JP6328309B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Kind Code: A1 A gaming machine capable of showing lighting or extinguishing of eight segments with one data of first data or second data while reducing a use capacity of a main control means related to control of a 7-segment display. provide. A main control means 200, a 7-segment display 77, a switching means 320, and a 7-segment control means 300 are provided. The main control means 200 has first data and second data as lighting commands. And the identification data, the lighting command is transmitted to the switching means 320, the 7-segment control means 300 converts the first data into lighting data, and the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77. 7-segment transmission means 340 for transmission, and the switching means 320 switches between the first state and the second state based on the identification data. [Selection] Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, the capacity of main control means for performing control related to the progress of the game is limited. Therefore, in order to reduce the burden on the main control means, a technique in which a ROM storing control information related to turning on or off each LED lamp is provided separately from the main control means is disclosed in Patent Document 1 below.

Japanese Patent No. 4679065

  Here, when a plurality of 7-segment displays are used as an electrical decoration device used in a gaming machine, conventionally, control of the plurality of 7-segment displays is performed by the main control means using digit signals and segment signals. .

  However, the control of the 7-segment display using the digit signal and the segment signal, the setting of the digit signal and the segment signal and the switching control take into account the characteristics of the 7-segment display, the procedure, timing, interval, etc. It was necessary to make settings and switching, which caused various burdens on the software.

  Therefore, the present invention reduces the use capacity of the main control means related to the control of the 7-segment display, compared with the case where the main control means generates and transmits lighting data, and the first data or the second data. It is an object to indicate lighting or extinguishing of eight segments with one data.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a main control means 200 that controls the game, a 7-segment display 77 that is composed of a plurality of segments and each segment is turned on or off at a predetermined opportunity, and received identification data The switching means 320 for switching the signal path from the main control means 200 to the 7-segment display 77 and the main control means 200 are configured by different ICs, and based on the lighting command from the main control means 200. And 7-segment control means 300 for transmitting lighting data for lighting the corresponding segment of the 7-segment display 77 to the 7-segment display 77, and the main control means 200 transmits the lighting command as the lighting command. , First data for causing the 7-segment display 77 to perform the first display, and second data for causing the 7-segment display 77 to perform the second display. And the identification data, the lighting command is transmitted to the switching means 320, the first data and the second data are composed of 8-bit data, and the 8-bit data The main control unit 200 starts transmission of the identification data to the switching unit 320 prior to the first data and the second data, and is assigned to data used for lighting data. Comprises a conversion means 330 for converting the first data into the lighting data, and a 7-segment transmission means 340 for transmitting the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77, wherein the switching means 320 has the signal path Switching, the lighting data converted from the first data by the conversion means 330 is displayed on the 7-segment display 77 based on the received identification data. Switching between the first state to be performed and the second state in which the second data is not converted to the lighting data by the conversion means 330 and the second data is displayed on the 7-segment display 77 as the lighting data. Features.

  In this configuration, an IC different from the main control means 200 is provided, and a 7-segment control means 300 for transmitting lighting data to the 7-segment display 77 based on a lighting command from the main control means 200 is provided. Specifically, the 7-segment control unit 300 includes a conversion unit 330 that converts the first data into lighting data, and a 7-segment transmission unit 340 that transmits the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77. Therefore, according to this configuration, in addition to the main control unit 200, the 7-segment control unit 300 that performs conversion into lighting data and transmission of lighting data is provided, so that the main control unit 200 generates and transmits lighting data. As compared with the case where the control is performed, the capacity of the main control means 200 relating to the control of the 7-segment display 77 can be reduced.

  Further, in this configuration, the first data and the second data are composed of 8-bit data, and the 8-bit data is assigned to data used for lighting data. That is, in this configuration, when one segment is turned on with 1-bit data, eight segments can be turned on using the first data or the second data. Thus, in this configuration, the first data and the second data are used to indicate, for example, lighting or extinguishing of the dot portion provided in the seven segment display 77 in addition to lighting or extinguishing of the seven segment display 77. Can do. Therefore, according to this configuration, the first data can be reduced while reducing the use capacity of the main control unit 200 related to the control of the 7-segment display 77 as compared with the case where the main control unit 200 generates and transmits lighting data. Alternatively, one segment of the second data can indicate the lighting or extinguishing of eight segments.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the main control means 200 further includes a storage means 270 for storing the first data and the second data, and the first data or the second data. Main transmission means 280 that transmits the switching means 320, the address of the storage means 270 corresponding to each of the first data or the second data written to the main transmission means 280, and the identification data Lighting control means 290 for transmitting to the switching means 320, and the main transmission means 280 corresponds to the address by specifying the address of the storage means 270 by the lighting control means 290. The first data or the second data to be written is written, and the lighting control unit 290 corresponds to the address based on the designation of the address of the storage unit 270. And transmitting the identification data to the switching means 320.

  In this configuration, the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is written to the main transmission unit 280 by designating the address of the storage unit 270 by the lighting control unit 290. Further, in this configuration, the lighting control unit 290 transmits identification data corresponding to the address to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the storage unit 270. That is, in this configuration, the lighting control unit 290 transmits to the switching unit 320 according to the address of the storage unit 270 without referring to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280. Identification data is determined. Thereby, in this structure, the determination process which determines whether it is 1st data or 2nd data with reference to the content of the data (1st data or 2nd data) which the main transmission means 280 transmits can be abbreviate | omitted. . Therefore, according to this configuration, the number of processing times of the main control unit 200 is compared with the configuration in which the identification data to be transmitted is determined with reference to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280. And the processing load of the main control means 200 can be reduced.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the main control unit 200 further includes a storage unit 270 for storing the first data and the second data, the first data and the second data. A plurality of main transmission means 280 for separately transmitting to the switching means 320, and the address of the main transmission means 280 corresponding to each of the first data or the second data as the write destination of the main transmission means 280 And a lighting control means 290 for transmitting the identification data to the switching means 320, and the main transmission means 280 is assigned the address of the main transmission means 280 by the lighting control means 290. As a result, the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is written from the storage means 270, and the lighting control means 290 is connected to the main transmission means 280. Based to specifying less, and transmits the identification data corresponding to the address to the switching means 320.

  In this configuration, when the address of the main transmission unit 280 is designated by the lighting control unit 290 by the lighting control unit 290, the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is written from the storage unit 270. . Further, in this configuration, the lighting control unit 290 transmits identification data corresponding to the address to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the main transmission unit 280. That is, in this configuration, the lighting control unit 290 transmits to the switching unit 320 according to the address of the main transmission unit 280 without referring to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280. The identification data to be determined is determined. Thereby, in this structure, the determination process which determines whether it is 1st data or 2nd data with reference to the content of the data (1st data or 2nd data) which the main transmission means 280 transmits can be abbreviate | omitted. . Therefore, according to this configuration, the number of processing times of the main control unit 200 is compared with the configuration in which the identification data to be transmitted is determined with reference to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280. And the processing load of the main control means 200 can be reduced.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the first display is a number display for displaying a number on the 7-segment display 77, and the second display is the 7-segment display. 77 is an arbitrary display that displays non-numeric characters.

  In this configuration, the first display is a numeric display for displaying numbers on the 7-segment display 77, and the second display is an arbitrary display for displaying other than numbers on the 7-segment display 77. The first display and the second display are switched by switching the first state and the second state by the switching unit 320 based on the received identification data. Therefore, according to this configuration, since any display displayed on the 7-segment display 77 can be notified to the outside, for example, a predetermined error of the gaming machine 10 or a pressing order of the stop switch is notified. You can do it. Further, according to this configuration, even if the 7-segment display 77 normally performs numerical display, the 7-segment display 77 is preferably switched to an arbitrary display during irregular operation such as a predetermined error. Arbitrary display corresponding to irregular operation can be performed.

It is a schematic front view of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the input of the game machine in this Embodiment, control, and an output. It is the schematic of the main control means of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the display method of the ratio indicator in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the display method of the ratio indicator in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the display method of the ratio indicator in this Embodiment, (a) shows the example of a display of the display item classified by setting value, (b) is a figure which shows the example of display of the setting value in a segment display part. . It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the main control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the 7 segment control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the sub-control means of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a connection of the lighting data in this Embodiment, and a 7 segment display. FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram (a) for explaining details of the storage unit in FIG. 7 and an explanatory diagram (b) showing an example of second data stored in the storage unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lighting data conversion table which shows the relationship between the 1st data (b) in this Embodiment, and lighting data. It is explanatory drawing of the game state in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the advantageous area in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the game in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of lighting control in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of lighting control in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” and the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” are also the left and right directions or the up and down directions as viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Case 12, Front door 14)
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a square box-like housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so as to be openable and closable. 14 and.

(Rotating reel 62)
At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, there is a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left, central rotating reel 66 on the center, right rotating reel 68 on the right) from the front. A transparent symbol display window 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window 16 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 stops. . The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotating reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
On the rear side of the symbol display window portion 16, there are three drive motors (not shown), a total of three rotary reels 62 each rotated by each of the drive motors, the drive motor and the rotary reel. A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding 62 is disposed.

(7-segment display 77)
Below the symbol display window section 16, as a 7-segment display 77, a credit display 87 for displaying the number of credit medals stored (hereinafter referred to as “credit medals”), and a left side of the credit display 87 And a payout number display 88 for displaying the payout number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10 is provided. Further, on the back side of the front door 14, a setting indicator 89 for displaying a setting value is provided as a 7-segment indicator 77 (see FIG. 2). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, a ratio display (role monitor) 69 is provided as a 7-segment display 77 on a component mounting surface 200A of the main control means 200 described later. The details of the ratio indicator 69 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the 7-segment display 77 includes a segment display unit 77A composed of 8 segments (LEDs). Of the seven segment display unit 77, the credit display unit 87 and the payout number display unit 88 are configured by two segment display units 77A, and the setting display unit 89 is configured by one segment display unit 77A. Therefore, the credit display 87 can display a 2-digit credit medal number, the payout number display 88 can display a 2-digit payout number, and the setting display 89 can display a one-digit set value.

  Here, in the 7-segment display 77, each segment of the segment display section 77A is turned on or off at a predetermined timing based on lighting data generated by the 7-segment control means 300 described later. The 7-segment display 77 can display at least alphabetic characters and decimal numbers. As shown in FIG. 10, each segment of the segment display portion 77A includes a middle upper part A, an upper right part B, a lower right part C, a middle lower part D, a lower left part E, a left upper part F, an intermediate part G, and a dot part H. It consists of eight.

(Section notification lamp 90)
In the front door 14, between the credit indicator 87 and the payout number indicator 88, a section notification lamp 90 is provided to notify that the current state is an “advantage section” by a light emission mode.
This section notification lamp 90 is turned on by the main control means 200, which will be described later, when the transition from the “non-advantageous section” to the “advantageous section” occurs, and is always lit during the “advantageous section”. Then, the section notification lamp 90 is turned off by the main control means 200 when the transition from the “advantageous section” to the “non-advantageous section” occurs.

  Here, the “advantageous section” is a section in which display of push order navigation advantageous to the player is allowed, and the “non-advantageous section” is a section in which display of push order navigation advantageous to the player is not allowed. It is.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14. The operation unit 30 includes a medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36, a stop switch 50, a start switch 40, and a bet switch 32.

(Medal slot 38)
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting a medal as a game medium into the inside of the gaming machine 10 is provided on the right side portion of the operation unit 30. Here, the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment can store up to 50 medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 as credit medals and store the credit function electronically as the electronic data. Management function). Then, the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50 as the “maximum number of credit medals”.

(Checkout switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38 is provided a settlement switch 36 for paying out all medals credited by the credit function.

(Stop switch 50)
Three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in the center of the operation unit 30 in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation is started. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, there is provided a start switch 40 for starting rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation.

(Bet switch 32)
Above the start switch 40, a bet switch 32 can be inserted from the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (number of credited medals) until the maximum number inserted (specifically three) is reached. There is provided a max bet switch 34 for reducing the number of medals to replace three medals and a single bet switch 35 for subtracting one medal from the credited medals to replace one medal.

(Hopper unit 24 etc.)
On the rear side of the lower part of the front door 14, a hopper unit 24 (see FIG. 2) capable of storing medals and paying out medals and an operation for turning on or off the power are possible. A power supply device (not shown) having a power switch and supplying power to each component is arranged.

(Medal outlet 28 etc.)
A medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case is formed at the lower portion of the front door 14. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of game flow)
The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35 or the like or by inserting medals. Then, when the start switch 40 is pressed, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a winning lottery of winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is executed. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotary reel 62 and the result of the winning lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning lottery. The gaming machine 10 determines whether the combination of symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line (when the combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined combination is aligned on the line, depending on the combination of symbols 61 at the time of stoppage. This is a line to which a payout is awarded, and hereinafter referred to as an active line 86.) When the player stops on the above, a prize is awarded, and a predetermined payout such as paying out a predetermined number of medals is awarded to the player. . As a result, one game is completed.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is provided with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning of the role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display unit 84.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

(Display section 84)
The display unit 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images on the screen.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 receives a main control means 200 for controlling the game state by advancing the game, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game, receiving information (commands) from the main control means 200. Sub-control means 500 for controlling the effect state is provided in order to perform the effect of notifying the player of information relating to game contents.

  Here, the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the main control unit 200 is referred to as a gaming state, and the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the sub-control unit 500 is referred to as an effect state. The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 are connected by one-way communication from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 500 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control unit 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 receives inputs from the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the bet switch 32, the checkout switch 36, etc., performs the lottery, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the section notification lamp 90, and the 7 segment control means 300. Control the operation of etc. Details of the 7-segment control means 300 will be described later. The sub-control means 500 receives the signal from the main control means 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the effect lamp 78. The sub-control means 500 is connected to each part of the effect lamp 78, the speaker 72, and the display unit 84 as the effect device 70.

  The main control means 200 (also referred to as “main board”) and the sub-board having the sub-control means 500 are each housed in a dedicated board case. Specifically, the main control means 200 is accommodated in the main substrate case CS (see FIG. 3), and the sub control means 500 is accommodated in the sub substrate case. The main board case CS is fixed to the upper part of the rear side inside the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 500 are constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores a program executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

(Ratio display 69)
The ratio indicator 69 is a 7-segment indicator 77 provided in the main control means 200 as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the ratio indicator 69 is provided on the component mounting surface 200A of the main control means 200, and includes four segment display portions 77A. In FIG. 3, CS is a transparent resin main board case containing the main control means 200, K is a caulking portion for sealing the main board case CS, and CN is a connector. The ratio indicator 69 is disposed at a position that is visible from the outside when the front door 14 is opened, although not shown.

  Here, the ratio display 69 is a 7-segment display 77 that displays game inspection information (a ratio common to set values). Hereinafter, an example of the display contents of the ratio indicator 69 related to the game inspection information during the normal display control will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. Specifically, a model having an advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. 4, and a model having no advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. Furthermore, an example of the display content of the ratio indicator 69 related to the predetermined abnormality notification display during the normal display control of the display items common to the set values will be described with reference to FIG.

(Models with advantageous sections)
As shown in FIG. 4, the ratio display 69 has (1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value), (2) continuous character ratio (6000 games: (Setting value common), (3) character ratio (6000 game: common setting value), (4) continuous character ratio (cumulative: common setting value), (5) character ratio (cumulative: common setting value) . These display items are displayed in accordance with the display method shown in FIG. 4 in the thousandth place (leftmost in the figure), the tenth place (third from the left in the figure), and the first place (in the figure). It is displayed using the other seven segments excluding each dot portion H (fourth from the left). The ratio display numbers in FIG. 4 indicate the display order of these display items. 4 is a specific display example of the ratio indicator 69 in a model having an advantageous section in the 7-segment display column in FIG. 4, and as an example, the percentage (%) is 50 (%) and five types are displayed. A case where none of the game inspection information is in an abnormal state is shown.

  (1) In the advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value), the segment display section 77A of the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds (second from the left in the figure)) of the ratio indicator 69 displays The abbreviation “7A” is displayed indicating that “cumulative: common setting value”, and the cumulative value since the installation in the segment display section 77A of the lower two digits (tenth place and first place) of the ratio display 69 or after the RAM is cleared. The effective numerical value 2 digits of the ratio (percentage) (%) of the number of advantageous section games in the game to the total number of games in the cumulative game is displayed.

  (2) In the continuous character ratio (6000 games: common setting value), the “continuous character ratio (6000 games: setting) is displayed in the segment display section 77A of the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) of the ratio display 69. The common abbreviation “6b” is displayed, and the segment display portion 77A of the lower two digits (tenth place and first place) of the ratio display 69 shows the last 6000 of the number of consecutive feature payouts in the last 6000 game. The effective numerical value 2 digits of the ratio (percentage) (%) to the total payout number in the game is displayed.

  (3) In the character ratio (6000 games: common setting value), the segment display section 77A of the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) of the ratio display 69 displays “characteristic ratio (6000 games: common setting value). The abbreviation “7b” indicating “)” is displayed, and the total number of the payouts in the latest 6000 games is displayed in the segment display portion 77A of the lower two digits (tenth place and first place) of the ratio display 69. Two effective digits of the percentage (percentage) (%) to the number of payouts are displayed.

  (4) In the continuous feature ratio (cumulative: common setting value), the segment display part 77A of the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) of the ratio indicator 69 displays “continuous character ratio (cumulative: common setting value)”. Abbreviation “6c” is displayed, and the consecutive character payout in the cumulative game after the installation in the segment display portion 77A of the lower two digits (tenth place and first place) of the ratio display 69 or after the RAM clear The effective number 2 digits of the ratio (percentage) (%) to the total payout number in the accumulated game after the installation or after the RAM clear is displayed.

  (5) In the ratio of properties (cumulative: common setting value), the segment display section 77A of the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) of the ratio indicator 69 displays “actual ratio (cumulative: common setting value)”. The abbreviation “7c” is displayed, and the number of the payout amount of the bonus item in the cumulative game after the installation in the segment display portion 77A of the lower two digits (tenth place and first place) of the ratio display 69 or after the RAM clear, The effective numerical value 2 digits of the ratio (percentage) (%) to the total payout number in the accumulated game after installation or after RAM clearing is displayed.

  Also, (1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value), (2) continuous character ratio (6000 game: common setting value), (3) character ratio (6000 game: common setting value), (4) In the consecutive character ratio (cumulative: common setting value) and (5) character ratio (cumulative: common setting value), as shown in the 7-segment display column of FIG. It has become. By lighting up the hundreds dot portion H, it is easy to grasp the boundary between the identification segment (upper two digits) and the ratio segment (lower two digits) when the game inspection information is not abnormal. .

  Here, in the first embodiment, these (1) advantageous section ratios (cumulative: common setting value), (2) continuous character ratio (6000 game: common setting value), (3) character ratio (6000) (Game: common setting value), (4) continuous character ratio (cumulative: common setting value), (5) character ratio (cumulative: common setting value) are displayed in the order of the ratio display number. Specifically, (1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative value: common setting value) is displayed for a certain period. Subsequently, (2) the consecutive character ratio (6000 games: common setting value) is displayed for a certain period, and (3) the character ratio (6000 games: common setting value) is displayed for a certain period. Subsequently, (4) the continuous feature ratio (cumulative: common setting value) is displayed for a certain period, and (5) the accessory ratio (cumulative: common setting value) is displayed for a certain period. Also, among these display items, the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the order of thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones is lit. Details of this will be described later.

  In the first embodiment, the game inspection information of these display items (1) to (5) is sequentially and repeatedly displayed at regular intervals. At this time, if the game has not reached 6000 games, the upper two-digit segment display portion 77A is blinked in the display items (2) and (3). When the game has not reached 175000 games, the upper two-digit segment display portion 77A is displayed blinking in the display items (1), (4), and (5). Further, in the display items (1) to (5), the advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value), continuous character ratio (6000 game: common setting value), character ratio (6000 game: common setting value), Subordinate when the ratio of consecutive features (cumulative: common setting value) or more than a predetermined value (hereinafter referred to as “ratio specified value”) The two-digit segment display portion 77A is displayed blinking.

  However, when the power is turned off and the power is turned on again, the display is performed from (1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value) regardless of the display item when the power is turned off. For example, if the power is turned off while the (3) character ratio (6000 games: common setting value) is displayed, and the power is turned on again, (1) the advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value) Is displayed.

  The abbreviations are examples, and are not limited to those shown in FIG. 4, and may be different from each other between display items.

(Models without advantageous sections)
Next, the display contents of the ratio indicator 69 related to the game inspection information during normal display control in a model having no advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the display content of the 7-segment display column in FIG. 5 is a specific display example of the ratio display 69 in a model having no advantageous section. As an example, the game inspection information (the ratio common to the set values) is abnormal. The case where it is not a state is shown.

  In this case, as shown in the 7-segment display column of FIG. 5, the other seven segments excluding the dot portion H at each of the thousandth, tenth, and first places of the ratio display 69 are used. The abbreviation “7A” indicating “favorable section ratio (cumulative: common to all set values)” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A of the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) of the ratio indicator 69. “-” (Only the middle part G is lit) is displayed in the segment display part 77A of the lower two digits (tenth place and first place). However, in the case of (1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value) in FIG. 5, as in the case of (1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value) in FIG. The dot portion H is lit.

(Abnormality notification display)
Next, the display contents of the ratio indicator 69 related to the predetermined abnormality notification display during the normal display control of the display items common to the set values will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the display content in the 7-segment display column in FIG. 6B is a specific display example of the ratio display 69.

  In the first embodiment, as the abnormal states of the five types of game inspection information, the ratios calculated by the main control means 200 (advantageous section ratio (cumulative), continuous bonus ratio (6000 games), bonus ratio (6000 games) ), The total number of games since the setting used for calculating the advantageous section ratio (cumulative), or after clearing the RAM, when the value of the continuous character ratio (cumulative) and the ratio of the physical assets (cumulative)) is greater than the ratio specified value May be less than 175000.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when at least one ratio of ratio display number 3 (continuous actor ratio (cumulative)) and ratio display number 4 (actor ratio (cumulative)) is equal to or greater than the ratio specified value, The dot portion H at the first place of the ratio display 69 blinks. Also, the ratio display number 0 (advantageous section ratio (cumulative)), the ratio display number 1 (continuous actor ratio (6000 games)), the ratio display number 2 (intermediate ratio (6000 games)), the ratio display number 3 (continuous) When at least one ratio of the combination ratio (cumulative ratio) (cumulative component ratio (cumulative)) and the ratio display number 4 (portion ratio (cumulative)) is equal to or greater than the ratio specified value, the tens dot portion H of the ratio indicator 69 blinks. Furthermore, when the total number of games after installation or after RAM clearing is less than 175000, the dot portion H at the thousandth digit of the ratio display 69 blinks.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when at least one ratio of the ratio display number 3 or the ratio display number 4 is equal to or greater than the ratio specified value and the total number of games is equal to or greater than 175000, The game inspection information is displayed using the other seven segments excluding the dot part H of each of the tens place and the one place, and the dot parts H of the tens place and the one place of the ratio display 69 are displayed. Blinks, and the dot portion H at the thousandth digit of the ratio display 69 is turned off. In this case, the ratio display number 0 to the ratio display number 2 may or may not be greater than the ratio specified value.

  In addition, when at least one ratio from ratio display number 0 to ratio display number 2 is equal to or greater than the ratio specified value, both ratios of ratio display numbers 3 and 4 are less than the ratio specified value, and the total number of games is 175000 or more. The game display information is displayed using the other seven segments excluding the dot portion H of each of the thousandth, tenth and one's places of the ratio display 69, and the tenth place of the ratio display 69. The dot portion H blinks, and the dot portion H at each of the thousandth place and the first place of the ratio display 69 is turned off.

  In addition, if any of the ratio display number 0 to the ratio display number 4 is less than the ratio specified value and the total number of games is less than 175000, each of the thousandth, tenth, and first place of the ratio display 69 In addition to displaying game inspection information using the other seven segments excluding the dot portion H, the dot portion H of the thousandth digit of the ratio display 69 blinks, and the tenth and one of the ratio display 69 Each dot portion H is turned off.

  In addition, when at least one ratio of the ratio display number 3 or the ratio display number 4 is equal to or greater than the ratio specified value and the total number of games is less than 175000, the ratio display 69 has a thousandth, tenth, and first place. The game inspection information is displayed using the other seven segments excluding each dot portion H, and the dot portion H at the thousandth, tenth and first place of the ratio display 69 blinks. In this case, the ratio display number 0 to the ratio display number 2 may or may not be greater than the ratio specified value.

  Also, when at least one ratio from ratio display number 0 to ratio display number 2 is equal to or greater than the ratio specified value, and any ratio of ratio display numbers 3 and 4 is less than the ratio specified value, and the total number of games is less than 175000 The game display information is displayed using the other seven segments excluding the dot unit H of each of the thousandth, tenth and first place of the ratio display 69, and the thousandth place of the ratio display 69. And the dot part H of each of the tenth place blinks, and the dot part H of the first place of the ratio display 69 is turned off.

  In addition, if any ratio of the ratio display number 0 to the ratio display number 4 is less than the ratio specified value and the total number of games is 175000 or more, each of the thousandth, tenth and first place of the ratio display 69 The game inspection information is displayed using the other seven segments excluding the dot portion H, and the dot portions H at the thousandth, tenth, and first places of the ratio display 69 are turned off.

  In the first embodiment, the specific example of FIG. 6B is based on the fact that there are places where lighting control (including blinking control) is performed according to the abnormal state in the display of the ratio indicator 69. This is an illustration of lighting during lighting control for the location. Similarly, when there is an abnormality in the ratio for each set value, it is possible to determine the content of the abnormality by the combination of lighting or extinguishing of the dot portion H at each of the thousandth, tenth, and first places. It is preferable to configure.

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control means 200 includes a role lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout award means 240, a gaming state control means 250, an effect state control means 260, a storage means 270, Each unit includes a main transmission unit 280 and a lighting control unit 290. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 performs lottery drawing, controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotating reels 62 stop, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and is for proceeding with the game. Hereinafter, the game in the first embodiment will be described.

  When the specified number of bets (3) is set, one active line 86 is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the bet switch 32. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the prescribed number of bets (three) is set, the number of bets is fixed and either of a plurality of combinations is won by the combination lottery means 210 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. Almost simultaneously with the role lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the first embodiment) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game. When time elapses, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 starts.

  After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the first embodiment, after executing the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62, a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. Is established, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).

  Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.

  At this time, when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed such that a medal as a payout is awarded to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the active line 86. For example, when the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the small combination are aligned on the active line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is awarded to the player.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the re-gamer (a player who can start the next game without using a player-owned medal, a so-called replay player) is arranged on the active line 86, the medal is paid out. Although there is not, the bet number is automatically set and the game can be performed without using the medal owned by the player in the next game.

(Role lottery means 210)
The role lottery means 210 executes a role lottery for determining a winning combination. That is, the combination lottery means 210 is for performing a combination lottery for winning or losing one of a plurality of combinations (one or a plurality) in response to the operation of the start switch 40. The role lottery means 210 has a role lottery table for determining whether or not a winning combination is won, corresponding to each of a normal state, an RT state, a bonus internal medium state, and a bonus state as main classifications. A plurality of them are stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The role lottery means 210 compares predetermined lottery data with random numbers extracted from random numbers generated by predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won.

  The winning probability used for the winning lottery of the winning lottery means 210 is configured to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a preprogrammed range by a winning lottery table (not shown). Then, the winning lottery means 210 performs a winning lottery with a predetermined lottery probability for each selected set value.

  The set values in the first embodiment are set in six stages from set values “1” to “6”. If the set value has a plurality of levels, the set value is not limited to 6 levels from “1” to “6”. For example, as “1 · 3 · 6”, “2 · 4 · 6” or “1 · 6” Also good.

  In the first embodiment, the roles to be drawn by the role lottery means 210 are roughly classified into a small role (a role accompanied by a medal payout), a replay role, and a bonus transition role (a role accompanied by a transition of the game state). It has been.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. Note that the reel control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the pressing order of the stop switches 50 meets a predetermined condition as necessary.

(Stop symbol judging means 230)
The stop symbol determining means 230 is for storing a combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and determining a winning or the like.

(Dividend award means 240)
The payout giving means 240 is for giving a predetermined payout such as a medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. As a result of the determination by the stop symbol determining means 230, the payout awarding means 240 pays out medals as a payout when it is determined that the small role is winning. The payout awarding unit 240 is not limited to paying out medals based on only the determination result of the stop symbol determining unit 230, and may pay out medals with reference to other conditions. For example, the payout giving unit 240 may pay out medals with reference to the gaming state when the determination by the stop symbol determining unit 230 is made. In this case, even if the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230 is the same at another opportunity, payout of medals staying in the normal state or RT state, and payout of medals staying in the bonus state Can be different.

(Game state control means 250)
The gaming state control means 250 controls the gaming state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state control unit 250 includes a normal state control unit 251, an RT state control unit 252, a bonus internal / medium state control unit 253, and a bonus state control unit 254.

(Normal state control means 251)
The normal state control means 251 controls the “normal state”. Here, the “normal state” is a state other than an RT state (replay time state) by the RT state control means 252 described later, a bonus internal state by the bonus internal state control means 253, or a bonus state by the bonus state control means 254. Say.

(RT state control means 252)
The RT state control means 252 controls the “RT state”. “RT” is an abbreviation for “replay time”. When the “RT state” is entered, the RT game in which the lottery probability of winning the replay role, that is, the replay probability is increased in principle is started.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 253)
The bonus internal medium state control means 253 controls the “bonus internal medium state”.
The internal bonus state is a state in which the bonus transition combination related to the transition to the bonus state is won by the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 210, and the state in which the bonus transition combination is won is maintained. Then, in the bonus internal middle state, the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 86 (the transition is made to the bonus state).

(Bonus state control means 254)
The bonus state control means 254 controls the “bonus state”. In this bonus state, a bonus game is performed. In the bonus game, for example, a BB (Big Bonus) in which a so-called RB (Regular Bonus) is continuously operated is performed. Then, the bonus game ends with the payout of medals exceeding a predetermined number, for example, 300.

(Production state control means 260)
The production state control means 260 is for controlling the production state.
Specifically, the performance state control means 260 includes a non-favorable section control means 261 and an advantageous section control means 262, as shown in FIG.

(Non-favorable section control means 261)
The non-favorable zone control means 261 controls the non-favorable zone.
Here, the “non-favorable section” means a section in which display of push order navigation advantageous for the player is not allowed. That is, the “non-advantageous section” is a section in which an AT game described later is not allowed. “Non-AT game” means a non-operating state of “AT game”.

(Advantageous section control means 262)
The advantageous section control means 262 controls an advantageous section that is allowed to play AT games.
Here, “AT” in AT games is an abbreviation for “assist time”. When “AT game” is started, the push order navigation of the selected small role is displayed, and the stop is followed according to the displayed push order navigation. By operating the switch 50, it is possible to stop and display the combination of the symbols 61 of the selected small role. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out.

  In addition, when “AT game” is started, the push order navigation of the selected push order is displayed, and by operating the stop switch 50 according to the displayed push order navigation, the symbol 61 of the won push order is displayed. The combination can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, it can be avoided that the push order of the push order becomes an incorrect answer, and the fall of the game state can be avoided when the push order incorrect answer of the push order is set as a game state transition (fall) condition.

  In addition, when “AT game” is started, the push order navigation of the winning replay role is displayed, and by operating the stop switch 50 according to the displayed push order navigation, the combination of symbols 61 of the winning replay role is displayed. Stop display is possible. For this reason, a replay is started corresponding to the established replay combination.

  At this time, when the “AT game” is being executed, the “ART state” is entered when the “RT state” controlled by the RT state control means 252 is entered. In the “ART state”, “RT game” of “RT game” and “AT game” is performed.

(Memory means 270)
The storage means 270 stores the first data for causing the 7-segment display 77 to perform the first display and the second data for causing the 7-segment display 77 to perform the second display. Here, in the first embodiment, the first display is a numeric display for displaying numbers on the 7-segment display 77, and the second display is an arbitrary display for displaying other than numbers on the 7-segment display 77. ing. In the first embodiment, it is possible to display alphabetic characters on the 7-segment display 77 as an arbitrary display. Further, in the first embodiment, as an optional display, it is also possible to cause the 7-segment display 77 to display other than characters, such as “-” (only the middle portion G is lit) shown in FIG.

  The storage unit 270 has storage areas corresponding to the first data and the second data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, the storage means 270 includes a credit indicator data storage area 271 for the credit indicator 87 and a payout number indicator 88 as storage areas corresponding to the first data. Corresponds to each 7-segment display 77 of the payout number display data storage area 272, the setting display data storage area 273 for the setting display 89, and the ratio display data storage area 274 for the ratio display 69 Storage area. In addition, the storage unit 270 includes a calculation data storage area 275 for performing data update (calculation) as a storage area corresponding to the first data. Then, the first data calculated in the calculation data storage area 275 is written to the main transmission means 280. The calculation in the calculation data storage area 275 is performed based on a calculation command (described later) transmitted by the lighting control means 290.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11A, the storage means 270 stores a data correspondence table 276 in which second data (b) corresponding to alphabetic characters A to F is stored in advance as a storage area corresponding to the second data. It has. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, the storage unit 270 stores “01110111b” as the second data corresponding to the letter A and “01111100b” as the second data corresponding to the letter b in the data correspondence table 276. The second data corresponding to the letter c is “01011000b”, the second data corresponding to the letter d is “01011110b”, the second data corresponding to the letter E is “01111001b”, and the second data corresponding to the letter F is Two pieces of data are stored as “01110001b”. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the storage means 270 stores the second data (2) in which the most significant bit of the second data corresponding to the letters A to F is “1” in the data correspondence table 276. A. to F.) are stored. Although not shown, the storage means 270 has only one bit such as “01000000b” (only the middle part G is lit) in addition to the second data (A to F and A. to F.). Second data that is “1” is also stored.

  Here, “b” such as the second data (b) and 01110111b is an abbreviation of “binary data”. In some cases, “d” is an abbreviation for “decimal data”. In the following description, the same abbreviations are used.

  In the data correspondence table 276, an address for specifying each stored second data is allocated corresponding to each second data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11B, the address corresponding to the letter A is “0001”, the address corresponding to the letter b is “0002”, and the address corresponding to the letter c is “0003”. The address corresponding to the letter d is “0004”, the address corresponding to the letter E is “0005”, the address corresponding to the letter F is “0006”, the letters A and. The address corresponding to (A.) is “0007”, the letters b and. The address corresponding to (b.) Is “0008”, the letters c and. The address corresponding to (c.) Is “0009” and the letters d and. The address corresponding to (d.) Is “0010”, the letters E and. The address corresponding to (E.) is “0011”, the letters F and. The address corresponding to (F.) is assigned as “0012”. When the lighting control means 290 designates the address of the second data, the second data corresponding to the address is written into the main transmission means 280. The first data is sent to the address corresponding to the first data by the lighting control means 290 (credit display data storage area 271, payout number display data storage area 272, setting display data storage area 273, ratio display data. When any one of the addresses indicating the storage area 274 and the calculation data storage area 275 is designated, the first data calculated in the calculation data storage area 275 is written into the main transmission means 280.

(Main transmission means 280)
The main transmission unit 280 transmits a lighting command to the switching unit 320 described later. Here, in 1st Embodiment, 1st data, 2nd data, and identification data are provided as a lighting instruction | command. The first data and the second data are composed of 8-bit data, and the 8-bit data is assigned to data used as lighting data for lighting the corresponding segment of the segment display section 77A. The identification data is data used by the switching unit 320 to switch the signal path from the main control unit 200 to the 7-segment display 77. Then, the main transmission unit 280 transmits the first data and the second data among the lighting commands described above to the switching unit 320.

  Here, when the lighting control means 290 designates the address of the storage means 270, the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is written in the main transmission means 280. For example, when the lighting control means 290 designates an address corresponding to the first data as the address of the storage means 270, the main transmission means 280 stores the first data corresponding to the address (eg, “2”). Case "00000010b") is written. On the other hand, when an address corresponding to the second data (eg, address “0001”) is designated by the lighting control unit 290 as the address of the storage unit 270, the main transmission unit 280 stores the second corresponding to the address. Data (“A”: “01110111b”) is written.

  Then, the main transmission unit 280 transmits the written first data or second data to the switching unit 320. The main transmission means 280 transmits the first data and the second data to the switching means 320, and in addition to performing the effect using the effect device 70 connected to the sub-control means 500, according to the progress of the game. The effect execution command is transmitted to the sub-control means 500 as appropriate.

(Lighting control means 290)
The lighting control means 290 controls the lighting of the 7-segment display 77.
First, the lighting control unit 290 controls the update (calculation) of the first data stored in the storage unit 270. Here, the lighting control means 290 receives external factors such as a medal insertion signal for notifying medal insertion and a payout signal for notifying medal payout. When these external factors are input, the lighting control unit 290 transmits a calculation command for performing a calculation corresponding to the external factor to the storage unit 270. For example, when a medal insertion signal indicating that five medals have been inserted is input to the medal insertion slot 38, the lighting control means 290 sends the first data corresponding to the number of credit medals to the storage means 270. An operation command for performing the operation (specifically, an instruction to add “5”) is transmitted. As a result, in the storage means 270 that has received this calculation command, the calculation of the first data (credit display data) is performed in the calculation data storage area 275 (example: “00001010b (10d)” → “000011111b (15d)”. ).

  Further, the lighting control unit 290 designates the address of the storage unit 270 corresponding to each of the first data or the second data written to the main transmission unit 280. Although the details of the lighting control flow of the 7-segment display 77 will be described later, the designated address is given to the 7-segment display 77 based on the designation of the address of the storage means 270 by the lighting control means 290. The lighting data corresponding to the lighting data is transmitted, and the segment of the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the lighting data is turned on.

  Further, the lighting control means 290 performs the address designation of the storage means 270 at a predetermined interval T set in advance.

  For example, when the ratio indicator 69 is lit as shown in “(1) Advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common set value)” shown in FIG. 4, the lighting control means 290 first displays the thousandth digit of the ratio indicator 69. The address of the storage means 270 for the first data (thousands of data in the ratio display 69) to be displayed on the segment display section 77A is designated. Thereafter, the lighting control means 290 displays second data (“A.”) to be displayed on the segment display portion 77A at the hundreds position of the ratio display 69 based on the elapse of the predetermined interval T from the address designation. Address) “0007” of the storage means 270 (see FIG. 11B). Although explanation is omitted, also in the tenth place and the first place segment display portion 77A of the ratio indicator 69, based on the fact that the predetermined interval T has passed since the previous address designation, as described above. The address designation is performed.

  As described above, the lighting control unit 290 performs addressing of the storage unit 270 at every predetermined interval T, whereby the lighting of the segments corresponding to the plurality of segment display portions 77A is controlled.

  Further, the lighting control means 290 transmits the identification data to the switching means 320. Specifically, the lighting control means 290 controls switching of the signal path from the main control means 200 to the 7-segment display 77, specifically, switching between the first state and the second state, Based on the designation of the address of the means 270, identification data corresponding to the address is transmitted to the switching means 320.

  For example, when the lighting control means 290 designates the address of the storage means 270 corresponding to the first data, the lighting control means 290 switches the identification data corresponding to the address of the first data (hereinafter referred to as “identification data A”). Send to 320. Further, when the lighting control means 290 designates the address of the storage means 270 corresponding to the second data, the lighting control means 290 switches the identification data corresponding to the address of the second data (hereinafter referred to as “identification data B”). Send to 320.

  Also, in the above-described lighting control flow of the 7-segment display 77, the transmission of identification data to the switching means 320 by the lighting control means 290 is the first data or second data of the main transmission means 280 to the switching means 320. It starts before transmission. Specifically, the transmission of the identification data to the switching means 320 by the lighting control means 290 is part of the writing process from the storage means 270 to the main transmission means 280 in the lighting control flow of the 7-segment display 77. Done. In addition, the transmission of the first data or the second data to the switching unit 320 by the main transmission unit 280 is performed after the start of the writing process in the lighting control flow of the 7-segment display 77. Therefore, the main control unit 200 starts to transmit identification data to the switching unit 320 before the first data and the second data. The main transmission means 280 outputs the address of the storage means 270, and the 7-segment control means 300 determines whether the address corresponds to the first data or the address corresponding to the second data, and generates identification data. good.

(7-segment control means 300)
The 7-segment control means 300 is composed of an IC different from that of the main control means 200. Based on the lighting command from the main control means 200, the 7-segment control unit 300 displays lighting data for lighting the corresponding segment of the segment display section 77A. To send to 77. The 7-segment control means 300 is a microcomputer having a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O port, and is installed between the main control means 200 and the 7-segment display 77 (see FIG. 2). . Then, the 7-segment control means 300 generates lighting data based on the first data received from the main control means 200, for example, and transmits the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77 such as the credit display 87. The lighting and extinguishing are controlled. As shown in FIG. 2, a 7-segment control unit 300 is connected to a credit display 87, a payout number display 88, a setting display 89, and a ratio display 69 as a 7-segment display 77.

  As a specific configuration for controlling the 7-segment display 77, the 7-segment control unit 300 includes a switching unit 320, a conversion unit 330, and a 7-segment transmission unit 340 as shown in FIG.

(Switching means 320)
The switching means 320 switches the signal path from the main control means 200 to the 7-segment display 77 based on the received identification data. Here, the switching means 320 also serves as a receiving means for receiving a predetermined signal from the main control means 200 in the 7-segment control means 300. Specifically, the switching unit 320 receives at least the first data and the second data transmitted by the main transmission unit 280 and the identification data transmitted by the lighting control unit 290.

  The switching means 320 switches the first state and the second state based on the received identification data as the signal path switching. The switching means 320 includes a switching flag 322 and a changeover switch 324 as a specific configuration for switching between the first state and the second state, as shown in FIG.

  The switching means 320 electrically switches the changeover switch 324 based on the received identification data to switch between the first state and the second state. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 16, the signal path e is connected to the signal path f1 by the changeover switch 324, which is in the first state. When the identification data B is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 electrically switches the changeover switch 324 to connect the signal path e to the signal path f2, and from the first state to the second state. Switch. Similarly, when the identification data A is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 electrically switches the selector switch 324 to connect the signal path e to the signal path f1, and from the second state to the first state. Switch to state.

(Conversion means 330)
The conversion means 330 converts received data into lighting data. Here, the first data of the received data is converted to lighting data because it is controlled to be written in the converting means 330 by switching the signal path by the switching means 320, but the second data of the received data is converted to lighting data. Since the signal is switched by the switching means 320 so that it is not written in the conversion means 330, it is not converted into lighting data.

  The conversion means 330 performs lighting data conversion for converting the first data (b) into lighting data. And the conversion means 330 is provided with the lighting data conversion table which shows the relationship between 1st data (b) and the lighting data corresponding to 1st data (b), as shown in FIG. In addition, “1” of the lighting data shown in FIG. 12 indicates “lighting” of the segment, and “0” of the lighting data indicates “extinguishing” of the segment.

  In addition, the lighting data is in order from the right in FIG. 12 (in order from the right: lighting data a, lighting data b, lighting data c, lighting data d, lighting data e, lighting data f, lighting data g, lighting data h, and so on. ), Each segment of the segment display portion 77A is turned on or off. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, among the lighting data, the lighting data a corresponds to the middle upper A segment, the lighting data b corresponds to the upper right B segment, and the lighting data c is the lower right C. The lighting data d corresponds to the middle lower D segment, the lighting data e corresponds to the lower left E segment, the lighting data f corresponds to the upper left F segment, and the lighting data g is intermediate. Corresponding to the segment of the part G, the lighting data h corresponds to the segment of the dot part H.

  Here, as an example, the lighting data corresponding to the first data “00000001b” is “00000110”. In this case, the segment in the upper right part B and the lower right part C of the corresponding segment display part 77A of the 7-segment display 77 that has received this lighting data is lit (see FIG. 10), and the segment display part 77A has The decimal number “1” is displayed.

(7-segment transmission means 340)
The 7-segment transmission means 340 transmits the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77.

  In the first embodiment, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data converted from the first data by the conversion unit 330 and the second data received by the switching unit 320 as lighting data. For example, when the first data “00000001b” is converted into the lighting data “00000110” by the conversion unit 330, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data “00000110” to the 7-segment display 77. Further, when the switching unit 320 receives the second data “01110111b”, the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the second data “01110111b” to the 7-segment display 77 as lighting data.

(Sub-control means 500)
As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control unit 500 includes a notification unit 510. Details of the notification means 510 will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub-control unit 500 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 500 outputs data that specifies whether the LED is turned on or off to an LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data to be output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display unit 84, or to output data defining audio to be output to an audio output circuit (not shown) for output Or output data that specifies

(Notification means 510)
The notification means 510 is for notifying the player of the effect using the effect device 70.
This notification means 510 displays an effect corresponding to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery, an effect corresponding to each game state of the normal state, RT state, bonus internal state or bonus state, and push order navigation. The player is informed of the effects and the like. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the notifying means 510 selects a predetermined effect by lottery and notifies the player of the selected effect using the effect device 70.

  Further, when the notifying means 510 wins the maximum payout number combination (for example, “Bell position”) related to the maximum payout number (for example, “9 sheets”) in the combination lottery while staying in the advantageous section, At least once, push order navigation (hereinafter referred to as “maximum payout number navigation”) corresponding to the maximum payout number combination is displayed on the display unit 84.

(Description of gaming state using FIG. 13)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming state is managed by the main control means 200. As shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state is roughly classified into a normal state, an RT state, a bonus internal state, and a bonus state.

The “normal state” is controlled by the normal state control means 251. The probability of winning the replay role in the normal state is set to 1 / 7.3.
The “RT state” is controlled by the RT state control means 252 and has a higher probability of winning the replay role than the “normal state”.

  Transition from the “normal state” to the “RT state” is made when the RT transition symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, if a replay combination (not shown) is won in the combination lottery and the stop switch 50 is stopped in the correct pressing sequence, the RT transition symbol is stopped and the state transitions to the “RT state”.

  Further, in the “RT state”, when the push order spilling symbol as a normal state transition symbol is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the “normal state”. Here, “Pushing order spilled design” is not shown, but for example, in the role lottery, the first left stop is won as the wrong answer, and the wrong push order (operating the stop switch 50 with the first left stop) ) Is a symbol 61 that is stopped and displayed.

  If the ART state is in the “RT state”, the push order is notified, but when the ART state ends, the push order is not notified, and the player stops the normal push order, that is, the stop switch 50 is left first stopped. Operate with. For this reason, when the first left stop is won as an incorrect answer combination, the push order spilling symbol is stopped and displayed, and the state shifts to the “normal state”.

  The “bonus internal intermediate state” is controlled by the bonus internal intermediate state control means 253. In the “normal state” or “RT state”, the bonus transition combination is won and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination is displayed on the active line 86. Transition to the case where the stop display could not be made. Also, in the bonus internal middle state, the winning probability for the replay role is set higher than in the normal state.

  In the bonus internal middle state, the winning probability for the replay combination is set lower than the RT state but higher than the normal state. Of course, the winning probability of the replay combination in the internal bonus state may be set equal to the normal state, or may be set equal to or higher than the RT state.

  The “bonus state” is controlled by the bonus state control means 254, and “BB” is performed as a bonus game. In this “bonus state”, the prescribed bet number of medals is set to “2”.

  The “bonus state” is transferred by stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination on the active line 86 in the “bonus internal intermediate state”. Further, the “bonus state” is transferred by winning the bonus transition combination in the “normal state” or the “RT state” and stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination on the active line 86.

  The “bonus state” ends when the RB is continuously operated and medals exceeding a predetermined number, for example, 300, are paid out. Then, after the “bonus state” ends, the state shifts to the “normal state”.

(Explanation of advantageous section using FIG. 14)
Next, the advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the first embodiment, a “non-advantageous section” in which display of push order navigation advantageous for the player is not allowed and an “advantageous” display of push order navigation advantageous for the player are allowed. There is a section.

(Unfavorable section)
The non-favorable section is a section excluding the advantageous section, and is a section in which display of push order navigation advantageous for the player is not allowed, that is, an AT game is not allowed to be performed. Therefore, if the non-advantageous section is continued, as a result, the total number of medals owned by the player is reduced. In addition, the gaming state during the stay in the non-favorable section is mainly to stay in the normal state (see FIG. 13).

(Advantageous section)
The “favorable section” is a section in which display of push order navigation advantageous for the player is allowed. That is, the “advantageous section” is a section in which an AT game is permitted.

  The transition from the “non-advantageous section” to the “advantageous section” is based on the fact that a predetermined transition opportunity combination (for example, a rare combination or a push order bell) is won in the combination lottery in the non-advantageous section. It should be noted that the transition from the “non-advantageous section” to the “advantageous section” is not limited to the transition based on the winning of the predetermined transition opportunity, but the advantageous section performed based on the winning of the predetermined transition trigger. You may move based on winning the transfer lottery.

  In this “advantageous section”, at least once, an instruction for winning according to the maximum payout number is given. Specifically, the instruction for winning relating to the maximum payout number is a maximum payout number navigation displayed on the display unit 84 by the notification means 510 when the maximum payout number combination (for example, “Bell combination”) is won. Has been.

  Further, at least one upper limit of the predetermined number of games that can be played is determined in the advantageous section, and the non-advantageous section is shifted to when the upper limit of the number of games is reached.

  In the advantageous section, the advantageous section upper limit number of games is defined as “1500 games”, and this advantageous section upper limit number of games is set in the advantageous section control means 262. Then, the advantageous section upper limit number of games counted by the advantageous section control means 262 is subtracted one game at a time, and when the “1500 game” reaches “0 game”, the advantageous section shifts to the non-advantage section. Note that the number of advantageous section upper limit games is not limited to only one type of “1500 games”, and for example, two types of “1500 games” and “1000 games” may be provided.

(Description of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 15)
A general game control process executed by the main control means 200 for each game will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S10, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the bet number cannot be set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step S10 is performed again.

  Note that the betting number setting process is performed as a premise of this step S10. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a specified number of bets (3 or 2).

  In step S11, the role lottery means 210 executes a role lottery process. At this time, the result of the winning lottery is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 500. When the combination lottery process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

  In step S12, rotation variation processing of the rotating reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is executed. When the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 62 is operated after the rotating reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, the reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotating reel 62. The push order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, It is read in the subsequent processing.

  Further, after all stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of the all-revolution reel 62 is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 500. Then, when the rotation variation process for all the rotary reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.

  In step S13, the stop symbol determination unit 230 executes a stop symbol determination process for determining whether or not the combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined role is aligned with the combination of symbols 61 on the active line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 500. When the determination process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

  In step S14, a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination unit 230 is executed by the payout award unit 240. As a result of the determination, if the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process ends.

(Explanation of lighting control flow)
Hereinafter, the flow of lighting control of the 7-segment display 77 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a display mode (7A.50) of “(1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common to set values)” shown in FIG. 4 is displayed as an example using the ratio display 69 as the 7-segment display 77. The flow of lighting control will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the signal path e is connected to the signal path f1 by the changeover switch 324, and that the lighting control of the ratio indicator 69 is started from the first state initially.

(Flow of lighting control of the thousandth digit “7” of the ratio display 69)
First, the lighting control means 290 stores the address (specifically, the storage means 270 of first data (thousand digit data of the ratio indicator 69) to be displayed on the segment display unit 77A of the thousand digit of the ratio indicator 69. Is designated (address indicating the data storage area 274 for the ratio display or the calculation data storage area 275) (arrow a shown in FIG. 16). Thus, the first data (“7”: “00000111b”) corresponding to the address of the storage means 270 designated by the lighting control means 290 is written in the main transmission means 280 (arrow b shown in FIG. 16).

  In addition, the lighting control unit 290 provides an address of the storage unit 270, specifically, an address corresponding to the first data (specifically, an address indicating the ratio indicator data storage area 274 or the calculation data storage area 275). Based on the designation, the identification data A is transmitted to the switching means 320 (arrow c shown in FIG. 16). As a result, switching processing between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data A (arrow d shown in FIG. 16). Here, since the identification data A is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the first state. As a result, the first state is maintained.

  After the lighting control unit 290 starts transmitting the identification data A to the switching unit 320, the main transmission unit 280 outputs the written first data “00000111b” to the signal path e. As a result, the first data “00000111b” is written in the conversion means 330 through the changeover switch 324 in which the signal path e and the signal path f1 are connected in the switching means 320.

  The conversion means 330 converts the written first data “00000111b” into lighting data “00100111” (see FIG. 12). The lighting data “00100111” is written to the 7-segment transmission unit 340, and the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data “00100111” to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the thousands of the ratio display 69. (Arrow g shown in FIG. 16).

  As described above, the segment display unit 77A corresponding to the thousands of the ratio indicator 69 to which the lighting data “00100111” is transmitted lights the upper middle A, upper right B, lower right C, and upper left F segments. . As a result, the decimal number “7” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the thousands of the ratio display 69.

(Flow of lighting control of the hundreds “A.” of the ratio display 69)
Next, the lighting control means 290 determines the ratio based on the elapse of a predetermined interval T from the address designation of the first data storage means 270 for display on the thousandth segment display section 77A of the ratio indicator 69. The address “0007” of the storage means 270 of the second data (“A.” data) to be displayed on the hundreds segment display section 77A of the display device 69 is designated (arrow a shown in FIG. 16). As a result, the second data (“A.”: “11110111b”) corresponding to the address “0007” (see FIG. 11B) of the storage unit 270 designated by the lighting control unit 290 is sent to the main transmission unit 280. Is written (arrow b shown in FIG. 16).

  Further, the lighting control unit 290 transmits the identification data B to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the storage unit 270, specifically, the address “0007” corresponding to the second data (FIG. 16). Arrow c). As a result, switching processing between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data B (arrow d shown in FIG. 16). Here, since the identification data B is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the second state. As a result, the changeover switch 324 is electrically changed over, and the changeover switch 324 connects the signal path e to the signal path f2 to switch from the first state to the second state.

  After the lighting control unit 290 starts transmitting the identification data B to the switching unit 320, the main transmission unit 280 outputs the written second data “11110111b” to the signal path e. As a result, the second data “11110111b” is written in the 7-segment transmission unit 340 through the changeover switch 324 in which the signal path e and the signal path f2 are connected in the switching unit 320.

  The 7-segment transmission means 340 transmits the written second data “11110111b” as the lighting data “11110111” to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the hundreds place of the ratio display 69 (arrow g shown in FIG. 16). ).

  As described above, the segment display unit 77A corresponding to the hundreds of the ratio indicator 69 to which the lighting data “11110111” is transmitted has the middle upper part A, the upper right part B, the lower right part C, the lower left part E, the upper left part F, the middle part. The segment of the part G and the dot part H is turned on. As a result, the letter “A” and “. (Dot)” are displayed in the lower right of “A” in the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the hundreds place of the ratio display 69.

(Flow of lighting control of the decimal place “5” of the ratio display 69)
Next, the storage means 270 displays the ratio based on the elapse of a predetermined interval T from the address designation of the second data storage means 270 for display on the hundreds segment display section 77A of the ratio display 69. First data (data “5”) to be displayed on the tens digit segment display portion 77A of the display unit 69 is calculated in the ratio display data storage area 274 and the calculation data storage area 275. Accordingly, the lighting control means 290 designates an address indicating the calculation data storage area 275 (arrow a shown in FIG. 16). As a result, the first data (“5”: “00000101b”) corresponding to the address of the storage means 270 designated by the lighting control means 290 is written in the main transmission means 280 (arrow b shown in FIG. 16).

  Further, the lighting control means 290 identifies based on the designation of the address of the storage means 270, specifically, the address corresponding to the first data (specifically, the address indicating the calculation data storage area 275). Data A is transmitted to the switching means 320 (arrow c shown in FIG. 16). As a result, switching processing between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data A (arrow d shown in FIG. 16). Here, since the identification data A is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the first state. As a result, the changeover switch 324 is electrically switched, and the changeover switch 324 connects the signal path e to the signal path f1 to switch from the second state to the first state.

  After the lighting control unit 290 starts transmitting the identification data A to the switching unit 320, the main transmission unit 280 outputs the written first data “00000101b” to the signal path e. As a result, the first data “00000101b” is written in the conversion means 330 through the changeover switch 324 in which the signal path e and the signal path f1 are connected.

  The conversion means 330 converts the written first data “00000101b” into lighting data “01101101” (see FIG. 12). Then, the lighting data “01101101” is written in the 7-segment transmission unit 340, and the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data “01101101” to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the tens place of the ratio display 69. (Arrow g shown in FIG. 16).

  As described above, the segment display unit 77A corresponding to the tens place of the ratio indicator 69 to which the lighting data “01101101” is transmitted has the middle upper part A, the lower right part C, the middle lower part D, the upper left part F, and the middle part G. Turn on the segment. As a result, the decimal number “5” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the tens place of the ratio display 69.

(Flow of lighting control of the first digit “0” of the ratio display 69)
Next, the storage means 270 displays the ratio based on the fact that the predetermined interval T has elapsed since the address designation of the storage means 270 for the first data to be displayed on the tens digit segment display section 77A of the ratio indicator 69. First data (“0” data) to be displayed on the first segment display portion 77A of the display unit 69 is calculated in the ratio display data storage area 274 and the calculation data storage area 275. Accordingly, the lighting control means 290 designates an address indicating the calculation data storage area 275 (arrow a shown in FIG. 16). Thus, the first data (“0”: “00000000b”) corresponding to the address of the storage unit 270 designated by the lighting control unit 290 is written in the main transmission unit 280 (arrow b shown in FIG. 16).

  Further, the lighting control means 290 identifies based on the designation of the address of the storage means 270, specifically, the address corresponding to the first data (specifically, the address indicating the calculation data storage area 275). Data A is transmitted to the switching means 320 (arrow c shown in FIG. 16). As a result, switching processing between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data A (arrow d shown in FIG. 16). Here, since the identification data A is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the first state. As a result, the first state is maintained.

  After the lighting control unit 290 starts transmitting the identification data A to the switching unit 320, the main transmission unit 280 outputs the written first data “00000000b” to the signal path e. As a result, the first data “00000000b” is written in the conversion means 330 through the changeover switch 324 in which the signal path e and the signal path f1 are connected in the switching means 320.

  The conversion means 330 converts the written first data “00000000b” into lighting data “00111111” (see FIG. 12). The lighting data “00111111” is written in the 7-segment transmission unit 340, and the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data “00111111” to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the first place of the ratio display 69. (Arrow g shown in FIG. 16).

  As described above, the segment display unit 77A corresponding to the first digit of the ratio indicator 69 to which the lighting data “00111111” is transmitted has the middle upper part A, the upper right part B, the lower right part C, the middle lower part D, the lower left part E, and Turn on the upper left F segment. As a result, the decimal number “0” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the first digit of the ratio display 69.

  Then, by performing the lighting control described above, “7A.50” is displayed on the ratio indicator 69, and when the front door 14 is opened, “(1) Advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value)”. Can be visually recognized from the outside.

(Operational effects of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, there is provided a 7-segment control means 300 configured by an IC different from the main control means 200 and transmitting lighting data to the 7-segment display 77 based on a lighting command from the main control means 200. Specifically, the 7-segment control unit 300 includes a conversion unit 330 that converts the first data into lighting data, and a 7-segment transmission unit 340 that transmits the lighting data to the 7-segment display 77. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, in addition to the main control unit 200, the 7-segment control unit 300 that performs conversion into lighting data and transmission of lighting data is provided, so that the main control unit 200 stores the lighting data. Compared with the generation and transmission, the capacity of the main control means 200 relating to the control of the 7-segment display 77 can be reduced.

  In the first embodiment, the first data and the second data are composed of 8-bit data, and the 8-bit data is assigned to data used for lighting data. That is, in the first embodiment, when one segment is lit with 1-bit data, eight segments can be lit using the first data or the second data. Accordingly, in the first embodiment, the first data and the second data are used to turn on or off the dot portion H provided on the 7-segment display 77 in addition to turning on or off the 7-segment display 77, for example. Can turn off. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, compared to the case where the main control unit 200 generates and transmits lighting data, while reducing the use capacity of the main control unit 200 related to the control of the 7-segment display 77, One segment of the first data or the second data can indicate lighting or extinguishing of eight segments.

  Here, as in the first embodiment, the following two configurations can be considered as the configuration for converting the first data into the lighting data.

  In the first configuration (hereinafter referred to as “first comparison configuration”), the first data is composed of 8-bit data as in the first embodiment, and the first data or A bit for determining whether the data is second data is provided. Therefore, in the first comparison configuration, unlike the first embodiment, only 7 bits can be used for controlling the 7-segment display 77 at most. Further, unlike the first embodiment, the first comparison configuration requires a data determination circuit that determines whether the input data is the first data or the second data.

  Unlike the first embodiment, the second configuration (hereinafter referred to as “second comparison configuration”) controls one 7-segment display 77 using 2 bytes. In the second comparison configuration, it is not possible to use only 7 bits at most for the control of the 7-segment display 77 as in the first comparison configuration, but the output data requires a 2-byte capacity. Therefore, the data capacity of the main control means 200 is compressed.

  On the other hand, according to the first embodiment, since all the 8-bit data of the first data is assigned to the data used for the lighting data, only 7 bits at most are used for the control of the 7-segment display 77. Compared to the first comparative configuration that cannot be performed, the 7-segment display 77 can perform many display modes.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, since one 7-segment display 77 can be controlled by 8 bits (1 byte), the first 7-segment display 77 is controlled using 2 bytes. Compared with the two-comparison configuration, the used capacity of the main control means 200 relating to the control of the 7-segment display 77 can be reduced.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the address of the storage unit 270 is designated by the lighting control unit 290 by the lighting control unit 280, the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is written. In the first embodiment, the lighting control unit 290 transmits identification data corresponding to the address to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the storage unit 270. That is, in the first embodiment, the lighting control unit 290 does not refer to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280, and switches according to the address of the storage unit 270. The identification data to be transmitted to is determined. Thereby, in 1st Embodiment, the determination process which determines whether it is 1st data or 2nd data with reference to the content of the data (1st data or 2nd data) which the main transmission means 280 transmits Can be omitted. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the main control unit 200 is compared with the configuration in which the identification data to be transmitted is determined by referring to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280. Can be reduced, and the processing load on the main control means 200 can be reduced. That is, according to the first embodiment, since the above determination process can be omitted, the first determination circuit requires a data determination circuit that determines whether the input data is the first data or the second data. Compared with the comparative configuration, the processing load related to the control of the 7-segment display 77 can be reduced.

(Second Embodiment)
The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described while omitting the overlapping parts with the first embodiment.

(Lighting control means 290)
The lighting control unit 290 according to the second embodiment is configured such that the address of the main transmission unit 280 corresponding to each of the first data and the second data is designated as the writing destination of the main transmission unit 280. This is different from the first embodiment in which an address is specified. In addition, the lighting control unit 290 of the second embodiment performs addressing of the main transmission unit 280 at predetermined intervals T.

  In the second embodiment, the lighting data corresponding to the designated address is transmitted to the 7-segment display 77 based on the designation of the address of the main transmission means 280 by the lighting control means 290, The segment of the segment display section 77A corresponding to the lighting data is lit.

  Further, the lighting control unit 290 of the second embodiment transmits identification data corresponding to the address to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the main transmission unit 280. Specifically, the lighting control unit 290 switches identification data (hereinafter referred to as “identification data C”) corresponding to the address of the main transmission unit 280A when an address of the main transmission unit 280A described later is designated. Transmit to means 320. In addition, when the address of the main transmission unit 280B, which will be described later, is specified, the lighting control unit 290 sends identification data (hereinafter referred to as “identification data D”) corresponding to the address of the main transmission unit 280B to the switching unit 320. Send.

(Main transmission means 280)
In the second embodiment, the main transmission unit 280 is different from the single first embodiment in that a plurality of main transmission units 280 are provided. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, as a plurality of main transmission means 280, main transmission means 280A for transmitting the first data to the switching means 320 and main transmission for transmitting the second data to the switching means 320 At least two types of means 280B are provided. That is, in the second embodiment, the first data and the second data are separately transmitted to the switching unit 320 by each of the plurality of main transmission units 280.

  Here, the main transmission means 280 of the second embodiment is designated by the lighting control means 290 by the address of each main transmission means 280, so that the first data corresponding to the address from the storage means 270 or The second data is written into the main transmission unit 280A or the main transmission unit 280B.

  When the address of each main transmission unit 280 is designated by the lighting control unit 290, the first data or the second data to be displayed on the segment display unit 77A at the lighting timing is read from the storage unit 270. It is supposed to be.

  For example, in the display mode (7A.50) of “(1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common set value)” shown in FIG. When the address of the main transmission unit 280A is designated by the lighting control unit 290, the first data (“7”: “00000111b”) corresponding to the address is written from the storage unit 270 to the main transmission unit 280A. Further, in the display mode (7A.50) of “(1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value)” shown in FIG. When the address of the main transmission unit 280B is designated by the lighting control unit 290, the second data (“A.”: “11110111b”) corresponding to the address is written from the storage unit 270 to the main transmission unit 280B.

  Each main transmission unit 280 transmits the first data or the second data written from the storage unit 270 to the switching unit 320 at a predetermined timing.

(Switching means 320)
As shown in FIG. 17, the switching means 320 of the second embodiment includes a changeover switch 324A for switching the connection state or the release state between the signal path e1 and the signal path f1, and the connection state between the signal path e2 and the signal path f2. Alternatively, a changeover switch 324B for switching the release state is provided.

  For example, in the case shown in FIG. 17, the changeover switch 324A is connected to the signal path e1 and the signal path f1, and the changeover switch 324B is released from the signal path e2 and the signal path f2. . That is, in the case shown in FIG. 17, it is in the first state. When the identification data D is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 of the second embodiment electrically switches the selector switch 324A and the selector switch 324B so that the selector switch 324A is connected to the signal path e1 and the signal path. The switch 324B is released from the signal path e2 and the signal path e2 and the signal path f2. That is, the switching unit 320 switches from the first state to the second state. Similarly, when the identification data C is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 electrically switches the selector switch 324A and the selector switch 324B so that the selector switch 324A is switched between the signal path e1 and the signal path f1. On the other hand, the connection state is set, and the changeover switch 324B is released from the signal path e2 and the signal path f2 to switch from the second state to the first state.

(Explanation of lighting control flow)
Hereinafter, the flow of the lighting control of the 7-segment display 77 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 17, omitting the overlapping parts with the first embodiment. Specifically, in the following description, the ratio display 69 is used as the 7-segment display 77, and as an example, the display mode of “(1) advantageous section ratio (cumulative: common setting value)” shown in FIG. 50), the flow until “A.” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the hundreds of the ratio display 69 will be described. In the following description, the changeover switch 324A is connected to the signal path e1 and the signal path f1, and the changeover switch 324B is released from the signal path e2 and the signal path f2. It is assumed that the lighting control of the ratio indicator 69 is started from the 1 state.

(Flow of lighting control of the thousandth digit “7” of the ratio display 69)
First, based on the fact that the address of the main transmission means 280A is specified by the lighting control means 290 (arrow a shown in FIG. 17), the main transmission means 280A is sent to the thousandth segment of the ratio indicator 69 at the lighting timing. First data (“7”: “00000111b”) to be displayed on the display section 77A is written (arrow b1 shown in FIG. 17).

  The lighting control unit 290 transmits the identification data C to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the main transmission unit 280A (arrow c shown in FIG. 17). Thereby, the switching process between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data C (arrows d1 and d2 shown in FIG. 17). Here, since the identification data C is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the first state. As a result, the first state is maintained.

  After the lighting control unit 290 starts transmitting the identification data C to the switching unit 320, the main transmission unit 280A outputs the written first data “00000111b” to the signal path e1. As a result, the first data “00000111b” is written in the conversion means 330 through the changeover switch 324A connected to the signal path e1 and the signal path f1 in the switching means 320.

  The conversion means 330 converts the written first data “00000111b” into lighting data “00100111” (see FIG. 12). The lighting data “00100111” is written to the 7-segment transmission unit 340, and the 7-segment transmission unit 340 transmits the lighting data “00100111” to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the thousands of the ratio display 69. (Arrow g shown in FIG. 17).

  As described above, the segment display unit 77A corresponding to the thousands of the ratio indicator 69 to which the lighting data “00100111” is transmitted lights the upper middle A, upper right B, lower right C, and upper left F segments. . As a result, the decimal number “7” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the thousands of the ratio display 69.

(Flow of lighting control of the hundreds “A.” of the ratio display 69)
Next, based on the fact that a predetermined interval T has passed after the address of the main transmission means 280A is designated and the address of the main transmission means 280B is designated by the lighting control means 290 (arrow a shown in FIG. 17). ), Second data (“A.”: “11110111b”) to be displayed on the segment display unit 77A at the hundreds position of the ratio display 69 at the lighting timing is written in the main transmission means 280B (FIG. 17). Arrow b2).

  Further, the lighting control unit 290 transmits the identification data D to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the main transmission unit 280B (arrow c shown in FIG. 17). Thereby, the switching process between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data D (arrow d1 and arrow d2 shown in FIG. 17). Here, since the identification data D is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the second state. As a result, the selector switch 324A and the selector switch 324B are electrically switched, the selector switch 324A is released from the signal path e1 and the signal path f1, and the selector switch 324B is switched from the signal path e2 and the signal path f2. The connection state is established and the first state is switched to the second state.

  After the lighting control means 290 starts transmitting the identification data D to the switching means 320, the main transmission means 280B outputs the written second data “11110111b” to the signal path e2. As a result, the second data “11110111b” is written in the 7-segment transmission unit 340 through the changeover switch 324B connected to the signal path e2 and the signal path f2 in the switching unit 320. .

  The 7-segment transmission means 340 transmits the written second data “11110111b” as the lighting data “11110111” to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the hundreds position of the ratio display 69 (arrow g shown in FIG. 17). ).

  As described above, the segment display unit 77A corresponding to the hundreds of the ratio indicator 69 to which the lighting data “11110111” is transmitted has the middle upper part A, the upper right part B, the lower right part C, the lower left part E, the upper left part F, the middle part. The segment of the part G and the dot part H is turned on. As a result, the letter “A” and “. (Dot)” are displayed in the lower right of “A” in the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the hundreds place of the ratio display 69.

(Operational effects of the second embodiment)
The operational effects of the second embodiment will be described while omitting the overlapping parts with the first embodiment.
In the second embodiment, the main transmission unit 280 is designated by the lighting control unit 290 by the address of the main transmission unit 280, so that the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is stored from the storage unit 270. Is written. In the second embodiment, the lighting control unit 290 transmits identification data corresponding to the address to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the main transmission unit 280. That is, in the second embodiment, the lighting control unit 290 does not refer to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280, but switches according to the address of the main transmission unit 280. The identification data to be transmitted to 320 is determined. Thereby, in 2nd Embodiment, the determination process which determines whether it is 1st data or 2nd data with reference to the content of the data (1st data or 2nd data) which the main transmission means 280 transmits Can be omitted. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the main control unit 200 is compared with the configuration in which the identification data to be transmitted is determined by referring to the content of the data (first data or second data) transmitted by the main transmission unit 280. Can be reduced, and the processing load on the main control means 200 can be reduced.

(First other aspect)
In the first other aspect, an error display for notifying a predetermined error to the outside is performed using a 7-segment display 77, specifically, a payout number display 88. The 7-segment display 77 that displays an error is not limited to the payout number display 88.

  In this first other aspect, when a predetermined error (eg, a reel error which is a rotation position detection error of the rotary reel 62) is detected, an error code “E5” is displayed on the payout number display 88 as an error display. To notify the outside of the error.

  Hereinafter, a flow of lighting control in which the error code “E5” is displayed on the payout number display 88 will be described. In the following, as shown in FIG. 16, the signal path e is connected to the signal path f1 by the changeover switch 324, and the lighting control of the payout number display device 88 is initially started from the first state. .

(Flow of lighting control of the tens place “E” of the payout number display 88)
On the basis of the input of an error signal as an external factor for informing a predetermined error, the lighting control means 290 displays the second data ("" displayed on the tens digit segment display part 77A of the payout number display unit 88). The address "0005" of the storage means 270 of the "E" data) is designated (arrow a shown in FIG. 16). Thus, the second data (“E”: “01111001b”) corresponding to the address “0005” (see FIG. 11B) of the storage unit 270 designated by the lighting control unit 290 is stored in the main transmission unit 280. It is written (arrow b shown in FIG. 16).

  Further, the lighting control unit 290 transmits the identification data B to the switching unit 320 based on the designation of the address of the storage unit 270, specifically, the address “0005” corresponding to the second data (FIG. 16). Arrow c). As a result, switching processing between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data B (arrow d shown in FIG. 16). Here, since the identification data B is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the second state. As a result, the changeover switch 324 is electrically changed over, and the changeover switch 324 connects the signal path e to the signal path f2 to switch from the first state to the second state.

  After the lighting control means 290 starts transmitting the identification data B to the switching means 320, the main transmission means 280 outputs the written second data “01111001b” to the signal path e. As a result, the second data “01111001b” is written in the 7-segment transmission means 340 through the changeover switch 324 in which the signal path e and the signal path f2 are connected in the switching means 320.

  The 7-segment transmission means 340 transmits the written second data “01111001b” as the lighting data “01111001” to the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the tenth place of the payout number display 88 (arrows shown in FIG. 16). g).

  As described above, the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the tens place of the payout number display device 88 to which the lighting data “01111001” is transmitted has the upper middle portion A, the lower middle portion D, the lower left portion E, the upper left portion F, and the middle portion G. Turn on the segment. As a result, the letter “E” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the tens place of the payout number display 88.

  Here, when the decimal number “1” is displayed as an example before the error code “E” is displayed at the tens place of the payout number display 88, the error code “E” is displayed. The decimal number “1” is displayed again based on the end of the display time. In this case, referring to the history of the first data (“1”: “00000001b”) written in the main transmission unit 280, the first data “00000001b” is transmitted to the switching unit 320. It has become. Therefore, in this case, it is not necessary to read the first data “00000001b” from the storage unit 270 to the main transmission unit 280 again, so that it is possible to reduce recalculation processing and reading processing, and the number of processings of the main control unit 200 is reduced. The processing load can be reduced.

(Flow of lighting control of the first digit “5” of the payout number display 88)
Next, the lighting control means 290 is based on the fact that a predetermined interval T has elapsed since the address designation of the second data storage means 270 to be displayed on the tens digit segment display section 77A of the payout number display 88. The address of the storage means 270 of the first data (data “5”) to be displayed on the first segment display portion 77A of the payout number display 88 (specifically, the payout number display data storage area 272 or (Address indicating the calculation data storage area 275) is designated (arrow a shown in FIG. 16). As a result, the first data (“5”: “00000101b”) corresponding to the address of the storage means 270 designated by the lighting control means 290 is written in the main transmission means 280 (arrow b shown in FIG. 16).

  Further, the lighting control means 290 is an address of the storage means 270, specifically, an address corresponding to the first data (specifically, an address indicating the payout number display data storage area 272 or the calculation data storage area 275). Is sent to the switching means 320 (arrow c shown in FIG. 16). As a result, switching processing between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data A (arrow d shown in FIG. 16). Here, since the identification data A is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the first state. As a result, the changeover switch 324 is electrically switched, and the changeover switch 324 connects the signal path e to the signal path f1 to switch from the second state to the first state.

  After the lighting control unit 290 starts transmitting the identification data A to the switching unit 320, the main transmission unit 280 outputs the written first data “00000101b” to the signal path e. As a result, the first data “00000101b” is written in the conversion means 330 through the changeover switch 324 in which the signal path e and the signal path f1 are connected.

  The conversion means 330 converts the written first data “00000101b” into lighting data “01101101” (see FIG. 12). The lighting data “01101101” is written in the 7-segment transmission unit 340, and the 7-segment transmission unit 340 causes the lighting data “01101101” to be displayed in the 7-segment display 77 corresponding to the first place of the payout number display 88. Is transmitted (arrow g shown in FIG. 16).

  As described above, the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the first place of the payout number display device 88 to which the lighting data “01101101” is transmitted has the upper middle portion A, the lower right portion C, the middle lower portion D, the upper left portion F, and the middle portion G. Turn on the segment. As a result, decimal number “5” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the first place of the payout number display 88.

Then, by performing the lighting control described above, “E5” indicating an error code is displayed on the payout number display device 88, and an error can be notified to the outside.
As described above, according to the first other aspect, even if the number-of-payout display unit 88 normally performs numerical display, the number-of-payout display unit 88 can be suitably selected during an irregular operation such as a predetermined error. The display can be switched to an arbitrary display corresponding to the irregular operation.

  In addition, although the 1st other aspect was demonstrated as another aspect of 1st Embodiment using FIG. 16 etc. as an example, it is not restricted to this, The 1st other aspect is 2nd Embodiment. Other embodiments can also be used.

(Second other embodiment)
In the second other mode, an error display for notifying a predetermined error to the outside is performed using a 7-segment display 77, specifically, a payout number display 88. That is, in the second other mode, error display is performed using a 7-segment display 77 capable of displaying multiple digits. The 7-segment display 77 that performs error display is not limited to the payout number display 88 as long as it is a 7-segment display 77 that can display multiple digits.

  In the second other aspect, when a predetermined error (eg, a reel error which is a rotation position detection error of the rotary reel 62) is detected, an error code “99” is displayed on the payout number display 88 as an error display. To notify the outside of the error.

  Here, in the case of transmitting the first data, the main transmission means 280 of the second other aspect, when transmitting the first data, is a first data indicating a decimal number of one digit and a plurality of digits, specifically, a maximum of three digits. Can be sent.

  Specifically, the main transmission means 280 can transmit a maximum of three decimal digits from “00000000b (0d) to“ 11111111b (255d) ”in one byte at one time.

  For example, when the first data (“99”: “01100011b”) is written to display the above error code “99” on the payout number display device 88, the main transmission means 280 writes this data. The first data “01100011b” is transmitted to the switching means 320. In the case of the second other mode, the storage means 270 stores the first data corresponding to the error code “99” as “01100011b” in the storage area corresponding to the first data.

  Hereinafter, a flow of lighting control in which the error code “99” is displayed on the payout number display 88 will be described. In the following, as shown in FIG. 16, the signal path e is connected to the signal path f1 by the changeover switch 324, and the lighting control of the payout number display device 88 is initially started from the first state. .

(Flow of lighting control in which error code “99” is displayed on the payout number display 88)
On the basis of the input of an error signal as an external factor informing a predetermined error, the lighting control means 290 receives the address (specifically, the payout) of the first data storage means 270 corresponding to the error code “99”. The address indicating the data storage area 272 for the number display device or the calculation data storage area 275 is designated (arrow a shown in FIG. 16). Thus, the first data (“99”: “01100011b”) corresponding to the address of the storage unit 270 designated by the lighting control unit 290 is written in the main transmission unit 280 (arrow b shown in FIG. 16).

  Further, the lighting control means 290 is an address of the storage means 270, specifically, an address corresponding to the first data (specifically, an address indicating the payout number display data storage area 272 or the calculation data storage area 275). Is sent to the switching means 320 (arrow c shown in FIG. 16). As a result, switching processing between the first state and the second state is performed by the switching means 320 that has received the identification data A (arrow d shown in FIG. 16). Here, since the identification data A is written in the switching flag 322, the switching unit 320 switches to the first state. As a result, the first state is maintained.

  After the lighting control means 290 starts transmitting the identification data A to the switching means 320, the main transmission means 280 outputs the written first data “011000011b” to the signal path e. As a result, the first data “011000011b” is written in the conversion means 330 through the changeover switch 324 in which the signal path e and the signal path f1 are connected in the switching means 320.

  The conversion means 330 converts the written first data “01100011b” into the lighting data “01101111 (for the tens digit segment display portion 77A of the payout number display 88)” and “01101111 (the first place of the payout number display 88). To segment display unit 77A) ”(see FIG. 12). These lighting data “01101111” and “01101111” are written in the 7-segment transmission means 340. Thereafter, according to the lighting timing of the tenth segment display part 77A of the payout number display unit 88 and the lighting timing of the first segment display part 77A of the payout number display unit 88, the 7 segment transmission means 340 respectively Lighting data “01101111” is transmitted to each 7-segment display 77 (arrow g shown in FIG. 16).

  As described above, the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the tenth place and the first place of the payout number display device 88 to which the lighting data “01101111” is transmitted includes the upper middle portion A, the upper right portion B, the lower right portion C, the middle lower portion D, Turn on the upper left F and middle G segments. As a result, decimal number “9” is displayed on the segment display portion 77A corresponding to the tenth place and the first place of the payout number display 88.

  By performing the lighting control described above, “99” indicating an error code is displayed on the payout number display device 88, and an error can be notified to the outside.

  Here, in the second other mode, when the error code “99” is displayed on the payout number display 88, when the second (first place) payout number display 88 is turned on, The first data “01100011b” remaining (stored) in the 7-segment control means 300 is used again to control lighting. In the second other mode, the writing process from the calculation data storage area 275, that is, the addressing of the storage unit 270 by the lighting control unit 290 is omitted, and the second ( When the payout number display 88 of the first place is turned on, the transmission process of the identification data A by the lighting control means 290 is omitted.

  As a result, in the second other aspect, when the error code “99” is displayed, when the second (first place) payout number display 88 is turned on, the calculation is performed again. It is not necessary to transmit the identification data and the first data, and the processing load can be reduced by reducing the number of processings of the main control unit 200.

  In addition, although the 2nd other aspect was demonstrated as another example of 1st Embodiment using FIG. 16 etc. as an example, not only this but 2nd other aspect is 2nd Embodiment. Other embodiments can also be used.

(Other)
In the above embodiment, the 7-segment control unit 300 includes the switching unit 320, that is, the switching unit 320 is a part of the 7-segment control unit 300. A configuration different from the means 300 may be used. For example, the switching means 320 may be installed between the 7-segment control means 300 and the 7-segment display 77. In this case, the first data is input to the 7-segment control unit 300, and the second data and identification data are not input to the 7-segment control unit 300, but are input only to the switching unit 320. it can.

  Specifically, in the case of the first data, it is transmitted to the 7-segment control means 300 by the main transmission means 280 and converted into lighting data by the conversion means 330 of the 7-segment control means 300. The lighting data converted from the first data is transmitted to the switching means 320 by the 7-segment transmission means 340. This lighting data transmitted to the switching means 320 passes through the changeover switch 324 and is 7 when the signal path e is connected to the signal path f1 by the changeover switch 324 of the changeover means 320. When it is input to the segment display 77 and the signal path e is connected to the signal path f2 by the changeover switch 324 and is in the second state, it is interrupted by the changeover switch 324, and therefore input to the 7-segment display 77. Not.

  On the other hand, in the case of the second data, the main transmission unit 280 transmits it directly to the switching unit 320. This second data transmitted to the switching means 320 passes through the changeover switch 324 when the signal path e is connected to the signal path f2 by the changeover switch 324 of the switching means 320 and is in the second state. When it is input as lighting data to the 7-segment display 77 and the signal path e is connected to the signal path f1 by the changeover switch 324 and is in the first state, it is blocked by the changeover switch 324. Is not input to device 77.

  Before the first data (lighting data converted from the first data) or the second data is transmitted to the switching unit 320, the lighting control unit 290 stores the storage unit 270 (or the main transmission unit 280). Based on the designation of the address, identification data corresponding to that address is transmitted to the switching means 320. As a result, the switching means 320 performs a switching process between the first state and the second state before the first data (the lighting data converted from the first data) or the second data is transmitted. The lighting data is controlled to be input to the 7-segment display 77.

  Further, the player may be notified of the pressing order of the stop switch 50 by displaying the 7-segment display 77 with an arbitrary display. For example, the push order can be notified to the player using the tens digit segment display part 77A of the payout number display 88. Specifically, as an example, when the segment in the upper left F of the segment display section 77A is lit, it is an instruction to operate the left stop switch L, and the segment in the middle upper A of the segment display section 77A When it is lit, it can be an instruction to operate the middle stop switch C, and when the segment in the upper right part B of the segment display portion 77A is lit, it can be an instruction to operate the right stop switch R. In this case, in the storage area corresponding to the second data, the storage unit 270 stores the second data corresponding to the above arbitrary display (push order display) as “00100000b”, “00000001b”, and “00000010b”. It is desirable that

In this case, switching between the numeric display and the push order display of the tens segment display part 77A of the payout number display 88 is performed as follows, for example.
First, during the period from the previous game medal payout to the operation of the game start switch 40, the lighting control means 290 designates the address of the first data in the storage means 270, thereby displaying the number of payouts. The tens place segment display portion 77A of the device 88 displays the number of payouts of medals of the previous game (for example, “1”). That is, the segment display portion 77A in this period is used for numerical display.

  Next, after the start switch 40 of the game is operated, until the stop operation (third stop) of the third stop switch 50 is performed, the lighting control means 290 controls the address of the second data in the storage means 270. Is displayed in the tens place segment display part 77A of the payout number display 88 (for example, “the middle upper A segment is lit” → “the upper right B segment is displayed) Is lit ”→“ the upper left F segment is lit ”). That is, the segment display portion 77A in this period is used for the push order display.

  After the third stop, specifically, from the payout of the medal of the game to the operation of the start switch 40 of the next game, the lighting control unit 290 controls the address of the first data in the storage unit 270. Is displayed on the tens place segment display section 77A of the payout number display 88 (for example, “1”). That is, the segment display portion 77A in this period is used for numerical display.

  Further, switching between numeric display and arbitrary display on the 7-segment display 77 may be used as a predetermined effect. For example, when a predetermined opportunity is displayed on the payout number display 88 in the order of arbitrary display → numerical display → optional display, it may be used as a suggestive effect that suggests that a bonus transition combination has been won.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
20 Upper panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal tray 28 Medal payout exit
30 Operation section 32 Bet switch
34 Max bet switch 35 Single bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 Rotating reel 64 Left rotating reel
66 Medium rotation reel 68 Right rotation reel
69 Ratio display 70 Production equipment
72 Speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 77 7 segment display
78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
86 active lines 87 credit indicator
88 Payout number display 89 Setting display
90 section notification lamp
100 control unit
200 Main control means 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol judgment means
240 Dividend award means 250 Game state control means
251 Normal state control means 252 RT state control means
253 Bonus internal state control means 254 Bonus state control means
260 Production state control means 261 Non-favorable section control means
262 Advantageous section control means
270 Storage means 280 Main transmission means
290 Lighting control means
300 7-segment control means
320 Switching means 330 Conversion means
340 7-segment transmission means
500 Sub-control means 510 Notification means

Claims (4)

Main control means for controlling the game;
A 7-segment display that is composed of a plurality of segments, and each segment is turned on or off at a predetermined timing,
Switching means for switching a signal path from the main control means to the 7-segment display based on the received identification data;
A 7-segment display which is composed of an IC different from the main control means and transmits lighting data for lighting a corresponding segment of the 7-segment display to the 7-segment display based on a lighting command from the main control means. Control means,
The main control means includes, as the lighting command, first data for causing the 7-segment display to perform a first display, second data for causing the 7-segment display to perform a second display, and the identification data. And sending the lighting command to the switching means,
The first data and the second data are composed of 8-bit data, and the 8-bit data is assigned to data used for the lighting data.
The main control means starts transmitting the identification data to the switching means before the first data and the second data,
The 7 segment control means includes:
Conversion means for converting the first data into the lighting data;
7-segment transmission means for transmitting the lighting data to the 7-segment display,
The switching unit is configured to display the lighting data converted from the first data by the conversion unit on the 7-segment display based on the received identification data as the signal path switching, and A gaming machine, wherein the second data is not converted to the lighting data by the conversion means, and the second state is switched to a second state in which the second data is displayed on the 7-segment display as the lighting data. The main control means includes
Storage means for storing the first data and the second data;
Main transmission means for transmitting the first data or the second data to the switching means;
A lighting control means for designating an address of the storage means corresponding to each of the first data or the second data written to the main transmission means, and for transmitting the identification data to the switching means,
In the main transmission unit, the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is written by designating the address of the storage unit by the lighting control unit,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lighting control unit transmits the identification data corresponding to the address to the switching unit based on the designation of the address of the storage unit. The main control means includes
Storage means for storing the first data and the second data;
A plurality of main transmission means for separately transmitting the first data and the second data to the switching means;
A lighting control means for designating an address of the main transmission means corresponding to each of the first data or the second data as a writing destination of the main transmission means, and transmitting the identification data to the switching means, With
In the main transmission unit, the first data or the second data corresponding to the address is written from the storage unit by designating the address of the main transmission unit by the lighting control unit.
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lighting control unit transmits the identification data corresponding to the address to the switching unit based on the designation of the address of the main transmission unit.   2. The first display is a number display for displaying numbers on the 7-segment display, and the second display is an arbitrary display for displaying other than numbers on the 7-segment display. 2. The gaming machine according to 2 or 3.