JP5174388B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a gaming value such as a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that outputs sound effects according to the progress of the game.

  Games played in slot machines and pachinko machines are played to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a predetermined event occurs in the game, such as a bonus in a slot machine or a big hit in a pachinko machine. It is performed while shifting to an advantageous gaming state. Further, the bonus winning and the reach state, which are the premise of the occurrence of bonuses in slot machines and the occurrence of jackpots in pachinko gaming machines, are the states in which the player is expected to shift to a gaming state advantageous. By outputting a predetermined sound effect in these states, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation more effectively and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, games in slot machines, pachinko gaming machines, and the like are generally games in which a player selects an arbitrary table from among a plurality of games installed in a game store. The output of the sound effect as described above can be appealed not only to the player playing the game on the table but also to the player playing the game on the surrounding table, and the output effect Adjusting the sound volume is important. Furthermore, even at game stores, for example, there is a stand that wants to appeal to players more than other stands, such as a new stand, and it is important to adjust the volume of the sound effect output from each stand .

  In order to adjust the volume adjustment of the sound effect, a game machine is generally provided with a volume adjustment knob with a variable resistance that changes its resistance value by turning the shaft. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine having an electronic volume capable of adjusting the volume of sound output in response to a command from the CPU has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). By adjusting the volume by these, the volume of the sound effect output from the predetermined base can be made larger than the other bases so that the player's attention can be gathered on the specific base.

  In particular, in the slot machine, the game is advanced by repeating an independent game (from the start to the stop of the reel rotation), and the player bets in each game except for the next game that won the replay. The number is to be set. However, if you have to insert medals for the number of bets for each game in order to set the number of bets for each game, the game will be very complicated, so the player's medals will be used as credits. Up to a predetermined number (usually 50) can be stored as data. In addition, medals accumulated as credits and medals according to the number of bets set for a game that has not started can be paid and paid out by the player operating the checkout button. .

  By the way, this fraudulent act is called Clemish Goto, which uses a special instrument to illegally fill up the credit without properly placing medals, and pays out the medals in an unauthorized manner. Is rampant. As a countermeasure against such a fraudulent act, a slot machine has been proposed in which a settlement sound is reproduced / output when a settlement of credit or the like is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). As long as a normal game is played, the credit is rarely settled, so in the state where the settlement sound is frequently generated, the fraudulent act called “Kuremangoto” is being performed. The possibility is high, and the store clerk at the amusement store can detect an illegal act called Kureman Goto.

JP-A-9-253277 (paragraph 0058). JP 2007-29580 A (paragraphs 0254 to 0265)

  However, from the viewpoint of reducing the number of parts, since the sound effect playback / output and the settlement sound playback / output are normally performed from the same system, the game with the sound effect volume set small From the machine, the adjustment sound is output only with a small sound. When the medals are settled on such a platform, the settlement sound is output with only a small sound, so it becomes difficult for the clerk of the amusement store to notice that the medals are being settled, and as a result, It would be difficult to detect fraudulent acts like Mangoto.

  The present invention makes it easy for a game shop clerk to detect fraudulent activity being performed on individual tables when a plurality of tables are installed side by side at an amusement store. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that does not hinder the performance.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine having a sound effect output means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) for playing a game using a game value (medal) and outputting a sound effect (effect sound, warning sound) according to the progress of the game ( Slot machine 1)
Game control means (game control board 101 (especially CPU 111)) for performing control to advance the game and transmitting control information (command) according to the control to advance the game;
Receiving control information transmitted from the game control means, and providing effect control means (effect control means 102 (especially CPU 121)) for controlling the execution of the effect according to the received control information,
The game control means includes
A game value storage means (RAM 112) for storing a game value (credit) owned by the player;
Game value using means (one BET button 14, MAXBET button 15, step S302) for using the game value stored in the game value storage means to advance the game;
Return control means (step S448) for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means (checkout button 16) ;
When starting the return control, return start control information (settlement start command) is transmitted to the effect control means, and after the return control is completed, return end control information (settlement end command) is transmitted to the effect control means. Return control information transmission means to
The production control means includes
A sound effect output control means (sound processor 127) for generating a sound effect according to the progress of the game indicated by the control information transmitted from the game control means and outputting the sound effect from the sound effect output means;
Volume setting means (volume adjustment lever 96) for setting the volume level of the sound effect output from the sound effect output means by operating the predetermined operation means ,
The sound effect output control means is a return control sound output control for outputting a predetermined return control sound (settlement sound) from the sound effect output means when the return control is performed by operating the game value return operation means. Means (step S609),
The return control sound output control means is
Regardless of the volume level set by the volume setting means, the return control sound is output with the volume level set to the maximum level that can be set in the gaming machine (step S609: in connection with the adjustment of the volume adjustment lever 96). Without changing the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a to the maximum level)
When receiving the return start control information, return control sound output start means for starting output of a predetermined return control sound from the sound effect output means based on the return start control information;
When the return end control information is received before the elapse of a predetermined period from the reception of the return start control information, the return control means does not end the output of the return control sound based on the return end control information, and the return control means Return control sound output continuation means for outputting the return control sound over a period longer than the period during which return control is performed (Steps S612 and S613: Until the settlement timer counts a predetermined time even after the settlement of medals is completed) wherein the output of the settlement sound including to) and continue.

  In the above gaming machine, sound effects corresponding to the progress of the game are generated by the sound effect output control means and output from the sound effect output means. Here, the volume level of the sound effect output from the sound effect output means can be set to an arbitrary level by the sound volume setting means. For example, a plurality of gaming machines are installed side by side at a game store. In some cases, the volume level of the sound effect output from a specific gaming machine can be increased, and the volume level of the sound effect output from another gaming machine can be decreased. For this reason, it is possible to easily appeal a specific gaming machine to the player among a plurality of gaming machines installed in the gaming store.

  Further, the game value necessary for the progress of the game can be stored in the game value storage means, and the player plays a game using the game value stored in the game value storage means. be able to. Further, the game value stored in the game value storage means can be returned by the player operating the game value return operation means. When return control for returning the game value is performed, a predetermined return control sound is output from the sound effect output means.

  Here, the volume level when the normal sound effect is output is the level set by the volume setting means, but the volume level when the return control sound is output is set by the volume setting means. Regardless of the volume level, the maximum level is reached. For this reason, since the return control sound is output at the maximum volume even from a gaming machine in which the volume level of the sound effect output for appealing the specific gaming machine to the player is set low, The store clerk is hard to miss the return control sound.

  As described above, since it is difficult for the store clerk of the game shop to hear the return control sound, it is possible to prevent a situation where the store clerk of the game store does not notice that the return control is being performed. As a result, for example, when a fraudulent act called “Kuremangoto” is performed, in which the return control of the game value that is not often performed if the game is normally performed is frequently performed. The store clerk can easily detect this.

  In the return control, the game value must be paid out for the number of game values to be returned. Each time the game value is paid out, the control information is transferred from the game control means to the effect control means. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the game control means and the effect control means, particularly when the number of game values to be returned is large.

In addition, even if the number of gaming values to be returned is small and the return control is completed in a short time, the return control sound is output over a predetermined period, so the store clerk at the amusement store returns it. It is possible to prevent the control sound from being missed. Thereby, for example, when the cheating is performed such that the number of gaming values stored in the gaming value storage means is slightly increased by the cheating and the gaming value return control is performed little by little. However, it becomes easy for a shop clerk to detect this.

The above gaming machine is
Error detection means (steps S107, S108, etc.) for detecting that an error has occurred in the progress of the game in the gaming machine;
Status signals (big bonus signal, regular bonus signal, reel control signal, stop switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, winning status signal, security signal) corresponding to the progress of the game from the external output terminal to the external device It is also possible to further include state signal output means (external output board 105) for outputting to the output. In this case,
The status signal output means includes a signal (settlement signal) indicating that the return control is being performed by the return control means and a signal (input) indicating that an error has been detected by the error detection means. Error signals, payout error signals, and other error signals) can be output from the same external output terminal as the status signal (FIG. 5: settlement signal, input error signal, payout error signal, other The error signal is output in a time division manner as a security signal).

  In this case, a terminal for outputting a signal indicating that return control is being performed and a terminal for outputting a signal indicating that an error has been detected are separately provided in the state signal output means. For example, the semiconductor chip on which the status signal output means is mounted can be reduced in size. In addition, by monitoring a signal indicating that return control included in the status signal is being performed on the external device external device, it is easy for the clerk of the amusement store that a fraudulent act such as Kureman Goto is being performed. Can be perceived.

  The status signal output means time-divides a signal indicating that the return control is being performed by the return control means and a signal indicating that an error has been detected by the error detection means. Can be output from the same external output terminal. In addition, the status signal output means uses the same signal indicating that the return control is being performed by the return control means or that an error has been detected by the error detection means. It can also output from an external output terminal.

In the above gaming machine,
The game control means includes
Stores at least data relating to the progress of the game, including data indicating the progress of return control by the return control means, and retains the stored data even when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted Data storage means (RAM 112: battery backed up);
It further includes start-up control means (FIG. 16 (particularly, step S116)) for starting a game based on the data held in the data storage means when the supply of power to the gaming machine is started. Can be
The start-up control means transmits the return start control information to the effect control means when the data held in the data storage means indicates that the return control is in progress. (If the data in the RAM 112 indicates that the medal is being settled at the time of activation, a settlement start command is transmitted to the effect control board 102).

  Here, when the supply of power to the gaming machine is started, the game is started based on the data held in the data storage means, that is, from the state when the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped immediately before. Since the game is resumed, the return control is resumed if the data held in the data storage means at this time indicates that it is in the middle of the return control.

  In this case, since the return start control information is transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means, the effect control means sends the return control sound from the sound effect output means together with the restart of the return control based on the return start control information. It can be output. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the act of preventing the return control sound from being output during the return control by temporarily stopping the supply of power to the gaming machine during the return control.

  In this configuration, the progress of the game controlled by the game control means is resumed from the state when the power supply to the gaming machine was stopped immediately before, but the performance controlled by the effect control means is executed. Is particularly effective when the power supply to the gaming machine is not resumed from the state when the supply of power to the gaming machine was stopped immediately before. However, even if the execution of the effect controlled by the effect control means is resumed from the state when the supply of power to the gaming machine was stopped immediately before, the return start control information is transmitted just in case. It does not prevent it.

The gaming machine is, for example,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value (medal), and the display result is displayed on a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. By being derived, one game is completed, and a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device (variable display device 2) can be obtained.

In the slot machine,
The game value using means includes bet number setting means (one BET button 14, MAXBET button 15, step S302) for setting a bet number using the game value stored in the game value storage means. Can be
The sound effect output control means is
Continuous sound output control means (steps S 627 to S 630) for continuously outputting a continuous sound effect (music in bonus) over one game from the sound effect output means when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state. When,
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means ( Step S608) can be further included.

In the slot machine,
The gaming value using means uses the gaming value (credit) stored in the gaming value storage means or the gaming value (medal inserted from the medal slot 13) input by the player. Bet number setting means for setting the number,
The return control means performs return control for returning the game value according to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in accordance with the operation of the game value return operation means (steps S509 to S513). And can include
The sound effect output control means is
Continuous sound output control means (steps S 627 to S 630) for continuously outputting a continuous sound effect (music in bonus) over one game from the sound effect output means when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state. When,
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means ( Step S608) can be further included.

  Here, when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state, a continuous sound effect is output over one game, but when the return control is performed according to the operation of the game value return operation means by the player, the continuous effect sound is output. The volume level of the sound effect is reduced. That is, when the game value return operation means is operated and the return control is performed, it is considered that the game is interrupted due to the player's will, but the continuous sound effect is loud while the game is interrupted. Since it is not output at the volume, it is possible to avoid inconvenience to surrounding players.

The above gaming machine is
First electronic components (one-sheet BET switch 45, MAXBET switch 46, insertion medal sensor 44, start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A game electronic component including at least one of a payout sensor 81) and a second electronic component (reel motor 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, hopper motor 82) to which a signal related to the progress of the game is input;
At least the game that is controlled to advance the game by being electrically connected to the gaming electronic component and receiving a signal from the first electronic component and / or outputting a signal to the second electronic component A game control board (game control board 101) on which game value storage means, game value use means, and game control means (game control unit 110) including the return control means are mounted;
The gaming electronic component and the game control board are detachable by connection between connectors (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a / board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) And at least one wiring (cables 601a, 601g) for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A relay board (operation part relay board 107) that is connected at least between the wiring and the connector and relays signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. Connection release restricting means (connector restricting members 500, 650) to be formed,
The disconnection restricting means includes
The connection of the wiring (cable 601a) between the game control board and the relay board (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a) cannot be released. First disconnection restricting means (connector restricting member 500);
Second connection release restricting means (connector) that disables the connection between the connectors (board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) of the wiring (cable 601g) between the relay board and the gaming electronic component Restricting member 650).

  In this case, not only the wiring connector between the game control board and the relay board but also the release of the connection between the wiring connectors between the relay board and the game electronic component is regulated, The release of the connection between all the connectors of the wiring provided between the electronic component for use and the game control board is regulated. As a result, it is difficult to perform any illegal act such as illegally inputting a signal related to the progress of the game to the game control board by replacing any connector with a connector such as an unauthorized driving tool, etc. Implementation etc. can be effectively prevented.

In addition, since the connection release restriction state is formed by the connection release restriction means, in order to release the connection between the connectors, the release restriction member must be destroyed, thereby releasing the connection again after releasing the connection. Since it becomes extremely difficult to form a restricted state and takes time and effort, it is possible to more effectively suppress the cheating. Further, since the connection release restricting means includes the second connection release restricting means that makes it impossible to release the connection between the connectors of the wiring between the relay board and the game electronic component, illegal connection to the game electronic component is prevented. Signal input / output can also be prevented.
Note that one or more relay boards may be connected between one game electronic component and the game control board. When a plurality of relay boards are connected, the connection release restricting means includes: It is preferable to include a third release restricting means for disabling the connection between the connectors of the wiring between one relay board and another relay board, and in this way, the electronic component for gaming And the release of connection between all connectors of the wiring provided between the game control board and the game control board are restricted.

  The above gaming machine is
  An opening detection means for detecting that the gaming door is in an open state when the openable and closable gaming door provided in the gaming machine is in an open state;
  State signal output means for outputting a state signal corresponding to the progress of the game from the external output terminal to the external device;
  Power supply means for supplying power to the state signal output means may be further provided even when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted. In this case,
  The status signal output means outputs, as the status signal, a signal indicating that the gaming door is detected to be opened by the opening detection means, and the supply of power to the gaming machine is interrupted. In this case, a signal indicating that the gaming door is detected to be open by the power supplied from the power supply means can be output as the state signal.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 2), respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. In addition, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other, such as “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “JAC”. Are drawn in a predetermined order. At least “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum for any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. On the other hand, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” have locations where the arrangement interval is larger than 5 frames in at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 2) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (FIG. 2) for irradiating light from the back surface. 2). In this slot machine 1, in any game state, the game can be started only when the bet number is set to 3, and a total of 5 winning lines, 3 in the upper, middle and lower tiers and 2 in the diagonal line, are provided. Is set.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 includes a game number display 51 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the value of a counter that counts the number of games and the number of winnings in a regular bonus described later. Furthermore, the game number display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error has occurred.

  The credit display unit 22 includes a credit display 52 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 2), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that the one-sheet, two-sheet and three-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 2) are lit in correspondence with the winning line. The number of bets set in is shown to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The winning line that won the role described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 2). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 2) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning to be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 2) is in a lighting state. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 2).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting state of the winning flag, the type of symbol derived to the variable display device 2, or the player's selection. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 2) that are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 2) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 2) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 2), the number of bets from the credit is set.

  The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing the payout of medals that have already been set as bets or medals corresponding to accumulated credits. When the operation of the checkout button 16 is detected by the checkout switch 47 (see FIG. 2), if a bet number is set, first, medals corresponding to the set bet number are paid out and the bet number is set. If not (including the case where medals corresponding to the number of bets are paid out by operating the settlement button 16), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 2), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 2) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 2). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notifying unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning to be described later are possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 2) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 2) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R continuously output unique sound effects (music) in a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a big bonus and a regular bonus described later. In addition, a predetermined sound effect is output when the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated or when winning a prize. Furthermore, an alarm sound is output when an error occurs, when the front door is released, when a set value is changed, and when the number of bets and credits is settled, and various effect sounds according to the gaming state are output.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 2) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 2, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 for changing a setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a virtual medal payout rate calculated based on the probability. The switch 91 is also connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. A detection signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The RAM 112 is backed up by a battery and retains stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. Data relating to the number of credits is stored in the RAM 112.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value every time a pulse is generated, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires a numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function).

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption interrupt process.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery described later. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. Further, the random number generation circuit 125, the sampling circuit 126, and the sound processing unit (SDP) 127 are mounted, and the CPU 121 acquires the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, thereby controlling the game. A hardware random number function similar to that of the substrate 101 is formed. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The RAM 122 is also battery-backed up, and retains the stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The effect data stored in the ROM 123 will be described later. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The sound processing unit 127 reads various sound reproduction data stored in the ROM 123 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 121, reproduces a production sound such as a bonus medium to be described later and various alarm sounds, and outputs them from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. Let The sound processing unit 127 includes an electronic volume 127a, and outputs sound reproduced at a volume corresponding to the level setting by the electronic volume 127a from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  A volume adjustment lever 96 that can be operated with the front door opened is connected to the sound processing unit 127, and the level set for the electronic volume 127 a is basically set by the volume adjustment lever 96. Become a level. Of course, when an alarm sound is generated and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U when an error occurs, when the front door is released, when a set value is changed, and when the number of bets and credits are settled, the electronic volume 127a is output. The level set to is the maximum level regardless of the level adjusted by the volume adjustment lever 96.

  In addition to the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U and the volume adjustment lever 96, the effect control board 102 is connected to game effect lamps 75A to 75M, the liquid crystal display 4, the fluorescent lamp 6, the weight lamp 61, and the bonus notification lamp 66. Yes. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. In addition, the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling each of these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full. The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3.

  The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer and receives a big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, winning status signal, and security signal are output to the external device. The big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, winning status signal, and security signal are output from individual output terminals. Of course, the security signal includes a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a settlement in progress signal as described later. Output from the output terminal.

  The external output board 105 is equipped with a door opening sensor 95 that detects that the front door is in an open state, and a door opening signal of the security signal is output based on a detection signal of the door opening sensor 95. . The external output board 105 stores electricity when power is supplied to the slot machine 1 (that is, when the slot machine 1 is ON) and also when power supply is interrupted (that is, the slot machine 1). A backup power source constituted by a storage battery that supplies the stored electric power to the external output board 105 when 1 is OFF) is mounted.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the external output board 105 detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95 by supplying power from the power supply board 101, and the front door is opened. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating the presence is output to the external device. On the other hand, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off, the external output board 105 is supplied with power from this backup power supply, detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95, and the front door is open. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating that the device is in the state is output to the external device. The details of the security signal output from the external output board 105 will be described later.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a wiring connection state between the game control board 101 and the game electronic components connected to the game control board 101. In FIG. 3, among electronic components such as various switches and sensors connected to the game control board 101, a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, which are operated when setting a bet number, and a game are started. A start switch 41 that is operated, stop switches 42L, 43C, and 42R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R; a inserted medal sensor 44 that detects a medal that is inserted to set the bet number; Reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR for detecting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and detection of medals to be paid out when a winning occurs The payout sensor 81 and the effect control board 102 are shown, and other switches, sensors, etc. are not shown. .

  The gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, and 81, excluding the effect control board 102, play signals related to the progress of the game. It is an electronic component that inputs and outputs to the control board 101. The signal related to the progress of the game is, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets to make the game startable, an operation for starting the game, or an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Such as signals output to the game control board 101 in accordance with the progress operation of the game, detection of inserted medals, reference position of the reel, detection of payout medals, etc. In order to drive the signal input to the game control board 101, the drive signal for driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the detection of the start operation, and the hopper 80 for paying out medals when a winning is generated. And a signal output from the game control board 101 in accordance with the progress of the game and input to the game electronic component.

  These gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 are sent to the game control board 101 as the game progresses. And a second electronic component to which a signal from the game control board 101 is input as the game progresses.

  Specifically, the single bet switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, which are operated when setting the bet number, and the inserted medal sensor 44 which detects a medal inserted to set the bet number, It is a first electronic component that outputs a BET signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection. Since the game control unit 110 performs a bet number setting process based on reception of the BET signal, the bet number cannot be set without these electronic components. That is, since the game cannot be started unless the bet number is set, the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, and the inserted medal sensor 44 are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  A start switch 41 that detects an operation for starting a game is a first electronic component that outputs a start signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the operation. The game control unit 110 performs a process of starting a game (reel rotation process or the like) based on the reception of the start signal. Therefore, the game cannot be started without this electronic component. That is, the start switch 41 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  Stop switches 42L, 43C, and 42R that detect an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are first electronic components that output a stop signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the operation. is there. Since the game control unit 110 performs a process of deriving a display result by stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the reception of the stop signal, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R do not have this electronic component. The display result of cannot be derived. That is, the stop switches 42L, 43C, and 42R are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR that detect the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are first electronic components that output a detection signal for the reference position of the reel to the game control board 101. The game control unit 110 does not have this electronic component because it performs processing to stop the rotation by grasping the positions of the symbols of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on reception of the detection signal of the reference position of the reels. In addition, derivation of display results of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, determination of winning, etc. cannot be performed. That is, the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  A payout sensor 81 that detects medals to be paid out when a winning is generated is a first electronic component that outputs a medal payout signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the medals. The game control unit 110 performs payout processing for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the generated winning based on the reception of the payout medal detection signal, and therefore, the number of medals corresponding to the generated winning without this electronic component. Cannot be paid out. That is, the payout sensor 81 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR that rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are second electronic components to which a drive signal output from the game control board 101 is input. The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 101, and start the symbol variation display. Even if the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not actually rotated based on the above, the game control unit 110 receives the signals from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR after outputting the reel drive signal. The game can be controlled to proceed as the reel rotates. However, the timing at which signals are input to the game control board 101 from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR is an error unless the reel drive signal is output. In order to measure the output timing of a signal based on the detection of rotation, a reel drive signal is required. That is, the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The hopper motor 82 that drives the hopper tank that pays out medals is a second electronic component that receives a drive signal output from the game control board 101 in response to the occurrence of a prize. The hopper motor 82 drives the hopper 80 based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 101 to pay out medals, but does not actually drive the hopper 80 based on the signal input. Even if the game control unit 110 outputs the drive signal of the hopper 80, the game control unit 110 can control to advance the game as a medal is paid out by inputting the signal from the payout sensor 81. it can. However, since the timing at which a signal is input from the payout sensor 81 to the game control board 101 is an error unless the drive signal of the hopper 80 is output, the payout medal is detected when the game is advanced by a driving tool. In order to measure the output timing of the signal based on this, a driving signal for the hopper tank is required. That is, the hopper motor 82 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  Also, these gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 are basically common to multiple models. Since it is an electronic component to be used and there is little opportunity to remove and replace it from the main body unless a failure or the like occurs, it is fixed at a predetermined position of the main body of the slot machine. On the other hand, the game control board 101, the effect control board 102, and the like need to be replaced when changing the model, and are removed from the main body at that time.

  That is, when removing the game control board 101, the connection with the game electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is released. Because it is necessary, gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 and game control board 101 are relay boards 100, 103 , 106, 107, and the boards and the board and the game electronic component are connected via a cable. The cable and the board are electrically connected by connecting a cable side connector provided at an end of the cable and a board side connector electrically connected to the wiring pattern of the board.

  Specifically, the single BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, the stop switches 42L, 43C, 42R, and the inserted medal sensor 44 are connected to the game control board 101 via the operation unit relay board 107. The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR and the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR are connected to the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103, and the hopper motor 82 and the payout sensor 81 are connected via the power supply board 100. Then, the game control board 101 is connected to the game control board 101, and the effect control board 102 is connected to the game control board 101 via the effect relay board 106.

  The operation unit relay board 107, the reel relay board 103, the power supply board 100, and the effect control board 102 include a game control board 101 and electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A wiring pattern (not shown) for connecting 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is provided, and each electronic component 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A detection signal output from 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 to the game control board 101 or power or a signal supplied (input) from the game control board 101 can be relayed.

  In addition, the game control board 101 is connected by wiring the various electronic components and the game control board 101 via the relay boards 100, 103, 106, and 107 attached to predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1 as described above. From the above, it becomes easy to organize wiring with a plurality of electronic components individually arranged at predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1, and the connector connecting portion is always provided on the relay board or the game control board 101. As a result, the connector connecting portion of each electronic component is fixed, so that it is possible to prevent the connector connecting portion from being searched for during the wiring connecting operation or to make a mistake in the type of wiring to be connected.

  The game control board 101 and the operation unit relay board 107 are connected via a cable 600a, and the game control board 101 and the reel relay board 103 are connected via a cable 600b, and the game control board 101 and the power supply board 100 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 600c, and the effect control board 102 and the effect relay board 106 are connected via a cable 600d.

  The operation unit relay board 107 and the single BET switch 45 are connected via a cable 601a, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the MAXBET switch 46 are connected via a cable 601b, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the start switch 41 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 601c, the operation part relay board 107 and the stop switch 42L are connected via a cable 601d, and the operation part relay board 107 and the stop switch 43C are connected via a cable 601e, and the operation part relay is provided. The board 107 and the stop switch 42R are connected via a cable 601f, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the inserted medal sensor 44 are connected via a cable 601g.

  The reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3ML are connected via a cable 601h, the reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3MC are connected via a cable 601j, and the reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3MR are connected to a cable 601l. Connected through. The reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SL are connected via a cable 601i, the reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SC are connected via a cable 601k, and the reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SR are connected to a cable 601m. Connected through. The power supply board 100 and the hopper motor 82 are connected via a cable 601n, the power supply board 100 and the payout sensor 81 are connected via a cable 601o, and the effect relay board 106 and the effect control board 102 are connected with a cable 601p. Connected through.

  Each of these cables 600a to 600c and 601a to 601o is connected to each board by a connector so that the wiring connection with the board can be released. Specifically, cable-side connectors 610a and 611a are provided at both ends of the cable 600a, and one cable-side connector 610a can be connected to a board-side connector 620a fixed to the game control board 101. The other cable side connector 611 a is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 621 a fixed to the operation unit relay board 107. Cable side connectors 610b and 611b are provided at both ends of the cable 600b. One cable side connector 610b is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 620b fixed to the game control board 101, and the other side. The cable-side connector 611 b is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621 b fixed to the reel relay board 103. Cable side connectors 610c and 611c are provided at both ends of the cable 600c. One cable side connector 610c is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 620c fixed to the game control board 101, and the other side. The cable-side connector 611c is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621c fixed to the power supply board 100. Cable-side connectors 610d and 611d are provided at both ends of the cable 600d. One cable-side connector 610d is a connector that can be connected to a board-side connector 620d fixed to the game control board 101. The cable-side connector 611d is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621d fixed to the effect relay board 106.

  A cable-side connector 612 a that can be connected to a board-side connector 622 a fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided at the other end of the cable 601 a that has one end connected to the single BET switch 45. At the other end of the cable 601b whose one end is connected to the MAXBET switch 46, a cable-side connector 612b that can be connected to the board-side connector 622b fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601c whose one end is connected to the start switch 41, a cable-side connector 612c that can be connected to the board-side connector 622c fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601d whose one end is connected to the stop switch 42L, a cable-side connector 612d that can be connected to the board-side connector 622d fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601e whose one end is connected to the stop switch 43C, a cable-side connector 612e that can be connected to the board-side connector 622e fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601f whose one end is connected to the stop switch 42R, a cable-side connector 612f that can be connected to the board-side connector 622f fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. A cable-side connector 612g that can be connected to a board-side connector 622g fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided at the other end of the cable 601g whose one end is connected to the insertion medal sensor 44.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601h whose one end is connected to the reel motor 3ML and the other end of the cable 601i whose one end is connected to the reel sensor 3SL can be connected to the board-side connector 622h fixed to the reel relay board 103. A cable-side connector 612h is provided. One end of the cable 601j connected to the reel motor 3MC and the other end of the cable 601k connected to the reel sensor 3SC are connected to the board-side connector 622i fixed to the reel relay board 103. A side connector 612i is provided. A cable that can be connected to a board-side connector 622j fixed to the reel relay board 103 at the other end of the cable 601l having one end connected to the reel motor 3MR and the other end of the cable 601m having one end connected to the reel sensor 3SR. A side connector 612j is provided.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601n whose one end is connected to the hopper motor 82 and the other end of the cable 601o whose one end is connected to the payout sensor 81 are connectable to a board-side connector 622k fixed to the power supply board 100. A cable-side connector 612k is provided.

  Further, cable-side connectors C2 and C3 are provided at both ends of the cable 601p. One cable-side connector C2 is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector C1 fixed to the game control board 101. The other cable-side connector C3 is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector C4 fixed to the effect control board 102.

  In this embodiment, each electronic component 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is wired without a connector. Although extended, it may be connected to wiring via a connector.

  As described above, each board and each cable includes board-side connectors 620a to 620d, 621a to 621d, 622a to 622k, C1 and C4 provided on the board side, and cable-side connectors 610a to 610d provided on the cable side. Wiring is connected via a pair of connectors (male connector and female connector) consisting of 611a to 611d, 612a to 612k, C2, and C3, and the wiring connection is released by removing the cable side connector from the board side connector. Can be done. In particular, the game control board 101, the operation unit relay board 107, the reel relay board 103, the power supply board 100, and the effect control board 102 are attached to predetermined locations on the casing or front door of the slot machine 1, so that the board side Since the cable side connector can be easily removed from the connector, the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 can be easily replaced.

  First, the first electronic component will be described in detail. One of the BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, or the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101 is inserted into one of the connectors of the cable. If the BET signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101, the bet number may be set even though the bet number setting operation is not performed. When a connector of a driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the start switch 41 and the game control board 101, and a start signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101 There is a possibility that the game is started without performing the game start operation. The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the stop switch 42L, 43C, 42R and the game control board 101, and the stop signal is illegally transmitted from the driving tool to the game control board 101. If output, the rotation of the reel may be stopped without performing a stop operation.

  The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR and the game control board 101, and the reel rotation signal from the driving tool to the game control board 101 is illegal. Is output, the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be derived and winning decisions may be performed without rotating the reels. The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the payout sensor 81 and the game control board 101, and a medal payout signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101. There is a possibility that the medals are counted without paying out medals.

  The second electronic component will be described in detail. The game control board 101 is released by disconnecting one of the cable connectors provided between the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR and the game control board 101. When the driving signal output from the game control board 101 can be acquired by the driving tool or the like, the timing at which the reel driving signal is output from the game control board 101 can be specified on the driving tool side. There is a possibility that the reel rotation detection signal input to the substrate 101 may be output from the driving tool at an appropriate timing after the reel rotation.

  In addition, the drive signal output from the game control board 101 can be obtained with a driving tool or the like after the connection at any of the connectors of the cable provided between the hopper motor 82 and the game control board 101 is released. Then, since the timing at which the driving signal of the hopper tank is output from the game control board 101 can be specified on the driving instrument side, the payout medal detection signal originally input from the payout sensor 81 to the game control board 101 is sent from the driving instrument to the hopper tank. May be output at an appropriate timing after driving.

  In this way, the first electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 81 are output according to the progress of the game, and originally input to the game control board 101. When a signal to be played is output from the driving tool, the game control unit 110 can perform control to advance the game based on reception of the signal. On the other hand, when a signal that is output from the game control board 101 according to the progress of the game and is originally input to the second electronic components 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82 is input to the driving tool, When the game control unit 110 can specify the output timing of a signal output after driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3ML and the hopper motor 82, a new signal is input to the main control board 101 based on this. Since the game control unit 110 can perform control to advance the game based on the reception of the signal, there is a risk that an illegal act such as automatically progressing the game may be performed. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, various measures are taken to prevent frauds due to the connection of a driving tool, as will be described later.

  Next, a configuration around the power source to the game control unit 110 in the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing a backup power supply line for the game control unit 110.

The game control board 101 is supplied with a + 5V DC voltage generated by the voltage generation circuit of the power supply board 100. The + 5V DC voltage supplied from the power supply board 100 is supplied to the V _DD input terminal as a driving power supply for the game control unit 110, and is branched on the game control board 101 as shown in FIG. _BB ) DC voltage supply line is formed. The +5 V (V _BB ) DC voltage supply line is connected to the memory backup power input terminal V _BB of the game control unit 110 via the backflow prevention diode 312 and is connected to the ground on the power supply board 100 side. A capacitor (not shown) having a large capacity is provided between them. As a result, a DC voltage of +5 V (V _BB ) can be stored in the capacitor, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is interrupted, the voltage stored in the capacitor is stored in the RAM 112 in the game control unit 110. It can be supplied as a backup power source.

The + 5V (V _BB ) DC voltage supply line is not directly connected to the memory backup power input terminal V _BB of the game control unit 110 on the game control board 101, but as shown in FIG. Via the cable 600a for wiring connection between the game control board 101 and the operation part relay board 107, the operation part relay board 107, the cable 601g for wiring connection between the operation part relay board 107 and the insertion medal sensor 44, and the insertion medal sensor 44 folded back, cable 601g, the operation unit relay board 107 is connected to the game control board 101 again via the cable 600a, and is connected to a memory backup power input terminal _{V BB} gaming controller 110. That is, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the voltage accumulated in the capacitor is changed from the game control board 101 to the cable 600a-operation part relay board 107-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 44-cable 601g-operation part. After passing through the relay board 107-cable 600a, it is supplied to the game control unit 110, and the storage state of the RAM 112 in the game control unit 110 is maintained.

  Therefore, in a state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the connection between the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable-side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable-side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the operation unit relay board The connection line of the backup power supply is disconnected by releasing any of the connection between the board side connector 621a of the board 107 and the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 and the cable side connector 612g of the cable 601g. As a result, the data in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 cannot be held and will be lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 is lost.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, it is difficult to connect the driving tool by restricting the release of the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the game electronic component. Specifically, the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a. And the connection between the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 107 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g are restricted from being released from each other. The connection between the board side connector 620a and the cable side connector 610a is restricted by the connector restricting member 500, the connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a, and the connection between the board side connector 622g and the cable side connector 612g. The release of the connection is regulated by the connector regulating member 650.

  Next, the configuration of the external output board 105 and the security signal output from the external output board 105 will be described in detail. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an output format of the security signal output from the external output board 105. As described above, the security signal is for outputting a plurality of types of signals from the same external output terminal. As shown in the figure, the security signal is time-divided every Xms (where X is an arbitrary number), and one frame period. Is output as 14Xms.

  The first Xms period in one frame period is a period for outputting a start bit, the last 6 Xms period is a blank period, and the Xms period immediately before the blank period is a period for outputting a stop bit. In the period of 6Xms, time-division is performed every Xms period, and 6 types of signals are output: door open signal, set value change signal, closing error signal, payout error signal, other error signal, and adjusting signal. It has become a thing.

  The door open signal is a signal indicating that the front door is open when it is in the ON state, and the setting key switch 92, the setting switch 91, or the various boards 101 to 106 and the cable connecting the boards are slot machines. Since it is installed inside the front door of 1 open, it is output because there is a possibility of fraud when the front door is open. The set value change signal is a signal indicating that the set value has been changed in the ON state, and the change of the set value is fraudulent because it directly affects the payout rate of medals. It is output because there is a possibility of being.

  The insertion error signal is a signal that indicates that an error has occurred in the insertion of a medal when it is in the ON state and has not yet been restored. When an insertion error occurs, an illegal medal insertion action (actually from the medal insertion slot 13) Is output because there is a possibility that a credit is filled using an unauthorized device without inserting medals). The payout error signal is a signal indicating that an error has occurred in paying out medals when it is in the ON state and has not yet returned. When a payout error occurs, an illegal act such as removing a medal from the hopper 80 is performed. It is output because there is a possibility that it has been done.

  The other error signal is a signal indicating that an error other than the input error and the payout error has occurred in the ON state and has not yet been recovered. Errors other than throw-in errors and payout errors do not occur in an attempt to increase medals directly, but some sort of fraud may occur at the time of error occurrence. Another error signal is output. The payment in progress signal is a signal indicating that the medal is being settled when it is in the ON state, and although the medals are not necessarily fraudulent, it is an action that is normally performed, but it is illegal if this is done frequently. It is output because there is a possibility that various actions are being performed.

  The start bit is always in the ON state, and the stop bit and the blank period are always in the OFF state. There are six types of signals indicating the actual contents as security signals: door open signal, set value change signal, input error signal, payout error signal, other error signal, and adjustment signal. In this case, since the period in which the security signal is OFF continues only for 6Xms, it can be determined that the period of Xms in which the security signal is in the ON state after being in the OFF state for 7Xms or more is the start bit period. it can.

  The security signal output from the external output board 105 is a serial output of a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a settlement signal. A predetermined output terminal board is provided between the external output board 105 and an external device such as a hall management computer, a serial door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, other error signals, In addition, the adjustment signal may be converted into parallel and output to an external device.

  Next, the detailed structure of the board case 200 for housing the game control board 101 and the connector restricting member 500 will be described.

  6 and 7 are exploded perspective views showing the board case 200 and the mounting base 250 for attaching the board case 200 to the casing forming the main body of the slot machine 1 and the connector restricting member 500. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which 200 is assembled to the mounting base 250. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the mounting side member 510 and the connector cap 520 constituting the connector restricting member 500. FIG. FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C are cross-sectional views taken along the line BB of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 shows that the board case 200 is assembled to the mounting base 250, and further the mounting side. FIG. 12A is a perspective view showing a state where a connector cap is attached to the member 510, FIG. 12A is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 11, and FIG. 12B is a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the board case 200 includes a lower case 201 as a case body that covers the back side of the game control board 101, and an upper case 203 that covers the mounting surface side of the game control board 101. And assembled so as to sandwich the game control board 101. The mounting surface of the game control board 101 is connected to electronic elements such as a CPU 111, a ROM 123, and a RAM 112, a cable-side connector provided at one end of a cable from another board, etc., although not shown in detail. Many board-side connectors 620a to 620c are mounted.

  The lower case 201 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is opened by a bottom plate 201a formed in a substantially rectangular shape and side walls formed so as to surround the periphery of the bottom plate.

  The two short side walls 201c of the lower case 201 are provided with two sealing pieces 211 and 211 protruding outward, and the other short side wall 201d has two pairs of locking portions. 210 protrudes outward. In addition, engagement grooves 212 are formed at both ends of the long side from the side wall 201d on the back surface of the bottom plate 201a of the lower case 201 to engage engagement pieces 511 of the attachment side member 510 described later.

  The upper case 203 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lower surface is open, the center of the upper surface is bulged, and stepped portions 203a and 203b are formed on both short sides. It is shaped like a box. The lower surface of the upper case 203 has the same shape as the lower case 201. By assembling the lower case 201 and the upper case 203, a space for accommodating the game control board 101 is formed therein.

  On the side wall 203c on one short side of the upper case 203, sealing pieces 231 and 231 are disposed outwardly at locations corresponding to the sealing pieces 211 and 211 provided on the side wall 201c on one short side of the lower case 201, respectively. The four sealing pieces 232 are provided so as to protrude outward at equal intervals in the question of the sealing pieces 231 and 231. The other short side wall 203d of the upper case 203 is engaged with the pair of locking portions 210 at locations corresponding to the two pairs of locking portions 210 provided on the other short side wall of the lower case 201, respectively. Engaging engaging portions 230 are provided. Further, on the other short side wall 203d of the upper case 203, a locking piece 235 that engages with locking holes 251a and 251a of the mounting base 250, which will be described later, at a position outward from the engaging portion 230. 235 is provided.

  The step portions 203a and 203b on both short sides of the upper case 203 are formed with recesses 203e and 203f, respectively. In particular, the bottom surface of the recess 203f of the step portion 203b is accommodated in the substrate case 200. An insertion hole 234 through which the board-side connector 620a can be inserted is formed at a position corresponding to the board-side connector 620a of the gaming control board 101.

  The mounting base 250 is a member for fixing the substrate case 200 to a housing forming the main body of the slot machine 1. The mounting base 250 is made of synthetic resin, and, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the bottom plate 250 a formed in a substantially rectangular shape larger than the bottom plate 201 a of the lower case 201, and two of the peripheral edges of the upper plate The side walls 250b and 250c formed on the long edges are formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is open. Screw holes 252 are formed at a plurality of locations on the bottom plate 250a of the mounting base 250, and a side wall 250d having a notch 250e at the center is formed on one short side of the bottom plate 250a. Are provided with a pair of guides 254, 254 from the notch 250e of the side wall 250d toward the center. Guide grooves 254a and 254a into which engaging portions 257 and 257 formed at both ends of a fixing member 255 described later are fitted are formed on the opposing surfaces of the guides 254 and 254, respectively.

  The fixing member 255 is made of synthetic resin, and drooping pieces 255b and 255b extending downward (rearward in the figure) from both ends of the fixing piece 255a having four fixing holes 256 formed on the upper surface, and further the drooping piece 255b. The engaging portions 257 and 257 are formed in a substantially U-shape formed in the left and right direction (up and down direction in the drawing) from both ends of the 255b. The fixing member 255 is attached to the attachment base 250 by fitting the locking portions 257 and 257 into the guide grooves 254a and 254a formed in the guides 254 and 254 of the attachment base 250, respectively.

  On the short side of the mounting base 250 on which the side wall 250d is formed, a locking column 253 having an inward locking claw 253a at the tip is provided upright from the bottom plate 250a, and on the opposite short side. Engagement holes 251 and 251 in which engagement holes 251 a and 251 a into which the engagement parts 230 of the upper case 203 are inserted are connected to the bottom plate 250 a are provided upright at both ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200 and the cable side attached to the board side connector 620a. A connector cover 520 that covers a part of the connector 610a, and the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200, and the connector cover 520 is attached to the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a Removal is regulated.

  The attachment side member 510 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is formed into a shape along the surface shape of the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the substrate case 200 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. Specifically, the attachment side member 510 is attached to the short side where the engaging portion 230 of the upper case 203 is provided, and the shape thereof is the step portion 203b in the upper case 203 when attached to the board case 200. Standing piece that stands up from both ends of a base piece 510a that is in contact with the bottom surface of the recessed portion 203f and that has a notch 512 that allows the cable-side connector 610a to escape and a cylindrical locking hole portion 513 that has a locking hole 513a inside. Upper pieces 510c and 510c that contact the upper surfaces of both end portions of the stepped portion 203b in the upper case 203 are extended through 510b and 510b, and are further engaged through side pieces 510d and 510d that hang down from both ends of the upper pieces 510c and 510c. The stoppers 257 and 257 have a shape extending inward, and the base piece 51 of the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200. a, upper piece 510c, the opposing surface is adapted to abut respectively on the bottom surface of the top surface and the recess 203f of the stepped portion 203b of the upper case 203 relative to the board case 200 of 510c.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a locking groove 514 is provided on the inner surface of the locking hole 513 in the locking hole 513 at a position facing the center from the lower end of the locking hole 513 a. Yes. The locking groove 514 has a substantially L shape including a shallow groove portion 514a having a shallow depth from the lower end of the locking hole 513a and a deep groove portion 514b deeper than the shallow groove portion 514a, and the shallow groove portion 514a of the opposing locking grooves 514 and 514. 514a and deep groove portions 514b and 514b are formed at positions facing each other across the center. That is, the locking grooves 514 and 514 are formed symmetrically with respect to the center.

  The connector cover 520 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, is a cable connected to the board-side connector 620a when attached to the attachment-side member 510 attached to the board case 200. A covering portion 521 having a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional view covering a part of the side connector 610a is formed, and one side surface 521a of the side surface in the longitudinal direction of the covering portion 521 is formed with a locking hole portion 513 in the attachment side member 510. A locking cylinder 522 having substantially the same diameter as the inner periphery of the locking hole 513a is provided via the connection piece 522a.

  The lower end of one side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 contacts the upper surface of the base piece 510a when attached to the attachment-side member 510, and ribs 521b and 521b are provided on the back surface of the side surface 521a. The lower surface of 521b is also in contact with the upper surface of the base piece 510a.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the locking cylinder 522 has an outward locking claw 523a formed at the tip at a position facing the center, and engagement portions 523 and 523 that are elastically deformable inward. It has been. The engaging portions 523 and 523 have engaging holes 523a and 523a when the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment-side member 510 with the cable-side connector 610a connected to the board-side connector 620a. The locking grooves 514 and 514 formed in the 513a are provided at positions that engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a.

  Next, the state of attachment of the connector restricting member 500 to the board case 200 and the state of attachment of the board case 200 to the housing will be described.

  First, the game control board 101 is accommodated in the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the board case 200, and the board case 200 is sealed. In order to seal the lower case 201 and the upper case 203, the engaging portions 230 of the corresponding upper case 203 are engaged with the two pairs of locking portions 210 of the lower case 201, respectively, One of the sealing pieces 211 of the case 201 and the corresponding sealing piece 231 of the upper case 203 are fixed with a one-way screw.

  As is well known, a one-way screw can be screwed by rotation in one direction, but cannot be rotated even if it is rotated in the other direction, that is, the screw cannot be loosened. It is a screw. For this reason, when one sealing piece 211 of the lower case 201 and the corresponding sealing piece 231 of the upper case 203 are fixed with a one-way screw, either the sealing piece 211 or the sealing piece 231 is broken. Without this, these sticking cannot be released.

  Then, by fixing the sealing piece 211 and the sealing piece 231, the longitudinal movement of the upper case 203 with respect to the lower case 201 is restricted, and as a result, the upper case 203 is engaged with the locking portion 210 of the lower case 201. The release of the engagement of the joint portion 230 is also restricted, and the upper case 201 and the lower case 203 are integrated with the game control board 101 accommodated therein, and the sealing piece 211 and the sealing piece 231 are broken. Otherwise, it will not be possible to open.

  Next, the attachment side member 510 is attached to the substrate case 200 in which the game control board 101 is sealed. The attachment-side member 510 is elastically deformed on both side pieces 510 d and 510 d outward and attached to the stepped portion 203 b of the upper case 203. Then, by releasing the elastic deformation, the engaging pieces 511 and 511 are attached by engaging with the engaging grooves 212 and 212 on the back surface of the lower case 201. At this time, the base piece 510a and the upper pieces 510c and 510c of the attachment-side member 510 are in contact with the top surface of the step 203b and the bottom surface of the recess 203f of the upper case 203, respectively, and the notch 512 provided in the base piece 510a The board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 housed in the board case 200 is connected to the inside of the board case 200 through the notch 512 and the insertion hole 234 so as to coincide with the insertion hole 234 provided in the recess 203f of the upper case 203. To be exposed to the outside.

  Next, the mounting screw 259 is screwed into the housing side wall through the screw hole 252 of the mounting base 250 to fix the mounting base 250 to the housing, and the locking portions 257 and 257 of the fixing member 255 are fixed. The fixing member 255 is attached to the mounting base 250 by fitting into the engaging grooves 254a and 254a of the mounting base 250, respectively.

  Next, the board case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is assembled to the attachment base 250. Specifically, after inserting the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 into the locking holes 251a and 251a of the locking hole portions 251 and 251 of the mounting base 250, respectively, as shown in FIG. The substrate case 200 is accommodated between the side walls 250b and 250c of the mounting base 250, and the upper surface of the other end side step portion 203a of the substrate case 200 is locked by the locking claws 253a of the locking column 253, thereby fixing the substrate case 200. Temporarily fix to the mounting base 250. In this state, the four sealing pieces 232 provided at one end of the upper case 203 and the fixing holes 256 of the fixing member 255 attached to the mounting base 250 are in corresponding positions, and in this state, any of the sealing pieces The sealing piece 232 and the fixing member 255 are fixed by screwing the aforementioned one-way screw into the corresponding fixing hole 256 from above the H.232.

  Then, by fixing the sealing piece 232 and the sealing piece fixing member 255, the movement of the substrate case 200 in the removal direction from the mounting base 250 at the end of the substrate case 200 on the sealing piece 232 side is restricted and the locking is performed. Since the horizontal movement of the substrate case 200 toward the sealing piece 232 side is also restricted by the pillar 253, the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 are removed from the locking holes 251 a and 251 a of the mounting base 250. It becomes impossible. Further, in this state, the screw holes 252 of the bottom plate 250a of the mounting base 250 are all covered with the substrate case 200, and access to the mounting screws 259 is impossible, and the mounting base 250 cannot be removed from the housing. Become. In this way, the substrate case 200 to which the attachment-side member 510 is attached is fixed to the housing via the attachment base 250, and the substrate case 200 is attached to the housing unless the sealing piece 232 or the fixing member 255 is broken. It will be in the state which cannot be removed from.

  When the board case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is fixed to the attachment base 250 (housing) so as not to be detached, as shown in FIG. 12A, the side piece 510d of the attachment side member 510 is provided. 510d abuts against the inner surfaces of the side walls 250b, 250c of the mounting base 250 and is held between them so that deformation of the both side pieces 510d, 510d of the mounting side member 510 outward is restricted. It becomes impossible to remove from 200.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the cable 600a is connected to the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 exposed through the insertion hole 234 of the board case 200 and the notch 512 of the base piece 510a in the attachment-side member 510. After the cable-side connector 610a is connected, with the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a connected, as shown in FIG. 11, the cover 521 of the connector cover 520 covers the upper side of the cable-side connector 610a. Then, the locking cylinder 522 of the connector cover 520 is fitted into the locking hole 513 a of the locking hole 513 in the attachment side member 510. As a result, the engaging portions 523 and 523 of the locking cylinder 522 abut against the inner periphery of the locking hole 513a and elastically deform inward. At this time, when the engaging portions 523 and 523 are positioned to cover the cable-side connector 610a with the covering portion 521, the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a among the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the inner surface of the locking hole 513a. The locking cylinder 522 is further fitted, and the locking claws 523a and 523a at the tips of the engaging portions 523 and 523 reach the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a of the engaging grooves 514 and 514, As shown in FIG. 10A, the inward elastic deformation of the engaging portions 523 and 523 is released, and the locking claws 523a and 523a engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, respectively. The upward movement is restricted, and the side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 is brought into contact with the side surfaces of the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a, so that the locking cylinder 522 is locked. By rotating against the part 513 is restricted, and ligated with the mounting member 510 and the connector cover 520, a state of integrated connector regulating member 500 is formed. In this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are covered with the locking hole portion 513, it is impossible to elastically deform the engaging portions 523 and 523 inward from the outside, and the connector cover 520 or the attachment side member Unless 510 is broken, the connector cover 520 cannot be removed from the attachment side member 510.

  When the connector cover 520 is detachably attached to the attachment side member 510, a part of the upper surface of the cable side connector 610a is covered by the covering portion 521 as shown in FIGS. The movement of 610a in the pulling direction from the board side connector 620a is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a is restricted.

  As described above, with the mounting side member 510 attached to the board case 200, the board case 200 is fixed to the housing, and then the cable side connector 610a is connected to the board side connector 620a. By attaching a part of 620a to the attachment side member 510 so as to cover from above, the cable side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board side connector 620a.

  Next, a situation when the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a is released will be described.

  In order to release the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a, the attachment side member 510 or the cable cover 520 is broken and the connector cover 520 is removed from the attachment side member 510, or the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is removed. Alternatively, it is necessary to break the fixing member 255, remove the board case 200 from the mounting base 250, and remove the mounting side member 510 with the connector cover 520 attached thereto from the board case 200.

  For example, when it is necessary to remove the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a due to a failure of the cable 600a or the like, the latter method is used when the board case 200 is to be removed and replaced by the former method. Just remove it.

  First, when replacing the cable 600a, when it is necessary to remove the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a, a method for removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment-side member 510 will be described. First, a connector such as a nipper is used. The connecting piece 522a that connects the covering portion 521 of the cover 520 and the locking cylinder 522 is broken. As a result, the covering portion 521 is separated and the locking cylinder 522 can be rotated with respect to the locking hole portion 513. In this state, by rotating the locking cylinder 522 counterclockwise as viewed from above, the engaging portions 523 and 523 move from the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a of the engaging grooves 514 and 514 to the positions of the deep groove portions 514b and 514b. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, from the state where the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, as shown in FIG. 10B, the locking claws 523a and 523a The shallow groove portions 514a and 514a are disengaged. As a result, the locking cylinder 522 can be moved upward. As shown in FIG. 10C, when the locking cylinder 522 is pulled upward, the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the deep grooves 514b and 514b. However, in this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are exposed, the engaging portions 523 and 523 can be elastically deformed inward, and the engaging claws 523a can be elastically deformed inwardly. 523a and the deep groove portions 514b and 514b are disengaged, and the locking cylinder 522 can be detached from the attachment side member 510, whereby the connector cover 520 is completely separated from the attachment side member 510, and the connector cover 520 Since the restriction of the movement in the pulling direction of the cable side connector 610a due to is also released, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a is released. Door will be able to.

  When the connector cover 520 is removed from the attachment-side member 510, the covering portion 521 and the locking cylinder 522 are broken, and once broken, the original state is not restored. Therefore, the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the board-side connector 620a There will be traces of unlocking.

  Next, when it is necessary to remove the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a when replacing the whole board case 200, a method of removing the attachment side member 510 from the board case 200 together with the connector cover 520 will be described. The sealing piece 232 of the substrate case 200 fixed to the fixing member 255 is broken with a tool such as a nipper. As a result, the end of the substrate case 200 on the side of the sealing piece 232 can be moved away from the mounting base 250, so that the locking claw 253 a of the locking column 253 and the stepped portion 203 e of the substrate case 200 Release the engagement. Accordingly, the horizontal movement toward the sealing piece 232 is also possible, so that the locking pieces 235 and 235 of the board case 200 are removed from the locking holes 251a and 251a of the mounting base 250. Thereby, the board case 200 is detached from the attachment base 250, and the side pieces 510d and 510d of the attachment side member 510 can be deformed outwardly, without removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment side member 510. The attachment-side member 510 can be removed from the board case 200. With this, the attachment-side member 510 is removed from the board case 200 in a state of being integrated with the connector cover 520, whereby the cable-side connector 610a is removed by the connector cover 520. Since the restriction on the movement in the direction is also released, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a can be released.

  In order to remove the attachment side member 510 from the substrate case 200 also by this method, the sealing piece 232 of the substrate case 200 fixed to the fixing member 255 needs to be broken. Therefore, a trace of releasing the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a remains.

  Further, according to this method, the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is broken and remains on the fixing member 255, but the attachment side member 510 can be removed from the board case 200 without removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment side member 510. Therefore, by attaching the attachment side member 510 in a state where the connector cover 520 is assembled to the new board case 200 in which the game control board 101 is accommodated for replacement, the cable side connector 610a and the board side in the new board case 200 are attached. The connection with the connector 620a is disabled, the new fixing member 255 is mounted on the mounting base 250, and the new board case 200 with the mounting side member 510 with the connector cover 520 assembled is mounted on the mounting base. 250 and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. Doing, becomes again impossible removably mounting member 510, when releasing the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the substrate-side connector 620a is in a state leave its mark. That is, in such a case, the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 can be reused.

  Next, the detailed structure of the connector restricting member 650 will be described.

  13 is an exploded perspective view showing the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 constituting the connector restricting member 650. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover member 680 is assembled to the mounting table 660. FIG. 15A is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 14, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the connector restricting member 650 includes a mounting table 660 on which the operation unit relay board 107 is mounted, and a cover member 680 that covers the mounting table 660 from above, and the mounting table 660. After accommodating the operation unit relay board 107, the cable side connectors 611a and 612g of the corresponding cables 600a and 601g are connected to the board side connectors 621a and 622g of the operation unit relay board 107, and then the cover member 680 is attached to the case. By attaching to the body 610, removal of the cable side connectors 611a and 612g from the board side connectors 621a and 622g is restricted.

  The mounting table 660 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having a larger diameter than the operation unit relay board 107. As shown in FIG. 13, board-side connectors 621 a, 622 a, 622 b, 622 c, 622 d to 622 f, 622 g are mounted on the operation unit relay board 107, and both side surfaces on the long side of the mounting table 660 and the short side The board side connectors 622a, 622b, 622c, and 622d to 622f whose insertion holes open in the horizontal direction with respect to the mounting surface when the operation part relay board 107 is placed on one side surface on the side side. Each of the locking holes 661 having the locking holes 661b is provided via the connection piece 661a so as to protrude outward, avoiding the portion where the 622g is located. On the inner peripheral surface of the locking hole 661b, a pair of locking claws 661c and 661c facing the center are formed at positions facing each other across the center.

  The cover member 680 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is formed in substantially the same shape as the mounting table 660. On one long side, a position corresponding to the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 is on the near side. A cover portion 681 that bulges toward the front side, and a cover portion 688 that bulges toward the near side at positions corresponding to the board-side connectors 622a and 622b of the working portion relay board 110 on the other long side. Cover portions 689 that bulge toward the front are formed at positions corresponding to 622c, 622g, and 622d to 622f, respectively.

  On the upper surface 681a of the cover part 681, a notch 681b for releasing the cable 600a connected to the board side connector 621a, which is narrower than the long side of the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a, is formed on the outer side surface. Thereby, covering surfaces 681c and 681 are formed on both side ends of the upper surface 681a, respectively.

  The cover portion 688 has notches 682a for releasing the cables 612a and 612b connected to the board side connectors 622a and 622b, and the cover portion 689 has a cable 612c connected to the board side connector 622c. A notch 682b for releasing the cable, a notch 632c for releasing the cable 612g connected to the board side connector 622g, and a notch 682d for releasing the cables 612d to f connected to the board side connectors 622d to f are formed. Has been. In particular, the notch 682c for releasing the cable 612g connected to the board-side connector 622g is formed to be narrower than the length of the long side of the cable 601g, and both ends of the notch 682c are covered from the cover portion 689. Pieces 683 and 683 are respectively provided.

  Further, on both side surfaces on the long side and one side surface on the short side of the cover member 680, the locking holes are projected so as to protrude outward at positions corresponding to the locking holes 661 of the mounting table 660. A locking cylinder 684 having substantially the same diameter as the inner peripheral surface of 661b is provided via a connection piece 684a. Lock holes 684 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the lock cylinder 684 at locations corresponding to the pair of lock claws 661c provided on the inner periphery of the lock hole 661b. Can be combined.

  Next, the mounting state of the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 13, the operation unit relay board 107 is mounted on the mounting table 660, and the board-side connectors 621a, 622a, 622b, and 622c. , 622d to 622f and 622g are connected to cable side connectors 611a, 612a, 612b, 612c, 612d to 612f and 612g, respectively. After connecting these cable side connectors to the board side connector, the cover member 680 is attached to the mounting table 660.

  Specifically, the locking cylinder 634 of the cover member 680 is fitted into the locking hole 661 b of the corresponding locking hole 661 of the mounting table 660. Then, by pushing the locking cylinder 634 into the locking hole 661b, the locking claw 661c in the locking hole 661b is engaged with the locking hole 684 of the locking cylinder 684. As a result, it becomes impossible to release the engagement between the locking claw 661c and the locking hole 684 from the outside, and as shown in FIG. 14, the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are connected to the locking hole. If the part 661 or the locking cylinder 634 is not broken, it is in a state where it is assembled so that it cannot be removed.

  When the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are assembled, as shown in FIG. 15A, the upper surfaces of both ends of the cable side connector 611a connected to the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 are covered with the cover member. Covered by the covering portions 681c and 681c of 680, the movement of the cable side connector 611a in the pulling direction from the board side connector 621a is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 611a from the board side connector 621a is restricted. ing.

  When the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are assembled, as shown in FIG. 15B, the upper surfaces of both ends of the cable side connector 612g connected to the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 are covered with the cover member. 680 is covered with the covering pieces 683 and 683 so that the movement of the cable-side connector 621g from the board-side connector 622g is restricted, and the removal of the cable-side connector 621g from the board-side connector 622g is restricted. ing.

  Next, the situation when the connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a and the connection between the cable side connector 621g and the board side connector 622g are released will be described.

  To release the connection between the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a and the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g, a connection piece 684a that connects the locking cylinder 684 of the cover member 680 with a tool such as a nipper is provided. Break. As a result, the main body of the cover member 680 and the locking cylinder 684 are separated, and the cover member 680 can be removed from the mounting table 660. By removing the cover member 680 from the mounting table 660, the covering portions 681c and 681c. The restriction on the movement of the cable-side connector 611a in the removal direction is released, and the restriction on the movement of the cable-side connector 621g in the removal direction by the covering pieces 683 and 683 is also released, so the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a are released. And the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g can be released.

  When the cover member 680 is removed from the mounting table 660, the main body of the cover member 680 and the locking cylinder 684 are broken. Once the cover member 680 is broken, the original state is not obtained and the separated locking cylinder 684 is removed from the mounting table 660. Therefore, there remains a trace that the connection between the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a and the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g are released. It will be.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to special gaming status (regular bonus, big bonus), small roles with payout of medals, and no need to set the number of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus described below).

  The big bonus (1) is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus.

  In the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is repeatedly provided until the end. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. Here, since the maximum payout number per game is 15, the upper limit of the payout medal number in the big bonus is 480.

  Even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in the internal lottery to be described later, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are 5 for all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since they are not arranged at intervals within a frame, depending on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, there are cases where these winning combinations are not won.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and five medals are paid out. The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and 10 medals are paid out. Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any winning line for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and two medals are paid out per winning line. When “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, the derivation is made on two pay lines, so that a total of four medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state. When a replay is won, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets, so 3 medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that are not required to be set in the next game will be paid out. Is essentially the same. Since “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when the replay is won, the replay is performed regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. Win a prize.

  As will be described later, there are cases where a small bonus (watermelon, bell, cherry) or replay is won in a state where the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is being carried over. The replay is derived in preference to the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), so there is no loss, but the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2 ) Will be prioritized.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values registered for each game state and set value for each combination is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery. It is judged that it was won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is registered in the winning combination table by game state in the ROM 113, and the number of determination values of the combination to be a lottery is sequentially read according to the game state and added to the random number for internal lottery. As the number of determination values, a slightly different value is registered according to the difference in the set value.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are within the maximum stop delay time range of 190 milliseconds (4 frames pull-in range). In)).

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R stop rotating so that the winning symbol set in the winning line is aligned on the winning line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds, and the maximum stop of 190 milliseconds It is controlled so that the symbol of the combination for which the winning flag is not set within the delay time is not aligned on the winning line.

  Here, when the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag and the replay winning flag are set to overlap, the replay symbols are preferentially aligned on the winning line. To be controlled. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the replay is won. In this case, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not won.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag and watermelon winning flag or bell winning flag are set in duplicate, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big Control is performed so that the symbol of bonus (2) is preferentially aligned on the winning line. When the symbols of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) cannot be aligned on any winning line due to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the “watermelon” or “bell” "Can be aligned on the winning line," watermelon "or" bell "can be aligned on the winning line and the watermelon or bell can be awarded.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag and cherry winning flag are set in duplicate, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus ( 2) Control is performed so that the winning flag pattern is preferentially aligned on the winning line. When the symbols of the regular bonus, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag cannot be aligned on any winning line according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, If the “cherry” can be derived to the upper or lower stage of the reel 3L, the “cherry” is derived to the upper or lower stage to win the cherry.

  Note that the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is based on the stop operation position of the reels that have not yet stopped according to the gaming state and the setting status of the winning flag (and the symbols derived for the already stopped reels) A stop control table that defines the relationship between the stop position and the stop position is created in advance for unreacted reels, and when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, the stop control table created in advance is referred to and The rotation of the reel to be stopped is to be stopped. In the stop control table, the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position.

  On the game control board 101 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. In this way, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side, a unique effect is performed on the effect control board 102 side. Is called. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  Commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a power-on command, an initialization command, a setting change start command, a setting change end command, a checkout start command, a checkout end command, an error command, and an error return command. , And gaming state commands are included. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The power-on command is transmitted when the slot machine 1 is activated without turning on the setting key switch 92 and returns to the state before power interruption, and the game state and regular bonus in the game that starts after the return, Indicates whether the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) has been won. The initialization command is transmitted when the setting key switch 92 is turned on to activate the slot machine 1 and the RAM 112 is cleared before the setting value is changed.

  The setting change start command is transmitted at the start of a period in which the setting value can be changed by operating the setting switch 91 after the setting key switch 92 is turned on to activate the slot machine 1 and the RAM 112 is cleared. The setting change end command is transmitted when the setting key switch 92 is turned off and a new setting value set by the operation of the setting switch 91 is confirmed. The setting change end command may include information indicating a newly set setting value.

  The settlement start command is transmitted when the settlement of the number of bets (excluding those based on replay winnings) or credits set for a game that has not yet been started by operating the settlement button 16 is started. The settlement end command is transmitted when the payout of medals according to the settled bet number or credit is completed.

  The error command is transmitted when various errors occur in the game in the slot machine 1. The error command may include information indicating the type of error that has occurred. The error recovery command is transmitted when the error is recovered from the error by operating the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 or by newly changing the set value. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state to be applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects based on the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 as described above. As such effects, there are a big bonus medium effect performed while the gaming state is in the big bonus, and a regular bonus medium effect performed while the game state is in the regular bonus. The production during the big bonus and the production during the regular bonus are collectively referred to as the bonus production. The bonus effect includes an effect of continuously outputting the bonus music as an effect sound from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R while the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus or the regular bonus.

  By the way, when the game state is controlled to the regular bonus or the big bonus, the music in the bonus is reproduced and outputted from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R. A player is not always playing a game. If a music is played and output at a high volume from a slot machine 1 that is not playing a game, a player playing a game on another slot machine or the like installed in the vicinity will be inconvenienced. .

  Therefore, when the checkout button 16 is operated when the bonus medium music is being output and the number of bets set for the next game (excluding automatic setting by replay winning) or the credit is settled, the bonus medium music Playback is stopped. Even when an error occurs, the playing of the bonus medium music is stopped. When the set value is changed, the data in the RAM 122 is initialized, so that the reproduction of the bonus medium music is initialized.

  When various errors occur, the error sound is continuously reproduced as an alarm sound until the error is recovered. When the setting value is changed, the setting change sound is continuously reproduced as an alarm sound from the start of the setting value change until the first game after that is consumed. Further, the settlement sound is continuously reproduced as an alarm sound from the start to the end of the betting number or credit settlement. However, the settlement sound is played continuously for at least a certain period of time, and when the number of medals paid out by settlement is short and the time required for settlement is short, even if the settlement is completed. The playback is not stopped until a certain time has elapsed from the start of checkout. These alarm sounds are always reproduced at the maximum level and are output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  Note that the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also provided with an area for storing the game state indicated by the game state command received from the game control board 101. The start and end of the big bonus or regular bonus cannot be determined by simply referring to the gaming state indicated by the latest gaming state command, but is determined unless the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in the previous game is also referred to. Since this is not possible, two game areas are provided for saving the game state.

  In addition, the setting change sound is not only during the operation of changing the setting value (that is, from the reception of the setting change start command to the reception of the setting change end command) but also after the setting value is changed. Since the output is continued until the first game is finished, an area for setting a post-change-setting flag indicating that the first game after the setting value has been changed is not finished is provided in the RAM 122. Yes.

  Furthermore, the settlement sound playback / output starts when the medal settlement starts (that is, when the settlement start command is received) and ends when the medal settlement ends (that is, when the settlement end command is received). However, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the settlement, the medal settlement is continued until the predetermined time elapses. For this reason, a settlement timer for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the medal settlement is provided using a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. Here, first, a special process executed when the slot machine 1 is activated will be described, and then a process when each game is repeatedly performed in the slot machine 1 will be described. In the following description, the term “game” means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. However, when a game is played, the number of bets before the operation of the start lever 11 is set, and medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is also included in the “game” in a broad sense. In the following description, descriptions of processes not related to the present invention may be omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed when the control unit 110 in the game control board 101 receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 118. Since the reset signal is a signal output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the game control unit 110 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 111 is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 111 is restarted due to a malfunction of the CPU 111. It is processing.

  In the startup process, first, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S101), the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and the voltage drop signal is input. Whether or not the voltage is stable (step S102). If a voltage drop signal is input, any process other than the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input is performed. It moves to the loop processing which does not perform.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the voltage drop signal has not been input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (step S103). By initialization of the I register and IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 112 is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 112 is permitted (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is ON (step S105). If the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state in step S105, the RAM parity of all storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 112 is calculated (step S106). Is determined (step S107). If the power interruption interrupt process (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in step S107, the data stored in the RAM 112 is not normal. Then, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (step S109), and the process proceeds to a RAM abnormality error process.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step S108, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (step S108). If the power interruption interrupt process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and even if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step S108, the data in the RAM 112 is not normal. Therefore, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (step S109). Moreover, an error command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S110). Then, the process proceeds to RAM abnormality error processing.

  If the error processing is other than a RAM abnormality error, the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 is operated to return to the original processing even if the error state is canceled. If it is an error process, the error state is not canceled even if the setting switch 91 or the reset switch 23 is operated, the setting key switch 92 is turned on, the slot machine 1 is started again, and a setting change process described later is performed. Have to go through.

  If it is determined in step S108 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 112 is normal, and initialization 3 is performed to initialize the non-saved work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the RAM 112. After that (step S111), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (step S112). Next, it is determined whether or not any special combination (regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2)) is won in the state before power interruption (step S113). If any special role is won in the state before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating the gaming state in the state before the power interruption and indicating the special role is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (Step S114). Then, the process proceeds to step S116. If no special role is won in the state before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating the gaming state in the state before the power interruption and not winning the special role is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (Step S115). Then, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack. After that, the interruption is permitted (step S117), and the process is returned to the last execution before the power interruption.

  If the setting key switch 92 is ON in step S105, initialization 1 is executed to initialize all storage areas in the RAM 112 except the used stack area (step S118). The value (0 at this time) stored in the set value work is corrected to 1 (step S119). Here, since the RAM 112 is initialized, an initialization command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S120).

  Next, after permitting an interrupt (step S121), the process shifts to a setting change mode, and a setting change process (to be described in detail later) is performed (step S122). After the setting change process in step S122 is completed, the RAM abnormality error is restored only after this setting change process. Therefore, an error return command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S123). Then, the process proceeds to the game control process shown in FIG.

  It should be noted that an error command is also transmitted to the effect control board 102 when various errors other than a RAM abnormality error occur while playing a game in the slot machine 1. However, since various errors other than the RAM abnormality error can be recovered only by the operation of the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93, the error also occurs when the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 is operated. A return command is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  Next, the setting change process in step S122 will be described in detail. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 111 in step S122. In the setting change process, first, a setting change start command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S201). Next, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 112 is read and temporarily stored in the work area of the RAM 112 (step S202).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the read set value is in a normal range of 1 to 6 (step S203). If the set value is in the normal range, the process proceeds to step S205. If the set value is not in the normal range (for example, it occurs when the set value is added in the next step S206 and becomes 7 after exceeding the normal range), the read set value is corrected to 1 (step S204), The process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, it is determined whether an operation of the setting switch 91 has been detected. When the operation of the setting switch 91 is detected, the read setting value is incremented by 1 (step S206). Then, returning to the process of step S203, if the set value is 7 as a result of the addition, the set value is corrected to 1 in step S204. If the operation of the setting switch 91 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the operation of the state switch 41 is detected (step S207). If the operation of the start switch 41 is not detected, the process returns to the process of step S203, and again enters the state of waiting for the detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41.

  When the operation of the start switch 41 is detected in step S207, the changed setting value selected at that time is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 122 and the setting value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 92 is turned off (step S209).

  If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 92 has been turned off, a setting change end command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S210). Then, the setting change process ends, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. When returning to the flowchart of FIG. 16, the game can be progressed and the game control process is started.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S301).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. A BET process for instructing the start is performed (step S302). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). ). Details of the BET process will be described later.

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning to each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the extracted random number value A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. The winning flag of the combination determined to be won in the lottery process is set in the RAM 112 (step S303).

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S304). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When predetermined conditions (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are satisfied, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is stopped according to the setting state of the winning flag, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. .

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on any winning line in the display mode at the time of stopping. (Step S305). If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 101 are performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S306). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes that are not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of a winning flag that does not carry over) are also performed. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the BET process in step S302 will be described in detail. 19 and 20 are flowcharts showing in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 111 in step S302. In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S401), and the specified number (3) of the bet number for starting one game is set in the RAM 112 (step S401). S402) Initialization of the standby counter, that is, 30 seconds is set to the counter value of the standby counter (counter value reset) (step S403). Next, it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 112 (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S404 that the game is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (step S405). Next, referring to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (step S406). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the process of step S405 is performed. Returning to FIG. 5, if the value of the BET counter is a specified number, a insertion prohibition flag indicating that a medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 112 (step S407), and the process proceeds to step S409.

  If it is determined in step S403 that the game is not a replay game, settings before waiting for input are performed (step S408), and the process proceeds to step S409. In the setting before waiting for loading, the loading disable flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared, the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, the check switch 47, the one-sheet BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, and the start lever. 11. Enable the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16.

  In step S409, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the standby counter is 0, that is, whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of time measurement (step S409), and the counter value is 0 After setting a standby state including setting a standby flag, transmitting a standby command, turning off various LEDs, and the like (step S410), the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411, it is determined whether or not it is possible to insert medals based on whether or not the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112. If it is determined in step S411 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set as a path on the hopper 80 side so that the medal can be inserted. (Step S412), the process proceeds to Step S414, and if it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is set to the off state, and the medal flow path is on the medal payout exit side path. As a result, the insertion of a new medal is prohibited (step S413), and the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensor 44 detects the insertion medal passing. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in step S414, the process proceeds to step S424. If the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the medal is inserted based on whether or not the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112. Is determined to be possible (step S415). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to step S424.

  If a medal can be inserted in step S415, it is determined whether or not the standby state is set based on whether or not the standby flag is set (step S416). After clearing the flag (step S417), the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds (counter value reset), and time counting is started again (step S418). The process proceeds to step S419.

  In step S419, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to determine whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S419). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the BET The counter value is incremented by 1 (step S420). Then, the process returns to step S409.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in step S419, 1 is added to the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 112 (step S421). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value 50 (step S422). If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to step S409, and the value of the credit counter is 50. If there is, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S423), and the process returns to step S409.

  In step S424, it is determined whether an operation of the start lever 11 is detected. If the operation of the start lever 11 is not detected in step S424, the process proceeds to step S428. If the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and the BET counter It is determined whether or not the value is a specified number (step S425).

  If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in step S425, the process returns to step S409, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the input impossible flag is set in the RAM 112 and the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off. The state is set, a medal flow path is used as a path on the medal payout exit side, insertion of a new medal is prohibited (step S426), and setting at the start of the game is performed (step S427). In the setting at the start of the game, the detection of the operation of the one-sheet BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, the start lever 11, and the adjustment button 16 by the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, and the adjustment switch 47 is invalidated. . Then, the BET process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Accordingly, setting of the bet number based on the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16 is prohibited while the setting of the bet number based on the detection of the operation of the medal insertion, the single BET button 14 and the MAXBET button 15 is prohibited. It becomes. Note that the insertion impossible flag is not cleared until the BET process of the next game, and the detection of the operation of the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 is not cleared until the BET process of the next game. The bet number setting is prohibited until the BET process. Further, since the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16 is not cleared until the next game BET processing, the settlement of the medals used for the credit settlement and the setting of the bet number is prohibited until the next game BET processing. It will be.

  In step S428, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET button 14 is detected. If the operation of the single BET button 14 is not detected in step S428, the process proceeds to step S436, and if the operation of the single BET button 14 is detected, the standby state is set based on whether or not the standby flag is set. If it is determined whether or not there is a standby state, the standby flag is cleared (step S430), and then the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set. 30 seconds is set (counter value is reset), and time counting is started again (step S431). Then, the process proceeds to step S432.

  In step S432, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S432). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in step S432, the process returns to step S409. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S433). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S409. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S433, 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter (step S434), and 1 is added to the value of the BET counter (step S435). Then, the process returns to step S409.

  In step S436, it is determined whether or not an operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected. If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is not detected in step S436, the process proceeds to the process of step S444. If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected, whether or not the standby state is set based on whether or not the standby flag is set. (Step S437), if it is determined that the standby state is set, the standby flag is cleared (step S438), and then the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds. (Counter value is reset) and time counting is started again (step S439), and the process proceeds to step S440.

  In step S440, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S440). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in step S440, the process returns to step S409. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S441). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S409. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S441, 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter (step S442), and 1 is added to the value of the BET counter (step S443). Then, the process returns to step S440.

  In step S444, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 16 is detected. If the operation of the settlement button 16 is not detected in step S444, the process returns to step S409. If the operation of the settlement button 16 is detected, it is based on whether or not the replaying game flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not the game is a replay game (step S445). If the game is a replay game, the process returns to step S409.

  If the game is not a replay game in step S445, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S446). If the value of the BET counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S448, and the value of the BET counter is If it is not 0, a bet amount settlement flag indicating that the already set bet amount is to be settled is set in the RAM 112 (step S447), and the process proceeds to step S448. In step S448, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out medals corresponding to the value stored in the credit counter or the BET counter, that is, medals stored as credits or medals used for setting the number of bets are returned. Checkout processing is performed in which control is performed. Then, after the settlement process in step S448, the input prohibition flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S449), and the process returns to step S409.

  Next, the payment process in step S448 will be described in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process executed by the CPU 111. In the settlement process, first, based on whether or not the bet amount settlement flag is set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the medals used for setting the bet amount are to be settled (step S501).

  If it is not the settlement of the medals used for setting the number of bets in step S501, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S502). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the settlement process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the original process.

  If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S502, that is, if a medal is stored in the credit, first, a settlement start command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S503). Next, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of medals is prohibited using the medal flow path as the path on the medal payout exit side (step S504). The medal payout process for performing the medal payout control is performed (step S505).

  In the medal single payout process in step S505, if the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is not on, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to on. Then, the detection state of the payout sensor 35 is monitored, and when the payout sensor 35 detects the payout of one medal, it is determined that the medal is paid out, and the process proceeds to the next process. Further, when medals are continuously detected by the payout sensor 35 for a predetermined time or more, it is determined that the medals are jammed, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to off, and an error code indicating a medal jammed error is set in the register. Then, after transmitting the error command, the routine proceeds to predetermined error processing.

  If no medal is detected by the payout sensor 35 for a predetermined time or longer, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is once turned off, and no medal is detected by the payout sensor 35 even if the driving of the hopper motor 82 is retried several times. In this case, an error code indicating a hopper error (an error indicating a lack of medals in the hopper) is set in the register, an error command is transmitted, and then the process proceeds to a predetermined error process. The error processing due to the medal jamming error or the hopper error is canceled by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38, and after the cancellation, the processing returns to the first processing of the single medal payout processing.

  When one medal is paid out by the medal payout process in step S505, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1 (step S506), and it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S507). If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S507, the process returns to step S505. If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S514.

  If the medals used for setting the number of bets in step S501 are settled, a settlement start command is first generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S508). Next, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of medals is prohibited using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit side (step S509). The same medal payout process is performed (step S510).

  When one medal is paid out by the medal payout process in step S510, the value of the BET counter is decremented by 1 (step S511), and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S512). If the value of the BET counter is not 0 in step S512, the process returns to step S510. If the value of the BET counter is 0, the betting number adjustment flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S513). ), The process proceeds to step S514.

  In step S514, a settlement end command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Thereafter, the drive state of the hopper motor 82 is set to off and the drive is stopped (step S515), and then the standby state is set, including setting of a standby flag, transmission of a standby command, processing for turning off various LEDs, and the like. After (step S516), the settlement process is terminated and the process returns to the BET process.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state between the normal game state, the regular bonus, and the big bonus, and controls the command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the substrate 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs execution of a bonus effect (including output of music) and output of various alarm sounds based on a command received from the game control board 101. . Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S601). When any command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined what kind of the received command is (step S602).

  If the received command type is the power-on command transmitted in step S114 or S115, the liquid crystal display 4 displays the gaming state indicated by the received power-on command and the winning status of the big bonus or regular bonus. And informed so that the player can understand (step S603). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the initialization command transmitted in step S120, since the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 has been initialized, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also initialized (step S604). . Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the setting change start command transmitted in step S201, the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a is set to the maximum level regardless of the adjustment of the volume adjustment lever 96. Then, the sound processing unit 127 is instructed to start reproducing the setting change sound. The sound processing unit 127 starts reproduction of the setting change sound based on this instruction, and then continuously reproduces the setting change sound until the reproduction is stopped in step S624 described later (step S605). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the setting change end command transmitted in step S210, a post-setting change flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S606). Then, although the setting value has already been changed at this point, the process returns to step S601 while continuing to reproduce the setting change sound without stopping.

  If the received command type is the settlement start command transmitted in step S503 or S508, it is determined whether the bonus flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S607). If the bonus-in-progress flag is set, the in-bonus music is being reproduced, so the reproduction is stopped (step S608), and the process proceeds to step S609. If the bonus flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step S609, the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a is set to the maximum level regardless of the adjustment of the volume adjustment lever 96. Then, the sound processing unit 127 is instructed to start playing the adjusted sound. Based on this instruction, the sound processing unit 127 starts reproduction of the adjustment sound, and thereafter continuously reproduces the adjustment sound until the reproduction is stopped in step S614 or S635 described later. Further, a settlement flag is set in the RAM 122, and the time counting by the settlement timer is started (step S610). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the settlement completion command transmitted in step S514, the payout flag set in the RAM 122 is set because the payout of medals by the settlement of the number of bets or credits has been completed here. Is deleted (step S611). Then, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the settlement timer started in step S610 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (step S612).

  If the time measured by the settlement timer is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the settlement timer is reset and the timing is also stopped (step S613). Then, the reproduction of the adjusted sound started in step S609 is stopped (step S614). Further, the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a is set to the level adjusted by the volume adjustment lever 96 (step S615). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the time counted by the settlement timer is not equal to or greater than the predetermined time, the settlement sound will continue to be played even if the payout of medals by the settlement of the number of bets or credits is completed, so nothing is done in step S601. Return to processing. If the adjustment sound is continuously reproduced, the adjustment sound is stopped when it is determined in the subsequent step S633 that the time counted by the adjustment timer has reached a predetermined time.

  If the type of the received command is the error command transmitted in step S110 or the error command transmitted when various errors occur, it is determined whether or not the bonus flag is set in the RAM 122 ( Step S616). If the bonus-in-progress flag is set, the in-bonus music is being reproduced, so the reproduction is stopped (step S617), and the process proceeds to step S618. If the bonus medium flag is not set, the process directly proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a is set to the maximum level regardless of the adjustment of the volume adjustment lever 96. Then, the sound processing unit 127 is instructed to start reproducing the error sound. The sound processing unit 127 starts reproduction of the error sound based on this instruction, and then continuously reproduces the error sound until the reproduction is stopped in step S619 described later. When the setting change sound or the adjustment sound is being reproduced, both the error sound and the error sound are reproduced in parallel and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the error recovery command transmitted in step S123 or the error recovery command transmitted when recovering from various errors, the reproduction of the error sound started in step S617 is stopped. (Step S619). Next, it is determined whether the in-payment flag or the post-setting change flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S620).

  If neither the in-payment flag nor the after-change flag is set, the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a is set to the level adjusted by the volume adjustment lever 96 (step S621). Then, the process returns to step S601. If the adjustment in progress flag or the setting change in progress flag is set, the setting change sound or the adjustment sound is still reproduced even if the error sound is stopped. The process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the game state command transmitted at the end of one game in step S306, the game state stored in the game state storage area for two games in the RAM 122 is shifted (previous times). The gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in this game is evicted), and the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in the current game is stored (step S622).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the post-setting change flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S623). If the post-change setting flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S627 as it is. If the post-setting change flag is set, the reproduction of the setting change sound started in step S605 is stopped for the first time at this time (step S624). Further, the post-setting change flag set in the RAM 122 is erased (step S625). Further, the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a is set to the level adjusted by the volume adjustment lever 96 (step S626). Then, the process proceeds to step S627.

  In step S 627, it is determined whether a big bonus or a regular bonus starts from the next game with reference to the game state stored twice in the RAM 122. When the big bonus or the regular bonus starts from the next game, the sound processing unit 127 is instructed to start playing the bonus medium music. The sound processing unit 127 starts reproduction during the bonus based on this instruction. Further, a bonus bonus flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S628). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the big bonus or regular bonus does not start from the next game, further refer to the game state for two times stored in the RAM 122 to determine whether the big bonus or regular bonus ends for the current game. (Step S629). If the big bonus or the regular bonus is not finished for the current game only, the process directly returns to step S601.

  When the big bonus or the regular bonus is ended only for the current game, the reproduction of the bonus medium music started in step S628 is stopped. Further, the bonus bonus flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S630). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S631). Since the processing here is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S601.

  If it is determined in step S601 that no command has been received, it is determined whether a settlement flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S632). If the in-payment flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the settlement timer started in step S610 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (step S633).

  If the checkout flag is set, or if it is not set and the time counted by the checkout timer does not exceed the specified time, the checkout sound has not been played or has not been played. Since the adjustment sound does not stop being played back, the process directly returns to step S601.

  If the time measured by the settlement timer is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the settlement timer is reset and the timing is stopped (step S634). Then, the reproduction of the adjusted sound started in step S609 is stopped (step S635). Further, the volume setting of the electronic volume 127a is set to the level adjusted by the volume adjustment lever 96 (step S636). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  Note that when the bonus change flag is set in the RAM 122 at the time when the reproduction of the setting change sound, the adjustment sound, or the error sound is stopped, the reproduction of the bonus medium music is performed for the setting change sound, the adjustment sound, or the error sound. It is also possible to start playback of the bonus medium music. That is, after finishing the processes of steps S606, S621, S626, and S636, it is determined whether or not the bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 122. If the bonus medium flag is set, the bonus medium music is played. It is good also as what returns to the process of step S601 after making it start.

  In addition, the external output board 105 determines the big bonus medium signal, the regular bonus medium signal, the reel control signal, the stop switch signal, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the winning combination according to the progress of the game proceeding as described above. A status signal and a security signal are generated and output to an external device such as a hall management computer. As a security signal, in addition to the start and stop bits and the blank period, the door open signal, setting value change signal, input error signal, payout error signal, other error signal, and adjustment in progress signal are output in a time-sharing manner. It is supposed to be.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the sound processing unit 127 mounted on the effect control board 102 produces the effect sound and error sound corresponding to the progress of the game, such as a bonus signal, and the setting change. Alarm sound such as sound and adjustment sound is reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. Here, the volume level of the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is finally set by the electronic volume 127a, but the volume level set by the electronic volume 127a is the volume adjustment. Adjusted by lever 96.

  Here, when outputting a production sound such as a bonus medium music, the level of the electronic volume 127 a is set according to the level set by the volume adjustment lever 96. For this reason, for example, when a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed side by side in an amusement store, the volume level of the effect sound output from a specific slot machine 1 is increased and output from other slot machines 1. It is also possible to reduce the volume level of the production sound. For this reason, it is possible to easily appeal a specific slot machine 1 to a player among the plurality of slot machines 1 installed in the game store.

  In addition, the medals held by the player can be stored as data in the slot machine 1 (RAM 112) in the form of credits, and the player can set the number of bets from the medals stored as credits. , You can play each game. The medals accumulated as credits in the slot machine 1 can be settled and paid out by the player operating the settlement button 16. Further, even if medals are set as the bet number (excluding automatic setting after replay winning), if the game has not been played yet, the player operates the checkout button 16 to pay it out. be able to. As described above, when the medals according to the credits or the number of bets are settled and paid out, the settlement sound is reproduced as a warning sound by the sound processing unit 127 and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  In addition, the winning probability of each combination in the internal lottery of each game changes according to the difference in the set value. For example, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of a big bonus or a regular bonus, so that a winning is likely to occur, and the player can acquire many medals. Here, the setting value can be changed by operating the setting switch 91 by opening the front door of the slot machine 1 and starting the setting key switch 92 in the ON state. A key for opening the front door is used. You can't do it unless you are a store clerk. In the period in which the setting value changing operation, which can only be performed by only the store clerk of the game shop, is performed, the setting change sound is reproduced as an alarm sound by the sound processing unit 127 and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. .

  In addition, the occurrence of an error in the progress of a game in the slot machine 1 is caused by various events, so it is virtually impossible to avoid this error. If an error occurs during the progress of the game, the game cannot be normally played as it is, so the progress of the game is stopped. The state where the progress of the game is stopped due to the occurrence of an error can only be canceled by a reset operation or a change of the set value, and unless it is a store clerk of the game store who has the key to open the front door, I can't do it. In this way, when an error that can only be canceled by a store clerk in the amusement store has occurred, an error sound is reproduced as an alarm sound by the sound processing unit 127 and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  As described above, the setting of the volume level when the production sound such as the bonus medium music is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is the level adjusted by the volume adjustment lever 96. When the alarm sound such as the setting change sound and the error sound is output, the volume level is set to the maximum level regardless of the level adjusted by the volume adjustment lever 96.

  For this reason, for example, even from other slot machines 1 in which the volume level setting by the volume adjustment lever 96 is set to a small level in order to appeal to a player a specific slot machine 1 of a plurality installed in a game store. Alarm sounds such as adjustment sound, setting change sound, error sound, etc. are output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U with the volume set to the maximum level, so it is difficult for the store clerk to miss these alarm sounds. It has become.

  As described above, it is difficult for the store clerk of the game shop to hear the settlement sound, so that it is possible to prevent a situation where the store clerk of the game store does not notice that the medals are being settled. As a result, for example, when a fraudulent act called Kureman Goto, which is a frequent medals settlement that is rarely performed if a game is performed normally, This can be easily detected.

  In addition, since it is difficult for the store clerk at the amusement store to hear the setting change sound, it is possible to prevent a situation where the store clerk at the amusement store does not notice that the setting value is being changed. . Thereby, for example, there is a slot machine 1 in which a setting change sound is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U even though no store clerk at the gaming store has performed a setting value changing operation. When a fraudulent action called “setting change goto” that changes the setting value without permission is performed, the store clerk of the amusement store can easily detect this.

  In addition, since it is difficult for the clerk of the amusement store to hear the error sound, the clerk of the amusement store does not notice that an error has occurred in each slot machine 1 installed in the store. The situation can be prevented. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent a store clerk of a game store from being left unattended for a long time without noticing the occurrence of an error, and for the player, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to wait for a long time before restarting the game. In addition, it is possible to obtain an advantage that it is not necessary to lower the operating rate of each slot machine 1 for the game store.

  In addition, the adjustment sound as an alarm sound is continued until the later one until the end of the payout of the medal to be adjusted or until the predetermined time has elapsed since the adjustment of the medal is started. It is reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U. In other words, if the number of medals to be settled is small, the process for medals settlement will be completed in a short period, but even in such a case, the reproduction / output of the settlement sound will not be stopped in a short period. The adjusted sound is continuously output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U for a predetermined period or longer.

  For this reason, the clerk goto is generally carried out by obtaining credits for the full credit with the checkout button 16 after the credit is full (maximum number of 50) by an illegal insertion act. , Fraudulent acts that reverse the countermeasures of general clemency goto, such as repeatedly increasing the number of credits by fraudulent insertion and obtaining a small number of medals by settlement Even if it is closed, the store clerk at the amusement store can easily detect this.

  In addition, the payout of medals by adjusting the number of credits or bets is performed one by one even if there are a plurality of medals to be paid out by the checkout, but the reproduction / output of the adjusted sound is performed according to the payout of individual medals. It is not performed, but is performed according to the settlement start command transmitted at the start of settlement and the settlement end command transmitted at the end of settlement or the time measured by the settlement timer. In this way, even when a large number of medals are paid out at the time of payment, since the command transmission from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only needs to be performed twice with the payment start command, the control unit 110 and the effect of the game control board 101 The processing load on the control unit 120 of the control board 102 can be reduced.

  By the way, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is backed up and retains the stored contents even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. However, the setting key switch 92 is not turned on (that is, again) When the slot machine 1 is activated (without setting a set value), the game is resumed from the state when the power was turned off immediately before based on the data held in the RAM 112. In this case, if the data held in the RAM 112 indicates that the medal is being paid out by the settlement, the payout of the medal by the settlement is resumed.

  On the other hand, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also backed up, and the stored contents are retained even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. If it is in the middle, the control on the side of the effect control board 102 is in the middle of the reproduction / output of the adjusted sound, and the data indicating it is stored in the RAM 122. Then, since the reproduction / output of the adjustment sound can be resumed based on this data, for example, the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off during the payout of the medal by the adjustment, so that the adjustment sound is not reproduced / output. Can be prevented from being performed.

  Furthermore, the setting change sound does not stop playback / output when the setting value change operation is completed and a setting change end command is transmitted, and continues until the first game after that is finished. Played / output. For this reason, even if the player plays the first game immediately after setting the setting value illegally in a short time, it is possible to secure a certain amount of time for the reproduction / output of the setting change sound. It is possible to prevent the store clerk from hearing the setting change sound and easily detect an illegal change in the set value.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the gaming state is the big bonus or the regular bonus, the music in the bonus is continuously reproduced. These music pieces are reproduced without interruption between games and are output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  Of course, when the checkout button 16 is operated by the player during this game and the bet number or credit set for the next game is paid out, it is considered that the player interrupted the game, and the bonus medium music Playback is stopped. As a result, even though the game is interrupted, it is possible to prevent the in-bonus music from being output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U at a large volume and causing trouble to surrounding players.

  In addition, the external output board 105 receives a big bonus medium signal, a regular bonus medium signal, a reel control signal, a stop switch signal, a medal IN signal, a medal OUT signal, a winning status signal, and a security signal, such as a hall management computer. Output to the device. Here, the security signal includes a door open signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, other error signals, and a settlement in-progress signal, but these are serially transmitted from the same output terminal in time division. Is output. Since the security signal is output in a time-division manner as described above, for example, a semiconductor chip mounted on the external output substrate 105 for outputting various signals can be reduced in size.

  In addition, since the security signal includes a signal during settlement, by monitoring this with an external device, even if the store clerk at the amusement store does not notice the settlement sound, the medal corresponding to the number of credits or bets is displayed. It is possible to grasp that the payment is being made, and it becomes possible for the store clerk of the amusement store to easily detect that an illegal act such as Kureman Goto is being carried out. Furthermore, since the security signal includes an input error signal and a payout error signal, even if the store clerk of the game store is unaware of the error signal, by monitoring these with an external device, the game is not performed. An amusement shop clerk can easily detect that an act of illegally obtaining a medal (an illegal medal insertion action from the medal insertion slot 13 or an action of removing a medal from the hopper 80) is being performed. become able to.

  Since the security signal includes a setting value change signal, the setting value is changed even if the store clerk of the amusement store does not notice the setting change sound by monitoring this with an external device. And the store clerk at the amusement store can detect that an illegal act such as setting change is being performed. Furthermore, since the security signal includes a door opening signal, an act of illegally operating the setting switch 91 that can be operated by opening the front door is also performed by the amusement store. The store clerk can easily detect it.

  Further, a backup power source is mounted on the external output board 105, and even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off, the front door is opened by the door opening sensor 95 by power supply from the backup power source. It can detect that it is in a state and can output a security signal including a door opening signal to an external device. Even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off and no game is played, the semiconductor chips constituting the control unit 110 of the game control board 101 and the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 are replaced with non-genuine products. Or the store clerk of the amusement store can easily detect that fraudulent acts such as attaching devices for taking out internal signals that are not output to the outside to these semiconductor chips are being carried out. Become.

  Further, the security signal includes another error signal indicating that an error other than the insertion error and the payout error has occurred. Errors other than insertion errors and payout errors do not occur in an attempt to increase medals directly, but there is a possibility that some kind of fraud has been performed when an error occurs. Further, if the notification is made with an error still occurring, the player cannot play the game. Even if an amusement store clerk monitors other error signals included in the security signal with an external device, he can grasp the occurrence of the error even if he / she does not notice the error sound. The game can be easily restarted.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, by attaching the connector restricting member 500 including the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 to the board case 200, the game control board accommodated in the board case 200 is stored. The board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a are restricted from being removed, and in this state, the board case 200 is attached to the mounting base 250, and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. If the removal of the connector restricting member 500 is restricted and the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is broken to release the fixation between the board case 200 and the housing (mounting base 250), the board side connector The cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed from the 620a. In other words, the cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed without leaving a trace that the sealing piece 232 is broken, and a fraudulent instrument such as a driving instrument cannot be connected without leaving a trace. You will be able to discover that there is a possibility that

  Further, when the game control board 101 is replaced together with the board case 200 containing the game control board 101 due to a failure or the like, the sealing piece 232 is broken to fix the board case 200 and the housing (mounting base 250). If released, the connector restricting member 500 can be detached from the board case 200 and the cable side connector 610a can be removed from the board side connector 620a. Therefore, the connector restricting member 500 can be destroyed or the board case 200 can be destroyed. The cable-side connector 610a can be separated from the board-side connector 620a without opening.

  Further, the connector restricting member 500 is composed of an attachment side member 510 and a connector cover 520. After the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200, the cable side connector 610a is connected to the board side connector 620a, and the board is in that state. The cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board-side connector 620a by being attached to the attachment-side member 510 so as to cover a part of the cable-side connector 620a from above. Is connected to the board-side connector 620a, and then the locking cylinder 522 of the connector cover 520 is fitted into the locking hole 513a of the locking hole 513 of the attachment-side member 510 located around the board-side connector 620a. The connector cover 520 is simply attached to the attachment side member 510. Since part of the cable-side connector 610a is covered and the movement of the cable-side connector 610a in the unplugging direction is restricted, the assembly work is reduced in restricting the removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a. it can.

  Further, even when the game control board 101 is housed in the board case 200, it is only necessary to connect the cable side connector 610a to the board side connector 620a as it is and then attach the connector cover 520. In this case, the assembly work can be more effectively reduced when the removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a is restricted.

  In addition, the connector cover 510 does not cover the entire connection portion between the cable-side connector 610a and the board-side connector 620a, but covers only a part of the cable-side connector 610a in the pulling direction side. Not only can the connector 610a be securely removed from the board-side connector 620a, but also the material required for manufacturing the connector cover 510 can be reduced.

  In addition, the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 with only one locking cylinder 522, but a rib that contacts the surface of the base piece 510a of the attachment side member 510 is provided on one side wall of the connector cover 520. Since 521b and 521b are formed and the movement of the connector cover 520 is restricted, the removal of the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a can be reliably restricted.

  In addition, inwardly engaging portions 511 and 511 are formed at both ends extending from the base piece 510a of the attachment side member 510, and the engaging portions 511 and 511 are elastically deformed outward. In this state, the mounting member 510 is attached to the board case 200 by being assembled to the board case 200 and engaged with the locking grooves 514 and 514 formed on the back surface of the board case 200. Since the member 500 can be attached to the board case 200 without using other members such as screws and pins, the number of components can be reduced.

  Further, when the attachment side member 510 constituting the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200, the opposing surfaces of the attachment side member 510 to the base case 510 a and the upper pieces 510 c, 510 c with respect to the board case 200 are the steps in the upper case 203. Since the upper surface of the portion 203b and the bottom surface of the concave portion 203f are in contact with each other, it is possible to effectively prevent unauthorized parts from being attached to the connector regulating member 500 and the surface of the board case 200.

  Further, since the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 constituting the connector restricting member 500 are both made of a transparent synthetic resin material, the visibility in the board case 200 may be impaired by the connector restricting member 500. Therefore, there is no problem in monitoring the game control board 101. Further, even when an unauthorized part is attached to the gap between the connector restricting member 500 and the board case 200, it can be easily found.

  Further, the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the operation unit. Regarding the connection between the board-side connector 621a of the relay board 107 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 107 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g, the connection between these connectors is released. It is restricted by the member 650. As a result, any connector between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is replaced with a connector such as an unauthorized driving tool and connected to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101 and a signal related to the progress of the game. It is difficult to carry out fraudulent activities such as illegally inputting / outputting information, so that illegal sales can be effectively prevented.

  Further, in order to release the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200, the connection piece 522a of the connector cover 520, and the connection piece 684a of the cover member 680 are broken. As a result, when even one connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace. , The above fraud can be more effectively suppressed.

  In addition, there is only one relay board for the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, but when a plurality of relay boards are used, the removal of all connector connections existing between them is restricted. It is preferable to replace one of the connectors between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 with a connector such as an illegal driving tool and connect to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101. Since it becomes difficult to perform an illegal act such as illegally inputting / outputting a signal related to the progress of the game, it is possible to effectively prevent the implementation of illegal business.

  Further, the first electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 81 that input signals to the game control board 101 according to the progress of the game and the progress of the game Of the second electronic components 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82 for which signals are output from the game control board 101 in response, a connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101. The release of the connection between each other is regulated. In other words, if there is no signal, the inserted medal sensor 44 cannot advance the game (if the signal from the inserted medal sensor 44 is not input, the number of bets cannot be set and the game cannot be started) and the game control. The connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection with the board 101 to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors, and the connection between the connectors is canceled by another electronic component and the game control board 101. Even if it is replaced with a connector, it will be impossible to automatically advance the game automatically, so that it is possible to prevent fraud with the minimum restrictions, and to disconnect these connectors The number of parts can be reduced.

  In addition, there is one signal line connecting the game control unit 110 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game, for the game control board 101 and the operation unit relay board 107. By connecting the cable 600a to the board connector 610a of the game control board 101 and the cable connector 620a, that is, by restricting the release of only one connector connection, a plurality of signal lines are connected to each other. It is possible to restrict the release of the connection, and it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of the connector connection, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  Even when a plurality of signal lines connecting the game control unit 110 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game are connected via a plurality of cables, the board side connectors are brought close to each other. It is necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of the connector connection by restricting the release of the connection between the plurality of board side connectors and the plurality of cable side connectors with one part. The number of these parts can be reduced.

  Also, the connection between the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a connecting the game control board 101 and the operation part relay board 107 and the board side connector 621a of the operation part relay board 107 is released, and the operation part relay board 107 and the insertion medal sensor 44. Since the release of the connection between the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g and the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 is simultaneously restricted by one connector restricting member 650, the connection of the plurality of connectors is released. It is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for regulating the number of parts, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  Further, after the backup power source of the game control unit 110 passes from the game control board 101 via the cable 600a-operation unit relay board 107-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 44-cable 601g-operation unit relay board 107-cable 600a, Connection to the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a in the state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off and the cable 600a. The connection between the cable side connector 611a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the connection of the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 and the cable side connector 612g of the cable 601g is released. Backup power supply Supply line is disconnected, it can not hold data RAM112 the game control unit 110, so that the lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 is lost.

  On the other hand, in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device, it is necessary to insert / remove the connector. However, even if a special device is selected or a gaming state is illegally used, it is replaced with a regular connector. Therefore, since the data in the RAM 112 is initialized by releasing the connection of the connector, the slot machine 1 set in a state in which the special role is won using the driving tool or in a game state advantageous to the player is used as a game. Unauthorized sales such as providing to a player at the start of business of a store can be prevented.

  Also, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returns to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command indicating the winning status of the special role and the game state, and the effect control unit 120 receives the power-on command. Then, the winning situation and game state of the special combination are displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 and notified.

  Here, in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device, it is necessary to turn off the power once (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power will cause a failure). Even if you cancel and use a driving device to illegally win a special role or set a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, when you restart the game control unit 110, Since it can be easily determined from the outside that it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state, the slot machine 1 set to a state in which a special role is won using a driving tool or a gaming state advantageous to a player It is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales such as providing to a player at the start of business of a store.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the engaging portions 511 and 511 of the attachment side member 510 are elastically deformed outward and engaged with the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the back surface of the substrate case 200. When the attachment member 510 is attached to the substrate case 200 and the substrate case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is fixed to the attachment base 250 (housing) so as not to be detached, the side piece of the attachment side member 510 510d and 510d are in contact with the inner surfaces of the side walls 250b and 250c of the mounting base 250, and are held between them so that the deformation of the both side pieces 510d and 510d of the mounting side member 510 to the outside is restricted. The configuration is such that it cannot be removed from the case 200.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of the attachment side member is fixed on the back surface of the substrate case 200 with a screw or a detachable locking pin, and the substrate case 200 is detachably attached to the housing (attachment base). In addition, the screws and the locking pins may be concealed, and the board case 200 may be attached to the housing so that the attachment side member is prevented from being removed from the board case 200. In addition to this, any structure can be used as long as the attachment-side member cannot be detached from the substrate case 200 after the attachment-side member is attached to the substrate case 200 and the substrate case 200 is fixed to the housing. A simple configuration may be adopted.

  In the above embodiment, the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 with only one locking cylinder 522. This configuration is preferable in that the structure of the connector cover 520 and the attachment side member 510 can be simplified. On the other hand, the connector cover 520 is provided with a plurality of locking cylinders 522, and the attachment side member 510 is provided with a locking hole 513a at each corresponding position, so that the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 at a plurality of locations. You may make it attach. By doing in this way, the removal | extraction with respect to the board | substrate side connector 620a of the cable side connector 610a can be controlled more firmly. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to attach the connector cover 520 to the attachment side member 510 at a plurality of locations across the connection portion between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a. The removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a can be more firmly regulated.

  In the above embodiment, only the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101 is provided with the connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. On the other hand, only the connector connection between the start switch 41 and the game control board 101 may be provided with a connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. In addition, if the reel is not configured to stop until the reel stop operation is performed after the reel starts rotating, only connector connection between the stop switch 42L, 42C, 42R and the game control board 101 is restricted. A member may be provided to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. In these cases, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the backup power is returned from the game control board 101 to the game control board 101 via the inserted medal sensor 44 and supplied to the game control unit 110, so that the connector connection between them is established. When released, the data in the RAM 112 was lost. On the other hand, an electronic component that always inputs and outputs signals necessary for the progress of the game (for example, the start switch 41 or a configuration that does not stop the reel until the reel is stopped after the reel starts rotating. The same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained even through the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, etc.

  Capacitors and batteries that store backup power are mounted on electronic component mounting boards and relay boards (operation unit relay board 107, etc.) for these electronic components, which are required to input and output signals necessary for the progress of the game. A backup power supply line from a capacitor or a battery mounted on the mounting board or the relay board is connected to the game control board via a cable together with a signal line of the electronic component, and is supplied to the game control unit 110. You may make it do. Even in this case, when the connector connection between the mounting board or the relay board and the game control board 101 is released, the data in the RAM 112 will be lost. Since the control board 101 is supplied with backup power via a cable from a capacitor or battery mounted on the mounting board or relay board, the backup power is supplied to the game control unit 110 when the cable is disconnected. In order to continue supply, it is necessary to short-circuit the backup power supply line across the board, and it is very difficult to release the connector connection while continuing to supply backup power. Connection can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, for example, it is equipped with a signal output circuit that always outputs a specific signal even in the event of a power failure, and always detects a specific signal even in the event of a power failure, and if the detection of a specific signal is interrupted, that fact Is mounted on the game control board 101, and the output path of this specific signal is controlled from the game control board 101 via electronic components that are required to input and output signals necessary for the progress of the game. Returning to the board 101, it is configured to be input to the signal monitoring circuit, and when the game control unit 110 is activated, it is confirmed whether or not the fact that the detection of the specific signal is interrupted is stored in the signal monitoring circuit, and the specific signal In the case where it is stored that the detection is interrupted, the initialization 1 described above may be executed to clear the data stored in the RAM 112. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent illegal sales such as providing the game machine with the slot machine 1 set in a state where the special role is won using the driving tool at the start of the business of the game shop.

  In the above embodiment, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returns to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command, and the effect control unit 120 receives the power-on command. The winning status of the combination and the game state are notified on the liquid crystal display 4. On the other hand, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returned to the state before the power interruption, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout display 13 which are directly controlled by the game control unit 110 are used as special roles. Even if the presence / absence of the winning or the gaming state is notified, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of a special role or a gaming state is provided as an electronic component directly controlled by the game control unit 110, and the notification LED is used when the game control unit 110 is returned to the state before power interruption when the game control unit 110 is activated. In this case, the winning situation of the special role and the game state may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is only the mid-bonus music as an effect according to the progress of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the progress of the game is predetermined. It is possible to continuously play back a predetermined sound such as music and output it from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U only during a plurality of games in the above situation. For example, in the internal lottery, if there is a case where there is a case where a big bonus or regular bonus and a cherry are both won and a case where a cherry is won alone, a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) after winning a cherry It is good also as what plays a continuous production music continuously until it digests, and outputs it from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  Even when the settlement button 16 is operated during the reproduction of the music in the continuous production or when an error occurs, the reproduction of the music in the continuous production may be stopped as in the case of the music in the bonus production. . During this time, the game state is controlled to RT which increases the replay winning probability higher than the normal game state, and a big bonus or regular bonus is won until the predetermined number of games in which the reproduction of the continuous performance music is stopped is exhausted. You may make it difficult to do.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the settlement button 16 is operated during the reproduction of the bonus medium music, or when an error occurs, the reproduction of the bonus medium music is stopped. Of course, a playback device that plays sound for effects according to the progress of the game, such as a bonus medium, and a playback device that plays alarm sounds such as error sounds, setting change sounds, and error sounds are provided in separate systems. If the checkout button 16 is operated during the reproduction of the bonus medium music or an error occurs, the bonus medium music continues to be reproduced, but the level of the bonus medium music to be reproduced is lowered. It is good also as what makes it. If the playback device that plays back the sound for production has a mute function, if the checkout button 16 is operated during playback of a bonus song or an error occurs, the bonus song is muted. Also good. Even if the game is interrupted, the bonus medium music is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U at a large volume, and the surrounding players are not disturbed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the setting change sound ends the first game after the setting value is changed after the start of the setting value changing period (the setting key switch 92 is turned on to activate the slot machine 1). It was supposed to be played / output continuously. However, the period during which the setting change sound is reproduced / output is not limited to this. When the setting value changing operation is finished (setting key switch 92 is in the OFF state), the reproduction / output of the setting change sound may be stopped.

  Also, when the setting value changing operation is finished (setting key switch 92 is in the OFF state), playback / output of the setting change sound is temporarily stopped, but when the first game after the setting value change is started. The reproduction / output of the setting change sound may be resumed. Furthermore, the period until the reproduction / output of the setting change sound is not limited to the period of one game, and may be a period of a plurality of games. Alternatively, the period for reproducing / outputting the setting change sound according to the number of games is not limited, but may be limited by time.

  Further, the error sound may be reproduced / output continuously for a predetermined period (a predetermined number of games or a predetermined time) after the error is released. If the period for playing / outputting the setting change sound and error sound is determined by the time instead of the number of games as with the adjustment sound, the period for playing / outputting these alarm sounds should be shortened by the player's operation. Therefore, the effect of continuously reproducing / outputting these alarm sounds even after the event for reproducing / outputting the alarm sounds can be surely obtained.

  Note that the alarm sound such as the adjustment sound, the setting change sound, and the error sound is continuously reproduced / output even after the event for reproducing / outputting each alarm sound is performed. The period (especially the time) during which the alarm sound is reproduced / output is determined by the period from the end of the event that causes the alarm sound to be reproduced / output, but when the event that causes the alarm sound to be reproduced / output starts ( Alternatively, from a specific point in time when the event is actually occurring (for example, timing when the setting switch 91 is first operated for a setting change sound, timing when a medal is paid out up to a predetermined number for a settlement sound)) It may be determined by the period. In the latter case, until a predetermined period elapses from the start of an event that reproduces / outputs an alarm sound (or a specific point in time when the event actually occurs) or until the event ends The alarm sound can be continuously output until the later one.

  In the embodiment described above, the adjustment sound is reproduced / output continuously until the payout of medals by the adjustment is completed or until a predetermined time elapses from the operation of the adjustment button 16. However, the period during which the settlement sound is reproduced / output is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined time elapses after the completion of the medal settlement regardless of the length of time required for the medal settlement. It is good also as what reproduces / outputs the adjustment sound continuously. Further, the adjustment sound may be continuously output until the next game is started after the medals are settled or until the next game is finished. In this case, the volume level of the electronic volume 127a may be temporarily reduced as time passes.

  In the above embodiment, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is backed up, and when the slot machine 1 is activated without turning the setting key switch 92 ON, the power is turned on based on the data held in the RAM 112. The game was resumed from the state before the block. Even if the power of the slot machine 1 is cut off during the settlement of medals, since the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also backed up, when the slot machine 1 is activated again, the settlement sound is reproduced. It is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U.

  Of course, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is backed up, but the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 may not be backed up. In this case, the data of the RAM 112 of the game control board 102 is settled at the time of activation. If it is indicated that it is in the middle, a settlement start command may be transmitted again. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the output of the adjustment sound from being interrupted by turning off the power of the slot machine 1.

  Even if the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is backed up, if the data in the RAM 112 of the game control board 102 indicates that the medal is being settled at the time of activation, the settlement start command is changed. It may be transmitted to the effect control board 102. As a result, the adjustment sound can be output until the adjustment of the medal is completed or until a predetermined time elapses after the adjustment of the medal is resumed when the power is turned on. Thus, even if it is interrupted once, it is possible to prevent the output continuous period from being shortened.

  Further, even when the RAM 122 of the game control board 102 indicates that the setting value changing operation is being performed at the time of activation, the setting change start command may be transmitted to the effect control board 102 again. This can be performed not only when the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is not backed up but also when it is backed up. Thereby, the setting change sound can be output until the first game after the setting value changing operation is completed after the setting value changing operation is resumed when the power is turned on. Even if the sound output is interrupted once by turning off the power supply, it is possible to prevent the duration of the output from being shortened.

  In the above embodiment, the volume level set by the electronic volume 127a is set to the volume level set by the volume adjustment lever 96 when sound other than the setting change sound, the adjustment sound or the error sound is reproduced / output. It was. Further, the range of the volume level set by the volume adjustment lever 96 is the same as the range of the volume level set by the electronic volume 127a. However, the electronic volume 127 a may be one that can set the volume level to a level higher than the maximum level that can be set by the volume adjustment lever 96. In this case, the setting change sound, the adjustment sound or the error sound is set in the electronic volume 127a even when the volume level set by the volume adjustment lever 96 is the maximum level. It can be output as the maximum possible level (ie, a level higher than the maximum level of the volume adjustment lever 96).

  In the above embodiment, the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is in an open state, and a door opening signal of the security signal is output from the external output board 105 based on the detection signal. It was a thing. However, the door opening sensor 95 may detect that the key for opening the front door is released. In this case, even if the front door is not actually opened, If the key is released, that is, if the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is openable, the door opening signal of the security signal is output from the external output board 105. Can do.

  In the above embodiment, the security signal among the signals output from the external output board 105 includes a door opening signal, a setting value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a checkout signal. Although the signals in the serial format are output from the same output terminal in a time division manner, it is not necessary to output such a plurality of types of signals in the serial format. In other words, when the front door is opened by the door opening sensor 95, the set value is changed, various errors including insertion errors and payout errors, or medal settlement occurs, the event is distinguished. It may be a signal that is turned on without being performed.

  In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel are unique. A stop control table that is determined in a specific manner is selected, and reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table. Here, instead of the stop position of the stopped reel, the position when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to stop the reel (that is, the number of steps of the reel) may be applied. Good. Also in this case, similarly to the selection of the stop control table in the above embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect that the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values for the lottery target determined according to the gaming state is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and is read as the lottery target at the time when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition. He was supposed to win the role that had been put out. On the other hand, the number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative). In addition, according to the number of determination values of each combination according to the gaming state, a winning determination table that determines a determination value for determining each combination as winning is created for each game, and the acquired random number for internal lottery is set. It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, in any gaming state, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the bet number. However, the number of bets that can be set to start the game can be any number in the range of 1 to 3. The number of bets that can be set for each gaming state may be different. Here, when 1 or 2 was set as the bet number in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the small part in the internal lottery was lowered and the small part was won as compared with the case where 3 was set as the bet number. The number of payout medals can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. Even when the regular bonus is controlled first after the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the regular bonus is controlled again when the regular bonus for one time is finished and the big bonus is not finished yet. Even in this case, the same processing should be performed.

  On the other hand, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 together with the big bonus medium flag, and when the regular bonus end condition is established in the big bonus, Clear regular bonus medium flag. Here, when the regular bonus medium flag is deleted, if it is determined that the big bonus end condition is not satisfied and the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, the regular bonus medium is again set. The flag may be set in the RAM 112 and controlled to a new regular bonus as it is. In this case, when the big bonus is controlled by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), it can be controlled to the regular bonus at the same time. When the bonus is not finished, you can immediately return to the regular bonus.

  The gaming state of the big bonus provides a small role game by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and further, JACIN (for example, “Bell-JAC-” based on JACIN winning in the small role game. It is also possible to provide a regular bonus among the big bonuses in the gaming state by winning a prize in an internal lottery during a small role game in “JAC”. If the regular bonus for one set is completed during the big bonus and the number of payout medals has not exceeded 465, it can be controlled again as a small role game.

  In the above embodiment, the stop control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the stop control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the stop The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reel at the position has been described as an example. In contrast, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning symbol is aligned, or the symbol of the symbol that is not winning The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to be aligned.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn.

  If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, when the bet number has already been set and credits remain, medals corresponding to the bet number set by the operation of the first settlement button 16 are settled first, and the second time The medals corresponding to the credits are settled by operating the settlement button 16. On the other hand, the credit may be settled by operating the first settlement button 16 and the bet number set by the second manipulation button 16 may be settled. In this case, when the credit is settled by the first operation of the settlement button 16, the reproduction of the bonus music is stopped. Moreover, it is good also as what settles both the number of bets and credit only by operation of the settlement button 16 once. In this case, the reproduction of the bonus medium music is stopped by operating the settlement button 16 that settles both the bet amount and the credit.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the symbols are driven by rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls.

  In a so-called parrot, game balls used as game media are stored in a storage tray in the same physical form, and when the player operates the BET button, the game balls stored in the storage tray (upper plate) are stored. The number of game balls corresponding to the BET operation is taken into the parrot via a predetermined take-in route. The number of bets for playing one game is set by the game balls taken inside.

  In addition, when the player operates the checkout button in the parrot, if the bet number has already been set (except when the bet number is automatically set after the replay win), it depends on the set bet number. A number of game balls are discharged to the lower pan provided at the bottom of the slot machine. If the bet number is not set (including the case where the bet number is settled first), the game balls stored in the storage tray are discharged to the lower tray through a predetermined route. The lower plate is provided with a hole through which a game ball stored by a player operating a predetermined lever is passed through the lower plate, and the game ball box (so-called dollar box) is placed under the lower plate. If operated, the game ball owned by the player can be easily transferred to the game ball box.

  Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a game ball stored in a storage tray is sequentially launched into a game area, except for the reproduction / output of the adjustment sound. Even if it is a pachinko game machine, it is a type in which a game ball is taken inside, or a game is played internally according to the data of the player's game ball written on a magnetic card etc. without being discharged to the outside As long as the ball is of a type that circulates (when paying, data indicating the number of game balls is written in a magnetic card or the like), the present invention can be applied including the output of the paying sound.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to a game control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the supply line of the backup power supply with respect to a game control part. It is a figure which shows the output format of the security signal output from an external output board | substrate. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the substrate case to the attachment base. It is a principal part expansion perspective view of the attachment side member and connector cap which comprise a connector control member. (A) is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 9, (b), (c) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the board | substrate case to the attachment base, and also attached the connector cap with respect to the attachment side member. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 11, (b) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the mounting base and cover part which comprise a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the cover part with respect to the mounting base. (A) is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 14, (b) is FF sectional drawing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs when a reset signal is input. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process of FIG. 16 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows the BET process of FIG. 18 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the BET process of FIG. 18 in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process of FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 4 Liquid crystal display 7L, 7R, 7U Speaker 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 16 Settlement button 91 Setting switch 92 Setting key switch 95 Door open sensor 96 Volume adjustment lever 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM
200 board case 232 sealing piece 250 mounting base 500 connector restricting member 600a cable 610a cable side connector 620a board side connector

Claims (3)

A gaming machine comprising a sound effect output means for playing a game using a game value and outputting a sound effect according to the progress of the game,
Game control means for performing control to advance the game and transmitting control information corresponding to the control to advance the game;
Effect control means for receiving control information transmitted from the game control means and controlling execution of the effect according to the received control information;
The game control means includes
Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value;
Game value using means for using the game value stored in the game value storage means to advance the game;
Return control means for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means ;
Return start control information is transmitted to the effect control means when starting the return control, and return control information transmitting means for transmitting return end control information to the effect control means after the return control ends ,
The production control means includes
A sound effect output control means for generating a sound effect according to the progress of the game indicated by the control information transmitted from the game control means , and outputting the sound effect from the sound effect output means;
Volume setting means for setting a volume level of a sound effect output from the sound effect output means by operation of a predetermined operation means ,
The sound effect output control means includes return control sound output control means for outputting a predetermined return control sound from the sound effect output means when the return control is performed by operation of the gaming value return operation means,
The return control sound output control means is
Regardless of the volume level set by the volume setting means, the return control sound is output with the volume level set to the maximum level that can be set in the gaming machine,
When receiving the return start control information, return control sound output start means for starting output of a predetermined return control sound from the sound effect output means based on the return start control information;
When the return end control information is received before the elapse of a predetermined period from the reception of the return start control information, the return control means does not end the output of the return control sound based on the return end control information, and the return control means Return control sound output continuation means for outputting the return control sound over a period longer than the period during which return control is performed. Error detecting means for detecting that an error has occurred in the progress of the game in the gaming machine;
A state signal output means for outputting a state signal corresponding to the progress of the game from the external output terminal to the external device;
The status signal output means uses, as the status signal, a signal indicating that the return control is being performed by the return control means and a signal indicating that an error has been detected by the error detection means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine outputs from the same external output terminal. An opening detection means for detecting that the gaming door is in an open state when the openable and closable gaming door provided in the gaming machine is in an open state;
State signal output means for outputting a state signal corresponding to the progress of the game from the external output terminal to the external device;
Power supply means for supplying power to the status signal output means even when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted,
The status signal output means outputs, as the status signal, a signal indicating that the gaming door is detected to be opened by the opening detection means, and the supply of power to the gaming machine is interrupted. 3. The signal indicating that the gaming door is detected to be opened by the electric power supplied from the power supply means is output as the state signal. The gaming machine described in 1.

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