JP6778054B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of starting a game by setting a specific number of bets.

As a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming medium wins a prize in a starting winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is displayed. There is a pachinko game machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a symbol) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a game machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, a jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

As such a game machine, when an abnormality occurs in a specific period from the start of setting a specific number of bets to the completion of the setting of a specific number of bets, the abnormal state is controlled and the abnormal state is controlled. There is known a gaming machine that suspends the setting of the bet number during the period of time and restarts the setting of the bet number after the control of the abnormal state is completed by the reset operation (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-158512

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, in a specific period from the start of setting the specific number of bets to the completion of the setting of the specific number of bets, the game machine becomes abnormal before the setting of the bet number is completed. If the setting of the bet number is interrupted by the control, the player may not be able to recognize whether or not all the specific number of bets have been set. This may give the player the misunderstanding that he has lost a part of the bet number and give a feeling of distrust.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately recognizing that a specific number of bets have been set. To do.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
In a game machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a game can be started by setting a specific number (for example, 3 which is a specified number) of bets.
A game control means that controls the game,
The effect control means for controlling the effect based on the command transmitted from the game control means is provided.
The game control means
A bet number setting means for setting the bet number (for example, a portion shown in FIGS. 13 to 15) and
A bet number display means (for example, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16) for displaying the bet number set by the bet number setting means.
The abnormality in the gaming machine (e.g., error) anda abnormal state control means for controlling the abnormal condition when occurs,
The effect control means includes a bet number effect executing means for executing an effect notifying that the bet number has been set.
The bet number setting means has derived a re-game display result that enables the next game to be performed without using the game value owned by the player, or an operation capable of setting the specific number of bets. When a specific condition (for example, winning a replay, operating the MAXBET switch 6) that the means is operated is satisfied , the specific number of bets can be set at once (for example, FIG. 13). ~ The part that processes Sc9 and Sc42 in FIG. 15),
When the specific number of bets is set by the bet number setting means, the bet number display means collectively displays each of the specific number display units for notifying that the bet number has been set at once. The specific number of bets can be displayed (for example, the portion where Sc10 and Sc43 are processed in FIGS. 13 to 15) by setting the setting mode to notify that the bet number has been set .
The bet number effect executing means can execute an effect of notifying the number of times corresponding to the specific number when the specific number of bets is set by the bet number setting means.
When an abnormality occurs in a specific period from the establishment of the specific condition to the completion of setting of the specific number of bets, the abnormal state control means controls the abnormal state after the specific period has elapsed. (For example, a portion where error processing is performed when Sc14 is Y after processing Sc12 in FIGS. 13 to 15, a portion where error processing is performed when Sc14 is Y after processing Sc47, and a portion shown in FIG. 17).
According to this configuration, even if an abnormality occurs in a specific period from the start of setting the specific number of bets to the completion of the setting of the specific number of bets, the abnormal state is not controlled during the specific period. Since the setting of the bet number is not interrupted, the player can appropriately recognize that all the specific number of bets have been set.

The specific condition is that a prize for a re-game combination that enables the next game to be played without using the game value has occurred (for example, when Sc3 in FIGS. 13 to 15 is Y, Sc4 to Sc12 The part to be processed, the part shown in FIG. 17).
According to this configuration, it can be recognized that the bet number is appropriately set based on the winning of the replaying combination.

The specific condition means that an operating means capable of setting a specific number of bets in one operation is operated (for example, a portion in which Sc36 to Sc47 are processed when Sc23 in FIGS. 13 to 15 is Y). , The part shown in FIG. 17).
According to this configuration, it is possible to recognize that the bet number is appropriately set based on the operation of the operating means capable of setting a specific number of bets in one operation.

An abnormality detecting means (for example, main control unit 41) for detecting the occurrence of an abnormality is provided.
The abnormality detecting means detects that an abnormality has occurred in a specific period (for example, a portion where Sc6 is processed in FIGS. 13 to 15, a portion where Sc39 is processed, and a portion shown in FIG. 17).
According to this configuration, it is possible to appropriately detect that an abnormality has occurred.

When the abnormality detecting means detects that an abnormality has occurred, the abnormality occurrence notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53, 54) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality is provided.
The abnormality occurrence notification means notifies that an abnormality has occurred when the abnormality detection means detects that an abnormality has occurred in a specific period (for example, Sc7 and Sc8, Sc40 and Sc41 of FIGS. 13 to 15). The part where the processing is performed and the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 16 is performed, the part shown in FIG. 17).
According to this configuration, when an abnormality is detected, it can be effectively notified to that effect, and even if an abnormality is detected, the abnormal state is not controlled, so the number of bets is set normally. You can recognize that it was done.

When an abnormality occurs in a specific period, the abnormal state control means controls the abnormal state after a certain period has elapsed after the specific period has elapsed (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 17).
According to this configuration, since the abnormal state is controlled after a certain period of time has elapsed after the lapse of a specific period, it is possible to control the abnormal state after making the player recognize that the bet number has been set.

When the abnormality detecting means detects that an abnormality has occurred, the abnormality occurrence notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53, 54) for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality is provided.
The abnormality occurrence notification means is provided separately from the bet number display means (for example, the portion that performs the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 16).
According to this configuration, since the bet number display means does not notify that an abnormality has occurred, it is possible to prevent the fact that the bet number has been set from being unrecognizable by the notification of the abnormal state.

It is provided with a bet number effect executing means (for example, a part that performs the processing of Sp5 in FIG. 16 and a part shown in FIG. 18) that executes an effect that notifies that the bet number has been set.
When the number of bets set by the bet number setting means is a specific number, the bet number effect executing means executes an effect of stepwise notifying the number of times corresponding to the specific number (for example, FIG. 16). The part where the processing of Sp5 is performed, the part shown in FIG. 18).
According to this configuration, since the effect of sequentially notifying the number of times corresponding to the specific number is executed in the bet number effect means, it is possible to easily recognize that the bet number is set stepwise.

A storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the number of game values owned by the player, and
It is provided with a grant number display means (for example, a credit display 11) for displaying the number of game values stored by the storage means.
The grant number display means collectively subtracts a number of game values corresponding to a specific number at a time when an operation means capable of setting a specific number of bets in one operation is operated, and the remaining number is displayed. The number of game values is displayed (for example, the part where Sc38 is processed in FIGS. 13 to 15).
According to this configuration, the subtraction display of the number of game values owned by the player and the setting of a specific number of bets are performed at once, so that the stored game value is used for betting. It is possible to effectively notify that the number has been set.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and technical matters related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes in the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes in the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes in the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of each process when an error occurs in a specific period. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the notification timing of the number of bets by the main control unit and the notification timing of the number of bets by the sub control unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when an error occurs in a specific period. In the second embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes in the game process. In the second embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes in the game process. In the second embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes in the game process. In the second embodiment, it is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each process when an error occurs during a specific period. In the second embodiment, it is a timing chart showing the relationship between the notification timing of the number of bets by the main control unit and the notification timing of the number of bets by the sub control unit. In the second embodiment, it is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when an error occurs in a specific period. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which this invention is applied.

[First Embodiment]
First, the first embodiment will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

For the front door 1b, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as game value owned by the player) are used within the range. The maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 is specified as the specified number (specified number) of RT0 to RT4 described later, and 3 is specified as the specified number of RB. ) Is operated when setting the MAXBET switch 6, the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7, which is operated when the game is started, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operated when the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, are operated by the player. Each is provided as possible. When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated when the credit is 3 or more, 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number is set at once. The specified number may be different between RT0 to RT4 and RB. Further, in the present embodiment, a specific number will be referred to as a specified number.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels, 1 BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2. 2BETLED15 to notify by lighting, 3BETLED16 to notify by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, insertion request LED17 to notify by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7. Start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that it is valid, weighting that notifies by lighting that it is in a wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since the previous game started) The LED 19 and the game display unit 13 provided with the replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is being performed, which will be described later, are provided.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error and a reset operation for canceling a stopped state by a predetermined key operation, changing a set value or checking a set value. The set value display 24, which displays the set value at that time, is controlled to a stopped state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later). Stop switch 36a for selecting enable / disable of the stop function to be performed, automatic settlement processing at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB) (medals stored as credits are settled regardless of the player's operation ( The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function controlled to the process of returning), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in the hopper tank inside the housing 1a. Insertion to detect medals inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side and the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an open state of the front door 1b are provided.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, are located. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 4), and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 4), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medal paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 (see FIG. 4) are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided to detect that the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation possessed by a clerk or the like, the power supply box 100 is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the amusement park. It is possible to operate.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, 3 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RB described later, and the specified number is set according to these gaming states. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit. The number of medals stored as credits is stored in the RAM 41c.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It is set. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is aligned in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. A combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined combination of symbols is included, so that the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 can make it appear as if a prize has been won.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line LN stops as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1).

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

A power supply of AC100V is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of AC100V, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the above. The power supply line that supplies power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, and door opening. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection circuit. 48, a reset circuit 49 is mounted to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main controller 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, which includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a collation block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. Controller 506, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a, 508b, timer circuit 509, and so on. It is configured to include an interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in the present embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be used.

A liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and other effect devices are connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are mounted on a sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output control of the effect device is performed by both units.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery, the navigation stock lottery, etc., which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or 7 steps 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps.

In this embodiment, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is the same regardless of which set value is set, and the navigation stock described later performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate changes by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities of the lottery and the additional lottery, but at least one of the winning probability of the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probability of the lottery performed by the sub control unit 91. Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing the winning probabilities of both parties according to the set value.

In order to change the set value, it is first necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 with the front door 1b open. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting is made by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It shifts to the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). .. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the fixed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. It should be noted that the set value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the setting change state.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is finished, the front door 1b may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM, so that the setting value can be confirmed in the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible. As with the set value change state, the set value confirmation state also prevents the set value from being changed unless the front door 1b is open to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not open. You may. That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be the start conditions of the setting confirmation state. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transition roll in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the technical matters related to the transition roll.

The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled by any of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

First, referring to FIG. 6, the special winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). Is done. BB wins a prize when the combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT0 to RT4. If you win the BB, you will shift to a big bonus that is controlled every game by the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later. The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. The RB is awarded when the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is aligned with the winning line LN in RT0 to RT4. If you win the RB, you will be transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that any of the roles wins 6 times or has completed 12 games.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a small winning combination will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, right-down bell, and middle watermelon. Includes watermelons falling to the right, middle cherries, and horn cherries. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, it is simply referred to as the upper bell.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the replaying combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the replay role includes a middle stage replay, a rising replay, a promotion replay, a special replay, a fall replay, a red 7 replay, and a blue 7 replay. In the present embodiment, these various replays will be generically referred to as “replays”. When the replay wins a prize, 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number is set at once.

Next, the transition roll will be described with reference to FIG. At RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN, the transition to RT1 is made. In the present embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are the first stop, and the upper bell is missed. The transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN.

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 interrupting the start process and the game process at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage decrease signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if the voltage decrease signal has been input, whether or not the voltage decrease signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that is set.

After the power failure determination process in the Sk2 step, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sk3), and if the power failure flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power failure flag is set. Will shift to the power failure processing (main) described later.

In the Sk4 step, a port input process for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branching process during the timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes of Sk9 to Sk11 such as the reel start process described later. Is done. The timer interrupt 2 is a branch process during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, output control of control signals, etc., and command and external output signal updates. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 are performed, such as the LED dynamic display process described later. Further, the timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the passing of the origin of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Specifically, the passing of the origin, which will be described later, is performed. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. Further, the timer interrupt 4 is a branch process during timer interrupt that detects the input of the stop switch and controls the reel stop. Specifically, the process of Sk23 to Sk25 such as the stop switch process described later. Is done. In the Sk5 step, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and the value is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0 ... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

Next, it is determined whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 by referring to the branch counter value (Sk6), and if it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt. In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is confirmed whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are starting or rotating at a constant speed, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are starting or rotating at a constant speed. For example, a timer phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is 1 by referring to the branch counter value, that is, whether or not it is timer interrupt 2 (Sk8), and if it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, if it is timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel start processing (Sk9) that controls the step time interval at the start of 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Sk10) that changes the phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After stopping 32R and after a lapse of a certain period of time, the motor phase signal standby process (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation is sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to the Sk25 step.

Further, in the case of the timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, the LED dynamic display process (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators and the control signal output process for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port. (Sk13), time counter update process for updating various time counters (Sk14), door monitoring process for monitoring the detection status of the door open detection switch 25, door command transmission request (Sk15), and set in the command buffer. After sequentially executing the command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as the setting changing command, the return command, and the error command to the sub-control unit 91, and the external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal, Sk25 Proceed to the step.

Further, if the timer interrupt is 3 or the timer interrupt is 4 in the Sk6 step, it is further determined whether or not it is 3 by referring to the branch counter value, that is, whether or not it is the timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not an interrupt 4, that is, if it is a timer interrupt 3, it checks the passing of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to the origin (passing the reel reference position), detects the occurrence of a reel rotation error, and stops. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set), and if the stop preparation is complete and the constant speed rotation is in progress, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Enable origin passage processing (Sk20), determine whether the detection status of switches has changed, switch input determination processing (Sk21) that requests transmission of operation detection commands, etc., and numerical data from the random number value register R1D. After sequentially executing the random value reading process (Sk22) that is read and stored in the random value storage work, the process proceeds to the step of Sk26.

Further, if the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work of the stop reel is stopped when the stop operation position is stored in the work of the stop reel with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. When it is time to stop, the stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) that calculates how many steps to stop after, and the number of steps until the stop calculated by the stop switch process are counted. After sequentially executing the stop process (Sk24) for starting the braking by the two-phase excitation and the final stop process (Sk25) for the three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of the braking in the stop process, the process proceeds to the Sk26 step.

In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the process returns to the process before the interrupt.

[Game processing]
Next, the game processing executed by the main control unit 41 for each game will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the game control process, first, a bet number setting and a BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed (Sd1).

After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning by a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed (Sd2).

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are effective after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation (Sd3).

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (Sd4).

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, and the gaming state is changed according to the combination of symbols on the winning line (Sd5).

When the payout process is completed, the game end process is performed (Sd6). In the game end process, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

Further, the main control unit 41 performs the ART lottery process during the execution of the internal lottery process, and when the AT is won, that is, when the number of AT games is given, the main control unit 41 controls the AT and controls the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Do. Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the RT4 as an internal player when a bonus as a special role is won during the execution of the internal lottery process, and also in the RT4 after the number of navigation start games described later elapses. Controls for navigation notification and navigation production.

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sd1 in the game process of FIG. 12 will be described. 13 to 15 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sd1 in the game process of FIG.

In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is cleared (Sc1), and the specified number according to the game state (the upper limit number in this embodiment). Same. Set 3 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3) when the game state is the normal game state in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 (Sc2), and indicate that the replay game is in the RAM of the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not the next game (the game to be started from now) is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating the above is set (Sc3).

If it is determined in Sc3 that the next game (the game that will start from now on) is a replay game, the number of bets will be added in Sc4 (because the replay winning state is 3 bets). Is generated (Sc4), and the command generated by performing the command storage process is stored in the command buffer (Sc5). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). ..

Sc6 detects whether or not an error has been detected (Sc6). If no error is detected, the process proceeds to Sc9. When an error is detected, an error command is generated (Sc7), the command storage process is performed, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sc8). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). ..

In Sc9, 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number is collectively added to the value of the BET counter at once (Sc9). As described above, in the first embodiment, when the replay wins a prize, the specified number of bets (this implementation) is added to the value of the BET counter at once by adding 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number. In the form, 3) is set all at once. The main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 all at once (simultaneously) after the values of the BET counters are added (Sc10). Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the replay-during LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting-in LED19 during the wait) after the setting of the bet number after the replay winning is completed.

Next, referring to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (3 in this case), that is, the number of bets that is the start condition of the game is set. (Sc11), if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it returns to Sc9, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the non-insertion flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 41c. Then (Sc12), the process proceeds to the step of Sc14. This completes the setting of the bet number.

If it is determined in the step of Sc3 that the game is not a replay game, the setting before waiting for input is made (Sc13), and the process proceeds to the step of Sc14. In the setting before waiting for insertion, the non-insertion flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared so that medals can be inserted.

In the step of Sc14, it is determined whether or not an error code is set in the register, that is, whether or not an error is detected, and if the error code is set, the process proceeds to error processing. The error code is set in the register when an error is detected. Further, when moving to error processing, an error command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

If an error is detected within a specific period from the replay winning or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 to the completion of the bet number setting, error processing is executed when a certain period elapses after the specific period elapses. To do. Therefore, when it is determined to be Y in Sc14 after the processing of Sc12 or Sc47, the error processing proceeds after a certain period of time has elapsed. It is preferable that the fixed period is set to a period in which the player can recognize the setting of the bet number. It is preferable to set the period until the timer interrupt (main) is interrupted at the shortest.

In the present embodiment, when the error processing is executed, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are turned off. The error code is displayed in a mode in which an "E" indicating that an error has occurred and a number indicating the type of error are combined. For example, it is displayed as "E1" or "E2".

If the error code is not set in the step of Sc14, it is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sc15). When it is determined in the step of Sc15 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on and the medal flow path is set as the path on the hopper tank side so that the medal can be inserted. (Sc16), the on-request LED17 is turned on (Sc17), and the process proceeds to the Sc19 step. When it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the medal flow path is used as the path on the medal payout outlet 9 side to prohibit the insertion of new medals (Sc18). ), Proceed to the step of Sc19.

In the step of Sc19, it is determined whether or not the insertion medal sensor 31 has detected the passage of the insertion medal, that is, the presence or absence of the insertion medal flag indicating that the passage of the insertion medal has been detected (Sc19). If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in the step of Sc19, the process proceeds to the step of Sc22, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (Sc20) and the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the medal can be inserted (Sc21), and if the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to the Sc22 step.

If it is possible to insert medals in the step of Sc21, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Sc28), and the BET counter If the value is not a specified number, the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Sc29). After the values of the BET counters are added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 according to the number of inserted medals (Sc30). Then, a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been added by 1 is generated (Sc31), and the command generated by performing the command storage process is stored in the command buffer (Sc32). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). .. After this, the process returns to the step of Sc14.

If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in the step of Sc28, the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is added by 1 (Sc33), and whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to the Se9 step, and if the value of the credit counter is 50, the non-input flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sc35), and the process returns to the Sc14 step. ..

In the step of Sc22, it is determined whether or not the change of on is detected from the off of the start switch 7.

If it is determined in the step of Sc22 that the change of on from the off of the start switch 7 is not detected, the process proceeds to the step of Sc23, and if the change of on is detected from the off of the start switch 7, the RAM 41c With reference to the specified number of bets set, it is determined whether the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not the number of bets that is the start condition of the game is set (Sc24).

If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in the step of Sc24, the process returns to the step of Sc14, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the value of the random value storage work is used as the random value for the internal lottery as the lottery work. Set (Sc25), set the non-insertion flag to RAM 41c, set the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the off state, and prohibit the insertion of new medals by using the medal flow path as the route on the medal payout outlet 9 side. Set at the start (Sc27). Then, after the step of Sc27, the BET process is finished and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

In the step of Sc23, it is determined whether or not the change of on is detected from the off of the MAXBET switch 6. If the change of ON from the OFF of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in the step of Sc23, the process returns to the step of Sc14.

If the change of on is detected from the off of the MAXBET switch 6, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 3 or more (Sc36), and if the value of the credit counter is not 3 or more, the step of Sc14 is performed. Return.

If the value of the credit counter is 3 or more in the step of Sc36, the value of the credit counter is subtracted by 3 (Sc37), and the credit display by the credit display 11 is collectively subtracted by 3 at a time (Sc38). As a result, the remaining number of credits obtained by subtracting 3 from the credit display 11 is displayed. Then, it is detected whether or not an error is detected (Sc39). If no error is detected, the process proceeds to Sc42. When an error is detected, an error command is generated (Sc40), the command storage process is performed, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sc41). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). ..

In Sc42, 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number is collectively added to the value of the BET counter at once (Sc42). As described above, in the first embodiment, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the specified number of bets is added to the value of the BET counter at once by adding 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number. (3 in this embodiment) is set all at once. After the values of the BET counters are added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 all at once (simultaneously) (Sc43). Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the start effective LED 18 (LED 19 during the wait during the wait).

Next, referring to the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (3 in this case), that is, the number of bets that is the start condition of the game is set. (Sc44), if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it returns to Sc42, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, a BET command indicating that the bet number is added by 3 is issued. It is generated (Sc45), the command storage process is performed, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sc46). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). .. Then, the non-insertion flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 41c (Sc47), and the process returns to the step of Sc14. This completes the setting of the bet number.

As described above, in the BET processing of the present embodiment, after the setting of the bet number by winning the replay is completed and a specific period elapses (after the processing of Sc12), the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. After the completion and the lapse of a specific period (after the processing of Sc47), it is determined whether or not an error code is set in the processing of Sc14, and if an error code is set, error processing is performed. The processing flow is set to. Therefore, even if an error occurs within a specific period, it is not possible to shift to error processing within the specific period. Therefore, error handling is controlled after a specific period has elapsed.

In the present embodiment, as an error to be detected, a full tank error when a medal contacts a pair of electrodes (full tank sensor 35a) protruding into the overflow tank 35 and a short circuit is detected, and a hopper unit 34 An error in the payout sensor that indicates that the medals have not been paid out normally, an empty error when the medals in the hopper tank are exhausted, a medal jam error when the medals are jammed at the medal payout exit of the hopper unit, and medals. Medal selector error when a medal jam or abnormality is detected in the selector, reel rotation error when the reel is not rotating normally, abnormal winning when the symbol stopped on the winning line and the result of the internal lottery do not match An error, a RAM error error when the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, is set. The main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on condition that the data of the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. , When the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined (detected) that a RAM abnormality error has occurred. At this time, the main control unit 41 sets an error code corresponding to the RAM abnormality error in the register to control the RAM abnormality error state, and disables the progress of the game.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage decrease signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if the voltage decrease signal has been input, whether or not the voltage decrease signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that is set.

After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sp3), and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to the power failure process (sub). In the power failure processing (sub), the backup flag used in the startup processing (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

If the power failure flag is not set, the command analysis process is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, the process corresponding to the acquired command is executed.

In the step of Sp5, the sub-control unit 91 executes the bet number setting effect processing (Sp5). In the bet number production execution process, when the sub control unit 91 receives the BET command transmitted from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays the set bet number on the liquid crystal display 51 and displays the image from the speakers 53 and 54. The bet number setting effect to be notified by the output of the BET sound is executed. Specifically, an image showing that the bet number was set each time a medal was inserted was displayed stepwise on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the set bet number, and a BET sound was set. Output step by step according to the number of bets. For example, "1 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 1, "2 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 2, and "3 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 3 step by step. In addition to displaying, the BET sound is output once.

Further, even when the bet number is set by winning a replay or operating the MAXBET switch 6, an image indicating that the bet number has been set is gradually displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a BET sound is set. Output step by step according to the number of bets placed. For example, all BET displays display "1 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 1, "2 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 2, and "3 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 3. The BET sound is displayed step by step until it is output, and the BET sound is output step by step until the BET sound is output three times. In this way, when the replay wins or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the bet number 3 corresponding to the specified number is set all at once, but in the bet number setting effect, the bet number is set. Is notified step by step. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the specified number of bets is set.

In the step of Sp6, the sub-control unit 91 executes the error notification process (Sp6). In the error notification process, when the sub control unit 91 receives the error command transmitted from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays an error notification by the liquid crystal display 51 and displays an error notification indicating that an error has occurred. It is executed by the output of the error occurrence sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes an effect during the game, a navigation effect, and the like in the timer interrupt process (sub).

[Timing of each process when an error occurs within a specific period]
Next, the timing of each process when an error occurs within a specific period will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 17, when the replay wins or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the main control unit 41 collectively adds 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number to the value of the BET counter. .. Further, the main control unit 41 lights 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 all at once (at the same time). Further, although not shown, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the display of the credit display 11 is subtracted by "3" at a time. Then, the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c to complete the setting of the number of bets. If an error is detected within a specific period from the winning of the replay or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 to the completion of the bet number setting, the error code is set in the register. Further, when an error is detected, the sub-control unit 91 starts the error notification even within a specific period. Then, the main control unit 41 executes error processing when a certain period of time has elapsed since the specific period has elapsed. In the error processing, the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated to return to the original processing even if the error state is released.

In this way, even if an error occurs within a specific period, error processing is not performed immediately, the error state is not controlled, and the bet number setting is not interrupted, so it is appropriate that the specified number of bets is set. Can be recognized by. Moreover, since the error is detected even within a specific period, it is possible to appropriately detect that the error has occurred. In addition, when an error is detected within a specific period, error notification is started immediately, and error processing is performed after the lapse of a specific period, so it is possible to effectively notify that an error has been detected and when an error is detected. It is possible to recognize that the bet number has been set normally because the error processing is not immediately executed. Further, since the error processing is executed when a certain period of time elapses after the lapse of a specific period, it is possible to execute the error processing after making the player recognize that the bet number has been set. Further, since the error notification is performed without using the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 that display the bet number, it is possible to prevent the error notification from not being able to recognize that the bet number has been set. Further, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the bet number is set, the display of the credit display 11 is subtracted by "3" at a time, so that it is effectively notified that the bet number is set using the credit. can do.

It is preferable that the fixed period is set to a period in which the player can recognize the setting of the bet number. It is preferable to set the period until the timer interrupt (main) is interrupted at the shortest.

[Execution timing of bet number setting effect]
Next, the execution timing of the bet number setting effect will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the bet number is set by winning a replay or operating the MAXBET switch 6, the main control unit 41 lights 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 all at once (simultaneously). On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 displays "1 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 1, "2 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 2, and "3 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 3. The liquid crystal display 51 displays the BET sound stepwise (in the order of 1 BET display → 2 BET display → 3 BET display), and outputs the BET sound step by step until the BET sound is output three times. This makes it easier to recognize that a specified number of bets has been set.

[Specific example of the first embodiment]
Next, a specific example of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, when an error occurs within a specific period from when the replay is won or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated until the bet number setting is completed, the bet number setting is continued without interruption. Will be done. In the example of FIG. 19, the number of bets corresponding to the specified number is set all at once, but an example in which an error occurs before the number of bets is set collectively is shown. Then, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are lit, and the display of the credit display 11 is subtracted by "3" to display the remaining credit number (only when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated), and the bet number is set. Error handling is executed after completion. When the error processing is executed, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are turned off, and an error code (“E1” in the example in the figure) indicating the type of error is displayed from the game auxiliary display 12.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
In the first embodiment, even if an error occurs within a specific period, the bet number setting is not interrupted, and error processing is executed after the specific period has elapsed (in this example, Sc12 and Sc47 of FIGS. 13 to 15). The part where error processing is performed when the value is Y in Sc4 after the processing of (the part shown in FIG. 17).
Therefore, even if an error occurs within a specific period, the error processing is not performed immediately, the error state is not controlled, and the bet number setting is not interrupted. Therefore, it is properly recognized that the specified number of bets have been set. Can be made to.

In the first embodiment, the specific condition is that a prize for replay has occurred (in this example, a portion in which Sc3 in FIGS. 13 to 15 is processed for Sc5 to Sc12 when it is Y, a portion shown in FIG. 17). ..
Therefore, it can be recognized that the bet number is properly set based on the winning of the replay.

In the first embodiment, the specific condition is that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (in this example, the portion where Sc36 to Sc47 are processed when Sc23 in FIGS. 13 to 15 is Y, the portion shown in FIG. 17). ).
Therefore, it can be recognized that the bet number has been properly set based on the operation of the MAXBET switch 6.

In the first embodiment, it is detected that an error has occurred in a specific period (in this example, the portion where Sc6 is processed in FIGS. 13 to 15, the portion where Sc39 is processed, and the portion shown in FIG. 17).
Therefore, since the error is detected even within a specific period, it is possible to appropriately detect that the error has occurred.

In the first embodiment, it is notified that an error has occurred in a specific period, and error processing is performed after the elapse of the specific period (in this example, Sc7 and Sc8, Sc40 and Sc41 in FIGS. 13 to 15 are processed. The part where the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 16 is performed, the part shown in FIG. 17).
Therefore, when an error is detected within a specific period, error notification is started immediately, and error processing is performed after the elapse of a specific period. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify that an error has been detected and when an error is detected. It is possible to recognize that the bet number has been set normally because the error processing is not immediately executed.

In the first embodiment, when an error occurs in a specific period, error processing is performed when a certain period elapses after the elapse of the specific period (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 17).
Therefore, since the error processing is executed when a certain period of time elapses after the lapse of the specific period, it is possible to execute the error processing after making the player recognize that the bet number has been set.

In the first embodiment, a liquid crystal display 51 and speakers 53 and 54 that perform error notification separately from the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 that display the number of bets are provided (in this example, the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 16 is performed. part).
Therefore, since the error notification is performed without using the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 that display the bet number, it is possible to prevent the error notification from not being able to recognize that the bet number has been set.

In the first embodiment, in the bet number setting effect, the number of times corresponding to the specified number set as the bet number is notified step by step (in this example, the part where Sp5 is processed in FIG. 16 and the part shown in FIG. 18). ..
Therefore, in the bet number setting effect, the number of times corresponding to the predetermined number set as the bet number is notified stepwise, so that it is easy to recognize that the bet number is set stepwise.

In the first embodiment, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the display of the credit display 11 is subtracted by "3" at a time to display the remaining credit number (in this example, FIG. 13). ~ The part where Sc38 is processed in FIG. 15).
Therefore, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the display of the credit display 11 is subtracted by "3" at a time to display the remaining credit number, so that the bet number is set using the credit. It is possible to effectively notify that it has been done.

[About a modified example of the first embodiment]
A modified example of the first embodiment will be described below.

[Specific conditions]
In the above embodiment, as specific conditions, winning a replay and operating the MAXBET switch 6 are given as an example. For example, when a medal is inserted, a 1BET switch that BETs one medal or two medals are BET. The specific condition may be a condition different from that of the above embodiment, such as the operation of the 2BET switch.
[Replay winning, number of bets when operating MAXBET switch]
In the above embodiment, an example is given in which 3 which is the number of bets corresponding to the specified number is collectively set as the bet number at the time of winning the replay and operating the MAXBET switch 6, but betting only in either case. The number may be set at once, and the number of bets may be set step by step in the other case.

[About a specific period]
In the above embodiment, the period until the non-input flag is set is set as a specific period, but the end timing of the specific period is different, for example, when an error code is set in the register, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, or 3BETLED16 is displayed. It may be the timing of.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described. In the description of the second embodiment, detailed description of the same parts and the same processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[BET processing]
In the second embodiment, the BET process is different from that in the first embodiment. Specifically, the processing of Sc9, 1042, 43 is different. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sd1 in the game process of FIG. 12 will be described. 20 to 22 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed in Sd1 in the game process of FIG. 12 by the main control unit 41.

In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is cleared (Sf1), and the specified number according to the game state (the upper limit number in this embodiment). The same. Set 3 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3) when the game state is the normal game state in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 (Sf2), and indicate that the replay game is in the RAM of the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not the next game (the game to be started from now on) is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating the above is set (Sf3).

If it is determined in Sf3 that the next game (the game to be started from now on) is a replay game, the number of bets will be added in Sf4 (because the replay winning state is 3 bets). Is generated (Sf4), and the command generated by performing the command storage process is stored in the command buffer (Sf5). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). ..

In Sf6, it is detected whether or not an error is detected (Sf6). If no error is detected, the process proceeds to Sf9. When an error is detected, an error command is generated (Sf7), the command storage process is performed, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sf8). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). ..

In Sf9, the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Sf9). In this way, in the second embodiment, by adding 1 to the value of the BET counter when the replay wins, the specified number of bets (3 in the present embodiment) is set stepwise until the specified number is reached. Will be done. After the values of the BET counters are added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on all the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in a stepwise manner (Sf10). Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the replay-during LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting-in LED19 during the wait) after the setting of the bet number after the replay winning is completed.

Next, referring to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (3 in this case), that is, the number of bets that is the start condition of the game is set. (Sf11), if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it returns to Sf9, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the non-insertion flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 41c. Then (Sf12), the process proceeds to the step of Sf14. This completes the setting of the bet number.

If it is determined in the step of Sf3 that the game is not a replay game, the setting before waiting for input is made (Sf13), and the process proceeds to the step of Sf14. In the setting before waiting for insertion, the non-insertion flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared so that medals can be inserted.

In the step of Sf14, it is determined whether or not an error code is set in the register, that is, whether or not an error is detected, and if the error code is set, the process proceeds to error processing. The error code is set in the register when an error is detected. Further, when moving to error processing, an error command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

If an error is detected within a specific period from the replay winning or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 to the completion of the bet number setting, error processing is executed when a certain period elapses after the specific period elapses. To do. Therefore, when Y is determined by Sf14 after the processing of Sf12 or Sf47, the error processing proceeds after a certain period of time has elapsed. It is preferable that the fixed period is set to a period in which the player can recognize the setting of the bet number. It is preferable to set the period until the timer interrupt (main) is interrupted at the shortest.

In the present embodiment, when the error processing is executed, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are turned off. The error code is displayed in a mode in which an "E" indicating that an error has occurred and a number indicating the type of error are combined. For example, it is displayed as "E1" or "E2".

If no error code is set in the step of Sf14, it is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sf15). When it is determined in the step of Sf15 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on and the medal flow path is set as the path on the hopper tank side so that the medal can be inserted. (Sf16), the on-request LED 17 is turned on (Sf17), and the process proceeds to the step of Sf19. When it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the medal flow path is used as the path on the medal payout outlet 9 side to prohibit the insertion of new medals (Sf18). ), Proceed to the step of Sf19.

In the step of Sf19, it is determined whether or not the insertion medal sensor 31 has detected the passage of the insertion medal, that is, the presence or absence of the insertion medal flag indicating that the passage of the insertion medal has been detected (Sf19). If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in the step of Sf19, the process proceeds to the step of Sf22, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (Sf20) and the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the medal can be inserted (Sf21), and if the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to the step of Sf22.

If it is possible to insert medals in the step of Sf21, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Sf28), and the BET counter If the value is not a specified number, the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Sf29). After the values of the BET counters are added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the number of inserted medals (Sf30). Then, a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been added by 1 is generated (Sf31), and the command generated by performing the command storage process is stored in the command buffer (Sf32). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). .. After this, the process returns to the step of Sf14.

If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in the step of Sf28, the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is added by 1 (Sf33), and whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to the Se9 step. If the value of the credit counter is 50, the non-input flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sf35), and the process returns to the Sf14 step. ..

In the step of Sf22, it is determined whether or not the change of on is detected from the off of the start switch 7.

If it is determined in the step of Sf22 that the change of on from the off of the start switch 7 is not detected, the process proceeds to the step of Sf23, and if the change of on is detected from the off of the start switch 7, the RAM 41c With reference to the specified number of bets set, it is determined whether the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not the number of bets that is the start condition of the game is set (Sf24).

If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in the step of Sf24, the process returns to the step of Sf14, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the value of the random value storage work is used as the random value for the internal lottery as the lottery work. Set (Sf25), set the non-insertion flag to RAM 41c, set the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the off state, and prohibit the insertion of new medals by using the medal flow path as the route on the medal payout outlet 9 side. Set at the start (Sf27). Then, after the step of Sf27, the BET process is finished and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

In the step of Sf23, it is determined whether or not the change of on is detected from the off of the MAXBET switch 6. If the change of ON from the OFF of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in the step of Sf23, the process returns to the step of Sf14.

If the change of on is detected from the off of the MAXBET switch 6, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 3 or more (Sf36), and if the value of the credit counter is not 3 or more, the step of Sf14 is performed. Return.

If the value of the credit counter is 3 or more in the step of Sf36, the value of the credit counter is subtracted by 1 (Sf37), and the credit display by the credit display 11 is subtracted by 1 (Sf38). Then, it is determined whether or not 3 is subtracted from the credit counter (Sf38a). If 3 is not subtracted from the credit counter, the process returns to Sf37. When 3 is subtracted from the credit counter, the process proceeds to Sf39. As a result, the remaining number of credits obtained by subtracting 3 from the credit display 11 is displayed. Next, it is detected whether or not an error is detected (Sf39). If no error is detected, the process proceeds to Sf42. When an error is detected, an error command is generated (Sf40), the command storage process is performed, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sf41). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). ..

In Sf42, the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Sf42). As described above, in the second embodiment, by adding 1 to the value of the BET counter when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a step until the specified number of bets (3 in the present embodiment) reaches the specified number. Is set. After the values of the BET counters are added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on all the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in a stepwise manner (Sf43). Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the start effective LED 18 (LED 19 during the wait during the wait).

Next, referring to the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (3 in this case), that is, the number of bets that is the start condition of the game is set. (Sf44), if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it returns to Sf42, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the BET command indicating that the bet number is added by 3 is issued. It is generated (Sf45), the command storage process is performed, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sf46). The command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (see Sk16 in FIG. 10). .. Then, the non-insertion flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 41c (Sf47), and the process returns to the step of Sf14. This completes the setting of the bet number.

As described above, in the BET processing of the present embodiment, after the setting of the bet number by winning the replay is completed and a specific period elapses (after the processing of Sf12), the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. After the completion and the lapse of a specific period (after the processing of Sf47), it is determined whether or not an error code is set in the processing of Sf14, and if an error code is set, error processing is performed. The processing flow is set to. Therefore, even if an error occurs within a specific period, it is not possible to shift to error processing within the specific period. Therefore, error handling is controlled after a specific period has elapsed.

In the present embodiment, as an error to be detected, a full tank error when a medal contacts a pair of electrodes (full tank sensor 35a) protruding into the overflow tank 35 and a short circuit is detected, and a hopper unit 34 An error in the payout sensor that indicates that the medals have not been paid out normally, an empty error when the medals in the hopper tank are exhausted, a medal jam error when the medals are jammed at the medal payout exit of the hopper unit, and medals. Medal selector error when a medal jam or abnormality is detected in the selector, reel rotation error when the reel is not rotating normally, abnormal winning when the symbol stopped on the winning line and the result of the internal lottery do not match An error, a RAM error error when the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, is set. The main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on condition that the data of the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. , When the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined (detected) that a RAM abnormality error has occurred. At this time, the main control unit 41 sets an error code corresponding to the RAM abnormality error in the register to control the RAM abnormality error state, and disables the progress of the game.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
In the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, in the step of Sp5 of FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 executes the bet number setting effect processing (Sp5). In the bet number production execution process, the sub-control unit 91 steps to display an image indicating that the bet number has been set on the liquid crystal display 51 when the bet number is set by winning a replay or operating the MAXBET switch 6. The BET sound is output stepwise according to the set number of bets. For example, all BET displays display "1 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 1, "2 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 2, and "3 BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 3. The BET sound is displayed step by step until it is output, and the BET sound is output step by step until the BET sound is output three times. In this way, when the replay wins or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the three medals are set in stages until the specified number of medals is reached, but the number of bets is also set in the bet number setting effect. Is notified step by step. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the specified number of bets is set.

Further, in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, in the step of Sp6 of FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 executes the error notification process (Sp6). In the error notification process, when the sub control unit 91 receives the error command transmitted from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays an error notification by the liquid crystal display 51 and displays an error notification indicating that an error has occurred. It is executed by the output of the error occurrence sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

[Timing of each process when an error occurs within a specific period]
Next, the timing of each process when an error occurs within a specific period will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the replay wins or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the main control unit 41 adds 1 step by step to the value of the BET counter until it reaches the specified number of 3. Further, the main control unit 41 turns on all the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 step by step. Further, although not shown, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the display of the credit display 11 is subtracted by "3" step by step until 3 is subtracted corresponding to the specified number. Then, the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c to complete the setting of the number of bets. If an error is detected within a specific period from the winning of the replay or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 to the completion of the bet number setting, the error code is set in the register. Further, when an error is detected, the sub-control unit 91 starts the error notification even within a specific period. Then, the main control unit 41 executes error processing when a certain period of time has elapsed since the specific period has elapsed. In the error processing, the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated to return to the original processing even if the error state is released.

In this way, even if an error occurs within a specific period, error processing is not performed immediately, the error state is not controlled, and the bet number setting is not interrupted, so it is appropriate that the specified number of bets is set. Can be recognized by. Moreover, since the error is detected even within a specific period, it is possible to appropriately detect that the error has occurred. In addition, when an error is detected within a specific period, error notification is started immediately, and error processing is performed after the lapse of a specific period, so it is possible to effectively notify that an error has been detected and when an error is detected. It is possible to recognize that the bet number has been set normally because the error processing is not immediately executed. Further, since the error processing is executed when a certain period of time elapses after the lapse of a specific period, it is possible to execute the error processing after making the player recognize that the bet number has been set. Further, since the error notification is performed without using the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 that display the bet number, it is possible to prevent the error notification from not being able to recognize that the bet number has been set. Further, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the display of the credit display 11 is gradually subtracted by "3", so that it is effective that the bet number is set by using the credit. It can be notified.

It is preferable that the fixed period is set to a period in which the player can recognize the setting of the bet number. It is preferable to set the period until the timer interrupt (main) is interrupted at the shortest.

[Execution timing of bet number setting effect]
Next, the execution timing of the bet number setting effect will be described with reference to FIG. 24.

As shown in FIG. 24, when the bet number is set by winning a replay or operating the MAXBET switch 6, the main control unit 41 turns on all the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 step by step. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 has a “1 BET display” indicating that the number of bets is 1, and a “1 BET display” indicating that the number of bets is 2, so as to synchronize with the lighting of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 by the main control unit 41. "2BET display" and "3BET display" indicating that the number of bets is 3, are displayed stepwise by the liquid crystal display 51 (displayed stepwise in the order of 1BET display → 2BET display → 3BET display), and the BET sound is heard. The BET sound is output step by step until it is output three times. This makes it easier to recognize that a specified number of bets has been set. The display by the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the BET sound do not have to be synchronized with the lighting of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 by the main control unit 41.

[Specific example of the second embodiment]
Next, a specific example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 25, when an error occurs within a specific period from when the replay is won or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated until the bet number setting is completed, the bet number setting is continued without interruption. Will be done. In the example of FIG. 25, the bet number is set stepwise until it reaches the specified number, but an example in which an error occurs when the bet number is set to 1 is shown. Then, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are lit, and the display of the credit display 11 is subtracted by "3" to display the remaining credit number (only when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated), and the bet number is set. Error handling is executed after completion. When the error processing is executed, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are turned off, and an error code (“E1” in the example in the figure) indicating the type of error is displayed from the game auxiliary display 12.

[Effect of the second embodiment]
In the second embodiment, even if an error occurs within a specific period, the bet number setting is not interrupted, and error processing is executed after the specific period has elapsed (in this example, Sf12 and Sf47 of FIGS. 20 to 22). The part where error processing is performed when Y in Sf4 after the processing of (the part shown in FIG. 23).
Therefore, even if an error occurs within a specific period, the error processing is not performed immediately, the error state is not controlled, and the bet number setting is not interrupted. Therefore, it is properly recognized that the specified number of bets have been set. Can be made to.

In the second embodiment, the specific condition is that a replay prize has been won (in this example, the portion where Sf5 to Sf12 are processed when Y is Y in Sf3 of FIGS. 20 to 22, the portion shown in FIG. 23). ..
Therefore, it can be recognized that the bet number is properly set based on the winning of the replay.

In the second embodiment, the specific condition is that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (in this example, the portion where Sf36 to Sf47 are processed when Y is Y in Sf23 in FIGS. 20 to 22, the portion shown in FIG. 23. ).
Therefore, it can be recognized that the bet number has been properly set based on the operation of the MAXBET switch 6.

In the second embodiment, it is detected that an error has occurred in a specific period (in this example, the portion where Sf6 is processed in FIGS. 20 to 22, the portion where Sf39 is processed, and the portion shown in FIG. 23).
Therefore, since the error is detected even within a specific period, it is possible to appropriately detect that the error has occurred.

In the second embodiment, it is notified that an error has occurred in a specific period, and error processing is performed after the elapse of the specific period (in this example, Sf7 and Sf8, Sf40, and Sf41 in FIGS. 20 to 22 are processed. The part where the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 16 is performed, the part shown in FIG. 23).
Therefore, when an error is detected within a specific period, error notification is started immediately, and error processing is performed after the elapse of a specific period. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify that an error has been detected and when an error is detected. It is possible to recognize that the bet number has been set normally because the error processing is not immediately executed.

In the second embodiment, when an error occurs in a specific period, error processing is performed when a certain period elapses after the elapse of the specific period (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 23).
Therefore, since the error processing is executed when a certain period of time elapses after the lapse of the specific period, it is possible to execute the error processing after making the player recognize that the bet number has been set.

In the second embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 that perform error notification separately from the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 that display the number of bets are provided (in this example, the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 16 is performed. part).
Therefore, since the error notification is performed without using the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 that display the bet number, it is possible to prevent the error notification from not being able to recognize that the bet number has been set.

In the second embodiment, in the bet number setting effect, the number of times corresponding to the specified number set as the bet number is notified step by step (in this example, the part where Sp5 is processed in FIG. 16 and the part shown in FIG. 24). ..
Therefore, in the bet number setting effect, the number of times corresponding to the predetermined number set as the bet number is notified stepwise, so that it is easy to recognize that the bet number is set stepwise.

In the first embodiment, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the display of the credit display 11 is gradually subtracted by 1 until the specified number is reached, and the remaining credit number is displayed (this). In the example, the portion where the processing of Sf38 in FIGS. 20 to 22 is performed).
Therefore, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, the display of the credit display 11 is gradually subtracted by 1 until the specified number is reached, and the remaining credit number is displayed, so that the bet number is credit. It is possible to effectively notify that the setting has been made using.

[About a modified example of the second embodiment]
A modified example of the second embodiment will be described below.

[Specific conditions]
In the above embodiment, as specific conditions, winning a replay and operating the MAXBET switch 6 are given as an example. For example, when a medal is inserted, a 1BET switch that BETs one medal or two medals are BET. The specific condition may be a condition different from that of the above embodiment, such as the operation of the 2BET switch.
[Replay winning, number of bets when operating MAXBET switch]
In the above embodiment, an example is given in which three medals are set stepwise as the number of bets when winning a replay and operating the MAXBET switch 6, but the number of bets is set stepwise only in either case. In the other case, the number of bets may be set at once.

[About a specific period]
In the above embodiment, the period until the non-input flag is set is set as a specific period, but the end timing of the specific period is different, for example, when an error code is set in the register, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, or 3BETLED16 is displayed. It may be the timing of.

[About pachinko machines]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. Both the invention shown in the first embodiment and the invention shown in the second embodiment can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 26.

FIG. 26 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine and shows the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 26, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are identified in a special symbol game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display).

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game are supported. , For example, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game. As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged.

A start winning memory display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display is performed in which the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is identifiablely displayed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering).

On the left side of the start winning memory display area 5H of the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided. An image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I.

In the example shown in FIG. 26, together with the start winning prize storage display area 5H, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special figure hold storages on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball device 6B includes an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normally open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position, and has a starting area. A second start winning opening is formed as a (second start area).

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door, and forms a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 26, the left side of the game area). Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is.

The member forming the upper plate includes a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided.

Although the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above, the present invention can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. To apply the present invention to the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a BET switch. By operating the BET switch, a specific number of bets can be set using the number of credits. When the bet number is set by operating the BET switch, the game balls corresponding to the set bet number are lent. The player operates the hitting ball operation handle to launch the loaned game ball. In addition, a specific winning opening is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2. When a game ball wins in a specific winning opening, a specific number of bets is automatically set. When a game ball wins a prize in a specific winning opening and a bet number is set, a specific number of game balls are lent. The player operates the hitting ball operation handle to launch the loaned game ball.

Then, when the number of bets is set by operating the BET switch or generating a prize in a specific winning opening, the specific number of bets is set at once and the number of bets is set. When an error occurs in a specific period from to the completion of setting the number of bets, it is possible to configure the error processing to be performed after the elapse of the specific period. As a result, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, when the number of bets is set by operating the BET switch or generating a prize in a specific winning opening, the specific number of bets is set step by step, and the bets are set after the number of bets is set. When an error occurs in a specific period until the number setting is completed, it is possible to configure the error processing to be performed after the elapse of the specific period. As a result, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained.

[About the game machine]
In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. The invention according to claim 1 is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine for setting a bet number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credits. It is possible. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball capture device that captures a game ball and a capture ball that detects a game ball captured by the ball capture device. A detection switch is provided, and in addition to a medal payout mechanism such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device that pays out game balls and a payout ball detection switch that detects game balls paid out by the ball payout device. It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls to play the game, and the medals and game balls are paid out when a prize is generated, as shown in the above embodiment. It is possible to realize the present invention by applying the configuration.

The present invention also provides a home-use game machine for starting game software (slot machine game, pachinko game machine game), other computer devices, and a mobile terminal for starting an installed mobile application (slot machine application, pachinko game machine application). It is also possible to configure it as a game machine.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 51 Liquid crystal display 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine where it is possible to start a game by setting a specific number of bets
A game control means that controls the game,
The effect control means for controlling the effect based on the command transmitted from the game control means is provided.
The game control means
Bet number setting means for setting the bet number and
A bet number display means for displaying the bet number set by the bet number setting means, and
Anda abnormal state control means for controlling the abnormal state when the abnormality occurs in the gaming machine,
The effect control means includes a bet number effect executing means for executing an effect notifying that the bet number has been set.
The bet number setting means has derived a re-game display result that enables the next game to be performed without using the game value owned by the player, or an operation capable of setting the specific number of bets. When the specific condition that the means is operated is satisfied , the specific number of bets can be set at once.
When the specific number of bets is set by the bet number setting means, the bet number display means collectively displays each of the specific number display units for notifying that the bet number has been set at once. , The specific number of bets can be displayed by setting the setting mode to notify that the bet number has been set .
The bet number effect executing means can execute an effect of notifying the number of times corresponding to the specific number when the specific number of bets is set by the bet number setting means.
When an abnormality occurs in a specific period from the establishment of the specific condition to the completion of setting of the specific number of bets, the abnormal state control means controls the abnormal state after the specific period has elapsed. A game machine characterized by that.