JP6481190B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed, a combination is established. When a winning combination with payout of medals is established, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that stores events to be monitored (for example, events such as power on / off, front door opening, setting value change, various errors, etc.) as history information. . For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that stores history information in association with the date and time when history information occurred.

JP 2012-183258 A

  Since the history information is erased based on a predetermined operation (hereinafter, clear operation), the history information before the clear operation cannot be viewed after the clear operation. Therefore, conventionally, after the clear operation, for example, when the game table is noticed from the history information managed by the game store (history information stored in the hall computer, the history information of the in-store camera, etc.), By comparing and comparing the history information and the history information managed by the game store, the situation of the game machine could not be accurately grasped.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and even after the history information clearing operation is performed, until the power interruption, the history information before the clearing operation is compared with the history information managed by the amusement store. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can accurately grasp the situation of the gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes, as one aspect thereof, monitoring means for monitoring events occurring in the gaming machine, and storage means for storing events monitored by the monitoring means as monitoring history. A display operation receiving means for receiving a display operation for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means, and a display for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means based on the reception of the display operation. A erasing operation accepting means for accepting an erasing operation for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means, and the storage based on the acceptance of the erasing operation. Monitoring history erasure means for erasing the monitoring history stored in the means, wherein the erasing operation is an operation that is not related to either the start or end of power supply, Monitoring history erasing means, the erase operation is accepted timing accepted, without erasing the monitoring history until receiving with timing, when the supply of the next power of the reception timing later is started, until the reception timing The monitoring history and the monitoring history up to the timing when the next power supply after the reception timing ends are collectively erased, and the display means is after the reception timing and the next time before the supply of power is terminated, wherein when the display operation is accepted, stored in the storage means state, and are not to display the monitoring history to the reception timing, the storage unit, the monitoring Event when the next power supply monitored by the monitoring unit is started after the history erasing unit erases the monitoring history in a batch It is for storing a monitoring history, characterized in that.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention stores, as another aspect, monitoring means for monitoring events occurring in the gaming machine, and events monitored by the monitoring means as monitoring history. A storage unit, a display operation receiving unit that receives a display operation for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage unit, and a monitoring history stored in the storage unit based on the reception of the display operation. And a display means for displaying, based on the fact that the erasing operation accepting means for accepting an erasing operation for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means, and the erasing operation being accepted. Monitoring history erasing means for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means, and the erasing operation is an operation that is not related to either the start of power supply or the end of supply. The monitoring history erasing means, the erase operation is accepted timing accepted, without erasing the monitoring history until receiving with timing, when the supply of the next power of the reception timing later completed, the reception timing And the monitoring history up to the timing of the end of the next power supply after the reception timing are collectively erased, and the display means is after the reception timing and the next time before the supply of power is terminated, wherein when the display operation is accepted, stored in the storage means state, and are not to display the monitoring history to the reception timing, the storage unit, wherein When the next power supply after the reception timing is started, the event when the next power supply monitored by the monitoring means is started It is for storing a viewing history, wherein the.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the situation of the gaming machine is obtained by comparing and comparing the history information before the clearing operation and the history information managed by the gaming store until the power interruption even after the history information is cleared. Can be grasped accurately.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28D is an exterior diagram of an information display button of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a user menu screen of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a front view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and an enlarged view of a door relay board disposed on the front door. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The figure which surface-expanded and showed the arrangement | positioning of the symbol given to each reel of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, the figure which showed the kind of slot machine, symbol combination, and discharge / operation | movement. is there. It is a schematic diagram of the monitoring history data of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a store menu 1 of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the store menu 2 of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the outline | summary of the monitoring history reset process of the conventional slot machine. 6 is a time chart showing an overview of a monitoring history reset process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of power-on processing of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the setting value change process of step S106 of FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail a device monitoring process in step S1006 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the setting value confirmation process of S1102 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part 400 power-on process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first sub control unit main process, a first sub control unit command input process, and a first sub control unit command reception interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part timer interruption process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the information display button reception process of step S2104 of Fig.19 (a). It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the monitoring history process of step S2105 of Fig.19 (a). 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for starting setting value confirmation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing at the time of completion of setting value confirmation in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of first sub-control unit power-on processing of the slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part timer interruption process of the slot machine which concerns on another one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is an external view of a pachinko according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to one embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown in FIG. 1), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Reel backlights 285 for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are disposed on the rear surfaces of the respective reels 110 to 112. The reel backlight 285 is preferably shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be irradiated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added 3 When a book is valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, and the lower right winning line The five winning lines and the upper right winning line may be valid as winning lines. Hereinafter, a valid winning line may be referred to as a valid line.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 130 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one. When the medal insertion button 131 is pressed, two are inserted, and when the medal insertion button 132 is pressed, 3 is inserted. A sheet is inserted. Hereinafter, the medal insertion button 132 is also referred to as a MAX medal insertion button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion port 141. It is. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  The information display button 146 is operated by calling a user menu (for example, a menu for setting individual game history information of a player) to be described later, or a store menu (menu used by a store clerk at a game store) to be described later. This is an operation button. The configuration and operation of the information display button 146 will be described later.

  Under the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying a model name and pasting various certificate stamps is provided. The title panel lamp 164 is a lamp for lighting the title panel 162. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Information display button>
2A is an external perspective view of the information display button 146, and FIG. 2B is a top view of the information display button 146. As shown in FIG. 2, the information display button 146 includes a determination (calling) button 146O provided at the center, an upper selection button 146U provided adjacent to the upper, lower, left, and right of the determination (calling) button 146O. The button 146D includes a left selection button 146L, a right selection button 146R, and a cancel button 146C provided on the right side of the right selection button 146R. In the present embodiment, the upper selection button 146U, the lower selection button 146D, the left selection button 146L, and the right selection button 146R are collectively referred to as a selection button 146S.

  The information display button 146 can accept operations (valid) during the period from the start of the game to the insertion of medals. Hereinafter, the information display button 146 can be operated (valid) during the period when the information display button can be operated (or valid), and the information display button 146 cannot be operated (when it is invalid) during the period when the information display button cannot be operated. Also called (or invalid) period. However, even if the information display button operation is not possible other than the period from the start of the game to the medal insertion, if the adjustment button 134 is operated, the operation of the information display button 146 can be accepted, and the adjustment button The period from the operation 134 to the insertion of medals again becomes the information display button operable period. Note that the operation reception of the information display button 146 is possible (or valid) means that the operation reception of all six buttons included in the information display button 146 is possible (or valid). However, as will be described later, because the selection button 146S has its function, the operation can only be accepted (valid) after the user menu is displayed by operating the enter (call) button 146O.

  Regarding the operation of the information display button 146, when the determination (calling) button 146O is first operated in the information display button operable period, the user menu is displayed. In the present embodiment, the user menu is a menu indicating player information (for example, member registration, game history, table data, etc.) for individual players. FIG. 3 specifically shows a user menu screen. 3A is an initial screen of the user menu, FIG. 3B is a user menu screen when the cursor is positioned on “password input”, and FIG. 3C is a password input screen. That is, when the determination (calling) button 146O is operated during the information display button operable period, the screen shown in FIG. 3A is displayed.

  Here, the user menu of this embodiment will be outlined. In the user menu, in the case of a player whose membership is not registered, first, the member is operated by operating the decision (call) button 146O according to the membership registration. When registration is selected, a QR code (registered trademark) is issued (displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157). Therefore, the issued QR code is read with a mobile phone terminal or the like to access the mobile site and register as a member. Do. After registering as a member, the personal game history is recorded in the slot machine 100 by inputting the password acquired from the mobile site into the slot machine 100 using the mobile phone terminal. ing. Then, after the game is finished, a QR code is issued (displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157), and the mobile site is accessed by reading the issued QR code with a mobile phone terminal or the like. The game history of individual players will be managed. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to manage the game history of individual players via the user menu.

  Next, after the user menu is displayed, the selection button 146S is operated to move the cursor up / down / left / right, the desired menu is selected, and the selection (call) button 146O is operated to confirm the selection. For example, in the user menu shown in FIG. 3, when “password input” is selected from the menu and a password is input, first, “member registration” is positioned on the initial screen (see FIG. 3A). The cursor is moved to the “password input” by operating the down selection button 146D, and then the enter (call) button 146O is operated (see FIG. 3B). As a result, a password input screen is displayed (see FIG. 3C). The cursor on the keyboard is moved to the position of the desired character by operating the selection button 146S, and the decision (call) button 146O. Operate to enter passwords sequentially. When the entry of the 5-digit password is completed, the cursor is automatically moved to the “decision” position, and the decision (call) button 146O is operated to confirm the password entry.

  As described above, the determination (call) button 146O is a button having a function of calling a user menu and a function of determining an object on which the cursor is positioned in the displayed user menu. The selection button 146S is a button having a function of moving the cursor up / down / left / right in the displayed user menu (in other words, even if the selection button 146S is operated in a state where the user menu is not displayed) Operation is not accepted). The cancel button 146C is a button having a cancel function (returns to the user menu screen or positions the cursor at “delete” or “return”).

  In the present embodiment, the selection button 146S can be accepted when triggered by the display of the user menu. However, separately from this, when the decision (call) button 146O is accepted during the information display button operable period. The operation of the selection button 146S may be accepted. For example, when the enter (call) button 146O is operated during the information display button operable period, the enter (call) button pressing flag is set to ON, and the enter (call) button pressing flag is set to ON. In addition, the operation of the selection button 146S may be accepted.

  Here, the operation (pressing) control of the information display button 146 of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, in the present embodiment, simultaneous pressing of two buttons is invalid even during the information display button operable period. For example, simultaneous pressing of the lower selection button 146D and the upper selection button 146U or simultaneous pressing of the lower selection button 146D and the determination (call) button 146O is invalid. Note that the simultaneous pressing in the present embodiment means simultaneous pressing during one interrupt time (2 ms) in the timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 described later. In other words, in this embodiment, even when the timings at which the two buttons are pressed are slightly different, both input ports corresponding to the two buttons are turned on at the timing of the timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms. If it is in the state (pressed state), it is considered that the buttons are pressed at the same time, and at the detection timing when one of the buttons is pressed, the case where the other button is pressed is detected as simultaneous pressing.

  During the information display button operable period, the selection button 146S (the upper selection button 146U, the lower selection button 146D, the left selection button 146L, the right selection button 146R), the decision (call) button 146O, and the cancel button 146C are long-pressed. It is valid. The long press in the present embodiment means 350 ms or more, but the long press time is not limited to this value.

  In addition, in the information display button operable period, when one of the selection buttons 146 </ b> S (denoted as one selection button and the other selection button) is pressed at the same time and any one of the selection buttons is stopped. In other words, pressing the other selection button is effective. On the other hand, when the pressing of the determination (calling) button 146O is stopped after the simultaneous pressing of either the determination (calling) button 146O or the selection button 146S (denoted as a selection button), the pressing of the selection button is effective. When pressing of the selection button is stopped, pressing of the enter (call) button 146O becomes invalid. This is due to the following reason. Since the information display button 146 has a plurality of buttons arranged in a compact configuration, it may be pressed including an unintended button due to a subtle operation error. In such a case, since the operation of the selection button is not related to the player's decision making action, there is no problem even if the selection button is enabled, but the operation of the decision (call) button 146O is performed by the player. Since it becomes an unintended decision making action and a malfunction occurs, it is invalidated.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, in the information display button operable period, when (1) the determination (call) button 146O and the selection button 146S are pressed simultaneously, the determination (call) button 146O is not pressed. It is invalid, and (2) from the state where one of the decision (call) button 146O and the selection button 146S is pressed at the same time, any one of the selection buttons 146S is made non-pressed, and only the decision (call) button 146O is pressed. In the pressed state, pressing the enter (call) button 146O is invalid.

<Internal configuration>
FIG. 4 is a view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine 100. FIG. 4A is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened, and FIG. It is the figure which expanded the door relay board | substrate 290 arrange | positioned.

  The main body 101 is a box body that is surrounded by an upper surface plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a lower surface plate 264, and a back plate 242 and has an open front surface. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 in which a main control board (a board on which a main control unit 300 to be described later is mounted) is stored in a position where it does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper part of the back plate 242. And three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below the main control board storage case 210. The side board 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112 stores a first sub control board (a board on which a first sub control unit 400 to be described later is mounted) inside. A sub control board storage case 220 is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  Further, on the right side of the reels 110 to 112, there are a setting key switch 281 for changing the game mode (also referred to as a setting value) of the slot machine 100 and confirming the changed setting value, and below the reels 110 to 112. On the side, a power switch 282 for turning on and off the power of the slot machine 100 is provided. Here, the set value adjusts the ratio of the total number of game media paid out by the game table to the total number of game media used for the game table as the number of bets by the player when playing the game for a predetermined period. This value is referred to as a so-called “payout rate”, and can be set from a plurality of setting values, for example, setting “1” to setting “6”.

  The setting key switch 281 is a key switch that is electrically turned ON / OFF by inserting and rotating a predetermined setting key (not shown). Specifically, when a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 281 and rotated to the right, the setting key switch sensor provided in the setting key switch 281 detects the ON state. An OFF state is detected.

  The power switch 282 is a toggle switch that is electrically connected to the power supply device 252. With the power switch 282, the slot machine 100 can be powered on (power ON) or powered off (power OFF).

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is disposed, and a power switch 282 is disposed on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  On the right side of the medal payout device 180, a medal auxiliary storage case 240 for storing medals overflowing from the medal payout device 180 is provided, and an overflow terminal is provided behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and a second control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. Omission of illustration: a board on which a second sub-control unit 500 described later is mounted) and an upper speaker 272 are provided. Below the symbol display window 113 are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which the medal passes when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like on the medal tray 161. ing. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181. A door opening sensor 294 is provided on the back surface of the front door 102. The door opening sensor 294 is configured to be L (OFF) when the door is closed and H (ON) when the door is opened.

  On the back surface of the front door 102, a door relay board 290 is disposed below the symbol display window 113. As shown in FIG. 4B, the door relay board 290 is provided with a reset switch 291, a setting change button 292, and a setting value display 293.

  The reset switch 291 is a push button type switch, and the error of the slot machine 100 can be canceled by pressing the reset switch 291 (short-term pressing).

  The setting change button 292 is also a push button type switch similar to the reset switch 291. The operation procedure for changing the setting value using the setting change button 292 will be described later.

  The set value display 293 is a display such as a 7-segment LED. The set value display 293 can display the game modes (set values) 1 to 6 set by the setting change button 292 with numbers.

  When the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 281 and turned clockwise (setting key OFF → ON) in the power-on state (power ON), the setting value display 293 displays the currently set game mode (setting value). ) Is displayed in numbers, it can be used to check the currently set game mode. That is, when the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 281 and turned clockwise (setting key OFF → ON) in the power-on state (power ON), a setting value confirmation process for confirming the setting value is started. And turning counterclockwise (setting key ON → OFF), the set value confirmation processing ends.

  Here, an operation procedure for changing the set value will be described. By inserting a setting key (not shown) into the setting key switch 281 and turning it clockwise (setting key OFF → ON), the power switch 282 is changed from the power-off state (power OFF) to the power-on state (power ON). The set value change becomes valid (the set value change process is started), and each time the setting change button 292 is pressed, the game mode (set value) changes in order from 1 to 6, and a predetermined game mode can be selected. it can. By operating the start lever 135, the game mode (setting value) selected at that time is confirmed. Finally, the setting value changing process is completed by turning the setting key counterclockwise (setting key ON → OFF).

  In the following, the period of the set value change operation, that is, the period from the right turn operation of the first set key to the left turn operation of the last set key in the set value change operation is also referred to as the set value change mode. The period of the set value confirmation operation, that is, the period from the clockwise operation of the first setting key to the counterclockwise operation of the last setting key in the set value confirmation operation is also referred to as a set value confirmation mode.

  Here, the start condition and end condition of the set value change mode and the set value confirmation mode will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the start condition of the setting value change mode is (1) the power is turned on when the setting key switch 281 is ON, and (2) the front door 102 other than this is the open state. , Is not a condition. In addition, the end condition of the set value change mode is that (1) the setting key switch 281 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, and (2) the front door 102 is in the open state. Similarly, in this embodiment, the start condition of the setting value confirmation mode is that the setting key switch 281 is turned on in the power-on state, and (2) the front door 102 other than this is in the open state. That is not a condition. Further, the condition for ending the set value confirmation mode is that (1) the setting key switch 281 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, and (2) the front door 102 is in the open state. That is, in this embodiment, the start condition of the set value change mode (set value check mode) does not require that the front door 102 is in the open state, while the end condition of the set value change mode (set value check mode). Requires that the front door 102 be open.

  This is due to the following reason. Conventionally, for example, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-183258 cited as a prior art document, the front door 102 is in an open state as a start condition and an end condition of a set value change mode (set value confirmation mode), respectively. There is a method that does not require it (hereinafter referred to as (A) method). In the method (A), since the set value change process (set value confirmation process) is possible even when the front door 102 is closed, an illegal action (for example, from a gap or the like even when the front door 102 is closed). There is a problem in that it is difficult to seize on-site a fraudulent person who performs a set value change process (set value check process) executed using an unauthorized tool.

  Unlike the method (A), the start condition of the set value change mode (set value check mode) requires that the front door 102 is open, but the set value change mode (set value) (Confirmation mode) end conditions include a method that does not require the front door 102 to be open (hereinafter referred to as (B) method) and a setting value change mode (setting value confirmation mode) start condition. Employs a method (hereinafter referred to as (C) method) that requests that the front door 102 be in an open state as a condition for ending the setting value change mode (setting value confirmation mode). In such a case, even if an attempt is made to start the set value change process (set value check process) when the front door 102 is closed, the start condition cannot be cleared. It can not be run. For this reason, although illegal acts end in an attempt, there is a problem that the fraudster leaves the site with a trace, that is, the fraudulent person cannot be seized on the spot when the illegal act occurs.

  On the other hand, as in this embodiment, the start condition of the set value change mode (set value check mode) does not require that the front door 102 is open, and the set value change mode (set value check) When the method for requesting that the front door 102 is in the open state (hereinafter referred to as “(D) method”) is adopted as the end condition of the mode, the setting value changing process (setting) is performed when the front door 102 is in the closed state. Since the start condition is cleared when an attempt is made to start (value confirmation processing), it is possible to start executing the set value change processing (setting value confirmation processing) based on an illegal act. However, since the end condition cannot be cleared, the fraudulent person cannot end the set value change process (set value check process). Therefore, there is an effect that it becomes easy to seize the fraudster on the spot.

  That is, according to the method (D) of the present embodiment, unlike the methods (A), (B), and (C), it is possible to prevent an illegal act related to a set value and to execute the illegal act. It can be made easy to seize the person who has been.

  More specifically, the end condition of the set value change mode (set value confirmation mode) of the present embodiment is two conditions, that is, (1) the setting key switch 281 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, and (2) It is detected that the front door 102 is in the open state in the same cycle (same interrupt time) of the input port state update process (see step S1003 in FIG. 15) of the main controller timer interrupt process described later. If it is done, it will be established.

  In the set value change mode, a notification indicating that the set value is being changed using the effect devices such as the effect image display device 157, the side lamp 144, the title panel lamp 164, and the speakers 272 and 277 (hereinafter referred to as setting). In the set value confirmation mode, a notification indicating that the set value is being confirmed (hereinafter also referred to as “notification during set value confirmation”) is performed in the set value confirmation mode.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the level sense method is adopted in the starting condition of the setting value change mode (setting value confirmation mode), and it is determined that the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state. An edge trigger method may be employed, and it may be determined that the setting key switch 281 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the edge trigger method is adopted in the end condition of the setting value change mode (setting value confirmation mode), and it is determined that the setting key switch 281 has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. However, a level sense method may be adopted, and it may be determined that the setting key switch 281 is in the OFF state.

  That is, in this embodiment, the level of the detection signal from the setting key switch 281 sensor updated in the input port state update process (step S1003 in FIG. 15 described later) of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 is ON signal. When the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state, it is determined that the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state. When the level of the detection signal from the setting key switch 281 sensor is at the OFF signal level, the setting key switch 281 is in the OFF state. Aside from this, the setting key switch 281 sensor that is updated in the input port state update process (step S1003 in FIG. 15 described later) of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 is separately provided. When the detection signal changes from the OFF signal to the ON signal, the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state. It determines that, at the time when the detection signal from the setting key switch 281 sensor has changed to OFF signal from the ON signal, it may be determined that the setting key switch 281 is in OFF state.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The basic circuit 302 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 332 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 332, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit power-on process described later).

  Further, the basic circuit 302 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The status of the index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, the setting key switch 281 sensor, the reset switch 291 sensor, the setting change button 292 sensor, etc.) is monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the case input operation. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. The setting key switch 281 sensor is provided in the setting key switch 281 and detects the ON / OFF state of the setting key switch 281. The reset switch 291 sensor is provided in the reset switch 291 and detects the operation of the reset switch 291. The setting change button 292 sensor is provided on the setting change button 292 and detects an operation of the setting change button 292. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through L Become a level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving a motor, and various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, a stored number indicator 125, a game information display 126, a payout number display 127, and a drive circuit 328 for driving the reel backlight 285).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output. Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied to the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a predetermined voltage value (this embodiment) In the example, when it is less than 9v), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface and controls the entire first sub control unit 400 based on the control command. Yes. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. doing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight, various displays, and the like are stored. Provided.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. Various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp 164, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Is connected.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 432, and the CPU 404 monitors the state of the operation unit sensor 431 for each interrupt time. The operation unit sensor 431 is provided on the information display button 146 and detects pressing of the information display button 146. The operation unit sensor 431 is provided for each of the six buttons constituting the information display button 146, and detects pressing of each button.

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with an RTC (real time clock) 424, and when storing a later-described monitoring history in the RAM 408, the monitoring history is stored in association with the date and time acquired from the RTC 424. . Since the RTC 424 includes a button battery, it is possible to measure the time based on the power of the button battery even during power interruption.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the effect image display device 157, the shutter 163, and the like. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 may be configured by a plurality of control units such as a control unit that controls the effect image display device 157 and a control unit that controls the shutter 163.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 530 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
The symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  A plurality of types of symbols (eight types in the present embodiment) shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol for the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “bell” symbol for the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . As for the corresponding symbol combinations, BB1 is “BB1 symbol (also referred to as white 7) −BB1 symbol—BB1 symbol”, and BB2 is “BB2 symbol (also referred to as blue 7) —BB2 symbol—BB2 symbol”. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “RB symbol (also called bonus) -RB symbol-RB symbol”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game), the start of the big bonus game without having the start condition that the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally or the symbol combination is displayed on the winning line. A regular bonus game may be set to automatically start such that when a regular bonus game is started later and one regular bonus game is completed, the next regular bonus game is immediately started.

  “A small role (cherry, watermelon, bell) (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as“ cherry ”,“ watermelon ”,“ bell ”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding pattern As for combinations, cherry is “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, watermelon is “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol”, and bell is “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”. Further, the corresponding payout number is as shown in the figure, with 4 cherries, 12 watermelons, and 8 bells. In the case of “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be a “cherry” symbol, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. In addition, as for the corresponding symbol combination, the replay is “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”.

  Here, an outline of the internal winning probability of the winning combination will be outlined.

  For the internal winning probability of each combination, the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination is represented by the numerical data in the range of random values acquired in the internal lottery described later (in this embodiment, 65536). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. In a winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any of the combinations, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, in this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 are prepared in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a clerk of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any set value. .

<Monitoring history>
In the present embodiment, an operation on the gaming machine and an operation of the gaming machine, which are monitored by the gaming store, are stored as a history. Hereinafter, this history to be monitored is referred to as monitoring history. The monitoring history includes, for example, various errors (hopper error, selector error, etc.), error cancellation, setting value change (setting value change start, setting value change end), power-on, power-off (hereinafter, power-off, power-off) Operation and operations such as opening the door and closing the door. In the present embodiment, the monitoring history is stored in a predetermined area (monitoring history storage area) of the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400. That is, when an operation or operation to be monitored (hereinafter referred to as a monitoring event) occurs, the main control unit 300 transmits a command indicating the monitoring event to the first sub control unit 400. Creates monitoring history data by associating the monitoring event with the date and time of monitoring acquired from the RTC 424 and the monitoring type, and stores the created monitoring history data in the monitoring history storage area of the RAM 408.

  FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the monitoring history data. As shown in FIG. 7, the monitoring history data is data having at least the monitoring type, the details of the monitoring event, and the date and time (date, time) when the monitoring event occurred, and the monitoring history storage area has a maximum of 80. Up to one piece of monitoring history data can be stored by a FIFO (First-In First-out) method.

  Here, the monitoring type will be outlined (the reason why the monitoring type is provided will be described later). In the monitoring type of the present embodiment, “1” added to an event related to a change in setting value (setting value confirmation) is set. There are two types, “0” attached to an event not related to value change (setting value confirmation). Specifically, the monitoring history of the monitoring type “1” includes events such as power-on, power-off, setting value change start, and setting value change end. The monitoring history of the monitoring type “0” includes Specifically, events such as errors (selector error, hopper error, etc.), error reset, door opening, door closing, etc. are included. In other words, the events related to the setting value change are not only the direct operations (setting value change start operation and setting value change end operation) required when performing the setting value change processing, Events that can be indirectly grasped that the set value has been changed (power-on, power-off; history of power-on and power-off is compared with other game machines, it is understood that the set value has been changed. May be included).

  In the present embodiment, the door opening and the door closing are set to the monitoring type “0”, but may be set to the monitoring type “1”. This is because, in the same way as the history of power-on and power-off, it may be understood that the set value has been changed by comparing with other game machines. In this embodiment, the setting value confirmation operation and the ON / OFF operation of the setting key switch 281 are not stored as the monitoring history. However, when such an event is stored as the monitoring history, the monitoring type “ 1 ”may be stored.

<Monitoring history display processing>
Next, the monitoring history display processing will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of store MENU 1 (hereinafter also referred to as store menu 1), and FIG. 9 is an example of screen transition of store MENU 2 (hereinafter also referred to as store menu 2). FIG. In the present embodiment, the store clerk of the amusement store can check the monitoring history using two types of store menus. The store menu 1 is a store menu that assumes display outside business hours, and the store menu 2 is a store menu that assumes display within business hours.

  Since the monitoring history is often accompanied by an operation using the setting key switch 281 in the housing, it is preferable that the monitoring history be displayed outside the business hours of the amusement store. In addition, as described above, since the information related to the change of the set value is also displayed in the monitoring history, displaying the monitoring history within the business hours of the amusement store is from the viewpoint of jealousy of the player. Is also not preferred.

  However, recently, from the viewpoint of improving the convenience of checking (error confirmation, etc.) on the game machine, there is a demand from the game store side to view the monitoring history during business hours.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a store menu 1 that assumes display outside business hours and a store menu 2 that assumes display within business hours are prepared. In the store menu 1, all monitoring histories (monitoring type “0”) are prepared. ”And“ 1 ”(monitoring history), while the store menu 2 displays only the monitoring history (monitoring history of monitoring type“ 0 ”) excluding the history related to the setting value change. That is, the above-described monitoring type is attached to the monitoring history data in order to display different monitoring histories during business hours and outside business hours.

  As a result, in this embodiment, since the monitoring history can be displayed during the business hours of the amusement store, the convenience of checks (such as error confirmation) on the game machine can be improved, and the business hours of the amusement store Even if the monitoring history is displayed in the game, the player's gambling will not be missed.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the operation for displaying the store menu 1 is an operation that can be performed only by a limited store clerk (store manager, etc.) on the amusement store side, specifically, a setting value confirmation mode start operation (power supply This is an operation of inserting the setting key into the setting key switch 281 and turning it clockwise. That is, when the set value confirmation process is executed, the store menu 1 is displayed. On the other hand, operations for displaying the store menu 2 can be performed not only by a limited number of employees (store managers, etc.) on the amusement store side, but also by general store staff and part-time store staff (hall staff, etc.), specifically, In the period in which the operation of the information display button 146 can be accepted (valid), the lower selection button 146D is pressed and held while the front door 102 is opened.

  The operation for ending the display of the store menu 1 is an operation for ending the setting value confirmation mode (operation for turning counterclockwise by inserting the setting key into the setting key switch 281 in the power-on state). The operation for ending the display of the store menu 2 includes (1) closing the front door 102 and (2) operating the enter (call) button 146O by setting the cursor to “end” in the displayed store menu 2. , (3) medal insertion operation.

  8A is an initial screen of the store menu 1, FIG. 8B is a store menu 1 screen when the cursor is positioned on the “monitoring history”, and FIG. 8C is a monitoring history display screen. is there. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the determination (call) button 146O is pressed while the cursor is positioned on the “monitoring history”, a monitoring history as shown in FIG. 8C is displayed.

  On the display screen of the monitoring history via the store menu 1, the monitoring histories of the monitoring types “0” and “1” are mixedly displayed. Here, the monitoring history shown in FIG. 8C corresponds to the data group d01 shown in FIG. In the display of the monitoring history of the store menu 1 (hereinafter referred to as monitoring history display 1), the date and time (date, time) of the monitoring history data in which the types “0” and “1” are mixed are sorted in descending order, and the sorting result Are sequentially displayed in units of eight. As a result, the store clerk of the game shop can confirm both the history related to the change of the set value and the history not related to the change of the set value from the monitoring history display 1.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9A shows the initial screen of the store menu 2, FIG. 9B shows the store menu 2 screen when the cursor is positioned on the “monitoring history”, and FIG. 9C shows the display of the monitoring history. It is a screen. If the determination (call) button 146O is pressed when the cursor is positioned on the “monitoring history” as shown in FIG. 9B, a monitoring history as shown in FIG. 9C is displayed.

  Only the monitoring history of type “0” is displayed on the monitoring history display screen via the store menu 2. Here, the monitoring history shown in FIG. 9C corresponds to the data group d02 shown in FIG. 7B. In the display of the monitoring history of the store menu 2 (hereinafter referred to as monitoring history display 2), the monitoring history data of type “0” is extracted, and the date and time (date, time) of the extracted monitoring history data is sorted in descending order, The sorting results are displayed in order of 8 pieces. As a result, the store clerk of the amusement shop can confirm only the history not related to the change of the set value from the monitoring history display 2.

<Monitoring history clear processing>
Next, the monitoring history clear process will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. In the present embodiment, when a monitoring history clear operation is performed, a monitoring history clear process for deleting the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 is performed.

  Here, the monitoring history clearing operation in the present embodiment is a state in which the store menu 1 displayed during the setting value confirmation mode is displayed, and the determination (call) button 146O is pressed and held and the setting value confirmation mode is displayed. End operation, that is, an operation of inserting the setting key into the setting key switch 281 and turning counterclockwise.

  In the monitoring history clear process of this embodiment, when such a monitoring history clear operation is performed, not only the monitoring history up to the time when the monitoring history clear operation is performed, but also the next power The monitoring history generated until the power is turned off is deleted when the power is turned on next time.

  The monitoring history clear process of this embodiment will be described in comparison with the conventional monitoring history clear process. Here, FIG. 10 is a time chart showing the conventional monitoring history clear processing, and FIG. 11 is a time chart showing the monitoring history clear processing of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are time charts showing work steps from the inspection of the gaming machine in the factory for manufacturing the gaming machine to the setting of the gaming machine in the game shop.

  Conventionally, in a factory, when an inspection is performed such that a pseudo error is generated for a gaming machine and the error is repeatedly cleared, such an error event and an error release event are stored as a monitoring history. Therefore, after the inspection is completed, it is necessary to perform the monitoring history clear process and erase the monitoring history before shipping the game machine from the factory. The inspection includes an inspection of whether or not the monitoring history is recorded and displayed.

  However, after this monitoring history clear process, if an event that is unintentionally left as the monitoring history (for example, opening / closing of the front door) is generated, this unintended event or event such as power cut-off will occur. Therefore, it is necessary to clear the monitoring history after clearing the monitoring history after the manufacturer's installation witness installed the game machine in the amusement store. This is because if the monitoring history is left as it is, there is a discrepancy between the monitoring history remaining on the game machine and the monitoring history at the game store (for example, the monitoring history of the hall computer or the monitoring history of the in-store camera). This is because the game store may misunderstand the state of the game stand. Therefore, the work of the installation witness on the manufacturer side was to be increased.

  FIG. 10 shows this in time series. First, monitoring events (specifically, error A occurrence, error A release, error B occurrence, and error B release) that occurred at each of the times T1 to T4 in the factory are stored in the game machine as a monitoring history. Thereafter, when the monitoring history clear operation is performed at the time T10 (> T1 to T4), all the monitoring histories stored at the time T1 to T4 are deleted. That is, at the subsequent time point T20 (> T10), there is no monitoring history stored in the game machine.

  Thereafter, at the time T21 and T22 (> time T20), the unintentional opening / closing of the front door is performed, and when the game table is disconnected at the time T30 (> time T22), at the time T30, the time T21, T22 and T30 Monitoring events (specifically, door closing, door opening, power interruption) are stored as monitoring history.

  Therefore, after that, when this gaming machine is installed in the game shop and the power supply of the gaming machine is turned on at the time T31 (> T30), the display operation of the monitoring history is performed at the subsequent time T40 (> time T31). When monitoring is performed, monitoring events at time points T21, T22, T30 and time point T40 (specifically, door closing, door opening, power interruption, power-on) are stored as monitoring histories. Will be. That is, there is a problem that the monitoring history stored in the factory is also displayed in the amusement store.

  On the other hand, in the monitoring history clear process of the present embodiment, when the monitoring history clear operation is performed, not only the monitoring history up to the time when the monitoring history clear operation is performed, but also after the monitoring history clear operation, The monitoring history that occurred before the power interruption is deleted when the power is turned on next time.

  FIG. 11 shows this in time series. First, monitoring events (specifically, error A occurrence, error A release, error B occurrence, and error B release) that occurred at each of the times T1 to T4 in the factory are stored in the game machine as a monitoring history. Thereafter, even if the monitoring history clear operation is performed at time T10 (> T1 to T4), the monitoring history stored at time T1 to T4 is not erased. That is, at the subsequent time point T20 (> T10), the monitoring history stored at the time points T1 to T4 exists in the game machine. Therefore, in this embodiment, even after the clearing operation of the monitoring history, before the next power interruption, the monitoring history before the clearing operation can be confirmed from the store menu 1 or the store menu 2 described above. it can.

  After that, at times T21 and T22 (> time T20) in the factory, the front door is unintentionally opened and closed. When the game table is cut off at time T30 (> time T22), at time T30, the time T21, Monitoring events of T22 and T30 (specifically, door closing, door opening, power interruption) are additionally stored as monitoring history. That is, at the time point T30, the monitoring events that occurred at the time points T1, T2, T3, T4, T21, T22, and T30 are stored in the gaming machine as the monitoring history.

  Therefore, after that, when the game machine is installed in the game store and the power supply of the game machine is started at the time T31 (> T30), the monitoring history before the power-on time T31 is erased in a lump. The monitoring history of the monitoring events that occurred at the time points T1, T2, T3, T4, T21, T22, and T30 will be deleted. For this reason, when a monitoring history display operation is performed at a later time T40 (> time T31) in the amusement shop, only the monitoring history of the monitoring event (specifically, power-on) that occurred at time T31 is displayed. It becomes.

  Thus, in this embodiment, even if an unintended monitoring history occurs after performing a monitoring history clear operation in the factory, the time until the monitoring history clear operation is performed at the next power-on. Monitoring history (monitoring history of monitoring events that occurred at time points T1, T2, T3, and T4), and monitoring history that occurred between the monitoring history clear operation and power interruption (monitoring events that occurred at T21, T22, and T30) Monitoring history) will be deleted, so there will be no difference between the monitoring history remaining on the game console and the monitoring history at the game store (for example, the monitoring history of Hallcon or the monitoring history of in-store cameras) There is no strange misunderstanding on the amusement store side. Further, since it is not necessary to clear the monitoring history after the game machine is installed in the game shop, the work load of the installation witness on the manufacturer side is not increased.

  In the present embodiment, when the monitoring history clear operation is performed, the monitoring history generated before that is not erased when the monitoring history clear operation is performed, and is erased when the power is turned on thereafter. Is adopted. This is because the monitoring history before the monitoring history clearing operation can be confirmed even after the monitoring history clearing operation is performed until the power interruption. For example, after clearing the monitoring history, if you notice any change in the monitoring history at the amusement store (for example, monitoring history of hall control or monitoring history of in-store cameras), In the method of erasing the monitoring history that occurred before that, even if the monitoring history is displayed after that, the deleted monitoring history cannot be confirmed, but when the power is turned on next time as in this embodiment In the case of the method of erasing the monitoring history in a batch, the monitoring history clearing operation can be performed from the above-described store menu 1 or the store menu 2 as long as the next power interruption is performed even after the monitoring history clearing operation. Since the previous monitoring history can be confirmed, the monitoring history of the gaming machine and the monitoring history of the game store can be collated.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the slot machine 100 will be described.

<Main controller power-on processing>
First, the main control unit power-on process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main controller power-on process.

  When the power switch 282 of the slot machine 100 is turned on, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 executes a power-on process described below.

  In step S101, various initial processes (initialization processes) are performed.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 308. If there is an abnormality in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S107, and if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S103. There are various methods for detecting an abnormality in the RAM 308. For example, the same information is stored in the two first storage areas and the second recording area, and after the power is turned on, the first storage area is stored. As an example, a method of comparing the stored information with the information stored in the second storage area and determining that the two are different from each other is an example.

  In step S103, it is determined whether forced RAM clear is in an ON state. Specifically, the forced RAM clear is set to the ON state based on the fact that the power is turned on and the reset button of the reset switch 291 described above is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 5 seconds). If the forced RAM clear is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S107. If the forced RAM clear is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state. When the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S106, and when it is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the slot machine 100 is restored to the state before the power was shut off by the restoration process, and the main process of the main control unit described later is resumed.

  In step S106, since the power switch 282 is turned on while the setting key switch 281 is turned on, a setting value changing process (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S107, a RAM clear process is performed. In this RAM clear process, all the storage areas of the RAM 308 except the used stack area are cleared.

  In step S108, initial state processing is performed. In this initial state processing, “setting value storage area” and “storage area excluding stack area to be used when clearing RAM 308” are cleared, automatic adjustment and setting of whether or not to stop, setting of whether or not internal winning is done, etc. Then, the main process of the main control unit described later is started from the beginning.

<Setting value change processing>
Next, the setting value changing process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the setting value changing process in step S106 of FIG.

  In step S201, the currently set value (game mode) is displayed on the set value display 293.

  In step S202, the RAM 308 is initialized (RAM clear).

  In step S <b> 203, preparation for transmitting a set value change start command indicating that the set value change mode has started to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S204, an output request for a set value change signal indicating that the set value change mode is in effect is made.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the setting change button 292 has been pressed. If the setting change button 292 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S206. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S206, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 293 is updated based on the setting value changing operation. The setting value is updated by adding 1 to the currently set setting values 1 to 6 each time the setting change button 292 is pressed, and returning to 1 when the setting value exceeds 6. repeat.

  In step S207, it is determined whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S208. If not, the process returns to step S205.

  In step S208, the setting value currently displayed on the setting value display 293 (the setting value changed with the changing operation, the setting value originally set without the changing operation) is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 308. Confirm the set value.

  In step S209, it is determined based on the door opening sensor 294 whether or not the front door 102 is being opened. If the front door 102 is open, the process proceeds to step S210. If the front door 102 is not open, step S209 is repeated.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 281 has been switched from ON to OFF. If the setting key switch 281 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S211. If not, the process of step S209 is repeated.

  In step S211, the set value displayed on the set value display 293 is not displayed.

  In step S212, preparation for transmitting a set value change end command indicating that the set value change mode has ended to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S213, a stop request for stopping the output of the set value change signal is made.

  The various commands prepared in each step are transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process (step S1008 in FIG. 15) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later, and requested in each step. These various signals are output to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via the information output circuit 334 in an external signal output process (step S1007 in FIG. 15) of a main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

  Further, NO is determined in the step S209, and when the power interruption occurs while the step S209 is being repeated and the power is turned on again, the process returns to the step S209. Similarly, NO is determined in step S210, and power interruption occurs while step S210 is being repeated, and when power is turned on again, the process returns to step S210.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the set value change process, the start condition of the set value change mode is set to the power-on state when the setting key switch 281 is ON (steps S104 in FIG. 12: YES, S106). , Steps S201 to S203 in FIG. 13, and that the front door 102 is in an open state is not a condition. In addition, in the set value change processing, in addition to (1) changing the setting value change mode end condition from the ON state of the setting key switch 281 to the OFF state (step S210 in FIG. 13: YES), (2) The condition is that the front door 102 is in an open state (step S209 in FIG. 13: YES).

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  In step S301, a game start process is executed. In the game start process, an error check regarding medal overflow in the medal auxiliary storage case 240, setting of an automatic trigger (SRB), updating of a bonus signal, setting of a prescribed number of medals, and preparation for transmission of a game start command indicating the start of the game are performed. Do. Also, if the replay (replay) is won internally, the medal inserted number is set to the number of medals inserted in the previous game, and if the regame (replay) is not won internally, the game is in a non-game state Set the game idle timer to monitor the time.

  In step S302, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the start lever 135 is operated with respect to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to send a start lever acceptance command indicating that.

  In step S303, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S304, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S305, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S304. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON). In step S 305, preparation is made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when a re-game (replay) is won internally, the internal lottery command indicating that the re-game (replay) is internally won is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and the winning combination internal lottery If the result is a loss (no winning combination), preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S306, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result in step S305.

  In step S307, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step S307, preparation is made to transmit a reel rotation start command indicating that the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S308, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop data in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S306. Stop based on. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S309. In step S308, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command related to the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command, the second stop operation In response to the stop button reception 2 command and the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, a reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, a reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, and a reel stop for the third stop operation. 3 commands) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S309, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the watermelon symbol is won. Also, in this step S309, preparation is made for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S310, medal payout processing is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S311, a game state control process is performed in which control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of winning a BB (big bonus), preparation is made so that the BB gaming state can be started from the next time. In step S311, preparation is made to transmit a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is a BB game, preparation is made to transmit a game information command indicating the BB game.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S301 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

  Note that the various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S1008 in FIG. 15) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1001, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S1002, the WDT is counted periodically (to prevent detection of processing abnormality) so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs. In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 1.5 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S1003, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and various sensors 318 (for example, doors open) are stored in the RAM 308. Each sensor 294, setting key switch sensor, reset switch sensor, etc.) is stored in a signal state storage area provided separately.

  In step S1004, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, if the interrupt status is in the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed. If the interrupt status is in the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

  In step S1005, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S1006, device monitoring processing (described in detail later) is performed.

  In step S1007, external signal output processing is performed. In this external signal output processing, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334. In the present embodiment, a set value change signal, a set value confirmation signal, a door open signal, and the like are output.

  In step S1008, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the present embodiment, commands such as a set value change start command, a set value change end command, a set value check start command, a set value check end command, a door open command, a door close command, and an error command are transmitted.

  In step S1009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be shut off), the process proceeds to step S1011. If the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not shut off), the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, various processes for ending the timer interrupt process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S1001 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S1011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as input / output port initialization is performed. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

<Device monitoring process>
Next, device monitoring processing will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the device monitoring process in step S1006 of FIG.

  In step S1101, reset processing is executed. In the reset process, when an error is generated and an operation for resetting the error is performed, a process for resetting the error is performed. There are two types of errors: errors based on illegal operations (invalid errors) and errors not based on illegal operations (simple device errors).

  In step S1102, a set value confirmation process (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S1103, door opening monitoring processing is executed. In the door opening monitoring process, the open state and the closed state of the front door 102 are determined. When the front door 102 changes from the closed state to the open state, a door open command indicating that the front door 102 is open is issued. When preparation for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400 is made and a request to output a door opening signal indicating that the front door 102 is opened is made, while the front door 102 changes from an open state to a closed state Makes a preparation for transmitting a door closing command indicating that the front door 102 is closed to the first sub-control unit 400, and makes a stop request for stopping the output of the door opening signal.

  In the present embodiment, the edge trigger method is adopted for detecting the opening and closing of the front door 102. That is, the front door is updated when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 294 changes from the OFF signal to the ON signal, which is updated in the input port state update process (step S1003 in FIG. 15) of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300. 102 is determined to be in an open state, and it is determined that the front door 102 is in a closed state when the detection signal from the door open sensor 294 changes from an ON signal to an OFF signal. However, the detection method of the open state and closed state of the front door 102 is not limited to this. For example, a level sense method may be adopted. In this case, when the level of the detection signal from the door opening sensor 294, which is updated in the input port state update process (step S1003 in FIG. 15) of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, is the ON signal level. Further, it is determined that the front door 102 is in the open state, and when the level of the detection signal from the door open sensor 294 is at the OFF signal level, it is determined that the front door 102 is in the closed state.

  In step S1104, medal insertion monitoring processing is executed. In the medal insertion monitoring process, the presence or absence of an error relating to a medal insertion abnormality is monitored, and if an error is detected, error processing is executed. In error processing, an error status is set and an error command including the error status is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and an error is displayed on a 7-segment (SEG) display.

  In step S1105, medal payout monitoring processing is executed. In the medal payout monitoring process, the presence or absence of an error relating to a medal payout abnormality is monitored, and if an error is detected, error processing is executed. In error processing, an error status is set and an error command including the error status is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and an error is displayed on a 7-segment (SEG) display.

  In step S1106, a settlement process is executed. In the settlement process, it is determined whether or not the settlement button 134 has been operated during the effective period of the settlement button 134 until the start lever operation. If the settlement button 134 is operated, the medals are settled and the settlement is completed. Is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S1107, other device monitoring processing is executed. For example, the presence / absence of an error relating to a medal overflow in the medal auxiliary storage case 240 is monitored, and if an error is detected, error processing is executed.

  The various commands prepared in each step are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process (step S1008 in FIG. 15) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described above. In the external signal output process (step S1007 in FIG. 15) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described above, the various signals requested in (1) are output to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via the information output circuit 334.

<Setting value confirmation processing>
Next, the setting value confirmation process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the set value confirmation processing in step S1102 of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether the set value confirmation mode is set. If it is the set value confirmation mode, the process proceeds to step S1207; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1202.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the operation for checking the set value is a valid period. Specifically, the period during which the setting value confirmation operation is valid indicates a period from the start of the game until the start lever 135 is operated. If the set value check operation is in a valid period, the process proceeds to step S1203. If not, the set value check process ends.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state. If the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1204. If the setting key switch 281 is in the OFF state, the setting value confirmation process is terminated.

  In step S1204, since the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state during the period during which the setting value checking operation is valid, the setting value checking flag is set to ON to start the setting value checking mode. The set value is displayed on the set value display 293. Here, the setting value checking flag indicates whether or not the setting value checking mode is set. When the setting value checking flag is ON, the setting value checking mode indicates the setting value checking mode.

  In step S <b> 1205, preparation for transmitting a set value check start command indicating that the set value check mode has started to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S1206, an output request for a set value confirmation signal indicating that the set value confirmation mode is in effect is made.

  In step S1207, it is determined based on the door opening sensor 294 whether or not the front door 102 is being opened. If the front door 102 is being opened, the process proceeds to step S1208. If the front door 102 is not being opened, the set value confirmation processing is terminated.

  In step S1208, it is determined whether the setting key switch 281 has been switched from ON to OFF. If the setting key switch 281 is turned from ON to OFF, the process proceeds to step S1209. Otherwise, the setting value confirmation process is terminated.

  In step S1209, since the setting key switch 281 is switched from ON to OFF while the front door 102 is open, the setting value checking flag is set to OFF and the setting value indicator 293 is set to end the setting value checking mode. Hides the setting value displayed in.

  In step S <b> 1210, preparation for transmitting a set value check end command indicating that the set value check mode has ended to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S1211, a stop request is made to stop the output of the set value confirmation signal.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the setting value confirmation processing, the setting key confirmation mode start condition is that the setting key switch 281 is in the ON state (steps S1203 in FIG. 17: YES, S1204 to S1206). It is not a condition that the front door 102 is open. In addition, in the set value check processing, in addition to (1) changing the setting key switch 281 from the ON state to the OFF state (step S1208: YES, S1209 to S1211 in FIG. 17), (2) The condition is that the front door 102 is open (step S1207 in FIG. 17: YES, S1209 to S1211).

  The various commands prepared in each step are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process (step S1008 in FIG. 15) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described above. In the external signal output process (step S1007 in FIG. 15) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described above, the various signals requested in (1) are output to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via the information output circuit 334.

<First sub-control unit power-on process>
Next, the first sub control unit power-on process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part power-on process.

  When the power switch 282 of the slot machine 100 is turned on, a power-on process described below is executed.

  In step S2001, various initial processes (initialization processes) are performed.

  In step S2002, it is determined whether the monitoring history clear flag is ON. Here, the monitoring history clear flag is a flag for determining whether or not to delete the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408. When the monitoring history clear flag is ON, the monitoring history is deleted and the monitoring history is cleared. When the clear flag is OFF, the monitoring history is not deleted. In the present embodiment, when there is a monitoring history clear request in the setting value confirmation end process described later, specifically, when the decision (call) button 146O is pressed and held down, the setting value is set to ON (FIG. 24). Step S2803). If the monitoring history clear flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2004.

  In step S2003, since the monitoring history clear flag is ON, a monitoring history clear process for deleting the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 is executed (see time T31 in FIG. 11). As a result, when the monitoring history clear operation is performed before the power interruption, both (1) the monitoring history before the monitoring history clear operation and (2) the monitoring history from the monitoring history clear operation to the power interruption. Is erased at this point.

  In step S2004, since the power-on history is the gaming store side monitoring history, the power-on history is added to the monitoring history and updated (see time point T31 in FIG. 11). Specifically, monitoring history data is created by adding the power-on date and time acquired from the RTC 424 and the monitoring type “1” to the monitoring event content (power-on), and the created monitoring history data is stored in the monitoring history area of the RAM 408. Remember.

  In step S2005, it is determined whether a setting value change start command has been received from the main control unit 300. If a set value change start command is received, the process proceeds to step S2007, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2006.

  In step S2006, the slot machine 100 is restored to the state before the power is shut off by the restoration process, and the first sub-control unit main process described later is resumed.

  In step S2007, initial state processing is performed. In this initial state process, the initial setting of the input / output ports, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed, and the first sub control unit main process is started from the beginning.

<Processing of first sub-control unit>
Next, the main process, command input process, command reception interrupt process, and timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. 19A is a flowchart of the first sub-control unit main process, FIG. 19B is a flowchart of the first sub-control unit command input process, and FIG. 19C is the first sub-control unit command. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S2101 of the first sub-control unit main process, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 5 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 5. When the timer variable becomes 5 or more, the process of step S2102 is performed. Migrate to

  In step S2102, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S2103, a first sub control unit command input process (details will be described later) is performed. In the first sub control unit command input process, it is determined whether or not a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S2104, information display button reception processing (details will be described later) for determining whether to accept the operation of the information display button 146 is performed.

  In step S2105, monitoring history processing (details will be described later) related to monitoring history updating and display is performed.

  In step S2106, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S2103, based on the result of each event process (for example, start lever operation process, stop button operation process, winning determination process, etc.) executed in response to this command. The effect data is read from the ROM 406 and the effect data of each effect device (speaker, lamp, liquid crystal image display device, shutter, etc.) is updated when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S2107, sound control processing is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S2106, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In this embodiment, when a monitoring history clearing operation is performed (the decision (call) button 146O is pressed for a long time in the setting value confirmation mode), a monitoring history clear voice output request indicating acceptance of the monitoring history clearing operation is issued. (Steps S2802: YES and S2804 in the setting value confirmation end process in FIG. 24 described later), the monitoring history clear voice is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  In step S2108, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S2106, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S2109, information output processing is performed. In the information output process, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S2106, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S2101. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500. In this embodiment, a store menu 1 display request command, a store menu 1 non-display request command, a store menu 2 display request command, a monitoring history display request command, etc., which will be described later, are transmitted.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 command input process will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub control unit 400 command input process is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit 400 command input process in step S2103 of FIG.

  In step S2201, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S2202, and if there is no unprocessed command, the first sub-control unit 400 command input process is terminated.

  In step S2202, the process jumps to a process corresponding to an unprocessed command. For example, when the unprocessed command is a set value confirmation start command, processing at the set value confirmation start (details will be described later), and when the unprocessed command is a set value confirmation end command, processing at the end of set value confirmation (details). If the unprocessed command is a set value change start command, the process of setting value change start (explanation is omitted). If the unprocessed command is a set value change end command, the process of setting value change end (Description is omitted), if the unprocessed command is a door open command, the door open process (details omitted), if the unprocessed command is a door close command, the door close process (details omitted), In the case of an error command, the process jumps to an error process (details omitted), and in the case of an error release command, the process jumps to an error release process (details omitted).

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S2301 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S2401, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S2101 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S2101, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 5 or more every 10 ms (2 ms × 5).

  In step S2402, an information display button detection information update process for updating the information display button detection information is executed. In the information display button detection information update process, it is determined whether each of the six buttons of the information display button 146 is in the pressed state (ON) or not pressed (OFF), and the information display button detection stored in the RAM 408 is detected. The information pressing information is updated.

  In step S2403, an effect random number update process is performed.

  In step S2404, it is monitored whether or not power-off is detected. If a power supply cutoff is detected, the process advances to step S2406. If a power supply cutoff is not detected, the process advances to step S2405.

  In step S2405, various processes for ending the timer interrupt process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved at the start of the timer interrupt process is set in each original register, and then the first sub-control unit main shown in FIG. Return to processing.

  On the other hand, in step S2406, the power interruption history is added to the monitoring history and updated (see time T30 in FIG. 11). Specifically, monitoring history data is created by adding the power interruption date and time acquired from the RTC 424 and the monitoring type “1” to the contents (power interruption) of the monitoring event, and the created monitoring history data is stored in the monitoring history area of the RAM 408. Remember.

  In step S2409, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 408, and power-off processing such as I / O port initialization is performed and stopped. To do.

<Information display button reception processing>
Next, the information display button reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the information display button receiving process in step S2104 of FIG.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether or not the operation reception for the information display button 146 is possible (valid) (whether or not it is the period during which the information display button can be operated). Here, as described above, the information display button operable period is a period from the start of the game to the medal insertion (however, even if it is other than the period from the start of the game to the medal insertion) If there is, the period from the operation of the settlement button 134 to the insertion of medals again becomes the information display button operable period). If the operation reception for the information display button 146 is possible (valid), the process proceeds to step S2502, and if the operation reception for the information display button 146 is impossible (invalid), the information display button reception process is terminated. .

  In step S2502, execution button determination processing for determining an execution button from the information display buttons 146 is performed. In the execution button determination process, information display button detection information stored in the RAM 408 is acquired, and a button pressed from the information display button 146 is set as an execution button based on the pressed information of the acquired information display button detection information. decide. It is also determined whether or not the pressed button is pressed for a long time.

  In step S2503, the determined execution button is the lower selection button 146D, and it is determined whether or not the lower selection button 146D is pressed for a long time. The determined execution button is the lower selection button 146D. If the lower selection button 146D is pressed for a long time, the process proceeds to step S2504. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2506.

  In step S2504, based on reception of the door opening command, it is determined whether or not the front door 102 is in an open state. If the front door 102 is in the open state, the process proceeds to step S2505; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2506.

  In step S <b> 2505, preparation is made for transmitting a store menu 2 display request command for causing the effect image display device 157 to display the store menu 2 to the second sub-control unit 500. The store menu 2 display request command is transmitted in the information output process (step S2109 in FIG. 19) of the first sub control unit 400 main process.

  In step S2506, the determined execution button is the determination (calling) button 146O, and it is determined whether or not the determination (calling) button 146O is pressed for a long time. The determined execution button is the determination (calling) button 146O. If the determination (calling) button 146O is pressed for a long time, the process proceeds to step S2507, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2509.

  In step S2507, it is determined whether or not it is the set value check mode based on whether or not a set value check start command and a set value check end command are received. Specifically, when a set value check start command is received and a set value check end command is not received, it is determined that the set value check mode is set, and a set value check start command is not received. Is not in the set value confirmation mode. If it is the set value confirmation mode, the process proceeds to step S2508; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2509.

  In step S2508, a monitoring history clear request is set to “Yes”. Here, the monitoring history clear request means that the monitoring history clear operation has been performed, and specifically means that the decision (call) button 146O has been pressed for a long time in the setting value confirmation mode. To do.

  In step S2509, processing corresponding to the function of the other determined execution button is executed.

<Monitoring history processing>
Next, the monitoring history process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the monitoring history process in step S2105 of FIG.

  In step S2601, it is determined whether there is a monitoring history update request. Here, whether or not there is a monitoring history update request means whether or not a command indicating a monitoring event has been received, and if a command indicating a monitoring event is received, there is a monitoring history update request. to decide. Specifically, set value change start command, set value change end command, set value check start command, set value check end command, door open command, door end command, various error commands (medal insertion error, medal payout error, hopper When an error reset command or the like is received, it is determined that there is a monitoring history update request. If there is a request to update the monitoring history, the process proceeds to step S2602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2603.

  In step S2602, a monitoring history update process is performed. In the monitoring history update process, monitoring history data is created by adding the date and time information acquired from the RTC 424 and the monitoring type associated with the monitoring event to the contents of the monitoring event based on the command indicating the monitoring event. The monitoring history data is stored in the monitoring history area of the RAM 408.

  In step S2603, it is determined whether there is a monitoring history display request. The monitoring history display request means that the monitoring history is selected in the store menu 1 or 2. If there is a monitoring history display request, the process proceeds to step S2604, and if not, the monitoring history process ends.

  In step S2604, it is determined whether the store menu 1 is currently displayed. If the store menu 1 is currently displayed, the process proceeds to step S2605; otherwise, that is, if the store menu 2 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S2606.

  In step S2605, since there is a monitoring history display request from the store menu 1, monitoring history data of monitoring types “0” and “1” is acquired.

  On the other hand, in step S2606, since there is a monitoring history display request from the store menu 2, monitoring history data of the monitoring type “0” is acquired.

  In step S <b> 2607, preparation is made for transmitting a monitoring history display request command for causing the effect image display device 157 to display a monitoring history to the second sub-control unit 500. This monitoring history display request command includes the monitoring history data acquired in step S2605 or S2606. The monitoring history display request command is an information output process (step S2109 in FIG. 19) of the first sub-control unit 400 main process. ).

<Processing at the start of setting value check>
Next, the setting value confirmation start process will be described with reference to FIG. The set value confirmation start process is an event process executed when the unprocessed command is a set value confirmation start command in step S2202 of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing at the start of setting value confirmation.

  In step S2701, preparation for transmitting a store menu 1 display request command for displaying the store menu 1 on the effect image display device 157 to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed. The store menu 1 display request command is transmitted in the information output process (step S2109 in FIG. 19) of the first sub control unit 400 main process.

  In step S2702, other processing in the setting value confirmation start processing is executed.

<Processing at the end of setting value confirmation>
Next, setting value confirmation end processing will be described with reference to FIG. The set value confirmation end process is an event process that is executed when the unprocessed command is the set value confirmation end command in step S2202 of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing at the start of setting value confirmation.

  In step S2801, preparation for transmitting a store menu 1 non-display request command for terminating display of store menu 1 displayed on effect image display device 157 to second sub-control unit 500 is performed. The store menu 1 non-display request command is transmitted in the information output process (step S2109 in FIG. 19) of the first sub control unit 400 main process.

  In step S2802, it is determined whether there is a monitoring history clear request. The monitoring history clear request is set when the monitoring history is cleared, specifically, when the decision (call) button 146O is pressed for a long time in the setting value confirmation mode (step S2508 of the information display button reception process in FIG. 21). reference). If there is a monitoring history clear request, the process proceeds to step S2803. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2805.

  In step S2803, since the enter (call) button 146O is pressed for a long time in the set value confirmation mode, the monitoring history clear flag is to be cleared at the next power-on (step S2002: YES, S2003 in FIG. 18). Set to ON.

  In step S2804, an output request for a sound indicating that a monitoring history clear operation (decision (call) button 146O is long pressed in the set value confirmation mode) has been received (hereinafter referred to as a monitoring history clear sound) is made. As a result, in the sound control process (step S2107 in FIG. 19) of the first sub control unit main process described above, the monitoring history clear sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277. It is possible to clearly grasp that the monitoring history clear has been accepted. That is, the monitoring history clear sound is output when a monitoring history clear operation is accepted at the end of the set value confirmation mode.

  In step S2805, other processing in the setting value confirmation start processing is executed.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S4001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S4002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S4003.

  In step S4003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S4004, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S4005, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S4004, the effect data corresponding to the command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S4006, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S4005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S4007, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S4005, image control processing corresponding to this command is performed, and the process returns to step S4002. In the image control process, image data transfer instruction, parameter setting, drawing instruction, and the like are performed, and an image is displayed on the effect image display device 157. For example, when a predetermined command is received from the first sub-control unit 40, an effect image is generated from the image data stored in the ROM 506 based on the content of the predetermined command, and the generated effect image is displayed as an effect image. Display on the device 157.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the store menu 1 display request command is received, the store menu 1 image is displayed on the effect image display device 157 using the image data for the store menu 1 stored in the ROM 506 (FIG. 8). When the store menu 2 display request command is received, the store menu 2 image is displayed on the effect image display device 157 using the image data for the store menu 2 stored in the ROM 506 (see FIG. 9). (See (a)). When the store menu 1 non-display request command is received, the display of the store menu 1 displayed on the effect image display device 157 is terminated, and when the store menu 2 non-display request command is received, the effect is displayed. The display of the store menu 2 displayed on the image display device 157 is terminated.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when a monitoring history display request command is received, frame image data for monitoring history display stored in the ROM 506, monitoring history data received from the first sub-control unit 400, Are combined to generate a monitoring history display image, and the generated monitoring history display image is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (see FIGS. 8C and 9C).

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S4101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle, and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined cycle triggered by this timer interrupt.

  In step S4201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S4002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In step S4202, various update processes for updating the production random number and the like are performed.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the monitoring history clear process for deleting all the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 is executed at the next power-on, but the timing for executing the monitoring history clear process is not limited to this. For example, at the next power failure, a monitoring history clear process for deleting all the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 may be executed (second embodiment). In the following description, only configurations, functions, and processes different from those of the first embodiment will be described, and the same components and functions will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

<First sub-control unit power-on process>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of the first sub control unit power-on process according to the second embodiment.

  In step S12001, various initial processes (initialization processes) are performed.

  In step S12004, since the power-on history is a monitoring history on the game store side, the power-on history is added to the monitoring history and updated (see time T31 in FIG. 11). Specifically, the monitoring history data is created by adding the power-on date and time acquired from the RTC 424 and the monitoring type 1 to the content of the monitoring event (power-on), and stores the created monitoring history data in the monitoring history area of the RAM 408. .

  In step S12005, it is determined whether a set value change start command has been received from the main control unit 300 or not. If a set value change start command is received, the process proceeds to step S2007, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2006.

  In step S12006, the slot machine 100 is restored to the state before the power is shut off by the restoration process, and the first sub-control unit main process (see FIG. 19A) is resumed.

  In step S12007, initial state processing is performed. In this initial state process, the initial setting of the input / output ports, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed, and the first sub control unit main process (see FIG. 19A) described above is started from the beginning.

  As described above, according to the first sub control unit power-on process of the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 18), there is no monitoring history clear process, and thus the monitoring history is not erased when the power is turned on.

<First sub-control unit timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of the first sub control unit power-on process according to the second embodiment.

  In step S12401, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S2101 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S2101, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 5 or more every 10 ms (2 ms × 5).

  In step S12402, an information display button detection information update process for updating information display button detection information is executed. In the information display button detection information update process, it is determined whether each of the six buttons of the information display button 146 is in the pressed state (ON) or not pressed (OFF), and the information display button detection stored in the RAM 408 is detected. The information pressing information is updated.

  In step S12403, an effect random number update process is performed.

  In step S12404, it is monitored whether or not power-off is detected. If power supply cutoff is detected, the process advances to step S12406. If power supply cutoff is not detected, the process advances to step S12405.

  In step S12405, various processes for ending the timer interrupt process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved at the start of the timer interrupt process is set in each original register, and then the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S12406, the power interruption history is added to the monitoring history and updated (see time T30 in FIG. 11). Specifically, monitoring history data is created by adding the power interruption date and time acquired from the RTC 424 and the monitoring type “1” to the contents (power interruption) of the monitoring event, and the created monitoring history data is stored in the monitoring history area of the RAM 408. Remember.

  In step S12407, it is determined whether the monitoring history clear flag is ON. Here, the monitoring history clear flag is a flag for determining whether or not to delete the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408. When the monitoring history clear flag is ON, the monitoring history is deleted and the monitoring history is cleared. When the clear flag is OFF, the monitoring history is not deleted. In the setting value confirmation ending process described above, when there is a monitoring history clear request, specifically, when the decision (call) button 146O is pressed for a long time, it is set to ON (see step S2803 in FIG. 24). . If the monitoring history clear flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S12408. If not, the process proceeds to step S12409.

  In step S12408, since the monitoring history clear flag is ON, a monitoring history clear process for deleting the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 is executed. As a result, even if the monitoring history clear operation is performed before the power interruption, (1) the monitoring history before the monitoring history clearing operation, and (2) the monitoring history after the monitoring history clearing operation until the power interruption, Both are erased at this point (when power is cut).

  In step S12409, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 408, and power-off processing such as I / O port initialization is performed and stopped. To do.

  As described above, according to the first sub control unit timer interrupt process of the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment (see FIG. 20), the monitoring history clear process is performed at the time of power interruption.

<Other embodiments>
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, all the monitoring histories stored in the RAM 408 are erased collectively at the time of power-on or power-off, but the erasure timing may not be once. For example, when the monitoring history clear operation is accepted, all the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 up to that time is erased, and then stored in the RAM 408 after the monitoring history clear operation is received at the next power-on. All of the monitored history may be deleted. Further, when the monitoring history clear operation is accepted, all the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 until that time is erased, and then stored in the RAM 408 after the time when the monitoring history clear operation is accepted at the next power failure. All of the monitored history may be deleted. Also, when the monitoring history clear operation is accepted, all the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 until that time is erased, and then, after the monitoring history clear operation is accepted, a monitoring event occurs until power interruption The monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 may be deleted each time. Further, at the time when the monitoring history clear operation is accepted, all the monitoring history stored in the RAM 408 until that time is erased, and then after the time when the monitoring history clear operation is accepted, the monitoring event does not occur until power interruption. Even if it occurs, the monitoring history may not be stored in the RAM 408.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, although either the store menu 1 or the store menu 2 was displayed based on each operation, the display separation of the store menu 1 or the store menu 2 was carried out. The method is not limited to this. For example, the display of the store menu 1 or the store menu 2 may be separated based on time (time), the store menu 1 is displayed outside the business hours of the amusement store, and the store menu 2 is displayed during the business hours of the amusement store. You may make it do. In this case, since the slot machine 100 has a function of setting the business hours, when the business hours (for example, from 10:00 to 23:00) are set in advance and the store menu display operation is performed Is determined based on the time acquired by the RTC 424 whether or not the time when the operation is performed is within the business hours, and the store menu 2 is displayed during the business hours, and the store menu 1 is displayed outside the business hours. Is displayed. The operation for displaying the store menus 1 and 2 may be any operation that cannot be performed by the player and can be performed by the game store side. The operations may be the same operation or different operations.

  In the monitoring history display 1 of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the monitoring history data of the monitoring types “0” and “1” are displayed in a time series in a mixed state. The monitoring history data of the monitoring types “0” and “1” may be displayed separately for each monitoring type. For example, a table in which only monitoring history data of the monitoring type “0” is arranged in time series is displayed on the left side of the screen, and a table in which only monitoring history data of the monitoring type “1” is arranged in time series is displayed on the right side of the screen. May be displayed. In this case, when the monitoring history display 1 is displayed, the monitoring history data of the monitoring types “0” and “1” are displayed in time series in the above-described table format, and the monitoring history display 2 is displayed. In this case, the monitoring history data of only the monitoring type “0” is displayed in time series in the above-described table format.

  In addition, the operation for displaying the store menu 1 (monitoring history display 1) may be an operation that can be performed by an authorized store clerk of the amusement store, and is the operation described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the operation of inserting the setting key into the setting key switch 281 and turning it clockwise. For example, an operation for a different dedicated key or an operation for inputting a password may be used.

  Further, the operation for displaying the store menu 2 (monitoring history display 2) may be an operation that can be performed by a general store clerk of the amusement store. For example, an operation of inserting a key for the door key hole 140 and turning it to the right, Operation with respect to the switch etc. which were provided in the front door 102 may be sufficient.

  The monitoring history clearing operation may also be an operation that can be performed by an authorized store clerk of the amusement store. In the state where the store menu 1 that is the operation described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment is displayed. The operation is not limited to the operation of pressing and holding the decision (calling) button 146O and ending the setting value confirmation mode, that is, the operation of inserting the setting key into the setting key switch 281 and turning counterclockwise. For example, an operation for a different dedicated key or an operation for inputting a password may be used.

<Other game consoles>
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the conditions for displaying and clearing the monitoring history of the slot machine and changing the setting value (setting value confirmation) have been described. However, the monitoring history of other gaming machines such as pachinko machines can also be displayed and cleared. Applicable.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 28, “a launching device 1010 that launches a ball into a predetermined game area 1002, a winning opening 1006 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device 1010, and a winning entrance A detecting means 1008 for detecting a sphere, a payout means 1012 for paying out a sphere when the detecting means 1008 detects a sphere, and a variable display device 1004 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information). When the game ball enters and wins, the variable display device 1004 displays the monitoring history as described above in the pachinko machine 1000 which stops the display after changing the design and notifies the game state transition, and the like. A clear function may be provided. That is, various operations described in the first and second embodiments may be appropriately applied to the operations of the monitoring history displays 1 and 2 and the clearing operation of the monitoring history.

  Similarly to the slot machine, in the case of a pachinko machine capable of setting a game mode (set value), the start condition and end condition of the set value change mode (set value confirmation mode) are the conditions described in the above embodiment. May be the same. That is, the start condition of the set value change mode (set value check mode) does not include the condition that the front door is open, and the end condition of the set value change mode (set value check mode) does not include the front door. Is included as a condition that is open.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above-described embodiment, the monitoring means (for example, the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400, the main device, and the like) that monitors the events occurring in the gaming machine. Control unit power-on process, main control unit timer interrupt process, first sub-control unit power-on process, first sub-control unit main process, first sub-control unit timer interrupt process) and the monitoring means Storage means (for example, first sub-control unit 400, RAM 408, etc.) for storing the event as a monitoring history, and display operation for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means (for example, while the front door 102 is being opened) Display operation accepting means (for example, setting operation) for accepting an operation of inserting the setting key into the setting key switch 281 and rotating it to the right, pressing and holding the lower selection button 146D with the front door 102 opened, etc. Key switch 281, main control unit 300, various sensors 318, information display button 146, first sub-control unit 400, operation unit sensor 431), and the display operation is stored in the storage means. And a display means for displaying the monitoring history (for example, the second sub-control unit 500, the effect image display device 157), and an erasure for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means Erase operation accepting means (for example, setting key) that accepts an operation (for example, an operation of long pressing the decision (call) button 146O while the store menu 1 is displayed and inserting a setting key into the setting key switch 281 and turning counterclockwise) Switch 281, main control unit 300, various sensors 318 information display button 146, first sub-control unit 400, operation unit sensor 431), and the erasing operation Monitoring history erasure means for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means (for example, first sub-control unit 400, first sub-control unit power-on process, first sub-control unit timer allocation) The erasing operation is an operation not related to either the start or end of power supply (for example, the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 281), and the monitoring history erasing means The monitoring history stored in the storage means is not erased at the acceptance timing when the erasing operation is accepted (for example, the monitoring history from time T1 to time T4 is not erased at time T10 in FIG. 11), and the acceptance is performed. When the next power supply after the timing is started, the monitoring history stored in the storage unit is deleted (for example, from time T1 to time T1 at time T31 in FIG. 11). 30), and when the display operation is received after the reception timing and before the next power supply is completed, the display means stores the storage history. The first basic configuration is to display the monitoring history stored in the means until the reception timing.

  According to the first basic configuration, the monitoring history is not erased at the reception timing when the erasing operation is accepted, but is erased when the power is turned on next time. By comparing and comparing the history information before the clear operation and the history information managed by the game shop, it is possible to accurately grasp the situation of the gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment, the monitoring means (for example, the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400, the main control unit is turned on. Process, main control unit timer interrupt process, first sub control unit power-on process, first sub control unit main process, first sub control unit timer interrupt process) and events monitored by the monitoring means As storage means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, RAM 408, etc.) and display operation for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means (for example, setting key is set while the front door 102 is opened) Display operation accepting means (for example, a setting key switch) that accepts an operation of turning right by inserting the key switch 281 or an operation of pressing and holding the lower selection button 146D with the front door 102 opened. 281, main control unit 300, various sensors 318, information display button 146, first sub-control unit 400, operation unit sensor 431), and monitoring stored in the storage unit based on the reception of the display operation A game machine comprising display means for displaying a history (for example, the second sub-control unit 500, the effect image display device 157), and an erasing operation for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means ( For example, an erasing operation accepting means (for example, the setting key switch 281) that accepts an operation of pressing and holding the enter (call) button 146O while the store menu 1 is displayed and inserting the setting key into the setting key switch 281 and turning counterclockwise. Main control unit 300, various sensors 318 information display button 146, first sub-control unit 400, operation unit sensor 431), and the erasing operation has been accepted. Monitoring history erasing means for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means (for example, first sub-control unit 400, first sub-control unit power-on process, first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, etc.) And the erasing operation is an operation not related to either the start or end of power supply (for example, an operation that is neither an ON operation nor an OFF operation of the power switch 281), and the monitoring history erasing means Does not erase the monitoring history stored in the storage means at the acceptance timing when the erasing operation is accepted (for example, does not erase the monitoring history from time T1 to time T4 at time T10 in FIG. 11), When the next power supply after the reception timing ends, the monitoring history stored in the storage means is deleted (for example, at time T30 in FIG. 11). The monitoring means deletes the monitoring history from time T1 to time T30), and the display means receives the display operation after the reception timing and before the next power supply is completed. The second basic configuration is to display the monitoring history up to the reception timing stored in the storage means.

  According to the second basic configuration, the monitoring history is not erased at the reception timing when the erasure operation is accepted, but is erased at the next power interruption. Therefore, even after the history information is erased, the clear operation is performed. By comparing and collating the previous history information with the history information managed by the game store, it is possible to accurately grasp the situation of the gaming machine.

  In the first basic configuration and the second basic configuration, the monitoring means continues to monitor events occurring in the game machine after the reception timing, and the storage means is after the reception timing. The event monitored by the monitoring means is stored as a monitoring history, and the display means accepts the display operation after the acceptance timing and before the next power supply ends. In this case, it is preferable to display the monitoring history up to the reception timing and the monitoring history up to the timing at which the display operation after the reception timing is received (Preferred configuration 1).

  According to this preferred configuration 1, it is possible to confirm the monitoring history before the erasing operation and the monitoring history after the erasing operation even after the monitoring history erasing operation is performed until the power interruption.

  In addition, according to the first and second basic configurations and the preferred configuration, when the erasing operation is accepted, a notifying unit (for example, executing a notification indicating that the erasing operation has been accepted) It is preferable to further include a first sub-control unit 400, speakers 272, 277, etc. (Preferred configuration 2).

  According to this preferred configuration 2, it is possible to clearly notify that the erasing operation has been accepted.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 slot machine 102 front door 110, 111, 112 reel 113 symbol display window 114 winning line 130, 131, 132 medal insertion button 135 start lever 137, 138, 139 stop button 146 information display button 146O determination (call) button 146U up selection Button 146D Lower selection button 146L Left selection button 146R Right selection button 146S Selection button (up / down / left / right selection button)
146C Cancel button 157 Liquid crystal display device 272, 277 Speaker 281 Setting key switch 282 Power switch 292 Setting change button 293 Setting value display 300 Main controller 334 Information output circuit 400 First sub controller 424 RTC
500 Second sub-control unit

Claims (2)

Monitoring means for monitoring events occurring in the game table;
Storage means for storing an event monitored by the monitoring means as a monitoring history;
Display operation accepting means for accepting a display operation for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means;
A game machine comprising: display means for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means based on the reception of the display operation;
An erasing operation accepting unit for accepting an erasing operation for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage unit;
Monitoring history erasing means for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means based on the acceptance of the erasing operation,
The erasing operation is an operation that is not related to either the start or end of power supply,
The monitoring history erasing means includes
At the reception timing when the erasure operation is accepted, the monitoring history up to the reception timing is not erased,
When the next power supply after the reception timing starts , the monitoring history up to the reception timing and the monitoring history up to the timing when the next power supply after the reception timing ends are collectively To erase,
The display means includes
When the display operation is received after the reception timing and before the next power supply is completed, the monitoring history stored in the storage means until the reception timing is displayed. Oh it is,
The storage means
After the monitoring history is erased collectively by the monitoring history erasing means, an event when the next power supply monitored by the monitoring means is started is stored as a monitoring history.
A game stand characterized by that. Monitoring means for monitoring events occurring in the game table;
Storage means for storing an event monitored by the monitoring means as a monitoring history;
Display operation accepting means for accepting a display operation for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means;
A game machine comprising: display means for displaying the monitoring history stored in the storage means based on the reception of the display operation;
An erasing operation accepting unit for accepting an erasing operation for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage unit;
Monitoring history erasing means for erasing the monitoring history stored in the storage means based on the acceptance of the erasing operation,
The erasing operation is an operation that is not related to either the start or end of power supply,
The monitoring history erasing means includes
At the reception timing when the erasure operation is accepted, the monitoring history up to the reception timing is not erased,
When the next power supply after the reception timing ends , the monitoring history up to the reception timing and the monitoring history up to the timing when the next power supply after the reception timing ends are collectively erased Is what
The display means includes
When the display operation is received after the reception timing and before the next power supply is completed, the monitoring history stored in the storage means until the reception timing is displayed. Oh it is,
The storage means
When the next power supply after the reception timing is started, an event at the start of the next power supply monitored by the monitoring unit is stored as a monitoring history.
A game stand characterized by that.