JP2020039412A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing the inspection efficiency of the game machine before shipment and suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost.SOLUTION: First control means (main CPU) includes mode switching means for switching an operation mode according to the operation detected by operation detection means, state transmission means for transmitting a detection state input by input means to second control means, and operation mode transmission means for transmitting the operation mode switched by the mode switching means to the second control means. When the operation mode is a predetermined mode, the second control means (sub CPU) includes performance device control means for controlling a performance device on the basis of the detection state transmitted from the state transmission means, and storage information confirmation means for confirming the consistency of the control data stored to control the performance device. The storage information confirmation means confirms the consistency of the control data with the remaining time generated when the performance device control means executes a control process.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a game called a pachislot provided with a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of symbols on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and a control unit Machines are known. The start switch detects that a start lever has been operated by a player (hereinafter, also referred to as a “start operation”) after a game medium such as a medal or a coin has been inserted into the gaming machine, and detects the rotation of all reels. Outputs a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that a stop button provided for each reel is pressed by a player (hereinafter, also referred to as a "stop operation") and outputs a signal requesting that the rotation of the corresponding reel be stopped. I do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. 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 the stop operation of each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, a lottery process using a random number (hereinafter, referred to as “internal lottery process”) is performed on a program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter, “internal winning combination”) is performed. ) And the timing of the stop operation, the rotation of the reel is stopped. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped and a symbol combination (display combination) related to winning is displayed, a privilege corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player. In addition, as an example of the privilege given to the player, the payout of the game medium (medal or the like) and the operation of the re-game (hereinafter, also referred to as “replay”) in which the internal lottery process is performed again without consuming the game medium. And the operation of a bonus game in which the chance of paying out game media increases.

  The above-mentioned gaming machine usually has a main control circuit mounted with a circuit (main control circuit) for controlling main gaming operations of the gaming machine, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence or absence of a prize, and the like. The board includes a sub-control board on which a circuit (sub-control circuit) for controlling an effect operation using an effect device such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp or a speaker 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 programs and various table data stored in the ROM (Read Only Memory) of the main control circuit are developed in the RAM (Random Access Memory) of the main control circuit, and processing relating to various game operations is executed. Is done.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine having the above configuration, an inspection switch is provided in the gaming machine, and an inspection request is supplied from the main control board to the sub control board, so that the sub control board calculates the sum of the effect data, 2. Description of the Related Art There has been known a gaming machine that displays a comparison result (see Patent Literature 1).

JP 2006-081790 A

In recent years, as the effects of gaming machines have been diversified, the definition of images and the quality of sound have been improved, and accordingly, the capacity of effect programs and effect data stored in ROM has been increasing.
For this reason, in the above-described effect data checking method as in the conventional gaming machine (Patent Document 1), when the sum calculation of the data stored in the ROM is executed in the sub CPU of the sub control circuit, the sum calculation is performed. It takes a long time, during which other inspections (for example, inspection of directing devices such as LED lamps and speakers) cannot be performed, so that the inspection efficiency before the factory shipment of the game machine is reduced, and the manufacturing cost is increased. There's a problem.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system in which a sub-CPU simultaneously performs other checks even while a sum calculation of ROM data is being executed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the inspection efficiency before the machine is shipped from a factory and suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost.

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

A plurality of effect devices (first lamp group 111 to seventh lamp group 117, speakers 20L and 20R, etc.) for performing various effects;
A plurality of operating means (start lever 18, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, etc.)
First control means (main CPU 51) which stores a plurality of predetermined control commands and detects operation of the operation means;
A second control means (sub CPU 81) for controlling the presentation device in accordance with the control command transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes:
Operation detection means (main CPU 51) for detecting operation of the operation means;
An input unit (main CPU 51) for inputting an inspection state detected by the operation detection unit; a mode switching unit (main CPU 51) for switching an operation mode according to the operation detected by the operation detection unit;
State transmitting means (main CPU 51) for transmitting the detection state input by the input means to the second control means,
Operating mode transmitting means (main CPU 51) for transmitting the operating mode switched by the mode switching means to the second control means,
The second control means includes:
When the operation mode switched by the mode switching unit is a predetermined mode, a rendering device control unit (sub CPU 81) that controls the rendering device based on the detection state transmitted from the state transmission unit; ,
Storage information confirming means (sub CPU 81) for confirming the consistency of control data stored for controlling the rendering device,
The gaming machine, wherein the storage information checking means checks the consistency of the control data based on a remaining time generated when the effect equipment control means executes the control process.

  With this configuration, even while the sub CPU 81 is executing the sum calculation of the data in the sub ROM 82, other inspections can proceed simultaneously, so that the inspection efficiency before the factory shipment of the gaming machine is improved and the manufacturing cost is reduced. To provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a rise ".

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The effect equipment control means includes a plurality of specific effect equipment control means,
The second control unit operates any one of the specific effect device control units based on a result of analyzing the detection state transmitted from the state transmission unit and the operation mode transmitted from the operation mode transmission unit. Command analyzing means (sub CPU 81) for causing
At least a part of the specific effect device control means may control the effect device with a remaining time generated when the command analysis means operates the specific effect device control means.

  With this configuration, the task priority of the command analysis means (for example, main board communication task + production registration task) is made higher than at least a part of the production equipment control means (for example, image control task), thereby controlling each specific production equipment control. The measures are put into operation early. For example, the operation of another specific effect device control unit (eg, a sound task) can be started without waiting for the end of the execution of a certain effect device control unit (eg, an image processing task). Can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the inspection efficiency of the gaming machine before shipment from the factory and suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost.

It is an explanatory view explaining a functional flow in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing an example of appearance composition in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view in the state where the front panel was removed in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example of the 7-segment display in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is an LED arrangement port diagram in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a front door opened. It is a perspective view of a medal selector and a medal discharge guide in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a sectional view of a medal selector in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the whole circuit composition provided in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub control circuit in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the sub ROM in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a symbol arrangement table in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a shipping test in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view of the inspection specification in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an inspection command table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an inspection command table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an inspection command table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an inspection command table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an inspection command table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an inspection command table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an inspection command table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing LED lighting places of items 1 and 2 of inspection mode 1 in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the LED lighting part of item 4 of the inspection mode 1 in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the LED lighting part of item 4 of the inspection mode 1 in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the LED lighting part of item 5-7 of the inspection mode 1 in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the dot matrix order lighting pattern of item 3 of the inspection mode 1 in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a main flowchart showing a processing example of the main CPU of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the interruption processing by control of the main CPU of the game machine of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main board communication task performed by a sub CPU of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect content determination processing in the gaming machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of a game machine of a second embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view of an inspection specification in a game machine of a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU of the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the no-operation command reception performed by the sub CPU of the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a processing transition diagram in the sub CPU of the gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a table showing a setting example of a task priority in a sub CPU of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a pachislot which is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a pachislot having a function of activating a replay time (hereinafter, referred to as “RT”) in a game state in which a winning probability of replay is higher than usual when a specific symbol combination is displayed. explain.

<Function flow>
First, a functional flow of the pachislot will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot according to the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for performing a game. As the game medium, coins, game balls, point data for games, tokens, and the like can be applied in addition to medals.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs a lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed along a winning determination line described later is determined. In addition, the types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which a bonus such as payout of medals, activation of replays, activation of bonuses, etc. are given to a player, and those relating to other so-called "losing". Is provided.

  When the start lever is operated, the rotation of the plurality of reels is performed. Thereafter, when the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is pressed by the player, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop button is pressed. Do. This reel stop control means is carried out by a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 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”. When the prescribed period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is determined to be four symbols, and when the prescribed period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is determined to be one symbol.

  When the internal winning combination that permits the display of the combination of the symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control unit normally changes the combination of the symbols within a specified time of 190 msec (for four frames of the symbol) to the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to be displayed along as much as possible. In addition, for example, during the operation of a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second type special accessory, and a middle bonus (MB) for continuously operating the CB, the reel stop control means controls one or more reels. The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within the time 75 msec (for one frame of the symbol). Further, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the game state to rotate the reels so that a combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  When the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped in this way, the winning determination unit determines whether or not the combination of the symbols displayed along the winning determination line is a winning combination. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When the prize determining means determines that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. In the pachislot, the above-described series of flows is performed as one game.

  Also, in the pachislot, various effects are performed in the above-described series of flows using the display of an image performed by the display device, the output of light performed by various lamps, the output of sound performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Will be

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter, effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determination means determines, by lottery, the effect content to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determining means is carried by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the effect contents are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reels is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, and when there is a winning. As described above, in the pachislot, by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, a combination of symbols to be aimed). Provided to improve the interest of the player.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachislot 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment with the front panel 10 removed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a that accommodates reels, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 2b that is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 2a.
Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one side handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a concave portion to which a hand is put when carrying the pachislot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is for a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape, a translucent sheet material mounted on a peripheral surface of the reel body, and a reel for irradiating light to the sheet material from inside the reel body. A light source. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality (for example, 21) of symbols are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Here, a part of the red 7 symbol (not shown) is a translucent portion. Further, the reel body is provided with a reel backlight for irradiating light to the back surface of the sheet material. The reel backlight is turned on and off under the control of a sub-control circuit 42 described later.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a light emitting display device 11. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a using a hinge (not shown) so as to be openable and closable. The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachislot 1. Further, the door body 9 is provided with a door key insertion slot into which the door key 23 is inserted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the light emitting display device 11 is provided on an upper part of the door body 9. The light-emitting display device 11 includes a dot matrix section 119 (see FIG. 3) formed by a plurality of light source sections arranged in a matrix, and a portion facing the dot matrix section 119 of the front panel 10.

  The dot matrix unit 119 illuminates (flashes) an arbitrary light source unit at an arbitrary position to illuminate an arbitrary position (a firework pattern in the present embodiment) of the design applied to the front panel 10 from the back. Thus, an effect of emitting light at an arbitrary position of the design applied to the front panel 10 is performed.

  Below the light-emitting display device 11, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided. Hereinafter, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions overlapping with the arrangement areas of the three reels, as viewed from the front (the player side), and are located closer to the three reels (the player side). Is provided. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R via the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is stopped, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are arranged continuously among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel. The size is set to display two symbols. That is, the upper, middle and lower regions are provided for each reel in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R, and one symbol is displayed in each region.

  The front panel 10 is attached to an upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 has an upper display unit 101, a reel lighting unit 102, reel side effect display units 103A and 103B, edge effect display units 104A and 104B, and a reel lower display unit 105.

  The upper display unit 101 is arranged above the light emitting display device 11, and is provided with an upper left speaker 21L and an upper right speaker 21R on the left and right thereof. The reel lighting section 102 is arranged between the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the light emitting display device 11. The reel side effect display units 103A and 103B are arranged on the sides of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, and the edge effect display units 104A and 104B are arranged on the side of the reel side effect display unit 103. The reel lower display unit 105 is arranged below the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The upper display unit 101, the reel lighting unit 102, the reel side effect display units 103A and 103B, the edge effect display units 104A and 104B, and the reel lower display unit 105 are provided with various lamp groups 111 to 117 (described later) provided on the door body 9. (See FIG. 5). The upper display units 101, 102, 103A, 103B, 104A, 104B, and 105 emit light by being irradiated with light from various lamp groups 111 to 117.

  For example, the reel side effect display unit 103A is provided with three BET light emitting units arranged vertically. The number of lights of the three BET light-emitting units indicates the number of medals used for one game.

  In the present embodiment, the number of medals used for one game is set to one to three. For example, when the number of medals used for one game is set to “1”, one BET light emitting unit (for example, the BET light emitting unit located at the bottom) is turned on, and the other BET light emitting units (one in the middle) The BET light emitting unit located at the top is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal portion 12 is formed at the center of the door body 9. The pedestal section 12 includes various devices (medal slot 13, MAX bet button 14 (also referred to as "MAX BET"), 1 bet button 15 (also referred to as "1 BET"), start lever 16, Stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) are provided.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is provided for receiving medals dropped into the pachislot 1 from outside by a player. The medals received from the medal insertion slot 13 are used in one game with a preset number (for example, 3) as an upper limit, and a portion exceeding the preset number is deposited in the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1-bet button 15 are provided for determining the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 to be used in one game. A settlement button 22 is provided on the pedestal portion 12. The settlement button 22 is provided for drawing out (discharging) medals stored in the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided for starting rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L (referred to as a “left stop button” in FIGS. 14 and 33) and a middle stop button 17C (a “middle stop button” in FIGS. 14 and 33), respectively. ) And a right stop button 17R (referred to as a “right stop button” in FIGS. 14 and 33).

  The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode). The 7-segment display 6 is used for playing a game, the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter, stored number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, paid out number). The information such as the number of inserted medals (hereinafter referred to as BET number) is digitally displayed.

  A medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, a lower left speaker 20L, a lower right speaker 20R, and the like are provided below the door body 9. The medal payout exit 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described below to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout exit 18. In addition, the lower left speaker 20L and the lower right speaker 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the effect contents.

  Further, a waist panel display unit 106 is provided on the door body 9. The waist panel display unit 106 is disposed above the lower left speaker 20L and the lower right speaker 20R. The waist panel display unit 106 covers a light source unit (port No. 53) described later provided on the door body 9. Then, the waist panel display unit 106 emits light by being irradiated with light from the light source unit (port No. 53).

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the 7-segment display 6.

  The 7-segment display 6 is composed of 7-digit 7-segment LEDs. The left portion 6a has a 2-digit storage number, the right portion 6b has a 2-digit payout number, and the central portion 6c has a 3-digit pressing order. Is displayed. In the display example of the 7-segment display 6 in FIG. 4, “03” indicating that the number of stored sheets is three is displayed on the left part 6a, and “15” indicating that the number of payouts is fifteen is displayed on the right part 6b. , And "213" indicating that the stop button is to be pressed in the order of the middle stop button 17C, the left stop button L, and the right stop button 17R are displayed in the center portion 6c by seven-segment LEDs, respectively. . Further, in addition to the LEDs according to 6a, 6b and 6c described above, the 7-segment display 6 is arranged in an upper area of the left part 6a, and is arranged above an "INSERT" 6d indicating that medals can be inserted and above the central part 6c. "START" 6e indicating start, "MEDAL BET" 6f indicating medal bet number, "1" 6g, "2" 6h, "3" 6i, "REPLAY" indicating replay arranged above the right portion 6b. 6j are provided for the display area. The 7-segment display 6 is controlled by a display drive circuit 64 connected to the main control board 41 as described later in FIG.

[Various lamp groups]
FIG. 5 is an LED arrangement port diagram of the pachislot 1. However, FIG. 5 does not include the 7-segment LED constituting the 7-segment display 6 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the door main body 9 is provided with light sources of 337 ports of port numbers 0 to 336. Each light source unit is provided with an LED. Note that as the light source unit according to the present invention, an existing light emitting element may be arranged as long as it can emit at least green, blue, and red light, such as organic electroluminescence.

  The light source units related to the ports No. 0 to No. 30 form a first lamp group 111. The first lamp group 111 irradiates the upper display unit 101 (see FIG. 3) with light. The light source units related to the ports No. 49 to No. 52 form the second lamp group 112. The second lamp group 112 irradiates light to the reel illumination unit 102 (see FIG. 3).

  The light source units related to the ports No. 66 to No. 70 form the third lamp group 113, and the light source units related to the ports No. 71 to No. 75 form the fourth lamp group 114. The third lamp group 113 irradiates the reel side effect display unit 103A (see FIG. 3) with light, and the fourth lamp group 114 irradiates the reel side effect display unit 103B (see FIG. 3) with light. The light source units related to the ports of No. 68 to No. 70 of the third lamp group 113 face the three BET light emitting units described above, and emit light from the BET light emitting units facing each other by turning on.

  The light source units related to the ports No. 54 to No. 59 form a fifth lamp group 115, and the light source units related to the ports No. 60 to No. 65 form a sixth lamp group 116. The fifth lamp group 115 irradiates the edge effect display unit 104A (see FIG. 3) with light, and the sixth lamp group 116 irradiates the edge effect display unit 104B (see FIG. 3) with light.

  The light source units related to the ports No. 108 to No. 156 form a seventh lamp group 117. The seventh lamp group 117 irradiates light to the reel lower display unit 105 (see FIG. 3). The light source units related to the ports No. 108 to No. 121 of the seventh lamp group 117 display, for example, the stored number of medals deposited inside the pachislot 1.

  The light source units related to the ports No. 122 to No. 142 of the seventh lamp group 117 display, for example, the number of acquired medals during the bonus. The light source units related to the ports No. 143 to No. 156 of the seventh lamp group 117 display, for example, the number of payout medals.

  Here, the seventh lamp group 117 is also referred to as “sub 7 segment”.

  The light source units related to the ports No. 31 to No. 48 and No. 76 to No. 93 form an eighth lamp group 118. The light source units related to the ports No. 31 to No. 36 of the eighth lamp group 118 function as light sources for reels (reel backlight) of the left reel 3L. The light source units related to the ports Nos. 37 to 42 function as light sources (reel backlights) for the reels of the middle reel 3C, and the light source units related to the ports Nos. 43 to 48 correspond to the right reel. It functions as a 3R reel light source (reel backlight).

  The light source unit related to the port of No. 53 irradiates light to the waist panel display unit 106 (see FIG. 3). The light source unit related to the port of No. 157 irradiates the MAX bet button 14 with light. The light source unit related to the port of No. 158 emits light to the left stop button 17L. The light source unit related to the port of No. 159 emits light to the middle stop button 17C. The light source unit related to the port of No. 160 emits light to the right stop button 17R.

  The light source units related to the ports No. 161 to No. 336 form a dot matrix unit 119 having 11 rows and 16 columns. The dot matrix section 119 functions as a light source of the light emitting display device 11. Each port of the dot matrix section 119 is provided with one full-color LED. As a result, transmission data to be transmitted to each port requires RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values on the cathode (minus) side and values on the anode (plus) side.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislot 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachislo 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one open front side. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 9) to be described later is provided in an upper part in the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls main operations of the game in the pachislot 1 and a flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence or absence of a prize, and the like.

  The main control circuit 41 includes a winning ratio monitor 411 including four 7-segment LEDs 411a, 411b, 411c, and 411d. The abbreviated tens digit and the tens digit are displayed on the 7-segment LEDs 411a and 411b, respectively. The tenth digit and the ones digit of the ratio are displayed on the 7-segment LEDs 411c and 411d, respectively.

  Here, in the abbreviations (411a, 411b), an identification symbol for displaying the reference value of the winning combination is displayed. For example, the identification symbol “7A” indicates that the reference ratio of the combination ratio (combination ratio) is 70%. In the ratios (411c, 411d), a numerical value of the percentage (%) of the ratio of the actual goods at the time is displayed.

  Note that the “accessory ratio” refers to a ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games since the power was supplied to the pachislot 1, and the “number of advantageous section games” refers to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The number of games in which you are staying. For example, an AT (assist time) state in which a so-called push order navigation for notifying a player of a pressing order of a stop button for winning an internal winning combination is executed is an example of a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the main control circuit 41 is provided with a setting keyhole 412 operated by a setting key for changing the setting (settings 1 to 6) of the pachislot 1. The setting keyhole 412 is operated by the setting key. A setting key type switch 412S for transmitting a signal to that effect is provided.

  The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 other than those described above will be described in more detail in the description of FIG.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in a central portion in the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 6, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (one of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R in FIG. 9) via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal dispensing device 33 (hereinafter, referred to as a hopper 33) is provided at a lower portion in the cabinet 2a, and is capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging the medals one by one. Further, on one side of the hopper 33 (the right side in the example shown in FIG. 6), an auxiliary storage 38 for storing medals when the hopper is full is provided. The auxiliary storage 38 is provided with an auxiliary storage switch 38S that outputs a signal to that effect when the auxiliary storage 38 is full.

  In the cabinet 2a, on the other side of the hopper 33 (the left side in the example shown in FIG. 6), a power supply device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 1 is provided.

  On the upper part on the back surface side of the front door 2b, a sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) described later is provided. The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls execution of an effect by turning on and off the LED. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later in the description of FIG.

  Further, a medal selector 35 and a medal discharge guide 36 are provided at a substantially central portion on the back side of the front door 2b. The medal selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of a medal inserted from the outside via the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. The hopper 33 is guided to the hopper 33 via the medal discharge guide 36.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, a first medal sensor 35 </ b> S that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the medal selector 35. A second medal sensor 36S for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the medal discharge guide 36, as described in FIG. 7 and FIG.

  A door open / close switch 9S that transmits a signal indicating that the door 9 is opened and closed when the door 9 is opened and closed is provided below the front door 2b.

<Configuration of medal selector>
Next, the configurations of the medal selector 35 and the medal ejection guide 36 provided in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the medal selector 35 includes a U-shaped base plate 350 that forms an outer frame housing of the medal selector 35 main body, a medal entrance 352, a medal rail 351 and a select plate. 353, a medal pusher 354, a first medal sensor 35S (FIG. 8), a cancel shooter 356 for discharging a medal determined to be an illegal medal, and a medal exit unit 355.

  Below the medal selector 35, a cancel chute (not shown) for paying out medals determined as illegal medals and medals discharged from the hopper 33 to the medal payout exit 20 is connected.

  Further, a medal discharge guide 36 having a guide passage 36 c for guiding the medals discharged from the medal exit portion 355 of the medal selector 35 to the hopper 33 is connected and fixed to the base plate portion 350.

  At an upstream end of the base plate portion 350, a medal entrance 352 for accepting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 is provided, and a medal inserted into the medal selector 35 from the medal entrance 352 is transmitted to the medal rail 351. Along to the downstream end. A select plate 353 that guides a medal of a regular size downstream of the medal rail 351 is disposed at a substantially intermediate position of the medal rail 351. In addition, a medal pusher 354 that is pushed downward by a passing medal is disposed at a surface position of the medal rail 351 where the select plate 353 is disposed.

  As described above, the medal selector 35 determines whether the medal is true or false, detects the medal determined as a regular medal by the first medal sensor 35S, counts the number of medals, and outputs the hopper through the medal discharge guide 36. It has a function of discharging to 33 and a function of returning a medal determined as an illegal medal from the medal payout exit 18 through the cancel shooter from the cancel shooter 356. The details of the determination of an incorrect medal will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The medal discharge guide 36 according to the present embodiment is connected to the base plate 350 of the medal selector 35 by being fixed or integrally formed. The medal discharge guide 36 is curved downward and inclined, and a concave guide passage 36c is formed between the outer wall 36a and the inner wall 36b of the medal discharge guide 36.

  The entrance side of the medal discharge guide 36 communicates with the medal exit portion 355 of the medal selector 35, and the exit side is arranged so as to be located above the hopper 33.

  The width of the recessed guide passage 36c is designed to be larger than the width of the medals so that the medals discharged from the medal selector 35 can pass smoothly, and the height of the outer wall 36a and the inner wall 36b is also smaller than that of the medals. The height is designed so as not to deviate from the guide passage 36c.

  On the inner wall 36b of the medal discharge guide 36, a second medal sensor 36S composed of a reflection type or transmission type optical sensor for detecting the passage of a medal is provided.

  The second medal sensor 36S is provided at a height such that the detection light is incident on the center of the medal passing through the guide passage 36c.

  Although the example of FIG. 7 shows an example in which the second medal sensor 36S is provided on the exit side of the guide passage 36c, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second medal sensor 36S may be provided on the center or on the entrance side. Further, the second medal sensor 36S may be provided on the outer wall 36a instead of the inner wall 36b.

  In the medal discharge guide 36 configured as described above, the medals discharged from the medal exit portion 355 of the medal selector 35 pass through a concave-shaped guide passage 36c that is curved and inclined downward from the entrance side of the medal discharge guide 36. Finally, it is discharged to the hopper 33 from the outlet side.

  While the medals pass through the guide passage 36c of the medal discharge guide 36, the second medal sensor 36S detects the passage of the medals.

  The second medal sensor 36S outputs an ON signal in a state where a medal is detected, and outputs an OFF signal in a non-detected state.

  By the way, as described above, the width of the guide passage 36c is larger than the thickness of the medals, and since the guide passage 36c is curved as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of medals may pass through. Therefore, the second medal sensor 36S can count the number of passing medals not only when the medals pass alone, but also when two or three medals overlap and pass the second medal sensor 36S.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the details of the determination of the unauthorized medal and the first medal sensor 35S will be described. FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the medal selector 35.

  The select plate 353 and the medal pusher 354 are configured to push the medal into the cancel shooter 356 by the medal pusher 354 without being guided by the select plate 353 when the inserted medal is smaller than a regular standard size ( (See “M2” in FIG. 8). When the inserted medal is a proper medal (regular medal), the medal is guided along the select plate 353 (see “M1” in FIG. 8), and the medal rail 351 is pressed while pushing the medal pressure 354. Guided downstream.

  Normally, the select plate 353 is positioned at the medal guide position. However, under predetermined conditions (for example, when inserting a predetermined number of medals, when an error occurs, at the time of starting a game, etc.), the select plate 353 is It moves to the discharge position, and forcibly discharges the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 to the cancel shooter 356. Further, a magnet (not shown) is arranged on the medal rail 351, and the medal attracted to this magnet is discharged to the cancel shooter 356 as a non-standard medal (illegal medal).

  Further, a first medal sensor 35S including two medal detection sensors (for example, double reflection type photo sensors) 35a and 35b is disposed downstream of the medal rail 351. The number of medals passing on the medal rail 351 of the medal selector 35 and an abnormal operation such as a jammed medal or an illegal operation are detected. The medals that have passed through the first medal sensor 35S are discharged from the medal exit portion 355 to the medal discharge guide 36, and are stored in the hopper 33 through the medal discharge guide 36.

<Configuration of circuit included in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the entire circuit included in the pachislo 1. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub control circuit.

  The pachislo 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly constituted by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a duty ratio monitor 411, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout. A completion signal circuit 66 is included.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53, an input port for receiving signals from various switches and sensors, an output port for transmitting signals to peripheral devices, and the like. It consists of.

  The main ROM 52 stores control programs for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  The main CPU 51 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, and a duty ratio monitor 411. Clock pulse generation circuit 54 and frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. Further, the random number generator 56 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers. Then, the combination ratio monitor 411 displays the combination ratio and the like with the 7-segment LED.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 61L, 61C and 61R.

  The stop switch 17S is a specific example of the stop operation detecting means according to the present invention, and indicates that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). ) Is detected. The start switch 16S is a specific example of the start operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The first medal sensor 35S and the second medal sensor 36S show one specific example of the insertion operation detecting means according to the present invention, and the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 are stored in the medal selector 35 and the medal discharge guide 36. Is detected. The MAX bet switch 14S detects that the MAX bet button 14 has been pressed by the player, and the 1-bet switch 15S detects that the 1-bet button 15 has been pressed by the player.

  The settlement switch 22S detects that the settlement button 22 has been pressed by the player. Then, the reset switch 37S detects that the reset switch 37 has been operated by the operator.

  Further, the door open / close switch 9S detects the open / close state of the door body 9. Then, the auxiliary storage switch 38S detects that the auxiliary storage 38 is full. The setting key type switch 412S detects that the setting key is inserted into the setting key type switch 412 and is operated.

  The peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 50 include three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided respectively for the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of pulse outputs, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to a corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a fixed angle.
The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R show one specific example of the variable display means according to the present invention.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel, and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, the number of reel symbols. Just rotated or not).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time a pulse counter outputs a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation of one symbol, the value of a symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. Is added. The symbol counter is provided for each reel. Then, the value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected is managed. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected based on the position where the reel index is detected.

  The display drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the medal detection performed by the medal detecting unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged from the hopper 33 to the outside reaches a predetermined number of payouts. Further, an external terminal plate 18S is connected to the main control circuit 41. The main control circuit 41 is connected to the hall computer or the calling device 100 via the external terminal board 18S.

[Sub-control circuit]
As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, as shown in FIG. And an amplifier 93.

  The sub CPU 81 performs sound and light output control in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub-ROM 82 is a specific example of the effect storage means according to the gaming machine of the present invention, and basically has a program storage area and a data storage area. The detailed configuration of the sub ROM 82 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The sub-RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined effect contents and effect data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  The sub-control circuit 42 includes a first lamp group 111, a seventh lamp group 117, an eighth lamp group 118, a dot matrix section 119, a lower left speaker 20L, a lower right speaker 20R, an upper left speaker 21L, an upper right speaker 21R, and the like. Peripheral devices are connected. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub-control circuit 42.

  The first lamp group 111, the seventh lamp group 117, the eighth lamp group 118, and the dot matrix section 119 show specific examples of the effect executing means according to the present invention. 1 shows a specific example of the rotation display means according to the first embodiment. The lower left speaker 20L and the lower right speaker 20R show one specific example of the audio output means according to the present invention.

  The first lamp group 111 is connected to the sub CPU 81 (sub control circuit 42) via the upper display section LED drive board 121. A driver (circuit) that receives a control signal (LED control data or difference data described later) transmitted from the sub CPU 81 and supplies a current to the first lamp group 111 is mounted on the upper display unit LED drive board 121. I have. That is, the sub CPU 81 and the upper display section LED drive board 121 show a specific example of the effect control means, and generate a control signal (LED control data or difference data to be described later) based on the effect contents, and generate the first lamp. The group 111 is controlled.

  The seventh lamp group 117 is connected to the sub CPU 81 (sub control circuit 42) via the 7SEG drive board 127. On the 7SEG drive board 127, a driver (circuit) that receives a control signal (LED control data or difference data described later) transmitted from the sub CPU 81 and supplies a current to the seventh lamp group 117 is mounted. That is, the sub CPU 81 and the 7SEG drive board 127 show a specific example of the effect control means, and generate a control signal (LED control data or difference data to be described later) based on the contents of the effect. Control.

  The eighth lamp group 118 is connected to the sub CPU 81 (the sub control circuit 42) via the turning body LED drive board 128. A driver (circuit) that receives a control signal (LED control data or difference data described later) transmitted from the sub CPU 81 and supplies a current to the eighth lamp group 118 is mounted on the turning body LED drive board 128. I have. That is, the sub CPU 81 and the torso LED drive board 128 show a specific example of the effect control means, and generate a control signal (LED control data or difference data to be described later) based on the effect contents, and generate the eighth lamp. Control the group 118.

  The dot matrix section 119 is connected to the sub CPU 81 (sub control circuit 42) via the matrix drive board 129. On the matrix drive board 129, a driver (circuit) that receives a control signal (LED control data or difference data described later) transmitted from the sub CPU 81 and supplies a current to the eighth lamp group 118 is mounted. That is, the sub CPU 81 and the matrix drive board 129 show a specific example of the effect control means, and generate a control signal (LED control data or difference data to be described later) based on the effect contents to control the dot matrix section 119. I do.

  Note that the second lamp group 112, the third lamp group 113, the fourth lamp group 114, the fifth lamp group 115, the sixth lamp group 116, and the light source units related to the other ports according to the present embodiment are not provided. It is connected to the sub-control circuit 42 via the illustrated drive board. In the present embodiment, the light source unit having 337 ports (see FIG. 5) is controlled at a predetermined cycle (2 msec in the present embodiment).

  The sub CPU 81 and the various drive boards (the turn LED drive board 128, the matrix drive board 129, etc.) show specific examples of the effect control means according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, each of the substrates 121, 127, 128, and 129 communicates with each of the lamp groups 111, 117, and 118 and the dot matrix unit 119 by a serial bus communication method. The serial bus communication is performed by synchronous serial communication using two lines of a data line and a clock line or three lines of a data line, a clock line, and a select line, by controlling the lamp groups 111, 117, and 118 and the dot matrix unit 119. Data for controlling the light emission mode of the LED is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the turning body LED drive board 128 statically controls the reel light source (reel backlight) in the eighth lamp group 118. There are dynamic control and static control as an LED lighting method (method). In the dynamic control, a lighted LED blinks at a high frequency at a constant frequency. In this dynamic control, if the interval of blinking at a high frequency is shortened, it looks as if it is always on due to the afterimage phenomenon when viewed by human eyes.

  When the reel backlight is dynamically controlled, the light emission of the reel backlight appears to flicker when the reel rotates. As a result, there arise problems such as so-called hindrance to eye pressing and a feeling of eye fatigue easily occurring. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reel backlight is statically controlled. In the static control, a current is constantly applied to the LED. Thus, a constant current always flows through the LED, so that the light emission of the reel backlight can be prevented from flickering. In the present embodiment, a part of the seven red symbols is made a translucent portion, and when the reel rotates, the translucent portion is emphasized by the light of the reel backlight to enhance the discernment of the symbol. At this time, when the translucent portion of the reel passes through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the light of the reel backlight becomes strongly visible, and if flickering occurs here, it tends to hinder eye pressing. It can be said that static control for suppressing flicker is more effective when employed in a gaming machine having a reel having a translucent portion as described above. However, static control requires more wires and more ports than dynamic control.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the D / A converter 92, and the amplifier 93 output a sound such as BGM through the lower left speaker 20L and the lower right speaker 20R according to the sound data specified by the effect contents.

  Next, the sub-ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the sub ROM 82 includes an OS area 82a for storing an operating system, a sub control program storage area 82b for storing a program to be executed by the sub CPU 81, a game initialization setting data area 82c, It has a setting data area 82d, various program table areas 82e for storing various tables and the like, a program management data area 82f, a lamp data area 82g, a sound data area 82h, and a sum value area 82i. The sum value for checking the consistency of the entire area of the sub ROM 82 is set in the sum value data 82i, and the sum value for checking the consistency of each area (82a to 82h) is set to the individual area (82a to 82h). The sum value (not shown) of each area (82a to 82h) is set at the beginning (or end) of the area 82h).

  The sub-control program storage area 82b includes a device driver, an inter-board communication process for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, an effect registration process for determining the effect contents, and each LED based on the registered LED data. And an LED control task for controlling the output of light by the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L and 21R based on the registered sound data.

  The various program table area 82e stores an effect lottery table, an error code table of the sub control circuit 42, an error code table of a sub device, a sub device communication check table, and the like. The program management data area 82f stores a magic code, a program version, and the like. The lamp data area 82g stores various light emission effect pattern data and the like based on light emission effects of the first to seventh lamp groups. The sound data area 82h stores sound data such as BGM and sound effects. The sum value area 82i stores a sum value obtained by performing a sum calculation from the OS area 82a to the sound data area 82h.

[Symbol layout table]
Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol of each reel arranged in the middle area in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as “0”. Then, in each reel, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of progressing in the reel rotation direction (the direction of the arrow A in FIG. 8) based on the symbol position “0”. Assigned to symbols.

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, the reels are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to specify the type of the symbol being displayed. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “7”, the upper, middle, and lower tiers of the left reel 3L within the frame of the display window 4 have the symbol position “8” of the symbol position “8”, respectively. A symbol corresponding to "Don 1", "Bell 2" at symbol position "7", and "Replay" at symbol position "6" is displayed.

[Shipping test flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a flow of a shipping test of the gaming machine in the factory according to the first embodiment will be described along steps (a) to (f).

  (A) First, the pachislot 1 (game machine) is assembled. At this time, the main ROM 52 is not mounted on the main control circuit 41, and the sub ROM 82 of the product ROM is mounted on the sub control circuit 42.

  (B) Next, the inspection ROM (the ROM in which the inspection program is stored) is mounted on the main control circuit 41 as the main ROM 52.

  (C) Then, the operation of the main function and the sub-function is checked. Here, the main function refers to a function of a display device and / or a driving device (for example, a 7-segment display 6, a combination ratio monitor 411, an external terminal 18S, and the like) controlled by the main control circuit 41 illustrated in FIG. The sub-function refers to a function of an effect device (for example, first to seventh lamp groups, speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R, etc.) controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 shown in FIG. The operation check is performed according to inspection specifications shown in FIGS. 14 to 26 described later. After the power of the pachislot 1 is turned on, the MAX bet button 14 is first pressed to switch the pachislot 1 from the normal mode to the inspection mode. Then, when the inspection mode is entered, the inspection mode is sequentially switched by operating the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14, and a predetermined inspection item in each inspection mode is selected in accordance with the inspection specification shown in FIG. Execute.

  (D) When the inspection of (c) the main function and the sub-function is completed, the inspection ROM is removed from the main control circuit, and the product ROM (ROM in which the inspection program is not stored) is attached to the main control circuit 41 as the main ROM 52. I do.

  (E) Next, a final operation check for confirming a basic operation in the product ROM is performed.

  (F) When the above (e) final operation check is completed, the process proceeds to shipment of the pachislot 1.

[Inspection specifications]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 26, an inspection specification related to the operation check performed in the step (c) of FIG. 13 will be described.

  First, the columns provided in each of the tables (a) to (f) shown in FIG. 14 will be described.

  In the “input” column, the contents of the operation to be performed by the inspector are described. For example, “MAXBET” means pressing the MAX bet button 14, and “MAXBET + start lever” means operating the start lever 16 with the MAX bet button 14 pressed.

  The function of the pachislot 1 to be activated when the inspector performs the operation described in the “input” column is described in the “inspection specification” column. For example, “transition to the inspection mode: all LEDs are lit” means that the pachislot 1 transitions to the inspection mode and all the LEDs are lit to notify the inspector of the fact, and The “push order display right 7SEG“ 1 ”of the inspection mode 1” indicates “1” in the rightmost 7-segment LED in the push order display 6c (central three digits) of the 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 4). "Is displayed.

  The “command” column describes an inspection command (see FIGS. 15 to 21) transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42 when the inspector performs the operation described in the “input” column. ing. For example, “0001” means that a 2-byte check command representing hexadecimal 0001 is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42, and “0002or0003” means 2 bytes representing hexadecimal 0002 or 0003 Is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42. When a plurality of inspection commands are described, they are sequentially transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42 at appropriate time intervals (for example, 0.5 to 2 seconds) that can be confirmed by the inspector. Means The inspection command will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When “-” is described in the “command” column, it means that the inspection command is not transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42.

  In the "liquid crystal device" column, if the gaming machine to be inspected is a liquid crystal mounted machine, the function of the gaming machine that should be activated when the inspector performs the operation described in the "input" column Have been. For example, “demo screen” means that a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, and “eco screen” means that a screen in the power saving mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device.

  Hereinafter, each of Tables (a) to (f) will be described.

  FIG. 14A shows inspection specifications for switching from the normal mode to the inspection mode and switching between the inspection modes 1 to 5.

  When the inspector turns on the power of the pachislot 1 in the step (c) of FIG. 13, the inspector first presses the MAX bet button 14 as shown in the inspection item 1 of the table (a) to shift from the normal mode to the inspection mode. . Here, the inspector checks that all the LEDs are turned on. At this time, the inspection commands “0001” and “0020” are sequentially transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. As shown in FIG. 15, the inspection command of “0001” is an inspection command that notifies the sub-control circuit 42 that the mode has shifted to the inspection mode, and the inspection command of “0020” is to turn on all the LEDs. Is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42.

  Next, as shown in the inspection item 2 in Table (a), the inspection operator operates the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14, whereby the pachislot machine 1 enters the inspection mode 1 (LED test). . At this time, an inspection command (hexadecimal 0002 or 0003) is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. Here, the inspector confirms that "001" is displayed on the 7-segment LED of the central three digits 6c (press order display) of the 7-segment display 6. Then, the LED test in the inspection mode 1 is executed according to the table (b) described later.

  Next, as shown in the inspection item 3 in Table (a), the inspector operates the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14, whereby the pachislot 1 is switched to the inspection mode 2 (sound test). At this time, the inspector confirms that “2” is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment LED of the center three digits 6c (push order display) of the 7-segment display 6. Then, the sound test of the inspection mode 2 is executed according to the table (c) described later.

  Similarly, the inspector executes the inspections from inspection mode 1 to inspection mode 5 by executing the inspection items up to inspection item 6 in the order of the inspection items in table (a).

  FIG. 14B shows the inspection specifications in the inspection mode 1 (LED test).

  When shifting to the inspection mode 1 (LED test), the inspector presses the MAX bet button 14 (first time) and executes the inspection item of the inspection item 1 in Table (b). Here, the inspector checks that all the LEDs at the location shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0021” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0021” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 that all the LEDs at the location shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector presses the MAX bet button 14 (second time) again, and an appropriate time interval (e.g., for example) for the inspector to inspect all the single-color LEDs at the location shown in FIG. , 0.5 to 2 seconds). At this time, the test commands “004E” to “0071”, “008F” to “00AD”, “00B2”, “00B6”, and “00D4” to “0119” are sequentially transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. These inspection commands are inspection commands requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to sequentially turn on each single-color LED at the location shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspection technician presses the 1-bet button 15 (first time), proceeds to the inspection item 2, and all the LEDs at the positions shown in FIG. 22B are simultaneously lit in full color (white). Check. At this time, the inspection command “0022” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0022” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to light all the LEDs at the location shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, an eco screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15 (second time) again, and all LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. , 0.5 to 2 seconds). At this time, inspection commands of “0031” to “0035”, “0072” to “007C”, “00AE”, “00B0”, “00B9”, “00BA”, and “00BB” are sequentially output to the sub control circuit 42. Sent. These inspection commands are inspection commands requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to sequentially turn on each LED at the location shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector presses the settlement button 22 (first time), proceeds to the inspection item 3, and confirms that all the dots in the dot matrix section 119 are lit simultaneously. At this time, the inspection command “011B” for the full lighting of the dot matrix is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command “011B” is a command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to turn on all the dots of the dot matrix unit 119 simultaneously. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test black screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector presses the settlement button 22 (second time) again, and an appropriate time interval (for example, 0.5 to 2 seconds) for all the dots of the dot matrix unit 119 to be inspected by the inspector. ) To confirm that they are lit sequentially. At this time, the inspection commands “0157” to “015A” for dot matrix sequential lighting are sequentially transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection commands “0157” to “015A” indicate that all the dots of the dot matrix section 119 are sequentially lit in the sequential lighting patterns shown in FIGS. 26A to 26D, respectively. Is the inspection command requested. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test black screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (first time), proceeds to the inspection item 4, and confirms that all the 7-segment LEDs of the 7-segment display 6 are simultaneously turned on. At this time, no inspection command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (second time) again to pay out “12” to the storage of the 7-segment display 6 (two digits 6a on the left side of the 7-segment display 6 shown in FIG. 14). "34" is lit all at once (2 digits 6b on the right side), "567" is lit all at once in the pushing order (3 digits 6c at the center), "1234" is lit on the duty ratio monitor 411, and the sub 7 seg ( It is confirmed that “88888888” lights up in the seven lamp group 117). At this time, the inspection command “00D3” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “00D3” is a command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to turn on all the sub-segments (seventh lamp group 117) all at once. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  In addition, in the restart lever 16 (second time) of the item 4 (start lever) of the above inspection mode 1 (LED test), the sub 7-segment (seventh lamp group 117) is turned on simultaneously with "88888888". Inspection specification, but instead of this, change to the inspection specification that turns on "1," "2," "3," "4," "5," "6," and "7" sequentially from the left digit of sub 7 seg May be. At this time, the inspection commands “00D5”, “00E0”, “00EB”, “00F6”, “0101”, “010C”, and “0117” are sequentially transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. These inspection commands are to light “1” in the first digit from the left of sub 7 seg (“00D5”) and to light “2” in the second digit from the left of sub 7 seg (“00E0”). ), Lighting "3" in the third digit from the left of the sub 7 seg ("00EB"), lighting "4" in the fourth digit from the left of the sub 7 seg ("00F6"), Lighting “5” in the fifth digit from the left of the seg (“0101”), Lighting “6” in the sixth digit from the left of the sub 7 seg (“010C”), Starting from the left of the sub 7 seg This is a command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to light “7” in the seventh digit (“0117”).

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (third time) again, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0026” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command “0026” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to turn on all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (the fourth time) again and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0027” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command “0027” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to turn on all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (fifth time) again and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0028” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0028” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to turn on all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (sixth time) again, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0029” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command “0029” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (seventh time) again and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “002A” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “002A” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (the eighth time) again, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “002B” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “002B” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test white screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the left stop button 17L (first time) to proceed to the inspection item 5, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0023” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0023” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to light all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected has a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test red screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the left stop button 17L (second time) again, and the LED at the location shown in FIG. 25A is set to an appropriate time interval (for example, 0. (5 to 2 seconds) and confirm that the LED lights up sequentially in red. At this time, inspection commands of “003C” to “0041”, “007D” to “0082”, “00AF”, “00B1”, “00C0”, “00C1”, and “00C2” are sequentially output to the sub control circuit 42. Sent. These inspection commands are inspection commands that request the sub-control circuit 42 to light each LED at the location shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected has a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test red screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the middle stop button 17C (first time) to proceed to the inspection item 6, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0024” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0024” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to turn on all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected has a liquid crystal device, a green screen of a dot drop test is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the middle stop button 17C (second time) again, and the LED at the position shown in FIG. 25B is set to an appropriate time interval (for example, 0. (5 to 2 seconds). At this time, inspection commands of “0042” to “0047”, “0083” to “0088”, “00AF”, “00C3”, “00C4”, and “00C5” are sequentially transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. These inspection commands are inspection commands that request the sub-control circuit 42 to sequentially turn on the respective LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected has a liquid crystal device, a green screen of a dot drop test is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the right stop button 17L (first time), advances to the inspection item 5, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. At this time, the inspection command “0023” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0023” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to turn on all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test blue screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the left stop button 17L (second time) again, and the LED at the position shown in FIG. 25C is set to an appropriate time interval (for example, 0. (5 to 2 seconds). At this time, inspection commands of “003C” to “0041”, “007D” to “0082”, “00AF”, “00B1”, “00C0”, “00C1”, and “00C2” are sequentially output to the sub control circuit 42. Sent. These inspection commands are inspection commands that request the sub-control circuit 42 to sequentially turn on the respective LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a dot drop test blue screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Note that the above-described dot drop test of the liquid crystal device means that a specified color (black, white, red, green, blue) is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal device, and the inspector visually checks the liquid crystal device. Check if there is a dot drop on the liquid crystal.

  FIG. 14C shows the inspection specifications of the inspection mode 2 (sound test).

  When the inspection mode 1 (LED test) is completed, the inspector switches to the inspection mode 2 (sound test) by operating the start lever 16 with the MAX bet button 14 pressed.

  Next, the inspection staff presses the MAX bet button 14 and proceeds to the inspection item 1, and confirms that the sound at the time of the RB (regular bonus) effect is reproduced from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R. At this time, the inspection command “000E” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “000E” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the sound at the time of the RB effect from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, and 21R. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15 to proceed to the inspection item 2, and confirms that the sound for the BB (Big Bonus) effect is reproduced from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R. At this time, the inspection command “000D” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “000D” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the sound during the BB effect from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 to proceed to the inspection item 3, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the upper left speaker 21L. At this time, the inspection command of “0014” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0014” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce sound from the upper left speaker 21L. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the left stop button 17L, proceeds to the inspection item 4, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the upper right speaker 21R. At this time, the inspection command “0015” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command “0015” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce sound from the upper right speaker 21R. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the middle stop button 17C to proceed to the inspection item 5, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the lower left speaker 20L. At this time, the inspection command “0016” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0016” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce sound from the lower left speaker 20L. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the right stop button 17R, proceeds to the inspection item 6, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the lower right speaker 20R. At this time, the inspection command “0017” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command “0017” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce sound from the lower right speaker 20R. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector operates the reset switch 37 to proceed to the inspection item 7, and confirms that the sound reproduced from the lower right speaker 20R in the inspection item 6 is muted. At this time, the inspection command of “000A” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “000A” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to mute the sound being reproduced from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  FIG. 14D shows the inspection specifications in the inspection mode 3 (sub-effect test).

  When the inspection mode 2 (sound test) is completed, the inspector operates the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14 to switch to the inspection mode 3 (sub-effect test).

  Next, the inspection staff presses the MAX bet button 14 and proceeds to the inspection item 1, and the sound at the time of the BB (Big Bonus) effect is reproduced from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R, and at the time of the BB effect. Check that the LED to be lit is lit. At this time, the inspection command “0008” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0008” requests the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the sound at the time of the BB effect from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, and 21R and to turn on the LED to be turned on during the BB effect. This is an inspection command. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a BB effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspection staff presses the 1-bet button 15 to proceed to the inspection item 2, and the sound at the time of the RB (regular bonus) effect is reproduced from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R, and at the time of the RB effect. Check that the LED to be lit is lit. At this time, the inspection command of “0009” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0009” requests the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the sound at the time of the RB effect from the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, and 21R and to turn on the LED to be turned on at the time of the RB effect. This is an inspection command. Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, an RB effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Next, the inspector presses the settlement button 22 and proceeds to inspection item 3 (cartridge inspection). In the cartridge inspection, the sub control circuit 42 checks the sum of the sub ROM 82. When the sum check of the sub ROM 82 is started, the 7-segment LED display at the center (3rd to 5th digits) of the sub 7-seg (seventh lamp group 117) changes. For example, "000", "111", "222", ... "999" are sequentially and repeatedly displayed. When the sum check of the sub ROM 82 is completed, “Fin” indicating normal or “Err” indicating abnormal is displayed in the center (3rd to 5th digits) of the sub 7 seg. At this time, the inspection command “0018” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command “0018” is an inspection command requesting the sub control circuit 42 to perform a cartridge inspection (sum check of the sub ROM 82). Here, when the gaming machine to be inspected includes a liquid crystal device, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal device.

  Inspection item 3 (cartridge inspection) includes an inspection for performing a sum check of the entire sub-ROM 82 (82a to 82h in FIG. 11) and a program (for example, a program shown in 82a to 82f in FIG. 11). There is an inspection that performs a sum check of only the relevant area or only the effect-related data area shown in 82g to 82h in FIG.

  FIG. 14E shows an inspection specification in the inspection mode 4 (main function test 1).

  When the inspection mode 3 (sub-effect test) is completed, the inspector switches to the inspection mode 4 (main function test 1) by operating the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14.

  Next, the inspector inserts the door key 23 into the door key insertion slot provided in the door 9 and rotates the door key 23 to the left to perform a key reset, thereby proceeding to the inspection item 1. Here, the inspector checks that the relay switch (not shown) of the external terminal plate 18S falls to the ON side. At this time, no inspection command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. Alternatively, for example, the inspection item 1 can be executed in a state in which the relay switch of the external terminal board 18S is connected to the LED bulb by a copper wire or the like. Confirm that the LED bulb is turned on by reset.

  Next, the inspector operates the reset switch 37 to proceed to the inspection item 2, and confirms that the error has been cleared. At this time, no inspection command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42.

  More specifically, for example, the operator displays an error on the 7-segment display 6 due to an intentional erroneous operation (for example, pressing the settlement button 22 without a medal inserted) in advance. It is also possible to confirm that the error display displayed on the 7-segment display 6 disappears when the reset switch 37 is operated in such a state.

  Next, the inspector proceeds to the inspection item 3 by inserting the setting key into the setting keyhole 412, and confirms that the BB sound is reproduced from the speaker 20L or the like at that time. At this time, an inspection command of “000D” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “000D” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the sound at the time of the BB (Big Bonus) effect from the speaker 20L or the like.

  Next, the inspector operates the auxiliary storage switch 38S to proceed to the inspection item 4, and confirms that the RB sound is reproduced from the speaker 20L or the like at that time. At this time, the inspection command “000E” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “000E” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the sound at the time of RB (regular bonus) production from the speaker 20L or the like.

  More specifically, for example, the operator contacts the parts of the auxiliary storage switch 38S so that a signal indicating that the auxiliary storage switch 38 is full is transmitted to the auxiliary storage switch 38S. The switch 38S can be operated.

  Next, the inspector operates the door opening / closing switch 9S to proceed to the inspection item 5, where the door 9 is opened, and at that time, it is confirmed that the game start sound is reproduced from the speaker 20L or the like. . At this time, the inspection command “0010” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0010” is an inspection command that requests the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the game start sound from the speaker 20L or the like.

  Next, the inspector operates the door opening / closing switch 9S again to put the door 9 in the closed state, and confirms that the rotation stop sound is reproduced from the speaker 20L or the like at that time. At this time, an inspection command of “0011” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. The inspection command of “0011” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the torso stop sound from the speaker 20L or the like.

  A state in which an error is displayed on the 7-segment display 6 is created in advance by intentional erroneous operation (for example, pressing the settlement button 22 in a state where no medals are stored in the medal payout device 33). When the reset switch 37 is operated in such a state, it may be confirmed that the error display displayed on the 7-segment display 6 disappears.

  Next, the inspector inserts medals into the medal insertion slot 13 to proceed to the inspection item 6. Here, for example, when inserting six medals, each time the medal is inserted, the inspector outputs the medal insertion sound to the left two digits 6a of the 7-segment display 6 while reproducing the medal insertion sound from the speaker 20L or the like. It is confirmed that the number of inserted medals is displayed, and that the number of payouts (the number of medals detected by the second medal sensor 36S) is displayed on the right two digits 6b of the 7-segment display 6. At this time, the inspection command of “000C” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42 every time a medal is inserted. The inspection command “000C” is an inspection command requesting the sub-control circuit 42 to reproduce the medal shooting sound from the speaker 20L or the like.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 to proceed to the inspection item 7, and confirms that the number of medals displayed in the right two digits 6b of the 7-segment display 6 is paid out. At this time, no inspection command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42.

  FIG. 14F shows the inspection specifications in the inspection mode 5 (main function test 2).

  When the inspection mode 4 (main function test 1) is completed, the inspection operator switches to the inspection mode 5 (main function test 2) by operating the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14.

  At this time, by the function of the inspection program, at the same time the inspection mode is shifted to the inspection mode 5 (main function test 2), the reel stop symbol is changed to the bonus symbol (three seven symbols “7”) without the operation of the inspector. Are aligned with the bonus prize position aligned with the winning line), the backlight LED of the reel (see port numbers 76 to 93 in FIG. 5) is turned on, and the left two digits 6a of the 7-segment display 6 “00” is displayed in both (storage segment) and right two digits 6b (payout segment).

  Next, the inspector presses the right stop button 17R, proceeds to the inspection item 1, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a speed of 80 rotations per minute, and three 7 symbols “red 7” win. Make sure that you stop at the bonus winning position aligned with the line. At this time, no inspection command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the inspector presses the settlement button 22 to proceed to the inspection item 2, and the number of times the settlement button 22 is pressed (for example, “01”) in the left two digits 6a (storage segment) of the 7-segment display 6 Is displayed, and it is confirmed that the medal payout number (for example, “15”) is displayed in the right two digits 6b (payout segment). At this time, no inspection command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42.

[Inspection command]
FIGS. 15 to 21 show a 2-byte inspection command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42 in the step (FIG. 13C) of performing the shipping test according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Is a table for explaining. Of these, the inspection commands described in FIGS. 15 to 18 are inspection commands common to liquid crystal machines (game machines equipped with a liquid crystal display device) and non-liquid crystal machines (game machines equipped with no liquid crystal display device). The inspection commands described in 19 to 21 are inspection commands dedicated to non-liquid crystal devices.

  The inspection command tables in FIGS. 15 to 21 are composed of a “code number” column, a “function” column, and a “remarks” column.

  The “code number” column includes a display of a decimal number as a serial number, and a display of a hexadecimal number obtained by converting a numerical value related to the decimal number display into a hexadecimal number. In the present embodiment, the inspection command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42 is a 2-byte length command in hexadecimal notation, and the inspection command has no parameters.

  However, the length and format of the inspection command described above are merely examples, and the length and format of the inspection command are not limited thereto.

  The “function” column is a function of the sub-control circuit 42 corresponding to the inspection command. That is, the transmission of the inspection command from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 means a request to the sub control circuit 42 to execute the function.

  In the "Remarks" column, supplementary information and the like are described.

[Display function inspection]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 22 to FIG. 26, the display (lighting) location on the gaming machine in the inspection of the display function including the LED and the dot matrix will be described.

  FIG. 22A shows locations of the single-color LEDs that are turned on in the single-color LED full lighting (first time) and the single-color LED sequential lighting (second time) in item 1 (MAXBET) of the inspection mode 1 (LED test).

  FIG. 22B shows the locations of the single-color LEDs that are turned on in full-color LED full lighting (first time) and full-color LED sequential lighting (second time) in item 2 (1 BET) of inspection mode 1 (LED test).

  FIG. 23 (a) shows the payout table in item 4 (start lever) of inspection mode 1 (LED test), and the positions of white monochromatic LEDs that are lit in the inspection of lighting (third time) such as side lens and reel top lighting. I have.

  FIG. 23B shows the locations of white monochromatic LEDs that are lit in the inspection (the fourth time) of the side lens, the reel backlight, the stop button illumination, and the like in item 4 (start lever) of inspection mode 1 (LED test). ing.

  FIG. 23C shows the locations of the white monochromatic LEDs that are turned on in the inspection (fifth) inspection of the line lens illumination or the like in item 4 (start lever) of inspection mode 1 (LED test).

  FIG. 24 (d) shows a full-color LED which is illuminated in red in an inspection (the sixth time) of red illumination of side lens, MAX bet button, stop button illumination, etc. in item 4 (start lever) of inspection mode 1 (LED test). Is indicated.

  FIG. 24 (e) shows a full-color LED which is illuminated green in the green illumination inspection (seventh) of the side lens, MAX bet button, stop button illumination, etc. in item 4 (start lever) of inspection mode 1 (LED test). Is indicated.

  FIG. 24F shows a full-color LED which turns on blue in the blue lighting test (eighth) of the side lens, the MAX bet button, the stop button, etc. in item 4 (start lever) of the test mode 1 (LED test). Is indicated.

  FIG. 25 (a) shows a full-color LED that is illuminated in red in the inspection of full-color LED full lighting (first time) and full-color LED red sequential lighting (second time) in item 5 (left stop button) of inspection mode 1 (LED test). The locations of the LEDs are shown.

  FIG. 25 (b) shows a full-color LED which turns on blue in the inspection of full-color LED blue full lighting (first time) and full-color LED blue sequential lighting (second time) in item 6 (middle stop button) of inspection mode 1 (LED test). The locations of the LEDs are shown.

  FIG. 25C shows a full-color LED which turns on blue in the inspection of full-color LED blue full lighting (first time) and full-color LED blue sequential lighting (second time) in item 7 (right stop button) of inspection mode 1 (LED test). The locations of the LEDs are shown.

  FIG. 26 shows locations of lit dots of the dot matrix section 119 in the inspection of the dot order lighting (first time) in the item 3 (checkout button) of the inspection mode 1 (LED test). In the dot sequential lighting, the patterns shown in FIGS. 26A to 26D are lighted on the dot matrix section 119 in this order.

  In the present embodiment, the dot matrix section 119 is constituted by a two-dimensional matrix of 11 rows and 16 columns. Pattern (a) shows a lighting pattern in which all 16 horizontal dots of the odd-numbered rows (first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, and eleventh rows) are lit. Pattern (b) shows a lighting pattern in which all 16 horizontal dots of even-numbered rows (second, fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth rows) are lit. Pattern (c) shows a lighting pattern in which all 11 vertical dots in the odd-numbered columns (the first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, and fifteenth columns) are lit. The pattern (d) shows a lighting pattern in which all 11 vertical dots in the even-numbered columns (the second, fourth, sixth, eighth, twelfth, fourteenth, and sixteenth columns) are lit.

<Description of operation of main control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 equipped with the inspection ROM using a program will be described.

[Main operation of pachislot under control of main CPU]
First, in the step (c) of the shipping test shown in FIG. 13 (operation confirmation of the main function and the sub-function), the procedure of the main operation processing of the pachislot 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 is shown in the main flowchart of FIG. This will be described with reference to a main flow.

  First, when the power is turned on to the pachislot 1, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the time of turning on the power (S1). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally, the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization process, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. Note that the designated storage area here is a storage area in which data must be deleted for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area and a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the mode is the inspection mode (S3). More specifically, as described in the inspection specification table (a) of FIG. Are turned on. When the flag is on, the main CPU 51 determines that the inspection mode is set.

  If the main CPU 51 determines in S3 that the mode is not the inspection mode, the process proceeds to S5.

  Next, when the main CPU 51 determines in S3 that the current mode is the inspection mode, the main CPU 51 executes an inspection mode process (S4).

  In the inspection mode process, the main CPU 51 determines the operation content of the pachislot 1 by the inspector through the state of the input port of the microcomputer 50, and based on the inspection specifications in FIG. 14, the operation mode (inspection mode (1-5) and The inspection commands shown in FIGS. 15 to 21 are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 while switching the inspection items set for each inspection mode).

  For example, in the inspection mode 1, when the main CPU 51 determines that the MAX bet button 14 (first time) has been pressed from the state of the input port of the microcomputer 50, the main CPU 51 executes the inspection mode 1 (see FIG. 14B). An inspection command of “0021” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 based on the specification of item 1 of “LED test”.

  Here, the main CPU 51 determines that the operation mode is an operation mode in which the effect control device is not controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 (for example, item 1 of the inspection mode 4 shown in FIG. 14E, main function test 1). In addition, the main CPU 51 controls a display device and / or a driving device (for example, the external terminal 18S) connected to the main / sub control circuit 41.

  When the inspection mode processing (S4) is completed, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S2, and repeats the processing of S2 to S4 while in the inspection mode (S3 = YES).

  That is, while the operation check of the main function / sub-function is being executed in the step (c) of FIG. 13, the loop of S2 to S4 is repeated.

If the main CPU 51 determines in S3 that the mode is not the inspection mode, it performs a medal acceptance / start check process (S5). In this process, the input of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S is checked.
Specifically, the main CPU 51 counts the number of inserted coins by automatic insertion when the display combination relating to the replay (replay combination) is established in the previous game, and counts the number of inserted coins by the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13. , And the number of inserted cards is counted based on the pressing of the BET button (MAX BET, 1 BET). If the number of inserted cards has reached the number of startable games, the state of the start switch is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random value (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random value in a random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S6). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number for effect used in the control of the reel effect and the lock, and stores the extracted random number for effect in an effect random number storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 ( S7). In the present embodiment, the effect random number value is extracted from the range of 0 to 127.

  Then, when the extracted various random numbers are stored in the predetermined random number storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S8). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value extracted in S6.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock lottery process (S9).
The game lock lottery process refers to a game lock lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the game state, and performs the game lock lottery based on the random number value for effect.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop initial setting process (S10).
In the reel stop initial setting process, based on the internal winning combination, various kinds of information relating to the rule stop control are acquired from a reel stop initial setting table (not shown).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S11). In this process, if the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the previous game started, the main CPU 51 exhausts the waiting time until the predetermined time has elapsed.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels.
The reel rotation start processing requests the rotation start of all reels. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 28) described later, which is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). The rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority order storage process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the attraction priority data and stores it in the attraction priority data storage area (not shown).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S14). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing at which the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are pressed, and the internal winning combination. Further, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. The reel stop command transmitted in this processing includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the position of the symbol when the stop switch is turned ON, the number of sliding frames until the reel stops, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock process (S15). In this process, the main CPU 51 invalidates or delays the progress of the game.
The main CPU 51 sets a value corresponding to a period for executing the determined game lock type in the lock timer, and waits until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. During that time, the player does not accept the stop operation.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data in the symbol code storage area (not shown) in the display combination storage area (not shown). In this process, the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line (winning determination line) after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped is compared with a symbol combination table (not shown). Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the activated line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S17). The medal payout process is a specific example of the game medium providing means according to the present invention. In this process, the driving of the hopper 33 and the updating of the number of credits are performed based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S15, and the medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in a symbol combination table (not shown), the number of inserted medals is 1 to 3, and the number of paid out medals varies depending on the display combination. The payout upper limit is 15 cards.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an RT control process (S18). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT gaming state. The main CPU 51 refers to an RT transition table (not shown) to check a transition condition of the RT game state that can be satisfied in the transfer source (current) RT game state, and determines that the transition condition of the RT game state is satisfied. When it is determined, a transition is made to the transition destination RT gaming state based on the transition condition with reference to an RT transition table (not shown). Further, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes parameters for specifying a display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S19). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S20). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the timing of ending the bonus game, and checks whether or not to end the operation of the bonus game.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S21). In this processing, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to perform the replay. When the bonus operation check processing ends, the main CPU 51 returns the processing to S2 and repeats the processing from S2.

[Interrupt processing under control of main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a description will be given of an interrupt process performed at a fixed period (every 1.1172 msec) under the control of a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 51.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S31). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an input port check process (S32). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a timer update process (S33). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs, for example, a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a communication data transmission process (S34). In this processing, various commands are mainly transmitted to the sub control circuit 42 as appropriate. Note that a no-operation command described later is a command transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 when various commands such as a start command are not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S35). In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the main CPU 51 starts rotation of the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R, and then rotates each reel at a constant speed. The drive of three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding pieces. Then, the main CPU 51 waits until the updated symbol counter matches the value corresponding to the expected stop position (the symbol at the expected stop position reaches an area on the active line (winning determination line) of the display window). The drive of the corresponding stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of S35, in addition to the normal acceleration process, the constant speed process, and the stop process described above, when a reel effect pattern is set at the time of the acceleration process, the process corresponds to the reel effect pattern. A reel effect (reel action) and lock control processing are also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp / 7-segment driving process (S36). In this process, the main CPU 51 controls the drive of the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register return process (S37). Then, after that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt processing.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
First, a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S101). Next, when receiving the command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S102).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a valid command has been received (S103). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S103 that a valid command has not been received (NO in S103), the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S101 and repeats the processing from S101.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S103 that a valid command has been received (YES in S103), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in a message queue based on the received command (S104). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing in S104, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S101, and repeats the processing from S101.

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S111). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S112). In S112, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (NO in S112), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S117 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S112 that there is a message in the message queue (when S112 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pachislot 1 is in the inspection mode (S113).

  Specifically, in S113, the sub CPU 81 may determine whether the received command is a check command, for example, whether the command is 2 bytes long. This is because commands other than the inspection command (for example, a start command, a reel stop command, and the like) are 8 bytes long, and the inspection command is 2 bytes long as shown in FIGS.

  In S113, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pachislot 1 is in the inspection mode (when S113 is YES), the sub CPU 81 executes an inspection mode process (S114).

  In the inspection mode processing (S114), the sub-81 CPU executes a function corresponding to the received inspection command (four-digit hexadecimal code number) based on the command tables shown in FIGS. For example, when the received inspection command is “0021”, the effect data is selected so that the single-color LED at the location shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S113, when sub CPU 81 determines that pachislo 1 is not in the inspection mode (NO in S113), sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S115.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S115). In this processing, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. You.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process (S116). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect contents, selects effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Details of the effect content determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S117). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the lamp data (S118). Note that these registration processes are based on the effect data selected in the examination mode process of S114 or the effect content determination process of S116, and the sound source data (Wav file name) linked to the selected effect data is reproduced. Such various parameters (volume, channel, etc.), lamp pattern data (LED effect data) and various parameters (luminance, etc.) relating to the pattern are registered. After S118, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S111 and repeats the processing from S111.

[Direction content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the effect content determination process performed in S116 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30) will be described.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30 (effect registration task), in the inspection mode (when S113 in FIG. 30 is YES), the effect content determination processing (S116 in FIG. 30; It should be noted that FIG. 31) is not performed. However, in the second embodiment described later, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34 (effect registration task), the effect content determination process (S210 in FIG. 34) is also performed in the inspection process. This point is a difference between the present embodiment and a second embodiment to be described later. To clarify such a difference, the contents of the effect content determination processing will be described here.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a no-operation command has been received (S121).

  In S121, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time of receiving the no-operation command (if S121 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S123.

  On the other hand, in S121, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the non-operation command is received (when S121 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a non-operation command reception process (S122). After the process of S122, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command has been received (S123).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S123 that the start command has been received (YES in S123), the sub CPU 81 performs a start command receiving process (S124). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number for effect, determines a random effect number based on an internal winning combination, a gaming state, an RT state, and the like, and stores it. Here, the effect number is data for specifying the effect content to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect data at the start according to the stored effect number (S125). The effect data is data that specifies sound data and LED data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding LED data and the like are determined, and an effect such as display by the light emitting display device 11 is executed. Then, after the process of S125, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S123 that the start command has not been received (NO in S123), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (S126).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S126 that the reel stop command has been received (YES in S126), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not to stop the reel according to the stored effect number and the type of the operation stop button. The effect data is selected (S127). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S5117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

  On the other hand, in S126, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time to receive the reel stop command (NO in S126), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the time to receive the display command (S128).

  In S128, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (YES in S128), the sub CPU 81 selects the effect data of the display combination according to the stored effect number and the display combination. I do. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S128 that the display command has not been received (NO in S128), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command has been received (S130).

  In S130, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the payout end command has been received (when S130 is determined to be YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a payout end command reception process (S129). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

  On the other hand, in S130, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the payout end command has not been received (NO in S130), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus start command has been received (S132).

  In S132, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received (YES in S132), the sub CPU 81 selects effect data for bonus start (S133). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has not been received (S132: NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus end command has been received (S134).

  In S134, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command has been received (if S134 is YES), the sub CPU 81 selects effect data for ending the bonus (S135). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S134 that the bonus end command has not been received (NO in S134), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S117 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 30).

[Issues of the present embodiment]
In the conventional gaming machine, whether the sum value of the effect data of the sub-control circuit is normal (Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-081790), and whether the speaker connection is normal (Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-062578) can be inspected. However, in addition to speakers, the production equipment used for production of a game machine includes a large number of production lamps, a liquid crystal display device, a movable role, and the like. Since some of the effect devices do not operate unless a rare role is won, there is a problem that it takes time to inspect the gaming machine before it is shipped from the factory.

  The present embodiment is an embodiment for solving the above-described problem, and the purpose of the present embodiment is to provide a gaming machine with the operation of various effect devices without performing a game by itself. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be checked with an operation device (a start lever, a stop button, or the like), thereby shortening an inspection time before shipping the gaming machine from a factory.

[Structure, operation and effect of the present embodiment]
As described above, the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that “a plurality of effect devices for performing various effects, a plurality of operation means, and a plurality of predetermined control commands are stored. A first control means for detecting the operation of the first control means, and a second control means for controlling the presentation device in accordance with the control command transmitted from the first control means, wherein the first control means Operation detecting means for detecting operation of the means, mode switching means for switching an operation mode in accordance with the operation detected by the operation detecting means, and selecting the control command, and transmitting the selected control command to the second control means. Control command transmitting means for transmitting, wherein the second control means determines an effect mode based on the control command corresponding to the operation mode, and the effect mode and the control command Performing the execution control of the effect device corresponding to the mode, the first control means, when the operation mode switched by the mode switching means is an operation mode that does not control the effect device by the second control means And a display device and / or a drive device connected to the first control means.

  Here, the first lamp group 111 to the eighth lamp group 118, the dot matrix unit 119, the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R, and the like constitute “a plurality of effect devices”, and the MAX bet button 14, the 1 bet button 15 , The start lever 16, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, etc., constitute "a plurality of operating means". The main control circuit 41 and the main CPU 51 constitute a “first control unit”, an “operation detection unit”, and a “mode switching unit”, and the sub control circuit 42 and the sub CPU 81 constitute a “second control unit”. Make up. Further, the 7-segment display 6, the combination ratio monitor 411, the motor drive circuit 62, the external terminal 18S, and the like constitute a "display device and / or drive device connected to the first control means". Here, the combination of the inspection mode (1 to 5) and the inspection items in the inspection mode (for example, the inspection items 1 to 7 in the inspection mode 1) constitute an “operation mode”.

  That is, the first control means (the main control circuit 41 and the main CPU 51) operates in the operation mode according to the operation of the operation means (MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, etc.). (The combination of the inspection modes 1 to 5 and the inspection items 1 to 7 in FIG. 14), and the second control means (the sub-control means 42 and the sub CPU 81) performs the effect mode by the control command (the inspection command) corresponding to the operation mode. (All lighting, sequential lighting, reproduction, etc.) are determined, and the rendering equipment (first lamp group 111 to eighth lamp group 118, dot matrix unit 119, speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R) corresponding to the rendering mode and the control command are determined. The first control means (the main control circuit 41 and the main CPU 51) sets the operation mode to 2 In the case of an operation mode in which the control device does not control the rendering device (for example, item 1 of the inspection mode 4 of the main function test 1 in FIG. 14E), the display device connected to the first control device and / or It controls the driving devices (7-segment display 6, winning ratio monitor 411, motor drive circuit 62, external terminal 18S, etc.). Therefore, according to this configuration, the operation of various effect devices can be confirmed by the operation device (start lever, stop button, etc.) provided in the gaming machine without playing the game by itself, so that "the factory shipment of the gaming machine" To provide a gaming machine capable of shortening the time required for the previous inspection ".

  In addition, the pachislo 1 according to the present embodiment, "the control command transmitting means, in the specific operation mode, when the specific operation is detected by the operation detection means, the plurality of control commands, , And can be sequentially transmitted to the second control means. "

  With this configuration, for example, as shown in the inspection specification corresponding to the second press (input) of the MAX bet button in item 1 of the LED test in FIG. 14 (b), a lamp group including a plurality of LED lamps ( (See FIG. 5) can be inspected by one operation, so that the labor of the inspection can be saved and the efficiency of the inspection can be improved.

  Furthermore, the pachislot 1 according to the present invention can be used when the inspector repeats the same operation in the inspection mode as shown in the inspection mode 1 (LED test) in FIG. Inspection of different specifications can be executed depending on the number of times the same operation is performed. For this reason, inspection of various items can be performed using limited types of operation means.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, the first embodiment of the present invention is particularly different from the first embodiment in that the main control circuit 41 does not need to generate an inspection command (FIG. 15-21). However, the difference is that the sub-mode switching command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42, but other configurations are substantially the same. Therefore, in the following, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. In particular, only the differences from the first embodiment will be described.

[Overview]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an outline of differences between the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 32A is a conceptual diagram of a shipping test of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 32B is a conceptual diagram of a shipping test of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG.

  In the first and second embodiments, the display device and the accessory (movable accessory device) shown in FIG. If both or one of the devices is arranged, it will be included in the inspection specification.

  In the shipping test of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32A, the main control circuit 41 executes an inspection command (FIG. 32) corresponding to the operation of the inspector in accordance with the inspection specification shown in FIG. 15 to 21), and transmits the inspection command from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42. The sub-control circuit 42 controls the effect devices such as the LED and the speaker by executing the inspection command. It is a method.

  On the other hand, in the shipping test of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the main control circuit 41 performs the sub-mode (1--1) shown in the table (b) of FIG. 3) A mode switching command for switching the mode is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42 together with a non-operation command indicating the operation content of the inspector (the state of the input port of the main control circuit 41). This method analyzes a command and a no-operation command and controls effect devices such as an LED and a speaker. The no-operation command is a function originally provided as a function of the existing gaming machine of the main control circuit, and is not separately provided for a shipping test.

  The main difference between the two is that, in the second embodiment, the only function that needs to be separately provided as an inspection function in the main control circuit 41 is the function of generating a mode switching command. Since it is not necessary to generate an inspection command (FIGS. 15 to 21), the burden on the main control circuit 41 in the shipping test is significantly reduced as compared with the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the mode switching command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, but it is not essential to transmit the mode switching command. That is, in this case, in the no-operation command processing of the sub-control circuit 42, the test effect data to be executed by the sub-control circuit 42 is set based only on the operation information included in the no-operation command. Even if the game machine itself can be checked with the operation device (start lever, stop button, etc.) provided on the game machine without playing the game, the operation can be performed before the game machine is shipped from the factory. To provide a gaming machine capable of shortening the inspection time of the present invention ".

[Shipping test flow]
The flow of the shipping test in the present embodiment is the same as the flow of the shipping test of the gaming machine in the factory according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

[Inspection specifications]
Next, an inspection specification according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the columns provided in each of the tables (a) to (f) shown in FIG. 33 will be described.

  In the “input” column, the contents of the operation to be performed by the inspector are described. For example, “MAXBET” means pressing the MAX bet button 14, and “MAXBET + start lever” means operating the start lever 16 with the MAX bet button 14 pressed.

  The function of the pachislot 1 to be activated when the inspector performs the operation described in the “input” column is described in the “inspection specification” column. For example, “transition to the inspection mode: all LEDs are lit” means that the pachislot 1 transitions to the inspection mode and all the LEDs are lit to notify the inspector of the fact, , “[Inspection mode 0] pressing order display right 7SEG“ __0 ”” means that “__0” is displayed on the pressing order display 6c (central three digits) of the 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 4). .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the specification of the inspection performed in the process of FIG. 13C in the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, each of the tables (a) to (f) in FIG. 33 will be described.

  FIG. 33A shows inspection specifications for switching from the normal mode to the inspection mode and switching between the inspection modes 0 and 1. Here, the inspection mode 0 refers to the inspection for the sub, that is, the inspection of the rendering device controlled by the sub-control circuit 42, and the inspection mode 1 refers to the inspection for the main, that is, the inspection performed by the main control circuit 41 Inspection of peripheral equipment.

  The inspector turns on the power supply of the pachislot 1 in the step (c) of FIG. 13 (inspection item 1 in FIG. 33A).

  Next, as shown in the inspection item 2 in Table (a), the inspector operates the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14, whereby the pachi-slot machine 1 enters the inspection mode 0 (sub-function test). At this time, the inspector confirms that “__0” is displayed on the 7-segment LED of the central three digits 6c (push order display) of the 7-segment display 6. Then, the inspection mode 0 (sub-function test) is executed according to tables (b) to (e) described later.

  When the execution of the inspection mode 0 (sub-function test) is completed, the inspector operates the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14 as shown in the inspection item 3 in Table (a). Enters inspection mode 1 (main function test). At this time, the inspector confirms that “__1” is displayed on the 7-segment LED of the central three digits 6c (press order display) of the 7-segment display 6. Then, the inspection mode 1 (main function test) is executed according to the table (f) described later.

  Hereinafter, the specifications of the inspection mode 0 (sub-function test) will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 (b) to 33 (f).

  FIG. 33 (b) specifies the inspection specifications for switching the sub-mode in the inspection mode 0 (sub-function test). Inspection mode 0 (sub-function test) has three types of sub-modes: sub-mode 1 (LED), sub-mode 2 (sound), and sub-mode 3 (unit inspection).

  Next, when the mode shifts to the inspection mode 0 (sub-function test), the inspector operates the start lever 16 while pressing the left stop button 17L according to the inspection item 1 in Table (b). The sub mode 1 (LED) is entered, and it is confirmed that the 7-segment LED of the left two digits of the sub 7-segment (seventh lamp group 117) is lit in red as "01".

  Upon entering the sub-mode 1 (LED), the inspector performs the inspection of the sub-mode 1 (LED) in accordance with the inspection specifications in Table (c) described later.

  Next, when the inspection in the sub mode 1 (LED) is completed, the inspector operates the start lever 16 with the left stop button 17L pressed down in accordance with the inspection item 2 in the table (b), whereby the sub mode 1 is operated. Enter 2 (sound), and confirm that the left two-digit 7-segment LED of the sub 7-seg (seventh lamp group 117) is lit in red as "02".

  When the sub-mode 2 (sound) is entered, the inspector performs the sub-mode 2 (sound) inspection in accordance with the inspection specifications in Table (d) described later.

  Next, when the inspection in the sub mode 2 (sound) is completed, the inspector operates the start lever 16 with the left stop button 17L pressed down in accordance with the inspection item 2 in Table (b), whereby the sub mode is inspected. Enter 3 (unit inspection), and confirm that the left two-digit 7-segment LED of the sub 7-seg (seventh lamp group 117) is lit in red as "03".

  When the sub-mode 3 (unit inspection) is entered, the inspector executes the inspection in sub-mode 3 (unit inspection) according to the inspection specifications in Table (e) described later.

  Table (c) of FIG. 33 defines the inspection specifications in submode 1 (LED).

  In sub mode 1 (LED) inspection, a number representing the number of times, which will be described later, is displayed in red on the right two-digit LED of the sub 7-segment (seventh lamp group 117). For this reason, the inspector knows how many times the same operation is performed even if the same operation is performed many times.

  When the inspector enters the sub mode 1 (LED), he presses the MAX bet button 14 (first time), advances to the inspection item 1, and turns on all the monochromatic LEDs at the location shown in FIG. Check.

  Next, the inspector presses the MAX bet button 14 (second time) again, and confirms that the single-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15 (first time) to proceed to the inspection item 2, and confirms that all the single-color LEDs at the location shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15 (second time) again and confirms that the single-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1st bet button 15 (first time), advances to the inspection item 2, and confirms that all the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15 (second time) again, and confirms that the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the settlement button 22 (first time), advances to the inspection item 3, and confirms that all the dots of the dot matrix section 119 are lit simultaneously.

  Next, the inspector presses the settlement button 22 (second time) again, and confirms that the dots of the dot matrix section 119 are sequentially turned on in the order of FIGS.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (first time) to proceed to the inspection item 4, and all the 7-segment LEDs constituting the sub 7-segment (the seventh lamp group 117) are turned on all at once. Check.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (second time) again, so that the left 2 digits of the 7-segment LED of the sub 7-segment are “12”, the center 3 digits are “345”, and the right 2 digits are “67”. Check that all are lit simultaneously.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (third time) again, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (the fourth time) again and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (fifth time) again and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (sixth time) again, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (seventh time) again and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 (the eighth time) again, and confirms that all the LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the left stop button 17L (first time), advances to the inspection item 5, and confirms that all the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the left stop button 17L (second time) and confirms that the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the middle stop button 17C (first time), advances to the inspection item 6, and confirms that all the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the middle stop button 17C (second time) and confirms that the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. 25B sequentially turn green.

  Next, the inspector presses the right stop button 17R (first time), advances to the inspection item 7, and confirms that all the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG.

  Next, the inspector presses the right stop button 17R (second time) and confirms that the full-color LEDs at the locations shown in FIG. 25C are sequentially turned on in blue.

  Table (d) of FIG. 33 defines the inspection specifications in submode 2 (sound).

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 in a state where the left stop button 17L is pressed, thereby proceeding to the sub mode 2 (sound). At this time, it is confirmed that the 7-segment LED of the left two digits of the sub 7-seg (seventh lamp group 117) is lit in red as "02".

  After proceeding to the sub mode 2 (sound), the inspector presses the MAX bet button 14, proceeds to the inspection item 1, and confirms that a BB (big bonus) sound is reproduced from the speaker 20L or the like.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15, proceeds to the inspection item 2, and confirms that the RB (regular bonus) sound is reproduced from the speaker 20L or the like.

  Next, the inspector presses the checkout button 22, proceeds to the inspection item 3, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the upper left speaker 21L.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 to proceed to the inspection item 4, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the lower left speaker 20L.

  Next, the inspector presses the left stop button 17L, proceeds to the inspection item 5, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the upper right speaker 21R.

  Next, the inspector presses the middle stop button 17C, proceeds to the inspection item 6, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the lower right speaker 20R.

  Next, the inspector presses the right stop button 17R, proceeds to the inspection item 7, and confirms that sound is reproduced from the enclosure. However, in the case of a gaming machine without an enclosure, the inspection item 7 is invalid.

  Next, the inspector operates the reset switch 37 to proceed to the inspection item 8, and confirms that the sound reproduced from the speaker 20L or the like is muted.

  FIG. 33 (e) specifies the inspection specifications in sub-mode 3 (unit inspection).

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 in a state where the left stop button 17L is pressed, thereby proceeding to the sub mode 2 (unit inspection). At this time, it is confirmed that the 7-segment LED of the left two digits of the sub 7-segment (seventh lamp group 117) is lit in red with “03”.

  After proceeding to the sub mode 3 (unit inspection), the inspector presses the MAX bet button 14 and proceeds to the inspection item 1 to confirm that the BB effect including the illumination by the LED and the sound by the speaker 20L is performed. .

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15 to proceed to the inspection item 2, and confirms that the RB effect including the illumination by the LED and the sound by the speaker 20L is performed.

  Next, the inspector presses the checkout button 22, proceeds to the inspection item 3, and executes the cartridge inspection (sum check of the sub ROM 82). When the sum check of the sub-ROM 82 is started, the 7-segment display at the center (3-5th digit) of the sub-segment fluctuates. For example, "000", "111", "222", ... "999" are sequentially and repeatedly displayed. When the sum check of the sub ROM 82 is completed, “Fin” indicating normal or “Err” indicating abnormal is displayed in the center (3rd to 5th digits) of the sub 7 seg.

  When the settlement button 22 is pressed for the first time, the result of executing the sum check of the sub ROM 82 in the background is displayed. When the settlement button 22 is pressed again, the sum check of the sub ROM 82 is executed again from the beginning. .

  Inspection items 4 to 8 of submode 3 (unit inspection) are reserved as spares for future function expansion.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 while pressing the MAX bet button 14 in accordance with the specification of the inspection item 3 in FIG. Test). At this time, the inspector confirms that “__1” is displayed on the 7-segment LED of the central three digits 6c (press order display) of the 7-segment display 6.

  FIG. 33F defines the inspection specifications in the inspection mode 1 (main function test).

  Next, the inspector inserts medals into the medal insertion slot 13 to proceed to the inspection item 1-01. Here, for example, when three medals are to be inserted, each time a medal is inserted, the inspection staff plays the medal insertion sound from the speaker 20L or the like, and displays the medal insertion sound on the left two digits 6a of the 7 segment display 6. It is confirmed that the number of inserted medals is displayed, and that the number of payouts (the number of medals detected by the second medal sensor 36S) is displayed on the right two digits 6b of the 7-segment display 6.

  Next, the inspector operates the start lever 16 to proceed to the inspection item 1-02, and confirms that the number of medals displayed in the right two digits 6b of the 7-segment display 6 is paid out.

  Next, the inspector inserts the door key 23 into the door key insertion opening provided in the door 9 and rotates the door key 23 to the left to perform a key reset, thereby proceeding to the inspection item 1-03. Here, the inspector checks that a signal is transmitted to an external device connected to the relay switch of the external terminal board 18S. For example, when performing the inspection item 1-03 in a state where the relay switch of the external terminal board 18S is connected to the LED bulb by a copper wire or the like, the inspector confirms that the LED bulb is turned on by key reset. I do. At this time, the inspector confirms that “777” is displayed in the center three digits 6c (push order) of the 7-segment display 6.

  Next, the inspector proceeds to the inspection item 1-04 by inserting the setting key into the setting keyhole 412. At that time, "0000" is displayed on the duty ratio monitor 411, and the 7-segment display 6 Confirm that "000" is displayed in the center three digits 6c (in the order of pressing). In this case, the display of “000” in the center three digits 6c (push order) of the 7-segment display 6 is, for example, every 0.5 seconds, the inspection mode 1 display “001” of the inspection item 4 in the table (a). Is alternated with

  Next, the inspector operates the auxiliary storage switch 38S to proceed to the inspection item 1-05. At that time, “1111” is displayed on the duty ratio monitor 411, and the center of the 7-segment display 6 is displayed. Confirm that "111" is displayed in the three digits 6c (the order of pressing). In this case, the display of “111” in the center three digits 6c (push order) of the 7-segment display 6 is, for example, every 0.5 seconds, the inspection mode 1 display “001” of the inspection item 4 in the table (a). Is alternated with

  More specifically, for example, the operator contacts the parts of the auxiliary storage switch 38S so that a signal indicating that the auxiliary storage switch 38 is full is transmitted to the auxiliary storage switch 38S. The switch 38S can be operated.

  Next, the inspector operates the door open / close switch 9S to proceed to the inspection item 1-06. At that time, “5555” is displayed on the duty ratio monitor 411, and the central three digits of the 7-segment display 6 are displayed. Confirm that "555" is displayed in 6c (push order). In this case, the display of “555” in the center three digits 6c (push order) of the 7-segment display 6 is, for example, every 0.5 seconds, the inspection mode 1 display “001” of the inspection item 4 in the table (a). Is alternated with

  Next, the inspector operates the reset switch 37 to proceed to the inspection item 1-07. At that time, “8888” is displayed on the duty ratio monitor 411 and the central three digits of the 7-segment display 6 are displayed. Confirm that "888" is displayed in 6c (push order). In this case, the display of “888” in the center three digits 6c (push order) of the 7-segment display 6 is, for example, every 0.5 seconds, the inspection mode 1 display “001” of the inspection item 4 in the table (a). Is alternated with

  Next, the inspection technician proceeds to the inspection item 1-08 by pressing the 1-bet button 15 (first time), and confirms that all the LEDs near the 7-segment display 6 are lit at the same time. . Here, the “LED near the 7-segment display 6” refers to, for example, “INSERT”, “START”, and “MEDAL” indicated by reference numerals 6d to 6j in the display example of the 7-segment display 6 shown in FIG. BET ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”, and“ REPLAY ”.

  Next, the inspector presses the 1-bet button 15 (second time) again, and confirms that the LEDs near the 7-segment display 6 are sequentially turned on.

  Next, the inspector proceeds to the inspection item 1-09 by pressing the left stop button 17L (first time), at which time all the LEDs of the 7-segment display 6 and the combination ratio monitor 411 are simultaneously turned on. Make sure that

  Next, the inspector presses the left stop button 17L (second time) again, at which time the 7-segment display 6 and the LED of the duty ratio monitor 411 are alternately turned on, for example, every 0.5 seconds. Make sure that

  Next, the inspector proceeds to the inspection item 1-10 (reel inspection 1) by pressing the middle stop button 17C, at which time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotating and stop at the pasting position. Make sure you do. Here, "stop at the pasting position" means a symbol at symbol position 0 of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 12 (for example, "replay" "ice" " (The symbol of "bell 1") stops at the middle position of each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Next, the inspector proceeds to the inspection item 1-11 (reel inspection 2) by pressing the right stop button 17R, at which time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotating and rotate for 12 seconds. It is confirmed that the stop is performed in a state where the symbol of "red 7" of each reel is aligned with the middle position of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Next, the inspection technician proceeds to the inspection item 1-12 (hopper inspection) by pressing the settlement button 22. At that time, the settlement button 22 is displayed on the left two digits 6a (storage segment) of the 7-segment display 6. The number of times (for example, “01”) is pressed is displayed, and the number of paid out medals (for example, “15”) is displayed in the right two digits 6b (payout segment).

<Description of operation of main control circuit>
Next, the operation of the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) will be described. Here, only the content of the “inspection mode process” in S4 of FIG. 27 that is different from the operation of the main control circuit 41 in the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in the inspection specifications in FIG. 33A, there are two types of inspection modes, that is, an inspection mode 0 for the sub-control circuit 42 and an inspection mode 1 for the main control circuit 41.

  The main CPU 51 determines the contents of the operation of the pachislot 1 by the inspector through the state of the input port of the microcomputer 50, and when the start lever 16 is operated while the MAX bet button 14 is pressed, the table in FIG. The inspection mode (0, 1) is set according to the inspection specification of a), and the set inspection mode is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 as an inspection mode transmission command.

  Specifically, an inspection mode transmission command of “0001” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42 when the inspection mode is set to 0, and “0002” when the inspection mode is set to 1.

  As shown in the inspection specifications in FIG. 33B, the inspection in inspection mode 0 (for the sub control circuit 42) includes sub-mode 1 (LED inspection), sub-mode 2 (sound inspection), and sub-mode 3 ( Unit inspection).

  In the inspection mode 0 (for the sub-control circuit 42), the main CPU 51 determines the operation content of the pachislot 1 by the inspector through the state of the input port of the microcomputer 50, and presses the start lever with the left stop button 17L pressed. When the user operates the sub-controller 16, the sub-mode is switched according to the table (b) of FIG.

  Specifically, the sub mode switching command “0003” when the sub mode is switched to 1, “0004” when the sub mode is switched to 2, and “0005” when the sub mode is switched to 3 are sub-commands. It is transmitted to the control circuit 42.

  For example, if the inspector operates the start lever 16 with the left stop button 17L pressed after the shift to the inspection mode 0 (for the sub control circuit 42), the main CPU 51 switches to the sub mode 1, A sub-mode switching command notifying the fact is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42. In addition, when the inspector operates the start lever 16 with the left stop button 17L pressed while staying in the sub mode 1, the main CPU 51 switches to the sub mode 2 and notifies the sub mode 2 to that effect. The switching command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42.

  In the inspection mode 1 (for the main control circuit 41), the main CPU 51 determines the operation contents of the pachislot 1 by the inspector based on the state of the input port of the microcomputer 50, and performs the inspection according to the table (f) of FIG. In response to the operation of the person in charge, the peripheral device connected to the main control circuit 41 such as the 7-segment display 6 and the duty ratio monitor 411 shown in FIG. 9 is controlled.

  For example, in the inspection mode 1 (for the main control circuit 41), when the inspector operates the reset switch 37 (inspection item 1-07 in Table (f)), the main CPU 51 displays “8888” on the combination ratio monitor 411. , And "888" is displayed in the center three digits 6c (push order) of the 7-segment display 6.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, description overlapping with the operation content of the sub-control circuit 42 in the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31 is omitted.

[Direction registration task]
Hereinafter, the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S201). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S202). In S202, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S202 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts to the process of S211 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S202 that there is a message in the message queue (when S202 is determined to be YES), the sub CPU 81 determines that the command is an inspection mode transmission command (command is “0001” or “0002”). Is determined (S203).

  In S203, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the command is an inspection mode transmission command (when S203 is YES), it determines whether the inspection mode of the command is 0 (S204).

  In S204, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the inspection mode is 0 (command is “0001”) (when S204 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the inspection mode flag (S205). , Returning to S201.

  On the other hand, in S204, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the inspection mode of the command is not 0 (the command is not “0001”) (when S204 is NO), the sub CPU 81 turns off the inspection mode flag. (S206), and returns to S201.

  On the other hand, in S203, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the command is not the test mode transmission command (when S203 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines that the command is the sub mode switching command (command is “0003”, "0004" or "0005") is determined (S207).

  In S207, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the command is a sub mode switching command (when S207 is YES), it switches the sub mode (S208) and returns to S201.

  There are the following three sub-modes (see Table (b) in FIG. 33), and test effect data is set based on the operation information and the sub-mode in a process for receiving a no-operation command (FIG. 35) described later. It is used in the processing (S253 in FIG. 35).

  Sub-mode 1 corresponds to Table (c) in FIG. 33, and means that the LED (lamp) is inspected.

  Sub-mode 2 corresponds to Table (d) in FIG. 33, and means that it is a sound inspection.

  Sub-mode 3 corresponds to Table (e) in FIG. 33, and means that it is a unit inspection.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 does not determine that the command is the sub mode switching command in S207 (NO in S207), the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S209). In this processing, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. You. However, in the present embodiment, when the command is a no-operation command, the reading of the parameters is performed in a no-operation command reception process described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process (S210). The effect content determination processing in the present embodiment is compared with the effect processing content of the sub-control circuit 42 in the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Only the content of the "time process" is different, but the other processes in FIG. 31 are common. Therefore, as for the description of the effect content determination processing of the sub-control circuit 42 according to the present embodiment, only the content of the “processing at the time of receiving no operation command” (S122 in FIG. 31) will be described later with reference to FIG. I do.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S211). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the lamp data (S212). In addition, these registration processes are based on the effect data selected in the effect content determination process of S514, sound source data (Wav file name) linked to the selected effect data, and various parameters (volume, Channel, etc.), lamp pattern data (LED effect data) and various parameters (luminance, etc.) related to the pattern are registered. After S518, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S201, and repeats the processing from S201.

[Process when receiving no operation command]
Next, the no-operation command receiving process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Note that the processing by the sub CPU 81 in the present embodiment includes the effect content determination processing shown in FIG. 31 as in the first embodiment, and the “processing at the time of receiving no operation command” described here This is the process executed in S122 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the inspection mode flag is on (S251). In S251, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the inspection mode flag is not ON (when S251 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns to the calling routine.

  On the other hand, in S251, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the inspection mode flag is ON (when S251 is YES), the sub CPU 81 extracts operation information from the first parameter of the no-operation command (S252). .

  In addition, as shown in S204 to S205 of FIG. 34 (effect registration task), when the inspection mode described in FIG. 33A is 0 (sub function test), the inspection mode flag is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub mode. It is set to ON based on the inspection mode of the inspection mode transmission command transmitted to the control circuit 42. When the inspection mode is 0, the sub-control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81) operates the operation information stored in the first parameter of the no-operation command based on the inspection specifications shown in Tables (b) to (e) of FIG. The effect control according to the operation performed by the inspector) is executed.

  The first parameter of the no-operation command is composed of 8 bits (1 byte) of bits 0 to 7. The operation information represented by each bit is as follows.

  When bit 0 is on, it means that the MAX bet button 14 has been pressed.

  When the bit 1 is on, it means that the 1-bet button 15 has been pressed.

  When the bit 2 is on, it means that the settlement button 22 has been pressed.

  When the bit 3 is on, it means that the start lever 16 has been operated.

  Turning on bit 4 means that the left stop button 17L has been pressed.

  Turning on bit 5 means that the middle stop button 17C has been pressed.

  Turning on bit 6 means that the left stop button 17L has been pressed.

  The fact that bit 7 is on means that the reset switch 37 has been operated.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets test effect data based on the operation information and the sub mode (S253).

  Specifically, the sub CPU 81 performs the inspections shown in Table (c) (Submode 1: LED), Table (d) (Submode 2: Sound) and Table (e) (Submode 3: Unit inspection) in FIG. Based on the specification, test effect data is set according to the combination of the sub mode and the extracted operation information (S253).

  For example, when the sub mode is 1 (LED), the inspection specification in FIG. 33C is applied, and at this time, bit 0 of the operation information (first parameter of the no operation command) is turned on (MAX). When the bet button 14 is pressed), the sub CPU 81 sets test effect data for lighting the monochromatic LED at the location shown in FIG. 22A based on the inspection specification of the inspection item 1 in FIG. (S253).

  As shown in S207-S208 of FIG. 34 (staging registration task), the sub mode is changed from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit in accordance with the sub mode (1, 2, 3) described in FIG. It is set based on the sub-mode switching command transmitted to.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 returns to the calling source routine (effect content determination processing).

  34-35, the processing in the case where there is a sub-mode is described. However, the sub-mode is not necessarily indispensable, and the sub-control circuit 42 (sub-CPU 81) sets the first parameter of the no-operation command. It is also possible to determine the contents of the effect control using only the operation information included in.

[Issues of the present embodiment]
In the conventional gaming machine, whether the sum value of the effect data of the sub-control circuit is normal (Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-081790), and whether the speaker connection is normal (Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-062578) can be inspected. However, in addition to speakers, the production equipment used for production of a game machine includes a large number of production lamps, a liquid crystal display device, a movable role, and the like. Since some of the effect devices do not operate unless a rare role is won, there is a problem that it takes time to inspect the gaming machine before it is shipped from the factory.

  The present embodiment is an embodiment for solving the above-described problem, and the purpose of the present embodiment is to provide a gaming machine with the operation of various effect devices without performing a game by itself. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be checked with an operation device (a start lever, a stop button, or the like), thereby shortening an inspection time before shipping the gaming machine from a factory.

[Structure, operation and effect of the present embodiment]
As described above, the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that “a plurality of effect devices for performing various effects, a plurality of operation means, and a plurality of predetermined control commands are stored. A first control means for detecting the operation of the first control means, and a second control means for controlling the presentation device in accordance with the control command transmitted from the first control means, wherein the first control means Operation detecting means for detecting operation of the means, input means for inputting a detection state detected by the operation detecting means, mode switching means for switching an operation mode in accordance with the operation detected by the operation detecting means, and the input means State transmitting means for transmitting the input detection state to the second control means, and operation mode transmitting means for transmitting the operation mode switched by the mode switching means to the second control means. Wherein the first control means is connected to the first control means based on a detection state input by the input means when the operation mode switched by the operation mode switching means is the first mode. The second control means executes the control of the selected display device and / or the drive device, and transmits from the state transmission means when the operation mode switched by the mode switching means is a mode other than the first mode. A gaming machine that controls the effect device based on the detected state. "

  Here, the first lamp group 111 to the eighth lamp group 118, the dot matrix unit 119, the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R, and the like constitute “a plurality of effect devices”, and the MAX bet button 14, the 1 bet button 15 , The start lever 16, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, etc., constitute "a plurality of operating means". The main control circuit 41 and the main CPU 51 constitute a “first control unit”, an “operation detection unit”, an “input unit”, a “mode switching unit”, and a “state transmission unit”. The CPU 81 constitutes “second control means”. Further, the 7-segment display 6, the combination ratio monitor 411, the motor drive circuit 62, the external terminal 18S, and the like constitute a "display device and / or drive device connected to the first control means". The inspection mode (0, 1) constitutes an “operation mode”.

  That is, when the operation mode (inspection mode) is the first mode (in the case of the inspection mode 1), the first control means (the main control circuit 41 and the main CPU 51) detects the detection state (MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button). 15, a display device or / and a driving device (7-segment display 6, a duty ratio monitor 411, a motor) connected to the first control means based on the operation contents of the start lever 16, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, etc. The control of the drive circuit 62, the external terminal 18S, and the like is executed, and the second control means (the sub control circuit 42 and the sub CPU 81) sets the operation mode (inspection mode) to a mode other than the first mode (inspection mode 0). ), The detection state (MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, etc.) Based on the operation contents), it executes the control of the effect device (first lamp group 111 to the eighth lamp group 118, the dot matrix portion 119, a speaker 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R, etc.). Therefore, according to this configuration, the operation of various effect devices can be confirmed by the operation device (start lever, stop button, etc.) provided in the gaming machine without playing the game by itself, so that "the factory shipment of the gaming machine" To provide a gaming machine capable of shortening the time required for the previous inspection ".

  Also, the pachislo 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that “the first control means is switched by a sub-mode switching means for switching a sub-operation mode in accordance with an operation detected by the operation detection means, and Sub operation mode transmitting means for transmitting the sub operation mode to the second control means, wherein the operation mode switched by the operation mode switching means is a mode other than the first mode. In the case of, the control of the effect device is executed based on the sub operation mode transmitted from the sub mode transmission unit and the detection state transmitted from the state transmission unit.

  Here, the main control circuit 41 and the main CPU 51 constitute a "sub-mode switching means" and a "sub-mode transmitting means". The sub modes (1, 2, 3) constitute a “sub operation mode”.

  With this configuration, the sub mode is transmitted from the main to the sub in addition to the detection state, so that the combination of the detection state and the sub mode (1, 2, 3) enables limited main operation means (MAX bet button, (1 bet button, checkout button, start lever, left / middle / right stop button, reset switch) or more.

  Further, in the pachislot 1 according to the present invention, for example, in the inspection item 3 (checkout button 22) of the sub mode 3 (unit inspection) shown in FIG. While the sub CPU 81 is executing the sum calculation process, “000”, “111”, “222”,..., “999” are sequentially displayed at the center (3-5th digit) of the segment. It may be configured to display that effect. With this configuration, the inspector can confirm that the sum calculation process is being executed. Therefore, the sum calculation process is requested again by mistake while the sum calculation process is being executed (for example, by pressing the settlement button 22 again in the sub mode 3 shown in FIG. 33E). Duplicate activation of tasks can be prevented, and as a result, a drop in the efficiency of the shipping test can be prevented.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This embodiment is an explanation of the task priority in the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, in the following, the same components as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. In particular, only the differences from the first and second embodiments will be described. explain.

  FIG. 36 shows a processing transition diagram of the sub CPU 81 in the present embodiment.

  In the sub CPU 81, a multitask operation system is adopted as an OS (operation system) for executing processing. That is, a certain task and another task execute processing while preempting (preempting) the execution right of the sub CPU 81.

  In such a multi-task OS, the OS grants the execution right of the sub CPU 81 according to the priority assigned to each task. In other words, the processing in the sub CPU 81 transitions from a task with a higher priority to a task with a lower priority in principle.

  More specifically, the OS grants the execution right of the sub CPU 81 to the task with the highest priority among the tasks in the executable state (tasks not shifted to the waiting state). Therefore, a task with a lower priority is set when there is no task with a higher priority or when a task with a higher priority is in a waiting state (for example, when a task with an external storage device other than the main memory, such as a hard disk, is stopped). The execution right of the sub CPU 81 can be obtained only when the process shifts to the input / output wait state.

  Therefore, a task with a lower priority is processed in the remaining time that occurs when a task with a higher priority performs processing. For example, the task with the second highest priority is processed in the time zone during the remaining time of the task with the highest priority. The processing of the task having the third highest priority is executed during the remaining time of the task having the highest priority and the remaining time of the task having the second highest priority. The same applies hereinafter.

  FIG. 36 shows that the priority of the sum calculation task, that is, the task for performing the sum check of the sub-ROM 82 is set lower than the priority of the other tasks.

  The sum calculation task is a task executed in the cartridge inspection of the inspection item 3 in FIG. 14D and the inspection item 3 in FIG.

  The sum check of the sub ROM 82 calculates the sum value over the entire area (82a to 82h) or a part of the area of the sub ROM 82 shown in FIG. 11 and is set in the sum value area 82i or the area 82a to 82h. The task is to check the data consistency of the sub-ROM 82 by comparing with the sum value. Therefore, the sum calculation task has a longer processing time in the sub CPU 81 than the other tasks.

  Therefore, if the task priority of the sum calculation task (the task for performing the sum check of the sub ROM 82) is set to be equal to or higher than the priority of the other task (the task for controlling the rendering device), The task (task for controlling the rendering device) continues to be in a state where the execution right of the sub CPU 81 cannot be obtained until the processing of the sum calculation task having a long processing time is completed or shifts to the waiting state, and the rendering device is controlled. Cannot be performed, and as a result, the efficiency of the shipping test of the gaming machine deteriorates.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the task priority of the sum calculation task is set lower than the other tasks in order to prevent the efficiency of the shipping test of the gaming machine from being deteriorated.

  FIG. 37 shows an example of setting of task priorities in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the priority of the sum calculation task is set lower than the priority of the task for controlling the rendering device (for example, the LED control task, the accessory task, the sound task, and the image processing task). Therefore, the task for controlling the rendering device can proceed with the process for controlling the rendering device without waiting for the sum calculation task having a longer processing time to end or for shifting to the waiting state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 37, the main board communication task and the effect registration task (hereinafter, referred to as “command analysis means”) are at least a part of the task for controlling the effect device (hereinafter, referred to as “specific effect device control means”). For example, the priority is set higher than the image control task). Here, the command analysis means analyzes the inspection command transmitted from the main board control circuit 41 and activates the production equipment control means according to the command, as already described for the main board communication task and the effect registration task. It has the function to do.

  However, on the contrary, if the priority of the command analysis means is set lower than the priority of all the specific effect control means, the command analysis means terminates the task of all the specific effect device control means. Since the processing cannot be performed until the processing proceeds to the waiting state, the activation of other specific effect device control means (for example, a sound task) is delayed, and the efficiency of the shipping test of the gaming machine is deteriorated.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the priority of the main board communication task and the effect registration task is set higher than the priority of at least some image control tasks (for example, image control tasks). Therefore, the main board communication task and the effect registration task can start the effect device control means (eg, sound task) earlier without waiting until the image control task enters a waiting state, for example. It is possible to prevent test efficiency from deteriorating.

[Issues of the present embodiment]
In a method for checking effect data as in a conventional gaming machine (Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-081790), when a sub-CPU of a sub-control circuit calculates a sum of data stored in a ROM, The sum calculation takes a long time, and other inspections (for example, inspection of staging equipment such as LED lamps and speakers) cannot be performed during that time. As a result, the inspection efficiency before the factory shipment of the game machine is reduced, thereby increasing the manufacturing cost. Problem.

  The present embodiment is an embodiment for solving the above-described problem, and an object of the present embodiment is to simultaneously perform other inspections even when the sub CPU is executing the sum calculation of the data in the ROM. By doing so, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the inspection efficiency before the factory shipment of the gaming machine and suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost.

[Structure, operation and effect of the present embodiment]
As described above, the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that “a plurality of effect devices for performing various effects, a plurality of operation means, and a plurality of predetermined control commands are stored. A first control means for detecting the operation of the first control means, and a second control means for controlling the presentation device in accordance with the control command transmitted from the first control means, wherein the first control means Operation detecting means for detecting operation of the means, input means for inputting a detection state detected by the operation detecting means, mode switching means for switching an operation mode in accordance with the operation detected by the operation detecting means, and the input means State transmitting means for transmitting the input detection state to the second control means, and operation mode transmitting means for transmitting the operation mode switched by the mode switching means to the second control means. The second control means, when the operation mode switched by the mode switching means is a predetermined mode, based on the detection state transmitted from the state transmission means, the control of the effect device Effecting device control means to be executed, and storage information confirming means for confirming consistency of control data stored for controlling the effecting device, and the storage information confirming means, wherein the effecting device control means A gaming machine "characterized by checking the consistency of the control data based on the remaining time generated when executing the control process.

  Here, the first lamp group 111 to the eighth lamp group 118, the dot matrix unit 119, the speakers 20L, 20R, 21L, 21R, and the like constitute “a plurality of effect devices”, and the MAX bet button 14, the 1 bet button 15 , The start lever 16, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, etc., constitute "a plurality of operating means". The main control circuit 41 and the main CPU 51 constitute a "first control unit", an "operation detection unit", an "input unit", a "mode switching unit", a "state transmission unit", and an "operation mode transmission unit". , The sub-control circuit 42 and the sub-CPU 81 constitute "second control means", "effect device control means", and "storage information confirmation means".

  In other words, the stored information confirmation means (sum calculation task) confirms the consistency of the control data with the remaining time generated when the effect device control means (LED control task, sound task, etc.) executes the control processing (sub The sum calculation of the ROM 82 is performed). With this configuration, even while the sub CPU 81 is executing the sum calculation of the data in the sub ROM 82, other inspections can proceed simultaneously, so that the inspection efficiency before the factory shipment of the gaming machine is improved and the manufacturing cost is reduced. To provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a rise ".

  Also, the pachislo 1 according to the present embodiment is described as follows: "the effect device control means includes a plurality of specific effect device control means, and the second control means includes the detection state transmitted from the state transmission means and the detection state. Based on the result of analyzing the operation mode transmitted from the operation mode transmission means, based on the result of analysis, further comprising a command analysis means for executing any of the specific effect equipment control means, at least a part of the specific effect equipment control means And executing the control of the presentation device with the remaining time generated when the command analysis unit executes the specific presentation device control unit. "

  Here, the sub control circuit 42, the main CPU 81, and the like constitute "specific effect equipment control means" and "command analysis means".

  With this configuration, by setting the task priority of the command analysis unit to be higher than that of at least some of the specific effect device control units (for example, the image control task), each of the specific effect device control units is executed early. For example, the command analyzing unit may control another specific effect device control unit (eg, sound task) without waiting for the end of execution of at least a part of the specific effect device control unit (eg, image control task) or a transition to a wait state. Since it can be performed, the efficiency of inspection can be improved.

  Further, the pachi-slot 1 according to the present invention may be configured to execute the confirmation of the consistency of the control data by the storage information confirmation means in the background. According to this configuration, it is ensured that the foreground processing such as the operation of the gaming machine can be executed in parallel with the sum calculation processing even during the execution of the sum calculation by the sum calculation task. Further, the pachislo 1 according to the present invention records the contents of the operation by the inspector in the inspection mode in a predetermined area of the main RAM 53, for example, with a time stamp or the like, and records the record via the external terminal 18S. It may have a function of transmitting to a processing terminal (PC, smartphone, etc.). According to the recording / transmission function of the inspection operation, the inspection record can be automatically generated, so that the burden of creating the inspection record on the inspector can be reduced, and the efficiency of the inspection operation can be further improved. . Further, such an inspection record can be utilized, for example, as a voucher for performing the inspection.

  As described above, in the first to third embodiments, an example in which the pachislot 1 is embodied is described. However, a pachinko machine, a parrot that is a pachislot machine using a game ball, or an enclosed game machine that circulates an enclosed game medium It may be applied to other kinds of gaming machines such as a sparrow ball gaming machine.

[Expandability of gaming machine according to other embodiments]
In the pachislo 1 of the first to third embodiments, the player inserts medals into the medal slot 13 (that is, inserts medals in the medal insertion slot 13, or places a credited medal on the MAX bet switch). If the medal is paid out when the game is completed by the operation of inserting and operating the 14), the hopper 33 is driven and the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 18, or the credit is Although the above description has been given of the form, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the present invention is applied to all modes in which a player inputs a game medium required for a game, a game is performed based on the medium, and a privilege is provided (for example, a medal is paid out) based on a result of the game. be able to. That is, the main control circuit 41 electromagnetically manages the game media held by the player as well as the mode in which the game media is inserted (hanged) by the physical player's operation and the game media are paid out. Alternatively, the game may be possible without a medal. The game medium held by the player may be electromagnetically managed by a game medium management device attached to (connected to) the main control circuit 41 and managing the game medium.

  In this case, the game medium management device has a ROM and RWM (or RAM), is a device provided in the game machine, and has two-way communication with an external game medium handling device (not shown) via a predetermined interface. The game media lending operation (that is, an operation of providing a necessary game medium when a player performs an operation of inserting a game medium) or a winning related to a payout of a game medium ( When the combination is established), the payout operation of the game medium (that is, the operation of acquiring the required game medium when paying out the game medium to the player) or the game medium to be used for the game is performed. What is necessary is just to be able to perform the operation of recording electromagnetically. Further, the game medium management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also displays the number of held game media on the front of the pachislot 1 based on the management result of the number of game media, for example. A number display device (not shown) may be provided to manage the number of game media displayed on the retained game medium number display device. That is, the game medium management device may record and display the total number of game media that the player can use for the game by an electromagnetic method.

  Further, in this case, the game medium management device has a function of allowing a player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media to an external game medium handling device. In addition to the case where the player directly operates, the player has a performance that cannot reduce the number of recorded game media, and when an external connection terminal plate (not shown) is provided between the player and an external game media handling device. It is desirable that the player has a performance that a player cannot transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media unless the player connects via the external connection terminal plate.

  In addition to the above, the gaming machine is provided with a lending operation means that can be operated by the player, a return (payment) operation means, and an external connection terminal plate. Media (eg, IC card) insertion slot, non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money, etc. from a portable terminal, other various operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, external connection terminal board on the game medium handling device side May be provided (both are not shown).

  As a flow of the game at that time, for example, a player deposits a valuable value into the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any one of the lending operation means. Then, the number of game media corresponding to the value which is subtracted from the game medium handling device to the game medium management device is increased. Then, the player plays the game, and repeats the above operation when a further game medium is required. After that, a predetermined number of game media is obtained as a result of the game, and when the game is completed, one of the return operation means is operated to transmit the number of game media from the game medium management device to the game medium handling device, The medium handling device discharges the recording medium on which the number of game media is recorded. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored therein when transmitting the number of game media. The player takes the discharged recording medium to a prize counter or the like to exchange prizes, or moves the gaming table to play a game based on game media recorded on another table.

  In the above example, all game media are transmitted to the game medium handling device, but only the number of game media desired by the player is transmitted on the gaming machine or the game medium handling device side, and the game media possessed by the player are transmitted. The processing may be performed in a divided manner. Further, not only the recording medium is discharged, but also cash or cash equivalent may be discharged, or the storage medium may be stored in a portable terminal or the like. In addition, the game medium handling device may be configured so that a member recording medium in a game hall can be inserted therein, and can be stored in the member recording medium to enable replay at a later date.

  Further, in a gaming machine or a game medium handling device, a lock operation for locking game medium or valuable data communication can be performed on the game medium handling device or the game medium management device by operating a predetermined operation means (not shown). It may be. At this time, information that can be known only to the player, such as a one-time password, may be set, or the player may be stored by an imaging unit provided in the gaming machine or the game medium handling device.

  Note that this game medium management device may enable the game only without the medal as described above, or the game medium is inserted (hanged) by the physical player's operation, and the game medium is A form in which a game can be played in both a form of payout and a form in which a game can be played without a medal, or both. In this case, a system in which the game medium management device directly controls the above-described medal sensors 35S and 36S and the hopper 33 can be adopted, and these are controlled by the main control circuit 41, and the control result is obtained. On the basis of the transmission, the total number of game media that the player can use for the game can be recorded by an electromagnetic method, and a method of controlling the display can be adopted.

  Further, in the above description, the case where the game medium management device is applied to the pachislot 1 is described, but the slot machine or the enclosed game machine using the above-mentioned game ball is provided with the game medium management device in the same manner, Of game media can be managed.

  As described above, by providing the above-described game medium management device, the number of medal sensors 35S, 36S, the hopper device 51, and the like inside the game machine can be reduced as compared with the case where the game medium is physically provided for the game. In addition to reducing the cost and manufacturing cost of the gaming machine, it is also possible to prevent the player from directly touching the game media, thereby improving the gaming environment, reducing noise, and using a device. The reduction also reduces the power consumption of the gaming machine. In addition, it is possible to prevent an illegal act through a game medium or a game medium input port or payout port. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel , 4L: display window, 4C: middle display window, 4R: right display window, 31: main board, 32: sub board, 41: main control circuit, 42 ... Sub-control circuit, 51: Main CPU, 81: Sub CPU, 101: Upper display unit, 102: Reel illumination unit, 103: Reel horizontal effect display unit, 103A, 103B ... Reel side effect display unit, 104A, 104B ... edge effect display unit, 105 ... reel lower display unit, 106 ... waist panel display unit, 111 ... first lamp group, 112 ... second Lamp group, 113 ... third lamp group, 114 ... fourth lamp group 115 ... fifth lamp group, 116 ... sixth lamp group, 117 ... seventh lamp group, 118 ... eighth lamp group, 119 ... dot matrix section, 121 ... upper display LED board, 127 ... 7 SEG drive board, 128 ... LED body drive board, 129 ... matrix drive board

Claims (2)

A plurality of production equipment for performing various productions,
A plurality of operating means;
First control means for storing a plurality of predetermined control commands and detecting operation of the operation means;
And second control means for controlling the presentation device according to the control command transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes:
Operation detection means for detecting operation of the operation means,
Input means for inputting a detection state detected by the operation detection means,
Mode switching means for switching an operation mode according to the operation detected by the operation detection means,
State transmitting means for transmitting the detection state input by the input means to the second control means;
Operation mode transmission means for transmitting the operation mode switched by the mode switching means to the second control means,
The second control means includes:
When the operation mode switched by the mode switching unit is a predetermined mode, based on the detection state transmitted from the state transmission unit, a presentation device control unit that executes control of the presentation device,
Having storage information confirmation means for confirming the consistency of the control data stored for controlling the production equipment,
The gaming machine, wherein the storage information checking means checks the consistency of the control data based on a remaining time generated when the effect equipment control means executes a control process. The effect equipment control means includes a plurality of specific effect equipment control means,
The second control unit operates any one of the specific effect device control units based on a result of analyzing the detection state transmitted from the state transmission unit and the operation mode transmitted from the operation mode transmission unit. Further comprising command analysis means for causing
A gaming machine, wherein at least a part of the specific effect device control means executes the control of the effect device with a remaining time generated when the command analyzing means operates the specific effect device control means.

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