JP2023061818A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a tokenless slot machine for improving various problems regarding a function of clearing tokens remaining in the game machine.SOLUTION: Main control means can execute a setting change process accompanying clearing of the number of game media stored in betting number storage means when power is turned on while accompanying operation of first operation means and without accompanying operation of second operation means. Game medium management means can clear the number of game media stored in storage number storage means when power is turned on while accompanying operation of the second operation means and without accompanying operation of the first operation means. Notification control means executes first notification when the number of game media stored in the betting number storage means is cleared on the basis of power-on accompanying operation of the first operation means and not accompanying operation of the second operation means, and executes second notification differing from the first notification when the number of game media stored in the storage number storage means is cleared on the basis of power-on accompanying operation of the second operation means and not accompanying operation of the first operation means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and more particularly to slot machines.

Gaming machines typified by slot machines include medalless slot machines that do not use real medals. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP 2020-116297 A

However, since such a medalless slot machine does not use real medals, medals tend to remain inside the game machine compared to conventional slot machines that use real medals.
In response to this, it is required to have a function for clearing the medals inside the game machine, but there is still room for improvement regarding the clearing function.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a medal-less slot machine that solves various problems related to the function of clearing medals remaining inside the gaming machine.

According to the present invention, a game can be started using game media, game media are given according to the result of the game, the given game media are stored, and the stored game media are settled by electronic data. A medal-less gaming machine capable of executing a setting change process for setting one set value from a plurality of stages of set values with different degrees of advantage, the game machine comprising main control means for controlling the progress of a game, and game media. game media management means for managing; stored number storage means for storing the number of game media stored; betting number storage means for storing the number of game media used in a game; first operation means; An operating means, an informing means, and an informing control means for controlling the informing means, wherein the main control means turns on the power with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means. is performed, the setting change process can be executed with clearing the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means, and the game media management means can operate the second operation means. When the power is turned on without being accompanied by an operation on the first operation means, the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means can be cleared, and the notification control means When the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation means being operated and without being accompanied with the second operation means, the first The notification is executed, and the number of game media stored in the accumulated number storage means is cleared when the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means. when the second notification different from the first notification is executed, and when the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means, the Even if the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is zero, the process of clearing the number of game media can be executed, and the second notification is executed when the process is executed. A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the present invention, there is provided a medalless slot machine in which various problems relating to the function of clearing medals remaining inside the game machine are resolved.

2 is a front view of the gaming machine 10; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand area II shown enclosed by a dashed line in FIG. 1; 4 is a diagram showing the back surface of the front door 20. FIG. It is a figure which shows the gaming machine 10 except the front door 20. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the array of symbols provided on the reel 65 in a two-dimensionally developed manner; It is a figure which shows the kind of the pattern given to the reel 65. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game machine 10; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a main flow in the main substrate 100; 4 is a flowchart of a main flow in the main substrate 100; 4 is a flowchart of a main flow in the main substrate 100; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the flow of game state transitions. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing types of wins that can be internally won, symbol combinations corresponding to each win, and payouts for each win. 13 and 14 are diagrams showing the types of wins that can be internally won, the symbol combinations corresponding to each win, and the payouts for each win. FIG. 15(a) schematically shows a lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB non-internal lottery, and FIG. 15(b) schematically shows the lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB internal lottery. . 16(a) to 16(c) are diagrams schematically showing details of some of the roles in FIG. 15(a) or FIG. 15(b), and FIG. FIG. 16B schematically shows the details of the portion corresponding to the strong chance, and FIG. 16C schematically shows the details of the portion corresponding to the weak chance. . FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the flow of transition of the game mode. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of operation condition notification control processing. 4 is a flow chart of a main flow in a medal count control board 300; FIG. 20 is a flow chart of the medal count control board initial setting process. FIG. 21 is a diagram sorting out whether or not the number of medals is cleared according to the operation state when the power is turned on. FIG. 22 is a flow of sub-board effect control processing. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart when both bet number clear notification and credit clear notification are executed when the power is turned on. FIG. 24 is a flow of remaining credit notification control processing. FIG. 25 is a flow of remaining bet number notification control processing.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the In addition, the term “advantageous (advantageous)” in the following description refers to being advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, medals (game media) ) is advantageous in terms of acquisition.

<Features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in this embodiment will be described.
In describing the features, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the description of the gaming machine 10 after this description also has the same usage in the parentheses. may describe the configuration.

The present invention
A game can be started using a game medium, a game medium is provided according to the result of the game, the provided game medium is stored, and the stored game medium can be settled by electronic data, and an advantage is obtained. A medal-less gaming machine capable of executing a setting change process for setting one set value from a plurality of different set values,
Main control means (main board 100) for controlling the progress of the game;
Game media management means (medal count control board 300) for managing game media;
A pooled number storage means (RAM 302) for storing the number of pooled game media;
bet number storage means (RAM 102) for storing the number of game media used in the game;
a first operating means (setting key switch 48a);
a second operation means (clear number of medals button 81);
Notification means (speaker 49, effect display area 62);
Notification control means (sub-board 200) for controlling the notification means;
with
The main control means controls the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means when the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means. It is possible to execute the above setting change processing with clearing,
When the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, the game medium management means determines the number of game media stored in the accumulated number storage means. (credits) can be cleared,
The notification control means is
When the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means , Execute the first notification (betting number clear notification),
When the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means , to execute a second notification (credit clear notification) different from the first notification,
When the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means, even if the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is zero. A process for clearing the number of game media can be executed, and the second notification is executed when the process is executed.
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the present invention, when the number of game media stored in the number-of-bet storage means is cleared, it is possible to identify the occurrence of the clear, and the number of game media stored in the number-of-bet storage means can be specified. When a number is cleared, the occurrence of that clear can be identifiable.
Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is not zero, the number of game media is cleared and the second notification is executed. make it easier to recognize.

It should be noted that "the main control means, when the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means, the game media stored in the bet number storage means , it is not necessary to refer to the operation state of the second operation means at the time of power-on in executing the processing.
Further, "the notification control means controls the game media stored in the bet number storage means based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means. When the number of is cleared, the first notification is executed,” Regarding the operation state of each operation means when the power is turned on, the description specifies the phenomenon surface, and the operation state is referred to when executing the notification do not need to

In addition, "the game medium management means, when the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means, the game media stored in the accumulated number storage means It is not necessary to refer to the operation state of the first operation means at the time of power-on in executing the process.
Furthermore, "(the notification control means) is stored in the stored number storage means based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means When the number of game media is cleared, a second notification different from the first notification is executed." It is not necessary to refer to the operation state in executing notification.

Further, in this embodiment, which will be described later, the main board 100 corresponding to the main control means and the number-of-bets storage means and the number-of-tokens control board 300 corresponding to the game-media management means and the number-of-storage-numbers storage means are separated into different boards. However, the board that implements the main control means and the bet number storage means and the board that implements the game medium management means and the accumulated number storage means may be the same board. That is, the game medium management means, the accumulated number storage means, the game medium management means, and the accumulated number storage means may be realized by one board (for example, the main board 100).

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Structure of game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand area II surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the front of the gaming machine 10 excluding the front door 20, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the array of symbols provided on the reels 65, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing types of symbols provided on the reel 65. FIG.

The game machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped outer frame 90 with an open front surface, and a front door 20 and a game machine main body 60 pivotally supported on the left edge side of the outer frame 90 so as to be rotatable and openable. . More specifically, three hinge portions 96 (96a, 96b, 96c) are provided on the left edge side of the outer frame 90, and the front door 20 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the lower hinge portion 96c, The gaming machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

1 or 2, on the front side of the front door 20, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, a start lever 26, A stop button 27, a medal number display LED 28, a settlement button 32, a medal count button 33, a door lock 34, a decorative LED 36, and a speaker port 38 are provided.
In particular, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a so-called medalless slot machine in which a game can be played without using real medals. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not have a structure necessary for using real medals, such as a medal insertion port and a medal discharge port, which are standardly provided in conventional slot machines using real medals. Also, in the following description, medals refer to electronic information rather than the conventionally used real medals.

3, a decoration LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, and a menu A selection button board 46, a setting change device 48, a speaker 49, a medal number display LED board 50, and a medal counting button board 51 are provided.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the game machine 10 includes a power supply device 91 and a medal count control board 300 on the side of the game machine body 60 .

In addition, in order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 to release a locking mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90. When the front door 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 4, the power supply device 91 and the medal count control board 300 provided below the gaming machine body 60 can be confirmed. In addition, in this embodiment, a door open sensor (not shown) for determining whether or not the front door 20 is opened is provided on the right edge side of the outer frame 90 .

The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying power to each component of the gaming machine 10, and is controlled to start or stop by operating a power switch 92 provided in the device. Therefore, when playing a game, it is necessary to operate the power switch 92 with the front door 20 open to activate the power supply device 91 . In this embodiment, the main board 100, the sub-board 200, and the medal count control board 300, which will be described later, are in the OFF state even when the power supply from the power supply device 91 is turned OFF. It has a function to maintain the information held before becoming.

The medal number control board 300 is a board for managing credits, which will be described later, and includes a medal number operation board 52 .
The medal number operation board 52 is a board provided with a medal number clear button 81, an error cancel button 82, and an operation board cover 53. Although not shown in FIG. A medal count clear button sensor 52a and an error cancel button sensor 52b for detecting an operation on the medal count clear button 81 and an error cancel button sensor 52b are provided, and the medal count control board 300 operates the medal count clear button 81 and the error cancel button 82. is configured to detect The details of the processing executed by the medal count control board 300 when these buttons are operated will be described later. Furthermore, the operation board cover 53 is a cover that covers the medal count clear button 81 and the error cancel button 82, and by sliding this, it becomes possible to operate these buttons.

A setting change device 48 provided on the back side of the front door 20 is a device for performing setting change processing for changing set values and setting confirmation processing for confirming set values that have already been set. It includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. Details of the setting change process and the setting confirmation process will be described later.
The setting display LED 48c is an LED that displays a setting value being changed in the setting change process and a setting value that has already been set in the setting confirmation process, and is configured with a 7-segment display in this embodiment.
The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a. By sliding this cover, it becomes possible to insert a setting key (not shown) into the setting key switch 48a and operate it. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.
Here, the set value is a different ball payout ratio indicating the expected value of the number of medals paid out with respect to the number of medals used in the game. do. The ball payout rate tends to increase as the set value increases. In the following description, the set value of 1 will be referred to as set value 1, similarly, the set value of 2 will be set value 2, the set value of 3 will be set value 3, the set value of 4 will be set value 4, and the set value of 5 will be set. The setting value of setting value 5 and the setting value of 6 is referred to as setting value 6 .

The front door 20 also has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side.
Since the upper panel 21 is formed of a transparent member, a player positioned in front of the gaming machine 10 can visually recognize the gaming machine body 60 arranged on the back side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. - 特許庁can be done.
On the surface of the lower panel 22, the model name of the game machine 10, a character related to the model, etc. are written, and the model name, etc., written on the back light (not shown) can be easily recognized visually. .

In addition, the gaming machine body 60 includes main components for controlling games played by the gaming machine 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. , and a reel frame 64 is formed on the lower front surface thereof.

The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the gaming machine body 60, and can display effects and information related to the game of the gaming machine 10. FIG. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. It is possible to appropriately arouse the interest of the player.

The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built into the gaming machine body 60, and is divided into an inner area and an outer area. The inner region of the reel frame 64 is formed of a hollow or transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the inner region. In addition, the external region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a translucent member and a colored transparent member), making it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external region.

Here, the reel 65 is composed of a reel 65L, a reel 65C and a reel 65R, and these reels are rotatable by a stepping motor. When the reel 65 in this embodiment rotates, in principle, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom. It may be called "reverse direction".
A plurality of types of symbols are applied to each of the reels 65, and when the reels 65 are rotated, the symbols applied to the reels 65 are variably displayed, and when the rotating reels 65 are stopped, the symbols are stopped. indicate.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the circumference of each reel 65 is equally divided into 21 frames, and each frame is provided with one pattern. In the following explanation, when the pieces arranged on the reel 65L are called LZ00 to LZ20, the pieces arranged on the reel 65C are called CZ00 to CZ20, and the pieces arranged on the reel 65R are called RZ00 to RZ20. There is

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the types of symbols drawn on the outer periphery of each reel 65 will be described.
The pattern shown in FIG. 6A is a blue pattern imitating the number "7", and is referred to as a "blue 7 pattern" in the following description. The blue 7 symbols are arranged on LZ18, CZ18, and RZ18, and on each of the reels 65, they are arranged in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames (described later) (stop on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the stop button 27). It can be said that it is a design.
The pattern shown in FIG. 6(b) is a red pattern imitating the number "7", and will be referred to as a "red 7 pattern" in the following description. The 7 red symbols are arranged on LZ10, CZ10, and RZ10, and can be said to be symbols arranged in excess of the maximum number of frames to be drawn on each of the reels 65, similar to the above-mentioned "7 blue symbols".
The pattern shown in FIG. 6(c) is a pattern labeled "BAR", and will be referred to as a "BAR pattern" in the following description. The BAR symbols are arranged on LZ03, CZ03, RZ03, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged in excess of the maximum number of frames to be drawn on each reel 65, similar to the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbols".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6(d) is a symbol labeled as "REPLAY" which means replay, and will be referred to as a "replay symbol" in the following description. In addition, the replay symbols are arranged on LZ04, CZ01, RZ02, etc., and on each reel 65, the number of reels 65 does not exceed the maximum number of drawn frames (stops on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 27). It can be said that it is a design that can be made
The pattern shown in FIG. 6(e) is a pattern imitating a bell, and will be referred to as a "bell pattern" in the following description. Note that the bell symbols are arranged in LZ00, CZ02, RZ01, etc., and can be said to be symbols that do not exceed the maximum number of drawn frames on each of the reels 65, similar to the above-mentioned "replay symbols".
The pattern shown in FIG. 6(f) is a pattern imitating a cherry, and will be referred to as a "cherry pattern" in the following description. The cherry symbols are arranged on LZ02, CZ08, RZ00, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged on each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of reels 65, similar to the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbols".
The pattern shown in FIG. 6(g) is a pattern imitating a watermelon, and will be referred to as a "watermelon pattern" in the following description. The watermelon symbols are arranged in LZ01, CZ00, RZ11, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged in excess of the maximum number of reels 65 to be drawn in each of the reels 65, similar to the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbols".
The pattern shown in FIG. 6(h) is a pattern labeled "BLANK", and will be referred to as a "blank pattern" in the following description. It should be noted that blank symbols, LZ07, CZ05, RZ05, etc., are arranged, and can be said to be symbols arranged in excess of the maximum number of reels 65 to be drawn in the same manner as the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbols".

Further, each of the reels 65 has a detection piece (not shown) that moves with the rotation of the reel at a position corresponding to a reference position (LZ00, CZ00, RZ00 in this embodiment) (movement in a brake control state described later). A reel sensor 66 that detects the detection piece is provided without moving with the rotation of the reel. Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R for the reel 65R. It is configured so that it can be detected.

In addition, reel lighting boards 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) are provided inside the reels 65, and each symbol displayed on the reels 65 can be visually recognized by lighting the LEDs mounted on the reel lighting boards 67. making it easy. That is, the LEDs mounted on the reel illumination board 67 function as backlights for symbol display by the reels 65 .

The start lever 26 can receive a player's operation as a trigger for starting a game. Here, the player's operation of the start lever 26 means tilting the start lever 26, which is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 in the initial state, in any direction.
The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is on or off. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an OFF state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in any direction as an ON state. .

In this embodiment, when the number of medals used in the game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "the bet number", and the number is stored in the RAM 102 to be described later) is one or less, the start lever 26 is operated, the game is not started. That is, in this embodiment, the game can be started only when the number of bets is the maximum (three in this embodiment) or two. Therefore, in order to reach the maximum number of bets, it is necessary to increase the number of bets by depressing the bet button 23 to subtract the medals stored in the medal number control board 300 of the gaming machine 10 .
Here, the accumulation of medals refers to a function of storing numerical values (credits) corresponding to medals owned by the player inside the gaming machine 10 (in particular, RAM 302 described later). Further, the cases where medals are accumulated (credits are added) include, for example, the case where medals are lent from a dedicated unit 1000 described later, and the case where a winning combination with a payout is won. It should be noted that, in the following description, the borrowing of medals from the dedicated unit 1000 means that the medals after converting banknotes into medals in the dedicated unit 1000 are transferred (moved) to the medal count control board 300, Transferring stored medals stored in a card or the like to the medal count control board 300 is also included.
Further, when a replay combination is won in the previous game, the replay is activated in the relevant game, the number of bets in the previous game is set as the number of bets in the current game, and new medals are generated by pressing the bet button 23. can be started without setting the number of bets.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23 a and a single bet button 23 b as the bet buttons 23 , and the operation of each button is detected by a sensor provided on the bet button board 45 . More specifically, a maximum bet button sensor 45a is provided for the maximum bet button 23a, and a single bet button sensor 45b is provided for the single bet button 23b. These sensors individually detect the operation of each button. be done.
The maximum bet button 23a subtracts credits by the maximum number of bets (3 in this embodiment) and adds the subtracted amount to the number of bets in one operation, thereby maximizing the number of bets. The single bet button 23b is a button that subtracts 1 from the credit and adds 1 to the number of bets with one operation. When the number of bets has reached the maximum number, operating any of the bet buttons 23 does not allow the credit to be subtracted and the number of bets to be increased.

Further, the maximum bet button 23a is used for increasing the number of bets by subtracting credits according to the operation (bet button) as described above, and may also be used as an opportunity to execute an effect (effect button). be. When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to a state in which the number of bets can be increased. Any state such as during a replay operation before starting or during a game may be adopted.
Note that the bet button board 45 is provided with a push button sensor 45c that detects pressing of the maximum bet button 23a when the maximum bet button 23a is used as an effect button, and is distinguished from detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. be done. Specifically, the maximum bet button sensor 45 a is directly connected to the main board 100 , whereas the push button sensor 45 c is directly connected to the sub board 200 .

The settlement button 32 is operated to transfer the bet amount before being used in the game to credits, and the settlement button sensor (not shown) detects the operation of the settlement button 32 . When the settlement button 32 is operated, the entire bet amount is transferred to the credits by operating the settlement button 32 once, regardless of the current bet amount.

The medal count button 33 is operated to transfer part or all of the credits stored in the medal count control board 300 to the dedicated unit 10001000. An operation on the medal counting button 33 is detected by the button sensor 51a.
When the medal count button 33 is pressed for a short time, 1 credit is transferred to the dedicated unit 10001000. In the configuration, every 500 ms), 50 credits (if the credit value is less than 50) are transferred to dedicated unit 1000 1000 .

The gaming machine 10 also has a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23 . The menu selection button 24 is composed of a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and an enter button 24b located in the center of the cross key button 24a.

The menu selection button 24 is a component that receives an operation related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen that is displayed in the effect display area 62 and that shows the operating method of the gaming machine 10, game commentary information, and the like.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24 . For example, when the enter button 24b is pressed in the standby state, a list of menus and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. FIG. The player operates the cross key button 24a to move the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu, and when the player presses the determination button 24b when the cursor indicates any menu, the menu is displayed as an effect. displayed in area 62 .

The menu selection button board 46 is provided with a cross key button sensor 46a and an enter button sensor 46b. It is possible to detect whether the button is pressed in either the left or right direction. Also, the enter button sensor 46b can detect that the enter button 24b has been pressed. The cross key button sensor 46a and the enter button sensor 46b are directly connected to the sub-board 200 in the same manner as the push button sensor 45c described above.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a status display LED 25 for displaying information about the gaming machine 10 such as the number of bets on the right side of the bet button 23 . The status display LEDs 25 are composed of a plurality of LEDs or a 7-segment display mounted on the status display LED board 42, and are composed of the following eight types of LEDs.
The first bet number display LED 25a is composed of three LEDs, and the number of lit LEDs increases by one as the number of bets increases by one.
The second winning number display LED 25b is composed of two 7-segment displays, and numerically indicates the number of medals acquired by winning.
The third instruction display LED 25c is composed of two 7-segment displays, and is capable of specifying an operation condition (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "operation condition") related to the stop button 27, which will be described later. can be lit.
The fourth replay display LED 25d is composed of one LED, and lights up when replay is stopped and displayed in the game.
The fifth game start display LED 25e is composed of one LED, and lighting of the LED indicates that the conditions for starting the game are satisfied.
The sixth insertable display LED 25f is composed of one LED, and indicates that the number of bets can be set by lighting the LED.
The seventh advantageous mode display LED 25g is composed of one LED and lights up corresponding to the game mode.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 has a medal number display LED 28 for displaying the number of credits on the right side of the status display LED 25 . The medal number display LED 28 is composed of five 7-segment displays mounted on the medal number display LED board 50, so that the number of medals from 0 to 99999 can be displayed.

The stop button 27 receives a player's operation (stop operation) that causes the rotating reels 65 to stop. It should be noted that the stop button 27 can accept (activate) a stop operation when a stop possible condition is satisfied after the reel 65 starts rotating.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27 . Further, the stop possible condition is a precondition for performing a stop display in the game. This is a condition that is established when the reference position is detected for each.
Also, in the following description, the operation for the first stop button in one game is the "first stop operation", the operation for the next stop button is the "second stop operation", and the operation for the last stop button is the "second stop operation". 3 stop operation”.

Each of the stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) is mounted on the stop button substrate 43, and is provided for each of the reels 65 one by one. Specifically, the stop button 27L receives a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L, the stop button 27C receives a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C, and the stop button 27R is for stopping the reel 65R. accepts the stop operation.
Further, the stop button board 43 is provided with stop button sensors 43a for individually detecting that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed. 65 are controlled to stop rotating. That is, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a detect a stop operation that serves as a trigger for stopping the rotation of the reel 65 by the reel control unit 112, which will be described later.

In addition, the stop button 27 in the present embodiment includes a stop possible display LED 27a and has a configuration in which the periphery thereof is covered with a light-transmitting member. The stop button 27 is designed to inform the player whether or not the condition for allowing the stop is satisfied by the lighting color of the LED 27a indicating that the game can be stopped. In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the conditions for enabling a stop are satisfied depending on the color of the stop button 27, so that the player can smoothly perform the stop operation in sequence.

Further, in this embodiment, the stop position of the reel 65 is based on the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. can move. Here, the control from when the stop button 27 is pressed until the reel 65 stops is generally called pull-in control.

The internal area corresponding to each of the reels 65 of the reel frame 64 has a dimension of three frames in the vertical direction. In addition, each reel 65 is controlled to be stopped so that three symbols can be accommodated in the vertical direction of the inner area of the reel frame 64, and the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the inner area of the reel frame 64. It has become. That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the horizontal direction, the player can visually recognize nine symbols (three symbols x three reels) when the reels 65 are stopped. there is

Approximately straight lines formed by upper, middle, and lower inner regions of the reel 65 (indicated by dashed-dotted lines in FIG. 1) are referred to as lines L1, L2, and L3, respectively. Further, a substantially straight line formed by the upper inner region of the reel 65L, the middle inner region of the reel 65C, and the lower inner region of the reel 65R (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1) is called a line L4. A substantially straight line (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1) formed by the lower internal region, the middle internal region of the reel 65C, and the upper internal region of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L5.
In this embodiment, only substantially straight lines are used as the lines in the internal region, but curved lines may be used instead of straight lines. Also, a line formed including non-adjacent regions (for example, the upper stage of the reel 65L and the lower stage of the reel 65C) may be employed. That is, any line may be employed as long as it is formed by arbitrarily selecting an internal area for one pattern from each of the reels 65 .

The effective line in this embodiment is only line L2. Here, the effective line is a line on which a winning determination, which will be described later, is performed with respect to the symbol combination stopped on the line.
Specifically, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning prize is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the prescribed number of medals is awarded for the winning prize. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the replay is activated in the next game. When the symbol combination corresponding to the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is stop-displayed on the activated line, the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is activated in the next game. The details of the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination will be described later.
Note that the effective line may be a single line as in this embodiment, or may be a plurality of lines.

During the rotation of the reels 65 (during the execution of the game), images displayed in the effect display area 62, sounds output from the speaker 49, or lighting of the decoration LED 36 are displayed in order to attract the player's interest and arouse interest in the game. A variety of productions are performed, consisting of lights and dimmed lights.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49 .
More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of the speaker 49a positioned on the upper right (upper left in FIG. 3) as viewed from the front of the gaming machine, and is located on the upper left (upper left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38b is provided in front of the speaker 49b positioned on the upper right side of the game machine, and a speaker port 38c is provided in front of the speaker 49c positioned on the lower left side (lower right side in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38d is provided in front of the speaker 49d located at the lower right (lower left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. Note that each speaker port 38 is provided with a large number of cavities so that the sound output from the speaker 49 can be appropriately output.

The decoration LEDs 36 are arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64 .
More specifically, the decoration LEDs 36 a mounted on the decoration LED board 41 a and the decoration LEDs 36 b mounted on the decoration LED board 41 b are arranged on the upper right side of the effect display area 62 . Decoration LEDs 36c mounted on the decoration LED board 41c are arranged on the lower side. A decoration LED 36d mounted on the decoration LED board 41d is arranged on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, and a decoration LED 36e mounted on the decoration LED board 41e is arranged on the lower left side of the reel frame 64. A decoration LED 36f mounted on the decoration LED board 41f is arranged on the lower left side of the production display area 62, and a decoration LED 36g mounted on the decoration LED board 41g and a decoration LED are arranged on the upper left side of the production display area 62. A decorative LED 36h mounted on the substrate 41h is arranged. Each decorative LED 36 may be lit in a single color, or may be lit in multiple colors.

<Electrical Configuration and Functional Configuration of Gaming Machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration and functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. However, since the constituent elements shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, please refer to them as appropriate. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG.

The game machine 10 incorporates a main board 100, a sub-board 200, and a medal count control board 300 as main components. In FIG. 7, the main board 100, the sub-board 200, or the medal count control board 300 are illustrated as if they were a single electronic board, but they do not necessarily have to be a single electronic board. That is, the main board 100, the sub-board 200, or the medal number control board 300 may all be realized by combining a plurality of electronic boards.

Electronic parts such as a CPU 101, a RAM 102, a ROM 103, and a random number circuit 104 are mounted on the main board 100, and connections with other electronic parts such as sensors and boards are shown in FIG. The main board 100 mainly implements control related to the progress of the game by executing processing based on data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40a.
Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-described start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, reel sensor 66, and the like.
In addition to the main board 100, the medal number control board 300, which will be described later, has limits on ROM capacity and RAM capacity in order to increase security against fraudulent acts such as unauthorized modification. On the other hand, the sub-board 200 is not provided with similar restrictions.

Electronic parts such as a CPU 201, a RAM 202, a ROM 203, and a random number circuit 204 are mounted on the sub-board 200, and connections with other electronic parts such as sensors and boards are shown in FIG. . The sub board 200 is connected to the main board 100 by one-way communication, and controls the decoration LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, etc. based on the control command transmitted from the main board 100, and is mainly used for the game. Control of such effects (including control related to the menu screen) is realized.
Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, an enter button sensor 46b, and the like.

Electronic parts such as a CPU 301, a RAM 302, and a ROM 303 are mounted on the medal count control board 300, and connections with other electronic parts such as sensors and boards are shown in FIG. The medal count control board 300 is connected to the main board 100 and a dedicated unit 10001000 outside the game machine 10 by two-way communication, and communication between them allows medals to be moved. In addition, the sub-board 200 is connected by one-way communication (not shown) from the medal count control board 300 to the sub-board 200, and various information about the medal count control board 300 (for example, credit value, (contents of each process executed in the medal count control board 300) can be acquired.
Here, the dedicated unit 10001000 is different from the dedicated unit 10001000 to be described later, and accepts a card capable of storing information such as a membership card, and receives medals transferred from the medal count control board 300 (the medal count control board 300 The counted credits) are stored in a membership card or the like as medals and can be ejected.

Next, the functional configuration of the main board 100 and the sub-board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the following functional configurations and functions possessed by each functional configuration are examples, and may have functional configurations not described below, and each functional configuration may have functions not described below. may be For convenience of explanation, this figure also shows electronic components other than the main board 100 and the sub-board 200, such as sensors and boards shown in FIG.

First, the functional configuration of the main board 100 is roughly divided into a game progress management section 110 that manages the progress of the game, a state management section 120 that manages the state of the game, and a main communication section 130 .
Further, the game progress management unit 110 is composed of an internal lottery unit 111, a reel control unit 112, a prize determination unit 113, a medal management unit 114, and a state display LED control unit 115. The state management unit 120 is a setting change management unit. 121 , a game state management unit 122 , a game mode management unit 124 and a main error management unit 125 .

The internal lottery section 111 determines by lottery a winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an “internal winning combination”) from a plurality of types of winning combinations when a game is started.
More specifically, the internal lottery unit 111 acquires a random number (in this embodiment, a 2-byte random number is used and its range is 0 to 65535) updated by the random number circuit 104 when the game is started. A lottery value in an internal lottery table (details will be described later) stored in the ROM 103 is sequentially added to the acquired random number, and a combination corresponding to the lottery value in which a carry occurs is determined as an internal winning combination. It should be noted that "the internal winning combination is determined by lottery" in the internal lottery section 111 may be expressed simply as "the internal winning combination is derived".

Triggered by the start of a game, the reel control unit 112 determines that the time from the start of rotation of the reels 65 in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reels 65 in the current game is a predetermined delay time, a so-called wait time (this embodiment). 4.1 s), each reel 65 is started to rotate, and then, each time a stop operation is performed, the reel corresponding to the stop operation is stopped. Separate rotation control.

More specifically, the reel control unit 112 changes the reel control state (acceleration control state, constant speed control state, drawing control state, brake control state, stop control state) to each of the reels 65 according to the progress of the game. , acquires an excitation pattern corresponding to the currently set reel control state from the excitation pattern stored in the ROM 103, and controls the reel motor 68 (stepping motor) to output a pulse signal according to the acquired excitation pattern. , the rotation of the reel 65 is individually controlled.

Further, to describe the above reel control state in detail, the acceleration control state is a control state in which a pulse signal is output according to an excitation pattern for accelerating the reel to a predetermined speed after rotation is started. The constant speed control state is a control state from the end of the acceleration control state to the stopping operation. In this control state, a pulse signal is output according to an excitation pattern for maintaining a predetermined speed. The pull-in control state is a control state in which the corresponding reel is rotated to the stop position after the stop operation is performed. A signal is output. The brake control state is a control state in which a pulse signal is output according to an excitation pattern for stopping the corresponding reel after reaching the stop position. A stop control state is a control state that keeps the corresponding reel at its current position.
The switching of the reel control state is performed in the main flow of the main board 100, which will be described later. It is performed in interrupt processing (not shown).

In addition, when stopping each of the reels 65 (switching from the pull-in control state to the brake control state), the reel control unit 112 derives (or reads) a symbol number candidate to be stopped from the stop data stored in the ROM 103. ), one of the symbol number candidates in the maximum withdrawal range (4 frames in this embodiment) from the reel position (symbol number on the reference line) at the timing when the stop operation is performed is set as the stop position. decide.
Here, the pattern number on the reference line on each reel 65 is changed to the pattern number of the reference position (RZ00, CZ00, LZ00 in this embodiment) every time the detection piece is detected by the reel sensor 66 in the timer interrupt process. It is corrected and updated by the number of times the pulse signal is switched thereafter.
Furthermore, in the constant-speed control state, the reel control unit 112 controls the reference number until a predetermined time elapses (until the pulse signal is switched a predetermined number of times) after the symbol number on the reference line was corrected last time. If the pattern number on the line is not corrected, it is determined that the corresponding reel is out of step (hereinafter referred to as step out check), the reel control state is set to the acceleration control state, and the reel is accelerated again. Let

The winning determination unit 113 performs winning determination for determining the winning of a combination based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on an active line (line L2 in this embodiment) in the game.
In addition, in determining the winning, in addition to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line, it is determined whether the combination of the symbols matches the winning combination derived in the game. You may make it judge.

The medal management section 114 manages the increase/decrease in the number of bets described above and controls exchange of medals with the medal count control board 300 .

The state display LED control section 115 controls the state display LED 25 described above.

The setting change management unit 121 performs setting change processing and setting confirmation processing.
Specifically, the setting change process is performed when the power supply from the power supply device 91 is turned on from an off state (hereinafter, may be referred to as “power on”). When the setting key switch 48a is operated, the setting value is changed each time the setting change switch 48b is operated. Change according to a certain order (in this embodiment, setting value 1, setting value 2, setting value 3, setting value 4, setting value 5, setting value 6, setting value 1, setting value 2 . . . ), and start lever 26 is operated to confirm the set value as the current set value. In the setting change process, a process of displaying the setting value being changed on the setting display LED 48c is also performed.
Moreover, when the setting change process is executed, all the information held by the main substrate 100 before the power supply is turned off is initialized. In particular, the information includes the number of bets. Furthermore, the timing at which the number of bets is cleared when the setting change process is executed is before the start of the game start process (step S103 to be described later) which is executed after the power is turned on and after the setting change process related to the power is turned on. , any timing.

The setting confirmation process is started when the setting key switch 48a is operated while the power supply is ON, and is a process of displaying the already set setting values on the setting display LED 48c. In the following description, "already set value" will be simply referred to as "set value" unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the setting confirmation process, the information held by the main board 100 is maintained.
Further, in the present embodiment, the opening of the front door 20 by the door opening sensor may be added to each of the conditions for starting the setting change process and the conditions for starting the setting confirmation process. By doing so, it is possible to prevent unauthorized change of setting values and confirmation of unauthorized setting values.

The game state management unit 122 performs control to shift the game state according to the transition conditions among a plurality of types of game states. Details of the game state types and transition conditions will be described later.

The game mode management unit 124 performs control to shift the game mode according to the transition condition among a plurality of types of game modes. Although the details of the type of game mode and the transition condition will be described later, in this embodiment, the advantage is different depending on the game mode to stay, especially in a specific game state (in this embodiment, during MB internal winning, which will be described later) , a game mode with a high degree of advantage can be set.

The main error management unit 125 determines whether or not to set the various error states described above, and also determines whether or not to set an error state using the detection results of the various sensors 40a and the like, and indicates that an error state is to be set. When determined, progress of the game is stopped as necessary, and the gaming machine 10 is placed in an error state.
In the case of an error state, preparations are made to transmit a control command indicating the occurrence of the error state, the control command transmitting/receiving unit 131 is caused to transmit the control command, and an effect device (effect display area 62, decoration LED 36, speaker 49, etc.) is transmitted. ) may be used to notify the occurrence of the error condition.

The control command transmitting/receiving section 131 performs a process of transmitting a control command ready for transmission to the sub-board 200 and the medal count control board 300, and a process of receiving the control command from the medal count control board 300.
Here, the control commands to be sent to the sub-board 200 include control commands to be sent in accordance with the progress of the game, in addition to control commands to be sent when an error occurs.
In addition, the control commands to be sent to the medal count control board 300 include a control command indicating that the bet button 23 has been operated, a control command to be sent when medals are awarded as a result of winning, and the checkout button 32. There is a control command or the like that is transmitted when an operation is performed and the bet amount is settled. Further, among the control commands received from the medal count control board 300, there is a control command or the like indicating that the number of bets is added.
Further, each control command transmitted/received by the control command transmission/reception unit 131 has information corresponding to the type in addition to information capable of specifying the type of the control command. Furthermore, in the following description, making preparations for transmission of a control command and causing the control command transmitting/receiving unit 131 to transmit the control command may simply be expressed as transmitting the control command. The same applies to each control command transmitted or received by a control command receiving unit 211 or a control command transmitting/receiving unit 310, which will be described later.

The external signal transmission unit 132 is different from the dedicated unit 10001000 described above, and indicates the internal state of the gaming machine 10 to an external device (for example, a hall computer or a data display) outside the gaming machine 10. Send a signal (outer edge signal).
Specifically, the information transmitted by the outer end signal includes information indicating that one game has started, information indicating that an AT mode has been started, which will be described later, or that the user is staying in the AT mode. and information indicating that an error has occurred.

Next, the functional configuration of the sub-board 200 is roughly divided into a sub-communication unit 210 and an effect management unit 220 that manages game-related effects.
Further, the sub communication unit 210 is composed of a control command receiving unit 211 , and the performance management unit 220 is composed of a performance control unit 221 , a performance display control unit 222 , a sound control unit 223 , and a decoration LED control unit 224 . The details of these functional configurations are as follows.

The control command receiving unit 211 receives control commands transmitted from the main board 100 and the medal count control board 300, analyzes the received control commands, and uses the information contained in the control commands to store in the RAM 202. update the information

The production control unit 221 determines the content of the production to be performed by the production devices (the production display area 62, the decoration LED 36, the speaker 49, etc.) based on the control commands and the like transmitted from the main board 100 and the medal count control board 300. process.

When there is an effect to be performed by the effect display device 63, the effect display control part 222 reads device data corresponding to the effect from the ROM 203 and causes the effect display device 63 to perform the effect using the device data.

When there is an effect to be performed by the speaker 49, the audio control unit 223 reads device data corresponding to the effect from the ROM 203 and causes the speaker 49 to perform the effect using the device data.

When there is an effect to be performed by the decoration LED board 41, the decoration LED control part 224 reads device data corresponding to the effect from the ROM 203 and causes the decoration LED board 41 to perform the effect using the device data.

Next, the functional configuration of the medal number control board 300 includes a control command transmission/reception section 310 , a credit management section 320 and a medal error management section 330 . The details of these functional configurations are as follows. Details of some of the processes executed by these functional configurations will be described later.

The control command transmitter/receiver 310 transmits and receives control commands to and from the main substrate 100 and the dedicated unit 10001000, analyzes the received control commands, and uses the information contained in the control commands stored in the RAM 302. Update information.
Also, the control command transmitter/receiver 310 transmits a control command to the sub board 200 .

The credit management unit 320 controls credit values such as addition and subtraction based on control commands transmitted from the main board 100 and the dedicated unit 10001000, and operations on the medal count button 33 and the medal count clear button 81. process.
In this embodiment, the credit value is managed with 2-byte data. Therefore, in terms of data, a credit value of up to 65536 can be stored, but in this embodiment, the upper limit of the credit value is set to 16383, and a value exceeding the upper limit is not stored. there is

The medal error management section 330 checks the connection with the main board 100 and the dedicated unit 10001000, and if there is an abnormality in the connection, the connection error state is established, and the information stored in the RAM 302 such as the credit value is abnormal. If there is an abnormality in the check, a RAM error state is performed.

<Main flow related to game progress>
Next, the main flow relating to game progress in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. FIG. However, the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, 7, and 8 described above are also referred to, so please refer to them as appropriate. In particular, in the following description, the function shown in FIG. 8 may be mentioned as an entity that performs processing, but the processing is not necessarily realized by that entity alone.

9 to 11 are flow charts showing the main flow of the main board 100 relating to game progress in this embodiment, and the processing related to this flow is executed when the power is turned on.
The main board 100 performs one game while performing a series of processes from steps S103 to S145 shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, and repeats the game by repeatedly performing the series of processes.
9 to 11 is a specific example, and the main board 100 may perform other processes than those described here.

First, steps S101 to S119 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the first step S101, an initial setting process for the main board 100 is performed.
The initial setting process related to the main substrate 100 is performed when the power supply is started, and once performed, it is not performed until the power supply is cut off and the power supply is started again. be.
More specifically, in this process, if the setting key switch 48a is operated, the backup information (including information specifying the number of bets) held at the time of power failure is discarded (cleared). is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S103. In this embodiment, the setting change start command is transmitted to the sub-board 200 at the timing when the setting change process is started, and the setting change end command is transmitted to the sub-board 200 at the timing when the setting change process is completed. be done.
On the other hand, if the setting key switch 48a is not operated, the processing confirms that there is no abnormality in the backup information held at the time of power failure (in this embodiment, the checksum value is normal). As a condition, a process of returning to the state at the time of power failure (if the state at the time of power failure is during a game involving rotation of reels, during the game) is performed based on the backup information, and then the process proceeds to step S103. At this time, a power failure recovery command for the main board 100 is transmitted to the sub board 200 . If there is an abnormality in the backup information, the game cannot be returned to the game (RAM error state). At this time, a RAM error command that can identify the occurrence of the abnormality is transmitted to the sub board 200 .

In step S103, game start processing necessary in advance for starting the next game is performed. In the game start process, a process of saving various information related to the previous game, and a process of clearing information indicating the stop position of each reel 65 stopped in the previous game and the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line. , and processing to acquire setting values.
In step S105, medal acceptance start processing, which is preparatory processing for setting the number of bets for the next game, is performed. In the medal reception start processing, processing for enabling reception of information related to the number of bets from the medal count control board 300, or when winning a replay role in the previous game, the number of bets set in the previous game is the same. Processing such as setting the number of bets is performed.
In step S107, it is determined whether or not the replay is activated. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S111, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, medal management processing, which is processing relating to medals performed based on the detected operation or the state of the gaming machine 10, is performed. In the medal management process, when it is detected that the bet button 23 has been pressed, the medal count control board 300 is requested to send the medals in the number corresponding to the pressed bet button 23. A process of adding to the number of bets, and a process of transferring all of the number of bets that can be settled to the medal number control board 300 when it is detected that the settlement button 32 has been pressed are performed.

In step S111, a reel rotation start check is performed to check whether or not the game start condition is satisfied. In the reel rotation start check, on the premise that the operation of the start lever is detected, for example, it is checked whether or not the number of bets reaches the maximum number.
In step S113, it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the game is satisfied in the reel rotation start check, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S115, and if the condition is not satisfied, step S107. back to
In step S115, an internal lottery is conducted using an internal lottery table to determine an internal winning combination. Details of the internal lottery in this embodiment will be described later.
In step S117, a winning combination flag is set to store the internal winning combination derived in step S115 or a loss in the case of non-winning in the corresponding area of the RAM 102. FIG.

In step S119, a game mode management process is performed at the time of game start. In this process, for example, a process of controlling the instruction display LED 25c in a lighting mode that can specify the operation condition is performed.
Furthermore, in the game mode management process at game start, a process of transmitting an internal winning command to the sub board 200 is also performed. The internal winning command includes at least information that can identify the derived internal winning combination, the game state during stay, and the game mode during stay. In the embodiment, the effect display device 63) can execute a notification that can specify an operation condition. In the present embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the operation conditions specified by the instruction display LED 25c in one game and the information specified by the device managed by the sub-board 200 in the one game are specified. The operating conditions are the same as those for

From now on, steps S121 to S135 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S121, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S123, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to the determination of step S121.
In step S123, the reel control state of each of the reels 65 (if the relevant processing is performed due to the occurrence of step-out, the spinning reel, that is, the reel set to the constant speed control state) is changed to the acceleration control state. set, and start the rotation of the reel set to the acceleration control state. In this way, when returning to the determination of step S121, the rotation of the reel 65 is not started.

In step S125, it is determined whether or not the rotational speeds of all the reels set in the acceleration control state among the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed (the output of the pulse signal has ended according to the excitation pattern corresponding to the acceleration control state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S127, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to the beginning of step S125. In this determination, when the rotation speed of the reel set in the acceleration control state reaches a predetermined speed, the acceleration control state is sequentially switched to the constant speed control state. Further, in the determination, after all of the reels have been switched to the constant speed control state, the process waits without proceeding to step S127 until the sensors corresponding to the reels out of the reel sensors 66 detect all of the respective detection pieces. , after the standby, all stop buttons corresponding to the reel are activated, and the process proceeds to step S127.

At step S127, the above-described out-of-step check is performed on the reels set to the constant speed control state among the reels 65. FIG.
In step S129, it is determined whether or not step-out has occurred in the step-out check. If the condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S123, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S131. In this way, when it is determined that the rotating reel of the reels 65 is out of step, the processing of step S123 (reel restart) is performed again for the rotating reel.
In step S131, it is determined whether or not there is an operation (stop operation) on the activated stop button. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S135. Return to S127.

In step S133, reel stop processing is performed. The reel stop processing disables the stop buttons other than the stop button that has been stopped, switches the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been stopped from the constant speed control state to the pull-in control state, It is a process of deriving a symbol number that is different from the symbol number, and switching the reel from the pull-in control state to the brake control state at the timing when the symbol position of the reel has advanced to the derived stop position, thereby stopping the reel. After the output of the pulse signal is completed according to the excitation pattern corresponding to the brake control state, the state is switched to the stop control state, and the reel is held at the stop position.
In addition, in the reel stop process, a process of transmitting a stop command to the sub communication unit 210 via the control command transmission/reception unit 131 is also performed, and the control command includes the type of stopped reel (reel 65L, reel 65C, Any of the reels 65R) and the position (symbol number) where the reel is stopped are included at least.

In step S135, it is determined whether or not all the reels 65 are stopped. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S137, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S127. Thus, when all the reels 65 are not stopped, the processing from step S127 to step S135 is repeated.

From now on, steps S137 to S145 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S137, the above-described winning determination is performed, and the winning combination is determined.
In step S139, state transition processing for shifting the game state is performed. The details of the game state transition will be described later.

In step S141, game end game mode management processing is performed.
The details of the game mode management process at the end of the game will be described later, but in this process, a process of shifting the game mode, a process of controlling the lighting state of the advantageous mode display LED 25g, and the like are performed.
In addition, in the game end game mode management process, a process of transmitting a game end command to the sub-board 200 is also performed. The information etc. which can specify a game mode are included.

In step S143, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded. The medals given in step S143 are transferred to the medal count control board 300 and stored in credits.

<About game status and internal lottery>
Next, details of the game state and the internal lottery for each game state in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the flow of game state transitions.
FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams showing types of wins that can be internally won, symbol combinations corresponding to each win, and payouts for each win.
FIG. 15(a) schematically shows a lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB non-internal lottery, and FIG. 15(b) schematically shows the lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB internal lottery. .
16(a) to 16(c) are diagrams schematically showing details of some of the roles in FIG. 15(a) or FIG. 15(b), and FIG. FIG. 16B schematically shows the details of the portion corresponding to the strong chance, and FIG. 16C schematically shows the details of the portion corresponding to the weak chance. . These lottery tables are used for internal lottery in games where the number of bets is three, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-65535.

As shown in FIG. 12, there are a total of three types of game states in the present embodiment: during MB non-internal winning, during MB internal winning, and during MB. It should be noted that during the MB internal winning is a gaming state in which the MB described later is not internally winning, and during the MB internal winning is a gaming state in which the MB is internally winning. During the MB, it is a game state that transitions by winning an internal winning MB.
During the MB non-internal winning, when the MB is internally selected and the MB is not won, the process shifts to the MB internal winning, and when the MB is internally selected and the MB is won, the process shifts to the MB.
During the MB internal winning, by winning the internal winning MB, it will shift to the MB, but the winning is configured so that it can be won in a game where the number of bets is 2, and the number of bets is 3. It is configured so as not to win a prize in a single game. In addition, the MB that has been internally won once is not cleared even if power failure and power recovery accompanied by RAM clearing processing such as setting change processing is performed, and the game state in which the MB is internally elected is maintained.
In the MB, when a prescribed number (200 in this embodiment) of medals are paid out, the process shifts to MB non-internal winning. Although the details are omitted, only a game with a bet number of 2 can be executed in the MB, and in the game, a winning combination involving payout of 2 coins is guaranteed.
Further, unlike the present embodiment, which will be described later, the MB may not be internally won in the game where the number of bets is 3, and the MB may be internally won in the game where the number of bets is 2. Furthermore, in this case, the MB that is internally won in the game with the number of bets of 2 is configured to be able to win in the game with the number of bets of 2, while it is configured not to win in the game with the number of bets of 3. preferably.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the hands that can be derived as internal winning hands include MB, replay, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, strong chance 1 to strong chance 3, weak chance 1 to weak chance 3. , Bell 1-Bell 6, Chance Spilled 1-Chance Spilled 4, and Bell Spilled 1-Bell Spilled 3.

As described above, MB is a winning combination that shifts to the game state in MB, and the symbol combination corresponding to MB is "blue 7 symbols-BAR symbol-red 7 symbols". Once the MB is derived by the internal lottery unit 111, the derived state is maintained (carried over) until winning. Move to
Replay is a winning combination that allows the next game to be played without using new medals, and the symbol combination corresponding to replay is "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".
Weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, strong chance 1 to strong chance 3, weak chance 1 to weak chance 3, bell 1 to bell 6, spilled chance 1 to spilled chance 4, and spilled bell 1 to spilled bell 3 win prizes. It is a small winning combination that pays out medals.

A weak cherry is a combination in which one payout is made at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to the weak cherry is "cherry symbol-ANY-replay symbol". ANY refers to any design.
A strong cherry is a combination in which three coins are paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to the strong cherry is "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol".
The watermelon is a combination in which 5 pieces are paid out when winning a prize, and the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol".

Strong Chance 1 to Strong Chance 3 are combinations in which one payout is made at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to Strong Chance 1 is "replay symbol-replay symbol-red 7 symbol", and corresponds to Strong Chance 2. The symbol combination to be played is "replay symbol-BAR symbol-replay symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to strong chance 3 is "blue 7 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".

Weak Chance 1 to Weak Chance 3, like Strong Chance 1 to Strong Chance 3, are combinations in which one payout is made at the time of winning. The symbol combination corresponding to the weak chance 2 is "replay symbol-watermelon symbol-replay symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the weak chance 3 is "watermelon symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".

Bell 1 to Bell 6 are combinations in which 15 coins are paid out at the time of winning. The symbol combination corresponding to bell 3 is "bell symbol - bell symbol - red 7 symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to bell 4 is "bell symbol - bell symbol - red 7 symbol". The symbol combination corresponding to Bell 5 is "Blue 7 symbols - Bell symbol - Bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 6 is "Red 7 symbols - Bell symbol - Bell symbol". be.

Chance Spill 1 is a combination in which 15 coins are paid out when winning a prize, and the symbol combination corresponding to Chance Spill 1 is "bell pattern-bell pattern-bell pattern".
On the other hand, spilled chance 2 to spilled chance 4 are combinations in which one payout is made when winning a prize, and the symbol combination corresponding to spilled chance 2 is "replay pattern-replay pattern-bell pattern", and spilled chance 3. The corresponding symbol combination is "replay symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to chance spill 4 is "bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".

Spilled Bell 1 to Spilled Bell 3 are combinations in which one payout is made at the time of winning, and the pattern combination corresponding to Spilled Bell 1 is "bell pattern-bell pattern-replay pattern", which corresponds to Spilled Bell 2. The symbol combination is "bell symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to spilled bell 3 is "replay symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol".

It should be noted that unlike the MB, the above-mentioned replays and small wins are wins that are not maintained even if they are not won when derived by the internal lottery unit 111, and are collectively referred to as "general It is sometimes called a role. Furthermore, although it does not exist in the winning combination in the present embodiment, it is a combination in which only the next game after winning is in an advantageous gaming state, and the combination that is not carried over if the derived game does not win (a so-called single bonus) ) may be treated as a general role.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15(a), internal winning combinations derived by internal lottery in non-MB are MB, replay, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, operating condition bell, common bell, and strong chance. , there is a weak chance, and the probability of these internal winning combinations being derived is constant regardless of the set value.
More specifically, in the internal lottery in MB non-internal, MB with a probability of 9208/65536, replay with a probability of 8192/65536, weak cherry with a probability of 794/65536, and strong with a probability of 256/65536. Cherries with a probability of 512/65536 are watermelons, with a probability of 43752/65536 with an operating condition bell, with a probability of 512/65536 with common bells, with a probability of 462/65536 with a chance of strong, and with a probability of 1848/65536 with a probability of weak Opportunities are derived.

As shown in FIG. 15(b), internal winning combinations derived by internal lottery during MB internal winning include replay, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, operating condition bell, common bell, strong chance, and weak chance. , the probability that these internal winning combinations are derived does not depend on the set value, as in non-internal MB.
More specifically, in the internal lottery inside the MB, the replay has a probability of 8192/65536, the weak cherry has a probability of 794/65536, the strong cherry has a probability of 256/65536, and the watermelon has a probability of 512/65536. However, an operation condition bell is derived with a probability of 43752/65536, a common bell with a probability of 512/65536, a strong chance with a probability of 462/65536, and a weak chance with a probability of 1848/65536, and these probabilities are , MB non-internal. In addition, in the internal lottery inside the MB, the probability of losing is 9208/65536.

As shown in FIGS. 16(a) to 16(c), the operating conditions Bell, Strong Chance, and Weak Chance are divided into a plurality of types of internal winning combinations with different attraction control contents.
Specifically, the operating conditions are blue bell LCR, red bell LCR, blue bell LRC, red bell LRC, blue bell CLR, red bell CLR, blue bell CRL, red bell CRL, blue bell RLC, red bell RLC, There are blue bell RCL and red bell RCL, and these internal winning combinations are derived with a probability of 3646/65536, and the probability is constant regardless of the set value.
In particular, blue bell LCR and blue bell CLR comprise bell 1, bell spill 1 through bell spill 3. Further, the blue bell LCR and the blue bell CLR are differentiated by using non-winning control small wins (not shown) to differentiate the combination of wins that make up each internal win win. This is the same for the other operating conditions Bell, Strong Chance, and Weak Chance, and red bell LCR and red bell CLR include Bell 2, Bell Spilled 1 to Bell Spilled 3. In addition, the blue bell LRC and blue bell RLC are configured to include bell 3 and bell spills 1 to 3, and the red bell LRC and red bell RLC are configured to include bell 4 and bell spills 1 to 3. be done. Furthermore, the blue bell CRL and blue bell RCL are configured to include bell 6, bell spill 1 to bell spill 3, and the red bell CRL and red bell RCL are configured to include bell 5, bell spill 1 to bell spill 3. be done.

In the present embodiment, in a game in which the operation condition bell (one of blue bell LCR to red bell RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 (in this embodiment, the last When the reels that are stopped immediately) are operated at the correct operation timing, a winning combination (one of Bell 1 to Bell 6) that pays out 15 coins is stopped on the activated line. On the other hand, in the game, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing, or the stop button 27 is operated in a different operation order from the correct operation timing. When operated in the order of operation, a combination in which one payout is made (one of Bell Spilled 1 to Bell Spilled 3) is stopped on the activated line.

In the present embodiment, the correct operation order for the operation condition bell is the left, middle, and right operation order for the red bell LCR, and the left, right, and middle operation order for the blue bell LRC and red bell LRC. , for blue-bell CLR and red-bell CLR, the order of operation middle, left, right; for blue-bell CRL and red-bell CRL, the order of operation middle, right, left; for blue-bell RLC and red-bell RLC, right, left, In the middle order of operation, the blue bell RCL and the red bell RCL, the order of operation is right, middle, left.
Furthermore, the correct operation timing for the operation condition bell is that, for the blue bell LRC, blue bell CLR, blue bell CRL, blue bell RLC, and blue bell RCL, the reel stopped last in the correct operation order is on the line L2. is the timing when there are 7 blue symbols within the maximum withdrawal range based on This is the timing when 7 red symbols are within the maximum drawing range with respect to the reel to be stopped with reference to the line L2.
In particular, in this embodiment, 7 blue symbols and 7 red symbols are arranged beyond the maximum drawing range (4 frames in this embodiment) on any of the reels 65, and each of the operation condition bells has 15 There is no method of operating the stop button 27 that simultaneously satisfies the operating conditions of the stop button 27 for winning the combination (bell 1 to bell 6) in which coins are paid out.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to win any one of Bell 1 to Bell 6 at a frequency higher than the frequency (3646/65536) at which one internal winning combination of the operating conditions Bell is derived, it is necessary to find the correct answer. It is necessary to execute notification that can specify at least part of the operation conditions (correct operation sequence and correct operation timing).

Strong chances are divided into strong chances LCR, strong chances LRC, strong chances CLR, strong chances CRL, strong chances RLC, and strong chances RCL. The probability is also constant regardless of the set value. This probability is lower than the probability that one of the weak chances, which will be described later, is internally elected.
In particular, the strong chance LCR and strong chance CLR include strong chance 1, missed chance 1 to missed chance 4, and the strong chance LRC and strong chance RLC include strong chance 2, missed chance 1 to missed chance 4. , and the strong chance CRL and strong chance RCL include strong chance 3 and missed chance 1 to missed chance 4 .

Weak chances are divided into weak chances LCR, weak chances LRC, weak chances CLR, weak chances CRL, weak chances RLC, weak chances RCL. The probability is also constant regardless of the set value.
In particular, the weak chance LCR and weak chance CLR comprise weak chance 1, chance spilled 1-chance spilled 4, and the weak chance LRC and weak chance RLC comprise weak chance 2, chance spilled 1-chance spilled 4. , and the weak chance CRL and weak chance RCL include weak chance 3 and missed chance 1 to missed chance 4 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, in a game in which a strong chance (any of the strong chance LCR to the strong chance RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order, and the stop button 27 (in this embodiment, When the last reel to be stopped is operated at a predetermined operation timing, a combination (any of strong chance 1 to strong chance 3) in which one payout is made is stopped on the activated line. Similarly, in a game in which a weak chance (one of weak chance LCR to weak chance RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined order of operation, and the stop button 27 (in this embodiment, the stop button 27 is stopped last). When the reel with a winning combination) is operated at a predetermined operation timing, a combination (any of Weak Chance 1 to Weak Chance 3) in which one payout is made is stopped on the activated line.

Further, the common bell includes all of Bell 1 to Bell 6 and Chance Spill Bell 1, and one of these combinations is won when the stop button 27 is operated under any operating condition. However, if both Bell 1 to Bell 6 and chance spill Bell 1 can be stopped on the effective line, Bell 1 to Bell 6 are preferentially stopped on the effective line.

<About game mode>
Next, the details of the game mode in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the flow of transition of the game mode.

As shown in FIG. 17, the game mode in this embodiment is roughly divided into a non-AT mode and an AT mode that is more advantageous than the non-AT mode, and these game modes are set during the above-mentioned MB internal winning. can be Note that the difference in the degree of advantage between the non-AT mode and the AT mode is due to the fact that the frequency with which the operation conditions related to the stop button 27 are notified in the AT mode is higher than the same frequency in the non-AT mode. Realized.
Further, the non-AT mode is composed of normal mode 1, normal mode 2, chance mode, and special mode, and the AT mode is composed of AT mode 1 and AT mode 2. In this embodiment, the normal mode 1, the normal mode 2, the special mode, and the AT mode 1 tend to decrease the number of medals, that is, the payout rate becomes negative. On the other hand, in the AT mode 2 and the chance mode, the number of medals tends to increase, that is, the ball output rate is positive. This is due to the presence or absence of execution of operation condition notification related to an operation condition bell, which will be described later. As for AT mode 1, like AT mode 2, the payout rate may be positive.

For transition from non-AT mode to AT mode (particularly AT mode 1), a transition route from chance mode, a transition route from normal mode 2, and from non-AT mode (particularly normal mode 1 or normal mode 2) transition routes exist, and the details of transition conditions related to these transition routes will be described later. In particular, when shifting to the AT mode, a special mode may be used, and in such a case, AT mode 2 instead of AT mode 1 is set.
From normal mode 1, it is configured to be able to shift to normal mode 1, normal mode 2, or chance mode, and from normal mode 2, it is configured to shift to AT mode 1. Furthermore, the chance mode is configured to be able to shift to AT mode 1, normal mode 1, or normal mode 2. FIG.

Also, AT mode 1 is a game mode that continues until 10 games are executed. When a prize is won, the game shifts to AT mode 2 when 10 games are completed, and shifts to a non-AT mode when 10 games are executed without winning. In addition, when shifting to the non-AT mode, the game shifts to normal mode 1 or normal mode 2, and does not shift to chance mode or special mode.

AT mode 2 continues until the game is played 15 times, and then shifts to AT mode 1. Although details will be described later, when AT mode 2 is set via a special mode , to the initial value of 15 times, the total number of additional games determined in the special mode is added.

<Notification of operating conditions>
Next, details of the operation condition notification according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18 .
FIG. 18 is a flow chart of the operation condition notification control process, which is a process for determining whether or not to execute the operation condition notification and the content of the notification. performed by Note that the operation condition notification is a notification that can specify the operation method of the stop button 27, and the notification prompts the operation of the stop button 27 according to the operation method that can be specified by the notification.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the first step S201 of the operation condition notification control process, it is determined whether or not the operation condition bell is internally won in the current game, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S207.
In step S203, it is determined whether or not the current game mode is AT mode 2 or chance mode. If the conditions are satisfied, the process proceeds to step S205. End the notification control process.

In step S205, among the operation conditions for winning Bell 1 to Bell 6, the operation condition corresponding to the type of bell currently internally won (hereinafter simply referred to as "operation condition for winning Bell 1 to Bell 6") ) can be specified) is executed.
For example, when the current game mode is the AT mode 2 or the chance mode, if the operation condition bell that is internally won this time is the blue bell LCR, the stop button 27 is operated in the order of left, middle, and right ( It is possible to specify an operation condition to operate the stop button 27R at an operation timing (the above-mentioned correct operation timing) in which 7 blue symbols are within the maximum withdrawal range with respect to the line L2 as a reference. Operation condition notification is executed in the effect display area 62 of the effect display device 63 .

In step S207, it is determined whether or not the strong chance is internally won in the current game, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S208, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S213. .
In step S208, it is determined whether the current game mode is normal mode 1 or normal mode 2. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S209, and if the condition is not satisfied, step Proceed to S211.
In step S209, an operation condition notification capable of specifying an operation condition corresponding to the type of the strong chance internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the strong chance is executed.
In step S211, an operation condition notification capable of specifying an operation condition corresponding to the type of the strong chance internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the chance spill 1 is executed.
In step S213, it is determined whether or not the weak chance is internally won. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S215, and if the condition is not satisfied, the operation condition notification control process is terminated. .
In step S215, it is determined whether or not the current game mode is normal mode 1 or normal mode 2. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S217, and if the condition is not satisfied, step Proceed to S219.
In step S217, an operation condition notification capable of specifying an operation condition corresponding to the type of the weak chance internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the weak chance is executed, and then the operation condition notification control process is terminated. .
In step S219, an operation condition notification capable of specifying an operation condition corresponding to the type of the weak chance internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the chance spill 1 is executed, and then the operation condition notification control process is terminated. do.

For example, when the current game mode is normal mode 1 or normal mode 2, the strong chance internally won this time is strong chance LCR, and the weak chance internally won this time is weak chance LCR. In this case, the stop button 27 is operated in the left, middle, right operation order (predetermined operation order), and the stop button 27R is within the maximum retraction range with respect to the line L2 (more precisely, the stop button 27R An operation condition notification that can specify the operation condition to be operated at the operation timing (part of the predetermined operation timing) with 7 red symbols in the range of 3 frames, which is one less than the maximum retraction range based on line L2. Execution is performed in the effect display area 62 of the device 63 .

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a medalless slot machine in which a game can be played without using actual medals used in a conventional slot machine. From the point of view of the player, there are merits such as reduction of fixed costs such as personnel expenses, and from the point of view of the player, it is easy to check the number of medals he or she owns, and it is easy to move the game machine to play. etc.
However, when such a medalless slot machine is used, since the medals handled are electronic information, the number of bets and the medals stored as credits are stored in the hole compared to the conventional slot machine using real medals. It is easy to be left unnoticed by the people concerned.
To address such a problem, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function that makes it difficult for medals stored as the number of bets or credits to be left unattended. The details of this function will be described below.

<About the main flow of the medal count control board>
First, the main flow of the medal count control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 19 is a flow chart of the main flow of the medal count control board 300, and the process related to this flow is executed when the power is turned on, that is, when the medal count control board 300 is powered on. be.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the first step S301 in the main flow of the medal number control board 300, an initial setting process related to the medal number control board 300 is executed.
In the initial setting process related to the medal number control board 300, for example, a process of clearing the credits is executed according to the operating state of the medal number clear button 81 when the power is turned on, and the details of this process will be described later. .

In step S303, it is determined whether or not there is rental information, and if the conditions are satisfied, the process proceeds to step S305, and if the conditions are not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S307. Here, the rental information is information indicating medals transmitted from the dedicated unit 10001000 outside the gaming machine 10 .
In step S305, credit addition processing related to lending information is executed, and in this processing, the number of medals specified by the lending information is added to the credit. In the dedicated unit 10001000, the number of medals stored in the dedicated unit 10001000 is subtracted by the number of medals related to the credit addition process after the credit addition process is completed.
In addition, in this embodiment, since 16383 is set as the upper limit of credit, if the upper limit can be exceeded by receiving lending information, a control command to that effect is sent to the dedicated unit 10001000 to It is configured not to execute credit addition processing related to lending information.

In step S307, it is determined whether or not there is medal request information. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S311.
In step S309, a credit subtraction process is executed. In this process, the number of medals specified by the medal request information is transmitted to the main board 100 and the number of medals is subtracted from the credit.
Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the credit is less than the number of medals specified by the medal request information, the credit subtraction process is not executed. However, in this case, all of the current credits may be transmitted to the main board 100 and the number of medals transmitted may be subtracted from the credits.

In step S311, it is determined whether or not there is credit addition information. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S313, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S315. Here, the credit addition information is information transmitted from the main board 100 when the number of bets stored in the main board 100 is settled, or when it is determined that a winning combination with a payout has been won. is.
In step S313, a credit addition process related to the credit addition information is executed, and in this process, the number of medals specified by the credit addition information related to the process is added to the credits. In particular, on the main board 100, the bet amount is cleared to zero when the credit addition process related to the bet amount is completed.

In step S315, it is determined whether or not the count button has been operated. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S317, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S303.
In step S317, a credit counting process is executed, in which part or all of the current credits are transmitted to the dedicated unit 10001000, and the credits are subtracted by the number of medals that have been transmitted.
More specifically, when the count button is single-pressed, if the current credits are 50 or less, all of the current credits are transferred to the dedicated unit 10001000, while is greater than or equal to 50, then 50 credits are transferred to dedicated unit 10001000; Furthermore, when the count button is pressed long, the same processing as when the count button is pressed once is repeated each time a certain period of time (in this embodiment, 1 s) elapses. is completed or the credit after subtraction becomes zero.

As described above, in this embodiment, the main board 100 and the medal number control board 300 are configured to be able to communicate with each other, and the medal number control board 300 and the dedicated unit 10001000 are configured to be able to communicate with each other. The medalless slot machine described above is realized.
Also, although illustration is omitted, in the timer interrupt processing in the medal number control board 300, the mutual communication between the main board 100 and the medal number control board 300 and the mutual communication between the medal number control board 300 and the dedicated unit 10001000 are normal. If there is an abnormality in any of these mutual communications, until it is determined that the error has been resolved by the operation of the error release button 82 and the processing executed by the operation. The progress of the main flow of the medal count control board 300 is stopped. Execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted when the initial setting process related to the medal count control board 300 is completed.
Furthermore, in the timer interrupt process, control is also executed to light up the medal number display LED 28 so as to display the current credit value, thereby enabling the player to specify the current credit value.

<Regarding the initial setting process related to the medal count control board>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the medal number control board initial setting process, which is the initial setting process related to the medal number control board 300, will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flow chart of the medal count control board initial setting process.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the first step S401 in the medal count control board initial setting process, it is determined whether or not the medal count clear button 81 has been operated when the power is turned on. The process proceeds to step S405, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S403, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the return information. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S405, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S409.
Here, the return information refers to information stored in the RAM 302 of the medal count control board 300 . Determination of whether or not there is an abnormality in the return information means determination of whether or not a power failure flag set to ON in power failure processing executed when power failure of the medal count control board 300 is ON. , and determination (so-called checksum) of whether or not the sum value of the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 302 at the time of the power interruption process matches the sum value in the area after the power is turned on. If there is an abnormality in any of the determinations, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the recovery information in the determination of whether or not there is an abnormality in the recovery information.

In step S405, the value of the credit is cleared by setting the credit to zero. Note that, in the present embodiment, the determination is executed regardless of the credit value.
In step S407, a credit clear command is transmitted that can specify that the credit value has been cleared. The control command is transmitted to the sub-board 200 and the dedicated unit 10001000, and the medal count control board initial setting process ends.

In step S409, the credit is restored to the value before the power failure.
In step S411, a power failure recovery command relating to the medal count control board 300 is transmitted, and the medal count control board initial setting process is terminated. The control command includes information that can specify the current credit value, and is transmitted to the sub board 200 .

As described above, in this embodiment, when the credits are cleared when the medal number clear button 81 is operated when the power is turned on, or when the credits are cleared when the return information is abnormal when the power is turned on. , the same control command (credit clear command) is also sent to the sub-board 200 and dedicated unit 10001000 .
According to this, it is possible to simplify the control related to the command in the target control unit to which the credit clear command is transmitted regardless of the credit clear trigger.
In order to achieve this effect, the factor related to the latter case, that is, the factor that causes the credits to be cleared except when the number of medals clear button 81 is operated when the power is turned on, does not matter.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the main control means (main board 100) turns on the power with the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a) and without the operation of the second operation means (the number of medals clear button 81). is performed, it is possible to execute a setting change process that involves clearing at least the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means (RAM 102). unit 10001000), and stored in the stored number storage means (RAM 302) at least partly when the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means. clears the number of game media (credits) stored therein, transmits a specific command (credit clear command) to the external device, and stores the stored number in the stored number storage means without turning on the power accompanied by the operation of the second operating means; In other words, there is a case where the number of stored game media is cleared (abnormal backup in RAM 302), and the specific command is transmitted from the game media management means to the external device even in this case.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the processing related to steps S405 and S407 is executed regardless of the credit value when the medal count control board initial setting processing is executed. That is, even if the credit value is zero, the process of transmitting the credit clear command is executed. Then, when the command is transmitted, the sub-board 200 executes credit clear notification, which will be described later.
According to this, it is possible to facilitate recognition of the credit clear notification when the credit is not zero but the credit is cleared and the credit clear notification is executed.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means (the medal count clear button 81) and without the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a), the stored number is stored. Even if the number of game media (credits) stored in the means (RAM 302) is zero, processing for clearing the number of game media can be executed, and when the processing is executed, a second notification ( In other words, the credit clear notification) is executed.

Also, in the game machine 10, at least in part when the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means (the medal count clear button 81) and without the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a), Even if the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means (RAM 302) is zero, the number of game media is cleared and an external device (dedicated unit 10001000) is sent a specific command (credit clear command).

<Regarding whether or not the number of medals is cleared on the game machine>
As described above, in this embodiment, depending on the operating state of the setting key switch 48a and the operating state of the medal count clear button 81 when the power is turned on, the number of bets and the number of credits to be cleared are determined individually. In this case, the target number of medals is cleared. The details will be described below with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21 is a diagram sorting out whether or not the number of medals is cleared according to the operation state when the power is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 21, when the setting key switch 48a is OFF and the medal count clear button 81 is OFF when the power is turned on, both the number of bets and the credits are not cleared, and the state at the time of power failure is restored. . Here, for any operation unit, the ON state indicates a state in which the operation unit is operated, and the OFF state indicates a state in which the operation unit is not operated.
If the setting key switch 48a is OFF and the medal count clear button 81 is ON when the power is turned on, the number of bets is not cleared and the state at the time of power failure is restored, while the credits are cleared.
When the setting key switch 48a is ON and the medal count clear button 81 is OFF when the power is turned on, the number of bets is cleared as the setting change process is executed, but the credit is not cleared and the power is turned off. state.
If the setting key switch 48a is ON and the medal count clear button 81 is ON when the power is turned on, the number of bets and credits are cleared as the setting change process is executed.
Regarding the medal number control board 300, if there is an abnormality in the above-described recovery information when the power is turned on, it is handled in the same manner as when the medal number clear button 81 is ON.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the setting key switch 48a is ON and the medal count clear button 81 is OFF when the power is turned on, the number of bets is increased as the setting change process is executed. is cleared. Further, when the setting key switch 48a is OFF and the medal count clear button 81 is ON when the power is turned on, the credits are cleared.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the main control means (main board 100) turns on the power with the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a) and without the operation of the second operation means (the number of medals clear button 81). is performed, it is possible to execute a setting change process that involves clearing the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means (RAM 102). The number of game media (credits) stored in the stored number storage means (RAM 302) can be cleared when the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means. , can be rephrased.

In particular, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the setting key switch 48a is ON and the medal count clear button 81 is OFF when the power is turned on, the number of bets is cleared as the setting change process is executed. while the credit is not cleared and the state at the time of power failure is restored.
Also, when the setting key switch 48a is OFF and the medal count clear button 81 is ON when the power is turned on, the credits are cleared, but the number of bets is not cleared and the state at the time of power failure is restored. .
Further, when the setting key switch 48a is ON and the medal count clear button 81 is ON when the power is turned on, both the number of bets and credits are cleared.
According to this, by turning on the power once, it is possible to individually manage whether the number of bets is cleared and whether the credits are cleared, depending on whether or not the setting key switch 48a and the number of medals clear button 81 are operated when the power is turned on. .

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means (setting key switch 48a) and without the operation of the second operation means (the number of medals clear button 81), the stored number is stored. The number of game media (credits) stored in the means (RAM 302) is maintained, and when the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, the number of bets is stored. The number of game media stored in the means (RAM 102) is maintained, and is stored in the bet amount storage means when the power is turned on with both the operation on the first operation means and the operation on the second operation means. In other words, both the number of game media stored and the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means can be cleared.

Further, in the present embodiment, the opening/closing state of the front door 20 when the power is turned on is not referred to when determining whether the number of bets has been cleared and whether the credits have been cleared, but the opening/closing state may be referred to.
More specifically, when the setting key switch 48a is ON and the front door 20 is closed when the power is turned on, the bet number and the credits are cleared and cleared as shown in FIG. When the switch 48a is treated as OFF and the medal count clear button 81 is ON when the power is turned on and the front door 20 is closed, the medal count clear button 81 may be treated as OFF.

<Regarding notifications when the game machine clears the number of medals>
Subsequently, in the present embodiment, when the number of medals is cleared, the sub-board 200 performs a clear notification that can specify the clear. The details of the clear notification will be described below with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. FIG.
FIG. 22 is a flow of sub-board effect control processing, and this processing is executed when a control command transmitted from the main board 100 or medal count control board 300 is received. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart when both bet number clear notification and credit clear notification are executed when the power is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the first step S501 in the sub-board effect control process for controlling the effect related to the sub-board 200, it is determined whether or not the number of bets has been cleared, and if the condition is satisfied, step S503. , and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S505.
In this embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not the setting change end command has been received, but the determination may be based on whether or not the setting change start command has been received.

In step S503, effect data relating to bet number clear notification that can specify that the bet number has been cleared is set. As a result, the bet number clear notification is executed.
Here, the bet number clear notification means that the characters "bet number cleared" are displayed in the effect display area 62, and the speaker 49 emits a voice "bet number cleared". It is a notification to be made. It should be noted that the notification mode related to the notification is not limited to the notification mode of the present embodiment, and may be of any content as long as it is possible to specify that the number of bets has been cleared.

In step S505, it is determined whether or not the credit has been cleared. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S507, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S509. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not the above-described credit clear command is received.
In step S507, effect data related to credit clear notification that can specify that the credit has been cleared is set. As a result, credit clear notification is executed.
Here, the credit clear notification is a notification in which the characters "credit cleared" are displayed in the effect display area 62 and the voice "credit cleared" is emitted from the speaker 49. is. Note that the notification mode related to the notification is a different notification mode from the bet number clear notification. As with the bet amount clear notification, the notification mode related to the credit clear notification is not limited to the notification mode of the present embodiment, and may be of any content as long as it is possible to specify that the credit has been cleared.

In step S509, a process of setting effect data related to other notifications and the like is executed, and the sub-board effect control process ends.
Note that other notifications include remaining credit information and remaining bet number information, which will be described later, and the details of these notifications will be described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, bet number clear notification and credit clear notification can be executed, and by executing these notifications, it is possible to specify that the corresponding clear has been made. This leads to suppression of an event in which each clear is not executed unintentionally.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the notification control means (sub-board 200) turns on the power with the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a) and without the operation of the second operation means (the number of medals clear button 81). When the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means (RAM 102) is cleared based on the fact that When the number of game media (credits) stored in the stored number storage means (RAM 302) is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on without the operation of the first operation means, the first In other words, a second notification (credit clear notification) different from the notification is executed.

In particular, in this embodiment, as described above, if the power is cut off during a game and the setting key switch 48a is not operated when the power is turned on after that, there is no abnormality in the backup information held at the time of the power cut. On the condition that it returns during the game based on the backup information.
Therefore, if power is cut off during a game and the setting key switch 48a is OFF and the medal number clear button 81 is ON when the power is turned on after that, the credits are cleared and the game is resumed.
According to this, even if the credits are cleared when the power is restored during the power failure during the game, the game can be restored during the power failure.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, power failure occurs during execution of a game, and after the power failure, the operation of the second operation means (the medal count clear button 81) and the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a) are performed. In other words, when the power is turned on without the time, the number of game media (credits) stored in the accumulated number storage means (RAM 302) is cleared, and then the game that was being executed is resumed. .

In addition, in the present embodiment, since the execution condition for the bet number clear notification and the execution condition for the credit clear notification are independent, these notifications may overlap when the power is turned on. Details of the execution status of each notification in this case will be described below with reference to FIG. 23 .

As shown in FIG. 23, both the bet clear notification and the credit clear notification are executed by the effect display area 62 and the speaker 49, and during the period when these notifications overlap, the effect display area 62 displays both notifications. run in parallel. On the other hand, during this period, the speaker 49 does not announce the clearing of the credit, but announces the clearing of the number of bets.
According to this, when both the bet amount and credits are cleared by turning on the power once, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the bet amount has been cleared.
In order to achieve this effect, it is possible to prevent the credit clear notification from being performed in both the effect display area 62 and the speaker 49 during the period in which the bet amount clear notification and the credit clear notification overlap. In other words, it is sufficient that the bet amount clear notification is given priority over the credit clear notification during the period.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the fact that the number of bets remains across the business days of the hall makes it possible to infer that the setting change process has not been executed, and whether or not the number of bets has been cleared can be assumed. Making it easier to recognize leads to deterring the occurrence of the event.

Also, in the example of FIG. 23, when the bet number clear notification and the credit clear notification overlap, the credit clear notification is performed by the speaker 49 during periods other than the period when these notifications overlap. but not limited to this. That is, in this case, the credit clear notification may not be performed by the speaker 49 even during a period other than the period in which these notifications overlap.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 23, in the present embodiment, when the bet amount clear notification and the credit clear notification are executed at the same time, the execution start timing of the bet amount clear notification and the execution start timing of the credit clear notification match. The execution start timings of these notifications may be different as long as the execution periods of these notifications can overlap.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the notification control means (sub-board 200) is powered on with both the operation of the first operation means (setting key switch 48a) and the operation of the second operation means (medal count clear button 81). Based on what has been done, both the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means (RAM102) and the number of game media (credits) stored in the accumulated number storage means (RAM302) are cleared. In other words, the first notification of the first notification (betting number clear notification) and the second notification (credit clear notification) is preferentially executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the bet amount clear notification and the credit clear notification are executed at the same time, the bet amount clear notification is given priority over the credit clear notification, but the credit clear notification itself, which has a lower priority, is also executed. be done.
Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the execution of the bet number clear notification ends after a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed, while the credit clear notification The execution ends when the execution of
According to this, when the bet number clear notification and the credit clear notification are performed at the same time, there may be a period in which the bet number clear notification is not performed and the credit clear notification is performed. While making it easier, it is possible to make it easier to recognize whether or not the credit has been cleared.
In order to achieve this effect, the conditions for ending the credit clear notification are not limited to those according to the present embodiment. Another condition may be added as the end condition of the credit clear notification, or the end condition of the credit clear notification may be the completion of a predetermined number of games, which is two or more times after the power is turned on. Furthermore, a combination of the conditions according to these modifications may be used as the termination condition of the credit clear notification.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the first notification is made based on the fact that the power is turned on with both the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a) and the operation of the second operation means (the number of medals clear button 81). While the execution of (clear bet notification) is prioritized, both the first notification and the second notification (credit clear notification) are executed, and when both the first notification and the second notification are executed, the second notification While the first notification ends when time elapses or the end of the operation on the first operation means, the second notification continues until at least one game is executed after turning on the power related to the execution of the second notification. can be rephrased.

<Regarding the remaining number of medals when the power is turned on>
In the present embodiment, when the number of medals remains when the power is turned on, remaining information that can specify that the number of medals remains is executed. The details of the remaining information will be described below with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG.
FIG. 24 is a flow of remaining credit notification control processing, and this processing is executed when the above power failure recovery command is received from the medal count control board 300 . FIG. 25 is a flow of remaining bet number notification control processing, and this processing is executed when the power failure recovery command described above is received from the main board 100 . These control processes are processes executed in the above-described other effect data setting process (step S509 in FIG. 22).

First, in the present embodiment, the remaining information includes a credit remaining information that enables identification of remaining credits when the power is turned on, and a bet amount that enables identification of the remaining bet amount when the power is turned on. There is residual notification. Whether or not the remaining credit information is to be executed and the mode of notification are determined by the remaining credit information control processing shown in FIG. Whether or not to perform such execution is determined.

As shown in FIG. 24, in the first step S601 in the credit remaining information control process, it is determined whether or not the credit value exceeds 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S603, where the condition is satisfied. If not, the remaining credit information control process is terminated.
In step S603, it is determined whether or not the credit value is 50 or more. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S605, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S607.

In step S605, the effect data related to the remaining credit information related to the notification mode A is set, and the remaining credit information control process is terminated. As a result, the remaining credit information in the notification mode A is executed.
Note that, in the present embodiment, the remaining credit notification of the notification mode A is a notification in which the speaker 49 emits a voice saying "credits remain."

In step S607, the effect data related to the remaining credit information related to the notification mode B is set, and the remaining credit information control process is terminated. As a result, the remaining credit information in the notification mode B is executed.
Here, the remaining credit notification of the notification mode B is a notification in which a voice saying "a large amount of credit is left" is output from the speaker 49, and the volume of the voice depends on the current volume. First, it is configured to be louder than the sound volume related to the notification mode B.
Furthermore, the sound related to the remaining credit notification in the notification mode A is a sound emitted with a volume dependent on the result of the volume adjustment related to the sub-board 200, while the remaining credit notification in the notification mode B is a sound emitted according to the volume adjustment. It is the volume that is emitted at an independent volume. It should be noted that the volume adjustment related to the sub-board 200 is performed through an operation unit (not shown) provided in the game machine 10 .

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the medal number clear button 81 is not operated when the power is turned on and the credits are not cleared, and the credits exceed 0, that is, when the credits remain, , credit remaining information is executed, and this information is different from the above-described bet amount clear information and credit clear information.
According to this, it is possible to make it easy for the user to recognize that there are remaining credits when the power is turned on.
In order to obtain the above effect, the notification mode related to the remaining credit notification is not limited to the notification mode of the present embodiment, and any content can be used as long as it is possible to identify the remaining credit. For example, the notification mode may be a content that prompts an operation of the medal count clear button 81 or the medal count button 33 .
In addition, if the remaining credit notification is executed when the credit remains when the power is turned on, but is not executed when the credit does not remain when the power is turned on, the notification is executed under another execution condition. It may be executed by being fulfilled.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the notification control means (sub-board 200) turns on the power with the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a) and without the operation of the second operation means (the number of medals clear button 81). is made, the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means (RAM 102) is cleared and the number of game media (credits) stored in the accumulated number storage means (RAM 302) becomes zero. In other words, when it exceeds, the third notification (remaining credit notification) different from the first notification (cleared betting notification) and the second notification (cleared credit notification) can be executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, the remaining credit notification mode differs depending on whether the value of the remaining credit is 50 or more and when the value is less than 50.
According to this, when the amount of remaining credits is large when the power is turned on, it is possible to make it easier for the user to recognize that the credits have been cleared.
In order to achieve this effect, the threshold value related to step S603 is not limited to 50, and may be an integer value of 2 or more. is a value equal to or greater than the maximum value of (15 in this embodiment).

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the third notification (remaining credit notification) is given when the number of game media (credits) stored in the accumulated number storage means (RAM 302) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and when the number of game media is is less than the predetermined number, the notification mode is different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the remaining credit notification ends after a predetermined time (30 seconds) elapses. However, the termination condition of the notification is not limited to the contents of the present embodiment, and any termination condition may be adopted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25, in the first step S701 in the remaining bet number notification control process, it is determined whether or not the value of the bet number exceeds 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S703. If the condition is not satisfied, the remaining bet amount notification control process is terminated.
In step S703, effect data relating to the remaining bet number notification is set, and the remaining bet number notification control process is terminated. As a result, the remaining number of bets is notified.
Note that, in the present embodiment, the remaining bet amount notification is an announcement that the speaker 49 emits a voice stating that "the bet amount remains."

As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting key switch 48a is not operated when the power is turned on and the bet number is not cleared, the bet number exceeds 0, that is, the bet number remains. In this case, the remaining bet amount notification is executed, and the notification mode is different from the above-described bet amount clear notification, credit clear notification, and remaining credit notification.
According to this, it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize that the number of bets remains when the power is turned on.
In order to obtain the above effect, the notification mode related to the remaining bet number notification is not limited to the notification mode of the present embodiment, and any content can be used as long as the remaining bet number can be specified.
Further, similarly to the remaining credit notification, the remaining bet amount notification is executed when credits remain when the power is turned on. Notification may be performed by satisfying another execution condition.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the notification control means (sub-board 200) turns on the power with the operation of the second operation means (the medal count clear button 81) and without the operation of the first operation means (the setting key switch 48a). is performed, the number of game media (credits) stored in the accumulated number storage means (RAM 302) is cleared, and the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means (RAM 102) becomes zero. In other words, if it exceeds, the fourth notification can be executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, unlike the remaining credit notification, the remaining bet amount notification is in a constant notification mode regardless of the value of the remaining bet amount.
According to this, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the remaining credit information rather than the remaining betting amount information, after enabling both the remaining credit information and the remaining betting amount information.

Also, in the present embodiment, the execution period of the bet number clear notification and the execution period of the remaining credit notification may overlap. For this reason, it is more preferable to preferentially execute remaining credit information.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the execution period of the credit clear notification and the execution period of the remaining bet amount notification may overlap. Therefore, it is more preferable to set the credit clear notification as the target to be preferentially executed.

<About other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

First, for each notification according to the present invention, the fact that the notification can be executed means that the notification is executed at least in part when the execution condition related to the notification is satisfied, and the execution condition is satisfied. This includes the fact that the notification is not executed in some cases.

In addition, the probability, the ratio, the degree of frequency, and the number of times in the present embodiment may be 0 for the smaller value, and the maximum value for the larger value, as long as each relationship is secured. may be In particular, regarding the height of each ratio described above, the control for realizing the height of each ratio does not matter as long as the phenomenon is ensured.
Also, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in the present embodiment is an example, and as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained, each lottery value may adopt any value within the range.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, etc. as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
A game can be started using a game medium, a game medium is provided according to the result of the game, the provided game medium is stored, and the stored game medium can be settled by electronic data, and an advantage is obtained. A medal-less gaming machine capable of executing a setting change process for setting one set value from a plurality of different set values,
a main control means for controlling the progress of a game;
game media management means for managing game media;
a stored number storage means for storing the number of stored game media;
bet number storage means for storing the number of game media used in a game;
a first operating means;
a second operating means;
a notification means;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
with
The main control means controls the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means when the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means. capable of executing the setting change process accompanied by clearing;
The game medium management means, when the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, determines the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means. can be cleared and
The notification control means is
When the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means , to execute the first notification,
When the number of game media stored in the accumulated number storage means is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means; , to execute a second notification different from the first notification,
When the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, even if the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is zero. A process for clearing the number of game media can be executed, and the second notification is executed when the process is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2)
The gaming machine according to (1) above,
When the power is turned on with the operation on the first operation means and without the operation on the second operation means, the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is maintained,
When the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means is maintained,
When the power is turned on with both the operation on the first operation means and the operation on the second operation means, the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means and the accumulated number storage means Both the number of game media stored are configured to be cleared,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(3)
The gaming machine according to (2) above,
The notification control means controls the number of gaming media stored in the bet number storage means based on power-on that is accompanied by both the operation of the first operation means and the operation of the second operation means; and when both the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means are cleared, the first notification of the first notification and the second notification is preferentially executed;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(4)
The gaming machine according to (3) above,
Based on the fact that the power is turned on with both the operation on the first operation means and the operation on the second operation means, the first notification and the second notification are performed while priority is given to the execution of the first notification. Both are executed and
When both the first notification and the second notification are executed, the first notification ends when time elapses or the operation of the first operating means ends, while the second notification ends when the first operation means ends. Continue until at least one game is executed after turning on the power related to the execution of the second notification,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(5)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The notification control means controls the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means based on power-on that is accompanied by an operation on the first operation means and not accompanied by an operation on the second operation means. is cleared and the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means exceeds zero, a third notification different from the first notification and the second notification can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(6)
The gaming machine according to (5) above,
The third notification has a different notification mode depending on whether the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, or when the number of game media is less than the predetermined number. ,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(7)
The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (6) above,
The notification control means controls the number of game media stored in the accumulated number storage means based on power-on that is accompanied by an operation on the second operation means and not accompanied by an operation on the first operation means. is cleared and the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means exceeds zero, a fourth notification can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized by:

10 gaming machine 20 front door 21 upper panel 22 lower panel 23 bet button 23a maximum bet button 23b single bet button 24 menu selection button 24a cross key button 24b decision button 25 status display LED
25a Input number display LED
25b Obtained number display LED
25c Instruction display LED
25d Replay display LED
25e Game start display LED
25f Indication LED that can be put in
25g Advantageous Mode Display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stop possible indicator LED
28 medal number display LED
32 Checkout button 33 Medal counting button 34 Door lock 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decoration LED
38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speakers 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decoration LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a Stop button sensor 44 start lever sensor 45 bet button substrate 45a maximum bet button sensor 45b single bet button sensor 45c push button sensor 46 menu selection button substrate 46a cross key button sensor 46b enter button sensor 48 setting change device 48a setting key switch 48b setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 50 Medal number display LED board 51 Medal count button board 51a Medal count button sensor 52 Medal number operation board 52a Medal number clear button sensor 52b Error reset button sensor 53 Operation board Cover 60 Game Machine Main Body 62 Effect Display Area 63 Effect Display Device 64 Reel Frame 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel Sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel Lighting Board 68 Reel Motor 81 medal number clear button 82 error cancel button 90 outer frame 91 power supply device 92 power switch 96 hinge part 96a upper hinge part 96b middle hinge part 96c lower hinge part 100 main board 101, 201, 301 CPU
102, 202, 302 RAM
103, 203, 303 ROMs
100 Main substrate 110 Game progress management unit 111 Internal lottery unit 112 Reel control unit 113 Winning judgment unit 114 Medal management unit 115 Status display LED control unit 120 State management unit 121 Setting change management unit 122 Game state management unit 124 Game mode management unit 125 Main error management unit 130 Main communication unit 131 Control command transmission/reception unit 132 External signal transmission unit 200 Sub board 210 Sub communication unit 211 Control command reception unit 220 Production management unit 221 Production control unit 222 Production display control unit 223 Audio control unit 224 Decoration LED Control unit 300 Medal number control board 310 Control command transmission/reception unit 320 Credit management unit 330 Medal error management unit 1000 Dedicated units L1 to L5 Line

Claims (7)

A game can be started using a game medium, a game medium is provided according to the result of the game, the provided game medium is stored, and the stored game medium can be settled by electronic data, and an advantage is obtained. A medal-less gaming machine capable of executing a setting change process for setting one set value from a plurality of different set values,
a main control means for controlling the progress of a game;
game media management means for managing game media;
a stored number storage means for storing the number of stored game media;
bet number storage means for storing the number of game media used in a game;
a first operating means;
a second operating means;
a notification means;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
with
The main control means controls the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means when the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means. capable of executing the setting change process accompanied by clearing;
The game medium management means, when the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, determines the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means. can be cleared and
The notification control means is
When the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the first operation means and without the operation of the second operation means , to execute the first notification,
When the number of game media stored in the accumulated number storage means is cleared based on the fact that the power is turned on with the operation of the second operation means and without the operation of the first operation means; , to execute a second notification different from the first notification,
When the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, even if the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is zero. A process for clearing the number of game media can be executed, and the second notification is executed when the process is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the power is turned on with the operation on the first operation means and without the operation on the second operation means, the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is maintained,
When the power is turned on with the operation on the second operation means and without the operation on the first operation means, the number of game media stored in the bet amount storage means is maintained,
When the power is turned on with both the operation on the first operation means and the operation on the second operation means, the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means and the accumulated number storage means Both the number of game media stored are configured to be cleared,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The notification control means controls the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means based on power-on that is accompanied by both the operation of the first operation means and the operation of the second operation means; and when both the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means are cleared, the first notification out of the first notification and the second notification is preferentially executed;
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 3,
Based on the fact that the power is turned on with both the operation on the first operation means and the operation on the second operation means, the first notification and the second notification are performed while priority is given to the execution of the first notification. Both are executed and
When both the first notification and the second notification are being executed, the first notification ends when time elapses or the end of the operation on the first operating means, while the second notification Continue until at least one game is executed after turning on the power related to the execution of the second notification,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The notification control means controls the number of gaming media stored in the bet amount storage means based on power-on that is accompanied by an operation on the first operation means and not accompanied by an operation on the second operation means. is cleared and the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means exceeds zero, a third notification different from the first notification and the second notification can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 5,
The third notification has different notification modes depending on whether the number of game media stored in the stored number storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number and when the number of game media is less than the predetermined number. ,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The notification control means controls the number of game media stored in the accumulated number storage means based on power-on that is accompanied by an operation on the second operation means and not accompanied by an operation on the first operation means. is cleared and the number of game media stored in the bet number storage means exceeds zero, a fourth notification can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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