JP6856733B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine .

As a game machine, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed based on a start operation, or a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

The gaming machine of Patent Document 1 transmits error information to the hall management device or the like through the external centralized terminal plate 171 when it is determined that a fraudulent act has been performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-158909

However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has room for improvement.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved gaming machine.

In a slot machine provided with variable display means for variablely displaying identification information and imparting game value according to a display result derived and displayed on the variable display means.
Grant information output means that outputs grant information that can identify the game value given when the game value is given, and
Anomaly detection means for detecting abnormalities related to the game,
Anomaly information determining means for determining whether or not the abnormality information set when the abnormality detecting means detects an abnormality is set, and
An abnormal state control means for controlling an abnormal state in which the progress of the game is stopped when it is determined that the abnormal information is set in the abnormal information determining means.
The abnormality information determining means includes an abnormality information output means for outputting the abnormality information when it is determined that the abnormality information is set.
The abnormality detecting means can detect an abnormality regardless of whether or not variable display of identification information is executed.
The abnormality information determining means determines whether or not the abnormality information is set after the variable display of the identification information is completed.
The abnormality information is cleared on condition that an abnormality canceling operation for canceling the abnormal state is performed in the abnormal state.
The abnormal state control means is
When an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means at a timing when the variable display of the identification information is not executed, the abnormality state is controlled from the timing.
If an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means during the execution of the variable display of the identification information, the game is advanced until the variable display of the identification information is completed, and after the variable display of the identification information is completed, the abnormal state is entered. Control and
The abnormality information output means is
When an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of granting the game value to the end of the granting of the game value, the abnormality information is output after the granting of the game value is completed. With
A slot machine that starts outputting the abnormal information before the output of the given information output in response to the granting of the game value is completed.
Also, as another game machine
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko).
Predetermined event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. For example, an error occurs, an error is resolved, a front door 1b is opened, a settlement is made, and at the start of a game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. A first notification means (for example, a sub-control unit 91, a liquid crystal display 51, a speaker 53, 54) and a specific event (for example, a sub-control unit 91, a liquid crystal display 51, a speaker 53, 54), and a specific event (for example, a sub-control unit 91, a liquid crystal display 51, a speaker 53, 54), For example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. For example, an error occurs, an error is resolved, the front door 1b is opened, a payment is made, a game is started, and a certain period of time has passed since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have rotated. A second notifying means (for example, sub-control unit 91, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the specific event has occurred when an elapsed time occurs.
The first notification means selects one of a plurality of notification modes (for example, an effect using character A, an effect using character B, etc.) when the predetermined event occurs. Notify that a predetermined event has occurred,
The second notification means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the specific event occurs, it notifies that the specific event has occurred in one notification mode (for example, a character notification mode).

According to such a configuration, the notification that a predetermined event has occurred is selected from a plurality of notification modes, so that the interest can be improved. Further, since the specific event is notified in one notification mode, the capacity can not be increased too much.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The specific event may be an event that is less likely to occur or does not occur when the player is playing a game than the predetermined event.

According to such a configuration, since the specific event is an event in which the player is not involved, the capacity can be reduced by not having a plurality of notification modes.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The specific event may be an initialization event that initializes the storage area (storage area of the RAM 41c) of the storage means.

According to such a configuration, since the notification of a specific event is one type of mode, it is possible to eliminate the need to leave the data used for selecting the mode in the storage area.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
When an error (abnormality) occurs during the game, an error signal (security signal) is output after the end of the game, and when an error occurs during the game with payout, the error signal is output before the external output of the payout signal is completed. You may want to start the output.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the trigger of the error.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The error (abnormal) state may be terminated only when the opening error of the opening / closing member (front door 1b) is cleared.

According to such a configuration, the abnormal state can be suitably terminated.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
An effect execution means (for example, a sub control unit 91, a liquid crystal display 51, etc.) for selecting and executing one of a plurality of effects (for example, an effect using character A, an effect using character B, etc.). Equipped with speakers 53, 54)
The first notification means may have different modes of notification depending on whether the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is the first effect or the second effect.

According to such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of the structure of a door sensor. It is a timing chart regarding a door opening error state and a door opening notification with respect to the opening / closing state of the front door. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which the main control part executes at the time of startup. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which the main control part executes at the time of startup. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change processing executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change processing executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (main) which the main control part executes at regular intervals. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (main) which the main control part executes at regular intervals. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (main) which is executed in response to the detection of the power failure in the timer interrupt process (main) by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game end setting process executed by the main control unit. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when the abnormality which does not hinder the progress of a game is detected during a reel control process, and the medal payout winning a prize occurs. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when the winning with the medal payout occurs, and the abnormality which does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the payout process. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal at the time of detecting the abnormality which does not hinder the progress of a game during a reel control process, and when the replay winning is generated. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal at the time of outputting a medal OUT signal immediately after paying out a medal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the door opening error release processing executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error processing which CPU of a main control part executes when an error occurs. It is a flowchart which showed the control content of the liquid crystal effect processing executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure which showed the example of the character lottery table. It is a flowchart which showed the control content of the notification effect processing executed by a sub-control unit. It is the schematic which showed the effect example which informs a predetermined event. It is the schematic which showed the effect example which informs a predetermined event. It is the schematic which showed the effect example which informs a specific event.

A mode for carrying out a slot machine, which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described below.

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

Specifically, the front door 1b can close the opening of the housing 1a, and when the front door 1b closes the opening of the housing 1a (the front door 1b is closed), the front door 1b The locking piece on the 1b side (not shown) is locked to the locking portion (not shown) on the housing 1a side, and the closed state of the front door 1b is maintained. The locking piece is connected to the cylinder lock, and the front door 1b is opened by releasing the locking between the locking piece and the locking portion by a predetermined key operation possessed by a clerk or the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged. (Also referred to as reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from 3.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry a", respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "cherry b", "bell", "replay", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the perspective window 3, respectively.

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided corresponding to each other and are rotated by the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the perspective window 3. While being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the perspective window 3.

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

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

The front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value that can be used to set the number of bets). One BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for one medal using, and the maximum number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range using credits. The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the number of bets (2 when the game state is RB (BB) in the present embodiment, 3 in the normal game state), medals stored as credits, and the number of bets. The settlement switch 10 operated when the medals used for setting the above are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets are returned), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operated when the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

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

On the front door 1b, an error occurs such as a credit display 11 displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in the BB, and a foreign object other than a regular medal being inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. A game auxiliary display 12 is provided, which sometimes displays an error code indicating the content thereof.

On the front door 1b, 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the number of bets is set by 2 by lighting, and 3 that the number of bets is set are set. A 3BET LED 16 that notifies by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 that notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a weight. (The state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game) The waiting LED 19 for notifying by lighting that the game is in progress and the lighting for notifying that the replay game is in progress. An LED 20 is provided during replay. A replay game is a game started after the number of bets is automatically set.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED 21 is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of setting the number of bets by operating the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, there are left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, respectively, which notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. It is provided.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation. A setting value display 24 is provided so that the setting value at that time is displayed while the setting value is being changed or the setting value is being confirmed.

Inside the front door 1b, enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (the state where the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at the end of the bonus or the end of AT (Assist Time). Enable / disable the stop switch 36a for selection and the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of the bonus. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selection is provided.

The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in order to generate a predetermined prize. It is controlled by AT on the condition that it has Navistock, which is the right to control AT. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (50 games per set in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigator stocks held. Therefore, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the larger the number of navigation stocks held, the longer the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing the set value or checking the set value, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A flow path switching solenoid (not shown) for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side provided inside the housing 1a, and the medal insertion unit 4 are used for insertion. A medal selector 29 having a inserted medal sensor (located closer to the hopper tank 34a than the flow path switching solenoid) that detects medals that have flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door sensor 60 that detects the opening and closing of the front door 1b (FIG. 4). See) and are provided.

Inside the front door 1b, an error state (for example, a door opening error state described later) and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) are released by a predetermined key operation. A reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation is provided. The reset switch 23 is covered with a cover 23a. The cover 23a covering the reset switch 23 cannot be touched unless the front door 1b is opened. Therefore, the clerk cannot operate the reset switch 23 unless the front door 1b is opened and the cover 23a is further opened to expose the reset switch 23 to the outside.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a made of a pair of conductive members separated to the left and right provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected is provided. In the full tank sensor 35a, when the conductive member comes into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 and conducts, the amount of medals stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Detects that it is in a tongue state.

A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. The power box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching between a setting change state and a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on (at startup), and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. And are provided.

The reset / setting switch 38 is arranged in the vicinity of the setting key switch 37. As an example of the vicinity, the reset / setting switch 38 and the setting key switch 37 are arranged in a range where both the reset / setting switch 38 and the setting key switch 3 can be seen at one time. Further, as an example in the vicinity, the reset / setting switch 38 is arranged within, for example, 10 cm from the setting key switch 37.

Further, the reset switch 23 is arranged in the vicinity of the setting key switch 37. As an example of the vicinity, the reset switch 23 and the setting key switch 37 are arranged so that both the reset switch 23 and the setting key switch 3 can be seen at one time. Further, as an example in the vicinity, the reset switch 23 is arranged within, for example, 10 cm from the setting key switch 37.

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

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use credits, one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the game state is set, the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game. Is ready to start. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the game state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of specific symbols. In addition, in this embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as "winning combination" or "winning combination", and a winning combination occurs when the combination of symbols constituting any of the winning combination stops on the winning line. Also called to do. For example, when a symbol combination constituting a re-game combination is derived on the winning line, a replay game is activated in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals. Re-game winning (replay winning) is also called that the combination of symbols constituting the re-game combination is derived on the winning line.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the winning lines L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and the symbols arranged in the upper stages of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are used. Winning line L2 set straddling, winning line L3 set straddling the lower row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, upper row of reel 2L, middle row of reel 2C, lower row of reel 2R, that is, downward to the right Five types of winning lines L4 set across the symbols lined up in, the lower row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the upper row of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set across the symbols lined up to the right It is defined as a line.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that generate a small winning combination is not stopped in any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5, one game ends at the time of the stop. To do. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols that generate a small winning combination is stopped on any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small winning combination is given to the player. Granting (addition of credits, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are ejected from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1)), and one game ends.

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

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

On the game control board 40, one BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, and automatic The checkout switch 36b, the door sensor 60, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch are connected via the power supply board 101. 38 is connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are input.

Further, a detection signal output when the cover 23a covering the reset switch 23 is opened is also input to the game control board 40. By detecting this detection signal, the main control unit 41 can recognize that the cover 23a has been opened.

The game control board 40 includes a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, a payout display 13, 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, an input request LED 17, a start effective LED 18, a weighting LED 19, and a replay. The LED 20, the BET switch effective LED 21, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the power supply board 101 is used. The hopper motor 34b is connected to the hopper motor 34b, and these electric components are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

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

The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a game control board 40. The switch detection circuit 44 that detects the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to or via the power supply board 101, the motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the flow path switching. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid, the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and voltageed. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41 when a drop is detected, and the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the main CPU 41a is not input. A reset circuit 49 that gives a reset signal and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

The main CPU 41a is provided with an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibit function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40. Directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the device. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as a program executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area or the like when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

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

The effect switch 56 and the door sensor 60 are connected to the effect control board 90, and the detection signals of these switches are input.

In the door sensor 60, the signal line connected to the game control board 40 is branched in the middle and connected to the effect control board 90, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is input to both the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. Will be done.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2), an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The LED drive circuit 93 for performing the above, the audio output circuit 94 for controlling the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the sub CPU 91a are given a reset signal when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. When the reset circuit 95, the switch circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected. In addition, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, and a door monitoring circuit 99a that monitors the detection state of the door sensor 60 and determines whether the front door 1b is in the open state or the closed state. A door opening history storage circuit 99b capable of storing the opening history of the front door 1b, other circuits, and the like are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to produce an effect. In addition to performing various controls for performing, each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is directly or indirectly controlled.

The door monitoring circuit 99a is a circuit that monitors the opening of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. In the present embodiment, when the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, the front door 1b is determined to be in the open state, while when the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is OFF, the front door 1b is in the closed state. Is determined. In other words, when the front door 1b is open, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state, and when the front door 1b is closed, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned on, the opening detection of the front door 1b becomes effective. The state in which the opening detection of the front door 1b is effective is also referred to as a door opening error state. The detection of opening of the front door 1b becomes invalid when the front door 1b is closed. Further, the opening detection of the front door 1b is also invalidated by operating the reset switch 23 when the front door 1b is open. Disabling the opening detection of the front door 1b from valid to invalid is also referred to as canceling the door opening error state.

During the period when power is being supplied to the slot machine 1, the door monitoring circuit 99a transmits a determination result to the sub control unit 91 in response to a request from the sub control unit 91, and determines the open state of the front door 1b. Each time, the determination result and the time information (date information and time information) at the time of determination are transmitted as history data to the door opening history storage circuit 99b. As a result, the history data is stored in the door opening history storage circuit 99b.

On the other hand, the door monitoring circuit 99a operates with the power supplied by the backup power supply during the period when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and opens the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. Every time the front door 1b is monitored and the open state of the front door 1b is determined, history data is transmitted to the door opening history storage circuit 99b. As a result, the history data is stored in the door opening history storage circuit 99b.

In this way, the door monitoring circuit 99a can continuously monitor the open state of the front door 1b regardless of whether or not power is supplied to the slot machine 1.

The door opening history storage circuit 99b is a circuit that stores history data including a determination result and time information transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a, and is for storing history data for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It has a storage area. The door opening history storage circuit 99b stores the oldest history data among the stored history data for a predetermined number of times so as to be sequentially updated with the history data newly transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a. Therefore, the history data from the present time to a predetermined number of times before is stored in the storage area. The door opening history storage circuit 99b can also be accessed from the sub control unit 91, and the door opening history storage circuit 99b can transmit history data to the sub control unit 91 in response to a request from the sub control unit 91. ..

The door monitoring circuit 99a, the door opening history storage circuit 99b, and the door sensor 60 are supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure. As a result, the door sensor 60 can output an ON-OFF signal indicating the open / closed state of the front door 1b even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. The door monitoring circuit 99a determines the open state of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60, and transmits the history data to the door opening history storage circuit 99b. The door opening history storage circuit 99b sequentially stores the history data transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a, and keeps the stored history data within the capacity of the storage area.

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

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, at regular intervals.

Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of the command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The reception interrupt process is executed, and even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power supply is supplied. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 91c is stored for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, all the areas of the RAM 91c are used as backup RAMs, and even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, all the contents of the RAM 91c are stored for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, all the areas of the RAM 91c are used as backup RAMs, and even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, all the contents of the RAM 91c are stored for a predetermined period.

[Structure of door sensor]
Next, the structure of the door sensor 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 5, and 6.

As shown in FIG. 2, the door sensor 60 is provided at a corner portion opposite to the rotation shaft above the inside of the front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at the side end of the housing 1a. A detection piece receiving member 61 with which the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is in contact is installed at a corner portion on the inner side of the housing 1a opposite to the rotation shaft and corresponding to the door sensor 60. In the following, the surface side of the door sensor 60 facing the detection piece receiving member 61 will be referred to as the rear side of the door sensor 60, and the surface side of the front door 1b facing the front side will be described as the front side of the door sensor 60.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the door sensor 60 detects a detection piece 60b that can be moved by an external force between the advance position x on the rear side of the door sensor and the retracted position z on the front side of the door sensor inside the door sensor body. A detector 60a that can detect whether or not the piece 60b is at the detection position y between the advance position x and the retracted position z, and an urging that biases the detection piece 60b from the retracted position z in the direction of the advanced position x. It is equipped with a spring 60c. The detector 60a is composed of a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit, and is a photo sensor that detects that the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y when the light from the light emitting unit is blocked by the detection piece 60b and the light receiving unit does not receive light. Is.

The detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in a non-transparent case body 60d that covers the periphery so that the positional relationship is difficult to see from the outside, and the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in a non-transparent case body 60d provided in the case body 60d through an insertion hole 60e. Only the tip of the detection piece 60b is exposed to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 5, the detection piece 60b is formed in a substantially L shape in cross-sectional view. One end side of the detection piece 60b is an advance portion that advances to the outside of the sensor body when the detection piece 60b is in the advance position x, and the other end side is a detector 60a when the detection piece 60b is in the detection position y. It is a detection unit detected by.

The detector 60a is arranged at the detection position y inside the sensor body, and outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y. The door sensor 60 is in the ON state when the detection piece 60b is not detected by the detector 60a, that is, when the front door 1b is open, and when the detection piece 60b is detected by the detector 60a, that is, the front door 1b. When is in the closed state, the detection signal of the OFF state is output.

The urging spring 60c urges the detection piece 60b in the direction from the retracted position z to the advance position x, and when no external force is applied to the detection piece 60b, the detection piece 60b is positioned at the advance position x. On the other hand, when an external force is applied to the detection piece 60b, the urging spring 60c contracts, and the detection piece 60b can move to the retracted position z.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the detection piece receiving member 61 is formed in a concave shape having an opening facing the front door 1b side in a cross-sectional view, and the housing 1a so that the concave recess 61a faces the door sensor 60. It is fixed to. The recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 can come into contact with the advance portion of the detection piece 60b, and the depth w of the recess 61a is substantially equal to the length from the advance position x of the detection piece 60b to the detection position y. It is formed. On the other hand, on the surface of the detection piece receiving member 61 facing the door sensor 60, as shown in FIG. 5B, a contact portion 61c that comes into contact with the door sensor 60 when the front door 1b is closed is formed so as to surround the recess 61a. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the front door 1b is opened, no external force is applied to the detection piece 60b, and the detection piece 60b is urged by the urging spring 60c and is located at the advance position x. The detector 60a does not detect the detection piece 60b. As shown in FIG. 6, at the timing t1 at this time, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned on. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and controls to output the door opening signal from the external output board 1000. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 executes the door opening notification. The door opening notification is performed by the sub control unit 91, and is a notification to notify a store clerk or the like that the front door 1b is in the open state.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the front door 1b is closed, the door sensor 60 is moved in the direction of the housing 1a together with the front door 1b, and the advancing portion of the detection piece 60b and the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 are brought into contact with each other. Upon contact, the detection piece 60b receives an external force and moves from the advance position x to the retract position z (evacuation direction). When the front door 1b is moved and completely closed, the door sensor 60 and the contact portion 61c of the detection piece receiving member 61 are in contact with each other. As a result, the detection piece 60b is moved from the advance position x to the detection position y by being moved in the retracting direction by the depth w of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61. As shown in FIG. 6, at the timing t3 at this time, the detection unit of the detection piece 60b is detected by the detector 60a, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned off. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and controls to stop the output of the door opening signal. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 ends the door opening notification at the timing t3 after the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is pushed by a finger or the like other than the detection piece receiving member 61 and moved in the retracting direction, the detection piece 60b responds to the magnitude of the external force. It is moved beyond the detection position y to the retracted position z. In such a case, the detection piece 60b is not detected by the detector 60a and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned on, as in the case of opening the front door 1b. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and controls to output the door opening signal from the external output board 1000, and the sub control unit 91 executes the door opening notification.

In this way, since the detection position y is set between the movable advance position x and the retracted position z of the detection piece 60b, the detection piece 60b is pushed by a finger or the like other than the detection piece receiving member 61. When moving in the retracting direction, the detection piece 60b is less likely to be located at the detection position y. Therefore, the output signal of the door sensor 60 is likely to be in the OFF state as in the case of opening the front door 1b.

The detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in an opaque case body 60d, and the positional relationship between the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a is difficult to see. Therefore, by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state, it becomes difficult to detect the closed state.

When the front door 1b is closed, the detection piece 60b comes into contact with the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61, and the contact portion 61c surrounding the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 comes into contact with the door sensor 60. Therefore, when the front door 1b is closed, the detection piece 60b is surrounded by the peripheral wall 61b of the detection piece receiving member 61, and the detection piece 60b cannot be accessed from the outside.

In the slot machine 1, the front door 1b that closes the opening of the housing 1a is normally maintained in a closed state by the locking piece and the diameter stopper, and the locking piece is operated by a predetermined key operation possessed by a clerk or the like. It can be released by releasing the locking between the locking portion and the locking portion.

The front door 1b is provided with a door sensor 60 that detects the opening of the front door 1b, and when the front door 1b is opened, it is possible to identify that fact, thereby preventing the possibility of some kind of fraud. You can find it.

With the conventional door sensor, the closure of the front door 1b is detected when the detection piece is pushed in, so it is easy to push the detection piece and fix it with adhesive tape regardless of the actual opening / closing status of the front door 1b. , It is possible to always detect the closed state of the front door 1b. Therefore, it is possible to open the front door 1b without detecting the opening of the front door 1b by the door sensor 60, and there is a possibility that it becomes impossible to identify that the fraud has been performed.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is in the advanced position x when the front door 1b is in the open state and the front door 1b is in the closed state from the open state. It is possible to move from the advance position x to the detection position y between the advance position x and the retracted position z, and the detector 60a detects whether or not the position of the detection piece 60b is the detection position y. Further, the main control unit 41 and the door monitoring circuit 99a determine that the front door 1b is in the closed state when it is detected that the detection piece 60b is in the detection position y, and the detection piece 60b is in the detection position y. When it is detected that there is no such thing, it is determined that the front door 1b is in the open state. As a result, even when the detection piece 60b is pushed in by hand or the detection piece 60b is pushed in with tape, it becomes difficult to set the detection piece 60b at the detection position y where the closed state of the front door 1b is determined. Even though the front door 1b is in the open state, it is difficult to erroneously determine that the front door 1b is in the closed state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud due to the front door 1b being erroneously determined to be in the closed state.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in an opaque case body 60d, and the positional relationship between the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a is difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state, it becomes difficult to detect the closed state, and fraud caused by erroneously determining the front door 1b as the closed state is more effective. Can be prevented.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is provided on the front door 1b side where the detection piece 60b can be moved with respect to the housing 1a about one end as an axis. Therefore, since the detection piece 60b can be moved to a position where it is easy to check the status, it is possible to easily check whether or not the detection piece 60b has been tampered with.

In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 moves to the detection position y by contacting the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed at a position facing the detection piece 60b in the closed state of the front door 1b. .. Therefore, when the front door 1b changes from the open state to the closed state, the detection piece 60b moves to the detection position y by coming into contact with the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed at the opposite position. As a result, when the front door 1b is changed from the open state to the closed state, the detection piece 60b can be reliably moved to the detection position y, and the detection piece 60b can be moved in a stable state in the closed state of the front door 1b. It can be stopped at the detection position y.

In the present embodiment, the door sensor 60 detects the opening of the front door 1b. Therefore, even though the front door 1b is open, if it is erroneously determined to be in the closed state, the front door 1b is opened, and an illegal part is attached or the board is replaced. It is possible to prevent it from becoming impossible to identify the possibility that the door has been fraudulent.

In the present embodiment, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the door monitoring circuit 99a is provided with a backup power supply for determining whether or not the front door 1b is in the open state. It is possible to determine whether or not the front door 1b is in the open state even during the period when the power supply to the machine 1 is stopped, and the front door 1b is in the open state regardless of whether or not the power is supplied to the slot machine 1. It is possible to identify that, that is, the possibility that some kind of fraud has been committed.

In the present embodiment, since the history data determined by the door opening history storage circuit 99b that the front door 1b is in the open state is stored, the front door 1b has been opened in the past based on the history data. That is, it is possible to identify the possibility that some kind of fraud has been committed.

[Door open error status]
Next, the door opening error state will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, at the timing t1 when the front door 1b is opened, the detection of the door sensor 60 is turned on. At this time, the opening detection of the front door 1b becomes effective (door opening error state). The opening detection of the front door 1b is invalidated by closing the front door 1b or operating the reset switch 23 (that is, the door opening error state is released). In the case of the example shown in FIG. 6, the reset switch 23 is turned on at the timing t2, and the door open error state is released.

Further, at the timing t2 when the door opening error state is released, the door opening error release command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 can recognize the release of the door open error state by receiving the door open error release command.

In the present embodiment, two different types of notification modes, such as a pre-error release notification mode and a post-error release notification mode, are prepared as the notification modes of the door opening notification executed by the sub-control unit 91. The pre-error release notification mode is more conspicuous than the post-error release notification mode. Therefore, when the door opening notification is performed in the pre-error release notification mode, the store clerk or the like is informed that the front door 1b is in the open state as compared with the case when the door opening notification is performed in the post-error release notification mode. It is easier to inform.

For example, when the door opening notification is performed in the error release notification mode, the effect LED 52 lights up in red and the character image of "door opening" is displayed in most of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the sound of "the door is open" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, when the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after the error is released, the effect LED 52 lights up in red as in the notification mode before the error is released, but only in a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, " The text image of "door open" is not displayed, and no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

As described above, before the error is cleared, the notification mode is more conspicuous than after the error is cleared. As a result, when the front door 1b is opened and a door opening error state occurs, it is possible to promptly notify the clerk that the front door 1b has been opened, and it is possible to prevent fraudulent activities. In addition, since the clerk already knows that the front door 1b is open after the door opening error state is cleared, inform that the front door 1b is opened in an inconspicuous manner. Can be done.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the front door 1b is opened and the door opening error state occurs (timing t1 in FIG. 6), the reset switch 23 is turned on and the door opening error state is released. In the period up to the time (timing t2 in FIG. 6), the door opening notification is performed in the pre-error release notification mode, and the front door 1b is closed from the time when the door opening error state is released (timing t2 in FIG. 6). In the period up to the time (timing t3 in FIG. 6), the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after the error is cleared.

In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened, a door opening error state is generated, and when the reset switch 23 is operated, the door opening error state is temporarily released, but after that, a predetermined period (for example, for example). If the front door 1b is not closed even after 10 seconds), the opening detection of the front door 1b is enabled again and the door opening error state is controlled.

Further, when the door opening error state is once released by the operation of the reset switch 23, the sub control unit 91 changes the notification mode of the door opening notification from the pre-error release notification mode to the post-error release notification mode, and then determines the door opening notification mode. When the front door 1b is not closed and the door opening error state is controlled again even after the period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, the door opening notification mode is changed from the error release post-notification mode to the pre-error release notification mode. The notification mode is changed again.

[Payout rate setting]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. From the point of view of the payout rate, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage regarding the game, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the higher the advantage regarding the game. It becomes low.

In order to change the set value of the payout rate, the power switch 39 of the power supply box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated to temporarily turn it off when the power of the slot machine 1 is ON. Further, it is necessary to operate the setting key switch 37 to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the power of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the game progresses on condition that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned on and the door opening error state is released. It shifts to the setting change state which is an impossible state. When the state shifts to the setting change state, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24.

In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). ). After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is fixed as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. By temporarily turning off the power switch 39, turning on the setting key switch 37 and turning on the power switch 39, the setting change state is entered. Therefore, the operation is also collectively referred to as a setting change operation. ..

The following work is required to confirm the set value of the payout rate. First, after the game is over, the clerk opens the front door 1b in a state where the number of bets is not set. At this time, the main control unit 41 controls the door to open error. Next, the clerk opens the cover 23a and operates the reset switch 23. As a result, the door open error state is released. Here, when the door opening error state is released, the input signal when the setting key switch 37 is operated is effectively received by the main control unit 41, while the setting is made when the door opening error state is not released. Even if the key switch 37 is operated, the input signal is not effectively received by the main control unit 41. Therefore, the store clerk operates the setting key switch 37 after canceling the door opening error state, so that the input signal is effectively received by the main control unit 41 and the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, thereby shifting to the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress is possible.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. The power failure determination process is performed, and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power failure process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the RAM 41c stores fixed data for destruction diagnosis (5AH in the present embodiment) in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0, and all areas of the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the RAM 41c becomes 0, and the processing is performed to store the RAM parity in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (in the present embodiment, all areas) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c is 1. For example, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

Then, the main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c at the time of startup regardless of whether it is due to the system reset or the user reset, and at the same time, the fixed data for destruction diagnosis On the condition that the value is confirmed, the RAM parity is 0, and the value of the fixed data for destruction diagnosis is also correct, the processing state of the main control unit 41 is set to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (1) or the value of the fixed data for destruction diagnosis is incorrect, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM error flag is set in the RAM 41c, and the RAM error error state occurs. It is designed to disable the progress of the game.

In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power supply even during a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. In this case, the configuration returns to the control state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data stored in the RAM 41c that is necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and the power supply is supplied. It may be configured to return to the control state before the power failure based on the data backed up at the time of turning on.

Further, when returning to the control state before the power failure when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power failure, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player. It is not necessary to restore all the states of the input port to the state before the power failure, for example.

[About internal lottery]
As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the game state (usually, inside, BB (RB)), and is determined according to the game state. It is possible to start the game on the condition that the specified number of bets has been set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the activated winning line LN is activated when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped (hereinafter, the activated winning line LN is simply referred to as a winning line LN). You will win a prize if you have a combination of symbols called roles. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they can be broadly divided into small roles that involve the payout of medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game role (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") and a special role (hereinafter, also referred to as "bonus") that accompanies a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role will be collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM.

Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for the special winning combination are , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

In the internal lottery executed in the internal lottery process in Sc6 of FIG. 11, whether or not to allow the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations is determined before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually). (When the start switch 7 is detected) is determined. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work also assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state and whether or not the special role is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the game state flag for specifying the game state, and the RT described later are specified. It is performed according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the set value. In addition, the carry-over of the special role means that if the special role is not won in the game in which the special role is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the special role is carried over to the next game or later, and the special role is carried over until the special role is won. It is to maintain the winning state.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the winning combination, the current game state flag value, the RT flag value, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is stored in the random number value for the internal lottery (the lottery work). When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

Then, when the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role has been won is set in the special role storage work, and the winning flag set in the general role storage work is cleared. In addition, when the general role is won, the winning flag of the general role indicating that the general role has been won is set in the general role storage work. If neither combination nor combination of roles is won, only the general combination storage work is cleared.

[Reel stop control]
Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R executed in the reel control process in Sc7 of FIG. 11 will be described.

The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reels start to rotate and when the reels stop and the reels that are still rotating remain. , Create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

The table index is an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the table creation data is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by the internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state). The difference up to the address where the data is stored is registered. As a result, it is possible to acquire the difference according to the internal winning state and to acquire the corresponding index data by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the winning combination is different, the same address is stored as index data when the same control is applied. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Therefore, the stop control table will be created.

The table creation data includes a stop control table showing the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, left, It may differ depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left or right reel is stopped, the middle or right reel is stopped, and if any of the reels is stopped, it is stopped. Since it may differ depending on the stop position of the finished reel, the address of the stop control table to be referred to is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, and each is based on the start address of the table creation data. The address of the stop control table to be referred to can be specified according to the situation of, and from this specified address, the necessary stop control table can be specified according to each situation. Even if the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, if the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table will be referred to.

The stop control table is data that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R in 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one revolution. Twenty-one regions (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one round of the reel, and these regions are regions 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. Numbers are assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and since symbol numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position, the symbols 0 to 20 are assigned. , 0 to 20 area numbers are assigned in order. Then, the number of sliding frames for each area number is compressed and stored in the stop control table according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding frames for each area number can be obtained by expanding the stop control table. There is.

In the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data as described above, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window). Slip when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing when the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) located in the lower symbol area of 3). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the start address of the table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, first refer to the table index, acquire the index data corresponding to the internal winning state, specify the table creation data based on the acquired index data, and all reels from the specified table creation data. Acquires the address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the rotating state, expands the stop control table of each reel stored in the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all the reels.

Further, when any one reel is stopped, or when any two reels are stopped, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the start address of the table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game is used. The table creation data is specified based on the specified table creation data, and the address of the stop control table of the stopped reel and the unstopped reel corresponding to the area number of the stop position of the reel is acquired from the specified table creation data, and the acquired address is used. Expand the stop control table for each stored reel to create a stop control table for unstopped reels.

Next, regarding the control when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, and causes the corresponding reel to derive the display result. Explaining, when the operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the specified stop operation is specified, the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to pulling in and stopping is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position several minutes ahead of the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window 3). It will stop at the lower symbol area).

In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one reel is stored in one table creation data. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely defined. The stop control table created with reference to is also unique to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel) all have the same conditions, the reels are based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Stop control will be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 frame symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel, and stop when the stop operation is detected. The stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line LN as much as possible within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is drawn so as not to be aligned with the winning line LN. A stop control table with a fixed number of sliding frames is created to control the stop of the reels. On the other hand, if neither combination is won, the stop control with a specified number of sliding frames is not available. Create a table and control the reel stop. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combinations can be aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and the winning combination is won. If the winning combination is not played, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames.

If a special role and a small role are won at the same time, such as when a small role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role will be placed on the winning line LN within a range of 4 frames. The number of sliding frames is set so as to draw in to the maximum, and for the stop operation position where the winning small winning combination cannot be drawn into the winning line LN within the range of up to 4 frames, the winning special role is placed in the winning line LN 4 A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to draw in the maximum within the frame range is created, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning small wins in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line LN, control is performed to align and stop the winning. If the small winning combination that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames cannot be drawn into the line LN, if the special winning combination that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped in the winning line LN, Control is performed to align and stop these, and the winning combination is controlled to be stopped within the pull-in range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination with the winning line LN is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in. When the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role is drawn in, and the small role is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the special role.

In this embodiment, the special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, or when the special role and the small role are newly won at the same time. If so, the winning small role is prioritized over the winning special role, and only when the small role cannot be drawn in, the special role is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN, but the special role and the small role are controlled. If the players are elected at the same time, the control to align the special winning combination with the winning line LN is prioritized over the small winning combination, and the control to align the small winning combination with the winning line LN may be performed only when the special winning combination cannot be drawn in. ..

If the special role and the replay are won at the same time, such as when the replay role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the maximum to the winning line LN is when the stop operation is performed. Control is performed to align and stop the symbols of the re-game combination within the pull-in range of four frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, all the replay roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination with the winning line LN is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize. When the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role is drawn in, and the special role is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the re-game role.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reel for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. Is continued, and on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. The rotation of the reels that are not used is continued, and on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result.

In the present embodiment, on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result, but the reel rotation starts. Then, when the predetermined automatic stop time elapses, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is considered that the stop operation has been performed and the automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel is performed. You can do it. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the operation of the player, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

[About various commands]
Next, a command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 consists of 1-byte mode data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte EXT data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the command from the mode data, and determines the content of the command from the EXT data.

Each command is temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work of RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and is executed in the timer interrupt processing (main) shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 (command transmission processing (main)). It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in Sk16).

When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 receives an image displayed from the liquid crystal display 51, a sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a front door according to the type of the received command. It controls the lamp and the like provided in 1b.

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted (the number of medals used to set the number of medals) and the presence / absence of output of the BET sound. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 is used. Is manipulated and sent when the bet count is set.

The setting change start command is a command indicating that the setting change has been started. The setting change start command is sent at the start of the setting change. A value indicating that the setting change has been started is set in the EXT data.

The setting change end command is a command indicating that the setting change has been completed and the setting value selected by the setting change. The setting change end command is sent at the end of the setting change. One of the six types of setting values selected by changing the setting is set in the EXT data.

The mode selection start command is a command that can specify the transition to the mode selection state of whether or not to set the power saving mode for suppressing power consumption. The mode selection start command is sent when shifting to the mode selection state.

The mode specification command is a command that can specify the selected mode. The mode identification command is transmitted when a selection is made as to whether or not to set the power saving mode in the mode selection state.

The mode selection end command is a command that can be specified to end the mode selection state. The mode selection end command is sent when the mode selection end state is ended.

The error start command is a command indicating that an error has occurred. One of eight types of errors is set in the EXT data. The error start command is sent at the start of error processing. The eight types of errors include an overflow tank overflow error indicating that the medals in the overflow tank 35 are full, a hopper empty error indicating that the medals in the hopper tank 34a are exhausted, and the medals to be paid out are the hopper tank 34a. Payout medal jam error indicating that the medal is jammed due to, etc., input signal error indicating that a medal detection error has occurred in the medal selector, reel rotation error indicating that the reel is not rotating normally, internal An illegal winning error indicating that the winning prediction flag for which a prize is expected from the result of the lottery and the winning result actually won does not match, and a RAM content error indicating a RAM abnormality are set.

The error release command is a command indicating that an error other than the door open error state has been released. The error release command is sent when error processing is released. A value indicating that the error has been cleared is set in the EXT data.

The door open error release command is a command that can identify that the door open error state has been released. The door open error release command is sent when the door open error state is released.

The settlement start command is a command indicating that the settlement of medals has started. The settlement start command is sent at the start of the settlement process. In the EXT data, either data indicating that the inserted medals have been settled or data indicating that the credited medals have been settled is set.

The settlement end command is a command indicating that the settlement of medals has been completed. The settlement end command is sent at the end of the settlement process. A value indicating that the settlement has been completed is set in the EXT data.

The medal insertion command is a command indicating that a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion command is transmitted when a medal is inserted without credit addition. A value indicating the number of inserted medals (any of 1 to 3) is set in the EXT data.

The credit increase command is a command indicating that the number of credited medals has increased. The credit increase command is sent when a medal is inserted with the addition of credits. A value indicating that the credit has increased is set in the EXT data.

The game counter 1 command is a command indicating a count value of 0 to 127, which is counted each time a game is played. The game counter 1 command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted. A value indicating any of the count values from 0 to 127 is set in the EXT data.

The reel acceleration information command is a command indicating that the rotation of the reel has started. The reel acceleration information command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted. A value indicating any one of nine types of reel rotation start patterns is set in the EXT data.

The internal winning command is a command indicating whether or not the BB has been won and the RT status. The internal winning command is sent when the start switch operation is accepted. In the EXT data, a value indicating whether or not the BB has been won and the RT status are set.

The winning number command is a command indicating the result of the internal lottery. The winning number command is sent when the start switch operation is accepted. A value indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the EXT data.

The BB inserted number 1 command is a command indicating the number of medals inserted in the BB game. The BB input number 1 command is transmitted at the start of reel rotation. A value indicating the number of inserted medals is set in the EXT data.

The reel stop reception 1 command is a command indicating that the first stop has been performed. Reel stop reception 1 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is received. In the EXT data, a value indicating a reception state (that is, whether or not it has been operated) of each stop switch and a lighting state (whether or not it is lit) of the LED built in each stop switch is set.

The reel sliding frame number 1 command is a command indicating the number of frames until the reel stops when the first stop is performed. The reel sliding frame number 1 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted. A value indicating the number of frames (0 to 4 frames) until the reel stops is set in the EXT data.

The reel stop position 1 command is a command indicating a position at which the reel stops when the first stop is performed. The reel stop position 1 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted. A value indicating the reel stop position (frame numbers 0 to 20) is set in the EXT data.

The reel stop reception 2 command is a command indicating that the second stop has been performed. The reel stop reception 2 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is received. In the EXT data, a value indicating a reception state (that is, whether or not it has been operated) of each stop switch and a lighting state (whether or not it is lit) of the LED built in each stop switch is set.

The reel sliding frame number 2 command is a command indicating the number of frames until the reel stops when the second stop is performed. The reel sliding frame number 2 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted. A value indicating the number of frames (0 to 4 frames) until the reel stops is set in the EXT data.

The reel stop position 2 command is a command indicating a position at which the reel stops when the second stop is performed. The reel stop position 2 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted. A value indicating the reel stop position (frame numbers 0 to 20) is set in the EXT data.

The reel stop reception 3 command is a command indicating that the third stop has been performed. The reel stop reception 3 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is received. In the EXT data, a value indicating a reception state (that is, whether or not it has been operated) of each stop switch and a lighting state (whether or not it is lit) of the LED built in each stop switch is set.

The reel sliding frame number 3 command is a command indicating the number of frames until the reel stops when the third stop is performed. The reel slip frame number 3 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted. A value indicating the number of frames (0 to 4 frames) until the reel stops is set in the EXT data.

The reel stop position 3 command is a command indicating a position at which the reel stops when the third stop is performed. The reel stop position 3 command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is accepted. A value indicating the reel stop position (frame numbers 0 to 20) is set in the EXT data.

The game counter 2 command is a command indicating a count value of 0 to 127, which is counted each time a game is played. The game counter 2 command is transmitted after all reels are stopped. A value indicating any of the count values from 0 to 127 is set in the EXT data.

The RT information 2 command is a command indicating whether or not the BB has been won, whether or not the RB has been won, and the RT status. The RT information 2 command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted. In the EXT data, a value indicating whether or not the BB has been won, whether or not the RB has been won, and the RT state is set.

The winning number 1 command is a command indicating the type of winning. The winning number 1 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. In the EXT data, a value indicating the operating state of the BB (whether or not it is in the BB) and the type of winning is set.

The winning number 2 command is a command indicating the type of winning. The winning number 1 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. In the EXT data, a value indicating the operating state of the BB (whether or not it is in the BB) and the type of winning is set.

The winning number command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out by winning. The winning number command is sent at the start of the medal payout process. A value indicating the number of medals to be paid out is set in the EXT data.

The BB payout number 1 command is a command indicating the number of medals paid out at the time of BB. The BB payout number 1 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process during BB. A value (upper 7 bits) indicating the number of medals to be paid out in the BB is set in the EXT data.

The BB payout number 2 command is a command indicating the number of medals paid out at the time of BB. The BB payout number 2 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process during BB. A value (lower 7 bits) indicating the number of medals to be paid out in the BB is set in the EXT data.

The BB end wait command is a command indicating that the BB is waiting for the end. The BB end wait command is transmitted at the end of BB. A value indicating the type of BB waiting to be completed (one type in the present embodiment) is set in the EXT data.

The BB end command is a command indicating that the BB ends. The BB end command is transmitted at the end of BB, at the start of automatic settlement, and at the start of stop processing. A value indicating the type of BB to be terminated (one type in the present embodiment) is set in the EXT data.

The RT information 1 command is a command indicating the RT status. The RT information 1 command is transmitted at the end of the game. A value indicating the RT state is set in the EXT data.

The BB operation type command is a command indicating whether or not BB is in progress. The BB operation type command is transmitted at the end of the game. A value indicating whether or not BB is in progress is set in the EXT data.

The game end command is a command indicating the game state (BB, RB, replay winning) when the game is ended. The game end command is sent at the end of the game. A value indicating the game state (BB, RB, replay winning) at the end of the game is set in the EXT data.

The door command is a command indicating whether or not the front door 1b is open. Door commands are sent when the power is turned on, when setting changes are started, when a RAM content error starts, when the game ends, and when the door is opened or closed. A value indicating the open state (whether the door is open or closed) is set in the EXT data.

The power failure recovery 1 command is a command indicating a count value of 0 to 127, which is counted each time a game is played. The power failure recovery 1 command is transmitted when the backup is normal after the power is turned on. A value indicating any of the count values from 0 to 127 is set in the EXT data.

The power failure recovery 2 command is a command indicating whether or not the BB has been won and the RT status. The power failure recovery 2 command is transmitted when the backup is normal after the power is turned on. In the EXT data, a value indicating whether or not the BB has been won and the RT status are set.

The power failure recovery 3 command is a command indicating whether or not BB is in progress and the number of medals that have been inserted. The power failure recovery 3 command is transmitted when the backup is normal after the power is turned on. In the EXT data, a value indicating whether or not BB is in progress and the number of medals that have been inserted is set.

The power failure recovery 4 command is a command indicating the game state (BB, RB, replay winning) when the game is ended. The power failure recovery 4 command is transmitted when the backup is normal after the power is turned on. A value indicating the game state (BB, RB, replay winning) at the end of the game is set in the EXT data.

The hot start command is a command indicating that the system should be restarted without turning off the power. The hot start command is sent when the backup is successful after the power is turned on. A value indicating that the EXT data is restarted without turning off the power is set in the EXT data.

Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described.

[Initial setting process]
First, the initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. When power is supplied and a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs a system reset and executes a start-up process. Then, by executing the activation process, the IMF described later becomes 0, and the interrupt prohibition state is set. In addition, initial values are set in internal function registers (CTC control registers, registers related to random number circuits, etc.) by startup processing. After that, the initial setting processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8 is performed according to the program stored in the ROM 41b as the user program.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the main control unit 41 first sets the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) to 0 by executing the DI instruction described later, and prohibits interrupts (Sa1). The interrupt process is a process that interrupts the basic process when an interrupt factor occurs. The interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) is prohibited (Sa1). Next, the initialization data is set (Sa2), and each output port is initialized (Sa3). Next, the built-in register is set (Sa4).

In the setting of the built-in register, for example, the random number generation circuit 42 is set. Specifically, the main control unit 41 writes in the built-in register the random number maximum value setting data that specifies the random number maximum value preset by the user in the setting of the random number circuit. Further, the main control unit 41 confirms whether the maximum random number set in the built-in register is not equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit value, and if the maximum random number value is not more than the lower limit value, the main control unit 41 is set in the maximum random number value setting register. Performs the random number maximum value resetting process that resets the existing random number maximum value.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes an initial value change process for changing the initial value of the count value updated by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 writes the random number update method selection data to the random number update method selection register. Further, the main control unit 41 writes cycle setting data (data for setting how many divisions the reference clock signal is divided into) that specifies the cycle of the random number generation clock signal preset by the user. Further, the main control unit 41 sets whether or not to update the initial value input to the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 sets whether or not to change the permutation of the count values updated by the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Then, the main control unit 41 writes the random number circuit activation data. By doing so, the main control unit 41 activates the random number generation circuit 42.

Next, it is determined whether or not the power supply voltage is normal (Sa5). If the power supply voltage is not normal (N in Sa5), the determination is repeated until it becomes normal. When the power supply voltage is normal (Y in Sa5), the upper address of the interrupt vector is set (Sa6). Then, access to the RAM is permitted (Sa7), and the stack pointer is initialized (Sa8).

Next, the RAM parity is calculated (Sa10). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated RAM parity becomes 0 (Sa11). If the RAM parity does not become 0 (N in Sa11), the process proceeds to Sa14.

When the RAM parity becomes 0 (Y in Sa11), fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is acquired from the RAM 41c (Sa12). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is correct (Sa13). Next, in the step of Sa14, the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is cleared (Sa14).

Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is turned on (Sa15a). When the setting key switch is on (Y in Sa15a), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an error state has occurred before the power is cut off (Sa15b). If an error state occurs before the power is cut off (Y in Sa15b), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag described later is set (Sa15c).

When it is determined in the judgment of Sa15b that there was no error state before the power interruption (N in Sa15b), or when it is determined in the judgment of Sa15c that the RAM abnormality flag is set (Y in SA15c), the main control unit 41 sets the timer interrupt (Sa22). Specifically, the register of the timer circuit built in the main control unit 41 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time intervals. For example, a value corresponding to 0.56 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the timer is interrupted periodically every 0.56 ms. In the timer circuit, the timer is initialized by setting the register, and the time counting is started from the initial value. Then, when the timer interrupt setting is completed, the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting key switch is off in the determination of Sa15a (Y in Sa15), or when it is determined that the RAM abnormality flag is not set in the determination of Sa15c (N in Sa15c), the determination of Sa11. Based on the determination of Sa13 and whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is set, it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c have been destroyed, that is, whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are normal (Sa16). When the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed (N in Sa16), a power failure recovery command (power failure recovery command 1 to 4) is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (Sa17), and a hot start command is subcontrolled. It is transmitted to the unit 91 (Sa18). The case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed is a case where it is determined that the fixed data for the RAM destruction diagnosis is correct in Sa11 and Sa13, and the RAM abnormality flag is not set.

Then, all the registers are restored (Sa19), and the timer interrupt setting similar to that of Sa22 is set (Sa20). Then, the process returns to the Sk26 process of the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIG.

When the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed (Y in Sa16), the start address of the RAM to be initialized is set in the register (Sa23), and the area of the RAM indicated by the specified address is cleared (hereinafter, "" Also referred to as "initialization") (Sa24). The case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed is either the case where the fixed data for the RAM destruction diagnosis is not determined to be correct by N or Sa13 in Sa11 or the case where the RAM abnormality flag is set. ..

Here, the storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into a set value work, a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area.

The set value work is an area in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized when a normal setting is changed, such as a set value or a random number value, is stored.

The special work is an area in which data that is initialized only before the start of setting change, such as input / output data of the I / O port 41d and data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90, is stored.

The important work is an area in which a counter indicating the number of credits, display data of various indicators and LEDs, a timekeeping counter of the game time, and data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the game are stored.

The general work is data necessary for one game (one game), such as a winning flag that is not carried over, a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out, and stores data that can be initialized at the end of the game. This is the area to be used.

The unused area is an unused area of the storage area of the RAM 41c.

The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored.

Then, when the address is specified in Sa23, all the above-mentioned areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Next, a RAM abnormality flag indicating that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not normal is set in the RAM 41c (Sa25), and the process proceeds to error processing. In error processing, it becomes impossible to play a game due to an error state. The error state is set change processing by turning on the setting key switch 37 and turning on the power switch 39 so that Sa15a determines Y, further Sa15b determines Y, and Sa15c determines Y (FIG. 9). And it can be canceled by shifting to (see FIG. 10). Therefore, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 37, it becomes N at Sa15a and Y at Sa16, so that an error state occurs again.

In this embodiment, the data is set to "00h", that is, it is initialized by clearing it. However, for example, it is possible to perform initialization by setting the data to "FFh" or by inputting a predetermined value for each data.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls so that the setting change process is not performed in the case of an error state other than the RAM abnormality (Y in Sa15b, N in Sa15c). As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting change and the setting confirmation (predetermined event) from occurring in an error state (abnormal state) other than the RAM abnormality.

[Setting change processing]
Next, the setting change process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the main control unit 41 first sets the start address of the RAM 41c to be initialized in the register (Sb1). The RAM 41c is divided into areas according to the purpose of use by a 16-bit memory space address. Then, in the processing of Sb1, the start address to be initialized among the memory space addresses is set in the register. Next, it is determined whether or not the contents of the RAM are abnormal based on the calculation of the RAM parity in Sa10 of FIG. 7 or the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis acquired in Sa12 of FIG. 7 (Sb2). If the contents of the RAM are abnormal (Y in Sb2), the process proceeds to Sb4. If the contents of the RAM are not abnormal (N in Sb2), the start address of the RAM to be initialized at the start of setting change is set in the register (Sb3).

Next, the RAM area indicated by the address specified by Sb1 or Sb3 is cleared (Sb4). When the address is specified in Sb1, all the above-mentioned areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. When the address is specified in Sb3, the special work, the important work, the general work, the unused area, and the stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. When the processing of Sb4 is completed, the setting change start command described later is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (Sb5), and the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 executes the command at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms). The interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) is permitted (Sb6).

Next, it is determined whether or not the setting / reset switch 38 is on (Sb7). When the setting / reset switch 38 is on (Y in Sb7), the set value is set in the register (Sb8). When the setting / reset switch 38 is off (N in Sb7), it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is on (Sb9).

If the start switch 7 is not turned on (N in Sb9), the process returns to Sb7. When the start switch 7 is on (Y in Sb9), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is off (Sb10). If the setting key switch is not turned off (N in Sb10), the determination is repeated until the setting key switch is turned on. When the setting key switch is off (Y in Sb10), the data of the setting value set in the register is stored in the RAM 41c (Sb11).

Next, the setting change end command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (Sb12). Then, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the setting change is set in the register (Sb13), and the process proceeds to the main process of FIG.

[Main processing]
Next, the main process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. Then, one cycle of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 first interrupts the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 described in FIGS. 12 and 13 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms). Is prohibited (Sc1). Next, the final address of the RAM to be initialized is set (Sc2).

Next, the RAM area indicated by the specified address is cleared (Sc3). At this time, if the main process is started after the setting change process, the addresses from the address specified in Sb13 in FIG. 10 to the address specified in Sc2 are initialized. As a result, the important work and the general work are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Further, at the end of one unit of the game, the address specified by Sc9 to the address specified by Sc2 are initialized. As a result, the general work is initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Then, the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sc4).

Next, the game start waiting process is executed (Sc5). In the game start waiting process, a process of waiting in a state in which the bet number can be set, setting a predetermined number of bets according to the game state, and starting the game when the start switch 7 is operated is executed.

Next, the internal lottery process is executed (Sc6). In the internal lottery process, whether to allow the above-mentioned winning of each winning combination based on the random number value for the internal lottery latched at the same time as the game starts by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sc5 (that is, the derivation of the display result is derived. Performs the process of deciding whether or not to allow it. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on each lottery result. If a special role (BB or RB) is won by an internal lottery, the special role carry-over flag is set. Then, as described above, the presence or absence of the special role carry-over flag is determined to determine the presence or absence of the special role carry-over, and the winning combination according to the presence or absence of the special role carry-over (the special role is subject to the internal lottery during the special role carry-over). Judgment processing is performed for (excluded).

Next, the reel control process is executed (Sc7). In the reel control process, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the start switch 7, the result of the internal lottery in the step of Sc6, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player are detected. A process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is executed according to the fact.

Next, the game end setting process is executed (Sc8). In the game end setting process, when it is determined that the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C and 2R has stopped in the Sc7 process, a prize is generated according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. The process of determining whether or not it is executed is executed. If a special role is won, the special role carry-over flag is cleared in this process. Then, when it is determined that a prize has been generated, credits are added and medals are paid out based on the number of payouts according to the prize (payout process). When a prize is won, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game after the payout of medals and the like is completed. Further, if no winning is generated, after the reels are stopped, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game.

When the game end time setting process is completed, the start address of the initial target RAM at the end of each game is set, and the process returns to Sc1. When returning to Sc1, the final address of the RAM to be initialized is set in the register by Sc2, and the RAM in the area specified by Sc3 is cleared. As a result, the RAM is cleared for each game.

Further, in the main process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game, set in the command buffer, and transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting the initial setting process and the game process at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms). The timer interrupt process (main) is a process executed by an interrupt (also referred to as a timer interrupt) generated according to the count of the counter timer (CTC) described later, and the timer interrupt process program The stored address is set as a value corresponding to the timer interrupt (CTC0) of the interrupt processing vector table. Then, when the timer interrupt occurs, the process from the address is executed. Further, the timer interrupt processing (main) interval (0.56 ms) is set by setting 0.56 ms as an arbitrary value for the timer value of CTC. Other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, if the timer interrupt is 3 or the timer interrupt is 4 in the Sk6 step, it is further determined whether or not it is 3 by referring to the branching counter value, that is, whether or not it is the timer interrupt 4 (Sk18), and the timer. If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, it checks the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (passing the reel reference position), detects the occurrence of a reel rotation error, and stops. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set), and if the stop preparation is complete and the timer is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Enable origin passage processing (Sk20), determine whether the detection status of switches such as MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R has changed, request transmission of operation detection command, etc. After sequentially executing the switch input determination process (Sk21) to be performed and the random number value read process (Sk22) in which the numerical data is read from the random number value register R1D and stored in the random number value storage work, the process proceeds to the Sk26 step.

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

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

[Power cut (main)]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (main) executed when the main control unit 41 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

In the power failure processing (main), first, all the registers that may be used are saved in the stack area (Sm1). Although the values of the I register and the IY register described above are used, they are not saved here because the same fixed values are always set at the time of initialization at startup.

Next, fixed data for fracture diagnosis (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set (Sm2). Then, the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 prohibits interrupting the timer interrupt processing (main) executed at regular intervals (intervals of 0.56 ms), and initializes all output ports (). Sm3). Next, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all the storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sm4), and the access to the RAM 41c is performed. Prohibit (Sm5).

After that, the voltage drops, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 stops, and the state shifts to the standby state. Then, if the voltage drops in this standby state, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the main control unit 41 is surely stopped when the power is cut off.

In this embodiment, interrupt prohibition is set before the initialization of the output port, but the output port for outputting data to the sub control board 90, the external output board 1000, the reel motor, and the reel sensor. Interruption may be prohibited before writing data to or writing data to the serial communication circuit.

[Setting process at the end of the game]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game end setting process executed by the main control unit 41 (main CPU 41a) in the step Sc8 of FIG.

In the game end setting process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sj1), and the specified number according to the game state (3 in this embodiment regardless of the game state) is set. It is set in the RAM 41c (Sj2), and it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c (Sj3).

When it is determined in the step of Sj3 that the next game is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Sj4), and the value of the medal OUT signal output counter indicating the number of remaining outputs of the medal OUT signal is added by 1. Then (Sj5), proceed to the step of Sj6. In the step of Sj6, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Sj6), and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the step of Sj4. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the non-insertion flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 41c (Sj7), and the process proceeds to the step of Sj8. If it is determined in the step of Sj3 that the next game is not a replay game, the process proceeds to the step of Sj8.

In the step of Sj8, the in-game flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sj8) ”, and it is determined whether or not the error code is set in the register (Sj9). If it is determined in the step of Sj9 that the error code is not set in the register, the game end time setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If it is determined in the step of Sj9 that the error code is set in the register, the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG. 18 (Sj10). Then, when the error is cleared, the game end time setting process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected, after the reel control process (Sc7 in FIG. 11) is completed, the game end setting process (Sc8 in FIG. 11) is shown. In 15), error processing (progress and stop of the game) is performed (Sj10 in FIG. 15). This does not complicate control. When an abnormality that may hinder the progress of the game is detected, error processing (abnormality notification, game progress stop) is performed at the time when the abnormality is detected. Thereby, the abnormality notification can be suitably performed. Further, if a freeze occurs after the end of the game, or if an abnormality occurs in the game, the freeze may be generated after error processing is performed.

In addition, as an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game, for example, an insertion error (an error determined when the insertion of a medal is detected outside the period in which the insertion of a medal is permitted) or a payout error (a medal) An error that is determined when a medal payout is detected outside the period during which the payout is permitted). The abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is not limited to this, and any abnormality may be used as long as it does not hinder the progress of the game.

Further, as an abnormality that may hinder the progress of the game, a full tank abnormality (an error when the full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is determined) and a RAM abnormality (for example, when the RAM parity is not 0 (when 1)). (Error when the value of the destruction diagnosis data is incorrect), reel rotation abnormality (error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33 for a certain period or more), and the like. The abnormality that may hinder the progress of the game is not limited to this, and any abnormality that may hinder the progress of the game may be used.

[Output timing of medal OUT signal and security signal]
Next, regarding output control of the medal OUT signal and the security signal that the main CPU 41a outputs to the external output board 1000 as an external output signal when an abnormality (error) that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected, FIGS. 16 to 16 to This will be described with reference to FIG. An abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is an abnormality that allows the game to proceed without performing error processing. Specific examples of the abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game are a throw-in error and a payout error during the reel control process, and a throw-in error during the payout process.

The insertion error during the reel control process and the payout process is related to, for example, when a foreign substance is inserted from the medal insertion section 4, a foreign substance is present in the flow path of the medal, or during the reel rotation or the payout process. Instead, it is detected when the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. Further, a payout error during the reel control process is detected when a medal is paid out when it is not the payout timing.

In FIGS. 16 to 18, the start switch, reel rotation start, first stop, second stop, third stop, payout, and bet number setting indicate each timing during the progress of the game. Specifically, the start switch indicates the timing at which the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The reel rotation start indicates the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating. The first stop indicates the timing at which the first stop operation is detected while all the reels are still rotating. The second stop indicates a state in which any one reel has already stopped and the two reels are rotating, that is, the timing at which the second stop operation is detected. The third stop indicates a state in which any two reels are stopped and one reel is rotating, that is, the timing at which the third stop operation is detected. The payout indicates the timing at which the medal payout process is being performed. The bet number setting indicates the timing at which the bet number setting process is performed after the replay is won.

The abnormality detection indicates the timing at which an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected. The medal OUT signal indicates the output status of the medal OUT signal. Specifically, the medal OUT signal is a signal indicating that one medal has been paid out by outputting one pulse. The security signal indicates the output status of a signal (for example, an input error signal or a payout error signal) indicating that an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game has occurred.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing output timings of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel control process and a medal payout prize is generated. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel control process, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed. And, the security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize the medals paid out in the situation where an abnormality occurs during the reel control process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs.

Further, as is conventionally known, when an abnormality is detected during a game and an abnormality is notified after the game is completed, if an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is completed, "abnormality during the game" and "abnormality during the game" "Abnormality immediately after the end of the game" cannot be distinguished. However, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the game to the end of the application of the game medium, the output of the medal OUT signal is output after the application of the game medium is completed. Start outputting security signals before completion. Thereby, for example, the hall computer analyzes the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collection unit, and detects that the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish that it is an "abnormality during the game" rather than an "abnormality immediately after the game". The collection unit is a device that collects game information of each slot machine 1. The hall computer is a device that manages game information data based on each game information collected by the collection unit.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when a prize with a medal payout occurs and an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the payout process. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the payout process, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed, the payout process is completed. Moreover, the security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize the medals paid out in the situation where an abnormality occurs during the payout process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs.

Further, as is conventionally known, when an abnormality is detected during payout, when an abnormality is notified after the payout is completed, when an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is completed, "abnormality during payout" and "abnormality during payout" are displayed. It is indistinguishable from "abnormality immediately after the end of payout". However, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of granting the game medium to the end of the granting of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is signaled after the granting of the game medium is completed. Start outputting the security signal before completing the output of. Thereby, for example, the hall computer analyzes the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collection unit, and detects that the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish that it is not an "abnormality immediately after the end of payout" but an "abnormality during payout".

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing output timings of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel control process and a replay winning is generated. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel control process, the number of bets due to the winning of the replay is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected. The security signal is output after the processing is completed and before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thereby, it is possible to recognize that the bet number is set in the situation where an abnormality occurs during the reel control process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs. In the illustrated example, the horizontal axis of the bet number setting is long, but it is actually a moment.

Further, as is conventionally known, when an abnormality is detected during a game and an abnormality is notified after the game is completed, when an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is completed, "abnormality during the game" and "abnormality during the game" are displayed. "Abnormality immediately after the end of the game" cannot be distinguished. However, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the game to the end of granting the game medium, the medal OUT signal is displayed after the bet number processing by winning the replay is completed. Start outputting the security signal before completing the output of. Thereby, for example, the hall computer analyzes the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collection unit, and detects that the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish that it is an "abnormality during the game" rather than an "abnormality immediately after the game".

The timing for detecting an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is during the reel control process (during rotation of the reel) in the examples shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, and during the payout process in the example shown in FIG. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected during the wait, an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game during freeze, or an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game during settlement. Even in the case of detecting, the security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed and the medal OUT signal is output, as in the examples shown in FIGS. 16 to 18. Outputs a security signal before is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize the medals paid out in the situation where an abnormality occurs during each process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs.

In the above-mentioned example, when a prize with a medal payout occurs, a medal OUT signal is output after the payout process is completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a medal OUT signal may be output each time one medal is paid out. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when the medal OUT signal is output immediately after the medal is paid out.

In the illustrated example, the security signal is output after the payout process (medal payout) is completed and before the output of the final medal OUT signal is completed. That is, even in this case, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel control process (during the reel rotation process), the security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but the payout process ( The security signal is output after the medal payout) is completed and before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, even when the medal OUT signal is output every time one medal is paid out, it is possible to recognize the medal paid out in a situation where an abnormality occurs during the reel control process (during the reel rotation process). .. That is, even when the medal OUT signal is output each time one medal is paid out, the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs can be recognized. In this case, by making the interval at which the collecting unit collects the medal OUT signal and the security signal shorter than the pulse width of the medal OUT signal, the hall computer receives the security signal before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. It is possible to detect that it was output. This makes it possible to distinguish that it is an "abnormality during the game" rather than an "abnormality immediately after the game".
[Door open error cancellation process]
The door opening error release process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The door open error release process is a process for the clerk to release the door open error state, and is executed by the interrupt process.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset switch 23 is turned on (S100). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset switch 23 is not turned on (N in S100), the main control unit 41 ends the door opening error release process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the reset switch 23 is turned on (Y in S100), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S101). When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S101), the main control unit 41 ends the door opening error canceling process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S101), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door is currently in the door open error state (S102). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door open error state is not present, that is, the door open error state has already been released (N in S102), the main control unit 41 ends the door open error release process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state is still present (Y in S102), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is open (S103a). When the main control unit 41 determines that the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is closed (N in S103a), the main control unit 41 ends the door opening error release process.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is open (Y in S103a), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is off (S103b). If the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in S103b), the door opening error canceling process ends.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Y in S103b), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the input signal based on the operation of the reset switch 23 in S100, and cancels the door open error state. (S104). After that, the main control unit 41 transmits a door open error release command capable of identifying that the door open error has been released to the sub control unit 91 to the sub control unit 91 (S105), and performs a door open error release process. finish.

Here, conventionally, even if the front door 1b is closed, the reset switch 23 may be illegally operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, for example. ..

However, in the present embodiment, if the power of the slot machine 1 is ON and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is not detected, it is based on the operation of the reset switch 23. The input signal is not effectively accepted and the door open error state cannot be canceled. That is, even if the reset switch 23 is operated, the release of the door opening error state is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the door opening error state from being illegally released.

Moreover, the reset switch 23 is covered with the cover 23a, and if the opening of the cover 23a is not detected, the operation of the reset switch 23 is not effectively accepted, and the door opening error state cannot be released. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively prevent the door opening error state from being released illegally.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the reset switch 23 is operated while the setting key switch 37 is on, the door open error state is not released. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the door opening error state from ending when the setting key switch 37 is on.

[Error handling]
The error processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 41 detects that an error state has occurred. For example, the main control unit 41 detects that an error state “overflow tank overflow error” has occurred when the medals in the overflow tank 35 are full. Further, for example, the main control unit 41 detects that the error state "hopper empty error" has occurred when the medals in the hopper tank 34a are exhausted. Further, for example, the main control unit 41 detects that an error state "payout medal clogging error" has occurred when the medal to be paid out is clogged with the hopper tank 34a or the like. Further, for example, the main control unit 41 detects that an error state “input signal abnormality error” has occurred when a medal detection abnormality occurs in the medal selector. Further, for example, the main control unit 41 detects that the error state "reel rotation abnormality error" has occurred when the reel rotation is not normally performed. Further, for example, the main control unit 41 has generated an error state "illegal winning error" when the winning prediction flag that is expected to win from the result of the internal lottery and the winning result that actually won the prize do not match. Is detected. Further, for example, the main control unit 41 detects that an error state “RAM content error” has occurred when a RAM error occurs. The main control unit 41 can detect all the error states that have occurred even when a plurality of error states such as these error states and the door opening error state described above occur.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected, the reel control process (Sc7 in FIG. 11) is completed and then the game end setting process (Sc8 in FIG. 11) is completed. , FIG. 15) performs error processing (progress and stop of the game) (Sj10 in FIG. 15). Further, when an abnormality that hinders the progress of the game is detected, the error processing is executed by the interrupt processing when an error state occurs in each processing.

In the error processing, as shown in FIG. 21, the current display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is saved on the stack (Se1), and the error code stored in the register is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (Se2). ..

Next, the error code stored in the register is checked, and it is determined whether or not the error code is an error code indicating a disconnection abnormality error, a RAM abnormality error, or an abnormality winning error (Se3a), and the disconnection abnormality error, RAM. If the error code indicates an abnormal error or an abnormal winning error, the process shifts to loop processing in which no processing is performed.

Further, in the step of Se3a, when it is determined that the error code does not indicate an error other than a disconnection abnormality error, a RAM abnormality error, and an abnormality winning error, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is off (Se3b). .. If the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in Se3b), the determination is repeated until the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch is turned off (Y in Se3b), it is determined whether or not the door opening error state is in effect (Se3c). If it is determined that the door opening error state (Y in Se3c), the process returns to the step of Se3b.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the door opening error state is not present (N in Se3c), it is determined whether or not the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected (Se4), and the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected. If not, it is further determined whether or not the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected (Se5), and if the operation of the reset switch 23 is not detected, the process returns to the step of Se3b. That is, when the setting key switch 37 is off and the door opening error state is not present, the game waits in a state where the game cannot proceed until the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is detected.

Then, when the setting key switch 37 is off and the door opening error state is not obtained, the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step of Se4, or the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected in the step of Se5. If this is the case, the error code stored in the register is cleared (Se6), and the display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is returned to the display state saved in the stack in the step of Se1 (Se7). Return to the processing of.

In this way, in the error processing, if the error processing is due to an error other than a disconnection error, a RAM error, or an abnormal winning error, the reset / setting switch is set when the setting key switch 37 is off and the door is not in the door open error state. By operating 38 or the reset switch 23, the original processing is restored even if the error state is canceled, but if the error processing is due to a disconnection abnormality error, a RAM abnormality error, or an abnormality winning error, the reset / setting switch 38 Alternatively, even if the reset switch 23 is operated, the error state is not released and the original state is not restored.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated while the setting key switch 37 is on, the error state is not cleared. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the error state from ending when the setting key switch 37 is on.

[Liquid crystal effect processing]
Next, the liquid crystal effect processing in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the effect screen corresponding to the character set as the effect character on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, "character A" is set as the effect character in the initial state. The effect character set in the initial state is not limited to "character A" and may be any character.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the liquid crystal effect processing. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a specific combination has been won based on the winning number command transmitted from the game control board 41 (So1). The specific roles in the present embodiment are cherry a and cherry b. The specific role is not limited to this, and any role may be used as the specific role.

When it is determined that the specific combination has been won (Y in So1), the sub-control unit 91 draws a production character (character lottery) based on the character lottery table stored in the ROM 91b. After that, the sub-control unit 91 sets the character selected by lottery as the effect character (So2).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a character lottery table according to the present embodiment. The illustrated character lottery table shows that the percentage of characters A selected is 30% and the percentage of characters B selected is 70%. The selection ratio of each character is not limited to this, and may be any ratio.

When it is determined that the specific combination has not been won in So1 (N in So1) or when a character is set in So2, the effect is executed by the character set as the effect character (So3). After that, the liquid crystal effect processing is finished.

For example, when the character A is set as the effect character, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect in which the character A (CAa) is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A). Further, for example, when the character B is set as the effect character, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect in which the character B (CBa) is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (A). As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect corresponding to the character set as the effect character is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect character is selected when the specific combination is won.

[Notification effect processing]
Next, the notification effect processing in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when a specific event occurs, an effect of notifying that the specific event has occurred is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined event occurs, an effect of notifying that the predetermined event has occurred is executed.

The specific event is an event that occurs when the player (customer) is not present. Further, the specific event is an event that is unlikely to occur or does not occur when the player is playing. For example, the specific event may be initialization of the storage area of the RAM 41c (storage means), setting change, power-on, or the like. Further, the effect of notifying a specific event is an effect of notifying an event that occurs in a scene where the player (customer) is not present. Further, the effect of notifying a specific event is an effect of notifying an event that is unlikely to occur or does not occur when the player is playing a game. For example, the effect of notifying a specific event is an effect of notifying that the storage area of the RAM 41c (storage means) is being initialized, an effect of notifying that the setting is being changed, or an effect of turning on the power. It may be an effect of notifying.

In addition, the predetermined event is an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. For example, a predetermined event is an error occurrence, error resolution, opening of the front door 1b, settlement, at the start of a game, or when a certain period of time has passed since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have rotated. You may. Further, the effect of notifying a predetermined event is an effect of notifying an event that occurs in a scene where a player (customer) is present. For example, the effect of notifying a predetermined event is an effect of notifying that an error has occurred, an effect of notifying that the error has been resolved, an effect of notifying that the front door 1b is open, and a settlement process in progress. It may be an effect of notifying that the reels are, an effect of notifying the start of the game, an effect of notifying that a certain time has passed since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have rotated, and the like. The effect of notifying the start of the game may be, for example, an effect of outputting a voice such as "welcome" from the speakers 53 and 54 when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. Further, the effect of notifying that a certain time has passed since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have rotated may be an effect of promoting the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the notification effect processing. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a specific event has occurred based on various commands transmitted from the game control board 41 (Sp1).

When it is determined that a specific event has occurred (Y in Sp1), the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect of notifying that a specific event has occurred (specific event notification effect). After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect processing.

When it is determined that a specific event has not occurred (N in Sp1), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined event has occurred (Sp3). When it is determined that the predetermined event has not occurred (N in Sp3), the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification effect processing.

When it is determined that a predetermined event has occurred (Y in Sp3), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the character A is set as the effect character (Sp4). When it is determined that the character A is set as the effect character (Y in Sp4), the notification effect of a predetermined event (predetermined event notification effect) using the character A is executed. After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the character A is not set as the effect character (N in Sp4), the notification effect of a predetermined event (predetermined event notification effect) using the character B is executed. After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect processing.

Next, the predetermined event notification effect will be described. 25 and 26 are schematic views showing an example of an effect for notifying a predetermined event in the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 25, the character A is set as the effect character, and the effect using the character A (CAa) is executed (FIG. 25 (A)). At this time, if a "selector error" occurs as a predetermined event, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), a predetermined event notification effect using the character A (CAb) is executed. Specifically, in the predetermined event notification effect using the character A (CAb), the content "selector error occurrence" of the predetermined event that has occurred is notified by the balloon image of the character A (CAb). In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice of the character A as "Call a clerk" to notify that a predetermined event has occurred.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 26, the character B is set as the effect character, and the effect using the character B (CBa) is executed (FIG. 26 (A)). At this time, if a "selector error" occurs as a predetermined event, as shown in FIG. 26B, a predetermined event notification effect using the character B (CBb) is executed. Specifically, in the predetermined event notification effect using the character B (CBb), the content "selector error occurrence" of the predetermined event that has occurred is notified by the balloon image of the character B (CBb). In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice of the character B as "clerk" to notify that a predetermined event has occurred.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect of notifying the predetermined event (predetermined event notification effect) differs depending on the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs. For example, when the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is the "effect using the character A", the effect for notifying the predetermined event is the "predetermined event notification effect using the character A". Further, for example, when the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is the "effect using the character B", the effect for notifying the predetermined event is the "predetermined event notification effect using the character B". ..

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the predetermined event is an event that occurs when the player (customer) is present. Further, according to the present embodiment, since the notification mode of the predetermined event differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, since the notification effect of the predetermined event is executed using the same character as the character used in the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to reduce the feeling that the game is interrupted even if the predetermined event effect is executed. ..

Next, the specific event notification effect will be described. FIG. 27 is a schematic view showing an example of an effect for notifying a specific event in the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 27, a setting change has occurred as a specific event, and an effect of notifying that the setting is being changed is executed. Specifically, in the specific event notification effect, the content of the specific event that has occurred "setting is being changed" is notified by characters. In addition, the electronic sound "Pyrrolilo Pyrrolilo" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 to notify that a specific event has occurred.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when notifying a specific event that occurs in a scene where the player (customer) is not present, or a specific event that is unlikely to occur or does not occur when the player is playing. , Unlike the predetermined event notification effect, notification is performed in one type of notification mode. As a result, it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of notification modes in the specific event notification effect, so that the storage capacity of the data used for the effect can not be increased too much.

Further, for example, when the specific event is the initialization of the storage area of the RAM 41c (storage means), in the present embodiment, since the notification of the specific event is one type of mode, the data used for selecting the mode is stored. You don't have to leave it in the area. For example, even when notifying a specific event, if an attempt is made to select a notification mode from a plurality of notification modes, it is necessary to leave some data in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

For example, when the specific event is a setting change, the electronic sound (for example, "pyrrolilo pyrrolilo") may be continuously output for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the setting change is completed. Further, when the specific event is a setting change, the effect LED 52 may be kept lit, for example, in red for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the setting change is completed. As a result, even if the setting change is completed, it is possible to notify that the setting change has been performed for a certain period of time after the setting change is completed. When the setting change is completed, the effect displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 may be immediately returned to the normal effect.

[Modification example]
Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. The present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be combined and implemented, and the above-described embodiment has been described. The technical items may be replaced with the technical items described in the following modification, and the replacement may be carried out by further combining the technical items described in the following modification. May be good.

(Modification 1) In the above-described example, when the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the character A. Is used. Further, for example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. .. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are the same, but the notification mode may be different. For example, the characters appearing in the first production and the second production are both character A, but the character A appearing in the first production is laughing, and the character A appearing in the second production seems to be angry. To. Then, in the case of the first effect using the laughing character A, which was executed before the predetermined event occurred, the laughing character A is used as the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event. It is assumed that the mode was. Further, in the case of the second effect using the angry character A, which was executed before the predetermined event occurred, the angry character A is used as the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event. It is assumed that the mode was. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

(Modification 2) In the above-described example, when the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the character A. Is used. Further, for example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. .. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are the same, but the notification mode may be different. For example, the characters appearing in the first and second effects are both character A, but the character A appearing in the first effect is an adult character, and the character A appearing in the second effect is a child character. And. Then, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the adult character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the adult character A. And. Further, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the child character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the child character A. And. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

(Modification 3) In the above-described example, as the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the first effect using the character A and the second effect using the character B have been described. Not limited to this. For example, three or more types of effects may be used as the effects that were executed before the occurrence of a predetermined event. For example, a first effect using the character A, a second effect using the character B, and a third effect using the character C may be used. Even in this case, when the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character A. To do. Further, when the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. Further, when the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the third effect using the character C, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character C. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified. It should be noted that even when four or more types of effects are used as the effects that were executed before the predetermined event occurred, the same can be performed.

(Modification 4) In the above-described example, the character used in the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is determined by lottery based on the character lottery table, but is not limited to this. For example, the character used in the effect executed before the predetermined event may occur may be selected by the user's selection. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

(Modification 5) In the above-described example, the character used in the effect executed before the occurrence of a predetermined event is determined by lottery based on the character lottery table, but is not limited to this, and the winning combination (small) It may be selected according to the role announcement effect, bonus announcement effect, etc.). For example, the mode for notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event may be a mode using a character appearing in the small role notification effect. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

(Modification 6) In the above-described example, the character used in the effect executed before the occurrence of a predetermined event is determined by lottery based on the character lottery table, but is not limited to this, and the effect (conversation effect) is not limited to this. , Continuous production, etc.) may be selected. For example, the mode for notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event may be a mode using a character appearing in a conversation effect. Further, for example, the mode for notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event may be a mode using characters appearing in the continuous production. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

(Modification 7) In the above-described example, when the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the character A. Is used. Further, for example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. .. However, not limited to this, the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is not an effect using the character A or an effect using the character B, but an effect related to the character A or an effect related to the character B. It may be a production. For example, the effect related to the character A may be a stage or a background effect related to the character A, such as a room of the character A. Similarly, as the effect related to the character B, a stage or a background effect related to the character B, such as a room of the character B, may be used. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

[About the game machine]
As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example, but the invention according to the claim is made by applying the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to, for example, a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball. It is possible to realize.

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

Further, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. It may be possible to use the value for games together. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A game machine capable of paying out any of the utility values is also included in the game machine of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all the reels are stopped, and the combination of the display results derived to the three reels is used. The slot machine in which a prize is generated is explained accordingly. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and a game value is used for one game. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas, and as a result of one game, the plurality of games are completed. The slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas of the above has been described. However, one game ends when the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to a slot machine having a variable display device having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as in the horizontal direction and the diagonal direction. ..

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, display results are derived from each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. It is equipped with a variable display device that enables the game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of a plurality of variable display areas. It is a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result in, and as a result of one game, a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas. May be good.

Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, a predetermined event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. For example, an error occurs, an error is resolved, a front door 1b is opened, a settlement is made, a game is started, and a reel. When a certain period of time has passed since the 2L, 2C, and 2R have rotated), a first notification means (for example, a sub control unit 91, a liquid crystal display 51, a speaker) for notifying that the predetermined event has occurred has occurred. 53, 54) and a specific event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. For example, an error occurs, an error is resolved, a front door 1b is opened, a settlement is made, a game is started, reels 2L, 2C. Second notification means (for example, sub-control unit 91, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) that notifies that the specific event has occurred when a certain time has passed since the 2R was rotated). ), And the first notification means selects one of a plurality of notification modes (for example, an effect using character A, an effect using character B, etc.) when a predetermined event occurs. Select and notify that the predetermined event has occurred, and the second notification means notifies that the specific event has occurred in one notification mode (for example, a text notification mode) when the specific event occurs. ..

As a result, the notification that a predetermined event has occurred is selected from a plurality of notification modes, so that the interest can be improved. Further, since the specific event is notified in one notification mode, the capacity can not be increased too much.

(2) Further, in the present embodiment, the specific event may be an event that is less likely to occur or does not occur when the player is playing a game than a predetermined event.

As a result, since the specific event is an event in which the player is not involved, the capacity can be reduced by not having a plurality of notification modes.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, the specific event may be an initialization event that initializes the storage area (storage area of the RAM 41c) of the storage means.

As a result, since the notification of a specific event is one type of mode, it is possible to eliminate the need to leave the data used for selecting the mode in the storage area.

(4) Further, in the present embodiment, when an error (abnormality) occurs during the game, an error signal (security signal) is output after the end of the game, and when an error occurs during the game with payout, the error signal (security signal) is output. The output of the error signal may be started before the external output of the payout signal is completed.

Thereby, the trigger of the error can be determined.

(5) Further, in the present embodiment, the error (abnormal) state may be terminated only when the opening error of the opening / closing member (front door 1b) is cleared.

As a result, the error state can be preferably terminated.

(6) Further, in the present embodiment, an effect executing means (for example, an effect using character A, an effect using character B, etc.) is selected and executed from a plurality of effects (for example, an effect using character B). , Sub-control unit 91, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54), and the first notification means notifies depending on whether the effect executed before the occurrence of a predetermined event is the first effect or the second effect. The mode may be different.

As a result, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 40 Game control board 41 Main control unit 51 Liquid crystal display 90 Production control board 91 Sub control unit 91a Sub CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

In a slot machine provided with variable display means for variablely displaying identification information and imparting game value according to a display result derived and displayed on the variable display means.
Grant information output means that outputs grant information that can identify the game value given when the game value is given, and
Anomaly detection means for detecting abnormalities related to the game,
Anomaly information determining means for determining whether or not the abnormality information set when the abnormality detecting means detects an abnormality is set, and
An abnormal state control means for controlling an abnormal state in which the progress of the game is stopped when it is determined that the abnormal information is set in the abnormal information determining means.
The abnormality information determining means includes an abnormality information output means for outputting the abnormality information when it is determined that the abnormality information is set.
The abnormality detecting means can detect an abnormality regardless of whether or not variable display of identification information is executed.
The abnormality information determining means determines whether or not the abnormality information is set after the variable display of the identification information is completed.
The abnormality information is cleared on condition that an abnormality canceling operation for canceling the abnormal state is performed in the abnormal state.
The abnormal state control means is
When an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means at a timing when the variable display of the identification information is not executed, the abnormality state is controlled from the timing.
If an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means during the execution of the variable display of the identification information, the game is advanced until the variable display of the identification information is completed, and after the variable display of the identification information is completed, the abnormal state is entered. Control and
The abnormality information output means is
When an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of granting the game value to the end of the granting of the game value, the abnormality information is output after the granting of the game value is completed. With
A slot machine that starts outputting the abnormal information before the output of the given information output in response to the granting of the game value is completed.

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