JP2021183188A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing traffic between a game program and a non-game program as much as possible.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 includes: a ROM 41b including a storage area for storing a program; and a main control part 41 for performing control on the basis of the program stored in the ROM 41b. The storage area of the ROM 41b includes a game program area for storing a game program relating to progress of a game, and a non-game program area for storing a non-game program that is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of a game, and is configured to perform the control for a test signal output to a testing device from among external output signals output to external equipment connected to the slot machine 1 in a non-game program by a call of the one non-game program from a game program, and to perform the control for displaying a winning combination ratio to be determined based on a game history, on a predetermined display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

As this type of gaming machine, a gaming program area in which a gaming program related to the progress of a game is stored and a non-gaming program area in which a non-gaming program not related to the progress of a game are stored are separately allocated to the ROM. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-87255

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the non-gaming program is called from the gaming program each time the processing included in the non-gaming program is executed in the gaming program, the gaming program and the non-gaming program are repeatedly used. It goes back and forth, which raises the problem of complicated processing.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the exchange between a gaming program and a non-gaming program as much as possible.

(A) In a gaming machine that plays a game
A storage means having a storage area that can store a program,
A control means that controls based on a program stored in the storage means,
Equipped with
The storage area of the storage means is
The first program area where the first program is stored and
A second program area in which the second program called by the first program is stored, and
Including
The control means specifies an address in which the program to be called is stored from the upper address and lower address specified for each instruction, and the first call instruction for calling the program at the specified address and the corresponding address are predetermined. By specifying the given one value, it is possible to call the program using the second call instruction that calls the program at the address corresponding to the one value.
In the first program, it is possible to call the program by using the second call instruction.
In the second program, the program is called by using the first calling instruction without using the second calling instruction.
By calling the second program once from the first program, the output control of the external output signal output to the external device in the second program and the display control for displaying the state based on the game history are performed.
The gaming machine of means 1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays games
A storage means (ROM41b) having a storage area capable of storing a program, and
A control means (main CPU 41a) that performs control based on a program stored in the storage means, and
Equipped with
The storage area of the storage means (ROM41b) is
A game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and
A non-game program area that is a program called by the game program and stores a non-game program that is not related to the progress of the game, and a non-game program area.
Including
Output control (test signal output processing) of an external output signal output to an external device in the non-game program by calling one non-game program (non-game-related processing) from the game program, and a state based on the game history. It is characterized by performing display control (role ratio monitor display data selection processing) to be displayed.
According to this feature, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored, a non-game program area in which a non-game program that is called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program area. Is separately assigned, the output control of the external output signal output to the external device in the non-game program by one call of the non-game program from the game program, and the display control to display the state based on the game history. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the traffic between the game program and the non-game program as much as possible.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
When the non-game program (non-game-related processing) is called from the game program, the data (register value) used in the game program is saved, and the non-game program returns to the game program. In addition, it is characterized by restoring the saved data (register value).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the data used in the game program from being damaged when the non-game program is called from the game program.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
In the non-game program (non-game-related processing), a process of controlling the output of an external output signal output to an external device (test signal output process) and a process of performing display control to display a state based on the game history (role). The feature is that each of the ratio monitor display data selection processes) is called as a subroutine.
According to this feature, the process of controlling the output of the external output signal output to the external device and the process of performing the display control to display the state based on the game history are set as subroutines, so that the program can be managed. It will be easy.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
In the output control (test signal output processing) of the external output signal in the non-game program (non-game-related processing), the output port (output port 6) for which on-data is not set in the processing of the game program is used externally. It is characterized by setting the output state of the output signal (test signal).
According to this feature, the output control of the external output signal in the non-game program can prevent the signal whose output state is controlled by the processing of the game program from being unintentionally output.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
Display data used in the display control (combination ratio monitor display data selection process) for displaying the state based on the game history in the non-game program (non-game-related processing), and display control (credit) for displaying the game state in the game program. Even if the display data used in (display) and the display data display a common display mode, the game program area (game data area) and the non-game program area (non-game data area) are respectively. It is characterized by being remembered.
According to this feature, in the display control for displaying the state based on the history of the game in the non-game program, the display data stored in the non-game program area is used, and in the display control for displaying the state of the game in the game program, the game is played. By using the display data stored in the program area, it is possible to reduce the exchange between the gaming program and the non-gaming program as much as possible.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5.
The control means (main CPU 41a) can execute control instructions based on a program.
The control instruction is a predetermined call instruction (a predetermined call instruction) that calls a program stored in a storage area specified by an address consisting of a specified value specified in the program and a predetermined value stored in advance in a predetermined value area (vector table area). Includes CALLF and RST instructions)
In the game program, the program is called using a predetermined calling command, and the program is called.
In the non-game program, the program is called without using a predetermined calling command.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the game program area from being inadvertently accessed from the non-game program.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6.
A temporary storage means (RAM 41c) having a storage area capable of temporarily storing data is provided.
The storage area of the temporary storage means (RAM 41c) is a game data area (game RAM area) in which game data used by the game program is readable and writable, and non-game data used by the non-game program can be read and written. Including the non-gaming data area (non-gaming RAM area) stored in
The control means (main CPU 41a) can execute control instructions based on a program.
The control command is
A normal read instruction (LD instruction) to read the data stored in the storage area specified by the address specified in the program, and
A specific read instruction (LDQ instruction) for reading data stored in a storage area specified by an address consisting of a specified value specified in a program and a specific value stored in advance in a specific value area (Q register), and a specific read instruction (LDQ instruction).
Including
In the game data area (game RAM area), writing of data by a game program is permitted, but writing of data by a non-game program is not permitted.
In the game program, data is read from the game data area (game RAM area) by using a specific read command (LDQ command).
The non-game program is characterized in that data is read from a game data area (game RAM area) by using a normal read command (LD command).
According to this feature, when reading data from the game data area, the game program reads the data by using a specific read command that specifies the game data area by the specific value stored in advance in the specific value area. In the non-game program, when reading data from the game data area, a normal read command for specifying the game data area is used without using a specific read command and regardless of the specific value stored in advance in the specific value area. Since the data is read, even if the specific value is damaged when the game program is switched to the non-game program, the game data area is specified from the non-game program and the data is read, so that unintended data is prevented from being read. can.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6.
A temporary storage means (RAM 41c) having a storage area capable of temporarily storing data is provided.
The storage area of the temporary storage means (RAM 41c) is a game data area (game RAM area) in which game data used by the game program is readable and writable, and non-game data used by the non-game program can be read and written. Including the non-gaming data area (non-gaming RAM area) stored in
The control means (main CPU 41a) can execute control instructions based on a program.
The control command is
A normal read instruction (LD instruction) to read the data stored in the storage area specified by the address specified in the program, and
A specific read instruction (LDQ instruction) for reading data stored in a storage area specified by an address consisting of a specified value specified in a program and a specific value stored in advance in a specific value area (Q register), and a specific read instruction (LDQ instruction).
Including
In the game data area (game RAM area), writing of data by a game program is permitted, but writing of data by a non-game program is not permitted.
In the game program, data is read from the game data area (game RAM area) by using a specific read command (LDQ command).
In the non-game program (non-game program), a specific value in a specific value area (Q register) is saved, a specific value of the same value is input, and then a specific read command (LDQ command) is used to save a game data area (game). It is characterized by reading data from the RAM area).
According to this feature, when reading data from the game data area, the game program reads the data by using a specific read command that specifies the game data area by the specific value stored in advance in the specific value area. In the game program, the specific value in the specific value area is saved, the specific value of the same value is input, and then the data is read by using the specific read command, so that the specific value is changed when the game program is switched to the non-game program. Even if the data is damaged, the game data area is specified by the reset specific value and the data is read out, so that it is possible to prevent unintended data from being read out.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. (A) is a cross-sectional view of a medal selector in a state where the flow path switching solenoid is turned off, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of (a). (A) is a cross-sectional view of a medal selector with the flow path switching solenoid turned on, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of (a). (A) and (b) are peripheral parts of the inserted medal sensor in the CC cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 (a), and (a) is a cross section when the inserted medal sensor (physical sensor) does not detect the medal. It is a figure, (b) is a cross-sectional view when a medal is ejected by the insertion medal sensor (physical sensor). It is a figure which shows the memory map of ROM and RAM mounted on the main control part. It is a figure which shows the detail of the memory map of ROM and RAM mounted on the main control part. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game area and a non-game area. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the initial setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the main processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the game start waiting process performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the medal insertion signal processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the medal sensor processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the medal sensor check process performed by the main control part. This is a timing chart for explaining the state transition of the medal insertion signal that determines the normal passage of the medal in the medal insertion signal processing and the medal sensor check processing. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the data processing for role ratio monitor performed by the main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of each state count processing performed by a main control part. It is a flow chart 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 situation of the cumulative buffer, the 6000 times calculation buffer, and the total cumulative calculation buffer. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of a timer interrupt process (main) performed by a main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the power cutoff process (main) performed by the main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the non-game-related processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the sensor monitoring process performed by a main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the sensor monitoring process performed by a main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the test signal output processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flow figure which shows the control content of the medal passing time timer update process performed by the main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the display monitor output data selection process performed by the main control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the display monitor output data selection process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the blinking control of a role ratio monitor. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the slot machine in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example of the gaming machine information display. It is a figure which shows the aggregation method of the data displayed on the gaming machine information display. It is a figure which shows the data which is extracted in the extraction process.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

When the first embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and the same as shown in FIG. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) 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 can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged like this.

On the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other (for example, "7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "replay", etc.) are specified. 21 pieces are drawn in the order of. The patterns drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 3), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

In the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of this embodiment, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are used to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, from the player. Although it is possible to perform variable display for moving a plurality of visible symbols, the means for performing variable display for moving a plurality of symbols may be other than the reel, for example, a plurality of on the outer peripheral surface. The configuration may be such that variable display can be performed by moving the belt on which the symbol is arranged.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that illuminates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. , Are provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

Further, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are arranged so as to output a detection signal when the lower end of the symbol region of the symbol number 1 for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R passes a predetermined position in each reel. For each reel, the lower end of the symbol area of symbol number 1 is the reel reference position.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is via the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 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 game value). MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying for the medals used for (returning the medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, reels 2L, 2C The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of the 2Rs is stopped, and the effect switch 56 used for the effect are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop thereof is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as the second stop reel, the stop is referred to as the second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as the third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows 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. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the number of bets is set by 2, and 3 settings of the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that the state in which a medal can be inserted, and a start valid LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Waiting LED19 to notify by lighting that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, Notification by lighting that the replay game is in progress A game display unit 13 provided with an LED 20 during replay is provided.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is effective is provided, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Inside the effect switch 56, an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 3) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state and a stop state, which will be described later, without opening the front door 1b by a predetermined key operation. The setting value display 24, which displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or confirming the setting value, which will be described later, is in a stopped state (the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function to be controlled to the state), automatic settlement processing (medals stored as credits are settled (returned) regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity. The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function controlled by the processing), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in the hopper tank 34a described later inside the housing 1a. Inserted medals for detecting medals inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side and the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. The sensor 31, the medal selector 29 having the insertion port sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31, and the door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. There is.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 3), and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above are respectively. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 3), external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 3), and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 3), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medal paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 3). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 including (see FIG. 3) are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 3) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface of the power supply box 100 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 or a stop state in normal times. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, which will be described later, and the power supply that is operated when the power is turned on / off. A switch 39 is provided.

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b is configured to be openable by a predetermined key operation possessed by a store clerk or the like, it is provided on the front surface of these power supply boxes 100. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a clerk or the like who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the game store. Operation is possible.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, wins a prize. It is defined as a line. 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 easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a set of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 (LM1 is the left middle right reel) separately from the winning line LN. LM2 is a line extending over each middle stage of the left middle right reel, LM3 is a line extending over each lower stage of the left middle right reel, and LM4 is a line extending over each lower stage of the left middle right reel and middle stage of the middle reel. , The line over the upper part of the right reel.) Is set. The invalid lines LM1 to 4 are not determined by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 4, but are invalid lines when the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. By configuring the combination of symbols that will be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to 4 (for example, bell-bell-bell), the symbols constituting the winning line LN are the symbols that constitute a specific winning. It makes it easy to recognize that the combinations are complete.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. The lower tier, the lower tier of the reel 2C, the lower tier of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower tier, the upper tier of the reel 2L, the middle tier of the reel 2C, the lower tier of the reel 2R, that is. Invalid line set across symbols lined up to the right LM3, lower row of reel 2L, middle row of reel 2C, upper row of reel 2R, that is, invalid line set across symbols lined up to the right Four types of LM4 are defined as invalid line LM.

Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is awarded when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a winning combination (for example, "bell-watermelon-cherry") is prepared in the winning line LN, and a predetermined combination of symbols is obtained. When the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are aligned, the invalid line LM1 to LM4 are aligned with the symbol combination (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") which is an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination. Includes roles that can be made to look like a prize by combining any of the symbols. In the following, a combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and constitutes a combination of symbols as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game ends, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. If the game is stopped as a result, a prize will be awarded, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medal is directly paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line LN as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

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.

Further, 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. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning configuration may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the time when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to the time when the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is 190 milliseconds (ms).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol for 80 x 20 (number of symbol frames per reel) = 1600 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols can be used in 190 milliseconds. Will be able to be drawn in. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol used as the reference is 4 Since the symbols up to the frame destination can be displayed in the lower row, on the winning line of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when either the stop switch 8L or 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbols displayed in can be displayed on the winning line.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 controls the game. The effect is controlled according to the state, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. It is designed to be supplied to. Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

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 stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the input medal sensor 31, and the door open. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LED 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected and are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer equipped with a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, and is provided with a random number circuit for generating random numbers for internal lottery, and processes related to the progress of the game. It is input from the main control unit 41 that directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and the switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. The switch detection circuit 44 that captures the detected signal and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and the motor drive that transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The circuit 45, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 are connected to the game control board 40. When the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 transmitted to various indicators and LEDs and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal to that effect is sent to the main control unit 41. On the other hand, a power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage and a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off are mounted.

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.

Further, the I / O port 41d includes the output ports 0 to 9, and the main control unit 41 can output the control signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R from the output port 0 and the output port 1, and the output port 2 It is possible to output the control signals of the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, and the control signal of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and it is possible to output the control signal of the hopper motor 34b and the external output signal from the output port 3. , Output port 4 and output port 5, credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14-16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21 control signals. It is possible to output, a test signal can be output from the output port 6, an external output signal can be output from the output port 7, and a command can be output from the output port 8 and the output port 9.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of migrating in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the main process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the process of repeating according to the control state always completes at least one cycle between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main).

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are based on control by a sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, apart from the sub control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may perform output control of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and output control may be performed. The output of the effect device is controlled by both units. Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a mechanically driven display is used. A device or a mechanically driven role may be applied as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 that controls the display, the effect LED 52, the LED drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the reel LED 55, and the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, when the power is turned on or A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90. , The clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and when the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal to that effect is sent to the sub CPU 91a. On the other hand, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

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. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 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 of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 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 can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the changed state. 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 (setting 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.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is provided on the condition that the specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state. Can be started. In this embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

Then, in this embodiment, the winning line that is activated when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped (in the case of this embodiment, the winning line LN is always enabled, so that it is enabled in the following. The winning line LN is simply called the winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called a role is aligned. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into small winning roles that involve payout of medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a gaming role and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role are collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7). It is determined by using a random number at the time of detection). Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flags for the small combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. 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. Will be.

In addition, in the internal lottery, a general role (hereinafter referred to as a duplicate winning combination) that is won in duplicate with the special role is provided, and if the duplicate winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the special role is also duplicated. It is possible to win the prize, and it is suggested that the special winning combination may have been won by stopping the symbol combination constituting the duplicate winning combination on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It has become.

Further, in the internal lottery, a small winning combination that can generate a winning by aligning the symbols constituting the winning combination with the winning line LN and stopping only when the stopping operation is performed in a predetermined stop order. A re-game combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a push order combination), a small combination that can generate a prize by aligning the symbols that make up the combination with the winning line LN regardless of the stop order, and a re-game combination (replaying combination) (Sometimes called a non-pushing order) can be won.

In addition, in the internal lottery, the winning combination includes a special role (special small role or special replaying role) different from the normal role, and the special role is won by the internal lottery. The right to be controlled by the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) described later (hereinafter referred to as AT right) can be won over the number of games.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 notifies 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 (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is the notification period during which notification can be executed, and the right to be controlled by the AT is won, and a predetermined start condition (for example, after the AT right is won) is predetermined. After the number of games has elapsed and the AT right has been won, the predetermined symbol combination stops at reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.), and the main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT. , Control to AT. Then, when the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target combination (corresponding combination among the above-mentioned push order combinations) according to the game state, the navigation notification is executed, which is advantageous for the player. The liquid crystal display by notifying the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and transmitting a command capable of specifying an operation mode advantageous to the player to the sub control unit 91. A navigation effect using a display 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the push order winning combination won in the internal lottery can be reliably won. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state not controlled by the AT.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R performed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The main control unit 41 uses the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the reels start to rotate, and when the reels stop and the reels that are still rotating remain. Refer to it and create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table slips. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel, and stop when the stop operation is detected. It is possible to specify the stop position of a symbol from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations can be stopped by aligning them on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. If possible, the control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and the winning combination is controlled to stop without aligning within the pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames.

If the special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, the maximum on the winning line when the stop operation is performed. If the winning small wins can be aligned and stopped within the pull-in range of 4 frames, the control is performed to align and stop the winning small wins within the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If it is not possible to pull in, if it is possible to align and stop the winning special roles in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop them, and the winning combination is Control is performed so that the four frames are stopped without being aligned within the pull-in range. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in. If the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role will be drawn in, and the small role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role. Also, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game combination is won, the stop operation is performed. At that time, control is performed so that the symbols of the replaying combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, all the re-game roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role is drawn in, and the special role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. However, the stop position that can specify the stop position can be specified. A configuration that identifies the stop position from the table and stops the reel at the specified stop position, searches for a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed, without using the stop control table or stop position table. Configuration that performs stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, stop without using the stop control table or stop position table A configuration in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position may be used together, or a configuration in which a stop control table or a stop position table is partially changed to perform stop control may be used.

[About medal selector]
The structure of the medal selector 29 arranged inside the front door 1b will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. In the following description, the state in which the medal selector 29 is viewed from the back surface side of the front door 1b will be described as the front side of the medal selector 29.

The medal selector 29 is configured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and an inflow port 141 capable of flowing medals into the main body of the medal selector 29 is provided on the upper side wall of the main body of the medal selector 29. The left wall of the main body is provided with an outlet 142 that allows medals to flow out from the inside of the main body to the outside of the hopper tank 34a, and the lower side wall of the main body is provided from the inside of the main body. An outlet 143 capable of ejecting medals to the outside on the medal payout outlet 9 side is provided. Inside the main body of the medal selector 29, a medal flow flow path having a substantially L-shape in front view is formed so as to communicate from the inflow port 141 to the outflow port 142. As shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 5 (b), the side wall of the medal flow flow path is arranged toward the front side from the lower side to the upper side so that the upper end of the flowing medal is tilted forward from the lower end. It is tilted. Further, a medal flow flow path having a substantially S-shaped front view is formed so as to communicate from the inflow port 141 to the discharge port 143. Hereinafter, among the medal flow flow paths inside the main body of the medal selector 29, the flow path on the inflow port 141 side is the medal inflow flow path 29a, and the flow path on the outflow port 142 side is the medal acceptance flow path 29b and the discharge port 143 side. The flow path is called a medal return flow path 29c.

In the medal selector 29, the authenticity (shape, size, thickness, etc.) of the inserted medal is determined, and the genuine medal flows in from the inflow port 141 and then the main body of the medal selector 29. By flowing down the internal medal inflow flow path 29a and the medal receiving flow path 29b and passing through the detection range A of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c, after being detected by the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c, the outlet 142 Spilled from. The medal is guided to the hopper tank 34a via the medal chute 142a (see FIG. 2). On the other hand, after the fake medal flows in from the inflow port 141, it is dropped into the medal return flow path 29c while flowing down the medal inflow flow path 29a, flows down the medal return flow path 29c, and flows out from the discharge port 143. NS. The medal is returned to the lower plate from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1) via the medal return passage (not shown) provided below the medal selector 29.

Further, at the confluence of the medal inflow flow path 29a, the medal receiving flow path 29b, and the medal return flow path 29c, the flow path switching solenoid 30 (see FIG. 3) provided on the front side of the main body of the medal selector 29 is excited. In cooperation with each other, before the medal flowing down the medal inflow channel 29a flows into the medal receiving channel 29b, the medal is forcibly dropped downward from the medal inflow channel 29a and the medal is returned. A flow path switching plate 147 for flowing into the flow path 29c is provided so as to be swingable.

The flow path switching plate 147 has a medal inflow flow path 29a as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B in a state where the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not excited, that is, a medal acceptance is not permitted. The lower side is in an open state, and the medal inflow flow path 29a and the medal return flow path 29c can be in contact with each other. Further, in a state where the flow path switching solenoid 30 is excited, that is, in a state where acceptance of medals is permitted, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the upper part of the flow path switching plate 147 is on the left in the figure. By swinging in the direction (arrow A direction), the upper end surface of the flow path switching plate 147 becomes a state forming the bottom surface of the medal inflow flow path 29a, and the lower side of the medal inflow flow path 29a is closed, and the medal flows in. It is configured to be able to swing so that the flow path 29a and the medal return flow path 29c do not communicate with each other. With such a configuration, in a state where the flow path switching solenoid 30 is excited, the medals that flow in from the inflow port 141 and flow down the medal inflow flow path 29a flow down along the upper end surface of the flow path switching plate 147. It flows into the medal receiving flow path 29b and flows out from the outlet 142.

Further, an input port sensor 26 for detecting the passage of medals flowing in from the inflow port 141 is provided on the upstream side of the medal inflow flow path 29a, and an outlet 142 is provided on the downstream side of the medal receiving flow path 29b. Inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting the passage of ejected medals are provided.

Of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c, the input medal sensors 31a and 31c pass the medal when the light receiving unit detects the blocking of light from the light emitting unit when the medal passes between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit. The inserted medal sensor 31b is a physical sensor that detects the passage of medals by detecting the operation of the movable piece 180 that operates in conjunction with the passage of medals by the detector 183. Hereinafter, the insertion medal sensor 31a may be referred to as an insertion medal sensor 1, the insertion medal sensor 31b may be referred to as an insertion medal sensor 2, and the insertion medal sensor 31c may be referred to as an insertion medal sensor 3. Further, the range in which the passage of medals is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c may be referred to as a detection range A.

Next, the configuration of the throw-in medal sensor 31b, which is a physical sensor, will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are views showing the periphery of the inserted medal sensor 31b in the CC cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 (a), and FIG. 6 (a) shows the detection of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. It is a figure when the medal has not passed through the range A, and FIG. 6 (b) is a figure when the medal has passed through the detection range A of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c.

As shown in FIGS. 4 (a), 5 (a), 6 (a) and 6 (b), the inserted medal sensor 31b is movable on the side wall of the lower portion of the medal selector 29 on the downstream side of the medal receiving flow path 29b. The piece 180 is provided so as to appear and disappear in the medal receiving flow path 29b. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the detector 183 is installed at a position corresponding to the movable piece 180 outside the medal receiving flow path 29b. The detector 183 is provided with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit on the detection unit 183a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the medal passes through the medal receiving flow path 29b, the movable piece 180 causes the medal to retract the tip portion 180b of the movable piece 180 from the medal receiving flow path 29b. The detected portion 180a provided at the end of the movable piece 180 is inserted between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the detection unit 183a, and the light emitted from the light emitting portion to the light receiving portion is emitted. It is blocked and the detector 183 detects the passage of the medal. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the movable piece 180, when the medal does not pass through the medal receiving flow path 29b, the tip portion 180b of the movable piece 180 protrudes into the medal receiving flow path 29b. Is being urged. In this state, the detected portion 180a of the movable piece 180 does not enter between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the detection unit 183a, and the light emitted from the light emitting portion of the detection unit 183a to the light receiving portion may be blocked. Since there is no such thing, the detector 183 does not detect the passage of the medal.

[About the memory area and program of the main control unit]
FIG. 7 is an address map of the memory area used by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 7, the memory area used by the main control unit 41 includes a memory area (0000H to 7FFFH) allocated to the ROM 41b and a memory area (F000H to FFFFH) allocated to the RAM 41c.

The memory area of the ROM 41b includes a program / data area (0000H to 26FFH) in which a program and fixed data are stored, a ROM comment area (2700H to 277FH) in which arbitrary data such as a program title and version can be set, and a later description. Vector table area (2780H to 27A7H) where the upper address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction to be performed and the start address of the timer interrupt processing (main) are set, and parameters for setting the internal functions of the main control unit 41 in terms of hardware. The HW parameter area (27A8H to 27FFH) in which is set and the unused area (2800H to 7FFFH) in which access is prohibited are included.

The parameters set in the HW parameter area in the ROM 41b include the final address (HPRGEND) of the ROM area used in the program / data area, the start address (HRAMSTAT) and the final address (HRAMEND) of the RAM area for which access is prohibited.

The memory area of the RAM 41c is an internal function register area (F4B0H to) in which a usable area (F000H to F400H) that can be used as a work and a register group for controlling each function mounted on the main control unit 41 are stored. F6FFH) and unused areas (F401H to F4AFH, F700H to FFFFH) for which access is prohibited.

FIG. 8 is an address map of the program / data area in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41 and the usable area in the RAM 41c.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the program / data area in the ROM 41b includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a game data area in which the game data used by the game program is stored, and a game data area. It includes a used area 1, a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of a game is stored, a non-game data area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is stored, and an unused area 2. ..

The progress of the game is to proceed with a series of processes constituting the game, and if it is a slot machine, the stage where the bet number is set and the game can be started, the game is started and the reel is rotated. The stage of causing the reel to be stopped, the stage of deriving the display result, and the stage of giving the value of a medal or the like according to the display result are advanced.

The game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program not related to the progress of the game are separately allocated, and are allocated rearward in the storage area of ROM 41b among the game program area and the non-program area. Since an unused area 1 of at least 16 bytes or more is allocated to the area in front of the non-programmed area, a game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are stored in the storage area. It can be easily identified according to the difference between the two.

In addition, the game program area and the game data area, and the non-game program area and the non-game data area are allotted to continuous areas, while the game program area and the game data area related to the progress of the game and the non-game area not related to the progress of the game. Since the game program and the non-game data area are allocated to the non-consecutive areas sandwiching the unused area 1 of at least 16 bytes or more, the game program area and the game data area related to the progress of the game and the progress of the game A non-gaming program and a non-gaming data area that are not involved can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

In the above, the front and back of the storage area are the magnitude relations of the address values assigned to the storage area, and the smaller address is the front and the larger address is the rear. Therefore, the storage area allocated after the one storage area corresponds to the storage area having an address value larger than that of the one storage area, and the storage area allocated before the one storage area. , A storage area whose address value is smaller than that of one storage area is applicable.

Further, the game program may be allocated behind the non-game program area, and the unused area may be allocated in front of the game program allocated behind the non-game program area. A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

Further, the game program area and the non-game program area may be allocated to adjacent areas across the unused area 1, and even with such a configuration, the game program area related to the progress of the game may be used. , A non-game program that is not related to the progress of the game, and a non-game program can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

Further, since 0 values are stored in all the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b, the game program area and the game data area, the non-game program area, and the non-game data are stored. The unused areas 1 and 2 can be easily distinguished, and even when invalid data is stored in the unused areas 1 and 2, it can be easily found.

It should be noted that 1 may be stored in all the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b, and even in such a configuration, the game program area, the game data area, and the non-game The program area and non-game data can be easily distinguished from the unused areas 1 and 2, and even when invalid data is stored in the unused areas 1 and 2, it can be easily found. ..

Further, if the game program area and the non-game program area are allocated to separate areas, the game program area and the non-game program area may be allocated to adjacent areas. Even with such a configuration, the game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program not related to the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

Further, both the game program area and the non-game program area start from the address (0H) where the lower four digits are the same when the address is expressed in binary, and the program / data area of the ROM 41b. Of these, the game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program area not related to the progress of the game can be easily distinguished from other areas.

Further, in both the game program area and the non-game program area, not only the address of the lower four digits starts from the same 0 address when the address is expressed in binary, but also the value of the lower one digit is expressed in hexadecimal. Starts from the same 0 address (0H), so the game program area and the non-game program area can be easily distinguished from other areas not only when the address is expressed in binary but also when it is expressed in hexadecimal. can do.

In both the game program area and the non-game program area, regardless of whether the address is expressed in binary or hexadecimal, the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) starts from the address having the same value. The game program area and the non-game program area can be easily distinguished from other areas. For example, the value of the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) digits is the same as 1. The same effect can be obtained with a configuration starting from the address of.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the usable area of the RAM 41c includes a game RAM area used as a work by the game program, a non-game RAM area used by the non-game program as a work, and an unused area 4. The game RAM area includes a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3, and a game stack area in which the game program saves data, and the non-game RAM area includes a game. It includes an area that can be referred to by the program, an area that cannot be referred to by the game program, and a non-game stack area in which the non-game program saves data. In this embodiment, the game stack area and the non-game stack area are individually provided in different areas, but a configuration in which one stack area shared by the game program and the non-game program may be provided may be provided.

The unused area 3 is an area in which neither the game program nor the non-game program is used, and is an area that is surplus with respect to the game RAM area having a predetermined capacity.

Further, the unused area 4 is an area of 16 bytes or more in which neither the game program nor the non-game program is used. Since the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are allocated to areas that are not continuous with the unused area 4 interposed therebetween, the game RAM area used by the game program related to the progress of the game and the non-game RAM area not related to the progress of the game. The non-game RAM area used by the game program and the non-game RAM area can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

In the following, the game program area, the game data area, and the game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a game area, and the non-game program area, the non-game data area, and the non-game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a non-game area. .. Further, the unused area 1, the unused area 2, the unused area 3 and the unused area 4 may be collectively referred to as an unused area.

Based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, the main control unit 41 permits access to the available area of the RAM 41c when there is an access to the access-prohibited area of the program / data area of the ROM 41b. When there is an access to an area that is not set to, when there is an access to an area other than the program / data area in the ROM 41b, or when there is an access to an area other than the usable area in the RAM 41c. That is, by generating an illegal access reset when there is an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation, the progress of the game is disabled, so that the unused area of ROM 41b and the area not related to the operation are not related. Even when an illegal program is stored in an unused area of the RAM 41c, it is possible to prevent the illegal program from being executed.

In particular, in this embodiment, the game program area and the non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area of the ROM 41b to which access is permitted by the program, and the game program area is assigned to the front of the non-game program area behind the game program area. Unused area 1 is allocated to the area, and a group including the area from the start address of the game program area to the final address of the non-game program in the program / data area based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. While the access to the area (the area from the game program area to the non-game data area) is set to the permission collectively, the other areas, that is, the game program, the game data, and the non-game program among the program / data areas, Since access to the area after the non-game data in which the non-game data is not stored is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control by an unauthorized program or unauthorized data.

Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, the game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and the unused area is in the area in front of the game program area behind the non-game program area. Is assigned, and access to a group of areas including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the final address of the game program in the program / data area is collectively based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. Even if access to other areas is prohibited while setting the permission, it is possible to prevent unintended control by malicious programs and malicious data.

A game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, and an unused area 1 is allocated to an area before the non-game program area behind the game program area and the program / data. Of the areas, a group of areas including the game program area (area from the game program area to the game data area) and a group of areas including the non-game program (area from the non-game program area to the non-game data area). Access may be set to permission for each, and access to other areas may be prohibited. Even with such a configuration, the program / data area to which the game program or non-game program is not stored may be selected. Since access to is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control by malicious programs and malicious data. Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, the game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and the unused area is in the area in front of the game program area behind the non-game program area. Is assigned, and a group of areas including the game program area (the area from the game program area to the game data area) and a group of areas including the non-game program (from the non-game program area to the non-game area) in the program / data area. Access to each area up to the data area) may be set to allow and access to other areas may be prohibited. Even with such a configuration, a game program or non-game program or non-game in the program / data area may be used. Since access to the area where the program is not stored is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control by malicious programs and malicious data.

Further, in the above, the configuration is such that the area itself that allows access in the program / data area is set, but by setting the area that prohibits access in the program / data area, the area that indirectly permits access is set. It may be configured to be done.

The main control unit 41 determines that the user program is executed when the user program is executed in an area other than the designated area where the program travel is permitted, that is, in normal operation, based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. When the user program is executed in a non-existent area, the IAT circuit 506a outputs an IAT generation signal to disable the progress of the game. Even when an unauthorized program is stored in the used area or the like, it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

In particular, in this embodiment, the game program area and the non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area of the ROM 41b to which access is permitted by the program, and the game program area is assigned to the front of the non-game program area behind the game program area. The unused area 1 is allocated to the area, and the IAT circuit 506a permits the program running for each of the game program area and the non-game program area in the program / data area based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. While it is set as a designated area, program running is prohibited in other areas, that is, in the program / data area where game programs and non-game programs are not stored, so it is not intended due to malicious programs or illegal data. It is possible to prevent control from being performed.

Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, the game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and the unused area is in the area in front of the game program area behind the non-game program area. Is assigned, and based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, the IAT circuit 506a sets each of the game program area and the non-game program area of the program / data area as the designated area for permitting the program running. Therefore, even if the program running in other areas is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control by an illegal program or illegal data.

A game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, and an unused area 1 is allocated to an area before the non-game program area behind the game program area and an HW parameter area. A group of areas including the area from the start address of the game program area to the final address of the non-game program in the program / data area based on the parameters set in (the area from the game program area to the non-game data area). The IAT circuit 506a may be collectively set as a designated area for permitting program running, and program running in other areas may be prohibited. Even in such a configuration, the program / data area may be configured. Of these, since program running in an area where a game program or a non-game program is not stored is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control due to an unauthorized program or unauthorized data. Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b that is permitted to be accessed by the program, the game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and the unused area is in the area in front of the game program area behind the non-game program area. Is assigned, and based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, a group of areas (from the game program area) including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the final address of the game program in the program / data area. The area up to the non-gaming data area) is collectively set as a designated area where the IAT circuit 506a allows program running, and even if program running in other areas is prohibited, it is due to an illegal program or illegal data. It is possible to prevent unintended control from being performed.

Further, in the above, the configuration is such that the area itself that permits the program running is set in the program / data area, but the program running is indirectly permitted by setting the area that prohibits the program running in the program / data area. The configuration may be such that an area is set.

[Instructions used by the program]
The program executed by the main control unit 41 includes a main routine that manages the progress of the entire program and a subroutine that is called during the execution of another program.

Further, a CALL instruction is included as an instruction for causing the main control unit 41 to execute the program stored in the program / data area.

The CALL instruction is an instruction to call and execute a subroutine stored at an address specified in the main routine or the subroutine. When the subroutine is called by the CALL instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the address of the caller in the stack area, and calls and executes the subroutine stored in the designated address. Then, after the subroutine is completed, the address of the caller stored in the stack area, that is, the program of the caller's main routine or the subroutine that executed the CALL instruction is returned.

Further, the CALL instruction includes a normal CALL instruction and a CALLV instruction which is a special CALL instruction. The normal CALL instruction is an instruction that calls a subroutine by specifying both the upper address and the lower address and specifying the address by the specified upper address and lower address, whereas the CALLV instruction only uses the lower address. By specifying this, it is an instruction to call the subroutine by specifying the address by the upper address and the specified lower address preset in the vector table area of ROM 41b, and the subroutine can be called with a smaller amount of data than the normal CALL instruction. It becomes possible to call.

The RST instruction is an instruction to call and execute a subroutine stored in a specific address corresponding to a specified value by designating a value corresponding to a plurality of predetermined specific addresses, and is an instruction to execute the above-mentioned ordinary CALL. It is possible to call a subroutine with a smaller amount of data than an instruction or a CALLV instruction. When the subroutine is called by the RST instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the address of the caller in the stack area, and calls and executes the subroutine stored in the specific address corresponding to the specified value. Then, after the subroutine is completed, the address of the caller stored in the stack area, that is, the main routine or the subroutine of the caller who executed the RST instruction is returned.

A jump instruction is an instruction to move to a program stored at an address specified in a main routine or a subroutine. The main control unit 41 moves to the program stored at the address specified by the jump instruction, and executes the destination program. In this case, unlike the CALL instruction and the RST instruction, the program does not return to the original program even if the transferred program ends.

Of the gaming programs stored in the ROM 41b, the frequently used subroutines are stored in the gaming program area of the ROM 41b where the start address is a specific value (for example, 00H). On the other hand, in the vector table area of the ROM 41b, a specific value is set as the upper address of the subroutine called by the CALLV instruction. Then, the main control unit 41 uses the CALLV instruction to specify only the lower address when calling the subroutine in which the upper address of the start address is the specific value, so that the specific value set in the vector table area as the upper address is set. Specify, specify the lower address specified as the lower address, and call and execute the subroutine stored in the combined address of the upper and lower levels. For this reason, the upper address that constitutes a part of the address used when calling the subroutine that is used particularly frequently in the game program is set in advance as a specific value in the vector table, and is based on the specific value set in the vector table. Since the address is specified, it is possible to call a subroutine with a smaller amount of data than a normal CALL instruction that calls a program by specifying both the upper address and the lower address, and when calling these subroutines. It is possible to reduce the waste of the program for specifying the address.

In this embodiment, the head of the subroutine of the game program is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b used by the CALLV instruction and the area of the specific address of the ROM 41b used by the RST instruction. Since it is possible to call a subroutine with a smaller amount of data than the CALL instruction of the above, the data capacity of the game program can be reduced by using the CALLV instruction and the RST instruction in the game program. There is. Further, the head of the subroutine of the game program is stored in the vector table area and the area of the specific address of the ROM 41b so that the head of the non-game program is not stored, and the non-game program is stored by the CALLV instruction and the RST instruction. Is called, and it does not hinder the reduction of the data capacity of the game program.

It should be noted that the subroutines that are particularly frequently used among the non-game programs stored in the ROM 41b are stored in the area where the start address is a specific value in the non-game program area of the ROM 41b, and the CALLV instruction is given in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. When a specific value is set as the upper address of the subroutine to be called in and the main control unit 41 calls a subroutine whose upper address of the start address is a specific value, these subroutines are specified by using the CALLV instruction to specify only the lower address. Even if the configuration is such that the program is called and executed, it is possible to call the subroutine with a smaller amount of data compared to the normal CALL instruction that calls the program by specifying both the upper address and the lower address, and these subroutines can be called. It is possible to reduce the waste of the program for specifying the address when calling.

Further, the upper address used when calling by the CALLV instruction may be set to a specific register of the main control unit 41 instead of the vector table area.

Further, not limited to the CALLV instruction, a part of the address is specified by using the value stored in the vector table area, the value set in the specific register, etc., and the subroutine is specified by specifying the remaining part of the address. If the configuration uses a special CALL instruction that enables the storage address of the subroutine to be specified, it is possible to reduce the waste of the program for specifying the address when calling the subroutine. In addition, identification values are assigned to each of the multiple areas that make up the vector table area, and the amount of data is smaller than the address. By setting the storage address of the subroutine in each of these multiple areas and specifying the identification value, identification is possible. Even in a configuration using a special CALL instruction that can specify the storage address of the subroutine stored in the area corresponding to the value, it is possible to reduce the waste of the program for specifying the address when calling the subroutine. ..

Further, the game data which is particularly frequently used among the game data stored in the ROM 41b is stored in the area where the start address is a specific value in the game data area of the ROM 41b, and a special LD is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. By setting a specific value as the upper address of the data to be read by the command, and when the main control unit 41 calls the game data in which the upper address of the start address is the specific value, only the lower address is specified by using a special LD command. Even in the case of a configuration for reading these game data, it is possible to call the game data with a smaller amount of data as compared with a normal LD instruction for reading data by designating both the upper address and the lower address. It is possible to reduce the waste of the program for specifying the address when reading the game data of.

Further, the non-game data stored in the ROM 41b, which is particularly frequently used, is stored in the non-game data area of the ROM 41b where the start address is a specific value, and is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. When a specific value is set as the upper address of the data to be read by the special LD instruction and the main control unit 41 calls the non-gaming data in which the upper address of the start address is the specific value, only the lower address is used by the special LD instruction. By specifying, even if the configuration is such that these non-game data are read, the non-game data is called with a smaller amount of data than the normal LD instruction that reads data by specifying both the upper address and the lower address. This makes it possible to reduce the waste of the program for specifying an address when reading these non-game data.

The main control unit 41 is activated by the system reset by the input of the system reset signal, the WDT reset by the WDT (watchdog timer, not shown), and the above-mentioned illegal access reset. At this time, the vector table The value set in the area, that is, the upper address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction and the start address of the timer interrupt process (main) is a value indicating the area in which the program or the like is actually stored in the program area, or FFFFH. It is determined whether it is (a value set in an unused vector table area), and if the value set in the vector table area is neither a value indicating outside the area set in the program nor FFFFH, it is determined. Since it is not started, it is possible to prevent the originally unintended processing from being executed in advance due to the occurrence of interruption or the like.

The main control unit 41 includes an LD instruction as an instruction to read data stored in the program / data area. The LD instruction is an instruction to read the data stored at the address specified in the main routine or the subroutine to the specified register. The main control unit 41 reads the data stored in the address specified by the LD instruction, and stores the data read in the register specified by the LD instruction.

Further, the LD instruction includes a normal LD instruction and an LDQ instruction which is a special LD instruction. The normal LD instruction is an instruction to read the data stored in the specific area of the ROM 41b or the RAM 41c by the specified upper address and lower address by designating both the upper address and the lower address, whereas the LDQ instruction is an instruction. By specifying only the lower address, the address is specified by the upper address preset in the special register (Q register) in the internal function register area of the RAM 41c and the specified lower address, and the ROM 41b or the RAM 41c It is an instruction to read the data stored in a specific area and store the read data in the specified register, and it is possible to store the specified data in the specified register with a smaller amount of data than the normal LD instruction. It will be possible.

When reading the data stored in the specific area of ROM 41b and RAM 41c in the main routine or subroutine, by using the LDQ instruction which is a special LD instruction, all the addresses (upper part and lower part) indicating the specific area can be obtained. It is possible to read the data in a specific area by specifying only the lower part of the address instead of specifying it. By using the LDQ instruction, it is possible to read data with a smaller amount of data than a normal LD instruction that reads data by specifying both the upper address and the lower address, and the address is specified when reading the data. It is possible to reduce the waste of the program for doing so.

Further, among the game data stored in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c, the game data which is particularly frequently used is stored in the area of the game RAM area where the start address is a specific value, and the specific value is stored in a special register ( When the game data is set as the upper address of the game data in the Q register) and only the lower address is specified by using the LDQ command when the main control unit 41 reads the game data, the upper address is read. It is possible to read game data with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal LD command that reads data by specifying both an address and a lower address, and a program for specifying an address when reading these game data. Waste can be reduced.

Further, the main control unit 41 can change the value set in the special register (Q register) in the main routine or the subroutine, and as will be described later, the built-in register in the initial setting process performed at the time of startup. In the setting, a specific value indicating the start address of the game data frequently used by the game program is set in a special register (Q register). Further, when the non-game program is called from the game program, the value set in the special register (Q register) is saved, and when the game program is returned, the value set in the special register (Q register) is saved. It is set to the value that was set again. As a result, when the game program is being executed, a specific value indicating the start address of the game data frequently used by the game program is set in a special register (Q register), and the game program is set. It is possible to read frequently used game data by using the LDQ instruction.

It should be noted that the upper address used when reading with the LDQ instruction as a special LD instruction may be set in a predetermined storage area other than the special register (for example, Q register), for example, the vector table area, and the vector table area may be used. A special LD instruction that makes it possible to specify the data storage address by specifying a part of the address using the value stored in a predetermined storage area such as, and specifying the remaining part of the address by a program is used. With the configuration, it is possible to reduce the waste of the program for specifying the address when reading the data. Further, for example, by assigning an identification value having a smaller amount of data than the address to each of the plurality of areas constituting the vector table area, setting the data storage address in each of these plurality of areas, and specifying the identification value. , Even in a configuration that uses a special LD instruction that can specify the storage address of the data stored in the area corresponding to the identification value, it is necessary to reduce the waste of the program for specifying the address when reading the data. Can be done.

Further, in this embodiment, the Q register is configured to store the same value as the value used in the specific program as the specific value, but it may be configured to store a value different from the value used in the specific program. For example, when a non-special program is called, a value different from the value used in the specific program as a specific value in the Q register, and the value of the start address of the storage area in which frequently used data in the non-game program is stored. The data capacity of the non-specific program can be reduced by storing the data and using the LDQ instruction when calling the data in the non-specific program.

The game program is a program related to the progress of the game, and is a program for executing a process that hinders the progress of the game unless the process based on the program is executed. On the other hand, the non-game program is a program that is not related to the progress of the game, and even if it is called from the game program and returns to the game program without executing the process based on the program, the game can be progressed. It is a program for executing processing.

In the game program, with respect to the above-mentioned CALL instruction and LD instruction, any instruction including a special CALL instruction, a CALLV instruction, an RST instruction, and a special LD instruction, an LDQ instruction, may be used, and a special CALL instruction may be used. It is also possible to specify an address by using the above and call a subroutine, or to read out specific game data and non-game data in the ROM 41b and RAM 41c by using a special LD instruction.

In the non-game program, the normal CALL instruction is used for the above-mentioned CALL instruction, while the CALLV instruction, which is a special CALL instruction, is not used, and the address is specified by using the normal CALL instruction. While the subroutine may be called, the subroutine is not called using a special CALL instruction, and the game program area in the ROM 41b is not accessed by the non-game program.

Further, in the non-gaming program, a normal LD instruction and an LDQ instruction which is a special LD instruction may be used for the above-mentioned LD instruction, and the address is specified by using the ordinary LD instruction to obtain predetermined data. It is possible to read a subroutine or data by using a special LD instruction.

As described above, in this embodiment, the head of the subroutine of the game program is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b and the area of the specific address used by the CALLV instruction and the RST instruction which are special CALL instructions. It is possible to call a game program by using a special CALL instruction. When it is possible to call only the game program by the special CALL command in this way, the game program is called by the non-game program because the special CALL command is used by the non-game program, and the unintended game is played. There is a risk that the game data will be rewritten by an unintended game program. On the other hand, by calling the program by the normal CALL instruction instead of the special CALL instruction by the non-game program, the game program is unintentionally called by not using the vector table area and the area of the specific address, and the game is played. It is possible to prevent the progress of.

Further, in the present embodiment, the LDQ instruction, which is a special LD instruction, specifies a game RAM area using a specific value stored in a special register (Q register), and reads out predetermined game data. By using a special LD instruction even in a non-specific program, it is possible to easily read the game data while reducing the data capacity of the non-specific program.

The LDQ instruction, which is a special LD instruction, can specify a game RAM area using a specific value stored in a special register (Q register) and read predetermined game data. However, when the game data is read by a special LD instruction, if the specific value of the special register (Q register) is damaged, the game RAM area cannot be specified normally, and unintended data is generated. There is a risk that it will be read out. On the other hand, by making the non-game program read the data by the normal LD instruction instead of the LDQ instruction which is a special LD instruction, the specific value is damaged when the game program is switched to the non-game program. Even in this case, since the data is read by specifying the game RAM area from the non-game program, it is possible to prevent unintended data from being read.

[About the flow of the game]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 calls the non-game program in the process based on the game program, executes the process based on the non-game program, and ends the process based on the non-game program. After that, it returns to the processing based on the game program.

As shown in FIG. 9, when executing the process based on the game program in principle, the main CPU 41a executes the process based on the game program with reference to the game data in the game data area, and uses the game RAM area as a work. However, it is possible to refer to and update the contents of the game RAM area. Further, in principle, when the main CPU 41a executes the process based on the non-game program, the main CPU 41a executes the process based on the non-game program with reference to the game data in the non-game data area, and uses the non-game RAM area as a work. , It is possible to refer to and update the contents of the non-gaming RAM area.

Further, the main CPU 41a does not refer to the non-game data area and does not update the non-game RAM area when executing the process based on the game program, but it is possible to refer to the non-game RAM area. Yes, in executing the process based on the non-game program, the game data area is not referred to and the game RAM area is not updated, but the game RAM area can be referred to.

Further, in the processing based on the game program, only a specific area required for the game program (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection) can be referred to in the non-game RAM area, and the non-game program can be used. The processing based on the game RAM area can be referred only to a specific area required for the non-game program (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a game state setting area, an RT setting area, etc.). Further, a specific area in the non-game RAM area to which processing based on the game program can be referred to, and a specific area in the game RAM area to which processing based on the non-game program can be referred to may be allocated to continuous address areas. Although it is preferable, a configuration may be used in which a part or all of the address area is not contiguous.

As described above, in this embodiment, the game program area in which the game program related to the progress of the game is stored, the game data area in which the game data referred to by the game program is readable, and the work data referred to by the game program. A game RAM area that is readable and writable, a non-game program area that is a program called by the game program and stores a non-game program that is not related to the progress of the game, and a non-game that the non-game program refers to. Since the non-game data area in which the data is readable and stored and the non-game RAM area in which the work data referred to by the non-game program is readable and writable are allocated separately, the game program, The game data and the work data of the game program, and the non-game program, the non-game data, and the work data of the non-game program can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

Further, by separating the game program area and the game data area from the non-game program area and the non-game data area, the area occupied by the ROM 41b can be compactly managed according to each function. It will be easier to identify the relevant data.

Further, in the present embodiment, the non-game RAM area can be referred to when the game program is executed, and the game RAM area can be referred to when the non-game program is executed. When executing the game program, the data used by the non-game program can be easily used, and when executing the non-game program, the data used by the game program can be easily used. On the other hand, it is impossible to update the non-game RAM area when executing the game program, and it is impossible to update the game RAM area when executing the non-game program. Does not affect the processing of the non-gaming program, and the non-gaming program does not affect the processing of the gaming program.

Further, in the present embodiment, the processing based on the game program can refer only to a specific area (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection) required for the game program in the non-game RAM area. , The processing based on the non-game program can refer only to a specific area (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a game state setting area, an RT setting area, etc.) necessary for the non-game program in the game RAM area. Therefore, since the data that the game program can refer to in the non-game RAM area and the data that the non-game program can refer to are limited to a specific area, the reference destination of the game program or the non-game program can be easily specified. be able to.

The control contents of various processes performed by the main control unit 41 by executing the game program and the non-game program will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 30.

[About the processing at the time of starting the main control unit 41 and the initial setting processing]
The start-up process and the initial setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The startup process and the initial setting process are subroutines included in the game program.

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. After starting, first, the start-up setting process included in the game program is performed to initialize all the output ports 0 to 9, and the internal register provided in the main control unit 41 is preset in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Performs the initial setting process included in the game program, which is initialized based on the built-in register initialization table.

As shown in FIG. 10, the initial setting process is started in a state where timer interrupts are disabled. In the initial setting process, first, the predetermined area of the input port is referred to (Sa1), and the signal is output from the power failure detection circuit 48. It is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is in the ON state (Sa2). 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, after the power supply voltage of the slot machine 1 becomes normal and the power failure detection signal is turned off, the parity of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is calculated (Sa3), and a predetermined initial address is set in the stack pointer. (Sa4). Then, it is determined whether or not the parity calculated in the step of Sa3 is normal (Sa5), and if the parity is normal, the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c at the time of power failure is acquired. Then (Sa6), it is diagnosed whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed based on the fixed data for the RAM destruction diagnosis (Sa7).

When it is determined that the parity is normal in the step of Sa5, and when the stored content of the RAM 41c is diagnosed in the step of Sa7, the RAM 41c is set to the RAM 41c based on the parity of the RAM calculated in the step of Sa3 and the result of the diagnosis in Sa7. It is determined whether or not there is an abnormality (Sa8). The case where the RAM 41c has an abnormality is a case where the parity is not normal, or a case where it is diagnosed that the parity is normal but the storage content is abnormal.

Then, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, the value of the flag register in which the calculation result is stored among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 is stored in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order to save the value. After that (Sa9), the non-game RAM area initialization process included in the non-game program is called and performed (Sa10). Then, in the non-game RAM area initialization process, after initializing the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c, the process returns to the initial setting process. Then, when returning to the initial setting process, the value of the flag register saved in the game stack area in the step of Sa9 is sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order of the saving and set in the flag register. Then, the flag register is restored to the state before the RAM area initialization process is performed (Sa11).

In the non-game RAM area initialization process, first, the value of the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. Let me. After that, a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (a value stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area as an address indicated by the stack pointer SP at the end of the previous non-game program) is set as the value of the stack pointer SP. This sets the stack pointer SP for non-gaming programs. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-mentioned flag register are stored in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP in a predetermined order to save the values. After that, the start address (the first address of the unused area 4) and the end address (the last address of the non-gaming RAM area) of the initialization target RAM are specified, and the start address is set as the initial value of the specified address and the data of the specified address. By repeatedly executing the process of updating the specified address to the next address after clearing the above, until the specified address becomes the end address, the area from the start address to the end address of the RAM to be initialized (in this embodiment). The area from the beginning of the unused area 4 to the end of the non-gaming RAM area) is initialized. Then, the values of the registers stored and saved in the non-game stack area when the non-game RAM area initialization process is started are sequentially read from the non-game stack area in the reverse order of the save, and the order is concerned. By setting to the register corresponding to, all the registers are restored to the state when the non-game RAM area initialization process is started. After that, the non-game RAM area initialization process is started by setting the value of the stack pointer SP saved in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area to the stack pointer SP when the non-game RAM area initialization process is started. The stack pointer SP is returned to the state at that time, and the non-game RAM area initialization process is terminated.

In the non-gaming RAM area initialization process, the capacity of the initialization target RAM is calculated by designating the start address and end address of the initialization target RAM, and the RAM area corresponding to the capacity is used as the initialization target RAM. By clearing sequentially from the start address, the area from the start address to the end address of the initialization target RAM may be initialized.

When it is determined that there is no abnormality in the RAM 41c in the step of Sa8, or when the register is restored in the step of Sa11, the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sa12), and the RAM 41c is abnormal. If there is, the initialization start address at the time of RAM destruction for designating the address of the game RAM area to be initialized is set (Sa13). After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state with reference to the input port 2 (Sa14).

If it is determined in the step of Sa14 that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state, the setting change process is performed. In the setting change processing, the setting 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 processing is performed. Is terminated, and the game shifts to a state in which it can proceed. Further, in the setting change processing, when the setting change processing is started, a setting command (start) indicating that the setting change processing is started is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and when the setting change processing is finished, the setting change processing is finished. A setting command (end) indicating that the setting change process is to be terminated is performed. Further, in the setting change processing, when the setting change processing is completed, the start address of the initialization target RAM area at the time of setting change is specified, and the process returns to the step of Sb47 in the main processing. Then, by performing the RAM initialization process in the step of Sb47, the area from the start address of the initialization target RAM area at the time of setting change to the end address of the game RAM area, that is, all the game RAM areas are initialized. It has become so. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that all game RAM areas other than the stack area in use of the RAM 41c are initialized.

When it is determined in the step of Sa14 that the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c based on the parity of the RAM calculated in the step of Sa3 and the diagnosis result in Sa7 (Sa15). If it is determined that there is no abnormality in the RAM 41c, the output buffer for outputting the external output signal is cleared (Sa16). Further, the reel error counter is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and is used to count the number of times a reel rotation error is detected in the main process described later (Sa17). After that, by setting the address at the time of power failure in the stack pointer SP based on the stored contents of the RAM 41c, the stack pointer is returned to the state at the time of power failure (Sa18), and the port input process is performed twice in succession (Sa19). , Sa20).

In the port input process, the input status data related to the input status of the detection signals of various switches input to the parallel input port 511 (input data indicating the current input status of various switches, the previous input data and the current input data are the same. It is a process of updating the definite data indicating that the definite data is, 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 thereof. 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 states (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 state of the current input data. While updating the confirmed data to, if the input data of this time and the previous time are in different states, 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.

Further, in the initial setting process, the port input process is performed twice in succession, and when the port input process is subsequently performed, the input state of various switches after the initial setting process is performed, that is, the slot machine 1 Since the input status data related to the input status of the detection signals of the various switches is created based on the input status of the various switches after the power supply to the switch is restarted, the unintended input status is specified. Can be prevented. Further, in the port input process, the confirmed data may be created based on the input data acquired by the port input process three or more times (for example, the input data of this time, the previous time and the time before the previous time). In such a configuration, the initial setting process is performed by continuously performing the port input process in the initial setting process one less than the number of port input processes required to create the definite data. After that, when the port input process is performed, the input state data can be created based on the input state of various switches after the initial setting process is performed.

After performing the port input processing in the steps of Sa19 and Sa20, referring to the predetermined input port (Sa21), it is determined whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 is in the ON state (Sa22), and the reset / setting is performed. When the switch 38 is in the ON state, status data indicating that the reset / setting switch 38 is in the ON state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sa23).

When it is determined that the reset / setting switch 38 is not in the ON state in the step of Sa22, and after the status data is set in the step of Sa23, a return command indicating that the control state before the power failure has been restored is issued to the sub-control unit 91. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) after transmission to (Sa24), a door command transmission flag indicating that a door command indicating the detection status of the door open detection switch 25 is transmitted is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sa25). In the command transmission process, normally, the door command is transmitted when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes, but when the door command transmission flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the door open detection switch 25 is transmitted. A door command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 is transmitted regardless of whether or not the detection state of the door has changed.

Then, after setting the door command transmission flag in the step of Sa25, all the registers are returned to the state before the power failure stored in the RAM 41c (Sa26), and the timer interrupt is set to enable (Sa27). After terminating the initial setting process and shifting to the timer interrupt process (main), the process returns to the process in the main process that was executed before the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the step of Sa15 that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, the game RAM initialization process is performed (Sa28), and the game RAM area of the RAM 41c is performed from the RAM destruction initialization start address set in the step of Sa13. Initialize the area up to the end of. After that, as in the process from the steps of Sa9 to Sa11, the value of the flag register in which the flag is set is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area (Sa29), and then the non-game program is included in the non-game program. After calling the game RAM area initialization process (Sa30) to initialize all the non-game RAM areas of the RAM 41c, the player returns to the caller and restores the register saved in the step of Sa29 (Sa31).

After returning the register in the step of Sa31, the door command transmission flag is set (Sa32), the timer interrupt is set to allow (Sa33), and the RAM error code (E8) indicating that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c is set. It prepares in a predetermined register (Sa34), ends the initial setting process, and shifts to the error process.

In the error processing, the error state is controlled so that the progress of the game is disabled. Further, an error command capable of identifying an error code (E8) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the error code (E8) is transmitted to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for other processing (for example,). It is set as an error flag that can be referred to in the sensor monitoring process described later). Further, the error code (E8) is controlled to be displayed on the game assist display 12. After that, the error state is controlled until it is specified that the error state release condition corresponding to the error code (E8) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the RAM error error code (E8) is prepared in a 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, it is possible to surely eliminate the abnormality of the data in the RAM 41c and cancel the error state. On the other hand, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 37, the abnormality of the RAM 41c is detected again, and the error state is reached again.

In this way, the main control unit 41 performs the initial setting process first after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and in the initial setting process, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is performed. Depending on the state of the main control unit 41 at the time of starting, the process shifts to one of timer interrupt processing (main), setting change processing, and error processing. Then, when migrating to these processes, a command that can specify the type of the process to be transferred is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and when migrating to the timer interrupt process (main), that is, the slot. When returning to the control state before the power supply to the machine 1 is stopped, a return command is sent to the sub-control unit 91, and the setting change process is started to shift to the setting change state. , The setting command (start) is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and when the error processing is started due to the abnormality of the RAM 41c and the state shifts to the error state, the error command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After shifting from the initial setting process to the setting change process, the main control unit 41 returns to a state in which the game can be progressed through the setting change state, and the game can be progressed. When returning to the state, the setting command (end) that can specify that the setting change state is terminated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but the return command is not transmitted. Further, after shifting to error processing due to an abnormality in RAM 41c, the error state is canceled by shifting to setting change processing as described above, so that the game can be returned to a state in which it can proceed. Even when the error processing is completed and the game returns to a state in which the game can proceed, the return command is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is activated when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, performs the startup setting processing included in the game program, and all the startup setting processing is performed. Output ports 0 to 9 are initialized.

Further, the main control unit 41 performs the initial setting process included in the game program after performing the startup setting process. Then, in the initial setting process, when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, the non-game RAM area initialization process included in the non-game program is called to initialize a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. Further, in the initial setting process, the RAM initialization process included in the game program is called to initialize a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c, and the game RAM area is initialized by the game program and is not a game. The RAM area is configured to be initialized by a non-game program.

[About main processing]
The control content of the main process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. And one cycle of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game. Further, the main process is included in the game program and includes a plurality of processes. Hereinafter, processes not particularly indicated to be included in the non-game program are included in the game program. Some of the game programs called by the game program call non-game programs.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 first saves the values of the flag registers in which the calculation results are stored among the registers by storing them in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order ( After Sb1) and RT information output processing included in the non-game program is performed (Sb2), the values of the registers saved in the step of Sb1 are sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order of saving, and the flag register. It is restored by setting to (Sb3).

In the RT information output process, first, the value of the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. After that, a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (a value stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area as an address indicated by the stack pointer SP at the end of the previous non-game program) is set as the value of the stack pointer SP. This sets the stack pointer SP for non-gaming programs. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-mentioned flag register are stored in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP in a predetermined order to save the values. After that, the information regarding the game state of the slot machine 1 set in the predetermined area of the game RAM area is referred to, and the information regarding the game state (for example, the RT state) is output from the output port 7 as an external output signal. Set. Then, the values of the registers stored and saved in the non-game stack area when the RT information output processing is started are sequentially read from the non-game stack area in the reverse order of saving, and correspond to the order. By setting it in the register, all the registers are restored to the state when the RT information output processing was started. After that, by setting the value of the stack pointer SP saved in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area to the stack pointer SP when the RT information output process is started, the stack is set to the state when the RT information output process is started. The pointer SP is returned to end the RT information output processing.

After returning the register in the step of Sb3, the interrupt wait process of waiting until the timer interrupt is performed once is performed (Sb4). In the interrupt one-time wait process, the timer interrupt is set to enable and waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed once. Then, when it is specified that the timer interrupt process (main) has been performed once, the interrupt wait process is terminated once. By performing one interrupt wait processing, it is possible to perform processing performed after one interrupt wait processing while the maximum time until the next timer interrupt processing (main) is secured. It is possible to prevent an unintentional timer interrupt from being performed in the middle of a series of processes performed after the interrupt one-time wait process. By performing one interrupt wait process in the Sb4 step, a timer interrupt is unintentionally performed in the middle of the process from the Sc1 step to the Sc10 step of the game start wait process performed after the one interrupt wait process. It is possible to prevent this from happening and perform the processes from the Sc1 step to the Sc10 step as a series of processes.

Then, after the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, the game start waiting process is performed (Sb5), and the process from the end of the control of the previous game to the start of the next game is performed. 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 can be played. Perform the process to start.

Then, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize (internal lottery) is performed (Sb6). 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 performed to determine whether or not to do so (that is, whether or not to allow the derivation of the display result).

After that, as in the step of Sb1, the value of the flag register is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order (Sb7), the timer interrupt is set to disabled (Sb8), and the non-game program. After performing the winning information output process included in (Sb9) and setting to output the information related to the lottery result of the internal lottery from the output port, the timer interrupt is set to enable (Sb10). Then, as in the step of Sb3, the values of the registers saved in the game stack area in the step of Sb7 are sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order of the saving, and set in the flag register to win information. The flag register is restored to the state before the output processing is performed (Sb11).

In the winning information output process, first, in the same manner as the RT information output process described above, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. Let me. After that, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program by setting a predetermined value (value stored at the end of the previous non-game program) of the non-game stack area as the value of the stack pointer SP. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are stored in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order to save them. After that, with reference to the lottery result of the internal lottery set in the predetermined area of the game RAM area, the data that can specify the winning status of the special role and the winning situation of the general role in the internal lottery will be described later as a non-game program. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c so that it can be referred from the test signal output process. Then, in the same manner as the RT information output processing described above, the values of the registers saved when the winning information output processing is started are sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and the state when the winning information output processing is started is set. Restores all registers. After that, by setting the value of the stack pointer SP saved in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area to the stack pointer SP when the winning information output processing is started, the stack is set to the state when the winning information output processing is started. The pointer SP is returned to end the winning information output process. The winning status of the special winning combination and the winning status of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning information output processing are referred to in the test signal output processing described later and are output as a test signal. ing.

After returning the register in the step of Sb11, the effect control process (Sb12), the freeze control setting process (Sb13), the control state command group transmission process (Sb14), and the game start command transmission process (Sb15) are sequentially performed. In the effect control process, the effect flag to be referred to when the main control unit 41 performs the effect control is set. In the freeze control setting process, regarding the freeze control that delays the progress of the game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied, it is confirmed whether or not there is a request to perform the freeze control, and if there is a request, the type of freeze control and the freeze The timing of control is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In the control state command group transmission process, a control state command group including a plurality of commands capable of specifying various control states at the start time of one game is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In the game start command transmission process, a game start command that can specify that one game has started is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After performing the game start command process in the step of Sa15, the freeze execution process of executing the freeze control based on the type and timing of the freeze control set in the RAM 41c in the step of Sb13 is performed (Sb16). In the freeze execution process, when it is set in the step of Sb13 that the freeze control is performed at the start of the game, the freeze control is executed to delay the control of the game for a predetermined period. Further, when the type of freeze control accompanied by the effect using reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as reel effect) is set as the type of freeze control, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are excited. As an exciting pattern to be made, an acceleration pattern for production (for example, an acceleration pattern that rotates in a direction different from the rotation of the reel in the game, a rotation that starts in the same direction as the rotation in the game at a slower speed than the rotation of the reel in the game). An acceleration pattern for causing the reel to vibrate, an acceleration pattern for vibrating the reel, etc.) are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and control is performed so that the reel effect is performed within the period during which the freeze control is performed.

After the freeze control execution process is performed in the step of Sb16, the LED 19 in the wait indicating that the effect control is being performed is controlled to the ON state (lighting state) (Sb17), and the reel rotation from the start time of the reel rotation in the previous game is started. Refer to the one-game time management timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to measure the elapsed time (Sb18), and one game from the start of reel rotation in the previous game based on the one-game time management timer. (Sb19), it is determined whether or not the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that the specified time of one game has not elapsed, the game waits until the specified time of one game has elapsed based on the timer for managing one game time, and one game is based on the timer for managing one game time. After the specified time has elapsed, a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 4.1 seconds) set in advance is set in the one game time management timer, and the elapsed time from the start of reel rotation is newly set. (Sb20), control the LED19 in the wait to the OFF state (off state) (Sb21), and sub-control the reel rotation start command that can specify that the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. The reel rotation start command transmission process to be transmitted to the unit 91 is performed (Sb22). On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sa19 that the specified time of one game has elapsed, the steps of Sb20 to Sb22 are immediately processed. After the predetermined value is set in the step of Sb20, the timer for managing one game time is subtracted every predetermined time, and the specified time of one game is set from the start of reel rotation in the game (4. In this embodiment. When 1 second) has elapsed, it becomes 0, and it is possible to determine whether or not one game specified time has elapsed based on whether or not the one game time management timer is 0. ..

After performing the reel rotation start command transmission process in the step of Sa22, as an excitation pattern for exciting control of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, a normal acceleration pattern for controlling the rotation of the reel at a predetermined speed for gaming is used in the RAM 41c. It is set in a predetermined area (Sb23), and the reel start processing for starting the rotation of the reel is performed by exciting control of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on the excitation pattern set in the RAM 41c (Sb24).

Then, the navigation notification process is performed (Sb25). In the navigation notification process, the AT is controlled, and when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, the navigation number that can specify the stop mode advantageous to the player according to the notification target combination. Is controlled to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, while the navigation number is controlled not to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when the AT is not controlled.

After performing the navigation notification process in the step of Sb25, the reel stop initial setting process (Sb26) for setting various information necessary for reel stop control according to the RT state and the lottery result of the internal lottery is performed. Then, the freeze control process is performed (Sb27), and if it is set to perform the freeze control at the timing in the step of Sb13, the set type of freeze control is performed.

After performing the freeze control process in the step of Sb27, a reel stop control process for controlling the reel stop is performed (Sb28). In the reel stop control process, it is determined whether the reel under rotation control is rotated at a predetermined constant speed rotation, and if there is a reel that is not rotated at a constant speed rotation, a reel error is detected and the corresponding reel is applicable. An excitation pattern is set for the reels to accelerate to constant speed rotation, and all reels under rotation control are controlled to rotate at constant speed rotation. On the other hand, when all the reels under rotation control are rotated at a constant speed, the acceptance of the stop operation of the reels under rotation control is enabled, and the process waits until the stop operation by the stop switch is performed. Then, when a valid stop operation is detected for the reel for which the stop operation is enabled (ON edge data is detected for the stop switch for which the stop operation is valid), the reel for which the effective stop operation is performed is performed. Reel stop control is performed to stop the reel at a predetermined stop position based on the information set in the reel stop initial setting process. Such reel stop control is repeatedly performed for the reel under rotation control to stop the rotation of all the reels, thereby ending the reel stop process.

Then, after the reel stop process is completed, the freeze control process is performed (Sb29), and if it is set in the step of Sb13 that the freeze control is performed at the relevant timing, the set type of freeze is set. Take control.

After that, the RT state check process (Sb30) and the winning determination process (Sb31) are performed. In the RT state check process, it is determined whether or not the combination of RT transition symbols accompanied by the transition of the RT state is stopped on the reel, and if the combination of RT transition symbols is stopped, it is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The current RT state is updated to the RT state corresponding to the combination of the RT transition symbols. In the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not an illegal winning has occurred based on the internal lottery result and the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

Then, after performing the winning determination processing in the step of Sa31, the insertion / withdrawal error check processing for determining whether or not an abnormality related to the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or an abnormality related to the withdrawal of medals from the hopper is detected is detected. (Sa32).

In the payout error check process, a payout error flag indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the transition of the signal of the payout sensor 34c (hereinafter, may be referred to as a medal payout signal) and a signal of the payout medal sensor 31 (hereinafter, medal) It is determined whether or not the input error flag indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the transition of (sometimes called an input signal) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the payout error flag and the input error flag are set. If not, the input / withdrawal error check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the payout error flag is set, an error code (E4) indicating that an abnormality in the medal payout signal has been detected is prepared in a predetermined register, and error processing is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the insertion error flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if the insertion error flag is set, an error code (E5) indicating that an abnormality in the medal insertion signal is detected is detected. Is prepared in a predetermined register and error processing is performed.

In the error processing, an error command capable of specifying an error code (E4, E5) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the error code (E4, E5) is transmitted to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Set as an error flag that can be referred to in other processes. Further, the error code (E4, E5) is controlled to be displayed on the game assist display 12. After that, the error state is controlled until it is specified that the error state release condition corresponding to the error code (E4, E5) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the error code (E4) is prepared in a predetermined register and the state shifts to the error state, the detection state of the payout sensor 34c is the OFF state and the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset is performed as a condition for canceling the error state. It waits until it is satisfied that the switch 23 is in the ON state, and when the release condition is satisfied, an error command (release) to cancel the error state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and error processing is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the input / withdrawal error check process. Further, when the error code (E5) is prepared in the register and the error state is entered, the detection state of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c is the OFF state and the reset / setting switch is set as the condition for canceling the error state. It waits until 38 or the reset switch 23 is turned on, and when the release condition is satisfied, an error command (release) to cancel the error state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. , Ends the error processing and returns to the input / payout error check processing.

Then, when the error processing transferred when the abnormality of the medal payout signal is detected and the migrated error processing is completed when the abnormality of the medal insertion signal is detected, the error execution flag indicating that the error processing is executed is completed. Is set in the specified register, and the input / withdrawal error check process is completed. If the payout error flag and the input error flag are not set and the process does not proceed to the error processing, the input / payout error check process is terminated without setting the error execution flag.

After performing the error check processing (Sb32) in the step of Sb32, the interrupt processing is performed once (Sb33), and the process waits until the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed. Then, after the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed, the values of the flag registers are stored in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order in the same manner as in the steps of Sb3 and Sb7 to save the data (save). Sb34), timer interrupts are set to disabled (Sb35), and data processing for role ratio monitoring included in the non-game program is performed (Sb36). Then, after performing the data processing for the role ratio monitor, the timer interrupt is set to enable (Sb37).

In this way, by performing the data processing for role ratio monitoring (Sb36) after performing the interrupt one-time wait processing in the step of Sb33, the time until the next timer interrupt processing (main) is performed is maximized. In the secured state, the data processing for the role ratio monitor can be performed, and it is possible to prevent the timer interrupt from being unintentionally performed during the data processing for the role ratio monitor. Further, by setting the timer interrupt to be disabled in the step of Sb35, performing the data processing for the role ratio monitor in the state where the timer interrupt is disabled, and canceling the timer interrupt prohibition setting in the subsequent step of Sb37, the said. It is possible to reliably prevent a timer interrupt from being unintentionally performed during the data processing for the role ratio monitor. Further, in the step of Sb33, the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed by performing the interrupt wait processing once before setting the timer interrupt to the disabled state in order to perform the data processing for the role ratio monitor. It is possible to prevent the timing of performing the timer interrupt when is in the prohibited state (Sb35 to Sb37).

In the data processing for the role ratio monitor, first, in the same manner as the RT information output processing described above, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. Let it evacuate. After that, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program by setting a predetermined value (value stored at the end of the previous non-game program) of the non-game stack area as the value of the stack pointer SP. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are stored in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order to save them. After that, each state count process included in the non-game program is performed for a predetermined period (for example, a period from the current game to 6000 games before, a period from the current game to 175,000 games before, for the player. Update the data on the number of medals to be paid out in the section controlled to the advantageous state (advantageous section), etc.). The values of the registers stored and saved in the non-game stack area when the data processing for the role ratio monitor is started are sequentially read from the non-game stack area in the reverse order of the save, and correspond to the order. By setting it in the register, all the registers are restored to the state when the data processing for role ratio monitoring is started. After that, when the value of the stack pointer SP saved in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area when the data processing for the role ratio monitor is started is set in the stack pointer SP, and the data processing for the role ratio monitor is started. The stack pointer SP is returned to the state of, and the data processing for the role ratio monitor is terminated.

After performing data processing for role ratio monitoring in the step of Sb36 and setting the timer interrupt to enable in the step of Sb37, the value of the register saved in the step of Sb34 is set in the same manner as in the step of Sb3 and the step of Sb11. By sequentially reading from the game stack area and setting it in the flag register in the reverse order of saving, the flag register is restored to the state before the combination monitor data processing is performed (Sb38). After that, the LED 20 during replay was controlled to the OFF state (off state) (Sb39), the replaying flag indicating that the replay was in progress was cleared (Sb40), and the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 was cleared. Later (Sb41), a medal payout process is performed in which the number of medals corresponding to the winning prizes generated as a result of the game is paid out (Sb42).

In the medal payout process, a predetermined number of medals predetermined for each winning combination are given to the player according to the winning, and the number of medals to be given is added to the credit, and the credit is the upper limit (the maximum number of medals). In this embodiment, when 50) is reached, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out the medals not added to the credit from the medal payout outlet 9.

After the medal payout process is performed in the step of Sb42, the freeze control process is performed (Sb43), and if it is set in the step of Sb13 that the freeze control is performed at the relevant timing, the set type. Freeze control is performed.

Then, the game end time setting process is performed (Sb44) to determine whether or not the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped. Is a process of setting the number of bets for replaying in the next game (in this embodiment, 3 is set as the replaying medal in the replaying medal counter set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. ), A process of setting the replaying flag to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, a process of controlling the replaying LED 20 to an ON state (lighting state), and the like.

Then, after performing the ball ejection control process for controlling the ball ejection at the end of the game (Sb45), the start address of the area of the RAM 41c to be initialized at the end of the game is set (Sb46), and the RAM initialization process is performed. (Sb47), the area from the start address to the end of the RAM 41c is initialized.

Then, after clearing the winning flag (Sb48) that is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c and indicates the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game, the sub-control unit 91 issues a game end command that can specify that one game has ended. The game end command transmission process to be transmitted to is performed (Sb49), the process returns to the step of Sb1, and the steps of Sb1 to Sb49 are repeated. When the main process goes through, the process related to the control of one unit of game is completed, and the main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game.

As described above, the main processing performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is included in the game program, and the processing included in the non-game program, for example, RT information output processing, winning information output processing, and combination monitor. Data processing etc. are called. Then, when calling the process included in the non-game program, each time the process of the corresponding non-game program is called, the game program side of the caller sets the value of the flag register among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 to the game. It is stored in the stack area and saved, and the value of the stack pointer SP used in the game program is stored in the non-game RAM area on the called non-game program side and saved, and all of the main control unit 41 is provided. The value of the register of is stored in the non-game stack area and saved. Then, processing according to the called non-game program (for example, processing for initializing the non-game RAM area in the non-game RAM area initialization processing, medal sensor check processing in the medal sensor processing described later, and a combination monitor described later). Each state count processing in data processing, sensor monitoring processing in non-game-related processing described later, test signal output processing, medal passing time timer update processing, combination monitor display data selection processing, etc.) are performed.

Further, the main control unit 41 sets the values of all the registers saved in the non-game stack area at the start of the non-game program on the non-game program side after processing the non-game program. The register is restored to the state at the start of the non-game program, and the value of the stack pointer SP stored in the non-game RAM area at the start of the non-game program is set in the stack pointer SP. The stack pointer SP is returned to the state at the start of the game program, and the value of the flag register stored in the game stack area before the non-game program is called on the calling game program side is set to the corresponding flag register. The process of reading and returning the register to the state before calling the non-game program is performed.

Further, when the main control unit 41 performs various processes according to the non-game program, the main control unit 41 calls the non-game program from the game program by using the above-mentioned CALL instruction or the like to perform various processes according to the non-game program. When each process corresponding to the non-game program is completed, the caller's game program is restored.

[About the game start waiting process]
The control content of the game start waiting process performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The game start waiting process is included in the game program and is a subroutine called in the main process included in the game program.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the game start waiting process, first, the medal insertion number display process is performed (Sc1), and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 according to the number of medals already inserted in the slot machine 1 are turned on (lighting state). To control. After that, an error code (E1) that can identify that the hopper tank 34a is full is prepared in a predetermined register (Sc2), and the predetermined port input buffer is referred to based on the confirmed data of the full tank sensor 35a. It is determined whether or not the hopper tank 34a is full (Sc3).

If it is determined in the step of Sc3 that the hopper tank 34a is full, error processing is performed (Sc4). In the error processing, the error state is controlled so that the progress of the game is disabled. Further, an error command capable of specifying an error code (E1) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the error code (E1) can be referred to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in other processing. Set as an error flag. Further, the error code (E1) is controlled to be displayed on the game assist display 12. After that, the error state is controlled until it is specified that the error state release condition corresponding to the error code (E1) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the error code (E1) is set in the register and the state shifts to the error state, the process waits until the confirmed data of the full tank sensor 35a is turned off, and the confirmed data of the full tank sensor 35a is turned off. , An error command (cancellation) to cancel the error state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the error processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to the Sc5 step.

When it is determined in the step of Sc3 that the hopper tank 34a is not full, or when the error processing in the step of Sc4 is completed, the value of the replay medal counter set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to a predetermined value. Read into the register (Sc5). In the re-game medal counter, a value corresponding to the result of the previous game is set by the game end setting process in the previous main process, and the re-game combination wins the re-game in the previous game. Is given, when a numerical value (for example, 3) corresponding to the specified number of bets required to play the game is set, but the re-game is not given in the previous game. Is set to 0.

After that, the replay medal counter of the RAM 41c is cleared (Sc6), and it is determined whether or not the value of the replay medal counter read in the step of Sc5 is larger than 0, that is, whether or not the replay is granted. (Sc7) If a replay is granted, a medal insertion execution process is performed (Sc8). In the medal insertion execution process, the value of the medal counter for replay is set as the bet number, and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are set to the ON state (lighting state) and the specified number of bets (3 in this embodiment). Notifies that is set. Further, a command for the number of inserted medals that can specify the number of medals used to set the number of bets is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

When it is determined that the value of the medal counter for replay is 0 in the step of Sc7, that is, the replay is not given, and after the medal insertion execution process is performed because the replay is given in the step of Sc8. Performs a medal care permission setting process (Sc9). In the medal care permission setting process, the value of the credit set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to, and when the value of the credit does not reach the maximum value (50 in this embodiment), the medal insertion unit 4 starts. A medal care permission flag indicating that the medal of the above is permitted to be inserted is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

After performing the medal care permission setting process in the step of Sc9, the process of waiting for one interrupt is performed (Sc10). By performing one interrupt wait processing, timer interrupt processing (main) is performed and the detection status of various switches, the lighting status of LEDs, various timers, etc. are updated, and the detection status of these various switches is updated. In the updated state, subsequent processing (for example, medal insertion / withdrawal error check processing, medal insertion signal processing, operation input reception processing, which will be described later) can be performed.

After the interrupt wait process is performed once in the Sc10 step and the timer interrupt is performed once, the input / payout error check process is performed in the same manner as in the Sb32 step of the main process described above (Sc11). Then, based on whether or not the error execution flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, it is determined whether or not the error processing is executed in the error checking processing (Sc12).

If it is determined in the error check process that the error process has been executed in the step of Sc12, the process returns to the step of Sc10, and each process of the steps of Sc10 to Sc12 is performed again. After that, each process of the steps Sc10 to Sc12 is performed in a state where no abnormality is detected in the transition of the medal payout signal or the transition of the medal insertion signal, so that the error execution flag is not set and the step of Sc12 is performed. Processing will be performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the error execution flag is not set in the step of Sc12, the medal insertion signal processing is performed (Sc13). In the medal insertion signal processing, the medal insertion status is determined based on the transition of the medal insertion signal. Then, when a normal medal insertion is detected, the medal is accepted for the setting of the bet number and the credit, and the medal insertion signal processing is terminated. On the other hand, when an abnormal medal insertion is detected, an error code (E5) is prepared and error processing is performed. After that, the error state is cleared and the error processing is completed, so that the medal insertion signal processing is completed.

After the medal insertion signal processing is performed in the step of Sc13, the operation of the various switches is enabled, and the operation of the switch for which the operation is enabled is performed, so that the operation input reception processing for receiving the operation by the switch is performed. (Sc14).

In the operation input acceptance process, when the medal is not passing based on the transition of the medal insertion signal and the credit set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is 1 or more, the operation is accepted by the MAXBET switch 6. Activate. Further, when the number of bets set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is a specified number when the medal is not passing based on the transition of the medal insertion signal, the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is enabled. Further, when the medal is not passing based on the transition of the medal insertion signal, the acceptance of the operation by the settlement switch 10 and the setting key switch 37 is enabled.

Further, in the operation input acceptance process, when the operation by the start switch 7 is valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, a start flag indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated is set in the predetermined register. After that, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the flow path of the medal is switched to the medal payout outlet 9 side. Further, when the operation by the setting key switch 37 is detected while the operation by the setting key switch 37 is enabled, the setting value display process for displaying the set value on the setting value display 24 is performed. Further, when the operation by the settlement switch 10 is detected while the operation by the settlement switch 10 is valid, the settlement process of returning the medals stored in the credit to the player is performed. In addition, when the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is enabled and the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the number of medals up to the specified number is set as the bet number within the possible range based on the credit, and the bet number is set. Performs the process of subtracting the set number of medals from the credit. After performing the processing according to the switches for which the operation is detected, the operation input acceptance processing is terminated.

After performing the operation input acceptance process in the step of Sc14, it is determined whether or not a valid operation by the start switch 7 is detected based on the start flag (Sc15). If it is determined that the start flag is not set in the predetermined register and the effective operation by the start switch 7 is not detected, the process proceeds to the step of Sc16, and the LED display process for controlling the lighting state of the start effective LED 18 is performed. ..

In the LED display process, the start valid LED 18 is turned on when the operation of switches other than the reset switch 23 is not detected in the state where the operation by the start switch 7 is effectively set by the operation input acceptance process of the step of Sc14. When the operation of switches other than the reset switch 23 is detected in the state where the operation by the start switch 7 is enabled under the control of (lighting state), and the operation by the start switch 7 is enabled. If not, the start valid LED 18 is controlled to the OFF state (off state), and it is notified whether the operation by the start switch 7 is valid or invalid depending on the lighting state of the start valid LED 18.

In the step of Sc15, when the start flag is set in the predetermined register and it is determined that the effective operation by the start switch 7 is detected, the random number value for the internal lottery is acquired from the random number circuit 42 and the RAM 41c It is set in a predetermined area (Sc17). After that, the medal insertion state data that can specify the set number of bets is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc18), the start valid LED 18 is set to the OFF state (off state) (Sc19), and the medal care permission flag is set. It is cleared from the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc20), controlled so as to clear the display of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sc21), the game start waiting process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. After that, in the main process, an internal lottery is performed using the random number value acquired in the step of Sc17, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started according to the detection of the operation of the start switch 7. Then, one game will be started.

Next, the control content of the medal insertion signal processing called from the game start waiting process by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The medal insertion signal processing is included in the game program, and is a subroutine called in the game start waiting process included in the game program.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the medal insertion signal processing, first, in the above-mentioned medal maintenance permission setting process of the game start waiting process, a medal care permission flag indicating that the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 is permitted is set. It is determined whether or not it is (Sd1). If the medal care permission flag is not set, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated and the process returns to the caller's game start waiting process. On the other hand, when the medal care permission flag is set, the medal insertion signal state transition data set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to (Sd2). The medal insertion signal state transition data is data that can identify the state transition of the detection signals (hereinafter, may be referred to as medal insertion signals) of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c, and is the medal sensor check included in the non-game program. By the processing, it is updated at a predetermined timing based on the input data and the like of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c, and is set in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c.

Then, based on the medal insertion signal state transition data referred to in the step of Sd2, the detection range A (see FIGS. 4 and 5) of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c in the medal selector 29 is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. It is determined whether or not the medal is passing (Sd3). When it is determined that the medal is not passing through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to the ON state (Sd4), and the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is the medal selector. A hopper provided inside the housing 1a with a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 so as to flow down the medal inflow flow path 29a and the medal receiving flow path 29b in 29 and be guided to the hopper tank 34a. It is controlled to switch to the tank 34a side. After that, the insertion request LED 17 indicating that the medal can be inserted is controlled from the medal insertion unit 4 to the ON state (Sd5), and the medal insertion signal ignore timer is cleared (Sd6).

Here, when the medal insertion signal ignore timer is set to the OFF state, at least the output of the control signal for turning the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the OFF state is set, and then the flow path switching solenoid 30 is set. The elapse of the switching time until the 30 is activated and the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is actually switched to the medal payout outlet 9 side is timed, and the medal is processed in a predetermined process during the timekeeping of the switching time. It is a timer for controlling to ignore the input signal. When the output of the control signal of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is set for switching the flow path of the medal in the medal insertion signal ignore timer, at least the output of the control signal of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is set before the actual operation. A predetermined time (504 milliseconds in this embodiment) until the flow path of the medal is switched to is set. After that, the medal insertion signal ignore timer is subtracted and updated by the timer interrupt process (main), and when it becomes 0, it is possible to specify that the switching time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the medal is passing through the detection range A of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c in the step of Sd3, and after the medal insertion signal ignore timer is cleared in the step of Sd6, the register provided in the main control unit 41 After saving the value of the flag register in which the calculation result is stored in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order (Sd7), the timer interrupt is set to disabled (Sd8), and the non-game After performing the medal sensor processing included in the program (Sd9), the timer interrupt is set to enable (Sd10), and the values of the registers saved in the step of Sd7 are saved from the game stack area in the reverse order of saving. By sequentially reading and setting the flag register, the flag register is restored to the state before the winning information output process is performed (Sd11).

In the medal sensor processing, first, in the same manner as the RT information output processing described above, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. .. After that, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program by setting a predetermined address of the non-game stack area (the address stored at the end of the previous non-game program) as the value of the stack pointer SP. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are stored in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order to save them. After that, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion signal state transition data is normal. Then, when the medal insertion signal state transition data is normal, the medal passing state reference data (normal passage) indicating that the medal has normally passed the detection range A of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c or the medal is the insertion medal. The medal passing state reference data (medal detection) indicating that it has started to pass through the detection range A of the sensors 31a to 31c, and the passing state of the medal in the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are determined in the previous time. The medal passing state reference data (no change) indicating that the medal has not changed from time is set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. After that, the medal insertion signal state transition data is updated based on the input data of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c. On the other hand, when there is an abnormality in the medal insertion signal state transition data, the medal-related error data that can identify the error code (E5) indicating that the abnormality related to the medal insertion signal has been detected is set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area. Perform processing such as setting. Then, in the same manner as the RT information output processing described above, the values of the registers saved when the medal sensor processing is started are sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and all the states are in the state when the medal sensor processing is started. Restore the register. After that, by setting the value of the stack pointer SP saved in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area when the medal sensor processing is started in the stack pointer SP, the stack pointer SP is set to the state when the medal sensor processing is started. Is restored to end the winning information output process.

After returning the register in the step of Sd11, the medal-related error data is read into the predetermined register (Sd12) with reference to the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area, and whether or not the error code (E5) is set is determined. Judgment (Sd13). Then, when the error code (E5) is set, that is, when the medal-related error data is read into the predetermined register and the error code (E5) is prepared in the predetermined register, error processing is performed. (Sd14), the error state that makes the progress of the game impossible is controlled.

In error processing, in error processing, control is performed in an error state in which the progress of the game is disabled. Further, an error command capable of specifying an error code (E5) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the error code (E5) can be referred to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in other processing. Set as an error flag. Further, the error code (E5) is controlled to be displayed on the game assist display 12. After that, the error state is controlled until it is specified that the error state release condition corresponding to the error code (E5) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the error code (E5) is prepared in a predetermined register and the state shifts to the error state, the detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is the OFF state and the reset / setting switch is set as the condition for canceling the error state. Until it is established that the 38 or the reset switch 23 is turned on, the player waits without controlling the progress of the game. Then, when the release condition is satisfied, an error command (release) to cancel the error state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the error processing is terminated, and the medal insertion signal processing is returned.

When it is determined that the error code (E5) is not set as the medal-related error data in the step of Sd13, and after the error processing of the step of Sd14 is completed, it is set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. With reference to the medal passing state reference data (Sd15), the content of the medal passing state reference data is determined (Sd16, Sd17).

If it is determined in the step of Sd16 that the medal passing state reference data (no change) is set, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated and the game return to the game start waiting processing. If it is determined that the medal passing state reference data (medal detection) is set in the step of Sd17, the process proceeds to the step of Sd18, and the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is set in the step of Sd17. If it is determined that the medal passing state reference data (medal detection) is not set, the process proceeds to the step of Sd21.

When it is determined that the medal passing state reference data (medal passing) is set in the step of Sd17, the insertion status determination process is performed (Sd18). In the insertion status determination process, the credit counter that counts the current number of credits set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to, and the value of the credit counter is the maximum value of the credit of the slot machine 1 (50 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the situation is one less, that is, the next accepted medal is the final medal that can be added to the credit. Then, a final acceptance flag that can specify whether or not the next medal to be accepted is the final medal that can be added to the credit is set in a predetermined register, and the insertion status determination process is terminated.

After the insertion status determination process is performed in the step of Sd18, if it is determined that the next medal to be accepted is the final medal that can be added to the credit based on the final acceptance flag set in the predetermined register. By performing the medal blocker off process (Sd20) and setting the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the OFF state, the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is moved from the hopper tank 34a side to the medal payout outlet 9 side. By switching, the medal inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 after the medal detected by the insertion medal sensor 31c is controlled to be returned from the medal payout outlet 9 via the medal return flow path 29c. Further, in the medal blocker off processing, after the flow path switching solenoid 30 is set to the OFF state, the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is referred to with reference to the medal insertion signal state transition data set in the game RAM area. If the medal is passing through the detection range A, the above-mentioned medal insertion signal ignore timer is set to a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 504 milliseconds). ) Is set to start counting the predetermined time by the medal insertion signal ignore timer. As a result, in the sensor monitoring process described later for a predetermined time after the end of the medal blocker off process, an abnormality of the medal insertion signal is determined and sensor error reference data (inserted medal sensor) is set regardless of the state of the medal insertion signal. It is designed so that it will not be done.

After performing the medal blocker off processing in the step of Sd20, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated and the process returns to the game start waiting processing. On the other hand, if it is determined based on the final reception flag that the next medal to be accepted is not the final medal that can be added to the credit, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated without performing the medal blocker off processing, and the game start waiting processing is performed. Return to.

When it is determined that the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is set in the step of Sd17 and the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is not set, the predetermined area of the port input buffer is referred to. , The confirmed data of the input medal sensor 31b is acquired (Sd21), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed data is in the ON state (Sd22). Then, when it is determined that the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the ON state, the input data of the inserted medal sensor 31c is acquired by referring to the predetermined area of the port input buffer (Sd23), and the input data is turned OFF. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (Sd24).

When it is determined that the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is not in the ON state in the step of Sd19, and the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the ON state, and the input data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the step of Sd20. When it is determined that the state is not OFF, that is, when a medal is passing through the medal receiving flow path 29b or when there is no medal in the medal receiving flow path 29b, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sd22 that the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the ON state, and in the step of Sd24, it is determined that the input data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the OFF state, that is, the medal acceptance flow path. When the medal has passed the detection position where the inserted medal sensor 31c can detect the medal in 29b, the medal insertion process is performed (Sd25).

In the medal insertion process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of bets is set by referring to the currently set number of bets stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, when the specified number of bets is not set, 1 is added to the current bet number, and when the specified number of bets is already set, 1 is added to the credit counter.

After the medal insertion process is performed in the step of Sd25, the medal care permission setting process is performed (Sd26), and the credit value does not reach the maximum value (50 in this embodiment) based on the credit counter. , A medal care permission flag indicating that the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 is permitted is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

If the medal care permission flag is not set after the medal care permission setting process is performed in the step of Sd26, a predetermined value predetermined in the medal insertion signal ignore timer (in this embodiment, 504 milliseconds is supported). After setting the value) and starting the time counting for a predetermined time by the medal insertion signal ignoring timer (Sd28), the medal insertion signal processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the medal care permission flag is set, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated without setting the medal insertion signal ignore timer. The medal insertion signal ignore timer is decremented every predetermined time after a predetermined value (value corresponding to 504 milliseconds in this embodiment) is set in the step of Sd28, and the predetermined time (predetermined time) ( In this embodiment, it becomes 0 when 4.1 seconds) has elapsed, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed based on whether or not the medal insertion signal ignore timer is 0. ing.

[About medal sensor processing and medal sensor check processing]
The control contents of the medal sensor processing and the medal sensor check processing performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. The medal sensor processing is included in the non-game program, and is a subroutine called in the medal insertion signal processing included in the game program. Further, the medal sensor check process is included in the non-game program, and is a subroutine called in the medal sensor process included in the non-game program.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the medal sensor processing, first, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved (Se1). After that, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program by setting a predetermined value (value stored at the end of the previous non-game program) of the non-game stack area as the value of the stack pointer SP (Se2). .. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are stored in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order to save them (Se3). After that, the medal sensor check process included in the non-game program is performed (Se4).

After performing the medal sensor check process in the step of Se4, the values of the registers saved in the step of Se3 are sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and all the registers are set to the state when the winning information output process is started. When the medal sensor processing is started by setting the value of the stack pointer SP stored and saved in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area in the stack pointer SP after the restoration (Se5) in the step of Se1. The stack pointer SP is returned to the state of (Se6), the medal sensor processing is terminated, and the process returns to the caller's medal insertion signal processing.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the medal sensor check process, first, the medal passing state reference data and the medal-related error reference data set in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c are cleared (Sf1, Sf2). The medal passing state reference data is data that can specify the passing state of medals in the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c as a processing result of the medal sensor check processing, and the inserted medal sensor 31a to Based on the input data of 31c and the like, it is determined that the medal has normally passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the medal has begun to pass through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. It is possible to specify that it is determined that this has been detected, and that it has been determined that the medal detection state by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c has not changed since the previous determination. The initial value of the medal passing state reference data is the medal passing state reference data (no change) indicating that the medal detection state has not changed since the previous determination. Further, in the medal-related error reference data, an abnormality (error code E5) related to the detection signals (hereinafter, may be referred to as medal insertion signals) of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c was detected as the processing result of the medal sensor check processing. It is data that can identify the effect. Further, the medal passing state reference data and the medal-related error reference data can be referred to and updated by the non-game program by being set in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c, but can only be referred from the game program. be.

After clearing the medal passing state reference data and the medal-related error reference data in the steps of Sf1 and Sf2, the current data of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are acquired by referring to the predetermined area of the port input buffer (Sf3), and the medal is inserted. Correct / incorrect data for determining whether or not the transition of the signal state is normal is acquired by referring to the predetermined area of ROM 41b (Sf4), and the medal center check process before the previous time is performed by referring to the predetermined area of RAM 41c. The medal insertion signal state transition data stored in the above is acquired (Sf5).

Then, the medal insertion signal state transition data acquired in the step of Sf5 is compared with the correct / incorrect data acquired in the step of Sf4, and it is determined whether or not the medal insertion signal state transition data is correct (Sf6).

If it is determined that the medal insertion signal state transition data is correct in the step of Sf6, new medal insertion signal state transition data is updated based on the current data of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c acquired in the step of Sf3. The medal insertion signal state transition data is created and stored in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sf7).

Then, referring to the medal passing time timer set in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sf8), and based on the medal insertion signal state transition data updated in the step of Sf7, the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c It is determined whether or not the current and previous detection states are OFF states (Sf9, Sf10). The medal passing time timer is a timer that measures the duration of the period during which it is determined that the medal has passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. As will be described later, based on the medal insertion signal state transition data, the clock is started when the medal insertion signal is turned on, and then updated by the timer interrupt process (main).

When it is determined in the steps of Sf9 and Sf10 that the current detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is the OFF state and the previous detection state is not the OFF state, that is, within the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. If there is a possibility that the detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state due to the corresponding medal leaving the detection range, the medal passing time referred to in the step of Sf8. The timer determines whether or not it is less than the shortest value (10.08 milliseconds in this embodiment) of the normal passing time range required for the medal to normally pass through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. (Sf11). The normal passing time range includes the measured value of the time required for the medal to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the shape of the medal receiving flow path 29b of the medal selector 29, and the insertion in the medal receiving flow path 29b. It is predetermined based on the arrangement of the medal sensors 31a to 31c, the characteristics of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the like (in this embodiment, it is in the range of 10.08 ms to 99.68 ms).

If it is determined in the step of Sf11 that the medal passing time timer is not less than the shortest value in the normal passing time range, the medal insertion signal state transition data stored in the step of Sf7 is cleared (Sf12), and the medal passing time timer is used. After clearing (Sf13), the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) indicating that the medal has normally passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. Then, the medal sensor check process is completed. On the other hand, if the medal passing time timer is not less than the shortest value in the normal passing time range, the process proceeds to the step of Sf19 described later.

When it is determined in the steps of Sf9 and Sf10 that both the current and previous detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are OFF states, that is, the medal has not passed through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. When the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c have not changed since the previous determination, the medal passing state reference data is initialized in the step of Sf1, that is, the medal passing state reference data (no change). The state set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is maintained, and the medal sensor check process is terminated.

When it is determined in the step of Sf9 that the current detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is not the OFF state, that is, the medal has passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c When it is in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the medal passing time timer referred to in the step of Sf8 exceeds the maximum value of the normal passing time range (99.68 milliseconds in this embodiment) (Sf15).

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sf15 that the medal passing time timer does not exceed the maximum value of the normal passing time range, it is determined whether or not the medal passing time timer is operating (Sf16). When the medal passing time timer is not operating, that is, when a medal newly enters the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c has changed from the OFF state to the ON state. When it is time and the time counting by the medal passing time timer has not started yet, after the medal passing time timer is set to 0 and started (Sf17), the medals are inserted into the medal sensors 31a to 31c. The medal passing state reference data (medal detection) indicating that it has started to pass through the detection range A is set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming area of the RAM 41c, and the medal sensor check process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in the step of Sf15 that the medal passing time timer exceeds the maximum value in the normal passing time range, the process proceeds to the step of Sf19 described later. Further, when it is determined in the step of Sf16 that the medal passing time timer is operating, that is, the medal has passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the ON state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c continues. If so, the medal passing state reference data is initialized in the step of Sf1, that is, the medal passing state reference data (no change) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the medal is maintained. End the sensor check process. The medal passing time timer is set to 0 in the step of Sf17 and started, and then added at predetermined time by timer interrupt processing. After being set to 0 in the step of Sf17, the timer is added. The elapsed time, that is, the elapsed time from the time when it is determined that the medal insertion signal state transition is correct and the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c are in the ON state is timed by the medal passing time timer.

If it is determined in the step of Sf6 that the medal insertion signal state transition data is not correct, or if it is determined in the step of Sf11 that the medal passage time timer is less than the minimum value of the normal passage time range, the medal passage time timer is determined in the step of Sf15. If it is determined that the maximum value of the normal passing time range has been exceeded, the medal-related error reference data (E5) indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the medal insertion signal is set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. (Sf19), after clearing the medal insertion signal state transition data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step of Sf7 (Sf20), clearing the medal passing time timer and stopping the counting (Sf21), the medal sensor check process. Is finished and the process returns to the medal sensor processing. When the medal-related error reference data (E5) is set in the step of Sf19 and the process returns to the medal sensor check process, the medal-related error is referred to in the medal insertion signal processing of the game start waiting process included in the game program. By referring to the data (E5), the error state is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the determination of whether or not the medal insertion signal state transition in the Sf6 step of the medal sensor check process included in the non-game program is correct, the insertion medal sensors 1 to 3 (insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c) are used. When it is detected that the medal has begun to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3, the inserted medal sensor 1 (inserted medal sensor 31a) is changed from the OFF state to the ON state, and then the inserted medal. The transition from the OFF state to the ON state of the sensor 2 (inserted medal sensor 31b) and then from the OFF state to the ON state of the inserted medal sensor 3 (inserted medal sensor 31b) is specified based on the medal insertion signal transition state data. In this case, it is determined that the medal insertion signal state transition is correct.

Further, when it is detected by the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 that the medal has passed through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3, the inserted medal sensor 1 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, and then the inserted medal is inserted. When the transition from the ON state to the OFF state of the sensor 2 and then from the ON state to the OFF state of the insertion medal sensor 3 is specified based on the medal insertion signal transition state data, and when the insertion medal sensor 1 is from the ON state. When the transition from the ON state to the OFF state of the inserted medal sensor 3 and then from the ON state to the OFF state of the inserted medal sensor 2 is specified based on the medal insertion signal transition state data. , The medal insertion signal state transition is determined to be correct.

Then, in the medal sensor check process, it is determined that the medal insertion signal transition state data is correct, and it is determined that any of the insertion medal sensors 1 to 3 is in the ON state, so that the medal passing state reference data ( Detection) will be set. That is, when the inserted medal sensor 1 of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 first changes from the OFF state to the ON state, it is determined that the medal insertion signal transition state data is correct, so that the medal insertion signal transition state data is correct. And when the inserted medal sensor 1 is turned on, the medal passing state reference data (detection) is set.

Further, when it is determined that the medal insertion signal transition state data is correct and all of the insertion medal sensors 1 to 3 are in the ON state, the medal passage state reference data (normal passage) is set. It will be. That is, when the inserted medal sensor 2 of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 finally changes from the ON state to the OFF state, and when the inserted medal sensor 3 finally changes from the ON state to the OFF state, the medal insertion signal transition. Since it is determined that the status data is correct, when the medal insertion signal transition status data is determined to be correct and the inserted medal sensors 2 and 3 are in the OFF state, the medal passing status reference data (normal passage) is displayed. It will be set.

In the medal insertion signal processing included in the game program, after it is determined that the medal passage status reference data (normal passage) is set by the steps Sd16 and Sd17, the input of the insertion medal sensors 1 to 3 is performed by the steps Sd21 to Sd24. When it is specified that the data has changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the process proceeds to the subsequent medal insertion process or the like. That is, when the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is set by the medal sensor check process, the falling of the inserted medal sensor 2 or 3 from the ON state to the OFF state is detected, so that the normal medal The input is detected.

[Data processing for role ratio monitor]
The control contents of the data processing for role ratio monitoring performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20. The combination monitor data processing is included in the non-game program and is a subroutine called in the main processing included in the game program. Further, the data processing for the role ratio monitor calls each state count process which is a subroutine included in the non-game program, and the state count process further calls the bonus ratio update process which is a subroutine included in the non-game program. It has become like.

The main control unit 41 displays the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total total number of payouts as a ratio display, and has a credit display 11 composed of a two-digit 7-segment display and a game assist display. Control to display on the device 12. The credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 are display devices that display information according to the progress of the game, and cannot always display the ratio display. Therefore, the game store is in a situation where the game is not performed. The ratio display is displayed when a predetermined operation is performed by a clerk of the store.

Specifically, when the game is not being played, the normally locked front door 1b is unlocked with a key possessed by a clerk of a game store to open it, and then provided inside the housing 1a. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the main control unit 41 switches the current display contents of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 to start the display of the ratio display.

In addition, the ratio display is composed of four-digit alphanumericals consisting of the upper two-digit alphanumericals constituting the abbreviation indicating the type of ratio display and the lower two-digit numbers indicating the ratio, and the upper two-digit alphanumericals. The display content is displayed on the credit display 11 and the display content of the lower two digits is displayed on the game assist display 12, and the ratio display is displayed by switching at predetermined time intervals from the start of the ratio display in a predetermined display order.

With the ratio display displayed on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, the front door 1b is closed, medals are inserted into the slot machine 1, an error occurs, the setting key switch 37 is operated, and the payment switch 10 is displayed. Operation or stop of power supply to the slot machine 1 is detected, the ratio display is switched to the original display content displayed before the ratio display is displayed, and the ratio display is terminated.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a prize has been generated according to the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in the game end setting process (step of Sb44 in FIG. 12) of the main process. After performing the processing, the timer interrupt is set to disabled, and the data processing for the role ratio monitor included in the non-game program is executed.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the data processing for role ratio monitoring, first, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved ( Sg1), and then, by setting a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (a value stored at the end of the previous non-game program) as the value of the stack pointer SP, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program. (Sg2). Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are stored in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order to save them (Sg3). Then, after executing each state count process (Sg4) included in the non-game program, the values of the registers saved in the step of Sg3 are sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and the combination ratio monitoring data processing is started. After returning all the registers to the current state (Sg5), the value of the stack pointer SP stored and saved in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area in the step of Sg1 is set in the stack pointer SP. , The stack pointer SP is restored to the state when the data processing for the role ratio monitor is started (Sg6), the data processing for the role ratio monitor is terminated, the process returns to the main process of the caller, and the process proceeds to the step of Sb37. After that, in the main processing, the timer interrupt is permitted (Sb37), and the subsequent processing is executed.

As shown in FIG. 18, in each state counting process, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative number of games can be added (Sh1). The total cumulative number of games is stored in a storage area of 3 bytes, and up to 16777215 games can be counted as an upper limit.

If the total number of games cannot be added, the process proceeds to Sh22. If the total cumulative number of games can be added, 1 is added assuming that the game has been played (Sh2 to Sh4). As described above, since the microcomputer used in the gaming machine can only perform operations between values of a maximum of 2 bytes, this addition is executed by calling a subroutine of 3-byte data addition & storage processing (Sh4). Then, as a result of the addition, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative number of games has reached the upper limit (Sh4). If the total total number of games has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to Sh7. When the total cumulative number of games has reached the upper limit, a value indicating that the upper limit has been reached is set in the total cumulative count stop flag (Sh5, Sh6), and the process proceeds to the Sh7 step. In the above-mentioned Sh1 step, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative number of games can be added by referring to the total cumulative count stop flag.

In the step from Sh7, 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 175,000 games or more (Sh7 to Sh20). Depending on the result of the determination, a value indicating that it is in each range is set as a lighting identification segment (Sh8, Sh18, Sh19). The set lighting identification segment is stored in the display monitor digestion game determination flag. Then, after executing the bonus ratio update process (Sh22) included in the non-game program, the process returns to the role ratio monitor data process.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the bonus ratio update process, first, the number of games for determining the number of games is incremented by 1 (Si1). Here, 1 is added to the determination game number counter described later. Next, the number of winning medals paid out due to the occurrence of winning in this game is added (Si2, Si3). Here, the number of winning medals is added to the total payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3.

The cumulative buffer 1 is provided with a 3-byte total payout counter and a 3-byte bonus payout counter, and when a prize is won in the game and medals are paid out, counting is performed by each counter. When 6000 games are reached after starting counting, the total payout counter and the bonus payout counter are updated to 0, which is the initial value, 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 and a 3-byte bonus payout counter, and when a prize is won in the game and medals are paid out, each counter counts. Is done. When 6000 games are reached after starting counting, the total payout counter and the bonus payout counter are updated to 0, which is the initial value, 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 and a 3-byte bonus payout counter, and when a prize is won in the game and medals are paid out, respectively. Counting is done at the counter of. When 6000 games are reached after starting counting, the total payout counter and the bonus payout counter are updated to 0, which is the initial value, 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 1 and 2000 games.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative payout number can be added (Si4). If the total cumulative payout number cannot be added, the process proceeds to the Si10 step. If the total cumulative payout number can be added, the number of winning medals will be added to the total cumulative payout number. Then, as a result of the addition, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit (Si7). If the total cumulative number of payouts has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to the Si10 step. When the total cumulative payout number has reached the upper limit, a value indicating that the upper limit has been reached is set in the total cumulative count stop flag (Si8, Si9), and the process proceeds to the step of Si10. Whether or not the total cumulative payout number can be added is determined by referring to the total cumulative count stop flag, and when the total cumulative number of games reaches the upper limit and when the total cumulative payout reaches the upper limit. The same flag is used as when.

In the steps of Si10 and Si11, it is determined whether or not the accessory is operating in the game, that is, whether or not the period is controlled by BB or RB. If the accessory is not working, proceed to Si17. When the bonus is operating, the number of winning medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in this game is added as the number of payouts during the bonus operating period (Si12, Si13). Here, the number of winning medals is added to the bonus payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative number of bonuses to be paid out can be added (Si14). If the total number of cumulative bonuses to be paid out cannot be added, the process proceeds to the step of Si17. If the total cumulative number of bonuses paid out can be added, the number of winning medals is added to the total number of cumulative bonuses paid out (Sb15, 16), and the process proceeds to the step of Si17. It should be noted that whether or not the total cumulative number of bonuses can be added is determined by referring to the total cumulative count stop flag.

From the total cumulative payout number and the total cumulative bonus payout number updated as described above, the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number is calculated (Si17, Si18). Then, the calculated value is stored as the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number (Si19).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game is the number of updated games by referring to the determination game number counter (Si20 to Si23). The judgment game number counter is a counter that is circulated and counted 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 has occurred, and if a remainder has occurred, the game returns to each state count process assuming that the game is not the number of updated games.

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 (Si24). Then, among the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, the value of the total payout counter is read from the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified update game, stored in the 6000 times calculation buffer as the cumulative payout number of 6000 games, and the total payout counter of the read source. Is updated to 0, which is the initial value (Si25 to Si27). Similarly, the value of the bonus payout counter is read from the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified update game and stored in the 6000 times calculation buffer as the cumulative number of game payouts of 6000 games, and the read source bonus payout counter is set to the initial value. Update to a certain 0 (Si28 to Si30).

Further, the bonus payout ratio to the cumulative payout number of 6000 games is calculated from the cumulative payout number of 6000 games and the cumulative payout number of 6000 games stored in the 6000 times calculation buffer. Since the cumulative number of 6000 games paid out and the cumulative number of bonuses paid out for 6000 games are both 3-byte data, the bonus payout ratio is calculated by the calculation method described in the slot machine of the first embodiment (Si31, Si32). .. Then, the calculated value is stored as the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games (Si33). After that, it returns to each state count process.

The bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number and the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games are referred to in the data selection process for the display monitor, and when a predetermined operation is performed by a clerk of the game store, the game auxiliary display is displayed. It will be displayed sequentially in 12. At this time, the abbreviation indicating the type of the displayed ratio display is displayed on the credit display 11.

With reference to FIG. 20, the update status of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 and the 6000 times calculation buffer by the data processing for the role ratio monitor, and the total cumulative calculation buffer in which the total cumulative payout number and the total cumulative bonus payout number are stored. explain. The stored contents of the cumulative buffers 1-3, 6000 times calculation buffer and the total cumulative calculation buffer 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.

Counting in the cumulative buffer 1 and the total cumulative calculation buffer is started from the state in which each buffer value is initialized. After 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 elapsed, 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 results of the total cumulative calculation buffer are cumulatively counted without being initialized.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The control content of the timer interrupt process (main) performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process (main) is a subroutine included in the game program.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the timer interrupt processing (main), first, after exchanging all the front registers and the back registers (Sj1), the timer interrupt is set to be prohibited (Sj2), and then set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The value of the low voltage state counter is acquired (Sj3). Then, with reference to the input port to which the voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48 (Sj4), it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj5). When the voltage drop signal is input, the voltage drop state counter determines whether or not it has reached a predetermined upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (Sj6), and the voltage drop state counter is the upper limit. When the value is reached, the power cutoff process (main) described later is performed (Sj7).

If it is determined in the step of Sj5 that the voltage decrease signal is not input, or if it is determined in the step of Sj6 that the voltage decrease state counter has not reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to the step of Sj8 and the voltage decrease state counter is set. Update. When proceeding from the step of Sj5 to the step of Sj8, the current value is maintained by adding 0 to the voltage drop state counter, while when proceeding from the step of Sj5 to the step of Sj8, the voltage is applied. Update to add 1 to the drop state counter.

Then, the detection state of various switches is input from the input port, and the port input process for generating input data, confirmed data, and edge data (ON edge data and OFF edge data) is performed (Sj9). After that, the values of the flag registers in which the calculation results are stored among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are stored in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order to save them (Sj10), and then the non-game program. Performs non-game-related processing included in (Sj11). After that, the value of the flag register saved in the game stack area in the step of Sj10 is sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order of the saving, and set in the flag register before the non-game-related processing is performed. The flag register is returned to the state (Sj12).

In the non-game-related processing, first, the value of the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. After that, it is stored in a predetermined value of the non-game stack area as the value of the stack pointer SP (at the end of the previous non-game program, it is stored in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area as the address indicated by the stack pointer SP for the non-game program. By setting the value), the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-mentioned flag register are stored in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP in a predetermined order to save the values. After that, the sensor monitoring process for detecting abnormalities related to the input medal sensors 31a to 31c and the payout sensor 34c, the test signal output process for outputting the test signal generated in relation to the result of the game, and various timers used by the non-game program are updated. The non-game-related timer update process and the role ratio monitor output data selection process for selecting the output data to be displayed on the role ratio monitor are sequentially performed. Further, in the sensor monitoring process, when an abnormality related to the input medal sensors 31a to 31c or the payout sensor 34c is detected, the sensor error reference data capable of identifying the type of the detected abnormality is stored in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is designed to be set. Then, the values of the registers stored and saved in the non-game stack area when the non-game-related processing is started are sequentially read from the non-game stack area in the reverse order of the saving, and correspond to the order. By setting it in the register, all the registers are returned to the state when the non-game related processing was started. After that, by setting the value of the stack pointer SP saved in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area when the non-game-related processing is started in the stack pointer SP, the stack is set to the state when the non-game-related processing is started. The pointer SP is returned to end the non-game-related processing.

After returning the flag register in the step of Sj12, refer to the sensor error reference data set by the non-game-related processing in the step of Sj11 (Sj13), and refer to the sensor set by the non-game-related processing in the timer interrupt this time. The logical sum of the error reference data and the sensor error reference data set by the non-game-related processing in the previous timer interrupt is calculated (Sj14). Then, a sensor error flag, which is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c and can identify whether or not an abnormality related to the input medal sensors 31a to 31c and the payout sensor 34c is detected, is calculated in the step of Sj14. Update based on the logical sum. If it is specified that an abnormality has been detected based on the sensor error reference data by performing the steps Sj13 to Sj15, whether or not the sensor error flag is in a state indicating that an abnormality has been detected. Regardless, the sensor error flag is updated to indicate that the anomaly has been detected. On the other hand, when it is specified that no abnormality is detected based on the sensor error reference data, the state of the sensor error flag is maintained. That is, when it is specified that an abnormality is detected based on the sensor error reference data, the content of the sensor error reference data is reflected in the sensor error flag, while the abnormality is detected based on the sensor error reference data. When it is specified that the error has not been performed or the abnormality has been cleared, the content of the sensor error reference data is not reflected in the sensor error flag.

After updating the sensor error flag in the step of Sj15, a random number value update process for updating the random number value in the random number circuit provided inside the main control unit 41 is performed (Sj16), and the random number value is provided inside the main control unit 41. Clear the register of the watchdog timer (WDT) (Sj17). After that, the value of the branching counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c for branching the processing included in the timer interrupt is read into the predetermined register, and the predetermined value (1 in this embodiment) is added and updated. The updated value is set as the value of the branch counter in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sj18). In the process of updating the branch counter, if the branch counter is 0 to 2, 1 is added, and if the branch counter is 3, it is initialized and returned to 0, in the range of 0 to 3. Update. That is, the value of the branch counter loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0 ... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Then, the value of the branch counter is referred to in each process executed in the timer interrupt process (main), and for example, when the branch counter reaches a predetermined value, a predetermined control is executed, and the like, in each process. Control will be branched.

After updating the branch counter in the step of Sj18, it is determined whether or not the branch counter is 4, and if the branch counter is 4, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Timer update process (Sj20) to update predetermined various timers, indicators such as various LEDs connected to the output port (credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3BETLED14-16, input request LED 17, start valid LED dynamic display processing (Sj21) that controls the lighting state of LED18, waiting LED19, replaying LED20, etc.) by setting a lighting signal for dynamically lighting according to the setting by each processing such as main processing and transmitting. )I do.

When it is determined that the branch counter is not 4 in the step of Sj19, and after the LED dynamic display processing is performed in the step of Sj21, a medal insertion signal indicating that a medal has been inserted or a medal payout among the external output signals The output setting of the medal payout signal indicating that the above is performed is updated, and the medal insertion / payout signal transmission process (Sj22) is transmitted to the outside of the slot machine 1. , Input error signal, payout error signal) update the output settings, security signal transmission processing (Sj24) to be transmitted to the outside of slot machine 1, various commands such as door command and operation end command set in the command queue. The command transmission process (Sj25) for transmitting or the like is sequentially performed.

After that, the branch counter is referred to to determine whether or not the branch counter is 2, and if the branch counter is 2, if an abnormality related to the reel has occurred (during a reel error). It is determined whether or not a reel error is occurring based on whether or not the set reel error flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sj26). If the reel error is not occurring, the reel control process for controlling the rotation and stop of the reels is performed by setting the excitation patterns of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the like according to the progress of the game (Sj27). ..

Then, when it is determined that the branch timer is not 2 in the step of Sj25, when it is determined that a reel error is in progress in the step of Sj26, and when the reel control process in the step of Sj27 is completed, it is set by the reel control process. Reel motor drive signal output processing (reel motor drive signal output processing to rotate and stop each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R in a predetermined control mode by outputting a drive signal corresponding to the excited excitation pattern to each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R ( Sj29), port output update processing (Sj30) that performs processing such as transmitting a control signal to the solenoid drive circuit 46 and updating the lighting state of the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R was sequentially performed. After that, all the front and back registers are exchanged (Sj31), timer interrupt processing is set to allow (Sj32), the timer interrupt processing (main) is terminated, and the timer interrupt processing (main) is started. It returns to the main processing at the time.

Next, the control content of the power interruption process (main) performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. The power cut processing (main) is a subroutine included in the game program.

The main control unit 41 executes the power cutoff process (main) when it is determined in the timer interrupt process (main) described above that the voltage drop state has continued for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the power interruption process (main), first, all the front registers and the back registers are exchanged (Sk1), and the values of all the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are set to the game stack in the game RAM area. It is saved by storing it in the area in a predetermined order (Sk2), and is saved by storing the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP in a predetermined area of the game RAM area (Sk3). The predetermined area of the game RAM area including the game stack area of the game RAM area in which the main control unit 41 stores the register value and the predetermined area of the game RAM area in which the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP is stored is backed up. It is backed up by the power supply, and even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the stored contents of the game RAM area are saved as long as the power is supplied by the backup power supply.

Then, first, among the parallel output ports provided in the main control unit 41, the output port 3 to which the drive signal of the hopper motor 34b is output is initialized (Sk4), and the output state is turned off. As a result, when the medal is paid out by the hopper unit 34, the medal payout is stopped preferentially first. After that, among the parallel output ports, the output ports 0 and 1 to which the drive signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are output are initialized (Sk5), and when the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotationally controlled, Stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R.

After that, among the parallel output ports, the control signals of the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the output port 2 from which the control signals of the flow path switching solenoid 30 are output, the credit display 11, and the game auxiliary display 12 are output. Initialize the output output ports 4 and 5, the output ports 6 and 7 that output the test signal, and the output ports 8 and 9 that transmit commands to the sub-control unit 91 in sequence (Sk6 to Sk11), and various switches. Stop the output of control signals, etc. to the class.

After initializing the output ports 0 to 9 in the steps Sk4 to Sk11, the destruction diagnosis data (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sk12) and set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Clear the parity adjustment data (Sk13). Then, the parity adjustment data of the new RAM 41c is calculated (Sk14) so that the exclusive OR of all the storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and the parity adjustment is performed. Data is set in a predetermined area of RAM 41c (Sk15), access to RAM 41c is prohibited (Sk16), and loop processing is started.

In the loop processing, the device waits while monitoring the output status of the voltage drop signal. In this state, when the voltage drop signal is no longer input, the voltage recovery is determined, and the program is started from the start processing (main). On the other hand, if the voltage drops while the voltage drop signal is being input, the operation is internally stopped.

When the power supply of AC100V is stopped by the above processing, the power interruption processing (main) is executed, the value of the register before the power interruption is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area, and the game is concerned. Since the contents of the predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c including the stack area are also held by supplying the backup power, in the start-up process (main) executed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted. , It is possible to return to the control state before the power failure. Furthermore, it is possible to specify whether or not the stop operation was effective in the control state before the power failure.

[About non-game related processing]
The control contents of the non-game-related processing performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 21. The non-game-related processing is a subroutine that is included in the non-game program and is called by the timer interrupt processing (main) included in the game program. Further, as the non-game related processing, the sensor monitoring processing, the test signal output processing, the medal passing time timer update processing, and the display monitor output data selection processing included in the non-game program are sequentially called.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the non-game-related processing, first, the value of the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is set to a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. It is memorized and saved (Sm1). After that, a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (a value stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area as an address indicated by the stack pointer SP at the end of the previous non-game program) is set as the value of the stack pointer SP. By doing so, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program (Sm2). Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-mentioned flag register are stored in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP in a predetermined order and saved (Sm3). ). After that, it is included in the non-game program, and is connected to the slot machine 1 in the sensor monitoring process (Sm4) for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the detection signals of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c and the payout sensor 34c. Test signal output processing (Sm5) that outputs a test signal to the test device, medal passing time timer update processing (Sm6) that updates the timer that measures the passing time of medals in the detection range of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c, The combination monitor display data selection process (Sm7) for selecting the combination data to be displayed on the monitor is sequentially performed.

After the combination monitor display data selection process in the step of Sm7 is performed, the values of the registers stored and saved in the non-game stack area in the step of Sm3 are stored in the non-game stack area in the reverse order of the saving. By sequentially reading from the stack area and setting the registers corresponding to the order, all the registers are restored to the state when the non-game-related processing is started (Sm8). After that, by setting the value of the stack pointer SP for the game program saved in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area in the step of Sm1 to the stack pointer SP, the stack pointer is set to the state when the non-game-related processing is started. The SP is restored (Sm9), the non-game-related processing is terminated, and the caller's timer interrupt processing (main) is returned.

In this way, the main control unit 41 performs various processes (sensor monitoring process, test signal output process, medal passage time timer update process, combination monitor display data selection process) according to the non-game related process included in the non-game program. In this case, by calling the non-game-related processing from the timer interrupt processing (main) (Sj11) included in the game program, various processing of the non-game-related processing is performed, and when each processing is completed, the caller It is designed to return to the timer interrupt processing (main) of.

Further, in the non-game-related processing, after being called from the timer interrupt processing (main) which is a game program, first, the stack pointer SP and the register are saved, and then the sensor monitoring processing, the test signal output processing, and the processing are performed. Performs multiple processes such as medal passing time timer update process and combination monitor display data selection process. Then, after all of these processes are completed, the stack pointer SP and the register saved when called from the game program are restored, and the timer interrupt process (main) of the caller is returned to. In such a configuration, that is, in a non-game program called from a game program by one call process, a plurality of processes (for example, sensor monitoring process, test signal output process, medal passage time timer update process, combination monitor display data selection). In the configuration for performing processing, etc.), the processing for saving the stack pointer SP and the register and the processing for returning them are not performed for each of a plurality of processing performed in the non-game program, and the processing can be collectively performed once. ..

Further, when the non-game program (for example, non-game-related processing) is called from the game program (for example, timer interrupt processing (main)), the calculation result among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 is stored on the game program side. The value of the flag register is saved by storing it in the game stack area of the game RAM area, then the non-game program is called, and after the non-game program is terminated, it is saved before the non-game program is called. By sequentially reading the value of the flag register from the game stack area and setting it in the corresponding flag register, the flag register is restored to the state before calling the non-game program. As a result, when the game program returns to the game program even if the value of the flag register is changed by using the flag register for the non-game program to perform an operation by calling the non-game program. In addition, the value of the flag register can be restored to the state before calling the non-game program, and the subsequent processing can be performed.

Further, in a non-game program (for example, non-game-related processing), when called by a game program (for example, timer interrupt processing (main)), first, the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is used. The value of the current address of the indicated game stack area is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. Then, after performing a predetermined process according to the non-game program, the value of the stack pointer SP saved in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area when the non-game program is started when the non-game program is terminated. Is set in the stack pointer SP to restore the stack pointer SP to the state when the non-game program was started. As a result, even if the non-game program uses the stack pointer SP in the non-game program to change the stack pointer SP, when the non-game program is terminated, the non-game program is started. With the stack pointer SP returned to the state, it is possible to return to the calling game program.

Further, in a non-game program (for example, non-game-related processing), when called by the game program (for example, timer interrupt processing (main)), the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are set to the non-game RAM. It is saved by storing it in the non-game stack area of the area. Then, after performing a predetermined process according to the non-game program, when the non-game program is terminated, the value of the register stored and saved in the non-game stack area when the non-game program is started is performed. Is sequentially read from the non-game stack area and set in the corresponding register, so that all the registers are returned to the state when the non-game program was started. As a result, the non-game program uses the register to perform various processes in the non-game program, and even if the value of the register is changed, the non-game program is terminated when the non-game program is terminated. It is possible to return to the calling game program with the values of all the registers restored to the state when the was started.

Further, in the non-game program, when called by the game program, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are stored in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area to be saved, and the non-game program is saved. By setting the value of the register stored and saved in the non-game stack area to the corresponding register when terminating, all the registers are restored to the state when the non-game program was started. It has become. The values of the registers used by the game program are stored in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area, saved, and returned to the registers from the non-game stack area. Therefore, the values of all the registers are stored in the game stack area. Since it is not necessary to provide an area for saving, and only an area for saving the value of the flag register needs to be provided in the game stack area, the capacity of the game stack area can be reduced.

Further, the main control unit 41 requires a program capacity of 1 byte for the instruction to save the value of the flag register, while the main control unit 41 requires a program capacity of 2 bytes for the instruction to save the value of all the registers. do. Then, when the non-game program is called from the game program, the value of the flag register among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area on the game program side, and then the non-game program is executed. On the calling and non-game program side, the values of all the registers are saved in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area, and the program of the game program is better than the case where all the registers are saved on the game program side. The capacity can be reduced.

[About sensor monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 24, in the sensor monitoring process, the payout sensor is updated in the timer interrupt process (main) and is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c with reference to the branch counter of the timer interrupt process (main). It is determined whether or not it is the timing (timing when the branch timer is 0) for performing the process related to the payout sensor for monitoring whether or not the detection states of 34c and 34d have an abnormality (Sn1). Then, when it is time to perform the process related to the payout sensor, the process proceeds to the Sn2 step. On the other hand, if the process related to the payout sensor is not the timing, the process proceeds to the step of Sn16, and the process related to the input sensor for monitoring whether or not the detection state of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c is abnormal is performed.

When it is determined in the Sn1 step that it is the timing to perform the processing related to the payout sensor, a sensor error set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c in order to transmit the monitoring result by the sensor monitoring processing to the game program. Clear the reference data (Sn2). Then, referring to the error flag which is set in the predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c and can identify whether or not the error codes E1 to E5 have occurred (Sn3), the error codes E2 and E3, It is determined whether or not an abnormality in E4 has occurred (Sn4).

If it is determined that an abnormality of error codes E2, E3, E4 has occurred in the step of Sn4, the process proceeds to the step of Sn16, while it is determined that no abnormality of error codes E2, E3, E4 has occurred. After referring to the predetermined area of the port input buffer in which the confirmed data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d are stored (Sn5), the hopper unit 34 pays out the medal by referring to the predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the payout flag indicating that control is being performed is set (Sn6).

If it is determined that the payout flag is set in the Sn6 step, whether or not one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is in the ON state based on the confirmed data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d referred to in the Sn5 step. (Sn7), and when one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is in the ON state, the edge data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is stored in a predetermined area of the port input buffer (Sn8). It is determined whether or not the data (ON edge data or OFF edge data) is set (Sn9).

Then, when it is determined that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is in the ON state in the Sn7 step and the edge data is set in the Sn7 step, that is, one medal paid out from the hopper unit 34 is paid out. When it starts to pass through the detection range of the sensors 34c and 34d, or when one medal paid out from the hopper unit 34 finishes passing through the detection range of the payout sensor, the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c The sensor check timer 1 set in the predetermined area is initialized and set to 0 (Sn10), and the time counting of the passing time of a new medal is started. Then, when it is determined that the edge data is not set in the Sn9 step, and after the sensor check timer 1 is initialized in the Sn10 step, 1 is added to the sensor check timer 1 to update (Sn11).

The sensor check timer 1 starts from the time from when the medal starts to pass through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d to when the medal finishes passing, and from the time when the medal finishes passing through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d. It is a timer for measuring the time until the next medal starts to pass. By being updated by the step of Sn11 in the sensor monitoring process, the sensor check timer 1 relates to the payout sensor during the period in which the payout flag is set, that is, the medal payout control is performed by the hopper unit 34. It is updated every timing (timer interrupt processing (main) is once every four times and 2.24 milliseconds).

When it is determined that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is in the ON state in the Sn7 step and the edge data is not set in the Sn9 step, that is, one medal whose medal payout control is paid out from the hopper unit 34. Is passing through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d, or if it is the period between the payout of one medal and the payout of the next medal during payout control, the sensor check The timer 1 is updated by adding one unit time (2.24 milliseconds in this embodiment) (Sn11).

Then, after updating the sensor check timer 1 in the Sn11 step, it is determined whether or not the value of the sensor check timer 1 exceeds the maximum value of the predetermined monitoring time (11.20 milliseconds in this embodiment). Judgment (Sn12).

Here, the maximum value of the monitoring time of the sensor check timer 1 is at least the maximum value of the time required from the start of the medal being paid out by the hopper unit 34 to the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d to the end of the passage. After the medals paid out by the hopper unit 34 have passed through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d, the next medal is paid out by the hopper unit 34 and passes through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d. It is set to be longer than the longer of the time required to start. As a result, during the period during which the payout control for paying medals is performed, at least the time during which the detection state of the payout sensors 34c and 34d can be continued in the ON state and the payout sensors 34c and 34d are based on the sensor check timer 1. It is determined whether or not a period longer than the time during which the detection state of the above can be continued in the OFF state has elapsed.

When it is determined in the Sn12 step that the value of the sensor check timer 1 exceeds the maximum value of the monitoring time, the sensor error reference data (payout sensor) indicating that an abnormality has been detected based on the detection status of the payout sensors 34c and 34d. ) Is set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 14c (Sn13), the sensor check timer 1 is initialized and set to 0 (Sn14), and the time counting of the passing time of a new medal is started to start the timing of the Sn14. The value (0) of the sensor check timer 1 set in the step is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn15), and the process proceeds to the Sn17 step. On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of j12 that the value of the sensor check timer 1 does not exceed the maximum value of the monitoring time, the value of the sensor check timer 1 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn15), and Sn17. Proceed to the step of.

Further, when it is determined in the Sn6 step that the payout flag is set, and when it is determined in the Sn7 step that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is not in the ON state, the processing of the steps Sn8 to Sn13 is performed. By proceeding to the Sn14 step without performing the procedure, the sensor error reference data is maintained in the cleared state in the Sn2 step, the Sn14 step is performed, the sensor check timer 1 is initialized and set to 0, and then the relevant sensor error reference data is set to 0. The value (0) of the sensor check timer 1 set in the step of Sn14 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn15), and the process proceeds to the step of Sn17.

If it is determined that the payout flag is not set in the Sn6 step, both the payout sensors 34c and 34d are in the OFF state based on the confirmed data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d referred to in the Sn5 step. It is determined whether or not (Sn16), and if both the payout sensors 34c and 34d are in the OFF state, the process proceeds to the Sn7 step. Then, when it is determined that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is not in the ON state in the Sn7 step, the process proceeds to the Sn17 step without setting the sensor error reference data (payout sensor).

On the other hand, if it is determined in the Sn6 step that the payout flag is not set and it is determined in the Sn16 step that both the payout sensors 34c and 34d are not in the OFF state, the process proceeds to the Sn13 step. After setting the sensor error reference data (payout sensor) in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 14c, the sensor check timer 1 is initialized (Sn14), and the value of the sensor check timer 1 is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sn15), proceed to the step of Sn17.

By performing the above steps of Sn1 to 16, the processing related to the payout sensor for determining whether or not an abnormality related to the payout of medals has occurred based on the detection state of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is performed. After the processing is performed, the processing related to the input sensor is performed following the processing related to the payout sensor by performing the processing after the step of Sn17.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the process related to the insertion sensor in the sensor monitoring process, first, whether or not the medal care permission flag indicating that the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 is permitted is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sn17), and if the medal care permission flag is not set, the sensor monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the caller's non-game-related process.

When it is determined that the medal care permission flag is set in the step of Sn17, the predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c is referred to (Sn18), and the abnormalities related to the input medal sensors 31a to 31c and the payout sensor 34c (hereinafter, medals). It is determined whether or not a medal sensor error is occurring based on whether or not a sensor error flag that can identify whether or not (sometimes referred to as a sensor error) is detected is set (Sn19). Then, if the medal sensor error is in progress, the sensor monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the caller's non-game-related process.

When it is determined in the step of Sn19 that the medal sensor error is not in progress, the current medal sensors 31a to 31c (in FIG. 26, the medal sensors 1, 2, and 3) set in the port input buffer in the game RAM area are present. With reference to the data (Sn20), it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are in the ON state (Sn21).

When it is determined in the step of Sn21 that the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are in the ON state, the ON state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is saved in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sn22), and the RAM 41c is not turned on. With reference to the sensor check timer 2 set in the predetermined area of the game RAM area, it is determined whether or not the sensor check timer 2 is 0 (Sn23).

The sensor check timer 2 is a timer for measuring the time from the time when the medal starts to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c to the time when the medal finishes passing. By being updated by the step of Sn27 in the sensor monitoring process, the sensor check timer 1 is at each timing (timer interrupt process (main)) in which the sensor monitoring process is performed during the period when the input medal sensor 31a is in the ON state. It is updated every 0.56 milliseconds).

When it is determined that the sensor check timer 2 is 0 in the Sn23 step, whether or not the input medal sensors 31b and 31c (in FIG. 26, the input medal sensors 2 and 3) referred to in the Sn20 step are in the ON state. (Sn24), and if the insertion medal sensors 31b and 31c are not in the ON state, the medal insertion signal that does not refer to the medal insertion signal is inserted based on the medal insertion signal ignore timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the medal insertion signal processing. It is determined whether or not it is within the signal ignoring time (in this embodiment, within 504 milliseconds after the switching control of the flow path of the medal by the flow path switching solenoid 30 is started) (Sn25), and the medal insertion signal is ignored. If it is not within the time, one unit time (0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) is added to the sensor check timer 2 and updated (Sn26), and the value of the sensor check timer 2 after the addition is the input medal sensor. It is determined whether or not the maximum value (99.68 m in this embodiment) of the normal passing time range required for the medal to normally pass through the detection range of 31a is exceeded (Sn27). The normal passing time range includes the measured value of the time required for the medal to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the shape of the medal receiving flow path 29b of the medal selector 29, and the insertion in the medal receiving flow path 29b. It is predetermined based on the arrangement of the medal sensors 31a to 31c, the characteristics of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the like (in this embodiment, it is in the range of 10.08 ms to 99.68 ms).

If it is determined in the Sn27 step that the value of the sensor check timer 2 exceeds the maximum value in the normal transit time range, and if it is determined in the Sn24 step that the inserted medal sensors 31b and 31c are in the ON state, the inserted medals are inserted. After setting the sensor error reference data (inserted medal sensor) indicating that an abnormality has been detected based on the detection states of the sensors 31a to 31c in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 14c (Sn28), the sensor check timer 2 is set. Initialize and set to 0 (Sn29) to start timing the passing time of a new medal. Then, the sensor monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the caller's non-game-related process.

Further, when it is determined in the Sn21 step that the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are not in the ON state, and when it is determined in the Sn26 step that it is not within the medal insertion signal ignore time based on the medal insertion signal ignore timer, the sensor is determined in the Sn27 step. If it is determined that the value of the check timer 2 does not exceed the maximum value in the normal passage time range, the value of the sensor check timer 2 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn30), and the sensor monitoring process is terminated. Return to the caller's non-game related processing.

As described above, in the sensor monitoring process, by performing the steps of Sn1 to Sn16, the process related to the payout sensor is performed, and an abnormality related to the payout of medals occurs based on the detection state of the payout sensors 34c and 34d. It is determined whether or not there is an abnormality related to the insertion of medals based on the detection state of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c by performing the processing of the steps Sn17 to Sn30. It has become like.

Further, in the sensor monitoring process, after determining whether or not an abnormality related to the payout of medals has occurred by performing the process related to the payout sensor, the process related to the input sensor is continuously performed regardless of the result of the determination to perform the medal. It is designed to determine whether or not an abnormality has occurred in relation to the input of the.

[About test signal output processing]
The test signal output processing performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. The main control unit 41 performs the above-mentioned sensor monitoring process and then continuously performs the test signal process.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the test signal output processing, first, the one-game time management timer set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c by the main processing is referred to (Sp1), and the one-game time management timer is used. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, it is a value at the time of starting the time counting by the one game time management timer and corresponds to 4.1 seconds) (Sp2). If the Sb20 step of the main process is performed before the timer interrupt process (main), which is the caller of the non-game-related process that called the test number output process, is performed, one game time management. The value of the timer is set to a predetermined value.

When it is determined in the step of Sp2 that the timer for one game time management is the initial value, the branch counter set in the predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c by the timer interrupt process (main) is referred to (Sp3). When the branch counter has a predetermined value (3 in this embodiment), a predetermined value (output to be output to the test device) predetermined to the test signal output timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. It is a value according to the number of data, and in this embodiment, a time ((22.4 milliseconds) × number of output data (4)) for continuing the output of a test signal that can specify one output data is set. Time counting is started (Sp4). On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sp2 that the timer for managing one game time is not the initial value, when it is determined in the step of Sp3 that the timer for branching is not 3, the test signal is in the step of Sp4. After setting the output timer, the initial address of the output data address for specifying the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the output data to be output as a test signal is stored is acquired (Sp5). The output data is an internal lottery. The data can specify the winning status of the special winning combination and the winning status of the general winning combination. The output data is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning information output process performed in the step Sb9 of the main process described above. Has been done.

After that, the value of the test signal output timer is referred to (Sp6), and it is determined whether or not the time counting of the predetermined time by the test signal output timer is completed (Sp7). Then, when the test signal output timer is not 0 and the time counting of the predetermined time by the test signal output timer is not completed, it is determined whether or not the output data fixed mode is set (Sp8). The output data fixed mode is set when the output data set by the RT information output process performed in the step Sb2 of the main process described above is output as a test signal.

Then, when the output data fixed mode is not set, the test signal output timer is decremented by 1 unit time (0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) and updated (Sp9), and then in the step of Sp6. When the value of the referenced test signal output timer is divided by a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to the time (22.4 milliseconds) for continuing the output of the identifiable test signal). It is determined whether or not the remainder value is 0 (Sp10). Then, when the residual value is 0, the process returns to the step of Sp5, and the steps of Sp5 to Sp10 are processed based on the value of the test signal output timer updated in the step of Sp9. On the other hand, when the residual value is not 0, the value of the test signal output timer referred to in the step of Sp6 is set to a predetermined value (in this embodiment, the time for continuing the output of the test signal capable of specifying one output data (22. The quotient when divided by the value corresponding to (4 milliseconds)) is calculated, the quotient value is added to the output data address of the initial address acquired in the step of Sp5 (Sp11), and the process proceeds to the step of Sp12. Then, the output data address is further advanced by one address, and the output data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c specified based on the output data address is acquired (Sp13).

If it is determined that the output data fixed mode is set in the step of Sp8, the process proceeds to the step of Sp12, and the output data address of the initial address set in the step of Sp6 is advanced by one address (Sp12). The output data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c specified based on the output data address is acquired (Sp13).

After that, the output data acquired in the step of Sp13 is set as a test signal output (Sp14), and the test signal output is set to the output port 6 and output (Sp15). If it is determined in the Sp7 step that the value of the test signal output timer referred to in the Sp6 step is 0, the test signal output is set to the OFF state (Sp16) and the test signal output is sent to the output port 6. Set and output (Sp15). After setting the output of the test signal in the step of Sp15, the test signal output process is terminated and the process returns to the caller's non-game-related process.

By such control, the main control unit 41 starts when the timer for managing one game time is set to the initial value, that is, when the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started as a game. The test signal is output from the output port 6 for a predetermined period (89.6 milliseconds (22.4 milliseconds × 4) in this embodiment).

Further, as a test signal, the main control unit 41 sequentially outputs four output data capable of specifying the winning status of the general combination and the special combination in the internal lottery at predetermined time (22.4 milliseconds in this embodiment). It is switched so that it can be output from the output port 6.

Next, the medal passing time timer update process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. After performing the above-mentioned test signal output processing, the main control unit 41 subsequently performs a medal passing time timer update processing.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the medal passing time timer update process, first, the medal passing time timer set in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c by the medal sensor processing included in the non-game program is referred to. It is determined whether or not the value of the medal passing time timer is 0 (Sq1).

If the value of the medal passing time timer is 0, that is, if the time for the medal to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is not timed by the medal sensor processing, the medal passing time timer update processing is terminated. , Return to the caller's non-game related processing.

On the other hand, when the value of the medal passing time timer is not 0, that is, when the time for the medal to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is measured by the medal sensor processing, a predetermined value is added to the medal passing time timer. After updating (Sq2), the medal passing time timer update process is terminated, and the process returns to the caller's non-game-related process.

[Display monitor output data selection process]
The display monitor output data selection process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. The main control unit 41 performs the display monitor output data selection process after performing the above-mentioned medal passing time timer update process.

The display monitor output data selection process is started after the port input process in the timer interrupt process (main) performed every 0.56 milliseconds by the main control unit 41, and is the LED dynamic display process of the timer interrupt process (main). This is a process for setting the lighting data of the LED used in. The display monitor output data selection process is composed of a display monitor output data selection process (1) (see FIG. 28) and a display monitor output data selection process (2) (see FIG. 29) (hereinafter, display monitor output data selection). Processes (1) and (2) may be collectively referred to as display monitor output data selection process), and display monitor output data selection process (2) is called and executed in display monitor output data selection process (1). It has become like.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the display monitor output data selection process (1) is started, the lighting data such as the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the 1BETLED 14 stored in the game RAM area are not displayed. Copy to the lighting data storage area of the game RAM area (Sr1 to Sr4).

Subsequently, whether or not the medal can be inserted is determined by the state of the game medal blocker. During the game, during an error, or when the settings are being changed or confirmed, the game medal blocker is off and medals cannot be inserted. If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to the Sr13 step without determining the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in the Sr8 step described later, and off-data is set in the display monitor flag. If the medal can be inserted, the process proceeds to the Sr6 step.

In the step of Sr6, it is determined whether or not the front door 1b is in the open state by referring to the state of the door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is not in the open state, the process proceeds to the step of Sr13 without determining the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in the step of Sr8 described later, and off-data is set in the display monitor flag. When the front door 1b is in the open state, the process proceeds to the step of Sr7.

In the step of Sr7, it is determined whether or not the bet number is set by referring to the value of the number of inserted medals stored in the game RAM area. When the bet number is set, the process proceeds to the step of Sr13 without determining the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in the step of Sr8 described later, and off-data is set in the display monitor flag. If the bet number is not set, the process proceeds to the step of Sr8.

In the step of Sr8, it is determined whether the reset / setting switch 38 is operated. If the reset / setting switch 38 is not operated, the process proceeds to the step of Sr15, and the content of the display monitor flag described later is determined. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the process proceeds to the step of Sr9, and the setting for displaying the ratio on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is made.

As a setting for displaying the ratio on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, the display monitor selection timer and the display monitor display content vector are initialized (Sr9 to Sr11). Subsequently, on-data is set in the display monitor flag (Sr12, Sr14), and the process proceeds to the step of Sr15 in order to determine the content of the display monitor flag. The display monitor selection timer is a timer for measuring a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) for displaying one ratio display, and is a value corresponding to the predetermined period when the time measurement of the predetermined period is started. In this embodiment, after 8927) is set as the initial value, one unit time (0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) is deducted each time the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed, and the display monitor is selected. When the value of the timer becomes 0, the passage of a predetermined period is timed. Further, the display monitor display content vector is data for specifying the type of ratio display that is switched and displayed in a predetermined order.

Specifically, as the data set in the display monitor display content vector, "0" corresponds to the advantageous section ratio to the total cumulative number of games, and "1" corresponds to the continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games. "2" corresponds to the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games, "3" corresponds to the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and "4" corresponds to the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number. There is. However, in this embodiment, when the ratio display is displayed on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the total cumulative number of payouts. The ratio of consecutive payouts to is not calculated or displayed.

In the steps of Sr15 and Sr16, the value of the display monitor flag is acquired, and it is determined whether the on-data is set or the off-data is set. The display monitor flag is set to on-data when the ratio is displayed, and off-data when the ratio is not displayed.

When it is determined in the step of Sr16 that the off-data is set in the display monitor flag, the timer interrupt process (main) is restored without executing the subsequent steps. In the LED dynamic display process of Sd15 in the timer interrupt process (main), the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display are referred to with reference to the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area. 12 and 1BETLED 14 are turned on. When the timer interrupt process (main) is restored without executing the steps after Sr16, the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area is stored in the game RAM copied in the steps Sr1 to Sr4. Lighting data, that is, lighting data for performing other displays (display of the number of credits by the credit display 11, display of the number of payouts by the game auxiliary display 12, etc.) displayed when the ratio display is not performed, is stored. There is. Therefore, other displays are performed by the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the 1BETLED 14, and the like.

With reference to FIG. 29, the display monitor output data selection process (2) executed when it is determined that the on-data is set in the display monitor flag in the step of Sr16 will be described.

In the display monitor output data selection process (2), first, the display monitor selection timer is updated to determine whether or not the comparison value has been reached (Ss1 to Ss4). If the display monitor selection timer has not reached the comparison value, the process proceeds to the step of Ss7. When the display monitor selection timer has reached the comparison value, the display monitor selection timer is cleared to 0, the display monitor display content vector is updated to switch the ratio display type (Ss5, Ss6), and Ss7. Go to the step.

In the step from Ss7, the data stored in the 7SEG display monitor output table is read from the value of the display monitor display content vector, and the abbreviation indicating the display content currently displayed on the credit display 11 (for example, in the display order 1). When the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games is displayed, data for displaying "1A") is acquired (Ss7 to Ss10).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative number of games exceeds 5999 games with reference to the display monitor digestion game determination flag (Ss11, Ss12).

If the total cumulative number of games does not exceed 5999 games, a timer for selecting a display monitor is acquired to blink the abbreviation indicating the currently displayed display content, and the timer value is divided by the value corresponding to 0.3 seconds. Whether the lighting period or the extinguishing period is determined (Ss13 to Ss15). When it is determined that the light is off (when the calculation result is odd), clear data is acquired as data for displaying an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed, and the lighting data storage area corresponding to the credit display 11 is obtained. (Ss16, Ss17), the credit display 11 is turned off. Further, when the lighting period is determined (when the calculation result is an even number), the data for displaying the previously acquired abbreviation indicating the currently displayed display content is stored in the lighting data corresponding to the credit display 11. It is stored in the area (Ss17), and an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed is displayed on the credit display 11. As a result, when the total cumulative number of games does not exceed 5999 games, the abbreviation indicating the display content currently displayed on the credit display 11 is repeatedly turned on and off at intervals of 0.3 seconds.

When the total cumulative number of games exceeds 5999 games, the data for displaying the abbreviation indicating the currently displayed display content acquired earlier is stored in the lighting data storage area corresponding to the credit display 11. (Ss17), the credit display 11 displays an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed. As a result, when the total cumulative number of games exceeds 5999 games, the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed is displayed on the credit display 11 without blinking.

Next, data for displaying "---" is once acquired as data for displaying the ratio to be displayed at present corresponding to the above-mentioned abbreviation (Ss18). Then, it is determined which ratio is to be displayed by referring to the display monitor display content vector (Ss20, Ss21).

Here, the value corresponding to the advantageous section ratio to the cumulative number of games, the value corresponding to the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the value corresponding to the linked payout ratio to the total cumulative payout are stored in the display monitor display content vector. If so, the data on which these ratios and ratios are based are not aggregated. Therefore, the process proceeds to the step of Ss38, the data for displaying "---" is stored in the lighting data storage area as the display content on the game auxiliary display 12, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main). As described above, in the LED dynamic display process of Sd15 in the timer interrupt process (main), the credit display 11 and the game assist are referred to with reference to the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area. The display 12, 1BETLED 14, and the like are turned on. Therefore, the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 have an abbreviation indicating any one of the advantageous section ratio to the total cumulative number of games, the continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the continuous payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number. --- "will be displayed.

Subsequently, 70%, which is a specified ratio (threshold value) of the accessory ratio, is set (Ss22). When the displayed value exceeds the specified ratio, the ratio display is performed in a display mode different from the usual one. If the displayed value exceeds the specified ratio, the displayed value will blink.

Then, the address of the area in which the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games is stored is set as the initial value, and the calculation is performed using the value of the display monitor display content vector for the initial value, and the past 6000 games are performed. The bonus payout ratio corresponding to the value of the display monitor display content vector is acquired from the bonus payout ratio in between and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts (Ss23 to Ss25).

Then, the acquired bonus payout ratio is compared with the set specified ratio, and when the acquired bonus payout ratio is a value equal to or higher than the threshold value, a setting for blinking display is made (Ss26 to Ss29). ).

Further, the data to be displayed in each of the tens place and the ones place of the game auxiliary display 12 is specified based on the acquired bonus payout ratio (Ss30 to Ss32). Further, it is determined whether or not the setting for performing the blinking display is made (Ss33). If the setting for blinking display is not made, the specified data is stored in the lighting data storage area as the display content on the game auxiliary display 12, and returns to the timer interrupt process (main). As described above, in the LED dynamic display process of Sd15 in the timer interrupt process (main), the credit display 11 and the game assist are referred to with reference to the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area. The display 12, 1BETLED 14, and the like are turned on. Therefore, the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 show an abbreviation indicating the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games, or the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number. The abbreviation and the ratio of the bonus payout to the total cumulative payout number will be displayed.

When the blinking display is set, a display monitor selection timer is acquired to blink the bonus payout ratio, and the timer is obtained, as in the case where the total cumulative number of games does not exceed 5999 games. The lighting period or the extinguishing period is determined by dividing the value by the value corresponding to 0.3 seconds (Ss34 to Ss36). In the lighting period, data for displaying the accessory ratio as the display content on the game auxiliary display 12 is stored in the lighting data storage area, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main). In the case of the extinguishing period, clear data is acquired as data for displaying the accessory ratio. Then, the clear data is stored in the lighting data storage area (Ss37, Ss38) as the display content on the game auxiliary display 12, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main).

As a result, when the bonus payout ratio is a value equal to or higher than the threshold value, the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 have an abbreviation indicating the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and a combination between the past 6000 games. An abbreviation indicating the accessory payout ratio or the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number are displayed, and the numerical value indicating the bonus payout ratio displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. It will be turned on and off repeatedly at intervals of 0.3 seconds.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, when performing blinking control (on-off control) in which the abbreviation indicating the type of ratio display to be displayed on the credit display 11 is repeatedly turned on and off at intervals of 0.3 seconds. Is the value of the display monitor selection timer for measuring the period for displaying one ratio display (for example, 5 seconds) (8927 to 0 in this embodiment), and the value corresponding to 0.3 seconds (in this embodiment). If the quotient obtained by dividing by 536) is an even number, that is, if the value of the least significant bit is 0 in binary notation, clear data is set as the output data of the credit display 11 to credit. The display 11 is controlled to be turned off. On the other hand, if the quotient obtained by dividing the value of the display monitor selection timer by the value corresponding to 0.3 seconds is an odd number, that is, if the value of the least significant bit in binary notation is 1, the credit display is used. By setting the data for displaying the abbreviation of the accessory ratio as the output data of 11, the credit display 11 is controlled to be in the lit state.

In addition, when performing blinking control to repeatedly turn on and off the numerical value indicating the accessory payout ratio on the game auxiliary display 12 at intervals of 0.3 seconds, the display monitor selection timer is the same as in the case of blinking control of the abbreviation. (8927 to 0 in this embodiment) is divided by a value corresponding to 0.3 seconds (536 in this embodiment), and if the obtained quotient is an even number, the output of the game auxiliary display 12 By setting clear data as data, the credit display 11 is controlled to be turned off. On the other hand, when the quotient obtained by dividing the value of the display monitor selection timer by the value corresponding to 0.3 seconds is an odd number, the abbreviation of the accessory ratio is displayed as the output data of the game auxiliary display 12. By setting the data, the credit display 11 is controlled to be lit.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is the result of the calculation using the specific value (536 corresponding to 0.3 seconds) with respect to the value of the display monitor selection timer (for example, the display monitor selection timer). Control to set the output data of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 based on the quotient obtained by dividing the value of By repeating the operation each time, the display on the credit display 11 and the game assist display 12 is controlled to blink.

Further, the main control unit 41 controls the display monitor to set the output data of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 based on the result of the calculation using the specific value for the value of the display monitor selection timer. By repeating each time the data selection process is performed, the display of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to blink, and in the blinking control, the initial value of the display monitor selection timer is controlled. The control performed based on the result of the calculation using the specific value, that is, the first control of the blinking control is set to the off control.

Further, in the blinking control, the control performed based on the result of the calculation using the specific value for the final value (0) of the display monitor selection timer, that is, the final control of the blinking control is turned off control. There is.

As described above, in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the lighting identification segment capable of specifying the range in which the total cumulative number of games has been reached by the data processing for the combination monitor is stored in the display monitor digestion game determination flag. Then, the abbreviation of the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games is displayed on the credit display 11, and the numerical value indicating the bonus payout ratio corresponding to the abbreviation is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When the total cumulative number of games is in the range of 0 to 5999 games based on the lighting identification segment stored in the display monitor digestion game determination flag, the abbreviation of the bonus payout ratio on the credit display 11 Blinking control is performed to repeatedly control the display of to turn on and off, and when the total number of games is in the range of 6000 games or more, the display of the abbreviation of the bonus payout ratio on the credit display 11 is turned on without blinking. To control. By controlling the blinking of the abbreviation on the credit display 11, it is possible to recognize that the total has not reached 6000 games, and there is a possibility that the displayed ratio and ratio are biased. Can be recognized. Here, the range of the cumulative number of games (0 to 5999 games in this embodiment) in which the main control unit 41 blinks and controls the display of the abbreviation of the bonus payout ratio is determined according to the design value of the slot machine 1. This is at least in the range up to the number of games required for the bonus payout ratio to converge to the design value in the slot machine 1.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 calculates the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number as the ratio display, and the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display. While it is possible to display on 12, as a ratio display, the advantageous section ratio to the total cumulative number of games, the consecutive payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout are not calculated, and credits are given. Although it is configured not to be displayed on the display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, as the ratio display, the advantageous section ratio to the total cumulative number of games, the joint payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the continuous payout ratio to the total cumulative payout, etc. It may be configured to calculate and display the ratio display of. For example, in a configuration in which the ratio of advantageous sections to the total number of cumulative games is displayed as a ratio display, until the cumulative number of games reaches the specified number of games (for example, 175,000 games) in which the ratio of advantageous sections generally converges to the design value of the slot machine. The display of the advantageous section ratio on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to blink, and after the cumulative number of games reaches the specified number of games, the display of the advantageous section ratio is turned on without blinking. It is preferable to control. Further, for example, in a configuration in which the linked payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number or the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games is displayed as a ratio display, the specified number of games in which the linked payout ratio generally converges to the design value of the slot machine ( For example, until the cumulative number of games reaches 17,500 games), the display of the continuous combination payout ratio on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to blink, and after the cumulative number of games reaches the specified number, the cumulative number of games is reached. It is preferable to control so that the display of the continuous payout ratio is turned on without blinking.

[About action and effect]
As a conventional gaming machine, a gaming program area in which a gaming program related to the progress of a game is stored and a non-gaming program area in which a non-gaming program not related to the progress of a game are stored are separately allocated to ROM. There is a composition. In such a configuration, if the non-game program is called from the game program each time the process included in the non-game program is executed in the game program, the game program and the non-game program will be switched back and forth many times. , The problem that the processing becomes complicated arises.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a storage area for storing a program and a main control unit 41 for controlling based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. The storage area of the ROM 41b is a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game is stored, which is a program called by the game program. And, in the non-game program, a plurality of types of abnormality determination (determination of abnormality regarding payout of medals and insertion of medals) are performed by one call from the timer interrupt process of the game program to the non-game-related process of the non-game program. It is a configuration for determining an abnormality). In such a configuration, the game program area of ROM 41b in which the game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and the non-game of ROM 41b in which the non-game program which is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored. In a configuration in which the program area and the non-game program are separately allocated, since a plurality of types of abnormality determinations are made in the non-game program by calling the non-game program once from the game program, it is possible to switch between the game program and the non-game program. It can be reduced as much as possible.

In this embodiment, in the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program called from the timer interrupt process included in the game program, there are two types of abnormalities: determination of an abnormality related to medal payout and determination of an abnormality related to medal insertion. However, in a non-game program called by a single call from the game program, a configuration in which a plurality of types of abnormalities of three or more types are determined may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, the non-game program is called from the game program, and the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program and determining a plurality of types of abnormalities is performed from the timer interrupt process included in the non-game program. Although it is configured to be called, a process included in the game program other than the timer interrupt process may be applied as a game program that calls a non-game program that determines a plurality of types of abnormalities.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program called from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program, the sensor monitoring process, which is one subroutine, is performed to determine an abnormality related to the payout of the medal. And, it is a configuration that determines an abnormality related to the insertion of a medal, that is, a configuration that determines a plurality of types of abnormalities by one subroutine. In a configuration for determining an abnormality of, for example, in a non-game-related process, a first subroutine for determining an abnormality related to payout of a medal and a second subroutine for determining an abnormality related to inserting a medal are performed, thereby performing a plurality of types. It may be configured to determine the abnormality of. In such a configuration, it is easy to manage the program by setting the processing for performing a plurality of types of abnormality determination as a subroutine for each type of abnormality determination.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control that controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A unit 41 is provided, and when a non-game-related process that is a non-game program is called from a timer interrupt process that is a game program, the registers and stack pointer SP used in the game program are saved and non-game. When returning from the game program to the game program, the saved register and the stack pointer SP are returned. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the data of the register and the stack pointer SP used in the game program from being damaged when the non-game program is called from the game program.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control that controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A unit 41 includes a RAM 41c having a storage area for temporarily storing data, and the RAM 41c is used by a game RAM area in which game data used by a game program is readable and writable, and a non-game program. The non-game-related processing includes a non-game RAM area in which non-game data is readable and stored, and the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program is called once from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program. In, as a plurality of types of abnormality determination, an abnormality is determined regarding the payout of medals and an abnormality is determined regarding the insertion of medals, and sensor error reference data that can specify the result of the abnormality determination is stored in the non-gaming RAM area. When the game-related processing returns to the timer interrupt processing, the timer interrupt processing of the game program refers to the sensor error reference data stored in the non-game RAM storage area without performing other processing. .. In such a configuration, since the result of the abnormality determination by the non-game program is referred to before performing other processing, the result of the abnormality determination can be reflected in the processing performed by the game program as soon as possible. In addition, since the sensor error reference data is referred to after returning to the game program from the non-game program that determines the abnormality and before performing other processing, other information is based on the error flag that reflects the latest sensor error reference data. Can be processed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control that controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A unit 41 and It is configured to determine an abnormality and determine an abnormality related to the insertion of medals. In non-game-related processing, even if an abnormality is determined by performing an abnormality determination regarding the payout of medals, after the determination of the abnormality regarding the payout of medals is performed. , It is a configuration that continuously determines the abnormality regarding the insertion of medals. In such a configuration, in the non-game-related processing, which is a non-game program called from the timer interrupt processing of the game program, an abnormality is determined regarding the payout of medals, regardless of whether or not the abnormality is determined. It is also possible to make a judgment about an abnormality related to the insertion of a medal, which is an abnormality of the type of.

In this embodiment, in the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program called from the timer interrupt process included in the game program, there are two types of abnormalities: determination of an abnormality related to medal payout and determination of an abnormality related to medal insertion. However, in a non-game program called from a game program by one call, a configuration in which a plurality of types of abnormalities of two or more types are determined may be used. In such a configuration, the non-game program may be used. Even if one type of abnormality is determined among the multiple types of abnormality determination performed in, the other type of abnormality determination is continuously performed to determine whether or not any type of abnormality is determined. Regardless, it is possible to determine anomalies for other types of anomalies.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment calls the non-game-related process included in the non-game program once from the timer interrupt process included in the game program, so that the game medium can be used as a plurality of types of abnormality determination in the non-game-related process. It is a configuration for determining an abnormality regarding the payout of medals and determining an abnormality regarding the insertion of medals. In such a configuration, the abnormality determination regarding the payout of the medal, which is the game medium, and the abnormality determination regarding the insertion of the medal can be performed by calling the non-game program once.

The slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of this embodiment includes a ROM 41b having a storage area for storing a program, and a main control unit 41 for controlling based on the program stored in the ROM 41b, and stores the ROM 41b. The area includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored, and a non-game program area in which a non-game program that is called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored. By calling one non-game program (non-game-related processing) from the game program (timer interrupt processing), in the non-game program, abnormality determination (abnormality determination related to medal payout in sensor monitoring processing, abnormality related to medal insertion) Judgment), output control of the test signal output to the test device among the external output signals output to the external device connected to the slot machine 1 (test signal output processing), and the role ratio based on the game history. It is configured to perform a plurality of controls including display control (combination ratio monitor display data selection process) to be displayed on a predetermined display (credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12). In such a configuration, the game program area of ROM 41b in which the game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and the non-game of ROM 41b in which the non-game program which is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored. In a configuration in which the program area and the program area are separately allocated, by calling one non-game program from the game program, an abnormality determination, test signal output control, and a role ratio based on the game history are obtained in the non-game program. Since a plurality of controls including display control to be displayed on a predetermined display are performed, it is possible to reduce the exchange between the game program and the non-game program as much as possible.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines an abnormality as a plurality of controls in the non-game program by calling the non-game program (non-game-related processing) once from the game program (timer interrupt processing). Judgment of abnormality related to payout of medals in sensor monitoring processing, judgment of abnormality related to insertion of medals), output control of test signal output to test equipment (test signal output processing), role ratio based on game history The configuration is such that display control to be displayed on a predetermined display (combination ratio monitor display data selection process) and timer update control (medal passage time timer update process) are performed, but at least two types are performed by calling a non-game program once. The configuration for performing the above control may be used, and for example, a configuration for performing abnormality determination and test signal output control, an abnormality determination, and a combination ratio may be displayed on a predetermined display by calling the non-game program once from the gaming program. The configuration may be such that control is performed, test signal output control and display control for displaying the combination ratio are displayed on a predetermined display, abnormality determination and control for updating the timer, and the like. Even with these configurations, it is possible to reduce the traffic between the gaming program and the non-gaming program as much as possible.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines an abnormality in the non-game program and outputs it to the test device by calling the non-game program (non-game-related processing) once from the game program (timer interrupt processing). It is configured to perform a plurality of controls including output control of a test signal and display control for displaying a combination ratio, which is a state based on a game history, on a predetermined display. In the abnormality determination, two types of abnormality determination (medal payout) are performed. Although the configuration is such that the abnormality is determined regarding the abnormality related to the above and the abnormality regarding the insertion of the medal), one type of abnormality determination may be performed in the abnormality determination, or a plurality of three or more types of abnormality determination may be performed. .. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the traffic between the gaming program and the non-gaming program as much as possible.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control that controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A unit 41 is provided, and an abnormality determination (determination of an abnormality related to medal payout) is made in the non-game-related processing by one call from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program to the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program. , The sensor monitoring process, which is the process of determining the abnormality related to the insertion of the medal, and the test signal output process, which is the process of controlling the output of the test signal output to the test device. The sensor monitoring process and the test signal output process are called as subroutines, respectively. In such a configuration, since the process of determining an abnormality and the process of controlling the output of the external output signal output to the external device are set as subroutines, the program can be easily managed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment determines an abnormality in the non-game program by one call from the timer interrupt process of the game program to the non-game-related process of the non-game program (for example, determination of abnormality regarding payout of medals, medal). It is configured to perform sensor monitoring processing, which is a process for determining an abnormality related to input), and test signal output processing, which is a process for controlling test signal output. In the configuration, the output state of the test signal is set using the output port (output port 6 in this embodiment) in which on-data and off-data are not set, that is, the output port that is not used in the processing of the game program. .. In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the signal whose output state is controlled by the processing of the game program from being unintentionally controlled to the output state by the test signal output processing in the non-game program.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control that controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A unit 41 is provided, and an abnormality determination (determination of an abnormality related to medal payout) is made in the non-game-related processing by one call from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program to the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program. , Sensor monitoring process, which is a process for determining abnormalities related to the insertion of medals, and display control for displaying the combination ratio, which is a state based on the game history, on a predetermined display (credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12). It is a configuration in which the display monitor data selection process to be performed is performed, and in the non-game-related processing, the sensor monitoring process and the display monitor data selection process are respectively called as subroutines. In such a configuration, since the process of determining an abnormality and the process of controlling the display of the combination ratio are set as subroutines, the program can be easily managed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can display either a number indicating credit or a number and a symbol indicating the type of combination ratio on the credit display 11, and is paid out to the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to display either a number indicating the number of medals to be paid out, a number indicating the navigation number by the navigation notification, an error code, or a number indicating the ratio of the winning combination, and the game program indicates the state of the game. The display control is performed to display the credit, the number of payouts, the navigation number, and the error code as the display using the display data stored in the game program area, and the non-game program serves as a display showing the state based on the game history. The display control is performed to display the type and ratio of the ratio using the display data stored in the non-game program area, and the display data used in the display control to display the state based on the game history in the non-game program. And, even if the display data used in the display control for displaying the game state in the game program displays a common display mode (for example, the numbers "0" to "9"), the game program area and It is a configuration in which display data is stored in each of the non-game program area and the non-game program area. In such a configuration, in the display control of the combination ratio for displaying the state based on the history of the game in the non-game program, the display data stored in the non-game program area is used, and the credit for displaying the state of the game in the game program, etc. In the display control of, by using the display data stored in the game program area, it is possible to reduce the exchange between the game program and the non-game program as much as possible.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control that controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A unit 41 is provided, and is connected to an external device connected to the slot machine 1 in the non-game-related processing by one call from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program to the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program. Of the external output signals that are output, the test signal output process, which is the process of controlling the output of the test signal output to the test device, and the combination ratio, which is the state based on the game history, are determined by the predetermined display (credit display 11, game). It is a configuration that performs display monitor data selection processing that controls display to be displayed on the auxiliary display 12), and in the non-game-related processing, the test signal output processing and the display monitor data selection processing are respectively called as subroutines. .. In such a configuration, the process of controlling the output of the test signal and the process of controlling the display of the winning ratio are set as subroutines, so that the program can be easily managed.

In the conventional gaming machine, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are stored are separately assigned to the ROM. There is a configuration. In such a configuration, the storage area of the game data used in the game program and the storage area of the non-game data used in the non-game program are also assigned to separate areas, but refer to the non-game data in the game program. If the data in the non-game data area is referred to from the game program each time the processing is executed, it is necessary to access both the game data area and the non-game data area from the game program many times, which is complicated. The problem of becoming a problem arises.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of this embodiment has a ROM 41b having a storage area capable of storing a program, a main control unit 41 which controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b, and data. The RAM 41c has a storage area that can temporarily store the data, and the storage area of the ROM 41b is a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a program called by the game program, which is a program of the game. The storage area of the RAM 41c includes a non-game program area in which non-game programs not related to progress are stored, and the storage area of the RAM 41c includes a game RAM area in which game data used by the game program is readable and writable, and a non-game program. In the sensor monitoring process of the non-game-related processing, which includes the non-game RAM area in which the non-game data to be used is readable and stored, the abnormality determination regarding the payout of the medal and the insertion of the medal are related as the abnormality determination. A timer, which is a game program that determines an abnormality, updates sensor error reference data as the first abnormality data stored in the non-game RAM area based on the results of these abnormality determinations, and calls non-game-related processing. In the interrupt processing (main), when returning to the game program from the non-game-related processing, the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area is referred to, and the game RAM area is set based on the first abnormal data. The sensor error flag can be updated as the second abnormal data stored, and in the main process, which is a game program performed thereafter, the progress of the game is progressed with reference to the second abnormal data stored in the game RAM area. It is a configuration that determines whether or not to shift to an error state that makes it impossible.

In such a configuration, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored, a non-game program area in which a non-game program that is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program area. Are separately allocated, and the game RAM area in which the game data used by the game program is readable and writable and the non-game RAM area in which the non-game data used by the non-game program are readable and stored are separate. In the configuration assigned to, in the game program, when returning from the non-game program to the game program, the game is based on the first abnormality data with reference to the first abnormality data stored in the non-game data area. Whether to update the second abnormality data stored in the data area, and further refer to the second abnormality data stored in the game data area in the game program to shift to an error state that disables the progress of the game. Since it is determined whether or not it is, the first abnormality data in the non-game data area is once referred to, and the second abnormality data in the game data area is updated. Since it is possible to refer to the result of abnormality determination by the non-game program without accessing the first abnormality data in the non-game data area many times each time related processing is performed, the non-game data area can be referred to from the game program. You can reduce the frequency of referencing as much as possible.

When the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment returns from the non-game-related processing which is a non-game program to the timer interrupt processing which is a game program, the medal-related error is referred to as the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area. With reference to the data, the sensor error flag can be updated as the second abnormality data stored in the game RAM area based on the first abnormality data, and when the non-game program returns to the game program, With reference to the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area, the logical sum of the first abnormal data and the sensor error flag stored in the game RAM area is calculated, and the sensor is calculated according to the calculation result. By updating the error flag, the second abnormality data is updated when the occurrence of an abnormality is specified from the first abnormality data, and the second abnormality is not specified from the first abnormality data. It is a configuration that does not update the data. In such a configuration, the second abnormal data is updated when the occurrence of an abnormality is specified from the first abnormal data, and the second abnormal data is not updated when the occurrence of an abnormality is not specified from the first abnormal data. Therefore, even if the abnormality is resolved and the first abnormality data is updated in the non-game program after the abnormality occurs, the abnormality occurs from the second abnormality data until the occurrence of the abnormality is confirmed on the game program side. Can be identified.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is a first abnormality capable of performing an abnormality determination and specifying the result of the abnormality determination in a non-game-related process which is a non-game program called by a timer interrupt process (main) which is a game program. It is configured to store medal-related error reference data as data in the non-game RAM area, and the timer interrupt processing (main), which is a game program, is performed when the non-game-related processing, which is a non-game program, returns to the game program. The medal-related error reference data is referred to as the first abnormality data stored in the non-game RAM area without performing the processing of, and the second abnormality data stored in the game RAM area based on the first abnormality data. The configuration is such that the sensor error flag can be updated as. In such a configuration, since the result of the abnormality determination by the non-game program is referred to before performing other processing, the result of the abnormality determination can be reflected in the processing performed by the game program as soon as possible. Further, in such a configuration, after the non-game-related processing is performed, the processing using the second abnormal data before being updated based on the first abnormal data is performed by another processing. Can be prevented.

In the conventional gaming machine, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are stored are separately assigned to the ROM. There is a configuration. In such a configuration, when the signal output by the game program and the signal output by the non-game program are performed using the common output port, the output data of the signal set by the non-game program remains. Therefore, there is a possibility that it will be output as an output signal by the game program.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a storage area capable of storing a program, a main control unit 41 which controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b, and a signal. The storage area of the ROM 41b is a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a program called by the game program, which is provided with output ports 0 to 9 for outputting the game. The output ports 0 to 9 include output data in the game program, for example, control signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the flow path switching solenoid 30. The first output port (output ports 0 to 5, 7 to 5) in which the control signal, the control signal of the credit display 11, the command to the sub control unit 91, etc. are set and the output data is not set in the non-game program. The first output includes 9) and a second output port (output port 6) in which output data such as a test signal is set in the non-game program and no output data is set in the game program. The port and the second output port are initialized from the startup setting process and the power cut process (main), which are game programs. In such a configuration, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game program area in which a non-game program that is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program area. In a configuration in which is separately assigned, the output data is set in the game program, the output data is not set in the non-game program, and the output data is set in the non-game program. In, a second output port for which output data is not set is provided separately, so that the output data of the signal set by the non-game program remains, so that the output signal is output by the game program. It is possible to ensure the independence of the control by the game program and the control by the non-game program, and the initialization of the first output port and the second output port is performed from the game program. Control during initialization of the output port can be simplified.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a first output port (output ports 0 to 5, 7 to 9) in which output data is set in a game program and output data is not set in a non-game program. The configuration includes a second output port (output port 6) in which output data is set in the game program and output data is not set in the game program. The game program has a slot machine as an initialization condition. The configuration is such that the first output port and the second output port are initialized when it is established that the power supply to 1 is started and the power failure is detected. With such a configuration, control when the initialization condition is satisfied can be simplified.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a first output port (output ports 0 to 5, 7 to 9) in which output data is set in a game program and output data is not set in a non-game program. It is configured to include a second output port (output port 6) in which output data is set in the game program and output data is not set in the game program, and a test signal is output from the second output port. Is. In such a configuration, the capacity of the game program can be reduced by controlling the output of the test signal, which is not essential for the progress of the game, in the non-game program.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area that can temporarily store data, and the storage area of the RAM 41c is a game RAM area in which game data used by a game program is readable and writable. The game RAM area includes a non-game RAM area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is readable and stored, and the game RAM area is a game program and is initially set by an initial setting process or a RAM initialization process called from the main process. The non-game RAM area is a non-game program, and is configured to be initialized by the non-game RAM area initialization process called from the initial setting process. In such a configuration, in the game program and the non-game program, the game data and the non-game data can be referred to each other, but by making it impossible to rewrite each other including initialization, the game program It is possible to guarantee the independence of the control by the control and the control by the non-game program.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area that can temporarily store data, and the storage area of the RAM 41c is a game RAM area in which game data used by a game program is readable and writable. And the non-game RAM area in which the non-game data used by the non-game program is readable and stored, and when the setting change processing is performed, the game RAM area initialization processing is performed to perform the game RAM area. Is configured, but the non-gaming RAM area is not initialized. In such a configuration, even when the setting change process accompanied by the initialization of the game RAM area is performed, the non-game RAM area is not initialized, so that the stored contents stored in the non-game RAM area, for example, , It is possible to prevent the data and the like for displaying the winning combination ratio, which is the state based on the game history, from being initialized on the predetermined display.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area that can temporarily store data, and the storage area of the RAM 41c is a game RAM area in which game data used by a game program is readable and writable. And a non-game RAM area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is readable and stored, the non-game RAM area is a RAM 41c using RAM parity and fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis in the initial setting process. When an abnormality is determined and it is determined that there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the RAM 41c, the game RAM area initialization process and the non-game RAM area initialization process are performed to initialize all the areas of the RAM 41c. .. In such a configuration, the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c can be initialized when there is an abnormality in the contents stored in the RAM 41c and there is a possibility that the game control is not performed normally. Further, since the non-game RAM area is initialized when the content stored in the RAM 41c is abnormal, the stored content stored in the non-game RAM area that is not initialized even if the setting is changed, for example, a game It is possible to normalize the data for displaying the combination ratio, which is the state based on the history of, on the predetermined display, and to guarantee the normal operation of the processing based on the stored contents stored in the non-game RAM area. ..

In the conventional gaming machine, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are stored are separately assigned to the ROM. There is a configuration. In such a configuration, the non-game program detects fraudulent passage of medals, but the game program determines only the passage of inserted medals, so the non-game program does not operate normally. In that case, there is a risk that the passage of the medal will be determined even if the fraud is committed.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a storage area capable of storing a program, and a main control unit 41 which controls based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. The storage area of the ROM 41b is a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game is stored, which is a program called by the game program. As the first condition in the game program, the confirmation data of the input medal sensor 31b or 31c is in the ON state, and the input data is in the OFF state, that is, the input data has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. When the fact is established, the first detection process (medal insertion signal processing) for detecting the passage of the medal, which is the game medium, is performed, and the second condition in the non-game program is based on the detection state of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c. The passage of the medal, which is a game medium, is detected when it is established that the medal insertion signal state transition data specified by the above is normal and the confirmation data of the insertion medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. The second detection process (medal sensor check process) is performed, and in the game program, when the passage of the game medium is detected in both the first detection process and the second detection process, the game medium to be added to the bet number and the credit is passed. It is a configuration to determine that it has been done.

In such a configuration, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game program area in which a non-game program that is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program area. Is separately assigned, the first detection process for detecting the passage of the game medium when the first condition is satisfied in the game program, and the detection of the passage of the game medium when the second condition is satisfied in the game program. Since the passage of the game medium is determined when the passage of the game medium is detected in both of the second detection processes, the passage of the game medium can be appropriately determined without increasing the capacity of the game program.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first condition, it is established that the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c is in the ON state and the input data is in the OFF state. The first detection process (medal insertion signal processing) for detecting passage is performed, and as the second condition, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal and insertion. A second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of a medal, which is a game medium, is performed when the confirmation data of the medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. The two conditions are configured to be satisfied based on the state transition of the medal insertion signal containing more information than the first condition. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate fraud related to the passage of the game medium without increasing the capacity of the game program.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the medal sensor check process, which is a non-gaming program, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal as the second condition. In addition, the second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of the medal, which is the game medium, is performed by establishing that the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. There is a configuration in which a medal-related error reference data (E5) is set by determining an abnormality when the passage of the game medium is not normally detected by the second detection process. With such a configuration, fraud related to the passage of the game medium can be detected without increasing the capacity of the game program.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first condition, it is established that the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c is in the ON state and the input data is in the OFF state, so that the medal that is the game medium can be used. The first detection process (medal insertion signal processing) for detecting passage is performed, and as the second condition, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal and insertion. A second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of a medal, which is a game medium, is performed when the confirmation data of the medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. In the first detection process and the second detection process, the common input medal sensors 31a to 31c are used to detect the passage of the game medium. In such a configuration, since the passage of the game medium is detected in both the game program and the non-game program by targeting a common sensor, it is possible to appropriately determine the passage of the game medium without increasing the capacity of the game program. can.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can acquire the detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c by the timer interrupt process (main) that executes periodic processing at regular intervals, and as the first condition, the inserted medal sensor 31b. Alternatively, when it is established that the confirmed data of 31c is in the ON state and the input data is in the OFF state, the first detection process (medal insertion signal process) for detecting the passage of the medal, which is the game medium, is performed, and the first is performed. As two conditions, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal, and the confirmation data of the insertion medal sensors 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. The second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of the medal, which is the game medium, is performed when is satisfied. In the first detection process and the second detection process, the same timer interrupt process (main) is used. The configuration is such that the passage of the game medium is detected by using the detection states of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c acquired in the above steps. In such a configuration, the passage of the game medium is detected in both the game program and the non-game program by using the detection states of the input medal sensors 31a to 31c acquired by the same timer interrupt process (main). It is possible to appropriately determine the passage of the game medium without increasing the capacity.

Some conventional gaming machines have a configuration that repeatedly turns on and off, such as blinking the backlight of a reel. In such a configuration, in order to control the reel backlight to be turned on and off repeatedly, the control is performed based on the data of repeating turning on and off at each interruption of a predetermined time, and the data for that is required. ..

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment is a credit display 11 and a game auxiliary display 12 composed of electronic components, for example, a 7-segment display for a predetermined time. It is possible to perform control that repeats on control and off control, updates the timer value for measuring a predetermined time, calculates using the timer value and a specific value, and turns on according to the result of the calculation. It is a configuration that switches between control and off control. In such a configuration, a timer value for measuring a predetermined time and a specific value are used for calculation, and on control and off control are switched according to the result of the calculation, so data for switching is required separately. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity for performing control in which on control and off control are repeated.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs on control and off control for the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 composed of the 7-segment display as electronic components, and blinks them. Although it is possible, the main control unit 41 may include light emitting means other than the 7-segment display as electronic components, for example, LEDs and lamps (in this embodiment, LEDs 19 during weighting, LEDs 20 during replay, effect LED 52, etc.) and the like. , An operating means operated by a solenoid or the like, a vibrating means such as a vibrator, or the like may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 performs on control and off control of electronic components, it is configured to switch between on control and off control according to the result of calculation using a timer value and a specific value. However, the sub-control unit 91 or other control means may be configured to perform on-control and off-control of a predetermined electronic component according to the result of an operation using a timer value and a specific value.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches between on control and off control according to the result of calculation using the timer value and the specific value, so that the on control and the off control of the electronic component are repeated for a predetermined time. This is a configuration in which the timer value is divided by a specific value, and on control and off control are switched according to the value of the least significant bit of the divided quotient. In such a configuration, it is possible to switch between on control and off control with a simple process.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 divides the timer value by a specific value and switches between on control and off control according to the value of the lowest bit of the divided quotient, but the timer value is a specific value. An operation other than division by, for example, a configuration in which on control and off control may be switched depending on the value of the lowest bit of the value obtained by shifting the timer value by a predetermined number of bits may be used, or a configuration in which four rules of operation may be performed may be performed.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches between on control and off control according to the result of calculation using a timer value and a specific value, and controls to repeat on control and off control of electronic components for a predetermined time. This is a configuration in which a specific value is used for calculation each time the timer value is updated. In such a configuration, it is possible to switch between on control and off control with a simple process.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to calculate using a specific value every time the timer value is updated, but the calculation is performed using the specific value every time the timer value is updated a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to be used. In such a configuration, the number of operations can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment switches between on control and off control according to the result of calculation using a timer value and a specific value, so that on control and off control of electronic components are repeated for a predetermined time. The electronic component is a light emitting means such as a credit display 11 composed of a 7-segment display, a game auxiliary display 12, and a game machine information display 50. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the data capacity when the light emitting means is blinked for a predetermined time.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment switches on control and off control according to the result of calculation using a timer value and a specific value, and repeats on control and off control of electronic components for a predetermined time. In the on-off control, the control performed by the result of the operation using the specific value with respect to the initial value of the timer value is the off control. In such a configuration, even when the on-off control is started for the electronic component in the on-control state, the off control is first performed when the on-off control is started, and then the on control and the off control are performed. Since the control is repeated, it is possible to recognize that the on-off control has been started.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 switches on-off control for electronic components over a predetermined time by switching between on-control and off-control according to the result of calculation using a timer value and a specific value. In the on-off control, the control performed by the result of the operation using the specific value with respect to the initial value of the timer value is set to the off control, but the main control unit 41 is the configuration of the timer value. A configuration in which the control performed by the result of an operation using a specific value with respect to the initial value may be turned on control may be used. In such a configuration, the electronic component is temporarily turned on before the on-off control is started for the electronic component. By configuring the configuration to start the on-off control after the off control, it is possible to recognize that the on-off control has been started.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment switches on control and off control according to the result of calculation using a timer value and a specific value, and repeats on control and off control of electronic components for a predetermined time. -The configuration is such that off control is performed, and the control performed by the result of an operation using a specific value for the final value of the timer value is off control. In such a configuration, the control at the end of the on-off control for the electronic component over a predetermined time is set to the off control, so that the control to turn on the electronic component is performed after the end of the on-off control. (For example, in the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, after controlling the display of the ratio display of the accessory by the display monitor data selection process, the display content displayed before the ratio display is displayed. (For example, when displaying the credit, the number of payouts, the error code) again, or when displaying the ratio display of one of the multiple types of ratio display and then displaying the other ratio display, etc.), the off control is also set. Since the control to turn on the state is performed after the operation is performed, it is possible to recognize the division between the on-off control and the subsequent on control.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 switches on-off control for electronic components over a predetermined time by switching between on-control and off-control according to the result of calculation using a timer value and a specific value. In the on-off control, the control performed by the result of the operation using the specific value for the final value of the timer value is set to the off control, but the main control unit 41 is the configuration of the timer value. A configuration in which the control performed by the result of an operation using a specific value for the final value may be on-controlled, and in such a configuration, the electronic component is turned off when the on-off control for the electronic component is terminated. By doing so, it is possible to recognize the division between the on-off control and the subsequent on-control.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment awards a predetermined number of medals with the winning of a small winning combination, and controls in an advantageous manner for the player with the winning of a special winning combination, for a predetermined specific period, for example, between the past 6000 games. , Counting the total cumulative payout number, which is the total number of medals awarded during the period from the initialization of the RAM 41c data at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason to the present, and controlled advantageously during a specific period. It is possible to count the number of bonuses paid out, which is the total number of medals awarded during the period (BB, RB), and the number of bonuses paid out based on the number of bonuses paid out in the total cumulative payouts counted. It is a configuration that can calculate the bonus payout ratio, which is a ratio, and display the calculated bonus payout ratio on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 so that the calculated bonus payout ratio can be specified. , 6000 games), it has a plurality of cumulative buffers 1 to 3 with different timings, and each time it reaches a specific period, it calculates the bonus payout ratio using the count value of the corresponding counter, and the cumulative buffer 1 In the period from the start of counting by 3 to the first arrival at a specific period, the display of the bonus payout ratio is blinked. With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the bonus payout ratio displayed on the credit display 11 and the game assist display 12 is not a normal value. In addition, since each of the plurality of cumulative buffers 1 to 3 having different timings for reaching the specific period is reached, after the first cumulative buffer reaches the specific period once, until the cumulative buffer reaches the next specific period. Without waiting, the bonus payout ratio can be updated with the latest information each time another cumulative buffer reaches a specific period.

In the first embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12. Although it is a configuration that can be displayed, in Example 1 as in Example 2, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, Calculate the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the linked payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and use these ratios and ratios as the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 It may be configured so that it can be displayed on.

Although the embodiments 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 the 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 the number of bets using only credits as a gaming value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can be associated with five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, the value is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and when a prize is generated, a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls can be played. You may apply a slot machine that can pay out any value.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples and Modifications, an example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. As an example, it is a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball into the game area, and has a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game. It can also be applied to a non-gaming program area in which is stored and a gaming machine or the like in which each is separately assigned to a ROM. It can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a configuration in which electronic components are repeatedly turned on and off, such as blinking an effect LED.

The second embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the configuration of the slot machine of this embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, different points will be mainly described here.

The main control unit 41 of the first embodiment sets the credit display 11 as a ratio display of the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, which are aggregated by the data processing for the role ratio monitor. The main control unit 41 of the second embodiment includes a game machine information display 50 composed of a 7-segment display on the game control board 40, although the configuration can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The game machine information display 50 is configured to display a ratio display such as a bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and a bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the first embodiment is configured to display the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number by the data processing for the role ratio monitor as the ratio display. However, the main control unit 41 of the second embodiment displays the ratio of the advantageous section between the past 6000 games, the ratio of the advantageous section to the total cumulative number of games, the continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the role between the past 6000 games. It is configured to display the material payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the accessory payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the first embodiment is configured to aggregate the data for displaying the ratio by using the three cumulative buffers 1 to 3 capable of counting the data related to the payout of the medals for 6000 games. The main control unit 41 of the second embodiment has a configuration in which data for performing ratio display is aggregated using five ring buffers provided with 15 sets of buffers capable of storing 2-byte data in one set. be.

Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 35. As shown in FIG. 31, in a state where the game control board 40 is attached to a predetermined position inside the housing 1a, the lower part of the front side (player side) of the game control board 40 is composed of a 7-segment display. The gaming machine information display 50 is arranged. In the game machine information display 50, the display contents can be visually recognized from the outside of the board case 120a in a state where the game control board 40 is enclosed in the board case 120a, and the display contents are aggregated by the main control unit 41 and the game is played. The clerk or the like can recognize the information such as the advantageous section ratio in the slot machine 1 displayed on the machine information display 50.

Therefore, the display content of the gaming machine information display 50 can be visually recognized via the board case 120a in a state where the front door 1b is open. Further, inside the housing 1a, the visibility of the display content of the gaming machine information display 50 is not hindered. Specifically, at the position on the display side of the game machine information display 50, all parts such as reels and other boards provided in the slot machine 1 are not provided, and the display side of the game machine information display 50 is not provided. The wiring that connects the electronic components provided in the slot machine 1 does not pass through the position. Further, in the board case 120a for accommodating the game control board 40 on which the game machine information display 50 is mounted, a seal sticker, an entry section for writing an opener, management information and management history of the slot machine 1 and the game control board 40. A label on which information such as information is displayed, a sticking part on which the label is affixed, a display part on which the information is printed and engraved, a heat dissipation hole, parts such as a fan for heat dissipation, and the like are the game machine information display 50. It is provided avoiding the position on the display side.

Further, the board case 120a is designed to be sealed after accommodating the game control board 40, and in the sealed state, the sealing cannot be released and opened without leaving a trace. It has become. As a method of sealing, there are a method of sealing the sealing piece with a one-way screw, a method of welding a part of the case, and a method of attaching a sealing sticker that leaves a mark of peeling. As a result, the connection line connecting the game machine information display 50 and the game control board 40 is disconnected, and the game machine information display 50 mounted on the game control board 40 enclosed in the board case 120a is correctly displayed. It is possible to prevent the contents from being displayed, or to prevent fraud such as sticking a sticker or the like on the display surface of the gaming machine information display 50 to impair visibility.

As shown in FIG. 32, the main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games. , The advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the accessory payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number are displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. Take control.

The advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games is the ratio of the number of games controlled to the advantageous section related to AT in the past 6000 games. The advantageous section related to AT is a period from the time when the AT is won in the state where the AT is not won to the time when all the control of the AT accompanying the winning AT is completed and the transition to the non-AT is completed. The ratio of advantageous sections to the total total number of games is a game controlled to an advantageous section related to AT with respect to the total number of games, which is the total number of games since the data of RAM 41c was initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason. It is a ratio of numbers. The continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games is the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games, which is the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games. This is the ratio of the total number of consecutive payouts. The bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games is the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games, which is paid out during the BB and RB controlled during the past 6000 games in the total number of payouts. It is the ratio of the number of bonuses paid out, which is the cumulative number of medals. The advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games is the payout during the advantageous section related to AT controlled between the past 6000 games in the total number of medals paid out during the past 6000 games. It is the ratio of the number of advantageous section payouts, which is the cumulative number of medals awarded. The linked payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number is the total number of medals paid out at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason after the data of the RAM 41c is initialized. It is a ratio of the number of consecutive payouts, which is the cumulative number of medals paid out in the controlled BB from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present. The bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts is the payouts in the BB and RB controlled from the time when the data of the RAM 41c was initialized to the present at the time of shipment from the factory to the total total payouts. It is the ratio of the number of bonuses paid out, which is the cumulative number of medals. The advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number is the payout during the advantageous section related to the AT controlled from the time when the data of the RAM 41c was initialized to the present at the time of shipment from the factory to the total cumulative payout number. It is the ratio of the number of advantageous section payouts, which is the cumulative number of medals awarded.

In this embodiment, as a bonus, only the RB and the BB in which the RB operates continuously are mounted, but all kinds of small winning medals are allowed to be won, but some reels are pulled in. The number of medals paid out during the CT may be reflected in the bonus payout ratio when the CT and the CB in which the CT operates continuously may be mounted. , When the CB is installed, the number of medals paid out during the CB will be reflected in the continuous payout ratio.

The main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a past 6000 games during the period from when the power is turned on until the power supply is stopped. Figure 32 shows the bonus payout ratio between games, the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts. The display order is switched every predetermined period (30 seconds in this embodiment) and displayed on the game machine information display 50.

At this time, if the gaming machine information display 50 displays an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed in the upper two digits (for example, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games in the display order 1 is displayed, ". 1A ”) is displayed. In the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed, the display content of the lowest digit among the two displayed digits is a character other than a number (in this embodiment, the alphabetic characters "A", "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 display content 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.

At this time, the gaming machine information display 50 displays the ratio and ratio (hereinafter, may be referred to as data to be displayed) to be displayed at present corresponding to the above-mentioned abbreviations in the last two digits. The data is also displayed in%. As the data displayed in the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, 0 to 99% is displayed, but in this embodiment, it is displayed using both the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50. The data to be displayed is displayed. For example, when the data to be displayed is one digit, "0" is displayed in the upper digit of the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50. , The value of the data to be displayed is displayed in the lower digit (for example, when displaying 5%, "05" is displayed in the last two digits of the gaming 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. Further, by displaying the data to be displayed using both the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 regardless of whether it is one digit or two digits, the last two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 are always displayed. Any data will be displayed in the digits, and 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 highest digit among the two displayed digits is a character other than a number (for example, "A1"), and the game machine information display is displayed. Even in a configuration in which the abbreviation is displayed in the last two digits of 50 and the data to be currently displayed (for example, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games) is displayed in the first two digits of the game machine information display 50, the abbreviation number is displayed. It is possible to prevent the display contents of the ratio and the ratio from being misunderstood because the portion 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 abbreviation number part and the ratio and the ratio are adjacent to each other.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment shows the advantageous section ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, the joint payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in FIG. 32. When the display order is switched and displayed at predetermined intervals, the game may progress and these values may be updated to new values within one period until the display is completed. Even if there is, it restricts updating to a new value and makes a round of the display using the original value. Specifically, if the game progresses and these values can be updated to new values within one period until the display is completed, the new values are calculated and the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is calculated. However, by setting the original value without setting the new value in the output buffer for displaying the display contents on the gaming machine information display 50, the display on the gaming machine information display 50 can be displayed. It is possible to make a round using the original value, and after the round display is completed, set a new value in the output buffer so that the new value is displayed after that. If these values can be updated to new values within one period until the round is completed, the calculation for obtaining the new values is restricted, and the display on the gaming machine information display 50 is restricted. , And when the display of the round is completed, an operation for obtaining a new value may be performed, and then the display on the gaming machine information display 50 may be performed using the new value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display contents such as the advantageous section ratio 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 advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games and the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 70%), the main control unit 41 has a display mode different from the usual one (for example, normal). If it is always lit, it blinks and lights up, etc.) to display the advantageous section ratio. Further, when the continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the continuous payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts exceed the specified ratio (for example, 60%), the main control unit 41 has a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 60%). If it is normally lit all the time, it will blink and lit, etc.) to display the continuous payout ratio. Further, when the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 70%), the main control unit 41 has a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 70%). If it is normally lit all the time, it blinks and lights up, etc.) to display the bonus payout ratio. Further, when the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative number of payouts exceeds the specified ratio (for example, 80%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the usual one (for example, 80%). If it is normally lit all the time, it will blink and illuminate, etc.) to display the advantageous section payout ratio.

In this way, when the advantageous section ratio, the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio exceed the specified ratios, they are displayed in a display mode different from the usual one, resulting in a highly gambling state. It is possible to warn that it may be controlled.

In addition, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the character payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games as game machine information. In the case of displaying on the display 50, when the number of past games has not reached 6000 games, for example, the display of the upper two digits of the game machine information display 50 is blinked, which is an unusual display. By controlling the mode, it is possible to recognize that the total has not reached 6000 games, and it is possible to recognize the possibility that the displayed ratios and ratios are biased.

Further, when the main control unit 41 displays the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games on the gaming machine information display 50, the number of games in the past is the specified number of games in which the advantageous section ratio generally converges to the design value of the slot machine. When (for example, 175,000 games) has not been reached, the advantageous section ratio is controlled by controlling the display mode to be different from the usual one, for example, blinking the display of the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50. It has become possible to recognize that the number of games that has not reached the specified number of games that generally converges to the design value of the slot machine has not been reached, and it has become possible to recognize that the displayed ratios and ratios may be biased. There is.

Further, when the main control unit 41 displays the continuous payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number on the game machine information display 50, the provision that the number of past games converges to the design value of the slot machine. When the number of games (for example, 17,500 games) has not been reached, for example, the display of the upper two digits of the game machine information display 50 is blinked, and the display mode is different from the usual one. It is possible to recognize that the winning combination 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, the main control unit 41 defines that when the game machine information display 50 displays the bonus payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, the past number of games has the bonus payout ratio generally converged to the design value of the slot machine. When the number of games (for example, 6000 games) has not been reached, it is possible to control the display mode to be different from the usual one, for example, by blinking the display of the upper two digits of the game machine information display 50. 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, the main control unit 41 defines that when the game machine information display 50 displays the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of payouts, the number of games in the past is such that the advantageous section payout ratio generally converges to the design value of the slot machine. When the number of games (for example, 175,000 games) has not been reached, it is advantageous to control the display mode to be different from the usual one, for example, blinking the display of the upper two digits of the game machine information display 50. It is possible to recognize that the section 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.

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, that is, in the state after reaching 6000 games, the display mode of the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is referred to as the display mode after 6000 games. Is preferably configured to have a different display mode, and by such a configuration, the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 (for example, "1A") are displayed in a state where the game has not reached 6000 games. It can be recognized that the total of the advantageous section ratios and the like specified by) has not reached 6000 games, and it can be recognized that the displayed ratios and ratios may be biased. Further, by configuring the configuration to display "00" in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 when the game has not reached 6000 games, the gaming 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 an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games, a character payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a past 6000 games. Determine whether the data used to calculate the advantageous section payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts is normal. , When it is determined to be abnormal (when the number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive payouts, the number of advantageous section payouts is larger than the total number of payouts, the stored value is in a certain data format (01 repetition, etc.), etc.) Initializes the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data, causes the game machine information display 50 to display (for example, "FFFF") that an abnormality has been detected, and notifies that fact. It is possible to recognize that the calculation of these data is not performed normally.

When initializing the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data, for example, among the advantageous section ratio, the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio for the past 6000 games. If at least one of the above 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 advantageous section ratio, consecutive payout ratio, bonus payout ratio, and advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative number of games is determined to be abnormal, the data related to all of these should be initialized. Alternatively, only some data may be initialized. In addition, when an abnormality is determined in a part of the data for the past 6000 games, all the data for the past 6000 games and the total cumulative number of games is initialized, or conversely, a part of the data for the total cumulative number of games. When an abnormality is determined, all the data for the past 6000 games and the total cumulative number of games may be initialized.

In addition, it is determined whether or not the data used for calculating the advantageous section ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio for the past 6000 games and the total cumulative number of games is normal, and it is determined to be abnormal. In that case, a predetermined operation is performed (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 the predetermined procedure). By doing so, the initialization related to the data may be performed.

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 is notified by the liquid crystal display 51 or the like that the abnormality has been determined. You may do so.

Further, the main control unit 41 has a period from the start of data collection to reaching 6000 games, that is, an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, and a series between the past 6000 games. Benefits payout ratio, bonus payout ratio between past 6000 games, advantageous section payout ratio between past 6000 games, consecutive payout ratio to total cumulative payouts, bonus payout ratio to total cumulative payouts, advantage over total cumulative payouts During the period when the data for calculating the section payout ratio etc. is insufficient, the display content of the game machine information display 50 is displayed in a mode different from the display mode after 6000 games after the data collection is started. It is possible to recognize that the data for calculating the display content is an insufficient period.

In this embodiment, the ratio of advantageous sections between the past 6000 games, the ratio of advantageous sections to the total cumulative number of games, the ratio of consecutive payouts between the past 6000 games, and the past 6000 during the period from when the power is turned on until the power supply is stopped. The character payout ratio between games, the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the character payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number are specified. It is displayed by switching every period, but it is displayed only when the open state of the front door 1b is detected, or the operation of a predetermined operation switch (for example, reset / setting switch 38) is performed. It can be displayed only when it is detected, it can be displayed when it is not in the game, it can be displayed during the setting change status or setting confirmation, or it can be displayed only for a specified period after the power is turned on. You may do it. Further, instead of automatically switching every predetermined period, the display content may be switched every time a predetermined operation is performed.

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

Further, in this embodiment, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the continuous combination payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the character payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the past 6000 games. The advantageous section payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the accessory payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number are displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. In addition to these displays, it becomes recognizable when the RAM 41c is initialized by changing the setting, or when the disconnection of the wiring provided in the slot machine 1 (such as the wiring of the backup power supply) is detected. The contents may be displayed on the game 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 stipulated while the bonus is being carried over. More than a few were performed, or an operation to intentionally end the advantageous section was performed (for example, in RT2 and RT3 during AT, the RT1 transition replay or SB was intentionally won, or a specific symbol was stopped. When an operation to shift to RT1 is performed, that is, when a game state that is relatively advantageous to the player is intentionally shifted to a game state that is disadvantageous to the player, etc.) is detected, and the game machine information display 50 is disconnected. When it is detected that the connection may not be performed normally due to the occurrence of the above, the fact is notified so as to be identifiable. By doing so, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. ..

In addition, as will be described later, in the process of avoiding the overflow of the total cumulative data, when the total cumulative data etc. is initialized, it is possible to specify that fact. It is preferable to notify in a manner different from the case where there is a possibility of unauthorized operation so that correct information is not displayed as the continuous payout ratio, advantageous section payout ratio, etc., and by doing so, overflow is avoided. It is possible to recognize that the total cumulative data has been initialized by the processing to be performed separately from the initialization by an illegal operation for preventing the correct information from being displayed as the advantageous section ratio or the like.

In addition, if there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. as described above, that fact is detected. Then, the history of the detection is recorded on the main control unit 41 side, and after that, a predetermined operation (for example, a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a setting key switch 37, etc.) is performed without notifying the detection. By operating the switches according to 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), or an external display of the slot machine 1. May be.

In addition, the settings have been changed, the disconnection has been detected, and the connection failure of the gaming machine information display 50 has occurred, which is correct as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the joint payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. There is a possibility that the information may not be displayed, and as mentioned above, there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. This may be confirmed by a display or an effect device controlled by the sub control unit 91. In addition, the setting was changed during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carry-over of the bonus, and the bonus or advantageous section was forcibly terminated, or the bonus during the carry-over was cleared, the advantageous section ratio, the bonus payout ratio, etc. 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 continuous payout ratio, advantageous section payout ratio, etc., and these are performed by a predetermined operation. You may be able to check the history of.

Next, the main control unit 41 will explain a method of aggregating and calculating data for displaying such information.

The main control unit 41 aggregates and calculates information about the slot machine 1 such as the above-mentioned advantageous section ratio, and causes the game machine information display 50 mounted on the game control board 40 to display the information based on the calculation result. It is possible to execute the game machine information display process as the process. The program for performing the game machine information display process is included in the above-mentioned non-game program, and various data used by the main control unit 41 when executing the game machine information display process is stored in the non-game data area of the ROM 41b. It is remembered. Further, the main control unit 41 uses the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c as a work when executing the game machine information display process. The non-gaming RAM area used by the main control unit 41 when executing the gaming machine information display processing is backed up by the backup power supply, and even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the backup power supply is used. As long as power is supplied, the stored contents of the non-gaming RAM area are stored. Further, the main control unit 41 initializes the data stored in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c by performing the operation of changing the set value as described above, but the game machine information display process. The non-game RAM area used when executing is not targeted for initialization even when an operation for changing a set value is performed or when initialization conditions are satisfied for another game RAM area. In particular, the data for aggregating, calculating, and displaying the information about the slot machine 1 such as the above-mentioned advantageous section ratio is not initialized.

[How to aggregate the data displayed on the gaming machine information display]
As shown in FIG. 33, a game count counter capable of counting the number of games played in the slot machine 1 is added to a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and is specified for each game. The first game number counter that is initialized every time the period (6000 games in this embodiment) elapses, 1 is added for each game, and a predetermined number (6000 games in this embodiment) is added to the specified period (6000 games in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the second game number counter, which is initialized every time the predetermined period divided by 15) (400 games in the present embodiment) elapses, is initialized by adding 1 for each game. There is a third game count counter provided. In addition, the first to fifth data counting buffers capable of counting one set of data and the first to fifth ring buffers provided with 15 sets of buffers capable of storing 2 bytes of data in one set are set. Has been done.

The main control unit 41 is the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) using the first to fifth data counting buffers and the first to fifth ring buffers. The number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, which is the number of medals given during the period controlled by BB or RB in the specific period (6000 games in this embodiment), in the specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) The number of consecutive payouts, which is the number of medals granted during the period controlled by BB, and the advantageous section controlled by AT in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) (controlled by AT after winning AT). The number of advantageous section payouts, which is the number of medals granted in the period from when the game is played until the number of remaining games in the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is completed), becomes the AT in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment). Counting the number of games in the game section, which is the number of games in the controlled advantageous section (the period from when the AT is won to when the number of remaining games in the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is completed). Is possible.

Specifically, when the medals are paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, the main control unit 41 adds the number of the paid out medals to the first data counting buffer, and BB or RB. In the period controlled by BB, when medals are paid out due to the winning of a small winning combination, the number of the paid out medals is added to the second data counting buffer, and in the period controlled by BB. When medals are paid out due to the winning of a small winning combination, the number of the paid out medals is added to the third data counting buffer, and the advantageous section controlled by AT (after winning AT, controlled by AT). In the period from when the game is played until the number of remaining games of the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is finished), when the medals are paid out due to the winning of the small winning combination, the number of the paid out medals is the fourth. The game is played in the advantageous section controlled by the AT after adding to the data counting buffer (the period from when the AT is controlled to when the number of remaining games of the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is completed). When it is broken, one game is added to the fifth data counting buffer. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to add the number of medals to the first to fourth data counting buffers at the timing when the occurrence of the small winning combination is determined. The timing at which the number of medals is added to the data counting buffer of the above may be the timing at which medals are actually awarded due to the occurrence of a small winning combination (credit addition or detection of actual medal payout).

Then, every time it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed based on the second game number counter, a predetermined set of buffers of the first to fifth ring buffers (previously updated set + 1st set buffer) is used. , If the first or last updated set is the 15th set, the 1st set buffer) is initialized, and the 1st to 5th data count counter values are set to the predetermined set of the 1st to 5th ring buffers. In addition to adding to the buffer, the first to fifth data counting buffer values are added to the 3-byte aggregated data areas A'to D'and F'provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c, respectively. Further, the 3-byte aggregated data areas a'to d'and f'provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c are initialized, and all the first to fifteenth sets of the first to fifth ring buffers are initialized. The data in the set buffer is sequentially added to the corresponding aggregated data areas a'to d', f'. After that, the first to fifth data buffers are initialized. In addition, the aggregated data area E'is updated to the value of the third game number counter.

By performing these processes, the data of the buffers of a predetermined set of the first to fifth ring buffers, the aggregated data areas a'to d', f', and A'to F'are the latest, respectively, for each predetermined period. It will be updated with the information of.

Further, every time it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed, the main control unit 41 updates the aggregated data areas a'to d'and A'to D'to the latest information, and then stores the aggregated data area. Of these, it is determined whether or not the data set in the aggregated data areas a'and A'has reached 3 bytes, and for the data not reaching 3 bytes, the data in the aggregated data areas a'and A' Is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data areas a and A provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. On the other hand, the extraction process for extracting the predetermined 16 bits of the data reaching 3 bytes is performed, and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary calculation data areas a and A. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the extraction process, the highest rank is specified by referring to the data in the aggregated data area, and the highest rank data indicating the highest rank is specified in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. Set in the area. Then, 16-bit data below the highest digit is extracted.

Further, for b'to d'of the aggregated data area, the value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area b'to d'by 100 is a 3-byte primary calculation provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. Set in the data areas b "to d" respectively. After that, it refers to whether or not the aggregated data area a has been extracted, and if the aggregated data area a has not been extracted, the data in the aggregated data areas b "to d" is not stored in the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data areas b to d provided in the game RAM area. On the other hand, when the aggregated data area a is subjected to the extraction process, the extraction process is performed to specify the highest level specified in the extraction process of the aggregated data area a, and the data for 16 bits below the highest level is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data areas b to d.

Further, for B'to D'of the aggregated data area, the value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area B'to D'by 100 is a 3-byte primary calculation provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. Set in the data areas B "to D" respectively. After that, it is referred to whether or not the aggregated data area A has been extracted, and if the aggregated data area A has not been extracted, the data in the aggregated data areas B "to D" is not stored in the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data areas B to D provided in the game RAM area. On the other hand, when the aggregated data area A is subjected to the extraction process, the extraction process is performed to specify the highest level specified in the extraction process of the aggregated data area A, and the data for 16 bits below the highest level is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data areas B to D.

Then, the main control unit 41 divides the data in the secondary calculation data area b by the data in the secondary calculation data area a to determine the ratio of the total number of payouts in the specific period (6000 games in this embodiment). By calculating and dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area c by the data in the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of bonuses in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated. By dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area c by the data in the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of consecutive combinations in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated, and the secondary calculation data area By dividing the data of d by the data of the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of sheets to be paid out in the advantageous section in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated.

Further, by dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area B by the data in the secondary calculation data area A, the ratio of the cumulative total number of payouts in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and the data in the secondary calculation data area B is obtained. By dividing by the data in the secondary calculation data area A, the ratio of the cumulative number of bonuses in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and the data in the secondary calculation data area C is divided by the data in the secondary calculation data area A. By dividing, the ratio of the cumulative number of consecutive cards in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and by dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area D by the data in the secondary calculation data area A, the cumulative total in the slot machine 1 is calculated. Calculate the ratio of the number of sheets to be paid out in the advantageous section.

Further, the main control unit 41 updates the aggregated data areas f', E', and F'to the latest information each time it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed, and then the aggregated data in the aggregated data area. It is determined whether or not the data set in the area E'has reached 3 bytes, and if it has not reached 3 bytes, the data of the aggregated data area E'is provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is set in the secondary calculation data area E of 2 bytes. On the other hand, when it reaches 3 bytes, the extraction process is performed and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary operation data area E. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the extraction process, the highest rank is specified by referring to the data in the aggregated data area, and the highest rank data indicating the highest rank is specified in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. Set in the area. Then, 16-bit data below the highest digit is extracted.

Further, for the aggregated data area f', the value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area f'by 100 is set in the 3-byte primary calculation data area f "provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. , It is determined whether or not the data set in the aggregated data area f "has reached 3 bytes, and if it has not reached 3 bytes, the data in the aggregated data area f" is used as the non-gaming RAM of the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data area f provided in the area. On the other hand, when it reaches 3 bytes, the extraction process is performed and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary calculation data area f. ..

Further, it is referred to whether or not the extraction process is performed on the aggregated data area f, and if the extraction process is not performed on the aggregated data area f, the number of games in the predetermined period of 6000 is set to the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary calculation data area g provided in. On the other hand, when the extraction process is performed on the aggregated data area f, the extraction process is performed on 6000, which is the number of games in a predetermined period, and the highest level specified in the extraction process of the aggregated data area f is specified. The data for 16 bits below the highest level is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data area g.

Further, for the aggregated data area F', the value obtained by multiplying the data of the aggregated data area F'by 100 is set in the 3-byte primary calculation data area F ”provided in the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. Refers to whether or not the aggregated data area E has been extracted, and if the aggregated data area E has not been extracted, the data in the aggregated data area F ”is transferred to the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is set in the provided 2-byte secondary calculation data area F. On the other hand, when the aggregation process is performed on the aggregated data area E, the extraction process is performed to specify the highest level specified in the extraction process of the aggregated data area E, and the data for 16 bits below the highest level is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data area F.

Then, the main control unit 41 divides the data in the secondary calculation data area F by the data in the secondary calculation data area E to calculate the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total total number of games in the slot machine 1. Then, by dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area f by the secondary calculation data area g, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games in a predetermined period is calculated.

The main control unit 41 refers to the corresponding area of the secondary calculation data area at predetermined time intervals, and determines the ratio of the total number of payouts for a predetermined period, the ratio of the total total number of payouts, and the number of consecutive payouts for a predetermined period. Percentage, percentage of the number of bonuses paid out in a predetermined period, percentage of the number of advantageous sections paid out in a predetermined period, percentage of the total number of consecutive bonuses paid out, percentage of the total number of bonuses paid out, total number of coupons paid out in the advantageous section By specifying the ratio and setting it in the output buffer of the game machine information display 50, it is displayed on the game machine information display 50.

The main control unit 41 calculates the secondary calculation data based on the data of the first to fifth ring buffers when the predetermined period elapses, that is, updates the secondary calculation data every time the predetermined period elapses. Therefore, the previously calculated secondary calculation data is maintained until the predetermined period elapses, and the gaming machine information display 50 displays the total number of payouts and the like based on the secondary calculation data. After that, until the next predetermined period elapses, the total number of payouts and the like at the time when the previous predetermined period elapses will be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

By specifying the number of advantageous section games and the cumulative number of advantageous section games in a predetermined period in addition to the above-mentioned total number of payouts and the like at predetermined time intervals, the number of games is set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50. , It may be configured to be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

Further, in this embodiment, when the total cumulative data consisting of 3 bytes can overflow, that is, when the data such as the total number of payments can reach a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, a process for avoiding the overflow is executed. Erase the related data once.

Specifically, when the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are initialized. At this time, the data related to the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number is all the data used in the calculation (in this embodiment, the total number of payments, the number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive payouts, the number of games, and the advantageous section game). You may initialize all of the aggregated data of the number of times, or when some relatively relevant data (for example, aggregated data A'of the total number of payouts as total cumulative data reaches the specified number). In, the aggregated data B'ratio of the number of consecutive payouts used together with the aggregated data A'when calculating the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the aggregated data C'of the number of bonus payouts, When the aggregated data D'of the number of advantageous section payouts and the aggregated data E'of the number of games as the total cumulative data reach the specified number, it is used together with the aggregated data E'when calculating the advantageous section ratio (F / E). It is also possible to initialize the aggregated data F') of the number of advantageous section games to be obtained.

When the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are reduced by a predetermined ratio (for example, the total cumulative data). By multiplying the current value by 0.5, etc.), the overflow of the total cumulative data may be avoided. At this time, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data. All the data in the above may be reduced by a predetermined ratio, or the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and some data that are relatively related to the total cumulative data may be reduced by a predetermined ratio. You can do it.

In addition, when the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, when the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are initialized or decreased, the total cumulative data The specified number may be the maximum value of the total cumulative data (the maximum value of the value that can be stored in each aggregated data area (3 bytes) of the RAM 41c), or a predetermined value smaller than the maximum value of the total cumulative data (the maximum value). It may be a good value within 3 bytes, for example, "16000000 (decimal number)").

Further, in this embodiment, when the total cumulative data consisting of 3 bytes can overflow, that is, when the data such as the total number of payments can reach a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, it is once related as a process for avoiding the overflow. The configuration is such that the data is erased, but the counting may be stopped without erasing the related data.

Further, the data displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 may be executed for each game, or may be executed only for the game in which a prize is generated.

Since the microcomputer used in the gaming machine cannot perform the calculation after the decimal point, in this embodiment, the calculation is performed by using the following first calculation method. In the first calculation method, first, the value of the molecule is multiplied by 100. Then, this value multiplied by 100 is divided by the value of the denominator. This makes it possible to calculate the ratio without performing operations after the decimal point. That is, by multiplying the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when obtaining the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, it may be multiplied by 1000.

As the calculation method performed by the microcomputer that cannot perform the calculation after the decimal point, the following second calculation method may be used. In the second calculation method, first, the value of the denominator is divided by 100. Then, the value of the numerator is divided by the value divided by 100. This makes it possible to calculate the ratio without performing operations after the decimal point. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when obtaining the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, it may be divided by 1000.

In addition, the microcomputer used in the gaming machine can only perform calculations between values of up to 2 bytes. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lower bits are truncated as necessary in order to facilitate the calculation. By using such a calculation method, the calculation by the microcomputer used in the gaming machine becomes easy, but an error occurs. However, as the calculation period becomes longer, the error is reduced and the value is approximated to the original value. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the value to be calculated is 2 bytes or less, the calculation is performed using the value as it is without truncating the lower bits, and the value to be calculated is 2 bytes. When it exceeds, the operation is performed using the value obtained by truncating the lower bits.

In the conventional slot machine, the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player based on a predetermined design value.

However, with such a conventional method, it is difficult to confirm whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state based on a predetermined design value after being installed in the game store.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason), the total number of medals given is in the specific period. Since the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section), are calculated and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. Even after the slot machine 1 is shipped to the market, it can be confirmed whether or not the slot machine 1 is controlled in an advantageous state based on a predetermined design value.

Further, in this embodiment, the number of games controlled in an advantageous period (advantageous section) during a specific period (between the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or the period from the initialization of the data of the RAM 41c to the present). Since the advantageous section ratio, which is a ratio, is calculated and displayed on the game machine information display 50, it is possible to confirm information that is the degree of gambling even after being shipped to the market.

In this embodiment, the ratio of the number of games controlled in the advantageous section in a specific period (between the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or the period from the initialization of the data of the RAM 41c to the present for some reason) is advantageous. The section ratio is calculated and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, but for a specific period (the period from the time when the data in the RAM 41c was initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). In, the ratio of the number of games controlled by bonuses such as BB and RB may be calculated and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. Even in such a configuration, the degree of gambling even after being shipped to the market. You can check the information that becomes.

Further, in this embodiment, the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout for a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). When calculating the ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated by different calculation methods depending on whether or not these original data satisfy the predetermined conditions. The optimum calculation method can be selected according to the data. For example, if the total number of payouts in a specific period and the total number of payouts in an advantageous section of a specific period are within 2 bytes, the data that is the basis of the calculation can be used as it is without processing, and the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantage. While calculating the section payout ratio, if the total number of payouts in a specific period or the total number of payouts in an advantageous section in a specific period exceeds 2 bytes, the data that is the basis of the calculation is processed into data within 2 bytes. By calculating the joint payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio can be calculated by the optimum calculation method with few errors.

In this embodiment, the ratio of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) to the total number of medals awarded in the first period (between the past 6000 games). The total number of medals awarded in the second period (the period from the time when the data of RAM 41c was initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason to the present). The consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the second period, are calculated. In addition to being displayed on the display 50, when calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the first period, the continuous combination payout ratio and the bonus payout ratio in the second period, Even when calculating the advantageous section payout ratio, the joint payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated by a common calculation method. The method of calculating the material payout ratio and the advantageous section payout ratio may be different from the method of calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the second period. For example, in the above example, in calculating the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the numerator is multiplied by 100 so that the result is%, but the denominator is multiplied by 1/100. If the result is%, the total number of payouts in the first period can be kept within 2 bytes. In such a configuration, when calculating the linked payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the first period, the data on which the calculation is based is used as it is without processing. While calculating the ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, when calculating the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the second period, the data that is the basis of the calculation is 2 By calculating the linked payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio after processing the data into bytes or less, the linked payout ratio and the bonus payout ratio can be calculated by the optimum method according to the amount of data used. It will be possible to calculate the advantageous section payout ratio.

Further, in this embodiment, the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout for a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). Since the data used to calculate the ratio is stored separately from the total number of payouts in a specific period and the total number of payouts in an advantageous section in a specific period, the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section in a specific period are stored separately. The payout ratio can be calculated by a simple procedure.

Further, in the present embodiment, in calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the period of the specific number of games (6000 games), the predetermined number of games is divided by a predetermined number (15). 15 sets that store the total number of payouts during the number of games (400 games), the number of bonuses paid out during the predetermined number of games, the number of consecutive payouts during the predetermined number of games, and the number of advantageous section payouts during the predetermined number of games. It is equipped with a ring buffer consisting of the above buffers, and by adding up the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive payouts, and the number of advantageous section payouts stored in these ring buffers, the total number of payouts in the period of a specific number of games. , The number of bonuses paid out, the number of consecutive payouts, and the number of advantageous section payouts are calculated, and the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonuses payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the period of a specific number of games (6000 games) are calculated. Therefore, it is possible to easily calculate the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the latest specific number of games.

Further, in this embodiment, in calculating the advantageous section ratio in the period of the specific number of games (6000 games), the advantageous section of the period of the predetermined number of games (400 games) obtained by dividing the specific number of games by the predetermined number (15). A ring buffer consisting of 15 sets of buffers for storing the number of games is provided, and the number of games in the advantageous section in the period of a specific number of games is calculated by adding up the number of games in the advantageous section stored in these ring buffers. The number of games in the advantageous section in the period of the specific number of games (6000 games) is calculated, and the number of games in the advantageous section in the latest specific number of games can be easily calculated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is attached to the housing 1a in a state of being housed in the board case 120a formed of a transparent resin, and the game machine information display 50 has the game control board 40. The display contents can be visually recognized via the board case 120a in a state of being housed in the board case 120a and attached to the housing 1a. Further, the board case 120a is designed to be sealed after accommodating the game control board 40, and in the sealed state, the sealing cannot be released and opened without leaving a trace. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine information display 50 from being illegally crafted.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to display the game RAM area in which the data corresponding to the progress of the game is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game machine information display 50 to display the bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, and the like. When the initialization condition of the RAM 41c is satisfied by the transition to the setting change state or the like, the data in the game RAM area is initialized while the non-game RAM area is provided. Since the data in the RAM area is not initialized, even if the initialization conditions are satisfied, it is possible to calculate and display the bonus payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. by adding the data before that. ..

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game is mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section). It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the game machine information display 50 can visually recognize the display contents from the outside of the board case 120a in a state where the game control board 40 is enclosed in the board case 120a. At the same time, the board case 120a enclosed in the game control board 40 is arranged inside the housing 1a, and the inside of the housing 1a hinders the visibility of the game machine information display 50. Since it is configured so that there is no such thing, it is possible to check the display of the gaming machine information display 50 simply by opening the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, and based on the display of the gaming machine information display 50, It is possible to easily confirm whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state based on the design value.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section). It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the setting is changed during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carry-over of the bonus, the bonus or the advantageous section is forcibly terminated, or the bonus during the carry-over is cleared. The game was played more than the specified number while the bonus was being carried over, the operation to intentionally end the advantageous section was performed, or the connection failure occurred in the gaming machine information display 50, that is, the advantageous section ratio, the accessory. It is designed to detect that there is a possibility that the correct information is not displayed as the payout ratio, the joint payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. Since it is detected that an event has occurred in which the correct information such as the winning combination payout ratio and the advantageous section payout ratio may not be properly displayed by the gaming machine information display 50, these information should not be displayed properly. You can prevent fraud.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and when the data such as the total number of payments used when calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio reaches a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, By executing the process to avoid overflow and deleting the related data once, the upper limit is the data such as the total number of payments used when calculating the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio. Since it is avoided to exceed the limit, even if the data such as the total number of payments used when calculating the continuous payout ratio exceeds the upper limit, the continuous payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout. The ratio can be calculated and the information can be displayed on the game machine information display 50.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the main control unit 41 periodically cycles information such as the continuous combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio on the game machine information display 50 in a predetermined display order. The display is switched to the target (every 30 seconds in this embodiment), and these values are new values within one period until the display of these consecutive payout ratios, etc. is completed. Even if it can be updated to a new value, the display is cycled using the original value by limiting the update to a new value, so that a lot of information such as the continuous payout ratio in the gaming machine information display 50 Can be displayed efficiently, and information updated at the same time is displayed as multiple types of information displayed in one cycle, so information at different times may be mixed in one cycle. Can be prevented.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a past 6000 games. To calculate the character payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the character payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number. It is determined whether the data to be used is normal, and if at least one of these data is determined to be abnormal, the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data are initialized, and an abnormality is detected. Since the display to that effect (for example, "FFFF") is set to the game machine information display 50 to notify that effect, the data necessary for calculating the advantageous section ratio and the like has been initialized. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the calculation of these data is not performed normally and the advantageous section ratio or the like may not be a normal value.

When an abnormality in the RAM 41c is detected, the main control unit 41 has an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a continuous payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the past 6000 games. To calculate the bonus payout ratio between the games, the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, the bonus payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payouts. The non-gaming RAM area in which the data used for the game is stored may be initialized, and such a configuration allows simple processing without identifying the data in which an abnormality has occurred. , These data can be newly calculated.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present during the past 6000 games, at the time of shipment from the factory, or for some reason). The game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated by calculating the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratios of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section). It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50, and the main control unit 41 is stopped at the timing when the occurrence of the small winning combination is determined according to the progress of the game, that is, on the symbol combination reel of the small winning combination to which the medal is paid out. At that time, the number of medals is added to the data counting buffer without waiting for the medals to be actually paid out and the payout is completed. The data used to calculate the medal payout ratio, the medal payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio can be updated.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 adds the number of medals to the data counting buffer at the timing when the occurrence of the small winning combination is determined according to the progress of the game, but the medals are added to the data counting buffer. The timing at which the numbers are added may be the timing at which medals are actually awarded due to the occurrence of a small winning combination (credit addition or detection of actual medal payout), and such a configuration is used. Therefore, when the medal is stopped on the symbol combination reel of the small winning combination to be paid out, after the medal is actually paid out and the payout is completed, the continuous combination payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio The data used in the calculation of can be updated.

Although the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as that of Example 1 has the same effect as that described in Example 1. Further, the modified example exemplified for Example 1 can also be applied to Example 2.

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Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays games
A storage means having a storage area that can store a program,
A control means that controls based on a program stored in the storage means,
Equipped with
The storage area of the storage means is
The first program area where the first program is stored and
A second program area in which the second program called by the first program is stored, and
Including
The control means specifies an address in which the program to be called is stored from the upper address and lower address specified for each instruction, and the first call instruction for calling the program at the specified address and the corresponding address are predetermined. By specifying the given one value, it is possible to call the program using the second call instruction that calls the program at the address corresponding to the one value.
In the first program, it is possible to call the program by using the second call instruction.
In the second program, the program is called by using the first calling instruction without using the second calling instruction.
A gaming machine that controls the output of an external output signal output to an external device in the second program by calling the second program once from the first program, and controls the display of a state based on the history of the game.

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