JP4335518B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and can be in a winning state that is advantageous to the player when the identification information is in a specific display mode.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a gaming machine such as a slot machine is provided with a display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information composed of a plurality of rows (for example, three rows) of symbols arranged in the center of the gaming machine body. By operating a stop operation unit provided on the front part of the gaming machine main body, the variation display of the identification information is stopped, and each identification information displayed on the display device is predetermined as a special prize symbol. When a display mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is established, a special prize state is generated, and a predetermined game value is given to the player by a bonus game during the special prize state period.
[0003]
In some gaming machines as described above, when a power supply is performed, a display device is driven to perform abnormality determination of the display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-8-206305
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to grasp the failure in advance by determining whether or not the display device is abnormal when power is supplied. Does not have a means of knowing what gaming state the player is in. Therefore, even if the power is restored from a power failure caused by lightning during a game, the game store side performs the same operation as the power supply during normal times (when the game store opens). It is very difficult to grasp the game situation before power supply.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily and surely check the gaming state when power is supplied and to provide a highly convenient gaming machine. Is to provide.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) A display device having a plurality of rotator bodies with a plurality of identification information appended to the outer peripheral surface is provided, and the plurality of identification information has a specific display mode when the plurality of rotator bodies stop rotating. In this case, in a gaming machine that can be in a winning state advantageous to a player, when the supply of external power to the gaming machine is stopped, based on a backup power source that can be fed for a predetermined time and the power supply of the backup power source Storing backup information as a gaming state when the external power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and storing the backup information after the predetermined time has elapsed; and supplying external power to the gaming machine Determining means for determining a gaming state at the time of being performed, notifying means for notifying the gaming state determined by the determining means in a predetermined notification pattern, and generating the winning state. Winning probability control means capable of stepwise changing the winning probability to be performed, wherein the determination means stores first information in which backup information is stored in the storage means as a gaming state when the power supply is performed. A gaming state, a second gaming state in which backup information is not stored in the storage means, and a third gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning probability control means is changed in the second gaming state. The notification means is the display device, and the plurality of rotating bodies rotate according to the determination result of the determination means as the predetermined notification pattern. Display drive control means for driving the plurality of rotating bodies in a different order from the order in which they are rotated for a predetermined time and then stopped.Regardless of whether the determination result of the determination means is any of the first to third gaming states, the predetermined time is the same time, and the plurality of the plurality of times for each of the first to third gaming states. The order of rotation of the rotating body and the order of stopping are the same order.
[0011]
(2)the aboveIn (1)In this case, if the notifying means cannot notify the gaming state determined by the determining means with the predetermined notification pattern, it is determined as an abnormal state and the abnormality determining control means for disabling the gaming machine. Is provided.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (cylinder-type gaming machine) (1) to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a display mode (specific display result) of identification information that enables a game ball (pachinko ball) to be acquired as a prize.
[0013]
The gaming machine (1) is pivotally supported inside the central display window (2) and is formed of a transparent or translucent material, and has a plurality of types of identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) on the outer peripheral surface. ) Is provided with a spinning cylinder display device (display device) (3) as an example of an informing means having three spinning bodies (31), (32) and (33).
[0014]
In the gaming machine (1) in the present embodiment, the following game is executed according to a predetermined control procedure.
By betting a predetermined number of game balls owned by the player, the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is variably displayed by rotating the rotating bodies (31) (32) (33). After that, when the rotating body (31) (32) (33) stops rotating, the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) visible through the display window (2) is a specific display mode (combination). By becoming, it becomes possible to acquire a game ball as a prize.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 2, the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) when the rotation of the rotating body (31) (32) (33) is stopped is “7, 7, 7” (A). Then, a big game as a winning state is generated, and 15 game balls are paid out to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6) as prizes, and in a specific gaming state (big bonus) described later. Transition.
[0016]
Further, if the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is “Bell Bell Bell” (B), a small combination as another winning state is generated, and 14 game balls are given as prizes. Is dispensed to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6). Further, if the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C), a small part as another winning state is generated, and eight games are given as prizes. The balls are paid out to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6). However, during the specific game state period, 15 game balls are supplied as prizes even if the display form of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is “Plum Plum Plum” (C). It is paid out to the tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6).
[0017]
As described above, when the display form of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) when the rotating body (31) (32) (33) is stopped is (A), (B) or (C) Is defined as an advantageous game state for the player because the player can acquire a game ball, and if the display mode is other than (A), (B), or (C), the player Since a game ball cannot be acquired, it is defined as a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. Here, there are three types of winning states, but there is no limitation to this as long as there are a plurality of winning states.
[0018]
When supplying power to the gaming machine (1), the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) rotate (change) in accordance with the notification pattern corresponding to the gaming state at the time of power supply, as will be described later. It is comprised so that the game state at the time of supply can be confirmed. After confirming the game state at the time of power supply, the state shifts to a state where a game (game) can be started. This will also be described later.
[0019]
The display window part (2) is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) can be visually observed from the front surface of the rotary display device (3). Yes. The rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) are arranged side by side in three rows, and 21 pieces of identification information (31a), (32a), and (33a) are affixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33). Thus, the identification information (31a), (32a), and (33a) are variably displayed as needed. The rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) are rotated by a motor as an electric drive source, but may be rotated by another electric drive source or an electric drive source. Instead of using an electrical display device using a liquid crystal screen or the like may be used.
[0020]
The betting operation unit (4) provided at the lower front portion of the gaming machine (1) is used when a predetermined number of gaming balls owned by the player are bet. When the player operates the bet operation section (4), the game balls stored in the ball supply tray (5) are taken into the game machine (1).
[0021]
When the start lever (9) provided at the lower front of the gaming machine (1) is operated in a state where a predetermined number of gaming balls are bet by the operation of the betting operation section (4), the rotating body (31) (32 ) (33) is rotated, that is, the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is variably displayed, and a lottery is executed to determine whether a condition for shifting to the specific gaming state is satisfied. At this time, a lottery for determining whether or not a small combination is established is also executed.
[0022]
The lottery for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the specific gaming state is established, and the winning probability based on the lottery for determining whether or not the small role is established, can be changed in stages as will be described later.
[0023]
FIG. 3 is a table showing the probability that the condition for shifting to the specific gaming state is established and the probability that a small part is established in each winning probability setting.
When setting 1 is adopted, the probability of establishment of a specific gaming state (winning probability) is 1/200, the probability of winning a bell (small role winning probability) is 1/20, and the probability of forming a plum (small role winning probability) is 10 minutes. The main control unit (10) described later performs each lottery as a winning probability control means.
[0024]
When setting 2 is adopted, the probability of establishment of a specific gaming state (probability of winning a prize) is 1/250, the probability of establishing a bell (probability of winning a small role) is 1/25, and the probability of forming a plum (probability of winning a small role) is 15 minutes. The main control unit (10) draws lots as winning probability control means.
[0025]
When setting 3 is adopted, the probability of establishment of a specific gaming state (winning probability) is 1/300, the probability of forming a bell (small role winning probability) is 1/30, and the probability of forming a plum (small role winning probability) is 20 minutes. The main control unit (10) draws lots as winning probability control means.
[0026]
By adopting any one of the above settings 1 to 3, each winning probability is automatically determined. As an example of an input means for changing this setting, a setting change button (17) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine (1).
[0027]
By operating the setting change button (17) by an attendant of the game shop, the setting is changed to any one of the settings 1 to 3, and any one setting is designated (selected). Although this input means (17) may be a dip switch, it is desirable that the input means (17) is provided on the back or inside of the gaming machine (1) at a position where it cannot be operated by the player. Note that although three types of settings are used, two types or four or more types may be used. In addition, each winning probability may be individually specified.
[0028]
The stop operation part (7a) (7b) (7c) provided in the front lower center of the gaming machine (1) has passed a predetermined period after the rotating body (31) (32) (33) started rotating. When operated later, an opportunity to stop the rotation of the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33), that is, an opportunity to stop the variation display of the identification information (31a), (32a), and (33a) is given. The predetermined period corresponds to a period until the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) gradually accelerate and reach high-speed rotation at a constant speed. In addition, the rotating body (31) corresponds to the stop operation part (7a), the rotating body (32) corresponds to the stop operation part (7b), and the rotating body (33) corresponds to the stop operation part (7c). It corresponds.
[0029]
In order to shift to the specific gaming state, winning is made by lottery as to whether or not the condition for shifting to the specific gaming state is satisfied, and the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is “7, 7, 7 It is required to operate the stop operation portions (7a), (7b), and (7c) at the stop timing that becomes “A”. Similarly, a small role is won by a lottery to determine whether or not a small role can be generated, and the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is “Bell Bell Bell” (B) or It is required to operate the stop operation sections (7a), (7b), and (7c) at the stop timing of “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C).
[0030]
When the game state is shifted to the specific game state, control for improving the winning probability of the small combination is executed. That is, the probability that the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) will be “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C) is extremely high compared to the normal time, and the player can acquire many game balls. This is an advantageous state.
[0031]
During the specific game state period, the lottery of whether or not the condition for shifting to the specific game state is satisfied, and the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) is “Plum Plum Plum” (C A lottery for determining whether a small role other than) is established is not executed. The specific gaming state ends at that point when the number of game balls acquired by the player reaches 450.
[0032]
The information display unit (8) provided at the front upper center of the gaming machine (1) is a display unit for displaying the number of game balls acquired by the player during the specific game state period. By this information display unit (8), it is possible to easily grasp information related to the game value amount acquired by the player during the specific game state period.
[0033]
Major devices among the devices arranged in the gaming machine (1) are controlled by a microcomputer.
Next, control related to each device will be described with reference to a control block diagram shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, a control system such as a device for supplying the game balls stored in the ball supply tray (5) to the inside of the gaming machine (1) and a power source so that the gist of the invention can be easily understood. The circuit and the like are omitted here.
[0034]
The main control unit (10) is configured as an integrated one-chip CPU together with a ROM (11) storing a control program and data and a RAM (12) functioning as a work area of the CPU, and is stored in the ROM (11). A control means for executing a series of control processes is configured by the control program.
[0035]
The ROM (11) has a table area (11a) that stores a winning probability setting table shown in FIG. Furthermore, when the number of game balls to be paid out corresponding to the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) and the number of game balls acquired by the player reaches 450, the specific gaming state is terminated. Is programmed at least in advance, and the main control unit (10) executes control according to this setting.
[0036]
The RAM (12) has a counter area (12a) for counting and storing up to 450 game balls acquired by the player during the specific game state period.
[0037]
In addition, a backup power source (19) is connected to the main control unit (10). Information on when the power supply is stopped even if a power failure occurs due to lightning or other causes due to this backup power supply (19) and the external power supply is unexpectedly not supplied to the gaming machine (1) Is backed up in the RAM (12) and the backed up information is stored. Thereby, by supplying power again to the gaming machine (1), the gaming state can be restored to the state when the power failure occurred.
[0038]
The main control unit (10) is arranged inside the bet operation unit (4) via an input port (not shown), and detects a bet detection switch (4) that detects that the bet operation unit (4) has been operated. 13), a start switch (14) for detecting that the start lever (9) has been operated, and a stop switch group (15) for detecting that the stop operating sections (7a), (7b) and (7c) have been operated Are connected to a setting change switch (18) for detecting that the setting change button (17) has been operated and designating a winning probability to be adopted, so that each detection signal can be input.
[0039]
In addition, the main control unit (10) has a rotating cylinder display composed of a motor as an electric drive source for rotating the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) via an output port (not shown). A payout prize ball for detecting a payout motor or a payout motor ball as an electric drive source for paying out a game ball as a prize, which is arranged on the back side of the device (3) and the gaming machine (1). A payout device (16) composed of a detection switch and the like and an information display section (8) composed of an LCD for displaying the number of game balls acquired by the player during the specific game state period are connected to each other. A control signal can be output. The spinning device display (3) is connected to the main control unit (10) so as to be able to output a control signal relating to the display results of the spinning bodies (31), (32), and (33) and the start of rotation.
[0040]
The backup power source (19) is formed by a capacitor, but may be a dry battery or a storage battery. The backup power source (19) supplies power to the main control unit (10) for a predetermined time (10 hours) after the external power supply is stopped. When the predetermined time is exceeded, the information stored in the RAM (12) is deleted.
[0041]
FIG. 5 is a list showing a notification pattern for notifying the gaming state at the time of power supply. Note that the control program and data of the notification pattern corresponding to the gaming state at the time of power supply are stored in advance in the ROM (11).
[0042]
  If the power supply to the gaming machine (1) is suddenly stopped due to a power failure or other causes,As the first gaming state,When the power supply is performed, the gaming state is determined as the power failure recovery state (X), and the rotating display device (3) displays the first notification pattern (the rotating body (3a) → the rotating body (3b) → the rotating body ( The rotation starts in the order of 3c), and after 5 seconds, the rotating body (3a) → the rotating body (3b) → the rotating body (3c) stops). With this first notification pattern, it is possible to notify that the gaming machine (1) has returned from a state where power supply to the gaming machine (1) is suddenly stopped.
[0043]
  After changing the winning probability with the setting change button (17),As the third gaming state,The gaming state when power is supplied is determined to be the setting change state (Y), and rotation is started in the order of the second notification pattern (rotating body (3c) → rotating body (3b) → rotating body (3a). After 5 seconds, the rotating body (3c) → the rotating body (3b) → the rotating body (3a) is started in this order). By this second notification pattern, it is possible to notify that the setting relating to the winning probability has been changed.
[0044]
  When the power is turned on normally due to the opening of an amusement store, etc.As the second gaming state,When the power supply is performed, the gaming state is determined as the normal state (Z), and the second notification pattern (rotating body (3b) → rotating body (3a) → rotating body (3c) starts rotating in this order, After 5 seconds, the rotating body (3b) → the rotating body (3a) → the rotating body (3c) is started in this order). By this third notification pattern, it is possible to notify that it is in the normal state (Z).
[0045]
The power failure recovery state (X), the setting recovery state (Y), and the normal state (Z) are determined as follows.
If there is backup information in the RAM (12) that there is storage of game balls and that a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has not elapsed from power OFF to power ON, judge. When there is no backup information in the RAM (12), it is determined as the normal state (Z), and when the setting change button (17) is operated, it is determined as the setting change state (Y). To do.
[0046]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an initial operation process when the power supply according to the present embodiment is performed among the processes executed by the main control unit (10). This process is executed only when power is supplied, that is, only when power is supplied from the outside to the main control unit (10).
[0047]
First, in step S10, the main control unit (10) executes a process of reading backup information in the RAM (12).
[0048]
In step S11, the main control unit (10) determines whether or not the backup information read in step S10 includes information such as the storage of game balls and the fact that a predetermined time has not passed since the power is turned off. If there is such information, it is determined that the power failure recovery state (X) is (YES), and the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no information (NO), the process proceeds to step S13.
[0049]
In step S12, the main control unit (10) determines that the power recovery state (X) is in step S11, so that each of the rotating bodies (31), (32), (33) of the rotating display device (3) is The drive control signal for rotating by the 1st alerting | reporting pattern shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted. Upon receiving the drive control signal, the spinning cylinder display device (3) executes a process for controlling the driving of each motor in order to rotate the spinning cylinders (31), (32), and (33) according to the first notification pattern.
[0050]
In step S13, the main control section (10) intentionally operates the setting change button (17) and whether or not a detection signal is input from the setting change switch (18), that is, whether or not a setting change condition is satisfied. The process which determines is performed. If the setting change condition is satisfied, it is determined that the setting is changed (Y) (YES), and the process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the setting change condition is not satisfied, it is determined that the normal state (Z) is (NO), and the process proceeds to step S16.
[0051]
The determination processing in steps S11 and S13 corresponds to determination means for determining a gaming state when power supply according to the present invention is performed.
[0052]
In step S14, the main control unit (10) is designated based on the detection signal input in step S13 with reference to the winning probability setting table in the table area (11a) formed in the ROM (11). A setting change process for setting the setting in the adopted winning probability storage area of the RAM (12) is executed. Thereby, after changing the winning probability setting, the designated setting is adopted, and the game (lottery) is executed based on the winning probability according to the setting.
[0053]
In step S15, the main control unit (10) determines that the setting change state (Y) is in step S13, so that each of the spinning bodies (31), (32), and (33) is attached to the spinning cylinder display device (3). The drive control signal for rotating by the 2nd alerting | reporting pattern shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted. The spinning cylinder display device (3) that has received the drive control signal executes a process for controlling the driving of each motor in order to rotate the spinning cylinders (31), (32), and (33) according to the second notification pattern.
[0054]
On the other hand, if the main control unit (10) determines in step S16 that neither the power failure recovery state (X) determined in step S11 nor the setting change state (Y) determined in step S13 is normal ( Z), a drive control signal for rotating the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) of the rotating display device (3) according to the third notification pattern shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted. . The spinning cylinder display device (3) that has received the drive control signal executes a process for controlling the driving of each motor in order to rotate the spinning cylinders (31), (32), and (33) according to the third notification pattern.
[0055]
Steps S12, S15, and S16 correspond to notification means that notifies the gaming state determined by the determination means according to the present invention in a predetermined notification pattern. More specifically, steps S12, S15, and S16 correspond to the determination result of the determination means. The body (31), (32), (33), that is, the display drive control means for changing the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a).
[0056]
In step S17, whether or not each of the torso bodies (31), (32), and (33) has performed a rotation operation according to the determined state despite the determination of the gaming state at the time of power supply in steps S11 and S13. The process which determines is performed.
[0057]
That is, each of the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) does not start rotating operation or rotate even though a control signal related to the rotation start of the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) is input. However, if the motor does not stop or the rotation start order or the rotation stop order is different from the predetermined notification pattern, the main control unit (10) has an abnormality with respect to the drive of the rotary display device (3). If it is determined that the state is (YES), the process proceeds to step S19. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not abnormal (NO), the process proceeds to step S18.
[0058]
In step S18, the main control unit (10) executes a game enabling process for shifting to a state in which a game can be started, thereby enabling a game control process to be described later.
[0059]
On the other hand, in step S19, the main control unit (10) executes processing for disabling the operation of the gaming machine (1). The disabling process is executed by any one of making the rotation display device (3) unchangeable and invalidating the detection signal from the bet detection switch (13) and the start switch (14). Just do. Moreover, in this step 19, the process which alert | reports an abnormal state with display parts, such as an information display part (8), is also performed.
[0060]
The processing contents of steps S17 and S19 correspond to the determination result of the determination means according to the present invention, and the rotating body (31) (32) (33), that is, the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) does not change. In this case, it is determined as an abnormal state of the spinning cylinder display device (game machine (1)) (3), and corresponds to an abnormality determination control means for making the game machine (1) inoperable.
[0061]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the game control process according to the present embodiment among the processes executed by the main control unit (10). Note that the process here can be controlled only after the game enabling process of step S18 in FIG. 6 is executed.
[0062]
First, in step S1, when the player operates the start lever (9) with a predetermined number of game balls bet, the main control unit (10) has received a detection signal from the start switch (14). A process for determining whether or not a game start condition for rotating the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) (changing the display state) is satisfied is executed. If it is determined that the game start condition is satisfied (YES), the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game start condition is not satisfied (NO), the processing here ends.
[0063]
In step S2, the main control unit (10) executes a process for starting the game by changing the display state of the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) of the rotating display device (3). At this time, based on the winning probability corresponding to the setting adopted in step S14 in FIG. 5, the lottery process whether or not the condition for shifting to the specific gaming state is established and the lottery process whether or not the small role is established. Execute.
[0064]
In step S3, when the player operates the stop operation unit (7a, 7b, 7c), the main control unit (10) determines whether a detection signal is input from the stop switch group (15), that is, A process of determining whether or not a game end condition for stopping the state in which the trunks (31), (32), and (33) rotate (changes the display state) is satisfied is executed. If it is determined that the game end condition is satisfied (YES), the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game end condition is not satisfied (NO), the process of step S3 is executed again.
[0065]
In step S4, the main control unit (10) executes a process of ending the game by ending the change in the display state of the rotating bodies (31), (32), and (33) of the rotating display device (3). .
[0066]
In step S5, the main control unit (10) determines whether the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) displayed when the rotating body (31) (32) (33) is stopped is the specific display result. That is, a process for determining whether or not the state is “7, 7, 7” (A) for shifting to the specific gaming state is executed. If it is determined that the specific display result is (YES), 15 game balls are paid out from the payout device (16) to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6), and the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific display result is not (NO), the process proceeds to step S7.
[0067]
In step S6, the main control unit (10) executes the specific game state process and assumes that the specific game state set in advance in the predetermined area of the ROM (11) is terminated as a transition to the specific game state. A process of setting the number of game balls that can be acquired by the player (here, 450 uniformly) is executed.
[0068]
As described above, during the specific gaming state period, the probability that the display mode of the identification information (31a) (32a) (33a) will be “Plum / Plum / Plum” (C) is extremely high compared to the normal time. The specific game is executed until the number of game balls that can be obtained by the player is reached.
[0069]
On the other hand, in step S7, the main control unit (10) executes processing other than the specific gaming state. That is, when a small combination occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the ball supply tray (5) or the ball storage tray (6). Further, when a small combination does not occur, a predetermined number of game balls are not paid out.
[0070]
According to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to easily and surely confirm the gaming state when power is supplied, with a predetermined notification pattern by the notification means (3), and improve convenience. Can be achieved. In the present embodiment, the rotating display device (3) has been described as an example of the notification means (3). However, the information display unit (8) can display a message corresponding to the gaming state at the time of power supply. Alternatively, a speaker may be provided to generate a predetermined sound effect.
[0071]
Moreover, since it is the structure which alert | reports the gaming state at the time of power supply using the rotation display apparatus (3), it is not necessary to provide an alerting | reporting means separately, and can suppress a raise of cost.
[0072]
Furthermore, when the notification pattern corresponding to the gaming state at the time of power supply is not executed, the abnormal state of the rotating display device (3) is surely set to disable the gaming machine (1). It can also be confirmed.
[0073]
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give a various deformation | transformation and change to the said embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, the amount of game media that can be acquired by a player during a specific game state period is changed to another amount, the game media acquired by the player is credited to the gaming machine (1), and the predetermined number is exceeded. Display device capable of displaying only two-digit or four-digit identification information, having a configuration of paying out only in case, a configuration of crediting all game media acquired by a player, changing a game media to coins And adopting a game machine as a ball game machine.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, a game at the time of power supply is provided by notifying which game state is the game state when power is supplied by the notification means in a predetermined notification pattern. The state can be confirmed easily and reliably, and the convenience can be improved.In other words, it is possible to easily confirm that the game is in a state where the power supply is suddenly stopped during the game, or that the winning probability has been changed. Furthermore, since the notification means is a display device, it is not necessary to separately provide the notification means, so that an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.
[0078]
(B) ContractClaim2According to the described invention, claim 1InIn addition to the effects of the related invention, when the notification pattern corresponding to the gaming state at the time of power supply is not executed, the abnormal situation of the gaming machine can be easily confirmed in order to disable the gaming machine. Can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a display mode of identification information.
FIG. 3 is a table showing a winning probability setting table.
FIG. 4 is a control block diagram relating to each device arranged in the gaming machine.
FIG. 5 is a list showing a notification pattern for notifying a gaming state when power is supplied.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating power supply initial operation processing executed by a main control unit.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating game state processing executed by the main control unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Pachislot machines (revolving game machines)
(2) Display window
(3) Cylinder display device (display device, notification means)
(4) Bet operation section
(5) Ball supply tray
(6) Ball storage dish
(7a) (7b) (7c) Stop operation section
(8) Information display section
(9) Start lever
(10) Main control unit (determination means, winning probability control means, display drive control means, abnormality determination control means)
(11) ROM
(11a) Table area
(12) RAM
(12a) Counting counter area
(13) Bet detection switch
(14) Start switch
(15) Stop switch group
(16) Dispensing device
(17) Setting change button (input means)
(18) Setting change switch
(19) Backup power supply
(31) (32) (33) Revolute
(31a) (32a) (33a) Identification information

Claims (2)

When the display device has a plurality of rotator with a plurality of identification information appended to the outer peripheral surface, and when the plurality of identification information is in a specific display mode when the plurality of rotator stops rotating, In a gaming machine that can be in a winning state advantageous to the player,
A gaming state when the external power supply to the gaming machine is stopped based on a backup power supply capable of supplying power for a predetermined time when the supply of the external power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply of the backup power supply Storage means for storing the backup information as above and erasing the backup information after the lapse of the predetermined time, determination means for determining a gaming state when external power is supplied to the gaming machine, and the determination A notification means for notifying the gaming state determined by the means in a predetermined notification pattern; and a winning probability control means capable of stepwise changing the winning probability for causing the winning state;
The determination means includes a first gaming state in which backup information is stored in the storage means as a gaming state when the power supply is performed, and a second state in which backup information is not stored in the storage means. It is possible to determine whether the gaming state is one of a third gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning probability control means is changed in the second gaming state,
The notification means is the display device, and corresponds to the determination result of the determination means as the predetermined notification pattern, and the order in which the plurality of rotating bodies rotate and the order to stop after rotating for a predetermined time; look including a display drive control means for driving the plurality of rotating body at different, the determination result of the determining means may be any of the first to third game state, said predetermined time is the same time The gaming machine is characterized in that, for each of the first to third gaming states, the order in which the plurality of spinning bodies rotate and the order in which they stop are the same order .   When the notification means cannot notify the gaming state determined by the determination means with the predetermined notification pattern, the notification means includes an abnormality determination control means that determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state and disables the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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