JP7289168B1 - playground - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that is characterized by various notifications. The apparatus includes setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values, a door that can be opened and closed, notification means capable of executing error notification regarding a certain error, and display means. In the case where the cause of the error occurs in a state in which the operation for setting the setting value is possible (hereinafter referred to as the first case), the cause of the error occurs during the execution of the setting operation. If the problem is resolved and the door is in the open state after the setting operation is completed, the door open notification indicating that the door is in the open state is executed without executing an error notification regarding a certain error. In the first case, when the door is open and the cause of the error is eliminated, a demonstration screen is displayed on the display means. [Selection drawing] Fig. 22

Description

The present invention relates to amusement machines typified by slot machines (pachislot game machines) and pachinko machines (ball game machines).

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine rotates the reels by inserting medals and operating the start lever, determines the role internally by internal lottery, and stops the reels by operating the stop button. It is configured such that a winning combination is established when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed according to internal determination. When a winning combination involving the payout of medals is established, a specified number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination is paid out.

Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that executes various notifications (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2005-296354 A

However, there is still room for improvement in the various notifications of the gaming machine.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that is characterized by various notifications.

In order to achieve the above object, the game machine according to the present invention, as one aspect thereof,
setting means capable of setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
some operating means for changing at least the setpoint;
a door that can be opened and closed;
annunciation means capable of performing an error annunciation for at least some errors;
display means;
A game machine comprising
When the cause of the certain error occurs during a period in which the setting value can not be changed (hereinafter referred to as the "first state"), and the error notification regarding the certain error is performed, The certain error is resolved by operating the certain operating means after the cause of the certain error is resolved,
When the cause of the certain error occurs during the period of the first state (hereinafter referred to as "first case"), and after the cause of the certain error is eliminated When the operation means is operated, the set value is changed, and when the door is in an open state after the end of the first state, the error notification is not executed, and the open notification of the door is executed. ,
In the first case, even if the certain operating means is not operated after the cause of the certain error has been resolved, the door body remains open after the first state ends. , the opening notification of the door body is executed without executing the error notification,
In the first case, if the cause of the certain error is not resolved, and the cause of the error is resolved with the door in the open state after the end of the first state, a demo screen is displayed on the display means;
It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is characterized by various notifications.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control section of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an array of symbols provided on reels of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flow chart showing a flow of main processing by a main control unit of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of first sub-controller main processing, first sub-controller command reception interrupt processing, and first sub-controller timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. Flow of second sub-controller main processing, second sub-controller command reception interrupt processing, second sub-controller timer interrupt processing, and second sub-controller image control processing of slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention It is a flow chart showing. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with its front door opened; FIG. (A) is a schematic diagram (front view) of the main parts showing an informing means provided in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, and (B) shows an example of display by the main board display. 10(a)-(c), along with FIGS. 10(d)-(i) and FIGS. 11(j)-(k), during a normal game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of notification (notification example 1) in a time series when is disconnected. (d)-(i), together with FIGS. 9(a)-(c) and FIGS. 11(j)-(k), show the case where the hopper is disconnected during the normal game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a diagram showing an example of notification (notification example 1) in chronological order. FIG. (j) to (k), together with FIGS. 9(a) to (c) and FIGS. 10(d) to (i), show the case where the hopper is disconnected during the normal game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. 12(a) to 12(c), together with FIGS. 12(d) to 12(i), are diagrams showing an example of notification (notification example 1) in chronological order, showing slot machine settings according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example (announcement example 2) of alerting|reporting when a hopper is disconnected during change in a time series. 11(a) to 11(c), (d) to (i) show an example of notification (notification example 2) when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 14(g) to 14(l) and 15(m), (a) to (f) are an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows (announcement example 3) in a time series. 13(a) to 13(f) and 15(m), (g) to (l) are an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows (announcement example 3) in a time series. 13(a) to (f) and FIGS. 14(g) to (l), (m) is an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing (notification example 3) in chronological order, and (a) to (c) are an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention (notification example 4) in chronological order. 17(a) to 17(f) together with FIGS. 17(g) to 17(j) show an example of notification (notification example 5) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 16(a) to 16(f), (g) to (j) show an example of notification (notification example 5) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 19(g) and 19(g) show an example of notification (notification example 6) when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in chronological order. It is a diagram. FIG. 18(g) shows, together with FIGS. 18(a) to 18(f), an example of notification (notification example 6) when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in chronological order. 20(a) to (c), together with FIGS. 20(d) to (i), is an example of notification (notification FIG. 10 is a diagram showing Example 7) in chronological order. 19(a) to 19(c), (d) to (i) show an example of notification (notification example 7) when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 22(a) to 22(f) together with FIGS. 22(g) to 22(j) show an example of notification (notification example 8) when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 21(a) to 21(f), (g) to (j) show an example of notification (notification example 8) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. (a) to (f), together with FIGS. 24(g) to (l) and FIGS. 25(m) to (o), show the case where the reel is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example (announcement example 9) of the alerting|reporting in time series. (g) to (l), together with FIGS. 23(a) to (f) and FIGS. 25(m) to (o), show the case where the reel is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example (announcement example 9) of the alerting|reporting in time series. (m) to (o), together with FIGS. 23(a) to (f) and FIGS. 24(g) to (l), show the case where the reel is disconnected during the setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example (announcement example 9) of the alerting|reporting in time series. 27(a) to 27(f) together with FIGS. 27(g) to 27(k) show an example of notification (notification example 10) when a reel is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 26(a) to 26(f), (g) to (k) show an example of notification (notification example 10) when reel disconnection occurs during setting change of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 29(g)-(j) together with FIGS. 29(g)-(j) show an example of notification (notification example 11) when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 30(a) to 30(f), (g) to (j) show an example of notification (notification example 11) when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 31(g)-(i) together with FIGS. 31(g)-(i) show an example of notification (notification example 12) when a reel is disconnected during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series. 30(a) to 30(f), (g) to (i) show an example of notification (notification example 12) when reel disconnection occurs during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure shown in time series.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the slot machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of reels, into which a predetermined number of game media are inserted and on which a plurality of types of symbols are applied, start rotating when a predetermined rotation start instruction operation is received. Based on the reception of the rotation start instructing operation, the propriety of the internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is determined by a lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually stops rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instructing operation, If the condition determined by the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the plurality of reels stop meets the predetermined payout condition, the game medium is paid out and the game ends, and if not, the game medium is discarded. It is a game machine that progresses a series of games that end without paying out.

<Overall composition>
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 viewed from the front side (player side).

The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of the gaming table of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front of the main body 101 and capable of being opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . In the embodiment, 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" or "open state." The (closed) state may be referred to as “door closed” or “closed state”.

Three reels (a left reel 110, a middle reel 111, and a right reel 112) each having a plurality of patterns arranged on its outer peripheral surface (not shown) are housed in the center of the main body 101 and rotate inside the slot machine 100. configured to allow These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

In this embodiment, an appropriate number of patterns are printed on strip-shaped members at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped members are attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to form reels 110 to 112 . As for the symbols on the reels 110 to 112, generally three symbols are displayed in the vertical direction from the reel window 113 when viewed from the player, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. By rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols seen by the player changes. In other words, each of the reels 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 employed in addition to the reel. In addition, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the central part of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

A backlight (not shown) for illuminating each pattern displayed on the reel window 113 is arranged on the rear surface of each of the reels 110 to 112 . The backlight is desirably shielded for each pattern so that the individual patterns can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, near each reel 110 to 112, an optical sensor (index sensor; not shown) consisting of a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion is provided. and a light-receiving portion, a light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes through. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the positions of the symbols on the reels in the rotational direction are determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the desired symbols are displayed on the winning line.

The pay line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates the pay line 114 to be activated. The valid winning line 114 is determined in advance by the number of medals betted as game media. There are five winning lines 114 . For example, if one medal is bet, the middle horizontal prize line will be valid, and if two medals are bet, three lines will be valid with the addition of the upper horizontal prize line and the lower horizontal prize line, and the medal will be awarded. When 3 coins are bet, 5 lines obtained by adding a lower right pay line and an upper right pay line may be effective as pay lines. The number of pay lines 114 is not limited to 5. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line, the upper horizontal pay line, the lower horizontal pay line, the right Five lines, ie, a downward pay line and an upward pay line may be set as valid pay lines, or the same number of pay lines may be uniformly set as valid pay 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 (more specifically, a bonus combination) has been internally won in an internal winning combination lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. be. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert game medals. The replay lamp 122 notifies the player that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert medals) when the player wins the replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for effect.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100 . In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one card is inserted up to a maximum of three cards, two cards are inserted when the bet button 131 is depressed, and three cards are inserted when the bet button 132 is depressed. It has become so. The bet button 132 is hereinafter also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 turns on the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, the game starts to indicate that the game start operation is possible. Lamp 121 lights up.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert medals when starting a game. That is, medals can be electronically inserted (bet operation) by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. It means including

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 to be 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 winning combination. In this embodiment, the accumulated number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are composed of 7-segment (SEG) displays. Note that the payout number display 127 of the present embodiment also functions as an effect device that notifies information about the stop operation (for example, the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139, etc.).

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

The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137-139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type push-down switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided in association with the respective reels 110 to 112. . More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating a stop button 137 (sometimes referred to as a left stop button), and operating a stop button 138 (sometimes referred to as a middle stop button). The middle reel 111 can be stopped by doing so, and the right reel 112 can be stopped by operating a stop button 139 (sometimes referred to as a right stop button).

Hereinafter, the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is called stop operation, the first stop operation is called first stop operation, the next stop operation is called second stop operation, and the last stop operation is called third stop operation. The reel to be operated may be called the first stop reel, the reel to be stopped by the second stop operation may be called the second stop reel, and the reel to be stopped by the third stop operation may be called the third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping operation of the stop buttons 137-139 for stopping all the rotating reels 110-112 is called the operation order or the pressing order. The operation order of the stop operation with the left reel 110 as the first stop reel is called "forward push operation order" or simply "forward push", and the operation order of the stop operation with the middle reel 111 as the first stop reel is called " The operation sequence for the stopping operation with the right reel 112 as the first stop reel is called the "reverse pressing operation sequence" or simply "reverse pressing". In addition, in this embodiment, the stop operation and the operation order by the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be abbreviated. For example, the stop operation with the left reel 110 as the first stop reel is "left", the left reel 110 is the first stop reel, the middle reel 111 is the second stop reel, and the right reel 112 is the third stop reel. It is written as "left center right". A light emitter 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 emitter can be turned on to inform the player.

The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove medals when the inserted medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settlement of the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the medals placed on the bet, and ejecting the medals from the medal payout port 155 . The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout port 155 is a payout port for paying out medals.

Below the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 is provided for displaying the model name and attaching various certificate stamps. A medal payout port 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided below the title panel 162 .

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

A production device 160 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the upper part of the production device 160.例文帳に追加This production device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 consisting of two right and left shutters 163a and 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed 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 displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (on the side of the player). It is a structure that appears.

The liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 of the present embodiment also functions as a effect device that executes effects described later.

The effect button 192 is a button that can be operated when executing a predetermined effect. For example, based on the operation of the effect button 192, an effect suggesting the provision of a privilege may be executed.

It should be noted that, even if the display device is not a liquid crystal display device, it may be configured to be able to display various effect images and various game information. , a reel (drum), or a display device comprising a projector and a screen. In addition, the display screen is rectangular, and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. Although the display screen is rectangular in this embodiment, it may be square. In addition, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, so that the display screen looks oddly shaped. Although the display screen is a flat surface in this embodiment, it may be a curved surface.

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

The control units of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of a game, and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. and a second sub-controller 500 that controls various devices based on commands sent from the first sub-controller 400 .

<Main control part>
First, the main controller 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. This basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in internal lottery for winning combinations, and stopping of the reels. A ROM 306 for storing positions, etc., a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I/O 310 for controlling input/output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. A WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and RAM 308, and this also applies to the first sub-controller 400 and the second sub-controller 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 calculates an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division. It determines and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 304 for each interrupt time. The CPU 304 uses this interrupt request as a trigger to monitor each sensor and transmit drive pulses. For example, when the clock signal output from 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 the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256×47÷8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

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

In addition, the main control unit 300 has a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 detects various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal insertion slot 141) at each interrupt time. Medal reception sensor for medals, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for 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, it outputs a signal indicating this detection to the random number generation circuit 316 . The random number generation circuit 316 that receives this signal latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random number used for the lottery.

Two medal reception sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect the presence or absence of passage of medals. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect the start operation by the player. A stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, and a stop button 139 sensor are installed on each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop buttons by the player.

A bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, and a 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. Detects a put operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134 . When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting medals paid out by the medal payout device 180 . Each sensor described above 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 mounts of the reels 110 to 112, and each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through, the L become a level. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

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

An information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 inputs an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like through the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output. In addition, 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. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 detects that the voltage value of the power supply is a predetermined value (this embodiment). 9v), it outputs a low voltage signal to the basic circuit 302 indicating that the voltage has dropped.

The main control section 300 also has an output interface for transmitting commands to the first sub-control section 400 and enables communication with the first sub-control section 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 signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400. Signals such as commands cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300 .

<Sub-controller>
Next, the first sub-controller 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-controller 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives control commands transmitted by the main controller 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-controller 400 based on the control commands. there is This basic circuit 402 includes 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, etc. are doing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The first sub-control unit 400 also stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like. are provided.

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

A sound source IC 418 is provided in the first sub control unit 400, and speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifier and speakers 272 and 277 according to commands from the CPU 404 . An S-ROM (sound ROM) storing sound data is connected to the sound source IC 418 , and the sound data obtained from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277 .

The first sub-controller 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. The drive circuit 422 is connected to 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.

A drive circuit 424 for driving the shutter 163 is provided in the first sub-control section 400, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 424 via an output interface. This drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 according to a command from the CPU 404 .

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 every interrupt time.

The CPU 404 also transmits and receives signals to and from the second sub-controller 500 via the output interface. The second sub-controller 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the like.

Next, the second sub-controller 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 operates the basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on this control command. This 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, etc. A timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal having a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub-controller 500 also has a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the second sub-controller 500 as a whole, image display data, and the like.

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

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

<Pattern arrangement>
The pattern arrangement applied to each reel 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(a). In addition, this figure is a plan view showing the arrangement of the symbols applied to each reel (the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112).

On each of the reels 110 to 112, a predetermined number of symbols (21 frames numbered 0 to 20 in this embodiment) of a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. Numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure indicate the arrangement positions of symbols on the respective reels 110 to 112 . For example, in the present embodiment, the number 1 piece on the left reel 110 has a "replay" symbol, the number 0 piece on the middle reel 111 has a "bell" symbol, and the number 2 piece on the right reel 112 has a "replay" symbol. "Watermelon" pattern is placed on each.

<Types of winning roles>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3(b), the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described. The figure shows the types of winning combinations (including working combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the activation or payout of each winning combination. Of the winning combinations in this embodiment, the big bonus (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are bonus combinations that shift to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is repeated without inserting new medals. Winning hands may be distinguished from winning hands and may be called "working hands" as the hands that can be played. is included. In addition, "winning" in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the working combination that does not accompany the payout of medals (does not accompany the payout of medals) is displayed on the activated line. Bonuses and prizes for replays are included.

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

"Big bonus (BB1, BB2)" (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "BB") is a special combination (operating combination) 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" for BB1 and "BB2 symbol (also referred to as blue 7)-BB2 symbol-BB2 symbol" for BB2. Further, the flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 or BB2 is internally won, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). The state in which the flag indicating internal winning is set is maintained until the next game and thereafter, 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. The combination "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is in a winning state.

"Regular bonus (RB)" (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "RB") is a special role (operating role) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning a prize. The corresponding symbol combination is "RB symbol (also called bonus)-RB symbol-RB symbol". It should be noted that flag carrying over is performed for RB in the same manner as for BB described above. However, in the big bonus game (BB game), the start of the big bonus game is not based on the internal winning of the regular bonus game (RB game) or the display of the symbol combination on the winning line. A regular bonus game may be started later, and the regular bonus game may be automatically started such that when one regular bonus game is finished, the next regular bonus game is immediately started.

"Small wins (cherry, watermelon, bell) (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "cherry", "watermelon", and "bell") are winning wins in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbols The combination is "cherry pattern-ANY pattern-ANY pattern" for cherry, "watermelon pattern-watermelon pattern-watermelon pattern" for watermelon, and "bell pattern-bell pattern-bell pattern" for bell. Also, the corresponding number of payouts is as shown in FIG. In the case of "cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol", the symbol on the left reel 110 may be a "cherry" symbol, and the symbols on the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbols.

"Replay" is a prize-winning combination (operating combination) that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals (game media) due to winning, and medals are not paid out. The corresponding symbol combination for the replay is "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".

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

The internal winning probability of each role is obtained by combining numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each role with numerical data (65536 in this embodiment) within the range of random numbers acquired during internal lottery described later. It is obtained by the value divided by The lottery data is divided in advance into several numerical ranges, and each numerical range is associated with each winning combination and loss. In the winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery corresponds to the lottery data corresponding to any combination, and the internal winning combination is determined. In practice, this lottery data is prepared with settings 1 to 6 that differ in the winning probability of at least one combination, and the game parlor staff or the like can arbitrarily select and set any of the set values. .

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

The AT state is a game state in which information (details of stop operation) that is advantageous to the player is notified when the player wins an internal win for a chance combination or a push-up combination. In the AT state, the effect image display device 157 and the payout number display 127 are used to execute the operation navigation for informing the content of the stop operation to help win a prize. Specifically, when the winning combination is internally won in the AT state, the stop operation order is announced, and when the chance combination is internally won in the AT state, the timing of the stop operation (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 details of the stop operation of the operation navigation. That is, the AT state is a state in which a large profit is given to the player by operation navigation.

On the other hand, the normal state is a state in which operation navigation is not executed even if the player wins internally for a chance combination or a push-up combination.

In this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won in the normal state, the state is shifted to the AT state. In the AT lottery, for example, it may be possible to determine whether or not a winning combination is won based on the result of an internal winning combination lottery. Further, in this embodiment, when the number of games played in the normal state after the end of the AT state reaches a predetermined threshold value (hereinafter referred to as the ceiling number of games), the state is shifted to the AT state. That is, when the AT lottery is won in the normal state, or when the number of games played in the normal state reaches the ceiling number of games, the state is shifted to the AT state, and a predetermined number of AT games is awarded. In the AT state, an AT add-on lottery for adding the number of AT games is performed, and when winning the AT add-on lottery, a predetermined number of AT games is added. On the other hand, in the AT state, when all the given AT game numbers are consumed, the AT state ends and shifts to the normal state.

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

<Main control unit main processing>
First, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that this figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the main processing of the main controller.

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

In step S102, medal insertion/start operation acceptance processing 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 if there is an insertion operation lights up the winning line display lamp 120 according to the number of inserted medals. Also, preparations are made to transmit a medal insertion command indicating that medals have been inserted to the first sub-control section 400 . When the player wins the replay role in the previous game, the processing of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so the player does not need to insert medals.

In addition, it checks whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated based on the detection of the sensor circuit 320, and if it is determined that the start operation has been made, the number of inserted medals is determined, and the first sub-control section 400 In response, preparations are made to transmit a start lever acceptance command indicating that the start lever 135 has been operated.

In step S103, a valid pay line is determined.

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

In step S105, an internal lottery process for a winning combination is performed. In the internal lottery process for the winning combination, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state (RT type game state), and the internal lottery is performed using this table and the random number obtained in step S104. I do. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is internally won, the condition device (flag) of the internally winning combination is operated (the flag of the winning combination is turned ON). Also, in this step S105, preparations are made to transmit an internal winning command indicating the result of the internal winning combination lottery to the first sub-control section 400. FIG. For example, when the watermelon is internally won, preparations are made to transmit an internal winning command indicating that the watermelon has been internally won to the first sub-control unit 400, and the result of the internal winning combination lottery is lost (the winning combination is In the case of non-winning), preparations are made to transmit an internal winning command indicating a loss to the first sub-controller 400 .

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

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

In step S108, reel stop control processing is performed. In the reel stop control process, it is possible to accept the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when one of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop data of the reel stop data is changed in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. One of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of frames to be drawn set in the stop data. If all the reels 110-112 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S109. In this step S108, for each stop operation, a stop button reception command related to the stop button 137 to 139 that has been stopped (more specifically, for the first stop operation, a stop button reception 1 command, a second stop operation, for the stop button reception 2 command, and for the third stop operation, prepare to transmit the stop button reception 3 command) to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel (Specifically, reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, reel stop command for the third stop operation 3 command) to the first sub-controller 400.

In step S109, a winning determination process is performed. In the winning determination process, the winning of the symbols stopped by pressing the stop buttons 137 to 139 is determined, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, the winning. judged to have won the role. For example, if "watermelon pattern - watermelon pattern - watermelon pattern" is aligned on the activated prize line, it is determined that the watermelon prize has been won. Also, in this step S109, preparations are made to transmit a display determination command indicating the result of winning determination to the first sub-controller 400. FIG.

In step S110, medal payout processing is performed. In the medal payout process, if the player wins some winning combination with payout, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. In step S110, preparations are made to transmit a medal payout command indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the first sub-controller 400. FIG.

In step S111, game state control processing is performed. In this game state control process, control is performed to shift the game state (RT system game state, AT system game state). do. Also, in this step S111, preparations are made to transmit a game state command indicating the game state to the first sub-control section 400. FIG.

One game is completed by the above. Thereafter, the game progresses by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing. Various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 5) of the main controller timer interrupt process, which will be described later.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the main controller timer interrupt processing.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (about once every 2 ms in this embodiment). Processing is started at a predetermined cycle.

In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start processing, processing such as temporarily saving the values of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

In step S202, the WDT 314 is periodically turned on so that the count value of the WDT 314 does not exceed the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and a WDT interrupt does not occur (so that an abnormality in processing is not detected). In the embodiment, a restart is performed once every 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main controller timer interrupt.

In step S203, input port status update processing is performed. In this input port state update processing, 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. It is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

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

In step S205, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated according to their respective time units.

In step S<b>206 , command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-controller 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. Based on the information of the command data, it becomes possible to determine the effect control contents.

In step S207, an 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 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 the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of an error related to medal insertion abnormality, medal payout abnormality, etc. is monitored. (Not shown) Execute error processing. Further, the medal selector 170 (a medal blocker operated by a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current game state.

In step S209, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If the low-voltage signal is on (power-off is detected), the process proceeds to step S211, and if the low-voltage signal is off (power-off is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, various processes for ending the timer interrupt ending process are performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the values of the registers temporarily saved in step S201 are set in the original registers. After that, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

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

<Processing of the first sub-controller>
Next, the processing of the first sub-controller 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-controller 400. FIG. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-controller 400. FIG. FIG. 6(c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-controller 400. FIG.

First, the main processing of the first sub-controller 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 6(a).

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

In step S302, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable reaches 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, 0 is substituted for 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, effect control processing is performed. Here, 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 processing such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing updating processing of the effect data 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 a command for the sound source IC 418 in the performance data read in step S305, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

In step S307, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command for various lamps 420 in the performance data read out in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 422. FIG.

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 performance data read in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 424. FIG.

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

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

Next, the first sub-controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-controller 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 6(c). The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment). period.

In step S501, 1 is added to the value in the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-controller main process shown in FIG. 6A and 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, the command is sent to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S309, the random number value for effect is updated, and the like.

<Processing of the second sub-controller>
Next, the processing of the second sub-controller 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 7A is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. FIG. 7(c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-controller 500. FIG. FIG. 7(d) is a flowchart of the image control processing of the second sub-controller 500. As shown in FIG.

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

In step S602, it is determined whether the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable reaches 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S603.

In step S603, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

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

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

In step S606, image control processing (described in detail later) is performed based on the processing result of step S605. For example, if there is an image control instruction in the effect data read in step S605, image control corresponding to this instruction is performed. For example, image control is performed on display images (notification images, background images). When this image control processing ends, the process returns to step S602.

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

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

Next, the second sub-controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-controller 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 7(c). The second sub-control unit 500 has a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment). period.

In step S801, 1 is added to the value in the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S602 in the second sub-controller main process shown in FIG. 7A and 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, processing for updating the random number value for effect, etc. is performed.

Next, the image control processing in step S6006 in the main processing of the second sub-controller 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 7(d). This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S901, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps designation of the drawing areas of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 536 . As a result, the image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 . Next, the CPU 504 sets the ROM coordinates (the transfer source address of the ROM 506), the VRAM coordinates (the 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 transfers the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the command 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 a transfer end interrupt signal has been input from the VDP 516. If a transfer end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S903; otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal has been input. wait for

In step S903, parameters are set based on the production 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 obtains image data information (coordinate axes of the VRAM 518, image size, etc.) forming the display image. , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) to the VDP 516 . 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 instructions from the CPU 504 .

In step S905, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal has been input from the VDP 516 based on the end of image rendering. wait for is entered.

In step S906, a scene display counter, which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images have been generated, is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Inside the housing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the members (main board display, etc.) arranged inside the slot machine 100 will be described.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The main body 101 is a box-like body surrounded by a top plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a bottom plate 264, and a back plate 242 and having an open front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board housing case 210 containing a main control board is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper part of the back plate 242. Three reels 110-112 are arranged below. A main board display (7-segment main board) 190 consisting of a 7-segment display is arranged on the main control board. The main board display 190 will be described later with reference to FIG. 9(B), but the main board display 190 is one of notification means capable of notifying game-related information (such as errors and operation states of operating means). is.

On the side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, on the side plate 260 on the left side, a first sub control board that constitutes the first sub control unit 400 is stored. A board storage case 220 is provided. Also, on the side plate 260 on the right side, an external centralized terminal board 248 is attached which is connected to the main control board and outputs information of the slot machine 100 to an external device.

A medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket) is disposed on the lower plate 264, and a power supply board is provided above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is arranged, and a power switch 244 is arranged in front of the power supply device 252 . The power switch 244 can be operated by opening the front door 102, and is difficult or impossible to operate when the door is closed.

The power supply device 252 converts AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into DC power, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies power to each of the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500, etc., which will be described later. Supplied to the control unit and each device. In addition, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) is provided for supplying power to predetermined parts (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, etc.) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after external power is cut off. there is

A medal auxiliary storage box 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal dispensing device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind it (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connection portion for connecting a power cord 265 , and the power cord 265 connected here extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 opened in the back plate 242 of the main body 101 . there is

The front door 102 is hinged to the side plate 260 on the left side of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 157 accommodates the second sub-control board constituting the second sub-control section 500. A second sub-board case 230 and an upper speaker 272 are provided. Below the liquid crystal display device 157, there are provided a medal selector 170 for sorting inserted medals, and a path 266 through which the medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals onto the medal receiving tray 161. there is Furthermore, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 145 .

<Notification means (display means)>
Next, the notification means provided in the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 9(A). FIG. 9(A) is a schematic view (front view) of main parts showing the notifying means provided in the slot machine 100. FIG.

The slot machine 100 has display means capable of displaying as one of notification means. The display means provided in the slot machine 100 includes, for example, the liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157, the payout number display device 127, the accumulated number display device 125, the game information display device 126, and FIG. and the main board display device 190, etc., which have been described using .

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of display by the main board display 190. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the main board display 190 is composed of a 7-segment display, and by turning on one, a plurality, or all of the seven segments a to g, predetermined game information is displayed. Notification is possible.

Note that the main board display 190 is not limited to the 7-segment display, and other display means such as an LED may be applied. It goes without saying that the game information that can be reported is not limited to seven types.

In this embodiment, the segment a of the main board display 190 is illuminated during operation of the reset button, and the segments b, c, and d are respectively the stop button 137 (left stop button) and the stop button 138 (middle reel stop). button) and the stop button 139 (right reel stop button) are turned on. Also, the segment e is lit while the front door 102 is open. That is, the lighting of the segment e is door opening notification for notifying the opening of the door of the gaming machine. The door open notification is normally started when the front door 102 is opened and ends when the front door 102 is closed.

Further, segment f is lit when disconnection is detected in the cable (wiring) connected to the hopper (hereinafter abbreviated as hopper disconnection). That is, the lighting of the segment f is a hopper disconnection notification for notifying the disconnection of the hopper. The hopper disconnection notification is started when the hopper disconnection occurs, and ends when the hopper disconnection is resolved (when the hopper wiring is connected).

In this embodiment, a hopper error occurs when the hopper is broken, and when the second condition is met after the first condition is met (e.g., the hopper cable wiring is connected) (e.g., The hopper error is resolved when the reset button is operated or the door is reset. Further, in this embodiment, when a hopper error occurs, an error notification regarding the hopper error may be executed at a predetermined opportunity (details will be described later).

Further, the segment g is lit when the electrical wiring of one of the reels 110 to 112 is broken (hereinafter abbreviated as "reel breakage"). That is, the lighting of the segment g is a reel disconnection notification indicating that the wiring of the reel has been disconnected. The reel disconnection notification is started when the reel disconnection occurs, and ends when the reel disconnection is resolved (when the reel wiring is connected).

In this embodiment, a reel error occurs when the reel is broken, and the reel error is resolved when the reel is broken. However, in this embodiment, even if a reel error occurs due to a reel disconnection, no error notification regarding the reel error is provided. In this embodiment, in the case of a reel error based on a reel disconnection, since the reels 110 to 112 do not rotate even if the start lever 135 is operated in a normal game, it is easy to grasp the reel error, and the reel disconnection notification is provided. Therefore, error notification regarding reel errors is not performed. In other words, it can be said that the slot machine 100 does not recognize reel disconnection as a reel error.

Note that the manner of reporting by each of the segments a to g is not limited to lighting of the segments, and it is also possible to report the states of the segments by blinking or turning off the segments. For example, each state may be notified by transitioning from lighting to extinguishing. In addition, the main board display 190 may be any device as long as it can notify information related to the game, such as errors other than the exemplified errors (for example, RAM failure), and information other than the exemplified operation information (for example, game state, winning prizes, etc.). winning combination) may be notified.

<Various notification/notification means (sound output means)>
The slot machine 100 includes sound output means capable of outputting sound as one of notification means. Sound output means included in the slot machine 100 includes, for example, the speakers 272 and 277 described with reference to FIG.

<Various Notification/Notification Means (Light Emitting Means)>
The slot machine 100 includes light emitting means capable of emitting (outputting) light as one of notification means. Light-emitting means included in the slot machine 100 include, for example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, the reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, the production button 192, the stop buttons 137 to 139, and the start lever. 135 and the like, and in this embodiment, all of these light emitting means are LEDs.

The effect button 192, the stop buttons 137 to 139, and the start lever 135 also function as operating means that can be operated by the player.

<Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 20, the notification when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change will be described. Before that, an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during the normal game will be described. . 9(a)-(c), 10(d)-(i), and 11(j)-(k) are diagrams showing an example of notification in chronological order when the hopper is disconnected during the normal game. is.

Note that when the slot machine 100 is powered on in a state where a setting key has been operated (turned on from off), the slot machine 100 shifts to a state in which setting values can be changed (also referred to as a setting change mode). is configured to Also, in the setting change mode, each time a setting switch (for example, the reset button functions as a setting switch in this embodiment, but another switch or button may be used) is operated, the setting value is changed. Increment is possible, and when the start lever is operated and a certain operation (operation from ON to OFF) is performed by the setting key, the setting change mode is terminated.

・ Notification when the hopper is disconnected during normal play (hereinafter referred to as notification example 1)
The state shown in FIG. 9A is the state before the power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, the notification by the display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), the notification by the light emission means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), None of the notification by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278) is performed.

In the state shown in FIG. 9B, the front door 102 is opened by a store clerk or the like, and the setting key is turned on from off. It has been operated and the power has been turned on. More specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time elapses, that is, until preparation for initial setting is completed. In this state, slot machine 100 does not output sound from speakers 272 and 277 . On the other hand, the slot machine 100 detects that the front door 102 has been opened by the open/close sensor, so that the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 are lit in red to indicate that the front door 102 is open. Door open light emission is performed and the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open. A power-on display indicating that the power has been turned on (for example, display of a character string "Power has been turned on") is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 9(c) is a state after a predetermined time has passed since the power was turned on, and preparation for initial setting is completed. Since this state is the setting change mode (setting change in progress), the slot machine 100 emits a setting change sound (for example, "setting change in progress") indicating that the setting value can be changed. The information is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a setting change indication (for example, a character string “setting change in progress”) indicating that the setting value is changeable is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. FIG. In addition, in the same state, since preparations such as initial setting are completed, the accumulated number indicator 125 and the number of payout indicator 127 are lit, and the front door 102 continues to be open, so the slot machine 100 continues the door opening light emission (red lighting) by the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192, and the door opening notification by the main board display 190 (segment e lighting in red). Since the setting is being changed, the slot machine 100 displays the current set value (for example, “4”) on the payout number display 127 .

The state shown in FIG. 10D is a state in which the set value is being changed (incremented). In this state, each time a pressing operation of a setting switch (eg, a reset button) is detected once, the currently set setting values 1 to 6 are incremented and updated by 1, and the slot machine 100 is incremented and updated. The set value (for example, “5”) is displayed on the payout number display 127 . In addition, since this state is the setting change mode (setting change in progress), the slot machine 100 emits a setting change sound (for example, "setting change in progress") indicating that the setting value can be changed. ) is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a setting change indication (for example, display of a character string “setting change in progress”) indicating that the setting value is changeable is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 . Since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 emits door opening light (red lighting) by the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192, and the main board display 190 Door open notification (lighting of segment e in red) is continued.

The state shown in FIG. 10(e) is a state in which the set value is determined and the setting change mode is completed, that is, the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned off from on. . In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting change display and emits a door opening sound indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, "the door is open"). ) is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, display of a character string “door is open”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. indicate. Since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 emits door opening light (red lighting) by the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192, and the main board display 190 Door open notification (lighting of segment e in red) is continued.

In this example, the state during setting change is more important than the state in which the front door 102 is open. Notifications (specifically, setting change sound, setting change display) are prioritized over notifications indicating that the front door 102 is open (door open sound, door open display). there is Then, when the setting change is completed, as shown in FIG. 10(e). A notification (door open sound, door open display) indicating that the front door 102 is open is executed.

In this embodiment, when the setting change mode is completed, the door opening display is displayed and the door opening sound is output. A completion sound may be output, and a setting change completion display indicating that the setting change mode is completed may be displayed.

The state shown in FIG. 10(f) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In the same state, since the open/close sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 emit light for opening the door (for example, red lighting), and the sound for opening the door is generated by the speakers 272 and 277. (For example, a voice saying "the door is open") and the door opening notification by the main board display 190 (for example, the red lighting of the segment e) are finished. While lighting the display 127 and displaying the demonstration screen by the liquid crystal display device 157, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 are lit in the production mode.

The state shown in FIG. 10(g) is a state in which a hopper disconnection occurs during a normal game after closing the front door 102 (for example, while the reels 110 to 112 are rotating). In this state, the slot machine 100 notifies the hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected by lighting the segment f of the main board display 190 in red. Not performed. Since the slot machine 100 continues the normal game without notifying the error, the accumulated number indicator 125 and the payout number indicator 127 continue to light up and the liquid crystal display device 157 continues to display the normal game. The lighting of the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 in the production mode is continued.

Although the state shown in FIG. 10(g) has been described as a state in which the hopper disconnection occurs while the reels 110 to 112 are rotating, the hopper disconnection may occur while the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. Even in this case, the hopper disconnection notification is performed, but the notification regarding the hopper error is not performed.

The state shown in FIG. 10(h) shows a state in which a bell is won while the normal game is progressing and medals are paid out. In this state, the hopper is disconnected, so medals cannot be paid out. Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error display indicating that a hopper error has occurred (for example, display of a character string “Hopper error. is displayed on the payout number display 127, and an error code (for example, "E4") indicating a hopper error is displayed on the payout number display 127, and a hopper error occurs. A hopper error sound (for example, a voice saying “There is a hopper error”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277 to indicate that the hopper is in error.

In this example, when the hopper disconnection occurs in this way, an error notification regarding the hopper error is executed at the stage when medals are dispensed.

In this state, a hopper error occurs and the normal game cannot be continued, so the slot machine 100 emits abnormal light (for example, red lighting) by the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192. At the same time, the hopper disconnection notification (lighting of segment f in red) by the main board indicator 190 is continued.

The state shown in FIG. 10(i) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by a game store clerk or the like. In this state, the hopper error has not been resolved and the door is opened in addition to the state shown in FIG. 10(h). The error display is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, the hopper error sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and the main board display 190 continues the hopper disconnection notification (segment f lighting in red). door open notification (segment e lights up in red).

The state shown in FIG. 11(j) is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved. In other words, this is the state when the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, is resolved by the wiring connection, and the reset button is operated. In this state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error code on the payout number display 127, a hopper error display on the liquid crystal display 157, and a hopper disconnection notification on the main board display 190 ( When the segment f lights up in red, the front door 102 is opened, so the liquid crystal display 157 displays the door opening, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board display 190 Door open notification (lighting of segment e in red) is performed. Also, since the medals have been paid out, the number of payouts is displayed by the number of payouts display 127 (for example, "8").

The state shown in FIG. 11(k) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like after the error is resolved. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 output door opening light, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board is displayed. While ending the door opening notification by the device 190 (for example, the red lighting of the segment e), the accumulated number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are lit and the normal game screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157. , an upper lamp 142, a side lamp 144, and a production button 192 are lit in a production mode.

In addition, in the notification example 1, the state shown in FIG. 11 (j), that is, the medal was paid out at the timing when the reset button was operated, but the state shown in FIG. 11 (k), that is, the front door 102 was closed. You may make it pay out medal|tokens at the timing which did.

In addition, in notification example 1, when the hopper disconnection occurs, the error notification regarding the hopper error is executed at the timing when the medal payout occurs, but the error notification regarding the hopper error is executed at the timing when the setting change mode is completed. You may make it

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change (hereinafter referred to as notification example 2)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11(a) to (c) and FIGS. 12(d) to (i), an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described. FIGS. 11(a) to (c) and FIGS. 12(d) to (i) are diagrams chronologically showing an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change.

Since the notification modes shown in FIGS. 11(a) to 11(c) are the same as the notification modes shown in FIGS. 9(a) to 9(c), description thereof will be omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 12(d) is a state in which disconnection of the hopper has occurred during setting change. In this state, the slot machine 100 notifies the hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected by lighting the segment f of the main board display 190 in red. Not performed. As for the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lights up in red) by the main board display 190. . Since the slot machine 100 continues the setting change mode, the accumulated number display 125, the payout number display 127, the liquid crystal display device 157, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 are shown in FIG. 11(c) is continued.

The state shown in FIG. 12(e) is a state in which the set value is being changed (incremented). In this state, each time a pressing operation of a setting switch (eg, a reset button) is detected once, the currently set setting values 1 to 6 are incremented and updated by 1, and the slot machine 100 is incremented and updated. The set value (for example, “5”) is displayed on the payout number display 127 . Note that the notification mode other than the payout number indicator 127 is the same as the notification mode shown in FIG. 12(d).

In this way, in this example, even if the hopper disconnection occurs during setting change, the setting change operation can be continued. This is because the setting change has priority over the disconnection of the hopper.

The state shown in FIG. 12(f) is a state in which the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, is resolved by the wiring connection. In this state, since the hopper disconnection state has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 terminates the hopper disconnection notification by the main board display 190 (lighting of the segment f in red). In the state shown in FIG. 12(f), the disconnection of the hopper has been resolved, but the reset button has not been operated, so the hopper error has not been resolved.

The state shown in FIG. 12(g) is a state in which the setting value is confirmed and the setting change mode is completed, that is, the state in which the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned off from on. . In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting change display and emits a door opening sound indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, "the door is open"). ) is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, display of a character string “door is open”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. indicate. Since the front door 102 remains open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lights up in red) by the main board display 190 .

In this example, if a hopper error occurs during a setting change and only the cause of the hopper error is eliminated, even if the setting change mode ends, the error notification regarding the hopper error will not be performed, and the door opening will not be notified. Notification (for example, output of door opening sound, display of door opening display, etc.) is performed. In other words, even if the cause of the hopper error occurs during the setting operation, the effectiveness of the setting operation continues, and if the cause of the hopper error is resolved during the setting change, the I am trying to make a notification.

The state shown in FIG. 12(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In this state, since the closing of the front door 102 is detected by the open/close sensor, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are lit and the demonstration screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

The state shown in FIG. 12(i) is the state after the front door 102 is closed. Since this state is the normal game state, the slot machine 100 displays the game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . That is, FIG. 12(i) shows that when only the cause of the hopper error is resolved (the hopper error is not resolved) and the front door 102 is closed, the normal game is started.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change (hereinafter referred to as notification example 3)
Next, another example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described with reference to FIGS. . FIGS. 13(a) to (f), FIGS. 14(g) to (l) and FIG. 15(m) are diagrams chronologically showing another example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change. .

The notification mode shown in FIGS. 13(a) to 13(f), that is, the notification mode for eliminating the cause of the hopper error caused by the disconnection of the hopper during the setting change before the power is turned on, is the notification mode shown in FIG. Since it is substantially the same as the notification modes shown in a) to FIG. 12(f), different points will be mainly described.

Since the liquid crystal display device 157 of this example takes time to power on, the slot machine 100 is preparing screens as shown in FIGS. is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 (for example, a character string "screen is being prepared") is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the speakers 272 and 277 of this example are displayed as shown in FIG. As shown, a power-on sound indicating that the power has been turned on (for example, a voice of "The power has been turned on") is output, and during the setting change, as shown in FIGS. As shown, a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is open") is output.

In this way, in the setting change mode, instead of the setting change display and setting change sound (see FIGS. 11(c) to 12(f)), the screen preparation display and the door opening sound may be output. . In other words, it is not necessary to notify the setting change while the setting is being changed.

The state shown in FIG. 14(g) is a state in which the setting value is confirmed and the setting change mode is completed, that is, the state in which the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned off from on. . In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays an error display list (for example, a list of errors related to gaming machines such as "hopper error", "door open error", and "medal select error"), and in the error display list A door open error display is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 in such a mode that "door open error" is selected and activated (a mode in which the door open error is emphasized). That is, the occurrence of the door opening error is notified to the player by making the door opening error stand out in the error display list. In addition, the slot machine 100 continuously outputs a door opening sound indicating that the front door 102 is in an open state (for example, "the door is open"). Since the front door 102 remains open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lights up in red) by the main board display 190 .

In this example, if a hopper error occurs during a setting change and only the cause of the hopper error is eliminated, even if the setting change mode ends, the error notification regarding the hopper error will not be performed, and the door opening will not be notified. Notification (for example, output of door opening sound, display of door opening error display, etc.) is performed. In other words, even if the cause of the hopper error occurs during the setting operation, the effectiveness of the setting operation continues, and if the cause of the hopper error is resolved during the setting change, the I am trying to make a notification.

The state shown in FIG. 14(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In this state, since the closing of the front door 102 is detected by the open/close sensor, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are lit and the demonstration screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

The state shown in FIG. 14(i) is the state after the front door 102 is closed. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . That is, FIG. 14(i) shows that only the cause of the hopper error is eliminated during the setting change (the hopper error is not eliminated), and when the front door 102 is closed, the normal game is started. ing.

The state shown in FIG. 14(j) shows a state in which a bell is won while the normal game is progressing and medals are paid out. In this state, the hopper error has not been resolved, so medals cannot be paid out. Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error display on the liquid crystal display device 157 in such a manner that "hopper error" is selected from the error display list and becomes active (a mode in which the hopper error is emphasized). A hopper error code indicating an error (e.g., "E4") is displayed on the payout number indicator 127, and a hopper error sound indicating that a hopper error has occurred (e.g., "Hopper error" sound) is output through a speaker. Output from 272 and 277.

In this example, when a hopper disconnection occurs in this way, an error notification regarding a hopper error (hopper error display, hopper error code, hopper error sound) is executed at the stage when medals are dispensed.

The state shown in FIG. 14(k) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by an amusement store clerk or the like. In this state, the hopper error is not resolved and the door is opened in addition to the state shown in FIG. 14(j). , the hopper error code is displayed on the payout number display 127, and the main board display 190 gives the door open notification (lighting of the segment e in red). Also, the slot machine 100 alternately outputs the door opening sound and the hopper error sound from the speakers 272 and 277 . In this example, when the front door 102 is opened in FIG. 14(k), two types of error sounds, the door opening sound and the hopper error sound, are output. Either one of the error sounds may be output, or one common type of error sound may be output.

In this example, when the hopper disconnection occurs in this way, when the front door 102 is opened after the medal payout occurs, the error notification regarding the hopper error and the notification regarding the door opening are executed. .

The state shown in FIG. 14(l) is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved. In other words, this is the state when the reset button is operated while the hopper is disconnected, which is the cause of the hopper error. In this state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 ends the display of the hopper error code by the payout number indicator 127 and the hopper error display by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the front door 102 is opened. In this state, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays a door open error, the speakers 272 and 277 output a door open sound, and the main board display 190 notifies the door of opening (segment e lights up in red). Also, since the medals have been paid out, the payout number display 127 displays the number of payouts (for example, "8").

The state shown in FIG. 15(m) is the state after the front door 102 is closed. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . That is, FIG. 15(m) shows that when the hopper error is resolved and the front door 102 is closed, the normal game is started.

・Modified example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change (hereinafter referred to as notification example 4)
In the notification example 3 described above, if the hopper is disconnected during the setting change and the cause of the hopper error is resolved (only the disconnection is resolved and the reset button is not operated), medals are paid out in the normal game after the setting change is completed. (See FIGS. 13(f) to 14(j)), but apart from this, the hopper was disconnected during the setting change, causing the hopper error. In order to solve the above, after the setting change is completed, even when medals are paid out in the normal game, the hopper error may not occur.

FIGS. 15(a) to 15(c) are diagrams showing an example of notification of such a modified example in chronological order. 15(a) to (c) are diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 14(i) to (j). In other words, in FIGS. 15 (a) to (c), the hopper is disconnected during the setting change, and the cause of the hopper error is eliminated (only the disconnection is resolved and the reset button is not operated) After the setting change is completed, in the normal game It shows a notification mode when medal payout occurs. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) to 15(c), the game may be progressed without notification of the hopper error even if medals are paid out.

In this example, when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change and the cause of the hopper error is eliminated, the error notification regarding the hopper error is not performed at the stage when medals are dispensed after the normal game is started. The game proceeds normally.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change (hereinafter referred to as notification example 5)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 16(a) to (f) and FIGS. 17(g) to (j), another example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described. FIGS. 16(a) to 17(j) are diagrams chronologically showing an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change and the setting change is completed without solving the cause of the hopper error. is. 16(a) to (f) and FIGS. 17(g) to (j) show the notification when the setting change is completed without solving the cause of the hopper error in the configuration of Notification Example 2 described above. An example is shown in chronological order, and the notification modes of FIGS. 16(a) to 16(e) are the same as the notification modes of FIGS. 11(a) to (c) and FIGS. Therefore, the description is omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 16(f) is a state in which the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, has not been resolved, and the setting change has been completed. has been performed. In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting change display and emits a door opening sound indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, "the door is open"). ) is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, display of a character string “door is open”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. indicate.

In this example, if the hopper disconnection occurs during the setting change and the setting change is completed in a state where the hopper disconnection is not resolved, the error notification regarding the hopper error is not performed, and the notification regarding the door opening (door opening sound, door open display).

The state shown in FIG. 17(g) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error display (for example, display of a character string "Hopper error. Please call a staff member") on the liquid crystal display device 157 to indicate that a hopper error has occurred, A hopper error code indicating a hopper error (e.g., "E4") is displayed on the payout number indicator 127, and a hopper error sound indicating that a hopper error has occurred (e.g., "Hopper error" voice). Output from speakers 272 and 277 .

In this example, if the hopper disconnection occurs during the setting change and the hopper disconnection is not resolved, and the setting change is completed and the front door 102 is closed, an error notification regarding the hopper error (hopper error display, hopper error code, hopper error sound).

The state shown in FIG. 17(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by an amusement store clerk or the like. In this state, the hopper error has not been resolved and the door is opened in addition to the state shown in FIG. 17(g). display), a door open display (for example, a character string “the door is open”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, a hopper error code is displayed on the payout number display 127, and the main board display 190 Add a door open notification (segment e lights up in red). In addition, the slot machine 100 alternately outputs a hopper error sound (for example, "hopper error") and a door opening sound (for example, "door is open") from speakers 272 and 277 .

The state shown in FIG. 17(i) is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved. In other words, this is the state after the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, has been resolved by the wiring connection, and the reset button has been operated. In this state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error code on the payout number display 127, a hopper error display on the liquid crystal display 157, and a hopper disconnection notification on the main board display 190 ( Segment f lights up in red), and the front door 102 is open. 277 outputs a door opening sound (for example, the sound "the door is open"), and the main board display 190 notifies the door opening (segment e lights up in red).

The state shown in FIG. 17(j) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In this state, since the closing of the front door 102 is detected by the open/close sensor, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are lit and the demonstration screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change (hereinafter referred to as notification example 6)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18(a) to (f) and FIG. 19(g), another example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described. 18(a) to (f) and FIG. 19(g) show the case where the hopper is disconnected during the setting change and the cause of the hopper error is not eliminated, and the front door 102 is temporarily opened before the setting change is completed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of notification in time series when the setting change is completed after closing the . It should be noted that the manner of notification from the setting change until the power is turned on is the same as that shown in FIGS. Also, since FIGS. 18(a) and (b) are the same as the notification modes of FIGS. 16(d) and (e), the description is omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 18(c) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an amusement store clerk or the like. In other words, it shows a state in which the front door 102 is closed in a state in which the hopper is disconnected during setting change (see FIG. 18A), the cause of the hopper error is not resolved, and the setting change is not completed. . In this state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the slot machine 100 terminates the door opening notification by the main board display 190 (for example, segment e lights up in red), but the setting is being changed. The display and the output of the sound during setting change continue.

The state shown in FIG. 18(d) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by an amusement store clerk or the like. Since this state is the state shown in FIG. 18(c) with the door opened, the slot machine 100 notifies the door open by the main board display 190 (segment e lights up in red).

In this example, unlike the notification example 5, as shown in FIGS. 18(c) and 18(d), the hopper error is not notified when the front door 102 is opened or closed. This is because the notification regarding the setting change is prioritized until the setting change is completed.

The state shown in FIG. 18(e) is a state in which the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, has not been resolved, and the setting change has been completed. has been performed. In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting change display on the liquid crystal display device 157 and stops outputting the setting change sound from the speakers 272 and 277. displays a hopper error display (e.g., "Hopper error. Please call a staff member") and door open display (e.g., "door is open") on the liquid crystal display device 157, and displays the hopper error code (eg, "E4") is displayed on the payout number indicator 127, and the main board indicator 190 notifies the door opening (segment e lights up in red). Also, the slot machine 100 outputs a hopper error sound after outputting the door opening sound from the speakers 272 and 277 .

In this example, if a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change and the setting change is completed in a state where the hopper disconnection is not resolved, an error notification related to the hopper error (hopper error display, hopper error code, hopper error sound) will be sent. to run.

The state shown in FIG. 18(f) is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved. In other words, this is the state after the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, has been resolved by the wiring connection, and the reset button has been operated. In this state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error code on the payout number display 127, a hopper error display on the liquid crystal display 157, and a hopper disconnection notification on the main board display 190 ( Segment f lights up in red), and the front door 102 is open. Door opening sound (for example, "the door is open" sound) is output by the main board display 190 (segment e is lit in red).

The state shown in FIG. 19(g) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an amusement store clerk or the like. In this state, since the closing of the front door 102 is detected by the open/close sensor, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are lit and the demonstration screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation (hereinafter referred to as notification example 7)
In the above example, the notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change has been described, but the same applies to notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation. If the above notification examples 2 to 6 are applied when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation, the "timing to turn the setting key from ON to OFF when changing settings" should be changed to "when the setting key is turned ON when confirming settings". If the "timing to turn off from" is also replaced, it is possible to execute the same notification mode thereafter.

Note that the slot machine 100 shifts to a state in which setting values can be confirmed (also referred to as a setting confirmation mode) when a certain operation (operation from OFF to ON) is performed using a setting key after the power is turned on. is configured as Also, the setting confirmation mode is configured to end when a certain operation (operation from on to off) is performed with the setting key.

FIGS. 19(a) to (c) and FIGS. 20(d) to (i) show the case where the hopper is disconnected during the setting confirmation, and only the cause of the hopper error is eliminated, and the setting confirmation is completed. It is a figure which shows an example of alerting|reporting in a time series. 19(a)-(c) and FIGS. This is an example corresponding to the notification example during setting change shown in i).

The state shown in FIG. 19A is the state before the power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, the notification by the display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), the notification by the light emission means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), None of the notification by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278) is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 19B is a state in which a store clerk or the like opens the front door 102 and turns on the power by operating the power switch arranged inside the main body 101 . More specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time elapses, that is, until preparation for initial setting is completed. In this state, slot machine 100 does not output sound from speakers 272 and 277 . On the other hand, the slot machine 100 detects that the front door 102 has been opened by the open/close sensor, so that the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 are lit in red to indicate that the front door 102 is open. Door open light emission is performed and the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open. A power-on display indicating that the power has been turned on (for example, display of a character string "Power has been turned on") is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 19C is a state after a predetermined time has passed since the power was turned on, and the preparation for the initial setting is completed. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays on the liquid crystal display device 157 a door open display (for example, display of a character string "the door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is open. A door opening sound indicating that the door 102 is in an open state (for example, a voice saying “the door is open”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277 .

The state shown in FIG. 20(d) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by an amusement store clerk or the like, and the setting key is turned on from off. That is, the state shown in FIG. 20(d) is the setting confirmation mode. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays on the liquid crystal display device 157 a setting confirmation display (for example, a character string "setting confirmation in progress") indicating that the setting value can be confirmed, and the number of payout display is displayed. 127 displays the current set value (for example, "4"). In addition, since the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is in an open state, the speakers 272 and 277 continuously output a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is open").

The state shown in FIG. 20(e) is a state in which disconnection of the hopper has occurred during setting confirmation. In this state, the slot machine 100 notifies the hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected by lighting the segment f of the main board display 190 in red. do not have. Further, since the slot machine 100 is in the setting confirmation mode, it continues to display the setting confirmation display (for example, the character string "setting confirmation in progress") and the current setting value. Regarding the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 outputs a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is open") and displays the main board. The device 190 continues door open notification (segment e lights up in red).

The state shown in FIG. 20(f) is a state in which the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, is eliminated by the wiring connection. In this state, since the hopper disconnection state has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 terminates the hopper disconnection notification by the main board display 190 (lighting of the segment f in red). Notification regarding other effect devices is the same as in FIG. 20(e). In the state shown in FIG. 20(f), the disconnection of the hopper has been resolved, but the reset button has not been operated, so the hopper error has not been resolved.

In this example, in FIGS. 20(d) to (f), the door opening sound (for example, the sound "The door is open") is output. A setting-confirming sound (for example, "confirming setting" sound) may be output.

The state shown in FIG. 20G is a state in which the setting confirmation mode has ended, that is, an operation has been performed to turn the setting key from ON to OFF. In this state, since the setting confirmation is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting confirmation display and emits a door opening sound indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, "the door is open"). ) is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, display of a character string “door is open”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. indicate. Since the front door 102 remains open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lights up in red) by the main board display 190 .

In this example, if a hopper error occurs during the setting confirmation mode and only the cause of the hopper error is eliminated, even if the setting confirmation mode ends, the notification regarding the hopper error will not be performed, and the door opening will not be notified. Notification (for example, output of door opening sound, display of door opening display, etc.) is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 20(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In this state, since the closing of the front door 102 is detected by the open/close sensor, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are lit and the demonstration screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

The state shown in FIG. 20(i) is the state after the front door 102 is closed. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a normal screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . That is, FIG. 12(i) shows that when only the cause of the hopper error is resolved (the hopper error is not resolved) and the front door 102 is closed, the normal game is started.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change (when the cause of the first error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 8)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21(a) to (f) and FIGS. 22(g) to (j), an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described. Specifically, FIGS. 21(a) to (f) and FIGS. 22(g) to (j) show the operation to eliminate the error when the hopper is disconnected during the setting change (specifically, the cable of the hopper FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of notification in time series when a reset button is operated after connection of wiring). Here, if the hopper disconnection occurs, the medals cannot be paid out and the game cannot be progressed. can be said to be the cause of

The state shown in FIG. 21(a) is the state before the power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, the notification by the display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), the notification by the light emission means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), None of the notification by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278) is performed.

In the state shown in FIG. 21(b), the front door 102 is opened by a store clerk or the like, and the setting key is turned on from off. It has been operated and the power has been turned on. More specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time elapses, that is, until preparation for initial setting is completed. In this state, slot machine 100 does not output sound from speakers 272 and 277 . On the other hand, the slot machine 100 detects that the front door 102 has been opened by the open/close sensor, so that the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 are lit in red to indicate that the front door 102 is open. Door open light emission is performed and the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open. A power-on display indicating that the power has been turned on (for example, display of a character string "Power has been turned on") is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 21(c) is a state after a predetermined time has passed since the power was turned on, and preparation for initial setting is completed. Since this state is the setting change mode (setting change in progress), the slot machine 100 emits a setting change sound (for example, "setting change in progress") indicating that the setting value can be changed. The information is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a setting change indication (for example, a character string “setting change in progress”) indicating that the setting value is changeable is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. FIG. In addition, in the same state, since preparations such as initial setting are completed, the accumulated number indicator 125 and the number of payout indicator 127 are lit, and the front door 102 continues to be open, so the slot machine 100 continues the door opening light emission (red lighting) by the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192, and the door opening notification by the main board display 190 (segment e lighting in red). Since the setting is being changed, the slot machine 100 displays the current set value (for example, “4”) on the payout number display 127 .

The state shown in FIG. 21(d) is a state in which disconnection of the hopper has occurred during setting change. In this state, the slot machine 100 notifies the hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected by lighting the segment f of the main board display 190 in red. Not performed. As for the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lights up in red) by the main board display 190. . Since the slot machine 100 continues the setting change mode, the accumulated number display 125, the payout number display 127, the liquid crystal display device 157, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 are shown in FIG. 21(c) is continued.

The state shown in FIG. 21(e) is a state in which the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, is eliminated by the wiring connection. In this state, since the hopper disconnection state has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 terminates the hopper disconnection notification by the main board display 190 (lighting of the segment f in red). The state shown in FIG. 21(e) is a state in which the disconnection of the hopper has been resolved, but the hopper error has not been resolved.

The state shown in FIG. 21(f) is a state in which the reset button has been operated. In the same state, the reset button was operated after the disconnection of the hopper was resolved by connecting the wiring, but the set value was incremented and the hopper error was not resolved. As described above, since the reset button operation during setting change has the function of a setting switch, priority is given to incrementing the set value. That is, the state shown in FIG. 21(f) is a state in which the set value is being changed (incremented). Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays the updated set value (for example, “5”) on the payout number indicator 127 .

In this way, in this example, if a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change, even if the hopper disconnection is resolved and the reset button is operated, that is, even if a method for resolving the hopper error is performed, the hopper error is not resolved, and the setting change operation is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 22(g) is a state in which the set value is determined and the setting change mode is completed, that is, the state in which the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned off from on. . In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting change display and displays a hopper error indicating that a hopper error has occurred (for example, "Hopper error. Please call a staff member."). " character string) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, a hopper error code (for example, "E4") indicating a hopper error is displayed on the payout number display 127, and a hopper indicating that a hopper error has occurred. An error sound (for example, a voice saying “Hopper error”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277 .

In this example, a hopper error occurred while changing the settings, and the cause of the hopper error (hopper disconnection) was resolved. I am trying to execute error notification related to.

In this example, the error notification regarding the hopper error is executed at the timing when the setting change is completed, but it is sufficient if the error notification regarding the hopper error is executed after the setting change is completed. For example, the error notification regarding the hopper error may be executed from the time the error occurs until after the setting change is completed.

The state shown in FIG. 22(h) is a state in which the reset button is operated after the setting change is completed. This state is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved because the reset button was operated after the setting change was completed. In this state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error code on the payout number indicator 127, displays a hopper error on the liquid crystal display device 157, and outputs a hopper error sound on the speakers 272 and 277. is completed, and since the front door 102 is in an open state, the speaker 272, 277 outputs a door opening sound (for example, "the door is open"), and the main board display 190 notifies the door opening (Segment e is lit in red), and the liquid crystal display device 157 displays a demonstration screen.

In this example, the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 in the state of FIG. good too.

The state shown in FIG. 22(i) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 output door opening light, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board is displayed. While ending the door opening notification by the device 190 (for example, the red lighting of the segment e), the storage number display 125, the payout number display 127 continue lighting, and the display of the demonstration screen by the liquid crystal display device 157 continues. A lamp 142, a side lamp 144, and a performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

The state shown in FIG. 22(j) is a state in which the reels 110 to 112 of the normal game are rotating after the front door 102 is closed. In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . The state in which the normal game can be played means that when the front door 102 is open, the notification regarding the opening of the door is executed, and when the front door 102 is closed, the game can be played.

As described above, according to this example, the first error cause (for example, hopper disconnection) occurs during setting change, and the first error cause is resolved, and the first error resolution method (for example, , Even if the hopper disconnection is resolved and the reset button is operated), the first error is not resolved, and after the setting is changed, the first error is notified (for example, the hopper error is notified). .

・Notification when reel wiring is broken during setting change (when the second cause of error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 9)
Next, using FIGS. 23(a) to (f), FIGS. 24(g) to (l) and FIGS. An example of notification of is explained. Specifically, in FIGS. 23(a) to (f), FIGS. 24(g) to (l) and FIGS. 25(m) to (o), the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 is broken during setting change, and an error occurs. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of notification in time series when an operation for eliminating the cause (specifically, an operation for connecting wires of reels 110 to 112) is performed. Here, if the reel disconnection occurs, the reels 110 to 112 cannot rotate and the game cannot be progressed. Therefore, the reel disconnection can be said to be the cause of the event (trouble that the reel does not rotate) that the game cannot be progressed. .

23(a) to 23(c), which show the notification from before the power is turned on until the power is turned on during the setting change, are the same as FIGS. 21(a) to 21(c) of Example 8 , the description is omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 23(d) is a state in which reel disconnection occurred during setting change. In this state, the slot machine 100 lights up the segment g of the main board display 190 in red to notify that the reel is broken. As for the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lights up in red) by the main board display 190. . Since the slot machine 100 continues the setting change mode, the accumulated number display 125, the payout number display 127, the liquid crystal display device 157, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 are shown in FIG. 23(c) is continued.

In this example, the notification of the state of reel disconnection is performed by light emitting means (for example, lighting of segment g of main board display 190), and by sound means (for example, speakers 272, 277, etc.) Not done.

The state shown in FIG. 23(e) is a state in which the reel disconnection, which is the cause of the reel error, is resolved by wiring connection. In this state, since the reel disconnection state has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 terminates the reel disconnection notification (segment g lighting in red) by the main board display 190 .

The state shown in FIG. 23(f) is a state in which the reset button has been operated. In the same state, the reset button is operated after the reel disconnection state is resolved by wiring connection, but the set value is incremented. As described above, since the reset button operation during setting change has the function of a setting switch, priority is given to incrementing the set value. In other words, the state shown in FIG. 23(f) is a state in which the set value is being changed (incremented). Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays the updated set value (for example, “5”) on the payout number indicator 127 .

The state shown in FIG. 24(g) is a state in which the set value is determined and the setting change mode is completed, that is, the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned off from on. . In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting changing display and displays the demo screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . In addition, since the front door 102 is open, the slot machine 100 outputs a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is open") from the speakers 272 and 277, and the main board display 190 Door open notification (for example, red lighting of segment e) is continued.

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to reel disconnection during the setting change, and the cause of the reel error is resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error is not executed at the timing when the setting change is completed, and the door opening related Notification is made.

The state shown in FIG. 24(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an amusement store clerk or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 output door opening light, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board is displayed. While ending the door opening notification by the device 190 (for example, the red lighting of the segment e), the storage number display 125, the payout number display 127 continue lighting, and the display of the demonstration screen by the liquid crystal display device 157 continues. A lamp 142, a side lamp 144, and a performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

The state shown in FIG. 24(i) is a state in which the reels 110 to 112 are rotating in the normal game after the front door 102 is closed. In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 .

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to reel disconnection during the setting change, and the cause of the reel error (reel disconnection) is resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error will be made at the timing when the setting change is completed. At the timing when the front door 102 is closed without being played, the normal game is started.

The state shown in FIG. 24(j) is a state in which the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the normal game. In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 .

The state shown in FIG. 24(k) is a state in which the reels 110 to 112 are broken again in the state in which the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the normal game. In this state, the slot machine 100 lights up the segment g of the main board display 190 in red to notify that the wiring of the reel is broken.

The state shown in FIG. 24(l) is a state in which the start lever 135 is operated while the reels 110 to 112 are broken. In this state, the reels 110-112 are broken, so the slot machine 100 cannot rotate the reels 110-112. Therefore, the notification mode shown in FIG. 24(l) is the same as the notification mode shown in FIG. 24(k).

The state shown in FIG. 25(m) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by a store clerk or the like. Since this state is the state of FIG. 24(l) with the door opened, the slot machine 100, in addition to the notification mode shown in FIG. Segment e is lit in red), and a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying “the door is open”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277 .

The state shown in FIG. 25(n) is a state in which the reel disconnection, which is the cause of the reel error, is resolved by wiring connection. In this state, since the reel disconnection state is resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 starts rotating the reels 110 to 112, and the main board display 190 notifies the reel disconnection (segment g lights up in red). finish.

The state shown in FIG. 25(o) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 output door opening light, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board is displayed. Door opening notification by the device 190 (for example, red lighting of the segment e) is completed, the accumulated number display 125, the payout number display 127 are lit, and the normal game screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157. A lamp 142, a side lamp 144, and a performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

As described above, according to this example, when the cause of the second error (for example, reel breakage) occurs during the setting change, and the second cause of the error is resolved (for example, when the reel breakage is resolved), , After the setting change, the notification regarding the second error (for example, notification regarding the reel error) is not performed, and the game shifts to the normal game.

・Notification when the wiring of the reel is disconnected during setting change (when the cause of the second error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 10)
26(a) to (f) and FIGS. 27(g) to (k), an example of notification when the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 is broken during setting change will be described. Specifically, FIGS. 26(a) to (f) and FIGS. 27(g) to (k) show that the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 was disconnected during the setting change, but the operation (specifically More specifically, it is a diagram showing an example of notification in time series when the setting change is finished without performing the operation of connecting the wires of the reels 110 to 112 . Unlike the notification example 9, the notification example 10 is an example in which the wiring connection of the reel is not performed during the setting change (the cause of the second error is not eliminated).

26(a) to 27(d) are the same as the notification examples shown in FIGS. 23(a) to 23(d) shown in the notification example 9, so description thereof will be omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 26(e) is a state in which the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 is broken during setting change and the reset button is operated. In the same state, the reset button is operated, but the set value is incremented. As described above, since the reset button operation during setting change has the function of a setting switch, priority is given to incrementing the set value. That is, the state shown in FIG. 26(e) is a state in which the set value is being changed (incremented). Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays the added and updated set value (for example, "5") on the payout number indicator 127, and also notifies the reel disconnection by the main board indicator 190 (lighting of the segment g in red). continue.

In this example, even if the cause of the reel error (reel disconnection) is not eliminated, it is possible to change the settings.

The state shown in FIG. 26(f) is a state in which the setting value is confirmed and the setting change mode is completed, that is, the state in which the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned off from on. . In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting changing display and displays the demo screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . In addition, since the front door 102 is open, the slot machine 100 outputs a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is open") from the speakers 272 and 277, and the main board display 190 The door open notification (for example, the red lighting of the segment e) and the reel disconnection notification (the red lighting of the segment g) are continued.

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to reel disconnection during the setting change, and the cause of the reel error is not resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error is not executed at the timing when the setting change is completed, and the door is opened. will be notified.

The state shown in FIG. 27(g) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an amusement store clerk or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 output door opening light, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board is displayed. While ending the door opening notification by the device 190 (for example, the red lighting of the segment e), the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 continue lighting and the demonstration screen display by the liquid crystal display device 157, An upper lamp 142, a side lamp 144, and a production button 192 are lit in a production mode.

FIGS. 27(h) to 27(k) show the opening of the front door 102 from the operation of the start lever 135 with the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 disconnected, the wiring connection of the reels 110 to 112, and the opening of the front door 102. The notification mode until closing is shown. The notification modes of FIGS. 27(h) to 27(k) are the same as the notification modes of FIG. 24(l) and FIG. 25(m) to FIG. .

As described above, according to this example, if a second error cause (for example, reel disconnection) occurs during a setting change and the cause of the second error is not resolved, after the setting change No notification (for example, notification regarding a reel error) is made, and the game shifts to the normal game.

・Notification when the wiring of the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation (when the cause of the first error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 11)
Next, an example of notification when the wiring of the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation will be described with reference to FIGS. 28(a) to (f) and FIGS. Specifically, FIGS. 28(a) to (f) and FIGS. 29(g) to (j) show an operation (specifically, the hopper's FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of notification in time series when a reset button is operated after cable wiring is connected.

The state shown in FIG. 28(a) is the state before the power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, the notification by the display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), the notification by the light emission means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), None of the notification by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278) is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 28B is a state in which a store clerk or the like opens the front door 102 and turns on the power by operating the power switch arranged inside the main body 101 . More specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time elapses, that is, until preparation for initial setting is completed. In this state, slot machine 100 does not output sound from speakers 272 and 277 . On the other hand, the slot machine 100 detects that the front door 102 has been opened by the open/close sensor, so that the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 are lit in red to indicate that the front door 102 is open. Door open light emission is performed and the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open. A power-on display indicating that the power has been turned on (for example, display of a character string "Power has been turned on") is performed.

The state shown in FIG. 28(c) is the state after a predetermined time has passed since the power was turned on, and preparation for initial setting is completed. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a demo screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 and outputs a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is open through a speaker. Output from 272 and 277.

The state shown in FIG. 28(d) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by a store clerk or the like, and the operation to turn the setting key from OFF to ON is performed. That is, the state shown in FIG. 28(d) is in the setting confirmation mode. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays on the liquid crystal display device 157 a setting confirmation display (for example, a character string "setting confirmation in progress") indicating that the setting value can be confirmed, and the number of payouts is displayed. The display 127 displays the current set value (for example, "4"). In addition, since the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is in an open state, the speakers 272 and 277 continuously output a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is open").

The state shown in FIG. 28(e) is a state in which disconnection of the hopper has occurred during setting confirmation. In this state, the slot machine 100 notifies the hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected by lighting the segment f of the main board display 190 in red. do not have. Further, since the slot machine 100 is in the setting confirmation mode, it continues to display the setting confirmation display, output the door opening sound, and display the current setting value. As for the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lighting in red) by the main board display 190.

The state shown in FIG. 28(f) is a state in which the disconnection of the hopper, which is the cause of the hopper error, is eliminated by the wiring connection. In this state, since the hopper disconnection state has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 terminates the hopper disconnection notification by the main board display 190 (lighting of the segment f in red). Notification regarding other effect devices is the same as in FIG. 28(e). In the state shown in FIG. 20(f), the disconnection of the hopper has been resolved, but the reset button has not been operated, so the hopper error has not been resolved.

The state shown in FIG. 29G is a state in which the setting confirmation mode has ended, that is, an operation to turn the setting key from ON to OFF has been performed. In the same state, since the setting confirmation is completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting confirmation display and displays a hopper error indicating that a hopper error has occurred (for example, "Hopper error. Please call a staff member."). ”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, a hopper error code indicating the hopper error (eg, “E4”) is displayed on the payout number display 127, and an error code indicating the hopper error (eg, "E4") is displayed on the payout number display 127, and a hopper error sound indicating that a hopper error has occurred (for example, a sound of "Hopper error") is output from the speakers 272, 277.

In this example, a hopper error occurred while checking the settings, and the cause of the hopper error (hopper disconnection) was resolved. I am trying to execute error notification related to.

The state shown in FIG. 29(h) is a state in which the reset button is operated after the setting confirmation is completed. In this state, the hopper error has been resolved because the reset button was operated after the setting confirmation was completed. In this state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 terminates the display of the hopper error code by the payout number indicator 127, terminates the display of the hopper error by the liquid crystal display device 157, and displays the demo screen. Since the front door 102 is open, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board display 190 notifies the door opening (segment e lights up in red).

In this example, the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 in the state shown in FIG. 29(h). may

The state shown in FIG. 29(i) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a store clerk or the like. In this state, since the closing of the front door 102 is detected by the open/close sensor, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are lit and the demonstration screen is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are lit in a performance mode.

The state shown in FIG. 29(j) is a state in which the reels 110 to 112 of the normal game are rotating after the front door 102 is closed. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . That is, FIG. 29(j) shows that when the cause of the hopper error is eliminated and the front door 102 is closed, the normal game is started.

As described above, according to this example, when the first error cause (for example, hopper disconnection) occurs during setting confirmation, and the first error cause is resolved (for example, hopper disconnection is resolved), the setting confirmation A notification regarding the first error (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is performed later.

・Notification when the wiring of the reel is disconnected during setting confirmation (when the cause of the second error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 12)
30(a) to (f) and FIGS. 31(g) to (i), an example of notification when the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 is disconnected during setting confirmation will be described. Specifically, FIGS. 30(a) to (f) and FIGS. 31(g) to (i) show an operation (specifically 4 is a diagram showing an example of notification in a time series when an operation of connecting wires of the reels 110 to 112) is performed.

FIGS. 30(a) to 30(d), which show notification modes from before the power is turned on to the operation of turning the setting key from off to on, are shown in FIGS. Since it is the same as the notification mode shown in d), the description is omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 30(e) is a state in which reel disconnection has occurred during setting confirmation. In this state, the slot machine 100 lights up the segment g of the main board indicator 190 in red to notify that the reel wiring is broken. In addition, since the slot machine 100 is in the setting confirmation mode, the setting confirmation display (for example, the character string "setting confirmation") and the door opening sound (for example, the door is open) are displayed. continue to output and display the current set value (eg, "4"). As for the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lighting in red) by the main board display 190.

The state shown in FIG. 30(f) is a state in which the reel disconnection, which is the cause of the reel error, is resolved by wiring connection. In this state, since the reel disconnection state has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 terminates the reel disconnection notification (segment g lighting in red) by the main board display 190 . Notifications relating to other effect devices are the same as in FIG. 30(e).

The state shown in FIG. 31(g) is the state in which the setting confirmation mode has ended, that is, the state in which the setting key has been turned off from on. In this state, since the setting confirmation is completed, the slot machine 100 terminates the setting confirmation display and emits a door opening sound indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, "the door is open"). ) are output from the speakers 272 and 277 and the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 . Since the front door 102 remains open, the slot machine 100 continues the door open notification (segment e lights up in red) by the main board display 190 .

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to reel disconnection during setting confirmation, and the cause of the reel error is resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error is not executed at the timing when the setting confirmation is completed, and the door opening related Notification is made.

The state shown in FIG. 31(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a game shop clerk or the like. In this state, since the open/close sensor detects that the front door 102 is closed, the main board display 190 terminates the door open notification (segment e lights up in red), and the liquid crystal display 157 displays a demonstration screen. At the same time, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 are lit in a production mode.

The state shown in FIG. 31(i) is the state after the front door 102 is closed and the normal game is started. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157 . That is, FIG. 31(i) shows that when the cause of the reel error is resolved and the front door 102 is closed, the normal game is started.

As described above, according to this example, when a second error cause (for example, reel disconnection) occurs during setting confirmation, and when the second error cause is resolved (for example, reel disconnection is resolved), After confirming the setting, the notification regarding the second error (for example, the notification regarding the reel error) is not performed, and the normal game is started.

<Other game machines>
Note that the slot machine may be a slot machine (medal-less slot machine) that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, and in this case, the game medium includes electronic data corresponding to medals. , and game media are inserted through a predetermined external device (having a function that can store the number of lent medals by an electronic method, and a function that can store the number of medals won by an electronic method). This includes inputting digitized data from the electronic storage device), and the payout of game media includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

In this case, for example, the hopper error described in the above embodiment may be applied to the connection error (unit connection error) with the electronic storage device of the medalless slot machine.

<Summary of embodiment>
(1) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, storage number display 125, Game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110-112, production button 192, stop buttons 137-139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500, etc.);
A game machine comprising
When the cause of the error (for example, disconnection of the hopper) occurs in a state in which the setting operation of the setting value is possible (for example, setting change mode, setting confirmation mode) (hereinafter referred to as "first case"). , when the cause of the certain error is eliminated during the execution of the setting operation (for example, the disconnection of the hopper is eliminated) and the door body is in the open state after the completion of the setting operation, the certain A door open notification (e.g., door open notification, door open display, etc.) indicating that the door body is in an open state is executed without executing an error notification regarding an error (e.g., an error notification regarding a hopper error). ,
This is the first basic configuration.

According to the first basic configuration, even if a certain cause of error occurs during setting value setting operation, the effectiveness of setting operation, which is an important operation, can be continued. In addition, even if the cause of a certain error is eliminated during the setting operation, the error notification is not performed after the completion of the setting operation, but the door opening notification is performed, so that the game machine having a feature in notification can be provided.

In the first basic configuration,
In the first case, if the cause of the certain error is eliminated before the door is closed, a playable state is started after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIG. 12). , Fig. 14, etc.)
This is referred to as a preferred configuration A1.

According to the preferred configuration A1, in order to allow the user to concentrate on the setting operation during the setting operation, it is possible to smoothly shift to a state in which the normal game can be played simply by eliminating the cause of the error.

In the first basic configuration and preferred configuration A1,
A certain operation means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) for changing the setting value,
If the cause of the certain error occurs while the setting operation is not being executed, and the error notification regarding the certain error is executed (for example, FIG. 10, etc.), after the cause of the certain error is eliminated , the certain error is eliminated by operating the certain operation means (for example, FIG. 11),
This is referred to as preferred configuration A2.

According to the preferred configuration A2, the error resolution method can be made simple and easy to understand by making the same behavior during setting change and other than setting change.

In the first case, the certain operating means changes the set value when the cause of the certain error is eliminated during the setting operation and the certain operating means is operated. It is a means.

In a first basic configuration and preferred configurations A1 and A2,
In the first case, when the door is closed without resolving the cause of the certain error, and then the door is opened to complete the set value setting operation, An error notification regarding the certain error is performed in connection with the completion of the setting operation (for example, FIG. 18, etc.);
This is referred to as a preferred configuration A3.

According to the preferred configuration A3, since there is a possibility that some kind of operation is performed by temporarily closing the door before the setting change is completed, the error is reported early to make it easier for the clerk to notice. can be done.

In a first basic configuration and preferred configurations A1, A2 and A3,
The certain error is an error that can execute an error notification regarding the certain error in at least a certain scene (for example, when medals are paid out) (for example, FIG. 10),
This is referred to as preferred configuration A4.

According to the preferred configuration A4, it is possible to execute error notification regarding a certain error in a certain situation, so that the error can be noticed.

(2) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, storage number display 125, Game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, reel backlight 148 of each reel 110-112, production button 192, stop buttons 137-139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500, etc.);
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, etc.);
A game machine comprising
When the cause of the error (for example, disconnection of the hopper) occurs in a state in which the setting operation of the setting value is possible (for example, setting change mode, setting confirmation mode) (hereinafter referred to as "first case"). , when the cause of the certain error is eliminated during the execution of the setting operation (for example, the disconnection of the hopper is eliminated) and the door body is in the open state after the completion of the setting operation, the certain Door open notification (e.g., door open notification, door open display, etc.) indicating that the door body is in the open state is executed without executing error notification related to error (e.g., error notification regarding hopper error),
In the first case, when the door is open and the cause of the certain error is resolved, a demo screen is displayed on the display means (for example, FIG. 22(h)). ,
This is the second basic configuration.

According to the second basic configuration, even if a certain cause of error occurs during setting value setting operation, the effectiveness of setting operation, which is an important operation, can be continued. To provide a game machine characterized by announcing a demonstration screen together with door open information without announcing the error after the end of the setting operation even if the cause of a certain error is eliminated during the setting operation. can be done.

In the first case, the certain operating means changes the set value when the cause of the certain error is eliminated during the setting operation and the certain operating means is operated. It is a means.

In a second basic configuration,
A certain operation means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) for changing the setting value,
If the cause of the certain error occurs while the setting operation is not being executed, and the error notification regarding the certain error is executed (for example, FIG. 10, etc.), after the cause of the certain error is eliminated , the certain error is eliminated by operating the certain operation means (for example, FIG. 11),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration B1.

According to the preferred configuration B1, it is possible to make the error resolution method simple and easy to understand by making the same behavior during setting change and other than setting change.

In the second basic configuration and preferred configuration B1,
In the first case, when the door is closed without resolving the cause of the certain error, and then the door is opened to complete the set value setting operation, An error notification regarding the certain error is performed in connection with the completion of the setting operation (for example, FIG. 18, etc.);
This is referred to as a preferred configuration B2.

According to the preferred configuration B2, there is a possibility that some kind of operation may be performed by temporarily closing the door before the setting change is completed, so that the error is reported early to make it easier for the clerk to notice. can be done.

In the second basic configuration and preferred configurations B1 and B2,
The certain error is an error that can execute an error notification regarding the certain error in at least a certain scene (for example, when medals are paid out) (for example, FIG. 10),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration B3.

According to the preferred configuration B3, it is possible to make an error notification regarding a certain error in a certain situation, so that the error can be noticed.

(3) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, accumulated number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110 112 reel backlight 148, effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising
At least the first event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a problem that medals cannot be paid out),
At least there is a second event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a trouble that the reels cannot be rotated),
When the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as "first cause") (for example, hopper disconnection, etc.) occurs (hereinafter referred to as "first case") while the set value can be set ), and even if the cause of the first event is eliminated during the execution of the setting operation (for example, disconnection of the hopper is eliminated), after the setting operation is completed, the first event Event notification (e.g., hopper error notification) is performed (e.g., FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
When the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as "second cause") (for example, reel disconnection, etc.) occurs during the execution of the set value setting operation (hereinafter referred to as "second case") ), the normal game can be executed after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
This is the third basic configuration.

According to the third basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from progressing occur during the operation of setting the setting value, the setting operation can be performed. Priority can be given to setting operations. In addition, when the cause of a certain error is resolved during the setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, the first event is notified (e.g., the notification regarding the hopper error). As for the second event, since the state shifts to a state in which a normal game can be executed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a feature in notification.

In the third basic configuration,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, first sub-controller 400, second sub-controller 500, etc.),
The state in which the normal game can be executed is
When the door is open, a door open notification indicating that the door is open is executed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
If the door is closed, an indication about
This is referred to as a preferred configuration C1.

According to the preferred configuration C1, it is possible to shift to the normal game by eliminating the cause of the error and closing the door.

In the third basic configuration and preferred configuration C1,
A certain operation means (e.g., setting switch, reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value is provided,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operation means is operated (e.g., FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
This is referred to as preferred configuration C2.

According to the preferred configuration C2, regarding a certain operation means, the setting operation is prioritized during the setting operation, so it is possible to prevent erroneous change of the setting value.

In the third basic configuration and preferred configurations C1 and C2,
The second event in the second case is resolved when the second cause is resolved, and then the normal game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
This is referred to as preferred configuration C3.

According to the preferred configuration C3, since it is not necessary to operate a certain operation means for canceling the second event, the game can be progressed quickly without changing the set value erroneously.

In the third basic configuration and preferred configurations C1, C2 and C3,
The notifying means executes the door body open notification indicating that the door body is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the operation for setting the set value is completed ( For example, FIG. 26),
This is referred to as preferred configuration C4.

According to the preferred configuration C4, the second event can be notified to the player in the normal game without being notified when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

(4) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
certain operating means (e.g., setting switch, reset button, etc.) used to change the settings of the set values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, accumulated number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110 112 reel backlight 148, effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising
At least the first event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a problem that medals cannot be paid out),
At least there is a second event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a trouble that the reels cannot be rotated),
The first event caused by the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as the "first cause") (for example, disconnection of the hopper) is caused by the operation after the first cause is eliminated. Dissolved when the means is manipulated,
When the first cause occurs during the setting change of the set value (hereinafter referred to as "first case"), the first cause is eliminated during the setting change and the certain operating means is disabled. Even if it is operated, after the setting change is completed, the notification regarding the first event (for example, the notification regarding the hopper error) is executed (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
When the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as the "second cause") occurs during the setting change of the set value (hereinafter referred to as the "second case"), the setting change is terminated. A normal game can be executed later (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
This is the fourth basic configuration.

According to the fourth basic configuration, even if the cause of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from progressing occurs during the setting change of the setting value, the setting change operation can be performed. , the setting operation can be prioritized. In addition, when the cause of a certain error is resolved during the setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, the first event is notified (e.g., the notification regarding the hopper error). As for the second event, since the state shifts to a state in which a normal game can be executed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a feature in notification.

In the fourth basic configuration,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, first sub-controller 400, second sub-controller 500, etc.),
The state in which the normal game can be executed is
When the door is open, a door open notification indicating that the door is open is executed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
When the door is closed, a game-related display is displayed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration D1.

According to the preferred configuration D1,
In the fourth basic configuration and the preferred configuration D1, by removing the cause of the error and closing the door, it is possible to shift to the normal game.

In the fourth basic configuration and preferred configuration D1,
The second event in the second case is resolved when the second cause is resolved, and then the normal game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration D2.

According to the preferred configuration D2, since it is not necessary to operate a certain operation means for canceling the second event, the game can be progressed quickly without changing the setting value erroneously.

In the fourth basic configuration and preferred configurations D1 and D2,
Even if the second cause is not resolved when the setting change of the set value is completed, the door body open notification indicating that the door body is open is executed (for example, FIG. 26). ),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration D3.

According to the preferred configuration D3, the second event can be notified to the player in the normal game without being notified when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

(5) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, accumulated number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110 ~ 112 reel backlight 148, effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising
At least the first event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a problem that medals cannot be paid out),
At least there is a second event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a trouble that the reels cannot be rotated),
If the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as "first cause") (for example, disconnection of the hopper, etc.) occurs during the setting confirmation of the setting value (for example, setting confirmation mode), the setting confirmation is in progress. Even if the first cause is resolved (for example, hopper disconnection is resolved), the notification regarding the first event (for example, notification regarding hopper error) is executed after the setting confirmation is completed (for example, , Figures 28, 29, etc.),
If the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as "second cause") (for example, reel disconnection, etc.) occurs during the setting confirmation of the setting value, the normal game is executed after the setting confirmation is completed. becomes possible (e.g., FIGS. 30, 31, etc.),
This is the fifth basic configuration.

According to the fifth basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from progressing occur during the setting value confirmation operation, the setting confirmation can be performed. Setting confirmation can be prioritized. In addition, when the cause of an error is resolved during setting confirmation, a state in which a first event-related notification (e.g., hopper error notification) is executed after the setting operation is completed. As for the second event, since the state shifts to a state in which a normal game can be executed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a feature in notification.

In the fifth basic configuration,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, first sub-controller 400, second sub-controller 500, etc.),
The state in which the normal game can be executed is
When the door is open, a door open notification indicating that the door is open is executed (for example, FIG. 29),
When the door is closed, a display related to the game is displayed (for example, FIG. 31, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration E1.

According to the preferred configuration E1, it is possible to shift to the normal game by eliminating the cause of the error and closing the door.

In the fifth basic configuration and preferred configuration E1,
A certain operation means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value is provided,
The first event when the first cause (for example, disconnection of the hopper) occurs during the setting change of the set value (for example, setting change mode), when the first cause is resolved and the Dissolved when a certain operation means is operated (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration E2.

According to the preferred configuration E2, with respect to a certain operation means, the setting operation is prioritized during the setting change operation, so it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed erroneously.

In the fifth basic configuration and preferred configurations E1 and E2,
The second event in the case where the second cause (for example, reel disconnection) occurs during the setting change of the set value is resolved when the second cause is resolved, and then the normal A game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.)
This is the preferred configuration E3.

According to the preferred configuration E3, since it is not necessary to operate a certain operating means for canceling the second event, the game can be progressed quickly without changing the setting value erroneously.

In the fifth basic configuration and preferred configurations E1, E2 and E3,
The notifying means executes the door body open notification indicating that the door body is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the operation for setting the set value is completed ( For example, FIG. 26),
This is the preferred configuration E4.

According to the preferred configuration E4, the second event can be notified to the player in the normal game without being notified when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

(6) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, accumulated number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110 112 reel backlight 148, effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising
At least the first event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a problem that medals cannot be paid out),
At least there is a second event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a trouble that the reels cannot be rotated),
When the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as "first cause") occurs in a state where the set value can be set (hereinafter referred to as "first case") (for example, the hopper disconnection, etc.), and even if the first cause is resolved during the execution of the setting operation (for example, hopper disconnection is resolved, etc.), the notification regarding the first event is provided after the setting operation is completed. (For example, notification about hopper error) is being executed (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
When the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as "second cause") occurs during the setting operation of the set value (hereinafter referred to as "second case") (for example, reel breakage, etc.) , the normal game can be executed after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
A second notification means (e.g., main board display 190) for notifying that the second cause has occurred (e.g., reel disconnection notification) is provided at a position where the door is visible when the door is open. (for example, FIG. 24, etc.),
This is the sixth basic configuration.

According to the sixth basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from progressing occur during the setting operation of the setting value, the setting operation can be performed. Priority can be given to setting operations. In addition, when the cause of a certain error is resolved during the setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, the first event is notified (e.g., the notification regarding the hopper error). As for the second event, since the state shifts to a state in which a normal game can be executed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a feature in notification. Further, when the cause of the second event has occurred, the occurrence of the second cause is notified by the second notification means, so that the cause of the second event does not occur during the setting operation of the set value. It is possible to provide a game machine that recognizes that a player is playing and has a feature in reporting.

In the sixth basic configuration,
The second notification means is a light emitting means (for example, 7 segments, etc.),
The light emitting means emits light or extinguishes when the second cause occurs, and emits light or extinguishes when the second cause is resolved (for example, , FIG. 21, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration F1.

According to the preferred configuration F1, the occurrence of the second cause can be notified by the lighting status of the light emitting means, so that it is visually easy to understand.

In the sixth basic configuration and preferred configuration F1,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, first sub-controller 400, second sub-controller 500, etc.),
The state in which the normal game can be executed is
When the door is open, a door open notification indicating that the door is open is executed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
When the door is closed, a game-related display is displayed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration F2.

According to the preferred configuration F2, it is possible to shift to the normal game by eliminating the cause of the error and closing the door.

In the sixth basic configuration and preferred configurations F1 and F2,
A certain operation means (e.g., setting switch, reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value is provided,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operation means is operated (e.g., FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
This is the preferred configuration F3.

According to the preferred configuration F3, with respect to a certain operating means, the setting operation is prioritized during the setting operation, so it is possible to prevent erroneous changes in the setting value.

In the sixth basic configuration and preferred configurations F1, F2 and F3,
The second event in the second case is resolved when the second cause is resolved, and then the normal game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
This is the preferred configuration F4.

According to the preferred configuration F4, since it is not necessary to operate a certain operation means for canceling the second event, the game can be progressed quickly without changing the setting value erroneously.

In the sixth basic configuration and preferred configurations F1, F2, F3 and F4,
The notifying means executes the door body open notification indicating that the door body is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the operation for setting the set value is completed ( For example, FIG. 26),
This is the preferred configuration F5.

According to the preferred configuration F5, the second event can be notified to the player in the normal game without being notified when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

(7) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, accumulated number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110 112 reel backlight 148, effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising
At least the first event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a problem that medals cannot be paid out),
At least there is a second event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a trouble that the reels cannot be rotated),
When the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as "first cause") (for example, disconnection of the hopper, etc.) occurs during the setting operation of the set value (hereinafter referred to as "first case") Even if the first cause is resolved during the execution of the setting operation (for example, hopper disconnection is resolved), after the setting operation is completed, the first event is notified (for example, Notification of hopper error) is executed (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
When a second event cause (hereinafter referred to as "second cause") (for example, reel disconnection) occurs (hereinafter referred to as "second case") during the setting operation of the set value is in a state where the normal game can be executed after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
The notification means is a means capable of suggesting that the second cause has occurred (for example, FIG. 24, etc.),
This is the seventh basic configuration.

According to the seventh basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from progressing occur during the setting operation of the setting value, the setting operation can be performed. Priority can be given to setting operations. In addition, when the cause of a certain error is resolved during the setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, the first event is notified (e.g., the notification regarding the hopper error). As for the second event, since the state shifts to a state in which a normal game can be executed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a feature in notification. Further, when the cause of the second event has occurred, the occurrence of the second cause is reported by the notification means, so that the cause of the second event has occurred during the setting operation of the setting value. It is possible to provide a game machine that grasps the fact and has a feature in reporting.

In the seventh basic configuration,
The reporting means is means including light emitting means (e.g., LED monitor, etc.),
The light emitting means either emits light or extinguishes when the second cause occurs, and emits light or extinguishes when the second cause is eliminated. , is a means of suggesting that the second cause has occurred,
This is referred to as a preferred configuration G1.

According to the preferred configuration G1, the occurrence of the second cause can be notified by the lighting status of the light emitting means, so that it is visually easy to understand.

In the seventh basic configuration and preferred configuration G1,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, first sub-controller 400, second sub-controller 500, etc.),
The state in which the normal game can be executed is
When the door is open, a door open notification indicating that the door is open is executed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
When the door is closed, a game-related display is displayed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration G2.

According to the preferred configuration G2, it is possible to shift to the normal game by eliminating the cause of the error and closing the door.

In the seventh basic configuration and preferred configurations G1 and G2,
A certain operation means (e.g., setting switch, reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value is provided,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operation means is operated (e.g., FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration G3.

According to the preferred configuration G3, with respect to a certain operation means, the setting operation is prioritized during the setting operation, so it is possible to prevent erroneous changes in the setting value.

In the seventh basic configuration and preferred configurations G1, G2 and G3,
The second event in the second case is resolved when the second cause is resolved, and then the normal game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration G4.

According to the preferred configuration G4, since it is not necessary to operate a certain operating means for canceling the second event, the game can be progressed quickly without changing the setting value erroneously.

In the seventh basic configuration and preferred configurations G1, G2, G3 and G4,
The notifying means executes the door body open notification indicating that the door body is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the operation for setting the set value is completed ( For example, FIG. 26),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration G5.

According to the preferred configuration G5, the second event can be notified to the player in the normal game without being notified when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

(8) As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values;
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, the front door 102);
display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, first sub-controller 400, second sub-controller 500, etc.);
Notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, accumulated number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110 112 reel backlight 148, effect button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising
At least the first event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a problem that medals cannot be paid out),
At least there is a second event that prevents the game from progressing (for example, a trouble that the reels cannot be rotated),
The notification means is means including sound output means (for example, speakers 272, 277, etc.),
When the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as "first cause") occurs in a state where the set value can be set (hereinafter referred to as "first case") (for example, the hopper disconnection, etc.), and even if the first cause is resolved during the execution of the setting operation (for example, hopper disconnection is resolved, etc.), the notification regarding the first event is provided after the setting operation is completed. (e.g., notification about hopper error) is performed (e.g., FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
When the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as "second cause") (for example, reel disconnection, etc.) occurs during the setting operation of the set value (hereinafter referred to as "second case") , the normal game can be executed after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
After the operation for setting the set value is completed, the sound output means executes door open notification indicating that the door body is open, while the display means displays a demo screen (for example, FIG. 22, Figure 24, etc.)
This is the eighth basic configuration.

According to the eighth basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from progressing occur during the setting operation of the setting value, the setting operation can be performed. Priority can be given to setting operations. In addition, when the cause of a certain error is resolved during the setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, the first event is notified (e.g., the notification regarding the hopper error). As for the second event, since the state shifts to a state in which a normal game can be executed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a feature in notification. Further, after the operation for setting the set value is completed, the door opening notification is performed by the sound output means and the demonstration screen is displayed by the display means.

In the eighth basic configuration,
The state in which the normal game can be executed is
When the door is open, a door open notification indicating that the door is open is executed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
When the door is closed, a game-related display is displayed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration H1.

According to the preferred configuration H1, it is possible to shift to the normal game by eliminating the cause of the error and closing the door.

In the eighth basic configuration and preferred configuration H1,
A certain operation means (e.g., setting switch, reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value is provided,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operation means is operated (e.g., FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
This is referred to as a preferred configuration H2.

According to the preferred configuration H2, with respect to a certain operation means, the setting operation is prioritized during the setting operation, so it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed erroneously.

In the eighth basic configuration and preferred configurations H1 and H2,
The second event in the second case is resolved when the second cause is resolved, and then the normal game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23, 24, etc.),
This is the preferred configuration H3.

According to the preferred configuration H3, since it is not necessary to operate a certain operation means for canceling the second event, the game can be progressed quickly without changing the setting value erroneously.

In the eighth basic configuration and preferred configurations H1, H2 and H3,
The notifying means executes the door body open notification indicating that the door body is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the operation for setting the set value is completed ( For example, FIG. 26),
This is the preferred configuration H4.

According to the preferred configuration H4, the second event can be notified to the player in the normal game without being notified when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

Also, the game machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed game machine. Here, the "enclosed game machine" is one in which balls enclosed in the game machine are circulated. Also, the main control unit, the first sub-control unit, and the second sub-control unit may be configured on a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub-control unit may be configured to allow two-way communication. good. Further, while bi-directional communication is enabled between the main controller and the first sub-controller, the communication from the first sub-controller to the second sub-controller may be one-way communication.

Moreover, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely enumerations of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects of the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. are not limited to those listed. Further, by applying the content described in one configuration among the multiple configurations described in the embodiment to another configuration, the width of the game may be expanded.

100 slot machine 110, 111, 112 reel 113 reel window 123 notification lamp 127 payout number display 130, 131, 132 medal insertion button 135 start lever 137, 138, 139 stop button 157 effect image display device 190 main board display 192 effect Buttons 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main controller 400 First sub-controller 500 Second sub-controller

Claims (3)

setting means capable of setting one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
some operating means for changing at least the setpoint;
a door that can be opened and closed;
annunciation means capable of performing an error annunciation for at least some errors;
display means;
A game machine comprising
When the cause of the certain error occurs during a period in which the setting value can not be changed (hereinafter referred to as the "first state"), and the error notification regarding the certain error is performed, The certain error is eliminated by operating the certain operation means after the cause of the certain error is eliminated,
When the cause of the certain error occurs during the period of the first state (hereinafter referred to as "first case"), and after the cause of the certain error is eliminated When the operation means is operated, the set value is changed, and when the door is in an open state after the end of the first state, the error notification is not executed, and the open notification of the door is executed. ,
In the first case, even if the certain operating means is not operated after the cause of the certain error has been resolved, the door body remains open after the first state ends. , the opening notification of the door body is executed without executing the error notification,
In the first case, if the cause of the certain error is not resolved, and the cause of the error is resolved with the door in the open state after the end of the first state, a demo screen is displayed on the display means;
A playground characterized by: The game machine according to claim 1,
In the first case, the error notification sound is not output.
A playground characterized by: The game machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
In the first case, if the cause of the certain error is not eliminated during the period of the first state, the error notification is issued in relation to the establishment of a predetermined condition after the end of the first state. executed,
A playground characterized by:

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