JP2021141933A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of optimally executing a test display in display means relating to power activation of the game machine.SOLUTION: Relating to power activation of a slot machine, a test pattern display is executed in a game machine information display for 5 seconds. Alternatively, in a period after main processing is started in an interruption processing prohibited state and until the prohibited state is first cancelled, a setup for executing the test pattern display is executed. Alternatively, when the test pattern display is executed, after data stored in an area for storing an output buffer of the game machine information display is initialized, the data for executing the test pattern display is stored in the prescribed storage area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a gaming machine, a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. , There is a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Further, as a gaming machine, a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a gaming value is given to the player. There is a pachinko game machine.

Such a game machine is equipped with a role ratio monitor (ratio display) capable of displaying a plurality of types of ratios corresponding to the game results, and all segments are correctly turned on or off when the power is turned on. There is a slot machine that displays a plurality of types of test patterns on a role ratio monitor to confirm whether or not to perform (for example, Patent Document 1).

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In the slot machine described above, there is still room for improvement in performing a test display such as a test pattern in a display means such as a role ratio monitor in relation to turning on the power of the gaming machine.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a test display in a display means in connection with turning on the power of the gaming machine.

A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
The main processing means (for example, the main processing executed by the main control unit 41) that executes the main processing (for example, the main processing (at the time of activation) and the main processing (after the activation)) related to the progress of the game,
An interrupt processing means (for example, an interrupt process (timer interrupt process) executed by the main control unit 41) that interrupts the main process and executes the interrupt process based on the occurrence of a predetermined interrupt.
A storage means for storing data (for example, RAM 41c) and
A display means (for example, a game) that displays numerical values (for example, continuous bonus payout ratio, bonus payout ratio, instruction-included bonus payout ratio) indicating the performance of the gaming machine based on a display signal (for example, lighting / extinguishing signal). Equipped with a machine information display 50)
The display signal is data stored in a predetermined storage area of the storage means (for example, an area for storing the output buffer of the game machine information display 50) (for example, the game machine information display 50) in the interruption process. Output based on the data set in the output buffer (for example, Figure 6),
A test display (for example, a test pattern display) in the display means is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) in connection with turning on the power of the gaming machine (for example, FIG. 17).
After the main process is started in the prohibited state of the interrupt process, a setting for performing the test display is made in the period until the prohibited state is first released (for example, FIG. 5).
When an abnormality related to power supply occurs, restart control is performed to restart the main process from the beginning (for example, FIG. 16D).
When the restart control is performed, the test display is performed (for example, FIG. 16D).

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process (at the time of startup) performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the display monitor output data selection process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process (after startup) performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game machine information calculation processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of each state count processing performed by a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the accessory ratio update process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the update state of the cumulative total buffer, the 6000 times calculation buffer, and the total cumulative total calculation buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the continuous accessory ratio update process performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the instruction-added accessory ratio update process performed by a main control unit. It is a figure which shows the display example of the gaming machine information display. It is a figure for demonstrating display data and display value of a game machine information display. It is a figure for demonstrating the display timing of a test pattern display. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example of a test pattern display.

As a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be described based on the following examples.

Examples of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is. Inside the slot machine 1, a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other may be referred to as reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which the same number of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the slot machine 1. In the perspective window 3, the upper, middle, and lower three stages are displayed so as to be visible from the player side. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of types of symbols (“red 7”, “white 7”, “replay a”, “replay b”, “bell a”, “bell a”, which are individually identifiable. "Bell b", "Bell c", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. .. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display unit for variably displaying the symbols by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is configured, but the variable display unit may be other than the reel, for example, a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface. The design may be changed and displayed by moving the belt on which the reels are arranged. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned gaming value). ) Is used to determine the maximum number of bets among the specified number (in this embodiment, normal game state: 3, special game state (RB): 2) determined according to the game state within that range. MAXBET switch 6 operated at the time of setting, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7, which is operated when the game is started, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operated when the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, can be operated by the player. Each is provided.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs are shown. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code and a navigation number corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, 1 BETLED 14 that notifies by lighting that the bet number is set to 1, and the bet number is 2. 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that it is set, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set 3, and start valid that notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. A game display unit 13 is provided with LED 18, a section display LED 19 that notifies by lighting that the game section is controlled to an advantageous section, and a replay LED 20 that notifies that a replay game is in progress by lighting. There is.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 3) is provided to notify by lighting that the betting number setting operation by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, there are left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) that notify by lighting that the operation of stopping the reel by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. It is provided.

A liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The display area is provided so as to be arranged in. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 are visible from the player side through the transmission region corresponding to the perspective window 3 and the perspective window 3 in the display region of the liquid crystal display 51.

Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, there is a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by a predetermined key operation, and the set value is being changed or the set value is being confirmed. The set value indicator 24 that displays the set value at that time, the door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b, and the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are inside the slot machine 1. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which will be described later, and the medal insertion section 4 are provided to detect medals that are inserted from the hopper tank side and flow down to the hopper tank side. A medal selector 29 having input medal sensors 31a to 31c is provided.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, control from the reel unit 34 and the main control unit 41 for rotating and stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above in response to a control signal from the main control unit 41. A hopper unit 35 for paying out medals from the medal payout outlet 9 according to a signal is provided.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state in a normal state, and will be described later in the setting change state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off are provided.

Inside the slot machine 1, when the game control board 40 is attached to a predetermined position inside the housing 1a, a 4-digit 7-segment display is displayed at the bottom of the front side (player side) of the game control board 40. A gaming machine information display 50 composed of a device is arranged (not shown). The game machine information display 50 (game machine information display 50a to 50d) has a game control board 40 enclosed in a board case, and the display contents can be visually recognized from the outside of the board case. The clerk or the like can recognize the gaming machine information (numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine) based on the history of the game in the slot machine 1 aggregated by the control unit 41 and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. ..

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 controls the game. The production is controlled according to the above.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the input medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the reel sensor of the reel unit 34 (not shown). , The payout sensor and full tank sensor (not shown) of the hopper unit 35, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals of these connected switches and the like are input. ..

Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BETLED 14 to 16, start effective LED 18, section display LED 19, replaying LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left, middle, right. The stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel unit 34, and the hopper unit 35 are connected, and these electrical components and the game machine information display mounted on the game control board 40 are connected. The vessel 50 is driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40, which will be described later.

Further, the game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 that controls the game. The main control unit 41 includes a CPU 41a for performing calculations, a ROM 41b for storing programs and the like, and a RAM 41c for temporarily storing work data, and performs various controls according to the program stored in the ROM 41b.

The main control unit 41 includes a plurality of registers used by the CPU 41a to perform calculations. The plurality of registers include an accumulator register (A register), a flag register (F register), a general-purpose register (BC register, DE register, HL register), an index register, an interrupt register, a refresh register, a program counter, a transmission register, and the like. Contains registers. Further, among these registers, the accumulator register, the flag register, and the general-purpose register include a front register and a back register configured to be paired with each other (hereinafter, the front register and the back register may be simply referred to as registers). be). The CPU 41a updates the value of a predetermined register by executing various instructions such as an arithmetic instruction and a read instruction included in the program, and the storage area of the RAM 41c designated by the value (address) of the predetermined register. It is possible to update the value (data) stored in.

Further, among the registers included in the main control unit 41, the flag register is configured so that its state changes so as to indicate the calculation result of the instruction executed by the CPU 41a, and the change in the state of the flag register is used. Therefore, the CPU 41a can be made to perform processing according to the calculation result of the previous instruction.

Further, the flag register is composed of a plurality of bits (8 bits in this embodiment), and the plurality of bits are used as the calculation result of the calculation instruction executed by the CPU 41a in order to reduce the processing load of the CPU 41a. The first bit (hereinafter, may be referred to as a zero flag) and the second bit (hereinafter, may be referred to as a carry flag), which are configured so that the state can be changed according to the situation, are included.

Further, the main control unit 41 includes a serial communication circuit 41d capable of performing serial communication with an externally provided test device.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

The effect control board 90 is connected to the above-mentioned liquid crystal display 51, a speaker capable of outputting sound, and an effect device such as an effect LED 57 used for the effect and visible from the player side. The state can be controlled by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and performs various controls for performing the effect.

The main control unit 41 executes the main process (at startup) executed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and the basic process (main process (after startup)) that performs processing stepwise according to the control state, and is constant. The timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the basic process every time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In the timer interrupt process, the detection status of various switches and sensors and the passage of time are updated, and in the basic process, the process according to the current control state is repeatedly looped until the condition corresponding to the control state is satisfied. By satisfying the conditions according to the control state based on the detection state of various switches and sensors updated in the timer interrupt process and the passage of time, the process shifts to the next control state.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery and the AT lottery. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 (setting change operation). Moves to the setting change state where can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value is changed to 1). return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b, which can be opened by a predetermined key operation, is opened. Of the clerk of the game store to be installed, only the clerk who has a predetermined key can operate it. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, only the clerk who has the key for operating the setting key switch 37 can operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the game store. Further, the reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires a key operation using a predetermined key, so that only a clerk who possesses the predetermined key can operate the reset switch 23. Further, the reset / setting switch 38 also functions as a reset switch for canceling the error state in the normal state.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 periodically performs a power failure determination process for determining whether or not a voltage drop is detected in the timer interrupt process, and detects the voltage drop in the power failure determination process. If it is determined that the data has been set, the power failure process for setting the data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal is executed at the next return.

Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, provided that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. It is possible. On the other hand, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal at the time of startup, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, an error flag indicating the RAM abnormality is set in the RAM 41c, and the RAM error error state is controlled so that the progress of the game is disabled. It has become. The RAM abnormality error state shifts to the setting change state, is canceled by setting a new set value, and the game can proceed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected according to the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 sets an error flag indicating the type of the detected abnormality in the RAM 41c and controls the RAM 41c to a general error state. However, it is designed to disable the progress of the game. The general error state is canceled by a reset operation by the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38, and the game can proceed. In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the RAM error state and the general error state, it is simply referred to as an error state.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or a MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set a bet number using credits. When a predetermined number of bets is set according to the game state, a predetermined winning line LN (see FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the middle stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the middle stage is horizontal. (Set across the symbols lined up in) is valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit. Further, in this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 6 are set separately from the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to 6 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 6, but when the combinations of the symbols constituting the winning are aligned with the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 6 are arranged. By configuring the combination of suggestive symbols (for example, bell a-bell a-bell a) suggesting a prize in any of 6 to be aligned, it is recognized that the combination of symbols constituting the prize is aligned in the winning line LN. It makes it easier to do. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stages of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, the lower stages of the invalid lines LM1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. That is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower row, the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line set across the symbols arranged downward to the right. LM3, lower reel 2L, middle reel 2C, upper reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right, upper reel 2L, middle reel 2C, upper reel 2R, that is. Invalid line LM5 set across the symbols arranged in a small V shape, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM6 set across the symbols arranged in a small mountain shape. Six types are defined as invalid lines.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are being rotated, stop control is performed for the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the rotation of the reel is rotated. It is stopped, and the design of the reel is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

In the stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (millisecond) in this embodiment) from the time when the operation is performed for each stop switch. Is performed, and until the maximum stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of four frames of symbols can be drawn in. That is, in the stop control, one symbol from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (retraction range). Can be selected and led to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

As a result, in the stop control, when the rotation is stopped by operating the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the winning combination won in the internal lottery described later is selected. If the constituent symbols are within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames ahead of the symbol when the stop switch is operated, the symbol is pulled onto the winning line LN to rotate the reel on which the stop switch is operated. On the other hand, if the symbols that make up the winning combination that has been won in the internal lottery are not within the draw-in range, the symbols that make up the winning combination that has not been won in the internal lottery will be the winning line LN. It is possible to pull a symbol that does not constitute any winning combination onto the winning line LN so as not to stop upward, and control the stop switch to stop the rotation of the operated reel.

Further, in the stop control, when the winning of the special winning combination (BB1 and BB2 in this embodiment) accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is carried over, the small winning combination with the awarding of the medal is won by the internal lottery. When the special role and the small role are won at the same time, the winning small role is controlled so that the constituent symbols of the winning small role are preferentially drawn into the winning line LN within the above-mentioned pull-in range, and the winning small role is won. When the constituent symbols of the winning combination cannot be drawn into the winning line LN, the constituent symbols of the winning special combination are controlled to be drawn into the winning line LN. For this reason, in a game in which a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, it is difficult to win the winning special role.

Further, in the stop control, when the winning of the special combination (BB1 and BB2 in this embodiment) is carried over, the replaying combination accompanied by the replaying is won by the internal lottery, and the special combination is replayed. When the game combination is being won at the same time, the constituent symbols of the winning re-game combination are prioritized and drawn into the winning line LN. The symbols that make up the re-game combination on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within a predetermined pull-in range, and when the re-game combination is won, the symbols that make up the re-game combination are always drawn into the winning line LN. Become. For this reason, in a game in which a special role and a replaying role are won at the same time, the winning special role cannot be won.

Then, one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and a predetermined combination of winning combination symbols is stopped on the winning line LN as a display result on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a prize is won, control is performed according to the prize. When a small winning combination is won, a predetermined number of medals according to the type are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in this embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when a re-game combination is won, a re-game that allows the game to be played without inserting a medal is given. In addition, when a special role is won, the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state.

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the type of winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning combination) is determined according to the game state, and it is not necessary to set a small winning combination with medal payout and a bet number. There are a re-game role in which a re-game that enables the start of the next game is given, and a special role that accompanies a transition to a special game state. In the following, the small role and the replaying role will be collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination. In the internal lottery, before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations (specifically, the specified number). When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the bet number is set), it is determined by using a random number.

Of the winning flags for each combination, the winning flags for the small combination and the replay combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is the relevant. It is valid until all the allowed combinations of combinations are available by the flag, and is invalid in the game where all the allowed combination of combinations are available. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It has become.

Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, push order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. , The re-game role (hereinafter, may be referred to as the navigation target role) can be won. The navigation target combination includes, for example, a combination that is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode and the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Includes a combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping the advantageous stop mode is higher than that in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode accompanied by the awarding of medals, but also a stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable gaming state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification that notifies the navigation number capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT) state, which is a possible notification period. The main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT state by granting the player the right to be controlled to the AT state. Then, when the AT state is controlled, by winning the navigation target combination, the navigation notification is executed, and the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R which are advantageous for the player (for example, the pressing order). , Operation timing, etc.) using the game auxiliary display 12, and by transmitting a command that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The navigation effect of notifying is executed by using the device 51 or the like. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the navigation target winning combination won in the internal lottery can be reliably won.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of medals paid out, an error code, and navigation information, and the game auxiliary display 12 is used in controlling the navigation notification. Although the configuration is such that the navigation information is notified, a dedicated display capable of displaying only the navigation information may be provided, and the navigation information may be notified using the dedicated display in the control of the navigation notification.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 can be connected to the test device via the interface board, and the main control unit 41 outputs a test signal generated in connection with the result of the game in the slot machine 1. In addition to outputting to the test device, a test signal corresponding to the operation by the player is input from the test device to the game control board 40, and the game control board 40 and the test device are connected. It is possible to automatically perform a simulation test. Further, the main control unit 41 can output an operation signal indicating a recommended operation mode as a test signal to the test device as a test signal, and the test device identifies and specifies the recommended operation mode in each game. It is possible to output a test signal indicating the operation in the operation mode to the game control board 40 and perform a simulation test.

[About game status]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 41 can control the game state to either a normal game state or a special game state. The normal game state includes a normal game state in which neither BB1 nor BB2 is won (inside) and a normal game state in which either BB1 or BB2 is carried over (inside). include.

The normal game state (non-internal) is a state in which neither BB1 nor BB2 is won in the normal game state. This is a gaming state in which the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is controlled by setting a new set value by shifting to the factory default state of the slot machine 1 or the setting change state. In addition, even when the special gaming state is terminated, it is controlled to the normal gaming state (non-internal). Then, the normal game state (non-internal) continues until either BB1 or BB2 is won in the internal lottery, and BB1 or BB2 won in the game in which either BB1 or BB2 is won in the internal lottery. It ends when the game shifts to the normal game state (inside) without winning, or when BB1 or BB2 won in the game in which either BB1 or BB2 wins in the internal lottery wins and shifts to the special game state. ..

The normal game state (inside the inside) is a state in which either BB1 or BB2 is carried over in the normal game state. In this embodiment, when the special role and the small role are won at the same time, the control is performed so that the small role is prioritized, and when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, the re-game combination is performed. By controlling so that the winning combination is always aligned, the winning BB1 or BB2 will not win even if the small winning combination is won in the normal game state (inside the inside) or the re-game combination is won. It has become. Then, in the normal game state (internal middle), one of the small wins or one of the re-game wins is always won, so once the normal game state (internal middle) is entered, the winning BB1 or BB2 does not win. After the transition to the normal gaming state (internal), the normal gaming state (internal) is performed until the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is initialized by newly setting the set value by shifting to the setting change state. Middle) is to be maintained.

The special gaming state shifts when the winning BB1 or BB2 wins in the game in which either BB1 or BB2 is won in the normal gaming state (non-internal), and RB (normally) over the entire period in the special gaming state. It is a game state controlled by a game state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that in the game state), and a predetermined end condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, the total number of medals paid out in the special game state exceeds 50). ), And ends when the predetermined end condition is satisfied and the game shifts to the normal game state (non-internal).

As described above, in this embodiment, since most of the games are controlled to the normal game state (inside), it is assumed that the game is controlled to the normal game state (inside), and the set value (this implementation). In the example, the medal payout rate is designed according to 1 to 6).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are assigned symbol numbers 0 to 19 in order from the reel reference position (the position where the number of steps is reset). Has been. In the following, the reel to be stopped first may be referred to as a first stop reel, the reel to be stopped second may be referred to as a second stop reel, and the reel to be stopped third may be referred to as a third stop reel.

[About the game section]
The main control unit 41 can control the game section to either a normal section or an advantageous section.

The normal section is a game section in which navigation notification is not performed, and is started when the next game is started after the advantageous section is completed. After that, the normal section ends in the game in which the advantageous section transition combination is won by the internal lottery in the game controlled to the game state other than the special game state. In the normal section, the section display LED 19 is always controlled to be in the off state.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the navigation notification may be performed, and is a game section that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal section because the navigation notification can be executed. The advantageous section is determined to be transferred to the advantageous section by winning the advantageous section transition combination in the internal lottery in the game controlled to the game state other than the special gaming state in the game of the normal section, and starts from the next game. Will be done. After that, the end condition of the advantageous section (end conditions 1 to 3 described later) is satisfied. By turning on the section display LED 19 at the start of the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 can recognize that the section is in the advantageous section. After that, the main control unit 41 turns off the section display LED 19 when the advantageous section ends, and ends the section display.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 turns on the section display LED 19 at the start of the game in which the advantageous section starts, thereby starting the notification that the advantageous section is controlled, which is advantageous. By turning on the section display LED 19 at the start of the game where the medal payout rate (payout number / bet number) can exceed 100% by first performing the navigation notification after the start of the section,
It may be configured to start the notification that the control is performed in the advantageous section.

When the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 controls the navigation notification (control to display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and transmits a navigation command capable of specifying the navigation number). It is possible to notify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player by performing control, etc.), and the advantageous section is a game section which is advantageous for the player as compared with the normal section. It becomes.

Further, in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 has a normal state in which navigation notification is not performed, a CZ (chance zone) state in which navigation notification is not performed but the probability of transition to the AT state is high, and an AT state in which navigation notification is performed. It is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous section states having different advantages for the player, including the above.

The end condition of the advantageous section is the end condition 1 which is satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section) reaches the first specified number (1500 games in this embodiment) defined as the upper limit number of games. , The end is established when the net increase in the number of medals after the increase / decrease in the number of medals changes from the decreasing tendency to the increasing tendency in the advantageous section exceeds the second specified number (2400 in this embodiment) set as the upper limit. Condition 2, the termination condition 3 that is satisfied when a predetermined arbitrary condition (in this embodiment, the termination condition of the AT state is satisfied) is satisfied, and at least one of the termination conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied. The advantageous section is terminated when is established.

In this embodiment, when the game section is controlled to the normal section, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section by winning a predetermined advantageous section transition combination, but the game section is When the normal section is controlled, the winning combination of the advantageous section transition lottery is won in the internal lottery to perform the advantageous section transition lottery, and by winning in the advantageous section transition lottery, the game section is selected as the advantageous section. It may be configured to shift to.

[Processing performed by the main control unit]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute a process including a main process and an interrupt process. The main process is a process including the main process (at startup) and the main process (after startup) described below.

The main process (at startup) is a process executed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and the main control unit 41 is activated. After the main process (at startup) is completed, the main process (after startup) is executed. The main process (after startup) is a process that is repeatedly executed while power is being supplied to the slot machine 1, and may be simply referred to as "main process" below.

The interrupt process is a process of interrupting and executing the main process based on the occurrence of a predetermined interrupt. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process is executed as the interrupt process by interrupting the main process (after startup). However, in the main processing (at startup), the timer interrupt processing is not executed because the interrupt prohibition state is set.

[About main processing (at startup)]
The control contents of the main process (at the time of activation) performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 starts up in a state where the timer interrupt is set to be disabled due to the occurrence of a reset, and performs various processes according to the program stored in the ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the main process (at startup) starts, first, the interrupt prohibition setting (Sx1) for disabling the timer interrupt is performed. Next, each output port is initialized (Sx2). By initializing the output port, the signal output from the output port is turned off. That is, when some signal is output, the output of the signal is stopped.

Next, normal power supply confirmation is performed (Sx3). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal output from the power failure detection circuit is in the ON state with reference to a predetermined area of the input port. Then, when the power failure detection signal is in the ON state, it waits until the power failure detection signal is in the OFF state. After that, when the power supply voltage of the slot machine 1 becomes normal and the power failure detection signal is turned off, the process proceeds to Sx4.

In Sx4, the built-in register setting process is performed. The built-in register is a register for setting a function in the main CPU 41a. The built-in register setting process sets the set values in multiple areas that need to be set when starting control.

Next, the test pattern display setting is performed (Sx5). In the test pattern display setting, settings for displaying the test pattern are made. The test pattern display is a display performed in connection with turning on the power of the slot machine 1, and is a display for confirming whether or not a plurality of LEDs provided in the gaming machine information display 50 are normally lit. be.

The test pattern display is performed on the gaming machine information display 50 for 5 seconds after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. Details of the test pattern will be described later with reference to FIG.

The gaming machine information display 50 usually displays a numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine (hereinafter, also referred to as “combination ratio display”). Numerical values indicating the performance of the slot machine are, for example, a continuous bonus payout ratio, a bonus payout ratio, and an instructed bonus payout ratio. These will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 14 and the like.

The numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is calculated in the game machine information calculation process described later. The calculated numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c (an area for storing the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50). That is, the calculated numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50.

Then, the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed based on the lighting / extinguishing signal. The on / off signal is output based on the data stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c in the interrupt process (timer interrupt process). That is, a lighting / extinguishing signal is output based on the value set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50, whereby the information indicating the performance of the slot machine can be specified in the gaming machine information display 50. It will be displayed.

The test pattern display is performed based on the value set in the test timer. The test timer is a timer for measuring the time during which the test pattern is displayed.

A value is set in the test timer in the setting for displaying the test pattern. Specifically, a value capable of specifying 5000 msec (5 seconds) is set in the test timer.

In the present embodiment, the test pattern display setting is performed in the main process (at startup). Then, the test pattern display setting is performed in the period from the start of the main process in the prohibited state of the interrupt process to the first release of the prohibited state.

Specifically, when the main process (at startup) starts, the interrupt prohibition setting is set in Sx1 and the interrupt process is prohibited. The test pattern display setting is performed in the state where the interrupt processing is prohibited. Then, as will be described later, when the interrupt permission is set in Sx11, the interrupt process can be performed. That is, the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed in the period from the start of the main process (at the time of startup) in the prohibited state (Sx1) of the interrupt process to the first release of the prohibited state (Sx11). It will be.

Since the output of the lighting / extinguishing signal to the gaming machine information display 50 is performed in the interrupt processing, the interrupt processing prohibition state is released (Sx11) in the main processing (at startup) executed when the power is turned on. , Test pattern display and role ratio display (display of numerical values indicating the performance of slot machines) are not performed.

As described above, the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed based on the lighting / extinguishing signal output in the interrupt processing, and after the main processing is started in the interrupt processing prohibited state, the prohibited state is first displayed. Since the setting for displaying the test pattern is made in the period until the release of the above, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. In this way, the test pattern can be suitably displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 in connection with turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state with reference to the input port (Sx6). When it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (YES in Sx6), the setting change process is performed. In the setting change process, the set value is confirmed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in a predetermined procedure, and it is detected that the setting key switch 37 is turned off, so that the setting change process is performed. Is finished, and the game shifts to a state where it can proceed. Further, in the setting change process, when the setting change process is started, a setting command (start) indicating that the setting change process is started is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and when the setting change process is finished, the setting change process is completed. A setting command (end) is provided to indicate that the setting change process is to be terminated. When the setting change process is completed, the initialization target areas (areas B to D) at the end of the setting change are initialized.

Here, the game RAM area is composed of areas A to D. Here, the areas A to D are called all initialization target areas, the areas B to D are called the initialization target areas at the end of the setting change, the areas C to D are called the initialization target areas at the end of the bonus, and the areas D are called. It is called the initialization target area at the end of the game. The entire initialization target area is an area that is initialized by performing a predetermined operation when a RAM error occurs. The area to be initialized at the end of setting change is an area that is initialized when the setting change is completed. The area to be initialized at the end of the bonus is an area that is initialized at the end of the bonus. The area to be initialized at the end of the game is an area that is initialized every time the game ends.

When it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state (NO in Sx6), it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c (Sx7). If it is determined that there is no abnormality in the RAM 41c (NO in Sx7), the port input process (Sx8) is performed.

In the port input process, the input status data related to the input status such as the detection signals of various switches input to the parallel input port (input data indicating the current input status of various switches, the previous input data and the current input data are the same. This is a process of updating the definite data indicating that there is a certain condition and the edge data indicating that the definite data has changed from the previous time. Port input buffers 0 to 2 for storing input state data of various switches are provided in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c, and the input state data of the various switches updated by the port input process is the input state data of the various switches. It is stored in a predetermined bit of a port input buffer defined in advance for each type. In the port input process, the detection states (ON state or OFF state) of various switches set to the input ports 0 to 2 of the parallel input port 511 are stored as input data in a predetermined bit of the port input buffer. Also, compare the detection status (ON state or OFF state) in the previous and current port input processing, and if the current and previous input data are in the same state, indicate the detection status of the current input data. On the other hand, if the input data of this time and the previous time are different, the confirmed data of the previous time is maintained. Further, comparing the confirmed data of this time and the previous time, when the confirmed data changes from the OFF state to the ON state, the ON edge data indicating that the confirmed data has changed from the OFF state to the ON state is input to the port input buffer 0. When the confirmed data changes from the ON state to the OFF state, the OFF edge data indicating that the confirmed data has changed from the ON state to the OFF state is stored in the predetermined bits of ~ 2 and is specified in the port input buffers 0 to 2. Store in bits. The input data, confirmed data, and edge data of various switches stored in the port input buffer can be referred to from the gaming program and the non-gaming program.

After performing the port input process, a power return command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (Sx9), and then a return command indicating that the control state before the power failure is restored is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (Sx10). .. Next, all the registers were restored to the state before the power failure stored in the RAM 41c, the interrupt permission was set (Sx11), the main process (at startup) was terminated, and the process was shifted to the timer interrupt process. After that, the process returns to the process in the main process (after startup) that was executed before the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM 41c has an abnormality (YES in Sx7), the entire initialization target area (areas A to D) is initialized (Sx12). After that, interrupt permission is set (Sx13), a RAM error error code (E8) indicating that there is an error in RAM 41c is prepared in a predetermined register, and main processing (at startup) is terminated for error processing. Migrate. In the error processing, the error state is controlled until it is specified that the error state release condition corresponding to the error code (E8) is satisfied. When the error code (E8) of the RAM error is prepared in the predetermined register and the error state is entered, the setting change state is entered by turning on the power switch 39 with the setting key switch 37 turned on. By initializing all the game RAM areas (areas A to D), it is possible to surely eliminate the abnormality of the data in the RAM 41c and release the error state.

As described above, when the main process (at startup) is started, the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed after the interrupt prohibition setting (Sx1) is performed. After that, when the setting key switch is ON (YES in Sx6), the process proceeds to the setting change process. When the setting key switch is not ON (NO in Sx6) and a RAM error has occurred (YES in Sx7), the process proceeds to error processing thereafter. If no RAM error has occurred (NO in Sx7), then interrupting is permitted (Sx13), and then the process returns to the last process before the power failure.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can hold the game state and information about the game in the RAM 41c as backup data. Specifically, the backup data is retained even when the power of the slot machine 1 is cut off (power interruption occurs) and the power is turned on again.

When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, it is determined whether the control of the progress of the game can be resumed based on the backup data held by the RAM 41c before the power of the slot machine 1 is cut off. When it is determined that the control of the progress of the game can be resumed based on the backup data, the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup information.

Specifically, when the RAM abnormality does not occur, it is determined that the control of the progress of the game can be restarted, and the main process (after startup) is executed. In the main process (after startup), the process returns to the last process before the power failure, and the control of the progress of the game is resumed based on the backup data. For example, if the gaming state was AT before the occurrence of the power failure, the game state is AT when the power is restored from the power failure.

Then, when the control of the progress of the game is resumed based on the backup data, the setting for displaying the test pattern is made before the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup information. Specifically, before the main process (after startup) starts, the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed in the main process (at startup).

Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 is in a state where the setting change operation can be accepted, and can control the setting value which is advantageous for the player to the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, it is determined whether or not to control the setting change state. If it is determined to control to the setting change state, it is controlled to the setting change state. When controlled to the setting change state, the setting for displaying the test pattern is made before being controlled to the setting change state.

Specifically, as described above, in the main process (at startup), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is ON (Sx6), and when the setting key switch is ON, the setting change state is controlled. Will be done. The setting (Sx5) for displaying the test pattern is performed before being controlled to the setting change state.

Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the error state in which the progress of the game is interrupted. The error state includes a RAM error, and when a RAM error occurs, the error state is controlled. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, it is determined whether or not to control the error state. If it is determined to control to an error state, it is controlled to an error state. When controlled to the error state, the setting for displaying the test pattern (Sx5 test pattern display setting) is made before being controlled to the error state.

Specifically, as described above, in the main process (at startup), it is determined whether or not a RAM abnormality has occurred (Sx7), and if a RAM abnormality has occurred, it is controlled to an error state. .. The setting (Sx5) for displaying the test pattern is performed before the error state is controlled.

[Display monitor output data selection process]
Next, the control content of the display monitor output data selection process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

The display monitor output data selection process is a process executed within the timer interrupt process. As shown in FIG. 6, when the display monitor output data selection process is started, it is first determined whether or not the value set in the test timer is 0 (Si1). If the value set in the test timer is 0 (Si1 is YES), the process proceeds to Si7. On the other hand, if the value set in the test timer is not 0 (Si1 is NO), the process proceeds to Si2.

If the value set in the test timer is not 0 (Si1 is NO), the test pattern is displayed. There are a plurality of types of test pattern display, including display pattern 1 and display pattern 2. Details of the display pattern 1 and the display pattern 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the test pattern is displayed by the display pattern 1, the display pattern 1 data is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50, and when the test pattern is displayed by the display pattern 2, the game machine information display 50 is used. Display pattern 2 data is set in the output buffer of.

First, in Si2, the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “output buffer”) is initialized. As will be described later, the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 is 4-byte data corresponding to each of the gaming machine information displays 50a to 50d. In the present embodiment, all of these 4-byte data are set to 0 and initialized.

Next, a cycle determination process (Si3) is performed. In the cycle determination process, it is determined whether the period is an odd number or an even number based on the set value of the test timer. The determination of whether the period is an odd number period or an even number period will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, it is determined whether or not the result determined in the period determination process is an odd number period (Si4). When the result determined in the cycle determination process is an odd number period (YES in Si4), the display pattern 1 data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 (Si5), and the display monitor output data selection process is performed. To finish.

In this way, which of the plurality of types of test pattern display is performed is selected based on the value set in the test timer. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the period is an odd number based on the value set in the test timer, and which of the display pattern 1 and the display pattern 2 is performed is selected.

If the result determined in the cycle determination process is not an odd cycle (NO in Si4), display pattern 2 data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 (Si6), and the display monitor output data selection process is performed. finish.

On the other hand, when the value set in the test timer is 0 (Si1 is YES), the test pattern is not displayed and the combination ratio is displayed. In this case, the combination display data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 (Si7), and the display monitor output data selection process is completed. The role ratio display data is data for displaying the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the instruction-included bonus payout ratio. Specific examples of the role ratio display data will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

In the present embodiment, when the test pattern is displayed, the test pattern is displayed after the data stored in the predetermined storage area (the area for storing the output buffer of the game machine information display 50) is initialized. The data to be performed is stored in the predetermined storage area.

Specifically, as described above, when the test pattern is displayed (NO in Si1), the data set in the output buffer is set by 0 in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50. Is initialized (Si2). Then, after that, the data for displaying the test pattern is stored in the predetermined storage area.

When the period is an odd number, the display pattern 1 data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 in order to display the test pattern in the display pattern 1 (Si5). On the other hand, when the period is not an odd number (even number period), the display pattern 2 data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 in order to display the test pattern in the display pattern 2 (Si6).

As described above, when the test pattern is displayed, after the data stored in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 is initialized, the data for displaying the test pattern is the gaming machine information display 50. Since it is set in the output buffer of, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. In this way, the test pattern can be suitably displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 in connection with turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

On the other hand, when the numerical values indicating the performance of the slot machine (continuous bonus payout ratio, bonus payout ratio, instruction-included bonus payout ratio) are displayed, the data stored in the predetermined storage area is initialized. Data for displaying a numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is stored in the predetermined storage area.

Specifically, when the test pattern is not displayed (NO in Si1), that is, when the combination ratio is displayed, the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 is not set to 0 (initialization). The combination display data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 (Si7).

When data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50, a lighting / extinguishing signal is output from the output port to each gaming machine information display 50a to 50d by the port output processing in the subsequent timer interrupt processing. .. As a result, the first to eighth segments A to DP (described later with reference to FIG. 15) of the respective gaming machine information indicators 50a to 50d are set to the lit state or the non-lit state, so that the gaming machine information display 50 can be turned on or off. The displayed value is displayed on each of the indicators 50a to 50d.

When the display pattern 1 data is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50, the game machine information display 50 displays the test pattern by the display pattern 1. When the display pattern 2 data is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50, the game machine information display 50 displays the test pattern by the display pattern 2. When the winning combination display data is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50, the winning combination display is performed on the gaming machine information display 50 based on the set winning combination display data.

[About main processing (after startup)]
The control content of the main process (after activation) performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The main process (after activation) is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. And one cycle of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 first performs a game start waiting process (Sa1), and performs a process from the end of the control of the previous one game to the start of the next one game. In the game start waiting process, the number of bets is set according to the insertion of medals, etc., and the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the specified number of bets set, so that the next game is played. Perform the process to start.

Next, when the game starts, an internal lottery process (Sa2) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning (internal lottery) is performed. In the internal lottery process, winning is allowed based on the preset values (1 to 6) set in advance in the slot machine 1 and the random number values for the internal lottery acquired at the same time as the start of the game by detecting the start switch 7. An internal lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to do so (that is, whether or not to allow the derivation of the display result). Then, the winning number (general winning combination) corresponding to the winning combination is stored in the winning number setting area of the RAM 41c so that the winning result in the internal lottery can be specified. When a special combination is won, the winning number (special combination) corresponding to the winning special combination is stored in the winning number setting area of the RAM 41c.

Next, an advantageous section transition flag generation process (Sa3) for converting the winning number (general combination) into an advantageous section transition flag, and a lottery flag generation process (Sa4) for converting the winning number (general combination) into a lottery flag are performed. conduct. In the advantageous section transition flag generation process, the value of the advantageous section transition flag corresponding to the winning number (general combination) is acquired using the advantageous section transition flag conversion table and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Further, in the lottery flag generation process, the values of the lottery flags 1 to 3 corresponding to the winning numbers (general combination) are acquired by using the lottery flag conversion table and stored in the predetermined areas of the RAM 41c.

Next, at the timing when the game is started, the ball ejection control process (Sa5) at the start of the game is performed, which performs the process related to the game section and the process related to the navigation notification. In the process related to the game section, the process of shifting to the advantageous section when the advantageous section transition combination is won in the normal section is performed, and in the process related to the navigation notification, the process of setting the navigation number and the management of the advantageous section state are performed. Perform related processing. In the process of setting the navigation number, the winning combination to be the target of the navigation notification is won, and when the navigation notification is performed, the navigation numbers of "1" to "13" are set to the navigation number of the RAM 41c according to the operation mode of the notification. Set in the area, if the winning combination that is the target of the navigation notification is won and the navigation notification is not performed, or if the combination that is not the target of the navigation notification is won, "0" is set in the navigation number setting area of the RAM 41c. ..

Next, the interrupt is set to prohibit (Sa6), and the operation signal setting process is performed (Sa7). In the operation signal setting process, a process for transmitting an operation signal that can specify the recommended stop operation mode to the test device is performed.

Next, after the operation signal setting process, the interrupt permission is set (Sa8), and the game start command transmission process (Sa9) is performed to specify that one game has started. A control state command group including a plurality of commands capable of specifying various control states in the above is set in the command queue, and the sub-control unit 91 is sequentially transmitted.

Next, after the game start command transmission process, a freeze process (Sa10) for controlling the freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period is performed. In the freeze process, it is determined whether or not it is determined to control the freeze state when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, and it is determined that the control to the freeze state is determined. To delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time. Further, when performing a reel effect of changing the reel in the frozen state, a process of changing the reel is performed in a change mode according to the type of the reel effect.

Next, after the freeze process is completed, interrupt prohibition is set (Sa11), and a game start setting process (Sa12) for setting a predetermined reel rotation start time is performed. In the game start time setting process, the reel rotation start process accompanying the start of the game is performed, and the reel rotation is started toward the constant speed rotation.

Next, after the game start setting process, interrupt permission is set (Sa13), and an external output signal (for the game) at the start of rotation to an external device such as a ring lamp, a hall computer, or a test device from a predetermined output port. External signal processing (Sa14) at the start of rotation is performed to output a medal IN signal or the like indicating the number of medals used.

Next, after the external signal processing at the start of rotation, the reel stop processing (Sa15) for controlling the reel stop is performed. In the reel stop processing, when performing navigation notification, the game auxiliary display 12 is made to notify the operation mode by displaying the navigation number set in the navigation number setting area. Further, when all the rotating reels are rotated at a constant speed, the reception of the rotating reel stop operation is enabled, and the player waits until the reel stop operation is performed. Then, when a valid stop operation is detected for the reel for which the stop operation is enabled, reel stop control for stopping the reel for the reel for which the effective stop operation has been performed is performed. Such reel stop control is repeatedly performed for the rotating reel to stop the rotation of all the reels, thereby ending the reel stop process.

Next, after the reel stop process, the winning search process (Sa16) is performed. In the winning search process, the winning symbol combination is searched based on the symbol combinations stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the winning flag indicating the presence or absence of winning and the number of medals to be paid out in connection with the winning are set in the RAM 41c. Set to the specified area of.

Next, interrupt prohibition is set (Sa17), and the game machine information calculation process (Sa18) for calculating the game history used when calculating the game machine information displayed on the game machine information display 50 is performed.

Next, after the game machine information calculation process, the interrupt permission is set (Sa19), and the special game state end check process (Sa20) is performed. In the special game state end check process, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied when the special game state is controlled. Next, the game state setting process (Sa21) is performed. In the game state setting process, the game state of the next game is set based on the winning data set by the winning search process and the result of the special game state end check process.

Next, at the timing when the game is finished, the ball ejection control process (Sa22) at the end of the game is performed, which performs the process related to the advantageous section and the process related to the navigation notification. In the processing related to the advantageous section, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied in the advantageous section, and when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the process of setting the advantageous section end flag is performed, and the navigation notification is performed. In the processing related to, the processing related to the management of the advantageous interval state is performed.

Next, a command transmission process (Sa23) at the end of the game is performed, a control state command group including a plurality of commands capable of specifying various control states at the end of one game is set in the command queue, and the sub-control unit 91 To be sent sequentially.

Next, after the game end command transmission process, a payout process of awarding a number of medals corresponding to the prizes generated as a result of the game based on the number of payouts set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the prize search process (Sa16). (Sa24). In the payout process, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player for each winning, and the number of medals to be given is added to the credits, and the credit is the maximum number (this implementation). In the example, when 50) is reached, the medals not added to the credit are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

Next, after the payout process, an external output signal at the end of the game (a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given, etc.) is output from a predetermined output port to an external device such as a ring lamp, a hall computer, or a test device. External signal processing (Sa25) is performed at the end of the game.

Next, the setting process at the end of the game is performed (Sa26). In the game end setting process, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and if the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped, the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped again in the next game. A process of setting the number of bets for playing a game, a process of setting a replay flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, a process of controlling the replay LED 20 to an ON state (lighting state), and the like are performed.

Next, the advantageous section end processing is performed (Sa27). In the advantageous section end processing, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section end flag indicating that the advantageous section is ended is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if it is determined that the advantageous section end flag is set, it is determined that the advantageous section end flag is set. Of the storage areas of the RAM 41c, the advantageous section data initialization process is performed to initialize the advantageous section-related area in which the data related to the control of the advantageous section is stored and end the advantageous section. In the advantageous section data initialization process, the advantageous section middle flag indicating the advantageous section and the navigation number set in the navigation number setting area are initialized, and an external device such as a test device is notified that the advantageous section is in progress. The signal buffer is turned off during the advantageous section for output.

Next, after the advantageous section end processing, the signal control processing (Sa28) during the advantageous section is performed. In the advantageous section signal control process, when the advantageous section flag is set in the RAM 41c, the control is performed to turn on the signal buffer in the advantageous section of the RAM 41c.

Next, after the signal control process during the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification end process (Sa29) is performed. In the advantageous section notification end process, it is determined whether or not the signal buffer in the advantageous section of the RAM 41c is OFF, and when it is determined that the signal buffer in the advantageous section is OFF, the section display LED 19 is controlled to be turned off.

Next, after the advantageous section notification end process, the game end time initialization setting process (Sa30) is performed. In the game end initialization setting process, in the Sa32 initialization process, the area of the RAM 41c to be initialized in the game is set. The size of the area initialized at the end of each game is set except at the end of the special game state, and the size of the area initialized at the end of the special game state is set at the end of the special game state.

Next, interrupt prohibition is set (Sa31), and initialization processing (Sa32) is performed. In the initialization process, the area of the size set in the initialization setting process at the end of the game is initialized from the initialization end address of the game RAM area allocated to the RAM 41c, so that the area other than the end of the special game state can be initialized. For example, the area initialized at the end of each game is initialized, and if it is the end of the special game state, the area initialized at the end of the special game state is initialized. Then, after the initialization process, the interrupt permission is set (Sa33), and the process returns to the Sa1 process.

After that, the processes of Sa1 to Sa33 are repeated. When the main process goes through, the process related to the control of one unit of the game is completed, and the main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of the game.

[About game machine information calculation processing]
Next, the control contents of the gaming machine information calculation process performed by the main control unit 41 in the main process will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the gaming machine information calculation process, first, the values of all the registers are saved on the stack (Sd1). Then, after each state count process (Sd2) is executed, the value of the register saved in Sd1 is restored (Sd3), and then the game machine information calculation process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

[About each state count process]
Next, the control content of each state count process performed by the main control unit 41 in the game machine information calculation process will be described with reference to FIG.

In each state counting process, first, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit (Se1). The total cumulative number of games is the cumulative number of games since the data in the RAM 41c was initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason, and is stored in a 3-byte storage area, and can count up to 16777215 games. In addition, the total cumulative number of payouts is the cumulative number of payouts since the data in the RAM 41c was initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason, and is stored in a 3-byte storage area, and can count up to 16777215 sheets. be. Then, in Se1, when the total cumulative count stop flag described later is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit.

If it is determined in Se1 that the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to the step of Se21. When it is determined in Se1 that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative number of payouts has not reached the upper limit, 1 is set as an additional value in the DE register (Se2), and the area in which the total cumulative number of games is stored in the RAM 41c. The start address of is set in the HL register (Se3), and the addition value set in the DE register is added to the 3-byte numerical value stored in the address set in the HL register to perform 3-byte data addition / storage processing (Se4). ), Update the total cumulative number of games.

Then, as a result of the addition, the total cumulative number of games reaches the upper limit, and it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred (Se5). In the 3-byte data addition / storage process, the carry flag described later is set to ON when the result after addition overflows, and the carry flag is set to OFF when the result does not overflow. Therefore, in Se5, the carry flag is set to OFF. Whether or not an overflow has occurred is determined by whether or not it is ON.

If no overflow has occurred in Se5, proceed to the step of Se7, and if an overflow has occurred, that is, when the total cumulative number of games has reached the upper limit, the total cumulative count stop flag is set in RAM 41c. (Se6), proceed to the step of Se7.

In the step from Se7, it is determined whether the total cumulative number of games is in the range of 0 to 5999 games, in the range of 6000 to 174999 games, or in the range of 175000 games or more (Se7 to Se19). Depending on the result of the determination, a value indicating that it is in each range is set as a lighting identification segment (Se7, Se18, Se19). The set lighting identification segment is stored in the display monitor digestion game determination area assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, after sequentially executing the bonus ratio update process (Se21), the continuous bonus ratio update process (Se22), and the instruction-included bonus ratio update process (Se23), the process returns to the gaming machine information calculation process.

[About the accessory ratio update process]
Next, the control content of the accessory ratio update process performed by the main control unit 41 in each state count process will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the accessory ratio update process, first, the determination game number counter for counting the number of games for determining the number of games is added by 1 (Sf1).

Next, the number of payouts in the current game set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process is added to the total payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sf2 to Sf6).

Here, the cumulative buffer 1 is provided with a 3-byte total payout counter, a 3-byte bonus payout counter, a 3-byte continuous bonus payout counter, and a 3-byte instruction-added bonus payout counter, and wins a prize in the game. When is generated and the medals are paid out, counting is performed at each counter. When 6000 games are reached after starting counting, each counter is updated to the initial value of 0, and the next game starts counting from the initial value.

Like the cumulative buffer 1, the cumulative buffer 2 is also provided with a 3-byte total payout counter, a 3-byte bonus payout counter, a 3-byte continuous bonus payout counter, and a 3-byte instruction-added bonus payout counter. When a prize is won and the medals are paid out, the counters are counted. When 6000 games are reached after starting counting, each counter is updated to the initial value of 0, and the next game starts counting from the initial value. However, the game that starts counting is off by 2000 games from the cumulative buffer 1.

Like the cumulative buffer 1 and the cumulative buffer 2, the cumulative buffer 3 is also provided with a 3-byte total payout counter, a 3-byte bonus payout counter, a 3-byte continuous bonus payout counter, and a 3-byte instruction-added bonus payout counter. When a prize is won in the game and the medals are paid out, the counters are counted. When 6000 games are reached after starting counting, each counter is updated to the initial value of 0, and the next game starts counting from the initial value. However, the games that start counting are out of alignment with the cumulative buffer 1 and 4000 games, and the cumulative buffer 2 and 2000 games.

Further, the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 are stored in the RAM 41c for each of the total payout counter, the bonus payout counter, the continuous bonus payout counter, and the instructed bonus payout counter. Specifically, the total payout counter is stored in the address area continuous in the order of the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 1, the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 2, and the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 3, and the accessory payout counter is the cumulative total. The accessory payout counter of the buffer 1, the accessory payout counter of the cumulative buffer 2, and the accessory payout counter of the cumulative buffer 3 are stored in consecutive address areas, and the continuous accessory payout counter is a continuous combination of the cumulative buffer 1. The product payout counter, the continuous bonus payout counter of the cumulative buffer 2, and the continuous bonus payout counter of the cumulative buffer 3 are stored in the continuous address area in this order. It is stored in a continuous address area in the order of the material payout counter, the instruction-added accessory payout counter of the cumulative buffer 2, and the instruction-added accessory payout counter of the cumulative buffer 3.

Therefore, by setting the start address of the counter to be updated among the total payout counter, the bonus payout counter, the continuous bonus payout counter, and the instructed bonus payout counter in the cumulative buffer 1, the cumulative total is calculated from the set address. The counter value of the buffer 1 can be specified, the counter value of the cumulative buffer 2 can be specified from the set address +3, and the counter value of the cumulative buffer 3 can be specified from the set address +6.

Returning to FIG. 10, in the process (Sf2 to Sf6) of adding the number of payouts in the current game to the total payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, first, the start address of the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 1 (for winning payout addition). The address (head)) is set in the HL register (Sf2), and the number of payouts in the current game set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process is set in the B register as an additional value (Sf3). ).

Next, by performing a 3-byte data 1-byte addition process that adds the addition value set in the B register to the 3-byte numerical value stored in the address set in the HL register, the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 1 is added this time. Add the number of payouts in the game. Further, in the 3-byte data 1-byte addition process, the address set in the HL register is updated to a numerical value (address + 3) indicating the address of the next counter, and the 3-byte data 1-byte addition process of Sf4 is performed. Upon termination, the start address of the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 2 is set in the HL register.

Next, 3-byte data 1-byte addition processing is performed (Sf5), and the number of payouts in this game is added to the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 2. Then, when the 3-byte data 1-byte addition process of Sf5 is completed, the start address of the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 3 is set in the HL register.

Next, 3-byte data 1-byte addition processing is performed (Sf6), and the number of payouts in this game is added to the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer 3.

After the process of adding the number of payouts in the current game to the total payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sf2 to Sf6), it is determined whether or not the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit ( Sf7). In Sf7, when the above-mentioned total cumulative count stop flag is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit.

If it is determined in Sf7 that the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to the step of Sf13. If it is determined in Sf7 that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has not reached the upper limit, the payout number in this game is set in the DE register as an additional value (Sf8), and the total cumulative payout number in the RAM 41c. The start address of the area where is stored is set in the HL register (Sf9), the above-mentioned 3-byte data addition / storage process is performed (Sf10), and the number of payouts in this game is added to the total number of payouts.

Then, as a result of the addition, the total cumulative number of payouts reaches the upper limit, and it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred (Sf11). In Sf11, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred depending on whether or not the carry flag is ON. If no overflow has occurred in Sf11, the process proceeds to the step of Sf13, and if an overflow has occurred, that is, when the total cumulative number of payouts has reached the upper limit, the total cumulative count stop flag is set in the RAM 41c. (Sf12), the process proceeds to the step of Sf13. The total cumulative count stop flag is the same flag as when the total cumulative number of games reaches the upper limit.

In Sf13, it is determined whether or not the game state is during the character game. In this embodiment, since only the RB is included as the accessory game, it is determined whether or not the game is controlled by the RB. If it is determined in Sf13 that the character is not playing, the process proceeds to Sf23. When it is determined in Sf13 that the character is being played, the payout counter in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 is set to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process. The number of sheets is added (Sf14 to Sf18).

In the process (Sf14 to Sf18) of adding the number of payouts in the current game to the bonus payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, the start address of the bonus payout counter of the cumulative buffer 1 (the address for adding bonus payouts (head)). ) Is set in the HL register (Sf14), and the number of payouts in the current game set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process is set in the B register as an additional value (Sf15). After that, by performing the 3-byte data 1-byte addition process three times, the number of payouts in the current game is added to the accessory payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sf16 to Sf18).

After the process (Sf14 to Sf18) of adding the number of payouts in the current game to the bonus payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, it is determined whether or not the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit. (Sf19). In Sf19, when the above-mentioned total cumulative count stop flag is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit.

If it is determined in Sf19 that the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to the step of Sf23. If it is determined in Sf19 that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has not reached the upper limit, the payout number in this game is set in the DE register as an additional value (Sf20), and the total cumulative bonus is set in the RAM 41c. The start address of the area where the number of payouts is stored is set in the HL register (Sf21), the above-mentioned 3-byte data addition / storage process is performed (Sf22), and the number of payouts in this game is added to the total number of payouts. do.

Next, the start address of the total cumulative payout number is set in the HL register (Sf23), the start address of the total cumulative payout number is set in the DE register (Sf24), and the numerical value stored in the address set in the DE register (Sf24). By performing 3-byte data division processing that calculates the percentage of the numerical value (divided number) stored in the address set in the HL register with respect to (divisor), the total cumulative combination, which is the ratio of the total cumulative bonus number to the total cumulative payout number. The product payout ratio is calculated (Sf25). Then, the calculated total cumulative bonus payout ratio is stored in the RAM 41c (Sf26).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game is the number of updated games by referring to the determination game number counter (Sf27 to Sf30). The judgment game number counter is a counter that circulates and counts between 1 to 6000 games, and is used to determine whether the number of games since the start of counting has reached 2000 games, 4000 games, or 6000 games. The counter used. The above determination is determined by dividing the determination counter by 2000 to see if a remainder is generated, and if a remainder is generated, the game returns to each state counting process assuming that the game is not the number of updated games.

Further, when the determination counter is divided by 2000 and no remainder is generated, it is specified from the quotient of the division result whether the game is an updated game of 2000 games, 4000 games, or 6000 games (Sf31). Then, out of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, the value of the total payout counter of the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified update game is read out and stored in the 6000 game cumulative payout number of the 6000 times calculation buffer of the RAM 41c, and the total number of read sources is also read. The payout counter is updated to the initial value of 0 (Sf32 to Sf34). Similarly, the value of the accessory payout counter of the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified update game is read and stored in the 6000 game cumulative bonus payout number of the 6000 times calculation buffer of the RAM 41c, and the read source bonus payout counter is initially set. It is updated to the value 0 (Sf35 to Sf37).

Next, the start address (address of the character payout (6000 cumulative)) of the cumulative number of 6000 games paid out in the 6000 times calculation buffer is set in the HL register (Sf38), and the total number of 6000 games paid out in the 6000 times calculation buffer is set. By setting the start address (winning payout (6000 cumulative) address) in the DE register (Sf39) and performing the above-mentioned 3-byte data division processing, it is the ratio of the total number of 6000 games paid out to the total number of 6000 games paid out. The accessory payout ratio (6000G) is calculated (Sf40). Then, the calculated accessory payout ratio (6000G) is stored in the RAM 41c (Sf41). After that, it returns to each state counting process.

[About the update status of each buffer]
With reference to FIG. 11, the update status of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 and the 6000 times calculation buffer by the gaming machine information calculation process, and the total cumulative calculation buffer in which the total cumulative payout number and the total cumulative bonus payout number are stored will be described. do. Since the stored contents of the cumulative buffers 1-3, 6000 times calculation buffer and the total cumulative calculation buffer are stored in the RAM 41c, they are retained unless the data in the RAM 41c is initialized due to an abnormality at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason. Has been done.

Counting in the cumulative buffer 1 and the total cumulative calculation buffer is started from the state in which each buffer value is initialized. When 2000 games have passed, counting in the cumulative buffer 2 is started. Cumulative buffer 1 continues counting. Subsequently, when 2000 games have elapsed, counting in the cumulative buffer 3 is started. Cumulative buffer 1 and cumulative buffer 2 continue counting.

When 2000 games have passed, the counting period in the cumulative buffer 1 reaches 6000 games. Here, the count content of the cumulative buffer 1 is stored in the calculation buffer 6000 times. Then, the counting content of the cumulative buffer 1 is initialized and counting is started from the initial value (0).

When the next 2000 games have passed, the counting period in the cumulative buffer 2 reaches 6000 games. Here, the count content of the cumulative buffer 2 is stored in the calculation buffer 6000 times. Then, the counting content of the cumulative buffer 2 is initialized and counting is started from the initial value (0).

The counting result between the 6000 games counted in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 in this way is stored in the calculation buffer 6000 times every 2000 games. During this period, the counting result of the total cumulative calculation buffer is cumulatively counted without being initialized.

[Continuous character ratio update process]
Next, the control content of the continuous accessory ratio update process performed by the main control unit 41 in each state count process will be described with reference to FIG.

In the continuous bonus ratio update process, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is during continuous bonus game (Sg1). In this embodiment, since only RB is included as the continuous character game, it is determined whether or not the game is controlled by RB. If it is determined in Sg1 that the continuous accessory game is not in progress, the process proceeds to Sg11. When it is determined in Sg1 that the continuous bonus game is in progress, the continuous bonus payout counters in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process. (Sg2 to Sg6).

In the process of adding the number of payouts in the current game to the continuous bonus payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sg2 to Sg6), the start address of the continuous bonus payout counter of the cumulative buffer 1 (address for continuous bonus payout addition). (Top)) is set in the HL register (Sg2), and the number of payouts in the current game set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process is set in the B register as an additional value (Sg3). .. After that, by performing the 3-byte data 1-byte addition process three times, the number of payouts in the current game is added to the continuous bonus payout counters in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sg4 to Sg6).

After the process of adding the number of payouts in this game to the continuous bonus payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sg2 to Sg6), it is determined whether the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit. (Sg7). In Sg7, when the above-mentioned total cumulative count stop flag is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit.

If it is determined in Sg7 that the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to the step of Sg11. If it is determined in Sg7 that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has not reached the upper limit, the payout number in this game is set in the DE register as an additional value (Sg8), and the total cumulative continuous combination is set in the RAM 41c. The start address of the area where the number of items to be paid out is stored is set in the HL register (Sg9), and the above-mentioned 3-byte data addition / storage process is performed (Sg10). Is added.

Next, the start address of the total cumulative number of consecutive payouts is set in the HL register (Sg11), the start address of the total total number of continuous payouts is set in the DE register (Sg12), and the above-mentioned 3-byte data division process is performed. , The total cumulative continuous bonus payout ratio, which is the ratio of the total cumulative continuous bonus payout to the total cumulative payout number, is calculated (Sg13). Then, the calculated total cumulative continuous bonus payout ratio is stored in the RAM 41c (Sg14).

Next, similarly to the accessory ratio update process, it is determined whether or not the game is the number of updated games by referring to the determination game number counter (Sg15 to Sg18).

Then, when the game is the number of updated games, the value of the continuous accessory payout counter of the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified updated game is read out from the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, and the 6000 times calculation buffer of the RAM 41c. It is stored in the cumulative number of continuous bonuses paid out in 6000 games, and the continuous bonus payout counter of the reading source is updated to 0, which is the initial value (Sg19 to Sg21).

Next, the start address of the cumulative number of consecutive bonuses paid out for 6000 games in the buffer for calculating 6000 times (the address for paying out continuous bonuses (cumulative 6000)) is set in the HL register (Sg22), and the cumulative payout of 6000 games in the buffer for calculating 6000 times is performed. By setting the start address of the number of sheets (winning payout (6000 cumulative) address) in the DE register (Sg23) and performing the above-mentioned 3-byte data division processing, the total number of consecutive bonuses paid out for 6000 games relative to the cumulative number of paid out 6000 games. The continuous accessory payout ratio (6000G), which is a ratio, is calculated (Sg24). Then, the calculated continuous accessory payout ratio (6000 G) is stored in the RAM 41c (Sg25). After that, it returns to each state counting process.

[About the instruction-included accessory ratio update process]
Next, the control content of the instruction-included accessory ratio update process performed by the main control unit 41 in each state count process will be described with reference to FIG.

In the instruction-included accessory ratio update process, first, it is determined whether or not the game state is in RB (Sh1). If it is determined in Sh1 that the vehicle is in RB, the process proceeds to Sh13. When it is determined in Sh1 that the navigation number is not in RB, the navigation number set in the navigation number setting area of the RAM 41c is acquired (Sh2), and it is determined whether or not the acquired navigation number is 0 (Sh3). If the navigation number is 0, that is, if the navigation notification is not performed, the process proceeds to Sh13.

When the navigation number is not 0 in Sh3, that is, when the navigation number is 1 or more and the navigation notification is performed, the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process is applied to the instruction-added accessory payout counters in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3. The number of payouts in the current game set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is added (Sh4 to Sh8).

In the process (Sh4 to Sh8) of adding the number of payouts in the current game to the instructed bonus payout counters in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, the start address of the instructed bonus payout counter in the cumulative buffer 1 (instructed bonus payout). The addition address (head)) is set in the HL register (Sh4), and the number of payouts in the current game set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning search process (Sa16) in the main process is set in the B register as an addition value. (Sh5). After that, by performing the 3-byte data 1-byte addition process three times, the number of payouts in the current game is added to the instructed accessory payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sh6 to Sh8).

After the process of adding the number of payouts in this game to the instruction-added bonus payout counters in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 (Sh4 to Sh8), whether or not the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit is determined. Judgment (Sh9). In Sh9, when the above-mentioned total cumulative count stop flag is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined that the total cumulative number of games or the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit.

If it is determined in Sh9 that the total number of games or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to Sh13. If it is determined in Sh9 that the total number of games or the total number of payouts has not reached the upper limit, the number of payouts in this game is set in the DE register as an additional value (Sh10), and the total total number is indicated in the RAM 41c. The start address of the area where the number of bonuses to be paid out is stored is set in the HL register (Sh11), the above-mentioned 3-byte data addition / storage process is performed (Sh12), and the total number of bonuses to be paid out is calculated in this game. Add the number of payouts.

Next, the start address of the total cumulative payout number is set in the HL register (Sh13), the start address of the total cumulative payout number is set in the DE register (Sh14), and the above-mentioned 3-byte data division process is performed. Therefore, the total cumulative instruction-included accessory payout ratio, which is the ratio of the total cumulative instruction-included accessory payout number to the total cumulative payout number, is calculated (Sh15). Then, the calculated total cumulative instruction-included accessory payout ratio is stored in the RAM 41c (Sh16).

Next, similarly to the accessory ratio update process, it is determined whether or not the game is the number of updated games by referring to the determination game number counter (Sh17 to Sh20).

Then, when the game is the number of updated games, the value of the instructed accessory payout counter of the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified updated game is read out from the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 for 6000 times calculation of the RAM 41c. It is stored in the total number of instructed accessory payouts for 6000 games in the buffer, and the instructed accessory payout counter of the reading source is updated to 0, which is the initial value (Sh21 to Sh23).

Next, the start address (address of the instruction-included accessory payout (6000 cumulative)) of the total number of instruction-added accessory payouts for 6000 games in the 6000-time calculation buffer is set in the HL register (Sh24), and 6000 games in the 6000-time calculation buffer are set. By setting the start address of the cumulative payout number (winning payout (6000 cumulative) address) in the DE register (Sh25) and performing the above-mentioned 3-byte data division processing, the 6000 game cumulative instruction-included accessory for the cumulative payout number of 6000 games The instruction-included accessory payout ratio (6000G), which is the ratio of the number of payouts, is calculated (Sh26). Then, the calculated instructed accessory payout ratio (6000 G) is stored in the RAM 41c (Sh27). After that, it returns to each state counting process.

In this way, in the instruction-included accessory ratio update process, the navigation number set in the navigation number setting area of the RAM 41c is acquired, and when the navigation number is 1 or more, it is determined that the game is a navigation notification. , Instructed accessory payout counters in cumulative buffers 1 to 3 and total cumulative number of indicated accessories paid out Based on the number of sheets, the total cumulative instructed accessory payout ratio and the instructed accessory payout ratio (6000G) are calculated.

Further, in this embodiment, 1 to 13 are set as the navigation numbers, but even if a value of 14 or more is set, it is determined that the game is a navigation notification, and the cumulative buffers 1 to 1 are set. 3 In addition to updating the instruction-instructed accessory payout counter and the total cumulative number of instructed accessory payouts, based on the updated cumulative buffers 1 to 3 of the instructed accessory payout counter and the total cumulative number of instructed accessory payouts, The total cumulative total instruction-included accessory payout ratio and the instruction-included accessory payout ratio (6000G) are calculated.

[About the game machine information display]
Next, the display mode of the gaming machine information display 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

When the game control board 40 is attached to a predetermined position inside the housing 1a, the game machine information display 50 composed of a 7-segment display is located below the front side (player side) of the game control board 40. Is placed. In the game machine information display 50, the display contents can be visually recognized from the outside of the board case in a state where the game control board 40 is enclosed in the board case, and the game machine information is aggregated by the main control unit 41. The clerk or the like can recognize the information such as the above-mentioned bonus payout ratio in the slot machine 1 displayed on the display 50.

As shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 has a continuous bonus payout ratio, a bonus payout ratio, an instructed bonus payout ratio, a continuous bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games paid out, and a bonus payout during the past 6000 games. Control is performed to display the ratio and the instruction-included accessory payout ratio on the game machine information display 50. The bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games are the bonus payout ratio (6000G) calculated in the above-mentioned bonus payout ratio update process and the total cumulative bonus payout ratio, respectively. , The continuous bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the continuous bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games are the continuous bonus payout ratio (6000G) calculated in the above-mentioned continuous bonus payout ratio update process, respectively. It is the accessory payout ratio, and the instructed accessory payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the instructed accessory payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games are the instructed accessory payout ratio calculated in the above-mentioned instruction-indicated accessory payout ratio update process, respectively. Goods payout ratio (6000G), total cumulative instructed goods payout ratio.

The information displayed on the game machine information display 50 may include an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, and the like. The advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games is the ratio of the number of games controlled in the advantageous section out of the past 6000 games. The ratio of the advantageous section to the total total number of games is the ratio of the number of games controlled to the advantageous section from the total number of games, which is the total number of games since the data of the RAM 41c was initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason. ..

Further, in this embodiment, as a bonus, only the special gaming state in which the RB is always operated is installed, but the RB may be operated independently, and all kinds of small wins are allowed. , CT for which pull-in is restricted for some reels, and CB for continuous operation of CT may be installed. When CT is installed, the number of medals paid out during CT is It is reflected in the bonus payout ratio and the number of instruction-added payouts, and when the CB is installed, the number of medals paid out during the CB is reflected in the continuous bonus payout ratio.

The main control unit 41 displays the test pattern after the power is turned on, and in the period from when the power supply is stopped until the power supply is stopped, the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the instruction-included bonus payout ratio, The continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the instruction-included bonus payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of payouts are switched at predetermined periods (30 seconds in this embodiment) in the display order shown in FIG. 14, and the gaming machine information is displayed. Display on the vessel 50.

At this time, when the gaming machine information display 50 displays an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed in the upper two digits (for example, when the continuous bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games in the display order 1 is displayed). , "1C") is displayed. That is, "1" is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50a, and "C" is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50b. In the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed, the display content of the lowest digit of the two displayed digits is a character other than a number (in this embodiment, the letters "C" and "F"). When the abbreviation, the ratio, and the ratio are displayed on the game machine information display 50, the numerical portion of the abbreviation is not adjacent to the ratio and the ratio. As a result, it is possible to prevent the displayed contents of the ratio and the ratio from being misunderstood because the numerical portion of the abbreviation and the ratio and the ratio are adjacent to each other.

Further, the gaming machine information display 50 displays the ratio and ratio (hereinafter, may be referred to as data to be displayed) that should be displayed at present corresponding to the above-mentioned abbreviations in the last two digits, and any data may be displayed. It is displayed in%. 0 to 99 can be displayed as the data displayed in the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, and in this embodiment, the data to be displayed using both the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed. It is designed to be displayed. For example, when the data to be displayed is one digit, "0" is displayed in the upper digit (game machine information display 50c) of the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, while the lower digit is displayed. The value of the data to be displayed is displayed on (game machine information display 50d) (for example, when displaying 5%, "05" is displayed in the last two digits of the game machine information display 50). When the data to be displayed is two digits, the data to be displayed is displayed in the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 (for example, when displaying 15%, the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed. "15" is displayed in the last two digits). In this way, regardless of whether the data to be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 is one digit or two digits, the data to be displayed using both the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed. By displaying it, it is possible to prevent the displayed contents of the ratio and the ratio from being misunderstood. In addition, regardless of whether it is one digit or two digits, by displaying the data to be displayed using both the last two digits of the game machine information display 50, the last two digits of the game machine information display 50 are always displayed. Any data will be displayed in the digits. For example, when the data is not displayed on one of the displays of the last two digits, it is possible to recognize the abnormality of the display.

In addition, the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed is set so that the display content of the most significant digit among the two displayed digits is a character other than a number (for example, "C1"), and the game machine information display is displayed. The abbreviation is displayed in the last two digits of 50, and the data to be currently displayed in the first two digits of the game machine information display 50 (for example, "60C1" in the case of the continuous bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games). Even in the configuration in which is displayed, it is possible to prevent the displayed contents of the ratio and the ratio from being misunderstood because the numerical part of the abbreviation and the ratio and the ratio are adjacent to each other.

Further, regardless of whether the abbreviation and the data to be currently displayed are displayed in the last two digits or the first two digits of the game machine information display 50, the two digits for displaying the abbreviation and the data to be currently displayed are displayed. Even in a configuration in which the two-digit colors are different, it is possible to prevent the displayed contents of the ratio and the ratio from being misunderstood because the abbreviated number part and the ratio and the ratio are adjacent to each other.

Further, when the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches and displays the display contents in the display order shown in FIG. 14 at predetermined period intervals, the game can be played within one period until each display is completed. Even if these values can be updated to new values as they progress, the display is cycled using the original values, limiting the updates to the new values. Specifically, if the game progresses and these values can be updated to new values within one period until these displays are completed, the new values are calculated and stored in the RAM 41c. However, by setting the original value in the output buffer for displaying the display contents on the gaming machine information display 50 without setting the new value, the display on the gaming machine information display 50 is used as the output buffer. It is possible to make a round using the set original value, set a new value in the output buffer from the time when the round display is completed, and then display with a new value. If these values can be updated to new values within one period until the display of is completed, the game machine information display is restricted from performing the calculation for obtaining the new values. Even if the display in 50 is cycled, and when the cycle of display is completed, an operation for obtaining a new value is performed, and then the display on the gaming machine information display 50 is performed using the new value. good. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the values calculated at different times from being mixed in the period until the display contents on the gaming machine information display 50 make a round.

Further, when the continuous bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the continuous bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games paid out exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 60%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 60%). For example, if the normal lighting is always on, the continuous accessory payout ratio is displayed by blinking lighting, etc.). Further, when the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games paid out exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 70%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 70%). If the normal lighting is always on, the accessory payout ratio is displayed by blinking lighting, etc.). In addition, the main control unit 41 displays a different display than usual when the instructed accessory payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the instructed accessory payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games paid out exceed the specified ratio (for example, 80%). The instruction-included accessory payout ratio is displayed in an aspect (for example, blinking lighting if it is normally lit all the time).

In this way, when the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the instructed bonus payout ratio exceed the specified ratio, they are displayed in a display mode different from the usual one, and are controlled to a state of high gambling. It is possible to warn that it may have been done.

Further, when the main control unit 41 displays the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the instruction-included bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games on the gaming machine information display 50, the number of past games is 6000 games. When the number of games has not reached 6000, the total has not reached 6000 games by controlling the display mode different from the usual one, for example, by blinking the display of the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50. It is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that the displayed ratios and ratios are biased.

Further, when the main control unit 41 displays the continuous bonus payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of payouts on the gaming machine information display 50, the number of past games is approximately converged to the design value of the slot machine. When the specified number of games to be played (for example, 175,000 games) has not been reached, for example, the display of the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is blinked, and the display mode is controlled differently from the usual one. , It has become possible to recognize that the continuous bonus payout ratio has not reached the specified number of games that generally converges to the design value of the slot machine, and there is a possibility that the displayed ratio and ratio are biased. It can be recognized.

Further, the main control unit 41 defines that when the game machine information display 50 displays the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts, the past game number generally converges to the design value of the slot machine. When the number of games (for example, 175,000 games) has not been reached, for example, the display of the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is blinked, and the display mode is controlled differently from the usual one. It is possible to recognize that the payout ratio has not reached the specified number of games that generally converges to the design value of the slot machine, and it is possible to recognize that the displayed ratio and ratio may be biased. It has become.

Further, when the main control unit 41 displays the instructed accessory payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of payouts on the gaming machine information display 50, the number of past games is approximately the design value of the slot machine. When the specified number of games (for example, 175,000 games) that converges has not been reached, the display mode is controlled to be different from the usual one, for example, the display of the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is blinked. As a result, it can be recognized that the instruction-included accessory payout ratio has not reached the specified number of games that generally converges to the design value of the slot machine, and the displayed ratios and ratios are biased. The possibilities are becoming recognizable.

The main control unit 41 displays "00" in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 when the game has not reached 6000 games, and displays the gaming machine information after reaching the 6000 games. The ratio and ratio to be displayed in the lower two digits of the device 50 are displayed. Is preferably configured to have a different display mode, and with such a configuration, the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 (for example, "1C") are displayed in a state where the game has not reached 6000 games. ), The total of the continuous bonus payout ratio, etc. is 60.
It can be recognized that the 00 game has not been reached, and the possibility that the displayed ratios and ratios are biased can be recognized. Further, by displaying "00" in the lower two digits of the game machine information display 50 when the game has not reached 6000 games, the game machine information is always displayed when the game has not reached 6000 games. The data is displayed in the last two digits of the device 50. For example, when the data is not displayed in one of the last two digits of the display, it is possible to recognize the abnormality of the display.

In addition, the main control unit 41 has a continuous bonus payout ratio, a bonus payout ratio, an instruction-included bonus payout ratio, a continuous bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games, a bonus payout ratio, and an instruction-included role. If the data used to calculate the product payout ratio is judged to be normal or not, and if it is determined to be abnormal (total cumulative number of bonuses paid out, total cumulative number of consecutive bonuses paid out, total cumulative instructions included) If the number of characters to be paid out is large, or if the stored value is in a certain data format (such as 01 repetition), the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data are initialized, and the game machine is used. The information display 50 is displayed to the effect that an abnormality has been detected (for example, "FFFF") to notify the fact, and it is recognized that the calculation of these data is not performed normally. You can do it.

When initializing the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data, for example, among the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the instruction-included bonus payout ratio in the past 6000 games. If at least one of them is determined to be abnormal, the data relating to all of them may be initialized, or only a part of the data may be initialized. If at least one of the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the instructed bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts is determined to be abnormal, the data related to all of them should be initialized. Alternatively, only some data may be initialized. In addition, when an abnormality is determined in a part of the data between the past 6000 games, all the data for the past 6000 games and the total total number of games is initialized, or conversely, a part of the data for the total total number of games is initialized. When an abnormality is determined, all the data for the past 6000 games and the total total number of games may be initialized.

In addition, it was determined whether the data used to calculate the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the indicated bonus payout ratio for the past 6000 games and the total cumulative number of payouts was normal, and it was determined to be abnormal. In that case, a predetermined operation (for example, the switches such as the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and the setting key switch 37 are operated by a predetermined procedure) is performed after notifying that fact. Therefore, the data may be initialized.

Further, in the notification that an abnormality has been determined, as described above, even if the gaming machine information display 50 is made to display that an abnormality has been detected (for example, "FFFF") and notify that fact. Good, when an abnormality is determined, a command that can identify that fact is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 notifies that the abnormality has been determined by the liquid crystal display 51 or the like. You may do so.

In addition, the main control unit 41 performs the period from the start of data aggregation to the arrival of 6000 games, that is, the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the instruction-included bonus payout ratio, and the total for the past 6000 games. During the period when the data for calculating the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the instruction-included bonus payout ratio, etc. to the cumulative number of payouts is insufficient, the display content of the game machine information display 50 aggregates the data. It is displayed in a mode different from the display mode after 6000 games from the start, and it is possible to recognize that the data for calculating the display content is an insufficient period.

In this embodiment, in the period from when the power is turned on until the power supply is stopped, the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the instruction-included bonus payout ratio, and the continuous bonuses for the total cumulative number of games paid out during the past 6000 games. The item payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the instruction-included accessory payout ratio are switched and displayed at predetermined intervals, but are displayed only when the open state of the front door 1b is detected. , Displayed only when the operation of a predetermined operation switch (for example, reset / setting switch 38) is detected, displayed when not in the game, setting change status or setting confirmation It may be displayed only for a predetermined period after the power is turned on. Further, instead of automatically switching every predetermined period, the display content may be switched every time a predetermined operation is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game machine information indicates that the data abnormality used for calculating the display content of the game machine information display 50 has been determined and that the data for calculating the display content is insufficient. Although it is configured to be notified using the display 50, even if a command capable of identifying that fact is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 so that it can be confirmed by the display or the effect device controlled by the sub control unit 91. good.

Further, in this embodiment, the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the instruction-included bonus payout ratio, the continuous bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts, the bonus payout ratio, and the instruction-included bonus game between the past 6000 games. The payout ratio is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. In addition to these displays, the RAM 41c has been initialized by changing the settings, and the wiring provided in the slot machine 1 (wiring of the backup power supply, etc.) ), When a disconnection is detected, the content that can be recognized to that effect may be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

In particular, if the setting is changed during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carry-over of the bonus and the bonus or advantageous section is forcibly terminated, or if the bonus being carried over is cleared, the game is defined while the bonus is being carried over. When more than one is performed or an operation to intentionally end the advantageous section is performed, that is, when the game state is intentionally changed from a relatively advantageous game state to a disadvantageous game state for the player, and the game machine information display When it is detected that the device 50 may not be connected normally due to a disconnection or the like, a notification to that effect is identifiable. By doing so, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the bonus payout ratio, the continuous bonus payout ratio, the instructed bonus payout ratio, and the like.

In addition, in order to avoid overflow of the total cumulative number of games and the total total number of payouts, in the configuration that initializes the total cumulative data, etc., it is possible to specify that fact, and the above-mentioned bonus payout ratio and continuous bonuses can be specified. It is preferable to notify in a manner different from the case where there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed so that the correct information is not displayed as the payout ratio, the instruction-included accessory payout ratio, etc., and by doing so, overflow is avoided. The fact that the total number of games and the total number of total payouts have been initialized by the processing to be performed should be recognized separately from the initialization by an illegal operation to prevent correct information from being displayed as the bonus payout ratio, etc. Can be done.

In addition, if there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the accessory payout ratio, continuous accessory payout ratio, instruction-indicated accessory payout ratio, etc. as described above, that fact is detected. The detection history is recorded on the main control unit 41 side, and after that, a predetermined operation (for example, a switch such as a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a setting key switch 37, etc.) is recorded without notifying the detection. By operating the types in a predetermined procedure, connecting a predetermined external device such as an inspection terminal to the game control board 40, etc.), these histories are provided on the main control unit 41 side. It can be confirmed by a display (for example, a game machine information display 50 or the like), a display provided on the sub-control unit 91 side (for example, a liquid crystal display 51 or the like), an external display of the slot machine 1 or the like. Is also good.

In addition, correct information such as a setting change, a disconnection detection, a connection failure of the gaming machine information display 50, and a bonus payout ratio, a continuous bonus payout ratio, an instruction-included bonus payout ratio, etc. May not be displayed, and as mentioned above, there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the character payout ratio, continuous character payout ratio, instruction-instructed character payout ratio, etc. May be confirmed on a display or an effect device controlled by the sub-control unit 91. In addition, during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carry-over of the bonus, the setting is changed and the bonus or advantageous section is forcibly terminated, or the bonus during the carry-over is cleared, and the bonus payout ratio and continuous bonus The sub-control unit 91 records the history of detection that there is a possibility of unauthorized operation so that correct information is not displayed as the payout ratio, the payout ratio of bonuses with instructions, etc., and these are performed by a predetermined operation. You may be able to check the history of.

Each ratio display may be displayed not only on the game machine information display 50 but also on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, and the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 may be displayed. Since it is a display that displays information according to the progress of the game and the ratio display cannot always be displayed, a predetermined operation has been performed by a clerk of the game store, etc. in a situation where the game is not being performed. With the ratio display displayed on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, the front door 1b is closed, the medal is inserted into the slot machine 1, an error occurs, and the setting key switch is displayed. When any of the operation of 37, the operation of the checkout switch 10, and the stop of the power supply to the slot machine 1 are detected, the ratio display is switched to the original display contents displayed before the ratio display is displayed and the ratio display is terminated. It is preferable to let it.

[About the display data and display values of the gaming machine information display]
Next, the display data and the display value of the gaming machine information display 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the game machine information display 50 includes a first segment A, a second segment B, a third segment C, a fourth segment D, a fifth segment E, a sixth segment F, and a seventh segment. It consists of four game machine information indicators 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d that can turn on / off the segment G and the eighth segment DP, respectively, and the main control unit 41 is the game machine information display 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, respectively. It is a display capable of displaying various information by turning on or off the first to eighth segments A to DP by setting the display data.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the display data is composed of 8-bit data, and the value of the 7th bit of the display data is the first segment A, and the value of the 6th bit is the second segment B. The value of the 5th bit is the 3rd segment C, the value of the 4th bit is the 4th segment D, the value of the 3rd bit is the 5th segment E, the value of the 2nd bit is the 6th segment F, and the value of the 1st bit is The values of the 7th segment G and the 0th bit correspond to the 8th segment DP, respectively. The segment is controlled to the non-lighting state when the value of the corresponding bit is 0, and is controlled to the lighting state when the value of the corresponding bit is 1.

As shown in FIG. 15C, when the main control unit 41 displays the display value on the game machine information display 50a to 50d of the game machine information display 50, the main control unit 41 first displays the display value on the game machine information display. Converts to display data every 50a to 50d, sets the display data in the output buffer of the corresponding game machine information display 50a to 50d, and turns on / off signals based on the display data by port output processing in the subsequent timer interrupt processing. Is output from the output port to each game machine information display 50a to 50d, and the first to eighth segments A to DP of each game machine information display 50a to 50d are set to a lit state or a non-lighted state. The display value is displayed on each of the game machine information displays 50a to 50d of the machine information display 50.

For example, when displaying "1" as a display value on the game machine information display 50a, the display value "1" is converted into the display data "01100,000" and "01100,000" is converted to the game machine information display. Set in the output buffer of 50a, and by port output processing in the timer interrupt processing, the lighting / extinguishing signal corresponding to the first to eighth segments A to DP of the game machine information display 50a is output from the output port to the game machine information display 50a. By outputting to, the 2nd and 3rd segments B and C of the game machine information display 50a corresponding to the 6th and 5th bits in which "1" is set in the display data are turned on, and "0" is displayed in the display data. The first segment A and the fourth to eighth segments D to DP of the game machine information display 50a corresponding to the 7th bit and the 4th to 0th bits in which "" is set are turned off, and the game machine information display 50a is turned off. "1" will be displayed.

In this way, the main control unit 41 controls a plurality of segments of each gaming machine information display 50a to 50d in a lit state or a non-lit state, so that a predetermined number ("0" to "9") is displayed as a display value. ), Symbols (for example, ".", Etc.), and alphabetic characters (for example, "C", "F", etc.) are displayed in four digits, so that various information can be displayed.

[Display timing of test pattern display]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the display timing of the test pattern display.

16 (a) shows the normal startup, FIG. 16 (b) shows the control to the setting change state, FIG. 16 (c) shows the error due to a RAM error, and FIG. 16 (d) shows the momentary power failure. It indicates the display timing of the test pattern display.

First, the display timing of the test pattern display at the time of normal startup will be described. Here, the normal startup refers to a state in which the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on in a situation where the setting is changed or an error state is controlled or a momentary power failure (momentary power failure) does not occur.

As shown in FIG. 16A, it is assumed that the game store is currently closed and the power of the slot machine 1 is cut off (also referred to as "power off" or "power off"). Since no power is supplied to the slot machine 1, nothing is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. That is, the first to eighth segments A to DP of the gaming machine information display 50 are in the off state.

Here, it is assumed that the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. As a result, the main control unit 41 executes the main process (at the time of startup) (hereinafter, "main process (at the time of startup)" is also referred to as "startup process"). In the main process (at startup), the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed. In the test pattern display setting, a value capable of specifying 5000 msec is set in the test timer.

Since the interrupt is prohibited in the main process (at startup), the test pattern executed in the timer interrupt process is not displayed. Therefore, nothing is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, and the light-off state continues.

After that, when the main process (at startup) is completed, the main process (after startup) is executed. As described above, the RAM 41c holds backup data. At the time of normal startup, it is determined that the control of the progress of the game can be resumed based on the backup data, and the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup information. The slot machine 1 returns to the state before the power failure, and the control of the progress of the game is resumed.

Then, at the end of the main process (at the time of startup), the interrupt is permitted (Sx11), so that the timer interrupt process can be executed. In the timer interrupt process, the display monitor output data selection process is executed, and the test pattern is displayed.

When 5 seconds have passed from the start of the test pattern display, the test pattern display ends. When the test pattern display ends, the combination display starts.

In the present embodiment, the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine can be updated during the test pattern display. The data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is the data for calculating the continuous bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the indicated bonus payout ratio. Data such as the number of medals and the number of medals paid out.

When starting the test pattern display, the main process (after startup) is executed. As a result, since the game machine information calculation process (Sa18) is executed in the main process (after startup), the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is also updated.

Next, the display timing of the test pattern display at the time of controlling the setting change state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16B, it is assumed that power is supplied to the slot machine 1 from the power failure state. In this case, the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed in the main process (at startup). The flow up to this point is the same as in FIG. 16A, and the first to eighth segments A to DP of the gaming machine information display 50 are in the off state.

After the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed, if it is determined to control the setting change state (Y in Sx6), the setting change process is executed and the setting change state is controlled. When controlled by the setting change state, the setting for performing the test pattern display (test pattern display setting) is performed before being controlled by the setting change state.

When the setting change process is executed, the interrupt permission state is set. As a result, the timer interrupt process can be executed. In the timer interrupt process, the display monitor output data selection process is executed, and the test pattern is displayed.

When 5 seconds have passed from the start of the test pattern display, the test pattern display ends. When the test pattern display ends, the combination display starts. Although not shown, when the main process (after startup) is executed after the setting change state ends, the slot machine 1 returns to the state before the power failure, and the control of the progress of the game is resumed.

Next, the display timing of the test pattern display when an error occurs due to a RAM error will be described. As shown in FIG. 16C, it is assumed that power is supplied to the slot machine 1 from the power failure state. In this case, the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed in the main process (at startup). The flow up to this point is the same as in FIG. 16A, and the first to eighth segments A to DP of the gaming machine information display 50 are in the off state.

After the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed, if it is determined that a RAM error has occurred (Y in Sx7), error processing is executed and the error state is controlled. When controlled by the error state, the setting for displaying the test pattern (test pattern display setting) is made before being controlled by the error state.

The interrupt is permitted before the error processing is executed (Sx16), and the timer interrupt processing can be executed. In the timer interrupt process, the display monitor output data selection process is executed, and the test pattern is displayed.

When 5 seconds have passed from the start of the test pattern display, the test pattern display ends. When the test pattern display ends, the combination display starts. Although not shown, when the main process (after startup) is executed after the end of the error state, the slot machine 1 returns to the state before the power failure, and the control of the progress of the game is resumed.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to initialize the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality when the power of the slot machine is turned on. In addition, when the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is initialized, after the test pattern is displayed, it is based on the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the initialized slot machine. , A numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed on the game machine information display 50.

Specifically, when the error state is controlled, the initialization process (Sx12) is executed before the error state is controlled. As a result, the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine and the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine (continuous bonus payout ratio, bonus payout ratio, instruction-included bonus payout ratio) are all initialized. .. Therefore, the initial value (for example, 0) is displayed as the combination ratio display.

Next, the display timing of the test pattern display when a momentary power failure occurs will be described. As shown in FIG. 16D, it is assumed that power is currently being supplied to the slot machine 1 and control (normal control) for advancing the game is being performed. At this time, it is assumed that the combination ratio is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

In this state, it is assumed that a momentary power failure (instantaneous power failure) occurs. It is assumed that the voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 drops due to the occurrence of the momentary power failure, but immediately returns to the original voltage. In the present embodiment, when an abnormality related to power supply occurs, restart control is performed to restart the main process from the beginning.

The abnormality related to the power supply means that, for example, as described above, a situation occurs in which the power supply is not normally performed, such as a momentary drop in the voltage supplied to the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, when the voltage drop as described above occurs, the power interruption process is executed.

After the power cut is performed, the voltage usually drops further, eventually stopping the power supply and shutting down the system. However, in a situation where a momentary power failure occurs, the voltage returns to the original voltage immediately, so that although the power failure processing is executed, the processing continues without stopping the system.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when such an abnormality related to power supply occurs, the restart control is forcibly executed. When the restart control is executed, the current process is terminated and the main process (start process) is executed. Then, after the main process (startup process) is completed, the main process (after startup) is executed again. That is, the restart process forces the main process to be restarted from the beginning (the program is re-executed from the start address).

As shown in FIG. 16D, when the restart control is executed due to the occurrence of a momentary power failure, the gaming machine information display 50 is turned off and the main process (at the time of startup) is executed. As a result, the test pattern display setting (Sx5) is performed in the main process (at startup).

Since the interrupt is permitted (Sx11) at the end of the main process (at the time of startup), the timer interrupt process can be executed. In the timer interrupt process, the display monitor output data selection process is executed, and the test pattern is displayed. In this way, when the restart control is performed, the test pattern is displayed.

When 5 seconds have passed from the start of the test pattern display, the test pattern display ends. When the test pattern display ends, the combination display starts.

[Display example of test pattern display]
Next, a display example of the test pattern display will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the test pattern display.

As described above, the gaming machine information display 50 is a display including a plurality of LEDs (first to eighth segments A to DP). Further, the test pattern display is performed by the display by the display pattern 1 and the display by the display pattern 1.

The display according to the display pattern 1 is a display in which all of the plurality of LEDs are turned on. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, in the display by the display pattern 1, all the first to eighth segments A to DP of the gaming machine information display 50 are turned on.

Further, the display according to the display pattern 2 is a display in a mode in which all the plurality of LEDs are turned off. Specifically, in the display by the display pattern 2, all the first to eighth segments A to DP of the gaming machine information display 50 are turned off.

In the test pattern display setting (Sx5) of the main process (at startup), a value capable of specifying 5000 msec (5 seconds) is set in the test timer. In the present embodiment, 5000 is set as the test timer in the test pattern display setting. The value of the test timer decreases by 1 every 1 msec, and the value of the test timer is updated until it reaches 0.

Then, in the cycle determination process (Si3) executed in the timer interrupt process, the cycle determination is performed based on the value of the test timer. In the cycle judgment, 999 is added to the value of the test timer, and if the number of thousands is odd, it is judged to be an odd cycle, and if the number of thousands is even, it is judged to be an even cycle. do.

Specifically, when the value of the test timer is 4001 to 5000, adding 999 gives 5000 to 5999. In this case, since the number of thousands is "5" (odd number), it is determined to be an odd number period (this case is also referred to as "period 1"). When the value of the test timer is 3001 to 4000, adding 999 gives 4000 to 4999. In this case, since the number of thousands is "4" (even number), it is determined to be an even number cycle (this case is also referred to as "cycle 2").

Similarly, when the value of the test timer is 2001-3000, the period is an odd number (this case is also referred to as "cycle 3"), and when the value of the test timer is 1001 to 2000, the period is an even number (in this case, "cycle"). 4 ”), and when the value of the test timer is 1 to 1000, it has an odd cycle (this case is also referred to as“ cycle 5 ”).

Therefore, when the test pattern display starts, the first 1 second (cycle 1) has an odd cycle, so that the display pattern 1 is displayed (all are lit), and the next 1 second (cycle 2) is an even cycle. Therefore, the display according to the display pattern 2 (all are turned off) is performed, and the next 1 second (cycle 3) is an odd cycle, so that the display according to the display pattern 1 (all are turned on) is performed, and the next 1 second (cycle). Since 4) has an even cycle, the display according to the display pattern 2 (all are turned off) is performed, and the next 1 second (cycle 5) is an odd cycle, so that the display pattern 1 is displayed (all turned on). In this way, the LEDs of the gaming machine information display 50 repeat the all-on state and the all-off state for 5 seconds during which the test pattern is displayed.

Here, when the display pattern 1 is displayed, "11111111" is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50a, and "11111111" is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50b. "111111111" is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50c, and "111111111" is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50d. That is, "1" is set in all the bits of the output buffer.

When the display pattern 2 is displayed, "0000000000" is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50a, "0000000000" is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50b, and the game machine information is set. “000000” is set in the output buffer of the display device 50c, and “0000000000” is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50d. That is, "0" is set in all the bits of the output buffer.

Then, when the value of the test timer becomes 0, the combination display data is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50a in the display monitor output data selection process (Si3). As a result, after that, the combination ratio is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50a.

For example, "01100,000" is set in the output buffer of the pachinko / pachislot machine information display 50a in the case of displaying the winning combination ratio so that it can be specified that the continuous bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games is 60%. , "10011100" is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50b, "10111110" is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50c, and "0000000000" is set in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50d. "Is set. As a result, the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed so that "1C60" can be identified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started on the condition that a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. After that, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. Therefore, the time during which one game can be played is approximately a predetermined time (4.1 seconds), and in the present embodiment, the time for displaying the test pattern (5 seconds) is set to be longer.

[Main effect]
Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
The main processing means (for example, the main processing executed by the main control unit 41) that executes the main processing (for example, the main processing (at the time of activation) and the main processing (after the activation)) related to the progress of the game,
An interrupt processing means (for example, an interrupt process (timer interrupt process) executed by the main control unit 41) that interrupts the main process and executes the interrupt process based on the occurrence of a predetermined interrupt.
A storage means for storing data (for example, RAM 41c) and
A display means (for example, a game) that displays numerical values (for example, continuous bonus payout ratio, bonus payout ratio, instruction-included bonus payout ratio) indicating the performance of the gaming machine based on a display signal (for example, lighting / extinguishing signal). Equipped with a machine information display 50)
The display signal is data stored in a predetermined storage area of the storage means (for example, an area for storing the output buffer of the game machine information display 50) (for example, the game machine information display 50) in the interruption process. Output based on the data set in the output buffer (for example, Figure 6),
A test display (for example, a test pattern display) in the display means is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) in connection with turning on the power of the gaming machine (for example, FIG. 17).
After the main process is started in the prohibited state of the interrupt process, a setting for performing the test display is made in a period until the prohibited state is first released (for example, FIG. 5).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can execute the main process related to the progress of the game. The main process includes the main process (at startup) and the main process (after startup). Further, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the main process and execute the interrupt process (timer interrupt process) based on the occurrence of a predetermined interrupt. Further, the gaming machine information display 50 displays numerical values (continuous bonus payout ratio, bonus payout ratio, instruction-included bonus payout ratio) indicating the performance of the slot machine based on the lighting / extinguishing signal. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the lighting / extinguishing signal is the data (game machine information display) stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c (the area for storing the output buffer of the game machine information display 50) in the interrupt processing. It is output based on the data set in the output buffer of the device 50). Further, as shown in FIG. 17, a test pattern display on the gaming machine information display 50 is performed for a predetermined period (5 seconds) in connection with turning on the power of the slot machine 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a setting for displaying a test pattern is made in a period from the start of the main process in the prohibited state of the interrupt process to the first release of the prohibited state.

In this way, the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed based on the lighting / extinguishing signal output in the interrupt processing, and after the main processing is started in the interrupt processing prohibited state, the prohibited state is first released. Since the setting for displaying the test pattern is made in the period until the test pattern is displayed, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. In this way, the test pattern can be suitably displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 in connection with turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

(2) Further provided with a backup means (for example, RAM 41c) for holding backup information (for example, backup data).
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, it is determined whether the control of the progress of the game can be resumed based on the backup information held by the backup means before the power of the gaming machine is turned off. (For example, FIG. 16 (a)),
When it is determined that the control of the progress of the game can be resumed based on the backup information, the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup information (for example, FIG. 16A).
When the main process is restarted based on the backup information, a setting for performing the test display is made before the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup information (for example, FIGS. 5 and 5). 16 (a)).

Specifically, the RAM 41c holds backup data. Further, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the progress of the game is based on the backup data held by the RAM 41c before the power of the slot machine 1 is cut off. It is determined whether control can be resumed. Further, when it is determined that the control of the progress of the game can be resumed based on the backup data, the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup information (main processing (after startup) is executed). Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 16A, when the control of the progress of the game is resumed based on the backup data, before the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup information, Settings for displaying the test pattern are made. In this way, before the control of the progress of the game is resumed based on the backup information (the main process (after startup) is executed), the test pattern is displayed in the processes (Sx1 to Sx5) that are always passed at startup without branching. Since the setting for performing the test pattern is performed, the process is not complicated as compared with the case where the setting for displaying the test pattern is performed in the main process (after startup) while considering the branch process. As described above, the process is not complicated when the control of the progress of the game is restarted based on the backup data.

(3) In a state in which an advantage change operation (for example, a setting change operation) can be accepted, and in an advantage change state (for example, a setting change state) for changing the advantage (for example, a set value) for the player. Further provided with an advantage changing means to be controlled (for example, a process of controlling the setting change state by the main control unit 41).
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, it is determined whether or not to control the advantage changing state (for example, FIG. 5).
When it is determined to control to the advantage changing state, it is controlled to the advantage changing state (for example, FIG. 5).
When controlled to the advantage changing state, a setting for performing the test display is made before being controlled to the advantage changing state (for example, FIGS. 5 and 16B).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control the setting change state in which the setting change operation can be accepted and the setting value is changed, which is advantageous for the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, it is determined whether or not to control the setting change state. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when it is determined to control the setting change state, the setting change state is controlled. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 16B, when the setting is changed to the changed state, the setting for displaying the test pattern is made before being controlled to the setting changed state. In this way, before being controlled to the setting change state, the setting for displaying the test pattern is made in the processes (Sx1 to Sx5) that always pass at startup without branching, so the setting change state while considering the branching process. The process is not complicated as compared with the case of setting for displaying the test pattern in. In this way, the process of controlling the setting change state is not complicated.

(4) An abnormal state control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls an abnormal state (for example, an error state) in which the progress of the game is interrupted when an abnormal condition (for example, a condition for generating a RAM abnormality) is satisfied. Further equipped with processing to control the error state)
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, it is determined whether or not to control the abnormal state (for example, FIG. 5).
When it is determined that the abnormal state is controlled, the abnormal state is controlled (for example, FIG. 5).
When controlled to the abnormal state, settings for performing the test display are made before being controlled to the abnormal state (for example, FIGS. 5 and 16 (c)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control an error state in which the progress of the game is interrupted when a RAM abnormality occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, it is determined whether or not to control the error state. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when it is determined that the error state is controlled, the error state is controlled. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 16 (c), when the error state is controlled, the setting for displaying the test pattern is made before the error state is controlled. In this way, before being controlled to the error state, the setting for displaying the test pattern is made in the processes (Sx1 to Sx5) that are always passed at startup without branching, so the test is performed in the error state while considering the branching process. The process is not complicated compared to the case of setting for pattern display. In this way, the process of controlling the error state is not complicated.

(5) The test display is performed based on a value set in a timer (for example, a test timer) for measuring the time of the test display (for example, FIG. 6).
In the setting for performing the test display, a value is set in the timer (for example, Sx5 in FIG. 5).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the test pattern display is performed based on the fact that a value is set in the test timer for measuring the time of the test pattern display. Further, as shown in Sx5 of FIG. 5, a value is set in the test timer in the setting for displaying the test pattern. By doing so, it is possible to use both the data for measuring the test pattern display time and the data for whether or not to perform the test pattern display, so that the data capacity for the test pattern display can be reduced. can.

(6) There are a plurality of types of the test display (for example, display pattern 1 and display pattern 2).
Based on the value set in the timer, which of the plurality of types of the test display is performed is selected (for example, FIGS. 6 and 17).

Specifically, there are a plurality of types of test pattern display (display pattern 1, display pattern 2). Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 17, which of the plurality of types of test pattern display is performed is selected based on the value set in the test timer. By doing so, it is possible to use both the data for measuring the time for displaying the test pattern and the data for selecting which display pattern to display the test pattern, so that the data for displaying the test pattern can be used. Data capacity can be reduced.

(7) When the test display is performed, after the data stored in the predetermined storage area is initialized, the data for performing the test display is stored in the predetermined storage area (for example, FIG. 6). ..

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the test pattern is displayed, after the data stored in the predetermined storage area (the area for storing the output buffer of the game machine information display 50) is initialized, the data is initialized. Data for displaying the test pattern is stored in the predetermined storage area.

When the test pattern is displayed in this way, after the data stored in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50 is initialized, the data for displaying the test pattern is output from the gaming machine information display 50. Since it is set in the buffer, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. In this way, the test pattern can be suitably displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 in connection with turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

(8) When a numerical value indicating the performance of the gaming machine is displayed, the data for displaying the numerical value indicating the performance of the gaming machine is the predetermined value without initializing the data stored in the predetermined storage area. It is stored in the storage area (for example, FIG. 6).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when numerical values indicating the performance of the slot machine (continuous bonus payout ratio, bonus payout ratio, instruction-included bonus payout ratio) are displayed, a predetermined storage area (game machine). The data stored in the output buffer of the information display 50) is not initialized, and the data for displaying the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is stored in the predetermined storage area. By doing so, after initializing the data stored in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50, the data for displaying the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50. The processing load can be reduced compared to the one set to.

(9) The display means is a display including a plurality of lighting means (for example, LEDs).
The test display includes a display in which all of the plurality of lighting means are turned on (for example, a display by display pattern 1) and a display in which all of the plurality of lighting means are turned off (for example, a display by display pattern 1). ) And (for example, FIG. 17).

Specifically, the gaming machine information display 50 is a display including a plurality of LEDs. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the test pattern display is a display in which all the plurality of LEDs are turned on (display by the display pattern 1) and a display in which all the plurality of LEDs are turned off (in the display pattern 1). Display) and include. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the content displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

(10) The time for performing the test display (for example, 5 seconds) is longer than the time for performing one unit game (for example, 4.1 seconds) (for example, FIG. 17).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the time for displaying the test pattern (5 seconds) is longer than the time for performing one game (4.1 seconds). By doing so, it is possible to more reliably confirm the lighting status in the test pattern display.

(11) During the test display, data for calculating a numerical value indicating the performance of the gaming machine can be updated (for example, FIG. 16A).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, it is possible to update the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine during the test pattern display. For example, if the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is updated after waiting for the end of the test pattern display, the progress of the game is hindered by waiting for the end of the test pattern display process. By doing so, it is possible to display the test pattern without hindering the progress of the game.

(12) Data for calculating a numerical value indicating the performance of the gaming machine can be initialized based on the fact that a specific condition (for example, a condition for generating a RAM abnormality) is satisfied with respect to turning on the power of the gaming machine (for example, a condition for generating a RAM abnormality). For example, Sx15) in FIG.
When the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the gaming machine is initialized, after the test display is performed, it is based on the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the initialized gaming machine. , A numerical value indicating the performance of the gaming machine is displayed on the display means (for example, FIG. 16C).

Specifically, as shown in Sx15 of FIG. 5, it is possible to initialize the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality regarding the power-on of the slot machine. Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the data for calculating the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is initialized, the performance of the initialized slot machine is displayed after the test pattern is displayed. Based on the data for calculating the indicated numerical value, the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. In this way, when a RAM error occurs, the test pattern is displayed after initialization, and the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed based on the data initialized after the test pattern is displayed. Therefore, the gaming machine information display is displayed. It is possible to confirm the operation of 50 on the premise that there is no inconvenience.

(13) When an abnormality related to power supply occurs, restart control is performed to restart the main process from the beginning (for example, FIG. 16D).
When the restart control is performed, the test display is performed (for example, FIG. 16D).
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Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16D, when an abnormality related to power supply occurs, restart control is performed in which the main process is restarted from the beginning. Further, as shown in FIG. 16D, when the restart control is performed, the test pattern is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to confirm that the gaming machine information display 50 can be normally displayed when an abnormality related to power supply occurs.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the game machine information display 50 output buffer]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the test pattern is displayed, the data stored in the predetermined storage area (the area for storing the output buffer of the game machine information display 50) is initialized. After that, the data for displaying the test pattern is stored in the predetermined storage area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the test pattern is displayed, the data for displaying the test pattern may be stored in the predetermined storage area without initializing the data stored in the predetermined storage area. good.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when a numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine (continuous accessory payout ratio, etc.) is displayed, a predetermined storage area (output buffer of the game machine information display 50) is displayed. The data stored in the storage area) is stored in the predetermined storage area without being initialized, and the data for displaying the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is stored in the predetermined storage area. However, not limited to this, when a numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed, after initializing the data stored in the predetermined storage area, the data for displaying the numerical value indicating the performance of the slot machine is displayed. It may be stored in the storage area.
[Application to pachinko machines]
Next, an example when the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine plays a game by operating a ball striking operation handle into a gaming area provided on the gaming board to drive a pachinko ball, which is a gaming medium. In the pachinko gaming machine, when the pachinko ball passes through the starting area provided in the gaming area, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit based on the extracted random numbers. Upon passing through the starting area, the image display device displays the effect symbol in a variable manner. When a big hit is made, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After the big hit, it is controlled to the big hit game state. When applied to a pachinko game machine, for example, the pachinko game machine is provided with a display monitor, and on the display monitor, for example, the total number of balls paid out by winning a game ball to each winning opening with respect to the number of game balls fired in the game area. A numerical value indicating the performance of the pachinko gaming machine, such as the ratio occupied by the number (number of prize balls), may be displayed. In this case, after the main process starts in the prohibited state of the interrupt process, the setting for performing the test display is made in the period until the prohibited state is first released, and when the test display is performed, the predetermined storage is performed. After the data stored in the area is initialized, the data for performing the test display is stored in the predetermined storage area.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the present invention, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but a slot in which a bet number is set by using a game ball as a game value has been described. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set bets using only credits as game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area. It is applicable to any pachinko gaming machine that plays a predetermined game, such as a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by doing so, and a general game machine other than a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 50 game machine information display, 51
Liquid crystal display, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays games
The main processing means that executes the main processing related to the progress of the game,
An interrupt processing means that interrupts the main process and executes the interrupt process based on the occurrence of a predetermined interrupt, and
A storage means for storing data and
It is provided with a display means for displaying a numerical value indicating the performance of the gaming machine based on a display signal.
The display signal is output based on the data stored in the predetermined storage area of the storage means in the interrupt process.
A test display in the display means is performed for a predetermined period in connection with turning on the power of the gaming machine.
After the main process is started in the prohibited state of the interrupt process, the setting for performing the test display is made in the period until the prohibited state is first released.
When an abnormality related to power supply occurs, restart control is performed to restart the main process from the beginning.
A gaming machine in which the test display is performed when the restart control is performed.

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