JP7079535B1 - Game table - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game table having a feature for confirming the operation of a staging means. SOLUTION: The game table includes a door that can be opened and closed, and a staging means, the staging means includes a staging means capable of performing an operation based on a certain motion pattern, and the staging means includes a staging means. It is arranged at a position where the operation check (operation check) is possible from the front of the game table. Further, the first certain staging means of the certain staging means can check the operation in a state where the door is open, and the second staging means of the certain staging means can be checked. In the staging means, the operation check is impossible when the door is open, and the first staging means and the second staging means are arranged in different areas in the game table. The second certain staging means arranged in the region where the operation check is possible and the door is open and the operation check is not executed is the door. It is possible to perform a door opening notification that suggests that is open. [Selection diagram] FIG. 11

Description

The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a spinning machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

Conventionally, as one of the game consoles such as slot machines and pachinko machines, there is a game console provided with various staging means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-296354

However, in the conventional game table, there is room for improvement in confirming the operation of the staging means.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game table characterized by confirming the operation of the staging means.

The game table according to the present invention is a game table including a door that can be opened and closed and a plurality of light emitting means, and the plurality of light emitting means include a first light emitting means, a second light emitting means, and the like. The first light emitting means and the second light emitting means, including the third light emitting means, are light emitting means capable of executing a light emitting operation based on a check pattern when receiving an instruction of a certain operation check, and the door. When the instruction of the certain operation check is received in the open state (hereinafter referred to as "first state"), the first light emitting means executes the light emitting operation based on the check pattern. The second light emitting means executes a light emitting operation based on the notification pattern relating to the first state, and the door is closed from the first state in which the instruction of the certain operation check is received (hereinafter,). , "Second state"), the first light emitting means continues the light emitting operation based on the check pattern, and the second light emitting means relates to the first state. The light emitting operation based on the notification pattern is switched to the light emitting operation based on the check pattern, and the certain operation check is an operation executed by designating the first check area with respect to the operation check of the plurality of light emitting means. The third light emitting means is an operation check in which a check area different from the first check area (hereinafter referred to as “second check area”) is designated in the first state. Is a means for executing a light emitting operation based on a notification pattern relating to the first state when the instruction of the first state is received, and the third light emitting means sets the second check area in the second state. It is a game table characterized by being a means for executing a light emitting operation based on the instruction of the operation check when the instruction of the designated operation check is received .

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game table having a feature in confirming the operation of the staging means.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in a plane, and (b) is the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the type of the winning combination (including the operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the payout and the operation. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main processing of the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interrupt process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub-control unit main processing, the 1st sub-control unit command reception interrupt processing, and the 1st sub-control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows. (A) It is a schematic diagram (front view) which showed the main part of the slot machine 100. (B) is a figure which showed the display example of the menu screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 in the setting change / setting confirmation mode, and the display example of the LED board 101a arranged inside the main body 101. (C) It is a figure which showed the display example when the item of the operation check MC was tentatively selected in the menu screen. (D) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of operation check MC temporarily selected. (A) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the LED check LC item temporarily selected in the operation check menu screen MCM. (B) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of the upper area AE temporarily selected in the LED check area menu screen LED. (C) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the item of the central part area CE temporarily selected in the LED check area menu screen LED. (D) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of the lower area UE temporarily selected in the ED check area menu screen LEM. (A) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the speaker check item SC temporarily selected in the operation check menu screen MCM. (B), (c) In the setting change / setting confirmation mode, the flow until the LED check in the upper region is selected with the door open is shown in chronological order. (A)-(c) In the setting change / setting confirmation mode, the flow until the LED check in the upper region is selected with the door open is shown in chronological order. (C) In the LED check area menu screen LED, the OK button 193a is pressed with the item of the upper area AE temporarily selected. (D) It is a figure which showed the flow from the time when the LED check of an upper region is selected in the state of a door closed until the door is closed, and the LED check of an upper region is executed. (A), (b) It is a figure which showed the flow from the time when the LED check of the upper region is selected in the state of a door closed, until the door is closed, and the LED check of an upper region is executed. .. (C), (d) In the state where the door is closed, the LED check in the central region is selected during the LED check in the upper region, and the flow until the LED check in the central region is executed is shown in chronological order. Is. (A), (b) In the state where the door is closed, the LED check in the central region is selected during the LED check in the upper region, and the flow until the LED check in the central region is executed is shown in chronological order. Is. (C) It is a figure which showed the state which the door was opened while performing the LED check of the central part area with the door closed. (D) It is a figure which showed the state which the door was closed while performing the LED check of the central part area with the door open state. It is a figure which showed the flow until the LED check of a lower region is selected and the LED check of a lower region is executed during the execution of the LED check (door closure) of the central region (a) to (c). (D) It is a figure which showed the state which the door was opened when the LED check of the lower area was performed in the state which the door was closed. (A) It is a figure which showed the state which the item of the speaker check SC was tentatively selected in the operation check menu screen MCM. (B)-(d) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the speaker check item SC temporarily selected in the operation check menu screen MCM. (A) It is a figure which showed the state which the door was closed while the speaker check was performed with the door open. (B)-(d) During the execution of the LED check (door opening) in the central region, the lever operation for confirming the setting is executed, and the flow until the front door 102 is closed before returning the setting key is shown. It is a figure. It is a figure which showed the flow until the front door 102 is closed after returning a setting key during execution of LED check (door opening) of (a) to (c) a central region. It is the schematic (front view) which showed the main part of the slot machine 100 in the two-card betting recommended game. It is the schematic (front view) which showed the main part of the slot machine 100 in the two-card betting recommended game. (A) It is a schematic diagram (front view) which showed the main part of the slot machine 100 in a two-card betting game. (B) to (d) are schematic views (front view) showing the main parts of the slot machine 100 in the three-card betting recommended game. It is the schematic (front view) which showed the main part of the slot machine 100 in the three-card betting recommended game. (A) It is a figure which showed the state which the power was turned on in the state which opened the front door 102 and turned on the setting key provided inside the main body 101. b) It is a figure which showed the display example when the item of the system volume setting SS was tentatively selected on the menu screen. (C) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of a system volume setting SS temporarily selected. (A), (b) It is a figure which showed the display example when the item of the power saving mode setting EM was tentatively selected in the menu screen which returned from the system volume setting. (C) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of power saving mode setting EM temporarily selected. (D) Power saving mode setting screen It is a figure which showed the display example of the state which the power saving mode setting on is tentatively selected in the EMM. (A) It is a figure which showed the display example of the state which the power saving mode setting on is set. (B), (c) It is a figure which showed the display example when the item of the system volume setting SS was tentatively selected in the menu screen which returned from the power saving mode setting. (D) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of a system volume setting SS temporarily selected. (A) It is a figure which showed the display example after the administrator setting volume was changed to the volume 1 in the system volume screen SSM, and the OK button 193a was pressed. (B), (c) It is a figure which showed the display example when the item of the power saving mode setting EM was tentatively selected in the menu screen which returned from the system volume setting. (D) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of power saving mode setting EM temporarily selected. (A) Power saving mode setting screen It is a figure which showed the display example of the state which the power saving mode setting off is tentatively selected in the EMM. (B) It is a figure which showed the display example of the state which the power saving mode setting off was set. (C), (d) It is a figure which showed the display example when the item of the system volume setting SS was tentatively selected in the menu screen which returned from the power saving mode setting. (A) It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of a system volume setting SS temporarily selected.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The slot machine of the present embodiment starts rotation when a predetermined number of game media are loaded and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. Based on the acceptance of the rotation start instruction operation, the winning or not of the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually stops the rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the plurality of reels are stopped match the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends, and if they do not match, the game medium is used. It is a game table that progresses a series of games that end without paying out.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of the game console of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. .. In the specification of the present application, the state in which the front door 102 is opened (opened) with respect to the main body 101 may be referred to as "door open", and the front door 102 is closed (closed) with respect to the main body 101. The state may be called "door closure". The opening and closing of the front door 102 can be detected by a sensor (not shown).
Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in which multiple types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotate inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a drive device such as a stepping motor.

In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the strip-shaped member at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped members are attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame material to form each reel 110 to 112. From the player's point of view, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the reel window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player changes. That is, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. As such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted in addition to the reel. Further, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

On the back surface of each of the reels 110 to 112, a reel backlight 148 (see FIG. 8) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the reel window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be evenly illuminated. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (index sensor; not shown) including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each reel 110 to 112, and the light emitting unit of this optical sensor is provided. It is configured so that a light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light receiving portion and the light receiving portion. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

The winning line indicator lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a valid winning line 114. The valid winning line 114 is predetermined by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines 114. For example, if one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line will be valid, and if two medals are bet, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line will be added to the three medals. If three bets are placed, the five lines to which the right-down winning line and the upper-right winning line are added may be valid as the winning line. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to 5 lines, and for example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, and the right. Five lines, a down winning line and an upper right winning line, may be set as valid winning lines, or the same number of winning lines may be set as valid winning lines regardless of the number of bets.

The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus combination) has been internally won in the internal lottery for the winning combination, which will be described later, or that the bonus game is in progress. be. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that the game medal can be inserted. The re-game lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be re-gamed (no need to insert a medal) when the re-game, which is one of the winning roles in the previous game, is won. It's a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for staging.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (called credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of three bets are inserted, two are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights a number of lamps according to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, the game start operation for notifying that the game start operation is possible. The lamp 121 lights up. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a game in which three medals are inserted may be referred to as a “three-card betting game”, and a game in which two medals are inserted may be referred to as a “two-card betting game”.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals at the start of the game. That is, the medals can be inserted electronically by pressing the bet buttons 130 to 132, or the actual medals can be inserted (inserted operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and the insertion means that both are included. be.

The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) numerically. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a prize. In the present embodiment, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are composed of a 7-segment (SEG) display. The payout number display 127 of the present embodiment also functions as an effect device for notifying information regarding the stop operation (for example, the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated to operate the start lever 135, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is called the game start operation.

The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type push switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started to rotate by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112. .. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be pressed. The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating it.

Hereinafter, the operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the final stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The reel that is the target of the operation may be referred to as a first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation may be referred to as a second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation may be referred to as a third stop reel. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 for stopping all the rotating reels 110 to 112 are stopped is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. The operation order in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 as a stop operation is called "forward push operation order" or simply "forward push", and the operation order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 is called "forward push operation order". The operation order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the stop operation is called "middle push operation order" or simply "middle push" is called "reverse push operation order" or simply "reverse push". A light emitting body may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitting body can be turned on to notify the player.

The medal return button 133 is a button for removing medals by pressing the button when the inserted medals are jammed. The checkout button 134 is a button for settling medals and bet medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and discharging them from the medal payout outlet 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole for inserting a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100. The medal payout outlet 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

At the bottom of the stop button unit 136, a decorative title panel 162 for displaying the model name and the like is provided. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout outlet 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The upper lamp 142 provided on the upper part of the front door 102 and the side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game.

A staging device 160 is disposed on the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the upper part of the staging device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) arranged behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 is on the front side of the slot machine 100 (player side). It has a structure that appears.

The liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 of the present embodiment also functions as an effect device for executing an effect described later.

The effect button 192 is a button that can be operated when performing a predetermined effect. In the present embodiment, an effect suggesting the granting of a privilege may be executed based on the operation of the effect button 192.

Even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it may be configured to be able to display various production images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a square shape, and the entire display screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Further, it is also possible to provide an ornament (not shown) on the peripheral edge of the display screen so that the display screen looks irregular as a result of a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen being hidden by the ornament. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may have a curved surface.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a main effect according to a command signal (hereinafter, simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. It is composed of a first sub-control unit 400 that controls the above, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and the basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used at the time of an internal lottery for a winning combination, and a reel stop. ROM 306 for storing positions, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. It is equipped with a WDT (watchdog timer) 314. Other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this point is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data. It is determined and an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 every interrupt time. The CPU 304 monitors each sensor or the like and transmits a drive pulse in response to this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47/8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

The main control unit 300 starts when the power is turned on and the random number value generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates the numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 based on the clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a. A start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a signal (reset signal) is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when a start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338 (main process of the main control unit described later). To start).

Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal insertion slot 141) for each interruption time. Medal medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor to be paid out from the medal payout device 180, index sensor of reel 110, The state of the index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, the effect button 192 sensor, etc.) is monitored.

When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number value generation circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the random number value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register storing the random number value used for the lottery.

Two medal reception sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect whether or not the medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135, and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in the respective stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted as medals to be inserted into the game. Detect the input operation of the case. The checkout button 134 sensor is provided on the checkout button 134. When the checkout button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting medals to be paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time the light-shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through, L Become a level. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero.

The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motors provided on the reels 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 that drives the motor, and various lamps 336 (winning line display lamp 120, game medal insertion possible lamp 124, re-game medal insertion lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129, game start lamp 121, stored number display 125, game information A drive circuit 328 for driving the display 126 and the payout number display 127) is provided, respectively.

Further, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted in an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, the game state) of the machine 100 is output. Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the main control unit 1300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a voltage value of the power supply set to a predetermined value (this implementation). In the embodiment, when the voltage is less than 9v), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

Further, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400, and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub-control unit>
Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted by the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. There is. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, and the like. is doing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a lighting pattern of the backlight, data for controlling various indicators, and the like. It is provided.

The CPU 404 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines the interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division, and sends an interrupt request to the CPU 404 for each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

Further, the sound source IC 418 is provided in the first sub control unit 400, and the speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via the output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the audio data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422, and the drive circuit 422 is provided with various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, notification lamp) via an input / output interface. 123 etc.) are connected.

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 424 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided on the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

Further, a sensor circuit 426 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 for each interrupt time.

Further, the CPU 404 transmits / receives a signal to the second sub-control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the like.

Next, the second sub-control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives the control command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and bases the basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, number of times, and the like. It is equipped with a timer 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined period output by the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. Further, the second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for displaying an image, and the like are stored.

The CPU 504 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines the interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and the ROM 506 and the VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on the signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the staging image display device 157.

<Design arrangement>
The symbol arrangement applied to each of the above-mentioned reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 3A. It should be noted that the figure is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in a plane-developed manner.

On each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (8 types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). Further, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the number 1 frame on the left reel 110 has a "replay" symbol, the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111 has a "bell" symbol, and the number 2 frame on the right reel 112 has a "replay" symbol. "Watermelon" symbols are arranged respectively.

<Types of winning roles>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (b). The figure shows the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. Of the winning roles in this embodiment, the big bonus (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are the bonus roles for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay is the replay without inserting a new medal. As a role that enables a game, it may be called a "working role" to be distinguished from a winning role, but the "winning role" in the present embodiment includes a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replaying role that are operating roles. Is included. In addition, the "winning" in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operator without the distribution of medals (without the payout of medals) is displayed on the valid line, for example, big bonus, regular. Includes bonuses and winning replays.

The winning roles of the slot machine 100 include big bonuses (BB1, BB2), regular bonuses (RB), small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay. It goes without saying that the types of winning combinations are not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

The "big bonus (BB1, BB2)" (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "BB") is a special role (actuating role) in which a big bonus game (BB game) is started by winning a prize. The corresponding symbol combinations are "BB1 symbol (also referred to as white 7) -BB1 symbol-BB1 symbol" and BB2 "BB2 symbol (also referred to as blue 7) -BB2 symbol-BB2 symbol". In addition, the flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are internally won, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, the prize is won. The flag indicating the internal winning is maintained until the game is completed, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are internally winning, and the symbol combination "white 7-white 7-white 7" corresponding to BB1 and the symbol corresponding to BB2 are displayed. The combination "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" is in a state of winning all together.

The "regular bonus (RB)" (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "RB") is a special role (actuating role) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning a prize. The corresponding symbol combination is "RB symbol (also referred to as bonus) -RB symbol-RB symbol". As for RB, the flag is carried over in the same manner as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game), the big bonus game is started without the start condition that the regular bonus game (RB game) is internally won and the symbol combination is displayed on the winning line. The regular bonus game may be started later, and when one regular bonus game is completed, the regular bonus game may be automatically started so that the next regular bonus game is started immediately.

"Small role (cherry, watermelon, bell) (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as" cherry "," watermelon "," bell ") is a winning role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol. The combination is "cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol" for cherry, "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" for watermelon, and "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" for bell. The corresponding payouts are as shown in the figure, with 4 cherries, 12 watermelons, and 8 bells. In the case of "cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol", the symbol of the left reel 110 may be a "cherry" symbol, and the symbols of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

"Replay" is a winning combination (operating role) that allows a game to be played without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize, and the medal is not paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" for the replay game.

Here, the internal winning probability of the winning combination will be outlined.

The internal winning probability of each combination is the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination, and the numerical data in the range of the random number value acquired at the time of the internal lottery described later (65536 in this embodiment). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each combination or loss. In the winning combination internal lottery process described later, it is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is the value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any combination, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, this lottery data is prepared with settings 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities for at least one role, and a game store clerk or the like can arbitrarily select and set any of the set values. ..

In the present embodiment, the watermelon and the cherry each win a prize when the winning combination is internally won in the internal lottery process and the operation timing of the stop operation is suitable. Hereinafter, watermelon and cherry are also referred to as chance roles. In addition, the bell wins a prize when the winning combination is internally elected in the internal lottery process and the stopping operation is performed in the correct stopping operation order. Hereinafter, the bell is also referred to as a push order role.

The AT state is a gaming state in which information (stop operation content) that is advantageous to the player is notified when the chance combination or the push order combination is internally won. In the AT state, the effect image display device 157 and the payout number display device 127 are used to execute an operation navigation for notifying the stop operation content to assist the winning. Specifically, when the push order combination is internally won in the AT state, the stop operation order is notified, and when the chance combination is internally won in the AT state, the stop operation timing (suggestion of the internally won combination) is notified. Since the operation navigation is executed, the player can easily win a predetermined small winning combination by following the stop operation content of the operation navigation. That is, the AT state is a state in which a large profit is given to the player by the operation navigation.

On the other hand, in the normal state, the operation navigation is not executed even if the chance combination or the push order combination is internally won.

In the present embodiment, when the AT lottery is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the AT state. In the AT lottery, for example, the winning or losing of the winning may be determined based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of digested games in the normal state after the end of the AT state reaches a predetermined threshold value (hereinafter referred to as the number of ceiling games), the game shifts to the AT state. That is, when the AT lottery is won in the normal state or when the number of digested games in the normal state reaches the number of ceiling games, the game shifts to the AT state and a predetermined number of AT games is given. In the AT state, an AT additional lottery is performed in which the number of AT games is added, and when the AT additional lottery is won, a predetermined number of AT games are added. On the other hand, in the AT state, when all the assigned AT games are exhausted, the AT state ends and the normal state is entered.

<Operation of slot machine>
Next, the processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, with reference to FIG. 4, the main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main processing of the main control unit.

When the power is turned on to the slot machine 100, first, in step S101, various initial setting processes are performed. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, the operation is permitted to the WDT 314, and the initial setting is performed. Set the value, etc.

In step S102, the medal insertion / start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, it is determined by detection by the sensor circuit 320 whether or not there is an electronic medal insertion operation by the bet buttons 130 to 132 or a direct medal insertion operation from the medal insertion slot 141, and when the insertion operation is performed. Turns on the winning line indicator lamp 120 according to the number of inserted medals. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. If the player wins the re-game combination in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals.

Further, a check as to whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated is performed based on the detection of the sensor circuit 320, and if it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the first sub-control unit 400 determines. On the other hand, preparations are made to send a start lever reception command indicating that the start lever 135 has been operated.

In step S103, a valid winning line is determined.

In step S104, a random number generated by the random number value generation circuit 316 is acquired.

In step S105, an internal lottery process for the winning combination is performed. In the internal lottery process of the winning combination, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104. As a result of the internal lottery, if any of the winning combinations (including the operating combination) is internally won, the condition device (flag) for the internally winning combination is activated (the flag of the winning combination is turned ON). Further, in step S105, preparations are made for transmitting an internal winning command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the watermelon is internally won, an internal winning command indicating that the watermelon has been internally won is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and the result of the internal lottery for the winning combination is lost (the winning combination). In the case of non-winning), an internal winning command indicating a loss is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S106, reel stop data is selected based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery in step S105. The operation conditions are also set for the reel stop data of the winning combination whose stop operation order is questioned, and when the reel stop data corresponding to these is selected, the operation conditions are also set.

In step S107, a reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is executed based on the start operation.

In step S108, the reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop data of the reel stop data is input in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. Refer to it and stop any of the reels 110 to 112 according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop data. If all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S109. In this step S108, the stop button reception command relating to the stop buttons 137 to 139 for which the stop operation was performed for each stop operation (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command and the second stop operation). Prepare to send the stop button reception 2 command for the third stop operation, and the stop button reception 3 command for the third stop operation) to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, reel stop for the third stop operation) 3 Command) is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S109, the winning determination process is performed. In the winning judgment process, the winning judgment of the symbol stopped by pressing the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed, and when the symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, the winning is won. It is judged that the role has been won. For example, if "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the watermelon has won a prize. Further, in this step S109, preparations are made for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S110, the medal payout process is performed. In the medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Further, in step S110, preparations are made for transmitting a medal payout command indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S111, the game state control process is performed. In this game state control process, control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of a BB prize, preparations are made so that the BB game can be started from the next time. Further, in this step S111, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command indicating the game state to the first sub-control unit 400.

With the above, one game is completed. After that, the game progresses by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-mentioned process. The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 5) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal in a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the timer interrupt signal is used as a trigger for the main control unit timer interrupt. The process is started in a predetermined cycle.

In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

In step S202, WDT314 is periodically (this) so that the count value of WDT314 does not exceed the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and WDT interruption does not occur (so as not to detect an abnormality in processing). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the cycle of interrupting the main control unit timer.

In step S203, the input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 is partitioned for each of the various sensors 318. It is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

In step S204, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

In step S205, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated in each time unit.

In step S206, the command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub control unit 400, the command type included in the received output schedule information enables the determination of the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300, and is included in the output schedule information. It becomes possible to determine the effect control content based on the information of the command data.

In step S207, the external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652, which is separate from the slot machine 100, via the information output circuit 334.

In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S203, the signal states of various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormality, medal payout abnormality, etc. is monitored, and if an error is detected, the error is detected. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) displays are set according to the current gaming state.

In step S209, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the power cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S211. When the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end processing, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each of the original registers. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S211, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the state at the time of power failure at the time of power recovery is saved as recovery data in a predetermined area of RAM 308, and power failure processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 6A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

First, the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 6A.

When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization process, the initial setting of the input / output port, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, the RAM 408 is provided with an area for storing the internal winning information, which is information representing the result of the internal winning, and an area for storing the RT update information, which is the information representing the gaming state, respectively.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S304, command processing, which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

In step S305, the staging control process (details will be described later) is performed. Here, the production is prepared according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

In step S306, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is an instruction to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S305, this instruction is output to the sound source IC 418.

In step S307, the lamp control process is performed based on the process result of step S305. For example, if there is an instruction to various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S305, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 422.

In step S308, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command to the shutter 163 in the effect data read in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 424.

In step S309, information output processing for setting to send a command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S305, the setting to output this control command is set, and the process returns to step S302.

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (b). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6C, a first sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt in a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S501, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 6A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S302, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S502, a command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S309, an effect random number value is updated, and the like are performed.

<Processing of the second sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Note that FIG. 7A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub-control unit 500.

First, in step S3001 of FIG. 7A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S601. In this initialization process, input / output port initial setting, initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 508, initialization process of the storage area in the VRAM 518, and the like are performed.

In step S602, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S603.

In step S603, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S604, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 determines each command received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S605, the staging control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S604, the process corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading the effect data for controlling the image of the background image from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, processing such as reading out the production data from ROM 506 other than this is included, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

In step S606, image control processing (details will be described later) is performed based on the processing result of step S605. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S605, the image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control process is completed, the process returns to step S602.

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

Next, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 7 (c). The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S801, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S602 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 7A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S602, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S802, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

Next, the image control process of step S4006 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 7 (d). The figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S901, an instruction to transfer image data is given. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display area A of the VRAM 536 and the drawing area of the display area B. As a result, the one-frame image stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets the ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set the command to instruct the start of data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the instruction set in the attribute register. After that, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

In step S902, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 has been input. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S903. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

In step S903, parameters are set based on the effect scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S901, the CPU 504 information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis of the VRAM 518, image size). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to VDP516. The VDP 516 sets parameters according to the attributes based on the instructions stored in the attribute registers.

In step S904, a drawing instruction is given. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504.

In step S905, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the end of drawing the image is input, and if the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S906, and if not, the generation end interrupt signal. Wait for to be entered.

In step S906, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images are generated is incremented (+1) to end the process.

<Operation check>
Next, an operation check that can be executed by the slot machine 100 will be described.

Here, the operation check means that a certain effect means (one or a plurality of effect means) among the plurality of effect means provided in the slot machine 100 is operated based on a predetermined operation pattern. It is a work of checking (inspecting) whether or not a certain staging means is operating based on a certain operation pattern (whether or not there is an abnormality).

<Operation check / staging means (display means)>
First, prior to the explanation of the operation check, the staging means provided in the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 8A. FIG. 8A is a schematic view (front view) showing a main part of the slot machine 100.

The slot machine 100 includes a display means capable of displaying as one of the effect means. Examples of the display means included in the slot machine 100 include a liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157, a payout number display device 127, a stored number display device 125, a game information display device 126, and the like described with reference to FIG. In this example, it is composed of a liquid crystal display device and an LED.

When the display means is adopted as the effect means, as a certain operation pattern, for example, an operation pattern in which the entire display area of the display means is filled with one or a plurality of colors, and the display and non-display of the display means are displayed and hidden at a certain time interval. Operation pattern that repeats with, operation pattern that lights the LED segments in a certain order, operation pattern that blinks the LED, operation pattern that changes the color of the display means, operation pattern that displays in a certain order when there are multiple display means , An operation pattern in which only some of the display means are displayed when there are a plurality of display means.

<Operation check / staging means (sound output means)>
The slot machine 100 includes a sound output means capable of outputting sound as one of the effect means. Examples of the sound output means included in the slot machine 100 include speakers 272 and 277 described with reference to FIG. 2.

When the sound output means is adopted as the effect means, as certain operation patterns, for example, an operation pattern for outputting a certain sound from the sound output means, an operation pattern for changing the volume and frequency of the sound output from the sound output means, and the like. An operation pattern that stops (silences) the output of sound from the sound output means, an operation pattern that outputs sound in a certain order when there are multiple sound output means, and some sound output when there are multiple sound output means. An operation pattern for outputting sound only by means can be mentioned.

In the specification of the present application, the sound output means such as speakers 272 and 277 may be collectively referred to as "speaker", and the operation check of these sound output means may be referred to as "speaker check".

<Operation check / staging means (light emitting means)>
The slot machine 100 includes a light emitting means capable of emitting (outputting) light as one of the directing means. Examples of the light emitting means included in the slot machine 100 include an upper lamp 142 described with reference to FIG. 1, a side lamp 144, navigation lamps 149a to 149c for performing the above-mentioned operation navigation, and reel backlights of reels 110 to 112. Examples include 148, a title panel 162, an effect button 192, a stop button 137 to 139, a start lever 135, and the like. In this example, all of the light emitting means are composed of LEDs.

When the light emitting means is adopted as the effect means, as certain operation patterns, for example, an operation pattern for lighting the LEDs constituting the light emitting means in a certain order, an operation pattern for blinking the LEDs constituting the light emitting means, and a light emitting means. Examples thereof include an operation pattern for changing a color, an operation pattern for emitting light in a certain order when there are a plurality of light emitting means, an operation pattern for displaying only a part of the light emitting means when there are a plurality of light emitting means, and the like.

The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, and examples of the light emitting means provided in the pachinko machine include a frame lamp, an effect button, and an accessory.

<Operation check / staging means (light emitting means) / upper lamp, side lamp>
The upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144 operate based on a certain operation pattern when the operation check start condition is satisfied (in this example, the front door 102 is closed and the operation check is performed). (In this example, light emission based on an operation pattern in which blue lighting → red lighting → green lighting → blue lighting → ... is repeated) can be executed.

On the other hand, when the upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144 do not satisfy the operation check start condition (in this example, when the front door 102 is open), the upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144 light up in white and do not satisfy the operation check start condition. In this case (in this example, the front door 102 is closed and the operation check is not performed), the light is turned off.

<Operation check / staging means (light emitting means) / navigation lamp>
The navigation lamps 149a to 149c operate based on a certain operation pattern when the operation check start condition is satisfied (in this example, the front door 102 is closed and the operation check is applied). In the example, it is possible to execute light emission based on an operation pattern in which white lighting and extinguishing are repeated.

On the other hand, the navigation lamps 149a to 149c are lit in white when the operation check start condition is not satisfied (in this example, the front door 102 is open), and the operation check start condition is not satisfied (in this example). In this example, the light is turned off when the front door 102 is closed and is not subject to the operation check).

<Operation check / staging means (light emitting means) / reel backlight, title panel>
When the reel backlight 148 and the title panel 162 satisfy the operation check start condition (in this example, the operation check target), the reel backlight 148 and the title panel 162 operate based on a certain operation pattern (in this example, white lighting). While it is possible to execute light emission based on an operation pattern that repeats turning off and off, if the operation check start condition is not met (in this example, it is not the target of the operation check), the light is turned off and the front door is turned off. Opening or closing 102 is not an operation check condition.

<Operation check / staging means (light emitting means) / staging button, stop button>
The effect button 192 and the stop buttons 137 to 139 operate based on a certain operation pattern (in this example, red) when the operation check start condition is satisfied (in this example, the operation check target). While it is possible to execute lighting → blue lighting → green lighting → red lighting → ... (If not), the lights are turned off, and opening or closing the front door 102 is not a condition for starting the operation check.

In the specification of the present application, a light emitting means composed of LEDs such as an upper lamp 142, a side lamp 144, a reel backlight 148, a navigation lamp 149a to 149c, an effect button 192, a stop button 137 to 139, and a title panel 162 is used. , The term "LED" may be used generically, and the operation check of these light emitting means may be referred to as "LED check", but the "light emitting means" according to the present invention is not limited to the LED.

Further, since the upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144 are light emitting means arranged in the upper region of the slot machine 100, these light emitting means or one or a plurality of LEDs constituting the light emitting means are collectively referred to as one or a plurality of LEDs. It may be referred to as "LED in the upper area" or simply "upper area".

Further, since the reel backlight 148, the navigation lamps 149a to 149c, the effect buttons 192, and the stop buttons 137 to 139 are light emitting means arranged in the central region of the slot machine 100, these light emitting means or the said light emitting means. The one or more LEDs constituting the light emitting means may be collectively referred to as "LED in the central region" or simply "central region".

Further, since the title panel 162 is a light emitting means arranged in the lower region of the slot machine 100, the light emitting means or one or a plurality of LEDs constituting the light emitting means are collectively referred to as "lower region. It may be referred to as "LED" or simply "lower area".

<Operation check / setting change / setting confirmation mode>
Next, prior to the explanation of the operation check, the setting change / setting confirmation mode will be described.

When the power of the game console according to the present embodiment is turned on with the front door 102 opened and the setting key provided inside the main body 101 turned on (or a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on). It is possible to shift to the setting change mode in which the setting can be changed before (when the setting key is turned on before the control unit confirms the on / off state of the setting key).

Here, the setting change means to change the setting value of the game console, and in this example, the operation means (in this example, while displaying the setting value (any of the setting 1 to the setting 6) on the payout number display 127. Every time the pressing operation by the setting switch) is detected, the setting value 1 to 6 currently set is incremented and updated by 1, and when the setting value exceeds 6, it is repeatedly executed to return to 1. It is possible to change the set value with.

Further, in the setting change mode, when the pressing operation by the operation means (start lever 135 in this example) is accepted, the setting value is confirmed, the setting change is completed, and the front door 102 is opened with the setting key off. When it is closed, it shifts to the normal game state where normal games are possible.

When the operation of the operation means (start lever 135) is executed without pressing the operation means (setting switch), or by repeating the pressing operation of the operation means (setting switch), the set value is set once (for example). , Setting 5 → Setting 6 → Setting 1 → ... → Setting 5) When the operation of the operation means (start lever 135) is executed, the setting is the same as the previous setting.

The game console according to this embodiment can shift to a setting confirmation mode in which setting confirmation is possible when the front door 102 is opened and the setting key provided inside the main body 101 is turned on after the power is turned on. Is.

Here, the setting confirmation means to confirm the setting value of the game console, and in this example, the setting value (for example, setting 1) initially set by the pressing operation by the operation means (setting switch) or the setting value is confirmed. It is possible to confirm the set value by displaying the set value (any of the settings 1 to 6) set by the setting change on the payout number display 127.

In the specification of the present application, the setting change mode in which the setting can be changed and the setting confirmation mode in which the setting can be confirmed may be collectively referred to as the setting change / setting confirmation mode. , The setting change mode that can only change the setting, the setting confirmation mode that can only confirm the setting, and the mode that can change the setting and confirm the setting are included.

<Operation check / Power on → Menu selection>
FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a display example of the menu screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 in the setting change / setting confirmation mode and a display example of the LED substrate 101a arranged inside the main body 101.

When the setting change operation is performed during the setting change / setting confirmation mode, the set value (one of the settings 1 to 6) is displayed on the payout number display 127, and FIG. 8 (b) is shown. As shown below, a numerical value (0 in this example) indicating that the set value is being changed (undecided) is displayed on the LED substrate 101a. On the other hand, when the setting confirmation operation is performed during the setting change / setting confirmation mode, the numerical value indicating the current setting value on the payout number display 127 and the LED board 101a (3 indicating the setting 3 in this example). ) Is displayed.

Further, in the setting change / setting confirmation mode of this example, the menu screen (setting screen) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. By operating the cross key 193b or the OK button 193a (operation means), the clerk of the amusement shop can set the setting change history, error history, system volume setting, power saving mode setting, and operation check on the menu screen (setting screen). It is possible to arbitrarily select any of the items. Needless to say, the items that can be selected in the setting change / setting confirmation mode are not limited to this example.

For example, on the menu screen (setting screen), when the setting change history item is selected, it is possible to display the history of past setting changes and setting confirmation, and when the error history item is selected, the relevant setting is displayed. It is possible to display the history of errors that have occurred in the game table in the past, and the history of opening and closing the front door 102, turning on the power, and restoring power.

In addition, when an item for setting the system volume is selected on the menu screen (setting screen), a maximum volume that can be set only by an administrator such as a game store clerk or an error (for example, opening the front door 102) occurs. It is possible to set the volume of the error sound (door opening notification sound) that is sometimes output, and when the power saving mode setting item is selected, the power saving mode setting (for example, the volume setting of the speakers 272 and 277 and the LED) (Simple setting of brightness, etc.) is possible. The details of the system volume setting and the power saving mode setting will be described later with reference to FIGS. 22 to 27.

Further, when the operation check item is selected on the menu screen (setting screen), the operation check of the LED and the speaker 272, 277 included in the slot machine 100 can be performed. Hereinafter, this operation check will be described in detail.

According to this example, since the operation check can be performed while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed, only the clerk of the game store can confirm the operation and the setting is changed unintentionally. It may be possible to prevent the situation.

<Selection of operation check / operation check>
FIG. 8 (c) is a diagram showing a display example when the item of the operation check MC is temporarily selected on the menu screen, and FIG. 8 (d) is a diagram showing an OK button with the item of the operation check MC temporarily selected. It is a figure which showed the display example after 193a was pressed.

When the item of the operation check MC is temporarily selected on the menu screen and the OK button 193a is pressed, the operation check menu screen MCM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as shown in FIG. 8D. By operating the cross key 193b or the OK button 193a, a clerk of a game store or the like can arbitrarily select either the LED check LC or the speaker check SC on the operation check menu screen MCM.

According to this example, during the operation check of the first staging means (LED), it is impossible to check the operation of the second staging means, and the operation of the second staging means (speaker). During the check, it is impossible to check the operation of the first certain staging means, so that the operation check of each staging means can be performed more reliably.

<Operation check / LED check>
FIG. 9 (a) is a diagram showing a display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the LED check LC item temporarily selected in the operation check menu screen MCM described with reference to FIG. 8 (d). Is.

When the LED check LC item is temporarily selected in the operation menu screen MCM and the OK button 193a is pressed, the LED check area menu screen LEM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as shown in FIG. 9A. .. By operating the cross key 193b or the OK button 193a, a clerk of a game store or the like can operate the LED operation check target area (in this example, the upper area AE, the middle area CE, and the lower area) on the LED check area menu screen LEM. It is possible to arbitrarily select any item of UE).

LED check area The upper area in the menu screen LED indicates the operation check of the LEDs (in this example, the upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144) arranged in the upper area of the slot machine 100, and these LEDs (upper part). When it is desired to check the operation of the lamp 142 and the side lamp 144), as shown in FIG. 9B, after temporarily selecting the item of the upper region UE, the OK button 193a is pressed.

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the item of the upper region AE temporarily selected in the LED check area menu screen LED shown in FIG. 9A. ..

In this example, since the item of the upper region AE is selected, the LEDs (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) arranged in the upper region are subject to the operation check, and in the liquid crystal display device 157, the LED of the upper region A display notifying that the check is in progress (in this example, a display of the character string "upper / side lamp is being confirmed") is displayed, and the LED check in the upper area is started.

LED check area The central area in the menu screen LED is an LED arranged in the central area of the slot machine 100 (in this example, the reel backlight 148, the navigation lamps 149a to 149c, the effect button 192, and the stop button 137. ~ 139) shows the operation check, and when it is desired to check the operation of these LEDs (reel backlight 148, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, effect button 192, and stop button 137 to 139), the central region. After temporarily selecting the CE item, the OK button 193a is pressed.

FIG. 9 (c) is a diagram showing a display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the item of the central region CE temporarily selected in the LED check area menu screen LED shown in FIG. 9 (a). be.

In this example, since the item of the central region CE is selected, the LEDs (reel backlight 148, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, effect buttons 192, and stop buttons 137 to 139) arranged in the central region operate. It is the target of the check, and the liquid crystal display device 157 displays that the LED in the central region is being checked (in this example, the character string "checking the lamp button under the backlight / reel" is displayed). At the same time, the LED check in the central region is started.

LED check area The lower area in the menu screen LED indicates the operation check of the LEDs (title panel 162 in this example) arranged in the lower area of the slot machine 100, and these LEDs (title panel 162). If you want to check the operation, temporarily select the item of the lower area UE, and then press the OK button 193a.

FIG. 9D is a diagram showing a display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the item of the lower region UE temporarily selected in the LED check area menu screen LED shown in FIG. 9A. ..

In this example, since the item of the lower region UE is selected, the LED (title panel 162) arranged in the lower region is the target of the operation check, and the liquid crystal display device 157 is checking the LED in the lower region. A display notifying that is displayed (in this example, the character string "Title panel is being confirmed" is displayed), and the LED check in the lower area is started.

According to this example, in the operation check, since a certain staging means arranged in an area where the operation check is not executed does not execute an operation based on a certain operation pattern, the staging means that is the target of the operation check. Is easier to understand, and the operation check can be performed more reliably.

<Operation check / Speaker check>
FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the speaker check item SC temporarily selected in the operation check menu screen MCM shown in FIG. 8D.

When the speaker check SC item is temporarily selected on the operation menu screen MCM and the OK button 193a is pressed, as shown in FIG. 10A, the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies that the speaker check is in progress. (In this example, the character string "speaker is being confirmed" is displayed) and the speaker check is started. The details of the speaker check will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 and the like.

<Operation check / LED check in the upper area (door open)>
10 (b) and 10 (c) and 11 (a) to 11 (c) show the flow until the LED check in the upper region is selected in the setting change / setting confirmation mode with the door open. It is a figure shown by.

The state shown in FIG. 10B is a state in which the front door 102 is opened and the power is turned on with the setting key provided inside the main body 101 turned on.

In this state, since the front door 102 is opened, the door opening notification for notifying the door opening is started. In this example, the LED in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) is started as the door opening notification. And a part of the LED in the central region (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) is lit in white.

The state shown in FIG. 10 (c) following is a state in which the item of the operation check MC is temporarily selected on the menu screen, and the state shown in FIG. 11 (a) is a state in which the item of the operation check MC is temporarily selected. The state after the button 193a is pressed, and the state shown in FIG. 11B is the state after the OK button 193a is pressed with the LED check LC item temporarily selected.

In this example, since the door is open in any of the states, the door opening notification is continued, and the LED in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) and a part of the LED in the central region (navigation lamp 149a to 149c) is lit in white.

The state shown in FIG. 11 (c) is a state in which the OK button 193a is pressed with the item of the upper region AE temporarily selected on the LED check area menu screen LED shown in FIG. 11 (b).

In this example, since the item of the upper region AE is selected, the LEDs (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) arranged in the upper region are subject to the operation check, and the LED of the upper region in the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed. A display is displayed to notify that the check is in progress (in this example, the character string "upper / side lamp is being checked" is displayed), but since the door open notification is prioritized over the LED check, the LED in the upper area is displayed. Without starting the check, the door opening notification is continued, and the LED in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) and a part of the LED in the central region (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) are lit in white.

According to this example, some of the staging means (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) cannot be checked for operation when the door is open. On the other hand, it is possible to urge the door to be closed to surely check the operation of the staging means, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects in the staging means.

Further, since the door opening notification can be executed even during the LED check, it is possible to check the operation of the staging means while notifying the outside that the door is open.

Further, since the mode of the door opening notification and the LED check are different, the difference between the door opening notification and the operation check can be easily distinguished, and the convenience can be enhanced.

<Operation check / LED check in the upper area (door closed)>
11 (d) and 12 (a) to 12 (c) show that the door is closed, the LED check in the upper region is selected, and then the door is closed and the LED check in the upper region is executed. It is the figure which showed the flow in time series.

The state shown in FIG. 11D is a state in which the door is closed in the state where the LED check in the upper region is selected in the state where the door is closed as described with reference to FIG. 11C.

In this state, since the front door 102 is closed in the state where the LED check in the upper region is selected, the door opening notification is terminated.

Further, since the LEDs in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) satisfied the operation check start condition (the front door 102 was closed and became the target of the operation check), the LED check in the upper region was performed. However, some of the LEDs in the central region (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) do not meet the operation check start condition (the front door 102 is closed and is not subject to the operation check). Then turn off the lights.

As described above, in the LED check in the upper region, the operation based on a certain operation pattern (in this example, the light emission based on the operation pattern in which blue lighting → green lighting → red lighting → blue lighting → ... is repeated). Is feasible.

Specifically, in the LED check in the upper region, as shown in FIG. 11D, the LEDs in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) are lit in blue for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). After the lapse of time, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the LEDs in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) are turned on in red, and after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), in FIG. 12 (b). As shown, the LEDs in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) are lit in green, and thereafter, the lighting is repeatedly executed in this order.

<Operation check / LED check in the central area (door closed)>
In FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d) and FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), when the door is closed, the LED check in the central region is selected during the LED check in the upper region, and the LED check in the central region is selected. It is a figure which showed the flow until is executed in chronological order.

In the state shown in FIG. 12 (c), the LED check in the central region was tentatively selected during the LED check in the upper region described with reference to FIGS. 11 (d), 12 (a), and 12 (b). FIG. 12 (d) is a diagram showing a display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the item of the central region CE temporarily selected.

In the state shown in FIG. 12 (d), the LEDs (reel backlight 148, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, effect buttons 192, and stop buttons 137 to 139) in the central region satisfy the operation check start condition (front door). Since 102 was closed and was subject to the operation check), the LED check in the central region is started.

As described above, in the LED check of a part of the LEDs (navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148) in the central region, the operation based on a certain operation pattern (in this example, the operation pattern of blinking white) is used. It is possible to execute light emission based on, and in the LED check of some other LEDs (effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139) in the central region, an operation based on a certain operation pattern (red in this example) is performed. It is possible to execute (light emission based on an operation pattern that repeats lighting → blue lighting → green lighting → red lighting → ...).

Specifically, in the LED check of a part of the LEDs (navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148) in the central region, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), a part of the LEDs (navigation) in the central region. Lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148) are turned on in white, and after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13A, a part of the LED (navigation lamp) in the central region is used. 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148) are turned off, and thereafter, white on and off are repeatedly executed.

Further, in the LED check of the other part of the LEDs in the central region (effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139), as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the other part of the LED in the central region (effect). Button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139) are lit in red, and after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), some other LEDs in the central region (effect). Button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139) are lit in blue, and after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), some other LED (effect button) in the central region. 192, stop buttons 137 to 139) are lit in green, and thereafter, the lighting is repeatedly executed in this order.

According to this example, the operation can be checked even when the door is closed, so that the convenience can be improved. Further, since the LEDs other than the LEDs that are the target of the operation check are turned off, the area that is the target of the operation check can be easily understood, and the operation check can be performed quickly.

<Operation check / LED check in the central area (door closed → door open)>
FIG. 13 (c) is a diagram showing a state in which the door is opened while the LED check in the central region is being executed with the door closed.

In this state, since the front door 102 is opened, the door opening notification for notifying the door opening is started. In this example, the LED in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) is started as the door opening notification. And a part of the LED in the central region (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) is lit in white.

While the door is closed, some LEDs (navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148) in the central region are repeatedly turned on and off in white, but the door opening notification is prioritized over the LED check. Therefore, while the door is open, the LED check (turning on and off in white) of the navigation lamps 149a to 149c is interrupted, and the door opening notification (lights in white) is given priority.

According to this example, some of the staging means (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) cannot be checked for operation when the door is open. , It is possible to urge the door to be closed to surely check the operation of the staging means, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects in the staging means.

Further, since the door opening notification can be executed even during the LED check, it is possible to check the operation of the staging means while notifying the outside that the door is open.

Further, since the mode of the door opening notification and the LED check are different, the difference between the door opening notification and the operation check can be easily distinguished, and the convenience can be enhanced.

<Operation check / LED check in the central area (door open → door closed)>
FIG. 13D is a diagram showing a state in which the door is closed while the LED check in the central region is being executed with the door open.

In this state, since the front door 102 is closed, the door opening notification for notifying the door opening has ended, the door opening notification (lights up in white) of the navigation lamps 149a to 149c has ended, and the LED check (white) has ended. (Turning on and off) is restarting.

The LED check of the navigation lamps 149a to 149c may be restarted from the beginning when the white lighting is started, or the white lighting may be restarted from the beginning, and the LED check (white lighting) may be performed while the door is open. (Turn off) may be executed in the background, and when the door is closed, it may be restarted from the state of being executed in the background (for example, in the middle of turning on the white color). That is, before the door is opened, the LED check (lighting mode) of the navigation lamps 149a to 149c and the reel backlight 148 are synchronized, but after the door is opened, only the LED check of the navigation lamps 149a to 149c is interrupted. After the door is closed again, the LED check (lighting mode) of the navigation lamps 149a to 149c and the reel backlight 148 may be asynchronous.

<Operation check / LED check in the lower area (door closed)>
14 (a) to 14 (c) show the flow until the LED check in the lower region is selected and the LED check in the lower region is executed during the execution of the LED check (door closing) in the central region. It is a figure.

The state shown in FIG. 14A is a state in which the LED check in the lower region is provisionally selected during the LED check in the central region, and FIG. 14B is a state in which the item in the lower region UE is provisionally selected. It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed.

In the state shown in FIG. 14B, since the LED in the lower region (title panel 162) satisfies the operation check start condition (becomes the target of the operation check), the LED check in the lower region is started.

As described above, in the LED check of the LED (title panel 162) in the lower region, it is possible to execute an operation based on a certain operation pattern (in this example, light emission based on an operation pattern in which white lighting and extinguishing are repeated). ..

Specifically, in the LED check of the LED in the lower region (title panel 162), as shown in FIG. 12 (b), after the LED in the lower region (title panel 162) is turned on in white, a predetermined time (for example, for example). After 5 seconds), as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the LED (title panel 162) in the lower region is turned off, and then the white LED is turned on and off repeatedly.

According to this example, the operation can be checked even when the door is closed, so that the convenience can be improved. Further, since the LEDs other than the LEDs that are the target of the operation check are turned off, the area that is the target of the operation check can be easily understood, and the operation check can be performed quickly.

<Operation check / LED check in the lower area (door closed → door open)>
FIG. 14D is a diagram showing a state in which the door is opened while the LED check in the lower region is being executed in the state where the door is closed.

In this state, since the front door 102 is opened, the door opening notification for notifying the door opening is started. In this example, the LED in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) is started as the door opening notification. And a part of the LED in the central region (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) is lit in white.

On the other hand, since the LED in the lower region (title panel 162) is not affected by the opening and closing of the door, the LED check (white lighting and extinguishing) is continued even while the door is open.

<Operation check / Speaker check (door open)>
FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a state in which the speaker check SC item is tentatively selected in the operation check menu screen MCM described with reference to FIG. 8D.

In this state, since the front door 102 is open, the door opening notification for notifying the door opening is started. In this example, the LED in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144) is started as the door opening notification. ) And a part of the LED in the central area (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) are lit in white, and a door opening sound (in this example, the sound "the door is open") is output from a speaker (not shown). ing.

FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a display example after the OK button 193a is pressed with the speaker check item SC temporarily selected on the operation check menu screen MCM.

When the speaker check SC item is temporarily selected on the operation menu screen MCM and the OK button 193a is pressed, the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies that the speaker is being checked (in this example, "speaker is being confirmed". (Display of the character string), and the speaker check is started.

In the speaker check of this example, the operation based on a certain operation pattern (in this example, the sound output of the lower right speaker → the sound output of the lower left speaker → the sound output of the upper speaker → the sound output of the lower right speaker →… is repeated. It is possible to execute (speaker output) based on the pattern.

Specifically, in the speaker check, as shown in FIG. 15B, a check sound (in this example, "lower right speaker test in progress" is performed from the lower right speaker arranged at the lower right front of the slot machine 100. (Voice) is output, and after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), a check sound (in this example, " The sound "during the lower left speaker test") is output, and after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, a check sound (check sound) is output from the upper speaker arranged at the upper part of the slot machine 100 as shown in FIG. 15 (d). In this example, the sound "during the upper speaker test") is output, and thereafter, the sound is repeatedly output in this order.

In this example, since the door is being opened, the check sound by the speaker check is output in order from each speaker, and the door opening sound is output from all the speakers.

According to this example, in the operation check, the first certain effect means (LED) can switch the portion to be the target of the operation check by the operation by the operation means, and the second certain effect means. In the operation check, the part of the (speaker) that is the target of the operation check is automatically switched regardless of the operation by the operation means. It is possible to isolate the production means to be performed, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the operation check.

Further, during the operation check of the first staging means (LED), it is impossible to check the operation of the second staging means, and during the operation check of the second staging means (speaker), the operation is checked. Since it is impossible to check the operation of the first certain staging means, it is possible to more reliably check the operation of each staging means.

In addition, it is necessary to visually check the operation of the light emitting means (LED), and the operation check target can be manually switched to ensure the operation check, and the operation check of the sound output means (speaker) can be done by ear. All you have to do is check it, and you can easily switch the operation check target and easily perform the operation check.

Further, in the operation check, since the operation check sound can be output while outputting the door opening notification sound, the operation check can be performed at the same time while notifying the outside of the door opening, and the convenience can be enhanced.

<Operation check / Speaker check (door open → door closed)>
FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a state in which the door is closed while the speaker check is being executed with the door open.

In this state, since the front door 102 is closed, the output of the door opening sound is terminated, while the speaker check is not affected by the opening and closing of the door. continuing.

<Operation check / Operation of setting key>
16 (b) to 16 (d) show that the lever operation for confirming the setting is executed during the execution of the LED check (door opening) in the central region until the front door 102 is closed before the setting key is returned. It is a figure which showed the flow.

As described above, in the slot machine 100, when the pressing operation by the operating means (start lever 135) is accepted in the setting change / setting confirmation mode, the set value is confirmed, the setting change is completed, and the setting key is turned off. When the front door 102 is closed in the state (the state in which the setting key is returned to the initial position), the state shifts to the normal game state in which the normal game is possible.

However, in this example, as shown in FIG. 16D, the front door 102 is in a state where the setting key is on (a state in which the setting key is not returned to the initial position) during the execution of the LED check in the central region. Since it was closed, it does not shift to the normal game state and the demo screen is not displayed.

Since the operation check can be executed while changing the setting or checking the setting, the door may be closed by forgetting to change the setting of the original setting value, but with such a configuration, the setting screen Since it is possible to notify that normal games are not possible by continuously displaying, it may be possible to tell the clerk in the hall that he / she has forgotten to change the setting or forgot to remove the setting key.

17 (a) to 17 (c) are views showing the flow from returning the setting key to closing the front door 102 during the execution of the LED check (door opening) in the central region.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 17 (b) and 17 (c), the front door 102 is in a state where the setting key is off (a state in which the setting key is returned to the initial position) while the LED check in the central region is being executed. Has been closed, so it has transitioned to the normal game state and is displaying the demo screen.

In addition, since the setting change / setting confirmation mode has ended and the normal game state has been entered, the operation check (LED check and speaker check) is forcibly terminated, and the LED emits light for directing from the light emitted based on the LED check. The light emission is changed to the light emission based on the mode, and the speaker is changed from the sound output based on the speaker check to the sound output based on the production voice mode.

According to this example, the operation check can be executed while the setting is being changed or the setting is confirmed due to the operation of the setting key, and the operation check is performed in connection with turning the setting key from on to off during the operation check. Since it is finished, it can be finished without waiting for the completion of the operation check.

As described above, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1) and a staging means (for example, an effect means). , Upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, title panel 162, effect button 192, light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, speakers 272, 277, etc. A game table including a sound output means, a display means such as a liquid crystal display device 157), and the effect means is an operation based on a certain operation pattern (for example, in the case of an upper lamp 142 or a side lamp 144). Includes a certain effect means capable of executing (light emission based on an operation pattern of repeating blue lighting → red lighting → green lighting → blue lighting → ...), and the certain effect means is the game console. It is arranged at a position where the operation check (hereinafter referred to as "operation check") is possible from the front of the above, and a part of the certain staging means (for example, the reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, the title. The panel 162, the effect button 192, and the stop buttons 137 to 139) can be checked for operation with the door open, and a part of the certain effect means (for example, the upper lamp 142, etc.). The side lamps 144 and the navigation lamps 149a to 149c) are game consoles characterized in that the operation check is impossible when the door is open.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, since it is impossible to check the operation of a part of the certain staging means with the door open, the door is given to the clerk of the game shop or the like. It is possible to urge the operation of the staging means to be surely performed by closing the door, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects in the staging means.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1) and an effect means (for example, the upper lamp 142). , Side lamp 144, Navi lamps 149a to 149c, Reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, Title panel 162, Direction button 192, Light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, Sound output means such as speakers 272, 277, It is a game table provided with a display means such as a liquid crystal display device 157), and the effect means is blue in the case of an operation based on a certain operation pattern (for example, an upper lamp 142 or a side lamp 144). A certain effect means capable of executing (light emission based on an operation pattern of repeating lighting → red lighting → green lighting → blue lighting → ...). It is arranged at a position where operation check (hereinafter referred to as "operation check") is possible, and a part of the certain effect means (for example, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, title panel 162, effect). Buttons 192 and stop buttons 137 to 139) can be checked for operation while the door is open, and a part of the certain staging means (for example, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.). The navigation lamps 149a to 149c) cannot perform the operation check when the door is open, and the operation check can be executed at least during the setting change and the setting confirmation. It is a featured game console.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, since it is impossible to check the operation of a part of the certain staging means with the door open, the door is given to the clerk of the game shop or the like. It is possible to urge the operation of the staging means to be surely performed by closing the door, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects in the staging means. In addition, since the operation check can be performed while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed, only the clerk of the game store can check the operation, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the setting is changed unintentionally. In some cases.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1) and an effect means (for example, the upper lamp 142). , Side lamp 144, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, title panel 162, staging button 192, light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, sound output means such as speakers 272 and 277, It is a game table provided with a display means such as a liquid crystal display device 157), and the effect means is blue in the case of an operation based on a certain operation pattern (for example, an upper lamp 142 or a side lamp 144). A certain effect means capable of executing (light emission based on an operation pattern of repeating lighting → red lighting → green lighting → blue lighting → ...). It is arranged at a position where an operation check (hereinafter, referred to as "operation check") is possible, and is referred to as a part of the certain effect means (hereinafter, referred to as "a first certain effect means", for example, each reel 110. The operation of the reel backlight 148, the title panel 162, the effect button 192, and the stop buttons 137 to 139) of the 112 is open, and the operation can be checked. Some of them (hereinafter referred to as "a second staging means"; for example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamps 144, and the navigation lamps 149a to 149c) cannot be checked for operation when the door is open. The first effect means and the second effect means are arranged in different areas in the game table, the operation check can be performed for each area, and the door is closed. In the present state, the first certain effect means and the second certain effect means arranged in the area where the operation check is not executed do not execute the operation based on the operation pattern. It is a game table characterized by this.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, since it is impossible to check the operation of a part of the certain staging means with the door open, the door is given to the clerk of the game shop or the like. It is possible to urge the operation of the staging means to be surely performed by closing the door, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects in the staging means. Further, in the operation check, since a certain effect means arranged in the area where the operation check is not executed does not execute the operation based on a certain operation pattern, the effect means targeted for the operation check becomes easy to understand. , The operation check can be performed more reliably.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1) and an effect means (for example, the upper lamp 142). , Side lamp 144, Navi lamps 149a to 149c, Reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, Title panel 162, Direction button 192, Light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, Sound output means such as speakers 272, 277, It is a game table provided with a display means such as a liquid crystal display device 157), and the effect means is blue in the case of an operation based on a certain operation pattern (for example, an upper lamp 142 or a side lamp 144). A certain effect means capable of executing (light emission based on an operation pattern of repeating lighting → red lighting → green lighting → blue lighting → ...). It is arranged at a position where an operation check (hereinafter, referred to as "operation check") is possible, and is referred to as a part of the certain effect means (hereinafter, referred to as "a first certain effect means", for example, each reel 110. The operation of the reel backlight 148, the title panel 162, the effect button 192, and the stop buttons 137 to 139) of the 112 is open, and the operation can be checked. Some of them (hereinafter referred to as "second certain staging means"; for example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamps 144, and the navigation lamps 149a to 149c) cannot be checked for operation when the door is open. The first effect means and the second effect means are arranged in different areas in the game table, the operation check can be performed for each area, and the door is closed. In the state of being present, the first certain effect means and the second certain effect means arranged in the area where the operation check is not executed do not execute the operation based on the operation pattern. The second certain staging means is a game table characterized in that, in a state where the door is open, a door opening notification suggesting that the door is open can be executed. ..

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, since it is impossible to check the operation of a part of the certain staging means with the door open, the door is given to the clerk of the game shop or the like. It is possible to urge the operation of the staging means to be surely performed by closing the door, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects in the staging means. Further, in the operation check, since a certain effect means arranged in the area where the operation check is not executed does not execute the operation based on a certain operation pattern, the effect means targeted for the operation check becomes easy to understand. , The operation check can be performed more reliably. Further, since the door opening notification can be executed, it is possible to check the operation of the staging means while notifying the outside that the door is open.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1) and an effect means (for example, the upper lamp 142). , Side lamp 144, Navi lamps 149a to 149c, Reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, Title panel 162, Direction button 192, Light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, Sound output means such as speakers 272, 277, It is a game table provided with a display means such as a liquid crystal display device 157), and the effect means is blue in the case of an operation based on a certain operation pattern (for example, an upper lamp 142 or a side lamp 144). A certain effect means capable of executing (light emission based on an operation pattern of repeating lighting → red lighting → green lighting → blue lighting → ...). It is arranged at a position where an operation check (hereinafter, referred to as "operation check") is possible, and is referred to as a part of the certain effect means (hereinafter, referred to as "a first certain effect means", for example, each reel 110. The operation of the reel backlight 148, the title panel 162, the effect button 192, and the stop buttons 137 to 139) of the 112 is open, and the operation can be checked. Some of them (hereinafter referred to as "a second staging means"; for example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamps 144, and the navigation lamps 149a to 149c) cannot be checked for operation when the door is open. The first staging means and the second staging means are arranged in different regions in the game table, the operation check can be performed for each region, and the door is opened. In the state of being present, the second certain staging means arranged in the area where the operation check is not executed can execute the door opening notification suggesting that the door is open. It is a featured game console.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, since it is impossible to check the operation of a part of the certain staging means with the door open, the door is given to the clerk of the game shop or the like. It is possible to urge the operation of the staging means to be surely performed by closing the door, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects in the staging means. Further, since the door opening notification can be executed, it is possible to check the operation of the staging means while notifying the outside that the door is open.
Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment includes a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1) and a plurality of light emitting means. The plurality of light emitting means are a first light emitting means (for example, reel backlight 148), a second light emitting means (for example, navigation lamps 149a to 149c), and a third light emitting means. (For example, the upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144), the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are checked when receiving an instruction of a certain operation check (for example, checking the LED in the central region). It is a light emitting means capable of executing a light emitting operation based on a pattern (for example, LED check (white lighting and extinguishing)), and in a state where the door is open (hereinafter, referred to as "first state"), the above-mentioned or When the operation check instruction is received, the first light emitting means executes a light emitting operation based on the check pattern, and the second light emitting means is based on the notification pattern regarding the first state. The state in which the door is closed from the first state in which the light emitting operation (for example, the door open notification (lights up in white)) is executed and the instruction of the certain operation check is received (hereinafter referred to as "second state"). ), The first light emitting means continues the light emitting operation based on the check pattern, and the second light emitting means starts from the light emitting operation based on the notification pattern regarding the first state. The operation check is switched to the light emitting operation based on the check pattern, and the certain operation check is an operation check executed by designating a first check area with respect to the operation check of the plurality of light emitting means. The third light emitting means receives an operation check instruction in which a check area different from the first check area (hereinafter referred to as "second check area") is designated in the first state. It is a means for executing a light emitting operation based on a notification pattern relating to the first state, and the third light emitting means receives an operation check instruction in which the second check area is designated in the second state. In this case, it is a game table characterized by being a means for executing a light emitting operation based on the instruction of the operation check.
According to the game console according to the present embodiment, in a certain operation check with the door open, the first light emitting means executes the light emitting operation based on the check pattern, while the second light emitting means performs the light emitting operation of the door. In order to perform a light emitting operation based on a notification pattern regarding an open state, and to perform a light emitting operation based on a check pattern by both the first and second light emitting means in a certain operation check when the door is closed. , After informing the clerk of the game store that the door is open by the light emitting operation by the second light emitting means, close the door and surely check the operation of the light emitting means from the front of the housing. It is possible to urge the person to perform the above-mentioned measures, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a malfunction of the light emitting means. Further, since a certain operation check targeting the first and second light emitting means is executed by designating one check area from a plurality of check areas, the light emitting means which is the target of the operation check. Is easier to understand, and the operation check can be performed more reliably. Further, since the door opening notification can be executed by the third light emitting means even during the execution of a certain operation check for the first and second light emitting means, it is externally notified that the door is open. It is possible to check the operation of the light emitting means while notifying.
The operation mode of the light emitting operation based on the check pattern by the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means and the light emitting operation based on the instruction of the operation check by the third light emitting means are different. The light emitting operation based on the notification pattern regarding the first state by the first light emitting means, the second light emitting means, and the third light emitting means may have the same operation mode.
Further, the check pattern is a pattern in which the first light emitting means or the second light emitting means is blinked in one or a plurality of colors, and the notification pattern relating to the first state is the second in a certain color. It may be a pattern for lighting the light emitting means of.
In addition, it is equipped with a display means, and when the power is turned on with the setting key turned on from off (hereinafter referred to as "first case"), the setting can be changed, and one of the above-mentioned setting change operations. The unit can be executed in the first state, and in the first case, the display means can display an operation check setting screen capable of executing the setting of the certain operation check, and the setting change. Is completed, the operation check setting screen disappears in connection with turning the setting key from on to off, the effect display is started, and after the setting change is completed, the setting key is on. Even if the first state is changed to the second state, the effect display may not be started and the operation check setting screen may be continuously displayed.

Further, the certain effect means include a plurality of light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, an upper lamp 142, a side lamp 144, a navigation lamp 149a to 149c, a reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, a title panel 162, and the like. The effect button 192, the light emitting means such as the stop buttons 137 to 139, the sound output means such as the speakers 272 and 277, and the display means such as the liquid crystal display device 157), and the plurality of light emitting means are the first light emitting means and the first light emitting means. The door of the first light emitting means (for example, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, title panel 162, effect button 192, stop button 137 to 139) including two light emitting means is opened. The operation check is possible in the state, and the second light emitting means (for example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, the navigation lamps 149a to 149c) executes the operation with the door open. However, the operation check is impossible, and the second light emitting means is a door opening notification suggesting that the door is open while the door is open (for example, FIG. 10 (for example, FIG. 10). The door opening notification shown in b) can be executed, and the door opening notification can be performed with an operation based on an operation pattern different from the certain operation pattern (for example, an LED in the upper region (upper lamp 142 and side lamp 144)). It may be a part of the LED in the central region (navigation lamps 149a to 149c) lit in white).

With such a configuration, since the door opening notification can be executed, it is possible to check the operation of the first light emitting means while notifying the outside that the door is open.

Further, the plurality of light emitting means are arranged in different regions in the game table, the operation check can be performed for each region, and the second light emitting means is said to have the door closed. It may be possible to check the operation.

With such a configuration, it is possible to check the operation even when the door is closed, so that the convenience can be improved.

Further, the light emitting means arranged in the area where the operation check is not executed may be turned off while the door is closed.

With such a configuration, the area targeted for the operation check can be easily understood, and the operation check can be performed quickly.

Further, the first light emitting means arranged in the area where the operation check is not executed when the door is open is turned off, and the operation check is performed when the door is open. The second light emitting means arranged in the area where the above is not executed may execute the door opening notification.

With such a configuration, the area targeted for the operation check can be easily understood, and the operation check can be performed quickly.

Further, the certain operation pattern is a blinking pattern in which the light emitting means is blinked in one or a plurality of colors (for example, an operation pattern in which blue lighting → red lighting → green lighting → blue lighting → ... Is repeated). The door opening notification may be an operation of lighting the second light emitting means (for example, lighting in white) with a certain color.

With such a configuration, the difference between the door opening notification and the operation check can be easily distinguished, and the convenience can be enhanced.

Further, a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157) is provided, and the setting can be changed when the power is turned on with the setting key turned on (hereinafter referred to as "first case"). , A part of the operation of changing the setting can be executed with the door open, and in the first case, the display means can execute the setting of the operation check (for example, the operation check setting screen (for example). , The operation check menu screen MCM shown in FIG. 8D and the like can be displayed, and after the setting change is completed, the operation check setting screen disappears in connection with turning the setting key from on to off. Even when the door is closed after the effect display is started and the setting change is completed, the effect display is not started and the operation check setting screen is displayed when the setting key is off. It may be continuously displayed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to remember the work of changing the settings, and it may be possible to ensure the fairness of the game.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has an operating means (for example, a cross key 193b and an OK button 193a) and a directing means (for example, an upper lamp 142 and a side). Lamp 144, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, title panel 162, effect button 192, light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, sound output means such as speakers 272 and 277, liquid crystal display. A game table including a display means such as a device 157), wherein the effect means includes a certain effect means capable of performing an operation based on a certain operation pattern, and the certain effect means is said. The operation is arranged from the front of the game table at a position where the operation check (hereinafter referred to as "operation check") is possible, and the certain staging means is composed of a plurality of areas, and the operation check can be performed for each area. This is a part of the certain staging means (hereinafter, referred to as "the first staging means". For example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, the navigation lamps 149a to 149c, and the reels of the respective reels 110 to 112. The backlight 148, the title panel 162, the effect button 192, the stop buttons 137 to 139, and other light emitting means) are the regions (for example, the upper region, the central region, and the lower region) that are the targets of the operation check in the operation check. ) Can be switched by an operation by the operating means, and a part of the certain staging means (hereinafter, referred to as "a second staging means"; for example, a sound output means such as a speaker 272, 277). ) Is a game table characterized in that, in the operation check, the area (for example, lower right, lower left, upper part) to be the target of the operation check is automatically switched without being operated by the operating means. ..

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, in the operation check, the first certain staging means can switch the area to be the target of the operation check by the operation by the operation means, and the second one. In the operation check, the area subject to the operation check is automatically switched by the staging means regardless of the operation by the operation means. It is possible to isolate the desired production means and enhance the convenience of operation check.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has an operating means (for example, a cross key 193b and an OK button 193a) and a directing means (for example, an upper lamp 142 and a side). Lamp 144, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, title panel 162, effect button 192, light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, sound output means such as speakers 272 and 277, liquid crystal display. A game table including a display means such as a device 157), wherein the effect means includes a certain effect means capable of performing an operation based on a certain operation pattern, and the certain effect means is said. The operation check (hereinafter referred to as "operation check") is arranged from the front of the game table at a position where the operation check can be performed. The certain staging means is composed of a plurality of areas, and the operation check can be performed for each area. This is a part of the certain staging means (hereinafter, referred to as "the first staging means". For example, an upper lamp 142, a side lamp 144, a navigation lamp 149a to 149c, and reels of each reel 110 to 112. The light emitting means such as the backlight 148, the title panel 162, the effect button 192, and the stop buttons 137 to 139) are the regions (for example, the upper region, the central region, and the lower region) that are the targets of the operation check in the operation check. ) Can be switched by an operation by the operating means, and a part of the certain staging means (hereinafter, referred to as "a second staging means"; for example, a sound output means such as a speaker 272, 277). ) Automatically switches the area (for example, lower right, lower left, upper part) to be the target of the operation check in the operation check regardless of the operation by the operation means, and the first certain effect means. During the operation check, the operation check of the second certain effect means is impossible, and during the operation check of the second certain effect means, the operation of the first certain effect means. It is a game table characterized by the fact that it cannot be checked.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, in the operation check, the first certain staging means can switch the area to be the target of the operation check by the operation by the operation means, and the second one. In the operation check, the area subject to the operation check is automatically switched by the staging means regardless of the operation by the operation means. It is possible to isolate the desired production means and enhance the convenience of operation check. Further, during the operation check of the first certain staging means, it is impossible to check the operation of the second certain staging means, and during the operation check of the second staging means, the first staging is performed. Since it is impossible to check the operation of the means, it is possible to more reliably check the operation of the individual staging means.

Further, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has an operating means (for example, a cross key 193b and an OK button 193a) and a directing means (for example, an upper lamp 142 and a side). Lamp 144, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, title panel 162, effect button 192, light emitting means such as stop buttons 137 to 139, sound output means such as speakers 272 and 277, liquid crystal display. A game table including a display means such as a device 157), wherein the effect means includes a certain effect means capable of performing an operation based on a certain operation pattern, and the certain effect means is said. The operation is arranged from the front of the game table at a position where the operation check (hereinafter referred to as "operation check") is possible, and the certain staging means is composed of a plurality of areas, and the operation check can be performed for each area. This is a part of the certain staging means (hereinafter, referred to as "the first staging means". For example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, the navigation lamps 149a to 149c, and the reels of the respective reels 110 to 112. The backlight 148, the title panel 162, the effect button 192, the stop buttons 137 to 139, and other light emitting means) are the regions (for example, the upper region, the central region, and the lower region) that are the targets of the operation check in the operation check. ) Can be switched by an operation by the operating means, and a part of the certain staging means (hereinafter, referred to as "a second staging means"; for example, a sound output means such as a speaker 272, 277). ) Automatically switches the area (for example, lower right, lower left, upper part) to be the target of the operation check in the operation check regardless of the operation by the operation means, and the operation check is the operation of the setting key. It is possible to execute at least one of the setting change and the setting confirmation accompanying the operation check, and the operation check ends in connection with turning the setting key from on to off during the execution of the operation check. It is a featured game console.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, in the operation check, the first certain staging means can switch the area to be the target of the operation check by the operation by the operation means, and the second one. In the operation check, the area subject to the operation check is automatically switched by the staging means regardless of the operation by the operation means. It is possible to isolate the desired production means and enhance the convenience of operation check. In addition, the operation check can be executed during the setting change or setting confirmation accompanying the operation of the setting key, and the operation check ends in connection with turning the setting key from on to off during the operation check. It can be completed without waiting for the completion of the operation check.

Further, the first certain effect means may be a plurality of sound output means capable of outputting sound, and the second certain effect means may be a plurality of light emitting means capable of emitting light.

With such a configuration, it is necessary to visually check the operation check of the light emitting means, the operation check target can be manually switched and the operation check can be surely performed, and the operation check of the sound output means can be performed by ear. All you have to do is check it, and you can easily switch the operation check target and easily perform the operation check.

Further, a door that can be opened and closed (for example, a front door 102) is provided, and the sound output means has a door opening notification sound (for example, a door opening notification sound) that suggests that the door is open while the door is open. A sound such as "the door is open" or a warning sound such as beep) can be executed, and the certain operation pattern can specify the area to be the target of the operation check (for example, the figure). It is an operation pattern in which the operation check sound including the sound (voice such as “lower right speaker test” → “lower left speaker test” → “upper speaker test”) shown in 15 is output from the sound output means, and is the door. The opening notification sound is a sound different from the operation check sound, and the sound output means can perform the operation check in a state where the door is open, and in the operation check, the door opening notification sound is emitted. It may be possible to output the operation check sound while outputting.

With such a configuration, it is possible to simultaneously perform an operation check while notifying the outside of the opening of the door, and it is possible to improve convenience.

Further, a door that can be opened and closed (for example, a front door 102) is provided, the plurality of light emitting means include a first light emitting means and a second light emitting means, and the first light emitting means has the door opened. The operation check may be possible, and the second light emitting means may not perform the operation while the door is open, and the operation check may not be possible.

With such a configuration, it may be possible to prevent erroneous operations such as setting changes by closing the door to check the operation of the second light emitting means.

Further, with the door closed, the light emitting means arranged in the area not subject to the operation check may be turned off.

With such a configuration, the area targeted for the operation check can be easily understood, and the operation check can be performed quickly.

Further, the operation check may be executed while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed.

With such a configuration, only the clerk of the game store can check the operation.

Further, a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157) is provided, and the setting can be changed when the power is turned on with the setting key turned on (hereinafter referred to as "first case"). A part of the operation of changing the setting can be executed with the door open, and in the first case, the display means can execute the operation check on the operation check screen (for example, FIG. 8). The operation check menu screen MCM) shown in (d) and the like can be displayed, and after the setting change is completed, the operation check screen disappears in connection with turning the setting key from on to off, and the effect related to the game is produced. Even when the door is closed after the display is started and the setting change is completed, the effect display is not started and the operation check screen continues even when the setting key is off. It may be displayed.

Since the operation check can be executed while changing the setting or checking the setting, the door may be closed by forgetting to change the setting of the original setting value, but with such a configuration, the setting screen Since it is possible to notify that normal games are not possible by continuously displaying, it may be possible to tell the clerk in the hall that he / she has forgotten to change the setting or forgot to remove the setting key.

Further, the "staging means" according to the present invention may be a display means such as a liquid crystal display device 157 or a movable body such as a shutter 163.

Further, the game console according to the present invention is a game console capable of notifying a certain error, and the certain error is an error of at least one of a plurality of types of errors that can occur in the game console. Yes, if the power is cut off while the certain error has occurred and the certain error continues when the power is turned on after the power cut, the setting key is pressed as part of the setting change operation. When the set value cannot be changed even by operation (hereinafter referred to as "first state") and the certain error does not occur when the power is turned on, the set value is set. A part of the setting change operation including a state in which the change is possible (hereinafter referred to as "second state") and a state in which the set value can be confirmed (hereinafter referred to as "third state"). When the power is turned on while a certain operation is performed by the setting key, the second state is obtained, and when the certain operation is performed after the power is turned on, the second state is obtained. In the third state, when the power is turned off in the state where the certain error has occurred and the power is turned on in the state where the certain operation is performed after the power failure, the first state is obtained. The game table may be characterized in that it is possible to shift to the third state when the certain error is resolved in the first state.

Further, the game console according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) is a game console capable of notifying a certain error, and the certain error is caused in the game table. It is at least one of a plurality of types of errors that can occur (for example, medal insertion abnormality 1 to 4, medal payout abnormality 1 to 3, overflow abnormality, RAM failure, winning abnormality, etc.), and the above-mentioned error occurs. If the error continues when the power is turned off and the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the setting key is operated as part of the setting change operation (for example, the setting key switch is operated). Even if it is rotated and turned on), the set value cannot be changed (hereinafter referred to as "first state"; the setting cannot be changed), and the error occurs when the power is turned on. The state in which the setting value is not generated is referred to as a state in which the set value can be changed (hereinafter referred to as "second state") and a state in which the set value can be confirmed (hereinafter referred to as "third state"). ) Is included, and when the power is turned on while a certain operation by the setting key is performed as a part of the setting change operation, the second state is reached, and after the power is turned on, the above or When the operation is performed, the third state is reached, the power is cut off in a state where the certain error has occurred, and after the power cut, the certain operation is performed as a part of the setting change operation. When the power is turned on in the broken state, the set value cannot be changed in the first state, and when the certain error is resolved in the first state, the set value is changed. It is possible to confirm the set value without shifting to a possible state, and after the notification of a certain error (for example, notification of a certain error) is started, the notification of the first state is notified. It may be a game table characterized by being started (for example, notifying a state in which the setting cannot be changed).

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, a situation occurs in which an error occurs after the operation of changing the set value is completed and the game is started, and the operation of changing the set value becomes useless. It can be avoided and workability can be improved. In addition, in order to notify that it is in the first state after the notification of a certain error is started, it is clearly notified that a certain error has occurred and that the set value cannot be changed. It is possible to improve workability. In addition, since the setting value can be confirmed without shifting to the state where the setting value can be changed after the error is resolved, it is possible to ensure that the setting cannot be changed even after the error is resolved. It is possible to surely confirm whether or not the set value has been changed to an erroneous value due to an error (whether or not it has malfunctioned), and workability can be improved.

<Bet number warning notification>
Next, the bet number warning notification will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. It should be noted that each figure of FIGS. 18 to 21 is a schematic view (front view) showing a main part of the slot machine 100.

<Bet number warning notification / notification means, display means, status notification means>
First, a notification means capable of executing the bet number warning notification will be described. The slot machine 100 according to this example includes a notification means capable of executing a bet number warning notification (warning notification) when a game with a bet number different from the recommended bet number is executed.

The slot machine 100 includes a display means capable of displaying as one of the notification means. Examples of the display means included in the slot machine 100 include a liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157, a payout number display device 127, a stored number display device 125, a game information display device 126, and the like described with reference to FIG. In this example, it is composed of a liquid crystal display device and an LED.

When the display means is applied as the notification means, for example, the liquid crystal display device 126 displays a character string such as "two-card betting game! Three-card bet!" While displaying the normal background, or the liquid crystal display. Displaying an image including a character string such as "Please play a three-card betting game" using all the display areas of the display device 126 corresponds to an example of the bet number warning notification.

The slot machine 100 includes a sound output means capable of outputting sound as one of the notification means. Examples of the sound output means included in the slot machine 100 include speakers 272 and 277 described with reference to FIG. 2.

When the sound output means is applied as the notification means, for example, a warning sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277, a warning sound is output in connection with the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and the start lever 135, and the warning sound is output. Outputting voices such as "Please bet two cards. Please be careful" and "Please play a three-card bet game" corresponds to an example of the bet number warning notification.

The slot machine 100 includes a light emitting means capable of emitting (outputting) light as one of the notifying means. Examples of the light emitting means included in the slot machine 100 include an upper lamp 142 described with reference to FIG. 1, a side lamp 144, navigation lamps 149a to 149c for performing the above-mentioned operation navigation, and reel backlights of reels 110 to 112. Examples include 148, a title panel 162, an effect button 192, a stop button 137 to 139, a start lever 135, and the like. In this example, all of the light emitting means are composed of LEDs.

When the light emitting means is applied as the notification means, for example, blinking the upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144, changing the emission color of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and the start lever 135 are examples of the bet number warning notification. Applicable.

The title panel 162 of this example also functions as a state notification means provided at a position visible to the player. Although the details will be described later, the title panel 162 (state notification means) can execute the first notification suggesting that it is in the first state and the second notification suggesting that it is in the second state. be.

<Bet number warning notification / playability>
Next, the playability of the slot machine 100 of this example will be described.

The slot machine 100 according to this example has a two-card bet recommended game (first state) in which a two-card bet game (first bet number) is recommended, and a three-card bet game (second bet number). It is composed of a three-card betting recommended game (second state) in which the game is recommended.

The first state is a normal game that shifts to the second state when a bonus (a certain internal winning combination) is internally won in a game by a two-card betting game (first bet number). On the other hand, the second state is an AT game in which a certain internal winning combination is not won in a game by a three-card betting game (second bet number), and the first state is better than the second state. Is a disadvantage for the player.

The states shown in FIGS. 18 (a) to (d), 19 (a) to (d), and 20 (a) are recommended two-card betting games (first state), and FIGS. 20 (b) to 20 (b). (D), the states shown in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (b) are three-card betting recommended games (second state).

As described above, the title panel 162 of this example can execute the first notification suggesting that it is in the first state and the second notification suggesting that it is in the second state, and this example. Then, in the two-card betting recommended game (first state) shown in FIGS. 18A to 20A, the first notification is executed by turning off the title panel 162.

On the other hand, in the three-card betting recommended game (second state) shown in FIGS. 20 (b) to 21 (b), the second notification is executed by lighting the title panel 162 in the same notification mode as in the normal game. is doing.

The notification modes of the "first notification" and the "second notification" according to the present invention are not particularly limited, and for example, in the three-card betting recommended game (second state), the notification is different from the normal game. A second notification may be executed by executing the notification in the embodiment (for example, lighting the title panel 162 with a special light emission pattern).

Further, the "state notification means" according to the present invention is not limited to the title panel 162, and for example, the upper lamp 142 and the side lamp 144 described with reference to FIG. 1, and the navigation lamps 149a for performing the above-mentioned operation navigation. It may be a light emitting means such as 149c, a reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, an effect button 192, a stop button 137 to 139, a start lever 135, or a sound output means such as speakers 277 and 277. good.

<Bet number warning notification / Example>
Next, an embodiment of the bet number warning notification will be described.

<Bet number warning notification / Example / Two-card bet recommended game (first state)>
The states shown in FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (d), 19 (a) to (d), and 20 (a) are recommended two-card betting games (first state), and are shown in FIG. 18 (a). In the state shown, the slot machine 100 after the initial shipment has started the recommended game of betting two cards (first state), and the bonus (certain internal winning combination) has not been internally won (bonus non-internal winning state). be.

This two-card bet recommended game (first state) is originally a state in which the player does not play a game, but a clerk at a game store or the like shifts to a three-card bet recommended game (second state). If there is no such game, the game is possible, and in addition to the fact that the AT lottery is not performed, even if a bonus is won in a 3-card betting game, the number of medals paid out by the bonus game is small, 3 This is a more disadvantageous condition for the player than the recommended betting game (second condition).

In this example, by turning off the title panel 162, the first notification suggesting that the current state is the two-card betting recommended game (first state) is started.

According to this example, the player or the game store states that the first state is not the originally recommended gaming state, and that if a warning is given in the second state, it is disadvantageous to the player. It can be suggested to the clerk of the store, and it is possible to prevent giving a disadvantage.

In the state shown in FIG. 18B, 13 medals (game media) are inserted, 3 medals are used as bets for the game, and the remaining 10 medals are electronically stored (credited). ..

In this example, the stored number display 125 displays a display indicating that the number of credits is 10 (in this example, a numerical value of "10").

The state shown in FIG. 18C is a state in which the start lever 135 is operated (lever operation) in the three-card betting game.

In this example, when a 3-card bet game (a game with a second bet number) is executed in a 2-card bet recommended game (first state), the bet number warning notification (warning notification) is not executed. Therefore, the bet number warning notification is not executed here.

According to this example, when the game with the first bet number is executed in the second state, the warning notification is executed, and when the game with the second bet number is executed in the first state, the game is executed. Since the warning notification is not executed, it is possible to suggest the correct way of hitting to the player by giving the warning notification only in the second state, which should be originally recommended, and give a bad impression to the second state. Can be prevented. Further, when the game with the second bet number is executed in the first state, it is possible to notice that the game is not in the second state by not executing the warning notification.

In addition, in the game, a specific winning combination (strong cherry in this example) is internally won, but in this example, the notice display is not displayed in the two-card betting recommended game (first state). Therefore, here, the advance notice effect based on the internal winning of a specific winning combination (strong cherry) is not executed.

According to this example, it is possible to give a sense of discomfort by not displaying the notice in the first state, and to make the clerk of the game store notice that he / she has forgotten to shift to the second state. Further, since it is possible to grasp the first state, it is possible to encourage the player, the clerk of the game store, or the like to voluntarily shift to the second state.

The state shown in FIG. 18D is a state in which the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed in the three-card betting game.

In this example, the specific winning combination (strong cherry) is won by performing the third stop operation while the specific winning combination (strong cherry) is internally won. When a 3-card bet game (a game based on the second bet number) is executed in the 2-card recommended game (first state), the payout is not executed even if a specific winning combination is won. Since it is configured in, the payout is not executed here.

The state shown in FIG. 19A is a state in which two cards allocated from ten credits are used as the number of bets for the game.

In this example, the stored number display 125 displays that the number of credits is 8 (= 10-2) (in this example, the numerical value of "8" is displayed).

The state shown in FIG. 19B is a state in which the start lever 135 is operated (lever operation) in the two-card betting game.

In this example, since the two-card betting game (the game with the first bet number) is executed in the two-card betting recommended game (first state), the bet number warning notification is not executed. In addition, since the bonus (a certain internal winner) has not been internally won, the bonus non-winning state is maintained.

The state shown in FIG. 19C is a state in which the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed in the state of the two-card betting game and the winning combination non-winning state.

In this example, the payout is not executed because the winning combination was not won.

The state shown in FIG. 19D is a state in which two cards allocated from eight credit cards are used as the bet number of the game.

In this example, the stored number display 125 displays that the number of credits is 6 (= 8-2) (in this example, the numerical value of "6" is displayed).

The state shown in FIG. 20A is a state in which the start lever 135 is operated (lever operation) in the two-card betting game.

In this example, since the two-card betting game (game with the first bet number) is executed in the two-card betting recommended game (first state), the bet number warning notification is not executed, but a bonus (a certain internal) is executed. Since he was internally elected (winner), he has shifted from the non-bonus non-winning state to the bonus winning state.

<Bet number warning notification / Example / Recommended game for betting 3 cards (second state)>
The states shown in FIGS. 20 (b) to 20 (d) and 21 (a) to 21 (b) are three-card betting recommended games (second state), and the states shown in FIG. 20 (b) are two cards. It is a state in which the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed in the betting game and the bonus internal winning state.

In this example, since the bonus is internally won when the lever is operated (during the internal lottery), the recommended game for betting 3 cards (first state) is triggered by the third stop operation of the game. By shifting to the first state) and lighting the title panel 162, a second notification suggesting that the current state is a three-card betting recommended game (second state) is started.

According to this example, it is possible to make the clerk of the game store notice that he / she has forgotten to shift to the second state. Further, since it is possible to grasp the first state, it is possible to encourage the player, the clerk of the game store, or the like to voluntarily shift to the second state.

The state shown in FIG. 20 (c) is a state in which 3 cards allocated from 8 credit cards are used as the number of bets for the game.

In this example, the stored number display 125 displays that the number of credits is 5 (= 8-3) (in this example, the numerical value of "5" is displayed).

The state shown in FIG. 20D is a state in which the third stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed in the three-card betting game.

In this example, since the notice display can be displayed in the three-card bet recommended game (second state), here, the notice effect based on the internal winning of a specific winning combination (strong cherry) is executed. , We are paying out (4 cards in this example) corresponding to a specific winning combination (strong cherry).

The state shown in FIG. 21A is a state in which two cards allocated from nine credits are used as the number of bets for the game.

In this example, the stored number display 125 displays that the number of credits is 7 (= 9-2) (in this example, "7" is displayed numerically).

The state shown in FIG. 21B is a state in which the start lever 135 is operated (lever operation) in the three-card betting game.

In this example, when a 3-card bet game (a game with a second bet number) is executed in a 3-card bet recommended game (second state), a bet number warning notification (warning notification) is executed. Therefore, here, the bet number warning notification AR (in this example, the display of an image including a character string such as "two-card betting game! Three-card bet!") Is executed.

As described above, according to the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment, the notification means and the control for shifting to one of a plurality of types of states. A gaming table including means (for example, a control unit 300), wherein the plurality of types of states include a first state and a second state, and the first state is a first bet number. (For example, a two-card betting game) is recommended, and the second state is a state in which a second betting number game (for example, a three-card betting game) is recommended. The one bet number and the second bet number are different numbers, and the notification means warns about the bet number (for example, when a game is performed with a bet number different from the recommended bet number). , The bet number warning notification AR) shown in FIG. 21B is possible, and the notification means issues the warning notification when the game with the first bet number is executed in the second state. The notifying means is a gaming table characterized in that when the game with the second bet number is executed in the first state, the warning notification is not executed.

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, when the game with the first bet number is executed in the second state, the warning notification is executed, and the game with the second bet number is executed in the first state. If this is the case, the warning notification is not executed, so by issuing the warning notification only in the second state, which should be originally recommended, it is possible to suggest the correct way of hitting to the player, and for the second state. It is possible to prevent giving a bad impression. Further, when the game with the second bet number is executed in the first state, it is possible to notice that the game is not in the second state by not executing the warning notification.

Further, the first state may be more disadvantageous to the player than the second state.

With such a configuration, the player or the player may know that the first state is not the originally recommended gaming state, and that if a warning is given in the second state, it is disadvantageous to the player. It can be suggested to the clerk of the game store, etc., and it is possible to prevent giving a disadvantage.

Further, the first state is a normal game that shifts to the second state when a certain internal winning combination (for example, a bonus) is internally won in the game with the first bet number, and the second state. The state of may be an AT game in which the certain internal winning combination is not won in the game with the second bet number.

Further, a state notification means (for example, the title panel 162 shown in FIG. 18) provided at a position visible to the player is provided, and the state notification means is a first state suggesting that it is in the first state. It is possible to execute the notification (for example, turn off the title panel 162) and the second notification (for example, turn on the title panel 162) suggesting that the second state is in the above-mentioned first notification. In connection with the internal winning of the certain internal winning combination in the first state, the notification mode is switched to the second notification, and the notification mode of the second notification is the same as the notification mode of the state notification means in the normal game. May be.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the clerk of the amusement store aware that he / she has forgotten to shift to the second state. Further, since it is possible to grasp the first state, it is possible to encourage the player, the clerk of the game store, or the like to voluntarily shift to the second state.

Further, a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157) is provided, and the plurality of types of displays are shown in a background display (for example, FIGS. 18, 20, etc., where the palace and the old man are in the castle. The background display includes the background display showing the appearance of sitting in the room) and the notice display (for example, the notice effect based on the internal winning of a specific winning combination (strong cherry) shown in FIG. 20 (d)), and the background display is the first. The first state and the second state are the same, and the notice display may be displayed in the second state and may not be displayed in the first state.

With such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of discomfort by not displaying the notice in the first state, and to make the clerk of the game store notice that he / she has forgotten to shift to the second state. Further, since it is possible to grasp the first state, it is possible to encourage the player, the clerk of the game store, or the like to voluntarily shift to the second state.

Further, in the first state, the first background display may be displayed, and in the second state, a second background display different from the first background display may be displayed, or the first background display may be displayed. The background display may be a background display that can be displayed only in the first state (background display dedicated to the first state). Similarly, regarding the notice display, even if the first notice display is displayed in the first state and the second notice display different from the first notice display is displayed in the second state. Alternatively, the first notice display may be a notice display that can be displayed only in the first state (notice display dedicated to the first state).

<Menu screen (setting screen)>
Next, the menu screen (setting screen) will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 27.

The state shown in FIG. 22A is a state in which the power is turned on with the front door 102 opened and the setting key provided inside the main body 101 turned on.

In this example, since the power is turned on with the setting key provided inside the main body 101 turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change / setting confirmation mode, and the menu screen (setting screen) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. Is displayed. By operating the cross key 193b or the OK button 193a, the clerk of the amusement store can display the setting change history, error history, system volume setting, power saving mode setting, or operation check on the menu screen (setting screen). It is possible to select any item.
According to this example, it is possible to execute various other settings as well as work such as setting change and setting confirmation, and it is possible to improve the convenience of a clerk of a game store or the like.

<Menu screen (setting screen) / system volume setting>
Next, the system volume setting will be described with reference to FIG. In the system volume setting, it is possible to set a maximum volume that can be set only by an administrator such as a clerk of a game store, an error sound that is output when an error (for example, opening of the front door 102) occurs, and the like.

FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a display example when the item of the system volume setting SS is provisionally selected on the menu screen, and FIG. 22C is a state in which the item of the system volume setting SS is provisionally selected. It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a is pressed.

When the item of the system volume setting SS is temporarily selected on the menu screen and the OK button 193a is pressed, the system volume screen SSM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as shown in FIG. 22 (c). By operating the cross key 193b or the OK button 193a, the clerk of the game store adjusts the volume (administrator set volume) of the sound output from the sound output means (speakers 272, 277, etc.) on the system volume screen SSM. It is possible to do.

In this example, by pressing the right button of the cross key 193b, the administrator setting volume can be gradually increased in the order of volume 1 (minimum volume) → volume 2 → volume 3 (maximum volume and initial value). Yes, by pressing the left button of the cross key 193b, it is possible to gradually reduce the administrator setting volume in the order of volume 3 (maximum volume and initial value) → volume 2 → volume 1 (minimum volume). By pressing the OK button 193a, it is possible to set (store) the administrator set volume.

The sound pressures of the volumes 1 to 3 are not particularly limited, but for example, the sound pressure of the volume 1 is 80 dB, the sound pressure of the volume 2 is 90 dB, and the sound pressure of the volume 3 is 100 dB. Needless to say, the setting value of the administrator setting volume is not limited to three stages. Further, although an example of setting the maximum volume as an initial value is shown, it may be the minimum volume or another volume.

FIG. 22D is a diagram showing a display example after the administrator setting volume is changed to volume 2 on the system volume screen SSM and the OK button 193a is pressed.

In this example, in the system volume screen SSM shown in FIG. 22 (c), since the left button of the cross key 193b is pressed, the temporary selection of the administrator-set volume is set to the volume from volume 3 (maximum volume and initial value). Since the OK button 193a is pressed after changing to 2, the temporarily selected volume 2 is set (stored) as the administrator-set volume.

Although not shown, an item for setting the system light intensity is added on the menu screen, and light emitting means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, reel backlight 148, navigation lamps 149a to 149c, effect button 192, stop button 137). It may be possible to adjust the light amount (administrator set light amount) of the light output from (139, title panel 162, etc.).

In this case, by pressing the right button of the cross key 193b, it is possible to gradually increase the amount of light set by the administrator in the order of light amount 1 (minimum light amount) → light amount 2 → light amount 3 (maximum light amount and initial value). By pressing the left button of the cross key 193b, the amount of light set by the administrator can be gradually reduced in the order of light amount 3 (maximum light amount and initial value) → light amount 2 → light amount 1 (minimum light amount), and it is OK. By pressing the button 193a, it may be possible to set (confirm) the amount of light set by the administrator.

The brightness of the light amount 1 to 3 is not particularly limited, but for example, the brightness of the light amount 1 is "dark (duty ratio 40%)", the brightness of the light amount 2 is "medium (duty ratio 70%)", and the light amount. The brightness of 3 is "bright (duty ratio 100%)". Needless to say, the set value of the light intensity set by the administrator is not limited to three stages. Further, although an example in which the maximum light amount is set as the initial value is shown, the minimum light amount may be used or any other light amount may be used.

<Menu screen (setting screen) / Power saving mode setting off → on>
Next, the power saving mode setting will be described with reference to FIG. 23. In the power saving mode setting, it is possible to execute settings related to at least one of the volume and the amount of light. In this example, when the power saving mode is set to on, the sound output from the sound output means (speakers 272, 277, etc.) Change the volume, the amount of light output from the light emitting means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.) and the brightness of the display means (liquid crystal display device 157) to values suitable for power saving (lower the volume, stereo). It is possible to change the sound to monaural sound, reduce the amount of light and brightness, make the color monochromatic, switch static lighting to dynamic lighting, etc.).

The content of the power saving mode is not particularly limited, and for example, after the power saving mode is turned from off to on, when the non-gaming state elapses for a predetermined time, the power saving mode may be entered or the payment may be made. When the button is operated, it may be forcibly shifted to the power saving mode, or it may be configured not to shift to the power saving mode in a certain game state (for example, AT game or bonus game). The power saving mode may be entered even during the game, and the volume of the sound output means, the amount of light of the light emitting means, the brightness of the display means, and the like may be limited.

23 (a) and 23 (b) are diagrams showing a display example when the item of the power saving mode setting EM is provisionally selected on the menu screen returned from the system volume setting, and FIG. 23 (c) is a diagram showing a display example. It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of power saving mode setting EM temporarily selected.

When the power saving mode setting EM item is temporarily selected on the menu screen and the OK button 193a is pressed, the power saving mode setting screen EMM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as shown in FIG. 23 (c). .. A game store clerk or the like can switch the power saving mode setting on and off on the power saving mode setting screen EMM by operating the cross key 193b or the OK button 193a.

FIG. 23 (d) is a diagram showing a display example in which the power saving mode setting is temporarily selected on the power saving mode setting screen EMM, and FIG. 24 (a) is a diagram showing the power saving mode setting on. It is a figure which showed the display example of the state which was done.

In this example, since the lower button of the cross key 193b is pressed on the power saving mode setting screen EMM shown in FIG. 23 (c), the power saving mode setting is temporarily selected as shown in FIG. 23 (d). After changing from off to on and temporarily selecting the power saving mode setting on, as shown in FIG. 24A, the OK button 193a was pressed, so that the temporarily selected power saving mode setting on is saved. It is set (stored) as the power mode.

<Menu screen (setting screen) / Power saving mode setting on → System volume setting>
24 (b) and 24 (c) are diagrams showing a display example when the item of the system volume setting SS is provisionally selected on the menu screen returned from the power saving mode setting, and FIGS. 24 (d) are shown in FIG. 24 (d). It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of a system volume setting SS temporarily selected.

In this example, when the volume is set to volume 2 (certain volume) as the system volume setting (first setting) and then the power saving mode is set from off to on as the power saving mode setting (second setting). In addition, as shown in FIG. 24 (d), the system volume setting (first setting) is invalidated, and the volume 2 (certain volume) is set to the volume 3 (initial value, maximum volume). is doing.

According to this example, when the power saving mode is set from off to on, the volume setting (first setting) is invalidated, so while checking the volume and light amount set by the power saving mode, The volume can be reset, which enhances the convenience of the game store clerk, etc., and allows the game store clerk, etc. to check the balance with the volume and light amount set by the power saving mode. It is possible to encourage the work of resetting.

In addition, when the power saving mode is set from off to on, the volume set by the first setting is set to the maximum volume. It is possible to encourage the work of resetting the volume while checking the balance of.

<Menu screen (setting screen) / Power saving mode setting off → System volume setting>
FIG. 25A is a diagram showing a display example after the administrator setting volume is changed to volume 1 on the system volume screen SSM and the OK button 193a is pressed.

In this example, in the system volume screen SSM shown in FIG. 22 (c), since the left button of the cross key 193b is pressed, the temporary selection of the administrator-set volume is set to the volume from volume 3 (maximum volume and initial value). Since the OK button 193a is pressed after changing to 1, the temporarily selected volume 1 is set (stored) as the administrator-set volume.

25 (b) and 25 (c) are diagrams showing a display example when the power saving mode setting EM item is provisionally selected on the menu screen returned from the system volume setting, and FIG. 25 (d) is a diagram showing a display example. It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of power saving mode setting EM temporarily selected.

When the power saving mode setting EM item is temporarily selected on the menu screen and the OK button 193a is pressed, the power saving mode setting screen EMM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as shown in FIG. 25 (d). .. A game store clerk or the like can switch the power saving mode setting on and off on the power saving mode setting screen EMM by operating the cross key 193b or the OK button 193a.

FIG. 26A is a diagram showing a display example in which the power saving mode setting off is temporarily selected on the power saving mode setting screen EMM, and FIG. 26B is a diagram showing a display example in which the power saving mode setting off is set. It is a figure which showed the display example of the state which was done.

In this example, since the upper button of the cross key 193b is pressed on the power saving mode setting screen EMM shown in FIG. 25 (d), the power saving mode setting is temporarily selected as shown in FIG. 26 (a). After changing from on to off and temporarily selecting the power saving mode setting off, as shown in FIG. 26B, the OK button 193a was pressed, so that the temporarily selected power saving mode setting off is saved. It is set (stored) as the power mode.

26 (c) and 26 (d) are diagrams showing a display example when the item of the system volume setting SS is temporarily selected on the menu screen returned from the power saving mode setting, and FIGS. 27 (a) are shown in FIGS. 27 (a). It is a figure which showed the display example after the OK button 193a was pressed with the item of a system volume setting SS temporarily selected.

In this example, in the state where the power saving mode is set to on, after setting the volume to volume 1 (certain volume) as the system volume setting (first setting), the power saving mode setting (second setting) is performed. ), The system volume setting (first setting) is maintained when the power saving mode is set from on to off.

When the power saving mode is set to off, it is often not necessary to reset the volume, but according to this example, when the power saving mode is set from on to off, the volume setting is maintained. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the clerk of the game store.

As described above, the game console (for example, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment is a setting means (for example, a main control unit 300, a liquid crystal display) capable of executing a plurality of settings related to the game. A game console comprising device 157, cross key 193b, OK button 193a), wherein the plurality of settings include a first setting and a second setting, the first setting being a volume (eg, for example). , The volume output from the speakers 272 and 277) (for example, the system volume setting shown in FIG. 22 (b)), and the second setting is a setting related to the power saving mode (for example, FIG. 23 (b)). The power saving mode is set to the above, and the power saving mode is the volume and the amount of light (for example, the volume output from the speakers 272 and 277, the amount of light output from the light emitting means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.)). Or, setting related to at least one of the display means (brightness of the liquid crystal display device 157) (for example, lowering the volume and the amount of light, increasing the volume to lower the amount of light, lowering the volume to increase the amount of light, and muting the sound output means). , Turn off the light emitting means, etc.), and after setting the volume to the first volume (for example, the initial value) as the first setting, turn off the power saving mode as the second setting. When set to on, the first volume is maintained, the volume is set to a second volume (for example, a volume other than the initial value) as the first setting, and then the second setting is described. The game console is characterized in that when the power saving mode is set from off to on, the second volume is changed to a different volume (for example, it is initialized to the maximum volume or the minimum volume).

According to the game console according to the present embodiment, when the power saving mode is set from off to on, the volume setting (first setting) is invalidated, so that the volume and the amount of light set by the power saving mode are disabled. It is possible to reset the volume while checking the above, which enhances the convenience of the clerk of the game store and balances the volume and the amount of light set by the power saving mode for the clerk of the game store. While confirming, it is possible to prompt the work of resetting the volume.

Further, when the power saving mode is set from off to on as the second setting after the volume is set to the initial value as the first setting, the initial value may be maintained. In this case, the initial value may be maintained. The initial value may be the maximum volume (or the minimum volume) of the volume that can be set as the first setting.

With such a configuration, when the power saving mode is set from off to on, the volume according to the first setting is set to the maximum volume. It is possible to encourage the work of resetting the volume while checking the balance with the volume and the amount of light.

Further, in the state where the power saving mode is set to on, after setting the volume to the first volume as the first setting, the power saving mode is set from on to off as the second setting. If so, the first volume may be maintained (the first setting is not invalidated).

When the power saving mode is set to off, it is often not necessary to reset the volume, but with such a configuration, when the power saving mode is set from on to off, the volume setting is set. Since it is maintained, the burden on the clerk of the game store can be reduced.

Further, the setting by the setting means may be able to be executed at least one of the setting being changed and the setting being confirmed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to execute various other settings as well as work such as setting change and setting confirmation, and it is possible to improve the convenience of a clerk of a game store or the like.

Further, a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1) and a display means that can display a display related to the setting (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157) are provided, and the setting key is turned from off to on. When the power is turned on in this state (hereinafter referred to as "first case"), the setting can be changed, and a part of the operation for changing the setting (for example, 1 is added for each setting value 1 to 6). The pressing operation by the setting switch for updating) can be executed with the door open, and in the first case, the display means can execute at least one of the plurality of settings. The setting screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 22A) can be displayed, and after the setting change is completed (for example, after the pressing operation by the start lever 135 is accepted and the set value is confirmed), the setting is performed. The setting screen disappears in connection with turning the key from on to off, the effect display (for example, demo screen display or normal effect) is started (see, for example, FIG. 17 (c)), and the setting change is completed. Later, even when the door is closed, the effect display is not started and the setting screen is continuously displayed when the setting key is off (see, for example, FIG. 16D). ) It may be.

Since various settings can be executed while changing settings or checking settings, you may forget to change the settings of the original setting values and close the door, but with such a configuration, the setting screen Since it is possible to notify that normal games are not possible by continuously displaying, it may be possible to tell the clerk in the hall that he / she has forgotten to change the setting or forgot to remove the setting key.

In addition, when the setting key is turned from off to on after the power is turned on (hereinafter referred to as "second case"), the setting can be confirmed, and a part of the setting confirmation operation (for example, the setting value). The pressing operation by the setting switch for displaying) can be executed with the door open, and in the first case, the display means can execute at least one of the plurality of settings. The setting screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 22A) can be displayed, and after the setting confirmation is completed, the setting screen disappears in connection with turning the setting key from on to off, and the game is played. Even when the door is closed after the effect display (for example, demo screen display or normal effect) is started (see, for example, FIG. 17 (c)) and the setting confirmation is completed, the setting key is pressed. In the off state, the effect display may not be started and the setting screen may be continuously displayed (see, for example, FIG. 16D).

Since various settings can be executed while changing settings or checking settings, you may forget to check the settings of the original setting values and close the door, but with such a configuration, the setting screen Since it is possible to notify that normal games are not possible by continuously displaying, it may be possible to tell the clerk in the hall that he / she has forgotten to confirm the setting or forgot to remove the setting key.

Further, while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed, the door may be notified by light or display, but the door may not be notified by sound.

With such a configuration, the work of changing the setting or confirming the setting can be executed in a quiet environment, and the convenience of the clerk of the amusement shop or the like can be enhanced.

Further, the gaming table according to the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the "enclosed gaming machine" circulates and uses the balls enclosed in the gaming machine. Further, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured by one chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to enable bidirectional communication. good. Further, while bidirectional communication is possible between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most suitable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what has been done. In addition, the range of the game may be further expanded by applying the content described in one configuration to the other configurations among the plurality of configurations described in the examples.

The game console according to the present invention may be applied to a game console typified by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a spinning machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine. can.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Design display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (4)

A door that can be opened and closed,
With multiple light emitting means,
It is a game table equipped with
The plurality of light emitting means include a first light emitting means, a second light emitting means, and a third light emitting means.
The first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are light emitting means capable of executing a light emitting operation based on a check pattern when receiving an instruction of a certain operation check.
When the certain operation check instruction is received in the state where the door is open (hereinafter, referred to as "first state"), the first light emitting means performs a light emitting operation based on the check pattern. The second light emitting means executes a light emitting operation based on the notification pattern regarding the first state.
When the door changes from the first state in which the instruction of the certain operation check is received to the closed state (hereinafter referred to as "second state"), the first light emitting means performs the check. The light emitting operation based on the pattern is continued, and the second light emitting means switches from the light emitting operation based on the notification pattern regarding the first state to the light emitting operation based on the check pattern.
The certain operation check is an operation check executed by designating a first check area with respect to the operation check of the plurality of light emitting means.
When the third light emitting means receives an operation check instruction in the first state in which a check area different from the first check area (hereinafter referred to as "second check area") is designated. In addition, it is a means for executing a light emitting operation based on the notification pattern regarding the first state.
The third light emitting means is a means for executing a light emitting operation based on the operation check instruction when the operation check instruction in which the second check area is designated is received in the second state. ,
A game table featuring that. The game console according to claim 1 .
The operation mode is different between the light emitting operation based on the check pattern by the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means and the light emitting operation based on the instruction of the operation check by the third light emitting means.
The light emitting operation based on the notification pattern regarding the first state by the first light emitting means, the second light emitting means, and the third light emitting means has the same operation mode.
A game table featuring that. The game console according to claim 1 or 2 .
The check pattern is a pattern for blinking the first light emitting means or the second light emitting means with one or more colors.
The notification pattern relating to the first state is a pattern for lighting the second light emitting means with a certain color.
A game table featuring that. The game console according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .
Equipped with display means
When the power is turned on with the setting key turned on from off (hereinafter referred to as "first case"), the setting can be changed.
Some of the setting change operations can be performed in the first state.
In the first case, the display means can display an operation check setting screen capable of executing the setting of a certain operation check.
After the setting change is completed, the operation check setting screen disappears and the effect display is started in connection with turning the setting key from on to off.
After the setting change is completed, in the state where the setting key is on , the effect display is not started even if the first state is changed to the second state, and the operation check setting screen is displayed. Continued to be displayed,
A game table featuring that.

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