JP7076243B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

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

Further, in the slot machine among such gaming machines, medals are inserted by the player. When a medal is inserted and a specified number of bets is set, the game is started by starting the variable display of the identification information when the start switch is operated (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-131164

However, in the conventional gaming machine, the process of determining whether or not the operation of inserting medals is effective is executed before the operation of inserting medals is performed, and at the same time, it is determined whether or not the operation to the start switch is effective. The process to be performed was executed before the start switch was operated. Therefore, there is a risk that the capacity of the program required for this determination process will increase.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces the capacity of a program required for determining a first operation and a second operation.

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
The first bit, which is turned on when the first operation is performed and is turned off when the first operation is not performed, and the first bit, which is turned on when the second operation is performed and the second operation is performed, are performed. An input means for inputting input data of a plurality of bits including a second bit that is turned off when there is no input.
A plurality of bits of post-calculation data including a first predetermined bit and a second predetermined bit, and a generation means for generating a specific flag are provided.
The generation means is
When the first condition is satisfied, the operation of the input data and the first determination data is executed, and the first bit of the input data is in the on state or the off state. 1 Generate the post-calculation data so that the predetermined bit is in the off state,
When the second condition is satisfied, the operation of the input data and the second determination data is executed, and the first bit of the input data is in the on state or the off state. 2 Generate the post-calculation data so that the predetermined bit is in the off state,
When the post-calculation data is generated, it becomes the first state when the post-calculation data does not contain the on-state bits, and the second state when the post-calculation data contains the on-state bits. Generate the specific flag so that
The gaming machine further
A first determination means for determining whether or not the post-calculation data includes a bit in the ON state by determining whether the specific flag is in the first state or the second state .
The first operation and the second determination means for determining the second operation are provided .
The second determination means is
When it is determined by the first determination means that the post-calculation data does not include the bit in the ON state, it is determined that neither the first operation nor the second operation has been performed.
When it is determined by the first determination means that the post-calculation data contains the bits in the on state, and when it is determined that the first predetermined bit of the post-calculation data is in the on state, the first Judging that the operation was performed,
When it is determined by the first determination means that the post-calculation data contains the bits in the on state, and when it is determined that the second predetermined bit of the post-calculation data is in the on state, the second determination means. It is determined that the operation has been performed.
Further, the gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1).
An operation determining means capable of determining that the first operation (for example, the operation to the start switch 7) has been performed and that the second operation (for example, the operation to the bet switch 6) has been performed. ,
A first control means for performing the first control (for example, the internal lottery process of Sd2 in FIGS. 3 and 4) when it is determined that the first operation has been performed.
A second control means for performing a second control (for example, bet processing in S36 of FIG. 4) when it is determined that the second operation has been performed is provided.
The operation determination means is
Input data (for example, input buffer data in FIG. 5) whose contents change when the first operation is performed and whose contents change when the second operation is performed, and even if the first operation is performed. The first operation and the second operation are based on the establishment status of the first condition to be invalid and the establishment status of the second condition to be invalid even if the second operation is performed (for example, the determination data in FIG. 5). The first determination means for determining that at least one of the operations is being performed, and
When it is determined by the first determination means that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is being performed, either the first operation or the second operation is performed. It includes a second determination means for determining whether or not the operation is performed (for example, as shown in S102, which of the operation of the bet switch 6 and the operation of the start switch 7 is determined).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the program capacity required for the process of determining which of the first operation and the second operation is being performed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1)
Information indicating the first operation in the input data using data (for example, determination data) whose contents change when the first condition is satisfied and whose contents change even when the second condition is satisfied. By erasing at least one of the information indicating the second operation (for example, the process of S20 in FIG. 4), the operation indicating the erased information is invalidated (bit value is set to 0). ) Further provision for invalidation means.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine which of the first operation and the second operation is being performed, and it is possible to invalidate at least one of the first operation and the second operation.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2)
There are a plurality of types of the first condition (for example, an invalid condition that the bet number of S10 is not set and a condition that the inserted medal is being passed as shown in S6).
There are a plurality of types of the second condition (for example, an invalid condition that the bet number of S10 has been set and a condition that the inserted medal is being passed as shown in S6).
The first determination means is based on the input data and the establishment status of the plurality of types of the first condition and the establishment status of the plurality of types of the second condition (for example, determination data). It is determined that at least one of the operation and the second operation is performed.

According to such a configuration, even if a plurality of types of the first condition exist and a plurality of types of the second condition exist, the first determination means is performed by at least one of the first operation and the second operation. It can be determined that there is.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3)
The first operation has a higher priority than the second operation (for example, in the example of FIG. 4, the process of S26 is executed at an earlier timing than the process of S28, that is, the start switch. The judgment process of the operation of 7 is executed at an earlier timing than the judgment process of the operation of the bet switch 6),
The second determination means determines whether or not the first operation has been performed, and when it is determined that the first operation has not been performed, it determines that the second operation has been performed (for example,). , S26 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated, and when S26 determines NO, it determines whether or not the bet switch 6 has been operated in S28).

According to such a configuration, the first processing means and the second processing means can suitably execute the processing according to the operation having a high priority.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4)
The first operation has a higher priority than the second operation (for example, in the example of FIG. 4, the process of S26 is executed at an earlier timing than the process of S28, that is, the start switch. The judgment process of the operation of 7 is executed at an earlier timing than the judgment process of the operation of the bet switch 6),
When it is determined by the first determination means that both the first operation and the second operation are being performed, the second control means does not satisfy the second condition. The second control is not executed (for example, even if both the operation to the start switch 7 and the operation to the bet switch 6 are performed in S20 of FIG. 4, the internal lottery process corresponding to the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. Execute, do not execute bet processing).

According to such a configuration, the first processing means and the second processing means can suitably execute the processing according to the operation having a high priority.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5)
The first determination means is
By determining whether or not the first signal (for example, the start switch signal) corresponding to the first operation has been input and determining that the first signal has been input, the first operation is performed. Judgment (as shown in FIG. 2, the second bit corresponding to the start switch 7 becomes "1"), and the determination is made.
By determining whether or not a second signal (for example, a bet switch signal) corresponding to the second operation has been input and determining that the second signal has been input, the second operation is performed. Judgment (as shown in FIG. 2, the third bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 becomes "1").
During the period in which the first control means is executing the control corresponding to the first signal (for example, the internal lottery process) as the first control, it is not determined whether or not the first signal is input. And, it is not determined whether or not the second signal is input (for example, as shown by the * mark in the Sd2 portion of FIG. 4, other processes are not executed during the execution of the internal lottery process of FIG. 2). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent different situations from being executed due to different processes being executed during the execution of the processes corresponding to the first signal.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6)
The first determination means is
By determining whether or not the first signal (for example, the start switch signal) corresponding to the first operation has been input and determining that the first signal has been input, the first operation is performed. Judgment (as shown in FIG. 2, the second bit corresponding to the start switch 7 becomes "1"), and the determination is made.
By determining whether or not a second signal (for example, a bet switch signal) corresponding to the second operation has been input and determining that the second signal has been input, the second operation is performed. Judgment (as shown in FIG. 2, the third bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 becomes "1").
During the period in which the second control means is executing the control corresponding to the second signal (for example, bet processing) as the second control, it is not determined whether or not the first signal is input. Moreover, it is not determined whether or not the second signal has been input (for example, as shown by the * mark in S36 of FIG. 4, no other processing is executed during the execution of the bet processing).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent different situations from being executed due to different processes being executed during the execution of the processes corresponding to the second signal.

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the determination data and the like. It is a figure which shows the game process. It is a figure which shows the game waiting start processing. It is a figure which shows the idea (the 1) of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the idea (the 2) of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the idea (the 3) of this embodiment.

An embodiment for implementing a slot machine as a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image, an information display 12 for displaying various information, a speaker 53 for outputting sound, and the like.

A perspective window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Further, the slot machine includes a bet switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L to 8R, and a settlement switch 9.

The bet switch 6 uses credits (the number of medals stored as the game value owned by the player), and is the largest bet among the specified number of bets (“3” in this embodiment) within the range. It is an operation unit operated to set the number. The start switch 7 is an operation unit that starts a game (game) (starts rotation of three reels) when operated in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set. The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operation units operated to stop the rotation of each reel and derive a display result.

Further, the slot machine 1 has a front door. The front door has a medal insertion slot 13 (medal insertion section). From the medal insertion slot 13, a medal (also referred to as a game medium) for starting a game is inserted from the player. Further, the front door is provided with a keyhole 11, and the front door is opened by inserting and turning a key (not shown) corresponding to the keyhole 11. As described above, the front door can be opened by a person having a predetermined authority (for example, a clerk of a game store holding a key), and cannot be opened by a person other than the person having the predetermined authority. be.

A setting confirmation switch 10 is provided inside the slot machine 1 with the front door open. In FIG. 1, since the setting confirmation switch 10 is provided inside the slot machine 1, it is shown by a broken line. For example, if the setting confirmation switch 10 is turned on while the game is not being played (all three reels are stopped), the setting confirmation state is entered. The setting confirmation state is, for example, a state in which a clerk of a game store can confirm the set value. In the present embodiment, the set value is displayed on the information display 12. In the present embodiment, the set value is displayed on the external display of the slot machine 1 (information display 12 in the present embodiment), but as a modification, it is displayed on the external display of the slot machine 1. It may be made to.

The set value is a value that determines the medal payout rate. 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. Further, the set value is also referred to as an advantage because it is a value that determines the degree of advantage for the player.

As described above, since the setting confirmation switch 10 is provided inside the slot machine 1, it is an operation unit that can be operated only by a person having a predetermined authority.

The settlement switch 9 is an operation unit for executing a settlement process for settlement of the game value held by the player. The game value is, for example, a medal. Here, the settlement process is a process of settling the game value stored in the bet counter, which will be described later, and the game value stored in the credit counter. The settlement process may be a return process for returning the game value stored in the bet counter and the game value stored in the credit counter. The settlement process may be an discharge process in which the game value stored in the bet counter and the game value stored in the credit counter are discharged as medals.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game and output various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 performs processing according to each of operations such as operation for the bet switch 6, operation for the start switch 7, operation for the settlement switch 9, operation for the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and operation for the setting confirmation switch 10. Run.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an input port into which various signals are input. Further, the input buffer of the input port changes according to the signal from each operation unit. Specifically, when the operation for the bet switch 6 is executed, the input buffer data is changed by inputting the bet switch signal from the bet switch signal output means (not shown) to the input port. The bet switch signal is a signal indicating that the operation for the bet switch 6 has been executed.

When the operation for the start switch 7 is executed, the input buffer data is changed by inputting the start switch signal from the start switch signal output means (not shown) to the input port. The start switch signal is a signal indicating that the operation for the start switch 7 has been executed.

When the operation for the settlement switch 9 is executed, the input buffer data is changed by inputting the settlement switch signal from the settlement switch signal output means (not shown) to the input port. The settlement switch signal is a signal indicating that the operation for the settlement switch 9 has been executed.

When the operation for the setting confirmation switch 10 is executed, the input buffer data is changed by inputting the setting confirmation switch signal from the setting confirmation switch signal output means (not shown) to the input port. The setting confirmation switch signal is a signal indicating that the operation for the setting confirmation switch 10 has been executed.

Hereinafter, the bet switch signal, the start switch signal, the setting confirmation switch signal, and the settlement switch signal are collectively referred to as “four signals”. In addition, the bet switch, the start switch, the setting confirmation switch, and the settlement switch are collectively referred to as "four operation units".

Next, the credit counter and the bet counter will be described. The bet counter is a game value held by the player and is a counter that stores a set number of bets. Further, the credit counter is a counter that stores the game value held by the player. In the present embodiment, when the value stored in the bet counter is "3", the game can be started. In addition, the upper limit of the amount of game value (number of medals) that can be stored in the credit counter is predetermined. In this embodiment, the upper limit is 50.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are stored in the medal storage unit (not particularly shown). The medal storage unit is provided inside the slot machine 1. Further, one or more medal sensors (not particularly shown) are provided in the medal path from the medal slot 13 to the medal storage section. The medal sensor is a sensor that detects medals passing through a path. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the inserted medal is passing through the medal path and whether or not the inserted medal is stored in the medal storage unit based on the detection signals transmitted from one or more medal sensors. Etc. (see S6 in FIG. 4).

When medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 with the credit counter set to 0 and the medal sensor detects that the inserted medals are stored in the medal storage unit, the number of detected medals is counted. The value of the bet counter is updated (increased update) accordingly. Then, when a medal is further inserted while the value of the bet counter has reached the upper limit value (that is, 3), the value of the credit counter is updated (increased update) according to the number of inserted medals. Will be done. Further, when the value of the bet counter is less than 3 and the value of the credit counter is 1 or more, when the bet switch 6 is operated, the value of the bet counter becomes 3 according to the value of the credit. In the range of, the value of the bet counter is increased and updated, and the value of the bet counter is decreased and updated by the increased and updated amount. For example, when the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 3 or more, when the bet switch is operated, the value of the bet counter is incremented and updated by "3" and the value of the credit counter is updated. Is updated by "3".

As described above, the range of the value X of the bet counter is 0 ≦ X ≦ 3, and the range of the value Y of the credit counter is 0 ≦ Y ≦ 50.

[Data used in this embodiment]
Next, the data used in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the data is composed of 1 byte (8 bits). FIG. 2A is a diagram showing determination data. The determination data is the determination data shown in S4 or the like in FIG. 4, which will be described later. Further, the determination data is data (information) in which the main control unit 41 can specify whether or not the operation of each operation unit is effective. In the present embodiment, the data of the upper 1st bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “1st bit”) of the determination data corresponds to the setting confirmation switch (setting confirmation switch signal). The data of the upper 2nd bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “2nd bit”) of the determination data corresponds to the start switch (start switch signal). The data of the upper 3rd bit of the determination data (hereinafter, simply referred to as “3rd bit”) corresponds to the bet switch (bet switch signal). The data of the upper 4th bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “4th bit”) of the determination data corresponds to the settlement switch (settlement switch signal).

FIG. 2B is a diagram showing data stored in the input buffer. The input buffer is a buffer of the input port of the main control unit 41. The input buffer is an area for specifying whether or not each of the above four signals has been input. Further, the main control unit executes a timer interrupt process separately from the game process (main process) described later and the game process. The timer interrupt process is a process executed every predetermined period (for example, 0.56 ms). The timer interrupt process includes a process of updating an input buffer (data stored in the input buffer). That is, the input buffer is updated by executing the timer interrupt process. Hereinafter, the data in the input buffer is also referred to as input buffer data. The input buffer data is data in which the main control unit 41 can specify the operated operation unit among the four operation units.

In the present embodiment, the data of the upper 1st bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “1st bit”) of the input buffer data corresponds to the setting confirmation switch (setting confirmation switch signal). The data of the upper 2nd bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “2nd bit”) of the input buffer data corresponds to the start switch (start switch signal). The data of the upper 3rd bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “3rd bit”) of the input buffer data corresponds to the bet switch (bet switch signal). The data of the upper 4th bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “4th bit”) of the input buffer data corresponds to the settlement switch (settlement switch signal).

As described above, in the determination data and the input buffer data, all the corresponding bits of the four operation units are the same. In other words, in the determination data and the input buffer data, the correspondence between each of the four operation units and the data is the same.

Further, regarding the input buffer data of FIG. 2B, when two or more operation units out of the four operation units are operated together, all the data corresponding to each of the two or more operated operation units are all. It becomes "1".

[Game processing]
Next, the game processing will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 41 performs game processing and controls one game. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart of game processing. First, in Sd1, the game start waiting process shown in FIG. 4, which will be described later, is executed. Next, in Sd2, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize (determining the display result to be derived) is performed.

Next, the reel rotation process is executed in Sd3. In the reel rotation process, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C are started. , 8R is enabled and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. Next, in Sd4, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line.

Next, in Sd5, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Next, in Sd6, the game end processing is executed. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

In the narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, but when playing a game, the start switch is used. Since the number of bets before the operation of 7 is set, medals are paid out and the game state is changed after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense. And.

[Game start waiting process]
Next, a flowchart of the game start waiting process will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, the items in parentheses in each step indicate specific processing. First, the main control unit 41 performs one interrupt wait process (S2). Here, the interrupt one-time wait process is a process of waiting for one timer interrupt process to be executed. That is, the interrupt one-time wait process is a process that allows one timer interrupt process to be executed. As described above, the timer interrupt process includes a process of updating the input buffer data. That is, the input buffer data is updated by S2.

Next, the main control unit 41 sets the initial value of the determination data (S4). The initial value of this embodiment is "0".

As described with reference to FIG. 2, each bit of the determination data corresponds to each operation unit. That is, the value of each bit of the determination data is a value that can determine whether or not the operation of the operation unit corresponding to the bit is effective. In this embodiment, "1" indicates that the operation is valid, and "0" indicates that the operation is invalid. For example, when the first bit of the determination data is "1", it means that the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 which is the operation unit corresponding to the first bit is effective. On the other hand, when the first bit of the determination data is "0", it means that the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 which is the operation unit corresponding to the first bit is invalid.

Further, as shown in parentheses in S4, the process of setting the initial value of the determination data is the process of setting all the bits of the determination data (8 bits) to "0". That is, as shown in parentheses in S4, the determination data is set to "0000000000". When the processing of S4 is completed, the operations of all four operation units become invalid.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the inserted medal is passing (S6). Here, the inserted medal is a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 13. Further, from the output of the above-mentioned one or more medal sensors, the main control unit 41 can determine whether or not the inserted medal is passing through the medal path. In S6, when the main control unit 41 determines that the inserted medal is passing (Y in S6), the process proceeds to S18. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the inserted medal is not passing (N in S6), the main control unit 41 shifts to S8.

In S8, the operation of the settlement switch 9 and the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 are effectively set (the settlement switch 9 and the setting confirmation switch 10 are in an effective state). Here, in S8, the data of the 4th bit corresponding to the settlement switch 9 and the data of the 1st bit corresponding to the setting confirmation switch 10 are set to "1", respectively. That is, as shown in parentheses in S8, the determination data is set to "10010000". As described above, in the present embodiment, if the inserted medal is not passing through the medal path (N in S8), the operation of the settlement switch 9 and the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 are effectively set.

In S10, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bet counter is 3. That is, it is determined whether or not the specified number of bets (3 in this embodiment) has already been set. In S10, when the main control unit 41 determines that the bet counter is 3, (Y in S10), the main control unit 41 shifts to S12. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the bet counter is not 3, (N in S10), the main control unit 41 shifts to S14.

In S12, the operation to the start switch 7 is effectively set (the start switch 7 is enabled). Here, in S12, the data of the second bit corresponding to the start switch 7 is set to "1". That is, as shown in parentheses in S12, the determination data is set to "11010000". As described above, in the present embodiment, if the bet counter is set to 3 (if it is Y in S10), the operation to the start switch 7 is effective.

Further, in S14, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the credit counter is 1 or more. In S14, when the main control unit 41 determines that the credit counter is 1 or more (Y in S14), the main control unit 41 shifts to S16. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the credit counter is 0 (N in S14), the main control unit 41 shifts to S18.

In S16, the operation to the bet switch 6 is effectively set (the bet switch 6 is enabled). Here, in S16, the data of the third bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 is set to "1". That is, as shown in parentheses in S16, the determination data is set to "1011000". As described above, in the present embodiment, if the bet counter is not set to 3 (N in S10) and the credit counter is 1 or more (Y in S14), the operation to the bet switch 6 is valid. Set. When the processing of S16 is completed, the process proceeds to S18.

In S18, the main control unit 41 acquires the input buffer data. Next, in S20, the main control unit 41 masks this input buffer data with the determination data. Specifically, in S20, as shown in parentheses, the main control unit 41 performs an AND operation on the input buffer data and the determination data. The AND operation is an operation for multiplying the nth bit (n = 1, ..., 8) data of the input buffer data with the nth bit of the determination data. Further, in the AND operation, multiplication is executed for all of n = 1 to 8.

By the AND operation, in the input buffer data, by setting at least one of the bit corresponding to the start switch 7 and the bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 to "0", the bit corresponding to the "0" is supported. Disable the operation of the operation unit. Further, the data after the AND calculation is referred to as post-calculation data. Further, the correspondence between each bit of the post-calculation data and the operation unit is the same as the correspondence between each bit of the determination data and the operation unit, and the same as the correspondence between each bit of the input buffer data and the operation unit. Is. That is, the data of the upper 1st bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “1st bit”) of the post-calculation data corresponds to the setting confirmation switch (setting confirmation switch signal). The data of the upper 2nd bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “2nd bit”) of the data after the calculation corresponds to the start switch (start switch signal). The data of the upper 3rd bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “3rd bit”) of the data after the calculation corresponds to the bet switch (bet switch signal). The data of the upper 4th bit (hereinafter, simply referred to as “4th bit”) of the post-calculation data corresponds to the settlement switch (settlement switch signal).

For example, when the input buffer data is "01000000", that is, when only the start switch 7 is operated (see FIG. 2) and the determination data is "11010000", the post-calculation data. Is "01000000".

Further, for example, when the input buffer data is "01000000", that is, when only the start switch 7 is operated (see FIG. 2) and the determination data is "1010000", the calculation is performed. The post-data is "0000000000". In this case, since the second bit of the input buffer data becomes "0", the operation to the start switch 7 is invalidated.

Further, when the input buffer data is "11000000", that is, when the start switch and the setting confirmation switch 10 are operated (see FIG. 2), and the determination data is "11010000". The post-calculation data is "11000000".

In this way, if a bit that becomes "1" exists among the 8 bits of the post-calculation data, the operation to the operation unit corresponding to the bit that becomes "1" is performed in a state in which the operation unit is valid. It will be. For example, when the calculated data is "01000000", it means that the start switch 7 is operated with the start switch 7 enabled for the operation of the start switch 7 corresponding to the second bit. For example, when the post-calculation data is "11000000", the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 corresponding to the first bit and the operation of the start switch 7 corresponding to the second bit are the setting confirmation switch 10 and the start. This means that the switch 7 has been operated in a valid state.

Further, when all the bits of the post-calculation data are 0, the value of the 0 flag as the flag register is "1". In other cases, that is, when at least one bit of the calculated data is "1", the value of the 0 flag is "0". When the processing of S20 is completed, the process proceeds to S22.

In S22, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the 0 flag is 1. This process is, for example, a process of determining whether or not the operation unit has been operated while the operation unit is valid among at least one operation for the four operation units. In S22, when it is determined that the 0 flag is 1 (N in S22), that is, when it is determined that all 8 bits of the data after the determination are "0", the process returns to S2. The case where NO is determined in S22 is the case where it is determined that there is no valid (valid) operation among the operations to the four operation units.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the 0 flag is 0 (Y in S22), that is, when it is determined that there is one or more bits that become "1" in the 8-bit data of the determined data, S24. move on. The case where YES is determined in S22 is the case where it is determined that there is one or more valid (valid) operations among the operations for the four operation units.

In S24, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting confirmation switch 10 has been operated while the operation of the setting confirmation switch 10 is valid. In S24, as shown in parentheses, it is determined whether or not the first bit of the calculated data is "1". The first bit is a bit corresponding to the setting confirmation switch 10 as described with reference to FIG. If the main control unit 41 determines that the setting confirmation switch 10 has been operated in the valid state (Y in S24), the process proceeds to S34. This case is a case where it is determined that the first bit of the calculated data is "1".

In S34, the main control unit 41 executes the setting confirmation process. The setting confirmation process includes, for example, a control for shifting to the setting confirmation state. Further, when the setting confirmation process is completed, that is, when the control to the setting confirmation state is completed, the process returns to S2. Further, as shown by the * mark in S34, when the setting confirmation process is being executed (during the period in which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other process includes, for example, a process (S22) of acquiring input buffer data. Further, the other processing may be a determination processing of input of a signal (start switch signal or the like) corresponding to the operation.

When the main control unit 41 determines that the setting confirmation switch 10 is not operated in the valid state (N of S24), the process proceeds to S26. This case is a case where it is determined that the first bit of the calculated data is "0".

In S26, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. In S26, as shown in parentheses, it is determined whether or not the second bit of the calculated data is “1”. When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated in the valid state (Y in S26), the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of Sd2 (see FIG. 3). This case is a case where it is determined that the second bit of the calculated data is "1". The second bit is a bit corresponding to the start switch 7 as described with reference to FIG. Further, as shown by the * mark of Sd2, when the internal lottery process is being executed (during the period in which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other process includes, for example, a process (S22) of acquiring input buffer data. Further, the other processing may be a determination processing of input of a signal (start switch signal or the like) corresponding to the operation.

When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 is not operated in the valid state (N of S26), the process proceeds to S28. This case is a case where it is determined that the second bit of the calculated data is "0".

In S28, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bet switch 6 has been operated while the operation of the bet switch 6 is valid. In S28, as shown in parentheses, it is determined whether or not the third bit of the calculated data is “1”. If the main control unit 41 determines that the bet switch 6 has been operated in the valid state (Y in S28), the process proceeds to S36. This case is a case where it is determined that the third bit of the calculated data is "1". The third bit is a bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 as described with reference to FIG.

In S36, the main control unit 41 executes bet processing. The bet process is a process of setting the number of bets in the bet counter according to the amount of game value stored in the credit counter. For example, when the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 1, the bet processing sets the bet counter to "1" as the number of bets. When the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 2, the bet processing sets the bet counter to "2" as the number of bets. When the value of the bet counter is 0 and the value of the credit counter is 3 or more, the bet counter is set to "3" as the number of bets by the bet processing, and the game can be started. Become. When the bet processing of S36 is completed, the process returns to S2. Further, as shown by the * mark in S36, when the bet processing is being executed (during the period in which it is being executed), other processing is not executed. The other process includes, for example, a process (S22) of acquiring input buffer data. Further, the other processing may be a determination processing of input of a signal (start switch signal or the like) corresponding to the operation.

When the main control unit 41 determines that the bet switch 6 is not operated in the valid state (N of S28), the process proceeds to S30. This case is a case where it is determined that the third bit of the calculated data is "0".

Further, when NO is determined in S28, that is, when the process of S30 is executed, it means that only the settlement switch 9 is operated in the valid state. The reason is that the case where NO is determined in S28 is "a case where it is determined that the operation unit is operated while the operation unit is valid among the four operation units, and three operations are performed. This is because it is determined that none of the units (setting confirmation switch 10, start switch 7, and bet switch 6) is operated in a valid state. "

That is, when the process of S30 is executed, it means that only the settlement switch 9 is operated while the operation of the settlement switch 9 is valid. In S30, it is determined whether or not the bet counter is 1 or more. If it is determined in S30 that the bet counter is 1 or more (Y in S30), the process proceeds to S40.

In S40, the bet counter settlement process is executed. The bet counter settlement process is a process of returning (settling) the game value stored in the bet counter. For example, if the value stored in the bet counter is "3", three medals are returned. If the value stored in the bet counter is "2", two medals are returned. If the value stored in the bet counter is "1", one medal is returned. When the processing of S40 is completed, the process returns to S2. Further, as shown by the * mark in S40, when the bet counter settlement process is being executed (during the period in which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other process includes, for example, a process (S22) of acquiring input buffer data. Further, the other processing may be a determination processing of input of a signal (start switch signal or the like) corresponding to the operation.

Further, in S30, when it is determined that the bet counter is 0 (N in S30), the process proceeds to S32.

In S32, it is determined whether or not the credit counter is 1 or more. If it is determined in S32 that the credit counter is 1 or more (Y in S32), the process proceeds to S42.

In S42, the credit counter settlement process is executed. The credit counter settlement process is a process of returning (settlement) the game value stored in the credit counter. For example, if the value stored in the credit counter is "47", 47 medals are returned. When the processing of S42 is completed, the process returns to S2. Further, as shown by the * mark in S42, when the credit counter settlement process is being executed (during the period in which it is being executed), other processes are not executed. The other process includes, for example, a process (S22) of acquiring input buffer data. Further, the other processing may be a determination processing of input of a signal (start switch signal or the like) corresponding to the operation.

Further, in S32, when it is determined that the credit counter is 0 (N in S32), the process returns to S2.

[Main Thoughts of the Present Embodiment (Part 1)]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the main idea (No. 1) of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in the upper left portion of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the specified number of bets has been set (see S10 of FIG. 4). Here, if the condition that the number of bets has not been set (hereinafter, also referred to as the first condition) is satisfied (NO in S10), the operation of the start switch becomes invalid. The invalidation of the operation of the start switch is based on the fact that all four operation units are invalidated in S4, and in the case of NO in S10, the process of S12 (the process of enabling the start switch 7) is not executed.

Further, when the condition that the bet number has been set (hereinafter, also referred to as the second condition) is satisfied (YES in S10), the operation of the bet switch becomes invalid. The invalidation of the operation of the bet switch is based on the fact that all four operation units are invalidated in S4, and if YES in S10, the process of S16 (the process of enabling the bet switch 6) is not executed.

The determination data is data that changes depending on whether or not the first condition is satisfied and changes depending on whether or not the second condition is satisfied. That is, the determination data is data that changes (can change) according to the fulfillment status of the first condition and the fulfillment status of the second condition. In other words, the determination data is data that can specify the establishment status of at least one of the first condition and the second condition. Further, the determination data is also data that changes (can change) according to the establishment of the condition that the inserted medal is passing (hereinafter, also referred to as a special condition). In other words, the determination data is data that can specify the establishment status of the special condition. Further, in other words, the determination data is also data capable of specifying the establishment status of at least one of the first condition, the second condition, and the special condition.

On the other hand, the input buffer data changes depending on the presence or absence of an operation on the start switch 7 (hereinafter, also referred to as a first operation) and changes depending on the presence or absence of an operation on the bet switch 6 (hereinafter, also referred to as a second operation). Data (which can change).

In S100 of FIG. 5, the operation to the start switch 7 (effective operation to the start switch 7) and the operation to the bet switch 6 (effective operation to the bet switch 6) are performed based on the determination data and the input buffer data. Determine if at least one of them has been done. "Based on the determination data and the input buffer data" means "based on the post-calculation data generated in S20" in the present embodiment. The process of S100 corresponds to the process of S22 in FIG.

If it is determined in S100 that at least one of the effective operation to the start switch 7 and the effective operation to the bet switch 6 has been performed (Y in S100), the process proceeds to S102. The case where YES is determined in S100 is the case where YES is determined in S22.

In S102, a specific process for specifying the operated switch (operation unit) among the start switch 7 and the bet switch 6 is executed. In the present embodiment, as shown in S26 and S28, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated → it is determined whether or not the bet switch 6 has been operated when it is determined that the start switch 7 has not been operated. , And so on, to execute the specific process.

In S103, the process corresponding to the operation specified in S102 is executed. In S103, for example, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated, it executes a process corresponding to the start switch 7, that is, an internal lottery process (Sd2 in FIG. 3). When the main control unit 41 determines that the bet switch 6 has been operated, the main control unit 41 executes a process corresponding to the bet switch 6, that is, a bet process (S36 in FIG. 4).

If it is determined in S100 that neither the operation to the start switch 7 nor the operation to the bet switch 6 is detected (N in S100), the process proceeds to S104. In S104, the detection process of the operation unit (specific processing of the operated operation unit (operation determination process)) is terminated. The process of S104 is a process of returning to the process of waiting for one interrupt.

[Main ideas of this embodiment (Part 2)]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the main idea (No. 2) of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in the upper left portion, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal is passing (see S6 in FIG. 4). Here, when the inserted medal is passing (YES in S6), it is assumed that the special condition is satisfied, and the process of invalidating the operation to the start switch 7 and the operation to the bet switch 6 is executed. .. This process is based on the fact that the process (process of S8, process of S12, and process of S16) that invalidates all four operation units in S4 and is valid in any of the four operation units is not executed. Subsequent processing is the same as in FIG.

[Main Thoughts of the Present Embodiment (Part 3)]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the main idea (No. 3) of the present embodiment. In S300, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 9 is operated in a valid state. This determination process corresponds to the process of S22. When the processing of S300 is completed, the process proceeds to S302.

In S302, it is determined whether or not the player-owned value for the gaming machine is stored. This determination process corresponds to the process of S30 and the process of S32. If it is determined in S302 that the value for the gaming machine owned by the player is stored (Y in S302), the process proceeds to S304. In S304, the settlement process is executed. This settlement process corresponds to the process of S40 and the process of S42. If it is determined in S302 that the value for the gaming machine owned by the player is not stored (N in S302), the process proceeds to S306. In S306, the settlement process is not executed. In S306, the process returns to the interrupt one-time wait process (S2).

[Effects of the slot machine of this embodiment]
Next, the effect of the slot machine of the present embodiment will be described.

(1-1) First, a conventional slot machine will be described. In the conventional slot machine, before the first determination process for determining the presence / absence of the first operation, it is determined whether or not the first condition for invalidating the first operation is satisfied, and the presence / absence of the second operation is determined. Prior to the second determination process, it was determined whether or not the second condition for invalidating the second operation was satisfied. With such a configuration, it is necessary to determine whether the first condition is satisfied and the second condition is satisfied for each of the first operation and the second operation. Therefore, the first operation and the second operation are performed. The program capacity required for the judgment was increased.

Next, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is invalid even if the first operation (for example, the operation to the start switch 7) is performed (for example, the invalid condition that the bet number is not set as shown in FIG. 5). And the second operation (for example, the operation to the bet switch 6) is invalidated even if the second condition (for example, the invalid condition that the bet number is set as shown in FIG. 5) is satisfied. .. Further, the slot machine 1 also uses input buffer data whose contents change when the first operation is performed and the contents change when the second operation is performed. The slot machine 1 generates post-calculation data based on the determination data and the input buffer data (for example, as shown in S20, the slot machine 1 executes an AND operation on the determination data and the input buffer data after the calculation. Generate data). The slot machine 1 determines that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is performed based on the post-calculation data (for example, S100 in FIG. 5). Further, the slot machine 1 determines which of the first operation and the second operation is performed when it is determined that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is performed (for example,). As shown in S102, it is determined which of the operation of the bet switch 6 and the operation of the start switch 7 is performed).

Therefore, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, in both the first operation and the second operation, either the first operation or the second operation is performed based on the establishment status of the first condition and the second condition. Determine if it has been done. In other words, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to collectively determine the establishment status of the first condition and the second condition for the first operation and the second operation. Therefore, the first condition is determined before the determination of the presence / absence of the first operation, and the second condition is determined before the determination of the presence / absence of the second operation. The load of the process of determining the executed operation among the first operation and the second operation can be reduced, and the program capacity required for the process can be reduced.

(1-2) Further, the main control unit 41 erases the information (bit data) indicating the first operation and the information (bit data) indicating the second operation of the input buffer data by using the determination data (for example,). Processing of S20). For example, when the determination data is "1010000" indicating that the start switch 7 is invalid and the input buffer data is "01000000" indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated, the AND operation of S20. Will generate post-calculation data of "0000000000". In this post-calculation data, the second bit data "1" corresponding to the start switch 7 in the input buffer data is set to "0" (that is, this "1" is erased). .. As a result, the operated start switch 7 is invalidated. In this way, by applying the determination data to the input buffer data, it is possible to determine the executed operation among the first operation and the second operation, and it is possible to appropriately invalidate the operation for the operation unit.

(1-3) Further, as the first condition, there are two types of first conditions. Specifically, the first condition is a condition that the number of bets in S10 is not set and a condition that the inserted medal shown in S6 is being passed. In addition, there are two types of second conditions as the second condition. Specifically, the second condition is a condition that the bet number of S10 has been set and a condition that the inserted medal shown in S6 is being passed. Further, the main control unit 41 performs the first operation and the second operation based on the determination data indicating the fulfillment status of the first condition of a plurality of types and the fulfillment status of the second condition of the plurality of types and the input buffer data. Which operation is being performed is determined. Therefore, even if a plurality of types of the first condition exist and a plurality of types of the second condition exist, it can be determined that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is performed.

(1-4) Further, the first operation (operation to the start switch 7) is set to have a higher priority than the second operation (operation to the bet switch 6). For example, in the example of FIG. 4, it is based on the fact that the process of S26 is executed at an earlier timing than the process of S28. That is, the operation determination process of the start switch 7 is executed at an earlier timing than the operation determination process of the bet switch 6. Further, it is determined whether or not the first operation has been performed, and when it is determined that the first operation has not been performed, it is determined that the second operation has been performed. For example, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated in S26, and when it is determined as NO in S26, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 6 is operated in S28.

Therefore, the main control unit 41 can suitably execute the process according to the operation having a high priority. In particular, in the present embodiment, by giving priority to the start switch 7 rather than the bet switch 6, it is possible to give priority to the operation that directly triggers the start of the game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player play as many games as possible.

(1-5) Further, when it is determined that both the first operation and the second operation have been performed, even if the second condition for invalidating the second operation is not satisfied, the second operation is performed. Do not execute the process. For example, even if both the operation to the start switch 7 and the operation to the bet switch 6 are performed in S20 of FIG. 4, the internal lottery process corresponding to the operation of the start switch 7 is executed, and the bet process is not executed. .. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can suitably execute the process according to the operation having a high priority.

(1-6) Further, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the first signal (for example, the start switch signal) corresponding to the first operation is input based on the input buffer that changes due to the execution of the interrupt process. The first operation is determined by making a determination and determining that the first signal has been input. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the second bit corresponding to the start switch 7 is “1”. Further, it is determined whether or not a second signal (for example, a bet switch signal) corresponding to the second operation has been input, and the second operation is determined by determining that the second signal has been input. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the third bit corresponding to the bet switch 6 is “1”. The main control unit 41 does not determine whether or not the first signal has been input during the period in which the process corresponding to the first operation (first control) is being executed, and whether or not the second signal has been input. Do not judge. For example, the main control unit 41 does not execute other processing during the execution of the internal lottery processing, as shown by the * mark in the Sd2 portion of FIG.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent different situations from being executed due to different processes being executed during the execution of the processes corresponding to the first operation.

(1-7) Further, the main control unit 41 does not determine whether or not the first signal has been input during the period in which the process corresponding to the second operation (second control) is being executed, and the second control unit 41 does not determine whether or not the first signal has been input. Does not determine if a signal has been input. For example, the main control unit 41 does not execute other processing while the bet processing is being executed, as shown by the * mark in S36 of FIG.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent different situations from being executed due to different processes being executed during the execution of the processes corresponding to the second operation.

(2-1) In the conventional slot machine, when there is a special condition for invalidating the first operation and the second operation, the establishment status of the special condition is determined before the determination of the presence / absence of the first operation. Since the establishment status of the special condition is determined before the determination of the presence / absence of the second operation, the program capacity required for the determination of the first operation and the second operation has increased.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is invalid even if the first operation is performed and is invalid even if the second operation is performed (for example, the invalid condition that the inserted medal shown in FIG. 6 has passed). Use judgment data that can specify the establishment status of. Further, the slot machine 1 also uses input buffer data whose contents change when the first operation is performed and the contents change when the second operation is performed. The slot machine 1 generates post-calculation data based on the determination data and the input buffer data (for example, as shown in S20, the slot machine 1 executes an AND operation on the determination data and the input buffer data after the calculation. Generate data). The slot machine 1 determines that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is being performed based on the post-calculation data (for example, S100 in FIG. 6). Further, the slot machine 1 determines which of the first operation and the second operation is performed when it is determined that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is performed (for example,). As shown in S102, it is determined which of the operation of the bet switch 6 and the operation of the start switch 7 is performed).

Therefore, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is determined which of the first operation and the second operation is performed in both the first operation and the second operation based on the condition in which the special condition is satisfied. .. In other words, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to collectively determine the establishment status of the special conditions for the first operation and the second operation. Therefore, the first operation is compared with the conventional slot machine in which the establishment status of the special condition is determined before the determination of the presence / absence of the first operation and the establishment status of the special condition is determined before the determination of the presence / absence of the second operation. The burden of the process of determining the executed operation among the second operation and the second operation can be reduced, and the program capacity required for the process can be reduced.

(3-1) Further, in the above-mentioned conventional slot machine, the establishment status of the predetermined condition (condition for invalidating the predetermined operation) is determined before the determination of the presence / absence of the predetermined operation. That is, even if the predetermined operation is not executed by the player, the establishment status of the predetermined condition is determined. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the predetermined operation is executed, the process of determining the fulfillment status of the predetermined condition is executed, so that the program capacity required for the determination process has increased.

Next, the slot machine of this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that a predetermined operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 9) has been performed, it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is a condition for invalidating the predetermined operation. The predetermined condition is, for example, a condition that the player-owned gaming value shown in S302 shown in FIG. 7 is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter. Further, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, when it is determined to be YES in S302 of FIG. 7), the predetermined process (for example, the settlement process shown in S304) is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined process corresponding to the predetermined operation is not executed (for example, when NO is determined in S302 of FIG. 7, the settlement process is not executed as shown in S306). ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is executed when the predetermined operation is performed. That is, when the predetermined operation is not performed, the determination as to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is not executed. Therefore, the determination of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is efficiently executed as compared with the "conventional slot machine that determines the fulfillment status of the predetermined condition regardless of whether or not the predetermined operation is executed". be able to.

(3-2) Further, before it is determined whether or not the predetermined operation has been performed (for example, before the settlement switch 9 in S8 of FIG. 4 is effectively set), a specific condition different from the predetermined condition (for example, for example). It is determined whether or not the condition that the inserted medal of S6 is passing) is satisfied. Further, when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, the predetermined process (for example, the settlement process) is not executed. For example, when it is determined that the inserted medal of S6 is passing, the operation of the settlement switch 9 is invalid, so even if the settlement switch 9 is operated, the settlement process is not executed.

Therefore, when the specific condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 does not execute the predetermined process, so that the main control unit 41 can efficiently execute the process.

(3-3) Further, the main control unit 41 can determine that a predetermined operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 9) has been performed in a specific state (for example, a state after S8). At the same time, the main control unit 41 can determine that a specific operation (for example, an operation to the bet switch 6 and an operation to the start switch 7) has been performed. Further, the specific condition is a condition that is invalid regardless of whether a predetermined operation is performed or a specific operation is performed. Therefore, when the specific condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 does not execute the process corresponding to the predetermined operation and does not execute the process corresponding to the specific operation. For example, in S6, when it is determined that the inserted medal is being passed, none of the settlement switch 9, the start switch 7, and the bet switch 6 is effectively set, so that the settlement process corresponding to the settlement switch 9 is performed. , The internal lottery process corresponding to the start switch 7, and the bet process corresponding to the bet switch 6 are not executed.

According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the specific condition is satisfied before the determination that the predetermined operation has been performed and before the determination that the specific operation has been performed, and it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied. At that time, since the process corresponding to the predetermined operation is not executed and the process corresponding to the specific operation is not executed, the main control unit 41 can efficiently execute the process.

(3-4) Further, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the main control unit 41 performs the first predetermined process (for example, the bet counter settlement process of S40) and the second predetermined process according to the specific event. One of the processes (for example, the credit counter settlement process of S42) is executed. Here, the specific event includes the first specific event and the second specific event. The first specific event is, for example, an event that the value of the bet counter in S30 is 1 or more. The first specific event is an event that the value of the credit counter in S32 is 1 or more. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the bet counter settlement process of S40 when the first specific event occurs, and executes the credit counter settlement process of S42 when the second specific event occurs. do. Further, the predetermined condition is a condition related to a specific event. For example, the predetermined condition is that the player-owned gaming value is stored in at least one of the bet counter and the credit counter.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the determination process of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied by the main control unit 41 regarding whether or not the first predetermined process is executed and whether or not the second predetermined process is executed.

(3-5) Further, the main control unit 41 updates the data indicating the status of the predetermined operation. For example, in S2, the process of updating the input buffer data is executed by executing the interrupt process once and executing the interrupt process. In addition, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined operation is performed, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is checked again on condition that the data indicating the status of the predetermined operation is updated. to decide. For example, when the operation to the checkout switch 9 is executed and the game value is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter, that is, when both S30 and S32 determine NO. , S2, and after the processing of S2 is executed, the processing of S30 and S32 is executed again.

On the other hand, when the data indicating the status of the predetermined operation is not updated, it is not determined again whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the operation to the checkout switch 9 is executed and the game value is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter, that is, when both S30 and S32 determine NO. , S2, and the processing of S30 and S32 is not executed again until the processing of S2 is completed.

For example, there is a configuration A in which "when both S30 and S32 are determined to be NO, the process returns to S2, the processing of S2 is executed, and then the processing of S30 and S32 is executed again". In a slot machine that has not performed a predetermined operation, a predetermined operation is executed (for example, continuation of the predetermined operation and a plurality of consecutive operations to the predetermined operation), and it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the first determination process. At that time, the second determination process (determination process of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied) is executed for the executed predetermined operation. Then, when it is determined by the second determination process that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process corresponding to the predetermined operation (that is, the operation determined to be invalid in the first determination process) is performed. The inappropriate process of being executed will be executed. Therefore, by having the configuration A, it is possible to prevent such inappropriate processing from being executed.

Further, not only the settlement switch but also the setting confirmation switch and the bet switch have the same configuration as the configuration A (configuration returning to S2). Therefore, it is possible to prevent improper processing from being executed for the setting confirmation switch and the bet switch.

Regarding the explanation of the effects of (3-1) to (3-5), it has been described that the predetermined operation is the operation to the settlement switch 9 and the predetermined processing is the settlement process. However, the predetermined operation may be performed by another operating unit, and the predetermined processing may have the effects of (3-1) to (3-5) even if the predetermined processing is performed according to the other operating unit. For example, regarding the effect of (3-1), the predetermined operation may be an operation to the start switch 7. In this case, the predetermined process is an internal lottery process. The predetermined condition in this case is a condition that the operation to the setting confirmation switch 10 is executed (for example, S24 in FIG. 4). Even with such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(4-1) Further, a storage means for storing the game value owned by the player is provided. The storage means are, for example, bet counters and credit counters. When a return operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 9) is performed, the storage state of the storage means is determined. The return operation is an operation for executing a return control (for example, a settlement process) for returning the game value stored in the storage means. When it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is a state in which the return control can be executed (a state in which the game value is stored in at least one of the bet counter and the credit counter) (for example, FIG. 7). (When YES is determined in S302), the return control is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is an impossible state in which the return control cannot be executed (a state in which the game value is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter). The return control is not executed (for example, when NO is determined in S302 of FIG. 7, the settlement process is not executed as shown in S306).

According to such a configuration, the determination of the storage state of the storage means is executed when it is determined that the return operation has been performed. That is, when the return operation is not performed, the determination of the storage state of the storage means is not executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the return operation is executed, it is possible to efficiently determine the storage state of the storage means as compared with the conventional slot machine that determines the storage state of the storage means.

(4-2) When it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is the first possible state (for example, the bet counter is 1 or more as shown in S30 of FIG. 4), the first return process is performed. (For example, the bet counter settlement process of S40 in FIG. 4) is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the storage state of the storage means is the second possible state (for example, the credit counter is 1 or more as shown in S30 of FIG. 4), the second return process (for example, for example). The credit counter settlement process in S42 of FIG. 4) is executed.

According to such a configuration, since different return controls are executed according to the storage state of the storage means, various return controls can be executed.

(5-1) Further, as shown in S24, S26, S28, S30, and S32 of FIG. 4, regarding the priority of determination of each operation unit, the setting confirmation switch 10> start switch 7> bet switch 6 > The order of the checkout switch 9 is set. The reason for this will be explained. First, the reason why the setting confirmation switch 10 has a higher priority than the other three operation units (start switch 7, bet switch 6, and settlement switch 9) will be described.

The setting confirmation switch 10 is an operation unit operated by a clerk or the like to confirm the set value. On the other hand, the other three operation units are operation units related to the game. The set value is an important value because it is a value based on the advantage of the slot machine. Then, it can be said that the act of confirming the set value is an important act as compared with the act of playing a game. Therefore, the setting confirmation switch 10 for confirming the set value has a higher priority than the other three operation units (start switch 7, bet switch 6, and settlement switch 9).

Further, as shown in S22 to S42 of FIG. 4, even if each of the plurality of operation units among the four operation units is operated, the operation unit having the higher priority among the plurality of operation units is supported. Processing is executed, and processing corresponding to other operation units is not executed.

If the start switch 7 has a higher priority than the setting confirmation switch 10, when the clerk who wants to shift to the setting confirmation state opens the front door and operates the setting confirmation switch 10. In addition, when another operation unit (for example, the start switch 7) is operated by mistake, the process corresponding to the start switch 7 is executed, and the setting confirmation process is not executed. Then, since the store clerk needs to operate the setting confirmation switch 10 again, the convenience of the store clerk or the like is reduced from the viewpoint of executing the setting confirmation process.

On the other hand, since the setting confirmation switch 10 has a higher priority than the start switch 7, even if another operation unit (for example, the start switch 7) is mistakenly operated, the setting confirmation switch 10 responds to the start switch 7. The process is not executed, and the setting confirmation process can be executed. Therefore, from the viewpoint of executing the setting confirmation process, the convenience of the clerk or the like can be improved.

Next, the reason why the start switch 7 has a higher priority than the bet switch 6 will be described. The start switch 7 is an operation unit that directly triggers the start of the game. On the other hand, the bet switch 6 is an operation unit that triggers a state in which the game can be started, that is, the bet switch 6 is an operation unit that indirectly triggers the start of the game. By giving priority to the start switch 7, which is an operation unit that directly triggers the start of the game, to the bet switch 6, which is the operation unit that indirectly triggers the start of the game. You can make the player play as many games as possible.

Next, the reason why the start switch 7 and the bet switch 6, which are the operation units related to the start of the game, have higher priority than the settlement switch 9, which is the operation unit for ending the game, will be described. By raising the priority of the bet switch 6, which is an operation unit related to the start of the game, it is possible to make it easier to reflect the operation related to the start of the game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player play as many games as possible.

(5-2) In the following, the number of bit positions from the upper 1st bit of 1 byte (8 bits) is referred to as a bit number. For example, the bit number of the upper 1st bit is "1", the bit number of the upper 2nd bit is "2", and the bit number of the upper 3rd bit is "3". The bit number of the upper 4th bit is "4".

As shown in S24 to S28, in S24, it is determined whether or not the first bit of the calculated data is "1", and in S26, whether or not the second bit of the calculated data is "1". In S28, it is determined whether or not the third bit of the calculated data is "1". As described above, in the present embodiment, the bit number for determining whether or not the value is "1" is a continuous number (serial number) in each of S24, S26, and S28. As a result, in the processing corresponding to each of S24, S26, and S28 in the game start waiting processing program, the bit numbers for determining whether or not it is "1" are continuous. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy for the program designer or the like to confirm the programs of S24, S26, and S28.

(5-3) Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the operation unit (in the present embodiment, the settlement switch 9) having a lower priority among the four operation units (plural operation units) is operated. No judgment has been made. In the examples of S24, S26, and S28 of FIG. 4, the operation of the "setting confirmation switch, the start switch, and the bet switch (three operation units)" is determined, while the operation of the settlement switch is determined. Not. This is because the operation units to be determined whether or not they have been operated are four operation units, and it is determined that there is an effective operation among the operations to the four operation units (YES in S22), and If it is determined that there is no effective operation for the three operation units (NO in S28), it is presumed that the settlement switch has been operated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the determination of the operation unit having the lower priority among the four operation units (plural operation units) is not executed, the determination is made as compared with the slot machine that executes the determination. Processing can be reduced.

(5-4) Further, as described with reference to FIG. 4, when YES is determined in S6, the processes of S8 to S16 are executed. On the other hand, if YES is determined in S6 before the processing of S8, the processing of S8 to S16 is not executed, and the process proceeds to the processing of S18. Therefore, the processing can be reduced as compared with "a gaming machine that executes the processing of S8 to S16 when it is determined to be YES in S6".

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, a modified example of the above embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

(1) When both the value of the game value stored in the credit counter and the value of the game value stored in the bet counter are 1 or more, the settlement process (return process) of the credit counter and the settlement process (return process) of the credit counter Regarding the bet counter settlement process (return process), the following processes (a) to (f) can be executed. The lower plate below refers to a return medal receiving unit (not shown in particular) installed at the bottom of the slot machine. The payout is a process of returning (paying out) the medal to the lower plate.
(A) The first operation to the settlement switch 9 pays out medals according to the value of the bet counter, and the second operation to the settlement switch 9 pays out medals according to the value of the credit counter.
(B) The first operation to the settlement switch 9 pays out medals according to the value of the credit counter, and the second operation to the settlement switch 9 pays out medals according to the value of the bet counter.
(C) The medal corresponding to the value of the bet counter is added to the credit counter by the first operation to the settlement switch 9, and the value of the credit counter (the added credit counter) is added by the second operation to the settlement switch 9. Pay out medals according to.
(D) One operation to the settlement switch 9 pays out medals according to the value of the bet counter, and when the payout is completed, pays out medals according to the value of the credit counter.
(E) One operation to the settlement switch 9 pays out medals according to the value of the credit counter, and when the payout is completed, pays out medals according to the value of the bet counter.
(F) A medal corresponding to the value of the bet counter is added to the credit counter by one operation to the settlement switch 9, and when the payout is completed, the medal corresponds to the value of the credit counter (the added credit counter). Pay out medals.

The return process of this embodiment corresponds to (a). In the present embodiment, regardless of any of the configurations (a) to (f), the slot machine that achieves the effects described in the present embodiment can be configured.

(2) The settlement process of the present embodiment has been described as a return process of returning the game value as a physical game medium. However, the settlement process may be another process as long as it is a process of returning the game value held by the player. For example, the gaming value held by the player may be a possession point. The points may be equivalent to a medal in a slot machine, equivalent to a pachinko ball in a pachinko gaming machine described later, or equivalent to points. The points are, for example, those in which a predetermined privilege (for example, a wallpaper for a mobile phone for a character adopted by a gaming machine) is given by reaching a predetermined amount.

Further, the settlement process may be a process in which the game value is stored in a predetermined storage medium (for example, a game card), and the stored game card is given to the player.

(3) In this embodiment, the correspondence between each term and the matters of the embodiment is as follows as an example.

1st operation ・ ・ ・ Operation to start switch 7 2nd operation ・ ・ ・ Operation to bet switch 6 Predetermined operation ・ ・ ・ Operation to settlement switch 9 Specific operation ・ ・ ・ Operation to start switch 7, bet switch 6 Operation to return operation ・ ・ ・ Operation to settlement switch 9 First condition ・ ・ ・ Condition where the number of bets is not set (S10)
Second condition: Condition for setting the number of bets (S10)
Special conditions, specific conditions ... Conditions that the inserted medals are passing (S6)
Predetermined condition: A condition that the game value is not stored in either the bet counter or the credit counter. The first operation, the second operation, the predetermined operation, the specific operation, the first condition, and the second condition in this correspondence relationship. , Special conditions, specific conditions, and predetermined conditions may be at least one other matter. Further, the first operation, the second operation, the predetermined operation, the specific operation, and the "operation different from these operations" in this correspondence relationship may all be different operations. Further, at least two of the first operation, the second operation, the predetermined operation, the specific operation, and the "operation different from these operations" in this correspondence relationship may be the same operation. Further, the first condition, the second condition, the special condition, the specific condition, the predetermined condition, and the "condition different from these conditions" in this correspondence may all be different conditions. Further, at least two of the first condition, the second condition, the special condition, the specific condition, the predetermined condition, and the "condition different from these conditions" in this correspondence may be the same condition. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

(4) In this embodiment, an example in which the above-mentioned technical idea is applied to a slot machine has been described. However, the above-mentioned technical idea may be applied to other gaming machines. For example, the above-mentioned technical idea may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, an example in which the above-mentioned technical idea is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described.

For example, an effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a prize in a predetermined winning opening, the special variable display device changes and displays the special symbol, and the effect display device performs variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the special symbol. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine, the operation unit that can be operated by a clerk, a player, or the like includes an operation handle, a cross key, a stick controller, a setting confirmation switch, a settlement switch, and the like. The operation handle is an operation unit operated to drive a pachinko ball (game medium) into the game area. The cross-shaped key is an operation unit operated to select the item on the first menu screen on which a plurality of items are displayed. The cross-shaped key is a first operation unit in which the operation is effective when the first menu screen in which a plurality of items are displayed is displayed. The stick controller is an operation unit that adjusts the voice when the second menu screen on which the voice adjustment screen in the menu screen is displayed is displayed. The stick controller is a second operation unit whose operation is effective when the second menu screen on which the voice adjustment screen in the menu screen is displayed is displayed. Further, it is assumed that the menu screen includes a first menu screen and a second menu screen. The effect switch is an operation unit for determining the item selected on the first menu screen and an operation unit for determining the volume selected on the second menu screen. Further, the staging switch is also an operation unit operated during the promotion staging execution that promotes the operation of the staging switch. The effect switch is also called the third operation unit. The setting confirmation switch is an operation unit for executing the setting confirmation process. The settlement switch is an operation unit for returning the game value owned by the player to the player. Further, the settlement switch becomes an effective operation unit when there is a gaming value in the pachinko gaming machine.

As described above, the correspondence between each term when the idea of the present embodiment is applied to the pachinko gaming machine and the matters of the embodiment is as an example.

1st operation: Operation to the 1st operation unit (cross key) 2nd operation: Operation to the 2nd operation unit (stick controller) Predetermined operation: Operation to the 3rd operation unit (effect switch) Operation Specific operation: Operation to the first operation unit (cross key) and second operation unit (stick controller) Return operation: Operation to the settlement switch First condition: The first menu screen is displayed. The condition that there is no second condition ... The condition that the second menu screen is not displayed Special condition, the specific condition ... The condition that the menu screen is not displayed Predetermined condition ... The condition that the menu screen is not displayed Conditions In a pachinko game machine to which such a correspondence is made, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained by applying at least a part of the technical ideas described in the above-described embodiment.

(5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the settlement switch is effectively set when NO is determined in S6. However, in S6, when NO is determined, the settlement switch may be effectively set on condition that at least one of the credit counter and the bet counter has a value of 1 or more.

(6) In the present embodiment, the number of types of the first condition may be one type (condition in which the number of bets is not set), or two types (condition in which the number of bets is not set and a condition in which the inserted medal is detected). ) May be explained. However, the number of types in the first condition may be three or more. It was explained that the number of types of the second condition may be one type (condition in which the bet number is set) or two types (condition in which the bet number is set and the condition in which the inserted medal is detected). However, the number of types of the second condition may be three or more.

(7) Further, the process of S22 in FIG. 4 may not be executed. According to such a configuration, the processing load on the processing of S22 can be reduced.

(8) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the bit numbers of the bits for determining whether or not the post-calculation data is "1" are 1, 2, and 3 in S24, S26, and S28, respectively. However, the bit numbers may be serial numbers, for example, 3, 2, or 1. Further, the bit numbers of the bits for determining whether or not they are "1" may be S24, S26, and S28, respectively, and may not be serial numbers, and may be, for example, 3, 1, or 2.

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

1 slot machine, 7 start switch, 10 setting confirmation switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit.

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It is a gaming machine that can play games,
The first bit, which is turned on when the first operation is performed and is turned off when the first operation is not performed, and the first bit, which is turned on when the second operation is performed and the second operation is performed, are performed. An input means for inputting input data of a plurality of bits including a second bit that is turned off when there is no input.
A plurality of bits of post-calculation data including a first predetermined bit and a second predetermined bit, and a generation means for generating a specific flag are provided.
The generation means is
When the first condition is satisfied, the operation of the input data and the first determination data is executed, and the first bit of the input data is in the on state or the off state. 1 Generate the post-calculation data so that the predetermined bit is in the off state,
When the second condition is satisfied, the operation of the input data and the second determination data is executed, and the first bit of the input data is in the on state or the off state. 2 Generate the post-calculation data so that the predetermined bit is in the off state,
When the post-calculation data is generated, it becomes the first state when the post-calculation data does not contain the on-state bits, and the second state when the post-calculation data contains the on-state bits. Generate the specific flag so that
The gaming machine further
A first determination means for determining whether or not the post-calculation data includes a bit in the ON state by determining whether the specific flag is in the first state or the second state .
The first operation and the second determination means for determining the second operation are provided .
The second determination means is
When it is determined by the first determination means that the post-calculation data does not include the bit in the ON state, it is determined that neither the first operation nor the second operation has been performed.
When it is determined by the first determination means that the post-calculation data contains the bits in the on state, and when it is determined that the first predetermined bit of the post-calculation data is in the on state, the first Judging that the operation was performed,
When it is determined by the first determination means that the post-calculation data contains the bits in the on state, and when it is determined that the second predetermined bit of the post-calculation data is in the on state, the second determination means. A gaming machine that determines that an operation has been performed .

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