JP6558531B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and that plays a game in which the presence or absence of a prize is determined by a combination of symbols displayed when the reels are stopped.

  In a slot machine as a gaming machine, generally, after a game medium inserted from an insertion slot, for example, a game medal, reaches a predetermined number of bets, a reel rotates by a predetermined start operation, for example, an operation of a start lever. Thereafter, a reel that has been rotated by a player's predetermined reel stop operation, for example, an operation of a reel stop button, is stopped, and a winning combination is determined by a combination of symbols displayed when the reel is stopped. One operation from the rotation of the reel to the stop is regarded as one game, and a game in which this one game is repeated is executed.

  In this type of slot machine, a game can be executed in any one of a plurality of game states as a game state in which one game is repeatedly executed. For example, a normal game state and a display when the reel is stopped The game is executed in a special game state different from the normal game state by the combination of symbols made.

JP 2000-061034 A

By the way, this type of slot machine including the slot machine disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is a rule that defines the performance of gaming machines that can be installed in gaming halls (rules concerning the recognition of gaming machines and the verification of type). When testing whether or not the game machine conforms to the above, the game information related to the game is transmitted to the test device, and the test is performed by executing the game in the same game state as that performed in the slot machine on the test device side. It is carried out.

However, when sending game information about the game to the test device, the game state of the game that the test device is running in the slot machine can be accurately grasped because there is not enough time to send the game information. In some cases, the test could not be performed accurately.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can accurately transmit a gaming state relating to a game to a test apparatus.

The gaming machine according to the present invention that has solved the above-mentioned problems is provided with main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the main control means is based on the fact that the special combination is won and the special combination is stopped and displayed. The special game state is controlled to start, and in the special game state, the special feature can be activated, and when the special game state end condition is not satisfied, the special feature end condition is satisfied. After finishing the operation of the accessory and executing the waiting process for a predetermined period, the operation of the special object can be started again, and the main control means can execute the interruption process in the predetermined period, and the special control in the special gaming state. In the interrupt process that is executed when an accessory is activated, a special gaming state is enabled, and a process for outputting a test signal indicating that the special actor is activated can be executed. In the interrupt process that is executed in a predetermined period when the special feature is not operating in the technical state, a process is performed to output a test signal indicating that the special game state is not operating and the special combination is not operating. The process for outputting a test signal indicating that the special game is not activated and the special game is not activated during the predetermined period in which the special game is not activated in the special game is performed a plurality of times. Configured to be executable .

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, predetermined information stored in the storage means (information related to the bonus, in this case, the second kind special object (for example, a test apparatus connected when performing a test related to the game) A test signal is output on the basis of information) that is also referred to as CB). And when transmitting the test signal to the outside, if there is not enough time to transmit the test signal, it is not possible to transmit the test signal based on the predetermined information, for example when connected to the test device In addition, there is a possibility that the gaming state that the test apparatus is executing on the gaming machine cannot be grasped.

In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the interrupt process executed when the special combination is operating in the special game state indicates that the special combination is operating and the special combination is operating. The processing for outputting the indicated test signal is in the special gaming state in the interruption process executed in a predetermined period in which the special character is not activated in the special game state, and the special character is not activated. Therefore, the information indicating that the operation of the special accessory has been completed can be reliably transmitted to the test apparatus.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the gaming state relating to the game can be accurately transmitted to the test apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the function of a slot machine. (A) It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning of the reel of a slot machine. (B) It is a figure which shows each symbol of the reel of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of each small part displayed with the reel of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol of 2 types BB combination and each re-game combination displayed by the reel of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the role lottery probability in a general game state and a 2 type BB internal game state. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a state in which the slot machine and the test apparatus are connected. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a program start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a game progress main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a game start process. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination display flag and an operation state flag. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a reel rotation start preparation process. It is a figure which shows winning and re-game condition apparatus information, and accessory condition apparatus information. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of BB operation | movement management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of CB operation | movement management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 2-byte time waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an interrupt waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a test signal and condition apparatus information output process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of another 2 byte time waiting process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, “establishment” when described as “game combination is established”, “game combination is established”, etc. means a game combination corresponding to a combination determination result selected by the combination determination means described later. A combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a game combination (a winning combination such as a small role) with a payout of game medals or a game combination without a payout (replayed game or bonus combination) will be described later. This is used as a concept indicating that the stop is displayed on the active line. However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game player can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or the corresponding symbol of the game player stops on the active line It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as a point in time when the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the game player is stopped and displayed on the active line, or a point when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

  Further, in the following description, a player or the like will insert a game medal into a medal slot 21 described later, and a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game out of credited (stored) game medals. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for inserting is collectively referred to as a betting operation. In addition, this betting operation, a player's operation of pressing the settlement switch 24 (to be described later), a tilting operation of the start lever 25, a pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and a pressing operation of the reject switch 27 are generally game operations. Called.

[Appearance of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable. An upper panel assembly 10, an intermediate panel assembly 20, a lower panel assembly 30, and a tray assembly 40 are attached to the front surface of the front door 2 in order from the top.

  In the center portion of the upper panel assembly 10, a display screen 11a of the image display device 11 disposed on the back side thereof is disposed so as to face the front. In the periphery of the image display device 11, a first effect lamp 12, second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are disposed on the lower left and right of the display screen 11a.

  A display window W is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20 so that the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main body casing face each other. A medal slot 21 into which a game medal for a game is inserted is provided at the lower right position of the display window W, and a 1-BET switch 22 is provided at the lower left position of the display window W. The 1-BET switch 22 is a switch for inserting one game medal to be used for a game within a credited range.

  Further, on the right side of the 1-BET switch 22, a MAX-BET switch 23 for inserting a maximum allowable number of game medals to be used for a game is provided. The maximum allowable number of game medals to be used for a game is, for example, three, but may be determined as appropriate, such as one or two. This maximum allowable throw-in number is necessary to execute the game. The maximum allowable number of throws is also the specified bet number. A settlement switch 24 is disposed on the left side of the 1-BET switch 22. The settlement switch 24 is a switch for paying out a credited game medal or a bet game medal.

  Further, a start lever 25 is provided on the right side of the settlement switch 24. The start lever 25 is operated when starting a combination lottery process to be described later. Further, three stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c are provided at the right position of the start lever 25. At a position below the medal slot 21, a reject switch 27 is provided for returning game medals that have been inserted through the medal slot 21 and stayed there.

  The inside of the medal slot 21 is not shown in the figure, but when the inserted game medal is effectively received, the receiving passage through which the game medal passes and when the inserted game medal is not received It branches off to the return passage where game medals pass. Among these, the receiving passage leads to a hopper 50 (described later) provided in the main body housing, and the return passage leads to a game medal payout opening 41 provided in the tray assembly 40. A blocker 48 is provided at a branch portion between the receiving passage and the return passage.

  The blocker 48 has an ON state and an OFF state. The ON state of the blocker 48 is a state in which a game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 is guided to the receiving passage. Further, the OFF state of the blocker 48 is a state in which the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are guided to the return path. The blocker 48 is configured to be able to select an ON state and an OFF state during a period during which game medals are effectively received and during other periods. The blocker 48 is switched between the ON state and the OFF state, and distributes the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 into the receiving passage and the return passage.

  Although not shown, a selector is provided on the downstream side of the medal insertion slot 21, and a passage in the selector has a passage sensor 28a for detecting a game medal, a distance shorter than the diameter of the medal. Further, an upstream insertion medal sensor 28b and a downstream insertion sensor 28c are provided. The passage sensor 28 a is disposed on the upstream side of the blocker 48, and the input sensors 28 b and 28 c are disposed on the downstream side of the blocker 48. When a game medal is inserted from the medal slot 21 when the blocker 48 is ON, it is first detected by the passage sensor 28a, then detected by the upstream slot sensor 28b, and finally detected by the downstream slot sensor 28c. It is configured to be.

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are displayed so as to be visible to the player. . The display window W is provided with one effective line 29 that connects the left middle, middle middle, and right middle symbol display areas in the display window W in a horizontal line.

  In the slot machine 1, various display lamps configured by LED lamps or the like are arranged. In the present embodiment, as the display lamps, a MAX-BET display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a number display lamp 46g. The storage number display lamp 46h and the acquired number display lamp 46j are provided. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 described later.

  The MAX-BET display lamp 46a is a lamp that is lit when a game medal can be betted, and is disposed inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When the MAX-BET switch 23 is lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 may be partially or entirely. It is supposed to shine. Other display lamps are arranged on the side or lower portion of the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

  The BET number display lamp 46b is a lamp for displaying the number of game medals bet. The 1-BET display lamp 46bA is turned on when the number of bet game medals is one, and is turned on when there are two bets. The 2-BET display lamp 46bB is turned on and the MAX-BET display lamp 46bC is turned on when there are three pieces. The insertable display lamp 46c is a lamp that is turned on in a situation where a game medal can be inserted. The game start display lamp 46d is a lamp that is turned on in a situation where the game can be started by operating the start lever 25. The re-game display lamp 46e is a lamp that is turned on when a re-game role described later is established in an arbitrary game and a game medal is automatically inserted (betted) by an automatic bet process in the next game. The automatic betting process is a process of betting the game medal bet in the previous game even when no game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 or when the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 is not pressed.

  The state display lamp 46f is a lamp that is turned on when a special combination such as a bonus, which will be described later, is won in the combination lottery process, and the number display lamp 46g displays the number of formation of the special combination, the number of winnings, etc. in 7 segments. It is a lamp. The stored number display lamp 46h is a lamp that displays the number of stored game medals in 7 segments, and the acquired number display lamp 46j displays the number of game medals acquired when a small role is established in 7 segments. It is a lamp to display. The status display lamp 46f and the number of times display lamp 46g may not be provided.

  The stored number display lamp 46h is a segment display of game medals stored in the slot machine 1, and displays a number between “00” and “50” in this embodiment. For example, when one game medal is inserted in a state where no game medal is inserted, the one game medal is bet for the game. The bet game medals are displayed by the bet number display device 47a. When two more cards are added, three game medals are bet for that game. Therefore, when up to three game medals are inserted, the game medals are betted and not stored. If game medals continue to be inserted, game medals are stored in the slot machine 1 and the stored number is displayed by the stored number display lamp 46h. The stored number of game medals is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63.

  As described above, in this embodiment, up to 50 game medals can be stored. Therefore, when the stored number is 50, which is the maximum stored number, and “50” is displayed on the stored number display lamp 46h, no more game medals are stored. When a game medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 in a state where the stored number is the maximum stored number, the game medal is returned from the game medal payout opening 41.

  Further, for example, when a winning combination excluding replay wins and a game medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out, the gaming medal is stored in the slot machine 1 in preference to being paid out from the payout slot. For example, when the winning combination is 8 and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is “10”, and the number of reserves before winning the winning combination is “10”, the number of storage is “10” due to winning of the winning combination. Is changed from “10” to “18”, and the number displayed by the stored number display lamp 46h is also updated from “10” to “18”.

  Furthermore, when the winning number of the winning combination exceeds “50”, the amount exceeding “50” is paid out from the game medal payout opening 41. For example, if the number of reserved coins is “47” before winning a winning combination, and 8 game medals are paid out due to winning the winning combination, 3 are reserved and the number of storing is “50”, which exceeds “50”. The pieces are paid out from the game medal payout exit 41.

  Further, at the time of replay winning, game medals are not paid out or stored, and the number of game medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted for re-game. For example, when the game is played with one bet (one piece) and a replay is won, one game medal is automatically inserted. Similarly, when the game is played with 3 bets (3 cards) and a replay is won, 3 game medals are automatically inserted. Since the insertion of the game medal based on the replay winning is the insertion of the game medal for performing the re-game, the game medal cannot be settled even if the settlement operation is performed thereafter. However, even after the replay is won, the game medals based on the automatic betting process cannot be settled. However, even after the replay is won, it is possible to perform the settlement operation to perform the settlement of the game medals based on the automatic betting process.

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the central portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32 a and 32 b are arranged on the left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base provided with a predetermined pattern and a fluorescent lamp for lower panel illumination (both not shown) are attached to the back surface side of the lower panel cover 31. By turning on the fluorescent lamp, the design of the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

  The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 41. . An ashtray 43 is provided on the left side of the game medal storage tray 42. In addition, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout opening 41, speaker ports 45a and 45b made up of a large number of small holes are formed facing the front surfaces of the pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b arranged on the back side of the tray assembly 40. ing.

  Further, a hopper 50 for paying out game medals when a predetermined prize mode is configured is provided in the main body casing. The hopper 50 is provided with a medal detection unit 51 for detecting a game medal. The medal detection unit 51 includes a payout sensor that detects a medal paid out from the hopper 50. Using this payout sensor, an abnormality in payout of game medals from the hopper 50 is detected.

  Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving of stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c, respectively. Moreover, each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is comprised by the member which has translucency, and the reel tape which has translucency which displayed the multiple types of symbol is affixed on the outer peripheral surface. . Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c are disposed on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, and 3c, and each of the lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c that face the display window W is turned on by lighting the back lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c. One of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c is illuminated so as to illuminate the entire area of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c from the inner surface side or to make a predetermined symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c stand out. It is configured to illuminate only the partial area. As the predetermined symbol combination, for example, there are a symbol on the effective line 29 as a winning position, a corresponding symbol of game players arranged in a different position from the effective line 29, and the like.

[basic operation]
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a game medal is actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, or the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated, so that the prescribed number of cards is within the credit range. The betting line 29 is activated by betting the game medals. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required to validate the winning line 29 is set to 3 or 2 depending on the game state described later. However, the prescribed number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, a plurality of pay lines may be provided, and the pay lines to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

  When the player operates the start lever 25 in a state where the number of bets has reached the specified number, a winning lottery process is performed. Thereafter, the reels 3a, 3b, 3c start rotating, and a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c are moved and displayed in the display window W from top to bottom. When the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c reaches a predetermined speed, the respective stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c are activated, and when the player operates the respective stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c, the corresponding reels 3a, The rotations of 3b and 3c are stopped. The symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c will be described later.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode, the number of game medals corresponding to each winning mode is paid out by the hopper 50.

[Connection between control board and each device]
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 performs main control relating to the game, such as receiving and paying out medals or controlling reels by a control circuit disposed on the main control board 60. On the other hand, in the control circuit disposed on the sub-control board 70, effect image display control by the image display device 11, sound generation control from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b, and lamps such as the back lamps 38a, 38b and 38c. Lighting control etc. are performed. Information transmission between the control boards 60 and 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 70.

  The main control board 60 is provided with a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a temporary storage area. According to the control program stored in the ROM 62. By operating each drive circuit and the like, main control relating to games in the slot machine 1 is performed.

  Connected to the main CPU 61 are a clock pulse generator 64 for generating drive pulses and a frequency divider 65 for dividing the drive pulses generated by the clock pulse generator 64. Further, a random number generator 66 for generating a random number used for the role lottery process and a sampling circuit 67 for sampling the random number generated by the random number generator 66 and performing a lottery are connected. Further, the main CPU 61 transmits signals to the motor drive circuit 36, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52 and the sub control board 70 via the interface circuit 68, and the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37c and various signals from the payout completion signal circuit 53.

  Here, the motor drive circuit 36 is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c that rotationally drive the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, and the display lamp control circuit 47 It is a circuit for controlling the display lamp. The various display lamps include a MAX-BET display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a count display lamp. 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and an acquired number display lamp 46j.

  The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c determine the rotational positions of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c based on detection signals from sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. It is a circuit to detect. The detection circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c. The hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit that drives the hopper 50 and pays out a game medal when a prize mode such as a small role is established. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 53 outputs a payout completion signal to the main control board 60 when the medal detection unit 31 detects that a predetermined number (including one) of game medals has been paid out from the hopper 50. It is a circuit to transmit.

  The ROM 62 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 61, a role lottery table for performing a role lottery process, data for transmitting a command indicating information such as a gaming state to the sub control board 70, and the like.

  In the RAM 63, as a result of the role lottery process determined by the execution of the control program, a symbol combination display flag indicating a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29, whether or not the current game is in the two-type BB game state , An operational state flag indicating information on a gaming state such as whether it is a CB gaming state, whether it is a re-gaming, condition device information indicating on / off state information of a condition device flag corresponding to each game player, The number of game medals that can be earned during the 2nd BB game state is stored, and the number of acquired medals counter at the time of 2nd BB operation, the information betted when the symbol that activates the re-game is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is stored Interrupt count that stores the number of times the timer interrupt processing has been performed, the condition device output time for measuring the time for outputting the automatic device number data, the condition device information to be output to the test device 1200 Storage area is provided for storage of information such as.

  In addition, as a storage area separate from the RAM 63, there is provided a register for use in calculations performed for the main CPU 61 to execute the control program. The register is composed of an A register, a B register, a C register, a D register, an E register, an H register, an L register, and the like. Each register is composed of 8 bits. The B register and C register, the D register and E register, and the H register and L register are used as a pair register of a BC register, a DE register, and an HL register, respectively, which can be operated in a 16-bit configuration. Sometimes.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch (also referred to as a setting key switch) 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and signals from these switches are sent to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. It is configured to be sent. Further, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.

  The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 82 is mounted on the main control board 60 when an error occurs in the slot machine 1. This is a switch for resetting each circuit and the like. Further, the setting key type switch 83 is operated in a power-off state in which the power from the power supply device 80 is not supplied when changing the setting of the winning decision probability that is the winning probability of the game player. The setting change switch 84 is a switch for changing the setting such as the winning decision probability in six stages, for example. The setting change switch 84 is operated after the setting key type switch 83 is turned ON and power is supplied from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1. The setting switch 84 can also be used as the reset switch 82.

  Note that the connection mode between the power switch 81, the reset switch 82, the setting key type switch 83, and the setting change switch 84 and the main control board 60 is not limited to the above-described mode. For example, all or a part of the power switch 81, the reset switch 82, and the setting key type switch 83 are connected to the main control board 60 without using the power supply device 80, or the setting change switch 84 is connected to the power supply. It is also possible to connect to the main control board 60 via the device 80.

  Further, the main CPU 61 is connected to or mounted on the switch board 90, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a and 28b, the 1-BET switch 22, Each information from the MAX-BET switch 23 and the settlement switch 24 is input via the interface circuit 68. Further, a blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and the blocker 48 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state.

  Although not shown, the main CPU 61 can determine a current gaming state and output a predetermined signal (hereinafter referred to as “outer end signal” as appropriate) to a data counter, a hall computer, or the like. ing. With this outer end signal, the number of winning big bonuses can be managed and presented to the player.

  On the other hand, the sub-control board 70 is provided with a sub-CPU 71 that performs various arithmetic processes related to effects, a ROM 72 that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 73 that is a temporary storage area. Each drive circuit and the like operate according to the program, so that control related to the effects in the slot machine 1 is performed.

  The sub CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and to transmit signals to the display device control circuit 16, the speaker control circuit 17, and the lamp control circuit 18. Yes. Here, the display device control circuit 16 is a circuit for controlling the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 is a type of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. The lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of the lamps such as the back lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c.

[Description of functional block]
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment mainly includes an operation signal output unit 95, a main control unit 100, and a sub control unit 200 as described from a functional viewpoint. . The operation signal output means 95 outputs information corresponding to each operation performed by the player such as a bet operation, a combination determination start operation, a reel rotation stop operation, and a settlement operation. Among these, the bet operation is an operation for betting a game medal, and includes, for example, an operation of inserting a game medal into the medal insertion slot 21, and a pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23. Further, the combination lottery start operation is an operation for starting the combination lottery process. For example, there is an operation of tilting the start lever 25. Furthermore, the reel rotation stop operation is an operation for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols, and includes, for example, a pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c. The settlement operation is an operation for paying out the stored (credit) game medals, for example, an operation of pressing the settlement switch 24. The main control means 100 controls the game using the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, and the sub-control means 200 performs predetermined effect control according to the game situation. The main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 will be described in more detail later.

  In the present embodiment, when a game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, third information, which is information indicating that, is generated based on detection by the passage sensor 28a, and this third information is transmitted via the input port. Are input to the main control board 60. In addition, when the game medal is inserted, the blocker 48 is turned on, and when the inserted game medal is led to the receiving passage leading to the hopper 50, the first and second information indicating that is provided. The second information is generated based on the detection of the inserted medal sensors 28b and 28c, and the first and second information are input to the main control board 60 via the input port.

  Further, 1-BET information, which is information indicating an operation state indicating whether the 1-BET switch 22 is being operated or not, is generated based on detection of the 1-BET switch 22, and the 1-BET information is displayed. Is input to the main control board 60 via the input port. Similarly, MAX-BET information that is information indicating whether the MAX-BET switch 23 is being operated or not is generated based on the detection of the MAX-BET switch 22, and this MAX-BET is generated. Information is input to the main control board 60 via the input port.

  Further, start information, which is information indicating an operation state indicating whether the start lever 25 is being operated or not being operated, is generated based on detection of a switch circuit (not shown) of the start lever 25. The data is input to the main control board 60 via the input port. Similarly, reel stop information, which is information indicating the operation state of each of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c being operated or not operated, is displayed in the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c and the reel stop information circuit 91. The reel stop information is generated based on the detection and is input to the main control board 60 through the input port.

  Further, settlement information, which is information indicating an operation state indicating whether the settlement switch 24 is being operated or not operated, is generated based on detection of the settlement switch 24, and this settlement information is transmitted to the main control via the input port. The signal is input to the substrate 60. Note that the reject switch 27 in this embodiment is for mechanically releasing a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 and stayed in the selector, and to return the remaining medal. Here, the medals inserted through the medal insertion slot 21 and staying there are (including medals other than the regular game medals. Information indicating the operation state of whether the reject switch 27 is being operated or not being operated. However, this information can also be generated.In the following description, the above-described third information, first and second information, 1-BET information, MAX-BET information, start Information, reel stop information, and checkout information may be collectively referred to as “game operation information” as appropriate.

  The main control unit 100 includes a combination determining unit 101, a reel control unit 102, a setting changing unit 103, a game state setting unit 104, a bet management unit 105, a game operation processing timing deriving unit 106, and a stop display symbol determining unit 107. Yes. The main control means 100 includes a blocker control means 108, a display lamp control means 110, a main information storage means 118, and an information transmission means 119. Each means in the main control means 100 includes a main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit arranged on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. 2, and software such as a control program stored in the ROM 62 or the like. It is a functional representation of what is composed of.

  The combination determination means 101 is triggered by the tilting operation of the start lever 25. More specifically, the combination determination probability set in advance based on the combination determination start time derived by the game operation processing timing derivation means 106. Based on the above, it is configured to perform a combination lottery process for selecting at least one combination determination result from a plurality of combination determination results. This combination lottery process is performed by random lottery using the random number generator 66 and the sampling circuit 67 shown in FIG.

  Specifically, after one random number (number) is acquired (latched and read) by the sampling circuit 67 from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66, the acquired random number is stored in a role lottery table (not shown). It is configured to determine which numerical value range among a plurality of set numerical value ranges and select a winning lottery result corresponding to the numerical value range to which the acquired random number belongs. An image diagram of the combination lottery table (a diagram showing the winning combination and the winning probability) is shown in FIG. 7 described later.

  The reel control means 102 starts rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c all at once after the winning lottery result is selected by the winning lottery processing in the winning determining means 101, and the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c are sequentially pressed. When each of these signals is input, the corresponding reels 3a, 3b, 3c are sequentially stopped. The rotation stop control of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is within the range in which each reel 3a, 3b, 3c moves up to 4 symbols from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c are operated (stop operation is accepted). Within 190 ms). That is, when a predetermined game combination is determined as a result of the combination lottery process by the combination determination means 101, the corresponding symbol of the determined game combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 as much as possible. In the case of losing, stop control is performed so that the corresponding symbol of any set game player is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29. In the case where the second type special object (CB) is operating, at least one reel (in this embodiment, the right reel 3c) is within a range in which one symbol moves (within 75 ms after the stop operation is received). ), Rotation stop control is performed.

  The setting change means 103 is configured to change the setting for changing the setting of the role determination probability or the like in six steps (setting value 1 to setting value 6) based on the setting change command operation received by the setting change switch 84, for example. ing. Further, when the setting is changed, the setting value information after the setting change is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 via the information transmission unit 119.

  The gaming state setting means 104 is configured to set one of a plurality of gaming states to be described later when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established. Further, when the setting change is performed by the setting change unit 103, the gaming state set after the setting change is determined so that the gaming state after the setting change becomes the same gaming state as the gaming state before the setting change. It is configured.

  The bet management means 105 is configured to determine whether or not the number of bets set by the betting operation by the player has reached a specified number. The betting operation here includes a game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21 and a pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23. Further, the game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21 particularly means an insertion operation detected by the insertion medal sensor 28a. Further, when a re-game is established, automatic bet processing is performed in the next game period. The automatic betting process is a process of setting a state where the same number of game medals as bet in the previous game are bet without reducing the number of game medals held by the player.

  The game operation process timing deriving means 106 effectively receives the output game operation information when each game operation information from the input port is output to an appropriate timing. The process based on the game operation information received here is a process programmed in advance.

  The stop display symbol determination means 107 determines which symbol is stopped and displayed by each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, and a game combination is established from the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29. It is configured to determine whether or not. Further, stop display symbol information that is information indicating which symbol is stopped or displayed, or winning combination information that is information indicating the established game combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 via the information transmission unit 119. It is configured.

  The blocker control means 108 outputs a blocker signal to the blocker 48 and performs control to switch the blocker 48 between the ON state and the OFF state. Here, when the blocker 48 is in the ON state, the game medal can be received. When the blocker 48 is in the OFF state, the game medal cannot be received.

  The display lamp control means 110 is configured to perform control related to lighting and extinguishing of various display lamps via the display lamp control circuit 47. The various display lamps include a MAX-BET display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a count display lamp 46g. , A stored number display lamp 46h, an acquired number display lamp 46j, and the like are included.

  The main information storage unit 118 is configured to store information indicating a result lottery result selected by a role lottery process by random number lottery in the role determining unit 101 and information indicating a game state set by the game state setting unit 104. Has been.

  The information transmission unit 119 is configured to transmit various information related to the game to the sub-control unit 200. The various information relating to the game here includes, for example, information that the start lever 25 and stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c have been operated, information that indicates the result of winning lottery, information on whether or not a winning combination has been established, There is setting information.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 200 includes an AT setting unit 201, an effect execution control unit 202, a sub-information storage unit 208, and an information reception unit 209. Each of the above-described units in the sub-control unit 200 includes sub-CPU 71, ROM 72, RAM 73, hardware such as an electronic circuit and software such as a control program stored in the ROM 72 arranged on the sub-control board 70 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is composed of wear.

  The AT setting means 201 is an operation sequence for stopping the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26 so that a predetermined symbol is displayed based on the result of the winning lottery process performed by the winning determining means 101 transmitted from the main control board 60. For example, a lottery (AT lottery) for determining whether or not to execute an AT effect that assists the player is performed. The AT lottery may be configured to be performed on the main control board 60. In this case, the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b, the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, etc. The assist effect performed in step S3 can be configured to be performed on the sub-control board 70.

  The production execution control means 202 includes various types using the image display device 11, speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b, production lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, decoration lamps 32a, 32b, and back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c. It is comprised so that the production of may be controlled.

  The sub information storage unit 208 is configured to store information transmitted from the main control unit 100 and information related to effect control. The information receiving unit 209 is configured to receive various information related to the game transmitted from the main control unit 100 and to transmit necessary information to the effect execution control unit 202 and the sub information storage unit 208.

[Game state]
The gaming state in this embodiment includes a general gaming state (also referred to as a normal gaming state), a two-type BB internal gaming state (also referred to as a bonus internal / medium state), and a two-type BB gaming state (a special gaming state in the present invention, a second gaming state). CB gaming state (also referred to as a special gaming state in the present invention, second type special role operating state), AT gaming state (also referred to as a notification gaming state) Called). In the general gaming state, the type 2 BB combination that triggers the transition to the type 2 BB gaming state is not won in the game, and information indicating that the type 2 BB role is won is not carried over to the next game. A gaming state. Among these, the game state is shifted between the general game state, the 2nd type BB internal game state, and the 2nd type BB game state, and the AT game state may be entered during the 2nd type BB internal game state. There may be a CB gaming state during the seed BB gaming state. However, even in the type 2 BB internal gaming state, it may not be in the AT gaming state, and in the type 2 BB gaming state, it may not be in the CB gaming state. Here, “even if it is in the type 2 BB gaming state, it may not be in the CB gaming state” means that the type 2 special bonus when the continuous operation device related to the type 2 special bonus is operating. Refers to being activated or deactivated during one game. The main control means 100 including the gaming state setting means 104 controls the gaming state including the two types of BB gaming state (special gaming state) and the CB gaming state (special gaming state). In other words, the main control means 100 (main CPU 61) is provided with a control process for controlling these game states, and the generic name of the means for executing this control process corresponds to the special game control means of the present invention.

  The two-type BB internal gaming state is a combination of a predetermined symbol (the symbol corresponding to the special combination in the present invention) after winning the two-type BB combination that triggers the transition to the two-type BB gaming state in the general gaming state. In this embodiment, the gaming state continues until blank-green 7-green 7) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. During the two-type BB internal gaming state, the AT setting means 201 of the sub-control board 70 executes an AT effect by satisfying a predetermined AT transition condition. In other words, in the two-type BB internal gaming state, the result of the lottery performed by the combination determining means 101 transmitted from the main control board 60 is an AT combination described later (in this embodiment, winning numbers 1 to 16, 18 to 25). ), An AT effect that assists the player in the operation sequence of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c is performed so that a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. In addition, it is not limited to assisting the operation order when these AT combinations are won, but the operation order may be assisted when the AT transition condition is satisfied and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, by assisting the operation order of a predetermined AT combination (in this embodiment, the bell combination of winning numbers 18 to 25), the number of game medals held by the player in the two-type BB internal gaming state can be increased. Possible gaming states can be given.

  The 2nd type BB gaming state is a gaming state that transitions when the 2nd type BB combination is won in the normal gaming state and the combination of symbols corresponding to the 2nd type BB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (hereinafter referred to as this gaming state). The state is sometimes referred to as “during BB operation”.) In the two-type BB game state, the continuous accessory actuating device operates to repeat the transition to the CB game state (hereinafter, this game state is sometimes referred to as “when the CB is activated”) for each game. In the two-type BB gaming state, the CB gaming state is repeated until the payout number reaches a prescribed number (a predetermined end condition in the present invention).

  The CB gaming state is a gaming state that lasts for one game, and wins all small combinations with a payout (winning number 34 in this embodiment). In other words, in the CB gaming state, all condition devices related to the small combination are activated regardless of the combination lottery result. Further, in the CB gaming state, stop control of a predetermined reel among the reels 3a, 3b, 3c can be changed. Specifically, 75 ms based on when a stop switch 26a, 26b, 26c (in this embodiment, the stop switch 26c) corresponding to at least one reel (in this embodiment, the right reel 3c) is operated by the player. This is a gaming state in which the reel is controlled to stop within (usually 190 ms).

  The AT gaming state is to assist the player in the order of operations for stopping the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26 so that a predetermined symbol is displayed based on the result of lottery sent from the main control board 60. In the gaming state in which the AT effect is executed, the player can stop the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26 in the assisted operation order, so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 and a game medal can be obtained. .

[Types of game actors]
In the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on the reels 3a, 3b, 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. “Left reel”, “middle reel”, and “right reel” in FIG. 4A indicate the reel 3a, the reel 3b, and the reel 3c, respectively. That is, “Red 7”, “Green 7”, “Blue 7”, “Bar”, “Replay”, “Bell”, “Cherry A”, “Cherry B”, “Watermelon”, shown in FIG. A predetermined number of “blank” symbols are arranged on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c. Here, “blank” in the present embodiment does not mean a symbol that does not constitute a combination, but is used as one name of a symbol that constitutes a combination, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the types of game players that are stopped and displayed on the active line 29 by the reels 3 a, 3 b, 3 c are condition device name bell-01 to condition device name bell-21, condition device name cherry-01. There are set 30 small roles of: -Condition Device Name Cherry-04, Condition Device Name Watermelon-01 -Condition Device Name Watermelon-03, Condition Device Name Special-01, and Condition Device Name Special-02. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, one special combination of condition device name type 2 BB and twelve replay combinations of condition device name re-game-01 to condition device name re-play-12 are set.

  Among the game combinations, the small combination shown in FIG. 5 involves paying out the number of game medals set for each game combination, and the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is the game combination shown in FIG. If one of them is in the winning mode, the number of game medals corresponding to each winning mode is paid out by the hopper 50 or added as a credit. In addition, the condition device name bell-02 to the condition device name bell-21 are elected by overlapping with the condition device name bell-01 as appropriate. As will be described later, when these are duplicated, if the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c are operated in the pressing order in which the conditional device name bell-01 wins, the conditional device name bell- When 01 wins and eight game medals can be obtained, and when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated in the other pushing order, one medal may be obtained (the timing of the stop operation). In some cases, combinations of symbols corresponding to condition device name bell-02 to condition device name bell-21 for paying out one medal may not be stopped and displayed on the effective line 29). During the AT gaming state, it is possible to increase the number of game medals held by the player by executing an AT effect that assists the pushing order in which the conditional device name bell-01 wins.

  The re-game player shown in FIG. 6 is not accompanied by payout of game medals, but a bet for performing the next game is automatically made. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the type 2 BB combination that triggers the transition to the type 2 BB gaming state is a mode in which “blank-green 7-green 7” is aligned on the active line 29, and the game medal is paid out. It is not accompanied. Here, when the state shifts to the two-type BB gaming state, the number of game medals (specified number) required to activate the winning line 29 is set to two (usually three). In other words, a game is played with two cards instead of three games. In the CB gaming state, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined small combination is arranged on the active line 29, the number of game medals shown in parentheses out of the number of payouts in FIG. 5 is paid out. For example, when a symbol “watermelon bell-replay” is arranged on the active line 29 as a symbol combination corresponding to the conditional device name bell-01, eight game medals are obtained in the normal gaming state (three-game). Is paid out, but two game medals are paid out in the CB game state (two-game).

[Role drawing table]
Here, the contents of the role lottery table stored in the ROM 62 will be described. FIG. 7 shows an image of the role lottery table, in which the random number value (0 to 65535) generated by the random number generator 66 is associated with the lottery result. One lottery result (winning number) is determined depending on which numerical value range of the condition devices in which the random value extracted by the role lottery operates. As a result of the role lottery, the game combination corresponding to the determined winning number and winning combination becomes the winning game combination. However, if a lost game is associated with the determined winning number, it means that no game player has been won. Note that a value obtained by dividing the number corresponding to each game combination by 65536 is the winning probability of each game combination. For example, based on the non-internal number (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 7, when the random value is 0 to 4050 (the winning range is 4051), the winning number 0 (losing) is determined as the winning combination. In the case of 4051 to 4111 (the winning range is 60), the winning number 1 (replay-A1) is determined as the winning combination, and in the case of 4112 to 4362 (the winning range is 250), the winning number 2 (replay A- 2) is determined as the winning role. In the following, each winning number is determined in the same manner. In other words, the number indicates the winning range.

  As a result of the role lottery, when any game combination is won, a flag corresponding to the selected game combination (hereinafter also referred to as “conditional device flag”) is turned on (“1”). The on / off state of the condition device flag corresponding to each game combination is stored in the RAM 63 as condition device information. When one game is completed and the condition device flag corresponding to either the re-game combination or each small combination is turned on, whether or not the game combination corresponding to the condition device flag is established Regardless, the condition device flag is turned off ("0").

  On the other hand, if the condition device flag corresponding to the type 2 BB combination is turned on, the condition device flag will not be turned off even if the game ends, and the combination of the symbols of the type 2 BB combination The on state is maintained until “blank-green 7-green 7” is displayed on the active line 29. Thus, the state where the ON state of the condition device flag is maintained is the two-type BB internal game state. In the general game state, the number corresponding to each game combination is a non-internal number shown in FIG. 7, and in the two-type BB internal game state, the number corresponding to each game combination is the internal number shown in FIG. It becomes a number in the middle.

  In addition, in the two-type BB internal gaming state, when any game combination is won in the combination lottery, the condition device flag corresponding to the winning combination is turned on. Therefore, as the condition device flag corresponding to each game combination at this time, the condition device flag corresponding to the combination winning in the combination lottery and the two types BB combination in which the ON state is held is turned on. In this case, the winning combination in the winning combination lottery always has priority over the two types of BB winning combinations. However, in this embodiment, the stop switch 26a, 26b, 26c is stopped in a game in which the winning number is “32” special-A or “33” special-B in the two-type BB internal gaming state. The operation sequence is “right-middle-left” and a stop operation is performed at a timing at which “blank-green 7-green 7” can be stopped and displayed on the active line 29. When “Green 7” is won (established), the type 2 BB internal gaming state is changed to the type 2 BB gaming state. In the game state that is not the 2nd type BB internal game state (non-internal game state), in the game where the 2nd type BB combination with the winning number “35” is won, regardless of the operation order, “Blank-Green 7-” If a stop operation is performed at a timing at which “Green 7” can be stopped and displayed on the active line 29, it is possible to shift to the 2nd BB gaming state without going through the 2nd BB internal gaming state. In addition, a value other than 0 is set in the winning area for winning (winning number 0 in the present embodiment) during the type 2 BB internal gaming state, and the operation order is related to the game where the winning is achieved during the type 2 BB internal gaming state. If a stop operation is performed at a timing at which “blank-green 7-green 7” can be stopped and displayed on the active line 29, it is possible to shift to the two-type BB gaming state.

  Furthermore, if a lottery number and a winning combination in which a plurality of game combinations are associated with an operating condition device are determined as a result of the combination lottery, a plurality of gaming combinations are simultaneously won. For example, when the winning number 18 and the winning combination is determined by Bell-A1 by the lottery, Bell-01, Bell-02, Bell-03, Bell-18, Bell-19 among the condition device names shown in FIG. This means that one of the game actors can be awarded a prize. For example, as shown in the outline column of FIG. 7, when the stop operation order of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c is “middle-left-right”, the symbol corresponding to bell-01 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. You can win a prize.

[Connection with test equipment]
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 80 and the sub control board 70 of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are connected to the test apparatus 1200 via the interface circuits 168 and 178 and can be installed in the game hall. A simulation test is performed to determine whether the machine is a slot machine that conforms to the rules (rules for game machine certification, type verification, etc.) that define the performance of the machine.

  The test apparatus 1200 sends information for rotating the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, information for stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, etc. to the main control board 80 via the interface circuit (main control side) 168. input.

  The main control board 80 receives game operation information such as the start lever 25, the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26, the 1-BET switch 22, the MAX-BET switch 23, and the condition device flag via the interface circuit (main control side) 168. Information, game medal payout information, information indicating the game state, etc. (predetermined information in the present invention) are output to the test apparatus 1200.

  Further, the sub control board 70 relates to an operation order for assisting the player in an operation order for stopping the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26 so that a predetermined symbol is displayed via the interface circuit (sub control side) 178. Information or the like is output to the test apparatus 1200. Thereby, the test apparatus 1200 specifies the operation order of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26 that are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c. The information related to the operation order may be output from the main control board 80 via the interface circuit (main control side) 168 or the interface circuit (sub control side) 178.

  When the slot machine 1 receives information for rotating the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c from the test apparatus 1200, the slot machine 1 executes a role lottery, and tests the condition device flag information based on the result of the role lottery. Output to the device 1200. When information for rotating the reels 3a, 3b, 3c and stopping the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26 is input from the test apparatus 1200, the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26 are stopped, and the symbols displayed in a stopped manner are displayed. By transmitting information regarding the combination of the above, information indicating the gaming state, and the like to the testing apparatus 1200, the gaming operation of the slot machine 1 is reproduced, and a simulation test is performed to determine whether the slot machine operates within an appropriate range.

  And, when the slot machine 1 connected to the test apparatus 1200 and performing the simulation test in this way is shifted to the two-type BB gaming state when the simulation test is being performed, The test apparatus 1200 includes a program for accurately specifying that one CB gaming state has ended. In other words, as will be described in detail later, when the CB gaming state ends, a waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is set, and a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times). Information such as an operation state flag executed at the time of timer interrupt processing is transmitted to the test apparatus 1200. In addition, the slot machine 1 after the simulation test is finished is loaded with a program for the test apparatus 1200 to accurately identify that the connection with the interface circuits 168 and 178 is released and one CB gaming state is finished. It will be installed in the game hall.

[Return processing after changing settings]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting change switch 84 accepts a setting change command operation, the setting changing unit 103 changes the setting such as the hand determination probability. . When this setting change is performed, the information stored in each storage area of the main information storage unit 118 and the information stored in each storage area of the sub information storage unit 208 are processed as follows. Has been.

  The setting can be changed by turning on the setting key switch 83 in the power-off state and operating the setting change switch 84 after the power is turned on again. When the power is turned off, all the information stored in each storage area of the main information storage unit 118 and the information stored in each storage area of the sub information storage unit 208 are temporarily saved.

  On the other hand, when the setting is changed, all the information stored in each storage area of the sub information storage unit 208 is initialized and cleared, whereas the information stored in each storage area of the main information storage unit 118 is Some are initialized and cleared or updated, while the other part is restored to be taken over after the setting is changed.

[Process in main control means]
Next, main control processing in this embodiment will be described. First, the control process in the main control means 100 will be described. In the main control means 100, when the power is turned on, the program start process is first executed, and then the process proceeds to the game progress main process through a setting change process or a power supply return process. The game progresses mainly by the game progress main process.

  In the following, these processes will be described. In the program start process and the like, the data and the like at the time of the power-off process are used when the power supply to the main control unit 100 is stopped. The power-off process is briefly described below.

[Power off processing]
In the power-off process, all output port data is cleared, the stack pointer is saved, the checksum of the data stored in the RAM 63 is calculated, the checksum data is saved, and the power supply indicating that the power-off is executed normally The disconnection execution processing flag is saved and waits in that state. Thereafter, when a reset signal is input to the CPU, the power-off process is terminated.

  Now, a program start process, a setting change process, a power return process, and a main process executed in the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the program start process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the setting change process. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the game progress main process.

[Program start processing]
As shown in FIG. 9, in the program start process, first, a register initialization process is performed (S1). In the register initialization process, the main control means 100 sets the communication speed of the serial communication circuit, the interrupt type, and the command to be transmitted. Next, power-off recovery preparation processing is performed (S2). In the power-off recovery preparation process, a checksum of the RAM 63 in the main control unit 100 executed by the power-off process is executed. If the power-off process is not normally performed, the abnormal value is set as the power-off recovery data without executing the process of executing the checksum. If a lightning or the like occurs while the game is in progress, the power supply may stop without normal power-off processing. When such an unexpected power supply stop, the power-off process may not be performed normally. In such a case, an abnormal value is set as the power-off recovery data. After the checksum processing of the RAM 63 is completed, the power-off recovery data is stored in the register.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the designated switch is turned on (S3). The designation switch here means two switches: a door switch that detects opening and closing of the front door and a setting key type switch 83. A specific condition for determining that the designated switch is ON is that the door switch is opened and the setting key type switch 83 is rotated in the ON direction. When these two conditions are satisfied, it is determined that the designated switch is ON. In other cases, it is determined that the designated switch is not ON.

  For this reason, for example, when the setting key type switch 83 is rotating when the front door 2 is closed, it is not determined that the designation switch is ON. As a result, the setting change process described later is not satisfied, and the setting change process is not performed. This process is a process for suppressing a change in the set value in an unauthorized state.

  As a result of the determination in step S3, if it is determined that the designated switch is ON, it is determined whether or not the power-off recovery data is abnormal (S4). As a result, if it is determined that the power-off recovery data is not abnormal, it is determined whether the setting change disable flag is ON (S5). As a result, when it is determined that the setting change impossibility flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the power-off recovery data is normal (S6). If it is determined that the power-off recovery data is normal, the program start process is terminated and the process proceeds to the power-return process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6 that the power-off recovery data is not normal, an error state of an unrecoverable error occurs. When an error that cannot be restored is entered, this state loops indefinitely. The unrecoverable error is an error state that is not canceled until the setting change process is executed, and the condition for canceling the unrecoverable error is that the setting change process is performed.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the designated switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S6 to determine whether or not the power-off recovery data is normal. At this time, the setting change process at the time of executing the program start process is not performed. If it is determined in step S4 that the power-off recovery data is abnormal, and if the setting change disable flag is not ON in step S5, the program start process is terminated and the process proceeds to the setting change process. Note that the setting change impossibility flag is a flag that is turned ON between a role lottery process to be described later and a game end check process. For this reason, the setting change process cannot be performed between the combination lottery process and the game end check process. It should be noted that the setting change impossibility flag may not be provided, and the setting change process may be performed at any time regardless of whether it is between the role lottery process and the game end check process.

[Setting change processing]
Next, the setting change process will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the setting change process, first, a predetermined range of the RAM 63 is stored in a register (S11), and an initialization process of the RAM 63 is performed (S12). In the initialization process of the RAM 63, it is determined whether or not the power-off recovery data is normal. If it is determined that the power-off recovery data is normal, a predetermined range of the RAM 63 is initialized.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the power-off recovery data is abnormal, more specifically, the power-off execution processing flag is abnormal, or the checksum of the RAM 63 is abnormal, a specific range (setting value data, game state number ( The range of all the RAMs 63 including the RT state number indicating the setting of the replay probability of the replay time and the condition device flag) is initialized. That is, when it is determined that the power-off recovery data is normal, the range of the RAM 64 in the specific range is not initialized, but when it is determined that the power-off recovery data is abnormal, the range of the RAM 64 in the specific range is also initialized. It becomes a target.

  After the initialization of the RAM 63, the timer interrupt process is activated (S13). In the timer interrupt processing startup setting, the type of timer interrupt processing and the timer interrupt cycle are set. The timer interrupt period is set to 2.235 ms, for example. However, the timer interrupt cycle can be set to another time. The timer interrupt process can be executed after the timer interrupt process start setting is completed.

  Subsequently, data indicating the start of setting change is stored in the register (S14). The data indicating the start of setting change is a command for informing the sub-control means 200 that the setting change process is executed. At this time, the power-off execution processing flag is cleared. Then, a control command is set (S15). This “control command set” is also appropriately executed in the process described below, but means a process of storing command data to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in the RAM 63.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the set value is in a normal range (S16). As a result, when it is determined that the set value is not within the normal range, the set value “1” is stored in the RAM 63 (S17), and a process of turning on a lamp (not shown) during the setting change process is performed (S18). Then, it is determined whether or not an operation of the setting change switch 84 has been detected (S19). As a result, when it is determined that the operation of the setting change switch 84 has been detected, the setting value is updated to the setting value corresponding to the operation of the setting change switch 84 (S20). If it is determined that the operation of the setting change switch 84 has not been detected, the process directly proceeds to step S21.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the start switch is turned on (S21). The start switch is turned on when the start lever 25 is operated. As a result, if the start switch is not ON, the process returns to step S19 to determine whether the setting change switch 84 is operated. If the start switch is ON, the process proceeds to step S22. With this process, the condition for completing the setting change is the operation of the start lever 25.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the setting key type switch 83 is OFF (S22). As a result, if it is determined that the setting key type switch 83 is not OFF, the process of step S22 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting key type switch 83 is OFF, the setting change processing lamp is turned off (S23), and data indicating the end of the setting change is set in the register (S24). With the data set indicating the end of the setting change, it is possible to notify the sub-control means 200 of the end of the setting change process. Thereafter, the control command is set in the RAM 63 (S25), the setting change process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the game progress main process.

[Power recovery processing]
A description will be given of the power recovery process that is executed when the power-off recovery data is normal without shifting to the setting change process in the program start process. In the power recovery process, it is determined whether or not the set value is normal. If the set value is normal, the initialization range of the unused area in the RAM 63 is set in the register. If the set value is not normal, an unrecoverable error occurs, but the error can be canceled by performing the setting change process.

  Next, the range determined by initialization of the RAM 63 is initialized, and after the initialization of the range determined in the RAM 63 is completed, processing for updating necessary data among the input data before power-off is updated to the latest data. Do. After that, the timer interrupt process is activated and the power-off execution flag is cleared. Thus, the power recovery process is terminated and the process proceeds to the game progress main process.

[Game progress main processing]
Next, the game progress main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the game progress main process, first, a game start process is performed (S31). In the game start process, based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 in the previous game, whether or not the current game is in the two-type BB game state, whether or not it is in the CB game state, Information about the current game, such as whether or not it is a game, is generated. This game start process will be described in detail later.

  When the game start process is completed, a game medal acceptance start process is performed (S32). In the game medal acceptance start process, a game medal is automatically inserted at the time of replaying, or the game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 can be guided to the receiving passage. When the game medal acceptance start process is completed, a game medal management process is performed (S33). In the game medal management process, an insertion process based on a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, a process based on operations of the 1-BET switch 22, the MAX-BET switch 23, and the settlement switch 24 are performed.

  When the game medal management process is completed, it is determined whether or not the bet number of game medals matches the specified bet number and the start lever 25 is operated to turn on the start switch (S34). If the condition of step S34 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S33 to perform game medal management processing.

  If the condition of step S34 is satisfied, a role lottery process is performed (S35). The combination lottery process is performed by the combination determination means 101. After the role lottery process is completed, a freeze lottery process is performed (S36). The freeze lottery process performs a process of determining an aspect such as a freeze effect. When the freeze effect process is executed, if it is determined in step S34 that the bet number of game medals matches the specified bet number and the start lever 25 is operated and the start switch is turned on, a predetermined freeze is performed. Perform time freeze control. Freeze control is control in which the progress of a game is suspended for a predetermined period (also referred to as a delay state or a standby state), and is control for stopping acceptance of game operations excluding operations related to effects. Also, the freeze time can be appropriately determined according to the mode of the freeze effect. As the freeze time, one type of time can be set, or a plurality of types of time can be set so that the time can be appropriately determined from a plurality of types of time according to the freeze effect. The freeze lottery process is basically performed based on the lottery result of the role lottery process. However, it can also be determined by conditions other than the result of the winning lottery process, for example, the display mode of the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed.

  After the freeze lottery process is completed, a reel rotation start preparation process is performed (S38). The reel rotation start preparation process will be described in detail later. When the reel rotation start preparation process is completed, a reel stop management process is performed (S38). In the reel stop management process, a process for managing the operation of the reel from the acceleration to the stop of the reel is performed. Thereafter, display determination processing is performed (S39). In the display determination process, the symbol combination display flag is updated based on the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line in each of the stopped reels 3a, 3b, and 3c.

  When the display determination process is completed, a payout process is performed (S40). In the payout process, a game medal is paid out from the game medal payout opening 41 based on the determination result in the display determination process. However, if the stored number has not reached the maximum number (50), the stored number is added instead of paying out from the game medal payout opening 41 until the stored number reaches the maximum number. Also, in the type 2 BB gaming state, a subtraction process for subtracting the payout number from the number of obtainable numbers in the type 2 BB gaming state described later is performed. As a result of the subtraction process, the number of obtainable numbers in the type 2 BB gaming state is less than 0. When it becomes (when a predetermined end condition is satisfied), the acquirable number in the type 2 BB gaming state is cleared to zero. However, if the acquirable number in the type 2 BB gaming state is not less than 0, the value obtained by subtracting the acquirable number in the type 2 BB gaming state is set. The acquirable number in the two-type BB gaming state is one piece of information stored in the RAM 63.

  When the payout process is completed, a game end check process (S41) is performed. In the game end check process, a process of clearing the operation state flag and the condition device flag is performed, and then the process returns to step S31. Thereafter, this process is repeatedly executed. The processes in steps S31 to S41 correspond to the “unit game” of the present invention.

[Game start processing]
Next, the game start process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game start process. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a symbol combination display flag and an operation state flag stored in the RAM 62. As shown in FIG. 12, in the game start process, a symbol combination display flag is first acquired (S51). More specifically, a symbol combination display flag indicating a combination of symbols stopped on the active line 29 in the previous game is stored in the A register, and information stored in the A register is stored in the B register. The symbol combination display flag is 1-byte data that is an 8-bit data string as shown in FIG. 13A. For example, the symbol (blank-green 7-green) that triggers the transition to the 2-type BB gaming state. 7) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the symbol combination display flag shows (D7, D6, D5, D4, D3, D2, D1, D0) = (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0). , 1, 0) is stored.

  Next, an operation state flag is generated (S52), and the operation state flag is updated (S53). More specifically, the address of the operation state flag indicating information related to the current game, such as whether the current game is a two-type BB game state, whether it is a CB game state, whether it is a re-game, etc. Is stored in the HL register. As shown in FIG. 13B, the operation state flag is 1-byte data that is an 8-bit data string. For example, when the current game is a two-type BB game state, the operation state flag is (D7 , D6, D5, D4, D3, D2, D1, D0) = (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0) is stored.

  For example, when the CB gaming state starts, (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0) is stored in the operating state flag, and when the CB gaming state ends, the operating state flag (0, 0, 0). , 0, 0, 0, 1, 0) is stored (when the two-type BB gaming state continues). In other words, the operating state flag is updated based on the start of the CB gaming state (in the present invention, the predetermined information becomes the second gaming information), and the operating state flag is updated based on the end of the CB gaming state. (In the present invention, the predetermined information is updated to the first game information). Information on these operating state flags is transmitted to the test apparatus 1200 every time a timer interrupt process described later is executed.

  In step S52, a logical operation (OR) is performed on the information stored in the A register and the information stored in the address indicated by the HL register, and the operation result is stored in the A register. Next, the information stored in the A register is stored in the C register, and the information stored in the A register and the bit corresponding to the two kinds of BB gaming states are “1” as shown in FIG. Information (for example, “00000010”) is logically operated (AND), and the operation result is stored in the A register. Subsequently, the logical operation (rotate shift to the left) is performed on the data stored in the A register, and the operation result is stored in the A register.

  Subsequently, in step S53, the information stored in the A register and the information stored in the C register are logically operated (OR), and the operation result is stored in the A register. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the A register and “00000010” is stored in the address indicated by the HL register, the A register after the logical operation (OR) operation result is “00000010”. When the information in the A register and the information in which the bit corresponding to the two kinds of BB gaming states is “1” are logically operated (AND), the A register after the operation result is “00000010”. Next, when the data stored in the A register is logically operated (rotate-shifted to the left), the A register after the operation result is “000000100”, and the information stored in the A register and the information stored in the C register are logically operated ( OR), the A register after the operation result is “00000110”.

  Next, the operating state flag is saved by storing the information stored in the A register at the address indicated by the HL register (S54). For example, when the timer interruption process described later is executed after the process of step S54 is completed, “operation of the accessory continuous operating device related to the second type special accessory” and “second type special special” are used as the test signals. Information indicating “operation of the accessory” is transmitted.

  Subsequently, depending on whether or not the D1 bit of the information stored in the B register is “1”, the symbol (blank-green 7-green 7) that triggers the transition to the 2-type BB gaming state in the previous game Is determined to be stopped on the active line 29 (S55). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that triggers the transition to the type 2 BB gaming state is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, “29” is set in the acquirable number counter in the type 2 BB operation of the RAM 62. (S56). Here, the number of acquirable cards when the type 2 BB is activated is the lower limit number of cards that can be acquired during the type 2 BB gaming state, and the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 when the type 2 BB is activated Thus, when a game medal corresponding to this winning mode is paid out, the value of the number of obtainable game medals when the type 2 BB is operated is a value obtained by subtracting the number of game medals paid out. In other words, step 56 is executed only for the next game in which the symbol that triggers the transition to the type 2 BB gaming state is executed by the arithmetic processing using the register, and step 56 is executed in the middle of the type 2 BB gaming state. It is configured not to run. It should be noted that the number of acquirable sheets at the time of operation of the type 2 BB is not limited to 29 sheets, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol for operating the re-game in the previous game is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 depending on whether or not the D0 bit of the information stored in the B register is “1” ( S57). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that activates the re-game is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the number of game medals bet is stored in the A register to read the game medals (S58). The information stored in the register is stored in the automatic insertion number data of the RAM 63, thereby saving the automatic insertion number data (S59). For example, when a game is played with three game medals bet, if the symbol that activates the re-game is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, information on betting three game medals is stored. If the symbol that activates the re-game is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the information on betting the game medal is not stored.

  Thereafter, a game state output process for transmitting information indicating the set value stored in the RAM 63, information on the current game, and the like to the sub-control board 70 side is performed (S60), and the game start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S55 that the symbol that triggers the transition to the type 2 BB gaming state in the previous game is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the number of obtainable numbers in the type 2 BB gaming state The process proceeds to step S57 without setting the counter. If it is determined in step S57 that the symbol that activates the re-game in the previous game is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the automatic insertion number data is stored without reading the game medal.

[Reel rotation start preparation process]
Next, the reel rotation start preparation process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of reel rotation start preparation processing. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing winning and replay condition device information and accessory condition device information. As shown in FIG. 14, in the reel rotation start preparation process, it is first determined whether or not the minimum game time (for example, 4.1 s) has passed so that the game interval is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (S71). Specifically, the RAM 63 has a storage area for storing the minimum game time, and whether or not the minimum game time has passed depends on whether or not the information stored in the storage area is “0”. (When the minimum game time is “0”, it is determined as YES because the minimum game time has elapsed).

  The elapse of the minimum game time is determined using the number of times of timer interrupt processing. Since the timer interrupt processing is performed at a period of 2.235 ms, in order to monitor the minimum game time, 1836 times as the number of timer interrupt processings are stored in the storage area of the RAM 63 as an initial value, and timer interrupt processing described later is performed. In the timer measurement process (step S154 in FIG. 21), the data in the storage area is subtracted by 1 for each timer interrupt process. Note that the subtraction is not executed in the timer measurement process after the data in the storage area becomes “0”. Note that “1836”, which is the number of executions of the timer interrupt process, is expressed in decimal. When timer interrupt processing is executed in another cycle, it is preferable to appropriately set the number of other timer interrupt processing as an initial value in the storage area of the RAM 63 according to the cycle.

  As a result of step S71, when it is determined that the minimum game time has not elapsed, the process of step S71 is repeated until the minimum game time has elapsed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the minimum game time has elapsed, 1836 times, which is the number of executions of timer interrupt processing for monitoring the minimum game time, is stored in the RAM 63 as the minimum game time (S72).

  Next, the condition device number is acquired (S73), and the condition device information output bit is set (S74). More specifically, as a result of the role lottery, a winning and re-game condition device number (winning number) indicating whether or not a small role or re-playing role is won or lost is stored in the L register, and the bonus role A condition device number is obtained by storing a bonus condition device number (winning number) indicating information in the H register. In the L register, the winning and replay condition device numbers are stored in D5 to D0, D6 is a fixed value (= “1”), and D7 is unused. In the H register, the accessory condition device numbers are stored in D5 to D0, D6 is unused, and D7 is a fixed value (= “1”). Then, when the condition device number is transmitted to the test device 1200, the test device 1200 side can identify whether the small role or replay condition device number is transmitted or whether the bonus condition device number is transmitted. A conditional device information output bit is set using the upper 2 bits of D7 and D6 as identification information.

  More specifically, information corresponding to the winning numbers 0 to 34 shown in FIG. 7 can be stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, and the winning number 35 shown in FIG. Can be stored, information based on a predetermined storage area is stored in the H register, and information based on another predetermined storage area is stored in the L register. For example, if the winning number won during the gaming state that is not in the two-type BB internal gaming state (no bonus inside) is “16”, “01010000” is stored in the L register and “10000000” is stored in the H register. Is done. Also, during the two-type BB internal gaming state (when the winning number won during the bonus is “16”, “01010000” is stored in the L register and “10000001” is stored in the H register.

  Then, the L register information is stored in the winning and replay condition device information of the RAM 62 shown in FIG. 15A, and the H register information is stored in the accessory condition device information of the RAM 62 shown in FIG. S75), the condition device output time is stored (S76), and the reel rotation start preparation process is terminated. Here, the condition device output time is a timer for measuring the time for outputting the condition device information indicating the on / off state of the condition device flag corresponding to each game player to the test device 1200, and the minimum game time has elapsed. This is a timer value set later (for example, after 4.1 s). The set timer value is decremented by “1” every time a timer interrupt process described later is executed. In the embodiment of the present invention, “24” is stored as the conditional device output time, but the conditional device output time can be appropriately changed to other values.

[Game end check processing]
Next, the game end check process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game end check process. As shown in FIG. 16, in the game end check process, first, the condition device flag is cleared (S91), and the re-game operation state flag indicating that the current game is a re-game is cleared (S92). ). More specifically, the condition device flags other than the condition device flag corresponding to the type 2 BB combination are cleared. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the two types BB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the condition device flag corresponding to the two types BB combination is also cleared. Then, the D0 bit of the operation state flag shown in FIG. 13B is set to “0” to clear the regame operation state flag.

  Next, based on whether or not the D1 bit of the operating state flag shown in FIG. 13B is “0”, it is determined whether or not the BB operating state is present (S93). As a result, when it is determined that the BB operation is being performed, a BB operation management process such as transmitting a command indicating that the operation of the second type BB has ended to the sub-control board 70 is performed (S94). This BB operation management process will be described in detail later.

  When the BB operation management process is completed, it is determined whether or not the CB operation state is based on whether or not the D2 bit of the operation state flag shown in FIG. 13B is “0” (S95). As a result, when it is determined that the CB operation state is set, a CB operation management process such as setting a waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is performed (S95). The CB operation management process will be described in detail later.

  When the CB operation management process is completed, a game end command transmission process for transmitting a command indicating that one game has ended to the sub-control board 70 is performed (S97), and the game end check process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S93 that it is not during BB operation, the process proceeds to step S95 without performing BB operation management processing. If it is determined in step S95 that it is not during CB operation, game end command transmission processing is performed without performing CB operation management processing.

[BB operation management processing]
Next, the BB operation management process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the BB operation management process. As shown in FIG. 17, in the BB operation management process, first, the number of acquirable sheets at the time of BB operation is read (S111). More specifically, the value of the acquirable number counter stored in the RAM 62 when the type 2 BB is operated is stored in the A register.

  Next, based on whether or not the number of sheets stored in the A register is “0”, it is determined whether or not the operation of the second type BB is completed (S112). As a result, when it is determined that the operation of type 2 BB has been completed, that is, when it is determined that the number of sheets stored in the A register is “0”, it is stored in the operation state flag of FIG. The information is cleared (S113). That is, the value of the A register (“00000000”) is stored in the operating state flag. As described above, the operation state flag is also set to “0” (“00000000”) by utilizing the value of the A register when the operation of the type 2 BB is finished being “0” (“00000000”). Therefore, it is possible to simplify the processing and reduce the program capacity.

  Thereafter, a command transmission process at the time of a BB end command for transmitting a command indicating that the operation of the two kinds of BBs is completed to the sub-control board 70 is performed (S114), and the BB operation management process is ended.

  If it is determined in step S112 that the operation of type 2 BB has not ended, that is, if it is determined that the number stored in the A register is not “0”, the processing in steps S113 and S114 is performed. The BB operation management process is terminated without performing.

[CB operation management processing]
Subsequently, the CB operation management process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the CB operation management process. As shown in FIG. 18, in the CB operation management process, first, the CB operation state flag which is an operation state flag indicating the CB gaming state is cleared (S121). More specifically, the D2 bit of the information stored in the operation state flag in FIG. 13B is set to “0”.

  Next, a waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is set in the BC register (S122). The waiting time at the end of the bonus operation (predetermined period in the present invention) is the number of times of timer interrupt processing using the fact that the timer interrupt processing is executed at a constant cycle as in the case of the minimum game time. Set by. Since the timer interrupt process is executed at a period of 2.235 seconds, by setting the number of timer interrupt processes to “6”, the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is substantially 2.235 (ms) × 6 (times) = 13.41 (ms) can be set. By setting the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation to a period of 13.41 seconds, which is six cycles of the timer interrupt processing, timer interruption processing is performed 5 to 6 times in the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation. . For this reason, the opportunity to transmit information, such as an operation state flag performed at the time of a timer interruption process, to the test apparatus 1200 will be secured 5 to 6 times.

  Note that when the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is defined by the number of executions of the timer interrupt process, it is not limited to the value “6” but can be determined as appropriate. For example, the number of executions of the timer interrupt process can be appropriately determined in the range of “2” to “100” times (4.47 ms to 223.5 ms). If the number of times the timer interrupt process is executed is less than 2, there is a possibility that the timer interrupt process may not have enough time to reliably transmit information indicating that the CB gaming state has ended to the test apparatus 1200, If the test apparatus 1200 side misses the test signal, it may not recognize that the CB is inactive. In addition, if it exceeds 100 times, the time for delaying the game becomes long, which may give the player a sense of incongruity or hinder smooth progress of the game. In order to prevent these problems from occurring, it is preferable to set the above range. However, it can be set to a value other than this value.

  Then, a 2-byte time waiting process (also referred to as a wait process or a standby process) is repeated until the timer interrupt process is executed 5 to 6 times (S123), and the CB operation management process is terminated. The 2-byte time waiting process will be described in detail later. Note that the processing in steps S122 and S123 described above corresponds to the delay processing of the present invention.

[2-byte time wait processing]
Next, the 2-byte time waiting process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a 2-byte time waiting process. As shown in FIG. 19, in the 2-byte time waiting process, it is first determined whether or not a 2-byte waiting time has elapsed (S131). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the BC register set in step S122 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the 2-byte waiting time has elapsed, that is, when it is determined that the BC register is “0”, the 2-byte time waiting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that the 2-byte waiting time has not elapsed, that is, if it is determined that the BC register set in step S122 is not "0", an interrupt waiting process for acquiring an interrupt counter is performed. Perform (S132). This interrupt waiting process will be described in detail later.

  When the interrupt waiting process is completed, the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is updated by subtracting “1” from the BC register (S133), and the processes from step S131 to step S133 are repeated until the 2-byte waiting time elapses. . In other words, in the present invention, after the nth special game is completed (after the CB operation state flag is deactivated), the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period until the n + 1th special game starts. The “delay processing” can be easily realized by an interrupt counter value stored in the RAM 62 and an arithmetic processing using a register. Since timer interrupt processing described later is periodically performed, the timer interrupt processing is executed even during the predetermined period, and a test signal based on information on the operation state flag is transmitted to the test apparatus 1200.

  Next, interrupt waiting processing will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure of interrupt waiting processing. As shown in FIG. 20, in the interrupt wait process, first, an interrupt counter that counts the number of times the timer interrupt process has been performed is stored in the A register to obtain the interrupt counter (S141).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the interrupt counter (S142). More specifically, the value of the interrupt counter stored in the RAM 63 is subtracted from the value of the A register, and it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that there is no change in the interrupt counter, the process of step S142 is repeated until the interrupt counter changes. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a change in the interrupt counter, the interrupt waiting process is terminated. Note that the value of the A register may be subtracted from the value of the interrupt counter, and any arithmetic process can be used as long as it can determine the change of the interrupt counter using the register and the interrupt counter. good.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the present embodiment, processing such as reading of game operation information input to the input port and detection of signal level is performed at predetermined time intervals (periodically) according to game operations performed by the player. ) Performed by the timer interrupt processing to be performed. The fixed time here is, for example, 2.235 ms, but can be set as appropriate. Hereinafter, timer interrupt processing will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing. As shown in FIG. 21, in the timer interrupt processing, first, register saving and duplication interrupt prohibition processing are performed (S151). Here, since the register of the main CPU 61 used in the game progress main process is used in the timer interrupt process, the current register value is saved in the stack area of the RAM 63. Next, it is determined whether or not a power-off is detected (S152). If it is determined that a power-off is detected, the process proceeds to a power-off process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that power-off has not been detected, the interrupt counter value is updated (S153). In updating the interrupt counter value, the interrupt counter value is updated by adding “1” to the interrupt counter value in the RAM 63.

  Subsequently, timer measurement is performed (S154). In the timer measurement, the elapsed time of an arbitrary timer set in the game control process is measured. Examples of the timer include a measurement timer that measures a 4.1 s wait time, a timer that measures a condition device output time, and a measurement timer that measures a passage sensor residence time. Specifically, it is a process of subtracting “1” from these various timer values stored in the RAM 63. After measuring the timer, a 7-segment display control process is performed (S155). In the 7-segment display control process, display control is performed for 7-segment display lamps such as the number-of-times display lamp 46g, the stored number display lamp 46h, and the acquired number display lamp 46j.

  Then, input port read processing is performed (S156). In this input port reading process, each game operation information input to the input port is read, level data of each game operation information is stored in the RAM 63, and the like. The level data is data indicating operation / non-operation of each game operation information.

  When the input port reading process is completed, a reel drive control process is performed (S157). In the reel drive control process, control such as acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, and stop of rotation of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is performed. This reel drive control is performed for each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c. Then, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control has been performed on all the reels 3a, 3b, 3c (S158).

  As a result, if it is determined that the reel drive control has been performed on all the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, a port output process is performed (S159). In the port output process, the BET number display lamp 46b, the insertion possible display lamp 46c, the game start display lamp 46d, the re-game display lamp 46e, the status display lamp 46f, the number display lamp 46g, the stored number display lamp 46h, and the acquired number display lamp Lamp lighting processing such as control of 46j, driving processing of the hopper 50, and driving processing of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c are performed.

  Then, a control command transmission process is performed (S160). In the control command transmission process, an untransmitted control command stored in the RAM 63 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and a bet signal, a medal payout signal, a signal indicating a bonus winning, etc. are sent to the data counter, hall Processing to output to a computer or the like is performed.

  When the control command transmission process is completed, a test signal / condition device information output process is performed (S161). In the test signal / condition apparatus information output process, a test signal for transmitting information such as condition apparatus flag information to the test apparatus 1200 is generated. The test signal / condition device information output process will be described in detail later.

  Thereafter, the register saved in step S151 is restored, the next interrupt is permitted (S162), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Then, as described above, since the progress of the game is delayed until the timer interruption process is performed 5 to 6 times, the process of step S161 is also performed 5 to 6 times, and information such as an operation state flag is stored in the test apparatus 1200. Will be sent ~ 6 times.

  Next, the test signal / condition device information output process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the test signal / condition device information output process. As shown in FIG. 22, in the test signal / condition device information output process, the test signal output data is set by first storing the information stored in the operation state flag shown in FIG. (S171), the information stored in the A register is output to the output port and the test signal is transmitted (S172).

  When the information stored in the A register is output, the test apparatus 1200 receives the information on the operation state flag shown in FIG. More specifically, the test apparatus 1200 receives information on whether replay is activated or deactivated, whether the type 2 BB is activated or deactivated, or whether the CB is activated or deactivated.

  Next, conditional device information clear data is set (S173). Specifically, the RAM 63 stores the winning and replay condition device information and the accessory condition device information shown in FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B in order to measure the time for outputting the information to the test device 1200. The information on the condition device output time is stored in register A. As described above, the timer value set as the conditional device output time is decremented by “1” every time the timer interrupt process is executed. Therefore, when the timer value becomes “0”, the information stored in the A register is “00000000”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition device information is output (S174). When it is determined that the condition device information is output, that is, when it is determined that the information stored in the A register is not “0”. Sets an accessory condition apparatus information address (S175). Specifically, the address of the RAM 63 in which the accessory condition device information of FIG. 15B is stored is stored in the HL register.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to output the accessory condition device information (S176). Specifically, an operation of subtracting 24/2 from the information stored in the A register is performed, and it is determined whether or not the operation result is larger than “0”. As a result, when it is determined that it is time to output the accessory condition apparatus information, that is, when the information stored in the A register is 12 to 23, “1” is subtracted from the information stored in the HL register. Then, the winning and replay condition device information address is set (S177). That is, when the address where the winning and replay condition device information is stored is N, the address where the accessory condition device information is stored is N + 1, so only “1” is subtracted. The necessary address can be stored in the register. In the present embodiment, when information is set in the address, the addresses are arranged in the order of winning and replaying condition device information and accessory condition device information, but the order may be reversed. Further, an address necessary for the process of adding “1” may be stored in the register. In other words, it is only necessary that the addresses where these two pieces of information are stored are continuous.

  The condition device information is acquired by storing the information stored in the address indicated by the HL register in the A register (S178), and the information stored in the A register is output to the output port. Is output (S179), and the test signal / condition device information output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S174 that it is not time to output the conditional device information, the information ("00000000") stored in the A register is output to the output port by the process in step S179. That is, when the conditional device output time is “0”, in other words, after the output of the conditional device information is completed, information indicating OFF is output. Then, the test signal / condition device information output process ends. Also, if it is determined in step S176 that it is time to output the accessory condition device information, that is, if the information stored in the A register is 1 to 11, the winning and replay condition device information address is not set. Then, the process of step S179 is performed without acquiring the condition device information.

[Other Embodiments]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is set in the BC register in step S122 in the CB operation management process shown in FIG. 18, and the 2-byte time wait process shown in FIG. In step S133, the case where the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is updated by subtracting “1” from the BC register has been described. However, as shown in FIG. 23, the progress of the game is delayed using the value of the interrupt counter. Can be configured to. Hereinafter, a 2-byte time waiting process in another embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a 2-byte time waiting process. In another embodiment, in the process of step S122 in the CB operation management process of FIG. 18, an interrupt addition value obtained by adding “6” to the value of the interrupt counter is set as the bonus operation end wait time.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the 2-byte time waiting process, first, an interrupt counter value is acquired (S201). More specifically, the value of the interrupt counter that counts the number of times that timer interrupt processing has been performed is acquired.

  Next, the interrupt addition value obtained by adding “6” to the interrupt counter value during the CB operation management process is compared with the interrupt counter value (S202), and whether or not the interrupt addition value matches the interrupt counter value. And the processes of step S202 and step S203 are repeated until it is determined that they match. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interrupt addition value and the interrupt counter value match, the 2-byte waiting time process is terminated.

  More specifically, for example, when the value of the interrupt counter acquired in the CB operation management process is “10”, the value of “16” obtained by adding “6” to the value of this interrupt counter is used as the interrupt addition value. Set to BC register. Then, the processes in steps S202 and S203 are repeated until the value of the interrupt counter reaches “16”, which is a value that matches the interrupt addition value.

  As described above, by configuring the game to be delayed until the interrupt addition value and the interrupt counter value match, the timer interrupt wait process is compared with the 2-byte time wait process shown in FIG. Since execution becomes unnecessary, the processing load for delaying the progress of the game can be reduced.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment transmits a test signal to the test apparatus 1200 based on the information of the operation state flag every time the timer interrupt process is performed. Here, if there is not enough time for transmitting the test signal to the test apparatus 1200, the test apparatus 1200 may not be able to grasp the state of the game being executed in the slot machine 1. Specifically, for example, information on the start of the CB gaming state is transmitted to the test apparatus 1200 based on the information on the operation state flag transmitted by the timer interruption processing, and the timer interruption processing is not executed but the timer interruption processing is not executed. When the CB gaming state is started, information indicating that the CB gaming state has ended is not transmitted to the test apparatus 1200, and as a result of the simulation test, it may be determined that the slot machine is not operating in an appropriate range.

  In this regard, in the above slot machine 1, the progress of the game is delayed by setting the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation in the BC register every time the CB gaming state is finished, and the CB gaming state is finished in the test apparatus 1200. Send information reliably. In the above flowchart, the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is set based on the number of timer interrupt processes in step S122 in the CB operation management process shown in FIG.

  Then, the next game does not start until the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation elapses and the progress of the game is delayed, and the timer interrupt process is performed a predetermined number of times while the progress of the game is waiting. Since the information on the operation state flag is transmitted to the test apparatus 1200 every time the CB gaming state is performed, the information on the completion of the CB gaming state can be reliably transmitted to the testing apparatus 1200 every time the CB gaming state ends.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the processing for delaying the progress of the game is performed by the register by setting the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation in the BC register. Thereby, when setting a plurality of types of waiting time including the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation, it is not necessary to provide the RAM 63 with an address for storing the corresponding waiting time, thereby reducing the capacity of the storage area of the RAM 63. can do.

  Furthermore, since processing for delaying the progress of the game is performed by the register, processing (program) for calling addresses corresponding to a plurality of types of waiting times from the RAM 63 becomes unnecessary, and the program processing can be simplified.

  In addition, since the processing for delaying the progress of the game is performed by a register, when a plurality of types of waiting time are set, the time that the waiting time can be calculated by 1 byte and the time that can be calculated by 2 bytes are realized by the same processing. Complicated program processing can be prevented.

  When the value of the BC register is a value other than “0”, that is, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, that is, when waiting for the 2-byte time shown in FIG. If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the condition device information indicating the on / off state of the condition device flag corresponding to each game combination is transmitted to the test device 1200. In other words, the minimum game can be obtained by measuring the time from when the test apparatus 1200 receives information other than “00000000” as the condition apparatus information until it receives “00000000” and receives information other than “00000000”. It can be determined whether or not the slot machine guarantees time (for example, 4.1 s). By configuring in this way, it is possible to measure the minimum game time on the test device 1200 side only by transmitting the condition device information without separately providing information on the minimum game time.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when setting the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation, it is set in the BC register which is a pair register. For example, if the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is set only in the B register, it is possible to calculate only up to 1 byte time. However, by setting the time in the BC register, it is possible to calculate 2 byte time.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, in the above embodiment, the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is stored in the B register and the C register. However, for example, a pair register of D register and E register, H register and L register may be used. Further, when the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is 1 byte time, it may be stored and used only in the B register, for example.

  In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is set in order to reliably transmit the information indicating that the CB gaming state has ended in the two-type BB gaming state to the test apparatus 1200. Set a waiting time in order to reliably transmit to the test apparatus 1200 predetermined information including information on the completion of the state (type 1 special bonus, regular bonus) and SB gaming status (normal bonus, single bonus). Also good.

  In particular, in the SB gaming state, the SB gaming state may operate continuously in order to draw lots whether or not to shift to the SB gaming state even during the SB gaming state. Therefore, in order to be able to determine the end and operation of the SB gaming state on the testing device 1200 side, a waiting time at the end of the bonus operation is set after the SB gaming state ends, and during this waiting time, SB gaming is set. Information that the state has ended may be transmitted.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case where the number of times the timer interrupt process is performed is counted using the interrupt counter is described. However, the counter is not necessarily an interrupt counter as long as the counter changes every time the timer interrupt process is performed. Good. For example, the value of random number data in which random number data used in AT lottery or the like is stored may be used to determine that timer interrupt processing has been performed based on the change in the random number data.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the slot machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine other than the slot machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball, or the like. It can be applied to other gaming machines such as gaming machines and enclosed gaming machines (game machines in which a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine for circulation), as well as amusement equipment such as medal gaming machines and game machines. And similar effects can be obtained.

On the other hand, each structure in embodiment and the change aspect mentioned above can be used in combination as appropriate.
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By the way, is this type of slot machine presented as a prior art document a gaming machine that conforms to the rules (rules regarding the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification) that determine the performance of the gaming machine that can be installed in the gaming hall? When testing whether or not, the game information related to the game is transmitted to the test device, and the test is performed by executing the game in the same game state as that performed in the slot machine on the test device side.
However, when sending game information about the game to the test device, the game state of the game that the test device is running in the slot machine can be accurately grasped because there is not enough time to send the game information. In some cases, the test could not be performed accurately.
Therefore, another problem is to provide a gaming machine that can clarify the start and end of a special game.
As a gaming machine that solves this problem, a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, a combination determining unit that determines a winning combination, a storage unit that can store predetermined information, and the combination determination
When a special combination is determined by means, a special game in which a special game is repeatedly executed for each unit game is started on the basis that the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Special game control means for ending the special game based on the fact that the predetermined information becomes the second game information based on the start of the special game, and based on the end of the special game In the special game executed by the special game control means, after the n-th (n is a natural number) special game is completed, until the (n + 1) th special game is started. In the predetermined period, a delay process for delaying the progress of the game is executed.
In such a gaming machine, while a special game in which a special game is repeatedly executed for each unit game continues, the special game is executed when the unit game is executed. Then, the end and start of the special game during the special game can be clearly separated.
Further, in such a gaming machine, after the special game is finished, the break can be clarified by executing the wait process and then restarting the special game.
In addition, by appropriately setting the wait time, the break from the end of the special game to the restart can be clarified (for example, it can be clearly notified to the testing machine side), while the main process is stopped during the wait process. It is possible to set it to such an extent that a person cannot experience it.
According to such a gaming machine, the start and end of a special game can be clarified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c ... Reel 25 ... Start lever 26a, 26b, 26c ... Stop switch 28a ... Passage sensor 28b, 28c ... Insertion sensor 48 ... Blocker 60 ... Main control board 70 ... Sub-control board 83 ... Setting key Type switch 84 ... Setting change switch 100 ... Main control means 101 ... Role determining means 102 ... Reel control means 103 ... Setting change means 104 ... Game state control means 105 ... Bet management means 106 ... Game operation processing timing deriving means 107 ... Stop display Symbol determination means 108 ... Blocker control means 110 ... Display lamp control means 111 ... Role determination process start prohibition means 118 ... Main information storage means 119 ... Information transmission means 200 ... Sub-control means 201 ... AT setting means 202 ... Effect execution control means 208 ... Sub information storage means 209 ... Information receiving means

Claims (1)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The main control means includes
Based on the fact that the special combination is elected and the symbol combination of the special combination is stopped, the special gaming state is controlled to start,
In the special game state, it enables the operation of special objects,
If the special game condition end condition is not met, and the special feature finish condition is satisfied, the special feature finishes operation, waits for a specified period of time, and then operates again. Can be started,
The main control means can execute the interrupt processing in the predetermined period,
In the interrupt process that is executed when a special character is operating in the special game state, a process for outputting a test signal indicating that the special character is operating in the special game state is executed. Made possible
In the interrupt process executed during the predetermined period when the special game is not activated in the special game state, the process for outputting a test signal indicating that the special game is not activated. Is executable,
In the special gaming state, the special feature is not activated. In the predetermined period, the process for outputting a test signal indicating that the special game state is not activated and the special feature is not activated can be executed a plurality of times. A gaming machine characterized by being configured .