JP6550639B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet number is set, and based on the start operation being performed, a slot machine in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed, a game medium such as a game ball, etc. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  A slot machine that displays a history according to a player's operation is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, a gaming machine that includes a movable member and performs an initial operation of the movable member is known (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-023124 A JP 2013-215416 A

  However, for example, some players may feel bothersome if history display is performed during initial operation of the movable member. Thus, some players feel troublesome if specific control such as history display is performed during the confirmation operation of the movable member, such as during the initial operation of the movable member.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which prevents the player from performing an operation of specific control while checking the movable member. .

(1) A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko) capable of playing a game,
A plurality of movable means (movable means 901 to 903);
Movable means control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the operation of the plurality of movable means;
Accepting means (player side setting switch 70) for accepting the operation of the player;
Specific control execution means (sub control unit 91) for performing specific control (display of setting screen) according to the reception of the reception means;
Reception notification means for notifying that the player's operation can be received (player side setting switch 70 is lit);
Equipped with
The movable means control means controls the confirmation operation of a part of the movable means (movable means 901) among the plurality of movable means, and then the movable means (movable means 902, 903) controlling operation (moving the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then moving it to the initial positions 911 to 913); and a confirmation operation control means (sub control unit 91)
The reception notification means, Oite during the verify operation control means verify operation execution period confirmation operation is a period for sequentially controlling the plurality of movable means, said after checking operation of the part of the movable means is completed , intends rows notification indicating that can accept an operation of the player (lit the player side setting switch 70)
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from performing the operation of the specific control while the movable member is in operation.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The specific control execution means may not execute the specific control even if the accepting means accepts a player's operation during the confirmation operation execution period.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent specific control from being performed while the movable member is operating.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
It has display means (liquid crystal display 51) for performing effect display in the display area,
The movable means operates to overlap the display area of the display means,
In the specific control, specific information may be displayed on the display area of the display means.

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of the specific information can be prevented from being hindered.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (1) to (3),
Display means (liquid crystal display 51) for effect display, and setting means (sub-control unit 91) for performing settings for effect display on the display means,
Until the setting of the setting unit is completed, the specific control may not be executed even if the receiving unit receives a player's operation.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being performed in a state where the effect display is not performed normally.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The confirmation operation by the confirmation operation control means and the setting by the setting means may be performed in parallel.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a long time from being set for the effect display.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
While the door (front door 1b) is open, the receiving means may be disabled.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent mischief of settings related to the production while the door is open, or accidentally tampering with settings related to the production.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) includes power consumption setting means for setting the normal state and the power saving state,
When the demonstration effect is executed, the normal demonstration effect is executed when the normal state is set by the power consumption setting means, and the power saving state is set when the power saving state is set by the power consumption setting means. A demonstration effect may be performed.

  According to such a structure, the process for performing a demonstration effect is performed suitably.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The normal demonstration effect may be an effect of repeating an effect of a specific time, and the power saving demonstration effect may be an effect of keeping the effect means in a specific state.

  According to such a structure, the process for performing a demonstration effect is performed suitably.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
When an error (abnormality) occurs during a game, an error signal (security signal) is output after the game ends. When an error occurs during a game with payout, an error signal is output before the completion of external output of the payout signal. The output may be started.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine an occurrence of an error.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows a shop side setting switch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a movable means. A confirmation operation execution period of the movable means, a period for prohibiting input acceptance of the player setting switch, and a period for turning off the player setting switch, a period for permitting input acceptance of the player setting switch, and player setting It is the figure which showed the period which makes a switch light. When the confirmation operation execution period is longer than normal, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means, the period for prohibiting the input acceptance of the player setting switch, the period for turning off the player setting switch, the player setting It is the figure which showed the period which permits the input reception of a switch, and the period which makes a player side setting switch light. A confirmation operation execution period of the movable means, a period for prohibiting input acceptance of the player setting switch, and a period for turning off the player setting switch, a period for permitting input acceptance of the player setting switch, and player setting It is the figure which showed the period which makes a switch light. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side payout rate setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side production | presentation setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a sound volume and light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a shop side setting switch, a volume, and a light quantity. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of lighting and extinction of the player side setting switch which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the player side production | presentation setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the volume change operation process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen on the shop side in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the demonstration effect performed by a sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the demonstration effect performed by a sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the change screen of a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the presentation aspect of the demonstration effect after setting change on the change screen of power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the start conditions of the demonstration effect by a sub control part. It is a timing chart for explaining a flow until a demonstration production is started for each production mode. It is a timing chart for explaining the flow from the middle of execution of the effect menu to the start of the demonstration effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the start timing of the demonstration effect after completion | finish of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the start timing of the demonstration effect after completion | finish of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification at the time of browsing a game history during demonstration production. It is the figure which showed the example which displays operation description on a screen, when using a production | presentation switch for the transition to a setting screen. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the glass door and front frame of the pachinko game machine in a modification.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below.

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. There is. The front door 1b can open and close the opened front side of the housing 1a by rotating with respect to the housing 1a.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, right) in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery A perspective window in which three successive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided on the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. It is arranged so that it can be seen from 3.

  For example, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “white cherry”, and “bell” on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. "A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed on the see-through window 3 in three stages, upper, middle and lower respectively.

  The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively provided correspondingly and rotated by the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) so that the symbols of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously transmitted to the see-through window 3 In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the near side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the transparent area 51b and the transparent window 3 corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). One bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number for one medal using and the largest bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range using credits MAX BET switch 6 operated when setting the bet number (2 in the case where the gaming state is RB (BB) and 3 in the normal gaming state), medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used for setting the game (return medals used for setting credits and bets) are returned, and the star that is operated when the game is started. A switch 7, the reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, and a 8R are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface, that is, the same surface of the operation panel constituting the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting the effect mode during the game. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, external operations such as being operated by a player playing a game in the slot machine 1 are possible. By operating the player setting switch 70, the player can set the volume and the light amount in the effect during the game. Note that the player-side setting switch 70 includes an LED inside, and can notify whether or not an operation is accepted by turning on and off. For example, by turning on the player side setting switch 70, the player side setting switch 70 notifies that the operation is accepted. Also, for example, by turning off the player side setting switch 70, the player side setting switch 70 notifies that the operation is not accepted.

  The front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and an error such as the number of acquired medals in the BB and a foreign matter other than a regular medal inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. A game auxiliary display 12 is sometimes provided on which an error code indicating the contents is displayed.

  On the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set by 1 is lit, a 2BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set by 2 is lit, and that 3 bets are set. A 3BET LED 16 that informs by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 that informs by means of lighting that a medal can be inserted, a start valid LED 18 that informs that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a weight The in-wait LED 19 notifies by lighting that it is in progress (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because the fixed period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and it informs by lighting it that it is in the replay game An LED 20 is provided during replay. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAX BET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 is provided to notify that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the 1-bet BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 is effective by lighting. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R that notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are lighted, respectively. Is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation; A set value indicator 24 is provided for displaying the set value at that time while the set value is being changed or while the set value is being confirmed.

  Inside the front door 1b, the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side provided inside the housing 1a or the medal payout port 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and a insertion medal sensor (disposed on the hopper tank 34a side from the flow path switching solenoid 30) for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a store-side setting switch 60 is provided to perform setting as a reference of the effect mode during the game. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store side setting switch 60 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the store side setting switch 60. That is, the store side setting switch 60 is an operation means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed. By operating the store-side setting switch 60, the store clerk can make a setting as a reference of the volume and the light amount in the effect during the game.

  The shop side setting switch 60 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F” as shown in FIG. The store clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 61. For each of the channels “0” to “F”, the magnitudes of the volume and the amount of light in the effect are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is referred to as a first volume level, and the light intensity level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is also referred to as a first light intensity level. For example, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level is set to the minimum volume level and the first light level level is set to the minimum volume level. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level set to the maximum volume level and the first light level level set to the maximum volume level are set.

  The steps for the volume and the light amount set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first sound volume step and the first light amount step, while the player side setting switch 70 is operated. Thus, the steps for the volume and the light amount that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second sound volume step and a second light amount step.

  Inside the casing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4) is provided. Inside the housing 1a, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medal payment for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 is provided which comprises a hopper motor 34 b for paying out from the outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34 c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34 b.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members that are separated from each other and are provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected. The full tank sensor 35a detects that the amount of stored medal stored inside when the conductive member is brought into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds the predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Detects that it is in a tan state.

  A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. On the front surface of the power supply box 100, a validity / invalidity of a stop function for controlling a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of the BB or at the end of an AT (Assist Time). A stop switch 36a for selection is provided. The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. It is controlled by AT on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navistocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period.

  Furthermore, on the front of the power supply box 100, the automatic settlement function (control for adjusting the medals stored as credits without the operation of the player to the settlement (return)) at the end of BB is enabled / disabled of the automatic settlement function. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state at power-on (startup), and for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times A reset / function switch 38 that functions as a reset switch and functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery in the setting change state, and is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF A power switch 39 is provided.

  The power box 100 is equipped with a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 that are operated when changing the setting value.

  The store clerk can operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, since the front door 1b can not be opened by persons other than the store clerk such as a player, the setting key switch 37 can not be operated. That is, the setting key switch 37 is an operating means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed.

  A door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the opening / closing of the front door 1b is provided above the side surface opposite to the side surface on which the power supply box 100 is provided. The door open detection switch 25 is in an ON state when the front door 1b closes the front side where the housing 1a is opened, while the front door 1b opens the front side where the housing 1a is opened. When it is in the OFF state.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start. When the medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, that amount is added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line set to determine whether or not the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of specific symbols. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and a combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2 set across the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the winning line L3 set over the lower symbols, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are 5 types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right It is defined as a line.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and a combination of symbols causing a small winning combination to any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop To do. On the other hand, when the combination of the symbols for generating the small winning combination in any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is stopped, the number of medals determined according to the small winning combination is given to the player. The awarding (credit addition, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), the medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game is finished.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101, and the game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90. Thus, an effect according to the gaming state is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply substrate 101 includes a hopper motor 34b, a dispensing sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39. Is connected.

  The game control board 40 includes one BET switch 5, a MAX BET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, and a door open detection switch 25. Reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37, and a reset key switch 37 via the power supply substrate 101. / Setting switch 38 is connected, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  On the game control board 40, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start effective LED 18, the weight LED 19 and replaying The LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected. At the same time, a hopper motor 34 b is connected via the power supply board 101, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 is a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d.

  The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. Switch detection circuit 44 for detecting detection signals input from switches connected directly or through the power supply substrate 101, a motor drive circuit 45 for controlling the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and flow path switching Monitoring a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, a solenoid drive circuit 46 for controlling the drive of the solenoid 30, an LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, A power failure detection circuit 48 which outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has a clock function, an interrupt function (including an interrupt disable function) such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40 Each part of the control circuit mounted on the is directly or indirectly controlled. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41 d inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal of the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  An effect switch 56, a store side setting switch 60, and a player side setting switch 70 are connected to the effect control board 90, and detection signals from these switches are input.

  On the effect control board 90, the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, the movable means 901 to 903, and the light emission notification means Production devices such as 951 to 953 are connected, and these production devices are driven based on the control by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the sound at the minimum volume in accordance with the first volume level of “0”. 54, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum light amount in accordance with the first light amount step of “0”.

  In the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, a display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control for the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 The sub CPU 91a is given a reset signal when the power is turned on or the initialization instruction from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a predetermined time, the LED drive circuit 93 performing the above, the audio output circuit 94 performing the audio output control from the speakers 53, 54 When a reset circuit 95, a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected In addition, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and an effect control base. A movable means drive circuit 99 for driving and controlling the movable means 901 to 903 connected to 90, and other circuits are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to produce an effect. Control of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 directly or indirectly.

  The sub control unit 91 includes a microcomputer that includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for effecting, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub control unit 91 executes timer interrupt processing (sub) by generating an interrupt each time the number of inputs of the system clock reaches a fixed number, that is, at fixed intervals.

  Unlike the main control unit 41, when an interruption occurs based on the reception of a command, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even if the timer interruption process (sub) is being executed, and the command is interrupted and the command is executed. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if an interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) simultaneously occurs.

[Set payout rate]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. From the point of payout rate, when the setting value is set to 6, the game has the highest game-related advantage, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, the more game-related advantage is. Lower.

  In order to change the setting value of the payout rate, the front door 1b is opened, the power switch 39 of the power supply box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated, and the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state. In this case, the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on after the setting key switch 37 is turned on by operating the setting key switch 37 once. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the slot machine 1 is turned on, the setting is changed to a state in which the game can not be progressed, and the setting value display 24 is read from the RAM 41c. The set value is displayed as the display value.

  In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1) ). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. The operation is changed to the setting change state by temporarily turning the power switch 39 off and the setting key switch 37 on and turning on the power switch 39. Therefore, the operation is collectively referred to as a setting change operation. .

  In order to confirm the setting value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned ON in the state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read from the RAM 41 c is displayed on the setting value display 24 to shift to a setting confirmation state where the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting confirmation state and return to a state in which the game can proceed.

[Operation check of movable means]
Next, the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903 will be described. FIG. 5 is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement of the movable means 901-903. The movable means 901 to 903 are members movable at the time of presentation and the like. The movable means 901 moves between the initial position 911 and the movable position 921. The initial position 911 is a position not overlapping the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable position 921 is a position to be superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 902 moves between the initial position 912 and the movable position 922. The initial position 912 is a position that is not superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable position 922 is a position to be superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 903 moves between the initial position 913 and the movable position 923. The initial position 913 and the movable position 923 are positions that do not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 operates as a confirmation operation control unit, and performs operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903 under a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition may be, for example, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, or when an operation error of the movable units 901 to 903 is detected, and the operation or initial position of the movable units 901 to 903 is to be confirmed. is there.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable units 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 5A to 5C). In the illustrated example, the movable means 901 to 903 exist in the initial positions 911 to 913 before the operation check (FIG. 5A), but the movable means 901 to 903 are in the initial positions 911 to 903 before the operation check. Even when it does not exist in 913, the movable means 901 to 903 are moved to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIG. 5 (C)). Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 moves the movable units 901 to 903 from the movable positions 921 to 923 to the initial positions 911 to 913 (FIGS. 5C to 5E).

  By performing the operation check of the movable units 901 to 903 as described above, the movable units 901 to 903 can be moved to the initial positions 911 to 913 after the operation check. Further, for example, by detecting the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the operation check, for example, with a sensor (not shown), it can be confirmed whether the movable means 901 to 903 operate normally.

  Since the movable means 901 to 903 actually move in the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903, it takes time to finish the operation check. Therefore, in the present embodiment, initial setting of the effect control board 90 is performed in parallel with the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903. The initial setting of the effect control board 90 is a process for making settings necessary for the effect control board 90 to operate. For example, the sub control unit 91 operates as an initial setting unit, and the sub CPU 91a reads and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b to perform initial setting of the effect control board 90. By performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting a sound from the speakers 53, 54, accepting an operation of the player side setting switch 70, and performing processing based on the accepted operation. Can.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, while the movable means 901 to 903 are moved from the initial position 911 to 913 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 5A to 5B), the initialization of the effect control board 90 is performed. Is going. Moreover, by completing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, for example, an effect image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIGS. 5C to 5E).

  As described above, even if the movable means 901 to 903 are moving during the confirmation operation execution period, after the initial setting period setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is accepted and accepted. The sub-control unit 91 can perform processing based on the operation performed. However, it is troublesome if a process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the confirmation operation execution period, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted, and the annoyance of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. In the present embodiment, the player side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off so that the player-side setting switch 70 is not easily operated by the player, thereby reducing the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period.

  FIG. 6 shows a confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 after the slot machine 1 is turned on, a period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited, and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is permitted to receive an input and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is lighted.

  In the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is from the time the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t1. Further, the period for prohibiting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 and the period for turning off the player side setting switch 70 are from the time the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t2. Further, the period for permitting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 and the period for lighting the player side setting switch 70 are periods after time t2.

  As shown in the drawing, the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t2 is longer than the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t1. As described above, by controlling the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is inhibited from receiving the input and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is allowed, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not received during the confirmation operation execution period. Can. As a result, the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned on, it is possible to make it difficult for the player side setting switch 70 to be operated in the confirmation operation execution period. Thereby, it becomes difficult to perform the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  The relationship between time t1 and time t2 is as long as the period from power on of slot machine 1 to time t2 is longer than the period from power on of slot machine 1 to time t1. It may be That is, it may be a period in which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends. Further, the period may be any period during which the player setting switch 70 is turned off until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends.

  FIG. 7 shows the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 when the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is defective, for example, and the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is longer than normal. A period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off, a period during which input acceptance by the player side setting switch 70 is permitted, and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is lit. And FIG.

  The confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 in the normal time is from the time the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t1. However, in the illustrated example, the check operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is longer than normal, and is from the power on of the slot machine 1 to time t3.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 becomes long, the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited is set as the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903. Make it longer than that. In the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is from the power on of the slot machine 1 to time t3, and the period for prohibiting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 of the slot machine 1 It is from time after turning on the power to time t4. Further, the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted is a period after time t4.

  As a result, even when the check operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is longer than the normal time, the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, it is possible to reduce troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901-903 becomes long, the period which turns off the player side setting switch 70 is longer than the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901-903. Do. In the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is from time t3 to time t3 after the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off is after the slot machine 1 is turned on. To time t4. Further, the period for turning on the player side setting switch 70 is a period after time t4.

  As a result, even when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is longer than the normal time, it is possible to make it difficult for the player side setting switch 70 to be operated in the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  As shown in the figure, the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t4 is longer than the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t3. As described above, according to the length of the check operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903, by controlling the period for prohibiting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 and the period for permitting it, Can be configured not to accept the operation of the player side setting switch 70. As a result, the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned on according to the length of the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903, The setting switch 70 can be made difficult to operate. This makes it difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period, and it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period.

  The relationship between time t3 and time t4 is as long as the period from power on of slot machine 1 to time t4 is longer than the period from power on of slot machine 1 to time t2. It may be That is, it may be a period in which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends. Further, the period may be any period during which the player setting switch 70 is turned off until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends.

  In the above-described example, the movable units 901 to 903 are simultaneously operated during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable units 901 to 903 may be moved individually during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903. As a specific example, first, the movable unit 901 is moved from the movable position 921 to the initial position 911 after moving the movable unit 901 to the movable position 921. Subsequently, the movable means 902 is moved to the movable position 922, and thereafter, the movable means 902 is moved from the movable position 922 to the initial position 912. Subsequently, the movable means 903 is moved to the movable position 923, and thereafter, the movable means 903 is moved from the movable position 923 to the initial position 913. Note that the order of confirming the operation of the movable units 901 to 903 may be any order. Moreover, the timing of the operation confirmation of the plurality of movable units 901 to 903 may overlap. For example, while performing the operation check of the movable unit 901, the operation check of the movable unit 902 or the movable unit 903 may be started.

  In addition, in the case where the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903 is individually performed, the period and the player side setting for permitting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 after the operation check of the predetermined movable means 901 to 903 is completed. It may be a period during which the switch 70 is lit. For example, of the movable means 901 to 903, when only the movable means 901 is troublesome to operate simultaneously with the processing associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70, the player after completing the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 It is good also as a period which permits the input reception of the side setting switch 70, and the period which makes the player side setting switch 70 light.

  FIG. 8 shows the confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 when the period for allowing the player side setting switch 70 to accept input and the period for turning on the player side setting switch 70 after the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 is completed. An operation execution period, a period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited, a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off, a period during which input acceptance by the player side setting switch 70 is permitted, and a player side setting switch It is the figure which showed the period when 70 is lighted.

  In the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 is a period from the time the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t1. In addition, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable unit 902 is a period from time t1 to time t5. In addition, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable unit 903 is a period from time t5 to time t6.

  Further, the period for prohibiting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 and the period for turning off the player side setting switch 70 are from the time the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t2. In addition, the period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is lit are periods after time t2.

  As shown in the drawing, the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t2 is longer than the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t1. As described above, by controlling the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited from accepting the input and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is allowed, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not received during the check operation execution period of the movable means 901 You can do so. As a result, the process accompanying the operation of the player's side setting switch 70 is not performed in the check operation execution period of the movable means 901, and the inconvenience in the check operation execution period of the movable means 901 can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned on, the player-side setting switch 70 is less likely to be operated during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901. it can. This makes it difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player's side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901, and makes it possible to reduce the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901.

  The relationship between time t1 and time t2 is as long as the period from power on of slot machine 1 to time t2 is longer than the period from power on of slot machine 1 to time t1. It may be That is, it may be a period in which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 ends. Further, the period may be any period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 ends.

[Store side payout rate setting process]
A store-side payout rate setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side payout rate setting process is a process executed when the store clerk changes the setting value of the payout rate.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (S110). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been switched to the ON state while the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state. When the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state (N in S110), the store-side payout rate setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S110), the main control unit 41 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S111). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the front door 1b closes the opened front side of the housing 1a. When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S111), the store-side payout rate setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S111), the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change state with respect to the sub control unit 91. A setting start command that can specify that this is to be performed is transmitted (S112). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to a setting change state (S113).

  In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S114), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S115). . Thereafter, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated by the store clerk (S116). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S116), the main control unit 41 updates the display value by 1 (S117), and displays the updated display value in the set value display 24. It displays (S115).

  On the other hand, when determining that the reset / setting switch 38 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S116), the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S118). When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S118), the process returns to S116.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S118), the main control unit 41 converts the display value displayed on the set value display 24 into a set value and stores it in the RAM 41c. To do (S119).

  Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command capable of specifying that the setting change state is ended to the sub control unit 91 (S120). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the fixed change state (S121), and ends the store-side payout rate setting process.

  As described above, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, the store clerk operates the setting key switch 37 which can not be operated by anyone other than the store clerk, thereby setting the payout rate which greatly affects the game-related advantage. can do. That is, the payout rate can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and the setting key switch 37 is operated.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the setting key switch 37 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door 1b. There is a possibility that the same situation as that in which the setting key switch 37 is operated using a special machine by prying the gap with a tool may be created.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated by such an illegal act, setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed, so the setting of the payout rate is prohibited. Can be prevented from being performed illegally.

[Store side effect setting process]
The store-side effect setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store side effect setting process is a process executed when the store clerk changes a setting that is a reference of the effect mode during the game. By executing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk sets a reference volume level for the effect (first sound level step) and a reference light amount reference value for the effect (first light amount step). can do. Furthermore, by executing the store side effect setting process, the store clerk can set a normal mode that is in a non-power saving state or a power saving mode that is in a power saving state.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has been switched (S130). When the main control unit 41 determines that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has been switched (Y in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S131). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S131), the store-side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S131), the main control unit 41 sets the reference volume and volume of light in the effect. The first sound volume level and the first light intensity level corresponding to the channel setting after switching are set (S132). Note that the first volume level and the first light level set at this time are not immediately reflected in the volume and light level of the effect, and the setting screen is displayed when the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player thereafter. It will be reflected when displayed. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the store-side effect setting process.

  In this way, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, when the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60 that cannot be operated by a person other than the store clerk, it becomes a reference for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game. The size can be set. That is, on the condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and the store side setting switch 60 is operated, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount can be made.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the store side setting switch 60 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door. There is a possibility that the same situation as that the store side setting switch 60 is operated may be created using a special machine by pricking the gap of 1b with a tool.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the store-side setting switch 60 is operated by such an illegal act, when the front door 1b is closed, the reference setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited. And while being able to prevent that the reference | standard setting of a light quantity is performed illegally, it can prevent that the reference | standard setting of a volume and a light quantity is performed by the content which a store clerk does not intend.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has not been switched (N in S130), it determines whether or not all the stop switches have been simultaneously pressed (S133). When the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches are not pressed at the same time (N in S133), the store-side effect setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches are simultaneously pressed long (Y in S133), the main control unit 41 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S134). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S134), the store-side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S134), the sub control unit 91 shifts to the mode selection state The mode selection start command capable of identifying the user's request is transmitted (S135).

  In the mode selection state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected by the store clerk (S136). When the main control unit 41 determines that any mode is selected within a predetermined period (Y in S136), the main control unit 41 sets the selected mode (S137). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a mode specifying command capable of specifying the selected mode to the sub control unit 91 (S138). Thereby, the sub control unit 91 controls various effect means in accordance with the selected mode. For example, when the power saving mode is set, control is performed such that the number of LEDs used for production is reduced or the light quantity of the LEDs is reduced as compared with the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when determining that no mode has been selected within a predetermined period (N in S136) or after transmitting the mode specifying command, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an end operation has been performed (S139). ). This end operation is performed by long-pressing the start switch 7. When it is determined that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S139), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S136.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been long pressed within the predetermined period (Y in S139), the mode selection end that can specify the end of the mode selection state to the sub control unit 91 ends The command is transmitted (S140), and the store-side effect setting process is ended.

  In this manner, the power saving mode can be set by the store clerk pressing and holding all the stop switches simultaneously. That is, the power saving mode can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and all the stop switches are pressed at the same time.

  Here, since the stop switch is disposed on the outside of the front door 1b, for example, even a player other than the store clerk can operate. For this reason, during the game, the player may unexpectedly press and hold all the stop switches at the same time, and the power saving mode may be set.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if all the stop switches are pressed and held simultaneously, the setting of the power saving mode is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. It is possible to prevent the setting from being performed.

[Volume and light setting screen]
The setting screen of the volume and the light amount will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, a setting screen for adjusting the volume and the light amount is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Ru.

  In the setting screen, the numbers “2” to “14” (the larger the number is, the larger the volume is) corresponding to the volume level (second volume level) which can be set by the player are displayed in the volume setting area 52a. Ru. This is also called volume display. Further, among the numbers “2” to “14”, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (flickering display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The player can change the second volume level by moving the highlighting by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to raise the second volume level, while moving the highlight to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second volume step can be lowered.

  In the setting screen, in the light amount setting area 52b, the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” (the numbers are larger corresponding to the light amount steps (second light amount step) which can be set by the player Is displayed). This is also called light quantity display. Furthermore, among the numbers of "50%", "75%" and "100%", the numbers corresponding to the currently set light amount are highlighted (flickering display, display to change the color of selection items, etc.) Ru. The player can change the second light intensity level by moving the highlighting by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlighting to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to increase the second light quantity step, while moving the highlighting to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second light intensity step can be lowered.

  Note that switching between the second volume level and the second volume level is possible by operating the stop switch 8C.

  Further, on the setting screen, a battle effect screen of the teammate character and the enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen that is actually used during the game, is displayed in the character effect area 52c. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the amount of light using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player raises the second volume level, the voice of the teammate character's voice (in the example of FIG. 11, the voice of “Did you come!”) Increases, and the player can lower the second volume level. For example, the volume of the voice of the ally character is reduced. Also, if the player increases the second light intensity step, the light amount on the battle effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and if the player decreases the second light amount step, the light amount on the battle effect screen decreases and darkens.

  In this way, since the actual volume during play and the amount of light can be set by taking the actual play during the game as an example, the player can easily make the settings.

[Relationship between the state of the store setting switch and the volume and light quantity]
With reference to FIG. 12, the relationship between the state (that is, the set channel) of the store side setting switch 60, the volume, and the light amount will be described.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 steps of “0” to “F”. That is, the levels of the sound volume and the light amount set by the store clerk (corresponding to the first sound volume step and the first light amount step) are divided into 16 steps. Furthermore, the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is associated with a number that is first highlighted (also referred to as initial display) when the setting screen is displayed.

  For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the initial volume display is “2” and the initial light intensity display is “30%”. When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to "9", the initial display of the volume is "14" and the initial display of the light amount is "100%". The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by confirming the screen (highlighted numeral) of the initial display.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light quantity level is prohibited, and the setting screen is not displayed. For this reason, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the initial display is not associated.

  An actual volume range is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 60. The numbers in parentheses in the column of the actual volume range in FIG. 12 are volume indications corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the numbers in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. The larger the value of the actual volume range, the higher the volume.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the actual volume is set within the range of “2” to “14”, and the volume at that time is further set. The display is "2" to "14". When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the actual volume is set within the range of "10" to "22", and further, the volume display at that time is It becomes "2"-"14". Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”,・ ・ ・ ・ When it goes up with "14", the actual volume also goes up with "2", "3", "4" ... "14" accordingly. In addition, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the second volume level is “2”, “3”, “4” by the operation of the player.・ ・ ・ ・ When it goes up with "14", the actual volume also goes up with "10", "11", "12" ... "22" according to it.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to "A", the actual volume is fixed to "2", and when it is set to "B", the actual volume is fixed to "4", When “C” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “7”, when “D” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “10”, and when “E” is set, the actual volume is Is fixed at “15”, and when “F” is set, the actual volume is fixed at “22”.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is associated with an actual light amount range. The actual light amount range corresponds to the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount stage set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the numerals in the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. The larger the value of the actual light quantity range, the larger the light quantity.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set in the range of "0" to "3", the actual light amount is set to any of "30%", "65%" and "100%" The light amount display at that time is "30%", "65%" and "100%". When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "4" to "9", the actual light amount is set to any of "50%", "75%" and "100%", The light amount display at that time is “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Therefore, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the second light quantity step is “30%”, “65%”, and “50%” by the operation of the player. If it is set to any of 100%, the actual light quantity is also set to any of 30%, 65%, and 100% accordingly. In addition, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light quantity step is “50%”, “75%”, and the like by the operation of the player. When it is set to "100%", the actual light quantity is also set to any of "50%", "75%" and "100%" accordingly.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to “A” or “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “30%”, and when it is set to “C” or “D”, the actual volume is The volume is fixed at "75%", and when set to "E" or "F", the actual volume is fixed at "100%".

[On / off of player setting switch]
The control of lighting and extinguishing of the player side setting switch 70 executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, when the movable means 901 to 903 are in operation during the confirmation operation execution period, it is troublesome if processing associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player side setting switch 70 is turned off during the confirmation operation execution period so that the player side setting switch 70 is not easily operated by the player. This makes it difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period, and it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period.

  Further, during the game, the setting screen is not displayed, and the setting of the volume and the light amount is not performed. That is, during the game, the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited. Therefore, in order to notify that the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is invalid, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player side setting switch 70 during the game.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. For example, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, an “internal winning command” is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. In addition, a “gaming state command” is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 at the end of the game. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the period from the reception of the “internal winning command” to the reception of the “gaming state command” is being played. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the period from the reception of the “gaming state command” to the reception of the “internal winning command” is not in the game.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress (S201). When it is determined that the game is not in progress (N in S201), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the movable means confirmation operation is being performed (S202). When it is determined that the movable means confirmation operation is not being performed (N in S202), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player side setting switch 70 is turned off (S203). When it is determined that the player side setting switch 70 is off (Y in S203), the sub control unit 91 turns on the player side setting switch 70 (S204), and ends the player side setting switch lighting process. . When it is determined in S203 that the player side setting switch 70 is not turned off (N in S203), the player side setting switch lighting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S201 that the game is in progress (Y in S201), or if it is determined in S202 that the movable means confirmation operation is being performed (Y in S202), the sub-control unit 91 is the player. It is determined whether the side setting switch 70 is on (S205). When it is determined that the player side setting switch 70 is on (Y in S205), the sub control unit 91 turns off the player side setting switch 70 (S206), and ends the player side setting switch lighting process. . If it is determined in S205 that the player setting switch 70 is not on (N in S205), the player setting switch lighting process is ended.

  By the player side setting switch lighting process described above, the sub control unit 91 can turn off the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period. This makes it difficult for the player to operate the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, by the above-described player side setting switch lighting process, the sub control unit 91 can turn off the player side setting switch 70 during the game. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is invalid during the game. Therefore, invalid operations by the player can be prevented during the game.

  In the player-side effect setting process described above, the sub control unit 91 turns off the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, but the player side continues until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. The setting switch 70 may be turned off. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed within the confirmation operation execution period, but the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may not be completed within the confirmation operation execution period. When the player side setting switch 70 is turned on when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, the player side setting switch 70 is the player even though the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed. It becomes easy to be operated. For example, if the player side setting switch 70 is operated when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, the setting screen is displayed in a state where the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed. Sometimes it takes place. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 can make it difficult for the player to operate by turning off the player side setting switch 70 until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 It is possible to reduce the display of the setting screen in a state where the effect display to be displayed is not normally performed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may turn off the player side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed. For example, depending on the operation status of the movable means 901 to 903, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period, or the confirmation operation execution period may be longer than the initial setting of the presentation control board 90 Can be completed earlier. As a specific example, when the movable means 901 to 903 operate smoothly, the confirmation operation execution period is completed earlier than the initial setting of the effect control board 90, but it is caught during the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. If there is a problem, the confirmation operation execution period may be extended, and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period.

  Therefore, the sub control unit 91 turns off the player-side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control substrate 90 end, whereby the confirmation operation execution period and the initial operation of the effect control substrate 90 are performed. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to operate the player side setting switch 70 when the setting is performed. Thereby, for example, it becomes difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. In addition, for example, it is possible to reduce the display of the setting screen in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

[Player side effect setting process]
The player-side effect setting process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The player side effect setting process is a process executed when the player changes the setting of the effect mode during the game. By executing the player side effect setting process, the player can set the volume level in the effect (second volume level) and the light level in the effect (second light level level). .

  As described above, it is troublesome if the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable units 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the confirmation operation execution period, the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited, and the operation is invalidated. As a result, the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period, and the inconvenience in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, during the game, the setting screen is not displayed, and the setting of the volume and the light amount is not performed. That is, during the game, the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited, and the operation is invalidated.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether the player setting switch 70 has been operated (S150). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the player side setting switch 70 has not been operated (N in S150), the player side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the player side setting switch 70 has been operated (Y in S150), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress (S1501). When it is determined that the game is in progress (Y in S1501), the player side effect setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in progress (N in S1501), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is during the movable unit confirmation operation execution period (S1502). If it is determined that the movable means check operation execution period is being executed (Y in S1502), the player side effect setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable unit check operation execution period is not being performed (N in S1502), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S151). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S151), the player side effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S151), the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is “A”. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of "F" (S152). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S152), the second volume level and the second light quantity level by the player are determined. In order to restrict (prohibit) the setting, the player side effect setting process is ended. In this case, the volume and the light amount are set based on the channel setting of the player setting switch 70 (that is, the first sound volume level and the first light volume level).

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is not within the range of "A" to "F" (N in S152), the setting screen shown in FIG. 51, and an initial display is performed according to the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 (S153).

  For example, FIG. 11 shows an example of a setting screen when the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is in the range of “4” to “9”. In this case, while the volume display of "2" to "14" is performed in the volume setting area 52a, the light quantity display of "50%", "75%" and "100%" is performed in the light quantity setting area 52b. Is done. Furthermore, in the volume setting area 52a, initial display in which “10” is highlighted is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, initial display in which “75%” is highlighted is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the setting screen is displayed by operating the player side setting switch 70 when the front door 1b is closed, but the continuation is continued even after the front door 1b is opened thereafter. The setting screen is displayed. For this reason, after the front door 1b is closed again, the setting screen before opening is continuously displayed. That is, once the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen continues to be displayed even if the front door 1b is opened.

  After displaying the setting screen, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the volume or the light amount has been changed based on the change operation using the stop switch of the player (S154). If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the amount of light has not been changed within a predetermined period (N in S154), the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the amount of light has been changed (Y in S154), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F”. (S155). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S155), the second volume level and the second light quantity level are determined by the player. In order to restrict (prohibit) the setting, the process proceeds to the process of S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is not within the range of "A" to "F" (N in S155), whether or not the changed object is the volume It determines (S156). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed target is not the volume but the light amount (N in S156), the sub-control unit 91 determines the light amount in the effect based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the player. The light amount is set according to the selected light amount setting (S158). In the light quantity setting area 52b of FIG. 11, the highlighting moves based on the selected light quantity, and in the character effect area 52c, the light quantity of the battle effect screen changes based on the selected light quantity. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S159.

  On the other hand, when determining that the changed object is the volume (Y in S156), the sub-control unit 91 executes the volume change operation process (S157), and then proceeds to the process of S159.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether the end operation has been performed in the process of S159 (S159). This end operation is performed by pressing and holding the player side setting switch 70.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S159), the process returns to the process of S154. On the other hand, when determining that the ending operation has been performed (Y in S159), the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the setting screen (S160), and ends the player side effect setting process. When the player-side effect setting process ends, the sound volume set based on the first sound volume stage and the second sound volume stage and the light intensity set based on the first light intensity stage and the second light intensity stage are reflected in the effect. Ru.

  By the player side effect setting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 can prohibit the input reception of the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. Thereby, in the confirmation operation execution period, the process accompanying operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, the player-side effect setting process described above allows the sub-control unit 91 to prohibit input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 during the game. Thereby, during a game, the process accompanying operation of the player side setting switch 70 is no longer performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the player-side effect setting process described above, the sub control unit 91 prohibits the input reception of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, but the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. The input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 may be prohibited. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed within the confirmation operation execution period, but the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may not be completed within the confirmation operation execution period. If the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, for example, the setting screen is displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not performed normally. Is sometimes done. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 prohibits the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, and the player side setting switch 70 does not receive the input until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. The setting screen may not be displayed even when the player's operation is accepted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 may prohibit the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 end. For example, depending on the operation status of the movable means 901 to 903, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period, or the confirmation operation execution period may be longer than the initial setting of the presentation control board 90 Can be completed earlier. As a specific example, when the movable means 901 to 903 operate smoothly, the confirmation operation execution period is completed earlier than the initial setting of the effect control board 90, but the hooking occurs during the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. If there is a problem, the confirmation operation execution period may be extended, and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period.

  Therefore, the sub control unit 91 prohibits the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control substrate 90 end, and the sub operation control period and the effect control substrate 90 The setting screen may not be displayed even if the player side setting switch 70 receives the player's operation until both of the initial setting and the setting are finished. Thereby, for example, in the confirmation operation execution period, processing associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed, and it is possible to reduce annoyance in the confirmation operation execution period. Further, for example, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

[Volume change operation processing]
The volume change operation process executed by the sub control unit 91 in S157 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer for counting the confirmation sound is being counted (S170). In the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the player's change operation, the highlighting moves in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. 11 based on the selected volume. Furthermore, a confirmation sound is output using the battle effect performed in the volume setting area 52a. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 11, a voice of "I'm sorry!" Is output as a confirmation sound. By outputting the confirmation sound, the player can confirm the volume after the change. The confirmation sound output timer counts according to the output time of the confirmation sound, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the timer is up and stops counting.

  When it is determined that the confirmation sound output timer is not counting (N in S170), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has performed a change operation to the maximum volume that can be changed in the second volume level ( S171). When it is determined that the change operation has been performed to the maximum volume (Y in S171), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the change to the maximum volume has already been made (S172).

  When it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 has not yet changed to the maximum volume (N in S172), the player selects the standard setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 for the volume level in the effect. The volume is set according to the volume setting made (S177). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the confirmation sound of the volume set in the process of S177 from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and proceeds to the process of S179.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 has already been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S172), the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the currently selected maximum volume setting The confirmation sound of the sound volume corresponding to the sound, that is, the confirmation sound of the maximum sound volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and the process proceeds to S179.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S171 that the change operation has not been performed to the maximum volume (N in S171), whether or not the player has performed the change operation to the minimum volume that can be changed in the second volume level. It is determined (S171). When it is determined that the change operation has been performed to the minimum volume (Y in S174), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the change to the minimum volume has already been made (S175).

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S175), the sub-control unit 91 responds to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 and the currently selected minimum volume setting. The confirmation sound of the volume, that is, the confirmation sound of the minimum volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S176), and the process proceeds to the process of S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the operation has not been changed to the minimum volume (N in S174), or determines that the volume has not yet been changed to the minimum volume (N in S175), the process of S177 is performed. Migrate to

  In the process of S179, the sub control unit 91 starts counting the timer while the confirmation sound is being output (S179), and ends the volume change operation process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S170 that the confirmation sound outputting timer is being counted (Y in S170), the sub control unit 91 subtracts one from the count of the confirmation sound outputting timer (S180). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer count-up has been reached when the count value of the confirmation sound output timer has reached a predetermined value (S181). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the timer is not up (N in S181), the volume changing operation process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the timer is up (Y in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the output of the confirmation sound (S182), and ends the volume change operation processing.

  As described above, when the player operates the setting switch 70 on the player side, it is possible to set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game. That is, the setting screen is displayed on the condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is closed, and the player side setting switch 70 is operated, and the volume and the light amount can be set. It is.

  Here, when the front door 1b is opened, the outside of the front door 1b may approach an adjacent slot machine. In such a case, a person other than the player, for example, a player sitting next to the player may touch the player-side setting switch 70 to operate it. In addition, when the operation of resolving the clogged medals while opening the front door 1b or the operation of changing the setting value of the payout rate, the store clerk touches and operates the player side setting switch 70 without noticing. There is also a fear.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated by a person other than the player who plays in the slot machine 1, setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is opened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting of the volume and the light amount from being performed with contents not intended by the player.

  Furthermore, even if the front door 1b is opened in a state where the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. For this reason, even if the front door 1b is once opened by the work of solving the clogged medals during setting, the volume and light quantity are continuously set when the front door 1b is closed again thereafter. be able to. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and the user does not feel dissatisfaction.

  In the present embodiment, the initial display of the volume and the light amount, that is, the volume and the light amount that are initially highlighted when the setting screen is displayed are the channel setting states (first volume level, It differs according to the first light quantity step). For example, as shown in FIG. 12, if the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is changed from "1" to "3", the initial display of the volume is also changed from "3" to "6" and the initial display of the light amount Change from "30%" to "60%". If the initial display of the volume and the light amount is constant regardless of the state of the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60, the player may mistakenly recognize the actual volume and the light amount. For example, if the initial setting of the volume is always "2", the player misinterprets the actual volume even if the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is "1" or "3".

  However, since the initial display of the volume and the light quantity changes in accordance with the channel setting state of the shop side setting switch 60 (first sound volume stage, first light quantity stage), the player sets the channel setting of the shop side setting switch 60. It is easy to grasp the state of the system and never misunderstand the actual volume. Thereby, the player can appropriately set the volume and the light amount.

  Furthermore, since the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount is different between when the first sound volume step and the first light amount step are at the highest level and when the first level is at the lowest level, the actual volume and light amount are less likely to be misidentified. It is possible to preferably set the volume and light intensity.

  When the initial display of the volume and the light amount is the first sound volume step or the first light amount step other than the highest step, the second sound volume step (“2” to “13”) other than the highest step or the second light amount step (“30”). %, “65%”, “50%”, “75%”), and the second volume step (“14”), which is the highest step when the first volume step or the first light amount step is the highest step. And the second light quantity stage ("100%"). For this reason, the actual sound volume and light amount are not easily misidentified, and the player can adjust the sound volume and light amount suitably. Furthermore, the volume and the light amount do not become larger than the setting on the game arcade side. Therefore, by setting the first sound volume level and the first light intensity level to the maximum, the gaming shop side can prevent the output of an unintended large sound, the lighting with bright light, and the like.

  When the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is changed, the first volume level and the first light level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light level are reflected. In other words, even if the clerk changes the channel setting of the store setting switch 60, it is not reflected in the volume or light amount at that time, and then the player operates the player setting switch 70 to display the setting screen, Only when the display of the setting screen is finished is reflected in the volume and light quantity. For example, since the player can not normally set the first sound volume level or the first light intensity level, the player does not have to change the volume or light level before the change even if the first sound volume level or the first light intensity level is changed. Although it may be desired, even in such a case, the display of the setting screen allows the player to recognize the change of the volume and the light amount. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the volume and the light quantity from being changed at the timing unintended by the player.

  At the time of setting of the second volume stage, a confirmation sound using the sound of the battle effect is output, so the user can confirm the volume setting while listening to the actual effect sound, and the player easily sets the volume. be able to. Furthermore, since the light amount of the battle effect screen changes at the time of setting the second light amount step, the light amount setting can be confirmed while looking at the actual effect screen, and the player can easily set the light amount. it can.

  Since "A" to "F" for restricting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared as the channel of the store side setting switch 60, the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side can be restricted. It is possible to prevent settings for unintended volume and light intensity.

  In the volume change operation process, it is possible to invalidate the volume change operation while the confirmation sound is being output, by first determining whether or not the timer is counting the confirmation sound being output. For this reason, even if the player continuously performs the change operation in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment which is not intended by the player being performed.

  Furthermore, although the current volume is at the minimum, if the player tries to further reduce the volume, a confirmation tone at the minimum volume is output. In addition, when the player tries to increase the volume even though the current volume is the maximum, a confirmation sound with the maximum volume is output. For this reason, it is possible to recognize that the player is operating beyond the range in which the sound volume can be set, and to draw attention.

[About the setting on the shop side]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk was able to set the payout rate, the volume setting for the effect, the light amount setting for the effect, and the power saving mode as the settings relating to the game. However, the store clerk sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40), and the sub side (such as the sub control unit 91) effect control board 90 Are not limited to the settings included in the above and the configuration connected to the presentation control board 90), and other settings may be possible.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set pressure (pressing) and hardness when operating various operation means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the setting on the main side, It may be possible to set the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the charging request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the production switch 56 as the setting on the sub side. As long as the slot machine has an RTC (real time clock) for measuring time, the store clerk may be able to set the time in the RTC as the setting on the sub-side. If the slot machine can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the effect mode in which character A is the leading role and the effect mode in which character B is the leading role), the store clerk can set the effect mode as the setting on the sub-side. It may be The store clerk may be able to set the mode and frequency of error notification to be executed when the medal is clogged or cheating, or when the stop switch is not operated in the recommended procedure, as the setting on the sub side. Further, the store clerk may be able to set the deletion or display of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side.

  Furthermore, means for switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side as described above may be provided. For example, FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a setting screen on the store side in the modification. The switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and the call operation for displaying the setting screen on the shop side is performed by the store clerk, the setting screen shown in FIG. 16A is displayed. The hall menu screen is displayed. In the hall menu screen, it is possible to select one of a mode for setting on the main side and a mode for setting on the sub side.

  When the main side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 16B, a screen which allows selection of either the setting of the payout rate or the press setting of the switch, which is an example of the setting on the main side, is available. Is displayed. When the payout rate setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 16C, a screen on which any one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 16D, any one of the setting of the volume, the setting of the light amount, and the setting of the power saving mode, which is an example of the setting on the sub-side, A selectable screen is displayed. When the volume setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 16E, a screen on which any one of 0 to F can be selected is displayed.

  As described above, since the store clerk can selectively switch between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side, it is possible to easily make settings relating to the game. In addition, since a setting screen (for example, a hall menu screen) for switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 based on one operation (for example, a calling operation). You can make settings related to the game more easily and easily.

[About player settings]
In the present embodiment, the player can set the production volume and the production light quantity as settings relating to the game. However, the player sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40), and the sub side (effect control board such as the sub control unit 91) The configuration included in 90 and the configuration connected to the production control board 90, etc.) may be other settings.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure (pressure) and hardness when operating various operation means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the setting on the main side. Further, it may be possible to set the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the sub-side setting. The player may be able to set the effect mode as the setting on the sub side, or may be able to set characters, music, etc. appearing in the set effect mode. The player may be able to set the power saving mode as the setting on the sub side. The player may be able to set the deletion or display of game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side. Even if the player can display the password for managing the game history and input the password by communicating with the external server via the Internet with a portable terminal or the like as a setting on the sub side Good.

[About setting operation on the shop side]
In the present embodiment, in order for the store clerk to set the payout rate, it is a condition that the setting key switch 37 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 inside the housing 1a is operated. In addition, in order to perform the reference setting of the volume and the light amount, it is necessary to operate the store side setting switch 60 provided inside the front door 1b. Therefore, only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b can set the payout rate by operating the setting key switch 37. Similarly, only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b is the store side. By operating the setting switch 60, it is possible to make reference settings of the volume and the light amount.

  However, the operation means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b, or provided outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b. It may be For example, an operation means with a key that can be unlocked only by a store clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b.

  In the present embodiment, the operating means is provided outside the housing 1a and outside the front door 1b, and even if a person other than the store clerk can operate the operating means, unless the front door 1b is opened. Can not set the payout rate, or set the standard of the amount and the light amount. For this reason, it can prevent that the setting regarding a game is performed improperly. From the viewpoint that only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, it is preferable that the operation means operable only by the store clerk be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  Further, the operating means that can be operated only by the store clerk at the time of setting may be one that uses operating means operated by the player during a game or the like, similar to the setting of the power saving mode. For example, a game-related setting may be made by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order that only the store clerk knows.

  Note that the operating means for setting the power saving mode may also be provided at any location inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  The operating means for setting the payout rate, the operating means for setting the reference of the volume and the light amount, and the operating means for setting the power saving mode are different means as in this embodiment. All or part of these may be common means.

[About the setting operation on the player side]
In the present embodiment, in order to set the sound volume and the light amount, it is a condition that the player operates the player side setting switch 70 provided on the outside of the front door 1b.

  However, the operation means operable by the player at the time of setting may be provided outside the case 1a which is difficult to operate, such as the side surface or the upper surface of the case 1a as well as the outside of the front door 1b. . In this way, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is no possibility that a player or a store clerk sitting next touches the operation means to operate.

  Operation means operable by the player may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b. In this case, it is only necessary for the player to be able to operate by exposing the operating means to the outside, for example, a hole is formed in the front door 1b.

  Furthermore, the operation means that can be operated by the player may be one using an operation means operated by the player during a game or the like. For example, the volume and light quantity may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod). It may be a provided stick controller. The player can select an item by moving an icon displayed on the screen by defeating the operation stick, and can determine the selected item by pressing the trigger button. It is also good. Alternatively, the operation means that can be operated by the player may be a jog dial or a cross key.

[About means to prohibit setting on the shop side]
In the present embodiment, even if the operation means is operated, the setting regarding the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. For example, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even when the store side setting switch 60 is operated, when the front door 1b is closed, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited. Even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and settings relating to games may be prohibited by other methods. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the operation itself may not be possible. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the operation means can be operated, an input signal by the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operation means is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, processing based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

  Furthermore, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 16 and the setting relating to the game is possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. It may not be. Or when the front door 1b is closed, even if a setting screen is displayed, the setting regarding a game may not be possible.

[About means to prohibit the player's setting]
In the present embodiment, even when the operation means is operated, the setting regarding the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is open. For example, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated, the setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is open.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and settings relating to games may be prohibited by other methods. For example, when the front door 1b is open, the operation itself may not be possible. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if the operation means can be operated, an input signal by the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operation means is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the process based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

  Furthermore, when the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 16 and the setting relating to the game is possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is opened. It may not be. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is open, even if the setting screen is displayed, it may not be possible to make settings related to the game.

[About setting of volume and light quantity]
In the present embodiment, when the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60, it is possible to set the reference of the volume and the light amount (setting of the first volume step and the first light amount step). In addition, by the player operating the player side setting switch 70, it is possible to set the volume and the light amount (setting of the second sound volume step and the second light amount step). In addition, regarding the volume setting, if the player tries to set a volume that exceeds the volume limit even though the volume is currently at the maximum or minimum, the limit volume (maximum volume, The confirmation sound of the minimum volume was output. However, the setting of such volume and light amount is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, and may be another example.

  For example, any one of the setting of the first volume level by the store clerk and the setting of the second volume level by the player may not be possible. Any one of the setting of the first light intensity level by the store clerk and the setting of the second light intensity level by the player may not be possible.

  Not only the confirmation sound is output when the volume is set, but lighting means such as the effect effect LED 52 may be confirmed and lit. The confirmation sound and the confirmation lighting may be performed simultaneously. The confirmation lighting may be performed instead of the confirmation sound only when the player attempts to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation lighting may be performed in addition to the confirmation sound only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The tone color of the confirmation sound may change only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation light may be changed to blinking only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation sound may not be output when the player attempts to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum.

  When the operation interval from one operation to another operation is shorter than the time for outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation, the volume is changed to the other operation and the other operation is performed. The confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by the setting may not be output. Furthermore, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, after the confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation is output, the confirmation sound of the volume according to the volume set by the latest operation may be output.

  Not only the setting of the volume but also the setting of the light amount, the player further exceeds the light amount limit value although the present or the light amount is the maximum or the minimum as in the present embodiment and the modification. Special control (for example, control that maximizes or minimizes the amount of light for confirmation lighting) may be performed.

  The display showing the second volume level and the second light quantity level is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the second volume level may be displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume level. In this case, when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, a bar is first displayed as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. The number of squares may be increased or decreased (one is reduced in FIG. 17) in accordance with the lowering operation).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the second volume step is displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume step, and when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, the volume adjustment button A bar in which the number of squares is increased or decreased according to the above operation (in FIG. 18, an operation for decreasing the volume, that is, the second volume level) may be displayed first. In this case, a virtual bar before increasing or decreasing may be initially displayed. As described above, the initial display may indicate a volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first operation and before the second operation, and is not actually displayed. It may be

  For example, the second sound volume step is not limited to one that changes by one step every time the first sound volume changes by one step, and may be one that changes by one step when the first sound volume changes by plural steps. Good. That is, the first volume level and the second volume level do not have to change one to one.

  In the present embodiment, since "A" to "F" for limiting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared, it is possible to restrict the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side. Only the volume setting may be restricted, or only the light amount setting on the player side may be restricted.

  Although the volume and the amount of light to be highlighted are changed by the change operation by the stop switch and the setting content is reflected in the effect when the end operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting content may be reflected in the effect each time the volume or light intensity to be highlighted is changed by the change operation. The first volume step and the first light amount step are not limited to those reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but not reflected at the start of the display of the setting screen. The setting of the 1 volume step and the first light amount step may be performed. Alternatively, the first sound volume step and the first light amount step are set before the setting screen is displayed (for example, at the time of channel setting of the store side setting switch 60), and at the time of change operation by the player A change in volume or a change in light amount based on one light amount step may be set.

  In the volume change operation process of FIG. 15, while the confirmation sound is being output, the volume change operation is invalidated by first determining whether the timer is counting the confirmation sound. Not exclusively. For example, in addition to enabling the volume change operation performed while the confirmation sound is being output, when the volume is newly set, the output of the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound ends. It may be. As a result, when the player performs a change operation continuously for a short period of time, the confirmation sound is continuously output, and there is no possibility that the player will misunderstand the confirmation sound. It can be easy to grasp which volume it is. Further, when the volume is newly set while the previous confirmation sound is being output, the confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

[Display of setting screen]
In the present embodiment, the setting screen is continuously displayed when the front door 1b is opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. Not exclusively. For example, when the front door 1b is opened while the front door 1b is closed and the front door 1b is opened, the display of the setting screen is temporarily stopped, and then the setting screen before opened after the front door 1b is opened again May be displayed again. In this way, even if the front door 1b is once opened during the setting, the setting can be performed from the continuation before the opening, and the convenience of the player is improved and the player does not feel dissatisfied.

  A period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be determined. For example, the display of the setting screen may be stopped when 10 minutes have elapsed since the setting screen was displayed, regardless of whether or not the front door 1b is closed. Furthermore, only when the front door 1b is open, a period in which the setting screen can be displayed may be defined. For example, the setting screen may continue to be displayed even after 10 minutes while the front door 1b is closed, but the setting screen may not be displayed after 10 minutes while the front door 1b is opened.

  After the period during which the setting screen can be displayed has passed and the setting screen is not displayed, the screen may be switched to a predetermined screen other than the setting screen such as a demo screen.

  The display of the setting screen may be ended based on the ending operation of the player, or may be ended after the lapse of time. Furthermore, the display of the setting screen may be ended by any of the player's end operation and the passage of time.

[Demo direction]
The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is a standby command indicating transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, the number of bets is not set and the time when the end of the game is estimated (this embodiment) 60 seconds), when transitioning to the standby state, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed, and after entering the payout end command, the transition is made to the standby state. When to send. On the other hand, when the start condition of the demonstration effect including reception of the standby command is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 starts demonstration effect (demonstration effect) as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the control related to the demonstration effect due to the establishment of the demonstration effect start condition, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the power saving mode is set in the RAM 91c when the standby command is received. If the power saving mode is not set, demonstration effects are started in the normal mode (Sa02). If the power saving mode is set, the demonstration in the power saving mode is performed. The production starts (Sa06).

  When the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started in the step of Sa02, an effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect of the normal mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. The display 51 is displayed, and the lighting mode of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 is controlled to change as time passes. The production pattern corresponding to the demonstration production in the normal mode is configured to require a specific time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) from the start to the end. Further, when executing the demonstration effect in the normal mode, the demonstration effect in the normal mode can be continuously executed by repeatedly executing the effect pattern effect that requires a specific time.

  After starting the demonstration demonstration in the normal mode in the step of Sa02, is the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the setting operation of the bet number by the insertion of the medal from the medal insertion unit 4 (Sa03), the demonstration in the step of Sa02? Control is performed according to the passage of time according to the control pattern defined by the production pattern until a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the production is started (Sa04). And when specific time passes without setting operation of the bet number, it returns to the step of Sa02, starts demonstration production of normal mode from the beginning, setting operation of bet number of demonstration effect of normal mode Repeat until.

  When the betting number setting operation is performed in the step of Sa03, the demonstration effect is ended (Sa05), and the control is performed with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, in the step of Sa06, when the demonstration effect of the power saving mode is started, the effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect of the power saving mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are controlled to be turned off. The effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is configured to be maintained in the state at the start regardless of the elapsed time from the start of the control by the pattern.

  After starting the demonstration effect in the power saving mode in the step of Sa06, the process waits until the betting number setting operation is performed regardless of the passage of time (Sa07). Then, when the betting number setting operation is performed, the demonstration effect is ended (Sa05) in the same manner as when the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started, and the control with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game is performed. I do.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can execute a demonstration effect in any one of the normal mode and the power saving mode according to the setting of the power saving mode. The demonstration effect is to be executed according to the settings set by the. The setting and confirmation of the power saving mode by the store clerk or the like in the game arcade can be performed when the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state of the setting value of the winning probability .

  Specifically, the sub control unit 91 receives the setting command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the setting change state has been started, or receives the setting confirmation command and starts the setting confirmation state. When this is specified, as shown in FIG. 21, the power saving mode change state is entered and the power saving mode change screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the power saving mode change screen, a message indicating that the normal mode or the power saving mode can be selected, a message indicating that the mode can be selected and determined by operating the stop switch 8L and 8R and the start switch 7 is displayed. It has come to be. When the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected and determined in the state where the power saving mode change screen is displayed, the determined mode is set in the RAM 91 c as a demonstration effect mode. After that, when a setting command or a setting confirmation command is received from the main control unit 41 and it is specified that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has ended, the power saving mode change state is ended, and the power saving mode Ends the display of the change screen. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22, immediately when the demonstration effect of the mode set in the RAM 91c, that is, when the normal mode is set as the demonstration effect mode, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started to save When the power mode is set, demonstration of the power saving mode is started.

  The sub control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the start condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied as described above. As shown in FIG. 23, the start condition of the demonstration effect is determined for each effect mode before the transition to the demo effect, that is, the effect mode being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the effect mode being executed is a normal background, a special background or a special background with BGM, an operation related to the game and an operation related to the effect menu from the end of the game or the end of the effect menu It is a demonstration effect start condition that 60 seconds have elapsed or the settlement operation is performed without being performed.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when an operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game ends. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 waits for 60 seconds without performing an operation related to the effect menu after the stop operation is performed in the game in which the effect with the normal background or the special background is performed and the game ends. When the command is received or when the standby command transmitted after the settlement of the credit by the settlement operation is received, the demonstration effect is started when the standby command is received. Also, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), when the effect mode being executed is a special background with BGM, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation related to the game for 30 seconds after the game ends. When the operation related to the production menu is not performed, the BGM is stopped, and when the standby command is received for 30 seconds, that is, 60 seconds after the game ends, without performing the operation related to the production menu. The demo effect is started when the standby command is received.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), after the end of the effect menu, the standby command by the fact that the operation related to the game is not performed while the effect by the normal background, the special background or the special background with BGM is being executed If it is received and the value of the rendering operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds before when the standby command is received, the demonstration effect is generated when the value of the rendering operation elapsed time timer has elapsed 60 seconds To start.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 23, when the effect mode being executed is a warning notification, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu have not been performed since the end of the game. Alternatively, a demonstration operation start condition is that a settlement operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 24C, after the end of the game, the main control unit 41 receives the standby command transmitted after the game-related operation is not performed within 60 seconds or after the settlement of the credits by the settlement operation. If so, send a wait command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the warning notification when the stop operation is performed in the non-recommended stop order, and then continues the warning notification and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received. Let

  In addition, although not particularly illustrated, even when the effect mode being executed is a prize notification effect indicating the occurrence of a prize, the operation related to the game from the end of the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed. The demonstration production start condition is that the second has elapsed or a settlement operation is performed. The main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when no operation relating to the game is performed within 60 seconds after the end of the game or when a standby command transmitted after settlement of credits by the settlement operation is received. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the informing notification effect when one of the winning combinations is won, and then continues the informing notification effect and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, when it is after the error notification, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed, and the demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have passed since the error was released. is there. As shown in FIG. 24 (d), after the main control unit 41 transmits the standby command when the operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds as described above, for example, the medal selector 29 detects a medal jam. An error command is sent when an error occurs, and an error command is sent again when the error is canceled. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received, ends the demonstration effect when the error command is received for the first time, and starts the error notification. Then, when the error command is received again, the error notification is ended, and the effect mode before the demonstration effect is returned to. Thereafter, based on the above-described error cancellation timer, the demonstration effect is started when 60 seconds have elapsed without the operation related to the game and the operation regarding the effect menu being performed. When the settlement operation is performed before the lapse of 60 seconds and the standby command is transmitted, the demonstration effect is started by receiving the standby command.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 23, when the effect mode being executed is an effect menu and the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, or the character is being selected, the effect menu start operation or the last in the effect menu is displayed. The demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have passed since the above operation. As shown in FIG. 25B, the sub-control unit 91 performs the start operation of the effect menu by continuously pressing any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for 5 seconds or more as described above. When it starts, the production menu starts. Thereafter, when 60 seconds have elapsed from the last operation in the production menu or the last operation in the production menu based on the value of the production operation elapsed time timer while the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, and the character is being selected, Start the demo production. When the standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the effect menu, the effect menu is continued without executing the demonstration effect.

  In the configuration in which the input of the password for setting the content of the effect in the effect menu, the game history, etc. can be converted into a two-dimensional code and output, as shown in FIG. 23, the effect mode being executed is the effect menu. If the two-dimensional code is being displayed while the password is being input, it is the demonstration effect start condition that five minutes have elapsed since the last operation in the effect menu. As shown in FIG. 25C, after starting the effect menu, the sub-control unit 91 is based on the value of the effect operation elapsed time timer while the password is being input and the two-dimensional code is being displayed. When five minutes have passed since the effect menu start operation or the last operation in the effect menu, the demonstration effect is started. When the standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the effect menu, the effect menu is continued without executing the demonstration effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, when the effect mode being executed is the change state of the power saving mode, the end of the change state of the power saving mode is the demonstration effect start condition. As shown in FIG. 24 (e), the main control unit 41 transmits a setting command upon transition to and from the setting change state, and transmits a setting confirmation command upon transition to and from the setting confirmation state. The setting change state or the setting confirmation state is terminated, and the setting command or the setting confirmation command is transmitted. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating the start of setting or a setting confirmation command indicating the start of confirmation, the sub control unit 91 shifts to the power saving mode change state. After that, as shown in FIG. 24E, when a setting command indicating the end of setting or a setting confirmation command indicating the end of confirmation is received, a demonstration effect corresponding to the changed mode is immediately executed.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. The unit 41 transmits a standby command that can specify the transition time to the standby state. In response thereto, the sub-control unit 91 executes a demonstration effect based on the reception of the standby command, and the sub-control unit 91 can set whether to control to a power saving mode.

  In such a configuration, when the process of executing the demonstration effect upon receipt of the standby command and the process of controlling to either the normal mode or the power saving mode are performed separately, the sub-control unit 91 There is a problem that the control to be performed becomes complicated.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can set whether to execute the demonstration effect in the normal mode or the power saving mode, such as when a standby command is received. When the demonstration condition is executed and the demonstration condition is executed, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is performed when the normal mode is set, and the power saving mode is demonstrated when the power saving mode is set. Production is executed, and the power saving mode is set so that the power required to execute the demonstration production can be saved, and as part of the control to execute the demonstration production, the power saving mode is used. Since the control is performed, the control by the sub-control unit 91 can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 as a demonstration effect in the normal mode to repeatedly execute effects requiring a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), thereby demonstrating the power saving mode. As the effect, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value and a message of "power saving mode" is displayed, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are maintained in the constant state regardless of the elapsed time. Since the processing load of the sub-control unit 91 when executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be reduced as compared with the execution of the demonstration effect in the normal mode, the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be further reduced. It is possible to save the power required to execute

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures whether the estimated end time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) has elapsed without setting the number of bets after the end of one game, and in the power saving mode. Regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set as the setting, a standby command is transmitted when the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, and sub-control The unit 91 is configured to execute a demonstration effect when a standby command is received, and can start the demonstration effect on the sub-control unit 91 side according to the period measured by the main control unit 41. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods on the main control unit 41 side depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, in a state in which the stop operation of the reels by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not effective, the sub control unit 91 continues pressing any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R continuously for 5 seconds or more. Thus, it is possible to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect menu that displays items related to the effect according to the operation by the player, and the period after the operation related to the effect menu is performed, Regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, it is measured by a time timer for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, the Depending on the content, the demo effect is to be executed when 60 seconds or 5 minutes is measured, and the player's operation related to the effect menu is received. Give it is possible to start the demonstration effect depending on the period measured from. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, Demonstration effects according to the newly set mode are executed, and immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, the normal mode and the power saving mode are set according to the newly set mode. Since the demonstration effect is executed, it is possible to confirm whether the mode set by the change screen of the power saving mode is reflected.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the order of the stop operation of each reel based on the stop operation time command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, and recommends the recommended operation mode (this In the embodiment, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the operation order in which the left stop switch 8L is set to the first stop, a warning notification that warns to perform the stop operation in the recommended stop order When the game does not progress after the warning notification is executed, the warning notification is continued until the demonstration effect is started, and the stop switch 8L is performed in the recommended operation mode. , 8C, and 8R can be reliably recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning notification effect when any of the winning combinations wins, and when the game does not proceed after executing the winning notification effect, The notification effect is continued until the demonstration effect is started, and it is possible to surely recognize that the winning has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when shifting to the standby state, while the sub-control unit 91 receives the standby command to control the demonstration effect. Although it is configured to start, the command that triggers the sub-control unit 91 to start controlling the demonstration effect is transmitted at the timing of shifting to the standby state, so that the execution time of the demonstration effect can be specified. It may be a command, or may be a command that can specify the execution time of the demonstration effect by being transmitted at the timing that becomes the starting point for measuring the time until the timing of executing the demonstration effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to transmit a standby command when shifting to the standby state, and the standby control unit 91 specifies the execution time of the demonstration effect. However, in place of such a dedicated command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify not only the execution time of the demonstration effect but also the other control state. For example, the execution time of the demonstration effect may be specified based on a command or the like indicating the end of settlement of credits. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit may be configured to execute a demonstration effect when a specific command is received, or to execute the demonstration effect when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the specific command. It may be a configuration. Specifically, when one game is over, the main control unit takes time until transition to a standby state, such as when a setting change state and a setting confirmation state are finished, when payout of medals by payment of credits is completed. A specific command is transmitted when it becomes the timing to be measured, and the sub-control unit measures a period after receiving the specific command by a timer set in the sub-control unit 91, Regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, the demo effect is executed when a predetermined period is measured based on the timer. Also good. With such a configuration, it is possible to start the demonstration effect according to the period measured by the sub control unit. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, The demonstration effect according to the newly set mode among the power saving modes is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, if the newly set mode is the normal mode, the first time In contrast, the normal mode demonstration effect is executed while the newly set mode is the power saving mode as shown in FIG. 26 (b). After that, it may be configured to execute demo presentation in the power saving mode, and by adopting such a configuration, the power saving mode is set even when the power saving mode is set in the power saving mode change state. After the end of the change state of the DE, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is executed once, so even if the power saving mode is set just before the store is opened, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started first in the situation immediately after the store is opened. As a result, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening the store can be improved.

  In addition, the power saving mode is set when the demonstration effect is executed for the first time not only after the power saving mode change state ends but also after a specific situation such as after the power is turned on or after the setting value is changed. Even if there is a demo mode in the normal mode, the demo mode in the normal mode will be executed first in the situation immediately after opening by executing the demo mode in the power saving mode. Thus, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command after the completion of credit settlement, and the sub-control unit 91 starts a demonstration effect when receiving the standby command transmitted after the completion of credit settlement. The main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) elapses after the completion of the credit settlement. The demo control is started when the sub control unit 91 receives the standby command, or the main control unit 41 transmits a specific command at the end of the credit settlement, and the sub control unit 91 receives the specific command. The demo effect is started when a predetermined period of time (for example, 60 seconds) elapses after that, that is, the predetermined period of time elapses after the settlement of credits is completed. It may be configured to start the demonstration effect at the time was.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, Although it is the structure which performs the demonstration production | presentation according to the mode newly set among power saving modes, after completion | finish of the change state of power saving mode, the sub control part 91 does not set the bet number, but is estimated completion time The demo effect may be executed when (in the present embodiment, 60 seconds) has elapsed.

  Also, in such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state is a normal background, a special background, or a special background with GM, After the end of the power saving mode change state, the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state is made, while the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state as shown in FIG. Is the effect menu, the effect menu such as the normal background is displayed instead of the effect menu that is the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state after the power saving mode change state ends. If it changes to the change state of energy saving mode during execution of a production menu by doing in this way, it may be made the mode of presentation before, and after the state of change of energy saving mode ends, the effect menu In order to return the current presentation aspects normal background, in addition to the special background or the like, it is not necessary to hold until the display contents of the current presentation menu can be simplified control.

  In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is ended by performing an operation of displaying the effect menu during the demonstration effect. However, a predetermined operation (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is performed during the demonstration effect. Information such as a game history is displayed on a part of the liquid crystal display 51 while continuing the demonstration effect as shown in FIG. It may be possible to return to the demonstration production. By adopting such a structure, the demonstration history is not ended by the browsing operation of the game history during execution of the demonstration production in the energy saving mode. Other than the display of, the energy-saving mode demonstration will continue and will not return to the normal performance after the game history is displayed, but the energy-saving mode demonstration will continue. The power required to run the demonstration effect can be labor-saving.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 terminates the demonstration effect by performing the setting operation of the bet number during the demonstration effect, and performs control in the effect pattern according to the progress of the game. Although the configuration is as described above, when a setting operation for the number of bets is performed, a predetermined game start effect may be executed, and then control may be performed with an effect pattern according to the progress status of the game. In the effect, a message indicating that the start of the game is welcome may be displayed, or an image of a character indicating the same may be displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably recognize that the game has been shifted to a state where it can be started.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 (confirmation operation control unit) controls the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903. In addition, even if the player side setting switch 70 receives the player's operation during the confirmation operation execution period, which is a period for controlling the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903, the sub control unit 91 (specific control execution means) , Do not display the setting screen (do not execute the specific control).

  As described above, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period, it is troublesome if the setting screen is displayed with the operation of the player side setting switch 70. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the confirmation operation execution period, the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited, and the operation is invalidated. Thereby, in the confirmation operation execution period, the setting screen is not displayed with the operation of the player side setting switch 70, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  (2) Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) may display effects in the display area. Further, the movable means 901 and 902 may operate so as to be superimposed on the display area (for example, the movable positions 921 and 922) of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the setting screen (specific information) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in response to the operation of the setting switch 70.

  In the present embodiment, the setting screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 70 when the movable units 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, the visibility of the setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 can be prevented from being hindered.

  (3) Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) may display effects in the display area. Further, in parallel with the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903, initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be performed. For example, the sub CPU 91a reads and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b to perform initial setting of the effect control board 90. By performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting a sound from the speakers 53, 54, accepting an operation of the player side setting switch 70, and performing processing based on the accepted operation. Can.

  As described above, by performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90 in parallel with the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903, it is possible to prevent the long time for the initial setting of the effect control board 90.

  (4) Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 sets the setting screen until the player side setting switch 70 accepts the player's operation until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. May not be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  (5) Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player setting switch 70 may be disabled while the front door 1b is open. In this way, it is possible to prevent the setting relating to the effect from being tampered with during the opening of the front door 1b, or to prevent the setting relating to the effect from being accidentally made.

  (6) Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control board 90 (effect control means) includes setting means for setting the normal state and the power saving state, and when executing the demonstration effect, When the normal state is set by the setting means, the demonstration effect in the normal mode may be executed, and when the power saving state is set by the setting means, the demonstration effect in the power saving mode may be executed.

  As described above, by executing the demonstration effect based on the state set by the setting unit, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

  (7) Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the demonstration effect in the normal mode is an effect that repeats the effect of a specific time, and the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is an effect means (liquid crystal display 51, effect effect The effect may be such that the LED 52 and the reel LED 55) are in a specific state.

  As described above, by providing the normal demonstration effect and the power saving demonstration effect, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

  (8) Also, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an error (abnormality) occurs during a game, an error signal (security signal) is output after the game ends, and an error occurs during a game with payout In this case, the output of the error signal may be started before the external output of the payout signal is completed.

  By starting the output of the error signal at such a timing, it is possible to determine an occurrence trigger of the error.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. In addition, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be implemented in combination, and are described in the above-described embodiment The technical items may be replaced with the technical items described in the following modifications, and the replacement may be implemented by further combining the technical items described in the following modifications. It is also good.

  In the example described above, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not received and the player side setting switch 70 is turned off. Not limited to. For example, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 may be turned on while the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not received. Further, for example, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 may be turned off while accepting the operation of the player side setting switch 70.

  Further, in the above-described example, although the player mode setting switch 70 is used to set the effect mode during the game, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode during the game may be set using the effect switch 56. The effect switch 56 has a plurality of functions such as, for example, being used for an effect during a game. For example, the description of the function of the effect switch 56 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 29 is a view showing an example of displaying the explanation of the function of the effect switch 56 on the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch is used for setting the effect mode during the game. In the illustrated example, a demonstration effect (normal mode) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a description of the function of the effect switch 56 is displayed at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Moreover, although the example mentioned above demonstrated using the example which displays a setting screen as an example of specific control, it does not restrict to this. For example, the specific control may be control to change the display of the liquid crystal display 51, such as display of a history, display of a payout table, display of arrangement of reels, or the like. Further, the specific control may be not only control for changing the display of the liquid crystal display 51 but also audio output. For example, the specific control may be an audio output in a hidden effect.

  Further, in the above-described example, the movable means 901 to 903 are disposed around the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The movable means 901 to 903 are disposed at a distance from the liquid crystal display 51 It may be For example, the movable units 901 to 903 may be arranged anywhere in the case 1a of the slot machine 1, such as the left side of the reel 2L or the right side of the reel 2R. Further, the movable means 901 to 903 may operate so as to be superimposed on the liquid crystal display 51, or may operate in a place unrelated to the liquid crystal display 51.

  Moreover, although the sub-control part 91 demonstrated using the example which controls the confirmation operation of the movable means 901-903 in the example mentioned above, the main control part 41 is not limited to this, The confirmation of the movable means 901-903 The operation may be controlled. In this case, the main control unit 41 transmits a command instructing control of the movable units 901 to 903 to the sub control unit 91, and controls the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903.

  Further, in the above-described example, the operation input of the specific control is performed using the player side setting switch 70, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the operation input of the specific control may be performed using a holding operation with the effect switch 56, the MAX bet switch 6, an infrared sensor, or the like, a touch panel, or the like. When the operation input of the specific control is performed using a switch or the like connected to the main control unit 41, the main control unit 41 transmits a command corresponding to the operation input to the sub control unit 91.

  Further, in the example described above, the effect control board 90 includes one sub control unit 91, and one sub control unit 91 performs initial setting of the effect control board 90, operation check of the movable means 901 to 903 and a setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the production control board 90 includes a plurality of sub-control units 91, different sub-control units 91 execute initial setting of the production control board 90, operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903, display processing of the setting screen, and the like. Good. Even if the production control board 90 includes a plurality of sub-control units 91, one sub-control unit 91 performs initial setting of the production control board 90, operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903, and a setting screen. Among these display processes, a plurality of processes may be executed.

[About Pachinko machines]
As described above, in the present embodiment and the modification, the slot machine 1 has been described, but the slot machine 1 may be replaced by a pachinko gaming machine 200 described below. The pachinko gaming machine 200 includes a part of the same configuration as the slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration / process will be omitted, and a different configuration / process will be described.

  Near the center of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 200, an effect display device configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device variably displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the effect display device, the first special symbol and the second special symbol The variable display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) synchronized with at least one of the variable display is performed. The variation display of the effect symbols is executed in various variations such as scroll display. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect pattern on the display screen is provided, and in the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle” and “right” There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying effect symbols.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 200, a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but a predetermined starting condition is satisfied (when the variable display due to the stored memory that is not the big hit game and has been started and won first) has been established. If not, it is stored as pending storage information within a predetermined upper limit (for example, four). The hold storage information is, for example, information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state).

  The pachinko gaming machine 200 is a "big hit" when the rendering symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific symbol combination (big hit symbol combination) in the variable display due to the storage, and is controlled to the specific gaming state.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 200, as shown in FIG. 30, a front frame (also referred to as a cell) 100b and a glass door 100c can be opened and closed with respect to the frame-like outer frame 100a with the left edge as a swing center. Provided in

  A pair of upper and lower engagement protrusions 104 and 106 is provided near the end edge of the front frame 100b opposite to the swinging center. The engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107 are provided at positions opposed to the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 of the outer frame 100a. By pressing the front frame 100b in the open state against the outer frame 100a, the engagement protrusions 104, 106 get over the engagement receiving pieces 105, 107, and the engagement protrusions 104, 106 are moved downward by the biasing force of the spring in the state of getting over. Move and lock. In this way, the front frame 100b can be closed with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  The store clerk inserts a key into a key hole (not shown) and performs release operation (for example, clockwise rotation), whereby the pair of upper and lower engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are pushed upward against the biasing force of the spring. As a result, the engagement projections 104, 106 can be disengaged from the engagement receiving pieces 105, 107 and unlocked. In this way, the front frame 100b can be opened with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  Further, the front frame 100b is also provided with an engagement protrusion 103 for the glass door 100c, and an engagement hole 102 is provided in the glass door 100c portion facing the engagement protrusion 103. The engagement projection 103 is pressed downward by a spring (not shown), and the engagement projection 103 is pushed up by the lower edge portion of the engagement hole 102 by pressing the open glass door 100c against the front frame 100b. By overtaking, the engaging projection 103 is pushed down by the biasing force of the spring, and the engaging projection 103 and the engagement hole 102 are engaged and locked. Thus, the glass door 100c can be closed with respect to the front frame 100b.

  The store clerk inserts the key into a key hole (not shown) and performs release operation (for example, rotates it counterclockwise), the engaging projection 103 is pulled up against the biasing force of the spring, and the engaging projection 103 is engaged. The engagement with the hole 102 is released and the lock can be released. In this way, the glass door 100c can be opened with respect to the front frame 100b.

  Similar to the slot machine 1, the pachinko gaming machine 200 may also have the following configuration.

  For example, a store-side setting switch 160 may be provided inside the outer frame 100a to set the reference of the effect mode during the game. Normally, since the front frame 100b is closed with respect to the outer frame 100a, a person other than the store clerk who does not own the key for opening the front frame 100b cannot operate the store side setting switch 160. By operating the store-side setting switch 160, the store clerk can set the reference level of the sound volume (first sound level) and the reference setting of the light amount (first light level).

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, as in the store-side effect setting process shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 200 is powered on, the front frame 100b is opened, and the store-side setting switch 160 is operated. It may be possible to set the reference of the volume and the light quantity (setting of the first volume level and the first light level) on the condition that the condition is set. As a result, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the store side setting switch is operated by an illegal act, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is closed. While being able to prevent that a setting is performed illegally, it can prevent that the reference | standard setting of a sound volume and a light quantity is performed by the content which a store clerk does not intend.

  For example, the player side setting switch 170 for setting the effect mode during the game may be provided on the outside of the front frame 100b. Since the player-side setting switch 170 is positioned on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 when the front frame 100b is closed, the player-side setting switch 170 is operated by a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 200. Operation is possible. By operating the player side setting switch 170, the player can set the volume (second volume step) and the light amount (second light amount stage).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, as in the player-side effect setting process shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 200 is powered on, the front frame 100b is closed, and the player setting switch 170 On the condition that it has been operated, a setting screen as shown in FIG. 11 may be displayed to enable setting of the volume and the amount of light (setting of the second volume level and the second light level). Thus, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the player side setting switch 170 is operated by a person other than the player, the setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is opened. It is possible to prevent the setting of the volume and the amount of light to be performed with contents not intended by the person.

  In the store-side effect setting process and the player-side effect setting process in the pachinko gaming machine 200, it is determined whether or not the front frame 100b is open, and the setting regarding the game is prohibited according to the determination result. there were. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the glass door 100c is opened in addition to the front frame 100b, and settings relating to the game may be prohibited according to the determination result.

[Others]
The main control unit 41 may include an abnormality detection unit that detects a predetermined abnormality, an abnormality notification unit that performs notification according to the detection of the abnormality, and a notification setting unit that sets a notification level by the abnormality notification unit. Then, when the notification level is set to a predetermined level, the abnormality notification means does not notify even if an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means, but associates the event generated in the game control board 40 and the related part with the time. In the time-related processing that performs processing such as storing, when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit, regardless of the notification level, the occurrence of the abnormality may be stored in association with the time information. With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the abnormality while reducing the annoyance by the notification.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 includes an abnormality detection unit that detects a predetermined abnormality, an abnormality notification unit that performs notification according to the detection of the abnormality, and a notification setting unit that sets a notification level by the abnormality notification unit. You may have. Then, when the notification level is set to a predetermined level, the abnormality notification means does not notify even when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means, but associates the event occurring in the effect control board 90 and the related part with the time. In the time-related processing that performs processing such as storing, when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit, regardless of the notification level, the occurrence of the abnormality may be stored in association with the time information. With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm an abnormality while reducing the troublesomeness caused by notification.

  Also, the external output substrate 1000 outputs an external output signal such as a security signal or a payout signal to an external device (for example, a hall computer). If the external output board 1000 detects an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game during the game, the external output board 1000 does not output a security signal immediately after detecting the abnormality, but outputs a security signal after the game ends. Also, the external output board 1000 outputs a payout signal each time one medal is dispensed. Also, when the external output board 1000 detects an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game during the game with payout processing, the output of the payout signal is completed instead of outputting the security signal immediately after detecting the abnormality. Before starting, output of security signal is started. Thereby, it is possible to determine the occurrence trigger of the abnormality.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine to which the medal is applied as the game medium used for setting the number of bets and providing the game value accompanying the winning has been described as an example. However, a slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit slot machine that sets the number of bets using only credits. When using game balls as game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and by the occurrence of a prize, a plurality of types of gaming such as medals and gaming balls Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  Further, in this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is completed, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which winning is generated accordingly has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving display results in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and for one game using gaming value The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas, whereby one game is ended, and the plurality of the plurality are displayed as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, one game is ended by the display result being derived on the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and a prize is won according to the display result derived on the variable display device. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one provided with a variable display device having three reels, and a slot machine provided with one having only one reel, and a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction. .

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. It is also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. You may employ the enclosure type slot machine which adds a game point (score), without paying it out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common and only the base or the base and the drum are called game machines.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 40 game control board 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 90 effect control board 91 sub control unit 91a sub CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A plurality of movable means,
Movable means control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of movable means;
Accepting means for accepting the player's operation;
Specific control execution means for performing specific control according to the reception of the reception means;
Reception notification means for notifying that the operation of the player can be received;
Equipped with
It said movable means controlling means, after controlling the operation check of the part of the movable means of the plurality of movable means, confirmation operation control means for controlling the check operation of the different other movable means to be part of the movable means Including
The reception notification means, Oite during the verify operation control means verify operation execution period confirmation operation is a period for sequentially controlling the plurality of movable means, said after checking operation of the part of the movable means is completed , gaming machine, characterized in that intends line notification indicating that can accept an operation of the player.

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