that the start operation has been performed is input from the first control unit during the settlement process, game start permission data (for example, an Ack command) is transmitted to the control connection. Output to the first control unit via the unit, and then clear the count value of the bet number counting means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit starts a game when the game start permission data is input from the second control unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 87th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting a signal input / output between the second control unit and an external processing device, A control connection unit (for example, a serial communication function) for connecting a signal between the first control unit and the second control unit so as to be able to input and output, and a start operation detecting unit (for example, a start) for detecting a game start operation A switch 22S) and a settlement operation detection means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium, and the second control unit counts a bet number (for example, a bet number of the game medium) , Input counter ) And a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media, and the first control unit detects the start operation by the start operation detecting means. In this case, operation data (for example, a game start request command) indicating that the start operation has been performed is output to the second control unit via the control connection unit, and the second control unit When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection means, the count value of the game medium count means is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the count value of the game medium count means When the operation data indicating that the start operation has been performed is input from the first control unit during execution of the settlement process, the game start permission data is cleared. (For example, A k command) is output to the first control unit via the control connection unit, and then the count value of the bet number counting means is cleared, and the first control unit receives the game from the second control unit. When the start permission data is input, the game medium management device is connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of the gaming machine that starts the game.

  According to the present invention having the above 85th to 87th configurations, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 88th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
Adjusting operation detecting means (for example, adjusting switch 18S) for detecting the adjusting operation of the game medium,
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit notifies a game start (for example, a game start request command) to the second control unit,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
When a game start is notified from the first control unit during execution of the checkout process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is notified to the first control unit, and then the bet Clear the count value of the number counting means,
Even when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means during execution of the settlement process, the first control unit is connected from the processing device via the device connection unit and the second control unit. The input connection signal (for example, VL signal) for confirming connection with the processing device is in an ON state, the number of bets on the game medium is a number that can be played (for example, “3”), and The game system starts when the game start permission is notified from the second control unit.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 89th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The second controller is
Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium;
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit notifies a game start (for example, a game start request command) to the second control unit,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
When a game start is notified from the first control unit during execution of the checkout process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is notified to the first control unit, and then the bet Clear the count value of the number counting means,
Even when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means during execution of the checkout process, the first control unit is connected from the processing device via the device connection unit and the second control unit. The input connection signal (for example, VL signal) for confirming the connection with the processing device is in an ON state, the number of bets on the game medium is a number that can be played (for example, “3”), and A gaming machine is characterized in that a game is started when the permission to start the game is notified from the second control unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 90th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting signals between the second control unit and an externally provided processing device, Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation, and settlement operation detection means (for example, settlement switch 18S) for detecting the settlement operation of the game medium, the second control unit is a game Bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the medium, and game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media. Part When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, a game start (for example, a game start request command) is notified to the second control unit, and the second control unit When the settlement operation is detected by the detection means, the count value of the game medium count means is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared. When a game start is notified from the first control unit during execution of the settlement process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is issued to the first control unit. ), And then the count value of the bet number counting means is cleared, and the first control unit is when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means during execution of the settlement process. Even said A connection signal (for example, a VL signal) input from a physical device via the device connection unit and the second control unit for confirming connection with the processing device is in an on state, and the number of game media bets Is the number that can be played (for example, “3”), and when the permission to start the game is communicated from the second control unit, the device connection unit of the gaming machine that starts the game, A game medium management device connected to the second control unit.

  According to the present invention of the 88th to 90th configurations, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 91st configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
Adjusting operation detecting means (for example, adjusting switch 18S) for detecting the adjusting operation of the game medium,
The second control unit has a bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit notifies a game start (for example, a game start request command) to the second control unit,
The second controller is
If the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection means, the settlement processing of the game medium is performed,
When a game start is notified from the first control unit during the settlement process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is notified to the first control unit, and then the bet A gaming system characterized by clearing the count value of the number counting means.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 92nd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation of the game;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The second control unit has a bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit notifies a game start (for example, a game start request command) to the second control unit,
The second controller is
If the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection means, the settlement processing of the game medium is performed,
When a game start is notified from the first control unit during the settlement process, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is notified to the first control unit, and then the bet A gaming machine characterized by clearing the count value of the number counting means.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 93rd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), the second control unit, and a device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting signals between the second control unit and an externally provided processing device, Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 22S) for detecting the start operation, and settlement operation detection means (for example, settlement switch 18S) for detecting the settlement operation of the game medium, the second control unit is a game Bet number counting means (e.g., an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the medium, and when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the first control unit Against When a technique start (for example, a game start request command) is notified, the second control unit performs a game medium settlement process when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection means. When a game start is notified from the first control unit during execution, a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) is notified to the first control unit, and then the bet number counting means A game medium management device connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of a gaming machine that clears a count value.

  According to the present invention having the 91st to 93rd configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 94th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The first control unit determines the number of game media to be paid out in accordance with the establishment of the combination,
The second control unit outputs the count value of the game medium counting unit to the processing device via the device connection unit when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and then Perform a game media settlement process to clear the count value of the game media counting means,
When the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit,
The second controller is
The number of payouts can be added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, if the added value exceeds the upper limit value of the count value of the game medium counting means, the payout number is not added to the count value of the game medium counting means. In addition, the fact that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is notified to the first control unit, and then the payout number is added to the count value of the game medium counting means according to the end of the settlement process,
When the notification that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is made from the second control unit, the first control unit starts notification corresponding to the notification, and then the second control unit The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the game system waits until the settlement process is completed, and the notification is terminated when the settlement process ends.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 95th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and a processing device provided outside so as to allow input and output of signals
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The first control unit determines the number of game media to be paid out in accordance with the establishment of the combination,
The second control unit outputs the count value of the game medium counting unit to the processing device via the device connection unit when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and then Perform a game media settlement process to clear the count value of the game media counting means,
When the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit,
The second controller is
The number of payouts can be added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, if the added value exceeds the upper limit value of the count value of the game medium counting means, the payout number is not added to the count value of the game medium counting means. In addition, the fact that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is notified to the first control unit, and then the payout number is added to the count value of the game medium counting means according to the end of the settlement process,
The first control unit starts notification corresponding to the notification when the second control unit notifies that the added value exceeds the upper limit value, and then the second control unit. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine waits until the settlement process is completed, and the notification is terminated when the settlement process ends.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 96th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), a payment operation detection means (for example, a payment switch 18S) for detecting a payment operation of the game medium, a connection between the second control unit and an external processing device so as to allow input / output of signals. A device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball), and the second control unit counts the number of stored game media (for example, a game media counter). The first control unit determines the number of game media to be paid out according to the establishment of the winning combination, and the second control unit, when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection means, The count value of the game medium counting means is Output to the processing device via the storage device connection unit, and then perform a game media settlement process to clear the count value of the game media counting means, and when the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit The second control unit can add the number of payouts to the count value of the game medium counting means, and when the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium count means, the added value is counted as a game medium count. When exceeding the upper limit value of the counting value of the means, the first control unit is notified that the added value exceeds the upper limit value without adding the number of payouts to the counting value of the game medium counting means, and thereafter In response to the completion of the settlement process, the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, and the first control unit indicates that the added value exceeds the upper limit value from the second control unit. If a notification is made, respond to the notification. The notification is started, and then waits until the settlement process by the second control unit ends, and the second connection is made via the device connection unit of the gaming machine that terminates the notification in response to the completion of the settlement process. A game medium management device connected to a control unit.

  According to the 94th to 96th aspects of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 97th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; And
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The first control unit determines the number of game media to be paid out in accordance with the establishment of the combination,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
In accordance with the count value of the game medium counting means, the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state,
When the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit,
The second controller is
The number of payouts can be added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, if the added value exceeds the upper limit value of the count value of the game medium counting means, the payout number is not added to the count value of the game medium counting means. In addition, the fact that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is notified to the first control unit, and then the payout number is added to the count value of the game medium counting means according to the end of the settlement process,
The first controller is
When the second control unit notifies that the added value exceeds the upper limit value, the notification corresponding to the notification is started, and then the settlement process by the second control unit ends. Wait until
If the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit is a state indicating the end of the settlement process, it is determined that the settlement process has been completed, and then the notification is terminated. A gaming system characterized by

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 98th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit and enables a control signal to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; ,
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The first control unit determines the number of game media to be paid out in accordance with the establishment of the combination,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
In accordance with the count value of the game medium counting means, the state of the control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state,
When the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit,
The second controller is
The number of payouts can be added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, if the added value exceeds the upper limit value of the count value of the game medium counting means, the payout number is not added to the count value of the game medium counting means. In addition, the fact that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is notified to the first control unit, and then the payout number is added to the count value of the game medium counting means according to the end of the settlement process,
The first controller is
When the second control unit notifies that the added value exceeds the upper limit value, the notification corresponding to the notification is started, and then the settlement process by the second control unit ends. Wait until
If the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit indicates the end of the settlement process, it is determined that the settlement process has ended, and then the notification is terminated. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 99th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), a payment operation detection means (for example, a payment switch 18S) for detecting a payment operation of the game medium, a connection between the second control unit and an external processing device so as to allow input / output of signals. A device connection unit (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45), the first control unit and the second control unit, and a control signal is transmitted from the second control unit to the first control unit. A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that enables output, and the second control unit has a game medium counting unit (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media. The first control unit And determining the number of game media payouts, and when the settlement operation detecting means detects the settlement operation, the second control unit determines the count value of the game medium counting unit as the device connection unit. Output to the processing device, and then perform a game media settlement process to clear the count value of the game medium counting means, and the control from the second control unit according to the count value of the game medium count means When the state of the control signal output via the connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit, the second control unit When the number of payouts can be added to the count value of the counting means, and when the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, Counting of game media counting means The first control unit is notified that the added value exceeds the upper limit value without adding the number of payouts to the game medium, and then the game medium counting means calculates the payout number according to the end of the checkout process. When the notification that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is made from the second control unit, the first control unit starts notification corresponding to the notification, After that, it waits until the settlement process by the second control unit is completed, and the state of the control signal input from the second control unit via the control connection unit is a state indicating the termination of the settlement process. For example, the game medium management device is connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of the gaming machine that determines that the settlement process has ended and thereafter ends the notification.

  According to the 97th to 99th aspects of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 100th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and that allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; Have
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The first control unit determines the number of game media to be paid out in accordance with the establishment of the combination,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
According to the count value of the game medium counting means, the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state,
When the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit,
The second controller is
The number of payouts can be added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, if the added value exceeds the upper limit value of the count value of the game medium counting means, the payout number is not added to the count value of the game medium counting means. In addition, the fact that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is notified to the first control unit, and then the payout number is added to the count value of the game medium counting means according to the end of the settlement process,
The first controller is
When the second control unit notifies that the added value exceeds the upper limit value, the notification corresponding to the notification is started, and then the settlement process by the second control unit ends. Wait until
If the state of the state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit is an aspect indicating the end of the settlement process, it is determined that the settlement process has ended, and then The game system is characterized by terminating the notification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 101st configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of game media;
A settlement operation detecting means (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
An apparatus connection section (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control section and a processing apparatus provided outside so as to be able to input and output signals;
A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that connects the first control unit and the second control unit, and that allows a plurality of control signals to be output from the second control unit to the first control unit; With
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The first control unit determines the number of game media to be paid out in accordance with the establishment of the combination,
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device via the device connection unit, and then the total of the game medium counting unit is counted. Check out the game media to clear the numerical value,
According to the count value of the game medium counting means, the state of each control signal output from the second control unit via the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state,
When the number of payouts is determined by the first control unit,
The second controller is
The number of payouts can be added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the number of payouts is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, if the added value exceeds the upper limit value of the count value of the game medium counting means, the payout number is not added to the count value of the game medium counting means. In addition, the fact that the added value exceeds the upper limit value is notified to the first control unit, and then the payout number is added to the count value of the game medium counting means according to the end of the settlement process,
The first controller is
When the second control unit notifies that the added value exceeds the upper limit value, the notification corresponding to the notification is started, and then the settlement process by the second control unit ends. Wait until
If the state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit is an aspect indicating the end of the settlement process, it is determined that the settlement process has ended, and then The gaming machine is characterized by terminating the notification.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following structure according to the 102nd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board) that is connected to the first control unit and performs control related to payout of game media 43), a payment operation detection means (for example, a payment switch 18S) for detecting a payment operation of the game medium, a connection between the second control unit and an external processing device so as to allow input / output of signals. For connecting a device connection unit (for example, a game ball connection terminal plate 45), the first control unit and the second control unit, and a plurality of controls from the second control unit to the first control unit A control connection unit (for example, a game medium state function) that enables signal output, and the second control unit counts the number of stored game media (for example, a game medium counter). The first control unit has a role. The number of game media to be paid out is determined in response to the standing, and the second control unit, when the settlement operation detection unit detects the settlement operation, the count value of the game medium counting unit is connected to the device Is output to the processing device via the unit, and then the game medium is settled to clear the count value of the game medium counting means, and from the second control unit according to the count value of the game medium counting means When the state of each control signal output via the control connection unit is controlled to an on state or an off state, and the first control unit determines the number of payouts, the second control unit When the payout number can be added to the count value of the game medium counting means, and when the payout number is added to the count value of the game medium count means, the added value exceeds the upper limit value of the count value of the game medium count means , The game medium counting means Without adding the number of payouts to the numerical value, the first control unit is notified that the added value exceeds the upper limit value, and then the number of payouts is counted according to the end of the checkout process. When the first control unit notifies that the added value exceeds the upper limit value, the first control unit starts notification corresponding to the notification. Then, the process waits until the settlement process by the second control unit is completed, and the state of the plurality of control signals input from the second control unit via the control connection unit is terminated by the settlement process. The game is characterized in that it is determined that the settlement process has been completed, and thereafter connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of the gaming machine that terminates the notification. Media management device.

  According to the present invention having the 100th to 102nd configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 103rd configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the processing apparatus;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of first control signals (for example, a PRDY signal and an EXS signal) from the first control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second control signals (for example, a BRDY signal and a BRQ signal) output from the processing device to the first control unit; ,
The processing device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
The first control unit controls a state of each of the plurality of first control signals to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state) at the time of activation, and the plurality of first control signals are transmitted to the signal Output to the processing device via the output unit,
The second control unit has at least one state of the plurality of first control signals input from the first control unit via the signal output unit at the time of activation for a predetermined time (for example, 200 msec) or more. It is determined whether or not a predetermined state, and when it is determined that the state of the first control signal to be determined is the predetermined state for the predetermined time or longer, the plurality of second control signals Each state is controlled to a specific state (for example, an on state or an off state), and the plurality of second control signals are input to the first control unit via the signal input unit,
The first control unit determines whether at least one state of the plurality of second control signals input from the second control unit via the signal input unit is the specific state for the predetermined time or more. If it is determined that the state of the second control signal to be determined is the specific state for the predetermined time or more, it is determined that the connection state with the processing device is normal. A gaming system characterized by

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 104th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing apparatus provided outside;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of first control signals (for example, a PRDY signal and an EXS signal) from the control unit to the processing device;
A plurality of second control signals (for example, a BRDY signal and a BRQ signal) output from the processing device, and a signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting to the control unit,
The control unit is
First, each state of the plurality of first control signals is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state), and the plurality of first control signals are transmitted to the processing device via the signal output unit. Output to
Next, at least one state of the plurality of second control signals input from the processing device via the signal input unit is in a specific state (for example, an on state or an off state) for a predetermined time (for example, 200 msec) or longer. ), And when it is determined that the state of the second control signal to be determined is the specific state for the predetermined time or longer, the connection state with the processing device is normal. A gaming machine characterized by being judged to be present.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 105th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing device provided outside, and a device connection for connecting signals between the first control unit and the processing device so as to allow input / output (For example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball), and the device connection unit outputs a plurality of first control signals (for example, a PRDY signal and an EXS signal) from the first control unit to the processing device. A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) and a plurality of second control signals (for example, a BRDY signal and a BRQ signal) output from the processing device are input to the first control unit. Units (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line), and at the time of activation, the first control unit first sets each state of the plurality of first control signals to a predetermined state (for example, an ON state). Or off state) Then, the plurality of first control signals are output to the processing device via the signal output unit, and then the plurality of second control signals input from the processing device via the signal input unit. It is determined whether or not at least one state is a specific state (for example, on state or off state) for a predetermined time (for example, 200 msec) or longer, and the state of the second control signal to be determined is the predetermined state A game medium management device connected to a gaming machine that determines that the connection state with the processing device is normal when it is determined that the specific state is more than time;
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
When the second control unit is activated, at least one state of the plurality of first control signals input from the first control unit via the signal input unit is in the predetermined state for the predetermined time or more. If it is determined whether or not the state of the first control signal to be determined is the predetermined state for the predetermined time or longer, the state of each of the plurality of second control signals is determined. Controlling to the specific state, the plurality of second control signals are input to the first control unit via the signal input unit.

  According to the present invention having the 103rd to 105th configurations, a medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with a simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 106th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a gaming medium management device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the game medium management device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control unit and the game medium management device so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of first control signals (for example, a PRDY signal and an EXS signal) from the first control unit to the game medium management device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) for inputting a plurality of second control signals (for example, a BRDY signal and a BRQ signal) output from the gaming medium management device to the first control unit; Have
The game medium management device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
The first control unit controls a state of each of the plurality of first control signals to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state) at the time of activation, and the plurality of first control signals are transmitted to the signal Output to the game medium management device via the output unit,
The second control unit has at least one state of the plurality of first control signals input from the first control unit via the signal output unit at the time of activation for a predetermined time (for example, 200 msec) or more. It is determined whether or not a predetermined state, and when it is determined that the state of the first control signal to be determined is the predetermined state for the predetermined time or longer, the plurality of second control signals Each state is controlled to a specific state (for example, an on state or an off state), and the plurality of second control signals are input to the first control unit via the signal input unit,
The first control unit determines whether at least one state of the plurality of second control signals input from the second control unit via the signal input unit is the specific state for the predetermined time or more. If it is determined that the state of the second control signal to be determined is the specific state for the predetermined time or more, it is determined that the connection state with the game medium management device is normal. A gaming system characterized by

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 107th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to an external game medium management device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the game medium management device so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of first control signals from the control unit to the game medium management device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second control signals output from the game medium management device to the control unit;
The control unit controls a state of each of the plurality of first control signals to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state) at the time of activation, and the plurality of first control signals are transmitted to the signal output unit. To the game media management device via
In the control unit, at least one state of the plurality of second control signals input from the game medium management device via the signal input unit is in a specific state (for example, 200 msec) or longer. If it is determined whether the state of the second control signal to be determined is the specific state for the predetermined time or longer, the game medium management device A gaming machine characterized by determining that the connection state with is normal.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 108th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to an externally provided game media management device and executes control related to game media payout, and between the first control unit and the game media management device A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the signals so as to be able to input and output, the device connection portion from the first control unit to the game medium management device a plurality of A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a first control signal, and a signal input unit that inputs a plurality of second control signals output from the game medium management device to the first control unit (For example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line), and the first control unit sets each state of the plurality of first control signals to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state) at the time of activation. ) The first control signal is output to the game medium management device via the signal output unit, and the first control unit receives the plurality of first input signals from the game medium management device via the signal input unit. 2 It is determined whether at least one state of the control signal is a specific state (for example, on state or off state) for a predetermined time (for example, 200 msec) or more, and the state of the second control signal to be determined Is a game media management device connected to a gaming machine that determines that the connection status with the game media management device is normal when it is determined that the specific status is longer than the predetermined time,
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
When the second control unit is activated, at least one state of the plurality of first control signals input from the first control unit via the signal output unit is in the predetermined state for the predetermined time or more. When it is determined whether or not the state of the first control signal to be determined is the predetermined state for the predetermined time or longer, the state of each of the plurality of second control signals is determined. Controlling to the specific state, the plurality of second control signals are input to the first control unit via the signal input unit.

  According to the 106th to 108th aspects of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system with the following 109th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the processing apparatus;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output for outputting a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal from the first control unit to the processing device. Part (for example, PRDY signal line and EXS signal line),
The second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device and the second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal are input to the first control unit. A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line),
The processing device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
The first control unit controls each state of the first data signal and the first strobe signal to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state) at the time of activation, and the first data signal and the first strobe signal Outputting a first strobe signal to the processing device via the signal output unit;
When the second control unit is activated, the state of one of the first data signal and the first strobe signal input from the first control unit via the signal output unit is a predetermined time ( For example, it is determined whether or not the predetermined state is 200 msec) or more, and when it is determined that the state of the first signal to be determined is the predetermined state for the predetermined time or more, Each state of the second data signal and the second strobe signal is controlled to a specific state (for example, an on state or an off state), and the second data signal and the second strobe signal are controlled by the signal input unit. Via the first control unit,
In the first control unit, the state of one of the second data signal and the second strobe signal input from the second control unit via the signal input unit is equal to or longer than the predetermined time. When it is determined whether the state is the specific state, and the state of the second signal to be determined is determined to be the specific state for the predetermined time or longer, the connection state with the processing device is normal A game system characterized by being judged to be.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 110th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing apparatus provided outside;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit that outputs a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal from the control unit to the processing device. For example, PRDY signal line and EXS signal line),
A signal for inputting the second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device and the second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal to the control unit. An input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line),
The control unit is
First, each state of the first data signal and the first strobe signal is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state), and the first data signal and the first strobe signal are changed to the signal. Output to the processing device via the output unit,
Next, a state of one of the second data signal and the second strobe signal input from the processing device via the signal input unit is in a specific state (for example, 200 msec) or more. On-state or off-state), and when it is determined that the state of the signal to be determined is the specific state for the predetermined time or longer, the connection state with the processing device is A gaming machine characterized by being judged to be normal.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 111th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing device provided outside, and a device connection for connecting signals between the first control unit and the processing device so as to allow input / output (For example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball), and the device connection unit sends a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) from the first control unit to the processing device, and the first A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a first strobe signal (for example, PRDY signal) used for output control of the data signal, and a second data signal ( For example, a BRQ signal) and a signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and B) for inputting a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal to the first control unit. Q signal line), and at the time of activation, the first control unit first sets each state of the first data signal and the first strobe signal to a predetermined state (for example, an on state or an off state). To output the first data signal and the first strobe signal to the processing device through the signal output unit, and then input the first data signal and the first strobe signal from the processing device through the signal input unit. It is determined whether or not the state of one of the two data signals and the second strobe signal is a specific state (for example, an on state or an off state) for a predetermined time (for example, 200 msec) or longer. The game medium management device connected to the gaming machine that determines that the connection state with the processing device is normal when it is determined that the state of the signal is in the specific state for the predetermined time or longer. The
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
When the second control unit is activated, the state of one of the first data signal and the first strobe signal input from the first control unit via the signal output unit is greater than or equal to the predetermined time, It is determined whether or not the signal is in the predetermined state, and when it is determined that the state of the signal to be determined is in the predetermined state for the predetermined time or longer, the second data signal and the second strobe are determined. Controlling each state of a signal to the specific state, and inputting the second data signal and the second strobe signal to the first control unit via the signal input unit. Management device.

  According to the present invention having the 109th to 111th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 112th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the processing apparatus;
A device connecting portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A lending operation detection unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) that detects a lending operation of game media;
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of first signals from the first control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device to the first control unit;
The processing device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
When the lending operation is detected by the lending operation detection unit, the second control unit sends a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected as the second signal and lending information via the signal input unit. To the first control unit,
Is the first control unit capable of accepting a game medium based on the lending operation when a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected is input from the second control unit via the signal input unit? If it is determined that the game medium cannot be received, a signal indicating that the game medium cannot be received is output as the first signal to the second control unit via the signal output unit. When it is determined that acceptance of the game is acceptable, a signal that is accepted as the first signal is output to the second control unit via the signal output unit.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 113th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing apparatus provided outside;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A lending operation detection unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) that detects a lending operation of a game medium,
The device connection part is
A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of first signals from the control unit to the processing device;
A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device to the control unit;
When the signal indicating that the lending operation is detected is input from the processing device via the signal input unit, the control unit determines whether or not the game medium can be received based on the lending operation. However, if it is determined that the game medium cannot be received, a signal indicating that the game cannot be received is output to the processing device via the signal output unit as the first signal, and the game medium can be received. If it is determined, the gaming machine outputs an acceptable signal as the first signal to the processing device via the signal output unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following 114th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing device provided outside, and a device connection for connecting signals between the first control unit and the processing device so as to allow input / output And a lending operation detecting unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) for detecting a lending operation of the game medium, the device connecting unit from the first control unit A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that outputs a plurality of first signals to the processing device, and a signal that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device to the first control unit. An input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line), and the first control unit receives a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected from the processing device via the signal input unit. If the When it is determined whether or not the game medium can be received, and when it is determined that the game medium cannot be received, an unacceptable signal as the first signal is processed through the signal output unit. When it is determined that the game medium can be received and output to the device, the signal that can be received as the first signal is connected to the gaming machine that outputs to the processing device via the signal output unit. A game media management device comprising:
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
When the lending operation is detected by the lending operation detection unit, the second control unit sends a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected as the second signal and lending information via the signal input unit. The game medium management device is characterized in that it is input to the first control unit.

  According to the 112th to 114th aspects of the present invention, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 115th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the processing apparatus;
A device connecting portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A lending operation detection unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) that detects a lending operation of game media;
The device connection part is
A signal output for outputting a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal from the first control unit to the processing device. Part (for example, PRDY signal line and EXS signal line),
The second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device and the second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal are input to the first control unit. A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line),
The processing device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
When the lending operation is detected by the lending operation detection unit, the second control unit outputs a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected as the second data signal and lending information, and the signal input unit. Via the first control unit,
Is the first control unit capable of accepting a game medium based on the lending operation when a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected is input from the second control unit via the signal input unit? If it is determined that the game medium cannot be received, a non-acceptable signal is output as the first data signal to the second control unit via the signal output unit. When it is determined that the medium can be received, a signal indicating that the medium can be received is output to the second control unit via the signal output unit as the first data signal.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 116th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing apparatus provided outside;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A lending operation detection unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) that detects a lending operation of a game medium,
The device connection part is
A signal output unit that outputs a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal from the control unit to the processing device. For example, PRDY signal line and EXS signal line),
A signal for inputting the second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device and the second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal to the control unit. An input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line),
When the control unit receives a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected as the second data signal from the processing device via the signal input unit, the control unit can accept a game medium based on the lending operation. If it is determined whether or not the game medium is unacceptable, an unacceptable signal is output as the first data signal to the processing device via the signal output unit. When it is determined that the medium can be received, a signal that can be received as the first data signal is output to the processing device via the signal output unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following 117th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing device provided outside, and a device connection for connecting signals between the first control unit and the processing device so as to allow input / output And a lending operation detecting unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) for detecting a lending operation of the game medium, the device connecting unit from the first control unit A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal) that outputs a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal to the processing device. Line and EXS signal line), the second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device, and the second strobe signal (for example, BR) used for input control of the second data signal. Y signal) to the first control unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line), and the first control unit is connected to the first control unit via the signal input unit. When a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected is input as the second data signal, it is determined whether or not the game medium can be received based on the lending operation, and the game medium cannot be received. If it is determined that the first data signal is unacceptable, the signal is output to the processing device via the signal output unit. If it is determined that the game medium is acceptable, the first data signal is A game medium management device connected to a gaming machine that outputs a signal that can be accepted as one data signal to the processing device via the signal output unit;
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
When the lending operation is detected by the lending operation detection unit, the second control unit displays a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected and lending information as the second data signal, and the signal input unit. The game medium management device is characterized in that it is input to the first control unit via the game media management device.

  According to the present invention having the 115th to 117th configurations, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 118th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the processing apparatus;
A device connecting portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A lending operation detection unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) that detects a lending operation of game media;
The device connection part is
A signal output for outputting a first data signal (for example, EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal from the first control unit to the processing device. Part (for example, PRDY signal line and EXS signal line),
The second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device and the second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal are input to the first control unit. A signal input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line),
The processing device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
When there is the first data signal output from the first control unit to the processing device, the first control unit performs the first strobe in the first process performed at a constant cycle (for example, 200 msec). While performing signal level control, the first data signal is output to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal,
When the first data signal is input from the first control unit to the processing device, the processing device performs level control of the second strobe signal in the second processing performed at the fixed period. And outputting the second data signal to the first control unit in synchronization with the level control of the second strobe signal,
When the lending operation is detected by the lending operation detection unit, the second control unit outputs a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected and lending information as the second data signal to the signal input unit. Via the first control unit,
Is the first control unit capable of accepting a game medium based on the lending operation when a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected is input from the second control unit via the signal input unit? If it is determined that the game medium cannot be received, a non-acceptable signal is output as the first data signal to the second control unit via the signal output unit. When it is determined that the medium can be received, a signal indicating that the medium can be received is output to the second control unit via the signal output unit as the first data signal.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 119th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing apparatus provided outside;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A lending operation detection unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) that detects a lending operation of a game medium,
The device connection part is
A signal output unit that outputs a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal from the control unit to the processing device. For example, PRDY signal line and EXS signal line),
A signal for inputting the second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device and the second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input control of the second data signal to the control unit. An input unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line),
When there is the first data signal output from the control unit to the processing device, the control unit performs level control of the first strobe signal in a process performed at a constant period (for example, 200 msec). , Outputting the first data signal to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the first strobe signal,
When the control unit receives a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected as the second data signal from the processing device via the signal input unit, the control unit can accept a game medium based on the lending operation. If it is determined whether or not the game medium is unacceptable, an unacceptable signal is output as the first data signal to the processing device via the signal output unit. When it is determined that the medium can be received, a signal that can be received as the first data signal is output to the processing device via the signal output unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following 120th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing device provided outside, and a device connection for connecting signals between the first control unit and the processing device so as to allow input / output And a lending operation detecting unit (for example, a lending switch 19S) for detecting a lending operation of the game medium, the device connecting unit from the first control unit A signal output unit (for example, a PRDY signal) that outputs a first data signal (for example, an EXS signal) and a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the first data signal to the processing device. Line and EXS signal line), the second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) output from the processing device, and the second strobe signal (for example, BR) used for input control of the second data signal. Y signal) is input to the first control unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line), and the first data signal output from the first control unit to the processing device is In some cases, the first control unit performs level control of the first strobe signal in the first processing performed at a constant cycle (for example, 200 msec), and also transmits the first data signal to the first strobe. The first control unit outputs a signal indicating that the lending operation has been detected as the second data signal from the processing device via the signal input unit in synchronization with signal level control. When it is input, it is determined whether or not the game medium can be received based on the lending operation. If it is determined that the game medium cannot be received, the first data signal cannot be received. Is output to the processing device via the signal output unit, and when it is determined that the game medium can be received, the signal output unit receives the signal that can be received as the first data signal. A game medium management device connected to a gaming machine that outputs to the processing device via
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
When the first data signal is input from the first control unit, the second control unit performs level control of the second strobe signal in the second process performed in the fixed period, Outputting the second data signal to the first controller in synchronization with level control of the second strobe signal;
When the lending operation is detected by the lending operation detection unit, the second control unit outputs a signal indicating that the lending operation is detected and lending information as the second data signal to the signal input unit. The game medium management device is characterized in that it is input to the first control unit via the game media management device.

  According to the present invention having the above-mentioned 118th to 120th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 121st configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the processing apparatus;
A device connecting portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The first control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The device connection part is
A first signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that inputs a plurality of first signals output from the first control unit and outputs the first signals to the processing device;
A second signal input / output unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device and outputs the second signals to the first control unit;
The processing device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
The second control unit determines whether the settlement process can be executed when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and determines that the settlement process cannot be performed. In this case, an unexecutable signal is output as the second signal to the first control unit via the second signal input / output unit, and when it is determined that the settlement process can be performed, A signal executable as the second signal is output to the first control unit via the second signal input / output unit,
The first control unit detects the first signal input / output when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit and the settlement process is determined to be executable by the second control unit. The count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information as the first signal and output to the second control section, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared. The game system is characterized in that information indicating that the clearing is completed is output to the second control unit via the first signal input / output unit as the first signal.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 122nd configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing apparatus provided outside;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The device connection part is
A first signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that inputs a plurality of first signals output from the control unit and outputs the first signals to the processing device;
A second signal input / output unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device and outputs the second signals to the control unit;
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit and it is determined that the settlement process can be executed by the processing device, the control unit passes the first signal input / output unit. The count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information as the first signal and output to the processing device, then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared, and then the clear is completed Information about the effect is output to the processing device via the first signal input / output unit as the first signal.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 123rd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing device provided outside, and a device connection for connecting signals between the first control unit and the processing device so as to allow input / output A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of a game medium, and the first control unit is a stored game medium. A game medium counting means (e.g., a game medium counter) for counting the number of signals, and the device connection unit inputs a plurality of first signals output from the first control unit and outputs them to the processing device. A second signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) and a plurality of second signals output from the processing device are input and output to the first control unit ( For example, BRDY signal line and BRQ signal line And the first control unit detects the settlement operation by the settlement operation detection unit and determines that the settlement process can be executed by the processing device. The count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information as the first signal via the one-signal input / output unit and output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared. Then, a game medium management device connected to a gaming machine that outputs information indicating that the clear is completed as the first signal to the processing device via the first signal input / output unit,
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
The second control unit determines whether the settlement process can be executed when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and determines that the settlement process cannot be performed. In this case, an unexecutable signal as the second signal is output to the first control unit via the second signal input / output unit, and when it is determined that the settlement process can be performed, A game medium management device characterized in that an executable signal as a second signal is output to the first control unit via the second signal input / output unit.

  According to the present invention having the 121st to 123rd configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 124th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the processing apparatus;
A device connecting portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the first control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The first control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The device connection part is
The first data signal (for example, EXS signal) output from the first control unit and the first strobe signal (for example, PRDY signal) used for input / output control of the first data signal are input, A first signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) to be output to the processing device;
A second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) output from the processing device and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input / output control of the second data signal are input, and the first A second signal input / output unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) to be output to the control unit,
The processing device includes a second control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit,
The second control unit determines whether the settlement process can be executed when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and determines that the settlement process cannot be performed. In this case, when the second data signal is not executable, the second signal input / output unit outputs the signal to the first control unit, and when it is determined that the settlement process can be performed, A signal executable as the second data signal is output to the first control unit via the second signal input / output unit,
The first control unit detects the first signal input / output when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit and the settlement process is determined to be executable by the second control unit. Through the unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information as the first data signal and output to the second control unit, and then the count value of the game medium counting means is cleared, Thereafter, information indicating that the clearing is completed is output as the first data signal to the second control unit via the first signal input / output unit.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 125th configuration.

A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing apparatus provided outside;
A device connection part (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the control unit and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium,
The control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The device connection part is
The first data signal (for example, EXS signal) output from the control unit and a first strobe signal (for example, PRDY signal) used for input / output control of the first data signal are input, and the processing device A first signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) to be output to
The control unit receives a second data signal (for example, a BRQ signal) and a second strobe signal (for example, a BRDY signal) used for input / output control of the second data signal output from the processing device. A second signal input / output unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) to output to
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit and it is determined that the settlement process can be executed by the processing device, the control unit passes the first signal input / output unit. The count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information as the first data signal and output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared, and then the clear is completed The gaming machine is characterized in that the information indicating that the operation has been performed is output as the first data signal to the processing device via the first signal input / output unit.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 126th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to a processing device provided outside, and a device connection for connecting signals between the first control unit and the processing device so as to allow input / output A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of a game medium, and the first control unit is a stored game medium. A game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of the first data signal (for example, EXS signal) output from the first control unit, and the device connection unit; A first signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that inputs a first strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for input / output control of the first data signal and outputs the first strobe signal to the processing device; Whether the processing device The output second data signal (for example, BRQ signal) and the second strobe signal (for example, BRDY signal) used for input / output control of the second data signal are input and output to the first control unit. A second signal input / output unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line), and the first control unit detects the settlement operation by the settlement operation detection unit, and the processing device When it is determined that the settlement process can be executed, the count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of pieces of information as the first data signal via the first signal input / output unit. Output to the processing device, then clear the count value of the game medium counting means, and then the information indicating that the clear is completed as the first data signal via the first signal input / output unit Output to A game medium management apparatus connected to the game machine,
A second control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the first control unit via the device connection unit;
The second control unit determines whether the settlement process can be executed when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and determines that the settlement process cannot be performed. In this case, when the second data signal is not executable, the signal is output to the first control unit via the second signal input / output unit, and when it is determined that the settlement process can be performed, A game medium management device that outputs a signal executable as the second data signal to the first control unit via the second signal input / output unit.

  According to the present invention having the 124th to 126th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 127th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the first control unit and the processing device;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
A start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S) for detecting a game start operation;
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine,
The device connection part is
A first signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that inputs a plurality of first signals output from the second control unit and outputs the first signals to the processing device;
A second signal input / output unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device and outputs the second signals to the second control unit;
The processing device includes a third control unit (for example, a peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit,
The third control unit determines whether the settlement process can be executed when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and determines that the settlement process cannot be performed. In this case, an unexecutable signal as the second signal is output to the second control unit via the second signal input / output unit, and when it is determined that the settlement process can be performed, A signal executable as a second signal is output to the second control unit via the second signal input / output unit,
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit and the third control unit determines that the settlement process can be executed, the second control unit performs the first signal input / output. The count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information as the first signal and output to the third control section, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared. , Outputting the information indicating that the clear is completed as the first signal to the third control unit via the first signal input / output unit,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detection unit, the first control unit notifies the second control unit of a game start (for example, a game start request command),
If a game start is notified from the first control unit to the second control unit during the settlement process, the second control unit permits the first control unit to start a game ( For example, an Ack command is issued, and the first control unit starts a game when the second control unit is notified of permission to start the game.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 128th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside;
A device connection portion (for example, a connection terminal plate 45 such as a game ball) for connecting the second control portion and the processing device so that signals can be input and output;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
A start operation detecting unit (for example, a start switch 22S) for detecting a game start operation,
The second control unit has a game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media,
The device connection part is
A first signal input / output unit (for example, a PRDY signal line and an EXS signal line) that inputs a plurality of first signals output from the second control unit and outputs the first signals to the processing device;
A second signal input / output unit (for example, a BRDY signal line and a BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device and outputs the second signals to the second control unit;
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit and it is determined that the settlement process can be executed by the processing device, the second control unit sets the first signal input / output unit. And dividing the count value of the game medium counting means into a plurality of information as the first signal and outputting it to the processing device, and then clearing the count value of the game medium counting means. Information indicating completion is output to the processing device via the first signal input / output unit as the first signal,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detection unit, the first control unit notifies the second control unit of a game start (for example, a game start request command),
If a game start is notified from the first control unit to the second control unit during the settlement process, the second control unit permits the first control unit to start a game ( For example, an Ack command) is issued, and the first control unit starts a game when the second control unit is notified of permission to start the game.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following 129th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit (for example, payout control board 43) connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside. ), A device connection unit (for example, a connection terminal board 45 such as a game ball) for connecting signals between the second control unit and the processing device so as to be able to input and output, and a game medium settlement operation A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) and a start operation detection unit (for example, a start switch 22S) for detecting a game start operation, and the second control unit counts the number of stored game media A game medium counting means (e.g., a game medium counter) for counting the number of first signals output from the second control unit, and the apparatus connection unit outputs a first signal to the processing device; Signal input / output unit (for example, RDY signal line and EXS signal line) and a second signal input / output unit (for example, BRDY signal line and BRQ signal line) that inputs a plurality of second signals output from the processing device and outputs to the second control unit ), And the second control unit detects the settlement operation by the settlement operation detection unit and determines that the settlement process can be executed by the processing device, Via the first signal input / output unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information as the first signal and output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared. Thereafter, information indicating that the clearing is completed is output as the first signal to the processing device via the first signal input / output unit, and the first control unit is started by the start operation detecting unit. If an operation is detected, When a game start (for example, a game start request command) is notified to the second control unit, and a game start is notified from the first control unit to the second control unit during execution of the settlement process. The second control unit sends a game start permission (for example, an Ack command) to the first control unit, and the first control unit receives the game start permission from the second control unit. If notified, a game media management device connected to the gaming machine that starts the game,
A third control unit (for example, peripheral device control unit 2a) connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit;
The third control unit determines whether the settlement process can be executed when the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, and determines that the settlement process cannot be performed. In this case, an unexecutable signal as the second signal is output to the second control unit via the second signal input / output unit, and when it is determined that the settlement process can be performed, A game medium management device characterized in that an executable signal is output as the second signal to the second control unit via the second signal input / output unit.

  According to the present invention having the 127th to 129th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 130th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and the processing device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a bet operation of a game medium;
A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a return operation of the game medium;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) connected to the second control unit for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
The second controller is
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine;
A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the bet operation detection unit;
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared,
When the return operation is detected by the return operation detection unit, the count value of the bet number counting means is added to the count value of the game medium counting means.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 131st configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and an external processing device and that executes control related to payout of game media;
A bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a bet operation of a game medium;
A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a return operation of the game medium;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) connected to the second control unit and detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
The second controller is
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media;
A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the bet operation detection unit;
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared,
When the return operation is detected by the return operation detection unit, the count value of the bet number counting means is added to the count value of the game medium counting means.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 132nd configuration.

A first control unit (for example, the main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside, and executes control related to payout of the game media. A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43), a bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a betting operation of a game medium; and the first control A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) that is connected to the game unit and detects a return operation of the game medium, and a settlement operation detection unit (for example, a game media payment operation that is connected to the second control unit). A settlement switch 18S), wherein the second control unit counts the number of stored game media (for example, a game media counter) and the bet A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) that counts the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the operation detection unit, and the second control unit is configured by the settlement operation detection unit. When the settlement operation is detected, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count unit is cleared, and the return operation detection unit performs the return operation. When the game medium is detected, the game medium management device is connected to the second control unit of the gaming machine for adding the count value of the bet number counting means to the count value of the game medium counting means.

  According to the present invention having the 130th to 132nd configurations, the medal-less gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 133rd configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and the processing device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a bet operation of a game medium;
A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a return operation of the game medium;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) connected to the second control unit for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
The second controller is
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine;
A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the bet operation detection unit;
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information and output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium counting means Clear
When the return operation is detected by the return operation detection unit, the count value of the bet number counting means is added to the count value of the game medium counting means.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 134th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and an external processing device and that executes control related to payout of game media;
A bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a bet operation of a game medium;
A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a return operation of the game medium;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) connected to the second control unit and detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
The second controller is
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media;
A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the bet operation detection unit;
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information and output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium counting means Clear
When the return operation is detected by the return operation detection unit, the count value of the bet number counting means is added to the count value of the game medium counting means.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming medium management device having the following 135th configuration.

A first control unit (for example, the main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside, and executes control related to payout of the game media. A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43), a bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a betting operation of a game medium; and the first control A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) that is connected to the game unit and detects a return operation of the game medium, and a settlement operation detection unit (for example, a game media payment operation that is connected to the second control unit). A settlement switch 18S), wherein the second control unit counts the number of stored game media (for example, a game media counter) and the bet A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) that counts the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the operation detection unit, and the second control unit is configured by the settlement operation detection unit. When the settlement operation is detected, the count value of the game medium counting means is divided into a plurality of information and output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared and the return When the return operation is detected by the operation detection unit, it is connected to the second control unit of the gaming machine that adds the count value of the bet number counting means to the count value of the game medium counting means. A game media management device.

  According to the present invention having the 133rd to 135th configurations, the medalless gaming machine can be introduced and operated with simple modification.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming system having the following 136th configuration.

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and the processing device and executes control related to payout of game media;
A bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a bet operation of a game medium;
A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a return operation of the game medium;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) connected to the second control unit for detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
The second controller is
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of game media stored in the gaming machine;
A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the bet operation detection unit;
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared,
When the return operation is detected by the return operation detection unit, the count value of the bet number counting means is added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the count value of the game medium counting unit is output from the second control unit to the processing device, the second control unit uses a strobe signal (for example, for controlling output of the count value of the game medium counting unit) , PRDY signal), and the count value of the game medium counting means is output to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the strobe signal.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following 137 configuration.

A first control unit (for example, a main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a payout control board 43) that is connected to the first control unit and an external processing device and that executes control related to payout of game media;
A bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a bet operation of a game medium;
A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a return operation of the game medium;
A settlement operation detection unit (for example, a settlement switch 18S) connected to the second control unit and detecting a settlement operation of the game medium;
The second controller is
Game medium counting means (for example, a game medium counter) for counting the number of stored game media;
A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) for counting the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the bet operation detection unit;
The second controller is
When the settlement operation is detected by the settlement operation detection unit, the count value of the game medium counting means is output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count means is cleared,
When the return operation is detected by the return operation detection unit, the count value of the bet number counting means is added to the count value of the game medium counting means,
When the count value of the game medium counting unit is output from the second control unit to the processing device, the second control unit uses a strobe signal (for example, for controlling output of the count value of the game medium counting unit) , PRDY signal), and the count value of the game medium counting means is output to the processing device in synchronization with the level control of the strobe signal.

  Furthermore, in order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a game medium management device having the following configuration 138.

A first control unit (for example, the main control board 41) that executes control related to the progress of the game, and a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and a processing device provided outside, and executes control related to payout of the game media. A control unit (for example, a payout control board 43), a bet operation detection unit (for example, a MAXBET switch 16S or a 1BET switch 17S) connected to the first control unit and detecting a betting operation of a game medium; and the first control A return operation detection unit (for example, a return switch 20S) that is connected to the game unit and detects a return operation of the game medium, and a settlement operation detection unit (for example, a game media payment operation that is connected to the second control unit). A settlement switch 18S), wherein the second control unit counts the number of stored game media (for example, a game media counter) and the bet A bet number counting means (for example, an insertion counter) that counts the number of bets on the game medium based on the detection of the bet operation by the operation detection unit, and the second control unit is configured by the settlement operation detection unit. When the settlement operation is detected, the count value of the game medium counting unit is output to the processing device, and then the count value of the game medium count unit is cleared, and the return operation detection unit performs the return operation. Is detected, the count value of the bet number counting means is added to the count value of the game medium counting means, and the count value of the game medium counting means is output from the second control unit to the processing device. In this case, the second control unit performs level control of a strobe signal (for example, a PRDY signal) used for output control of the count value of the game medium counting unit, and the game medium counting unit Game medium management apparatus, characterized in that it is connected a count value to the second control unit of the game machine to be output to the processing device in synchronism with the level control of the strobe signal.

  According to the present invention having the above-mentioned 136th to 138th configurations, it is possible to introduce and operate a medalless gaming machine with a simple modification.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislot, 2 ... Game medium rental apparatus, 2a ... Peripheral device control part 10, 201, 211, 220, 221, 400 ... Game system, 16 ... MAX bet button, 16S ... MAXBET switch, 17 ... 1 bet button, 17S ... 1BET switch, 18 ... Checkout button, 18S ... Checkout switch, 19 ... Lending button, 19S ... Lending switch, 20 ... Return button, 20S ... Return switch, 21 ... Card return button, 21S ... Card return switch, 22 ... Start Lever, 22S ... start switch, 26 ... gaming operation display board, 26a ... gaming operation display section, 27 ... gaming medium lending operation board, 27a ... gaming medium lending operation display section, 41 ... main control board, 42 ... sub-control board, 43 ... Discharge control board 44 ... Door relay board 44a ... REAVE IC, 45 ... game ball connection terminal board, 45a ... connection mechanism, 45b ... external terminal circuit, 50 ... main control microprocessor, 53, 63, 203, 214 ... buffer IC, 60 ... dispensing control microprocessor 101 ... Main CPU, 102 ... Main ROM, 103 ... Main RAM, 104, 124 ... External bus interface, 105, 125 ... Clock circuit, 106, 126 ... Reset controller, 107, 127 ... Arithmetic circuit, 109, 129 ... Unique 110, random number circuit, 111, 131 ... parallel input port, 112, 132 ... interrupt controller, 113, 133 ... timer circuit, 114, 134 ... serial communication circuit, 115, 135 ... parallel output port, 121 ... payout CPU 122 ... withdrawal ROM, 123 ... payout RAM, 202, 212, 213 ... AND circuit, 245 ... connection wiring section, 250 ... disconnection detection circuit, 251 ... transistor, 252 ... resistor, 401 ... management computer, 402 ... third party management server

Claims (6)

With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit, connected to the first control unit, for executing control relating to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection unit for connecting the second control unit and the processing apparatus;
A start operation detector that detects a start operation of the game and outputs a start operation signal;
A game start signal output unit that receives the connection signal output from the processing device and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit, and outputs a logical product of the connection signal and the start operation signal; Have
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit can start a game if the logical product output from the game start signal output unit is a result that can start a game. With gaming machines,
A gaming system comprising a processing device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
A first control unit that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit, connected to the first control unit, for executing control relating to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection unit for connecting the second control unit and the processing apparatus;
A start operation detecting unit that detects a start operation of the game and outputs a start operation signal;
The first control unit is in a state where the connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the start operation detection unit. When the start operation signal is in a state indicating that the start operation has been executed, a game can be started. A first control unit that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit, connected to the first control unit, for executing control relating to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection unit for connecting the second control unit and an external processing apparatus;
A start operation detector that detects a start operation of the game and outputs a start operation signal;
A game start signal output unit that receives the connection signal output from the processing device and the start operation signal output from the start operation detection unit, and outputs a logical product of the connection signal and the start operation signal; With
The first control unit can start a game if the logical product output from the game start signal output unit is a result from which a game can be started. A first control unit that executes control related to the progress of the game;
A second control unit, connected to the first control unit, for executing control relating to payout of game media;
An apparatus connection unit for connecting the second control unit and an external processing apparatus;
A start operation detection unit that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal,
The first control unit is in a state in which a connection signal output from the processing device indicates that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and is output from the start operation detection unit. When the start operation signal is in a state indicating that the start operation has been executed, a game can be started. A first control unit that executes control related to the progress of the game, a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of the game medium, the second control unit, and provided outside A device connection unit that connects the processing device, a start operation detection unit that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal, a connection signal output from the processing device, and a start operation detection unit that is output A game start signal output unit that receives the start operation signal and outputs a logical product of the connection signal and the start operation signal; and the first control unit is output from the game start signal output unit. If the logical product result is a result that can start a game, the game medium management is characterized in that it is connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of a gaming machine that can start a game. apparatus. A first control unit that executes control related to the progress of the game, a second control unit that is connected to the first control unit and executes control related to payout of the game medium, the second control unit, and provided outside A device connection unit that connects the processing device, and a start operation detection unit that detects a game start operation and outputs a start operation signal, wherein the first control unit outputs a connection signal output from the processing device Is a state indicating that the second control unit and the processing device are connected, and the start operation signal output from the start operation detecting unit indicates that the start operation has been executed. In some cases, the game medium management device is connected to the second control unit via the device connection unit of a gaming machine that is capable of starting a game.

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