JP6647699B1 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a gaming machine capable of improving the working time when changing to a set value in the next stage as a setting change operation. A power supply device for supplying power, a main control unit for controlling a game, and a start operation for ending a control to a setting change state in which a set value can be changed or an operation for ending the start operation. A specific operation means capable of performing an end operation as an operation, and a change operation means capable of performing a change operation as an operation for changing a set value, and a setting change state is a state before the change operation is performed. There are a certain state before the change and a state after the change, which is a state after the change operation is performed, and the main control means includes a state in which the change operation to the change operation means is continued, with a start operation to the specific operation means. When the power supply by the power supply device is started, it is determined that the change operation has been performed, and the set value is controlled to the changed state in which the set value is changed to the next stage. [Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine capable of changing a set value having a different degree of advantage for a player.

JP 2008-132246 A

  Here, in a gaming machine in which the setting value can be changed as in Patent Literature 1, a device for revising the same setting or changing the setting value of the next stage to a setting change operation in order to make the work time more efficient. Was not done enough.

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to improve the efficiency of the working time when the setting value is changed to the next set value as the setting change work.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.
A gaming machine according to the present invention starts a control to a power supply device for supplying power, a main control unit for performing control relating to a game, and a setting change state in which a setting value having a different degree of advantage for a player can be changed. A specific operation unit capable of performing a start operation that is an operation for completing or an end operation that is an operation for ending, and a change operation unit capable of performing a change operation that is an operation for changing the set value, The setting change state includes a pre-change state that is a state before the change operation is performed, and a post-change state that is a state after the change operation is performed, and the main control unit includes the change operation unit. When the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation on the specific operation means in a state where the change operation is continued, it is determined that the change operation has been performed, and the setting operation is performed. And controlling the value to the post-change state of being changed to the next stage.

The setting change state includes a state before change, which is a state before the change operation is performed on the change operation means, and a state after change, which is a state after the change operation is performed.
Then, the main control means determines that the change operation has been performed when the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation on the specific operation means in a state where the change operation on the change operation means is continued, Control is performed in the changed state where the set value is changed to the next stage.

That is, in this configuration, when the setting change state is started in a state where the change operation to the change operation means is continued, the state is the changed state in which the set value has already been changed to the next stage.
Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to increase the efficiency of the work time when the setting value is changed to the next set value as the setting change work.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, further, as information of the change operation means obtained by the main control means, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1, and a bit value of the input data At least rising data in which a bit value corresponding to the input data after the change is set when there is a change is provided, and the main control means, when there is a change in the bit value of the input data, A bit value corresponding to the input data after the change is set to the bit value of the rising data, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed based on a change in the bit value of the rising data, and the main control unit includes: When the control is performed to the setting change state, the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, but the change operation is performed before the setting change state. When the change operation on the stage is continued, the bit value of the input data is changed at a predetermined timing after the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, and the input value after the change is changed. A bit value corresponding to data is set to a bit value of the rising data, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed.

  In this configuration, as the information of the change operation means obtained by the main control means, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1 and a bit corresponding to the changed input data when the bit value of the input data changes. At least rising data for which a value is set.

  When the main control unit is controlled to the setting change state, the main control unit initializes the bit values of the input data and the rising data, but when the change operation to the change operation unit is continued before the setting change state. The bit value of the input data is changed at a predetermined timing after the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set as the bit value of the rising data. It is determined that the change operation has been performed.

That is, in this configuration, the fact that a change operation has been performed on the change operation means is detected with a change in the bit value of the rising data as an opportunity. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.
As described above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control the change operation means capable of improving the efficiency of the work time when the setting value is changed to the next set value as the setting change work.

  In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main control unit further includes a specific event detection unit that detects occurrence of a specific event, and sets a predetermined error state based on the detection of the specific event. Controlling, the change operation means can perform a release operation which is an operation for releasing the predetermined error state, and the main control means cuts off power supply by the power supply device during the predetermined error state Then, if the power supply is started by the power supply device without the start operation on the specific operation means in a state where the operation on the change operation means is continued, it is determined that the release operation has been performed. Instead, the predetermined error state is continued.

  The main control means in this configuration includes a specific event detection means for detecting occurrence of a specific event, and controls to a predetermined error state based on detection of the specific event. Further, with this configuration, it is possible to perform a release operation, which is an operation for releasing a predetermined error state, on the change operation means.

  Then, after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off during the predetermined error state, the main control means continues the operation on the change operation means, and the power supply by the power supply device without the start operation on the specific operation means. Is started, it is determined that the release operation has not been performed, and the predetermined error state is continued.

In other words, this configuration does not judge that the release operation has been performed even if the operation on the change operation means is continued when the power is restored without changing the setting from the predetermined error state, and the predetermined error state is returned. We are going to continue.
Therefore, according to this configuration, when the power is restored from the predetermined error state without changing the setting, it is determined that the release operation to the change operation unit is performed while the operation to the change operation unit is continued. And the predetermined error state is released.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, further, as information of the change operation means obtained by the main control means, first information including a bit value of 0 or 1; And second information in which a bit value corresponding to the changed first information is set when the value has changed, and the main control unit determines that the bit value of the first information has changed. If there is, the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is set to the bit value of the second information, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed based on the change in the bit value of the second information. The main control unit initializes the bit values of the first information and the second information when the control is performed to the setting change state, but before the setting change state, the main control unit controls the change operation unit. Change operation continues If the bit value of the first information is changed, the bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined timing after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the bit value of the first information is changed. A bit value to be set is set to a bit value of the second information, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed.

  With this configuration, the information of the change operation means acquired by the main control means includes first information including a bit value of 0 or 1 and first information after the change when the bit value of the first information changes. And second information in which a corresponding bit value is set. Note that the first information can also be referred to as “input data” and the second information can be referred to as “rising data”.

  When the main control means is controlled to the setting change state, the main control means initializes the bit values of the first information and the second information, but the change operation to the change operation means is continued before the setting change state. If there is, the bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined opportunity after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is changed to the second value. By setting the bit value of the information, it is determined that the change operation has been performed.

That is, in this configuration, the fact that a change operation has been performed on the change operation means is detected with the change in the bit value of the second information as an opportunity. The condition for changing the bit value of the second information is that the bit value of the first information changes.
As described above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control the change operation means capable of improving the efficiency of the work time when the setting value is changed to the next set value as the setting change work.

  As another example, further, a power supply device for supplying power, a main control unit for performing control relating to a game, and a control for starting a setting change state in which a setting value having a different degree of advantage for a player can be changed. A specific operation means capable of a start operation or an end operation as an operation for ending the operation, and a predetermined operation means capable of a determination operation as an operation for determining the set value in the setting change state, Comprises, the setting change state, there is a pre-decision state is a state before the determination operation is performed, and a post-decision state is a state after the determination operation is performed, the setting change state, The setting change state can be ended by performing the end operation in the state after the determination, and the main control unit continues the determination operation on the predetermined operation unit. When the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation on the specific operation means in the state of being determined, it is determined that the determination operation is performed, and the state is controlled to the post-determination state, and the specific operation is performed. The setting change state is ended by performing the end operation on the means.

  The setting change state includes a pre-decision state, which is a state before the determination operation is performed on the predetermined operation means, and a post-determination state, which is a state after the determination operation is performed. The setting change state is configured to end the setting change state by performing an end operation on the specific operation unit in the state after the determination.

  The main control unit determines that the determination operation has been performed when the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation on the specific operation unit in a state where the determination operation on the predetermined operation unit is continued. The state is controlled to the determined state, and the setting change state is ended by performing an end operation on the specific operation means.

In other words, in this configuration, when the setting change state is started in a state where the determination operation for the predetermined operation means is continued, the state is already in the state after the determination, and the setting operation is performed by performing the end operation for the specific operation means. The change state can be ended.
For this reason, according to this configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the operation time when the setting is changed again to the same setting.

  As another example, further, as the information of the predetermined operation means obtained by the main control means, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1, and a change in the bit value of the input data after the change. And at least rising data in which a bit value corresponding to the input data is set, wherein the main control means corresponds to the changed input data when the bit value of the input data changes. When the bit value is set to the bit value of the rising data, it is determined that the determination operation has been performed based on a change in the bit value of the rising data, and the main control unit performs control to the setting change state. Initializing the bit values of the input data and the rising data, the determination operation for the predetermined operation means is continued before the setting change state. If it has been, while changing the bit value of the input data at a predetermined opportunity after initializing the bit value of the input data and the rising data, the bit value corresponding to the input data after the change The bit value of the rising data is set, and it is determined that the determination operation has been performed.

  In this configuration, as the information of the predetermined operation means obtained by the main control means, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1 and a bit corresponding to the changed input data when the bit value of the input data changes. At least rising data for which a value is set.

  When the main control unit is controlled to the setting change state, the main control unit initializes the bit values of the input data and the rising data, but the determination operation for the predetermined operation unit is continued before the setting change state. The bit value of the input data is changed at a predetermined timing after the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set as the bit value of the rising data. Then, it is determined that the determination operation has been performed.

That is, in this configuration, the fact that the determination operation has been performed on the predetermined operation means is detected with the change in the bit value of the rising data as an opportunity. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.
As described above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control the predetermined operation means that can improve the efficiency of the operation time when the setting is changed back to the same setting.

  As another example, the apparatus further includes a plurality of rotating reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and the predetermined operation means can perform a start operation which is an operation for starting the variably displaying of the symbols of the plurality of rotating reels. The main control means, when the power supply is started by the power supply device without the start operation on the specific operation means in a state where the operation on the predetermined operation means is continued, the start operation Is not determined to have been performed, and the display of the symbols on the plurality of rotating reels is not changed.

With this configuration, it is possible to perform a start operation, which is an operation for starting the variable display of the symbols of the plurality of rotating reels, on the predetermined operation means.
The main control means does not determine that the start operation has been performed when the power supply by the power supply device is started without the start operation on the specific operation means in a state where the operation on the predetermined operation means is continued. In addition, the variable display of the symbols on the plurality of rotating reels is not performed.

In other words, this configuration does not determine that the starting operation has been performed and does not perform the variable display of the symbols on the plurality of rotating reels even when the operation on the predetermined operation means is continued at the time of power failure recovery without setting change. And
Therefore, according to this configuration, when the operation to the predetermined operation means is continued at the time of power-off recovery without setting change, it is determined that the start operation to the predetermined operation means has been performed, and a plurality of rotating reels are determined. It is possible to prevent a phenomenon in which the symbol is fluctuated.

  As another example, furthermore, as the information of the predetermined operation means obtained by the main control means, there is first information including a bit value of 0 or 1 and a bit value of the first information is changed. And at least second information in which a bit value corresponding to the first information after the change is set, wherein the main control means, when there is a change in the bit value of the first information, The bit value corresponding to the first information is set to the bit value of the second information, and it is determined that the determination operation has been performed based on a change in the bit value of the second information. When the control is performed to the setting change state, the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, but the determination operation for the predetermined operation unit is continued before the setting change state is reached. in case of The bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined timing after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is changed to the second value. It is characterized in that it is set to a bit value of information and it is determined that the determination operation has been performed.

  In this configuration, the information of the predetermined operation means acquired by the main control means includes first information including a bit value of 0 or 1 and first information after the change when the bit value of the first information changes. And second information in which a corresponding bit value is set. Note that the first information can also be referred to as “input data” and the second information can be referred to as “rising data”.

  When the control is performed to the setting change state, the main control unit initializes the bit values of the first information and the second information, but the determination operation for the predetermined operation unit is continued before the setting change state. If there is, the bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined opportunity after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is changed to the second value. By setting the bit value of the information, it is determined that the decision operation has been performed.

That is, in this configuration, the fact that the determination operation has been performed on the predetermined operation means is detected with the change of the bit value of the second information as an opportunity. The condition for changing the bit value of the second information is that the bit value of the first information changes.
As described above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control the predetermined operation means that can improve the efficiency of the operation time when the setting is changed back to the same setting.

It is a schematic front view of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing input, control and output of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating input ports 0 to 2 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating addresses (storage addresses) of data stored in a RAM of a main control unit and contents thereof according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of a main control unit in FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of a sub control unit in FIG. 2. It is an explanatory view of a game state in the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view of a non-advantage section and an advantageous section in this embodiment. 6 is a time chart showing a flow of a general setting change process. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a trigger for changing the state of a setting key switch. 6 is a time chart showing a flow of special end control. It is a time chart which showed the flow of special change control. 6 is a time chart showing a flow when a power interruption occurs in a setting change state. 6 is a time chart showing a flow when a power interruption occurs in a setting change state. 6 is a time chart showing a flow when a power interruption occurs in a setting change state. It is a time chart which showed the flow at the time of a power failure in a game possible state. It is a time chart which showed the flow at the time of a power failure in a game possible state. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing types of errors corresponding to the gaming machines in the present embodiment. 6 is a time chart showing a flow in which a predetermined error state is released. 5 is a time chart showing a flow when a power failure occurs in a predetermined error state. 5 is a time chart showing a flow when a power failure occurs in a predetermined error state. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing at the time of power-on according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows RAM backup failure determination processing in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows all input port switch state setting and switch flag reset in this Embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating all input port switch state settings according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a sensor error (EA error) determination process according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a main control unit according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of determining an overflow error according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the determination processing of a reel error in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the medal payout process in this Embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the power interruption process in this Embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an external signal output process according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt processing for out-of-use area according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the selector sensor monitoring processing in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the selector sensor monitoring processing in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the selector sensor monitoring processing in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the payout sensor monitoring processing in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the payout sensor monitoring processing in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the door monitoring processing in this Embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating error processing according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a setting change process according to the present embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a RAM area clear in the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an error notification process in a sub control unit according to the present embodiment.

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

(Case 12, front door 14)
As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine as a gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening opening forward, and a front opening of the housing 12. It has a front door 14 that can be opened and closed freely.

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

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window 16, three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotating reels 62 respectively rotated by the respective reel drive motors 65, and the reel drive motor A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) 65 for holding the rotating reel 62 is provided. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 for detecting that the rotation position of the rotating reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control means 200.

(Credit indicator 87, payout number indicator 88)
Below the symbol display window section 16, a credit indicator 87 for displaying the number of credit medals stored (hereinafter referred to as "the number of credit medals") is disposed on the left side of the credit indicator 87, and the gaming machine 10 And a payout number display 88 for displaying the total number of medals paid out from the company. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. With such a configuration, the credit display 87 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of credit medals, and the payout number display 88 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the payout number. Has become. In addition, the payout number display 88 can display an error code display described later when an error occurs. The details will be described later. Further, the payout number display 88 can display a later-described navigation display during an AT state described later.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a credit function capable of storing up to 50 medals inserted into a medal insertion slot 38 described later as credit medals (the number of inserted medals is electronically stored and managed as electronic data). Function). Then, the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored, 50, is defined as the “maximum number of credit medals”.

(Section notification lamp 90)
In the front door 14, between the credit indicator 87 and the number-of-payouts indicator 88, there is provided a section notification lamp 90 for notifying that the current state is the "advantageous section" by a light emission mode.

Here, the “advantageous section” is a section which can be shifted from a non-advantageous section in which the display of the pressing order of the stop switch 50 which is advantageous to the player is not performed, and in which the above pressing order can be displayed.
The section notification lamp 90 is set to be turned on after a so-called third stop of the game that has been won in a predetermined combination, which triggers a shift to an advantageous section. Then, when the section notification lamp 90 is turned on, it is always turned on during the advantageous section.

The lighting of the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to the above-described case, and may be turned on in other cases, for example, at the time of transition to an AT state described later.
Here, it is not limited to notifying that the current state is the “advantageous section” only by the section notification lamp 90 by the light emission mode. For example, a specific seven segment constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88 is provided. Using both the LED and the section notification lamp 90, the fact that the current state is the “advantageous section” may be notified by the light emission mode.

  In addition, without providing the section notification lamp 90, for example, using a specific 7-segment LED constituting the credit indicator 87 or the number-of-payouts indicator 88, the fact that the current state is the "advantageous section" is determined by the light emission mode. You may be notified.

(Operation unit 30)
Below the front door 14, a lower panel 22 is provided. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes forward of the front door 14. The operation unit 30 includes a medal insertion slot 38, a settlement switch 36, a stop switch 50, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, and an effect button switch 42.

(Medal slot 38)
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting a medal as a gaming value into the gaming machine 10 is provided on the right side of the operation unit 30.

(Medal selector 17)
On the back side of the front door 14 and near the medal slot 38, it is determined whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 38 is a regular one, and only the regular medal is guided to the hopper unit 24. A medal selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with a loading sensor 92 for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one. The input sensor 92 includes three selector sensors (selector sensor A, selector sensor B, and selector sensor C) not shown. Then, the insertion sensor 92 detects the medals inserted in the order of the three selector sensors and at intervals (timing) of a predetermined range of time.

  A medal passage (not shown) is provided on the back side of the front door 14, and medals excluded as irregular medals in the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. Then, it is paid out from the medal payout exit 28.

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

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

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 as a predetermined operation means is provided. When the start switch 40 is operated in a game-possible state described later, the start of change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 is started on condition that a medal is inserted, a bet switch 32 described later is operated, or a re-game is described later. Hereinafter, an operation on the start switch 40 for starting the variable display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 in the gaming state is referred to as a “start operation”.
When the start switch 40 is operated in a setting change state described later, the start switch 40 determines a set value in the setting change state. Hereinafter, an operation on the start switch 40 for determining the set value in the setting change state will be referred to as a “determination operation”.

(Bet switch 32)
Above this start switch 40, as a bet switch 32, a max bet for reducing the number of medals that can be inserted from the number of credited medals to the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically, three) to replace three medals. There is provided a switch 34 and a single bet switch 35 for subtracting one medal number from the credited medal number and replacing it with one medal insertion.

(Direction button switch 42)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, an effect button switch 42 that can be operated by a player in a predetermined effect is provided.
On the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting display 89, and the like are arranged (see FIG. 2).

(Door open / close switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on when the rear surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 are pressed, and as the front door 14 is opened, The front door 14 is turned off when the rear surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressing is released.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 as a change operation means is used to change the setting together with a setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later. When the setting change switch 46 is operated in the setting change state, the setting value is changed to the next stage. When the setting change switch 46 is operated when the highest setting value (for example, the setting value 6) having the highest advantage for the player is displayed, as the next stage, the lowest advantage for the player is displayed. The set value is changed to the minimum set value (for example, set value 1). Hereinafter, an operation on the setting change switch 46 for changing the set value in the setting change state is referred to as a “change operation”.
In addition, when the setting change switch 46 is operated in a predetermined error state described later, the predetermined error state is released. Hereinafter, an operation on the setting change switch 46 for canceling the predetermined error state in the predetermined error state will be referred to as a “cancellation operation”.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays setting values provided in a plurality of stages using, for example, small LEDs of 7 segments. The set value of the gaming machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a lapse of a certain time after the setting so that the gaming machine 10 cannot be visually recognized from the outside. Note that the display of the setting display 89 is not limited to such an example. As another example, the setting value is displayed when a display condition for displaying the setting value is satisfied, and the display of the setting value is performed. The display of the set value may be ended when an end condition to be ended is satisfied. The display condition may be based on a transition to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state based on the operation of the setting key switch 45. The termination condition may be that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has been terminated based on the operation of the setting key switch 45, or that the power has been cut off.

  Here, when a RAM error described later occurs, “C” is displayed on the setting display 89. When the operation of the setting change switch 46 is performed while “C” is displayed on the setting display 89, “1” is displayed on the setting display 89. Then, when the operation of the setting change switch 46 is performed and a new set value is input, the RAM error is released.

  Also, inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower portion of the front door 14, a medal can be stored and a hopper unit 24 that can pay out the medal, and an operation for turning on or off the power supply is performed. A power supply unit 43 as a power supply device for supplying power to each component is provided (see FIG. 2).

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 is provided with a hopper motor 95 for dispensing medals toward the medal payout exit 28 by driving thereof, and a medal paid to the medal payout exit 28 provided at the exit of the hopper unit 24. A payout sensor 94 is provided near the auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24, and detects that the medal in the auxiliary tank is full and sends a signal to the main control means 200. Is provided. The payout sensor 94 includes two sensors, a payout sensor A and a payout sensor B.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power, and a setting key switch 45 as a specific operation means for performing a setting change process. Hereinafter, an operation for turning on the power to the power switch 44 is referred to as a “power-on operation”, and an operation for turning off the power is referred to as a “power-off operation”. The setting key switch 45 is not limited to being provided in the power supply unit 43, but may be provided in another member. For example, the setting key switch 45 may be provided on a main board having main control means 200 described later. The setting key switch 45 is not limited to being provided on the main board, and is provided near the main board, near the main board case that houses the main board, and on a base member that fixes the main board case. You may.

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

(Explanation of game flow)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables the start of a game by operating the max bet switch 34 and the single bet switch 35, inserting a predetermined number of medals by inserting medals, or by being a re-game. Things. Then, by the start operation on the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotating reel 62 is started to start the game, and at least one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost. Then, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the role lottery so as to match the result of the role lottery. According to the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stoppage, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, Is a line to which medals are awarded as a payout, hereinafter referred to as an effective line 86.) When the player stops on the payline, a player receives a predetermined payout such as paying out a predetermined number of medals. To be given. This completes one game.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is provided with an effect device 70 for informing the player of various information such as winning of a winning lottery by sound, light, video or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, a display unit 84, and a back lamp 67.

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

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14 and a lower lamp 82 arranged below the front door 14 on the left and right.

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

(Back lamp 67)
The back lamp 67 is provided on the reel unit 60, and illuminates the symbol 61 on the rotating reel 62.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, a control device 100 for controlling the entire operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 controls a production according to the progress of the game by receiving information (command) from the main control means 200 and the main control means 200 for controlling the game by progressing the game. A sub-control means 500 for performing an effect of informing the player of information on the contents is provided.

  In addition, between the main control means 200 and the sub-control means 500, one-way communication from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 500 is performed in order to prevent an unauthorized operation on the main control means 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 is not performed (that is, it is not a two-way communication). The main control means 200 inputs the medal selector 17, the start switch 40, the bet switch 32, the stop switch 50, the setting change switch 46, the settlement switch 36, the door open / close switch 19, the power supply unit 43, the reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 24. And controls the operations of the credit indicator 87, the number-of-payouts indicator 88, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the setting indicator 89, and the section notification lamp 90. The sub control means 500 receives signals from the main control means 200 and the effect button switch 42 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the effect lamp 78. Each part of the effect lamp 70, the speaker 72, the display unit 84, and the back lamp 67 as the effect device 70 is connected to the sub-control means 500.

  Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control means 200 and the sub-board having the sub-control means 500 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub-control means 500 is housed inside the sub-board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the back side inside the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

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

Here, among the I / O ports provided in the main control means 200, an input port will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing input ports 0 to 2 provided in the main control means 200. The input port is a connection portion to which signals of the setting key switch 45, the setting change switch 46, the start switch 40, and the like shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are input. The main control means 200 is electrically connected to the setting key switch 45, the setting change switch 46, the start switch 40, and the like via an input port.

  The input ports 0 to 2 are 1-byte ports to which 8 bits of BIT0 to BIT7 can be input. The input ports are provided in addition to the input ports 0 to 2, but the description of the other input ports is omitted. In FIG. 3, a BIT described as “unused” means a BIT that is not actually used at the input port.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the input port 0 is connected to the setting key switch 45, the setting change switch 46, the start switch 40, the payout sensor A (payout sensor 94), the payout sensor B (payout sensor B) in the order of BIT0 to BIT7. 94), the selector sensor A (the closing sensor 92), the selector sensor B (the closing sensor 92), and the selector sensor C (the closing sensor 92).

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the input port 1 includes, in the order of BIT0 to BIT7, a single bet switch 35, a max bet switch 34, a stop release sensor (not shown), an error release sensor (not shown), and a door. This corresponds to the opening / closing switch 19, the overflow sensor 96, the settlement switch 36, and the power interruption signal (a signal output when a power interruption occurs).

  As shown in FIG. 3 (C), the input port 2 has a left stop switch L, a middle stop switch C, a right stop switch R, an unused, left rotating reel index signal, and a middle rotating reel index signal in the order of BIT0 to BIT7. , Right rotation reel index signal, and unused. If there are up to the fourth reel, those corresponding to the fourth reel (the stop switch 50 and the rotating reel index signal) are put in unused places.

The stop release sensor is turned ON (1) when a stop release switch (not shown) for releasing the stop is operated.
The error cancellation sensor is, for example, a sensor that determines whether or not it is in an on state in a process of step S378 illustrated in FIG. 41 described below.
The left rotation reel index signal, the middle rotation reel index signal, and the right rotation reel index signal are detection signals of a reel sensor (not shown), and pass through the reference positions of the left rotation reel 64, the middle rotation reel 66, and the right rotation reel 68. It is identifiable.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing addresses (storage addresses) of data stored in the RAM provided in the main control means 200 and their contents. In addition, below, only the main part in this Embodiment among FIG. 4 is demonstrated, and description of other parts is abbreviate | omitted.
Specifically, in FIG. 4, only input port 0 to 2 input data, input port 0 to 2 rising data, and input port 0 to 2 falling data will be described.

The input data is also referred to as level data, and is data indicating ON (1) or OFF (0) of BIT0 to BIT7 of the input ports 0 to 2.
The rising data is data indicating a BIT that was OFF (0) at the time of the previous input and ON (1) at the time of the current input.
The falling data is data indicating a BIT that was ON (1) at the time of the previous input and OFF (0) at the time of the current input.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the address “0100” is a storage area for input port 0 input data. A signal from the input port 0 (see FIG. 3A) is read into the address “0100” every time the below-described “all input port switch state setting” processing shown in FIG. 25 is performed. Data of each of BIT0 to BIT7 of 0 is updated.

  The address “0101” is a storage area for input port 0 rising data. The input port 0 rising data is subjected to a predetermined operation each time the input port 0 input data is updated, and the input port 0 rising data is updated. That is, at the address “0101”, each time the “all input port switch state setting” processing shown in FIG. 25 is performed, among the BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 0, the previous processing is OFF (0). Data indicating a BIT that has been turned ON (1) during the current process is input.

  The address “0110” is a storage area for input port 0 falling data. The input port 0 falling data is subjected to a predetermined operation each time the input port 0 input data is updated, and the input port 0 falling data is updated. That is, each time the process of “all input port switch state settings” shown in FIG. 25 is performed, the address “0110” is ON (1) during the previous process of BIT0 to BIT7 of input port 0, Data indicating a BIT that has been turned OFF (0) during the current process is input.

  The address “0111” is a storage area for input port 1 input data. At this address “0111”, every time the “all input port switch state setting” processing shown in FIG. 25 is performed, a signal from input port 1 (see FIG. 3B) is read, and Each data of BIT0 to BIT7 is updated.

  The address “1000” is a storage area for input port 1 rising data. The input port 1 rising data is subjected to a predetermined operation each time the input port 1 input data is updated, and the input port 1 rising data is updated. That is, at the address “1000”, each time the processing of “all input port switch state settings” shown in FIG. 25 is performed, among the BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 1, the previous processing is OFF (0), Data indicating a BIT that has been turned ON (1) during the current process is input.

  The address “1001” is a storage area for input port 1 falling data. Each time the input port 1 falling data is updated, a predetermined operation is performed, and the input port 1 falling data is updated. In other words, at the address “1001”, each time the “all input port switch state setting” processing shown in FIG. 25 is performed, of the BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 1, the previous processing is ON (1). Data indicating a BIT that has been turned OFF (0) during the current process is input.

  The address “1010” is a storage area for input port 2 input data. At this address “1010”, a signal from the input port 2 (see FIG. 3C) is read each time the “all input port switch state setting” processing shown in FIG. Each data of BIT0 to BIT7 is updated.

  The address “1011” is a storage area for input port 2 rising data. Each time the input port 2 rising data is updated, a predetermined operation is performed to update the input port 2 rising data. That is, every time the process of “all input port switch state settings” shown in FIG. 25 is performed, the address “1011” is OFF (0) during the previous process among BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 2, Data indicating a BIT that has been turned ON (1) during the current process is input.

  The address “1100” is a storage area for the falling data of the input port 2. The input port 2 falling data is subjected to a predetermined operation every time the input port 2 input data is updated, and the input port 2 falling data is updated. That is, at the address “1100”, each time the “all input port switch state setting” processing shown in FIG. 25 is performed, of the BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 2, the previous processing is ON (1). Data indicating a BIT that has been turned OFF (0) during the current process is input.

  Also, among the addresses of the RAM provided in the main control means 200, the addresses "0100" (input data of input port 0) to "1100" (fall data of input port 2) are stored in step S391 shown in FIG. Is included in the clear area initialized by the “RAM area clear”. In the initialization by “clear RAM area” in step S391 shown in FIG. 42, OFF (0) is set to the data to be initialized.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side as viewed from the front inside the housing 12.
The external centralized terminal plate 18 is for outputting game data to the outside of the gaming machine 10 and is provided with a connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control means 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is the terminal plate provided. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal board 18 is connected to a game island facility (for example, a data display) or a hall computer.

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control means 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout giving means 240, a game state control means 250, an advantageous section control means 260, a setting change control means. 270, specific event detecting means 280, game stopping means 290, main-side notifying means 300, and transmitting means 310. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 performs a lottery of a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the spinning reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the spinning reels 62 stop, and proceeds with the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game, and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game according to the present embodiment will be described.

  When the prescribed number of bets (three or two) is set, one active line 86 is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 or 2 is set as the prescribed bet amount. As a method of setting the number of bets, there are a method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting credit medals as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. When the start switch 40 is operated under the condition that the prescribed number of bets (three or two) is set, the number of bets is determined, and the role lottery means 210 wins one of a plurality of roles. A lottery (role lottery) is performed to determine whether the player has lost or lost. Almost simultaneously with the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. , The rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

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

Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 stops. When the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three reels 62 stops.
At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the activated line 86, a process corresponding to the combination of symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a medal as a payout is awarded to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the activated line 86. For example, when a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to a small combination (combination with payout of medals) is aligned on the activated line 86, medals of the number corresponding to the small combination are given to the player.

  In addition, when the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the re-playing role (the role that enables the next game to be started without using the player-owned medals, the so-called replaying role) on the activated line 86, the medals are paid out. Although there is no bet, the number of bets is automatically set in the next game without using medals owned by the player, and the player can play the game.

(Role lottery means 210)
The role lottery means 210 executes a role lottery for determining a winning combination. That is, the role lottery means 210 is used to perform a role lottery of winning (losing) or losing any of a plurality of roles (one or more) in response to the operation of the start switch 40. The role lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of role lottery tables for determining whether or not a role has been won, each of which has a main classification corresponding to a normal game state, a bonus inside medium state, and a bonus game state. And stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The role lottery means 210 compares predetermined lottery data with random numbers extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts an integer value in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved.

  The winning probability used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 210 is formed so as to be changeable by a manager of the gaming hall within a range programmed in advance by a role lottery table (not shown). Specifically, a change operation on the setting change switch 46 inside the housing 12 for changing the set value of the plurality of steps, which is a value for defining the winning probability, causes one of the set values of the plurality of steps to be changed. Two specific settings are selected. Then, the role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery with a predetermined lottery probability for each selected set value. Further, the later-described advantageous section control means 260 performs the later-described AT shift lottery at a predetermined lottery probability for each selected set value. That is, the winning probability of the combination and the winning probability and the ratio of the AT shift lottery are different depending on the selected set value.

Further, the set values in the present embodiment are set in six stages from set values “1” to “6”. Note that the set value is not limited to six steps from “1” to “6” as long as the set value is a plurality of steps, and may be, for example, “1.3.6” or “2.4.6”.
In the present embodiment, as a lottery to be drawn by the role lottery means 210, a small role, a replay role, and a bonus transfer role (a role accompanied by a transition of a game state) are roughly classified.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 210 and the corresponding rotation position of the rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. It should be noted that the reel control means 220 may determine whether or not the pressing order of the stop switches 50 conforms to a predetermined condition, if necessary, as a condition for stopping.

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

(Payout grant means 240)
The payout awarding means 240 is for awarding a predetermined payout such as a medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. The payout awarding means 240 pays out a medal as a payout when it is determined as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determining means 230 that the small winning combination is winning.

(Gaming state control means 250)
The game state control means 250 controls the game state.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game state control means 250 roughly includes a normal game state control means 251, a bonus inside medium state control means 252, and a bonus game state control means 253.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the "normal game state" (see FIG. 7). Here, the normal game state refers to a state other than the inside bonus state by the inside bonus state control means 252 and the bonus game state by the bonus game state control means 253.

(Bonus internal state control means 252)
The inside bonus state control means 252 controls the “inside bonus state” (see FIG. 7). Here, in the bonus inside middle state, for example, “CBB1” and “CBB2” were won as bonus transfer combinations, but the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combinations could not be stopped and displayed on the activated line 86. Transition to the case.

(Bonus game state control means 253)
The bonus game state control means 253 controls the “bonus game state” (see FIG. 7).
The bonus game state is shifted by, for example, winning “CBB1” or “CBB2” as the bonus transfer combination and stopping and displaying the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the activated line 86.

Here, the bonus game states “CBB1” and “CBB2” end with the payout of medals exceeding a predetermined number, for example, 200.
Then, after the bonus game state ends, the game mode shifts to the normal game state.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls a non-advantage section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 described later with reference to FIG. Then, the advantageous section control unit 260 causes the sub-side notification unit 520, which will be described later, to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 or the like.

  Further, the advantageous section control means 260 wins a transition lottery from “non-advantageous section” to “advantageous section” which is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined combination is won by the lottery. This causes the transition from the “non-advantageous section” to the “advantageous section” (see FIG. 8).

In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is determined that a shift to an advantageous section is made by a lottery (advantageous section shift lottery) executed when the player wins a predetermined combination by the role lottery. By winning the determined combination, it may be possible to shift from the non-advantaged section to the advantageous section without performing the advantageous section shift lottery.
Further, the advantageous section control means 260 performs a transition lottery (AT transition lottery) as to whether or not to transition from the advantageous section normal state to the AT state when winning a predetermined combination by the role lottery. When the lottery is won, the advantageous section is shifted from the normal state to the AT state.

  Note that, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery, the AT transition lottery is not limited to the case of performing the AT transition lottery, and the AT transition lottery may be performed based on the winning combination by the combination lottery. Further, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery, the state may shift to the AT state without performing the AT transition lottery.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 starts counting the number of games when shifting to the advantageous section, and the counted number of games reaches a predetermined number of games determined by the ceiling game number lottery, for example, 666 games. By doing so, a transition is made to the AT state described later (so-called ceiling).
The predetermined number of games is not limited to a case determined by lottery, and may be a predetermined number of games.

  In the advantageous section, an upper limit is set for a game section in which a game can be played, and when a predetermined upper limit game number, for example, 1500 games is consumed after shifting from the non- advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the advantageous section is set. When the number of games has been reached, a transition is made from the advantageous section to the non- advantageous section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section and before the predetermined upper limit game number (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the upper limit game number of the advantageous section), When a predetermined number of payouts (for example, so-called MY2400) have been obtained, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantaged section is performed even before the upper limit game number is exhausted.

  In the advantageous section, even before reaching the upper limit of the number of games in the advantageous section or before obtaining 2,400 MY, the non-advantageous section is stopped at an arbitrary opportunity such as the end of the bonus game state or the end of the AT state. It is also possible to shift to a section.

(Setting change control means 270)
The setting change control unit 270 controls a setting change process in which the setting is changed back to the same setting or the setting value is changed to another stage.

(Specific event detection means 280)
The specific event detection means 280 detects whether a specific event has occurred. Specifically, the specific event includes a state in which an abnormal state different from the normal state occurs in the gaming machine 10, that is, a so-called error occurrence. Then, the specific event detection means 280 controls to a predetermined error state based on the detection of the specific event.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the specific event detecting means 280 is provided in the main control means 200 is described.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific event detecting means 280 is provided in the sub control means 500. And may be provided in both the main control means 200 and the sub control means 500.

  The specific event includes, for example, a inserted medal error, a paid-out medal error, a paid-out defective error, a paid-out medal error, a RAM error, a reel error, an overflow error, a medal payout device connection error, a sensor error, and the like (see FIG. 18). Is included. For these specific events, error codes (E0, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, EA) for classifying the respective types are set (see FIG. 18). .

  The specific event detecting means 280 can detect the occurrence of the various errors described above. For this reason, the specific event detection means 280 is provided with various timers (for example, an EA timer to be described later, a door monitor, and the like) for counting (measuring) the time as to whether or not a predetermined state has elapsed a predetermined time when a predetermined state has occurred. Various determination means (e.g., selector sensors A, B, C, payout sensor) capable of determining whether or not a predetermined event occurs in a predetermined order in a predetermined order, etc. A, B, etc. are provided with means for determining whether or not medals are detected in a predetermined order (passing order).

  For example, while the spinning reel 62 is spinning, medals are not normally paid out, but when the spinning reel 62 is spinning, medals are paid out. State, that is, a specific event according to the present invention, which is an error in the present embodiment. Then, in this case, the processing relating to the payout sensors A and B is performed by the specific event detecting means 280.

  Also, while the spinning reel 62 is spinning, the insertion of medals is not normally accepted, but when a spinning medal error occurs while the spinning reel 62 is spinning, this is an abnormal state, that is, , A specific event according to the present invention, which is an error in the present embodiment. Then, in this case, the processing relating to the selector sensors A, B, and C is performed by the specific event detecting means 280.

(Game stop means 290)
The game stop means 290 performs a game stop (error processing) based on the fact that an error has been detected as a specific event by the specific event detection means 280 so that the game cannot proceed.
The game stop means 290 does not stop the game (error processing) until the stop operation on the final reel (the rotating reel 62 to be finally stopped), and performs a predetermined timing after the stop operation on the last reel is performed. (Specifically, after a slip occurs after a stop operation on the last reel, and after four-phase excitation by the stepping motor), the game is stopped (error processing).

(Main side notification means 300)
The main-side notification means 300, using a payout number display 88, a payout number display for displaying the payout number via the payout giving means 240, and an error code display for displaying an error code capable of specifying the type of error, Is notified by switching. Although not described in detail, the main-side notification unit 300 uses the number-of-payouts display 88 to provide a navigation display that can specify the order of pressing the correct answer of the stop switch 50 during the AT state.

If no error has occurred, that is, if the game is in a playable state, the main notification unit 300 corresponds to the number of payouts to be paid out in the game based on the data from the payout giving means 240. The payout number display 88 is notified of the payout number display to be performed.
In addition, the main-side notification unit 300 stops the game by the game stop unit 290 (error processing), that is, in the case of a predetermined error state, a predetermined timing (specifically, after a rotation stop of a final reel described later). In, control is performed to cause the number-of-payouts display 88 to display an error code display corresponding to the type of error that has occurred.

(Transmitting means 310)
The transmission means 310 is for transmitting a signal to the sub control means 500.
The transmission means 310 is transmitted, for example, when the insertion sensor 92 detects the insertion sensor 92, when the bet switch 32 detects the operation signal, and when the start switch 40 detects the insertion operation signal. A start signal and a stop signal transmitted upon detection of the stop switch 50 are transmitted to the sub control means 500.

  In addition, the transmitting means 310 can identify a game state (for example, a game state or a non-game state) managed by the main control means 200 in addition to the signal corresponding to the detection of the switch. The game state signal for performing the game is also transmitted at an appropriate timing.

  Further, when the occurrence of an error as a specific event is detected by the specific event detection unit 280, the transmission unit 310 transmits an error flag that can specify the occurrence of the error to the sub control unit 500. Then, when the game stop (error processing) by the game stop means 290 is released, the transmission means 310 transmits an error release event (signal) capable of specifying error release to the sub control means 500.

(Sub control means 500)
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control unit 500 includes a receiving unit 510 and a sub-side notification unit 520. Details of each means will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub-control unit 500 receives the signal from the main control unit 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.

  More specifically, the sub-control unit 500 outputs data defining the turning on and off of the LED to an LED driving circuit (not shown) for driving the production lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. An audio output circuit for outputting (not shown) outputs data defining audio to be output, and a video data output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display unit 84 Or output data that specifies

(Reception means 510)
The receiving unit 510 receives a signal from the transmitting unit 310.

(Sub side notification means 520)
The sub-side notification means 520 is for using the effect device 70 to notify the player of various information, specifically, effects.
The sub-side notification means 520 is a player that performs an effect according to the winning combination based on the result of the role lottery, an effect according to each game state, an effect according to each effect state, or an effect for notifying the pressing order. To inform. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the sub-side notification means 520 uses the effect device 70 to provide the effect corresponding to the effect selected by the lottery or the signal (command) from the main control means 200 to the player. Notify.

  Further, the sub-side notification means 520 causes the effect device 70 to notify a special notification (so-called error notification) that can specify that a specific event has occurred, based on the reception of the error flag. In the present embodiment, as an example of the error notification by the effect device 70, a sound saying “error” is output from the speaker 72.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the setting change switch 46 is operated in a predetermined error state, one of the release conditions for releasing the game stop (error processing) by the game stop means 290 is satisfied. Then, when all the release conditions are satisfied, the game stopping means 290 releases the game stop (error processing). As a result, the predetermined error state is released, and the game can proceed.

As described above, in the setting change state, the setting change switch 46 can perform a change operation which is an operation for changing the set value, but in a predetermined error state, the predetermined error state is released. , Which is a release operation.
Then, when the game stop (error processing) by the game stop means 290 is released, the main-side notifying means 300 stops notifying the error code display using the payout number display 88.

  Further, when the game stop (error processing) by the game stop unit 290 is released, the transmission unit 310 transmits an error release event (signal) to the sub control unit 500. After that, the sub-side notification unit 520 receiving the error release event (signal) stops the error notification performed using the rendering device 70.

(Explanation of game state using FIG. 7)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control means 200, and is roughly divided into a normal game state, a bonus inside medium state, and a bonus game state as shown in FIG.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state (NOM) is controlled by the normal game state control means 251.
The probability of winning the replay combination in the normal gaming state is normally set to (1 / 7.3).

  If the winning combination is won by the lottery in the normal gaming state and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus shifting combination is not stopped and displayed on the activated line 86, the state shifts from the normal gaming state to the inside bonus state and stops. If it is displayed, the game shifts to the bonus game state.

(Inside bonus state)
The bonus inside medium state is controlled by the bonus inside medium state control means 252. In the normal gaming state, for example, “CBB1” or “CBB2” is won as a bonus machine combination, and the bonus machine combination “CBB1” or “CBB2”. Does not appear on the activated line 86.

Specifically, when the bonus transfer combination “CBB1” is won, the process is shifted to “CBB1F”, and when the bonus transfer combination “CBB2” is won, the process is switched to “CBB2F”.
The probability of winning the replay combination in the bonus inside medium state is set higher than in the normal gaming state.

In addition, a plurality of inside bonus states are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of bonus game states.
Specifically, it is possible to shift from the bonus gaming state “CBB1F” to the bonus gaming state “CBB1”, and to shift from the bonus gaming state “CBB2F” to the bonus gaming state “CBB2”.

(Bonus game state)
The bonus gaming state is controlled by the bonus gaming state control unit 253. In the present embodiment, for example, “CBB1” or “CBB2” is won as the bonus transferring combination, and the bonus transferring combinations “CBB1” and “CBB2” are set. When the symbol combination corresponding to is stopped and displayed on the activated line 86, the processing is shifted.

The probability of winning the replay combination in the bonus game state is set to “0”.
In the present embodiment, the bonus gaming state is, in the present embodiment, "CBB1" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "CBB1" is won, and "CBB2" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "CBB2" is won. Is provided.

  Here, in the present embodiment, “CBB” is only a so-called two bet in which the prescribed number is only two, and a so-called challenge bonus (CB) is continuously operated, and ends with payout of medals exceeding 200. .

Then, after the end of “CBB”, the state shifts to a normal game state (NOM).
Note that in the CB as the second type special accessory in the “CBB”, a small winning combination is established (winning) regardless of the lottery. In other games other than during the CB, for example, in a bonus non-winning state, all the spinning reels 62 must be stopped within 190 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50, whereas in the CB, , Only the left rotation reel 64 is set to stop within 75 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50. In the meantime, the time limit for the middle rotation reel 66 and the right rotation reel 68 is set within 190 ms from the stop operation timing, similarly to other games.

(Explanation of the advantageous section using FIG. 8)
As shown in FIG. 8, when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined pressing order by the lottery, if the winning combination is won, the pressing order cannot be notified to the player. It is possible to shift from the "non-advantageous section" and the "non-advantageous section", and when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined pressing order by a winning lottery, when the winning order of the pressing is won, There is an “advantage section” in which the player can be notified of the pressing order.

The “non-advantageous section” is a section excluding the “advantageous section” and has a “non-advantageous section normal state”.
In the present embodiment, from the “non-advantageous section” to the “advantageous section”, a lottery transition from the “non-advantageous section” to the “advantageous section” is performed when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. The transfer is made by winning the advantageous section transfer lottery.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the advantage section shift lottery is set to a high probability, and the game is set to shift to the advantage section in several games of the non-advantage section.
In addition, the transition from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is not limited to the case where the transition is made by winning the advantageous section shift lottery performed when a predetermined combination is won by the role lottery. When a predetermined combination is won, a transition to an advantageous section may be made without performing an advantageous section transition lottery.

(Advantageous section)
The “advantageous section” is a section that is more advantageous to the player than the “non-advantaged section”, and includes an “advantageous section normal state” and an “AT state”.
Here, the section advantageous to the player is, for example, in a non-advantageous section, when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined pressing order by a lottery, the player wins the pressing role that wins. Even in such a case, since the state where it was impossible to notify the player of the pressing order has changed from a state where it was not possible, or an AT state which is not executed in the non-advantaged section is executed, It is a section that is advantageous to the elderly.

Therefore, it is not necessary for the player to be advantageous throughout the “advantageous section”, and may not be advantageous to the player in a part of the “advantaged section”.
In addition, the upper limit of the game section in which the advantageous section can be played after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, when the predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games are consumed, the upper limit of the advantageous section. When the number of games has been reached, a transition is made from the advantageous section to the non- advantageous section.

  Therefore, the main control means 200 includes an upper limit game number counter, and counts the number of digested games after the transition to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not a predetermined upper limit game number (1500 games) is reached.

  Further, after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined upper limit game number (1500 games) is consumed (before reaching the upper limit game number of the advantageous section), medals inserted in the advantageous section are provided. When the difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals and the number of paid-out medals, reaches a predetermined number (the upper limit difference number), even if the upper limit number of games has not been exhausted, the advantage section is used as a trigger. The transition is made to a non-advantaged section.

Here, the difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted in the advantageous section and the number of medals paid out, is, for example, a state in which the number of medals decreases in the advantageous section and a state in which the number of medals increases in the advantageous section. This is the number determined by the difference, so-called MY.
Therefore, the main control means 200 counts the number of inserted sheets and the number of paid-out sheets after shifting to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not the number of sheets reaches the difference of a predetermined number (so-called MY2400 sheets).

(Normal condition of advantageous section)
The advantageous section normal state is a state excluding a special state such as the “AT state” in the “advantageous section”.
The advantageous section normal state is a state in which the non- advantageous section normal state of the non- advantageous section is continued, and the same effect as the non- advantageous section normal state is performed. That is, the difference between the non-advantageous section normal state and the advantageous section normal state is the difference between the staying section and the “non-advantageous section” or the “advantageous section”.

(AT state)
The "AT state" is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the advantageous section normal state.
When the state shifts to the “AT state”, a game (AT) in which the pressing order of the winning combination is notified (push order navigation) is started as a notification effect for assisting the winning of the predetermined combination, and the notified pressing is performed. By operating the stop switch 50 according to the order, the combination of the symbols 61 of the winning small role or replay role can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combinations are paid out.

The "AT state" is a state in which a transition is made by winning the above-described AT transition lottery.
In addition, in the “AT state”, after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the number of games to be counted reaches the number of games (eg, 666 games) determined by the above-mentioned ceiling game number lottery ( The transition is also made by the so-called ceiling).

After the “AT state” ends, the state shifts to the non-advantageous section normal state.
Note that the “advantageous section” is not limited to the advantageous section normal state and the AT state, but is a chance to be able to shift with a high probability to the precursor state in which a precursor effect indicating the transition to the AT state or the like is executed or to the AT state. A state such as a zone state and an additional state in which a game section in the AT state can be added may be provided.

Next, the flow of the setting change process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a flow of a general setting change process.
First, the operator inserts a setting key (not shown) into the insertion hole 45A (see FIG. 10) of the setting key switch 45, and in that state, rotates the setting key clockwise as viewed from the front. As a result, the gaming machine 10 is ready to start a setting change state in which the setting change process is performed.

Next, the operator performs a power-on operation on the power switch 44. Thereby, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON.
Further, since the gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the setting change state can be started by the operation of the setting key by the operator, the setting key switch 45 is turned on at the opportunity T1 based on the power being turned on. By detecting the state, the setting change control unit 270 starts the setting change state.

Note that the set values at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 9 include an internal set value (a set value stored inside the gaming machine 10 that is not displayed on the setting display 89) and a display set value (the set display 89 Both of the displayed setting values) are “setting 1”.
After the start of the setting change state, the setting change control unit 270 changes the display setting value to the next stage based on the fact that the operator has performed a change operation on the setting change switch 46 at the timing T2. In the following, in the setting change state, the state before the change operation is performed is referred to as “before change state”, and the state after the change operation is performed is referred to as “after change state”. The process in which the set value is changed to the next stage is referred to as “change process”.

  Specifically, the setting change control unit 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the OFF state to the ON state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the timing T2, and displays the “Setting 1”. The setting value is changed to the next stage, “setting 2”. That is, the setting change control unit 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the state after the change from “1” in the state before the change to “2”.

  At the timing T3 of the post-change state, the setting change control unit 270 switches the start switch 40 from the off state to the on state based on the determination operation performed on the start switch 40 by the operator, and changes the setting value in the setting change state. decide. In the following, in the setting change state, the state before the determination operation is performed is “pre-determination state”, the state after the determination operation is performed is “post-determination state”, and the setting value is determined by the operation. The processing is described as “decision processing”. Therefore, when the setting change state is the state before change or the state after change, the state is always the state before determination.

  Then, in the post-decision state, even if a change operation is performed by the operator, the display set value is not changed to the next stage. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the setting value is not changed from “setting 2” after the determined state.

  At the timing T4 in the post-decision state, the operator rotates the setting key counterclockwise in front view. Thus, at the timing T4, the setting key switch 45 is turned off, and the setting change control unit 270 ends the setting change state. Further, the setting change control unit 270 changes the internal setting value from “Setting 1” to “Setting 2” as the setting change state ends. As a result, the setting value after the end of the setting change state is “setting 2” for both the internal setting value and the display setting value. Then, after the end of the setting change state, the game possible state is started in the state of “setting 2”. As described above, when the state is controlled to the setting change state without operating the start switch 40 or the setting change switch 46, the control is started from the state before the change.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a description will be given of a trigger for switching the setting key switch 45 between the off state and the on state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, at the start of the playable state, the insertion hole 45A is positioned in a rectangular shape having a longer vertical direction and a shorter horizontal direction when viewed from the front. In the following, the position of the insertion hole 45A at the start of the playable state is referred to as “start position B”. When the insertion hole 45A is at the start position B, the setting key switch 45 is in the OFF state, and the insertion hole 45A has a rectangular shape having a long side in the left-right direction and a short side in the up-down direction when viewed from the front. The setting key switch 45 is turned on when it is rotated until it is positioned in the direction. In the following, the position of the insertion hole 45A at which the setting key switch 45 is turned on is referred to as “switching position S”. That is, the setting key switch 45 does not switch from the off state to the on state when the insertion hole 45A is in the middle of rotation toward the switching position S, and the setting key switch does not switch when the insertion hole 45A reaches the switching position S. 45 is to be switched from the off state to the on state. Therefore, in FIG. 10, when the insertion hole 45A is positioned in the middle of the rotation of 45 degrees clockwise from the start position B, the setting key switch 45 is kept in the off state, and the clockwise rotation from the start position B is performed. When the insertion hole 45A reaches the switching position S rotated by 90 degrees, the setting key switch 45 is switched to the ON state. When the insertion key 45A reaches the switching position S and the setting key switch 45 is turned on, the state is shifted to the setting confirmation state, and the setting display 89 also starts displaying the set value.

  On the other hand, when the setting key switch 45 is switched from the on state to the off state, the switching is also performed when the insertion hole 45A is located in the middle of the rotation from the switching position S to the start position B. Therefore, in FIG. 10, the setting key switch 45 is in the OFF state when the insertion hole 45A is located during the rotation of 45 degrees counterclockwise from the switching position S. That is, in the present embodiment, when the insertion hole 45A deviates from the switching position S, the setting key switch 45 switches from the on state to the off state. Of course, in FIG. 10, the setting key switch 45 is also in the OFF state when the insertion hole 45A reaches the start position B rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the switching position S. Along with this, the setting confirmation state is ended because the insertion hole 45A is no longer at the switching position S, and the display of the set value on the setting display 89 also ends.

  That is, when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is started when the position of the insertion hole 45A is changed from the start position B to the switching position S, but when the setting confirmation state ends, the insertion hole Even before the position of 45A reaches the start position B, the setting confirmation state ends because the position is no longer the switching position S. These are the same even in the setting change state.

  In the following description, rotating the setting key until the insertion hole 45A reaches the switching position S is referred to as a start operation (operation simply to start control to a setting change state (hereinafter, simply referred to as a "start operation"). And turning the setting key so as to shift the insertion hole 45A from the switching position S is referred to as an end operation (an operation for ending the control to the setting change state (simply, “ End operation ").

  Here, the setting change control unit 270 performs the determination operation when the power switch 44 is turned on with the start operation on the setting key switch 45 in the state where the determination operation on the start switch 40 is continued. It is determined that the operation has been performed, and the state is controlled after the determination. After that, the setting change control unit 270 ends the setting change state by performing only the end operation on the setting key switch 45. Hereinafter, the above control in the setting change state is referred to as “special end control”.

  Next, the flow of the special end control will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a time chart showing the flow of the special end control.

  Here, the setting change control means 270 starts the operation of the start switch 40 when the rising data of the BIT 2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). It is determined that the operation has been performed, and processing corresponding to the operation (here, determination processing) is performed. The setting change control means 270 switches the rising data from OFF (0) to ON (1) when the input data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is turned on from OFF (0). This is the case where there is a switch to (1).

  In FIG. 11, first, in a state where the start operation is performed by the operator, the power-on operation is performed while the determination operation is continued. Thereby, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. Note that in FIG. 11, the tilt state in which the determination operation is continued by the operator is maintained until the first timer interrupt process described later is performed.

  Then, after the power is turned on, “all input port switch state setting and switch flag reset” in step S113 of power-on processing described later shown in FIG. 22 are performed, and as a result, the setting change control unit 270 As a result, 1 is set to the input data and 0 is set to the rising data. Note that “input data” shown in FIG. 11 is input data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of input port 0, and “rising data” shown in FIG. 11 is BIT2 of input port 0 (see FIG. (A)).

Further, since the gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the setting change state can be started by a start operation by the operator, by detecting the ON state of the setting key switch 45 based on the power being turned ON, The setting change control means 270 starts the setting change state.
After the setting change state is started, the input processing of the configuration (the start switch 40, the setting change switch 46, and the like) connected to the main control means 200 is performed at a predetermined cycle (eg, 1.49 ms) (“S 244” described later). A timer interrupt process including a plurality of processes including “input port switch state setting” is performed (see FIG. 31).

  Here, in the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt processing as a predetermined trigger is performed (it can also be called an interrupt disabled state), the setting change control unit 270 sets the input data to 0 and the rising data to 0. Is set. Specifically, before the first timer interrupt processing is performed, the “RAM clear processing” of step S391 of the setting change processing described later shown in FIG. 42 is performed, and as a result, the setting change control unit 270 The input data and rising data set before the start of the setting change state are initialized.

  Next, when the first timer interrupt processing is performed, “input port switch state setting” of step S244 described later shown in FIG. 31 is performed, and in the processing, the input processing corresponding to the start switch 40 is performed. Will be At this time, since the determination operation by the operator is continued, in the input processing, the input data of the BIT 2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is turned from OFF (0) to ON by the setting change control unit 270. Switching is made to (1), that is, 1 is set in the input data.

  Further, the setting change control unit 270 changes the rising data of the BIT 2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 from OFF (0) when the input data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). Switch to ON (1), that is, set 1 to the rising data.

  Then, the setting change control unit 270 determines that the operation of the start switch 40 is an operation when the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). That is, it is determined that the deciding operation has been performed, and the process corresponding to the operation (here, the deciding process) is controlled from the state before the decision (see FIG. 9) to the state after the decision (see FIG. 9). That is, as a result of the first timer interrupt processing being performed, the setting change control unit 270 sets 1 to the input data and 1 to the rising data, and performs the determination processing.

  Therefore, when the special end control is performed, the setting key switch 45 is switched from the on state to the off state by performing only the end operation on the setting key switch 45, and the setting change state can be ended. . As described above, when the operation to the start switch 40 is continued and the setting is changed to the setting change state, the state is immediately set to the state after the determination (see FIG. 9), so that the operation of re-setting to the same setting value can be efficiently performed. Can be done

  Further, the setting change control unit 270 performs the change operation when the power switch 44 is turned on with the start operation of the setting key switch 45 while the change operation of the setting change switch 46 is continued. It is determined that the setting has been performed, and control is performed in a changed state in which the set value is changed to the next stage. Hereinafter, the above control in the setting change state is referred to as “special change control”.

  Next, the flow of the special change control will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a time chart showing the flow of the special change control.

  Here, the setting change control unit 270 switches the operation of the setting change switch 46 when the rising data of the BIT 1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). It is determined that the operation has been performed, and a process (here, a change process) corresponding to the operation is performed. The setting change control means 270 switches the rising data from OFF (0) to ON (1) when the input data of the BIT 1 of the input port 0 (see FIG. 3A) is turned from OFF (0) to ON. This is the case where there is a switch to (1).

  In FIG. 12, first, in a state where the start operation is performed by the operator, the power-on operation is performed while the change operation is continued. Thereby, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. In FIG. 12, the pressed state in which the change operation is continued by the operator is maintained until the first timer interrupt processing described later is performed.

  Then, after the power is turned on, “all input port switch state setting and switch flag reset” in step S113 of power-on processing described later shown in FIG. 22 are performed, and as a result, the setting change control unit 270 As a result, 1 is set to the input data and 0 is set to the rising data. Note that “input data” shown in FIG. 12 is input data of BIT1 of input port 0 (see FIG. 3A), and “rising data” shown in FIG. 12 is BIT1 of input port 0 (see FIG. (A)).

  Further, since the gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the setting change state can be started by a start operation by the operator, by detecting the ON state of the setting key switch 45 based on the power being turned ON, The setting change control means 270 starts the setting change state.

After the setting change state is started, a timer interrupt process is performed at a predetermined cycle (eg, 1.49 ms) (see FIG. 31).
Here, in the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt processing is performed (it can also be called an interrupt disabled state), the setting change control unit 270 sets 0 to input data and 0 to rising data. Specifically, before the first timer interrupt processing is performed, the “RAM clear processing” of step S391 of the setting change processing described later shown in FIG. 42 is performed, and as a result, the setting change control unit 270 The input data and rising data set before the start of the setting change state are initialized.

  Next, when the first timer interrupt processing is performed, “input port switch state setting” of step S244 described later shown in FIG. 31 is performed, and in this processing, the input processing corresponding to the setting change switch 46 is performed. Done. At this time, since the change operation by the operator is continued, in the input processing, the input data of the BIT 1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is turned from OFF (0) to ON by the setting change control unit 270. Switching is made to (1), that is, 1 is set in the input data.

  Further, the setting change control unit 270 changes the rising data of the BIT 1 (refer to FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 from OFF (0) when the input data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). Switch to ON (1), that is, set 1 to the rising data.

  Then, the setting change control unit 270 determines that the operation of the setting change switch 46 has been performed when the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). That is, it is determined that the change operation has been performed, and as a process corresponding to the operation (here, a change process), control is performed to a changed state (see FIG. 9) in which the set value is changed to the next stage. That is, as a result of the first timer interrupt processing being performed, the setting change control means 270 sets 1 to the input data and 1 to the rising data, and the change processing is performed.

  Therefore, when the above-described special change control is performed, the started setting change state is the changed state in which the set value has already been changed to the next stage. Thereafter, only the end operation of the setting key switch 45 is performed, whereby the setting key switch 45 is switched from the on state to the off state, and the setting change state can be ended. As described above, when the setting is changed to the setting change state while the operation of the setting change switch 46 is continued, the state is immediately changed to the changed state (see FIG. 9). The change operation can be performed efficiently.

Next, a flow when a power interruption occurs in the setting change state will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 13, first, a power-on operation is performed in a state where a start operation is performed by an operator. Thereby, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON.
In addition, since the gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the setting change state can be started by an operator's start operation, the ON state of the setting key switch 45 is changed at the opportunity T5 based on the power being turned on. Upon detection, the setting change control unit 270 starts the setting change state.

Note that the set value at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 13 is “setting 1” for both the internal set value and the display set value.
Then, in the state before the determination and the state before the change, a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. That is, the power supply to the gaming machine 10 is cut off, and the power is switched from ON to OFF.

  After that, when returning from the power interruption, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. At the same time as the return from the power interruption, at the timing T6, the on-state of the setting key switch 45 is detected, so that the setting change state is started again.

  After the start of the setting change state, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation being performed by the operator at the timing T7. At this time, the setting change control means 270 changes the display set value to the next stage. Specifically, the setting change control unit 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the OFF state to the ON state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the timing T7, and displays the setting “Setting 1”. The setting value is changed to the next stage, “setting 2”. That is, the setting change control unit 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the state after the change from “1” in the state before the change to “2”.

  At the timing T8 of the post-change state, the setting change control unit 270 switches the start switch 40 from the off state to the on state based on the determination operation performed by the operator, and determines the setting value in the setting change state.

  At the timing T9 in the state after the determination, the operator performs an end operation on the setting key switch 45. Thus, at the timing T9, the setting key switch 45 is turned off, and the setting change control unit 270 ends the setting change state. Further, the setting change control unit 270 changes the internal setting value from “Setting 1” to “Setting 2” as the setting change state ends. As a result, the setting value after the end of the setting change state is “setting 2” for both the internal setting value and the display setting value. Then, after the end of the setting change state, the game possible state is started in the state of “setting 2”.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 13, a power failure occurs in the state before the determination and the state before the change, and thereafter, in the setting change state after the recovery from the power failure, the same pre-decision state as before the power failure. And the state before change is started. In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 13, since the setting key switch 45 is not turned off based on the end operation in the post-decision state, the setting change state after power recovery is the same as the pre-decision state before the power interruption. The state before the change is set.

  In FIG. 14, first, a power-on operation is performed in a state where a start operation has been performed by an operator. Thereby, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON.

In addition, since the gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the setting change state can be started by a start operation by the operator, the ON state of the setting key switch 45 is changed at the timing T10 based on the power being turned ON. Upon detection, the setting change control unit 270 starts the setting change state.
The setting value at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 14 is “setting 1” for both the internal setting value and the display setting value.

  After the setting change state is started, the setting change control unit 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on a change operation performed by an operator at a timing T11. At this time, the setting change control means 270 changes the display set value to the next stage. Specifically, the setting change control unit 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the timing T11, and the display indicating “Setting 1” is displayed. The setting value is changed to the next stage, “setting 2”. That is, the setting change control unit 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the state after the change from “1” in the state before the change to “2”.

  Then, in the state before the determination and the state after the change, a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. That is, the power supply to the gaming machine 10 is cut off, and the power is switched from ON to OFF.

After that, when returning from the power interruption, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. At the same time as the return from the power interruption, at timing T12, the setting change state is started again by detecting the ON state of the setting key switch 45.
The set value at the start of the setting change state after the recovery from power interruption is “setting 1” for both the internal set value and the display set value.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 14, a power failure occurs in the state before the determination and the state after the change, and then, in the setting change state after the recovery from the power failure, the state before the determination and the state before the change start. Is done. Therefore, in the setting change state after the recovery from the power failure, the change in the display setting value in the setting change state before the power failure is not reflected, and the display setting value is “Setting 1” before the change.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 14, since the setting key switch 45 is not turned off based on the end operation in the state after the determination, the change of the display set value in the setting change state before the power interruption is not reflected, and the display The set value becomes the value before the change. By doing so, it is possible to prevent an event that the state is changed to the post-change state after the restoration of the power failure even though the determination operation is not performed.

  In FIG. 15, first, a power-on operation is performed in a state where a start operation is performed by an operator. Thereby, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON.

Further, since the gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the setting change state can be started by a start operation by the operator, the ON state of the setting key switch 45 is changed at the timing T13 based on the power being turned ON. Upon detection, the setting change control unit 270 starts the setting change state.
The setting value at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 15 is “setting 1” for both the internal setting value and the display setting value.

  After the setting change state starts, the setting change control unit 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation being performed by the operator at the timing T14. At this time, the setting change control means 270 changes the display set value to the next stage. More specifically, the setting change control unit 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the worker at the timing T14, and the display indicating “Setting 1” is displayed. The setting value is changed to the next stage, “setting 2”. That is, the setting change control unit 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the state after the change from “1” in the state before the change to “2”.

At the timing T15 of the post-change state, the setting change control unit 270 switches the start switch 40 from the off state to the on state based on the determination operation performed by the operator, and determines the setting value in the setting change state.
Then, when the state is the determined state, a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. That is, the power supply to the gaming machine 10 is cut off, and the power is switched from ON to OFF.

After that, when returning from the power interruption, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. At the same time as the return from the power interruption, at timing T16, the setting change state is started again by detecting the ON state of the setting key switch 45.
The set value at the start of the setting change state after the recovery from power interruption is “setting 1” for both the internal set value and the display set value.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 15, power interruption occurs in the post-decision state, and then, in the setting change state after restoration from the power interruption, the pre-decision state and the pre-change state are started. Therefore, in the setting change state after the recovery from the power failure, the change in the display setting value in the setting change state before the power failure is not reflected, and the display setting value is “Setting 1” before the change.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 15, since the setting key switch 45 is not turned off based on the end operation in the state after the determination, the change of the display set value in the setting change state before the power interruption is not reflected, and the display The set value becomes the value before the change. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed even though the setting key switch 45 is not turned off. That is, from the example shown in FIG. 15 and the example shown in FIG. 9 described above, the operation of the start switch 40 in the changed state can be said to be a temporary setting value determining operation, and the setting key switch 45 of the setting key switch 45 after the determined state is used. The change of the set value is reflected based on the operation to the off state (not the on state), and the set value is determined. Therefore, the operation of the setting key switch 45 to the off state (not the on state) after the state after the determination can be said to be the operation of fixing the set value.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, a flow in the case where a power interruption occurs in the game possible state will be described.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, the start operation is not performed, that is, since the setting key switch 45 is in the off state, the game can be played without performing the setting change state.

  As described above, in the playable state, the start switch 40 is a start operation that is an operation for starting the variable display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, when the start operation is performed on the start switch 40 by the operator at the timing T17 of the game possible state (when the start switch 40 is tilted), the start switch 40 is switched from the off state to the on state. That is, at the timing T17, the main control means 200 determines that the starting operation has been performed, and starts the variable display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 (switches from the off state to the on state). Note that the processing of the variable display performed by the operation is also referred to as “variation processing”.

Thereafter, at the opportunity T18 of the game possible state, the variable display of the symbol 61 on the last reel is stopped based on the stop operation of the final stop switch 50 being performed. That is, at the timing T18, the fluctuation display of the rotating reel 62 stops (switches from the ON state to the OFF state).
Then, when a power failure occurs or a worker performs a power-off operation on the power switch 44 while the game is available, the power supply to the gaming machine 10 is interrupted (power interruption occurs), and the power is turned off. Switches from ON to OFF.

Next, the power-on operation is performed in a state where the operation on the start switch 40 is continued by the operator, that is, in a tilted state. As a result, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON at a timing T19.
Here, when the start operation is not performed, that is, when the power-on operation is performed while the operation on the start switch 40 is continued while the setting key switch 45 is off, It is not determined that the start operation has been performed, and the fluctuation display (variation processing) of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 is not performed.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 16, when the power is turned on by the worker, the power returns to the power-off state, and the game can be started again. However, the start switch 40 is internally turned off. Has remained. Therefore, the main control means 200 does not determine that the start operation has been performed at the opportunity T20 of the game possible state, so that the variable display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 is not started. That is, the change process is not performed in the game-enabled state after the power-off recovery when the operator physically holds down the start switch 40.

Hereinafter, the details in which it is not determined that the start operation has been performed in the above case will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 17 is a time chart showing a flow after the occurrence of a power interruption in the example shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, the tilt state in which the operation of the start switch 40 by the operator at the time of the recovery from the power failure is continued is maintained until the first timer interrupt processing described later is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, after the power is turned on, “all input port switch state setting and switch flag reset” in step S113 of a power-on process described later shown in FIG. 22 are performed, and as a result, The main control means 200 sets 1 for input data and 0 for rising data. The “input data” shown in FIG. 17 is the input data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0, and the “rising data” shown in FIG. 17 is the BIT2 of the input port 0 (see FIG. (A)).

  In addition, since the setting key switch 45 is in the off state (see FIG. 16), the gaming machine 10 starts the gaming state when the power is turned on. After the start of the playable state, a timer interrupt process is performed at a predetermined cycle (eg, 1.49 ms) (see FIG. 31).

  Here, in the game possible state, unlike the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt processing is performed (it can also be called an interrupt disabled state), the "RAM clear" in step S391 of the setting change processing described later shown in FIG. Processing is not performed. Therefore, in the game possible state, the input data and the rising data set as described above are maintained until the first timer interrupt processing.

  Next, when the first timer interrupt processing is performed, “input port switch state setting” of step S244 described later shown in FIG. 31 is performed, and in the processing, the input processing corresponding to the start switch 40 is performed. Will be At this time, since the operation of the start switch 40 by the operator is continued, in the input processing, the input data of the BIT 2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is ON (1), that is, the input data is 1 is set.

  At this time, the input data “1” when the first timer interrupt processing is performed has not changed from the input data “1” before the first timer interrupt processing is performed. Therefore, the main control means 200 keeps the rising data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 OFF (0), that is, maintains the state in which the rising data is set to 0.

  The rising data “0” when the first timer interrupt processing is performed has not changed from the rising data “0” before the first timer interrupt processing is performed. Therefore, the main control means 200 does not determine that the start operation has been performed, and does not perform the fluctuation processing.

As a result, after the first timer interrupt process is performed, the main control unit 200 sets 1 to input data and 0 to rising data.
For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 17, the power-on operation is performed while the operation on the start switch 40 is continued, but it is not determined that the start operation is performed, and the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 is changed. Display never starts.

Next, the types of errors corresponding to the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing types of errors corresponding to the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 18 shows an error name, an error code, a display mode of the error codes E0 to EA on the payout number display 88, and details of the error content.

The inserted medal error (error code E0) is a state in which the medal stays or passes through the insertion sensor 92 of the medal selector 17 in an abnormal state.
The payout medal error (error code E1) is a medal jam at the payout exit of the hopper unit 24.

The payout failure error (error code E2) is one in which the payout sensor 94 is turned on except when paying out medals.
The payout medal shortage error (error code E3) is an occurrence of a so-called hopper empty state in which medals in the hopper unit 24 are empty.

The RAM error (error code E4) indicates that a RAM backup failure or the like has occurred.
The reel error (error code E5) is a rotation drum (reel) position detection error, such as a power failure during the stop processing of the rotating reel 62 or a failure of the reel unit 60 during the stop processing of the rotating reel 62. In this state, an error relating to the detection of the position of the rotating reel 62 has occurred.

An overflow error (error code E6) is a state in which the auxiliary tank provided beside the hopper unit 24 is full of medals.
The medal payout device connection error (error code E7) occurs when the payout sensor 94 of the hopper unit 24 is defective and the hopper unit 24 is out of the normal position.

The sensor error (error code EA) is a state in which abnormal passing of medals is occurring, and occurs when the insertion sensor 92 for detecting insertion of medals detects passing of medals in a state where insertion of medals is impossible. I do.
Among these errors, at least one of the spinning reels 62 rotates in the insertion medal error (error code E0), the payout failure error (error code E2), the reel error (error code E5), and the sensor error (error code EA). It is an error that can be detected even in the middle.

Next, a flow of releasing a predetermined error state will be described with reference to FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 19, the start operation is not performed, that is, the power-on operation is performed by the operator while the setting key switch 45 is in the OFF state. Thereby, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. Then, since the setting key switch 45 is in the off state, the setting change state is not started, and in the gaming machine 10, the gaming possible state is started based on the power being turned on.

  Thereafter, the specific event detection means 280 detects a specific event, for example, an overflow error (see FIG. 18), during the playable state, and controls the state from the playable state to a predetermined error state.

  Here, as described above, in the predetermined error state, the setting change switch 46 can perform a release operation that is an operation for releasing the predetermined error state. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 19, when the cause of the error is removed and the operator performs a release operation on the setting change switch 46 at the trigger T21 of the predetermined error state, the setting change switch 46 is turned on from the off state. Switch to

  Then, the game stop means 290 releases the predetermined error state when all the release conditions for releasing the predetermined error state including the release operation on the setting change switch 46 are satisfied. Thereby, the game possible state is started again. Note that the processing of error cancellation performed by operating the setting change switch 46 is also referred to as “cancellation processing”.

Next, a flow when a power failure occurs in a predetermined error state will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the example shown in FIG. 20, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 19, a power-on operation is performed by an operator while the setting key switch 45 is in the OFF state, and the game is enabled based on the fact that the power is turned from OFF to ON. Is started.

Thereafter, the specific event detection means 280 detects a specific event, for example, an overflow error (see FIG. 18), during the playable state, and controls the state from the playable state to a predetermined error state.
When a power failure occurs during a predetermined error state or when an operator performs a power shutoff operation on the power switch 44, the power supply to the gaming machine 10 is interrupted (power interruption occurs), and the power supply is interrupted. Switches from ON to OFF.

Next, the power-on operation is performed in a state where the operator continues to operate the setting change switch 46, that is, in a pressed state. As a result, power is supplied to the gaming machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON at a timing T22.
Here, after the power failure occurs during the predetermined error state, the main control unit 200 does not perform the start operation, that is, the operation on the setting change switch 46 is continued in the off state of the setting key switch 45. If the power-on operation is performed in the state of being turned on, it is determined that the release operation has not been performed, and the predetermined error state is continued. That is, the release processing is not performed.

  For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the operation is restored from the power interruption based on the power-on operation performed by the operator, but the setting change switch 46 is internally kept in the off state. Therefore, the main control unit 200 does not determine that the release operation has been performed at the timing T23, and thus continues the predetermined error state before the power failure occurs. That is, the release process is not performed after the power is turned off when the setting change switch 46 is physically pressed by the operator.

Hereinafter, the details in which it is not determined that the release operation is performed in the above case will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21 is a time chart showing a flow after the occurrence of power interruption in the example shown in FIG. In FIG. 21, the depressed state in which the operation of the setting change switch 46 by the operator at the time of the recovery from the power failure is continued is maintained until the first timer interrupt process described later is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, after the power is turned on, “all input port switch state setting and switch flag reset” in step S113 of a power-on process described later shown in FIG. 22 are performed. As a result, The main control means 200 sets 1 for input data and 0 for rising data. Note that “input data” shown in FIG. 21 is input data of BIT1 of input port 0 (see FIG. 3A), and “rising data” shown in FIG. 21 is BIT2 of input port 1 (see FIG. (A)).

  Since the setting key switch 45 is off (see FIG. 20), the gaming machine 10 starts a predetermined error state based on the power being turned on. After the start of the predetermined error state, the timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle (eg, 1.49 ms) (see FIG. 31).

  Here, in the predetermined error state, unlike the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt processing is performed (it can also be called an interrupt disabled state), the “RAM” in step S391 of the setting change processing described later shown in FIG. The clearing process is not performed. Therefore, in a predetermined error state, the input data and rising data set as described above are maintained until the first timer interrupt processing.

  Next, when the first timer interrupt processing is performed, “input port switch state setting” of step S244 described later shown in FIG. 31 is performed, and in this processing, the input processing corresponding to the setting change switch 46 is performed. Done. At this time, since the operation of the setting change switch 46 by the operator is continued, in the input processing, the input data of the BIT 1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is ON (1), that is, the input data Is set to 1.

  At this time, the input data “1” when the first timer interrupt processing is performed has not changed from the input data “1” before the first timer interrupt processing is performed. Therefore, the main control means 200 keeps the rising data of BIT1 of the input port 0 (see FIG. 3A) OFF (0), that is, maintains the state where 0 is set to the rising data.

  The rising data “0” when the first timer interrupt processing is performed has not changed from the rising data “0” before the first timer interrupt processing is performed. Therefore, the main control means 200 does not determine that the release operation has been performed, and does not perform the release processing.

As a result, after the first timer interrupt process is performed, the main control unit 200 sets 1 to input data and 0 to rising data.
Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 21, the power-on operation is performed while the operation of the setting change switch 46 is continued, but it is not determined that the release operation has been performed, and the predetermined error state before the power failure occurs is determined. Is maintained.

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Hereinafter, the processing of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 22 to 44 will be described. In FIGS. 22 to 44, the portion described as "reel" means "rotating reel 62" in the present embodiment.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 22, the processing at power-on will be described.
First, in step S110, it is determined whether the power interruption signal is ON. When the power switch 44 of the gaming machine 10 is operated (turned on), it is determined whether or not the power interruption signal is ON. When the power interruption signal is ON (YES in step S110), The operation waits as it is, and if the power interruption signal is OFF (NO in step S110), the process proceeds to the next step S111.

In step S111, the RAM can be accessed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S112.
In step S112, a RAM backup failure determination process is performed. This processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S113.

  In step S113, all input port switch state settings and switch flag resets are performed. This processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S114.

  In step S114, it is determined whether or not the door sensor (specifically, the door opening / closing switch 19) is on (the front door 14 is closed). If it is determined that the door sensor (door opening / closing switch 19) is not in the on state (the front door 14 is in the closed state), that is, it is determined that the front door 14 is in the open state, the process proceeds to the next step S115, and the on state (the front If it is determined that the door 14 is in the closed state, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the start switch (specifically, the setting key switch 45) for the setting change process has been operated to be in the ON state. If it is determined that the setting key switch 45 is on, the process proceeds to step S120. If it is determined that the setting key switch 45 is not on, the process proceeds to step S116. In this way, the gaming machine 10 does not shift to the setting change process in step S120 unless the front door 14 is in the open state and the setting key switch 45 is not in the on state in order to increase safety as a countermeasure against fraud. It has become.

  In step S116, it is determined whether the result of the RAM backup failure determination process (step S112) is defective. If it is determined that the backup state of the RAM is defective, the process proceeds to step S121. If it is determined that the RAM is not defective, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, it is determined whether any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. When it is determined that any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to the next step S118, and when it is determined that none of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S118, the restart state of the rotating reel 62 is set. Specifically, a process of returning the rotating spinning reel 62 to a state before the power interruption is performed. When the power is turned on, settings are made so that the current state of the rotating reel 62 can be restored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S119.

In step S119, a process of determining a sensor error (EA error) is performed. This processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S115 that the start switch (setting key switch 45) is on, a setting change process is performed in step S120. The setting change process will be described later in detail.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S116 that the backup state of the RAM is bad, error processing (specifically, an E4 error) is performed in step S121. This error processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 23, the RAM backup failure determination processing in step S112 in FIG. 22 will be described.
In step S140, the checksum value is determined. This is to judge whether or not it matches the checksum value stored at the time of power failure. If they do not match, it is determined that the backup is defective. The checksum value is obtained by assuming data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM as a sequence of integer values, obtaining a sum, and using a remainder obtained by dividing the sum by a predetermined constant as inspection data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S141.

  In step S141, the power cut flag is determined. In this case, a predetermined numerical value determined in advance at the time of power failure is stored, and if the value is other than the predetermined numerical value, it is determined that the power failure is in an abnormal state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S142.

  In step S142, the stack pointer is determined. This is to determine the range of the stack pointer at the time of power failure, holds the address of the most recently referenced position, and if this address is outside the predetermined address range, It is determined as an abnormal state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S143.

  In step S143, the setting value is determined. Specifically, it is determined whether the set value is in the range of 1 to 6. If it is out of the range, it is determined as an abnormal state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S144.

  In step S144, a higher rank of the winning information is determined. This is to determine whether or not the bonus information of the winning information (lottery information) in the winning lottery is within the range of predetermined higher-level data. If the bonus information of the winning information (lottery information) of the role lottery is out of the range of the predetermined upper data, it is determined as an abnormal state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S145.

  In step S145, it is determined whether the backup of the RAM is defective. Based on the determination results in steps S140 to S144, it is determined whether the state is abnormal, that is, whether the state is defective. If it is determined that the state is defective, a RAM backup failure is set in the next step S146, and if it is determined that the state is not defective, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 24, all input port switch state settings and switch flag resets in step S113 in FIG. 22 will be described.
In step S150, all input port switch state settings are performed. This processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S151.

In step S151, the rising and falling flags for switch input are cleared (initialized). When this step S151 is performed, the data to be initialized among the input port 0-2 rising data and the input port 0-2 falling data (see FIG. 4) stored in the RAM of the main control means 200. Is initialized. In step S151, data to be initialized include BIT0 to BIT2 (setting key switch 45, setting change switch 46, start switch 40) of input port 0, BIT0 to BIT7 of input port 1, and BIT0 to BIT7 of input port 2. Is the rising data and the falling data corresponding to. In the initialization in step S151, OFF (0) is set to the data to be initialized. Then, the process ends.

  Here, after “all input port switch state settings and switch flag resets” shown in FIG. 24 are performed, “1” or “0” is set to input data of input ports 0 to 2 and input ports 0 to 2 are set. Of the two rising data and the falling data of the input ports 0 to 2, “0” is set to the data to be initialized in step S 151, and “1” is set to the data not to be initialized in step S 151. Or, a state is set in which “0” is set.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, all input port switch state settings in step S150 in FIG. 24 will be described.
In step S160, the number of repetitions in the process is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S161.

  In step S161, input data is set. For example, in the first step S161, a signal from the input port 0 (see FIG. 3A) is read, and “1” or “0” is set in the input port 0 input data (see FIG. 4). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S162.

  In step S162, rising data is set. In this step S162, a predetermined calculation is performed, and "1" is set in the rising data of the BIT corresponding to the input data switched from OFF (0) to ON (1) in step S161. BIT rising data "is maintained as it is. For example, in the first step S162, “1” or “0” is set in the input port 0 rising data (see FIG. 4) based on the change in the input port 0 input data (see FIG. 4). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S163.

  In step S163, falling data is set. In this step S163, a predetermined calculation is performed, and "1" is set to the falling data of the BIT corresponding to the input data switched from ON (1) to OFF (0) in step S161. BIT falling data ”is maintained as it is. For example, in the first step S163, “1” or “0” is set in the input port 0 falling data (see FIG. 4) based on a change in the input port 0 input data (see FIG. 4). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S164.

  In step S164, the input port address and the RAM address are updated. For example, in this step S164, the input port address and the RAM address are updated from the address corresponding to the input port 0 to the address corresponding to the input port 1. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S165.

In step S165, 1 is subtracted from the number of repetitions. If the value after the subtraction is 0, the process ends. If the value after the subtraction is greater than 0, the process returns to step S161.
Here, after the “all input port switch state settings” shown in FIG. 25 are performed, the input ports 0 to 2 input data, the input port 0 to 2 rising data, and the input port 0 to 2 falling data are set. "1" or "0" is set.

The sensor error (EA error) determination processing in step S119 in FIG. 22 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S170, it is determined whether the selector sensor A or B is on. If it is determined to be on, the process proceeds to the next step S171, and if it is determined that it is not on, the process ends.

  In step S171, a sensor error (EA error) flag is set as an error determination flag. This error determination flag is a flag for determining whether or not to perform error notification by the sub-control unit 500 for suspending the transition to the error processing, that is, a so-called reservation flag (suspension flag) described above. Based on this error determination flag, a transmission command “payout abnormality” described later is transmitted to the sub-control unit 500. Then, the process ends.

The control processing of the main control means 200 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, in step S180, a process of determining an overflow error (E6 error) is performed. More specifically, the overflow error (E6 error) is detected by the overflow sensor 96 when the medal becomes full in the auxiliary tank arranged adjacent to the hopper unit 24. The overflow error determination process will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S181.

  In step S181, it is determined whether or not a specified number (specified number, specifically, three or two in this embodiment) of medals has been inserted. When it is determined that the specified number of medals have been inserted, the process proceeds to the next step S182, and when it is determined that the specified number of medals have not been inserted, the process stands by until the specified number of medals are inserted.

  In step S182, it is determined whether the start switch 40 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S183, and if it is determined that the operation has not been performed, the process waits until the operation is performed.

In step S183, the role lottery processing is performed by the role lottery means 210. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S184.
In step S184, the rotation of the rotating reel 62 is started by the reel control means 220. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S185.

In step S185, it is determined whether the stop switch 50 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 50 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S186. If it is determined that the operation has not been performed, the process waits until the operation is performed.
In step S186, stop control of the rotating reel 62 is performed by the reel control means 220. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S187.

  In step S187, a reel error (E5 error) determination process is performed. The process of determining the reel error (E5 error) will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S188.

  In step S188, it is determined whether the rotation of all (three) rotating reels 62 has stopped. If it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 62 has stopped, the process proceeds to the next step S189. If it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 62 has not stopped, the process returns to step S185.

In step S189, a symbol determination process is performed. Specifically, in this step S189, the stopped symbol determining means 230 determines whether or not the symbol 61 related to the winning combination has stopped on the activated line 86. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S190.
In step S190, the payout giving means 240 performs a medal payout process. The medal payout process will be described later in detail. Then, the process returns to step S180.

The process of determining an overflow error (E6 error) in step S180 of FIG. 27 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S200, it is determined whether an overflow error has occurred. Specifically, when the auxiliary tank is full of medals, the two overflow sensors 96 inserted into the auxiliary tank are detected by energizing. If it is determined that an overflow error has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step S201, and if it is determined that an overflow error has not occurred, the process ends.

In step S201, an error code “E6” is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S202.
In step S202, error processing is performed. This error processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.

The reel error (E5 error) determination processing in step S187 in FIG. 27 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the spinning reel 62 (spindle) has stopped rotating. If it is determined that the rotating reel 62 has stopped rotating, the process ends. If it is determined that the rotating reel 62 has not stopped rotating, the process proceeds to the next step S211.

In step S211, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the rotating reel 62 (rotating drum) is in a state of steady rotation, which is a state of rotating at a steady rotation speed. If it is determined that the vehicle is in a steady rotation state, the process returns to step S210. If it is determined that the vehicle is not in a steady rotation state, the process proceeds to the next step S212.
In step S212, an error code “E5” is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S213.

In step S213, error processing is performed. This error processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S214.
In step S214, the rotation reel 62 is restarted. Specifically, once the rotation is stopped, the rotation is started at a normal rotational acceleration to a normal rotational speed. The rotation speed may be set to a normal value without stopping. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S215.

  In step S215, the rotating reel 62 is brought into a state where it can stop rotating. That is, by setting the rotation drum stop enable in step S215, the rotation reel 62 stops at the position where the rotation reel 62 should stop without operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process returns to step S210.

The medal payout process in step S190 in FIG. 27 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S220, the stop symbol determining means 230 determines whether or not medals have been paid out. If it is determined that there is a medal payout, the process proceeds to the next step S221, and if it is determined that there is no medal payout, the process ends.

  In step S221, it is determined whether or not the number of credit medals is 50. When it is determined that the number of credit medals is 50, the process proceeds to the next step S222, and when it is determined that the number of credit medals is less than 50, the process proceeds to step S227.

In step S222, a determination time of a payout medal shortage error (E3 error) is set. If the payout is not made even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the counting of the determination time (time counting) for determining that the medals in the hopper unit 24 are empty is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S223.
In step S223, the hopper motor 95 of the hopper unit 24 starts rotating. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S224.

In step S224, it is determined whether or not the determination time of the payout medal shortage error (E3 error) has elapsed. If it is determined that the determination time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S229. If it is determined that the determination time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S225.
In step S225, it is determined whether one medal has been paid out. This is to detect whether or not one medal has been paid out by the payout sensor 94 of the hopper unit 24. When it is determined that one medal has been paid out, the process proceeds to the next step S226, and when it is determined that one medal has not been paid out, the process returns to step S223.

  In step S226, the payout giving means 240 determines whether or not the payout of medals has been completed. If it is determined that the payout of the medals has been completed, the process ends. If it is determined that the payout of the medals has not been completed, the process returns to step S222.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S221 that the number of credit medals is less than 50, one is added to the number of credit medals (reserved number) in step S227. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S228.
In step S228, it is determined whether or not the payout of medals has been completed. If it is determined that the payout of the medals has been completed, the process ends, and if it is determined that the payout of the medals has not been completed, the process returns to step S221.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S224 that the determination time has elapsed, an error code “E3” is set in step S229. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S230.
In step S230, error processing is performed. This error processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process returns to step S222.

The timer interrupt processing will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, in step S240, a phase output process is performed on the stepping motor as the reel drive motor 65. Specifically, excitation data for rotating the rotating reel 62 is output to the stepping motor. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S241.

  In step S241, a command transmission process is performed from the transmission unit 310 of the main control unit 200 to the reception unit 510 of the sub control unit 500. Specifically, this command is a command transmission process from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 500 which is normally transmitting, and is actually transmitted from the transmission unit 310 to the reception unit 510. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S242.

In step S242, it is determined whether or not the power supply unit 43 has been turned off (power supply is cut off, that is, power supply is stopped). If it is determined that the power interruption has occurred, the process proceeds to step S250, and if it is determined that the power interruption has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S243.
In step S243, a ramp process is performed. Although not particularly shown, this lamp is a bet number display lamp, a re-game display lamp, or the like, and is controlled by the main control means 200. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S244.

  In step S244, an input port switch state setting is performed. In this input port switch state setting, “all input port switch state settings” shown in FIG. 25 are performed. That is, after this step S244 is performed, “1” or “0” is set to the input port 0-2 input data, the input port 0-2 rising data, and the input port 0-2 falling data. State. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S245.

In step S245, an out-of-use-area interrupt process is performed. The out-of-use-area interrupt processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S246.
In step S246, it is determined whether there is a transmission command for transmission from main control means 200 to sub-control means 500. If it is determined that there is the transmission command, the process proceeds to step S247, where the transmission processing of the set transmission command (such as an input abnormality, a dispensing abnormality, and a door state described later) is performed. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S248.

  In step S248, it is determined whether or not there is error data. This error data is a flag for notifying the error (shift to error processing) by the main control means 200, and when the error data is set (turned on), the main control means 200 shifts to error processing. That is what you will do. If it is determined that the error data is set (in the ON state), the process proceeds to step S249. If it is determined that the error data is not set (in the ON state), the process proceeds to step S251.

In step S251, insertion determination of a medal is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S252.
In step S252, a medal payout determination is made. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S253.
In step S253, a timer update process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S254.

In step S254, a port output process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S255.
In step S255, external signal output processing is performed. The external signal output processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S256.
In step S256, control processing of the rotating reel 62 (the rotating drum) is performed. Then, the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S242 that the power interruption has occurred, in step S250, the power interruption processing is performed. This power interruption processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S248 that there is error data, error processing is performed in step S249. This error processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.

The power interruption process in step S250 in FIG. 31 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S260, a stack pointer is set. This holds the address of the most recently referenced position in a memory area called a stack. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S261.

In step S261, a power interruption flag is set. A predetermined numerical value is stored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S262.
In step S262, a checksum value is set. Then, the process ends.

The external signal output processing in step S255 in FIG. 31 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S270, it is determined whether the door (specifically, the front door 14) is open. Specifically, the determination is made based on ON / OFF detection signals of a door sensor (door opening / closing switch 19). If the front door 14 is closed, the process proceeds to step S272. If the front door 14 is open, the process proceeds to the next step S271.

  In step S271, an external signal 5 output hold timer is set. Specifically, the count (time measurement) of the external signal 5 output hold timer is started. Here, the "output hold timer" is a timer for continuously outputting a predetermined signal when the door (front door 14) is opened or a predetermined error occurs. Specifically, for example, when the door (front door 14) is opened, a timer is set for 3 seconds from when the door is opened. Is set so that the signal does not turn off unless the time of the timer has elapsed. As a result, even if the state immediately changes from the open state to the closed state, the state in which the door (the front door 14) is once opened can be reliably output to the outside. Specifically, this signal output is output to the hall computer managed by the hall manager of the game hall by the external centralized terminal board 18. The “hold timer” of the external signal 4 output hold timer, which will be described later, also has a similar function. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S272.

  In step S272, it is determined whether the external signal 5 output hold timer is operating. When it is determined that the external signal 5 output suspension timer is operating, the process proceeds to step S273, and when it is determined that the external signal 5 output suspension timer is not operating, the process proceeds to step S274.

In step S273, the external signal 5 is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S275.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S272 that the external signal 5 output hold timer is not in operation, the external signal 5 is turned off in step S274. Then, the process proceeds to step S275.

  In step S275, it is determined whether or not the specific condition has been met. Here, matching with this specific condition is, specifically, (1) E0 error, (2) E1 error, (3) E2 error, (4) E7 error, (5) EA error, (6) E0 This means that one of (1) to (8) of the error determination flag on, (7) E2 error determination flag on, and (8) EA error determination flag on is applicable. Here, (1) to (5) are based on a regular error signal indicating a state in which an error corresponding to the error code has occurred, and the “error determination flags” in (6) to (8) are so-called reservations. A flag (suspension flag). If it is determined that the specified condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step S276. If it is determined that the specified condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S277.

  In step S276, an external signal 4 output hold timer is set. Specifically, the count (time measurement) of the external signal 4 output hold timer is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S277.

  In step S277, it is determined whether the external signal 4 output hold timer is operating. When it is determined that the external signal 4 output suspension timer is operating, the process proceeds to the next step S278, and when it is determined that the external signal 4 output suspension timer is not operating, the process proceeds to step S279.

In step S278, the external signal 4 is turned on. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S277 that the output hold timer for the external signal 4 is not operating, the external signal 4 is turned off in step S279. Then, the process ends.

The out-of-use-area interrupt processing in step S245 in FIG. 31 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S280, a monitoring process of the selector sensor (specifically, the insertion sensor 92) of the medal selector 17 is performed. The process of monitoring the selector sensor (specifically, the input sensor 92) will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S281.

In step S281, monitoring processing of the payout sensor 94 is performed. The monitoring process of the payout sensor 94 will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S282.
In step S282, a door (specifically, the front door 14) monitoring process is performed. The monitoring process of the door (specifically, the front door 14) will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.

The monitoring process of the selector sensor in step S280 in FIG. 34 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S290, it is determined whether or not the selector sensor C has timed out. This is for causing an E0 error (insertion medal error) if the selector sensor C remains on for 1.6 seconds. When it is determined that the selector sensor C is over, the process proceeds to the next step S291. When it is determined that the selector sensor C is not over, the process proceeds to step S294.

  In step S291, the E0 error flag is set as an error determination flag. Then, the E0 error flag and the error determination flag are turned on (ON). This error determination flag is a flag that reserves (suspends) the occurrence of an error and the transition to error processing. It should be noted that, based on this error determination flag, a transmission command described later, such as “input failure” or “discharge failure”, is transmitted to the sub-control unit 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S292.

In step S292, it is determined whether any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. When it is determined that the rotating reel 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to the next step S293, and when it is determined that the rotating reel 62 is not rotating, the process proceeds to step S294.
In step S293, the medal “abnormal insertion” is set in the transmission command from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S294.

In step S294, it is determined whether any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. When it is determined that any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S298, and when it is determined that neither of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S295.
In step S295, it is determined whether or not a medal is being paid out. If it is determined that a medal is being paid out, the process proceeds to step S298. If it is determined that a medal is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S296.

  In step S296, it is determined whether or not the E0 error (inserted medal error) flag set in step S291 is on. When it is determined that the E0 error flag is on, the error determination flag of the E0 error is cleared and the process proceeds to step S302, and when it is determined that the E0 error flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S297.

  In step S297, it is determined whether the EA error (sensor error) flag set in step S171 (see FIG. 26) or step S299 is on. If it is determined that the EA error flag is on, the EA error error determination flag is cleared and the process proceeds to step S303. If it is determined that the EA error flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S304 shown in FIG. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S294 that any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, it is determined in step S298 whether or not the selector sensor A or B as the insertion sensor 92 is on. If it is determined that the selector sensor A or B is on, the process proceeds to step S299, and if it is determined that neither of the selector sensors A and B is on, the process ends.

In step S299, an EA error (sensor error) flag is set as an error determination flag. The error determination flag is a flag that reserves the transition to error processing when an error occurs. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S300.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the rotating reel 62 is rotating. If it is determined that the rotating reel 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S301. If it is determined that the rotating reel 62 is not rotating, the process ends.

In step S301, a medal "insertion failure" is set in the transmission command from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 500. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S296 that the E0 error flag is in the ON state, in step S302, error data is set by the error code “E0” (the error data flag is set to the ON state). The setting of the error data means that the flag of the error data is turned on, and that the flag for shifting to the error processing in the main control unit 200 is turned on. Then, the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S297 that the EA error flag is on, error data is set in step S303 by the error code "EA" (the error data flag is set on). Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 36, the monitoring process of the selector sensor will be described following FIG.
In step S304, it is determined whether or not the cancel coil is on. Although not shown in the figure, the cancel coil in the medal selector 17 inserts the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 into the hopper unit 24 to be a credit medal or discharges the medal to the medal tray 26. This is for switching the medal path to be performed. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 are adopted as credit medals when the cancel coil is on, and when not on, the medal tray 26 is discharged. If it is determined that the cancel coil is on, the process proceeds to the next step S305. If it is determined that the cancel coil is not on, the process proceeds to step S298 (see FIG. 35).

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not the timing chart of the selector sensor B is in the falling state (state in which the state shifts from the on state to the off state). The falling state of the timing chart of the selector sensor B means a state in which a medal is passing by in front of the selector sensor B in the passage and is about to pass. If it is determined that the vehicle is in the falling state, the process proceeds to step S307. If it is determined that the vehicle is not in the falling state, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, it is determined whether or not the timing chart of the selector sensor A is in a falling state (a state in which the state changes from an on state to an off state). Similarly, it means a state in which a medal is passing by the selector sensor A and is about to pass. If it is determined that the vehicle is in the falling state, the process proceeds to step S309. If it is determined that the vehicle is not in the falling state, the process proceeds to step S310 illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S305 that the timing chart of the selector sensor B is in a falling state, it is determined in step S307 whether or not the passing order of medals is abnormal. Whether the passing order of the medals is abnormal or not is determined by the selector sensors A, B, and C being arranged to detect the passing order of the medals in the order of the selector sensor C, the selector sensor A, and the selector sensor B. Therefore, if they are not detected in that order, it is determined to be abnormal. When it is determined that the passing order of the medals is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S303 (see FIG. 35), and when it is determined that the passing order of the medals is not abnormal, the process proceeds to step S308.

In step S308, the EA timer is cleared (initialized). Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S306 that the timing chart of the selector sensor A is in a falling state, it is determined in step S309 whether the passing order of medals is abnormal. When it is determined that the passing order of the medals is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S302 (see FIG. 35), and when it is determined that the passing order of the medals is not abnormal, the process proceeds to step S312 of FIG.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 37, the monitoring process of the selector sensor will be described following FIG.
In step S310, it is determined whether or not the timing chart of the selector sensor B is in a rising state (a transition state from an off state to an on state). The rising state in the timing chart of the selector sensor B means a state in which a medal has shifted before the selector sensor B in the passage. When it is determined that the timing chart of the selector sensor B is in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S313, and when it is determined that the state is not the rising state, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S311, it is determined whether or not the timing chart of the selector sensor A is in a rising state. The rising state in the timing chart of the selector sensor A means a state in which a medal has shifted before the selector sensor A in the passage. If it is determined that the timing chart of the selector sensor A is in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S315; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, it is determined whether or not the EA timer has reached 0 after a predetermined period of time (countdown, subtraction) has elapsed. If it is determined that the EA timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S303 (see FIG. 35), and if it is determined that the EA timer is not 0, the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S310 that the timing chart of the selector sensor B is in the rising state, it is determined in step S313 whether or not the passing order of medals is abnormal. When it is determined that the passing order of the medals is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S303 (see FIG. 35), and when it is determined that the passing order of the medals is not abnormal, the process proceeds to step S314.

In step S314, an EA timer is set. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that the timing chart of the selector sensor A is in the rising state, it is determined in step S315 whether 500 ms or more has elapsed since the selector sensor C was turned off. When it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S302 (see FIG. 35), and when it is determined that the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S316.

In step S316, it is determined whether the passing order of the medals is abnormal. If it is determined that the passing order of the medals is abnormal based on the detection order of the selector sensors A, B, and C, the process proceeds to step S302 (see FIG. 35), and it is determined that the passing order of the medals is not abnormal. In this case, the process proceeds to step S317.
In step S317, an EA timer is set. Then, the process ends.

The payout sensor monitoring process in step S281 shown in FIG. 34 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S320, it is determined whether any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. When it is determined that any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S321, and when it is determined that none of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, that is, it is determined that all the rotating reels 62 have stopped rotating. Then, the process proceeds to step S323.

In step S321, it is determined whether the payout sensor A or B is on. If it is determined that the payout sensor A or B is on, the process proceeds to step S322. If it is determined that neither the payout sensor A or B is on, the process proceeds to step S323.
In step S322, a medal “payout abnormality” is set in the transmission command from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S323.

  In step S323, it is determined whether the E2 error flag as the error determination flag set in step S328 is in an on state. If it is determined that the E2 error flag is on, the process proceeds to step S328. If it is determined that the E2 error flag is not on or off, the process proceeds to step S324.

  In step S324, it is determined whether the determination time of the error code E7 has just elapsed. If it is determined that the determination time of the error code E7 has just elapsed, the process proceeds to step S325. If it is determined that the determination time of the error code E7 has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S331.

  In step S325, it is determined whether the hopper unit 24 is being driven. Specifically, it is determined whether or not hopper motor 95 is rotating. When it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is being driven, the process proceeds to step S326, and when it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is not being driven, the process proceeds to step S331.

In step S326, it is determined whether or not the payout sensor B is on. If it is determined that the payout sensor B is on, the process proceeds to step S331. If it is determined that the payout sensor B is not on, the process proceeds to step S327.
In step S327, error data used for the main control means 200 is set based on the error code "E7". Then, the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S323 that the E2 error flag is in the ON state, in step S328, the E2 error flag is set as an error determination flag. That is, the error determination flag is set to the ON state according to the ON state of the E2 error flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S329.

  In step S329, it is determined whether any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. If it is determined that any of the spinning reels 62 is rotating, the process ends. If it is determined that all of the spinning reels 62 are not spinning, that is, they are stopped, an E2 error error determination flag is set. Is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330.

  In step S330, the error code E2 is set in the error data used by the main control unit 200. Then, the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S324 that the determination time of the error code E7 has not elapsed, if it is determined in step S325 that the hopper unit 24 is not being driven, it is determined in step S326 that the payout sensor B is on. If it is determined, in step S331, it is determined whether the payout sensor A or B is on. If it is determined that the payout sensors A and B are on, the process proceeds to step S332. If it is determined that the payout sensors A and B are not on, the process proceeds to step S350 in FIG.

  In step S332, it is determined whether or not the hopper unit 24 is being driven, specifically, whether or not the hopper motor 95 is being rotationally driven. If it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is being driven, the process proceeds to step S333. If it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is not being driven, the process proceeds to step S328.

In step S333, it is determined whether or not the payout sensor A is in the rising state (transition state from the off state to the on state). If it is determined that the vehicle is in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S334. If it is determined that the vehicle is not in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S350 in FIG.
In step S334, the E1 timer is set (countdown (time measurement) of the E1 timer is started). Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 39, the monitoring processing of the payout sensor will be described following FIG.
In step S350, it is determined whether or not the hopper unit 24 is being driven, specifically, whether or not the hopper motor 95 is being rotationally driven. If it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is being driven, the process proceeds to step S351. If it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is not being driven, the process ends.

  In step S351, it is determined whether or not both the payout sensors A and B are off after the determination time of the error code E7 has elapsed. When it is determined that both are in the off state, the process proceeds to step S353, and when both are not in the off state, that is, when it is determined that at least one is in the on state, the process proceeds to step S352.

In step S352, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (countdown (subtraction)) by the E1 timer and the remaining time has become zero. When it is determined that the E1 timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S353, and when it is determined that the E1 timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S354.
In step S353, the error data used in the main control means 200 is set based on the error code "E1". Then, the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed (countdown (subtraction)) with the E1 timer in step S352 and the remaining time has not become zero, in step S354, the payout sensor A falls (to shift from the on state to the off state). Is determined. If it is determined that the vehicle is in the falling state, the process proceeds to step S355. If it is determined that the vehicle is not in the falling state, the process ends.

In step S355, the E1 timer is cleared (initialized). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S356.
In step S356, during the period from the rising state of the payout sensor A (the state transitioning from the off state to the on state) to the falling state (the state transitioning from the on state to the off state), the falling state of the payout sensor B (from the on state). (A state of shifting to the OFF state) is determined. If it is determined that the falling state has occurred, the process ends, and if it is determined that the falling state has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S353.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 40, the door (front door 14) monitoring process in step S282 in FIG. 34 will be described.
In step S360, it is determined by the monitoring hold timer of the door (front door 14) whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S361. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

In step S361, the state of the door (front door 14) is obtained. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S362.
In step S362, it is determined whether the acquired state of the door (front door 14) is different from the previously acquired door (front door 14) information. If it is determined that the information is different, the process proceeds to the next step S363, and if it is determined that the information is not different, the process ends.

In step S363, the state of the door (front door 14) is updated. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S364.
In step S364, the state of the door (front door 14) is set in the transmission command to be transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S365.
In step S365, a door (front door 14) monitoring hold timer is set. Then, the process ends.

The error processing in step S202 in FIG. 28, step S213 in FIG. 29, step S230 in FIG. 30, and step S249 in FIG. 31 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S370, the current gaming state is saved. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S371.

In step S371, the status of the error that has occurred (error status) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 500 as an error flag. Specifically, it is transmitted from the transmitting means 310 of the main control means 200 to the receiving means 510 of the sub-control means 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S372.
In step S372, the contents of the payout number display 88 are saved. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S373.

In step S373, an error code is displayed on the number-of-payouts display 88 by the main-side notification means 300, and an error code is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S374.
In step S374, the states of the hopper unit 24 and the cancel coil (medal selector 17) are saved. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S375.

In step S375, setting (off state) of the hopper unit 24 and the cancel coil (medal selector 17) is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S376.
In step S376, it is determined whether the state is an E4 error state. If it is determined that the state is the E4 error state, the process proceeds to step S388. If it is determined that the state is not the E4 error state, the process proceeds to step S377.

  In step S377, it is determined whether an E3 error state is present. If it is determined that the state is the E3 error state, the process proceeds to step S378. If it is determined that the state is not the E3 error state, the process proceeds to step S379.

  In step S378, it is determined whether or not the error release sensor is on. Since step S378 results in an E3 error (hopper empty error), the error cancellation sensor here is a door key reset. This door key reset is achieved by turning a key (door key) for opening the front door 14 in a direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front door 14. If it is determined that the error cancellation sensor is on, the process proceeds to step S381. If it is determined that the error cancellation sensor is not on, the process proceeds to step S379.

  In step S379, it is determined whether the setting change switch 46 is on. Note that the setting change switch 46 here is a reset switch. If it is determined that the setting change switch 46 is on, the process proceeds to step S380. If it is determined that the setting change switch 46 is not on, the process returns to step S376.

In step S380, it is determined whether or not the open / close sensor (specifically, the door open / close switch 19) of the door (the front door 14) is on. If it is determined that it is in the on state, the process returns to step S376. If it is determined that it is not in the on state, the process proceeds to step S381.
In step S381, it is determined whether or not any of the selector sensors A, B, and C and the payout sensors A and B are on. If it is determined that the switch is on, the process returns to step S376. If it is determined that the switch is not on, the process proceeds to step S382.

In step S382, the states of the hopper unit 24 and the cancel coil are returned to the original state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S383.
In step S383, the error code display is cleared (initialized). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S384.

In step S384, the contents of the payout number display 88 are restored. Then, the process proceeds to step S385.
In step S385, the return of the gaming state is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S386.

In step S386, an error release event (signal) is transmitted to the sub control means 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step S387.
In step S387, the sub control unit 500 determines whether to transmit a medal payout start event (signal). Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S376 that the state is an E4 error state, in step S388, the state is a standby state until a setting change is performed.

The setting change processing will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S390, the stack area is cleared (initialized). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S391.
In step S391, the RAM area is cleared (initialized). This processing will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S392.

In step S392, an initial setting at the time of setting change is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S393.
In step S393, a command indicating that the setting change state has started is transmitted from the transmitting means 310 of the main control means 200 to the receiving means 510 of the sub-control means 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S394.

  In step S394, it is determined whether a backup failure of the RAM of the main control means 200 has been set. When it is determined that the backup failure has been set, the process proceeds to step S395, and when it is determined that the backup failure has not been set, the process proceeds to step S405.

In step S395, "C" is displayed on the setting display 89. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S396.
In step S396, the interrupt is enabled, that is, the execution of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 31 is permitted, and the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 31 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step S397.

In step S397, if the set value expected to be changed after the setting change (scheduled setting change value) is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S398, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to step S399.
In step S398, it is determined whether the start switch 40 is on. If it is determined that the switch is on, the process proceeds to step S406. If it is determined that the switch is not on, the process proceeds to step S399.

  In step S399, it is determined whether the setting change switch 46 is on. If it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to the next step S400, and if it is determined that it is not on, it returns to step S396.

In step S400, a chattering prevention weight is set. Specifically, the anti-chattering weight prevents the setting change scheduled value from being updated by two or more with a single operation of the setting change switch 46. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S401.
In step S401, the rising and falling flags for switch input are cleared (initialized). That is, by performing this step S401, the data to be initialized among the input port 0-2 rising data and the input port 0-2 falling data (see FIG. 4) is initialized. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S402. In the initialization in step S401, OFF (0) is set to data to be initialized.

In step S402, the scheduled setting change value is updated to +1, that is, updated to the next stage. For example, when the setting change scheduled value is 2, it is updated to 3, and when it is 6, it is updated to 1. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S403.
In step S403, if the setting change scheduled value is not smaller than 7, the process proceeds to the next step S404, and if it is smaller than 7, the process proceeds to step S405.

In step S404, an initial value for setting change is set. The initial value here is one of 1 to 6. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S405.
In step S405, a setting change scheduled value is displayed on the setting display 89. Then, the process returns to step S396.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S398 that the start switch 40 is in the ON state, the rising and falling flags for switch input are cleared (initialized) in step S406. That is, by performing step S406, the data to be initialized among the input port 0-2 rising data and the input port 0-2 falling data (see FIG. 4) is initialized. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S407. In the initialization in step S406, OFF (0) is set to data to be initialized.

  In step S407, the interrupt is enabled, that is, the execution of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 31 is permitted, and the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 31 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S408.

In step S408, it is determined whether the setting key switch 45 is off. If it is determined that the camera is in the off state, the process proceeds to step S409. If it is determined that the camera is not in the off state, the process proceeds to step S407.
In step S409, the set value is determined. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 43, the RAM area clear in step S391 in FIG. 42 will be described.
In step S410, it is determined whether a RAM error has occurred. If it is determined that a RAM error has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step S411, and if it is determined that a RAM error does not occur, the process proceeds to step S412.

In step S411, of the RAM addresses of the main control means 200, the data stored from the address corresponding to the RT mode (see FIG. 4) to the address "F0FF" is cleared (initialized). Then, the process ends.
In step S412, of the addresses of the RAM of the main control means 200, the data stored from the address (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the random number to the address "F0FF" is cleared (initialized). Then, the process ends.

  Here, in FIG. 43, even if either step S411 or step S412 is performed, the input port 0-2 input data, the input port 0-2 rising data, and the input port 0-2 falling data have " "0" is set (see FIG. 4). That is, after the “RAM area clear” shown in FIG. 43 is performed, “0” is set to the input ports 0 to 2 input data, the input port 0 to 2 rising data, and the input port 0 to 2 falling data. It will be in the state that was done.

The error notification processing in the sub-control unit 500 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, in step S420, it is determined whether the receiving unit 510 of the sub control unit 500 has received the transmission command in step S247 from the transmitting unit 310 of the main control unit 200. If it is determined that the transmission command has been received, the process proceeds to the next step S421, and if it is determined that the transmission command has not been received, the process ends.

  In step S421, it is determined whether the transmission command is in the door state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the transmission command is of a door state relating to opening and closing of the door (front door 14). If it is determined that the transmission command is in the door state, the process proceeds to step S427. If it is determined that the transmission command is not in the door state, the process proceeds to step S422.

In step S422, an error notification is performed. Specifically, the speaker 72 gives an audio notification of "error". Then, the process proceeds to the next step S423.
In step S423, it is determined whether the error flag in step S371 has been received. If it is determined that the error flag has been received, the process proceeds to step S424, and if it is determined that the error flag has not been received, the process enters a standby state.

In step S424, error re-notification is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S425.
In step S425, it is determined whether an error release event (signal) has been received. If it is determined that an error release event (signal) has been received, the process proceeds to the next step S426, and if it is determined that an error release event (signal) has not been received, the process ends.

In step S426, the error notification is cleared (initialized). That is, the state returns to a state where error notification is not performed. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421 that the transmission command is in the door state (open / close state of the front door 14), it is determined in step S427 whether the door state is the open state of the front door 14. . When it is determined that the front door 14 is in the open state, the process proceeds to step S429, and when it is determined that the front door 14 is not in the open state, that is, in the closed state, the process proceeds to step S428.

In step S428, the error notification is cleared (initialized). Specifically, the audio output from the speaker 72 is stopped. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S427 that the door state is the open state, an error notification is performed in step S429. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 72. Then, the process ends.

(Effects)
The setting change state includes a pre-decision state that is a state before the determination operation on the start switch 40 is performed, and a post-determination state that is a state after the determination operation is performed. The setting change state is configured to end the setting change state by performing an end operation on the setting key switch 45 in the state after the determination.

  Then, the setting change control means 270 performs the determination operation when the power switch 44 is turned on with the start operation on the setting key switch 45 in the state where the determination operation on the start switch 40 is continued. Judgment is made and control is performed after the determination. After that, the setting change control unit 270 ends the setting change state by performing only the end operation on the setting key switch 45.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the setting change state is started while the determination operation on the start switch 40 is continued, the state has already been determined and only the end operation on the setting key switch 45 is performed. By doing so, the setting change state can be ended.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the operation time when re-setting to the same setting as the setting change operation.

  In the present embodiment, as the information of the start switch 40 acquired by the setting change control means 270, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1 and input data after the change when the bit value of the input data changes. And rising data in which a bit value corresponding to is set.

  Then, when the control is changed to the setting change state, the setting change control means 270 initializes the bit values of the input data and the rising data by clearing the RAM area in step S391 (see FIG. 42). However, if the determination operation on the start switch 40 has been continued before the setting change state, the setting change control unit 270 enables the interruption in step S396 after clearing the RAM area in step S391 (see FIG. 42) ( In FIG. 42), the bit value of the input data is changed, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set as the bit value of the rising data. Thereafter, the setting change control unit 270 determines that the determination operation has been performed in step S398 (see FIG. 42).

  That is, in the present embodiment, the fact that the determination operation for the start switch 40 has been performed is detected with the change of the bit value of the rising data as an opportunity. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control the start switch 40 that can improve the efficiency of the operation time when re-setting to the same setting as the setting change operation.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a start operation, which is an operation for starting the variable display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, on the start switch 40.
Then, in the state where the operation on the start switch 40 is continued and the power-on operation is performed on the power switch 44 without the start operation on the setting key switch 45, the main control means 200 performs the start operation. It is determined that the symbols 61 on the plurality of rotating reels 62 are not changed and displayed.

  In other words, the present embodiment does not determine that the start operation has been performed even when the operation on the start switch 40 is continued at the time of power failure recovery without setting change, and displays the fluctuation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62. Not to do.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the operation on the start switch 40 is continued at the time of power-off recovery without setting change, it is determined that the start operation on the start switch 40 has been performed, and a plurality of rotations have been performed. The phenomenon that the symbol 61 of the reel 62 is fluctuated can be prevented.

The setting change state includes a pre-change state, which is a state before the change operation is performed on the setting change switch 46, and a post-change state, which is a state after the change operation is performed.
Then, the setting change control unit 270 performs the change operation when the power switch 44 is turned on with the start operation of the setting key switch 45 while the change operation of the setting change switch 46 is continued. It is determined that the setting has been performed, and control is performed in a changed state in which the set value is changed to the next stage.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the setting change state is started in a state where the change operation on the setting change switch 46 is continued, the setting value is already in the changed state in which the setting value has been changed to the next stage. .
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the operation time when the setting value is changed to the next set value as the setting change operation.

  In the present embodiment, as the information of the setting change switch 46 obtained by the setting change control means 270, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1 and input data after the change when the bit value of the input data changes. And rising data in which a bit value corresponding to the data is set.

  Then, when the control is changed to the setting change state, the setting change control means 270 initializes the bit values of the input data and the rising data by clearing the RAM area in step S391 (see FIG. 42). However, if the change operation on the setting change switch 46 is continued before the setting change state is reached, the setting change control unit 270 enables the interruption in step S396 after the RAM area is cleared in step S391 (see FIG. 42). In FIG. 42, the bit value of the input data is changed, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set as the bit value of the rising data. Thereafter, the setting change control unit 270 determines that a change operation has been performed in step S399 (see FIG. 42).

That is, in the present embodiment, the fact that a change operation has been performed on the setting change switch 46 is detected with a change in the bit value of the rising data as an opportunity. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control the setting change switch 46 that can increase the efficiency of the work time when the setting value is changed to the next set value as the setting change work.

  The main control means 200 in the present embodiment includes the specific event detection means 280 for detecting the occurrence of a specific event, and controls to a predetermined error state based on the detection of the specific event. Further, in the present embodiment, a release operation that is an operation for releasing a predetermined error state can be performed on the setting change switch 46.

  Then, after a power failure occurs during the predetermined error state, the main control unit 200 supplies power to the power switch 44 without starting the setting key switch 45 in a state where the operation of the setting change switch 46 is continued. When the input operation is performed, it is determined that the release operation is not performed, and the predetermined error state is continued.

  In other words, the present embodiment does not determine that the release operation has been performed even if the operation on the setting change switch 46 is continued when the power is restored without the setting change from the predetermined error state, and the predetermined operation is performed. The error state is to be continued.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in the case where the power is restored from the predetermined error state without the change of the setting, the release operation to the setting change switch 46 is performed while the operation to the setting change switch 46 is continued. It is possible to prevent an event that it is determined that the operation has been performed and the predetermined error state is released.

(Other)
In the above embodiment, the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1) in response to the switching of the input data from OFF (0) to ON (1), that is, 1 is set to the rising data. And However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the input data is ON (1), and when the input data is ON (1), 1 may be set to the rising data.

  In the above embodiment, the change process, the determination process, the change process, and the release process are performed when the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the rising data has been turned ON (1), and when the rising data has been turned ON (1), these processes may be performed. That is, the rising data may be turned on (1) when the input data is turned on (1), and the corresponding processing may be performed when the rising data is turned on (1).

  These embodiments may be combined with each other. For example, when the input data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1), the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). Alternatively, processing corresponding to the rise data being turned on (1) may be performed. On the other hand, when the input data is turned on (1), the rising data is turned on (1), and the processing corresponding to the switching of the rising data from OFF (0) to ON (1) is performed. Is also good.

  In addition, when an operation is performed on a predetermined operation unit including the start switch 40, the setting change switch 46, and the like, ON (1) of input data of the predetermined operation unit is detected. The rise data of the predetermined operation means is turned on (1), and the processing corresponding to the predetermined operation means is performed when the rise data is turned on (1). This means that, for example, if the operation is to the setting change switch 46 in the setting change state, the setting value is switched to the next stage.If the operation is to the start switch 40 in the setting change state, the setting value is determined. If the operation is on the start switch 40 in the playable state, a lottery or change process is performed. If the operation is on the setting change switch 46 in the error state, the error is released.

  In the above embodiment, the input data and the rising data of the input port 0 are to be initialized in the “RAM clear processing (RAM area clear)” in the setting change processing in FIGS. 42 and 43. The switch 40, the setting change switch 46, and the setting key switch 45 are included. In the “RAM clear processing (RAM area clear)”, the input data and the rising data of these input ports 0 are initialized. In addition to or in addition to these, switches to be initialized may be appropriately determined.

10 Amusement machine 12 Housing
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Upper panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal tray 28 Medal payout exit
30 Control unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max bet switch 35 Single bet switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Direction button switch
43 Power supply unit 44 Power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 Reel 63 Reel position sensor
64 Left rotation reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Clockwise reel 70 Direction device
72 speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Direction lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout amount indicator
89 Setting display 90 Section notification lamp
92 Closing sensor
94 Dispensing sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 overflow sensor
100 controls
200 Main control means 210 Role drawing means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol judgment means
240 Dividend giving means 250 Game state control means
251 Normal game state control means 252 Bonus internal medium state control means
253 Bonus Game State Control Means
260 Advantageous section control means 270 Setting change control means
280 Specific event detection means 290 Game stop means
300 Main side notification means 310 Transmission means
500 Sub-control unit 510 Receiving unit
520 Sub-side notification means

Claims (3)

A power supply for supplying power;
Main control means for controlling the game,
A specific operation unit capable of performing a start operation that is an operation for starting control to a setting change state in which a setting value having a different degree of advantage for a player can be changed or an end operation that is an operation for ending,
Change operation means capable of performing a change operation that is an operation for changing the set value;
With
The setting change state includes a pre-change state that is a state before the change operation is performed, and a post-change state that is a state after the change operation is performed.
The main control means is configured to execute the change operation when the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation to the specific operation means in a state where the change operation to the change operation means is continued. A gaming machine that determines that the set value has been changed, and controls the state after the change in which the set value is changed to the next stage. As information of the change operation means obtained by the main control means, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1 and a bit corresponding to the changed input data when a change occurs in the bit value of the input data At least rising data whose value is set,
The main control means sets a bit value corresponding to the changed input data to a bit value of the rising data when a bit value of the input data changes, and sets a bit value of the rising data. It is determined that the change operation has been performed based on the change,
When the main control unit is controlled to the setting change state, the main control unit initializes the bit values of the input data and the rising data, but before the setting change state, the change operation on the change operation unit is performed. In a case where the bit value of the input data is changed, the bit value of the input data is changed at a predetermined timing after the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is changed. Is set to the bit value of the rising data, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed. The main control unit includes a specific event detection unit that detects the occurrence of a specific event, and controls to a predetermined error state based on the detection of the specific event,
The change operation means can perform a release operation that is an operation for releasing the predetermined error state,
The main control means, after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off during the predetermined error state, in a state where the operation on the change operation means is continued, without the start operation on the specific operation means, 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the power supply by the power supply device is started, the predetermined error state is continued without determining that the release operation has been performed. 4.