JP6813210B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that performs a control process based on the pressing operation when a rising edge based on the pressing operation of the operating means (bet button) is detected .

JP-A-2010-131133

The present invention continues the predetermined error state when the power supply by the power supply device is started while the operation for the specific operating means is continued after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off during the predetermined error state. The purpose is to provide a game machine to be operated .

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configurations.
The gaming machine according to the present invention starts control of a power supply device for supplying electric power, a main control means for controlling the game, and a setting changing state in which setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player can be changed. A specific operation means capable of performing a start operation or an operation for ending, and a change operation means capable of performing a change operation, which is an operation for changing the set value, are provided. The setting change state includes a pre-change state, which is a state before the change operation is performed, and a post-change state, which is a state after the change operation is performed. The main control means is the change operation means. When the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation for the specific operation means while the change operation for the specific operation means is continued, it is determined that the change operation has been performed, and the set value is set to the next. It is characterized in that the state after the change is controlled, which is changed to the stage of.

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

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

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, as the information of the change operation means acquired by the main control means, input data including a bit value of 0 or 1 and bit values of the input data When there is a change, at least rising data in which a bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set is provided, and the main control means is provided when the bit value of the input data is changed. The bit value corresponding to the input data after the change is set to the bit value of the rising data, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed based on the change of the bit value of the rising data, and the main control means is described. When the control is performed to the setting change state, the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, but when the change operation for the change operation means is continued before the setting change state is reached. The bit value of the input data is changed at a predetermined trigger after the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is changed to the bit value of the rising data. Is set to, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed.

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

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

That is, in this configuration, it is detected that the change operation for the change operation means has been performed, triggered by the change in the bit value of the rising data. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.
From the above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control the change operation means that can improve the efficiency of the work time when the setting value is changed to the setting value in the next stage as the setting change work.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main control means further includes a specific event detecting means for detecting the occurrence of a specific event, and is brought into a predetermined error state based on the detection of the specific event. The change operation means for controlling the change operation means can perform a release operation which is an operation for canceling the predetermined error state, and the main control means shuts off the power supply by the power supply device during the predetermined error state. After that, if the power supply by the power supply device is started without the start operation for the specific operation means while the operation for the change operation means is continued, it is determined that the release operation has been performed. It is characterized in that the predetermined error state is continued without doing so.

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

Then, in the main control means, after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off during a predetermined error state, the power supply by the power supply device is continued without the start operation for the specific operation means in the state where the operation for the change operation means is continued. When is started, it is determined that the release operation has been performed, and the predetermined error state is continued.

That is, in this configuration, even if the operation for the change operation means is continued when the power is restored without changing the setting from the predetermined error state, it is not determined that the release operation has been performed, and the predetermined error state is set. We are going to continue.
Therefore, according to this configuration, it is determined that the release operation for the change operation means has been performed while the operation for the change operation means is being continued in the case of recovering from the power failure without changing the setting from the predetermined error state. It is possible to prevent the event that the predetermined error state is canceled.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, first information including a bit value of 0 or 1 and a bit of the first information as information of the change operation means acquired by the main control means. When there is a change in the value, at least the second information in which the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is set is provided, and the main control means changes the bit value of the first information. If so, the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is set to the bit value of the second information, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed based on the change of the bit value of the second information. When the control is performed to the setting change state, the main control means initializes the bit values of the first information and the second information, but the change operation means with respect to the change operation means before the setting change state is reached. When the change operation is continued, the bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined trigger after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the changed first information is changed. It is characterized in that the bit value corresponding to one information is set to the bit value of the second information, and it is determined that the change operation has been performed.

In this configuration, as the information of the change operation means acquired by the main control means, the first information including the bit value of 0 or 1 and the first information after the change when the bit value of the first information changes. At least the second information in which the corresponding bit value is set is provided. The first information can be said to be "input data", and the second information can be said to be "rising data".

Then, when the main control means is controlled to the setting change state, the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, but the change operation for the change operation means is continued even before the setting change state is reached. If so, the bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined trigger after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is changed to the second. It is set to the bit value of information and it is determined that the change operation has been performed.

That is, in this configuration, it is detected that the change operation for the change operation means has been performed, triggered by the change in the bit value of the second information. The condition for changing the bit value of the second information is that the bit value of the first information changes.
From the above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control the change operation means that can improve the efficiency of the work time when the setting value is changed to the setting value in the next stage as the setting change work.

As another example, further, in order to start control of a power supply device that supplies power, a main control means that controls the game, and a setting change state in which setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player can be changed. A specific operation means capable of a start operation or an operation for ending, which is an operation of the above, and a predetermined operation means capable of a determination operation which is an operation for determining the set value in the setting change state. The setting change state includes a pre-determination state, which is a state before the determination operation is performed, and a post-determination state, which is a state after the determination operation is performed. The setting change state can be terminated by performing the end operation in the post-determination state, and the main control means is the specific in a state where the determination operation for the predetermined operation means is continued. When the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation for the operating means, it is determined that the determination operation has been performed and the state is controlled after the determination, and the end operation for the specific operation means is performed. It is characterized in that the setting change state is terminated by the operation.

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

Then, the main control means determines that the determination operation has been performed when the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation for the specific operation means while the determination operation for the predetermined operation means is continued. The state is controlled after the determination, and the setting change state is terminated by performing the termination operation for the specific operating means.

That is, this configuration is already in the post-decision state when the setting change state is started while the determination operation for the predetermined operation means is continued, and is set by performing the end operation for the specific operation means. The changed state can be terminated.
Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the work time when re-setting to the same setting as the setting change work.

As another example, further, as the information of the predetermined operating means acquired by the main control means, the input data including a bit value of 0 or 1 and the changed bit value of the input data are changed. Rising data in which a bit value corresponding to the input data is set is provided at least, and the main control means corresponds to the input data after the change when the bit value of the input data changes. When the bit value is set to the bit value of the rising data, it is determined that the determination operation has been performed based on the change in the bit value of the rising data, and the main control means controls to the setting change state. , The bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized, but when the determination operation for the predetermined operating means is continued before the setting change state, the input data and the rising data The bit value of the input data is changed at a predetermined trigger after the bit value is initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set as the bit value of the rising data, and the determination operation is performed. It is characterized in that it is determined that it has been performed.

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

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

That is, in this configuration, it is detected that the determination operation for the predetermined operation means has been performed, triggered by the change in the bit value of the rising data. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.
From the above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control a predetermined operation means that can improve the efficiency of the work time in the case of re-setting to the same setting as the setting change work.

As another example, further, a plurality of rotary reels capable of variable display of a plurality of symbols are provided, and the predetermined operating means can perform a start operation which is an operation for starting the variable display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels. The main control means is the start operation when the power supply by the power supply device is started without the start operation for the specific operation means in a state where the operation for the predetermined operation means is continued. Is not determined, and the fluctuation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotating reels is not performed.

In this configuration, it is possible to perform a start operation, which is an operation for starting the variable display of the symbols of the plurality of rotary reels, to the predetermined operation means.
Then, the main control means does not determine that the start operation has been performed when the power supply by the power supply device is started without the start operation for the specific operation means while the operation for the predetermined operation means is continued. , It is decided not to display the fluctuation of the symbols of multiple rotating reels.

That is, in this configuration, even if the operation for the predetermined operation means is continued at the time of recovery from the power failure without changing the setting, it is not determined that the start operation has been performed, and the fluctuation display of the symbols of the plurality of rotating reels is not performed. It is supposed to be.
Therefore, according to this configuration, if the operation for the predetermined operation means is continued at the time of recovery from the power failure without changing the setting, it is determined that the start operation for the predetermined operation means has been performed, and the plurality of rotating reels It is possible to prevent the phenomenon that the variable display of the symbol is performed.

As another example, further, when the first information including a bit value of 0 or 1 and the bit value of the first information are changed as the information of the predetermined operating means acquired by the main control means. At least the second information in which the bit value corresponding to the first information after the change is set is provided, and the main control means is changed after the change when the bit value of the first information is changed. The bit value corresponding to the first information is set to the bit value of the second information, and it is determined that the determination operation has been performed based on the change of the bit value of the second information. When the control is performed to the setting change state, the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, but the determination operation for the predetermined operation means is continued even before the setting change state is reached. In the case, the bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined trigger after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is changed. Is set to the bit value of the second information, and it is determined that the determination operation has been performed.

In this configuration, as the information of the predetermined operation means acquired by the main control means, the first information including the bit value of 0 or 1 and the first information after the change when the bit value of the first information changes. At least the second information in which the corresponding bit value is set is provided. The first information can be said to be "input data", and the second information can be said to be "rising data".

Then, when the main control means is controlled to the setting change state, the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, but the determination operation for the predetermined operation means is continued even before the setting change state is reached. If so, the bit value of the first information is changed at a predetermined trigger after the bit values of the first information and the second information are initialized, and the bit value corresponding to the changed first information is changed to the second. It is determined that the determination operation has been performed by setting the bit value of the information.

That is, in this configuration, it is detected that the determination operation for the predetermined operation means has been performed, triggered by the change in the bit value of the second information. The condition for changing the bit value of the second information is that the bit value of the first information changes.
From the above, according to this configuration, it is possible to control a predetermined operation means that can improve the efficiency of the work time in the case of re-setting to the same setting as the setting change work.
As another example, the main control means further includes a power supply device for supplying electric power and a main control means for controlling the game, and the main control means includes a specific event detecting means for detecting the occurrence of a specific event, and the above-mentioned The main control means is provided with specific operation means capable of controlling to a predetermined error state based on the detection of a specific event and performing a release operation which is an operation for canceling the predetermined error state, and the main control means is the predetermined error state. If the power supply by the power supply device is started while the operation for the specific operating means is continued after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off, it is not determined that the release operation has been performed. , The predetermined error state is continued.
According to this configuration, when the power supply by the power supply is cut off during a predetermined error state and then the power supply by the power supply is started while the operation for the specific operating means is continued, the predetermined error state is established. It is possible to provide a game machine that continues the operation.
As another example, further, as the information of the specific operating means acquired by the main control means, it changes when there is a change in the input data including the bit value of the specific value or the predetermined value and the bit value of the input data. Rising data in which a bit value corresponding to the input data is set later is provided at least, and the main control means uses the input data after the change when the bit value of the input data changes. The corresponding bit value is set to the bit value of the rising data, and it is determined that the release operation has been performed based on the change in the bit value of the rising data, and the main control means said the above during the predetermined error state. When the power supply by the power supply device is started in a state where the operation for the specific operating means is continued after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off, the input data is based on the start of the power supply. A specific process for setting an input data initial bit value which is a bit value corresponding to the above and a rising data initial bit value which is a bit value corresponding to the rising data is performed, and the input data of the specific operating means performed after the specific processing is performed. In the input process in which the bit value corresponding to and the bit value corresponding to the rising data can be updated, it is determined that the release operation has been performed because the initial bit value of the input data and the initial bit value of the rising data do not change. Instead, the predetermined error state is continued.
Further, the following configurations can be provided.
The main control means includes a power supply device for supplying electric power and a main control means for controlling the game, and the main control means includes a specific event detecting means for detecting the occurrence of a specific event and based on the detection of the specific event. A specific operation means capable of a release operation, which is an operation for controlling a predetermined error state and canceling the predetermined error state, a game-enabled state in which a game can be played, and a set value having a different degree of advantage for the player. The main control means includes a predetermined operation means capable of switching between a setting confirmation state capable of confirming the above, and the main control means after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off during the predetermined error state. When the power supply by the power supply device is started while the operation for the specific operating means is continued, it is not determined that the release operation has been performed, the predetermined error state is continued, and the switching operation is performed. The predetermined operating means is rotatable between the start position and the switching position, and when the predetermined operating means is rotated from the starting position toward the switching position, the predetermined operating means switches. Based on the arrival at the position, the detection state of the predetermined operating means changes to shift from the gameable state to the setting confirmation state, and the predetermined operating means is rotated from the switching position to the start position. In this case, the detection state of the predetermined operating means changes before reaching the start position, and the setting confirmation state ends and the game shifts to the game-enabled state.
In addition, the following configurations can be provided.
The predetermined operating means can perform a start operation which is an operation for starting control to a setting change state in which the set value can be changed, or an end operation which is an operation for ending, and the specific operating means can be used. , The change operation which is an operation for changing the set value in the setting change state is possible, and the setting change state includes a state before the change which is a state before the change operation is performed and the change operation. There is a changed state, which is a state after the operation, and the main control means is operated by the power supply device with the start operation for the predetermined operating means in a state where the changing operation for the specific operating means is continued. When the power supply is started, it is determined that the change operation has been performed, and the set value is controlled to the changed state in which the set value is changed to the next stage.

It is a schematic front view of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the input port 0-2 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the address (storage address) of the data stored in the RAM of the main control means in this embodiment, and the content thereof. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the main control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the sub control means of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the game state in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section in this embodiment. It is a time chart which showed the flow of a general setting change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the trigger which the state of a setting key switch is switched. It is a time chart showing the flow of special end control. It is a time chart showing the flow of special change control. It is a time chart which showed the flow when the power failure occurred in the setting change state. It is a time chart which showed the flow when the power failure occurred in the setting change state. It is a time chart which showed the flow when the power failure occurred in the setting change state. It is a time chart which showed the flow when a power failure occurs in a game-enabled state. It is a time chart which showed the flow when a power failure occurs in a game-enabled state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of the error corresponding to the game machine in this embodiment. It is a time chart which showed the flow which a predetermined error state is canceled. It is a time chart which showed the flow when the electric power failure occurred in the predetermined error state. It is a time chart which showed the flow when the electric power failure occurred in the predetermined error state. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM backup failure determination processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows all the input port switch state setting and switch flag reset in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows all the input port switch state setting in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the sensor error (EA error) determination processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the main control means in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process of the overflow error in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process of a reel error in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the medal payout processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the power failure process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the external signal output processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows interrupt processing for external use area in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the selector sensor monitoring processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the selector sensor monitoring processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the selector sensor monitoring processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the payout sensor monitoring process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the payout sensor monitoring process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the door monitoring process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the error processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change processing in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM area clear in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the error notification processing in the sub-control means in this embodiment.

(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player who is located facing the game machine 10 is in front of the player from the game machine 10. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" also indicate the left and right directions, or the upward and downward directions when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the game machine 10.
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

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

(Rotating reel 62)
An upper panel 20 made of thin resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 14. At the substantially center of the upper panel 20, a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left side when facing the front, middle rotating reel 66 in the center, and right rotating reel 68 on the right side) is placed. A transparent pattern display window portion 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. .. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. Is. The rotary reel 62 can variablely display a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

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

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
Below the symbol display window 16, a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals (hereinafter referred to as “the number of credit medals”) and a credit display 87 that is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87 and is arranged on the game machine 10 A payout number indicator 88 is provided to display the total number of medals paid out from. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. With such a configuration, the credit display 87 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of credit medals, and the payout number display 88 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of payouts. It has become. Further, the payout number display 88 can display an error code display described later when an error occurs. The details will be described later. Further, the payout number display 88 can display the navigation display described later in the AT state described later.

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

(Section notification lamp 90)
Of the front door 14, a section notification lamp 90 is provided between the credit display 87 and the payout number display 88 to notify that the current state is the “advantageous section” by the light emitting mode.

Here, the "advantageous section" is a section in which it is possible to shift from a non-advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which is advantageous for the player, is not displayed, and the above-mentioned pressing order can be displayed.
The section notification lamp 90 is set to light up after the so-called third stop of the game in which a predetermined combination that triggers the transition to the advantageous section is won. Then, when the section notification lamp 90 is turned on, it is always turned on during the advantageous section.

The lighting of the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to the above-mentioned case, and may be turned on in other cases, for example, at the time of transition to the AT state described later.
Here, the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to notifying that the current state is the "advantageous section" by the light emitting mode, and for example, the specific seven segments constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88. Both the LED and the section notification lamp 90 may be used to notify that the current state is the "advantageous section" according to the light emitting mode.

Further, without providing the section notification lamp 90, for example, by using a specific 7-segment LED constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88, it is determined by the light emitting mode that the current state is the "advantageous section". It may be notified.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14. The operation unit 30 includes a medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36, a stop switch 50, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, and a production button switch 42.

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

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

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

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

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

(Start switch 40)
A start switch 40 as a predetermined operating means is provided on the left side of the stop switch 50. When the start switch 40 is operated in a game-enabled state described later, the start switch 40 starts the variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 on the condition that a medal is inserted, the bet switch 32 described later is operated, or the replay game described later is performed. In the following, the operation of the start switch 40 for starting the variable display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62 in the game playable state will be described as “starting operation”.
Further, when the start switch 40 is operated in the setting change state described later, the start switch 40 determines the setting value in the setting change state. In the following, the operation for the start switch 40 for determining the set value in the setting change state is described as "determination operation".

(Bet switch 32)
Above this start switch 40, as a bet switch 32, the number of medals that can be inserted is reduced from the number of credited medals until the maximum number of medals (specifically, 3) is reached, and a max bet is replaced with 3 medals. A switch 34 and a single bet switch 35 that subtracts the number of medals from the number of credited medals and replaces the number of medals with one are provided.

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

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. The back of the front door 14 is separated from the front of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released to turn it off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 as the change operation means is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later. When the setting change switch 46 is operated in the setting change state, the setting value is changed to the next stage. Further, when the setting change switch 46 is operated when the highest setting value (for example, setting value 6) having the highest advantage for the player is displayed, the next step is the lowest advantage for the player. The set value is changed to the minimum set value (for example, set value 1). In the following, the operation for the setting change switch 46 for changing the setting value in the setting change state is described as "change operation".
Further, when the setting change switch 46 is operated in a predetermined error state described later, the setting change switch 46 releases the predetermined error state. In the following, the operation for the setting change switch 46 for canceling the predetermined error state in the predetermined error state will be described as "release operation".

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays a setting value provided in a plurality of stages by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the game machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so as not to be visible from the outside. The display of the setting display 89 is not limited to such an example, and as another example, the setting value is displayed when the display condition for displaying the setting value is satisfied, and the setting value is displayed. The display of the set value may be terminated when the termination condition to be terminated is satisfied. The display condition may be based on the shift to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state based on the operation of the setting key switch 45. Further, as the end condition, the end condition may be that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is completed or the power is cut off based on the operation of the setting key switch 45.

Here, when a RAM error described later occurs, "C" is displayed on the setting display 89. When "C" is displayed on the setting display 89 and an operation is performed on the setting change switch 46, "1" is displayed on the setting display 89. Then, when the operation for the setting change switch 46 is performed in this way and a new setting value is input, the RAM error is cleared.

Further, inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, there is a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power. It has a possible power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 as a power supply device for supplying power to each component (see FIG. 2).

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 is provided with a hopper motor 95 that pays medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by its drive, and a hopper motor 95 provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 24 that detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one. It is provided near the payout sensor 94 and the auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24, detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full, and signals the main control means 200. Is provided with an overflow sensor 96 that outputs. The payout sensor 94 includes two sensors, a payout sensor A and a payout sensor B.

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

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of the flow of the game)
The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables the start of the game by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, etc., inserting a predetermined number of medals by inserting medals, or replaying the game. It is a thing. Then, by the start operation with respect to the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and at least one of the plurality of combinations is won or lost. Then, the game machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line on which medals are awarded as a dividend, and will be referred to as the valid line 86 below.) If the player stops on the line, a prize will be awarded and a predetermined dividend such as paying out a predetermined number of medals will be paid by the player. Give to. As a result, one game is completed.

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

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

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

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

(Back lamp 67)
The back lamp 67 is provided on the reel unit 60 and is for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the game machine 10 is formed inside the game machine 10. The control device 100 receives information (commands) from the main control means 200 that advances the game and controls the game, and the information (command) from the main control means 200, and controls the production according to the progress of the game, mainly the game. It is equipped with a sub-control means 500 that performs an effect of notifying the player of information about the content.

The main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 are communicated in one direction from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control means 200. There is no reverse communication from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 (ie, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 is an input of a medal selector 17, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, a stop switch 50, a setting change switch 46, a checkout switch 36, a door opening / closing switch 19, a power supply unit 43, a reel unit 60 and a hopper unit 24. Is received, and the operation of the credit display 87, the payout number display 88, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the setting display 89, and the section notification lamp 90 is controlled. The sub control means 500 inputs signals from the main control means 200 and the effect button switch 42, and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the effect lamp 78. Each part of the effect lamp 78, the speaker 72, the display unit 84, and the back lamp 67 as the effect device 70 is connected to the sub control means 500.

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

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

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

Input ports 0 to 2 are 1-byte ports capable of inputting 8 bits of BIT0 to BIT7. Although the input ports are provided in addition to the input ports 0 to 2, the description of the other input ports will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 3, the BIT described as “unused” means a BIT that is not actually used at the input port.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3C, the input port 2 has the left stop switch L, the middle stop switch C, the right stop switch R, unused, the left rotation reel index signal, and the middle rotation reel index signal in the order of BIT0 to BIT7. , Right-handed reel index signal, and unused. If there are up to the 4th reel, the one corresponding to the 4th reel (stop switch 50 and rotary reel index signal) is inserted in the unused place.

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

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an address (storage address) of data stored in a RAM provided in the main control means 200 and its contents. In the following, only the main part of FIG. 4 according to the present embodiment will be described, and the description of other parts will be omitted.
Specifically, in FIG. 4, only the input port 0 to 2 input data, the input port 0 to 2 rising data, and the input port 0 to 2 rising data will be described.

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the address "0100" is an input port 0 input data storage area. At this address "0100", a signal from input port 0 (see FIG. 3 (A)) is read each time the processing of "all input port switch state settings" described later shown in FIG. 25 is performed, and the input port is read. Each data of BIT0 to BIT7 of 0 is updated.

The address "0101" is a storage area for input port 0 rising data. The input port 0 rising data is subjected to a predetermined calculation each time the input port 0 input data is updated, and the input port 0 rising data is updated. That is, at the address "0101", each time the processing of "all input port switch state settings" shown in FIG. 25 is performed, of BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 0, the previous processing is OFF (0). Data indicating the BIT turned ON (1) at the time of this processing is input.

The address "0110" is a storage area for input port 0 falling data. The input port 0 falling data is subjected to a predetermined calculation each time the input port 0 input data is updated, and the input port 0 falling data is updated. That is, at the address "0110", each time the processing of "all input port switch state settings" shown in FIG. 25 is performed, of BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 0, the previous processing time is ON (1). Data indicating the BIT turned OFF (0) at the time of this processing is input.

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

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

The address "1001" is a storage area for input port 1 falling data. The input port 1 downlink data is subjected to a predetermined calculation each time the input port 1 input data is updated, and the input port 1 downlink data is updated. That is, at the address "1001", each time the processing of "all input port switch state settings" shown in FIG. 25 is performed, of BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 1, the previous processing time is ON (1). Data indicating the BIT turned OFF (0) at the time of this processing is input.

The address "1010" is a storage area for input data of the input port 2. At this address "1010", a signal from the input port 2 (see FIG. 3C) is read each time the processing of "all input port switch state settings" shown in FIG. 25 is performed, and the input port 2 Each data of BIT0 to BIT7 is updated.

The address "1011" is a storage area for input port 2 rising data. The input port 2 rising data is subjected to a predetermined calculation each time the input port 2 input data is updated, and the input port 2 rising data is updated. That is, at the address "1011", each time the processing of "all input port switch state settings" shown in FIG. 25 is performed, of BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 2, the previous processing is OFF (0). Data indicating the BIT turned ON (1) at the time of this processing is input.

The address "1100" is a storage area for input port 2 falling data. The input port 2 falling data is subjected to a predetermined calculation each time the input port 2 input data is updated, and the input port 2 falling data is updated. That is, at the address "1100", each time the processing of "all input port switch state settings" shown in FIG. 25 is performed, of BIT0 to BIT7 of the input port 2, the previous processing time is ON (1). Data indicating the BIT turned OFF (0) at the time of this processing is input.

Further, among the addresses of the RAM provided in the main control means 200, the addresses "0100" (input port 0 input data) to the addresses "1100" (input port 2 falling data) are in step S391 shown in FIG. 42, which will be described later. It is included in the clear area initialized by "Clear RAM area". In the initialization by "clearing the RAM area" in step S391 shown in FIG. 42, OFF (0) is set for the data to be initialized.

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

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

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

When the specified number of bets (3 or 2) is set, one valid line 86 is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 or 2 is set as a predetermined bet number. There are two methods for setting the number of bets: a method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on the condition that the specified number of bets (3 or 2) is set, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 wins one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held to see if the game is lost or lost. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. After that, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, after the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is detected as a reference position by a predetermined sensor. ) Is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state in which it can be operated (stop operation is possible).

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

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role (the role that enables the start of the next game without using the player's own medal, the so-called replay role) is aligned on the effective line 86, the medal will be paid out. Although not, the number of bets can be automatically set and the game can be played without using the player's own medal in the next game.

(Role lottery means 210)
The winning combination lottery means 210 executes a winning combination lottery to determine the winning combination. That is, the winning combination lottery means 210 is for performing a winning combination lottery for winning or losing any one (one or a plurality of) of the plurality of winning combinations, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. The role lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of role lottery tables for determining whether or not a role has been won, as main categories, corresponding to each of the normal game state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus game state. It is stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved.

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

Further, the set value in the present embodiment is set in 6 stages from the set value "1" to "6". The set value is not limited to the six stages of the set values "1" to "6" as long as it has a plurality of stages, and may be, for example, "1.3.6" or "2.4.6".
In the present embodiment, the winning combinations drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 are roughly classified into a small winning combination, a replay winning combination, and a bonus transition winning combination (a winning combination with a transition of the gaming state).

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

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

(Dividend granting means 240)
The dividend giving means 240 grants a predetermined dividend such as a medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. The payout giving means 240 pays out medals as a payout when it is determined that the small winning combination has won as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determining means 230.

(Game state control means 250)
The game state control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game state control means 250 includes, roughly classified, the normal game state control means 251, the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and the bonus game state control means 253.

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

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

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

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

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls a non-advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which will be described later, cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the notification is possible, using FIG. Then, the advantageous section control means 260 uses the sub-side notification means 520, which will be described later, to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

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

In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) executed when the winning combination is won in the combination lottery, and it is not limited to the case where the transition is made in advance. By winning a predetermined combination, the player may shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery for shifting to the advantageous section.
Further, when the advantageous section control means 260 wins a predetermined combination by the combination lottery, the advantageous section control means 260 performs a transition lottery (AT transition lottery) for whether or not to shift from the advantageous section normal state to the AT state, and shifts to the AT. When the lottery is won, the advantageous section shifts from the normal state to the AT state.

It should be noted that the case where a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery is not limited to the case where the AT transition lottery is performed, and the AT transition lottery may be performed based on the winning combination in the combination lottery. Further, when a predetermined winning combination is won by the winning combination lottery, the AT transition may be made without the AT transition lottery.

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section), in advance. When a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called MY2400) are obtained, the advantage section is changed to the non-advantageous section even before the maximum number of games is exhausted.

In the advantageous section, even before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section or before acquiring MY2400 cards, it is not advantageous from the advantageous section at any time such as the end of the bonus game state or the end of the AT state. It can also be transferred to a section.

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

(Specific event detection means 280)
The specific event detecting means 280 detects whether or not a specific event has occurred. Specifically, this specific event includes a state in which an abnormal state different from the normal state is occurring in the game machine 10, that is, a so-called error occurrence. Then, the specific event detecting means 280 controls a predetermined error state based on the detection of the specific event.

In the present embodiment, the specific event detecting means 280 describes an example provided by the main control means 200, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific event detecting means 280 is provided by the sub control means 500. Alternatively, both the main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 may be provided.

This specific event includes, for example, a inserted medal error, a payout medal error, a payout defective error, a payout medal out error, a RAM error, a reel error, an overflow error, a medal payout device connection error, a sensor error, etc. (see FIG. 18). Is included. Error codes (E0, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, EA in the above order) for classifying each type are set for these specific events (see FIG. 18). ..

The specific event detecting means 280 can detect the occurrence of the above-mentioned various errors. Therefore, the specific event detecting means 280 counts (times) various timers (examples: EA timer and door monitoring described later) for counting (timed) whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed when a predetermined state occurs. Various determination means (example: selector sensors A, B, C, payout sensor) that can determine whether or not predetermined events occur in a predetermined order, such as a hold timer) and in the detection order of a plurality of sensors. It is provided with means for determining whether A, B, etc. detect medals in a predetermined order (passing order)).

For example, when the rotary reel 62 is rotating, the medal is not normally paid out, but when the rotary reel 62 is rotating and the medal is paid out, this is abnormal. A state, that is, a specific event according to the present invention, and an error of the present embodiment. Then, in this case, the processing related to the payout sensors A and B is performed by the specific event detecting means 280.

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

(Game stop means 290)
The game stop means 290 performs game stop (error processing) so that the game cannot proceed based on the fact that an error occurrence is detected as a specific event by the specific event detection means 280.
The game stop means 290 does not stop the game (error processing) until the stop operation is performed on the final reel (rotary reel 62 that is finally stopped), and the predetermined timing after the stop operation on the final reel is performed. (Specifically, the game is stopped (error processing) after the occurrence of slippage after the stop operation on the final reel and after the 4-phase excitation by the stepping motor).

(Main side notification means 300)
The main side notification means 300 uses the payout number display 88 to display the number of payouts via the payout giving means 240, an error code display that displays an error code that can identify the type of error, and an error code display. Is switched and notified. Although details are omitted, the main side notification means 300 uses the payout number display 88 to notify the navigation display capable of specifying the correct pressing order of the stop switch 50 during the AT state.

When no error has occurred, that is, when the game is possible, the main notification means 300 corresponds to the number of payouts paid out in the game based on the data from the payout giving means 240. Control is performed so that the payout number display 88 is notified of the payout number display.
Further, the main side notification means 300 stops the game by the game stop means 290 (error processing), that is, in the case of a predetermined error state, a predetermined timing (specifically, after the rotation of the final reel is stopped, which will be described later). In, control is performed so that the payout number display 88 is notified of the error code display corresponding to the type of error that has occurred.

(Transmission means 310)
The transmission means 310 is for transmitting a signal to the sub control means 500.
The transmission means 310 is, for example, transmitted with the closing detection signal transmitted with the detection of the closing sensor 92, the closing operation signal transmitted with the detection by the bet switch 32, and the detection with the start switch 40 as a trigger. The start signal and the stop signal transmitted when detected by the stop switch 50 are transmitted to the sub control means 500.

Further, in addition to the signals corresponding to the detection of these switches, the transmitting means 310 can identify the gaming state managed by the main control means 200 (for example, whether it is in a gaming state or a non-gaming state). The game status signal for playing the game is also transmitted at an appropriate timing.

Further, the transmitting means 310 transmits an error flag capable of identifying the error occurrence to the sub-control means 500 when the specific event detecting means 280 detects the occurrence of an error as a specific event. Then, when the game stop (error processing) by the game stop means 290 is canceled, the transmission means 310 transmits an error release event (signal) capable of specifying the error release to the sub control means 500.

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

Specifically, the sub-control means 500 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data that specifies the sound to be output to the sound output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display unit 84. Outputs the data that specifies.

(Receiving means 510)
The receiving means 510 receives the signal from the transmitting means 310.

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

Further, the sub-side notification means 520 notifies the effect device 70 of a special notification (so-called error notification) capable of identifying that a specific event has occurred based on the reception of the error flag. As an example of error notification by the effect device 70, in the present embodiment, the sound "Error" is output from the speaker 72.

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

As described above, the setting change switch 46 can perform a change operation which is an operation for changing the set value in the setting change state, but in a predetermined error state, in order to release the predetermined error state. The release operation, which is the operation of, is possible.
Then, when the game stop (error processing) by the game stop means 290 is canceled, the main side notification means 300 stops the notification of the error code display performed by using the payout number display 88.

Further, when the game stop (error processing) by the game stop means 290 is canceled, the transmission means 310 transmits an error release event (signal) to the sub control means 500. After that, the sub-side notification means 520 that has received the error release event (signal) stops the error notification that has been performed by using the effect device 70.

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

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

If the bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery in the normal game state and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the normal game state is changed to the bonus internal medium state and stopped. If it is displayed, it shifts to the bonus game state.

(Medium inside bonus)
The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and in the normal game state, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" are won as bonus transfer combinations, and the bonus transition combinations "CBB1" and "CBB2" are selected. When the symbol combination corresponding to "" is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the transition is made.

Specifically, if the bonus transfer combination "CBB1" is won, it is transferred to "CBB1F", and if the bonus transfer combination "CBB2" is won, it is transferred to "CBB2F".
The probability of winning the replay role in the bonus internal medium state is set higher than in the normal game state.

In addition, a plurality of bonus internal medium states are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of bonus game states.
Specifically, the bonus game state "CBB1F" can be shifted to the bonus game state "CBB1", and the bonus game state "CBB2F" can be shifted to the bonus game state "CBB2".

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is controlled by the bonus game state control means 253, and in the present embodiment, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" are won as bonus transfer combinations, and the bonus transition combinations "CBB1" and "CBB2" are selected. It shifts when the symbol combination corresponding to is stopped and displayed on the valid line 86.

The winning probability for the replay combination in the bonus game state is set to "0".
In the present embodiment, the bonus game state is "CBB1" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer combination "CBB1" is won, and "CBB2" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer combination "CBB2" is won. It is provided.

Here, in the present embodiment, the "CBB" is only a so-called two-card bet with only two specified numbers, the so-called challenge bonus (CB) operates continuously, and ends with the payout of more than 200 medals. ..

Then, after the end of "CBB", the state shifts to the normal gaming state (NOM).
In addition, in the CB as the second type special accessory in this "CBB", the small combination is established (winning) regardless of the lottery. Further, in other games other than during the CB, for example, in the bonus non-winning state, all the rotating reels 62 must be stopped within 190 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50, whereas in the CB. , Only the left-handed reel 64 is set to stop within 75 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50. The middle rotation reel 66 and the right rotation reel 68 are set with a time limit within 190 ms from the stop operation timing as in other games.

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

The "non-advantageous section" is a section excluding the "advantageous section" and includes a "non-advantageous section normal state".
From the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", in the present embodiment, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery, a lottery for shifting from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is performed. , Transfer by winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the advantageous section transition lottery is set to a high probability, and the transition to the advantageous section is set in several games of the non-advantageous section.
In addition, the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is not limited to the case of shifting by winning the advantageous section transition lottery, which is performed when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. If a predetermined combination is won, the advantage section may be transferred to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery.

(Advantageous section)
The "advantageous section" is a section that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section", and includes an "advantageous section normal state" and an "AT state".
Here, the section advantageous to the player is, for example, in the non-advantageous section, the push order combination that is won when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. Even in the case, the game is changed from a state in which it was impossible to notify the player of the push order to a possible state, or an AT state that is not executed in the non-advantageous section is executed. It is a section that is advantageous to people.

Therefore, it is not necessary for the player to be advantageous throughout the "advantageous section", and it may not be advantageous for the player in a part of the "advantageous section".
Further, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the game section in which the advantageous section can be played, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the advantageous section when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted. Assuming that the number of games has been reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section is made.

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

In addition, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section), medals inserted in the advantageous section When the difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals and the number of medals paid out, reaches a predetermined number (upper limit difference number), taking this as an opportunity, even before the upper limit number of games is exhausted, from the advantageous section. I am trying to shift to a non-advantageous section.

Here, the difference in the number of medals, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted in the advantageous section and the number of medals paid out, is, for example, the state where the number of medals is the smallest in the advantageous section and the state where the number of medals is the largest in the advantageous section. The number obtained by the difference, so-called MY.
Therefore, in the main control means 200, in order to determine whether or not the difference number of sheets (so-called MY2400 sheets) of a predetermined number is reached, the number of input sheets and the number of payout sheets after shifting to the advantageous section are counted.

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

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

The "AT state" is a state in which the transition is made by winning the above-mentioned AT transition lottery.
Further, in the "AT state", the number of games for which counting is started after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section reaches the number of games (666 games, etc.) determined by the above-mentioned ceiling game number lottery (such as 666 games). The so-called ceiling) is also used for the transition.

Then, after the end of the "AT state", the non-advantageous section shifts to the normal state.
The "advantageous section" is not limited to the normal state or the AT state of the advantageous section, and there is a high probability that the precursory state in which the precursory effect suggesting the transition to the AT state is executed or the AT state can be transitioned to. It may be provided with a state such as an additional state in which a gaming section in a zone state or an AT state can be added.

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

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

The setting values at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 9 are internal setting values (setting values stored inside the game machine 10 that are not displayed on the setting display 89) and display setting values (setting display 89). The displayed setting value) is both "setting 1".
After the start of the setting change state, the setting change control means 270 causes the display setting value to be changed to the next stage based on the change operation for the setting change switch 46 performed by the operator at the trigger T2. In the following, in the setting change state, the state before the change operation is performed is described as "pre-change state", and the state after the change operation is performed is described as "post-change state". The process of changing the set value to the next stage is described as "change process".

Specifically, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the trigger T2, and displays that the setting is "setting 1". The setting value is changed to the next stage, "setting 2". That is, the setting change control means 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the changed state from "1" to "2" in the state before the change.

In the trigger T3 of the changed state, the setting change control means 270 switches the start switch 40 from the off state to the on state based on the determination operation for the start switch 40 by the operator, and sets the set value in the setting change state. decide. In the following, in the setting change state, the state before the determination operation is performed is the "pre-determination state", the state after the determination operation is performed is the "post-determination state", and the set value is determined by the operation. The process is described as "decision process". Therefore, the setting change state is always the pre-determination state in the case of the pre-change state or the post-change state.

Then, in the post-determination state, the display setting value is not changed to the next stage even if the operator performs the change operation. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the set value is not changed from "setting 2" after the determined state.

At the trigger T4 in the post-determination state, the operator rotates the setting key counterclockwise in front view. As a result, at the trigger T4, the setting key switch 45 is turned off, and the setting change control means 270 ends the setting change state. Further, the setting change control means 270 causes the internal setting value to be changed from "setting 1" to "setting 2" when the setting change state ends. As a result, the set value after the end of the setting change state is "setting 2" for both the internal setting value and the display setting value. Then, after the setting change state ends, the game-enabled state is started in the state of "setting 2". In this way, when the setting change state is controlled without operating the start switch 40 or the setting change switch 46, the state before the change is started.

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

As shown in FIG. 10, at the start of the game-enabled state, the insertion hole 45A is located in a rectangular shape with the vertical direction being long and the horizontal direction being short in the front view. In the following, the position of the insertion hole 45A at the start of the game-enabled state will be referred to as "start position B". When the insertion hole 45A is in the start position B, the setting key switch 45 is in the off state, and the insertion hole 45A has a rectangular shape with the left-right direction being long and the up-down direction being short when viewed from the front. The setting key switch 45 turns on when it is rotated to the orientation. In the following, the position of the insertion hole 45A in which the setting key switch 45 is turned on will be referred to as “switching position S”. That is, when the insertion hole 45A is located in the middle of rotation toward the switching position S, the setting key switch 45 does not switch from the off state to the on state, and when the insertion hole 45A reaches the switching position S, the setting key switch 45 is supposed to switch from the off state to the on state. Therefore, in FIG. 10, when the insertion hole 45A is positioned in the middle of rotation rotated 45 degrees clockwise from the start position B, the setting key switch 45 remains in the off state, and clockwise from the start position B. When the insertion hole 45A reaches the switching position S rotated 90 degrees, the setting key switch 45 is switched to the ON state. When the insertion hole 45A reaches the switching position S and the setting key switch 45 is turned on, the setting confirmation state is entered, and the setting display 89 also starts displaying the set value.

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

That is, when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state starts when the position of the insertion hole 45A changes from the start position B to the switching position S, but when the setting confirmation state ends, the insertion hole Even before the position of 45A becomes the start position B, the setting confirmation state is terminated because it is no longer the switching position S. It should be noted that these are the same even in the setting change state.

In the following, rotating the setting key until the insertion hole 45A reaches the switching position S is described as "a start operation which is an operation for starting control to the setting change state (simply referred to as" start operation "". (Sometimes) ”, and rotating the setting key so as to shift the insertion hole 45A from the switching position S is an operation to end the control to the setting change state (simply,“ It may be described as "end operation") ".

Here, the setting change control means 270 performs the determination operation when the power switch 44 is powered on with the start operation for the setting key switch 45 while the determination operation for the start switch 40 is continued. It is determined that the operation has been performed, and the state is controlled after the determination. After that, the setting change control means 270 ends the setting change state by performing only the end operation for the setting key switch 45. Hereinafter, the above control in the setting change state will be described as "special end control".

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

Here, the setting change control means 270 operates the start switch 40 when the rising data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). It is determined that the data has been lost, and the processing corresponding to the operation (here, the determination processing) is performed. Further, the trigger for the setting change control means 270 to switch the above rising data from OFF (0) to ON (1) is from OFF (0) of the input data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 to ON. This is the case when there is a switch to (1).

In FIG. 11, first, the power-on operation is performed while the determination operation is continued while the start operation is performed by the operator. As a result, electric power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. In FIG. 11, the tilting state in which the determination operation is continued by the operator is maintained until the first timer interrupt processing described later is performed.

Then, after the power is turned on, “all input port switch state setting and switch flag reset” in step S113 of the power-on processing described later shown in FIG. 22 is performed, and as a result, the setting change control means 270. Therefore, 1 is set for the input data and 0 is set for the rising data. The "input data" shown in FIG. 11 is the input data of BIT2 of input port 0 (see FIG. 3A), and the "rising data" shown in FIG. 11 is BIT2 of input port 0 (see FIG. 3 (A)). See A)) Rise data.

Further, since the game machine 10 is in a state where the setting change state can be started by the start operation by the operator, the on state of the setting key switch 45 is detected based on the power being turned on. The setting change control means 270 starts the setting change state.
After the start of the setting change state, the input process of the configuration (start switch 40, setting change switch 46, etc.) connected to the main control means 200 at a predetermined cycle (example: 1.49 ms) (“Step S244” described later, “ A timer interrupt process including a plurality of processes including "input port switch state setting") is performed (see FIG. 31).

Here, in the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt processing is performed as a predetermined trigger (it can be said that the interrupt is not possible), the setting change control means 270 sets 0 for the input data and 0 for the rising data. Set. Specifically, before the first timer interrupt process is performed, the "RAM clear process" of step S391 of the setting change process described later shown in FIG. 42 is performed, and as a result, the setting change control means 270 performs the setting change control means 270. The input data and startup data that were set before the start of the setting change state are initialized.

Next, when the timer interrupt process is performed for the first time, the "input port switch state setting" in step S244 shown later in FIG. 31 is performed, and in the process, the input process corresponding to the start switch 40 is performed. Will be. At this time, since the determination operation by the operator is continued, in the input process, the input data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is turned ON from OFF (0) by the setting change control means 270. It can be switched to (1), that is, 1 is set in the input data.

Further, the setting change control means 270 switches the rising data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 from OFF (0) when the input data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). Switch to ON (1), that is, set 1 for the rising data.

Then, the setting change control means 270 determines as an operation to the start switch 40 when the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). That is, it is determined that the determination operation has been performed, and the pre-determination state (see FIG. 9) is controlled to the post-determination state (see FIG. 9) as the process corresponding to the operation (here, the determination process). That is, as a result of the initial timer interrupt processing, the setting change control means 270 sets 1 for the input data and 1 for the rising data, and the determination processing is performed.

Therefore, when the above special end control is performed, the setting key switch 45 is switched from the on state to the off state by performing only the end operation for the setting key switch 45, and the setting change state can be ended. .. In this way, when the setting change state is controlled while the operation on the start switch 40 is continued, it is immediately controlled to the state after the determination (see FIG. 9), so that the work of resetting to the same set value is efficient. Can be done

Further, in the setting change control means 270, when the change operation for the setting change switch 46 is continued and the power switch 44 is turned on with the start operation for the setting key switch 45, the change operation is performed. It is determined that it has been performed, and the set value is controlled to the changed state in which it is changed to the next stage. Hereinafter, the above control in the setting change state will be described as "special change control".

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

Here, the setting change control means 270 operates the setting change switch 46 when the rising data of BIT1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). It is determined that the operation has been performed, and the processing corresponding to the operation (here, the change processing) is performed. Further, the trigger for the setting change control means 270 to switch the above rising data from OFF (0) to ON (1) is from OFF (0) of the input data of BIT1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 to ON. This is the case when there is a switch to (1).

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

Then, after the power is turned on, “all input port switch state setting and switch flag reset” in step S113 of the power-on processing described later shown in FIG. 22 is performed, and as a result, the setting change control means 270. Therefore, 1 is set for the input data and 0 is set for the rising data. The "input data" shown in FIG. 12 is the input data of the BIT1 of the input port 0 (see FIG. 3A), and the "rising data" shown in FIG. 12 is the BIT1 of the input port 0 (see FIG. 3 (A)). See A)) Rise data.

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

After the start of the setting change state, the timer interrupt process is performed at a predetermined cycle (example: 1.49 ms) (see FIG. 31).
Here, in the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt processing is performed (it can be said that interrupt is not possible), the setting change control means 270 sets 0 for the input data and 0 for the rising data. Specifically, before the first timer interrupt process is performed, the "RAM clear process" of step S391 of the setting change process described later shown in FIG. 42 is performed, and as a result, the setting change control means 270 performs the setting change control means 270. The input data and startup data that were set before the start of the setting change state are initialized.

Next, when the timer interrupt process is performed for the first time, the "input port switch state setting" in step S244 shown later in FIG. 31 is performed, and in the process, the input process corresponding to the setting change switch 46 is performed. Will be done. At this time, since the change operation by the operator is continued, in the input process, the input data of BIT1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is turned ON from OFF (0) by the setting change control means 270. It can be switched to (1), that is, 1 is set in the input data.

Further, the setting change control means 270 switches the rising data of BIT1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 from OFF (0) when the input data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). Switch to ON (1), that is, set 1 for the rising data.

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

Therefore, when the above special change control is performed, the started setting change state is already the changed state in which the set value is changed to the next stage. After that, the setting key switch 45 is switched from the on state to the off state by only the termination operation for the setting key switch 45, and the setting change state can be terminated. In this way, when the setting change state is controlled while the operation on the setting change switch 46 is continued, it is immediately controlled to the changed state (see FIG. 9), so that the setting value of the next stage is reached. The change work can be performed efficiently.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15, a flow when a power failure occurs in the setting change state will be described.
In FIG. 13, first, the power-on operation is performed with the start operation performed by the operator. As a result, electric power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON.
Further, since the game machine 10 is in a state where the setting change state can be started by the start operation by the operator, the setting key switch 45 is turned on at the opportunity T5 based on the power being turned on. Upon detection, the setting change control means 270 starts the setting change state.

The setting value at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 13 is "setting 1" for both the internal setting value and the display setting value.
Then, in the pre-decision state and the pre-change state, a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. That is, the power supply to the game machine 10 is cut off, and the power supply is switched from ON to OFF.

After that, when the power is restored from the power failure, power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. Further, with the recovery from the power failure, the setting change state is started again by detecting the ON state of the setting key switch 45 at the trigger T6.

After the start of the setting change state, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the trigger T7. At this time, the setting change control means 270 changes the display setting value to the next stage. Specifically, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the trigger T7, and displays that the setting is "setting 1". The setting value is changed to the next stage, "setting 2". That is, the setting change control means 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the changed state from "1" to "2" in the state before the change.

At the trigger T8 of the changed state, the setting change control means 270 switches the start switch 40 from the off state to the on state based on the determination operation performed by the operator, and determines the set value in the setting change state.

At the trigger T9 in the post-determination state, the operator performs an end operation on the setting key switch 45. As a result, at the trigger T9, the setting key switch 45 is turned off, and the setting change control means 270 ends the setting change state. Further, the setting change control means 270 causes the internal setting value to be changed from "setting 1" to "setting 2" when the setting change state ends. As a result, the set value after the end of the setting change state is "setting 2" for both the internal setting value and the display setting value. Then, after the setting change state ends, the game-enabled state is started in the state of "setting 2".

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 13, a power failure occurs in the pre-determination state and the pre-change state, and then in the setting change state after the power failure recovery, the same pre-determination state as before the power failure occurs. And the state before change is started. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 13, since the setting key switch 45 is not turned off based on the end operation in the post-decision state, the setting change state after the power failure is restored is the same pre-decision state as before the power failure. It will be in the state before the change.

In FIG. 14, first, the power-on operation is performed with the start operation performed by the operator. As a result, electric power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON.

Further, since the game machine 10 is in a state where the setting change state can be started by the start operation by the operator, the setting key switch 45 is turned on at the opportunity T10 based on the power being turned on. Upon detection, the setting change control means 270 starts the setting change state.
The setting value at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 14 is "setting 1" for both the internal setting value and the display setting value.

After the start of the setting change state, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the trigger T11. At this time, the setting change control means 270 changes the display setting value to the next stage. Specifically, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the trigger T11, and displays that the setting is "setting 1". The setting value is changed to the next stage, "setting 2". That is, the setting change control means 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the changed state from "1" to "2" in the state before the change.

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

After that, when the power is restored from the power failure, power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. Further, with the recovery from the power failure, the setting change state is started again by detecting the ON state of the setting key switch 45 at the trigger T12.
The set value at the start of the setting change state after the power failure is restored is "setting 1" for both the internal setting value and the display setting value.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 14, a power failure occurs in the pre-determination state and the post-change state, and then, in the setting change state after the power failure recovery, the pre-determination state and the pre-change state start. Will be done. Therefore, in the setting change state after the power failure is restored, the change of the display setting value in the setting change state before the power failure is not reflected, and the display setting value is "setting 1" before the change.

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

In FIG. 15, first, the power-on operation is performed with the start operation performed by the operator. As a result, electric power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON.

Further, since the game machine 10 is in a state where the setting change state can be started by the start operation by the operator, the setting key switch 45 is turned on at the opportunity T13 based on the power being turned on. Upon detection, the setting change control means 270 starts the setting change state.
The setting value at the start of the setting change state shown in FIG. 15 is "setting 1" for both the internal setting value and the display setting value.

After the start of the setting change state, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the trigger T14. At this time, the setting change control means 270 changes the display setting value to the next stage. Specifically, the setting change control means 270 switches the setting change switch 46 from the off state to the on state based on the change operation performed by the operator at the trigger T14, and displays that the setting is "setting 1". The setting value is changed to the next stage, "setting 2". That is, the setting change control means 270 changes the display of the setting display 89 in the changed state from "1" to "2" in the state before the change.

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

After that, when the power is restored from the power failure, the game machine 10 is supplied with electric power, and the power is switched from OFF to ON. Further, with the recovery from the power failure, the setting change state is started again by detecting the ON state of the setting key switch 45 at the trigger T16.
The set value at the start of the setting change state after the power failure is restored is "setting 1" for both the internal setting value and the display setting value.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 15, a power failure occurs in the post-determination state, and then, in the setting change state after the power failure is restored, the pre-determination state and the pre-change state are started. Therefore, in the setting change state after the power failure is restored, the change of the display setting value in the setting change state before the power failure is not reflected, and the display setting value is "setting 1" before the change.

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

Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, a flow when a power failure occurs in the game-enabled state will be described.

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

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

After that, at the opportunity T18 in the game-enabled state, the variation display of the symbol 61 of the final reel is stopped based on the stop operation of the final stop switch 50. That is, at the trigger T18, the fluctuation display of the rotary reel 62 stops (switches from the on state to the off state).
Then, if a power failure occurs during the game-enabled state, or if the operator performs a power cutoff operation on the power switch 44, the power supply to the game machine 10 is cut off (power interruption occurs), and the power is turned on. It switches from ON to OFF.

Next, the power-on operation is performed in a state in which the operator continues to operate the start switch 40, that is, in a tilted state. As a result, electric power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON at the opportunity T19.
Here, when the start operation is not performed, that is, when the power-on operation is performed while the operation for the start switch 40 is continued in the off state of the setting key switch 45, the main control means 200 is used. It is not determined that the starting operation has been performed, and the fluctuation display (variation processing) of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 is not performed.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 16, the player recovers from the power failure based on the power-on operation, and the game-enabled state is started again, but the start switch 40 is internally in the off state. It remains. Therefore, since the main control means 200 does not determine that the start operation has been performed at the trigger T20 in the game-enabled state, the variation display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62 is not started. That is, in the game-enabled state after the power failure is restored when the start switch 40 is physically held down by the operator, the variation processing is not performed.

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

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

Further, since the setting key switch 45 of the game machine 10 is in the off state (see FIG. 16), the game machine 10 is started in the game-enabled state based on the power being turned on. After the start of the game-enabled state, the timer interrupt process is performed at a predetermined cycle (example: 1.49 ms) (see FIG. 31).

Here, in the game-enabled state, unlike the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt process is performed (it can also be said that the interrupt is not possible), the “RAM clear” in step S391 of the setting change process described later shown in FIG. 42 "Processing" is not to be performed. Therefore, in the game-enabled state, the input data and the rising data set above are maintained until the first timer interrupt processing.

Next, when the timer interrupt process is performed for the first time, the "input port switch state setting" in step S244 shown later in FIG. 31 is performed, and in the process, the input process corresponding to the start switch 40 is performed. Will be. At this time, since the operation of the start switch 40 by the operator is continued, in the input process, the input data of BIT2 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is turned ON (1), that is, the input data is changed to the input data. 1 is set.

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

Further, the rising data "0" when the first timer interrupt processing is performed has not changed from the rising data "0" before the first timer interrupt processing is performed. Therefore, the main control means 200 does not determine that the starting operation has been performed, and does not perform the variation processing.

As a result of the above, after the first timer interrupt processing is performed, the main control means 200 sets 1 for the input data and 0 for the rising data.
Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 17, the power-on operation is performed while the operation on the start switch 40 is continued, but it is not determined that the start operation has been performed, and the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 fluctuate. The display never starts.

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

The inserted medal error (error code E0) is a state in which medals are retained or passed through the inserted sensor 92 of the medal selector 17 in an abnormal state.
The payout medal error (error code E1) is due to a medal clogging at the payout outlet of the hopper unit 24.

The payout defective error (error code E2) means that the payout sensor 94 is in the ON state except when the medal is paid out.
The payout medal out error (error code E3) is a so-called hopper empty state in which the medals in the hopper unit 24 are empty.

The RAM error (error code E4) is due to a RAM backup failure or the like.
The reel error (error code E5) is a reel position detection error, and is a failure of the reel unit 60 during the stop processing of the rotary reel 62 or when the power is cut off during the stop processing of the rotary reel 62. An error related to the position detection of the rotary reel 62 has occurred due to the above.

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

The sensor error (error code EA) occurs when the insertion sensor 92 that detects the insertion of the medal detects the passage of the medal in the state where the abnormal passage of the medal has occurred and the insertion of the medal is not possible. To do.
Of these errors, at least one rotating reel 62 rotates in the insertion medal error (error code E0), payout failure error (error code E2), reel error (error code E5), and sensor error (error code EA). It is an error that can be detected even when it is inside.

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

After that, the specific event detecting means 280 detects a specific event, for example, an overflow error (see FIG. 18) during the game-enabled state, and controls the game-enabled state to a predetermined error state.

Here, as described above, in the predetermined error state, the setting change switch 46 can perform a release operation which is an operation for canceling the predetermined error state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19, when the cause of the error is removed and the setting change switch 46 is released by the operator at the trigger T21 of the predetermined error state, the setting change switch 46 is changed from the off state to the on state. Switch to.

Then, the game stop means 290 releases the predetermined error state when all the release conditions for canceling the predetermined error state including the release operation for the setting change switch 46 are satisfied. As a result, the playable state is started again. The error release process performed by operating the setting change switch 46 is also referred to as "release process".

Next, with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, a flow when a power failure occurs in a predetermined error state will be described.
In the example shown in FIG. 20, as in the example shown in FIG. 19, the power-on operation is performed by the operator while the setting key switch 45 is in the off state, and the game is possible based on the power being turned from OFF to ON. Is started.

After that, the specific event detecting means 280 detects a specific event, for example, an overflow error (see FIG. 18) during the game-enabled state, and controls the game-enabled state to a predetermined error state.
Then, if a power failure occurs during a predetermined error state, or if an operator performs a power cutoff operation on the power switch 44, the power supply to the game machine 10 is cut off (a power failure occurs), and the power supply is supplied. Switches from ON to OFF.

Next, the power-on operation is performed in a state in which the operator continues to operate the setting change switch 46, that is, in a pressed state. As a result, electric power is supplied to the game machine 10, and the power is switched from OFF to ON at the trigger T22.
Here, the main control means 200 continues the operation on the setting change switch 46 when the start operation is not performed after the power failure occurs during the predetermined error state, that is, in the off state of the setting key switch 45. If the power-on operation is performed while the power is turned on, it is not determined that the release operation has been performed, and the predetermined error state is continued. That is, the release process is not performed.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the power-on operation is performed by the operator to recover from the power failure, but the setting change switch 46 remains in the off state internally. Therefore, the main control means 200 does not determine that the release operation has been performed at the trigger T23, so that the predetermined error state before the occurrence of the power failure is continued. That is, the release process is not performed after the power failure is restored when the operator physically holds down the setting change switch 46.

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

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

Further, since the setting key switch 45 of the game machine 10 is in the off state (see FIG. 20), a predetermined error state is started based on the power being turned on. After the start of the predetermined error state, the timer interrupt process is performed at a predetermined cycle (example: 1.49 ms) (see FIG. 31).

Here, in the predetermined error state, unlike the setting change state, before the first timer interrupt process is performed (it can be said that the interrupt is not possible), the setting change process step S391 “RAM” shown in FIG. 42 will be described later. "Clearing process" is not to be performed. Therefore, in a predetermined error state, the input data and the rising data set above are maintained until the first timer interrupt processing.

Next, when the timer interrupt process is performed for the first time, the "input port switch state setting" in step S244 shown later in FIG. 31 is performed, and in the process, the input process corresponding to the setting change switch 46 is performed. Will be done. At this time, since the operation of the setting change switch 46 by the operator is continued, in the input process, the input data of BIT1 (see FIG. 3A) of the input port 0 is ON (1), that is, the input data. Is set to 1.

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

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

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

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Hereinafter, the processing of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 22 to 44 will be described. In addition, in FIGS. 22 to 44, the description part of "reel" means "rotary reel 62" in this embodiment.

The process at the time of turning on the power will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, in step S110, it is determined whether or not the power failure signal is ON. When the power switch 44 of the game machine 10 is operated (turned on), it is determined whether or not the power cut signal is ON, and if the power cut signal is ON (YES in step S110), it is determined. It stands by as it is, and if the power interruption signal is OFF (step S110 is NO), the process proceeds to the next step S111.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S117, it is determined whether or not any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. If it is determined that any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to the next step S118, and if it is determined that none of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S119.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S143, the set value is determined. Specifically, it determines whether or not the set value is within the range of 1 to 6. If it is out of the range, it is judged as an abnormal state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S144.

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

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

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

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

Here, after "all input port switch state settings and switch flag resets" shown in FIG. 24 are performed, "1" or "0" is set for the input ports 0 to 2 input data, and the input ports 0 to 0 Of the 2 rising data and the input ports 0 to 2 falling data, "0" is set for the data to be initialized in step S151, and "1" is set for the data not to be initialized in step S151. Alternatively, "0" is set.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S165, if 1 is subtracted from the number of repetitions and the value after subtraction is 0, the process is terminated, and if the value after subtraction is greater than 0, the process returns to step S161.
Here, after the "setting of all input port switch states" shown in FIG. 25 is performed, the input port 0 to 2 input data, the input port 0 to 2 rising data, and the input port 0 to 2 rising data are input. "1" or "0" is set.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, the sensor error (EA error) determination process in step S119 of FIG. 22 will be described.
In step S170, it is determined whether or not the selector sensor A or B is in the ON state. If it is determined that the state is on, the process proceeds to the next step S171, and if it is determined that the state is not on, the process ends.

In step S171, the sensor error (EA error) flag is set to the error determination flag. This error determination flag is a flag for determining whether or not to perform error notification by the sub-control means 500 for suspending the transition to error processing, a so-called reservation flag (holding flag) described above. Based on this error determination flag, a transmission command "payout abnormality" or the like, which will be described later, is transmitted to the sub-control means 500. Then, the process ends.

The control process of the main control means 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 27.
First, in step S180, an overflow error (E6 error) determination process is performed. Specifically, this overflow error (E6 error) is detected by the overflow sensor 96 when the auxiliary tank arranged adjacent to the hopper unit 24 is full of medals. The overflow error determination process will be described in detail later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S181.

In step S181, it is determined whether or not a specified number of medals (specified number of medals, specifically, 3 or 2 medals in the present embodiment) have been inserted. Then, when it is determined that the specified number of medals have been inserted, the process proceeds to the next step S182, and when it is determined that the specified number of medals have not been inserted, the process waits until the specified number of medals are inserted.

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

In step S183, the winning combination lottery process is performed by the winning combination lottery means 210. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S184.
In step S184, the reel control means 220 starts the rotation of the rotary reel 62. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S185.

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

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

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

In step S189, the symbol determination process is performed. Specifically, in this step S189, the stop symbol determination means 230 determines whether or not the symbol 61 related to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line 86. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S190.
In step S190, the payout processing of medals is performed by the dividend giving means 240. The medal payout process will be described in detail later. Then, the process returns to step S180.

The overflow error (E6 error) determination process in step S180 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 28.
In step S200, it is determined whether or not an overflow error has occurred. Specifically, when the auxiliary tank is full of medals, the two overflow sensors 96 inserted in the auxiliary tank are energized to detect the medals. If it is determined that an overflow error has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step S201, and if it is determined that no overflow error has occurred, the process ends.

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

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 29, the reel error (E5 error) determination process in step S187 of FIG. 27 will be described.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the rotary reel 62 (rotating reel) has stopped rotating. If it is determined that the rotary reel 62 has stopped rotating, the process ends, and if it is determined that the rotary reel 62 has not stopped rotating, the process proceeds to the next step S211.

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

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

In step S215, the rotary reel 62 is in a state where the rotation can be stopped. That is, by setting the rotation cylinder stop possible in step S215, the rotary reel 62 stops at the position where it should stop without operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process returns to step S210.

The medal payout process in step S190 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S220, the stop symbol determining means 230 determines whether or not the medal is paid out. If it is determined that the medal has been paid out, the process proceeds to the next step S221, and if it is determined that the medal has not been paid out, the process ends.

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

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

In step S224, it is determined whether or not the determination time for the payout medal out error (E3 error) has elapsed. If it is determined that the determination time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S229, and if it is determined that the determination time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S225.
In step S225, it is determined whether or not one medal has been paid out. In this method, the payout sensor 94 of the hopper unit 24 detects whether or not one medal has been paid out. Then, if it is determined that one medal has been paid out, the process proceeds to the next step S226, and if it is determined that one medal has not been paid out, the process returns to step S223.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S242, it is determined in the power supply unit 43 whether or not the power supply is cut off (power supply is cut off, that is, power supply is stopped). If it is determined that the power is cut off, the process proceeds to step S250, and if it is determined that the power is not cut off, the process proceeds to step S243.
In step S243, the lamp processing is performed. Although not shown in particular, this lamp is a bet number display lamp, a replay display lamp, or the like, and is controlled by the main control means 200. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S244.

In step S244, the input port switch state is set. As for this input port switch state setting, "all input port switch state settings" shown in FIG. 25 is performed. That is, after this step S244 is performed, "1" or "0" is set for the input port 0 to 2 input data, the input port 0 to 2 rising data, and the input port 0 to 2 falling data. It becomes a state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S245.

In step S245, interrupt processing for external use is performed. The interrupt processing for external use area will be described in detail later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S246.
In step S246, it is determined whether or not there is a transmission command for transmission from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. If it is determined that there is the transmission command, the process proceeds to step S247, the transmission processing of the set transmission command (input abnormality, payout abnormality, door state, etc., which will be described later) is performed, and if there is no transmission command. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S248.

In step S248, it is determined whether or not there is error data. This error data is a flag for notifying an error (shifting to error processing) by the main control means 200, and when the error data is set (turned on), the main control means 200 shifts to error processing. It is something that will be done. If it is determined that the error data is set (in the ON state), the process proceeds to step S249, and if it is determined that the error data is not set (not in the ON state), the process proceeds to step S251.

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S242 that the power is cut off, the power cut is performed in step S250. The power failure process will be described in detail later. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S248 that there is error data, error processing is performed in step S249. This error handling will be described in detail later. Then, the process ends.

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

In step S261, the power failure flag is set. It stores a predetermined numerical value determined in advance. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S262.
In step S262, the checksum value is set. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 33, the external signal output process in step S255 of FIG. 31 will be described.
In step S270, it is determined whether or not the door (specifically, the front door 14) is in the open state. Specifically, the determination is made based on the ON / OFF detection signal of the door sensor (door opening / closing switch 19). If the front door 14 is in the closed state, the process proceeds to step S272, and if the front door 14 is in the open state, the process proceeds to the next step S271.

In step S271, the external signal 5 output hold timer is set. Specifically, the counting (timekeeping) of the external signal 5 output hold timer is started. Here, the "output hold timer" is a timer for continuing to output a predetermined signal when the door (front door 14) is opened or a predetermined error occurs. Specifically, for example, when the door (front door 14) is opened, a timer is set for 3 seconds from the time when the door (front door 14) is opened, and even if the door (front door 14) shifts from the open state to the closed state during that time, it is for 3 seconds. The signal is set so that the signal does not turn off until the time of the timer has elapsed. As a result, even if the open state is momentarily changed to the closed state, the state in which the door (front door 14) is once opened can be reliably output to the outside. Specifically, this signal output is output to the hall computer managed by the hall manager of the game hall by the external centralized terminal plate 18. The "hold timer" of the external signal 4 output hold timer, which will be described later, also has the same function. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S272.

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

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

In step S275, it is determined whether or not the specific conditions are met. Here, specifically, (1) E0 error, (2) E1 error, (3) E2 error, (4) E7 error, (5) EA error, and (6) E0 mean that the specific conditions are met. It means that it corresponds to any of (1) to (8) of (7) E2 error judgment flag on, (8) EA error judgment flag on. Here, (1) to (5) are due to regular error signals indicating a state in which an error corresponding to the error code has occurred, and the "error determination flags" in (6) to (8) are so-called reserved. It is a flag (holding flag). Then, if it is determined that any of the specific conditions is met, the process proceeds to the next step S276, and if it is determined that none of the specific conditions is met, the process proceeds to step S277.

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

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

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

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 34, the use area external interrupt processing in step S245 of FIG. 31 will be described.
In step S280, the monitoring process of the selector sensor (specifically, the insertion sensor 92) of the medal selector 17 is performed. The monitoring process of this selector sensor (specifically, the input sensor 92) will be described in detail later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S281.

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

The monitoring process of the selector sensor in step S280 of FIG. 34 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 35.
In step S290, it is determined whether or not the selector sensor C is time over. This is to make an E0 error (insert medal error) in the selector sensor C if the ON state continues for 1.6 seconds. If it is determined that the selector sensor C is time over, the process proceeds to the next step S291, and if it is determined that the selector sensor C is not time over, the process proceeds to step S294.

In step S291, the E0 error flag is set to the error determination flag. Then, the E0 error flag and the error determination flag are turned on (ON). This error determination flag is a flag that reserves (holds) that an error occurs and shifts to error processing. In addition, based on this error determination flag, "input abnormality", "payout abnormality", etc. of the transmission command described later are transmitted to the sub control means 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S292.

In step S292, it is determined whether or not any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. If it is determined that the rotary reel 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to the next step S293, and if it is determined that the rotary reel 62 is not rotating, the process proceeds to step S294.
In step S293, a medal "insertion abnormality" is set in the command for transmission from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S294.

In step S294, it is determined whether or not any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. If it is determined that any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S298, and if it is determined that none of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S295.
In step S295, it is determined whether or not the medal is being paid out. If it is determined that the medal is being paid out, the process proceeds to step S298, and if it is determined that the medal is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S296.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Following FIG. 35, the monitoring process of the selector sensor will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S304, it is determined whether or not the cancel coil is in the ON state. Although this cancel coil is not particularly shown, in the medal selector 17, the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 is inserted into the hopper unit 24 side to be a credit medal, or is discharged to the medal tray 26. This is for switching the medal passage to be made to. The medal inserted from the medal slot 38 is adopted as a credit medal when the cancel coil is on, and the medal tray 26 is ejected when the cancel coil is not on. If it is determined that the cancel coil is in the ON state, the process proceeds to the next step S305, and if it is determined that the cancel coil is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S298 (see FIG. 35).

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

In step S306, it is determined whether or not the timing chart of the selector sensor A is in the falling state (the state of shifting from the on state to the off state). Similarly, it means a state in which a medal is passing in front of the selector sensor A and is about to pass. If it is determined that the state is falling, the process proceeds to step S309, and if it is determined that the state is not falling, the process proceeds to step S310 shown in FIG. 37.

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

In step S308, the EA timer is cleared (initialized). Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S306 that the timing chart of the selector sensor A is in the falling state, it is determined in step S309 whether or not the passing order of the medals is abnormal. If it is determined that the passing order of the medals is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S302 (see FIG. 35), and if it is determined that the passing order of the medals is not abnormal, the process proceeds to step S312 of FIG. 37.

Following FIG. 36, the monitoring process of the selector sensor will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 37.
In step S310, it is determined whether or not the timing chart of the selector sensor B is in the rising state (transition state from the off state to the on state). The rising state of the timing chart of the selector sensor B means a state in which the medal has moved to the front of the selector sensor B in the passage. If it is determined that the timing chart of the selector sensor B is in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S313, and if it is determined that the timing chart is not in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S311.

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

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

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

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

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

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 38, the monitoring process of the payout sensor in step S281 shown in FIG. 34 will be described.
In step S320, it is determined whether or not any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating. When it is determined that any of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, the process proceeds to step S321, and when it is determined that none of the rotating reels 62 is rotating, that is, all the rotating reels 62 are stopped rotating. , Step S323.

In step S321, it is determined whether or not the payout sensor A or B is in the ON state. If it is determined that the payout sensor A or B is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S322, and if it is determined that neither the payout sensor A or B is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S323.
In step S322, the medal "payout abnormality" is set in the command for transmission from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S323.

In step S323, it is determined whether or not the E2 error flag as the error determination flag set in step S328 is in the ON state. If it is determined that the E2 error flag is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S328, and if it is determined that the E2 error flag is not in the ON state or is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S324.

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

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

In step S326, it is determined whether or not the payout sensor B is in the ON state. If it is determined that the payout sensor B is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S331, and if it is determined that the payout sensor B is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S327.
In step S327, the error code "E7" sets the error data used in the main control means 200. Then, the process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S333, it is determined whether or not the payout sensor A is in the rising state (transition state from the off state to the on state). If it is determined that the state is in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S334, and if it is determined that the state is not in the rising state, the process proceeds to step S350 in FIG. 39.
In step S334, the E1 timer is set (the countdown (timekeeping) of the E1 timer is started). Then, the process ends.

Following FIG. 38, the monitoring process of the payout sensor will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 39.
In step S350, it is determined whether or not the hopper unit 24 is being driven, specifically, whether or not the hopper motor 95 is being rotationally driven. If it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is being driven, the process proceeds to step S351, and if it is determined that the hopper unit 24 is not being driven, the process ends.

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

In step S352, the E1 timer determines whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed (countdown (subtracted)) and the remaining time is zero. If it is determined that the E1 timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S353, and if it is determined that the E1 timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S354.
In step S353, the error code "E1" sets the error data used by the main control means 200. Then, the process ends.

On the other hand, if the predetermined time elapses (counts down (subtracts)) with the E1 timer in step S352 and the remaining time does not become 0, the payout sensor A shifts from the falling state (from the on state to the off state) in step S354. It is determined whether or not it is in the state of If it is determined that the state is falling, the process proceeds to step S355, and if it is determined that the state is not falling, the process ends.

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

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

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

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

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 41, the error processing of step S202 of FIG. 28, step S213 of FIG. 29, step S230 of FIG. 30, and step S249 of FIG. 31 will be described.
In step S370, the current gaming state is saved. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S371.

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

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

In step S375, the hopper unit 24 and the cancel coil (medal selector 17) are set (off state). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S376.
In step S376, it is determined whether or not the E4 error state is present. If it is determined that the state is in the E4 error state, the process proceeds to step S388, and if it is determined that the state is not in the E4 error state, the process proceeds to step S377.

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

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

In step S379, it is determined whether or not the setting change switch 46 is in the ON state. The setting change switch 46 here serves as a reset switch. If it is determined that the setting change switch 46 is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S380, and if it is determined that the setting change switch 46 is not in the ON state, the process returns to step S376.

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

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

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

In step S386, an error release event (signal) is transmitted to the sub control means 500. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S387.
In step S387, the transmission determination of the medal payout start event (signal) of the sub control means 500 is performed. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the E4 error state is in step S376, the standby state is set in step S388 until the setting is changed.

The setting change process will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 42.
In step S390, the stack area is cleared (initialized). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S391.
In step S391, the RAM area is cleared (initialized). The process will be described in detail later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S392.

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

In step S394, it is determined whether or not a backup failure of the RAM of the main control means 200 is set. Then, if it is determined that a backup defect is set, the process proceeds to step S395, and if it is determined that a backup defect is not set, the process proceeds to step S405.

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

In step S397, if the set value (scheduled value for changing the setting) scheduled after the setting change is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S398, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to step S399.
In step S398, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 is in the ON state. If it is determined that the state is on, the process proceeds to step S406, and if it is determined that the state is not on, the process proceeds to the next step S399.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The RAM area clearing in step S391 of FIG. 42 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 43.
In step S410, it is determined whether or not a RAM error has occurred. If it is determined that a RAM error has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step S411, and if it is determined that no RAM error has occurred, the process proceeds to step S412.

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

Here, in FIG. 43, even if either step S411 or step S412 is performed, the input port 0 to 2 input data, the input port 0 to 2 rising data, and the input port 0 to 2 falling data are "" 0 ”is set (see FIG. 4). That is, after the "RAM area clear" shown in FIG. 43 is performed, "0" is set for the input port 0 to 2 input data, the input port 0 to 2 rising data, and the input port 0 to 2 rising data. It will be in the state of being.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Action effect)
The setting change state includes a pre-determination state, which is a state before the determination operation for the start switch 40 is performed, and a post-determination state, which is a state after the determination operation is performed. Further, the setting change state is configured to end the setting change state by performing an end operation on the setting key switch 45 in the determined state.

Then, when the setting change control means 270 continues the determination operation for the start switch 40 and the power switch 44 is powered on with the start operation for the setting key switch 45, the determination operation is performed. It is determined that it has been damaged and the state is controlled after the determination. After that, the setting change control means 270 ends the setting change state by performing only the end operation for the setting key switch 45.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the setting change state is started while the determination operation for the start switch 40 is continued, the setting change state is already in the post-determination state, and only the end operation for the setting key switch 45 is performed. The setting change state can be terminated by being asked.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the work time when re-setting to the same setting as the setting change work.

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

Then, when the setting change control means 270 is controlled to the setting change state, the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized by clearing the RAM area (see FIG. 42) in step S391. However, if the determination operation for the start switch 40 is continued before the setting change control means 270 is in the setting change state, the interrupt of step S396 after clearing the RAM area in step S391 (see FIG. 42) is possible (see FIG. 42). (See FIG. 42), the bit value of the input data is changed, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set as the bit value of the rising data. After that, the setting change control means 270 determines that the determination operation has been performed in step S398 (see FIG. 42).

That is, in the present embodiment, it is detected that the determination operation for the start switch 40 has been performed, triggered by the change in the bit value of the rising data. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.

From the above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control the start switch 40, which can improve the efficiency of the work time when the same setting is reset as the setting change work.

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

That is, in the present embodiment, even if the operation for the start switch 40 is continued at the time of recovery from the power failure without changing the setting, it is not determined that the start operation has been performed, and the fluctuation display of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 is displayed. Is not to be done.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, if the operation for the start switch 40 is continued at the time of recovery from the power failure without changing the setting, it is determined that the start operation for the start switch 40 has been performed, and a plurality of rotations are performed. It is possible to prevent the phenomenon that the symbol 61 of the reel 62 is displayed in a variable manner.

The setting change state includes a state before the change, which is the state before the change operation for the setting change switch 46 is performed, and a state after the change, which is the state after the change operation is performed.
Then, in the setting change control means 270, when the change operation for the setting change switch 46 is continued and the power switch 44 is powered on with the start operation for the setting key switch 45, the change operation is performed. It is determined that it has been performed, and the set value is controlled to the changed state in which it is changed to the next stage.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the setting change state is started in the state where the change operation for the setting change switch 46 is continued, the setting value is already changed to the next stage and is in the changed state. ..
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the work time when the setting value is changed to the setting value in the next stage as the setting change work.

In the present embodiment, as the information of the setting change switch 46 acquired by the setting change control means 270, the input data including the bit value of 0 or 1 and the input after the change when the bit value of the input data is changed. At least the rising data in which the bit value corresponding to the data is set is provided.

Then, when the setting change control means 270 is controlled to the setting change state, the bit values of the input data and the rising data are initialized by clearing the RAM area (see FIG. 42) in step S391. However, if the setting change control means 270 continues the change operation for the setting change switch 46 before the setting change state, the interrupt of step S396 after clearing the RAM area in step S391 (see FIG. 42) is possible. (See FIG. 42), the bit value of the input data is changed, and the bit value corresponding to the changed input data is set as the bit value of the rising data. After that, the setting change control means 270 determines that the change operation has been performed in step S399 (see FIG. 42).

That is, in the present embodiment, it is detected that the change operation for the setting change switch 46 has been performed, triggered by the change in the bit value of the rising data. The condition for changing the bit value of the rising data is that the bit value of the input data changes.
From the above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control the setting change switch 46 which can improve the efficiency of the work time when the setting change work is changed to the setting value in the next stage.

The main control means 200 in the present embodiment includes the specific event detection means 280 that detects the occurrence of a specific event, and controls the state to a predetermined error based on the detection of the specific event. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a release operation, which is an operation for canceling a predetermined error state, on the setting change switch 46.

Then, the main control means 200 powers the power switch 44 without starting the setting key switch 45 in a state where the operation for the setting change switch 46 is continued after the power failure occurs during the predetermined error state. When the closing operation is performed, it is determined that the canceling operation has been performed, and the predetermined error state is continued.

That is, in the present embodiment, even if the operation for the setting change switch 46 is continued when the power is restored without changing the setting from the predetermined error state, it is not determined that the release operation has been performed, and the predetermined state is specified. The error state is to be continued.

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

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

In the above embodiment, the change processing, the determination processing, the variation processing, and the cancellation processing are performed when the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1), but the present invention is not limited to this. , It may be determined whether or not the rise data is turned ON (1), and if it is turned ON (1), these processes may be performed. That is, the rising data may be turned ON (1) when the input data is turned ON (1), and the corresponding processing may be performed when the rising data is turned ON (1).

Further, these may be an embodiment in which these are combined with each other. For example, the rising data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1) when the input data is switched from OFF (0) to ON (1). , The corresponding process may be performed when the rising data is turned ON (1). On the other hand, when the input data is turned ON (1), the rising data is turned ON (1), and the process corresponding to the switching of the rising data from OFF (0) to ON (1) is performed. May be good.

Further, as a result, when an operation is performed on a predetermined operation means including the start switch 40, the setting change switch 46, etc., ON (1) of the input data of the predetermined operation means is detected, so that the operation is performed. When the rising data of the predetermined operating means is turned ON (1) and the rising data is turned ON (1), the process corresponding to the predetermined operating means is performed. For example, if the operation is to the setting change switch 46 in the setting change state, the setting value is switched to the next stage, and if the operation is to the start switch 40 in the setting change state, the setting value is determined. If the operation is to the start switch 40 in the playable state, the winning combination lottery or variation processing is performed, and if the operation is to the setting change switch 46 in the error state, the error is cleared.

Further, in the above embodiment, the input data and the rising data of the input port 0 are initialized in the "RAM clear process (RAM area clear)" in the setting change process in FIGS. 42 and 43, and the start data is included in this. The switch 40, the setting change switch 46, and the setting key switch 45 are included, and the input data and the rising data of these input ports 0 have been initialized in the "RAM clear processing (RAM area clear)". In addition to or excluding these, switches to be initialized may be appropriately defined.

10 game machine 12 housing
14 Front door 16 Design display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Top panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal saucer 28 Medal payment exit
30 Operation unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Production button switch
43 power supply unit 44 power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 rotary reel 63 reel position sensor
64 Left-handed reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Right-handed reel 70 Production device
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting indicator 90 Section notification lamp
92 Input sensor
94 Payout sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 Overflow sensor
100 controller
200 Main control means 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol determination means
240 Dividend granting means 250 Game state control means
251 Normal game state control means 252 Bonus internal medium state control means
253 Bonus game state control means
260 Advantageous section control means 270 Setting change control means
280 Specific event detection means 290 Game stop means
300 Main side notification means 310 Transmission means
500 Sub control means 510 Receiving means
520 Sub-side notification means

Claims (3)

A power supply that supplies power and
The main control means that controls the game,
With
The main control means includes a specific event detection means for detecting the occurrence of a specific event, and controls a predetermined error state based on the detection of the specific event.
A specific operation means capable of a release operation, which is an operation for canceling the predetermined error state, and
A predetermined operation means capable of switching between a game-enabled state in which a game is possible and a setting confirmation state in which setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player can be confirmed.
With
When the power supply by the power supply device is cut off during the predetermined error state and then the power supply by the power supply device is started in a state where the operation on the specific operation means is continued. , The predetermined error state is continued without determining that the release operation has been performed .
In the switching operation, the predetermined operating means is rotatable between the start position and the switching position.
When the predetermined operating means is rotated from the starting position to the switching position, the detection state of the predetermined operating means changes based on the fact that the predetermined operating means reaches the switching position, and the game is possible state. To the above setting confirmation state,
When the predetermined operating means is rotated from the switching position to the starting position, the detection state of the predetermined operating means changes before reaching the starting position, and the setting confirmation state ends and the game A game machine characterized by shifting to a possible state . As the information of the specific operation means acquired by the main control means, it corresponds to the input data including the bit value of the specific value or the predetermined value and the input data after the change when the bit value of the input data is changed. At least the rising data for which the bit value to be set is set,
When the bit value of the input data changes, the main control means sets the bit value corresponding to the changed input data to the bit value of the rising data, and sets the bit value of the rising data. It is determined that the release operation has been performed based on the change,
When the main control means starts the power supply by the power supply device in a state where the operation on the specific operation means is continued after the power supply by the power supply device is cut off during the predetermined error state. Based on the start of the power supply, a specific process for setting an input data initial bit value which is a bit value corresponding to the input data and a rising data initial bit value which is a bit value corresponding to the rising data is performed. In the input process in which the bit value corresponding to the input data and the bit value corresponding to the rising data of the specific operating means can be updated after the specific processing, the input data initial bit value and the rising data initial bit value are The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the release operation is not determined to have been performed because the data does not change, and the predetermined error state is continued. The predetermined operating means can perform a start operation which is an operation for starting control to a setting change state in which the set value can be changed or an end operation which is an operation for ending.
The specific operation means can perform a change operation which is an operation for changing the set value in the setting change state.
The setting change state includes a state before change, which is a state before the change operation is performed, and a state after change, which is a state after the change operation is performed.
When the power supply by the power supply device is started with the start operation for the predetermined operation means while the change operation for the specific operation means is continued, the main control means performs the change operation. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein it is determined that the set value has been changed, and the set value is controlled to the changed state in which the set value is changed to the next stage.