JP7098372B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

Further, in a gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of set values, there is one that controls a specific state in which the set value is changed by operating the setting switch. Further, in the specific state, there is a case where the set value is fixed by operating the start switch and the specific state is terminated (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-131638

However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, there is room for study on the processing when the first operation such as the operation to the setting switch and the second operation such as the operation to the start switch are executed.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves convenience when a first operation and a second operation are executed.

(A) A gaming machine capable of playing games.
Detection means for detecting operations including selection operation and end operation,
An advantage selection state control means for controlling the advantage to a selectable advantage selection state,
In the advantage selection state, a selection control execution means for executing selection control for selecting the advantage based on the selection operation, and
In the advantage selection state, the advantage selection state ending means for ending the advantage selection state based on the end operation is provided.
The detection means can detect the end operation even while the selection operation is being detected.
The selection control executing means executes the selection control when the selection operation changes from the state in which the end operation is not being detected and the selection operation is not being detected to the state in which the selection operation is being detected in the advantage selection state. death,
The advantage selection state ending means is
In the advantage selection state, when the end operation changes from the state in which the selection operation is not being detected and the end operation is not being detected to the state in which the end operation is being detected , the advantage selection state is terminated.
In the advantage selection state, when both the selection operation and the end operation change from the state in which both the selection operation and the end operation are not being detected to the state in which both the selection operation and the end operation are being detected , the advantage selection state is terminated. Let me
In the advantage selection state, the advantage selection state is terminated when the selection operation is being detected and the end operation is not being detected and the end operation is changed during detection.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing games
At least one of the input status of the first signal (for example, the start switch signal corresponding to the operation to the start switch 7) and the input status of the second signal (for example, the setting switch signal corresponding to the operation to the setting switch 9). A reading means for reading input data that changes depending on one side (for example, reading the buffer of the input port and storing it in the A register as shown in S1 of FIG. 3).
Data is generated after the first operation by executing the first operation using the input data (for example, data A) (for example, as shown in S2a of the balloon of S2 in FIG. 3, with respect to the data A. The first calculation means (which generates the data A'after the first calculation by executing the AND process using the first determination data "11000000") and
Based on the first post-calculation data, it is determined whether or not at least one of the first signal and the second signal has been input (for example, as shown in S2b of the blowout of S2 in FIG. 3). (Determining whether the 0 flag of the data A'after the first calculation is "0" or "1") The first determination means and
When it is determined by the first determination means that at least one of the first signal and the second signal has been input (for example, when it is determined to be YES in S2), the first post-calculation data. The second post-calculation data is generated by executing the second calculation using By executing the AND process using "10000000", the second calculation means (to generate the second post-calculation data A ") and the second calculation means.
Based on the second post-calculation data, it is determined whether or not the first signal has been input (for example, as shown in S3b of the blowout of S3 in FIG. 3, the 0 flag of the second post-calculation data A ”is set. (Determining whether it is "0" or "1") Second determination means,
When it is determined by the second determination means that the first signal has been input, the process corresponding to the first signal is executed (for example, when it is determined to be YES in S3, the set value is fixed and set. On the other hand, when it is determined by the second determination means that the first signal has not been input, the process corresponding to the second signal is executed (for example, NO is determined in S3). Occasionally, it is provided with a process execution means (which executes a set value update process).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the first signal is input and whether or not the second signal is input by reading the input data once, so that the processing capacity can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1)
The processing execution means is
In a specific state in which the specific control can be executed (for example, in the setting change state), the specific control is executed as a process corresponding to the second signal (for example, as shown in S4 of FIG. 3, the setting value is changed. Execute the process),
In the specific state, a process of terminating the specific state is executed as a process corresponding to the first signal (for example, as shown in S5 of FIG. 3, the setting change state is terminated).

According to such a configuration, for example, when it is determined that the first signal is input, the specific state is terminated, and when it is determined that both the first signal and the second signal are input. Also terminates a specific state. Therefore, it is possible to give priority to the process of terminating the specific state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2)
The first post-calculation data and the second post-calculation data are stored in the same area (for example, as shown in the balloon of S2 and the balloon of S3, the first post-calculation data A'and the second post-calculation data.
The post-calculation data A "is stored in the A register together with it).

According to such a configuration, since the area in which the data after the first calculation is stored and the area in which the data after the second calculation is stored are both the same area, the capacity of the storage area can be reduced.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3)
The process is jumped according to the first value calculated from the first post-calculation data by the first determination means (for example, as shown in S2b of the blowout portion of S2, the first post-calculation data A'. If the 0 flag is "1", it jumps to S1), and the process is jumped according to the second value calculated from the second post-calculation data by the second determination means (for example, the blowout of S3). As shown in S3b of the portion, if the 0 flag of the second post-calculation data A'is "0", the process jumps to S5).
The first value and the second value are different values (as the value of the 0 flag, the value jumped to S1 in the processing of S2 is "1", whereas the value jumped to S5 in the processing of S3. The value to be set is "0").

According to such a configuration, for example, due to the occurrence of an error, the second determination process results in a second.
Even if the process for which the value is calculated is not executed, it is possible to prevent the process from jumping.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4)
In the first determination means, whether or not one of the first signal and the second signal is input during the period in which the processing according to the first signal is being executed by the processing execution means. (For example, as shown by the * mark in S5 in FIG. 3, other processes are not executed while the process of S5 is being executed. Therefore, the process of S5 is executed. During that time, the processing of S2 is not executed).

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

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5)
In the first determination means, whether or not one of the first signal and the second signal is input during the period in which the process corresponding to the second signal is executed by the process execution means. (For example, as shown by the * mark in S4 in FIG. 3, no other processing is executed while the processing of S4 is being executed. Therefore, the processing of S4 is executed. During that time, the processing of S2 is not executed).

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

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the setting change state and the setting value update control. It is a flowchart in a setting change state.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image, a speaker 53 for outputting sound, and operation information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. A game auxiliary display 12 to be displayed is provided. Stop switch 8L, 8C,
The operation mode of 8R includes the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated (pushing order).
The timing (operation timing) for operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is included. Further, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying various information (for example, information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is provided. The game auxiliary display 12 is
It consists of 7 segments.

A perspective window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the perspective window 3, there are a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game (game), and stop switches 8L and 8C that are operated to stop the rotation of each reel and derive a display result. 8R is provided. Further, the slot machine 1 has a front door. Inside the slot machine 1 with the front door open,
A setting switch 9, a setting key switch 10, and a power switch 11 are provided. In FIG. 1, since the setting switch 9, the setting key switch 10, and the power switch 11 are provided inside the slot machine 1, they are shown by broken lines.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game and output various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the start switch 7, an operation on the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, an operation on the setting switch 9, and the like, and controls the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

Specifically, when the operation for the start switch 7 is executed, the start switch signal output means (not shown) corresponding to the start switch 7 outputs the start switch signal to the main control unit 41. Upon receiving the start switch signal, the main control unit 41 determines that the operation for the start switch 7 has been executed. As described above, the start switch signal is a signal indicating that the operation for the start switch 7 has been executed. When the operation for the start switch 7 is not executed, the start switch signal output means does not output the start switch signal, so that the main control unit 41
Does not receive the start switch signal.

Further, when the operation for the setting switch 9 is executed, the setting switch signal output means (not shown) corresponding to the setting switch 9 outputs the setting switch signal to the main control unit 41. Upon receiving the setting switch signal, the main control unit 41 determines that the operation for the setting switch 9 has been executed. As described above, the setting switch signal is a signal indicating that the operation for the setting switch 9 has been executed. When the operation for the setting switch 9 is not executed, the setting switch signal output means does not output the setting switch signal, so that the main control unit 41 does not receive the setting switch signal.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. The sub control unit 91 controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, the output of sound from the speaker 53, and the like based on the command from the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantage for the player is set to one of a plurality of different advantages. The advantage is, for example, a set value. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

When the setting is changed, the clerk of the game store can change the setting value. When the predetermined setting change state transition operation is executed, the setting change state is shifted. The setting change state transition operation is, for example, an operation of opening the front door, turning on the setting key switch 10 provided inside the slot machine 1, and then turning on the power switch 11 of the slot machine 1 from off to on.

When the state shifts to the setting change state, the set value read from the predetermined area (for example, the set value work) of the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the predetermined display unit. In the present embodiment, the predetermined display unit is the game auxiliary display 12. As a modification, the display unit may be provided inside the slot machine 1.

When the setting switch 9 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the game assist display 12 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value 1 is restored). .. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value, and the setting change state ends. Then, when the setting key switch 10 is turned off, the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

[Relationship between setting change status and setting value update control]
Next, the relationship between the setting change state and the setting value update control will be described. FIG. 2 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the setting change state and the setting value update control. (A) in Fig. 2 is
Indicates the transition to the setting change state, (a) indicates the operation to the setting switch 9, (c) indicates the update of the set value by the main control unit 41, and (d) indicates the operation to the start switch 7. Shows the operation. Further, the operation to the setting switch 9 is also called "first operation", and the control to update the set value is "1st operation".
It is also called "specific control", and the operation to the start switch 7 is also called "second operation".

Further, in (a) of FIG. 2, ON indicates that the setting has been changed, and O
FF indicates that the setting has not been changed. In (a) of FIG. 2, ON is
The setting switch 9 is operated, and OFF indicates that the setting switch 9 is not operated. In other words, in (a) of FIG. 2, ON indicates that the main control unit 41 has received the setting switch signal, and OFF indicates that the main control unit 41 has not received the setting switch signal. ..

In (c) of FIG. 2, ON indicates that the set value update has been executed, and OFF indicates that the set value update has not been executed. In (d) of FIG. 2, ON indicates that the start switch 7 is operated, and OFF indicates that the start switch 7 is not operated. In other words, in (d) of FIG. 2, ON indicates that the main control unit 41 has received the start switch signal, and OFF indicates that the main control unit 41 has not received the start switch signal. ..

It is assumed that the operation to the setting switch is started at the timing T1 and the operation is continued. The continuation of the operation of the switch is also referred to as "holding down the switch". Further, the fact that the operation of the switch is executed and immediately terminated is also referred to as "short press of the switch".

At the subsequent timing T2, it is assumed that the setting change state is shifted by executing the setting change state transition operation. In this case, the set value is not updated as shown in the balloon at the timing T2 in FIG. 2 (c). At the subsequent timing T3, it is assumed that the operation to the setting switch 9 is completed. It is assumed that the setting change state is completed by operating the start switch 7 at the subsequent timing T4.

Next, at the timing T5, it is assumed that the operation to the start switch 7 is started and the operation is continued. At the subsequent timing T6, it is assumed that the setting change state is shifted by executing the setting change state transition operation. In this case, as shown in the balloon at the timing T6 in FIG. 2A, the setting change state does not end. Subsequent timing T7
In, it is assumed that the operation to the start switch 7 is completed. At the subsequent timing T8,
It is assumed that the setting change state is completed by operating the start switch 7.

Next, it is assumed that the setting change state is shifted to the setting change state by executing the setting change state transition operation at the timing T9. At the subsequent timing T10, when the setting switch 9 is operated (when the operation to the setting switch 9 is started), the setting value update control is executed. In the example of the timing T10, the setting switch 9 is briefly pressed, and the set value "1" is updated to the set value "2".

Next, it is assumed that the operation to the setting switch 9 is started at the timing T11. When the operation to the setting switch 9 is started, the setting value update control is executed. Timing T
In the example of 11, the set value "2" that has been set is updated to the set value "3".

Further, it is assumed that the operation to the setting switch 9 started at the timing T11 is continued (it is assumed).
The setting switch 9 is pressed and held). In this case, as shown in the balloon of (a) in FIG. 2, "Even if the setting switch is pressed and held, the setting value is not updated.

After that, it is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated at the timing T12. Here, it is assumed that the operation to the start switch 7 is executed during the period in which the operation to the setting switch 9 is continued. In this way, when the operation to the start switch 7 is executed during the period in which the operation to the setting switch 9 is continued, the process corresponding to the operation to the start switch 7, that is, FIG. 2 (a). As shown in the balloon at the timing T12, the set value is fixed and the setting change state ends. The "process of determining the set value" is a process of storing the set value currently displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 in the set value work. In this way, when the setting change state is controlled, the setting value display is updated every time the setting switch 9 is operated (short press operation), but the setting value is fixed until the setting change state ends. Not done.

Further, in the present embodiment, with respect to the confirmed set value, a definite notification indicating that the set value has been confirmed is executed. In the present embodiment, this definite notification is a notification in which "." Is displayed at the lower right of the set value as shown by "3." of the set value of the timing T12 in FIG. By such confirmation notification, it is possible to make the person who changed the set value (for example, a clerk of a game store) recognize that the set value has been confirmed. As a modification, even if the set value is fixed, the confirmation notification may not be executed.

[Flowchart with settings changed]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the process executed by the main control unit 41 when the setting is changed to the changed state. In the example of FIG. 3, the processes of S1 to S5 are disclosed. Also, S
If the predetermined jump condition is not satisfied in each of the processes 1 to S5, S1 → S2 → S
The processing is executed in the order of 3 → S4 → S5. On the other hand, in each process of S1 to S5, when the jump condition is satisfied, the step in which the jump condition is satisfied jumps to another step. In the example of FIG. 3, when the jump condition exists in S2 and S3 and the jump condition that it is determined to be NO in S2 is satisfied, the process does not proceed to S3 and jumps to S1. If the jump condition that the result is determined to be YES in S3 is satisfied, the vehicle does not proceed to S4 but jumps to S5.

First, in S1, the main control unit 41 reads the buffer of the input port of the main control unit 41 and stores the input data in the buffer in a predetermined storage area. Here, the predetermined storage area is a register, and this register is referred to as a register A.

Further, as shown in the balloon portion of S1, there are at least four types (4 patterns) of buffer states. These four types are a state in which the bit state of the buffer is "000000", a state in which it is "10000000", and a state in which it is "01000000".
Includes the state of "11000000".

The state of "00000000" is a state in which neither the start switch 7 nor the setting switch 9 is operated. In other words, neither the start switch signal nor the setting switch signal is input to the input port.

The state of "10000000" is a state in which the setting switch 9 is not operated and the start switch 7 is operated. In other words, the setting switch signal is not input to the input port, but the start switch signal is input.

The state of "01000000" is a state in which the start switch 7 is not operated and the setting switch 9 is operated. In other words, the start switch signal is not input to the input port, but the setting switch signal is input.

The state of "11000000" is a state in which both the start switch 7 and the setting switch 9 are operated. In other words, both the start switch signal and the setting switch signal are input to the input port.

As described above, the input port buffer is an area in which input data that changes depending on the input status of the start switch signal or the input status of the setting switch signal is stored. In other words,
The input port buffer is an area for storing input data that changes depending on at least one of the input status of the start switch signal and the input status of the setting switch signal. The process of S2 is a process of reading this input data.

Next, the process of S2 will be described. In S2, it is determined whether or not at least one of the operation of the setting switch 9 and the operation of the start switch 7 is being executed. When it is determined in S2 that neither the operation of the setting switch 9 nor the operation of the start switch 7 has been executed, the process jumps to S1 (returns to S1). On the other hand, when it is determined in S2 that at least one of the operation of the setting switch 9 and the operation of the start switch 7 is being executed, the process proceeds to S3.

Next, the specific processing of S2 will be described with reference to the description of the balloon portion of S2. The processing of S2 is roughly divided into S2a and S2b. It should be noted that the division of S2 into S2a and S2b and the division of S3 described later into S3a and S3b are only for convenience of explanation, and at least one of S2 and S3 is the other. You may divide it. Further, at least one of S2 and S3 may not be divided into processes.

First, S2a will be described. In S2a, an AND process using the first determination data is executed for the 8-bit data A stored in the A register. In the example of FIG. 3, the first
The determination data is "11000000". Further, the data calculated by executing this AND process is referred to as the first post-calculation data A'. Since this AND process is executed in the register A, the data A'after the first operation is also stored in the register A.

Further, when all the bits of the first post-operation data A', which is 8-bit data, are "0", the 0 flag as the flag register becomes "1". On the other hand, if there is one or more bits that become "1" among all the bits (8 bits) of the first post-calculation data A'that is 8-bit data, the 0 flag becomes "0".

When the data stored in the A register in S1 is "0000000000", the data A'after the first calculation is "0000000000". Therefore, the 0 flag is "1". When the data stored in the A register in S1 is "10000000", the data A'after the first calculation is "10000000". Therefore, the 0 flag becomes "0". When the data stored in the A register in S1 is "01000000", the data A'after the first calculation is "01000000". Therefore, the 0 flag becomes "0". When the data stored in the A register in S1 is "11000000", the data A'after the first calculation is "11000000". Therefore, the 0 flag becomes "0".

Next, the process S2b of S2 will be described. If the 0 flag of the data A'after the first calculation is "1", S2 determines NO and jumps to S1 without proceeding to S3. That is, when neither the start switch 7 nor the setting switch 9 is operated, it is determined as NO in S2. On the other hand, when at least one of the start switch 7 and the setting switch 9 is operated, it is determined as YES in S2.

Next, the process of S3 will be described. In S3, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is being executed. When it is determined in S3 that the start switch 7 is not operated, the process proceeds to S4. On the other hand, in S3, when it is determined that the start switch 7 is operated, the vehicle does not proceed to S4 but jumps to S5.

Next, the specific processing of S3 will be described with reference to the description of the balloon portion of S3. The processing of S3 is roughly divided into S3a and S3b. First, S3a will be described. In S3a, the AND process using the second determination data is executed for the first post-calculation data A'. In the example of FIG. 3, the second determination data is “10000000”. Also, this A
The data calculated by executing the ND process is referred to as the second post-calculation data A ”.
Since this AND process is executed in the register A, the data A "after the second calculation is also stored in the register A.

Further, when all the bits of the second post-calculation data A "which is 8-bit data are" 0 ", the 0 flag as the flag register becomes" 1 ". On the other hand, if there is one or more bits that become "1" among all the bits of the second post-calculation data A "which is 8-bit data, the 0 flag becomes" 0 ".

When the first post-calculation data A'is "10000000" (when the start switch 7 is operated), the second post-calculation data A "is" 10000000 ". Therefore, the 0 flag becomes "0".

When the first post-calculation data A'is "01000000" (when the setting switch 9 is operated), the second post-calculation data A "is" 00000000 ". Therefore, the 0 flag is "1".

When the first post-calculation data A'is "11000000" (when both the start switch 7 and the setting switch 9 are operated), the second post-calculation data A "is" 100.
It becomes "0000". Therefore, the 0 flag is "1".

Next, the process S3b of S3 will be described. If the 0 flag of the second post-calculation data A ”is“ 1 ”, it is determined as NO in S3, and the process proceeds to S4. That is, when it is determined that the setting switch 9 is operated, it is determined to be NO in S3.

On the other hand, if the 0 flag of the second post-calculation data A "is" 0 ", it is determined as YES in S3 and jumps to S5. That is, "when the start switch 7 is operated" and "when the start switch 7 is operated" and "
If it is determined that both the start switch 7 and the setting switch 9 are being operated, "S3 determines YES and jumps to S5.

In S4, the set value update process is executed. The set value update process is a process of increasing the set value by "1" (see timing T10, timing T11, etc. in FIG. 2). That is, when the setting switch 9 is operated, the setting value update process is executed in S4. When the processing of S4 is completed, the process returns to S1. As described in FIG. 2, even during the period in which the operation of the setting switch 9 is continued, when the operation of the setting switch 9 is started, the setting value update process is executed, but the period. In, the set value update process is not continuously updated.

In S5, the set value is updated and the setting change state is terminated (see timing T12 in FIG. 2). That is, "when the start switch 7 is operated" and "when the start switch 7 is operated" and "
In any of the cases where it is determined that both the start switch 7 and the setting switch 9 are being operated, the process of S5 is executed.

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

(1-1) In the present embodiment, when the setting change state transition operation is executed from a clerk of a game store or the like, the setting change state (specific state) is shifted. The detecting means (for example, the main control unit 41) detects an operation including a first operation (for example, an operation for the setting switch 9) and a second operation (for example, an operation for the start switch 7). When the first operation is detected in the specific state, the specific control is executed. For example, the set value update control shown at the timing T10 in FIG. 2 is executed. Further, when the second operation is detected in the specific state, the specific state is terminated. For example, the setting change state shown in the timing T4 of FIG. 2 is terminated.

Further, the detecting means can detect the second operation even in the situation where the first operation is detected. For example, as shown in S3 of FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the operation to the start switch 7 is executed even when the operation to the setting switch 9 is being executed.

Further, in the specific state, when the first operation is detected and the second operation is detected, the specific state is terminated. For example, as shown in the timing T12 of FIG. 2, even when the operation to the setting switch 9 is executed during the setting change state, when the operation to the start switch 7 is executed, the setting change is performed. End the state.

According to such a configuration, the second operation (operation to the start switch 7) is executed even in the situation where the first operation (operation to the setting switch 9) is executed during the specific state (setting change state). At that time, the specific state can be terminated. Therefore, in the situation where the first operation is executed during the specific state, the convenience in that the specific state is terminated as compared with the gaming machine which does not terminate the specific state even when the second operation is executed is provided. Can be improved.

(1-2) The state of the first operation signal (for example, the setting switch signal indicating that the setting switch 9 has been operated) in the specific state is a non-execution state (for example, indicating that the first operation has not been executed). An execution state (for example, O) indicating that the first operation has been executed from the OFF state).
When the detection means detects that the state has changed to N state), the specific control is executed. For example, as shown in the timing T10 of FIG. 2, the setting switch signal is turned on from the state of being off.
When the state is switched to, the set value is updated.

Also, the period from before being controlled to a specific state to after being controlled to a specific state (for example).
In T1 to T3), when the state of the first operation signal continues to be the execution state, the specific control is not executed. For example, as shown in the balloon of timing T2 in FIG. 2C, if the operation to the setting switch 9 is continued before being controlled to the setting change state, the setting value update is not executed.

According to such a configuration, as shown in the timings T1 to T3 of FIG. 2, when the first operation (for example, the operation to the setting switch 9) is executed before the transition to the specific state, the specific state is specified. Even if the state is changed, the specific control is not executed. For example, when a specific state transition operation (setting change state transition operation) for transitioning to a specific state is executed, even if the first operation is executed due to an erroneous operation or the like, the specific control is not executed. Can be. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being executed unintentionally.

(1-3) Further, the state of the second operation signal (for example, the start switch signal indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated) in the specific state is a non-execution state indicating that the second operation has not been executed (for example, a non-execution state (for example, a start switch signal indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated). For example, when the detection means detects that the state has changed from the OFF state) to the execution state (for example, the ON state) indicating that the second operation has been executed, the specific state is terminated. For example, as shown in the timing T4 of FIG. 2, when the start switch signal is switched from the OFF state to the ON state during the specific state, the specific state ends.

Also, the period from before being controlled to a specific state to after being controlled to a specific state (for example).
In T5 to T7), when the state of the second operation signal continues to be the execution state, the specific state is not terminated. For example, as shown in the balloon of the timing T6 in FIG. 2, when the operation to the start switch 7 is continued before being controlled to the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated.

According to such a configuration, as shown in the timings T5 to T7 of FIG. 2, when the second operation (for example, the operation to the start switch 7) is executed before the transition to the specific state, the specific state is specified. Even if the state is changed, the specific control is not terminated. For example, when a specific state transition operation (setting change state transition operation) for transitioning to a specific state is executed, the specific control is not terminated even if the second operation is executed due to an erroneous operation or the like. Can be. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being executed unintentionally.

(1-4) The state of the first operation signal (for example, the setting switch signal indicating that the setting switch 9 has been operated) in the specific state is a non-execution state (for example, indicating that the first operation has not been executed). An execution state (for example, O) indicating that the first operation has been executed from the OFF state).
When the detection means detects that the state has changed to N state), the specific control is executed. For example, as shown in the timing T10 of FIG. 2, when the setting switch signal is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the setting value update is executed.

Further, when the state of the first operation signal continues to be the execution state from the time when the specific control is started, the specific control is not executed. For example, the timing T1 in FIG. 2 (a).
As shown in the balloon in the vicinity of 1, even if the setting switch 9 is pressed and held during the setting change state, the setting value is updated when the operation of the setting switch 9 is started, but the setting switch 9 is performed. The set value is not updated during the period when is being operated. In other words, the setting switch 9
Even if is pressed and held for a long time, the set value is not continuously updated accordingly.

According to such a configuration, as shown in the timing T11 of FIG. 2, the specific control is not executed even when the first operation is continued from the time when the specific control is started.
That is, even when the first operation is continuously executed, it is possible to prevent the set value from being continuously changed. That is, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being executed unintentionally.

(1-5) Further, the detection means does not detect the operation of the second operation in the period from the start of the execution of the specific control to the end of the execution of the specific control. For example, as shown by the * mark in S4 of FIG. 3, during the period when the set value update process is being executed, the process (other process) including the process of detecting whether or not the second operation is executed is not executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific state from ending before the specific control is completed.

(2-1) Further, the reading means (main control unit 41) inputs the input status of the first signal (for example, the start switch signal corresponding to the operation to the setting switch 9) and the second signal (for example, to the start switch 7). Reads input data that changes depending on at least one of the input status of the setting switch 9 signal corresponding to the operation of. For example, as shown in S1 of FIG. 3, the buffer of the input port is read and stored in the A register.

After that, the first calculation means (main control unit 41) generates the data after the first calculation by executing the first calculation using the input data (for example, data A). For example, S in FIG.
As shown in S2a of the balloon of 2, the first determination data "110" is obtained with respect to the data A.
By executing the AND process using "000000", the data A'after the first calculation is generated.

After that, the first determination means (main control unit 41) determines whether or not at least one of the first signal and the second signal has been input based on the data after the first calculation. For example, Figure 3
As shown in S2b of the balloon of S2, it is determined whether the 0 flag of the first post-calculation data A'is "0" or "1".

After that, when the second calculation means (main control unit 41) determines by the first determination means that at least one of the first signal and the second signal has been input (for example, YES in S2).
(When it is determined that), the second post-calculation data is generated by executing the second calculation using the first post-calculation data. For example, as shown in S3a of the balloon of S3 in FIG. 3, after the second calculation, the AND processing using the second determination data “10000000” is executed for the first post-calculation data A ′. Generate data A ".

After that, the second determination means (main control unit 41) determines whether or not the first signal has been input based on the data after the second calculation. For example, as shown in S3b of the balloon of S3 in FIG. 3, it is determined whether the 0 flag of the second post-calculation data A ”is“ 0 ”or“ 1 ”.

After that, when it is determined by the second determination means that the first signal has been input, the processing execution means executes the processing according to the first signal (for example, when it is determined to be YES in S3, the set value is determined. (The setting change state is terminated at the same time) On the other hand, the first by the second judgment means
When it is determined that the signal has not been input, the process corresponding to the second signal is executed (for example, when it is determined to be NO in S3, the set value update process is executed).

For example, as a gaming machine of a comparative example, when determining whether or not a first signal is input and whether or not a second signal is input, data of the input signal is read separately for each of the first signal and the second signal. I needed it. Therefore, there is a risk that the processing capacity will increase. On the other hand, in the gaming machine (slot machine) of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not the first signal is input and whether or not the second signal is input by reading the input data once in S1. Therefore, the slot machine of the present embodiment can reduce the processing capacity as compared with the slot machine of the comparative example.

(2-2) The process execution means (main control unit 41) executes the specific control as a process corresponding to the second signal in the specific state (for example, in the setting change state) in which the specific control can be executed (for example, in the setting change state). For example, as shown in S4 of FIG. 3, the setting value change process is executed). Further, in the specific state, a process of terminating the specific state is executed as a process corresponding to the first signal ().
For example, as shown in S5 of FIG. 3, the setting change state is terminated).

According to such a configuration, for example, when it is determined that the first signal is input (for example, timings T4 and T8 in FIG. 2), the specific state is terminated. Furthermore, the first
The specific state is also terminated when it is determined that both the signal and the second signal are input (for example, the timing T12 in FIG. 2). Therefore, it is possible to give priority to the process of terminating the specific state.

(2-3) The first post-calculation data and the second post-calculation data are stored in the same area (for example, as shown in the blowout of S2 and the blowout of S3, the first post-calculation data A'and the second post-calculation data. The post-calculation data A "is stored in the A register together with it).

According to such a configuration, the area in which the data after the first calculation is stored and the area in which the data after the second calculation is stored are both the same area. Therefore, the capacity of the storage area can be reduced as compared with the gaming machine, which is an area in which the data after the first calculation is stored, an area in which the data after the second calculation is stored, and another area.

(2-4) The process is jumped according to the first value calculated from the data after the first calculation by the first determination means. For example, as shown in S2b of the balloon portion of S2, if the 0 flag of the data A'after the first calculation is "1", it jumps to S1. Further, the process is jumped according to the second value calculated from the data after the second calculation by the second determination means. For example, S3
As shown in S3b of the balloon portion of, if the 0 flag of the data A'after the second calculation is "0", the process jumps to S5. Further, the first value and the second value are different values. For example, as the value of the 0 flag, the value jumped to S1 in the processing of S2 is "1", while the value jumped to S5 in the processing of S3 is "0".

A case where the value of the 0 flag jumped to S1 in the processing of S2 and the value of the 0 flag jumped to S5 in the processing of S3 are the same will be described. In this case, for example, the value of the 0 flag jumped to S1 in the processing of S2 is "0", and the value of the 0 flag jumped to S5 in the processing of S3 is also "0".

When shifting from S2 to S3, the value of the 0 flag is "0". For example, if the processing of S3a is not executed due to the occurrence of an error after the processing of S2 is completed, the value of the 0 flag remains "0". In this case, the processing of S4 is jumped. Proceed to S5. Then, it becomes unreasonable that the clerk of the game store unintentionally ends the setting change state.

Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the value of the 0 flag jumped to S1 in the processing of S2 and the value of the 0 flag jumped to S5 in the processing of S3 are different. Therefore, for example, even if the processing of S3a is not executed due to the occurrence of an error after the processing of S2 is completed, it is possible to prevent the processing of S4 from jumping, that is, proceeding to S5. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned irrationality from occurring.

(2-5) Further, in the first determination means, which of the first signal and the second signal is input during the period in which the processing corresponding to the first signal is being executed by the processing execution means? Do not judge whether or not. For example, as shown by the * mark in S5 of FIG. 3, no other processing is executed while the processing of S5 is being executed. Therefore, while the process of S5 is being executed, the process of S2 is not executed.

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

(2-6) Whether or not one of the first signal and the second signal is input in the first determination means during the period in which the processing according to the second signal is being executed by the processing execution means. Do not judge. For example, as shown by the * mark in S4 in FIG. 3, while the processing in S4 is being executed,
No other processing is executed. Therefore, while the process of S4 is being executed, S2
Processing is not executed.

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

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

(1) Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine is exemplified as a gaming machine. However, the gaming machine does not have to be a slot machine, and may be, for example, a pachinko gaming machine. In the pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to control the setting change state, and when the first operation is executed during the setting change state, the setting value is changed, and the second operation is executed during the setting change state. When, the setting change state ends. Even such a pachinko gaming machine has the same effect as the slot machine of the present embodiment.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the specific state is the setting change state, the first operation is the operation to the setting switch 9 (the operation for changing the setting value), and the second operation is the operation to the start switch 7 (the operation to change the setting value). The operation for ending the setting change state) was explained. However, at least one of the specific state, the first operation, and the second operation may be another state and another operation.

For example, the specific state is "a menu screen state in which a menu screen displaying a plurality of menu items is displayed", and the first operation is "a selection switch for selecting any menu item of the plurality of menu items". The second operation may be "operation to the end switch to end the menu screen state". Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

(3) In FIG. 3 of the present embodiment, the value of the 0 flag jumping from S2 to S1 is assumed to be “0”, and the value of the 0 flag jumping from S3 to S5 is assumed to be “1”. However, if the value for jumping from S2 to S1 and the value for jumping from S3 to S5 are different, other values may be used. For example, 0 that jumps from S2 to S1
The value of the flag may be "1", and the value of the 0 flag for jumping from S3 to S5 may be "0". Further, the value of at least 1 of the value for jumping from S2 to S1 and the value for jumping from S3 to S5 may be a value different from either 0 or 1 when converted to a decimal number. .. For example, the value converted into a decimal number for the value for jumping from S2 to S1 may be "3", and the value converted into a decimal number for the value for jumping from S3 to S5 may be "5".

(4) In the present embodiment, the operation unit for updating the set value in the setting change state is
It has been described as the setting switch 9. However, this operation unit may be another operation unit. In addition, in the setting change state, the second setting value is confirmed and the setting change state is terminated.
The operation has been described as an operation to the start switch 7. However, the second operation may be another operation. The second operation may be, for example, an operation in which the start switch 7 is operated and the setting key switch 10 is turned off while the setting is being changed. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

(5) In the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, the start switch signal is turned on, and when the setting switch 9 is operated, the setting switch signal is O.
It was explained that it will be in the N state. However, when the start switch 7 is not operated, the start switch signal may be turned on, and when the start switch 7 is operated, the start switch signal may be turned off. Further, when the setting switch 9 is not operated, the setting switch signal may be turned on, and when the start switch 7 is operated, the setting switch signal may be turned off.

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

1 slot machine, 7 start switch, 9 setting switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
Detection means for detecting operations including selection operation and end operation,
An advantage selection state control means for controlling the advantage to a selectable advantage selection state,
In the advantage selection state, a selection control execution means for executing selection control for selecting the advantage based on the selection operation, and
In the advantage selection state, the advantage selection state ending means for ending the advantage selection state based on the end operation is provided.
The detection means can detect the end operation even while the selection operation is being detected.
The selection control executing means executes the selection control when the selection operation changes from the state in which the end operation is not being detected and the selection operation is not being detected to the state in which the selection operation is being detected in the advantage selection state. death,
The advantage selection state ending means is
In the advantage selection state, when the end operation changes from the state in which the selection operation is not being detected and the end operation is not being detected to the state in which the end operation is being detected , the advantage selection state is terminated.
In the advantage selection state, when both the selection operation and the end operation change from the state in which both the selection operation and the end operation are not being detected to the state in which both the selection operation and the end operation are being detected , the advantage selection state is terminated. Let me
A gaming machine that terminates the advantage selection state when the selection operation is being detected and the end operation is not being detected during the detection in the advantage selection state.

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