JP7076071B2 - Reel control system, reel control circuit, reel control method, and reel control program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a technique for controlling rotation and stopping of a rotary reel constituting a slot machine or the like.

Various gaming machines having a rotary reel (rotating cylinder) represented by slot machines (rotating drum machines) and pachislot machines (pachinko-type slot machines) (hereinafter simply referred to as "various gaming machines") , Control to rotate the reel from the stopped state and control to stop from the rotated state are required. Therefore, various gaming machines are provided with a configuration for controlling the rotation of the reel and the control of stopping the reel.

Conventionally, the control circuit provided on the main board (hereinafter, simply referred to as “main board”) as a configuration for controlling the main operation of various gaming machines includes reel acceleration control, reel stop control, and a stop symbol. Various reel controls including selection control of are executed.

The control circuit of the main board inputs a pulse signal to the stepping motor that rotates the reel, for example, when the start lever provided in the gaming machine is operated by the player. As a result, the control circuit of the main board rotates the reel while accelerating it, and puts the reel in a steady rotation state.

Further, the control circuit of the main board grasps the rotation position of the reel in preparation for the reel stop processing. The control circuit of the main board stops in the display area within 190 ms (legal allowable stop time) according to the rotation position of the reel when the stop button for stopping the reel provided on the gaming machine is pressed by the player. Select a possible symbol. Then, the control circuit of the main board inputs a pulse signal to the stepping motor and stops the selected symbol in the display area.

As a related technique, for example, a sub-control circuit 72 constituting a control circuit is known to be configured on a substrate different from a substrate constituting the main control circuit 71 constituting the control circuit. It is described that the microcomputer 80 included in the sub control circuit 72 controls the operation of the stepping motors 114L, 114C, 114R for rotating the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R for staging provided separately from the main reel. Has been done. Further, it is known that the sub control circuit 72 receives various commands from the main control circuit 71 and executes an effect of rotating and controlling the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R according to the received commands (for example, Patent Document). 1).

Further, for example, it is known that the sub control board 62 constituting the control circuit controls the rotation of the main reel in response to a command input from the main control board 61 constituting the control circuit (for example, Patent Document). 2).

Further, for example, it is known that the sub control circuit 72 constituting the control circuit controls the display of the 4th reel display device 102 based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71 constituting the control circuit (for example,). Patent Document 3).

Further, for example, the CPU 106 included in the main control circuit 100 constituting the control circuit transmits a signal to the reel control circuit 152 constituting the control circuit to drive each of the reels 26L, 26C, and 26R. It is known (for example, Patent Document 4).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-105969 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-80156 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-132253 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-275421

Here, the reel of the gaming machine is forced to perform complicated and restrictive rotation control because the time from the input of the stop command to the stop of the reel is specified in a very short time by law. That is, acceleration control, stop control, and stop symbol selection control as reel rotation control complicate the circuit configuration and program of the control circuit. In the inventions described in Patent Documents 1 to 4, the above-mentioned reel rotation control is added to the control of the entire game and the entire reel control (for example, a reel rotation start command, a stop command to stop at which symbol, etc.). .. Therefore, the inventions described in Patent Documents 1 to 4 have a problem that the control circuit and the reel control program must be created as a complicated one, which complicates development, manufacturing, repair during operation, and the like.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem as one aspect, and simplifies the circuit configuration and program for controlling the entire gaming machine and the entire reel, and repairs during manufacturing and operation. The challenge is to provide a reel control system that can be easily performed.

One of the reel control systems disclosed in the present specification is a reel control including a main control circuit for controlling a gaming machine having reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a direction, and a reel control circuit for controlling the rotation of the reels. There is a system. The reception unit of the main control circuit receives a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the reel that is rotated by the power of a motor that operates in response to the input of a predetermined stop signal. When the stop operation is received, the selection unit of the main control circuit selects the symbol to be stopped in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine. Further, the output unit of the main control circuit outputs the symbol identification information for identifying the selected symbol as the selected symbol and the stop command to the reel control circuit. The rotating part of the reel control circuit rotates the reel by outputting a rotation start signal to the motor. The stop unit of the reel control circuit stops the selected symbol in the display area in response to the symbol identification information and the stop command.

According to one embodiment, the circuit configuration and program for controlling the entire gaming machine and the entire reel can be simplified, and repairs during manufacturing and operation can be easily performed.

It is a block diagram and conceptual diagram of the gaming machine and the reel control system which concerns on this Embodiment 1. It is a functional block diagram of the circuit control circuit of Embodiment 1. It is a figure which shows the outline of the process of the circuit control circuit in the gaming machine of Embodiment 1 schematically. It is a block diagram and conceptual diagram of the 1st modification of the gaming machine and the reel control system which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram and a conceptual diagram of a second modification of the gaming machine and the reel control system according to the second embodiment. It is a block diagram and conceptual diagram of the 3rd modification of the gaming machine and the reel control system which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a block diagram and conceptual diagram of the 4th modification of the gaming machine and the reel control system which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG.

[Embodiment 1 of the invention]
1 to 3 show a gaming machine and a reel control system according to the first embodiment.

[Configuration of gaming machine and reel control system]
First, the gaming machine, the reel control system, and the configuration of the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram and a conceptual diagram of the gaming machine and reel control system of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

The gaming machine 1A of the first embodiment shown in the figure is a gaming device provided with a reel, such as a so-called pachislot machine or a slot machine.

The gaming machine 1A is provided with a plurality of, for example, three motors 3a, 3b, 3c, a plurality of, for example, three reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and a reel control system 6.

The reel control system 6 is provided on the substrate 5 of 1 arranged in the gaming machine 1A. The reel control system 6 includes a main control circuit 1 and a circuit control circuit 2. The circuit control circuit 2 is an example of a reel control circuit.

Both the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2 of the first embodiment are mainly composed of hardware. However, at least a part of the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2 may be configured as a functional means formed by executing software such as a program.

The main control circuit 1 performs arithmetic processing by executing various programs such as a CPU, and controls the entire gaming machine 1A and the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. The control of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c includes a control for sending a rotation start command, a stop command, a command such as a symbol number designation, and the like to the circuit control circuit 2.

The circuit control circuit 2 has an arithmetic function such as an LSI (large-scale integrated circuit), and a part or all thereof is configured to function as a processor. The circuit control circuit 2 performs arithmetic processing by executing various programs, hardware logic, and the like, and controls the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c.

The circuit control circuit 2 stores the reel control program. The reel control program includes, for example, acceleration control and stop control of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and the like. Then, the reel control circuit 2 outputs a drive signal to the motor 3 according to the reel rotation start command, the reel stop command, and the symbol number, which are input from the main control circuit 1, and controls the reel rotation. do.

The acceleration control of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c means that the reels 4a, 4b, 4b are supplied with drive pulses for sequentially exciting each layer to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c that drive the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. It refers to the control to set the rotation speed of 4c to a predetermined speed. The predetermined speed is, for example, the rotation speed of steady rotation.

The stop control of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c means that the reels 4a, 4b are supplied with stop pulses for exciting all phases to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c for driving the rotating reels 4a, 4b, 4c, respectively. , 4c is a control to stop the rotation.

The lap control circuit 2 stops the reels 4a, 4b, 4c in the display area (not shown) on the front of the gaming machine 1A based on the symbol numbers supplied from the main control circuit 1. Let me. As a result, the symbol with the designated symbol number is exposed from the display area (not shown) to the outside of the front side of the gaming machine 1A, and the player (not shown) can visually recognize this symbol.

The motors 3a, 3b, 3c rotate by receiving the supply of the drive signal, and rotate the reels 4a, 4b, 4c.

The motors 3a, 3b, and 3c of the first embodiment are multi-phase, for example, four-phase stepping motors, and rotate using a pulse signal supplied from the circuit control circuit 2. That is, the rotation speed and rotation speed of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c change depending on the number of pulse signal inputs and the input timing. Then, the rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c is stopped by a pulse signal for stopping, for example, a stop pulse that excites all the phases.

The plurality of motors 3a, 3b, 3c rotate the reels 4a, 4b, 4c separately under the control of the circuit control circuit 2. However, in order to properly play the game of the gaming machine 1A, the driving of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c and the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are operated in relation to each other by the control of the lap control circuit 2. It is desirable to be configured to be able to do it.

The motors 3a, 3b, and 3c may be configured by a motor other than the stepping motor. For example, the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c may be configured as a DC motor or an AC motor other than the stepping motor. In this case, the change or stop of the rotation speed and the rotation speed is controlled by the amount of current supplied to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c, the energization time, and the like.

The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are cylindrical members that rotate around an axis (not shown), and a plurality of types of symbols (for example, 20 symbols and 21 symbols) are arranged in the circumferential direction. The reels 4a, 4b, 4c are rotated separately by the drive of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are provided inside the gaming machine 1A, and are arranged so that the symbols in the circumferential direction are exposed to the outside from the display area (not shown) provided on the front surface.

In the following description, a gaming machine 1A having reels 4a, 4b, 4c, which is rotationally driven by the power of motors 3a, 3b, 3c, will be described as an example. The number of reels and the number of motors of the gaming machine may be 1 or more, respectively.

Further, hereinafter, in the first embodiment, the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2 constituting the reel control system 6 are provided on the substrate of 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2 constituting the reel control system 6 may be configured on different boards (not shown).

[Main control circuit configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the main control circuit 1 includes a reception unit 11, an acquisition unit 12, a selection unit 13, and an output unit 14 as functional blocks. These functional blocks 11 to 14 are configured by hardware and are bus-connected so that signals and data can be transmitted and received to each other. However, some or all of these functional blocks 11 to 14 may be realized as functional means by software.

The reception unit 11 receives a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. This stop operation is, for example, a stop button (not shown) pressed by a player (not shown) using the gaming machine 1A to issue a stop command to stop the rotation of the reels while the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are rotating. ) Is pressed.

The acquisition unit 12 provides information on the rotation position of the rotating reels 4a, 4b, 4c (reference positions of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c (“index” described later)) and which symbol is on the surface side of the gaming machine 1A. Information such as whether or not it is located in the circuit control circuit 2 is acquired. The information sent from the circuit control circuit 2 to the main control circuit 1 and acquired by the acquisition unit 12 will be described later.

The selection unit 13 is in a display area that can be visually recognized by a player (not shown) of the gaming machine 1A among the symbols arranged on the reels 4a, 4b, 4c when the reception unit 11 accepts the stop operation. Performs the process of selecting a symbol that can be stopped.

The output unit 14 has symbol identification information for identifying the selected symbol, which is the symbol selected by the selection unit 13, and a stop command for stopping the selected symbol in a display area visible to the player (not shown) of the gaming machine 1A. And output.

[Circuit of circuit control circuit]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the circuit control circuit 2 of the first embodiment. In this figure, each functional block is composed of hardware. However, a part or all of the functional blocks may be realized as functional means by software.

The circuit control circuit 2 shown in FIG. 2 includes a setting register 21, a command analysis unit 22, a rotation control unit 23, an excitation signal generation unit 24, an excitation control clock generation unit 25, an effect control unit 26, and an index type conversion unit 27. ing. The setting register 21 is an example of a storage unit. The rotation control unit 23 is an example of a rotation unit.

Further, the circuit control circuit 2 shown in FIG. 2 includes a rotation position / index error detection unit 28, a stop signal generation position detection unit 29, a braking position comparison unit 30, a start excitation phase calculation unit 31, and a steady rotation control unit 32. There is. The rotation position / index error detection unit 28 is an example of a notification unit. The stop signal generation position detection unit 29 is an example of a stop unit.

In the circuit control circuit 2, the above-mentioned configurations 21 to 32 are connected by a bus so that signals and data can communicate with each other.

The setting register 21 is a storage medium and records various data and the like necessary for reel operation control. As the data recorded in the setting register 21, data such as settings for each manufacturer of the gaming machine 1A and settings for each model can be considered. Further, it is conceivable that the data recorded in the setting register 21 includes "design identification information" described later. Further, it is conceivable that the information recorded in the setting register 21 includes "staging control information" described later.

The command analysis unit 22 analyzes the command input from the main control circuit 1 (for example, the command of the symbol number to stop the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, etc.). The commands analyzed by the command analysis unit 22 are used for control in the rotation control unit 23 and the staging control unit 26, and for calculation in the stop signal generation position detection unit 29.

The rotation control unit 23 controls the rotation of each of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c by using the command analyzed by the command analysis unit 22. The rotation control unit 23 uses the acceleration data and acceleration time of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c recorded in the data table (not shown), the rotation position information (information such as the number of steps), and the like, and the motors 3a, 3b, Calculate the rotation speed of 3c.

The excitation signal generation unit 24 transmits an excitation signal to each of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c based on the control signal or the like output from the rotation control unit 23.

The excitation control clock generation unit 25 generates an excitation control clock based on a clock signal input from a system clock (not shown) or the like.

The effect control unit 26 records information about the effect of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c (for example, an effect of changing the rotation speed of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c from the steady rotation in a specific mode). There is. Further, the effect control unit 26 controls various effects by using the commands analyzed by the command analysis unit 22. Specifically, the effect control unit 26 is for performing a specific effect (for example, a default effect or a selected specific effect) from the recorded effect information by the command analyzed by the command analysis unit 22. The signal is sent to the rotation control unit 23.

The index type conversion unit 27 records type information in which the index type identifier and the conversion method from the index signal to the detection signal are associated with each other. The index signal is, for example, a signal output when an index sensor installed at a predetermined position on a reel mounting base detects the passage of a light-shielding piece provided on a reel frame of each reel. Further, the detection signal (converted index) is a signal obtained by converting the index signal according to the index type, indicating that the reel has passed the reference position. The index type is, for example, a type of conversion method for converting an index signal into a detection signal.

For example, when the index type identifier is input from the main control circuit 1, the index type conversion unit 27 refers to the type information. Then, the index type conversion unit 27 converts the index signal into a detection signal according to the conversion method associated with the input index type identifier. Further, the index type conversion unit 27 outputs a detection signal to the rotation position / index error detection unit 28.

The index type includes, for example, a first type that detects that the reel has passed the reference position in response to the rising edge of the index signal. Further, the index type includes, for example, a second type that detects that the reel has passed the reference position in response to the falling edge of the index signal. Further, the index type includes a half-moon type using a half-moon-shaped light-shielding plate. In the half-moon type, the index sensor has two types, one is the first detection of the change from the light transmission state to the light transmission state and the second detection is the change from the light transmission state to the transmission state according to the rotation of the reel. Detect. Then, in the half-moon type, it is detected that the reel has passed the reference position by using the first index signal corresponding to the first detection and the second index signal corresponding to the second detection.

The rotation position / index error detection unit 28 acquires the detection signal input from the index type conversion unit 27 and the excitation signal generated by the excitation signal generation unit 24, and detects the rotation position of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. do. Then, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 outputs rotation position information indicating the rotation positions of the individual reels 4a, 4b, 4c to the main control circuit 1. Further, when the stop command for which the symbol number is specified is input from the control circuit 1, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 specifies a symbol that cannot be stopped within the specified range of the display area within a specified time. If so, an error is returned to the main control circuit 1.

The stop signal generation position detection unit 29 uses the commands analyzed by the command analysis unit 22 (stop command and command for designating the symbol number) to generate the stop signal (reels 4a, 4b, 4c with the designated symbol number). (Timing to generate a stop signal) is calculated.

In order to perform this calculation, information on the number of steps of inertial rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c after the stop signal is emitted is recorded in advance in the stop signal generation position detection unit 29 before the start of operation. Is required.

Therefore, when the gaming machine 1A is started, the main control circuit 1 provides information on the number of steps of inertial rotation according to the characteristics of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and the motors 3a, 3b, 3c of the gaming machine 1A. It may be output to and stored as setting information in the setting register 21 of the circuit control circuit 2. The process of storing the setting information in the setting register 21 will be described later in, for example, [preliminary procedure] and step S201.

Further, the reel control circuit 2 associates the information of the number of steps of inertial rotation according to the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and the motors 3a, 3b, 3c used by the plurality of gaming machine 1A makers with the identifier (setting register 21). Etc.) may be stored in advance. Then, the information on the number of steps of inertial rotation stored in advance may be supplied to the stop signal generation position detection unit 29 according to the identifier input from the main control circuit 1 when the gaming machine 1A is started. The process of supplying the number of steps of inertial rotation and the process of storing the setting information in the setting register 21 will be described later in, for example, [preliminary procedure] and step S201.

The braking position comparison unit 30 acquires rotation position information from the rotation position / index error detection unit 28. Then, the braking position comparison unit 30 stops the reels 4a, 4b, 4c (that is, stops the motors 3a, 3b, 3c) when the positions of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c come to the position where the stop signal is generated. Generates a stop signal for the pulse signal of. The braking position comparison unit 30 outputs the generated stop signal to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c and supplies it to the excitation signal generation unit 24.

The stop signal generated by the braking position comparison unit 30 is, for example, a pulse signal having a waveform pattern that excites all phases for a time (for example, 200 ms) determined by the characteristics of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. The excitation time for all-phase excitation needs to be changed according to the characteristics of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c.

Therefore, when the game machine 1A is started, the main control circuit 1 outputs an excitation time corresponding to the characteristics of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c of the game machine 1A to the reel control circuit 2 and outputs the excitation time to the reel control circuit 2 register 1. The excitation time may be stored as setting information.

Further, the reel control circuit 2 may store information on the excitation time according to the reels 4a, 4b, 4c used by the plurality of gaming machine 1A makers in advance (in the register 1 or the like) in association with the identifier. .. Then, according to the identifier input from the main control circuit 1 when the gaming machine 1A is started, the excitation time information stored in advance may be supplied to the braking position comparison unit 30 to control the excitation time.

The method of stop excitation is not limited to full-phase excitation, and may be, for example, three-phase excitation or other excitation methods. Therefore, the stop signal generated by the braking position comparison unit 30 may be a signal for performing three-phase excitation or other excitation methods.

The start excitation phase calculation unit 31 uses the offset when starting the rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c again after stopping the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and starts the rotation when the motors 3a, 3b, 3c are re-rotated. Calculate the excitation phase. The offset is, for example, an amount for returning the rotational position of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. It is desirable that the offset is recorded in the setting register 21 or set in the start excitation phase calculation unit 31 as information such as the number of steps of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c.

The start excitation phase calculation unit 31 needs information on the sum of the deviation number values and the offset values of the inertial steps of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c when the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped. The value of the deviation number of the inertial steps of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c differs depending on the manufacturer and model of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. Therefore, it is desirable that the start excitation phase calculation unit 31 record information on the sum of the deviation number value and the offset value. The value calculated by the start excitation phase calculation unit 31 is used for the rotation control of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c in the rotation control unit 23.

The steady rotation control unit 32 generates a control signal for steady rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c by using the rotation control information and the rotation speed information output from the rotation control unit 23, and the rotation control unit 23. Send to. Further, the steady rotation control unit 32 performs predetermined arithmetic processing or the like on the rotation control information and the rotation speed information output from the rotation control unit 23, and determines whether or not the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c are constantly rotating. To detect. The steady rotation control unit 32 is output from the index type conversion unit 27 for generating control signals for the motors 3a, 3b, 3c and detecting whether or not the motors 3a, 3b, 3c are constantly rotating. , The method of detecting the reference position by the index and the information of the index can also be used.

[About "design identification information"]
Here, as the "symbol identification information" recorded in the setting register 21, the following (information 01) to (information 07) can be considered. In the first embodiment, the "symbol identification information" is recorded in the setting register 21 in [step S201] described later, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is set when, for example, the substrate 5 is assembled and first energized. The "symbol identification information" may be recorded in the register 21.
(Information 01) Index information. In addition, the information of this index includes the information of the type of the index (for example, the magnetic force of the permanent magnet, the light of the LED, etc.), etc. Information may be included.
(Information 02) Information on the number of symbols arranged on the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. For example, information on the number of symbols for each manufacturer and model of the gaming machine 1A and for each model of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is applicable. again,
(Information 03) Information on the symbol number set for each symbol (serial number, etc. for uniquely identifying each symbol).
(Information 04) Information such as the rotation angle of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and the number of steps for rotating the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by one symbol. For example, when the motors 3a, 3b, 3c are stepping motors, the information on the number of pulses supplied to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c for rotating the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by one symbol is applicable. When the motors 3a, 3b, 3c are DC motors or AC motors, the amount of electric power supplied to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c to rotate the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by one symbol, the energization time, etc. Applies to.
(Information 05) Information on changes in signals that drive the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c during one rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. For example, when the motors 3a, 3b, 3c are stepping motors, the information on the number of pulses supplied to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c to rotate the reels 4a, 4b, 4c once is applicable. When the motors 3a, 3b, 3c are DC motors or AC motors, the amount of electric power supplied to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c to rotate the reels 4a, 4b, 4c once, the energization time, and the like correspond. ..
(Information 06) Information on control for stopping the rotation of reels 4a, 4b, 4c. Specifically, for example, information on the time from when the circuit control circuit 2 receives the stop command of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c from the main control circuit 1 until the motors 3a, 3b, 3c stop, and the motors 3a, 3b. , 3c corresponds to the information on the number of steps when the stepping motor is used. Further, information on the braking method when stopping the motors 3a, 3b, 3c (for example, a method of supplying a braking signal to all phases, a method of supplying a braking signal only to a specific phase, etc.) is applicable. do.
(Information 07) Information on control for rotating reels 4a, 4b, 4c. For example, various information from the main control circuit 1 to the circuit control circuit 2 receiving the rotation command of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c to the steady rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c is applicable. The various information includes, for example, information on the time from when the circuit control circuit 2 receives a rotation command of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c until the motors 3a, 3b, 3c rotate steadily, and the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. Information on the number of steps when the stepping motor is used, information on the amount of power supplied when the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c are DC motors and AC motors, and the like are applicable.

[About "staging control information"]
Here, as the "staging control information" recorded in the setting register 21, the following (information 11) to (information 12) can be considered. In the first embodiment, the "staging control information" is recorded in the setting register 21 in [step S201] described later, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is set when, for example, the substrate 5 is assembled and first energized. The "staging control information" may be recorded in the register 21.
(Information 11) Control information of the effect using the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, such as rotating in the reverse direction once at the start of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and then starting the rotation, rotating while aligning the 777s, and the like.
(Information 12) Lighting of lighting devices (not shown) such as LEDs arranged in the gaming machine 1A at the start of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and control information of an effect linked to sound output.

[Processing procedure 1: Reel rotation control]
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an outline of processing of the circuit control circuit 2 in the gaming machine 1A of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the circuit control circuit 2 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the figure.

Note that step S201 in FIG. 3 corresponds to processing using the setting register 21 in FIG. Similarly, step S202 corresponds to the processing by the command analysis unit 22, step S203 corresponds to the processing by the rotation control unit 23, step S204 corresponds to the processing of the excitation signal generation unit 24, and step S205 corresponds to the processing by the excitation control clock generation unit 25. Corresponds to the processing in. Similarly, step S206 corresponds to the process in the staging control unit 26, and step S207 corresponds to the index type conversion unit 27. Similarly, step S208 corresponds to processing by the rotation position / index error detection unit 28, step S209 corresponds to processing by the stop signal generation position detection unit 29, and step S210 corresponds to processing by the braking position comparison unit 30. Similarly, step S211 corresponds to the processing in the start excitation phase calculation unit 31, and step S212 corresponds to the processing in the steady rotation control unit 32.

[Preliminary procedure: At system startup]
When the power of the gaming machine 1A of the first embodiment is turned on, the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2 on the substrate 5 are also energized, and the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2 are activated. Then, a predetermined signal or data is transmitted / received between the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2.

In the first embodiment, after the power of the gaming machine 1A is turned on, the above-mentioned "design identification information" and "design identification information" and "design identification information" and "design identification information" and "design identification information" and "design identification information" described above are added to the circuit control circuit 2 from the main control circuit 1 together with the device information (manufacturer information and model number information) of the gaming machine 1A. Information such as "production control information" is supplied.

The "design identification information" and "effect control information" input from the main control circuit 1 to the lap control circuit 2 in the above-mentioned [preliminary procedure] are for each manufacturer, each game machine 1A, each motor 3a, 3b, 3c, and the like. In many cases, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are configured as different information. Therefore, in the [preliminary procedure], these information are input from the main control circuit 1 to the circuit control circuit 2 and recorded in the circuit control circuit 2, so that the circuit control circuit 2 is suitable for the manufacturer and model of the gaming machine 1A. It is possible to control the rotation.

[Step S201]
Information such as "symbol identification information" and "effect control information" transmitted from the main control circuit 1 to the circuit control circuit 2 in the above [preliminary procedure] is recorded in the setting register 21 of the circuit control circuit 2. This information is used in the following processing procedure of the circuit control circuit 2 (step S201).

[Step S202]
When a command is input from the main control circuit 1 after step S201, the command analysis unit 22 analyzes the command (step S202).

[Step S203]
As a result of the analysis by the command analysis unit 22 in step S202, when the command input from the main control circuit 1 is the rotation start command, the rotation control unit 23 starts the rotation control of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. First, the rotation control unit 23 causes the start excitation phase calculation unit 31 to calculate the start excitation phase of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c, and receives the calculation result. Further, the rotation control unit 23 acquires information on the steady rotation values of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c from the steady rotation control unit 32. Further, the rotation control unit 23 acquires the acceleration data and the acceleration time information of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c from the data table (not shown). Using the acquired information, the rotation control unit 23 starts the rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c from the rotational excitation phase, and accelerates the rotation while calculating the rotation speed to reach a steady rotation. As a result, the rotation control unit 23 rotates the motors 3a, 3b, 3c.

The control for starting the rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c from the rotational excitation phase will be described in step S211 described later. Further, control for accelerating the rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c to reach steady rotation in step S203 and control for causing steady rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c in step S203 and subsequent steps will be described in step S212 described later.

[Step S204]
When the rotation control unit 23 outputs a rotation control signal of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c in step S203, the excitation signal generation unit 24 generates and outputs an excitation signal based on this signal. This excitation signal is supplied to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c, respectively, and rotates each of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c.

[Step S205]
The excitation control and the like in step S204 are performed based on the excitation control clock of the excitation control clock generation unit 25 that receives the clock input from the system clock (not shown).

[Step S206]
As a result of the analysis by the command analysis unit 22 in step S202, when the command input from the main control circuit 1 is an effect command, the effect control unit 26 performs a predetermined effect control. For example, in step S201, when the effect of aligning the 777s once at the start of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and then starting the rotation is recorded in the setting register 21, and the command of the effect command is input, the effect control unit 26 The effect recorded in the setting register 21 is controlled. The effect control unit 26 causes the rotation control unit 23 to perform control for performing this effect, and the rotation control unit 23 controls the rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c for performing this effect.

[Step S207]
When each of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c rotates, an index is output from an index output unit (not shown) provided in each of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c and supplied to the circuit control circuit 2. This index is supplied to the index type conversion unit 27. The index type conversion unit 27 converts the index type based on preset information (for example, information supplied from the main control circuit 1 in [preliminary procedure] and recorded in the setting register 21 in step S201) (step). S207).

[Step S208]
The index converted in step S207 and the excitation signal output in step S204 are supplied to the rotation position / index error detection unit 28. The rotation position / index error detection unit 28 detects the rotation positions of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c and the reels 4a, 4b, 4c based on the input information (step S208). Specifically, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 detects the rotation position of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by detecting the information on the number of steps of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c.

Further, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 has a predetermined time from the current rotation position of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c to the stop of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c with the symbol designated by the symbol number. Calculate whether it is within (for example, 200 ms).

Then, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 returns information on the rotation positions of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c and the reels 4a, 4b, 4c to the main control circuit 1.

[Step S209]
As a result of analysis by the command analysis unit 22 in step S202, if the command input from the main control circuit 1 is a stop command or a symbol number designation (command to stop reels 4a, 4b, 4c with a specific symbol), stop. The signal generation position detection unit 29 calculates the generation timing of the stop signal for stopping the reels 4a, 4b, 4c (particularly, stopping at a specific symbol) (step S209). When information such as the number of steps of inertial rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c after the stop signal is issued in [preliminary procedure] or step S201 is recorded, the stop signal generation position detection unit 29 transmits this information. It is used to calculate the generation timing of the stop signal. The stop signal generation position detection unit 29 calculates the stop signal generation timing as the number of steps of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c.

[Step S210]
When the stop signal generation timing is calculated in step S209, the braking position comparison unit 30 acquires information on the rotation positions of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c (information on the number of steps), and information on the stop signal generation timing. Make a comparison with. As a result of comparison, when the rotation positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c match the positions specified by the symbol number designation, the braking position comparison unit 30 generates a stop signal for the excitation signal generation unit 24 to stop the reels. And output to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c (step S210). As a result, the motors 3a, 3b, 3c are stopped at a desired position, and the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped at a specific symbol designated by the symbol number.

The stop signal generated by the braking position comparison unit 30 in the excitation signal generation unit 24 is generated as a pulse signal of a waveform pattern that excites all phases for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms). However, as described above, the method of stop excitation is not limited to full-phase excitation, and may be, for example, three-phase excitation or other excitation methods.

[Step S211]
The control for starting the rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c from the rotational excitation phase in step S203 described above is performed using the calculation result calculated by the start excitation phase calculation unit 31. The start excitation phase calculation unit 31 causes the motors 3a, 3b, 3c to calculate the start excitation phase, and receives the calculation result. The start excitation phase calculation unit 31 calculates the rotation excitation phase of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c by the calculation using the offset described above. The calculated information on the rotational excitation phase is sent to the rotation control unit 23.

[Step S212]
The control for increasing the rotation speed of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c to steady rotation in step S203 described above is performed based on the control by the steady rotation control unit 32. The steady rotation control unit 32 generates a control signal for steady rotation of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c by using the rotation control information and the rotation speed information output from the rotation control unit 23, and the rotation control unit 23. Send to.

Further, the control for rotating the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c in steady rotation in the above-mentioned steps S203 and subsequent steps is also performed based on the control in the steady rotation control unit 32. The steady rotation control unit 32 sends information on the steady rotation values of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c to the rotation control unit 23.

[Processing procedure 2: Transmission of rotation position information and index error]
By the calculation in step S208, the time from the current rotation position of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c to the stop of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c with the symbol with the symbol number specified is a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms). ) Consider the case where it turns out that it cannot be stopped within. In this case, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 returns the index error information to the main control circuit 1.

By returning the index error information, the main control circuit 1 can recognize that the symbol with the symbol number specified is provided at a position where it cannot be stopped within a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms). When the stop command or the symbol number designation is a command to stop the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by designating a symbol that can be stopped within a predetermined time, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 or the rotation Indicates that there is an error in the program that executes the control circuit 2. Alternatively, it indicates that there is an error in the circuit configuration of the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 or the circuit control circuit 2. Therefore, it is possible to easily detect an error in the process of manufacturing the circuit control circuit 2 and the process of incorporating the substrate 5 into the gaming machine 1A.

[Effect of Embodiment 1 of the invention]
As shown above, in the reel control system 6 of the gaming machine 1A of the first embodiment, the main control circuit 1 for controlling the gaming machine having the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are rotated. It is provided with a reel control circuit 2 for controlling. The main control circuit 1 includes a reception unit 11 that receives a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c that are rotated by the power of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c that operate in response to the input of a predetermined signal. Further, the main control circuit 1 includes a selection unit 13 that selects a symbol to be stopped in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine 1A when the stop operation is accepted. Further, the main control circuit 1 includes an output unit 14 that outputs "symbol identification information" and a stop command to the circuit control circuit 2. Further, the circuit control circuit 2 outputs a signal to the motor to rotate the reel, and a stop signal for stopping the selected symbol in the display area in response to the "symbol identification information" and the stop command. The generation position detection unit 29 is provided.

With such a configuration, when playing the game machine 1A provided with the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, the main control circuit 1 gives a command to start the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and the reel 4a with a specific symbol. It suffices to control to issue only the command to stop the rotation of, 4b, 4c. Therefore, the circuit or program of the main control circuit 1 can be configured in a simple manner. Further, in order to control the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by the rotation control unit 23 and to stop the selected symbol in the display area in response to the symbol identification information and the stop command, the reel is performed. The complicated control of the game using 4a, 4b, and 4c can be applied to the reel control circuit 2.

Then, the circuit configuration and program of the main control circuit 1 can be simplified, and repairs during manufacturing and operation can be easily performed. Further, by configuring the lap control circuit 2 specifically for the purpose of actually controlling the rotation and stop of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, it is possible to prevent the lap control circuit 2 from being unnecessarily complicated, and the lap control circuit 2 can be prevented from becoming unnecessarily complicated. It is also possible to simplify the manufacturing and operation of the control circuit 2. This simplifies the circuit configuration and program for controlling the entire gaming machine 1A and controlling the entire reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and makes it possible to easily perform repairs during manufacturing and operation.

In the first embodiment, the rotation control circuit 2 detects a rotation position / index error that notifies the main control circuit 1 of the rotation position of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c when the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are rotated. A unit 28 is provided. Further, the main control circuit 1 includes an acquisition unit 12 that acquires the rotation positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c notified from the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 from the rotation control circuit 2. Further, the selection unit 13 selects a symbol that can be stopped in the display area (not shown) within a predetermined period set in advance according to the rotation position of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c acquired by the acquisition unit 12. .. Therefore, when the main control circuit 1 issues a command to stop the rotating reels 4a, 4b, 4c with a specific symbol, the stop command is used based on the information of the circuit control circuit 2 that rotates the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. It is possible to issue a stop command for a symbol that can be stopped within a predetermined time. This makes it possible to satisfy the functional requirement of stopping the main control circuit 1 with a symbol within a predetermined time from the stop command while simplifying the circuit configuration and program of the main control circuit 1.

In the first embodiment, in the main control circuit 1, the selection unit 13 selects an effect of rotating the reels 4a, 4b, 4c in a specific pattern, and the output unit 14 selects an effect of identifying the selected selection effect. The identification information is output to the circuit control circuit 2. Further, the circuit control circuit 2 stores the effect control information that causes the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c to express the effect in the setting register 21. Further, the rotation control unit 23 outputs a signal to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c according to the effect control information corresponding to the effect identification information input from the main control circuit 1, thereby outputting the selection effect to the reels 4a, 4b. , 4c to express. Then, by storing the effect control information in the lap control circuit 2, the main control circuit 1 can cause the lap control circuit 2 to execute the reel effect only by selecting the effect. As a result, in the circuit control circuit 2 that controls the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c by the command of the main control circuit 1, it becomes possible to control the gaming machine 1 that requires various effects.

In the first embodiment, in the main control circuit 1, the output unit 14 outputs the effect control information for expressing the effect on the reel to the circuit control circuit 2. Further, in the circuit control circuit 2, the setting register 21 stores the effect control information input from the main control circuit 1. Further, when the effect identification information input from the main control circuit 1 corresponds to the effect control information input from the main control circuit 1, the rotation control unit 23 responds to the effect control information input from the main control circuit 1. , The signal is output to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. Then, the selection effect is expressed on the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. As a result, in the circuit control circuit 2 that controls the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by the command of the main control circuit 1, each manufacturer, each gaming machine 1A, each motor 3a, 3b, 3c, and reels 4a, 4b, 4c It is possible to perform rotation control suitable for different effects.

In the first embodiment, the "symbol identification information" includes at least one of the following (information 01) to (information 07).
(Information 01) Index information.
(Information 02) Information on the number of symbols arranged on the reels 4a, 4b, 4c.
(Information 03) Information on the symbol number set for each symbol.
(Information 04) Information such as the rotation angle of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c and the number of steps for rotating the reels 4a, 4b, 4c by one symbol.
(Information 05) Information on changes in signals that drive the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c during one rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c.
(Information 06) Information on control for stopping the rotation of reels 4a, 4b, 4c.
(Information 07) Information on control for rotating reels 4a, 4b, 4c.

Thereby, the control in which the circulation control circuit 2 stops the reels 4a, 4b, 4c with a specific symbol by the command of the main control circuit 1 can be realized by a concrete configuration.

In the first embodiment, the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c are stepping motors, the signal is a pulse signal that controls the rotation step of the stepping motor, and the output unit 14 stops depending on the number of pulses of the pulse signal. Output a command. As a result, it is possible to easily and surely control the motors 3a, 3b, 3c to be stopped at a specific position, and the reels 4a, 4b have a specific symbol by the stop command from the main control circuit 1 to the circuit control circuit 2. , 4c can be stopped easily and surely.

In the first embodiment, the rotation position / index error detection unit 28 displays the selected symbol within the designated stop period based on the stop command for stopping the selected symbol in the display area (not shown). If the area (not shown) cannot be stopped, an error is notified. Thereby, in the process of manufacturing the circuit control circuit 2 and the process of incorporating the substrate 5 into the gaming machine 1A, it is possible to easily detect an error in the circuit configuration or program of the circuit control circuit 2.

In the first embodiment, the circuit control circuit 2 has the reels 4a, which are rotated by the power of motors 3a, 3b, 3c, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction and operate in response to input of a predetermined signal. , 4b, 4c are provided with a rotation control unit 23 for rotating by outputting a signal to the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. Further, the lap control circuit 2 acquires "design identification information" and a stop command for the reels 4a, 4b, 4c from the main control circuit 1 that controls the gaming machine 1A having the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, and "designs". A stop signal generation position detection unit 29 for stopping the selected symbol in the display area (not shown) according to the "identification information" and the stop command is provided. As a result, by making the circuit control circuit 2 a configuration specialized for the purpose of actually controlling the rotation and stop of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, it is possible to prevent the circuit control circuit 2 from being unnecessarily complicated. It is also possible to simplify the manufacturing and operation of the circuit control circuit 2. Therefore, the circuit configuration and program of the circuit control circuit 2 can be simplified, and repairs during manufacturing and operation can be easily performed.

[Embodiment 2: Modification, Application Example]
4 to 7 show Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

The gaming machines 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 are first to fourth modifications of the gaming machine 1A of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The basic configuration is the same as the configuration of the gaming machine 1A shown in FIG. However, these gaming machines 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E are a combination of the main control circuit 1 and the circuit control circuit 2 of the substrate 5, and the motor 3a, which is connected to the circuit control circuit 2 and controlled by the circuit control circuit 2. The configurations of 3b, 3c, etc. are partially different from those of the game machine 1A.

The gaming machine 1B shown in FIG. 4 is a first modification, in which a plurality of, for example, three circuit control circuits 2a, 2b, 2c are connected to one main control circuit 1, and the respective circuit control circuits 2a, 2b, 2c are connected. Motors 3a, 3b, and 3c are connected to each of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c. The configuration of the lap control circuits 2a, 2b, and 2c is the same as that of the lap control circuit 2 of the gaming machine 1A. Other than that, the configuration is the same as that of the gaming machine 1A.

With this configuration, the separate orbital control circuits 2a, 2b, 2c control the respective motors 3a, 3b, 3c, and the rotation of the individual motors 3a, 3b, 3c is performed by the separate orbital control circuits. It can be controlled separately by 2a, 2b and 2c. Therefore, it is possible to easily make settings and adjustments according to the characteristics and performance of the motors 3a, 3b, and 3c.

The gaming machine 1C shown in FIG. 5 is a second modification, and a plurality of, for example, four motors 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d are connected to one main control circuit 1 and one circuit control circuit 2. Then, the main reels 4a, 4b, 4c are connected to a part of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, for example, three motors 3a, 3b, 3c, and the sub reel 4d is connected to another part, for example, one motor 3d. ing. The configuration of the motor 3d is the same as that of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. The main reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped by a stop command of a stop button (not shown) as in the reels 4a, 4b, 4c of the first embodiment. The sub-reel 4d is rotated and stopped based on the effect of the gaming machine 1C by the effect control of the rotation control unit 23 and the like. The size of the sub reel 4d and the number of symbols may be the same as or different from those of the main reels 4a, 4b, 4c. Other than that, the configuration is the same as that of the gaming machines 1A and 1B.

With such a configuration, rotation control between the main reels 4a, 4b, 4c, which fulfill the main function as a reel, and the sub reel 4d, which fulfills a secondary function, can be reliably performed with a simple configuration.

The gaming machine 1D shown in FIG. 6 is a third modification, and one circuit control circuit 2a, 2b, 2c is connected to a plurality of, for example, three main control circuits 1a, 1b, 1c, respectively. Further, a plurality of, for example, three motors 3a, 3b, 3c are connected to the circuit control circuit 2a of 1, and one main reel 4a, 4b, 4c is connected to each of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. Further, a plurality of, for example, two motors 3d and 3e are connected to the circuit control circuit 2b of 1, and two sub reels 4d and 4e are connected to the respective motors 3d and 3e. Further, one motor 3f is connected to the circuit control circuit 2c of 1, and one sub reel 4f is connected to the motor 3f. The configurations of the motors 3e and 3f are the same as those of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d. The configurations of the sub reels 4e and 4f are the same as those of the sub reels 4d. Other than that, the configuration is the same as that of the gaming machines 1A, 1B, 1C.

With this configuration, the rotation control of the main reels 4a, 4b, 4c, which fulfill the main function as a reel, and the plurality of sub reels 4d, 4e, 4f, which fulfill the secondary functions, can be reliably performed with a simple configuration. It can be carried out.

The gaming machine 1E shown in FIG. 7 is a fourth modification, and one circuit control circuit 2a, 2b, 2c is connected to a plurality of, for example, three main control circuits 1a, 1b, 1c, respectively. Further, a plurality of, for example, three motors 3a, 3b, 3c are connected to the circuit control circuit 2a of 1, and one main reel 4a, 4b, 4c is connected to each of the motors 3a, 3b, 3c. Further, a plurality of, for example, one motor 3d is connected to the circuit control circuit 2b of 1, and one sub reel 4d is connected to the motor 3d. Further, one motor 3e is connected to the circuit control circuit 2c of 1, and one sub reel 4e is connected to the motor 3e. Other than that, the configurations are the same as those of the gaming machines 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D.

With this configuration, the rotation control of the main reels 4a, 4b, 4c, which fulfill the main function as a reel, and the plurality of sub reels 4d, 4e, which fulfill the secondary functions, can be reliably performed with a simple configuration. Can be done.

The gaming machines 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E of the second embodiment are gaming machines 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E having various configurations including those in which the reels are divided into a main reel and a sub reel, and the gaming machines 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E are the first embodiment. It is possible to achieve the same action and effect as that of the gaming machine 1A.

Needless to say, each of the above embodiments is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to each of the above embodiments.

1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E ... Game machine 1,1a, 1b, 1c ... Main control circuit 2,2a, 2b, 2c ... Circular control circuit (reel control circuit)
3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f ... Motors 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f ... Reels, main reels (reels), sub reels (reels)
5 ... Board 6 ... Reel control system 11 ... Reception unit 12 ... Acquisition unit 13 ... Selection unit 14 ... Output unit 21 ... Setting register (storage unit)
23 ... Rotation control unit (rotation unit)
28 ... Rotation position / index error detection unit (notification unit)
29 ... Stop signal generation position detection unit (stop unit)

Claims (12)

A reel control system including a main control circuit for controlling a gaming machine having reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction, and a reel control circuit for controlling the rotation of the reels.
The main control circuit
A reception unit that accepts a stop operation that stops the rotation of the reel that rotates by the power of a motor that operates in response to the input of a predetermined stop signal.
When the stop operation is accepted, a selection unit for selecting a symbol to be stopped in a display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, and a selection unit.
An output unit that outputs symbol identification information and a stop command for identifying the selected symbol selected by the selection unit to the reel control circuit.
Equipped with
The reel control circuit
A rotating unit that rotates the reel by outputting a rotation start signal to the motor,
A stop unit that stops the selected symbol in the display area in response to the symbol identification information and the stop command.
When the reel is being rotated, it is provided with a notification unit that notifies the main control circuit of the rotation position of the reel and outputs information for notifying an error when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The main control circuit includes an acquisition unit that acquires the rotation position of the reel notified from the notification unit from the reel control circuit.
The stop unit identifies the symbols arranged on the reels in order to stop the symbols selected in the display area at a predetermined timing as the time until the reels stop after receiving the stop operation. And / or the generation timing of the stop signal is calculated based on the information of the predetermined control for stopping the rotation of the reel.
The stop unit generates the stop signal for stopping the specific symbol in the display area according to the rotation position of the reel acquired by the acquisition unit at the calculated generation timing.
The notification unit detects the rotation position of the motor or the reel based on the input rotation position detection information, and the time from the current rotation position to the stop of the reel at the specific symbol is a specified time. When the symbol identification information and the stop command are input, the symbol that cannot be stopped in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized is designated as the specific symbol within the specified time. If this is the case, information for notifying the main control circuit of the error is provided by returning information on an index error indicating that there is an error in the program for executing the reel control circuit or the circuit configuration of the reel control circuit. A reel control system characterized by outputting. The reel control according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects the symbol that can be stopped in the display area at the predetermined timing according to the rotation position of the reel acquired by the acquisition unit. system. In the main control circuit
The selection unit is
Select the effect of rotating the reel in a specific pattern,
The output unit is
The effect identification information that identifies the selected effect is output to the reel control circuit.
The reel control circuit
A storage unit for storing the effect control information for expressing the effect on the reel is provided.
The rotating part is
By outputting the effect control signal for controlling the rotation of the reel to the motor in response to the effect control information corresponding to the effect identification information input from the main control circuit, the selected effect is expressed on the reel.
The reel control system according to claim 1 or 2. In the main control circuit
The output unit is
The effect control information for expressing the effect on the reel is output to the reel control circuit.
In the reel control circuit
The storage unit is
The staging control information input from the main control circuit is stored and stored.
The rotating part is
When the effect identification information input from the main control circuit corresponds to the effect control information input from the main control circuit, the effect control signal is transmitted to the motor according to the effect control information input from the main control circuit. The reel control system according to claim 3, wherein the selection effect is expressed on the reel by outputting to. The symbol identification information used by the stop unit includes index information as reference information for detecting the rotation position of the reel, information on the number of symbols arranged on the reel, and during one rotation of the reel. A claim comprising at least one of information on a change in the effect control signal, information on control for stopping the rotation of the reel, and information on control for rotating the reel. Item 3 or the reel control system according to claim 4. A rotating unit that rotates a reel that is rotated by the power of a motor that operates in response to an input of a predetermined rotation start signal, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction, by outputting the rotation start signal to the motor. ,
From the main control circuit that controls the gaming machine having the reel, the symbol identification information that identifies the selected symbol that can be stopped within the designated stop period in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, and the symbol identification information of the reel. A stop unit that acquires a stop command and stops the selected symbol in the display area according to the symbol identification information and the stop command.
When the reel is being rotated, a notification unit that notifies the main control circuit of the rotation position of the reel and outputs information for notifying an error when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a notification unit.
An acquisition unit that causes the main control circuit to acquire the rotation position of the reel notified from the notification unit.
Equipped with
The stop unit is for identifying the symbols arranged on the reels in order to stop the symbols selected in the display area at a predetermined timing as the time until the reels stop after receiving the stop operation. The information and / or the generation timing of the stop signal is calculated based on the information of the predetermined control for stopping the rotation of the reel.
The stop unit generates the stop signal at the calculated generation timing for stopping the specific symbol in the display area according to the rotation position of the reel acquired by the acquisition unit.
A selection unit for selecting the symbol that can be stopped in the display area at the predetermined timing according to the rotation position of the reel acquired by the acquisition unit is provided.
The notification unit detects the rotation position of the motor or the reel based on the input rotation position detection information, and the time from the current rotation position to the stop of the reel at the specific symbol is a specified time. When the symbol identification information and the stop command are input, the symbol that cannot be stopped in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized is designated as the specific symbol within the specified time. If so, the information for notifying the error to the main control circuit is output by returning the index error information indicating that there is an error in the program for executing the reel control circuit or the circuit configuration of the reel control circuit. do
A reel control circuit characterized by that. A reel control method executed by a reel control circuit.
A plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction, and a reel that is rotated by the power of a motor that operates in response to an input of a predetermined rotation start signal is rotated by outputting the rotation start signal to the motor.
From the main control circuit that controls the gaming machine having the reel, the symbol identification information that identifies the selected symbol that can be stopped within the designated stop period in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, and the symbol identification information of the reel. The stop command is acquired, and the selected symbol is stopped in the display area according to the symbol identification information and the stop command .
When the reel is being rotated, the rotation position of the reel is notified to the main control circuit.
The notified rotation position of the reel is acquired from the reel control circuit to the main control circuit.
Information and / or stop for identifying the symbols arranged on the reel in order to stop the symbol selected in the display area at a predetermined timing as the time until the reel stops after receiving the stop operation. The signal generation timing is calculated based on the information of the predetermined control for stopping the rotation of the reel.
The stop signal for stopping the specific symbol in the display area is generated at the calculated generation timing according to the acquired rotation position of the reel.
The symbol that can be stopped in the display area at the predetermined timing is selected according to the acquired rotation position of the reel .
The rotation position of the motor or the reel is detected based on the input rotation position detection information, and it is calculated whether or not the time from the current rotation position to the stop of the reel at the specific symbol is within the specified time. When the symbol identification information and the stop command are input, the symbol that cannot be stopped in the display area where the symbol is visible within the specified time is designated as the specific symbol. By returning information on an index error indicating that there is an error in the program for executing the reel control circuit or the circuit configuration of the reel control circuit, information for notifying the error to the main control circuit is output.
A reel control method characterized by that. A reel control program that is executed by the processor of the reel control circuit.
A reel that is rotated by the power of a motor that operates in response to an input of a predetermined rotation start signal, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction, is rotated by outputting the rotation start signal to the motor.
From the main control circuit that controls the gaming machine having the reel, the symbol identification information that identifies the selected symbol that can be stopped within the designated stop period in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, and the symbol identification information of the reel. The stop command is acquired, and the selected symbol is stopped in the display area according to the symbol identification information and the stop command.
When the reel is being rotated, the rotation position of the reel is notified to the main control circuit.
The notified rotation position of the reel is acquired from the reel control circuit to the main control circuit.
Information and / or stop for identifying the symbols arranged on the reel in order to stop the symbol selected in the display area at a predetermined timing as the time until the reel stops after receiving the stop operation. The signal generation timing is calculated based on the information of the predetermined control for stopping the rotation of the reel.
The stop signal for stopping the specific symbol in the display area is generated at the calculated generation timing according to the acquired rotation position of the reel.
The symbol that can be stopped in the display area at the predetermined timing is selected according to the acquired rotation position of the reel .
The rotation position of the motor or the reel is detected based on the input rotation position detection information, and it is calculated whether or not the time from the current rotation position to the stop of the reel at the specific symbol is within the specified time. When the symbol identification information and the stop command are input, the symbol that cannot be stopped in the display area where the symbol is visible within the specified time is designated as the specific symbol. By returning index error information indicating that there is an error in the circuit configuration of the reel control program or the reel control circuit, information for notifying the error to the main control circuit is output.
A reel control program characterized in that processing is executed by a processor of the reel control circuit. A reel control system including a main control circuit for controlling a gaming machine having reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction, and a reel control circuit for controlling the rotation of the reels.
The main control circuit
A reception unit that accepts a stop operation to stop the rotation of the reel that rotates by the power of a stepping motor that operates in response to the input of a predetermined stop signal.
When the stop operation is accepted, a selection unit for selecting a symbol to be stopped in a display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, and a selection unit.
An output unit that outputs symbol identification information and a stop command for identifying the selected symbol selected by the selection unit, and an excitation identifier of the reel used in the gaming machine to the reel control circuit.
Equipped with
The reel control circuit
A memory for storing the excitation time of the excitation signal input to the stepping motor when the reels are stopped, according to the characteristics of the reels, in association with the excitation identifier of each reel for the reels used by a plurality of gaming machine makers. Department and
A rotating unit that rotates the reel by outputting a rotation start signal to the stepping motor,
An excitation signal is input to the stepping motor to stop the reel in accordance with the symbol identification information, the stop command, and the excitation time corresponding to the excitation identifier input from the main control circuit, and the selected symbol is selected. With a stop unit that stops the display area
Whether or not the time from the current rotation position to stop the reel at the specific selected symbol by detecting the rotation position of the stepping motor or the reel based on the input rotation position detection information is within the specified time. When the symbol identification information and the stop command are input by calculation, the symbol that cannot be stopped in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized within the specified time is designated as the specific selected symbol. In this case, a notification that outputs information for notifying the error to the main control circuit by returning information of an index error indicating that there is an error in the program for executing the reel control circuit or the circuit configuration of the reel control circuit. Department and
A reel control system characterized by being equipped with. A main control circuit that controls a gaming machine that has a reel with multiple types of symbols arranged in the circumferential direction,
A reel control system including a reel control circuit for controlling the rotation of the reel.
The main control circuit
A reception unit that accepts a stop operation that stops the rotation of the reel that rotates by the power of a motor that operates in response to the input of a predetermined stop signal.
When the stop operation is accepted, a selection unit for selecting a symbol to be stopped in a display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, and a selection unit.
An output unit that outputs symbol identification information and a stop command for identifying the selected symbol selected by the selection unit to the reel control circuit.
Equipped with
The reel control circuit
A rotating unit that rotates the reel by outputting a rotation start signal to the motor,
A stop unit that stops the selected symbol in the display area in response to the symbol identification information and the stop command.
The rotation position of the motor or the reel is detected based on the input rotation position detection information, and it is calculated whether or not the time from the current rotation position to the stop of the reel at the specific selected symbol is within the specified time. When the symbol identification information and the stop command are input, the symbol that cannot be stopped in the display area where the symbol is visible within the specified time is designated as the specific selected symbol. , A notification unit that outputs information for notifying the main control circuit of an error by returning information on an index error indicating that there is an error in the program for executing the reel control circuit or the circuit configuration of the reel control circuit. When,
A reel control system characterized by being equipped with. A reel control system including a main control circuit for controlling a gaming machine having reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction, and a reel control circuit for controlling the rotation of the reels.
The main control circuit
A reception unit that accepts a stop operation that stops the rotation of the reel, which is rotated by the power of a stepping motor, in response to the input of a stop signal.
When the stop operation is accepted, a selection unit for selecting a symbol to be stopped in a display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, a symbol identification information for identifying the selected symbol selected by the selection unit, and a stop command. An output unit that outputs the excitation identifier of the reel used in the gaming machine to the reel control circuit, and
Equipped with
The reel control circuit
For reels used by a plurality of gaming machine makers, the excitation time of the excitation signal input to the stepping motor when the reels are stopped according to the characteristics of the reels is stored in association with the excitation identifier of each reel. Department and
A rotating unit that rotates the reel by outputting a rotation start signal to the stepping motor,
An excitation signal is input to the stepping motor to stop the reel in accordance with the symbol identification information, the stop command, and the excitation time corresponding to the excitation identifier input from the main control circuit, and the selected symbol is selected. With a stop unit that stops the display area
A reel control system characterized by being equipped with. A reel control system including a main control circuit for controlling a gaming machine having reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in the circumferential direction, and a reel control circuit for controlling the rotation of the reels.
The main control circuit
A reception unit that accepts a stop operation that stops the rotation of the reel, which is rotated by the power of a motor, in response to the input of a stop signal .
When the stop operation is accepted, a selection unit for selecting a symbol to be stopped in a display area where the symbol can be visually recognized in the gaming machine, and a selection unit.
An output unit that outputs symbol identification information and a stop command for identifying the selected symbol selected by the selection unit to the reel control circuit.
Equipped with
The reel control circuit
A rotating unit that rotates the reel by outputting a rotation start signal to the motor,
A stop unit that stops the selected symbol in the display area in response to the symbol identification information and the stop command.
In the process of manufacturing the reel control system, when the symbol identification information and the stop command are input, if a symbol that cannot be stopped is specified in the display area where the symbol can be visually recognized within a specified time, the symbol is specified. A notification unit that notifies the main control circuit of an error, and
A reel control system characterized by being equipped with.

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