JP7057854B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

In this type of gaming machine, a game control means for controlling the game and an effect control means for controlling the effect in response to a command received from the game control means are provided, and the effect control means is provided from the game control means. It has been proposed that the effect control means side can specify the control state of the game control means side by transmitting a command indicating the control state of the game control means side (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-186708

In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, in order for the other control means to grasp the control state of one control means in detail, the control state changes every time the control state of one control means changes. It is necessary to send the corresponding command each time, and there is a problem that the program capacity related to the command transmission increases.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and the first control means transmits control information while grasping the control state of the first control means on the second control means side. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the program capacity at the time.

(A) In a gaming machine that plays a game
The first control means and
A second control means that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and a second control means.
Equipped with
The first control means is
A storage means (RAM1c) for storing information related to the game and a setting change state in which one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set at the time of activation. Possible setting change state transition means and
With the transition to the setting change state, the initialization means for initializing the information related to the game and the initialization means.
Periodic processing execution means that executes periodic processing (timer interrupt processing (main)) at regular intervals, and
An output control means that performs output control based on output information (output data) stored in the storage means (RAM 1c) in the periodic processing, and an output control means.
A control information generation means that generates control information and stores it in the control information storage area,
A control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the second control means, and a control information transmitting means.
Including
The initialization means initially inputs information related to the game including output information (output data) stored in the storage means (RAM 1c) by the time the periodic process is executed when the setting shift state is entered. And
The control information generating means generates a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the first control means for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in the unit game which is one unit of the game. Including state control information generation means to
The plurality of types of state control information generated by the state control information generation means at one timing are control states that can be changed between one unit game and another unit game, and are the first timing and the first timing in one unit game. It includes first state control information that can specify a control state that does not change at two timings, and second state control information that can specify a control state that can change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game.
The state control information generation means generates a plurality of types of common state control information by common control at any of the plurality of timings.
The gaming machine of means 1 is
In a gaming machine that plays games
At startup, a setting change state that can be transferred to a setting change state in which any setting value (setting values 1 to 6) can be set from among a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player. Transition method and
A setting value display control means for controlling the display of the selected setting value (setting value 1 to 6) on the setting value display unit (setting value display 24) in the setting change state.
A setting value update means that updates the selected setting value (updates the value of the setting value register in the range of setting values 1 to 6) by performing an update operation (reset / operation of the setting switch 38) in the setting change state. ,
A setting value setting means for setting the selected setting value (setting the value of the setting value register to the RAM 41c) by performing a determination operation (operation of the start switch 7) in the setting change state, and
A setting change state ending means for ending the setting change state and shifting to a state in which the game can proceed by performing a decision operation in the setting change state, and
Setting value judgment means (setting value abnormality judgment processing) for judging whether or not the set value is a normal value,
When the set value determination means determines that the set value is not a normal value, the error state control means for controlling the error state in which the game cannot proceed, and the error state control means.
An error state termination means that terminates the error status on condition that the setting has changed to the setting change status,
When the set value is not a normal value in the setting change state, the set value display unit (set value display 24) is set to a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C") different from the set value display mode. Specific display control means to control,
Equipped with
When the set value is not a normal value, the set value updating means performs an update operation (reset / operation of the setting switch 38) to select one of the set values (set values 1 to 6). ), And updated as
The set value display control means is updated when the set value is not a normal value and the display mode of the set value display unit (set value display 24) is a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C"). When the operation is performed and the selected setting value is updated, the updated setting value (setting value 1) is controlled to be displayed on the setting value display unit (setting value display 24).
The setting change state ending means determines (setting values 1 to 6) on the condition that the selected setting value (setting values 1 to 6) is displayed on the setting value display unit (setting value display 24) in the setting change state. It is characterized by ending the setting change state and shifting to a state in which the game can proceed by operating the start switch 7).
According to this feature, when it is determined that the set value is not a normal value, the game is controlled to an error state in which the progress of the game is impossible, and this error state is until the setting change state is entered. It is designed so that it never ends. Further, in the setting change state, when the set value is not a normal value, the display mode of the set value display unit is controlled to be a specific mode different from the display mode of the set value, and the update operation is performed. The setting change state does not end until the set value being selected is updated and the setting value is displayed on the setting value display unit, that is, until the operation to select the setting value is performed by the clerk of the game store. Since there is no transition to a state in which the game can proceed, it is possible to prevent the game from being set by an unintended set value of the game store.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is
In a gaming machine that plays games
At startup, a setting change state that can be transferred to a setting change state in which any setting value (setting values 1 to 6) can be set from among a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player. Transition method and
A setting value display control means for controlling the display of the selected setting value (setting value 1 to 6) on the setting value display unit (setting value display 24) in the setting change state.
A setting value update means that updates the selected setting value (updates the value of the setting value register in the range of setting values 1 to 6) by performing an update operation (reset / operation of the setting switch 38) in the setting change state. ,
A setting value setting means for setting the selected setting value (setting the value of the setting value register to the RAM 41c) by performing a determination operation (operation of the start switch 7) in the setting change state, and
A setting change state ending means for ending the setting change state and shifting to a state in which the game can proceed by performing a decision operation in the setting change state, and
Setting value judgment means (setting value abnormality judgment processing) for judging whether or not the set value is a normal value,
When the set value determination means determines that the set value is not a normal value, the error state control means for controlling the error state in which the game cannot proceed, and the error state control means.
An error state termination means that terminates the error status on condition that the setting has changed to the setting change status,
When the set value is not a normal value in the setting change state, the set value display unit (set value display 24) is set to a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C") different from the set value display mode. Specific display control means to control,
Equipped with
When the set value is not a normal value, the set value updating means performs an update operation (reset / operation of the setting switch 38) to select one of the set values (set values 1 to 6). ), And updated as
The set value display control means is updated when the set value is not a normal value and the display mode of the set value display unit (set value display 24) is a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C"). When the operation is performed and the selected setting value is updated, the updated setting value (setting value 1) is controlled to be displayed on the setting value display unit (setting value display 24).
The setting change state ending means determines (starts) the setting value is not a normal value and the display mode of the setting value display unit (setting value display 24) remains in a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C"). When the switch 7 is operated), the setting change state is terminated without setting the set value (the value of the set value register is set in the RAM 41c) by the set value setting means.
According to this feature, when it is determined that the set value is not a normal value, the game is controlled to an error state in which the progress of the game is impossible, and this error state is until the setting change state is entered. It is designed so that it never ends. Further, in the setting change state, when the set value is not a normal value, the display mode of the set value display unit is controlled to be a specific mode different from the display mode of the set value, and the update operation is performed. If the setting value display unit ends the setting change state in a specific mode without the setting value being selected, that is, without the operation of selecting the setting value by the clerk of the game store, the setting value value is abnormal. Since the error state is immediately controlled as it is, it is possible to prevent the game from being set by an unintended setting value of the game store.

In the means 1 and 2, the gaming machine is a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.
Further, the specific mode different from the display mode of the set value in the means 1 and 2 is a mode different from the display mode when displaying a normal set value on the set value display unit, for example, the display of the set value display unit. , A mode in which the display of the set value display unit is hidden, a mode in which the color of the display of the set value display unit is different from the color when the normal set value is displayed, and the like.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
When the set value is not a normal value, the set value update means performs an update operation (reset / operation of the setting switch 38), and as a set value (set values 1 to 6) being selected, the set value is set. Among them, it is characterized by updating to the set value at the stage where the advantage for the player is the lowest.
According to this feature, when the set value is not a normal value, the update operation is performed to update the set value to the stage at the lowest advantage for the player, so that the set value is not a normal value. , It is possible to prevent the clerk of the game store from unintentionally setting a setting value that is highly advantageous to the player.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
When the set value is not a normal value in the setting change state, the specific display control means has a specific character on the set value display unit (set value display 24) as a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C"). It is characterized by controlling the display of numbers or symbols (display of "C").
According to this feature, when the set value is not a normal value, a specific character, a number, or a symbol is displayed on the set value display unit as a specific mode, so that the set value display unit is controlled in the specific mode. , Can be easily recognized.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
A storage means (RAM1c) for storing information related to the game, an initialization means for initializing the information related to the game with the transition to the setting change state, and an initialization means.
Periodic processing execution means that executes periodic processing (timer interrupt processing (main)) at regular intervals, and
An output control means that performs output control based on output information (output data) stored in the storage means (RAM 1c) in periodic processing, and an output control means.
Equipped with
The initialization means initializes information related to the game including output information (output data) stored in the storage means (RAM 1c) by the time the periodic processing is executed when the setting change state is entered. It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the initialization means initializes the output information stored in the storage means before the periodic processing is executed when the setting change state is entered. Therefore, after the setting change state is entered. , It is possible to prevent the output control means from performing the output control based on the output information to be initialized.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5.
A storage means (RAM 1c) for storing information related to the game, a periodic processing execution means for executing periodic processing (timer interrupt processing (main)) at regular intervals, and a periodic processing execution means.
An output control means that performs output control based on output information (output data) stored in the storage means (RAM 1c) in periodic processing, and an output control means.
An output information setting means for setting output information (output data) in the storage means (RAM 1c), and an output information setting means.
Equipped with
The output information setting means stores output information (output data) in which output control is performed in connection with the transition to the setting change state by the time the periodic processing is executed when the setting transition state is entered. It is characterized by being set in RAM1c).
According to this feature, the output information setting means stores output information in which output control is performed in connection with the transition to the setting change state before the periodic processing is executed when the setting transition state is entered. Since it is set, it is possible to promptly perform output control based on the output information by the output control means in the periodic processing after shifting to the setting change state.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6.
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
The display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R), and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game, and
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (stop order) of the derived operation means, and
Equipped with
The game control means is
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (winning numbers) for each determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery), and
A predetermined control means that performs predetermined control (setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to a numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means.
When the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination) that is the target of notification (navigation notification), the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player is advantageous for the player (advantageous for the player). (Stop order) Notification status control means for controlling the notification status (state in which navigation notification is executed) and
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means, and
Including
As the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (notification target combination) is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) is assigned. And
In the specific control information transmitting means, the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification) regardless of whether or not the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. The specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the fact that the notification target result has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous to the player) when the target combination) is obtained. While transmitting to the effect control means,
When the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is within the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) at least in a state other than the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed). In addition, the specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the notification target result (notification target combination) but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous to the player) is produced. It is characterized by transmitting to a control means (sub control unit 91).
According to this feature, in a configuration including a game control means and an effect control means, and information regarding a determination result of a predetermined determination means is specified from a specific control information transmitted from the game control means, an operation procedure is performed on the game control means side. The notification means controls the notification state in which an advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means controls the notification target result to be the determination result of the prior determination means regardless of whether or not the notification means is controlled to the notification state. When the result is, or at least when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result in a state other than the notification state, the specific control information that can be specified that the notification target result has been obtained but the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified is provided. Since it is transmitted to the effect control means, it is possible that the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information regardless of whether or not the game control means controls the notification state. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process related to the transmission of the specific control information, and it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified in a state where the notification state is not controlled even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical value range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. , Since it can be determined whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the specific control information.

In the means 7, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode in which the derivative operation means is operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode in which the operation mode is operated in any one of a plurality of operation orders, and the like. The operation mode by combination is applicable.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 7.
The first control means (main control unit 41) and
A second control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and
Equipped with
The first control means (main control unit 41) is used for each of a plurality of timings including a first timing (at the start of the game) and a second timing (at the end of the game) in one unit of the game (game). State control for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (main control unit 41) to the second control means (sub control unit 91). Including means of transmitting information
The plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing do not change between the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game). The first state control information (control state command 2) that can specify the control state (for example, the stop order advantageous to the player), the first timing (at the start of the game), and the second timing (of the game). Includes a second state control information (control state command 1) that can specify a control state (for example, a game state, etc.) that can change at the end).
The state control information transmitting means (control state command batch setting process) is characterized in that a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) are transmitted by common control at any of a plurality of timings. ..
According to this feature, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game, and the first timing and the second timing in the one unit of the game. A second state control information that can specify a control state that can change depending on the timing, and a plurality of types of state control information including the second state control information are provided for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game. In the transmission configuration, since these multiple types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the second control means side grasps the control state of the first control means in detail, and the first It is possible to reduce the program capacity when the control means of 1 transmits the state control information.

In the means 8, the first control means may be a control means for controlling the game, or a control means other than the control of the game, for example, a control means for controlling the effect. Further, the second control means may be any control means that performs some control based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. For example, the first control means is a control means that controls the game. In a certain case, the control means that controls the effect based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be the second control means, or the control means that the first control means controls the effect. In some cases, the control means that controls the effect device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be used as the second control means.

The gaming machine of the means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 8.
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
The display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R), and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game, and
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Notification means (game auxiliary display 12) capable of performing notification, and
Equipped with
The game control means (main control unit 41) is
After the variable display of the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is started, the derivation operation activation means that activates the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied, and the derivation operation activation means.
Control (navigation notification) to notify the operation mode information (navigation number) capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) by the notification means (game auxiliary display 12). And the notification control means that can be used
Including
The derivation operation activation means is activated again after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is enabled. The operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is not enabled until the condition is satisfied.
The notification control means controls (navigation notification) to notify the operation mode information (navigation number) by the notification means (game auxiliary display 12) in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the present state, the operation mode of the notification means (game auxiliary display 12) is earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled. It is characterized by resuming control (navigation notification) to notify information (navigation number).
According to this feature, after the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, when the power supply is restarted, the period until the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. Since the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled in the above, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is restarted.

Further, when the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the notification means is controlling to notify the operation mode information, the derivation is performed. Since the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the operation means is enabled, the player erroneously informs the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information is notified. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by.

In the means 9, the operation mode of the derived operation means is an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and these. The operation mode by combination is applicable.
Further, an activation condition in which the operation of the derivation operation means is activated after the variable display of the variable display unit is started in the means 9, and an effect in which the operation of the derivation operation means is activated after the power supply is restarted. The chemical conditions may be the same or different.

The gaming machine of the means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 9.
Input means (parallel input port 511) for inputting signals (detection signals of various switches) and
Periodic processing execution means that executes periodic processing (timer interrupt processing (main)) at regular intervals, and
Input status acquisition processing execution means for executing input status acquisition processing (port input processing) for acquiring input status (input data) of signals (detection signals of various switches) from the input means (parallel input port 511) in periodic processing. When,
Whether or not a signal (detection signal of various switches) is input (ON) depending on the input status (input data) acquired by the input status acquisition process (port input process) n (n ≧ 2) times (twice in the embodiment). Input data creation means for creating input data (confirmed data) that can specify (state / OFF state),
Equipped with
After the start of power supply, the input status acquisition process (port input process) is executed n-1 times (twice in the embodiment) until the periodic process (timer interrupt process (main)) is executed for the first time. It is a feature.
According to this feature, the input status acquisition process is executed in the periodic process, and input data that can specify whether or not a signal is input is created by the input status acquired by the input status acquisition process n (n ≧ 2) times. In the configuration to be performed, the input status acquisition process is executed n-1 times after the start of the power supply until the first periodic process is executed, and in the periodic process after the start of the power supply, the input status acquisition process is executed first. Since the input data is created based on the input status acquired in the input status acquisition process executed before the periodic process is executed and the input status acquisition process in the periodic process, that is, the input status acquired after the start of power supply. It is possible to prevent the unintended input situation from being specified.

The gaming machine of the means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 10.
Input means (parallel input port 511) for inputting signals (detection signals of various switches) and
Periodic processing execution means that executes periodic processing (timer interrupt processing (main)) at regular intervals, and
Input status acquisition processing execution means for executing input status acquisition processing (port input processing) for acquiring input status (input data) of signals (detection signals of various switches) from the input means (parallel input port 511) in periodic processing. When,
Whether or not a signal (detection signal of various switches) is input (ON) depending on the input status (input data) acquired by the input status acquisition process (port input process) n (n ≧ 2) times (twice in the embodiment). Input data creation means for creating input data (confirmed data) that can specify (state / OFF state),
Specific signal determination means for determining whether or not a specific signal (detection signal of the setting key switch 37) is input when power supply is started, and
When it is determined by the specific signal determination means that a specific signal (detection signal of the setting key switch 37) is input, a setting state (setting values 1 to 6) capable of setting an advantage for the player (setting values 1 to 6) can be set. Setting state transition means to shift to setting change status) and
Equipped with
After the start of power supply, when shifting to the setting state (setting change state), the input status acquisition process (port input process) is performed n-1 before the periodic process (timer interrupt process (main)) is executed for the first time. It is characterized by executing twice (twice in the example).
According to this feature, the input status acquisition process is executed in the periodic process, and input data that can specify whether or not a signal is input is created by the input status acquired by the input status acquisition process n (n ≧ 2) times. In the configuration to be performed, a specific signal is input when the power supply is started, and after the power supply is started, the periodic processing is first performed when the player shifts to a setting state in which the advantage for the player can be set. The input status acquisition process is executed n-1 times before it is executed, and in the periodic process when shifting to the set state after the start of power supply, it is executed until the first periodic process is executed. Since the input data is created based on the input status acquired in the input status acquisition process and the input status acquisition process in the periodic process, that is, the input status acquired after the start of power supply, the unintended input status can be specified. It is possible to prevent the player from affecting the advantage.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game assist indicator before and after a power failure. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the port input buffer provided in the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the storage data of a port input buffer 0. It is a figure for demonstrating the storage data of a port input buffer 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the storage data of a port input buffer 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process executed by the main control part. This is a flow chart that shows the control contents of the set value abnormality judgment processing executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the port input process executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the data storage process 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. This is a flow chart showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit. This is a flow chart that shows the control content of the power failure process (main) executed by the main control unit. This is a timing chart for explaining the flow of updating port input data by port input processing. This is a timing chart for explaining the flow of updating the port input data by the port input process executed in the initial setting process and the setting change process. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of control about the control about the switching of the display mode of a set value display. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of control about the control about the switching of the display mode of a set value display. It is a figure for demonstrating about the control state command which a main control part 41 sends to a sub control part 91. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of a game execution executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command setting process executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the end of a game executed by the main control unit 41. It is a figure for demonstrating the data area included in the RAM of a sub-control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the start processing (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command history recording process executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the error history recording process executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure explaining the type of an error which a sub-control unit displays in a detailed history display and a simple history display in a history display control. The display position when the sub-control unit displays the error history and the like on the liquid crystal display in the error history display control when the first history display condition is satisfied, and the history display selection screen in the error history display control will be described. It is a figure. It is a figure explaining the simple history display screen in error history display control. It is a figure explaining the detailed history display screen in error history display control. It is a figure explaining the command history display screen in error history display control. It is a figure explaining the history display selection screen and the simple history display screen which the sub-control unit displays in the error history display control when the second history display condition is satisfied. It is a figure for demonstrating the production mode of the special role winning effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 at the time of winning a special role.

An embodiment for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

An embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at the end.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged like this.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are placed on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", 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 see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

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 illuminates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. , Are provided. Further, 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 liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is via the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 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). MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying for the medals used for (returning the medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, reels 2L, 2C The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of the 2Rs is stopped, and the effect switch 56 used for the effect are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop thereof is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as the second stop reel, the stop is referred to as the second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as the third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification described later, 1 BETLED 14 that notifies by lighting that the bet number is set to 1, and 2 bets are set. 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, a insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and a game by operating the start switch 7. A start enabled LED18 that notifies by lighting that the start operation is valid, and a lighting that notifies that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A game display unit 13 is provided with a weighting LED 19 and a replaying LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Inside the effect switch 56, an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state described later and a reset operation for canceling a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and a change of a setting value described later. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while checking the middle or setting value, and a hit that controls the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger. Stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function, automatic control for automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined trigger The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the settlement function and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided on the side of the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided inside the housing 1a. Alternatively, the flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either one of the medal payout outlets 9, the insertion medal sensors 31a to c, which detect the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, are inserted. A medal selector 29 having a slot sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of the medal sensors 31a to c, and a door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

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

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

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It has been decided. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 4, but are invalid lines when the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. By configuring the combination of symbols that will be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to 4 (for example, bell-bell-bell), the symbols constituting the winning line LN are the symbols that constitute a specific winning. It makes it easy to recognize that the combinations are complete.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage of the invalid lines LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , The lower row of reel 2C, the lower row of reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower row, the upper row of reel 2L, the middle row of reel 2C, the lower row of reel 2R, that is, lined up downward to the right. There are four types of invalid line LM: invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, lower reel 2L, middle reel 2C, upper reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is awarded when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a winning combination (for example, "Bell-watermelon-cherry b") is prepared in the winning line LN, and a predetermined symbol is obtained. When the combinations are aligned, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are aligned with the symbol combinations (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") that are indicators that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combinations, so that the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are aligned. Includes roles that can be made to look like a prize by combining the symbols aligned with any of the above. In the following, a combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and constitutes a combination of symbols as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. 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 fluoroscopic window 3.

When all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. If the game is stopped as a result, a prize will be awarded, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals are directly paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the combination of the symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of the symbols.

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

Further, in this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning configuration may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol for 80 x 21 (number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 symbols can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, when the symbol displayed at the bottom of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol is up to 4 frames ahead. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Designs arranged within 5 frames including the above can be displayed on the winning line.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, the effect control board 90 controls the effect 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 to each part. ..

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. It is designed to be supplied to. Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, 34d, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, and the input medal sensors 31a and 31b. 31c, door open detection switch 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the above-mentioned payout sensor 34c, 34d, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Is connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LED 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electric components are connected and are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 has a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and a control unit for generating a control clock. The main control unit takes in the detection signal input from the clock generation circuit 42, the random number clock generation circuit 43 that generates the random number clock, and the switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. The switch detection circuit 44 to be transmitted to 41, the motor drive circuit 45 to transmit the motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the main control unit 41. A solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the output solenoid drive signal to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and an LED that transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. When the voltage of the drive circuit 47 and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating to that effect is output to the main control unit 41. And a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, and the like.

The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various variable data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and a CPU 41a are temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. Variable data read operation to read various variable data, CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, parallel input port 511, serial communication circuit 512, etc., CPU 41a Also performs transmission operations such as outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like.

The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area or the like for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

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

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of migrating in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the main process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the process of repeating according to the control state always completes at least one cycle between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main).

The program executed by the main control unit 41 includes a main routine that manages the progress of the entire program, and a subroutine that is called during the execution of another program. Further, a CALL instruction is included as an instruction for causing the main control unit 41 to execute the program stored in the program / data area.

The CALL instruction is an instruction to call and execute a subroutine stored at an address specified in the main routine or the subroutine, and includes a normal CALL instruction and a CALLF instruction which is a special CALL instruction. A normal CALL instruction can call a subroutine by specifying both the upper address and the lower address and specifying the address by the specified upper address and lower address, and calls the subroutine in 3 bytes including the instruction itself. Whereas the CALLF instruction is an instruction, by specifying only the lower address, it is possible to specify the address by the upper address and the specified lower address preset in the CALLF area of the ROM 41b and call the subroutine. , It is an instruction to call a subroutine with 2 bytes including the instruction itself, and it is possible to call a subroutine with a smaller amount of data than a normal CALL instruction.

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are controlled by a sub-control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven based on.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, apart from the sub control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output may be used. The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units. Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a mechanically driven display is used. A device or a mechanically driven role may be applied as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 that controls the display, the effect LED 52, the LED drive circuits 93a to 93a that control the drive of the reel LED 55, the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the power-on. A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command is not input from the sub CPU 91a for a certain period of time, and a switch detection circuit that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90. The 96, the clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal to that effect is substituting. A power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs to the CPU 91a, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect according to a program for effect control stored in the ROM 91b, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. Directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit.

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. Further, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, every fixed time interval (about 2 ms), and executes the timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the interrupt process (sub) even during the execution of the timer interrupt process (sub) when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs 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.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery described later. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the changed state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value returns to 1). ). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. Further, since the main control unit 41 initializes the RAM 41c as it shifts to the setting change state, the operation of changing the setting value also functions as an operation of initializing the control state of the main control unit 41. Will be done.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value displayed by the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, and the setting transitions 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 setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is terminated and the game is returned to the state in which the progress is possible.

In the slot machine 1 of this 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 interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power failure process (main) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery is performed. Run.

Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, on condition that the data of the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormality flag is set in the RAM 41c to control the RAM abnormality error state, and the progress of the game is disabled.

Further, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the set value read in the internal lottery described later is a normal value (a value in the range of 1 to 6), and if it is determined that the set value is not a normal value, the set value is abnormal. The flag is set in the RAM 41c to control the set value abnormal error state, and the progress of the game is disabled.

The error state shifts to the normal error state that is canceled by the reset operation (operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the setting change state described above, and is canceled until a new setting value is set. Includes special error conditions and no. The RAM error state and the setting value error state are special error states, and once controlled to the RAM error error state or the setting value error error state, the setting shifts to the setting change state and a new setting value is set. Until, it will not be released.

Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub control unit 91 also determines. At the next return, the power cut processing (sub) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, on condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, the RAM 91c is only initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Further, even if it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation, the sub control unit 91 is activated when it receives a setting command described later indicating that the setting has been changed from the main control unit 41. The RAM 91c is initialized even when neither the return command nor the setting command, which will be described later, indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been restored is received even after a certain period of time has elapsed. Also in this case, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is provided on the condition that the specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state. Can be started. In this embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

Then, in this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, so that the following is valid. A winning line is awarded when a combination of symbols called roles is arranged on the winning line. 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 paying out medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a game role and a special role with a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role are collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming 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 41c. 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. Is valid until the combinations of the combinations allowed by the flag are complete, 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. Will be.

Next, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7). Is determined at the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of determination values of each winning combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets, and the set value. It is determined whether or not to allow the prize.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the numbers are added and 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, the winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting an internal winning flag, navigating notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like.

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number 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. The upper byte of the storage area is allocated as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is allocated as the general role storage work in which the winning flag of the general combination is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and when the general role is won, the general role is won. The winning flag of the general role indicating that effect is set in the general role storage work. If neither combination nor combination of combinations is won, the special combination storage work and the general combination storage work are cleared.

Further, in the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not to control the AT in a state where it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, and whether or not to add the number of remaining games of the AT in the state where it is controlled by the AT. It is determined. If the AT is won in the internal lottery, it is subsequently controlled by the AT, and if the addition of the number of remaining games of the AT is won, the number of winning games is added to the number of remaining games of the AT.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 uses the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the reels start to rotate, and when the reels stop and the reels that are still rotating remain. Refer to it and create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table slips. 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.

In this 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 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. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in up to four symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation, and stop when the stop operation is detected. It is possible to specify the stop position of a symbol from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations can be stopped by aligning them on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and control is performed to stop the winning combination without aligning it within the pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames. If 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, the maximum on the winning line when the stop operation is performed. If the winning small wins can be aligned and stopped within the pull-in range of four frames, control is performed to align and stop the winning small wins. If you cannot draw a small winning combination on the winning line with a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames, if you can stop all the winning special roles on the winning line with a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames. , The control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and the winning combination is controlled to stop without aligning within the pull-in range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line 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. If the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role will be drawn in, and the small role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role. In addition, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game combination is won, the stop operation is performed. At that time, control is performed so that the symbols of the replaying combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. 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 always 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 re-game roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-gaming combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination is sure to win the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role will be drawn in, and the special role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. However, the stop position that can specify the stop position can be specified. A configuration that specifies the stop position from the table and performs stop control to stop the reel at the specified stop position, and searches for a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or stop position table. -A configuration that controls the reel to stop at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and stop without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration may be used in which stop control is performed by searching and specifying a possible stop position, or a stop control table or a stop position table may be partially changed to perform stop control.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the reel rotation is started, that is, the time when the reel rotation is started, after the game is started. After the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, from the time when the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which timing is started is equal to or longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game, no wait is generated and the weight is not generated. At that point, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started. On the other hand, after the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time at which timing is started from the start time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is started at that point. Instead, the game waits until the game time at which timing is started from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches the specified time, and when the specified time is reached, the rotation of the reel is started.

Next, a command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a input number command, a credit command, a control state command, an internal winning command, a push order specifying command, a reel acceleration information command, an acceleration completion command, and a stop operation. Time command, number of slip frames command, stop command, game end command, winning number command, payout number command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command , Door commands, and multiple types of commands, including operation detection commands. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

The number of inserted medals command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. , Or when a medal is inserted in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the bet number is set, the medal is transmitted. Further, since the input number command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the input number command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where a specified number of bets are set. Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

The control state command is a command that can specify the control state related to the game, and when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, before the transmission of the internal winning command and the operation of the third stop of the reel are performed. It is sent after the stop command for the third stop is sent, even when it is done. The content of the control status command may change between the start and end of the game. The content of the control status command does not change between the start and end of the game and the plurality of control status commands 1 that can specify the control status. A plurality of control state commands can be specified, including the control state command 2, and the control state command 2 is transmitted after the control state command 1 is transmitted.

The push order specifying command is a command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player, and after each stop command is transmitted every time the stop control accompanying the stop operation of the first stop and the second stop of the reel is performed. Will be sent. In the game in which the navigation notification described later is executed, a command (the above-mentioned control state command) including stop order data capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted at the start of the game, and the reel number is the first. At the time of the stop operation of the 1st stop and the 2nd stop, the push order specifying command including the stop order data that can specify the advantageous stop order is transmitted, but in the game in which the navigation notification is not executed, the advantageous stop order is confirmed. At the start of the game, which is before the start of the game, a command (the control state command described above) containing stop order data in which an advantageous stop order cannot be specified is transmitted, and the first stop and the second stop after the advantageous stop order is determined are transmitted. At the time of the stop operation of, a push order specifying command including advantageous stop order data is transmitted.

The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

The acceleration completion command is a command that can specify that the acceleration of the reel accompanying the start of the game is completed, and after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started when the game is started, all of them are first performed. It is transmitted when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate at a constant speed.

The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and is a command for stopping operation of each reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

The slip frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the number of slip frames that move from the stop operation of the corresponding reel to the stop. Therefore, each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted and then transmitted.

The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and is a stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel. Is sent after the corresponding slip frame count command is sent each time.

The stop operation command, the number of slip frames command, and the stop command can all specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and are accompanied by the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time the stop control is performed, it is possible to specify that the stop operation of any of the reels has been performed and the reel to be stopped by receiving these commands.

The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

The winning number command is a command that can specify the winning number that can specify the presence or absence of winning and the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel. , When the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

The payout number command is a command that can specify the number of medals to be paid out according to the type of winning or the loss, and is transmitted after the winning number command is transmitted.

Both the game end command and the winning judgment command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. Therefore, by receiving these commands, It is possible to identify that all the operations necessary for advancing one game have been completed.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize and settlement of credits is completed.

The standby command is a command indicating that the game shifts to the standby state, and when the game shifts to the standby state after the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet number after one game is completed, the credit is given. It is sent after the payout of medals (including the medal used to set the bet number) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, when the ending effect waiting time elapses, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is cleared, an error command indicating the error state is cleared is sent.

The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power failure when the main control unit 41 is started.

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, the setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent, and when the setting change state ends, the setting command is sent. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. ..

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is sent, and the setting indicating the end of the setting confirmation is sent when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). Is transmitted when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on).

The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular time intervals.

Of these commands, commands other than the operation detection command are generated in the main process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

On the other hand, the operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. , It is transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) after that.

Next, the control of the effect executed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the receive buffer in the timer interrupt processing (sub), and if the unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various production devices. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. are displayed for each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub control unit 91 receives a command, the sub control unit 91 has registered control patterns corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among them, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, the effect according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 cancels the effect based on the control pattern being executed and uses the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, even if the production is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new production is performed unless the new command received is not the command that triggers the new production. The effect based on the command will be executed.

When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the effect table is stored in accordance with the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The registered selection rate is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Therefore, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a notification period during which navigation notification can be executed, in which the stop order advantageous to the player is notified by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and the player is based on the winning number of the winning navigation target combination. The liquid crystal display 51 by notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the sub-control unit 91 and transmitting a push order specifying command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91. The navigation effect using the above is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state not controlled by the AT.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can specify the winning status of the first internal winning command and the general winning combination, which can specify the winning status of the special combination as the internal lottery result, as the internal winning command capable of specifying the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command can be set in the internal winning command setting process, and the command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but the stop is advantageous for the player. A second internal winning command related to a general role is set so that the order cannot be specified. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the second internal winning command does not specify an advantageous stop order for the player according to the internal lottery result, and the AT is used. Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether it is controlled or not, the processing related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be simplified, and the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent. However, it is possible to prevent the stop order, which is advantageous for the player, from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player, by the navigation notification according to the notification target combination won by the internal winning. The control unit 41 is based on a combination of an operation mode of operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings and an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders by navigation notification. The operation mode may be notified by navigation notification, and even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may be notified by the main control unit 41 regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Although it is possible to specify that the player has won, by setting the second internal winning command so that the operation mode that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, the game according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command. The operation mode that is advantageous to the person is not specified on the sub-control unit 91 side.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the first notification target combination and the second notification target combination as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 sets the internal winning command. In the process, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the second internal winning command so that it can be specified whether the notification target combination is the first notification target combination or the second notification target combination. Is set and transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Therefore, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, whether the notification target combination is the first notification target combination on the sub control unit 91 side or the second. It is possible to specify whether or not it is the notification target combination, and the sub-control unit 91 can also perform different effects depending on the type of the notification target combination.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the AT at the start of the game, and when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the state where the navigation notification is executed, the player can use it. A stop order data setting process for setting stop order data that can specify an advantageous stop order in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c is executed, and a command including the stop order data is set in the above-mentioned game start transmission command setting process for sub-control. Since the transmission is made to the unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a navigation effect to notify the stop order advantageous to the player in the state where the navigation notification is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the first notification target combination and the second notification target combination as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 performs the stop order data setting process. In the internal lottery result when the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result becomes the first notification target combination or the second notification target combination, that is, in the state where the navigation notification is executed. Even if the notification target combinations won by lottery are of different types, if the stop order that is advantageous to the player is common, the stop order data including the common navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is provided. Since it is set, the types of stop order data can be reduced.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets stop order data in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, which can specify a stop order advantageous to the player according to the control status of the game at the start of the game. In the state where the processing is executed and the navigation notification is executed in the stop order data setting process, the stop order data that can specify the stop order advantageous to the player is set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. On the other hand, in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but the standard push order (for example, the first stop on the left). ) Is set, so the process of setting the stop order data is common when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Can be transformed into.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped stepwise each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, which is advantageous for the player. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the operation of the third stop is completed, and the main control unit 41 has a stop order that is advantageous to the player. When it is confirmed, the push order specification command setting process for setting the push order specification command capable of specifying the confirmed advantageous stop order is executed, and the set push order specification command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the push order specific command setting process, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, the stop order advantageous to the player is determined, that is, the first stop, the first stop. 2 After the stop operation is performed, a push order specification command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal winning result is set and transmitted, so that the sub-control unit 91 is fraudulent. While preventing the player from specifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player, whether or not the sub-control unit 91 is operated in the stop order that is advantageous to the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. It is possible to produce according to the situation.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stops the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the notification target combination is won in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed in the push order specifying command setting process. When it is determined that the operation is performed and the combination to be stopped is determined, a push order specifying command capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is set, and the push order specifying command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. Although it is configured to transmit, the command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player after the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed and the winning combination to be stopped is determined is different from the push order specification command. It may be a command, for example, by transmitting another command that can specify the type of the notification target combination won in the internal lottery, the stop order advantageous to the player based on the type of the notification target combination won. It may be a configuration that makes it possible to specify, or a configuration that provides a separate command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 is configured to perform a process of setting a command capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player when the winning combination to be stopped is determined. It is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of a separate command or the like that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the stop order data setting process when the internal lottery is performed and the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed, and the player It is configured to send a command including stop order data that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the sub-control unit 91, and after the winning combination to be stopped is determined, each time the push order specification command setting process is executed, A push order specifying command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but a push order that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player after the winning combination to be stopped is determined. The specific command may be configured to be transmitted at least once when the winning combination to be stopped is determined, and after the combination to be stopped is determined and the push order specifying command capable of specifying the stopping order advantageous to the player is transmitted. May be configured not to execute the push order specific command setting process. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order specifying command by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the stop order data setting process when the internal lottery is performed in the state of performing the navigation notification, and the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed. When, the push order specific command setting process is executed, but when the navigation notification is performed, only the stop order data setting process is executed when the internal lottery is performed. May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order specifying command by the main control unit 41 when the navigation notification is performed.

When the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment performs an internal lottery, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result according to the internal lottery result in the RAM 41c, and sets the winning number. It is possible to specify the winning status of the special role as an internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result while setting the internal winning flag, navigating notification, command creation, stopping control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc. The configuration is such that a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of a general winning combination are set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. , As a winning number when the notification target combination is won as an internal winning result, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and in the internal winning command setting process, navigation notification is executed under control by AT. When the winning number set in the RAM 41c is in the predetermined numerical range in a state other than the above-mentioned state, it can be specified that the winning combination has become the notification target combination, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. An internal winning command is set, and the set second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. As a result, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the second internal winning command does not specify an advantageous stop order for the player according to the internal lottery result. Even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

Further, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. When the second internal winning command is transmitted, it is determined whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination. Processing can be simplified.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the first notification target combination and the first notification target combination as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the internal lottery result is the first notification target. A continuous numerical value in the first numerical range is assigned as a winning number when a winning combination is made, and a continuous numerical value in a second numerical range is assigned as a winning number when the internal lottery result becomes the second notification target winning combination. When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the main control unit 41 determines that the internal lottery result is in the first numerical range or the second numerical range. By determining whether it is the first notification target combination or the second notification target combination, it is possible to simplify the process of setting the second internal winning command in the internal winning command setting process.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control a plurality of gaming states including the first state and the second state, and the notification target combination determined in the internal lottery in each gaming state. When the types are different, the winning number when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the first state of the game state, and the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the second state of the game state. By assigning the winning numbers to a common numerical range, whether the internal lottery result is the notification target in both the first state and the second state in the internal winning command setting process. It is possible to standardize the process for determining whether or not.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment responds to the internal lottery result when the internal lottery result is a combination other than the notification target combination or a loss in the state of not being controlled by the AT. When a second internal winning command including the winning number is set and the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, one winning number included in the first numerical range is included and the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. Occasionally, by setting a second internal winning command including one winning number included in the second numerical range, the internal lottery result is notified even if it is a notification target combination in a state where it is not controlled by the AT. Since it is possible to send a second internal winning command including a winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result even if the winning combination is other than the target winning combination, whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target winning combination. Regardless, the process of creating and transmitting the second internal winning command can be standardized.

In addition, when the state is not controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. While setting the second internal winning command related to the general combination, when the AT is in a controlled state, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the type of the notification target combination won is set. By setting a second internal winning command including the corresponding winning number, when the AT is in a controlled state, the sub-control unit uses the second internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination. It may be configured to transmit to 91. In such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination, so that the sub On the control unit 91 side, the stop order advantageous to the player can be notified by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the winning number of the lottery target combination in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command, so that the winning combination of the internally won lottery target combination can be specified. It is possible to produce according to the type of winning combination included in.

Further, in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may not execute the stop order data setting process and may not transmit a command including stop order data capable of specifying an advantageous stop order advantageous to the player. With such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination. , The sub-control unit 91 can notify the player of the advantageous stop order by the navigation effect, and the main control unit 41 can transmit a command including the stop order data capable of specifying the advantageous stop order for the player. It is possible to reduce the load related to.

If the winning number of the first notification target combination and the winning number of the second notification target combination are set in a continuous numerical range, the winning number of the first notification target combination is used. The first numerical range to be set and the second numerical range in which the winning number of the second notification target combination is set may be continuous. Even with such a configuration, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, and the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is assigned to the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether or not it is within the numerical range of, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the second internal winning command.

Further, in the internal winning command transmission process, the group of notification target combinations for which the same transmission winning number is set is at least when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Although it is possible to specify that the notification target combination has been won, it is sufficient to prevent the player from specifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player. The above may be divided into a plurality of groups so that each group includes one advantageous combination for the player, and a different transmission winning number may be set for each divided group. As a result, it is possible for the sub-control unit 91 side to specify whether the notification target combination belonging to any of the plurality of groups has been elected, and to execute the effect according to the specified group.

Next, the control related to the navigation notification when the power supply is stopped while the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is executing the navigation notification and then the power supply is restarted will be described with reference to FIG. ..

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the navigation notification that informs the player of the stop operation mode that is advantageous to the player. The game auxiliary display 12 is a display capable of turning on / off a plurality of segments, and an output buffer corresponding to each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is provided on the game control board 40. By storing the predetermined lighting mode data in the output buffer, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data, and the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. Is controlled to be turned on or off in a predetermined lighting mode such as a number or a symbol corresponding to the navigation number. Further, the initial value of the data stored in the output buffer is the data in which the game auxiliary display 12 is turned off, that is, the data is in a hidden lighting mode in which no navigation number or the like is displayed, and the output buffer is initially set. During the period from when the data is converted to when the lighting mode data such as the navigation number is set, the display content of the game assist display 12 is hidden.

Further, even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 can hold the stored contents by being supplied with the power supply by the backup power supply, and the slot machine can hold the stored contents. When the power supply to 1 is stopped and the power failure is detected based on the output of the power failure detection circuit 48, the control state in the main control unit 41 set in the RAM 41c is restored from the power failure. It is possible to perform a power cut process so that the power can be restored when the power is cut off, and then when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control can be started in the control state when the power failure is detected. It has become like.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the main control unit 41 rotates and controls at least one or more reels as the game progresses, and the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the navigation, the power is cut off. When it is detected, the control related to the power failure is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden, and the rotation control is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the control state including the excitation pattern of the reel motor of the reel, the number of steps of excitation control, the navigation number, etc. can be restored with the contents when the power failure is detected. Perform the power cut (main) so that it can be done (see FIG. 17).

After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, when the control state in the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power failure, it is stored in the RAM 41c when the power failure is detected. It returns to the control state before the power failure based on the control state that was being used, but the state of accepting the stop operation by all the stop switches in the control state is changed to invalid and set. As a result, the main control unit 41 returns in a state in which the acceptance of the stop operation by all the stop switches is invalidated.

Further, when the control state is returned to the state before the power failure, the main control unit 41 stores the navigation number, the excitation pattern of the reel motor of each reel, and the number of steps in the RAM 41c when the power failure is detected. Restore the contents as they were. Then, when returning, the control state on the main control unit 41 side including the return command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure and the push order specifying command capable of specifying the navigation number. Various commands that can specify the above are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. After that, the same control as at the start of the game is executed, and the control for advancing the game is performed based on the control state set in the RAM 41c, based on the navigation number set in the RAM 41c. The navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and after controlling to restart the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, the excitation pattern of the reel motor set in the RAM 41c, that is, Based on the constant speed pattern, the reel motor of the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure is excited from the number of steps of the excitation pattern when the power failure is detected, and the corresponding reel is rotated at the predetermined constant speed again. It is controlled to rotate, and when the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation, control is performed to enable acceptance of a stop operation by the stop switch of the corresponding reel.

At this time, in the control to rotate the corresponding reel again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, the rotation control of the corresponding reel motor is performed based on the constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern set at the time when the power failure is detected. In such a case, depending on the state of the corresponding reel (rotation state or stop state), the corresponding reel may rotate normally, or the torque of the reel motor is insufficient and it is normal. In some cases, it may not rotate normally, and if it does not rotate normally, restart control is performed to rotate the corresponding reel normally, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set again in the starting pattern, and from the beginning of the starting pattern. By changing the excitation state of the reel motor, the rotation of the reel is restarted. Then, when the reel is rotated normally and when the reel is not rotated normally and the reel is rotated normally by the restart control, the corresponding reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed. Enables the acceptance of stop operations by the stop switch of.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 recovers from the power failure, receives the return command, and then receives the push order specifying command, so that the main control unit 91 is based on the navigation number specified by the push order specifying command. When it can be specified that the navigation notification is performed on the control unit 41 side, the navigation effect that can specify the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player based on the navigation number is restarted. After that, the production is controlled based on various commands received according to the progress of the game. As a result, the main control unit 41 recovers from the power failure, sends a push order specifying command, etc., then restarts the reel rotation control, and the corresponding reel rotates at a constant speed, so that the reel is stopped by the stop switch. While the reception of operations is enabled, the sub-control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect when the push order specifying command is received after returning from the power failure, so that the sub-control unit 91 is the main control. When the stop operation is enabled on the unit 41 side, it is possible to set the state in which the navigation effect is already performed.

After enabling the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch of the corresponding reel, the main control unit 41 accepts the data based on the on-edge data of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R stored in the port input buffer described later. Waits until it is determined that the stop switch operation with the enabled has been performed. In this state, when the stop operation is performed for each reel and the detection state of the corresponding stop switch changes from the OFF state to the ON state, the port input process of the timer interrupt (main) is applied to the port input buffer. The on-edge data for the corresponding stop switch will be set, and the main control unit 41 identifies that the corresponding reel stop operation has been performed based on the setting of the on-edge data. Start the stop control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel.

Further, when the stop control of the third stop reel is performed, whether or not the operation of releasing the stop switch is performed based on the off edge data of the stop switch of the third stop operation stored in the port input buffer. Is determined. When the stop switch is released and the detection state changes from the ON state to the OFF state, the off-edge data for the stop switch corresponding to the port input buffer is generated by the port input process of the timer interrupt (main). The main control unit 41 identifies that the stop switch of the third stop operation is released and the operation is completed based on the setting of the off edge data. Then, after it is specified that the third stop operation has been completed, if a prize is awarded for any of the winning combinations, the process related to the payout of medals and the setting of the re-game according to the prize is started. Then, while the processing of the game is terminated when the processing is completed, the processing of the game is terminated when no prize has been won for any of the winning combinations.

As described above, when the power failure is detected, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden, so that the power failure is controlled. The navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period from the time when the above is detected until the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped. Further, when a power failure is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and when the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification is displayed on the output buffer. Since the data is controlled to be reset, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period from the time when the power supply is restarted to the time when the main control unit 41 is restored. It has become like.

Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 is restored, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and then resets the navigation notification display data. When a power failure is detected, the reel that was in rotation control is controlled to rotate again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, and when the corresponding reel reaches a constant speed rotation, a stop operation by the stop switch of the reel is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the game auxiliary display 12 starts to display the navigation number by the navigation notification, and then stops by the stop switch. The acceptance of operations is enabled, and the acceptance of stop operations is enabled while the navigation number is already displayed.

Further, the main control unit 41 detects a power failure while controlling the rotation of the reel, and when the power is recovered from the power failure, the main control unit 41 executes the same process as at the start of the game and is set at the time of recovery. The progress of the game is controlled based on the control state.

Further, the main control unit 41 sets the corresponding stop switch to the on state based on the fact that the on-edge data of the corresponding stop switch is set in the port input buffer when the first to third stop operations are performed. It is designed to perform stop control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel by determining that it has become, and by referring to the port input buffer and specifying the detection state of the corresponding switches, the stop operation is started. When it is done, the stop control can be started.

Further, the main control unit 41 states that the stop switch is turned off based on the fact that the off edge data of the stop switch corresponding to the port input buffer is set when the third stop operation is performed. When the stop operation is completed by making a judgment and performing processing such as the progress of the game thereafter and specifying the detection state of the corresponding switches by referring to the port input buffer. , Subsequent processing can be started.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game and a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, and the main control unit 41 is controlled by the main control unit 41 side. The game auxiliary display 12 is configured to be capable of performing navigation notification to notify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

In such a configuration, if a power failure occurs while the game auxiliary display 12 is performing the navigation notification, the navigation notification will be performed even after the power failure is restored. However, the navigation is performed after the power failure is restored. If the stop operation is enabled before the notification is restored, the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode different from the advantageous operation mode in which the notification is returned.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of performing navigation notification for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player on the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 side. Yes, after starting the rotation control of the reel with the start of the game, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted in the state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, while the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted while the navigation notification is being performed, the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is based on the navigation number set in the RAM 41c. While controlling to restart the display of, during the period from when the power supply is restarted until the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not accepted, and the game auxiliary display is displayed. After the navigation notification is restarted at 12 and the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted, so that the power supply is stopped when the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. , When the power supply is restarted, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will not be accepted during the period from the restart of the power supply to the establishment of the activation condition, and after the power supply is restarted. It is possible to prevent the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from being stopped in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal. In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is being performed, the timing is earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Since the navigation notification is restarted at, the stop switches 8L, 8C, by mistake, in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode, without the player knowing that the advantageous operation mode is notified by the navigation notification. It is possible to prevent the 8R from being operated.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 to the number of medals to be paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, and the error that has occurred. It is possible to display an error code indicating the content, and the game auxiliary display 12 displays a navigation number that can identify an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player as a display content different from the predetermined content. Therefore, when displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, a new display is made by displaying the navigation number using a display means for displaying a predetermined content. Predetermined contents and navigation numbers can be displayed without providing any means.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restarts the power supply after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in the state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is performed. Then, when the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power failure, the rotation of the reel is rotated with respect to the reel that was performing rotation control when the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped after restarting the navigation notification. The control is restarted, and after the power supply is restarted, the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 in the same display mode as when the power supply is stopped, regardless of the stopped state of the reel. Since the advantageous operation mode is notified, it is possible to simplify the control related to the resumption of the control for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the navigation notification.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets a plurality of different operation timings (“blue 7”, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” as a winning line as an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player. An operation mode for operating at one of the operation timings (timing to stop at the LN), and an operation mode for operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders (for example, left middle right, left and right middle operation order, etc.) Although it is configured to notify by navigation notification, it may be configured to notify an operation mode or the like by a combination of these.

When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the rotation control of the reel with the start of the game, the predetermined activation condition is satisfied after starting the navigation notification for notifying the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player. Since the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted in this state, the navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the start of the game, which is advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being accidentally operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the operation mode has been notified.

In this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 starts the rotation control of the reel with the start of the game, the main control unit 41 starts the navigation notification for notifying the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player, and then enables the predetermined activation. The configuration is such that the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted when the conditions are satisfied, but the configuration may be such that the navigation notification is started after the start of the game until the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. For example, the navigation notification may be started when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, or a predetermined effect may be obtained from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The navigation notification may be started at any timing within the period until the conversion condition is satisfied. Even in such a configuration, after the start of the game, the navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, so that the player does not know that the advantageous operation mode is notified. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being accidentally operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode.

After the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment invalidates the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R when an abnormality is detected in the rotation state of the reel, and determines again. When the activation condition of is satisfied, the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, and after the navigation notification is started, even when an abnormality is detected in the rotation state of the reel, the navigation is performed. Since the notification of the advantageous operation mode is continued by the notification, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the advantageous operation mode is notified to the player. It can be prevented from being stored.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit a push order specifying command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player to the sub control unit 91, whereas the sub control unit 91 pushes. It is possible to execute a navigation effect that can specify an advantageous operation mode based on the order specification command, and when the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side, the liquid crystal display 51 controlled by the sub control unit 91 side is used. Since it is possible to notify the advantageous operation mode, it is possible to enhance the effect of notifying the advantageous operation mode.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after the activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is performed, and then the power supply is restarted to perform the main control. When the unit 41 returns to the state before the power failure, the navigation notification is restarted, the push order specifying command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and then the rotation control of the reel is started to perform a predetermined effect. Since the acceptance of the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is enabled when the activation condition is satisfied, the push order specifying command that can specify the advantageous operation mode at an earlier timing than the activation condition is satisfied is sub-controlled. It will be transmitted to the unit 91, and on the sub-control unit 91 side, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the navigation effect is performed before the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. It is possible to start the operation, and it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the advantageous operation mode has been notified.

Next, the configuration of the port input buffer in which the data related to the detection state of the switches are stored and the control related to the update of the data in the port input buffer performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 19. do.

The parallel input port 511 included in the main control unit 41 has input ports 0 to 2 to which detection signals of predetermined switches are input, and the input port 0 includes reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, a payout sensor 34c, and the like. 34d, the detection signals of the input medal sensors 31a to c are input, and the detection signals of the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the full tank sensor 35a, the power failure detection circuit 48, and the door open detection switch 25 are input to the port 1. Is input, and the detection signals of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the MAXBET switch 6, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the start switch 7 are input to the port 2. There is. Further, in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, the input data capable of specifying the detection state specified based on the detection signal for each switch and the input data of this time and the previous time are the same for the corresponding switches. A port input buffer that can store the definite data indicating that the data is different from the previous definite data for the corresponding switches is set. The main control unit 41 refers to the parallel input port 511 at a predetermined timing described later, acquires the detection state of each switch specified based on the detection signal as input data, and based on the acquired input data. The input data, confirmed data, and edge data stored in the port input buffer are updated.

As shown in FIG. 7, as a port input buffer, a continuous 9-byte area of the memory area of the RAM 41c is set, and the area for each bit constituting the 9-byte area is predetermined. Input data, definite data, and edge data corresponding to the switches are stored. Further, in the area for 9 bytes, an address consisting of a predetermined initial value and a continuous value obtained by adding 1 to the initial value is allocated for each byte, and constitutes 1 for the port input buffer. The area for each byte can be specified based on the address. Further, in the memory area constituting the port input buffer, the 3 byte area from the 1st byte to the 3rd byte is the port input buffer 0, and the 3 byte area from the 4th byte to the 6th byte is the port input buffer 1. The 3 byte area of the 7th to 9th bytes is set as the port input buffer 2.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, each 1-bit area constituting the port input buffer is allocated as an area for storing input data, definite data, and edge data of predetermined switches.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the area of the port input buffer 0, each 1-bit area of the area specified by the initial value +1 as the address of the port input buffer, the left middle right reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R , The input data related to the detection signals of the payout sensors 34c and 34d (in FIG. 8, payout sensors 1 and 2) and the throw-in medal sensors 31a to c (put-out medal sensors 1 to 3) are stored. Further, in the area of the port input buffer 0, each 1-bit area of the area specified by the initial value +2 as the address of the port input buffer, the definite data regarding the detection signals of these sensors are stored. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 9, the start switch 7, the setting key switch 37, and the stop are in each 1-bit area of the port input buffer 1 area specified by the initial value +3 as the address of the port input buffer. Input data related to the switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the full tank sensor 35a, the detection signal of the door open detection switch 25, and the voltage drop signal of the power failure detection circuit 48 are stored. Further, in the area of each 1 bit of the area of the port input buffer 1 and the area specified by the initial value +4 as the address of the port input buffer, the detection signals of these switches and sensors and the power failure detection circuit 48 Confirmed data regarding the voltage drop signal is stored. Further, in the area of each 1 bit of the area of the port input buffer 1 and the area specified by the initial value +5 as the address of the port input buffer, the detection signals of these switches and sensors and the power failure detection circuit 48 With respect to the voltage drop signal, off edge data indicating that the definite data has changed from the on state to the off state is stored.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the area of each 1 bit of the area of the port input buffer 2 specified by the initial value +6 as the address of the port input buffer, the left middle right stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R , The settlement switch 10, the MAXBET switch 6, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the input data related to the detection signals of the start switch 7 are stored. Further, in the area of the port input buffer 2, each 1-bit area of the area specified by the initial value +7 as the address of the port input buffer, the definite data regarding the detection signals of these switches are stored. It has become. Further, in the area of each 1 bit of the area of the port input buffer 2 and the area specified by the initial value +8 as the address of the port input buffer, the definite data regarding the detection signals of these switches is turned on from the off state. On-edge data indicating that the state has changed is stored.

As described above, among the serial ports 311 included in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the input port 0 has reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, payout sensors 34c, 34d, and input medal sensor 31a as first detection means. The detection signals of to c are input, and the input ports 1 and 2 of the serial ports 311 have a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a full tank sensor 35a, and a power failure detection circuit 48 as second detection means. The detection signals of the door open detection switch 25, the settlement switch 10, the MAXBET switch 6, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are input. These first detection means are switches whose detection status is determined by using definite data in the control of games and the like by the main control unit 41.

Further, the input port 1 of the serial port 311 has a detection signal of a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a full tank sensor 35a, a power failure detection circuit 48, and a door open detection switch 25 among the second detection means. Is input to the input port 2, and among the second detection means, the detection signals of the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the MAXBET switch 6, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are input. Is to be entered. The second detection means in which the detection signal is input to the input port 1 is switches whose detection status is determined by using the off edge data among the edge data in the control of the game or the like by the main control unit 41. The second detection means in which the detection signal is input to the port 2 is switches whose detection status is determined by using the on-edge data among the edge data in the control of the game or the like by the main control unit 41.

As described above, the detection signal of the first detection means whose definite data is used for determining the detection status is input to the input port 1 of the serial ports 311 and the input port 1 is of the second detection means. The detection signal of the detection means in which the off edge data is used for determining the detection status is input, and the detection signal of the detection means in which the on-edge data is used for determining the detection status of the second detection means is input to the input port 2. It is designed to be input, and a detection signal is input to each input port 0 to 2 of the serial ports 311 for each type of detection means according to the mode of data used for determining the detection status. It has become.

Further, each port of the serial port 311 is assigned a number as an input port 0 to 2, and the input ports 0 to 2 are assigned to each of the types of detection means according to the mode of data used for determining the detection status. The detection signal of the corresponding detection means can be input. As a result, the detection signal of each detection means is input for each type of detection means.

Of the port input buffers 0 to 2 provided in the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, the port input buffer 0 stores the definite data of the first detection means, and the port input buffer 1 of the port input buffers 0 to 2. The edge data of the second detection means is stored in 2. Further, the off edge data of the edge data is stored in the port input buffer 1 of the port input buffers 1 and 2, and the on edge data of the edge data is stored in the port input buffer 2 of the port input buffers 1 and 2. Is to be stored. As described above, in the port input buffers 0 and 2, definite data and edge data are stored for each type of detection means according to the mode of the data used for determining the detection status.

Further, an address composed of initial values +1 to 8 is assigned as a specific address to the area for each byte in each port input buffer 0 to 2, and the detection means corresponding to each port input buffer 0 to 2. Any one of the input data, the definite data, the off edge data, and the on edge data can be stored in the 1-byte area that can be specified by each address. As a result, the data used for determining the detection status is stored in the area of a specific address for each type of data mode.

Further, the port input buffer 0 stores the definite data but does not store the edge data, and the port input buffers 1 and 2 store the definite data and the edge data. Data of different modes are stored in buffer 0 and port input buffers 1 and 2.

Further, while the off edge data of the edge data is stored in the port input buffer 1, the on-edge data is not stored, and the on-edge data of the edge data is stored in the port input buffer 2. Off edge data is not stored, and edge data of different modes is stored in the port input buffer 1 and the port input buffer 2.

Next, the control performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 26.

The main control unit 41 in this embodiment is the initial setting process performed first after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and started, and the setting change process performed when the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state. , In the timer interrupt processing (main) performed after the initial setting processing and setting change processing are completed, port input processing and data storage processing are performed to detect various switches input via the parallel input port 511. Update the data in the port input buffer based on the signal etc.

When the main control unit 41 restarts the power supply to the slot machine 1 and starts up due to the occurrence of a reset, the main control unit 41 sets the startup time. In the startup setting, the status flag provided in the main control unit 41 is initialized. The status flag is data that holds the state of the operation result and the execution result of the instruction, and particularly includes the interrupt master permission flag that sets the prohibition / permission of interrupt. Since the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag is a value indicating that interrupts are prohibited, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where interrupts are prohibited. After that, after setting various functions of the main control unit 41, when a reset occurs according to the program stored in the program / data area, it is started in the interrupt-prohibited state, and then the initial setting to be executed first. Start processing.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the initial setting process, first, interrupt is set to prohibit (Sd1), then the initial process is executed (Sd2), the RAM initialization data is set, and each output port is initialized. , And various initial settings such as setting the built-in register and setting the upper address of the interrupt vector, and make it stand by until the power supply voltage becomes normal. After that, the destruction determination process of the RAM 41c is executed, and it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed based on the parity of the RAM 41c and the destruction diagnosis data set at the time of power failure.

Next, a set value abnormality determination process for determining whether or not the set value set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is within the predetermined range (1 to 6) is performed (Sd4). In the set value abnormality determination process, as shown in FIG. 12, the set value set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is read out (Se1), and whether or not the set value is within the predetermined range (1 to 6) is determined. Judgment (Se2). Then, when the set value is not within the predetermined range (1 to 6), a set value abnormality flag indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the set value is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Se3), and the setting is made. When the value is within a predetermined range (1 to 6), the set value abnormality determination process is terminated without setting the set value abnormality flag.

In this embodiment, the set value abnormality determination process is executed when the initial setting process is started and when the internal lottery is performed. In the internal lottery, the winning combination is determined using the set value set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the internal lottery is performed by performing the set value error determination process when the internal lottery is performed. If there is an error in the set value used in, move to an error state and do not perform the internal lottery, while if there is no abnormality in the set value in the internal lottery, let the internal lottery be performed. It has become.

In the set value abnormality determination process, the set value abnormality determination process is performed when the initial setting process is started or when the internal lottery is performed, and the set value abnormality flag is set. When the process is performed, the set value abnormality flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is maintained regardless of the determination result of the set value determination process.

In this embodiment, the setting value abnormality determination processing is performed regardless of whether or not the setting value abnormality flag is set in the initial setting processing, but the setting is made when the initial setting processing is started. If the value error flag is already set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the set value abnormality determination process is not performed, and various subsequent processes are performed based on the set value error flag set in the RAM 41c. good.

After performing the set value abnormality determination process in the step of Sd4, the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state based on the detection state specified by the detection signal of the setting key switch 37 with reference to the parallel input port 511. It is determined whether or not there is (Sd5), and when it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state, the process shifts to the setting change process. On the other hand, when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state, it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed (Sd6). In the step of Sd6, it is determined whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is set, and whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed based on the determination result in the destruction diagnosis process in the step of Sd3. When the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed, the RAM error flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd13), and the process proceeds to the error processing. In the error processing, the progress of the game is disabled. Further, in the error state in which the RAM error flag is set and the transition is made, the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power switch 39 is turned on to shift to the setting change processing, and the setting change processing includes a special work. By initializing all the RAM areas in the usable area, it is possible to surely eliminate the abnormality in the data of the RAM 41c and cancel the error state. On the other hand, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 37, the RAM error flag is still set and an error state occurs again. Further, the case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed is a case where the RAM abnormality flag is not set, the RAM parity is 0 in the destruction diagnosis process, and it is determined that the destruction diagnosis data is correct. ..

When it is determined in the step of Sd6 that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed, it is determined whether or not the set value error flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd7), and the set value error flag is set. If so, the process shifts to error processing as in the case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed, and if the set value error flag is not set, a return command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. (Sd8) In the error state in which the setting value abnormality flag is set and the transition is made, the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power switch 39 is turned on to shift to the setting change processing described later and set. By setting a new set value in the change process, the set value abnormality flag is cleared, the abnormality of the set value can be resolved, and the error state can be cleared. On the other hand, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 37, the setting change process is completed without setting a new setting value in the setting change process (for example, the setting change process). When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the above is being performed), the set value is held in the RAM 41c in an abnormal state, so that the setting value abnormality determination process of the initial setting process is performed. The setting value error flag is set again, and the state shifts to the error state. As a result, once an abnormality in the set value is detected, the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power switch 39 is turned on, the setting is changed to the setting change state, and the reset / setting is performed as a predetermined setting change operation. After the switch 38 is operated at least once, the start switch 7 is operated so as not to return to the state in which the game is possible until a new set value is set.

After the step of Sd8, all the registers are restored (Sd9), and the above-mentioned CALLF instruction is used to call the port input processing subroutine and execute the process of updating the data in the port input buffer twice in succession (Sd10). , 11).

As shown in FIG. 13, in the port input process, first, the start address of the port input buffer, that is, the initial value is set (Sf1), and then the detection state of each switch input to the input port 0 of the parallel input port 511 (Sf1). (On state or off state) is read, and data (input data) indicating the detection state is written to a predetermined register (Sf2). After that, the data storage process is executed (Sf3) to update the data in the port input buffer 0.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the data storage process, first, the address set in the Sf1 step of the port input process is incremented by 1 (Sg1). After that, by storing the input data written in the register by the step of Sf2 of the port input process in the area of the address advanced in the step of Sg1, that is, the second byte of the port input buffer 0, the port input buffer 0 Update the input data (Sg2). Then, the address is added by 1 in the same manner as in the step of Sg1 (Sg3).

After that, the definite data (previous data) stored in the area of the current address, that is, the third byte of the port input buffer 0, is compared with the input data (current data) updated in the step of Sg2 in bit units. For each switch, it is determined whether the previous confirmed data and the current input data show the same detection state, and if the same detection state is shown, the detection state specified by the current input data is shown. When the data is used as new definite data and shows different detection states, the definite data is maintained as the data indicating the previous detection state to create the definite data of this time for each switch (Sg4). Then, the confirmed data stored in the third byte of the port input buffer 0 is saved in a predetermined register, and then updated with the current confirmed data created in the step of Sg4 (Sg5).

Further, in the data storage process, on-edge data and off-edge data are created as described later (Sg6, 7). After that, the address is incremented by 1 in the same manner as in the Sc1 step (Sg8), the data storage process is terminated, and the process returns to the port input process. For port input buffer 0, on-edge data and off-edge data are created but not stored. The procedure for creating on-edge data and off-edge data will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 13, after the data storage process is completed and the port input process is returned, the address advanced in the Sg8 step of the data storage process is decremented by 1 (Sf4), and then the input port of the parallel input port 511. The detection state (on state or off state) of each switch input to 1 is read, and the data (input data) indicating the detection state is written to a predetermined register (Sf5). After that, the data storage process is executed (Sf6) to update the data in the port input buffer 1.

In the data storage process of the step of Sf6, the input data and the definite data of the corresponding switches are updated as the data to be stored in the port input buffer 1 in the same manner as the data storage process of the step of Sf3. After that, the confirmed data (previous data) read into the register in the step of Sg5 and the new confirmed data (current data) updated in the step of Sg6 are compared bit by bit, and the previous and current confirmations are made for each switch. It is determined whether or not the data has changed from the off state to the on state, and on-edge data is created for the corresponding switches (Sg7). Further, it is determined whether or not the confirmed data of the previous time and the present time are changed from the on state to the off state for each switch, and the off edge data is created for the corresponding switches (Sg8). After that, the address is added by 1 to proceed (Sg9), the data storage process is terminated, and the process returns to the port input process.

After finishing the data storage process of the step of Sf7 and returning to the port input process again, the edge data stored in the third byte of the port input buffer 1 is the off edge created in the step of Sg8 of the data storage process. Update to data (Sf7).

Then, the detection state (on state or off state) of each switch input to the input port 2 of the parallel input port 511 is read, the data indicating the detection state is written to a predetermined register (Sf8), and the data storage process is executed. Then (Sf9), the input data and the definite data of the corresponding switches are updated as the data to be stored in the port input buffer 2, and the on-edge data and the off-edge data are created. After that, the edge data stored in the third byte of the port input buffer 2 is updated to the on-edge data created in the Sg7 step of the data storage process (Sf10). After updating the on-edge data of the port input buffer 2 in the step of Sf10, the port input process is terminated and the process returns to the initial setting process.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the initial setting process, after performing the port input process twice in succession in the steps of Sd10 and Sd11, the timer interrupt is set to allow (Sd12), and the initial setting process is completed. Then, the process shifts to the timer interrupt process (main), and the process returns to the process executed before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. When the process is shifted to the timer interrupt process (main), the Si3 step of the timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is a process that was executed before the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped. After that, the port input process is performed in the step of Si4.

In this way, the main control unit 41 is configured to perform the initial setting process that is first performed after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In the initial setting process, the timer interrupt is first prohibited. Set to the state, and in that state, perform the port input process twice in succession. Then, after the various processes including the port input process are completed, the state in which the timer interrupt is prohibited is canceled, the initial setting process is terminated, and the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. That is, the port input process is continuously performed a plurality of times during the period from the start of power supply to the slot machine 1 to the first timer interrupt process (main).

Further, in the initial setting process, when determining whether or not to shift to the setting change process, and when determining whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the on state, parallel input is performed without referring to the port input buffer. With reference to port 511, the detection state of the setting key switch 37 is directly specified, and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the on state. In the process of determining the input status of switches that are generally maintained for a relatively long period of time, such as the setting key switch 37 and the full tank sensor 35a, the status of the target detected by the switches is parallel input. By directly specifying the detection state with reference to port 511, it is possible to specify the detection state of the corresponding switches without waiting for the timer interrupt to update the port input buffer.

Further, when the port input process is performed, the port input process subroutine is called by using the CALLF instruction to perform the port input process.

Further, in the port input processing, data storage processing is performed for each type of parallel input port 511, that is, for each input port 0 to 2. Then, in the data storage process, input data, definite data, and edge data are created based on the detection state of the detection signal input to the input port with reference to the corresponding input ports 0 and 2. As a result, in the port input process, predetermined data is created for each type of switches corresponding to the input port.

Further, in the port input process, when the edge data of various switches are stored in the port input buffer, the off edge data is stored in the port input buffer 1 of the port input buffers, while the off edge data is stored in the port input buffer 2. By storing on-edge data, when the port input buffer is referred to, it is possible to specify a different input status depending on the port (buffer 0 to 2 in this embodiment) of the port input buffer. ..

In the data storage process performed in the port input process, the input data and the confirmed data are applied when the input data, the confirmed data, and the edge data are created based on the detection state of the detection signal input to the corresponding input port. Since it is stored in the port input buffer, the minimum required data for determining the detection status is stored in the port input buffer regardless of the type of switches by performing common data storage processing in the port input processing. It can be stored in 0 to 2. In this embodiment, definite data is created for the switches corresponding to the input port 0, and definite data and edge data are created for the switches corresponding to the input ports 1 and 2. Since the input data is the data necessary for creating the definite data and the definite data is the data necessary for creating the edge data, the input data and the definite data are not limited to the types of switches. This is the minimum data required to determine the detection status.

Further, in the port input process, the edge data created by performing the data storage process for the input port 0 is not stored in the port input buffer 0, while the edge data created by performing the data storage process for the input port 1 is performed. Of the edge data created by storing the off edge data in the port input buffer 1 and performing the data storage process for the input port 2, the on edge data is stored in the port input buffer 2 and is the main. The port input buffer 0 to the edge data for the input port 0, the on-edge data for the input port 1, and the off-edge data for the input port 2, which are not used for determining the detection status of various switches in the control unit 41. It is designed not to be stored in 2.

Further, in the data storage process, the input port set by the port input process is referred to, predetermined data is created based on the detection state of the detection signal input to the input boat, and the data is set by the port input process. The created data is stored in the port input buffer of the address specified based on the initial value, and as predetermined data, fixed data, off-edge data, on-edge data, that is, a switch in the main control unit 41. In the port input process, by setting the addresses of the input port and the port input buffer, a predetermined switch for each input port is created because data of all modes that may be used for determining the detection status of the type is created. The process of creating data can be performed by a common data storage process.

Further, in the port input process, when the edge data of various switches are stored in the port input buffer, the off edge data is stored in the port input buffer 1 of the port input buffers, while the off edge data is stored in the port input buffer 2. By storing on-edge data, when the port input buffer is referred to, it is possible to specify a different input status depending on the port (buffer 0 to 2 in this embodiment) of the port input buffer. ..

Further, as described above, the detection signals of the switches are input to the input ports 0 to 2 of the parallel input port 511 corresponding to the types of the first detection means and the second detection means. In addition, specific addresses corresponding to the types of definite data which is the detection information of the first detection means and edge data which is the second detection means are assigned to the storage areas of the port input buffers 0 and 2. Therefore, in the port input process and the data storage process, the first detection means and the second detection are performed by reading the detection state of each switch for each type of input port and creating predetermined data. It is possible to create predetermined data for each type of means, and by performing a process of storing predetermined data for each specific address, the types and data of the first detection means and the second detection means are performed. It is possible to store predetermined data for each type of the embodiment.

In this embodiment, a predetermined address (0 to 2 in this embodiment) is assigned to each input port, and a specific address (0 to 2 in this embodiment) is assigned to the port input buffer for each type of detection information. ) Is assigned, and in the port input process, the storage process for storing the predetermined data (confirmed data, edge data) created based on the detection signal for each input port in a specific port input buffer is performed in the order of the input port address. It is configured to perform and store in the port input buffer of the address corresponding to the order of the address of the input port, but it is sufficient if the configuration is such that the address is individually assigned to each input port and the port input buffer, and the address of each input port is used. The order may be the same as the order of the address of the port input buffer, or the order of the address of each input port and the order of the address of the port input buffer may be different. In this way, by assigning an address to each input port and port input buffer individually and performing the storage process for each input port, the storage process can be performed on the input port regardless of the order of the addresses of the input ports. Even if the storage process is performed for each type, predetermined data can be stored in the port input buffer for each type of detection information, so there are restrictions on the types of switches that can be connected to each input port, and input. Even when the types of switches connected to the port are fixed, the detection information can be stored in the port input buffer for each type in the port input process, and the handling in the process can be facilitated.

Next, the setting change process to be transferred when it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state in the step of Sd4 of the initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the setting change process, first, a RAM initialization process is executed to initialize a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sh1). Information about the game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c that is initialized in the RAM initialization process. Further, in the information related to the game, output data for outputting an output signal from the parallel output port 513, for example, a display such as a set value display 24 or a game auxiliary display 12 is displayed in a predetermined display mode. An output in which data for outputting an output signal and data for outputting an external output signal from the external output board 1000 are included, and output data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c initialized in the RAM initialization process. Includes buffers, etc. On the other hand, in the information related to the game stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c initialized in the RAM initialization process, information having a relatively high importance among the information related to the game, for example, a set value or an abnormality occurs. The above-mentioned RAM abnormality flag, setting value abnormality flag, and the like indicating that the information is set are not included, and these information are not initialized by the RAM initialization process.

Next, after initializing the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step of Sh1, a setting command (start) indicating the start of the setting change state is set in the command queue (Sh2), and the port input process is performed using the above-mentioned CALLF instruction. It is called twice in a row (Sh3, 4), and the data stored in the port input buffer is updated twice in a row based on the newly input data acquired from the parallel input port.

After performing the port input processing twice in succession in the steps of Sh3 and Sh4, it is determined whether or not the set value abnormality flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sh5), and the set value abnormality flag is set. If it is determined that the setting value is not set, the set value set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is read out (Sh6) and set in the set value register (Sh7). After that, it is set in the RAM 41c, and the value of the set value register, that is, the value indicating the set value set in the RAM 41c is set in the output buffer for displaying the set value for displaying the set value display 24 in a predetermined display mode. Set the output data for displaying (1 to 6) (Sh8). On the other hand, if it is determined in the Sh7 step that the set value abnormality flag is set, "7" indicating that there is a set value abnormality is set in the set value register (Sh9), and there is a set value abnormality. The output data for displaying "C" indicating that effect is set in the output buffer for displaying the set value (Sh10).

By setting the output data in the output buffer for displaying the set value by the step of Sh8 or Sh10, in the timer interrupt process (main) performed after that, the output buffer is referred to and the set output data is adjusted. An output signal is output from the parallel output port 513 to the set value display 24 so that the set value display 24 is displayed in the above display mode. For example, the value of the set value (1 to 6) within the normal range is set in the set value register, and the output data for displaying the set value set in the set value register is the output for displaying the set value. When it is set in the buffer, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, so that the output signal based on the output data set in the output buffer is sent from the parallel output port 513 via the LED drive circuit 47. It is output to the set value display 24, and the value of the set value set in the set value register is displayed on the set value display 24. Further, "7" indicating that there is a setting value abnormality is set in the setting value register, and output data for displaying "C" indicating that there is a setting value abnormality in the output buffer for displaying the setting value. When is set, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed to display a specific mode indicating that there is an abnormality in the set value (in this embodiment, "C" (see FIG. 21 (b)). )) Will be displayed on the set value display 24.

After setting the output buffer for displaying the set value in the step of Sh8 or Sh10, set the timer interrupt to allow (Sh11) and wait until the timer interrupt is performed once. (Sh12). When the timer interrupt process (main) is performed in the Sh12 step, the port input process is performed in the Si4 step of the timer interrupt process (main) described later, and the data in the port input buffer is displayed at that time. It is designed to be reliably updated based on the detection signals of the switches of.

Next, after the timer interrupt process (main) is performed in the Sh12 step, whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 has changed from OFF to ON is determined by the data in the port input buffer updated by the port input process. Yes, it is determined based on the on-edge data of the reset / setting switch stored in the port input buffer 2 (Sh13).

Then, when it is determined that the reset / setting switch 38 has changed from OFF to ON, after adding 1 to the value of the set value register (Sh14), whether or not the value of the set value register is larger than "6". That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value register is within a predetermined range (1 to 6) (Sh15). Then, when it is determined in the step of Sh15 that the value of the set value register is larger than "6", the value of the set value register is corrected by setting it to "1" (Sh16), and then the process returns to the step of Sh13. .. On the other hand, if it is determined in the step of Sh15 that the value of the set value register is not larger than "6", the value of the set value register is held and the process returns to the step of Sh13. By repeating the steps of Sh13 to Sh16 in this way, the value of the set value register is set to "1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 ..." according to the operation of the reset / setting switch 38. Will be updated in the order of. Further, when "7" indicating an abnormality of the set value is set in the set value register by the step of Sh10, the processing of the steps of Sh13 to Sh16 is performed, and the value of the set value register is set to "1". That is, it will be updated to a value indicating a setting value having the lowest advantage to the player.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reset / setting switch 38 has not changed, whether or not the start switch 7 has changed from OFF to ON based on the on-edge data of the start switch stored in the port input buffer 2. Is determined (Sh18). If it is determined that the start switch 7 has not changed, the process returns to the Sh13 step, the steps of Sh13 to Sh18 are repeated, and the process waits until it is determined that the start switch 7 has changed.

After that, when it is determined that the start switch 7 has changed from OFF to ON, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value register is "7" indicating an abnormality of the set value by referring to the set value register. (Sh19). Then, in the step of Sh19, when it is determined that the value of the set value register is "7", that is, when the set value abnormality has occurred, the reset / setting switch 38 performs the reset operation of the set value. If the start switch 7 is operated without this, the process returns to the Sh13 step and waits until the start switch 7 is operated after the set value reset operation is performed, while the set value is set in the Sh19 step. If it is determined that the register value is not "7", the interrupt process is performed once (Sh20).

After performing the interrupt one-time wait process in the step of Sh20, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state based on the confirmation data of the setting key switch stored in the port input buffer 2 (Sh21). ). Then, when it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is not in the OFF state, it waits until it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state, and when it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state, it waits. The set value data stored in the set value register is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sh22).

After that, it is determined whether or not the RAM error flag or the set value error flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sh23), and if either or both of the RAM error flag and the set value error flag are set, it is determined. , Clear the set RAM error flag and set value error flag (Sh24). Next, a setting command (end) indicating the end of the setting change state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (Sh25), and the process shifts to the main process of performing the process according to the progress of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 performs the setting change process when the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In the setting change processing, the timer interrupt prohibition state set at the start of the initial setting processing is maintained, and the port input processing is performed twice in succession in that state. Then, after the timer interrupt processing is performed by the interrupt processing once, the processing related to the determination of the input status of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 is performed. That is, even when the initial setting process is shifted to the setting change process, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started as in the case where the initial setting process is performed without shifting to the setting change process as described above. After that, in the period until the first timer interrupt processing (main) is performed, the port input processing is continuously performed a plurality of times.

Further, in the setting change process, when the setting value stored in the predetermined register is updated according to the input status of the reset / setting switch 38, the on edge of the reset / setting switch 38 stored in the port input buffer is updated. Based on the data, when it is specified that the input status of the reset / setting switch 38 is in the ON state, the set value of the register is updated. It should be noted that the determination of the input status of switches that can be touched by the player or the like and whose detection state may change unintentionally, such as the start switch 7 and the reset / setting switch 38, is related to the determination of the input status. In the process, by referring to the port input buffer and specifying the detection status of the corresponding switches, the input status is determined based on the detection status when the detection status changes unintentionally. Can be prevented.

Next, a timer interrupt process (main) performed by the main control unit 41 at a predetermined timing will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the data of the register in use is saved in the stack area (Si1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Si2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if the voltage drop signal is input, the voltage drop signal is also obtained in the power failure determination process in the previous timer interruption process. Is input, and if a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and a power failure has occurred. , A power failure flag indicating that effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

After the power failure determination process in the step of Si2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Si3). After sending a predetermined command to the sub-control unit 91, the process shifts to the power cut process (main), while if the power cut flag is not set, the progress stage of the game controlled by the main process. Processing for performing various controls according to (for example, processing for updating the counter, processing for updating the port input buffer, processing for input determination of switches, processing for updating the phase signal of the reel motor, processing for sending commands. Etc.) are executed sequentially.

In the timer interrupt process (main), the above-mentioned port input process is executed once as one of a plurality of processes performed in the timer interrupt process (main) (Si4). The port input process is called by using the CALLF instruction as in the case of being called in the above-mentioned initial setting process and setting change process. When the port input process is called and executed, the port input buffer is based on the detection signals of various switches obtained via the parallel input port 511 when the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. The input data, confirmed data, and edge data of various switches stored in the are updated. The updated port input buffer data is then referred to in the switch input determination process performed in the timer interrupt process (main), the process related to the input determination of various switches in the main process (Si5), and the switches. Processing related to the progress of the game will be performed according to the input status of.

Then, in the timer interrupt process (main), a plurality of processes including a normal command transmission process (Si6) described later and an output signal process for controlling output of various output signals are performed. As a plurality of processes performed in the timer interrupt process (main), for example, in the output signal process, an external output signal is output from the parallel output port 513 via the external output board 1000 based on the value set in the output buffer of the RAM 41c. By controlling the output and outputting an output signal from the parallel output port 513 to various indicators (set value indicator 24, game auxiliary indicator 12, etc.) based on the value set in the output buffer of the RAM 41c. It is designed to control the dynamic lighting of various indicators. After all the plurality of processes performed in the timer interrupt process (main) are completed, the data saved in the stack area in the step of Si1 is returned to the register (Si8), the process is terminated, and the timer interrupt process (). Return to the processing in the main processing before the main) is executed.

Next, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and a power failure occurs, the power cutoff process (main) performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the power interruption process (main), first, all the registers that may be used are saved in the stack area (Sj1).

Next, the destruction diagnosis data 1 is set in the gaming RAM area, the destruction diagnosis data 2 is set in the non-gaming RAM area, and the destruction diagnosis data 3 is set in the stack area (Sj2). The data for fracture diagnosis are all 5A (H). Then, all the output ports including the parallel output port 513 that outputs the command are initialized (Sj3). As a result, the output state of the output port corresponding to the last output command by the command transmission process at the time of power failure is initialized. Next, the RAM parity adjustment data 1 is calculated and set in the game RAM area so that the exclusive OR of all areas (including the unused area 3) of the game RAM area becomes 0, and the non-game RAM area is set. The RAM parity adjustment data 2 is calculated and set in the non-gaming RAM area so that the exclusive OR of all areas (including the unused area 4) becomes 0, and all areas of the stack area (unused stack). The RAM parity adjustment data 3 is calculated and set in the stack area (Sj4) so that the exclusive OR of the area (area and the stack area in use) becomes 0, and access to the RAM 41c is prohibited (Sj5). After that, the voltage drops, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 stops, and the system shifts to the standby state. Then, when the voltage drops in this standby state, the operation of the main control unit 41 is internally stopped, and the operation is surely stopped when the power is cut off.

When the power supply of AC100V is stopped by the above processing, the power interruption processing is executed, the destruction diagnosis data 1 to 3 and the RAM parity adjustment data 1 to 3 are recorded in the backup RAM, and RAM access is performed. Is disabled and the output port is cleared.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the power failure processing executed when the power failure is detected, the process of calculating the RAM parity adjustment data for determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and the data when the power is turned on The process of calculating the RAM parity for determining whether or not it is normal and the process of determining whether or not the data of the RAM 41c is normal based on the RAM parity at the time of turning on the power are performed separately for the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area. Therefore, the data storage area required for designing these processes can be easily specified.

In this embodiment, the adjustment data is set in the target area so that the calculation result of the target area in the power interruption process becomes a specific value (0 in this embodiment), and the target area is set in the start process. Whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal is determined based on whether or not the calculation result of the area is a specific value. It may be configured to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal depending on whether or not the calculation result of the above matches. Further, the calculation method is not limited to the exclusive OR, and other calculation methods (for example, total sum) may be used.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment repeatedly loops the main process after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and is started, and interrupts the process at predetermined time intervals. Performs timer interrupt processing (main). Then, in the timer interrupt processing (main), by performing the port input processing, the input data, the confirmation data, and the edge data regarding the detection state of various switches input via the parallel input port 511 are updated and the port is ported. It is designed to be stored in the input buffer.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, one switch connected to the parallel input port 511 is pressed by the switch whose detection state is OFF because no operation has been performed by a player or the like. When the detection state of the switch changes from the OFF state to the ON state and is maintained in the ON state for a predetermined period, the port is input for each timer interrupt process (main). By performing the processing, the input data of the switch stored in the port input buffer is updated to the data indicating the detection status of the switch at the time when the timer is interrupted and the port input processing is performed. Therefore, until the first timer interruption after the switch is pressed, "0" indicating that the detection state is OFF is set as input data, and the switch in the port input buffer is set. It is stored in the bit area corresponding to. Then, after the switch is pressed and the first timer interrupt is performed, "1" indicating that the detection state is the ON state is stored in the corresponding bit area as input data.

Regarding the confirmed data, in the port input processing, the input data updated at the time of the port input processing (current data) and the input data before the update (previous data) are compared, and both data are obtained. If they match, the detection state specified by the input data this time is set, and if the two data do not match, the detection state is updated to be specified by the previous confirmed data. For the confirmed data of, "0" is set to indicate that the detection state is OFF until the timer interrupt when the input data is updated to "1" when the switch is pressed, and the port input buffer. It is stored in the bit area corresponding to the switch in. Then, from the next timer interrupt in which the input data is updated to "1" by pressing the switch, "1" indicating that the detection state is ON is the bit area corresponding to the definite data. Stored in.

Regarding the edge data, in the port input processing, the confirmed data updated at the time of the port input processing (current data) and the confirmed data before the update (previous data) are compared, and both data match. If so, create edge data indicating that the detection state has not changed, and if both data do not match and the state has changed from the OFF state to the ON state, on-edge data. When the data is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the off edge data is created and updated to the created on edge data and off edge data. Therefore, regarding the edge data of the switch, In the next timer interrupt where the input data is updated to "1" by pressing the switch, it indicates that the detection state has changed when the confirmed data is updated from "0" to "1". As edge data, "1" is stored in the bit area corresponding to the on-edge data of the switch in the port input buffer. On the other hand, in the timer interrupt other than the timer interrupt in which the on-edge data is set to "1", "0" is the bit of the on-edge data of the switch as the edge data indicating that the detection state has not changed. Stored in the area. Although not shown in particular, for the off edge data, "0" is set in the bit area of the off edge data of the switch in the port input buffer as the edge data indicating that the detection state has not changed in each timer interrupt. Stored.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the detection of one switch is performed by releasing the switch whose detection state is ON because the player or the like has pressed the switch. Even when the state changes from the ON state to the OFF state and is maintained in the OFF state for a predetermined period, the detection state of the switch changes from the OFF state to the ON state as described above. As in the case, the port input process is performed for each timer interrupt process (main), so that the data corresponding to the detection status of the switch at the time when the port input process is performed is set as input data, and the port is set. It is stored in the bit area corresponding to the switch in the input buffer.

As for the confirmed data, as in the case where the detection state of the switch changes from the OFF state to the ON state as described above, when the input data of the previous time and the input data of this time match, the input of this time is also performed. While it is set to the value indicating the detection state specified by the data, if the input data of the previous time and this time do not match, it is set to the value indicating the detection state specified by the previous confirmed data. It is stored in the bit area corresponding to the switch in the port input buffer.

Further, as in the case where the detection state of the switch changes from the OFF state to the ON state as described above, when the confirmed data of the previous time and the current time match, the detection state has not changed. If the edge data indicating that the data does not match and the data is changed from the OFF state to the ON state, the on-edge data is created and the state is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. If so, create off-edge data and update to the created on-edge data and off-edge data. As a result, regarding the edge data of the switch, the confirmed data was updated from "1" to "0" in the next timer interrupt in which the input data was updated to "0" because the switch was released. Occasionally, "1" is stored in the bit area corresponding to the off edge data of the switch in the port input buffer as the edge data indicating that the detection state has changed. On the other hand, in the timer interrupt other than the timer interrupt in which the off edge data is set to "1", "0" is the bit of the off edge data of the switch as the edge data indicating that the detection state has not changed. Stored in the area. Although not particularly shown, for on-edge data, "0" is set in the bit area of the on-edge data of the switch in the port input buffer as edge data indicating that the detection state has not changed in each timer interrupt. It will be stored.

In this way, the main control unit 41 performs the port input process and updates the data in the port input buffer, so that, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), the detection signal of the switches is 1 for some reason. Input data when the data changes in a short time such that it can be detected only by interrupting the timer once (for example, when noise is generated due to static electricity or when the switch is accidentally touched). Will be changed to a value according to the detection state according to the change of the detection signal, but the confirmed data will be the input data of this time if the same detection state is not continued for a period of 2 timer interruptions or more. It is not updated to the detection status of. As a result, on the condition that the detection state of the switches is continuously detected for a certain period (at least about 2.24 ms), an effective operation or the like for the switch is detected. It is possible to prevent the detection state from being erroneously detected due to the cause, for example, noise such as static electricity.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes the initial setting process when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and is started, and the initial setting process or the initial setting process after the timer interrupt is first prohibited. After that, in the setting change process migrated from the initial setting process, the port input process is performed twice in succession, and the data in the port input buffer is based on the detection status of each switch after the power supply is started. Is updated, and then, when the initial setting process or the setting change process is completed, the timer interrupt prohibition state is canceled and the timer interrupt process (main) is performed.

As shown in FIG. 19A, if the main control unit 41 does not perform the port input process twice in the initial setting process or the setting change process transferred from the initial setting process, the power supply starts. When this is done, in the configuration where the first port input process is performed in the first timer interrupt process (main) after the initial setting process or setting change process is completed, it is confirmed in the port input process. When the data is created, the input data stored in the port input buffer before the power supply is stopped, and the input data acquired when the port input process is performed after the power supply is started. , Will be used to create definitive data. When the detection state of the switches is different from the detection state of the switches when the power supply is stopped, for example, the detection state is OFF when the power supply is started. On the other hand, when the detection state when the power supply is stopped is ON, the detection state is OFF when the power supply is started and the port input process is performed. Nevertheless, the definite data indicating the ON state is set, and the detection state when the port input process is performed and the detection state specified by the definite data set in the port input buffer are inconsistent. Will occur.

As for the edge data, inconsistency may occur when the edge data is created in the port input process because the definite data is inconsistent. For example, if the detection state is OFF when the power supply is started, but the detection state is ON when the power supply is stopped, after the power supply is started. When the first port input process of is performed, the definite data indicating the ON state is set even though the detection state is OFF, and the OFF that matches the actual detection state in the subsequent port input process. Since the confirmed data of the state of is set, the edge data indicating that the state has changed from the ON state to the OFF state is set based on these confirmed data, and the edge data and the actual detection state are inconsistent. It will occur.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19B, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment initially sets the period from the start of power supply to the first timer interrupt processing (main). By performing the port input process twice in succession in the process or setting change process, it is possible to create definite data based on the input data after the power supply is started and set it in the port input buffer. In the port input process in the timer interrupt process (main) that is performed first after the setting process or setting change process is completed, edge data is created based on the confirmed data created after the power supply is started. It is possible to perform the processing related to the subsequent game by using the definite data and the edge data that match the detection state of the switches after the power supply is started.

The conventional slot machine is provided with a main control unit that performs processing related to the progress of the game, and the main control unit repeatedly executes a process of gradually shifting according to a change in the input status of various switches as the main process. It is possible to execute interrupt processing on a regular basis, and by specifying the input status of signals of various switches from the state of the input port acquired by multiple interrupt processing, the influence of noise etc. is eliminated. There is something I tried to do.

In such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted and the power supply is restored from the power supply, the signal input status of various switches is specified multiple times. When the interrupt processing of is straddled before and after the power failure, the unintended input situation is specified by the difference between the signal input status before the power failure and the signal input status after recovering from the power failure. This may cause a malfunction.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game, and the main control unit 41 gradually shifts according to changes in the input status of various switches. It is possible to repeat the main process and perform the timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals, and the input is performed via the parallel input port 511 by the port input process performed in the timer interrupt process (main). Based on the detection signal of each switch, the detection status of each switch is specified and acquired as input data, and the detection status of each switch is based on the input data acquired by two consecutive port input processes. It is a configuration that creates definite data that can be specified, and further creates edge data that can specify whether or not the detection state of each switch has changed based on the definite data for two consecutive times, and the power supply is The number of times the port input process is performed once less than the number of times required to create the definite data required to create the edge data during the period from the start to the first timer interrupt process (main). (In this embodiment, two confirmation data are created by the input data of three times, and one edge data is created by the two confirmation data, so that it is more than three times required to create one edge data. Since it is executed once less twice), in the first timer interrupt process (main) after the power supply is started, the port input process executed before the timer interrupt process (main) is performed and the corresponding. Confirmed data is created based on the input data acquired by the port input process in the timer interrupt process (main), that is, the input data acquired after the start of power supply, and the edge data is generated based on the confirmed data. It will be created, and the input data acquired before the power failure and the definite data created before the power failure will not be used as the data for creating the edge data, and the unintended detection state will be specified. It can be prevented from being stored.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41, and can repeat the main process and perform the timer interrupt process (main), and the port input performed in the timer interrupt process (main). When the input data of each switch is acquired by the processing and the confirmation data and the edge data are created, and the detection state of the setting key switch 37 is ON when the power supply is started. Is a configuration that shifts to a setting change process that can change the setting value indicating the advantage for the player, and after the power supply is started and shifts to the setting change process, the timer interrupt process (main) is first performed. The number of port input processes is one less than the number of times required to create the definite data required to create edge data (in this embodiment, two times with three input data). Since the finalized data is created and one edge data is created from the two confirmed data, the power supply is started because it is executed twice, which is one less than the three times required to create one edge data. In the first timer interrupt process (main) when shifting to the setting change process, the port input process and the timer interrupt process (main) executed before the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. ), The definite data is created based on the input data acquired by the port input process, that is, the input data acquired after the start of power supply, and the edge data is created based on the definite data. Regarding the switches that are operated when changing the set value without using the input data acquired before the power failure and the definite data created before the power failure as the data for creating the edge data. By identifying an unintended detection state, it is possible to prevent the player from affecting the advantage.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the port input process is performed during the period from the start of the power supply to the first timer interrupt process (main), and the determination necessary for creating the edge data is performed. The number of times is one less than the number of times required to create the data (in this embodiment, two confirmed data are created by the input data of three times, and one edge data is created by the confirmed data of two times. Since it is executed twice, which is one less than the three times required to create one edge data, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed in the first timer interrupt process (main) after the power supply is started. ) Is executed, and the confirmed data is based on the input data acquired by the port input process in the timer interrupt process (main), that is, the input data acquired after the start of power supply. It will be created, and the input data acquired before the power failure will not be used as the data for creating the definite data, and it is possible to prevent the unintended detection state from being specified.

In this embodiment, port input processing is required to create edge data during the period from the start of power supply to the setting change processing to the first timer interruption processing (main). Although it is configured to be performed twice as a number of times less than the number of times required to create definite data, the main control unit 41 is configured to execute the port input process at least once in the relevant period. In the timer interrupt process (main) of, the input data acquired before the power supply is stopped is not used, and the finalized data can be created based only on the input data acquired after the power supply is started. , It is possible to prevent an unintended detection state from being identified based on definite data.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a configuration in which input data is acquired based on the detection signals of the switches input via the parallel input port 511 and fixed data and edge data are created. A plurality of switches, such as a start switch 7 and a reset / setting switch 38, are connected to the 511. In the port input process, a plurality of switches connected to the parallel input port 511 are used as detection signals. Since the input data can be acquired based on the above, the port input process and the edge data are created in the period from the start of the power supply to the slot machine 1 to the first timer interrupt process (main). It is possible to update all of the plurality of switches to the detection state after the start of power supply by executing the operation once less than the number of times required to create the definite data necessary for the operation.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a configuration in which edge data can be created by port input processing, and as edge data, on-edge data indicating that the corresponding switches have changed from the OFF state to the ON state. Alternatively, it is possible to create off-edge data indicating that the corresponding switches have changed from the ON state to the OFF state, and the first predetermined area of the port input buffer provided in the RAM 41c (in this embodiment, the port input). By storing the off-edge data in the buffer 1) and storing the on-edge data in the second predetermined area of the port input buffer (port input buffer 2 in this embodiment), each area of the port input buffer is stored. Since a predetermined different type of edge data is stored, different types of edge data can be specified according to the area of the port input buffer.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to perform initial setting processing for executing various initial settings before performing main processing when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. , When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the detection state of the setting key switch 37 is directly acquired by referring to the parallel input port 511, and whether or not the detection state of the switch is in the ON state is determined. Since it is determined, it is determined whether or not the detection state of the setting key switch 37 is ON when the power supply is supplied, without waiting for the port input process to be executed after the power supply is started. can do.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can execute each process such as the main process and the timer interrupt process by executing the program, and calls and executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM 41b. It is a configuration that can execute a program using various instructions including a CALL instruction and a CALLF instruction that can call a predetermined program with a program capacity smaller than that of the CALL instruction, and can be executed a plurality of times after the start of power supply. Since the port input process to be called (twice in this embodiment) is called and executed by using the CALLF instruction, the capacity of the program constituting the initial setting process and the setting change process executed at the start of power supply can be reduced.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the detection state of the switch has changed from the OFF state to the ON state by operating the start switch 7 in the setting change process. Since the detection status of the switch is determined based on the on-edge data updated by the port input process and the subsequent processing is performed according to the determination result, static electricity or the like is generated even though the start switch 7 is not operated. It is possible to prevent the subsequent processing from being executed in an unintended situation due to the occurrence of noise due to the above.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, whether or not the detection state of the switch has changed from the OFF state to the ON state by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the processing related to the reel stop control. When determining whether or not, the detection status of the switch is determined based on the on-edge data updated by the port input process, and the stop control for the corresponding reel is performed as the subsequent process according to the determination result. Even though the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated, it is possible to prevent the subsequent processing from being executed in an unintended situation due to the generation of noise due to static electricity or the like.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment determines whether or not the stop switch of the third stop operation is released and the detection state of the switch changes from the ON state to the OFF state in the process related to the reel stop control. At the time of determination, the detection state of the switch is determined based on the off edge data updated by the port input process, and the subsequent processing is performed according to the determination result, so that the stop switch is not released. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the subsequent processing from being executed in an unintended situation due to the generation of noise due to static electricity or the like.

The control related to the switching of the display mode of the set value display 24 performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

The main control unit 41 sets the output data indicating the selected set value set in the set value register in the above-mentioned setting change process in the output buffer for displaying the set value provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, by the output signal processing in the timer interrupt processing (main), the output signal is output from the parallel output port 513 to the set value display 24 based on the output data set in the output buffer. The LED constituting the set value display 24 is controlled to be turned on in a lighting mode according to the output data, and the set value display 24 is made to recognize the selected set value or the like.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 37 turned on, the main control unit 41 starts the above-mentioned initial setting process and first prohibits the timer interrupt. Then, the process shifts to the setting change process with the timer interrupt disabled.

Then, after shifting to the setting change processing, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c including the output buffer for displaying the setting value is initialized, and if it is not determined that the setting value abnormality has occurred based on the setting value abnormality flag, the setting value abnormality is not determined. The set value (“2” in this embodiment) set outside the predetermined area to be initialized is read, set in the set value register and the output buffer for set value output, and the timer interrupt is permitted. .. As a result, the display mode of the setting value display 24 is hidden because the timer interrupt processing (main) is not performed when the setting change processing is started. Then, before the timer interrupt is permitted, the output data of the set value is set in the set value register and the output buffer for the set value output, and then the timer interrupt is permitted, so that the setting change process is started. By the output signal processing in the first timer interrupt processing (main) after that, the selected setting value is displayed on the setting value display 24 based on the output data set in the output buffer for setting value output. It becomes.

In this way, in the setting change process, the RAM initialization process is performed before the timer interrupt is permitted, and the output buffer for displaying the set value set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is initialized, so that the set value is set. When an error has occurred and the setting value error flag is set, the setting value is displayed on the setting value display 24 based on the output data stored in the output buffer for displaying the setting value to be initialized. There is nothing to do.

In addition, the set value (1 to 6) set in the set value register when the setting change process is started is set in the output buffer for displaying the set value before the timer interrupt is enabled. After the start of the change process, the output buffer is referenced in the first timer interrupt process (main), and the output for displaying the set values (1 to 6) set when the setting change process is started. Since the setting value display 24 is displayed using the data, the setting value display 24 can be quickly displayed in the setting change state that has been transferred with the start of the setting change process. ing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20, in the setting change process, after the timer interrupt is enabled, the reset / setting switch 38 is set as a setting operation while the selected setting value is displayed on the setting value display 24. When the operation is detected, the output data of the set value register and the output buffer for displaying the set value are updated in a predetermined order (in this embodiment, the order is 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1). do. Then, by performing the timer interrupt process (main), the display mode of the set value display 24 is updated based on the output data of the output buffer for displaying the set value.

Then, while the value within a predetermined range (1 to 6) is displayed as the selected setting value on the setting value display 24, the operation of the start switch 7 is detected as the determination operation, so that the setting value register The selected set value set in is set as the set value determined in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, when the setting change process is completed, the setting value register and the output buffer for displaying the setting value are initialized, and the display mode of the setting value display 24 is hidden.

As described above, in the setting change processing, when the setting value abnormality flag is not set by the setting value abnormality determination processing executed at the start of the initial setting processing or when the internal lottery is performed, that is, it is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. If the set value is within a predetermined range (1 to 6) and no abnormality has occurred in the set value, it is within a predetermined range indicating the set value for which the display mode of the set value display 24 is selected. Control to the value of (1 to 6).

On the other hand, in the setting change processing, when the setting value abnormality flag is set by the setting value abnormality determination processing executed at the start of the initial setting processing or when the internal lottery is performed, that is, in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. If the set value is not within the predetermined range (1 to 6) and an abnormality occurs in the set value, a predetermined range indicating the set value for which the display mode of the set value display 24 is selected is selected. Control is performed in a specific mode other than the values (1 to 6).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21A, in the setting change process, after initializing the predetermined area of the RAM 41c including the output buffer for displaying the setting value, a setting value abnormality occurs based on the setting value abnormality flag. When it is determined that the setting value has occurred, output data for displaying "C" is set in the setting value register and the output buffer for setting value output as a specific mode indicating that the setting value abnormality has occurred. And allow timer interrupts. As a result, the first timer interrupt process (main) is performed after the setting change process is started, so that the output signal is output based on the output data of the specific mode, and the set value display 24 is displayed. A specific mode, "C", is displayed. When an abnormality occurs in the set value, the set value display 24 is displayed in a specific manner so that it can be easily recognized that the set value is abnormal.

In this embodiment, the specific mode indicating that the set value is abnormal is the display of "C", but the specific mode may be a mode other than the display mode in which the normal set value is displayed. For example, a configuration in which numbers, letters (for example, "E", etc.) and symbols other than "1" to "6" are displayed on the set value display 24, or a configuration in which the set value display 24 is hidden. However, as in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the set value is abnormal depending on the display mode of the set value display 24.

Then, as shown in FIG. 21A, the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected as the setting operation while the setting value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode, so that the value of the setting value register is set. Is set to a value indicating the setting value (1 in this embodiment) at the stage where the advantage to the player is the lowest among the values within the predetermined range (1 to 6) of the set value, and the value is set. The output data to be displayed is set in the output buffer for displaying the set value, and the selected set value set in the set value register based on the output data is displayed on the set value display 24.

After that, when the setting operation is detected, the value of the setting value register and the output data of the output buffer for displaying the setting value are arranged in a predetermined order (this), as in the case where the above-mentioned setting value is not abnormal. In the embodiment, the display mode of the set value display 24 is updated by updating in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1). When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected as the determination operation, the selected set value set in the set value register is set as the set value determined in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, when the setting change process is completed, the setting value register and the output buffer for displaying the setting value are initialized, and the display mode of the setting value display 24 is hidden.

As a result, it is possible to play the game in the slot machine 1 in a state where the setting value intended by the game store is set without setting an unintended setting value of the game store and playing the game. It has become like.

Further, when an abnormality occurs in the set value, the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 for changing the set value is detected, so that the value of the set value register is set to the stage with the lowest advantage to the player. The value (1) is set to the value (1), and it is possible to prevent the setting value having a high advantage from being set by the clerk of the store where the slot machine 1 is installed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, the operation of the start switch 7 is performed as a determination operation while the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode (in this embodiment, a mode in which "C" is displayed). Is detected, the value set in the set value register is not set in the RAM 41c as the set value, and the set value originally set in the RAM 41c, that is, an abnormality that is not within a predetermined range (1 to 6) is not found. Holds various settings. Further, the control with the set value display 24 as a specific mode is continued without updating the set value register and the output buffer for displaying the set value. As a result, after the setting change process is started with an abnormality in the set value, the reset / setting switch 38 is operated as a setting operation, and the set value being selected is within a predetermined range (as a setting value). In the state where the set values of 1 to 6) are not set, the set value change process is not terminated and the game does not shift to a state where the game can proceed, and the slot machine 1 is installed. It is possible to prevent the game from being played by setting an unintended set value (a value other than the normal set value range (1 to 6)) of the game store.

In the state where the set value change process is performed and the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode (in this embodiment, the mode of displaying "C"), even if the determination operation is performed. Since the abnormal set value is held without newly setting the set value in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started again. Then, when the above-mentioned initial setting process is started, the set value abnormality determination process is performed, and the error state is controlled based on the held abnormal set value, which is an unintended setting value of the amusement shop. Can be set to prevent the game from being played.

Further, in the state where the set value change process is performed and the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode (in this embodiment, the mode of displaying "C"), even if the determination operation is performed. , An abnormal set value is held without newly setting a set value in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, when an internal lottery is subsequently performed in the main process. The setting value abnormality judgment processing is performed in the above, and the error state is controlled based on the held abnormal setting value, and the game is performed by setting an unintended setting value of the game store. Can be prevented.

Further, in the present embodiment, the set value change process is performed, and the determination operation is performed in a state where the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode (in the present embodiment, the mode of displaying "C"). Even if this is done, the configuration is such that the setting value change process is not terminated without newly setting the set value in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the setting operation is waited until the setting operation is detected. If the determination operation is performed while the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode, the setting change process may be terminated and the control of the progress of the game may be performed. Such a configuration may be used. Then, when the determination operation is performed while the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode, the abnormal set value is held without newly setting the set value in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When the setting change process is terminated and a predetermined opportunity in controlling the progress of the game is shifted, for example, when the setting change process shifts to the control of the progress of the game, or when the internal lottery is performed as the control of the progress of the game, a predetermined predetermined value is set in advance. Every time the time (for example, 4 seconds) elapses, every time the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, the set value abnormality determination process is performed, and the RAM 41c shifts to the error state because the abnormal set value is set. With the configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from being played by setting an unintended set value of the game store.

In the conventional gaming machine, it is possible to set setting values having different advantages for the player, and when an abnormality in the setting value is detected, the game shifts to the setting change state and the game is played until a new setting value is set. There is a configuration that disables the progress of.

In such a configuration, when an abnormality in the set value is detected and the progress of the game is disabled, the set value is simply changed to the setting change state without the game store performing an operation to select the set value. It is automatically corrected to a specific set value, and there is a possibility that the game is played by setting an unintended setting value of the game store.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 has a plurality of types of settings having different advantages for the player at the time of activation. It is possible to shift to the setting change state where any setting value (setting value 1 to 6) can be set from the values, and in the setting change state, the selected setting value is set as the setting value display. In addition to controlling the display on 24, each time the reset / setting switch 38 is operated as a setting value update operation, the value of the setting value register in which the selected setting value is set is set to the setting values 1 to 6. By updating in the range and operating the start switch 7 as the operation to determine the set value, the value set in the set value register is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the selected set value, and then the setting is changed. It is possible to end the state and shift to a state where the game can proceed, and if the set value is not a normal value after performing the set value abnormality judgment process to determine whether the set value is a normal value or not. When it is determined, the game is controlled to the set value abnormal error state in which the progress of the game is impossible, and the set value abnormal error state is terminated on condition that the setting change state is entered. Then, in the setting change state, when the set value is not a normal value, the output data for displaying in a specific mode indicating that the set value is abnormal in the output buffer of the set value display 24 for displaying the set value is displayed. By setting, the display mode of the set value display 24 is controlled to be a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C") different from the display mode when displaying a normal set value. Then, in the setting change state, when the set value is not a normal value, the main control unit 41 operates the reset / setting switch 38 as an update operation, so that one of the set values is selected as the set value. At the same time as updating, if the set value is not a normal value and the display mode of the set value display 24 is a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C"), an update operation is performed and the selected set value is updated. By doing so, control is performed to display the updated set value on the set value display 24, and the set value display 24 displays the value (1 to 6) of the selected set value on condition that the set value is displayed. By operating the start switch 7 as a determination operation, the value of the set value register is set in the RAM 41c, that is, the set value is set, the setting change state is terminated, and the game can proceed. It is designed to let you. In this way, when it is determined that the set value is not a normal value, the game is controlled to an error state in which the progress of the game is impossible, and this error state ends until the setting change state is entered. There is no such thing. Further, in the setting change state, when the set value is not a normal value, the display mode of the set value display 24 is controlled to be a specific mode different from the display mode of the normal set value. , The setting change state is updated until the set value being selected is updated by the update operation and the set value is displayed on the set value display 24, that is, until the operation to select the set value is performed by the clerk of the game store. Since it does not end and does not shift to a state where the game can proceed, it is possible to prevent the game from being set by an unintended setting value of the game store.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the set value abnormality determination process for determining whether or not the set value is a normal value at the start of power supply to the slot machine 1 and at the time of performing an internal lottery. However, the main control unit 41 may be configured to perform the set value abnormality determination process at a timing other than the start of power supply to the slot machine 1 and the internal lottery, for example, the timer interrupt process (main). A configuration that performs a set value abnormality determination process every time or every time a certain period of time elapses, for example, at the start of power supply to the slot machine 1, when performing an internal lottery, every timer interrupt process (main), or after a certain period of time elapses. A configuration may be used in which the setting value abnormality determination process is performed at any or a combination of the timings, and even with such a configuration, if it is determined that the set value is not a normal value, the game cannot proceed in an error state. By being able to control and shifting to the setting change state, the setting change state does not end until the clerk of the game store selects the setting value, and the game progresses to a state where it can proceed. Since there is no such thing, it is possible to prevent the game from being played by setting an unintended setting value of the game store.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts as a determination operation on condition that the value (1 to 6) of the selected set value is displayed on the set value display 24 in the setting change state. By operating the switch 7, the setting change state is terminated and the game can be advanced. However, the main control unit 41 updates the setting value when the setting value is not a normal value. By operating the reset / setting switch 38, one of the set values is updated as the selected set value, and the set value is not a normal value and the display mode of the set value display 24 is a specific mode ("" In the display mode of displaying "C"), an update operation is performed to update the selected setting value, so that the updated setting value is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the setting value is changed. When the start switch 7 is operated as a determination operation while the display mode of the set value display 24 is not a normal value but a specific mode (display mode for displaying "C"), the value of the set value register is set to the RAM 41c. It may be configured to set, that is, to end the setting change state without setting the setting value.

With such a configuration, in the setting change state, when the set value is not a normal value, the display mode of the set value display 24 is controlled to be a specific mode different from the display mode of the set value. When the setting value display 24 ends the setting change state in a specific mode without performing an update operation, that is, without an operation of selecting a setting value by a clerk of a game store. The set value is maintained in an abnormal state, and then the set value abnormality determination process is performed to determine that the set value is not a normal value, so that the game cannot proceed in the set value abnormality error state. Since it will be controlled immediately, it is possible to prevent the game from being played by setting an unintended setting value of the game store.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the set value is not normal, the main control unit 41 sets the display mode of the set value display 24 as a specific mode different from the display mode when displaying the normal set value. It is a configuration that controls the display mode to display "C", but as a specific mode, a configuration that controls the display mode different from the display mode when displaying a normal set value on the set value display 24, for example, a set value display unit. The configuration that controls the display of the setting value to blink, the configuration that controls the display of the setting value display unit to be hidden, and the color of the display of the setting value display unit to be different from the color when the normal setting value is displayed. It may be configured to be controlled according to the mode.

In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment operates the reset / setting switch 38 as an update operation when the set value is not a normal value, so that the set value (set value 1) selected is selected. As ~ 6), the set value is updated to the set value (1) at the stage where the advantage for the player is the lowest among the set values. Therefore, when the set value is not a normal value, the clerk of the game store unintentionally plays the game. It is possible to prevent a setting value that is highly advantageous to the person from being set.

When the set value is not a normal value in the setting change state, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets a specific mode of the display mode of the set value display 24 as a specific mode, and a specific character (“C” in this embodiment). ) Is displayed, so that it is possible to easily recognize that the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays a specific character "C" with the display mode of the set value display 24 as a specific mode when the set value is not a normal value in the setting change state. However, as a specific embodiment, a character other than the specific character "C" (for example, "E"), a specific number (a number other than the set values 1 to 6), or a specific symbol may be applied. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the set value display 24 is controlled in a specific mode.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment stores information related to the game in a predetermined area of the RAM 1c, and initializes the information related to the game stored in the RAM 1c as the setting shifts to the changed state. It is possible to execute the timer interrupt process (main) at regular intervals, and based on the output data included in the game-related information stored in the RAM 1c in the timer interrupt process (main). The configuration is such that it is possible to control the output signal from the parallel output port 513, and the output stored in the RAM 1c before the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed when shifting to the setting change state. Since the information related to the game including the data is initialized, it is possible to prevent the control to output the output signal from the parallel output port 513 based on the output data to be initialized after shifting to the setting change state. ..

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment stores information related to the game in a predetermined area of the RAM 1c, executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular intervals, and performs the timer interrupt process (main) in the timer interrupt process (main). It is a configuration that can control the output signal from the parallel output port 513 based on the output data stored in, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed when shifting to the setting change state. By now, as output data for performing output control in connection with the transition to the setting change state, data for displaying the set value on the setting value display 24 and an external output signal indicating that the setting has been changed are output. Since the data to be generated is set in the output buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, it is promptly based on the output data from the parallel output port 513 in the timer interrupt processing (main) after shifting to the setting change state. It is possible to control the output of an output signal.

Next, the process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a command will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 27.

At the start of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a game state or a navigation notification is executed) with the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding advantageous states advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel) is performed. Various control states are maintained or updated according to the combination of symbols stopped in the game and the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state). Further, at the start and end of the game, a control state command capable of specifying various control states at that time is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the playability and design concept of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

As shown in FIG. 22, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify the control state whose contents can change between the start of one unit of the game and the end of the game. It includes a command 1 and a control state command 2 that is unique to the game and can specify a control state whose contents do not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

The control state command 1 includes a plurality of game state-related commands capable of specifying a control state related to the game state in the main control unit 41, and AT control during AT, that is, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of AT-related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT-related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, AT not being controlled. The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands that can specify a control state unique to the game.

Further, the game state-related command is, for example, a command capable of specifying the game state in the main control unit 41, and when the game state is transferred as a predetermined number of games are played, in the game. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled game state ends, and when the game state is transferred by paying out a predetermined number of medals, it is controlled by the game. A command or the like that can specify the number of remaining medals until the end of the current game state is included.

Further, the AT-related command A includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the remaining game in which the control of the AT controlled in the game is continued. It includes commands that can specify the number.

The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the cumulative number of normal games played in a normal state in which AT control has not been performed since the control of the previous AT was terminated, and a command in which the normal state has been performed. When the number of games reaches a predetermined number and is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled by AT, a command that can specify the number of remaining games until the number of games is controlled to the advantageous state, is granted. The number of remaining games until the control of the AT is started is included.

The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, a command that can specify the winning status of the AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the AT. A command that can specify the additional status of the number of games, a command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player, which is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, and a command that is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game. A command capable of specifying the type of the effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect performed by using a reel in the freeze state, an effect suggesting an internal lottery result, etc.) is included.

One command transmitted by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to the sub control unit 91 is composed of 2 bytes (a set of two 1-byte communication data), and the first byte (MODE) is a command. The second byte (EXT) represents the classification and the content of the command. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like other commands, and in particular, as shown in FIG. 22, the MODE of each series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to consecutive numerical values (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to each order.

The form of the command shown in this embodiment (a form in which two 1-byte communication data form a set of commands) is an example, and another data form, for example, one communication data is 2 bytes or more. A form in which one command is composed of one or three or more communication data, a form in which these forms are combined, and the like may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the MODE of each command included in the control state command is a continuous numerical value obtained by the sequential addition process (process of adding 1) from the initial value (B0), but other than the addition process. It may be a numerical value obtained by the arithmetic processing (four arithmetic operations, etc.) of.

Further, data indicating the content of a specific command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as an EXT in each command included in the control state command is executed in the above-mentioned main process and timer interrupt process (main). The data address of each data is set in the area of the predetermined data address of the RAM 41c corresponding to each data by various processes, and the data address of each data is continuous corresponding to the order of transmission, similar to the value of MODE. It is set to be a numerical value to be added, and it can be obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing to add 1) from the initial value (data address of the command transmitted first among the control state commands). There is. Data indicating the contents of the command is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c specified by the data address of each command included in the control state command, and the corresponding data can be directly referred to by referring to the area of the data address. It may be a configuration that can be read out, or a configuration that can indirectly read the corresponding data by referring to the data address, for example, a second address indicating a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is stored in the data address. It is possible to read the corresponding data by further referring to the predetermined area according to the second address, and to calculate the corresponding data by referring to the data address. The data may be obtained as a result of the calculation. By configuring the configuration so that the corresponding data can be indirectly read by referring to the data address, for example, even if the data is not stored in the area of the continuous numerical data address, a predetermined value with respect to the initial value is specified. It is possible to read the corresponding data by arithmetic processing (for example, addition processing).

Next, a game start transmission command setting process, which is a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment and is executed at the start of the game, will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. ..

The main control unit 41 executes a winning number setting process when a game start operation is performed, and sets a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c that can specify the winning status of the internal lottery according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, the stop order data setting process is executed, and the stop order data that is advantageous to the player can be specified according to the internal lottery result, or the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but the standard push order (for example,). The stop order data that can specify the left first stop) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, and the control state command that can specify the control state at the start of the game and the internal winning command including the winning number that can specify the internal lottery result are sent to the sub control unit 91. Set in the command queue to send to.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating the corresponding control state among a plurality of control states is executed as the game is started (Sk1). .. In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the game state, the number of remaining games until the predetermined game state ends, the number of medals remaining until the predetermined game state ends, and the cumulative number of normal games. Etc., the control state defined by the result of the previous game is maintained without updating. Further, for a control state that can be changed by satisfying a predetermined condition with the start of the game, such as the number of rights controlled by the AT and the number of remaining games controlled by the AT, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Update according to the situation. Further, for example, the control state newly determined with the start of the game, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order advantageous to the player, and the type of effect, is newly set.

After executing the control status update process in the Sk1 step, the control status command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-mentioned commands included in the control status commands that can specify each control status in the command queue is executed (. Sk2).

As shown in FIG. 24, in the control state command batch setting process, the value of MODE set in the predetermined area of RAM 41c is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state-related command included in the control state command). Set to a certain B0) (Sl1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (the value of the address of the area in which the data of the game state-related command is stored) (Sl2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sl3).

After that, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sl4), and the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue in the state where the timer interrupt is prohibited (Sl5). Then, the data stored in the area of the RAM 41c of the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as an EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sl6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sl7).

After that, the timer interrupt wait process is executed (Sl8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to allow, the process waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and the process returns to the caller's process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), as will be described later, when it is not detected that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the normal command transmission process is performed every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Is executed to transmit the data (MODE and EXT constituting the command) set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt wait process is executed in the step of Sl8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sl5 and Sl7 are set first. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

After the timer interrupt waiting process in the step of Sl8 is completed, the timer interrupt waiting process is executed again (Sl9). As a result, the EXT set after the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sl5 and Sl7 by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is set as the second byte of the command. It will be transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and by executing the timer interrupt wait processing twice by the steps of Sl8 and Sl9, one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command will be transmitted to the sub control unit. It will be transmitted to 91.

After that, 1 is added to the value of MODE in the predetermined area of RAM 41c (Sl10), and 1 is added to the value of the data address in the predetermined area of RAM 41c (Sl11). Then, the value of the number of processes in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is subtracted by 1 (Sl12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number of processes remaining after the subtraction is 0 (Sl13). Determines whether MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

When it is determined in the step of Sl13 that the value of the remaining number of processes is not 0, that is, the MODE and EXT are not set in the command queue for all the commands in the control state command group, and the commands are not yet set in the command queue. If is left, return to the Sl4 step, and with the timer interrupt set to disabled again, perform the processing of the steps Sl5 to Sl7 and then execute the processing of the steps Sl10 and Sl11. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands that have not been set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sl13 that the number of remaining processes is 0, that is, when MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all the commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the command transmission process at the start of the caller's game.

In the game start command transmission process, after the control state command batch setting process in the Sk2 step is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sk3), and based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, a command transmission process for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the command queue is executed (Sk4).

In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 25, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sm1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue. (Sm2). Then, the prohibition of timer interrupt set in the step of Sm1 is released (Sm3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the transmission command setting process at the start of the game. In the command setting process, unlike the control status command batch setting process, the timer interrupt wait process is not executed after setting MODE and EXT that make up one command in the command queue, but timer interrupt is prohibited in the Sm3 step. When is released, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed at a predetermined timing at which the interrupt is subsequently performed. Therefore, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the Sm2 step of the command setting process are Sm3. By executing the normal command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) at a predetermined timing after the step, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After the command setting process in the Sk4 step is completed, in the transmission command setting process at the start of the game, the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sk5), and the general role is determined based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the above are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the command transmission process is executed (Sk6), and the MODE and EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process of the Sk6 step are interrupted by a timer at a predetermined timing at which the interrupt is subsequently performed, as in the case of the command setting process in Sk4. By executing the normal command transmission process in the process (main), the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in the Sk6 step, the command setting process is terminated, and the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is terminated. After that, as the start operation is performed, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to rotate according to the progress of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state command batch setting process when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing, that is, at the start of the game, and becomes the control state command. A plurality of included commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, when transmitting a plurality of commands included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 sets a set of MODE and EXT to configure one command in a state where interrupts are disabled. After setting in the command queue, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed twice in succession by executing the timer interrupt process (main) that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed once. By causing the sub-control unit 91 to transmit the MODE and EXT of the command queue, two sets of unit data (1 byte each of MODE and EXT) constituting one command are transmitted in succession. It has become.

Further, when the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of commands included in the control status command in the control status command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 waits for timer interruption after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for one command. After executing the process twice and transmitting one set of unit data, the process of setting MODE and EXT in the command queue and executing the timer interrupt wait process twice for the other command is performed. By doing so, when sending multiple commands included in the control status command, each command is set in the command queue and sent.

Further, each MODE of the plurality of commands included in the control state command is set to a continuous numerical value obtained by adding one by one from the initial value. Then, the main control unit 41 sets the value added by 1 from the initial value as the MODE of each command of the control state command when transmitting a plurality of commands included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process. By setting in the command queue, a plurality of commands included in the control status command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the order of consecutive numerical values set as MODE.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the game start transmission command setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then internally. The winning command setting process is executed to cause the sub-control unit 91 to send an internal winning command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving the common internal winning command, and controls the main control unit 41. It is possible to start the control of the corresponding production and the like.

Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 26.

When the operation of the third stop is completed for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control is started with the start operation of the game, the main control unit 41 is released (when the stop switch of the operation of the third stop is released). That is, at the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process for setting the above-mentioned control state command and the command related to the game result to the sub-control unit 91 in the command queue is executed.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 (Sn1), and then the command is transmitted. The process is executed (Sn2), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of RAM 41c are set in the command queue.

After that, the control state update process is executed (Sn3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the result of the game. In the control state update process, among the control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the result of the game, for example, a game state or a predetermined game state is completed. The number of remaining games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in the predetermined state, for example, the predetermined state. The number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by AT, etc. are now subtracted by 1 according to the game played in the corresponding state. A control state that is maintained without being updated or subtracted and does not change regardless of the outcome of the game or the game being played in a given state, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order favorable to the player, The type of production is controlled so as to be maintained without change.

After performing the control state update process in the Sn3 step, the above-mentioned control state command batch setting process is performed (Sn4), and the control state command 1 and the control state capable of specifying the updated or maintained control state in the Sn3 step are performed. Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

After that, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the combination of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the MODE and EXT of the winning number command are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the winning number. (Sn5), the command transmission process is executed (Sn6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. After that, in the same manner as setting the winning number command in the command queue in the steps of Sn5 and Sn6, predetermined commands to be transmitted with the end of the game (for example, payout number command, game end command, payout start command, payout end). For commands, error commands, etc.), after setting MODE and EXT in the predetermined area of RAM 41c, the command transmission process is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all the commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the transmission command setting process at the end of the game is terminated. After that, control is performed according to the progress of the game, such as paying out medals and setting replays according to the result of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process as the second timing when the operation of the third stop for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is completed, that is, at the end of the game. It is executed so that a plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state update process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to update or maintain the control state that may change with the end of the game. By executing the control status command batch setting process, the control status command batch setting process sends a control status command that can specify the control status updated or maintained by the control status update process.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the control status command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control status commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. A command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 such as a number command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game, so that a prize is won. It is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving a common command, and responds to the control. It is possible to start control such as production.

Next, the normal next command transmission process and the command transmission process at the time of power interruption, which are executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment in the timer interrupt process (main), will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the Si3 step of the timer interrupt process (main), it is determined whether or not the power cutoff flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and it is determined that the power cutoff flag is not set. In this case, processing for performing various controls according to the progress stage of the game controlled by the main processing (for example, processing related to counter update, processing related to switch input determination, processing related to reel motor phase signal update). , Processing related to command transmission, etc.) are executed in sequence.

In the timer interrupt process (main), as one of a plurality of processes performed in the timer interrupt process (main), a normal command transmission process for transmitting various commands set in the command queue to the sub control unit 91 is executed. (Si6). In the normal command transmission process, the 1-byte MODE or 1-byte EXT that constitutes the command set in the command queue, which is the first untransmitted MODE or EXT set, is transmitted in the command queue. After specifying based on the pointer value and outputting the specified MODE or EXT from the output port, a strobe signal for notifying the sub-control unit 91 that the MODE or EXT has been output is sent for a predetermined time (in this embodiment). 10 μs) Output. Then, the transmission pointer value is updated to a value indicating the next untransmitted MODE or EXT, and the normal command transmission process is terminated. As a result, each time the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue are transmitted byte by byte to the sub-control unit 91, and the untransmitted data left in the command queue is transmitted. MODE and EXT will be transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) from the next time onward.

Further, in the step of Si3, it is determined whether or not the power cut flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if it is determined that the power cut flag is set, it is set in the command queue before the power cut process. The command transmission process at the time of power failure to transmit all the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs to the sub-control unit 91 is executed (Si8).

In the command transmission process at the time of power failure, the first set of untransmitted MODE or EXT is specified based on the transmission pointer value of the command queue, and the specified MODE or EXT is output from the output port. The process of outputting a strobe signal and updating the transmission pointer value to the value indicating the next untransmitted MODE or EXT is repeated, and the command queue is not set when a power failure is detected in the power failure determination process. All MODE and EXT of transmission are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte.

Then, after all the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs set in the command queue are transmitted by the command transmission process at the time of power interruption in the step of Si8, the power interruption process (main) is executed to execute the slot machine 1 When the power supply to the power supply is resumed, a process is performed to enable the control state before the power failure to be restored, and the subsequent process such as control related to the game is disabled by the main control unit 41.

As described above, in the timer interrupt process (main), the main control unit 41 executes the command transmission process during normal operation when the power failure is not detected, while the main control unit 41 executes the command transmission process when the power failure is detected. The interrupt command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT constituting the command set in the command queue are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, in the normal command transmission process, only one MODE or EXT initially set in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the untransmitted MODE and EXT are timer interrupt processes from the next time onward. In contrast to the transmission in the main), in the command transmission process at the time of power interruption, all the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs stored in the command queue are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs are transmitted. Is designed not to remain.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the game and can transmit a plurality of commands including a control state command indicating the control state of the game. The sub control unit 91 can specify the control state on the main control unit 41 side in response to the reception of a command from the main control unit 41 and control the effect.

In such a configuration, in order for the sub control unit 91 to grasp the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail, the control state showing the control state changed each time the control state changes on the main control unit 41 side. Is configured to transmit each time, there is a problem that the program capacity related to the transmission of the command by the main control unit 41 increases.

On the other hand, in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing in the game of one unit, that is, at the start of the game and the reel 2L as the second timing. Sub-control of control status commands including a plurality of types of commands that can specify the control status of the game on the main control unit 41 side when the third stop operation for 2C and 2R is completed, that is, at the end of the game. The control state command that can be transmitted to the unit 91 includes a control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing, that is, a control state that does not change at a plurality of timings in one unit of the game. The control state command 2 as the identifiable first control state command and the control state that can change between the first timing and the second timing, that is, the control that may change at a plurality of timings in one unit of the game. The control state command 1 as a second control state command capable of specifying the state is included, and the main control unit 41 performs a common control state command batch setting process in both the first timing and the second timing. By executing, all the commands included in the control status command are transmitted, so that the sub control unit 91 side can grasp the control status on the main control unit 41 side in detail based on the control status command, and the main control can be performed. It is possible to reduce the program capacity for processing when the unit 41 sends a control state command.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 that controls the game as the first control means can send a command to the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect as the second control means. However, the first control means is a control means for transmitting control information such as a command to the second control means, and the second control means is based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. Any control means may be used, and as the first control means, a control other than the control of the game, for example, a control means for controlling the effect is applied, and as the second control means, for example, the first When the control means is a control means for controlling the effect, the control means for controlling the effect device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a common control state command batch setting process at the start of the game as the first timing and at the end of the game as the second timing. Although the configuration is such that the control state command is transmitted at a plurality of timings in the 1-unit game, the main control unit 41 causes the control state command to be transmitted at a plurality of timings including the timing before and after the control state changes in at least the 1-unit game. Any configuration may be used, and a configuration may include a plurality of timings other than the start and end of the game, a configuration including the start and end of the game, and other timings, and a plurality of three or more. The configuration may include timing. With such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 can be made to grasp in more detail that the control state has changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT control is applied as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, which is one type of the control state, but is controlled by another control, for example, the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The probability of winning the lottery to decide whether or not to grant the right is higher than other states, the probability of winning the lottery to decide whether to add the number of games controlled by AT is another Apply the advantageous state that is higher than the state, the advantageous state that the probability that the re-game combination is won in the internal lottery is higher than the other states, and the advantageous state that the probability that the small role is won in the internal lottery is higher than the other states. Even in such a configuration, the control state related to each advantageous state may be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 as a plurality of commands included in the control state command. The control unit 91 can be made to grasp the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes the control state command batch setting process at the first timing and the second timing in the 1-unit game, so that the control state commands are transmitted at a plurality of timings in the 1-unit game. The first timing is the timing when the start switch 7 is operated, that is, the timing accompanying the start of the game, and the second timing is the operation of the third stop for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the game is terminated, that is, the timing is associated with the end of the game, the sub-control unit 91, which is the second control means, controls the control state of the main control unit 41, which is the first control means, at the beginning and end of the game. It can be grasped.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing that accompanies the start of the game, and is in the control state. Although it is configured to send a command, the first timing may be the start of the game, and the first timing is the timing at which the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started with the start of the game. , Reels 2L, 2C, 2R are in a constant speed state with the start of the game, the timing when the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, the winning of the internal lottery performed with the start of the game Timing such as the timing after sending the internal winning command that can specify the situation may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 presses the stop switch of the third stop when the operation of the third stop for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is completed as the second timing accompanying the end of the game. After that, when the game is released), the control state command batch setting process is executed and the control state command is sent. However, the second timing may be the end of the game, and the second timing. As a result, the timing at which the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started with the start of the game, and the timing at which the third stop operation is started for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with the start of the game (third). (When the stop switch for stop is pressed), the timing at which the stop control of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R ends with the end of the game, and the stop state of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with the end of the game. Timing, the timing between the operation of the third stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the start operation of the next game (for example, the timing of payout, the setting of replay, or the number of bets). Timing such as) may be applied.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game. A common control status command batch setting process is executed at the timing, and the control status command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The control status command includes the first timing and the second timing. A control state command 1 capable of specifying a control state that can be changed in The AT-related command A that can specify the control state that does not change for each game except the state controlled by the AT is included, and the common control state command batch setting process is executed for the AT-related command A as well. By doing so, since it is transmitted as a plurality of types of commands included in the control state command, the control state of the main control unit 41 as the first control means can be grasped in detail on the sub control unit 91 side as the second control means. At the same time, it is possible to reduce the program capacity when the main control unit 41 as the first control means transmits a control state command.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of commands capable of specifying a control state by executing a common control state command batch setting process at the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game. The control status command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and each command included in the control status command is data constituting the command and is a MODE indicating the classification of the command, and is a continuous number for each type. Is attached, and the main control unit 41 commands each command included in the control status command in the order of consecutive numbers assigned as MODE in the control status command batch setting process executed at one timing. Since it is set in the queue and transmitted, it is possible to grasp whether the order in which the control status commands are transmitted is normal on the sub-control unit 91 side as the second control means.

In the control state command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs 1 addition processing every time each command is transmitted from the initial value or the initial value when transmitting each command included in the control state command. Since the obtained value is set as the MODE that composes the command, it does not require relatively large data such as a data table to create multiple types of control state commands, and only the initial value and the value for addition are used. Therefore, the data capacity for creating the control state command can be reduced. Further, in such a configuration, generally, in the design of the slot machine 1, the number of types of control states to be grasped by the sub control unit 91 increases or decreases depending on the model of the slot machine 1, etc. Regardless of the number of types, each command included in the control status command can be created using only the initial value and the addition value in the control status command batch setting process.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the game and can transmit a plurality of commands including a control state command indicating the control state of the game. The sub control unit 91 has a configuration capable of specifying a control state on the main control unit 41 side in response to receiving a command from the main control unit 41 and controlling the effect, and the main control unit 41 has a configuration capable of controlling the effect. , A command is generated according to the progress of the game and stored in the command queue, and the command stored in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the normal command transmission process that is periodically executed by interrupting the timer. It is a configuration to do.

In such a configuration, for example, in order for the sub control unit 91 to grasp the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail, a control state that changes each time the control state changes on the main control unit 41 side is shown. If multiple types of control state commands are to be sent each time, multiple commands will be centrally generated in a short period of time, and the command queue may overflow, making it impossible to send all commands.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, one command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of a 1-byte MODE and a 1-byte EXT, and the main control unit 41 commands according to the progress of the game. MODE and EXT are created and set in the command queue, and after that, every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed periodically, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue are sub-controlled by 1 byte. In the control status command batch setting process for transmitting a plurality of types of commands included in the control status command to the sub-control unit 91, one command included in the control status command is transmitted. After creating the MODE and EXT of the command and setting it in the command queue, the command queue can be entered by executing the interrupt wait process that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is executed twice. By waiting for the progress of control for the period required for the MODE and EXT of the set command to be transmitted, the MOED and EXT of the command are newly transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In order to prevent another command from being set in the command queue, the command queue will not overflow due to the newly created commands MODE and EXT, and the control status command will be sent to the sub-control unit 91. It can be transmitted reliably.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 that controls the game as the first control means can send a command to the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect as the second control means. However, the first control means is a control means for transmitting control information such as a command to the second control means, and the second control means is based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. Any control means may be used, and as the first control means, a control other than the control of the game, for example, a control means for controlling the effect is applied, and as the second control means, for example, the first When the control means is a control means for controlling the effect, the control means for controlling the effect device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 periodically executes the timer interrupt process (main) and transmits MODE and EXT set in the command queue to the sub control unit 91 byte by byte. However, if the data such as MODE and EXT set in the command queue are transmitted at predetermined intervals, they are transmitted by a program (software) such as interrupt processing by the main control unit 41. It may be configured, or it may be configured to provide a control means such as a transmission circuit other than the main control unit 41 and transmit the data set in the command queue by the control means (software) at predetermined intervals.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is a command included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process for transmitting a plurality of types of commands included in the control state command to the sub control unit 91. Is set in the command queue and then the interrupt wait process is executed twice, so that the progress of control is waited for the period required for the MODE and EXT set in the command queue to be transmitted. After setting the command included in the command in the command queue, the configuration may be such that the progress of control is waited for a period longer than a predetermined period required for the MODE and EXT set in the command queue to be transmitted, for example. By executing the interrupt wait process three times or more, a configuration that waits for the progress of control for a predetermined period or longer, and a timer that measures the elapsed time after setting one command in the command queue are provided. When the time required for the timer interrupt process (main) to be performed twice by the timer is timed, a new command is set in the command queue. It is possible to wait for the progress of control for a period longer than a predetermined period required for the command to be transmitted.

In this embodiment, the command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is a 2-byte command composed of MODE and EXT, and in the timer interrupt process (main), MODE and EXT set in the command queue are set to 1. The configuration is such that bytes are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but in the timer interrupt processing (main), the commands set in the command queue at predetermined cycles are less than the total capacity of the data constituting the commands. In the configuration in which the capacity is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 as the second control means, the main control unit 41 as the first control means sets all the data constituting the command in the command queue and then sets the timer. The interrupt process (main) may be configured to wait for the progress of control for a period required for all the data constituting one command to be transmitted. Even in such a configuration, the configuration of the present embodiment may be used. Can produce the same effect as.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment determines whether or not the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. When it is determined that the game is controlled, the game control progress is disabled, and it is determined that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Is a slot machine that executes a command transmission process during normal operation and transmits one of the MODE and EXT constituting the command set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91 as the second control means. If it is determined that the power supply to 1 is stopped, the command transmission process at the time of power failure is executed before the progress of the control of the game is disabled without executing the command transmission process at the normal time. Since all the MODEs and EXTs set in the command queue are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the progress of the control of the game is not disabled during the transmission of the MODEs and the EXTs constituting the command. Further, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after a part of MODE and EXT that compose one command stored in the command queue is transmitted, one command is configured. All MODE and EXT can be transmitted.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes a command setting process to form a command at the first transmission trigger for transmitting one command other than the control state command such as an internal winning command or a door coma and. In the second transmission trigger that sets EXT in the command queue and sends multiple types of commands included in the control status command, MODE and EXT that configure the command by executing the control status command batch setting process are set in the command queue. In the control status command batch setting process, which is the configuration to be set and is the second transmission trigger, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed after setting MODE and EXT constituting one command in the command queue. Since the interrupt wait process is executed to wait for the progress of control of the game, the command queue overflows even if MODE and EXT that configure multiple commands are set in the command queue in a short period of time. Can be prevented.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a configuration in which MODE and EXT constituting the commands set in the command queue in the timer interruption process (main) are transmitted byte by byte, and in the control state command batch setting process. , After setting a set of MODE and EXT that make up one command included in the control status command in the command queue, the interrupt wait process that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is executed once is performed twice. By executing it, the progress of control of the game is made to wait for the period required for one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command to be transmitted, so that it is also used in other processes other than the control state command batch setting process. By executing the common interrupt wait process multiple times, the progress of the game control is made to wait, so that the program capacity related to the wait can be reduced.

Further, in the timer interrupt process (main), the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment transmits MODE and EXT, which constitute the command set in the command queue in the timer interrupt process (main), byte by byte. , The output status of switches such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is updated, the output status of the corresponding switch is referred to in the subsequent main processing, and the progress of the game is controlled based on the output status. In the configuration, when controlling the progress of the game in the main process, refer to the output status of each switch after executing the interrupt wait process that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is executed once. In the control state command batch setting process to be executed in the main process, a set of MODE and EXT constituting one command included in the control state command is set in the command queue, and then the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. ) Waits until it is executed once. By executing the interrupt wait process twice, the progress of control of the game is made to wait for the period required for one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command to be transmitted. Therefore, by executing the common interrupt wait process that is also used in the process of detecting the operation of switches as a process other than the control status command batch setting process multiple times, the progress of the game control is made to wait. The program capacity related to can be reduced.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment configures one command included in the control state command in a state where the timer interrupt is set to be disabled after the timer interrupt is set to be disabled in the control status command batch setting process. By setting MODE and EXT in the command queue, then executing the timer interrupt wait process and executing the timer interrupt process (main), the MODE and EXT that make up one command are set in the command queue. It is possible to prevent the command from being sent before the processing is completed.

Next, with respect to the data stored in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment and the error history display control in which the sub control unit 91 displays the history of occurrence of an error or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the data, FIG. 27. This description will be given with reference to FIG. 36.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 of this embodiment, the control state on the main control unit 41 side and the sub control unit 91 specified based on various commands received by the sub control unit 91. A control state data area for storing control state data related to a control state such as an effect, and a diagnostic data area for storing diagnostic data related to the diagnosis of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are included. The diagnostic data area includes a command history data area in which command history data related to the history of commands received by the sub control unit 91 is stored, and an error on the main control unit 41 side specified by the sub control unit 91 based on the command. Etc., and an error history data area in which error history data related to an error detected by the sub-control unit 91 is stored is included.

The control state data area is an initialization target when an initialization condition is satisfied in the activation process (sub) of the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and as an initialization condition, a setting change state is started based on a setting command. It is initialized when either of the conditions of when it is detected (when the setting change is detected) and when an abnormality in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 is detected (when the sub RAM is abnormal) is satisfied. Further, the control state data area is not directly initialized when an abnormality in the RAM 41c on the main control unit 41 side is detected based on an error command (when the main RAM is abnormal), but the main control When the RAM 41c of the unit 41 is abnormal, an error notification is performed by the sub control unit 91 to prompt the user to perform a setting change operation, and it is detected that the setting change state is started by performing the setting change operation. And is indirectly initialized. Further, the control state data area is not an initialization target and is not initialized when the normal return of the main control unit 41 is detected based on the return command and after that (when the main return is detected). On the other hand, the diagnostic data area is to be initialized regardless of any of the conditions for initializing the control state data area (when setting change is detected, when sub RAM is abnormal, when main RAM is abnormal, when main return is detected). The command history data area and the error history data area included in the diagnostic data area are not initialized by the sub-control unit 91.

Further, the control status data area, the command history data area and the error history data area included in the diagnostic data area are backup targets when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped (when the power is cut off), and the power is cut off. When the voltage drop signal from the detection circuit 98 is detected, the control state data stored in the control state data area, the command history data and the error history data stored in the diagnostic data area are the sub-control unit 91. Is duplicated in the storage area of the backup RAM 61 and is retained as backup data.

Further, the control state data is the target of the destruction determination for determining whether or not the backup data backed up in the backup RAM 61 is normal, and the backup data is determined by the destruction determination executed in the activation process (sub) described later. While the control status data in the data is referred to, the command history data and the error history data are not subject to the destruction judgment of the backup data, and the command history data and the error history data in the backup data are referred to in the destruction judgment. There is no.

Further, the command history data area is set to a capacity capable of recording a larger number of commands (100 in this embodiment) than the maximum number that can be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 in at least one game. The number of error history data areas is larger than the number of errors that may occur in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 during a business period of at least one day (in this embodiment, about three days). A capacity that can record errors (100) that can be assumed during the business period is set.

Next, the activation process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 28.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the sub control unit 91 is activated by inputting a reset signal from the reset circuit 95, it executes an activation process (sub), and first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, and so on. Initialize the stack pointer and the like (Sp1). After that, access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sp2), and all the usable areas of the RAM 91c are initialized (Sp3).

Then, with reference to the predetermined area of the backup RAM 61, the checksum of the control state data included in the backup data stored in the backup RAM 61 is calculated (Sp4). After that, the destruction determination data for destruction determination included in the backup data is acquired, and whether or not the checksum calculation result in Sp4 matches the destruction determination data is compared (Sp5), and the comparison results match. Whether or not it is determined (Sp6).

In the step of Sp6, when it is determined that the check sum calculation result of the control state data included in the backup data matches the destruction determination data, that is, when it is determined that the backup data is not destroyed and is normal, the backup is backed up. The control state data included in the data is duplicated and set in the control state data area of the RAM 91c (Sp7), and the control state data area of the RAM 91c is returned to the state before the power failure.

Then, after setting the control state data of the backup data in the RAM 91c in the step of Sp7, or when it is determined in the step of Sp6 that the check sum calculation result does not match the destruction determination data, the backup data of the backup RAM 61 is used. By duplicating the included command history data to the command history data area of the RAM 91c and replicating the error history data included in the backup data to the error history data area of the RAM 91c, the diagnostic data included in the backup data can be used as the diagnostic data of the RAM 91c. The area is set (Sp8) to restore the diagnostic data area of the RAM 91c to the state before the power failure.

After that, all the backup data of the backup RAM 61 is initialized (Sp9), and one of the error command, the setting command (start), and the return command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sp10 to 12), or the startup process (sub). ) Waits until a predetermined time elapses (Sp13).

If it is determined that an error command has been received in the step of Sp10, the process proceeds to the step of Sp17 to notify that the error state is being controlled on the main control unit 41 side as a control pattern of each effect device. After setting the error notification pattern in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the process proceeds to the step of Sp18.

If it is determined that the setting command (start) has been received in the step of Sp11, the process proceeds to the step of Sp15, and the RAM91c is controlled in response to the initialization of the RAM41c with the setting change on the main control unit 41 side. After initializing the state data area (Sp15), as a control pattern of each effect device, the setting changing notification pattern for notifying that the setting change state is being controlled on the main control unit 41 side is set to the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. (Sp16). Then, the process proceeds to the step of Sp18.

When it is determined that the return command has been received in the step of Sp12, the stored content of the RAM 91c is maintained as the stored content set in the steps of Sp3 to Sp8, that is, the control pattern of each effect device is cut off. The control pattern set at that time is maintained, and the process proceeds to the step of Sp18.

In the step of Sp18, the return process for resuming the control of each effect device based on the control state data of the RAM 91c is executed, and the output of each effect device in the control pattern set by the steps of Sp3 to Sp8, Sp16, and Sp17 is executed. To start. Further, in the return process, an error history recording process described later is executed, and a process of adding to the error history data that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, that is, that the power is turned on is performed. After that, the effect is controlled according to the progress of the game based on the command or the like received from the main control unit 41.

It is not determined that any of the error command, setting command (start), and return command has been received in the steps Sp10 to Sp12, and the predetermined time has passed since the start processing (sub) was started in the step Sp13. If it is determined that the elapse has passed, the process proceeds to the step of Sp14, the state shifts to the inspection mode, and as described above, the control of the simple check for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to c mounted on the CGROM board 99 is controlled. Start. After the simple check control is started, the startup process (sub) will be executed from the beginning by being restarted.

As described above, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the backup data is normal after initializing all the areas of the RAM 91c in the start-up process (sub), the control state data included in the backup data is set to the RAM 91c. By setting in the control state data area of, if the backup data is normal, it is possible to retain the control state data before the power failure even after recovering from the power failure. On the other hand, if it is determined that the backup data is not normal, the backup data is not normal by initializing all of the backup data without setting the control state data included in the backup data in the control state data area of the RAM 91c. In this case, the control state data before the power failure is not retained after the recovery from the power failure.

Further, the sub control unit 91 determines that the backup data is normal in the startup process (sub), sets the control state data included in the backup data in the control state data area of the RAM 91c, and then initializes all the backup data. After that, when the setting command (start) is received, the control state data area of the RAM 91c is initialized so that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are initialized along with the setting change on the main control unit 41 side. , The control status data before the power failure is not retained.

Further, after initializing all the areas of the RAM 91c in the start processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 diagnoses the diagnostic data included in the backup data in the RAM 91c regardless of whether the backup data is normal or not. By initializing all the backup data after setting it in the data area, the diagnostic data before the power failure, that is, the command history data, even after recovering from the power failure, regardless of whether the backup data is normal or not. And error history data is retained.

Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives a setting command (start) as an initialization condition of the RAM 91c in the start processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 initializes only the control state data area of the RAM 91c and initializes the diagnostic data area. By not converting the data, regardless of whether the stored contents of the RAM 41c are initialized due to the setting change on the main control unit 41 side, the diagnostic data before the power failure, that is, the command history, even after the recovery from the power failure. Data and error history data are retained.

Next, the command history recording process executed every time the sub-control unit 91 receives a command to create the command history data will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

As described above, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt when receiving a command by the timer interrupt process (sub), acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and stores the command in the buffer. Is executed, the command history recording process is executed in the command reception interrupt process, and the command history data is created in the command history data area of the RAM 91c.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the command history recording process, when it is determined that a command has been received (Sq1), the predetermined area in the diagnostic data area of the RAM 91c is referred to in the area in the command history data area. Therefore, the recording address 1 that can specify the area for recording the information of the newly received command is acquired (Sq2).

Then, based on the recording address 1 acquired in the step of Sq2, a predetermined area (the area of the recording address 1) in the command history data area is designated, and a newly received command (including the type and contents) is specified. Is recorded (Sq3). After that, the recording address 1 in the diagnostic data area referred to in the step of Sq2 is updated to the next address by one (Sq4), and the updated recording address 1 in the diagnostic data area is the command history data. It is determined whether or not it is the final value of the area (Sq5), and if the updated recording address 1 is the final value, the recording address 1 is set as the initial value to the first value of the command history data area. Set (Sq6), end the command history recording process, and return to the command reception interrupt process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the step of Sq5 that the updated recording address 1 has not reached the final value, the updated recording address 1 is maintained as it is, the command history recording process is terminated, and the command is executed. Return to reception interrupt processing.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 creates command history data by executing command history recording processing each time a command is received and recording the received command in the command history data area.

Further, in the command history recording process, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 1 and shifts the recording address 1 from the first address to the last address of the command history data area designated by the recording address 1. Command history data is created by recording received commands, and the command history data area, that is, the area from the first address to the last address of the command history data area can be received in one game. Since the capacity for recording more than the number of commands (100 in this embodiment) is set, the command history recording process is executed and received when the command history recording process is executed. From the command that was executed, 100 commands received before that are recorded as command history data.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 1 in the command history recording process, and when the updated recording address 1 reaches the final value of the command history data area, the sub-control unit 91 initially resets the recording address 1. The value is set to the first value in the command history data area, and the received command is recorded in the area specified by the recording address 1 to create command history data, and the command history data recording address 1 Is stored in the diagnostic data area to specify the reception order of the commands recorded in the command history data based on the recording address 1, that is, the latest recorded last based on the recording address 1. To specify the command (command of the address immediately before the recording address 1) and to refer to the addresses before the recording address 1 one by one (the first address of the command history data area has been reached). In this case, the commands received in the past can be specified retroactively in the order in which they were received (referring one by one from the address immediately before the last address).

By recording the received command and the reception number (for example, a value that is sequentially updated in the range of 0 to 99) as a set, the reception order of the commands recorded in the command history data is specified. It may be a possible configuration.

Next, the error history recording process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) for creating the error history data will be described with reference to FIG. 30.

The sub control unit 91 executes error history recording processing in timer interrupt processing (sub), recovery processing in start processing (sub), and power interruption processing (sub), and transfers command history data to the error history data area of RAM 91c. create.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the error history recording process, whether or not an error command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sr1), whether or not a setting command (start) is received (Sr2), and based on a door command. The sub-control unit 91 detects a sub-error such as whether or not the front door 1b is detected to be opened or closed (Sr3), an abnormality in the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, or a command reception abnormality (communication error). Whether or not the game history has been cleared (Sr4), whether or not the game history held by the sub-control unit 91 has been cleared by the game history clearing operation described later (Sr5), and when the power is turned on, that is, the activation process (sub) is being executed. It is determined whether or not (Sr6), that is, whether or not the power is off, that is, whether or not the power cutoff process (sub) is being executed (Sr7).

If it is determined in the steps Sr1 to Sr7 that an event corresponding to these has been detected, the process proceeds to the step Sr8, the predetermined area in the diagnostic data area of the RAM 91c is referred to, and the area in the error history data area is used. Therefore, the recording address 2 that can specify the area for recording the newly detected error and other information is acquired, and the current time information (information including the date and time) is obtained based on the output of the clock device 97. ) Is acquired (Sr9). Then, based on the recording address 2 acquired in the step of Sr8, a predetermined area (the area of the recording address 2) in the error history data area is designated, and the current time information acquired in the step of Sr9 is recorded. At the same time, the types of errors and the like newly detected in the steps Sr1 to Sr7 (see FIG. 31) are recorded (Sr10).

After recording the type of newly detected error or the like in the error history data area in Sr10, the recording address 2 in the diagnostic data area referred to in the step of Sq8 is updated to the next address by one. (Sr11), it is determined whether or not the updated recording address 2 in the diagnostic data area is the final value of the error history data area (Sr12), and the updated recording address 2 is the final value. Is set to the first value of the error history data area with the recording address 2 as the initial value (Sr13), the error history recording process is terminated, and the process returns to the caller's process. On the other hand, if it is determined in the step of Sr12 that the updated recording address 2 has not reached the final value, the updated recording address 2 is maintained as it is, and the error history recording process is terminated and called. Return to the original process.

As shown in FIG. 20, the types of errors to be recorded in the RAM 91c in the step of Sr9 are overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), medal payout error (E4), and medal insertion. Error (E5), Reel rotation error (E6), Abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), Setting change error, Error cancellation, RAM clear (setting change), Door open, Door close, Communication error, Sub control Includes part error, game history clear, sub-backup error, power on, power off.

Then, when it is determined that the error command has been received in the step of Sr1, the overflow error (E1) and the hopper empty error (E2) corresponding to the error specified based on the received error command are used as the types of errors and the like. , Medal jam error (E3), Medal payout error (E4), Medal insertion error (E5), Reel rotation error (E6), Abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), Setting change error, Error cancellation Is set in the RAM 91c. Further, when it is determined that the setting command (start) has been received in the step of Sr2, RAM clear (setting change) is set in the RAM 91c as a type of error or the like. Further, when it is determined in the step of Sr3 that the front door 1b has been opened or closed based on the door command, and it is detected that the front door 1b has been opened, the case has been detected. While the door opening is recorded as the type of error or the like, when it is detected that the front door 1b is closed, the door closure is recorded as the type of error or the like. If it is determined that a sub-error has been detected in the step of Sr4, a communication error corresponding to the type of sub-error detected by the sub-control unit 91 (command in the sub-control unit 91) is used as the type of error or the like. (Reception error), sub-control unit error (error related to RAM 91c), backup error (error related to backup RAM 61) are recorded. Further, when it is determined in the step of Sr5 that the game history has been cleared, the game history clear is recorded as a type of error or the like. If it is determined in the step of Sr6 that the power is on, the power on is recorded as a type of error or the like. Further, when it is determined in the step of Sr7 that the power is off, the power off is recorded as a type of error or the like.

In this way, the sub control unit 91 executes the error history recording process in the timer interrupt process (sub), the return process in the start process (sub), and the power failure process (sub), and corresponds to the timing of each process. When an error or the like has occurred, the error history data is created by recording the type of the error or the like corresponding to the error history data area of the RAM 91c.

Further, in the error history recording process, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 2 and sets the area from the first address to the last address of the error history data area designated by the recording address 2. Error history data is created by recording the type of the corresponding error, etc., and the error history data area, that is, the area from the first address to the last address of the error history data area is a predetermined business. Records more errors than the number of errors that may occur in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 during the period (in this embodiment, 100 errors that can be expected in a business period of about 3 days). Since the possible capacity is set, the error history recording process is executed, and 100 errors that occurred before that from the errors that occurred when the error history recording process was executed. Etc. are recorded as error history data.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 2 in the error history recording process, and when the updated recording address 2 reaches the final value of the error history data area, the recording address 2 is initially initialized. The value is set to the first value in the error history data area, and the type of error or the like is recorded in the area specified by the recording address 2 to create error history data, and the error history data recording address. By storing 2 in the diagnostic data area, the order of the errors etc. recorded in the error history data is specified based on the recording address 2, that is, the last recorded based on the recording address 2. Identify the latest error, etc. (error, etc. of the address immediately before the recording address 2), and refer to the addresses before the recording address 2 one by one (the first address of the error history data area). When the error is reached, refer to the address immediately before the last address one by one), and it is possible to identify the error or the like that occurred in the past by going back in the order of occurrence.

Further, when the sub-control unit 1 records the type of an error or the like in the error history data area designated by the recording address 2 in the error history recording process, the sub-control unit 1 stores the current time information acquired by the clock device 97 in the same area. By recording them together, it is possible to specify the time when each error or the like recorded in the error history data has occurred.

Next, the history display control in which the sub control unit 91 displays the contents of the command history data and the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 36.

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not control during the game is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the reception status of the command, and the control during the game is not performed on the main control unit 41 side. That is, when it is determined that the game is not in progress, the first history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)) is set as a predetermined output condition, and the setting key switch 37 is used. The on state is detected) or the second history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)), and the effect switch 56 is on for a predetermined time (this embodiment). Then, when the fact that it was detected for 5 seconds) is satisfied, the history display control is started. The error state in the first history display condition and the second history display condition is the period from the start of the error state control on the main control unit 41 side to the end of the error state control. The term after the error state is the period from the end of the control of the error state on the main control unit 41 side to the closing of the front door 1b at least once. Further, during the game, a predetermined number of bets (3 or 2 in this embodiment) is set, and the third stop operation is performed from the time when the start switch 7 is operated. This is the period until all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and the combination of the re-game combinations is stopped and the re-game is given, all the reels 2L, In the period from the stop of 2C and 2R to the operation of the start switch 7, it may not be determined whether or not the predetermined output condition is satisfied, and the history display control may not be executed. However, the configuration may be such that it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined output condition is satisfied and execute the history display control.

In the history display control, the detailed history display for displaying all the contents included in the above-mentioned error history data on the liquid crystal display 51 and the above-mentioned error history data according to the operation mode detected after the history display control is started. A simple history display that displays only a part of specific contents on the liquid crystal display 51, a command history display that displays all the contents included in the above-mentioned command history data on the liquid crystal display 51, and a sub-control unit 91 that displays the RAM 91c. It is possible to clear the game history by deleting the game history information (history of information related to the game such as the number of winnings of RB, BB, AT, the number of games after RB, BB, the number of games after AT, the number of payout medals, etc.) recorded in. be.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the detailed history display, as information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), and medal payout included in the error history data. Error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), reel rotation error (E6), abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, error cancellation, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door Includes information on closure, communication error, sub-control unit error, game history clear, sub-backup error, power on, power off, and recorded time information such as each error. On the other hand, in the simple history display, as information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, among the contents included in the error history data, an overflow error (E1), a hopper empty error (E2), a medal jam error (E3), and a reel rotation error. (E6), including information on error cancellation, sub-backup error, power on, power off, and recorded time information such as each error, other medal payout error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), abnormal winning error Information on (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door close, communication error, sub-control unit error, and game history clear is information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Has been excluded from.

As shown in FIG. 32, when the first history display condition is satisfied, that is, after the main control unit 41 starts controlling the error state and the error state, the sub control unit 91 starts controlling the error state. In a period other than the period from the end of the control of the error state to the closing of the front door 1b, the front door 1b is opened and the setting key switch 37 is turned on, so that the history display control is performed. In the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, the history display area (see FIG. 32A) provided on the upper side of the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is designated. History display selection screen 1 suggesting that the above-mentioned detailed history display, simple history display, command history display, and game history clear can be performed according to the operation mode (long press and short press of the effect button). (See FIG. 32 (b)) is displayed. In the history display control executed when the first history display condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform any of detailed history display, simple history display, command history display, and game history clear by an operation according to a predetermined operation mode. ..

As shown in FIG. 33A, in the history display control, when the history display selection screen 1 is displayed because the first history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is briefly pressed (this embodiment). Then, by operating in the operation mode of pressing less than 1), the simple history display is selected (in this embodiment, the triangular images are positioned on the left and right of the simple history display as shown in FIG. 33A). By operating the effect switch 56 in the operation mode of pressing and holding (in this embodiment, pressing for 1 second or longer), the history display selection screen 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 can be simply historyed. Control to switch to the display screen.

As shown in FIG. 33B, after switching the display of the liquid crystal display 51 to the simple history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the error history data of the RAM 91c, and an error corresponding to the simple history display, etc. (See FIG. 31) and the time information corresponding to the error or the like are sequentially displayed on the simple history display screen by a predetermined number (10 sets in this embodiment) so that the order in which the error or the like is recorded can be specified. Further, the current time information (current date and time) specified based on the output of the clock device 97 is displayed on the simple history display screen. In this state, when it is detected that the effect switch 56 is pressed and held, the simple history display screen is controlled to be switched to the history display selection screen 1 (returns to the menu), while the effect switch 56 is used. When it is detected that the button has been pressed for a short time, the displayed error and time information are controlled to be switched to the next predetermined number of contents (page feed).

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the history display control, when the history display selection screen 1 is displayed because the first history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is pressed for a short time. By operating, the effect switch 56 is lengthened in a state where the detailed history display is selected (in this embodiment, the triangular images are located on the left and right of the detailed history display as shown in FIG. 34 (a)). By operating the push operation mode, the history display selection screen 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched to the detailed history display screen.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), after switching the display of the liquid crystal display 51 to the detailed history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the error history data of the RAM 91c, and causes an error corresponding to the detailed history display. (See FIG. 31) and the time information corresponding to the error or the like are sequentially displayed on the detailed history display screen by a predetermined number (15 sets in this embodiment) so that the order in which the error or the like is recorded can be specified. Further, the current time information (current date and time) specified based on the output of the clock device 97 is displayed on the detailed history display screen. In this state, when it is detected that the effect switch 56 is pressed and held, the detailed history display screen is controlled to be switched to the history display selection screen 1 (returns to the menu), while the effect switch 56 is used. When it is detected that the button has been pressed for a short time, the displayed error and time information are controlled to be switched to the next predetermined number of contents (page feed).

As shown in FIG. 35A, in the history display control, when the history display selection screen 1 is displayed because the first history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is pressed for a short time. By operating, the effect switch 56 is lengthened in a state where the command history display is selected (in this embodiment, the triangular images are located on the left and right of the command history display as shown in FIG. 35 (a)). By operating the push operation mode, the history display selection screen 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched to the command history display screen.

As shown in FIG. 35B, after switching the display of the liquid crystal display 51 to the command history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the command history data of the RAM 91c and displays all the recorded commands. , The order in which the commands are recorded is displayed on the command history display screen so that it can be specified. In addition, the current time information (current date and time) specified based on the output of the clock device 97 is displayed on the command history display screen. In addition, all the commands recorded in the command history data are displayed on the command history display screen with a two-dimensional code that can be specified together with the order in which the commands are recorded.

As shown in FIG. 36, when the second history display condition is satisfied, that is, after the main control unit 41 starts controlling the error state and the error state, the sub control unit 91 starts controlling the error state. In a period other than the period from the end of the control of the error state to the closing of the front door 1b, the front door 1b is set to the open state, and the effect switch 56 is pressed and held for a predetermined time (this implementation). In the example, the operation is performed in the on state for 5 seconds), and when the history display control is started, the history display area (see FIG. 32 (a)) of the liquid crystal display 51 is designated. The history display selection screen 2 (see FIG. 36 (a)) suggesting that the above-mentioned simple history display can be performed is displayed depending on the operation mode (long press of the effect button). In the history display control executed when the second history display condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform only simple history display by an operation according to a predetermined operation mode. On the history display selection screen 2, the display modes of the detailed history display, the command history display, and the game history clear, which cannot be performed as the history display control, are different from the display mode of the simple history display (in this embodiment, the color of the characters is changed. By displaying in the inverted display mode), it is suggested that it is impossible to select and perform these detailed history display, command history display, and game history clear.

As shown in FIG. 36A, when the history display selection screen 2 is displayed because the second history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is pressed and held for 1 second or longer (in this embodiment, 1 second or longer). By operating in the operation mode of pressing over), the history display selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched to the simple history display screen.

As shown in FIG. 36B, after switching from the history display selection screen 2 to the simple history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 switches from the history display selection screen 2 to the simple history display screen in the same manner as in the case of switching from the history display selection screen 2 to the simple history display screen. It is controlled to display the error etc. corresponding to the simple history display (see FIG. 31), the time information corresponding to the error etc., and the current time information (current date and time) on the simple history display screen.

As described above, the sub control unit 91 is in the first history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)) as a predetermined output condition, and the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state. Is detected), the history of the received command can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by executing the history display control.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can display the command history display screen including the command history data recorded in the command history data area of the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. Yes, on the command history display screen, all commands recorded as command history data are displayed so that the order in which the command is recorded, that is, the order in which the command is received can be specified.

Further, when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 displays the command history display screen including the command history data recorded in the command history data area of the RAM 91c in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in a region on the upper side of the see-through window 3, that is, a region other than the transmission region 51b.

Further, the sub control unit 91 detects that the first history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)) and the setting key switch 37 is on as a predetermined output condition. The second history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)), and the effect switch 56 is on for a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment). ) Is satisfied, the history of errors and the like that have occurred in the slot machine 1 can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by executing the history display control.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can display the detailed history display screen by executing the history display control when the first history display condition is satisfied as a predetermined output condition. On the history display screen, the first event included in the error history data (overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), medal payout error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), reel Rotation error (E6), abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, error cancellation, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door close, communication error, sub control unit error, game history clear , Sub backup error, power on, power off) is displayed, while when the second history display condition is satisfied, the simple history display screen can be displayed by executing the history display control. It is possible, and on the simple history display screen, the second event included in the error history data (overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), reel rotation error (E6), error cancellation, Display including sub-backup error, power on, power off).

In the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, it is possible to shift to the setting change state by operating the setting key switch 37 with a specific key. Generally, in a store or the like where the slot machine 1 is installed, the specific setting is specified. Only a store clerk or the like who possesses the key can operate the setting key switch 37, and other persons cannot operate the setting key switch 37. In such a configuration, tentatively, in the history display control, on the simple history display screen or the detailed history display screen, information related to operating the setting key switch 37, for example, RAM error (E8), setting change error, RAM clear. When (setting change), door opening, door closing, etc. are displayed, there is a possibility that a setting change has been made that can only be performed by a clerk who possesses a specific key, or the setting key switch 37 is pressed. It becomes possible to guess that there is a possibility of operation. On the other hand, when the second history display condition is satisfied, that is, when the error history data is displayed without operating the setting key switch 37, the sub control unit 91 causes a RAM error (E8) and changes the setting. Information regarding errors, RAM clear (setting change), door opening, and door closing is excluded from the information displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

The sub control unit 91 of this embodiment can control the effect in response to the reception of a command from the main control unit 41, and holds data used for controlling the effect and data including a history of receiving the command. Then, when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the command reception history is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In such a configuration, if an abnormality is detected in the data used by the sub-control unit 91 for controlling the effect, the data held by the sub-control unit 91 is initialized, and the abnormality occurs due to the reception of the command. Will not be able to be specified.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment includes a RAM 91c capable of storing control state data which is data used for controlling the effect and command history data which is data of the history of receiving commands, and the RAM 91c. Is provided with a control state data area capable of storing control state data as a first storage area and a command history data area capable of storing command history data as a second storage area. When the output condition is satisfied, the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. , The control state data stored in the first storage area and the command history data stored in the second storage area are held by the backup RAM 61 capable of holding the stored data even when the power supply is stopped. After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the initialization condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the initialization condition is satisfied, the data is held by the backup RAM 61. Of the data being stored, the control state data is initialized while the command history data is retained without being initialized, so even if the initialization conditions are met and the data held by the backup RAM 61 is initialized. , It is possible to specify the reception status of the command before the initialization condition is satisfied.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the game, while the sub control unit 91 controls the effect according to the command received from the main control unit 41. The first control means for controlling may transmit an instruction such as a command, and the second control means for receiving the command or the like may perform predetermined control based on the command or the like, for example, the first. The main control unit 41 as the control means of the first controls the game and the effect, and the sub control unit 91 as the second control means performs some control based on the command transmitted from the first control means. It may be a configuration that is. In such a configuration, the data used for control by the second control means and the history data of the command from the first control means are held by the holding means capable of holding the stored data even when the power supply is stopped. When it is held and it is determined that the initialization condition is satisfied, the data used for control by the second control means among the data held by the holding means is initialized, while the command history data is initialized. Even if the initialization condition is satisfied and the data held by the holding means is initialized, the reception status of the command before the initialization condition is satisfied is specified. can do.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is a storage means separate from the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91, and is a backup RAM 61 in which data is held even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. Although the configuration is such that the stored data of the RAM 91c can be retained, the RAM 91c itself may be configured to be capable of retaining the stored data even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 stores the data stored in the RAM 91c in the RAM 91c for the backup RAM 61 in which the data is held even if the power supply is stopped separately from the RAM 91c. It is configured to hold the stored data, and when the initialization condition is satisfied when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control state data among the data stored in the backup RAM 61 is stored in the RAM 91c. By initializing without duplicating to, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped is not restored to the RAM 91c, but when the initialization condition is satisfied, the backup RAM 61 is used. By not replicating and initializing the control state data among the stored data to the RAM 91c, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c may not be returned to the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. The configuration is such that the content of the history data is displayed as a character string and a two-dimensional coded image, but the content of the command history data may be output by an electromagnetic signal or the like that can be specified by an external device.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to display the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. When the contents are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the commands included in the command history data are displayed in the order in which they are received. Therefore, the order in which the sub-control unit 91 receives the commands from the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Can be identified.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes a command history recording process each time a command is received from the main control unit 41, and records the history of the received command in the command history data area of the RAM 91c. Since the data area is set to a capacity capable of recording a larger number of commands (100 in this embodiment) than the maximum number that can be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 in at least one unit of the game. It is possible to specify the reception status of the command received from the main control unit 41 over one or more units of the game.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can execute a destruction determination for determining whether or not the data held by the backup RAM 61 is normal when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. It is determined whether or not the data held by the backup RAM 61 is normal based on the control state data among the data held by the backup RAM 61, that is, based on the data excluding the command history data, and the data is held by the backup RAM 61. When it is determined that the data held by the backup RAM 61 is not normal, the control state data among the data held by the backup RAM 61 is initialized. Therefore, in the destruction determination, the sub-control unit 91 among the data held by the backup RAM 61 determines. Since the data other than the control state data used for controlling the effect is not normal, it is not necessary to make an unnecessary determination that the data held by the backup RAM 61 is not normal.

The backup RAM 61 and the backup battery 62 are mounted on the effect control board 90 on which the main control unit 41 and the RAM 91c of this embodiment are mounted, and the backup RAM 61 is the backup RAM 61 by the power supplied from the backup battery 62. Since it is possible to retain the data stored in the backup RAM 61, the data stored in the backup RAM 61 can be retained even when the effect control board 90 is removed from the slot machine 1 main body.

In this embodiment, the storage contents of the RAM 91c can be held by the backup RAM 61 that stores the stored contents of the RAM 91c even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 separate from the RAM 91c is stopped. However, the RAM 91c itself can be stored in the slot machine. The configuration may be such that the stored data can be retained even if the power supply to 1 is stopped. In such a configuration, for example, a backup battery capable of supplying power to the RAM 91c is used as a production control board 90. By providing the effect control board 90 in the slot machine 1, the data stored in the RAM 91c itself can be retained even when the effect control board 90 is removed from the slot machine 1 main body.

Since the backup RAM 61 of this embodiment has a configuration capable of holding the data stored by the power supplied from the backup battery 62, it is stored by the power supplied from a power discharge means other than the battery, for example, a capacitor or the like. Compared to a configuration that can retain data, a large amount of data can be retained for a long time.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM 61 has a configuration that can be held by the electric power supplied from the backup battery 62, but the means for supplying the electric power to the backup RAM 61 may be a power discharging means such as a capacitor other than the battery. good.

Further, in this embodiment, as a storage means for holding backup data when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, a backup RAM 61 capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power from the backup battery 62 is provided. Although it is a configuration to be used, a non-volatile storage means such as EEPROM may be used as the storage means. With such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. Acup data can be retained without using a power supply means for supplying power to the storage means.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has a configuration capable of displaying the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area of the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. When displaying the contents of the command history data on the liquid crystal display 51, the contents of the command history data are displayed in the display area 51a other than the transmission area 51b in the liquid crystal display 51, so that the contents are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to ensure the visibility of the contents of the command history data.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can display the occurrence history of events related to the slot machine 1, such as an error and the open / closed state of the front door 1b, on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. It is a composition.

In such a configuration, when displaying the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1, it is necessary to limit browsing to some people depending on the type of event, for example, an event related to a setting change. If browsing is restricted for all events, troublesome operations will be required even when displaying the occurrence history of events of relatively low importance.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment stores the occurrence history of a plurality of types of events related to the slot machine 1 in the RAM 91c as error history data, and when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the error history data The configuration is such that the contents can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and as the first operation, it is stored in the RAM 91c when a predetermined output condition including the operation of the setting key switch 37 is satisfied. While executing the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the first type of event on the liquid crystal display 51 among the existing error history data, as the second operation, the effect switch 56 is operated by a long press operation mode. When a predetermined output condition including the above is satisfied, a simple history display is executed in which the occurrence history of the second type of event among the error history data stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the first type is executed. Since the events of the first type include events that are more important than any of the events included in the second type of event, the first type including the events that are more important than any of the events included in the second type of event. When the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the above-mentioned event on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, the second type of the simple history display for displaying the occurrence history of the second type of event on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Since the first operation is required instead of the operation, the second type of events that are not relatively important can be browsed by a simple operation, while the first including relatively important events can be viewed. Since the types of events are not displayed in the simple history display, browsing can be restricted.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the display mode of the character string when the predetermined output condition is satisfied. However, when displaying the contents of the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51, an image encoded in a two-dimensional code or the like may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when the predetermined output condition is satisfied, but the predetermined output. When the condition is satisfied, the content of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c may be output by an electromagnetic signal or the like that can be specified by an external device.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays any event included in the second type of event in the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the first type of event in the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51. More important events are medal payout error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door close. , Communication error, sub-control unit error, and information related to clearing the game history are displayed, but the important event may be an event that is relatively more important than the second type event. ..

The first type of event is information that can be inferred that an operation related to the first operation has been performed as an important event (for example, change of advantage for the player, power ON / OFF, door). (Events such as opening of) and events suggesting the possibility of occurrence of fraudulent events (information on medals selector 29 errors, communication errors, etc.) It may include other events such as events of relatively low importance.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays all the contents of the error history data in the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the first type of event on the liquid crystal display 51, while displaying the second type. In the simple history display in which the occurrence history of the above-mentioned event is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display of important events among the events included in the first type of events is restricted, and some of the events that are not relatively important events are displayed. It is a configuration in which only events are displayed, and the first type of event displayed in the detailed history display and the second type of event displayed in the simple history display are configured to partially overlap, but the first A configuration in which one type of event and the second type of event do not overlap may be used.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can set a setting value which is advantageous for the player by operating the setting key switch 37, and the sub control unit 91 is advantageous as an important event in the simple history display. Since the occurrence history of the second type event including setting change error, RAM clear (setting change), door opening, and door closing, which can identify or guess that the setting of the degree has been changed, is displayed, the player can see it. It is possible to limit the viewing of events that can be identified or inferred that the setting of the advantage of has been changed.

As the first operation, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes the detailed history display when a predetermined output condition including the operation of the setting key switch 37 is satisfied, while as the second operation. The simple history display is executed when a predetermined output condition including that the effect switch 56 is operated in the operation mode of long press is satisfied, and the operation of the setting key switch 37 as the first operation is , It is an operation that can be performed by a person who has a predetermined setting key and has the authority to set the advantage, and the operation in the operation mode of long-pressing the effect switch 56 as the second operation sets the advantage. Since it is an operation that can be performed regardless of whether or not the person has the authority to perform the operation, the setting key is possessed and the setting key switch 37 can be operated to view the event that can identify or infer that the setting of the advantage has been changed. Can be restricted to those who are capable of doing this, that is, those who have the authority to set the advantage.

In this embodiment, as the first operation, the sub control unit 91 executes the detailed history display when a predetermined output condition including the operation of the setting key switch 37 is satisfied. , The first operation may be any operation that can be performed by a person who has the authority to set the advantage, and input of a predetermined password, code, etc. that can be known only by the person who has the authority to set the advantage. , Operation of predetermined switches in a predetermined operation order, connection operation of a predetermined external device, or the like.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the detailed history display screen or the simple history display screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, and the detailed history display screen and the simple history display screen and the simple history display screen can be displayed. On the history display screen, the date and time when a predetermined event occurs is displayed, and the current date and time acquired by the clock device 97 is also displayed on the history display screen. You can check the occurrence status of the event while comparing.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment includes a RAM 91c capable of storing control state data which is data used for controlling the effect and error history data which is data of the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1. Is provided with a control state data area capable of storing control state data as a first storage area and an error history data area capable of storing error history data as a second storage area. When the output condition is satisfied, the contents of the error history data stored in the error history data area can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. , The control state data stored in the first storage area and the error history data stored in the second storage area are held by the backup RAM 61 capable of holding the stored data even when the power supply is stopped. When the data is started and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the initialization condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the initialization condition is satisfied, the data is held by the backup RAM 61. Since the control state data is initialized and the error history data is retained without being initialized, even if the initialization condition is satisfied and the data held by the backup RAM 61 is initialized, the control state data is initialized. , It is possible to specify the occurrence history of a predetermined event before the initialization condition is satisfied.

In this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is a storage means separate from the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91, and is a backup RAM 61 in which data is held even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. Although the configuration is such that the stored data of the RAM 91c can be retained, the RAM 91c itself may be configured to be capable of retaining the stored data even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 stores the data stored in the RAM 91c in the RAM 91c for the backup RAM 61 in which the data is held even if the power supply is stopped separately from the RAM 91c. It is configured to hold the stored data, and when the initialization condition is satisfied when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control state data among the data stored in the backup RAM 61 is stored in the RAM 91c. By initializing without duplicating to, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped is not restored to the RAM 91c, but when the initialization condition is satisfied, the backup RAM 61 is used. By not replicating and initializing the control state data among the stored data to the RAM 91c, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c may not be returned to the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can display the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1 such as an error on the liquid crystal display 51 by performing a predetermined operation with the front door 1b open. It is a possible configuration.

In such a configuration, the clerk of the game hall originally displays the occurrence history of these events on the liquid crystal display 51 and confirms it, but for example, the error is eliminated in the situation where the player is playing the game. Therefore, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is a possibility that the occurrence history of the event related to the slot machine 1 may be displayed due to an erroneous predetermined operation.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control the error state by detecting a predetermined error related to the slot machine 1, and the error state eliminates the cause of the error. The sub-control unit 91 stores the occurrence history of a plurality of types of events related to the slot machine 1 in the RAM 91c as error history data. When the predetermined output condition is satisfied, the content of the error history data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As the predetermined output condition, the front door 1b is in the open state and the predetermined output condition is satisfied. If the front door 1b is in the open state after being controlled to the error state on the main control unit 41 side including the operation, and before the error state is released, the predetermined operation is performed. However, since the content of the error history data is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, in the situation where the front door 1b is opened to eliminate the cause of the error, the content of the error history data is displayed even if a predetermined operation is performed during that period. Since it is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to prevent the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1 from being erroneously output in a situation where the player is playing a game.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the display mode of the character string when the predetermined output condition is satisfied. However, when displaying the contents of the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51, an image encoded in a two-dimensional code or the like may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when the predetermined output condition is satisfied, but the predetermined output. When the condition is satisfied, the content of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c may be output by an electromagnetic signal or the like that can be specified by an external device.

In the sub control unit 91 of this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 stores the error history data in the RAM 91c, and when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the content of the error history data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is a possible configuration, and as a predetermined output condition, the front door 1b is in an open state and a predetermined operation is performed, and after being controlled to an error state on the main control unit 41 side, the error state is changed. If the front door 1b is opened before it is released, then if the error state is released, the error history is performed even if a predetermined operation is performed before the front door 1b is closed. Since the content of the data is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, in the situation where the front door 1b is opened to eliminate the cause of the error, the content of the error history data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even if a predetermined operation is performed during that time. Since it is not displayed on the screen, it is possible to prevent the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1 from being erroneously output in a situation where the player is playing a game.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the error state by detecting, for example, that the overflow tank is full or the hopper is out of medals as a predetermined error regarding the slot machine 1. These error states require the opening of the front door 1b to eliminate the cause of the error, and the sub-control unit 91 includes a plurality of predetermined errors related to the slot machine 1 in the RAM 91c. The configuration is such that the occurrence history of various types of events is stored as error history data, and the contents of the error history data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by satisfying the output conditions including the predetermined operation. As a predetermined error, the operation is an operation in a long press operation mode of the effect switch 56, which is different from the operation for canceling that the overflow tank is full or the hopper is out of medals, for example. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the contents of the error history data from being displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the same flow as the operation for canceling the error state.

In this embodiment, in the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41, the case where the special role accompanied by the transition to the gaming state advantageous to the player is won alone and the case where the general role is allowed to win the lottery result overlaps with the lottery result. You may win.

As shown in FIG. 37 (a), the lottery results of the general role that is won in duplicate with the special role are the general role A (strong), the general role A (weak), the general role B (strong), and the general role B ( Weak), general role C, general role D are included.

General role A (strong) is general role A-1 and "red 7-replay a-bell" that wins when the combination of "red 7-replay a-red 7 / white 7 / BAR" is aligned with the winning line LN. The general combination (weak) is the lottery result in which only the general role A-2 is won.

When the general role A (strong) and the general role A (weak) are won, both are stopped at the position where "Red 7" or "BAR" is stopped in the middle of the left reel, that is, "Cherry a" is stopped in the lower row. The prize will be won regardless of the stop timing of the reel and the right reel, but at this time, when the general role A (strong) is won, "Red 7", "White 7", and "BAR" are drawn into the middle of the right reel. When the stop operation is performed at the possible timing, "Red 7", "White 7", and "BAR" are stopped in the middle of the right reel, and "Red 7", "White 7", and "BAR" are stopped in the middle of the right reel. When the stop operation is performed at a timing other than the timing when the "BAR" can be pulled in, the "bell" stops in the middle of the right reel, while when the general role A (weak) is won, it always happens regardless of the operation timing of the right reel. The "bell" will stop in the middle of the right reel.

Therefore, by stopping "cherry a" in the lower row of the left reel, it is possible to identify the winning of general role A (strong) or general role B (weak), and "red 7" in the middle row of the right reel. As a result of performing the stop operation at the timing when "White 7" and "BAR" can be pulled in, the general role A depends on whether "Red 7", "White 7" and "BAR" are stopped in the middle of the right reel. It is possible to specify whether (strong) was elected or general role A (weak) was elected. If the stop operation is performed at a timing other than when "Red 7", "White 7", and "BAR" can be pulled in to the middle of the right reel, the "bell" will always stop in the middle of the right reel. It is not possible to specify whether the general role A (strong) has been elected or the general role A (weak) has been elected.

General role B (strong) and general role B (weak) are both general role B-1 and "bell-watermelon-" that win when the combination of "blue 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on the winning line LN. The winning result is that the combination of "Cherry b" is aligned with the winning line LN, and at this time, both the general role B-2 with the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" are won on the invalid line LM3. However, the general combination B (strong) also wins the control combination for distinguishing the stop control.

When the general role (strong) and the general role B (weak) are won, both the general role B-1 and the general role B-2 can be won, but when the general role (strong) is won, the general role B- Timing at which only the display result constituting 1 (for example, the display result in which "watermelon" or "blue 7" stops in the middle of the left reel) can be drawn in, or the display result and general combination B constituting the general combination B-1. When the stop operation is performed at the timing when both of the display results constituting -2 (for example, the display result in which "watermelon" or "blue 7" is stopped on the upper stage of the left reel) can be pulled in, the general role B- When the display result constituting 1 is stopped and the stop operation is performed at the timing when only the display result constituting the general combination B-2 can be drawn in, the display result constituting the general combination B-2 is stopped. Will be.

Therefore, by aligning the combination of "blue 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM3, it becomes possible to identify the winning of the general role A (strong) or the general role B (weak). , The combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" won a prize as a result of the stop operation at the timing when the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" can be pulled into both the winning line LN and the invalid line LM3. It is possible to specify whether the general role B (strong) has been won or the general role B (weak) has been won depending on whether the line LN is aligned or the invalid line LM3 is aligned. If the stop operation is performed at the timing when only the display result constituting the general combination B-1 can be drawn or at the timing when only the display result constituting the general combination B-2 can be drawn, the general combination B (strong) ) Was won or the general role B (weak) was won.

The general role C is a lottery result in which the general role C who wins a prize when the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned on the winning line LN is won. The general role D is a lottery result in which the general role D who wins a prize when the combination of "white 7-cherry a-BAR" is aligned on the winning line LN is won. When the general role D is won, the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" will be tempted on the invalid line LM3, but in the end, the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" will not be available. It has become. In addition, the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" is tempted on the invalid line LM3, and the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" is not finally available only when the general role D is won. Therefore, the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" is tempted on the invalid line LM3, and finally the combination of "Blue 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" is not available, so the general role D is won. It is possible to identify.

In this embodiment, as the lottery result of the general role that is won in duplicate with the special role as described above, the stop mode at the time of winning is similar, but the strong general role and the weak general role that can identify the difference in the lottery result are selected. Prepare (for example, both general role A (strong) and general role A (weak) where "cherry a" stops at the bottom of the left reel, both "blue 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" on the winning line LN or invalid line LM3. General role B (strong) and general role B (weak)) in which the combination of is stopped.

Furthermore, since the ratio of winning the strong general role in duplicate with the special role is set higher than that of the weak general role, when the suspension mode suggests the winning of either the strong general role or the weak general role. By identifying the winning of the strong general role, it is possible to expect the winning of the special role more than when the winning of the weak general role is specified.

In this embodiment, the suspension mode can be common to both the strong general role and the weak general role, but the stop mode can be stopped when the strong general role is won and the weak general role is won. It may be configured so that the stop mode that can be stopped at times does not overlap.

In this embodiment, the winning probability for each winning opportunity of the special combination is common regardless of the set value, and differs depending on the set value (the setting difference is provided). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), a single winning of a special role, a duplicate winning with a general role A (strong), a duplicate winning with a general role B (strong), and a overlapping winning with a general role C. The winning probability is the same regardless of the set value, but the duplicate winning with the general role A (weak), the duplicate winning with the general role B (weak), and the overlapping winning with the general role D are the same. The winning probability is set to be at least partially different depending on the set value. In particular, regarding the duplicate winning with the general role D, it is set so that only a specific set value (for example, a set value having a relatively high advantage) can be duplicated with the special role, and the general role D and the special role are won. If you win more than once, a specific set value will be fixed.

Therefore, it is possible to estimate the set value of the slot machine to some extent by counting the number of winning opportunities provided with the setting difference.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a winning determination command indicating the winning of the special winning combination, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the winning determination command indicating the winning of the special winning combination, the special winning combination winning effect of notifying that the special winning combination has been won is executed. It has become like.

In the special role winning effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the message and character of "BIG BONUS" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the special role has been won. In addition, the text color of the message consists of 5 types of "white", "red", "green", "yellow", and "purple", and the character consists of 2 types of 1 person and 2 people, and the background is normal. , Special, and special, and these elements are selected according to the winning opportunity of the special role specified from the internal winning command received at the time of winning the special role.

As for the text color of the message, "white" is selected in the case of a single win, "red" is selected in the case of general role A (strong) or general role A (weak), and general role B (strong) or general role B (strong) or general role. In the case of B (weak), "green" is selected, in the case of general role C, "yellow" is selected, and in the case of general role D, "purple" is selected. Depending on whether the special role is won alone, general role A (strong) or general role A (weak), general role B (strong) or general role B (weak), general role C, general role D It is possible to identify whether or not.

One character is selected especially in the case of general role A (weak) and general role B (weak), and two characters are selected in the case of general role A (strong) and general role B (strong). It is possible to specify whether it is a strong general role or a weak general role depending on the number of characters.

As for the background, normal is selected in the case of general role A (strong), general role B (strong), and general role C with no setting difference, and single winning with setting difference, general role A (weak), general role. Special is selected in the case of B (weak) and general role D, single winning, general role A (weak), and general role B (weak), and special is selected in the case of general role D in which a specific set value is fixed. It is possible to specify whether it is a winning opportunity in which a setting difference is provided due to a difference in background or a winning opportunity in which a specific set value is fixed.

In this embodiment, as the lottery result of the general role that is won in duplicate with the special role as described above, the stop mode at the time of winning is similar, but the strong general role and the weak general role that can identify the difference in the lottery result are selected. However, it is difficult to distinguish the difference between the strong general role and the weak general role because the stopping modes are similar.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when a special role is won in duplicate with a strong general role or a weak general role, the difference in the production mode of the special role winning effect (number of characters) executed at the time of winning the special role. Therefore, it is possible to identify whether the general role that triggered the election of the special role is a strong general role or a weak general role, and when the special role is elected, the strong general role is duplicated. Even if it is not possible to distinguish whether the special role was won or the weak general role was won more than once, the general role that triggered the winning of the special role is the strong general role due to the difference in the production mode of the special role winning production. It is possible to easily recognize whether it is a weak general role or a weak general role.

Further, in this embodiment, since the setting difference is provided only when the general role that triggered the winning of the special role is a weak general role, the special role is won due to the difference in the production mode of the special role winning effect. It is possible to infer the set value by being able to identify that the general role that triggered the event is a weak general role.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether the general role that triggered the winning of the special role is a strong general role or a weak general role due to the difference in the number of characters, that is, the difference in the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51. Although it is a configuration that can be specified, the general role that triggered the winning of the special role is a strong general role or a weak general role due to the difference in the sound output mode due to the special role winning effect and the difference in the lighting mode of the LED etc. It may be configured so that it can be specified whether it is a role or not.

Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the winning probability for each winning opportunity of the special role is common regardless of the set value, and different depending on the set value (the setting difference is provided). However, unless the player is familiar with the slot machine, it is difficult to specify whether or not the winning opportunity is provided with a setting difference.

For this reason, in this embodiment, due to the difference in the production mode (background) of the special role winning effect, whether the winning probability is a common winning opportunity or a setting difference is provided regardless of the set value. It is possible to identify whether it is a special role that was won at the winning opportunity, and it is easy to recognize the special role that was won at the winning opportunity with a setting difference due to the difference in the production mode of the special role winning production. It is possible to estimate the set value of the slot machine by counting these winning opportunities.

Further, in this embodiment, when a special combination is won at a specific winning opportunity that can be a winning opportunity only for a specific setting value such as a setting value that is particularly advantageous for the player, a special winning opportunity that is not selected is not selected. Since the special prize-winning effect is executed in the effect mode (special background), and the special prize-winning effect is executed in the special effect mode, it is suggested that the setting value is specific. , The player's expectation can be effectively increased.

In addition, when a special combination is won at a specific winning opportunity that can be a winning opportunity only for a specific set value, the winning opportunity is not limited to the one in which the special winning effect is executed in a special production mode. Even if a special winning effect is executed in a special effect mode when a special role is won in a specific winning opportunity set to a higher probability than other winning opportunities, in a special effect mode. By executing the special winning effect, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the set value is specific, so that the expectation of the player can be effectively increased.

In this embodiment, the winning probability is a common winning opportunity regardless of the set value due to the difference in the background, that is, the difference in the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51, or a setting difference is provided. It is a configuration that makes it possible to specify whether it is a special role that was won at the time of winning, but the winning probability regardless of the set value due to the difference in the audio output mode and the lighting mode of the LED etc. due to the special role winning production. It may be configured so that it is possible to specify whether the special role is a special role won by a common winning opportunity or a special role won by a winning opportunity provided with a setting difference.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet number is set by using medals and credits as the game value has been described, but the slot in which the bet number is set by using the game ball as the game value has been described. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set the number of bets using only credits as a gaming value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can be associated with five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, the value is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. 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 depending on the occurrence of a prize. A slot machine that can pay out any value may be applied.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applied to a gaming domain. It may be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines that play games by firing balls. In particular, in pachinko gaming machines, switches that are performed by timer interruption processing and detect game balls, for example, For switches provided in pachinko gaming machines that detect the moving state of moving objects, switches that detect the operating state of operating means that can be operated by players, etc., data that can specify the input status based on detection signals The present invention may be applied as a configuration in which the input processing to be created is performed a plurality of times during the period from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine to the first timer interruption.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

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In a gaming machine that plays games
The first control means and
A second control means that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and a second control means.
Equipped with
The first control means is
It is possible to shift to a setting change state where it is possible to set one of multiple types of setting values that have different advantages for the player at the time of activation and a storage means for storing information related to the game. Setting change state transition means and
With the transition to the setting change state, the initialization means for initializing the information related to the game and the initialization means.
Periodic processing execution means that executes periodic processing at regular intervals, and
An output control means that performs output control based on the output information stored in the storage means in the periodic process, and an output control means.
A control information generation means that generates control information and stores it in the control information storage area,
A control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the second control means, and a control information transmitting means.
Including
The initialization means initializes information related to the game including output information stored in the storage means by the time the periodic process is executed when the setting shift state is entered.
The control information generating means generates a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the first control means for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in the unit game which is one unit of the game. Including state control information generation means to
The plurality of types of state control information generated by the state control information generation means at one timing are control states that can be changed between one unit game and another unit game, and are the first timing and the first timing in one unit game. It includes first state control information that can specify a control state that does not change at two timings, and second state control information that can specify a control state that can change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game.
The state control information generation means is a gaming machine that generates a plurality of types of common state control information by common control at any of the plurality of timings.

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