JP7311190B1 - playground - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a characteristic operation means. A game machine includes a power supply device for supplying electric power, first operation means, and second operation means, and the power supply device is operated while the first operation means is not operated. Even if a power failure that cuts off the power occurs and the first operation means is being operated and the power failure is restored and the operation of the first operation means is validated, Although the control for the operation of the first operation means is not executed, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device is cut off in a state where the second operation means is not operated, and the second operation means is operated. When the operation of the second operation means is enabled after the power failure is restored while the second operation means is being operated, the operation of the second operation means is controlled. Further, the operating surface of the first operating means protrudes from the outer surface of the gaming machine more than the operating surface of the second operating means. [Selection drawing] Fig. 21

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. Some of such slot machines are provided with operating means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-73461 A

However, conventional game machines have room for improvement in operating means.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine with characteristic operating means.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a power supply device for supplying electric power, a first operating means, a second operating means, a third operating means, and a light emitting means, When the first operation means is not operated, the power supply is cut off, causing a power interruption, and when the first operation means is operated, the first does not execute the control for the operation of the first operation means even if the operation of the operation means becomes a control state in which the operation of the operation means is validated, but the power supply device is in a state where the second operation means is not operated When a power interruption occurs in which the power supply of the second operation means is cut off, and the second operation means is operated, the power is restored from the power interruption and the control state is entered in which the operation of the second operation means is validated. Execution of the control for the operation of the second operation means, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device is cut off while the reel is rotating and the third operation means is not operated, Even if the third operation means is operated and the power is restored from the power failure and the operation of the third operation means becomes a control state in which the operation of the third operation means is enabled, the operation of the third operation means Although the control is not executed, the power supply of the power supply device is cut off while the third operation means is operated and the reel is stopped and the operation of the third operation means is still continued. When a power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure while the third operation means is being operated, and a control state is entered in which the operation of the third operation means is validated, the third operation means is operated . The operation surface of the first operation means protrudes from the outer surface of the gaming machine more than the operation surface of the second operation means, and the light emitting means is adapted to control the operation of the first operation. a first light-emitting portion that emits light in response to the operation of the means; and a second light-emitting portion that emits light in response to the operation of the third operation means; It does not have a light-emitting part that emits light corresponding to the operation of the second operating means, and the first light-emitting part emits light when the first operating means is not operated. The second light-emitting part emits light even when the power supply is interrupted and the power is restored while the first operation means is being operated, and the second light-emitting part emits light even when the third operation means is operated. Light is emitted even when a power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply device is cut off while the third operating means is not operated, and the power is recovered from the power failure while the third operating means is being operated. It's a playground.

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine with a characteristic operating means.

1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. FIG. It shows a circuit block diagram of a control unit. (a) is a plan view showing an array of symbols provided on each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112). (b) A diagram showing types of winning combinations (including activated combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and activation or payout of each winning combination. 4 is a flow chart showing a flow of main processing of a main controller; 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of initial setting processing; 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of setting change processing; 7 is a flow chart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of device monitoring processing; (a) is a diagram showing a control state of each button when power is turned on. (b) is a diagram showing a control state of each button when power is turned on (error detection state). (c) is a diagram showing a control state of each button at power-on accompanied by setting change. (a) is a diagram showing an example of control when effective buttons (second operating means) are simultaneously operated when power is turned on. (b) is a diagram showing an example of control when effective buttons (second operation means) are simultaneously operated at power-on (error detection state). FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a control state of each button in an operation state of each button; (a) is a diagram showing a flow in chronological order from the occurrence of a power failure until the power is restored when the MAX bet button 132 is pressed. (b) is a diagram showing a flow in chronological order from the occurrence of a power failure until the power is restored when the start lever 135 is depressed. (a) is a diagram showing the flow in chronological order from power failure occurring during rotation of the reel 112 to power restoration when the stop button 139 is pressed. (b) is a diagram showing the flow in chronological order from when the power is cut off while the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the first stop mode to when the power is restored when the stop button 139 is depressed. (a) is a diagram showing the flow in chronological order from when power is cut off in an error detection state to when power is restored when a reset button 243 is pressed. (b) is a diagram showing, in chronological order, the flow of power-on accompanied by transition to the setting changeable state with the reset button 243 pressed. 10(a) is a diagram showing a control state (modification) of each button when power is turned on, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 10(a). FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a control state (modification) of each button when power is turned on (error detection state), and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 10B; FIG. (c) is a diagram showing a control state (modification) of each button when the power is turned on with a setting change, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 10(c). FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example of the control state of each button in the operation state of each button; FIG. 11 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 1100 and a lending machine 1700 according to a modification as seen from the front side (player side). FIG. 11 is a circuit block diagram of a control section of a slot machine 1100 according to a modified example; (a) It is a diagram showing the control state of the count button and the number of game medals clear button when the power is turned on. (b) A diagram showing an example of control when the counting button and the number-of-game-medals clear button are operated simultaneously. (c) A diagram showing an example of the control state of the number-of-game-medals clear button in the operating state of the counting button. (d) A diagram showing an example of the control state of the count button in the operating state of the number-of-game-medals clear button. (a) is a diagram showing the maximum projecting height of the operation surface of each button extracted from the front view of the slot machine 100. FIG. (b) is a diagram showing the area of the operation surface of each button extracted from the front view of the slot machine 100. FIG. (a) It is the figure which showed the flow of normal setting change mode in time series. (b) It is the figure which showed the flow of normal setting confirmation mode in a time series. (a) It is the figure which showed the example which becomes a playable state when the front door 102 is closed in setting confirmation mode in a time series. (b) It is the figure which showed the example which maintains setting confirmation mode, when the front door 102 is closed in setting confirmation mode in time series. (c) A diagram showing an example of the control state of the number-of-game-medals clear button in the operating state of the counting button. (d) A diagram showing an example of the control state of the count button in the operating state of the number-of-game-medals clear button. It is the figure which showed an example of the control when setting change operation (Example 1) is performed in a door closed state in a time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the control when setting change operation (Example 2) is performed in a door closed state in a time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the control when setting change operation (Example 3) is performed in a door closed state in a time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the control when setting change operation (Example 4) is performed in a door closed state in a time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the control when setting change operation (Example 5) is performed in a door closed state in a time series.

<<Embodiment 1>>
A gaming table (slot machine) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<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 game table of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 (door body) attached to the front of the main body 101 and capable of being opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. And prepare. Note that the front door 102 (door body) will be described later with reference to FIG.

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 are housed in the center of the main body 101 (not shown), 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 each pattern is printed on a belt-shaped member at equal intervals, and this belt-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to form each of the reels 110 to 112 (FIG. 4 ( a) see). As for the symbols on the reels 110 to 112, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are vertically displayed approximately three times from the symbol display window 113 provided in front of each of the reels 110 to 112, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. there is

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 multiple 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 individual symbols displayed in the symbol display 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, an optical sensor (also referred to as an index sensor, not shown) consisting of a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light part and the light-receiving part. 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 target symbols are displayed on the winning line.

The notification lamp 123 indicates to the player that, for example, a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been internally won in an internal lottery, which will be described later, or that the player is in a bonus game (during a special game state). It is a lamp that informs The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert game medals. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert medals) when the player wins a replay role that is one of the winning roles in the previous game. It's a lamp to let you know. 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 the present embodiment, each time the bet button (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "one bet button") 130 is pressed, one card is inserted up to a maximum of three, and the bet button (hereinafter referred to as "two bet button") When the bet button 131 is pressed, two cards are inserted, and when the bet button (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "MAX bet button") 132 is pressed, three cards are inserted. . 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 inserted electronically using the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and "insertion" includes both. be.

On the left side of the medal slot 141, a cross key 193a (first operating means: up button, down button, It is composed of four buttons, a right button and a left button (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "volume buttons"), an OK button 193b (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cross button 193" in some cases), and various buttons. A production button (first operation means) 156 for accepting a player's operation in production is arranged.

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 number-of-payout 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, and is also used as an instruction monitor for performing a pushing-order effect. In this example, the accumulated number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are composed of 7-segment (SEG) displays.

A start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for starting rotation of the reels 110 to 112 . That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated to operate the start lever 135, the reels 110 to 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 (stop buttons) 137 to 139 . The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112, respectively. 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 notify the player.

Hereinafter, operations on the stop buttons 137 to 139 are referred to as stop operations, the first stop operation is the first stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "first stop" or "first stop"), and the next stop operation is the second stop. The operation (hereinafter also referred to as "second stop" or "second stop"), and the final stop operation is referred to as the third stop operation (hereinafter also referred to as "third stop" or "third stop").

Also, the reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel, respectively. Further, the order of stopping operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all of the rotating reels 110 to 112 is called an operation order (or push order).

The order of operation (push order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is as follows: left stop button 137 is indicated by "left or R", middle stop button 138 by "middle or C", and right stop button 139 by "right or R". , (1) left→middle→right operation order (left center right or LCR), (2) left→right→middle operation order (left center right or LRC), (3) middle→left→right operation order ( (Central Right Left or CLR), (4) Middle→Right→Left Operation Order (Center Right Left or CRL), (5) Right→Left→Center Operation Order (Right Left Center or RLC), (6) Right→Center→Left There are six types of operation order (right-center-left or RCL).

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.

In this example, the checkout button 134 is located from the vertical surface 102b of the front door 102 (the outer surface facing the player, which is substantially perpendicular to the player in the slot machine 100; see FIG. 21(a)) to the front ( The game player side. direction)).

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 (display means) arranged behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100. It has a structure that appears on the player's side.

It should be noted that the display means does not have to be a liquid crystal display device, and may be a display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. A display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device comprising a projector and a screen may be used. Also, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and the entirety of the screen is configured to be visible to the player. 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.

<Internal structure>
Next, the internal structure of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 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 an upper plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a lower plate 264 and a rear 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. Below, three reels 110-112 are arranged. A main board indicator 190 consisting of a plurality of LEDs is arranged on the main control board. The main board display 190 will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, etc., but the main board display 190 is one of the reporting means capable of reporting game-related information (such as errors and operation states of operating means). .

On the side of the main control board housing case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, on the left side plate 260, a sub control board housing case 220 containing the sub control board is arranged. 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.

In addition, inside the main body 101, there is an on (second operation state, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "ON") and an off (first operation state, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "OFF") by a rotating operation. ) is provided with a setting key switch (operating means; hereinafter also referred to as “setting key SW”; not shown). The setting key SW is an operation means for starting to change or confirm settings of setting values (settings 1 to 6 in this example), which will be described later.

In addition, a reset switch (hereinafter also referred to as “reset SW” or “reset button”) 243 is provided inside the main body 101 so that an operation for changing settings (setting value change operation) can be performed by pressing the switch. It is The reset SW 243 is an operating means that also functions as an error canceling switch that enables an operation for canceling various errors (error canceling operation) to be described later.

These setting key SW and reset SW 243 are operating means provided at positions that can be operated only when the front door 102 (door body) is in an open state (open state). Manipulation is difficult or impossible in the case of the state. In other words, it is an operating means that can be operated only by the administrator (staff, etc.) of the game parlor, and is an operating means that cannot be operated by the player.

Further, inside the main body 101, a setting value display device 101a (see FIG. 15B) capable of displaying setting values is provided. In this example, the set value display device 101a is composed of a 7-segment display. Although details will be described later, when a setting change operation is performed, the setting value (any one of setting 1 to setting 6) is displayed on the setting value display device 101a, and the setting value is set by operating the start lever 135. Once the value is confirmed, the setting value is hidden. On the other hand, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, a numerical value indicating the current setting value is displayed on the setting value display device 101a.

A medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket) is arranged on the lower plate 264, and a power supply device having a power supply board is provided above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. (Power supply means) 252 is arranged, and a power switch (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “power SW”) 244 is arranged in front of the power supply device 252 . The power supply device (power supply means) 252 converts AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into DC power, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and converts it into each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400 and 500, which will be described later. , supplied to 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 264 , and the power cord 264 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 left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276 and is a door that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101 .

In this example, the front door 102 locked in the closed state can be opened by inserting a key owned by the manager of the amusement arcade into the door key hole 140 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, the administrator can unlock the front door 102 (change the closed state to the open state), but a person other than the administrator (for example, a player) cannot unlock the front door 102. .

The side plate 260 on the right side of the main body 101 is provided with an optical sensor (detecting means, hereinafter also referred to as an "open/close sensor", not shown) consisting of a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the front door 102 is configured to pass between the light-receiving portion and the light-receiving portion.

The main control unit 300 monitors the states of various sensors 318 including the open/close sensor in the device monitoring process of the main control timer interrupt process, which will be described later. When the front door 102 is in a closed state and the light shielding piece of the front door 102 moves to a position where the light from the light projecting part of the open/close sensor of the main body 101 is blocked, the open/close sensor outputs a signal ( For example, a low level signal) is output toward the main control unit 300 .

On the other hand, when the front door 102 is in an open state and the light shielding piece of the front door 102 moves to a position where the light from the light projecting part of the open/close sensor of the main body 101 is not blocked, the open/close sensor indicates an open detection state. A signal (for example, a high level signal) is output toward the main control unit 300 .

That is, the open/close sensor is detecting means capable of detecting the open/closed state of the front door (door body) 102, and when the front door 102 is closed (closed), the detection state changes to the closed detection state, and the front door When 102 is in the open state (open state), the detection state becomes the open detection state.

Note that the "detection means" according to the present invention is not limited to optical sensors, and may be, for example, magnetic sensors, proximity switches, micro switches, Hall elements, and the like. Further, it is not limited to switching between the open detection state and the closed detection state as the door body is opened and closed. Conversely, even when the door is in the closed state, the detection state may be the open detection state.

Here, the opening/closing sensor according to the present example is configured so that the detection state changes to the closed detection state even when the front door (door body) 102 is in the open state by performing a predetermined operation. Specifically, when the front door 102 is in the open state, a light shielding piece of a certain length is inserted between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the open/close sensor of the main body 101 and fixed with tape or the like, and the main body is opened. By shielding the light from the light projecting part of the open/close sensor 101, even if the front door 102 is open, the detection state of the open/close sensor can be forced to the closed detection state.

The "predetermined operation" according to the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a DIP switch may be provided to set the open/close sensor to the closed detection state, and the DIP switch may be operated as the predetermined operation. . Further, when the detection means is composed of a magnetic sensor, the detection state of the open/close sensor may be set to the closed detection state by bringing the magnet closer.

Above the symbol display window 113, a production device 160, a production control board (not shown) for controlling the production device 160, and a speaker 272 are provided. Below the pattern display window 113, 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 speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181 .

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

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

<Main control unit>
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 and the like, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I/O 310 for controlling input/output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. , WDT (watchdog timer) 314 are 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 (this circuit contains two random number generation circuits) that derives a numerical value within the range of 0 to 65535 each time it receives the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315a. and a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control unit main processing, which will be described later, is started).

A random number generation circuit 316 generates random numbers used in the basic circuit 302 . Random number generation in the random number generation circuit 316 can be broadly divided into two methods: a counter mode and a random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that counts up (down) at predetermined time intervals is obtained and derived as a random number. There are two more methods in random mode. A first method in the random number mode uses a random number seed to perform an operation with a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function), and derives the operation result as a random number. The second method is to read numerical values from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and derive the read numerical values as random numbers. The random value generation circuit 316 uses white noise superimposed on the signals input from the various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320 to obtain irregular values. The random value generation circuit 316 uses the value obtained in this way as the initial value of the counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, as the seed of the random value, or when determining the reading start position of the random number table. use.

In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with 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, optical type of reel 110 sensor, optical sensor of the reel 111, optical sensor of the reel 112, open/close sensor, setting key SW sensor, reset SW243 sensor, etc.).

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 are installed on each of the stop buttons 137 to 139 to detect the operation of the stop button 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 medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted as medals to be inserted into a 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 optical sensor of the reel 110, the optical sensor of the reel 111, and the optical sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounts of the reels 110 to 112, and the light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through. It becomes L level every time. 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.

As described above, the open/close sensor is a sensor capable of detecting the open/close state of the front door (door body) 102 . When the front door 102 is closed, the open/close sensor outputs a signal (for example, a low level signal) to the CPU 304 indicating that the door is closed. On the other hand, when the front door 102 is in an open state, the open/close sensor outputs a signal (for example, a high-level signal) indicating an open detection state to the CPU 304 .

A setting key SW sensor and a reset 243SW sensor are installed in each SW, and detect the operation of the SW by a store clerk or the like.

The main control unit 300 includes a drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motors provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and a drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving a motor, various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, a stored number display 125, game information display 126, payout number display 127, and main board display 190).

An information output circuit 334 (external collective terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the provided information input circuit 652 .

The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supplied from the power supply (power supply means) 252 (see FIG. 2) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 outputs a low voltage signal to the basic circuit 302 indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage value of the power supply is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment).

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 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub-control unit 400. However, the first sub-controller 400 is configured so that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main controller 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. 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. Installed. 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 ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-controller 400, a lighting pattern of the backlight, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

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 provided in 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 .

A drive circuit 422 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input/output interface. It is

Further, the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with the shutter 163 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 .

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426. The sensor circuit 426 is connected to the cross button 193 (cross key (volume button) 193a, OK button 193b) and production buttons via an input interface. Various sensors 428 (cross-shaped button 193 sensor, production button 156 sensor) capable of detecting pressing operation of 156 are connected. The CPU 404 monitors the states of the cross button 193 (cross key (volume button) 193a, OK button 193b) and effect button 156 sensor for each 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 performs various controls of the production device 160 including display control of the liquid crystal display device 157 . The second sub control unit 500 includes, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157, a control unit that controls various performance drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls motor drive of the shutter 163). It may be configured with a plurality of control units such as .

The second sub-controller 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives control commands transmitted by the first sub-controller 400 via an input interface and controls the entire second sub-controller 500 based on the control commands. 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 timer for measuring time, number of times, etc. 512 and are installed. 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 ROM 506 stores control programs and data for controlling the entire second sub-control section 500, data for image display, 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 effect image display device 157 .

A sensor circuit 532 is provided in the second sub control unit 500, and a shutter sensor 538 capable of detecting the position of the shutter 163 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interrupt time.

<Pattern arrangement>
The pattern arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 4(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, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 4(b). 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 bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination to transition to a bonus game, and the replay is a replay without inserting new medals. The winning combination may be called a "working combination" to be distinguished from the winning combination. 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 replay combinations. 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 role (operating role) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . The corresponding symbol combinations are "white 7-white 7-white 7" for BB1 and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" 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)" 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 "Bonus-Bonus-Bonus". 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) (details will be described later), the internal winning of the regular bonus game (RB game) and the display of the symbol combination on the winning line are not the starting conditions. Second, the regular bonus game is automatically started after the start of the big bonus game, and when one regular bonus game is finished, the next regular bonus game is immediately started. may be

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

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

<Types of RT game states>
Next, the types and transitions of RT-based game states in the slot machine 100 will be described.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The low replay probability state (RT1) is a default RT-based game state (hereinafter also referred to as “normal game state”) that is initially set immediately after the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on. This game state is relatively disadvantageous compared to other game states.

In this example, in this replay low probability state (RT1), when a replay combination 2 (promotion replay 1) or replay combination 3 (promotion replay 2) is won, a replay high probability state (RT2) described later transition to Also, in this replay low probability state (RT1), when a special combination is internally won, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3), which will be described later.

<Replay High Probability State (RT2)>
The high replay probability state is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of replay is higher than that of the low replay probability state (RT1).

In this example, in this replay high probability state (RT2), when a special combination is internally won, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3), which will be described later.

<Special role internal elected state (RT3)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination is set to ON, and when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, the special combination corresponding to this flag is won. This is a game state in which the corresponding symbol combination can be displayed.

In this example, when a special role is won in this special role internal winning state (RT3), the state shifts to a special game state (RT4) which will be described later.

<Special game state (RT4)>
The special game state (RT4) is the most advantageous game state for the player among all the game states. In this example, in the special game state (RT4), when the specified number (for example, 200) is paid out, the replay low probability state (RT1) is entered.

In this example, the conditions for ending the special game state (RT4) are not particularly limited. It may be the case that the game has been played a number of times (for example, 6 times).

<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.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the activation signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the activation signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 that has received this activation signal is reset-started by the reset interrupt and executes the main processing of the main control unit according to the control program pre-stored in the ROM 306 .

When the power is turned on, first, various initial setting processes are performed in step S101. Although the details will be described later, in this initial setting process, processes related to initial setting, setting change, recovery process, and the like are performed.

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, winning line determination processing is performed to determine the number of inserted medals and to determine an effective winning line.

In step S104, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is performed, and in the next step S105, an internal winning combination lottery process is performed. In this winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read out according to the current game state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the acquired random number, and the result of this internal lottery is displayed. Preparations are made to transmit the internal lottery command shown to the first sub-control unit 400 . As a result of the internal lottery, if any winning combination (including the operating combination) is internally won, the flag for that winning combination is turned on.

In step S106, reel stop data selection processing for selecting reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery processing. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control section 300. FIG. Also, in step S106, preparations are made to transmit a reel stop data command including information about the selected reel stop data to the first sub-controller 400. FIG. In step S107, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110-112.

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, a stop table of reel stop data is created 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 table. When all the reels 110-112 are 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, winning determination processing for determining winning is performed. In this winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that a small winning combination (Bell) has been won. Also, in this step S109, preparations are made to transmit a prize determination command indicating the result of the prize determination to the first sub-control section 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 according to the number of winning lines.

In step S111, game state control processing is performed. In this game state control processing, processing relating to the transition of each game state of the RT system is performed, and the game state is shifted when the start condition or end condition is met. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command including information indicating the current RT-system game state.

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) of the main controller timer interrupt process, which will be described later.

<Initial setting processing>
Next, the initial setting process (step S101) in the main control unit main process described with reference to FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that this figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the initial setting process.

In step S201, initialization is performed at startup. In this startup initialization, the stack initial value setting (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition setting, the initial setting of the I/O 310, the initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, the WDT 314 Permission to operate and setting of initial values.

In step S202, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 308. If there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step S207 to execute initialization processing, and if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the front door 102 is open (opening). If the door is open, the process proceeds to step S204.If the door is not open, the process proceeds to step S205 for return processing. to run. In step S204, it is determined whether the setting key SW is ON or OFF. If it is ON, the process advances to step S206 to execute the setting change process. If it is OFF, the process advances to step S205 to execute the return process. .

In the recovery process of step S205, the process of returning the slot machine 100 to the state before the power failure (for example, the recovery data saved in the RAM 308 in the power failure process of step S411 of the main controller timer interrupt process, etc.) is executed. After that, the initialization process ends.

In step S206, after performing the setting change process, the process proceeds to step S207. Although the details will be described later, in this setting change processing, processing related to setting change and the like are performed.

In step S207, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, the initialization process is finished after executing the process of initializing the data in the RAM 308 (RAM clear) and the like.

<Setting change processing>
Next, the setting change process (step S206) in the initial setting process described with reference to FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that this figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the setting change process.

When the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on while the front door (door body) 102 is opened and the setting key SW provided inside the main body 101 is turned on (second operation state). (or when the setting key SW is turned on before a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on (before the main control unit 300 confirms the on/off state of the setting key SW)), the setting value is changed. It is possible to shift to a state in which (setting change) is possible (setting change mode).

In step S301, a process of initializing the data in the RAM 308 (RAM clear) is performed, and in the next step S302, preparations are made to transmit a setting change start command indicating to start setting change to the first sub-controller 400. I do. When the first sub control unit 400 receives this setting change start command from the main control unit 300, it executes processing to start displaying the administrator screen.

In step S303, the interrupt status is set during setting change. As a result, in the various game processes in step S404 of the main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, the process corresponding to the setting change is executed.

In step S304, the current setting value is displayed using the setting value display device 101a. For example, if the current setting value is setting 6, the number 6 indicating setting 6 is displayed. In step S305, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 243 has been operated. If so, the current set value is changed. , the process of step S305 is repeatedly executed.

More specifically, in the processing of steps S305 to S307, each time the operation of the reset SW 243 is detected once, the currently set set values 1 to 6 are updated by adding 1, and the set value is changed to 6. The set value is changed by repeatedly executing the process of returning to 1 when exceeding. If it is determined in step S307 that the start lever 135 has been operated, the operation of changing the set value by the reset SW 243 is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S308.

Note that when the start lever 135 is operated without pressing the reset SW 243, or when the reset SW 243 is repeatedly pressed, the set values change one cycle (for example, setting 5→setting 6→setting 1→...→ When setting 5) is performed and the start lever 135 is operated, the setting is the same as the previous setting.

In step S308, the setting value displayed on the setting value display device 101a is stored in the RAM 308 as a new setting value (the setting value is confirmed), and in the next step S309, the display of the setting value display device 101a is erased. and hide the setting value.

In this example, the set value is determined when the operation of the start lever 135 is received. The configuration may be such that the set value is determined only in the case of the state. In this case, when the front door 102 is closed, the setting value cannot be determined, but the display of the administrator screen may be continued.

In step S310, it is determined whether the setting key SW is OFF or ON. If it is ON, the process of step S310 is repeated. In step S311, preparations are made to transmit a setting change end command indicating to end the setting change to the first sub-controller 400. FIG. When the first sub control unit 400 receives this setting change end command from the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400 executes processing for ending the display of the administrator screen.

<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 S401, 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 S402, 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 S403, 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 S404, various game processes are executed, and processes corresponding to the interrupt status are executed. In step S405, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated according to their respective time units.

In step S<b>406 , 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 S407, 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 S408, device monitoring processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this device monitoring process, set value confirmation processing, door opening monitoring processing, settlement processing, and the like are performed.

In step S409, it monitors whether the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (power shutdown is detected), the process proceeds to step S411, and if the low voltage signal is off (power shutdown is not detected), the process proceeds to step S410.

In step S410, various processes for ending the timer interrupt ending process are performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S401 is set in each original register, and the process returns to the main control unit main process. On the other hand, in step S411, when power is restored, a specific variable and stack pointer for restoring 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. and return to the main control unit main processing.

<Device monitoring process>
Next, the device monitoring process (step S408) in the main controller timer interrupt process described with reference to FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the device monitoring process.

In step S501, after the set value confirmation process is performed, the process proceeds to step S502. In this setting value confirmation processing, processing related to setting confirmation is performed.

In the slot machine 100, after the front door (door body) 102 is opened and the power is turned on, an operation is performed to turn on the setting key SW provided inside the main body 101 (second operation state). In addition, it is possible to shift to a state (setting confirmation mode) in which setting values can be confirmed (setting confirmation).

Here, the setting confirmation refers to confirming the setting value of the game machine, and in this example, by pressing the operating means (setting switch), the initially set setting value (for example, setting 1), or By displaying the setting value (one of setting 1 to setting 6) set by setting change on the payout number display 127, it is possible to confirm the setting value.

Further, in the setting confirmation mode, an operation to turn off the setting key SW (first operation state) is performed (or the setting key SW is pulled out after an operation to turn off the setting key SW is performed), and the front door is opened. When 102 is closed, the state in which the set value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode) ends, and the state shifts to the game-enabled state (normal game state) in which the game can be played.

In step S502, door opening monitoring processing is performed. In the door opening monitoring process (determination means), the main control unit 300 monitors the state of the open/close sensor, and detects that the front door 102 is closed (closed state) when a signal indicating the closed detection state is detected. is stored in the RAM 308 , and preparations are made to transmit a door closure detection command indicating that the closure of the front door 102 has been detected to the first sub-controller 400 . When the door closing detection command is received from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 generates closing detection information indicating that the closing of the front door 102 has been detected (in this example, information indicating "closed"). , closing date and time) are stored in the RAM 408 in chronological order as history information.

On the other hand, in the door opening monitoring process, the main control unit 300 monitors the state of the open/close sensor, and when detecting a signal indicating an open detection state, indicates that the front door 102 has been detected to be open (open state). The open detection information is stored in the RAM 308 , and preparations are made to transmit a door open detection command indicating that the opening of the front door 102 has been detected to the first sub-controller 400 . When the first sub control unit 400 receives this door open detection command from the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400 generates open detection information indicating that the opening of the front door 102 has been detected (in this example, information indicating "open"). , date and time of opening) are stored in the RAM 408 in chronological order as history information, and door opening notification is performed.

The door open notification will be described later, but in this example, when the front door 102 is in the door body open state, the light emitter (various lamps 420, etc.) emits light in an open light emission mode, and the sound output means (speaker 272, 277) outputs an opening sound (for example, a voice saying "the door is being opened"). Note that the mode of the door open notification is not particularly limited, and for example, a character string "Door is being opened" may be displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157 .

In step S503, after performing the settlement process, the process proceeds to step S504. In this settlement process, the main control unit 300 monitors the state of the settlement button 134 sensor during the effective period of the settlement button 134 (for example, the period from when the game can be started until the operation of the start lever 135 is accepted). When a signal indicating that the settlement button 134 has been operated is detected, processing for settlement of electronically accumulated medals is performed, and a settlement command indicating that processing for settlement of medals has been executed is issued by the first subcontroller. Prepare for transmission to unit 400 .

In step S504, after performing other device monitoring processes, the device monitoring process ends. Other device monitoring processes include error notification start processing and error notification end processing.

Here, errors that can occur in the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment include door open error (door open error), hopper empty error, medal insertion error 1 (medal selector error), medal insertion errors 2 to 4, medal Payout abnormalities 1 to 3, overflow abnormalities, RAM defects, prize winning abnormalities, and the like.

A door open error (door open error) is an error that notifies the opening of the door of the game machine, occurs when the front door 102 is opened (becomes an error detection state), and is resolved when the front door 102 is closed. (It becomes an error non-detection state).

As described above, the main control unit 300 monitors the state of the open/close sensor in the door opening monitoring process, and upon detecting a signal indicating the closed detection state, transmits the door closing detection command to the first sub-control unit 400. Then, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the closed detection information (in this example, information indicating “closed” and the date and time of closing) in the RAM 408 in chronological order as history information. When the signal indicating is detected, the door open detection command is sent to the first sub-controller 400, and the first sub-controller 400 receives the open detection information (in this example, information indicating "open" and the date and time of opening) are stored in the RAM 408 in chronological order as history information, and door opening notification is performed.

A hopper empty error is a payout error relating to the payout of medals, and occurs when the number of medals stored in the hopper accommodated inside the main body 101 falls below a prescribed number (becomes an error detection state), and the prescribed number of medals is reached. Replenishing the hopper with the above medals will solve the problem (the error will not be detected).

Medal insertion error 1 (medal selector error) occurs when the inserted medals remain in the medal selector or the like (becomes an error detection state). ) is accepted (error non-detection state). Medal insertion error 2 occurs when the number of inserted medals exceeds a specified number (error detection state), and is resolved by changing the set value or clearing the RAM (error non-detection state).

Medal insertion error 3 occurs when either insertion sensor 1 or insertion sensor 2 is turned on (becomes an error detection state) other than during medal insertion processing, and medal insertion abnormality 4 occurs when the inserted medal is inserted. This occurs when the sensor 1 and the input sensor 2 are not passed normally (becomes an error detection state). After removing the cause of the error, it is cleared when the operation of the error release switch (reset SW 243 in this example) is accepted. (It becomes an error non-detection state).

Medal payout error 1 occurs when there is no payout of medals for a certain period of time when the medal payout device is driven (an error is detected), and medal payout error 2 occurs when medals remain while the medal payout device is driven. (error detection state), and medal payout error 3 occurs when either payout sensor 1 or payout sensor 2 is turned on (becomes an error detection state) other than during medal payout processing. After removing the cause, the error is resolved when the operation of the error release switch (the reset SW 243 in this example) is accepted (the error is not detected).

An overflow error occurs when the overflow terminal of the medal auxiliary storage box turns on (becomes an error detection state), and after removing the cause of the error, the operation of the error release switch (reset SW 243 in this example) is accepted. (Error non-detected state). A RAM defect occurs when an abnormality is detected by checking the RAM (becomes an error detection state), and is resolved when an operation of the error release switch (reset SW 243 in this example) is accepted (an error non-detection state is established). Become). A winning abnormality occurs when a winning pattern different from the winning determined by internal lottery is won after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped (error detected state), and the operation of the error release switch (reset SW 243 in this example) is performed. It is canceled when it is accepted (it becomes an error non-detection state).

Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to slot machines, and can also be applied to pachinko machines. Errors that can occur in a pachinko machine include, for example, lower tray full error, payout device error, overpayment error, illegal payout error, main control unit communication error, magnetic abnormality error, magnetic field abnormality error, frame open error, RAM clear error , impact sensor errors, etc. These errors are also resolved when the operation of the error release switch is received after removing the cause of the error.

When any error is detected, the main control unit 300 sets the interrupt status to the error detection state, displays the error code corresponding to the error on the payout number display 127, and responds to the detected error. Preparations are made to send the error command to the first sub-controller 400 to the first sub-controller 400 . When the first sub-controller 400 receives this error command from the main controller 300, it executes processing to start error notification.

For example, when a selector error occurs, the display area of the display means (liquid crystal display device 157) displays a character string "selector error!!" and a character string "Please call a game clerk." display, the luminous bodies (various lamps 420, etc.) emit light in an error light emission mode, and an error sound ("An error has occurred. Please call the game clerk") is emitted from the sound output means (speakers 272, 277). Output. The mode of error notification is not particularly limited, and for example, error notification may be performed by movement of the movable means (reels 110 to 112).

In addition, when the error notification end condition is satisfied (for example, when an operation to cancel the error (in this example, an operation to turn on the reset SW 243) is received), the main control unit 300 stores the error in the interrupt status. After erasing the error detection state, the error notification termination process is executed. In this error notification termination process, the main control section 300 erases the error code displayed on the payout number display 127 and transmits an error resolution command corresponding to the resolved error to the first sub-control section 400. prepare for When receiving this error resolution command from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a process of ending the error notification that is being executed.

<Restoration of power while the button is pressed>
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the restoration of power when the button is pressed will be described.

FIG. 10(a) is a diagram showing the control state of each button when the power is turned on, and FIG. 10(b) is a diagram showing the control state of each button when the power is turned on (error detection state). FIG. 2(c) is a diagram showing the control state of each button when the power is turned on with the setting change.

In the slot machine 100, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply is cut off while the first operating means is not operated, and the power is restored while the first operating means is being operated. Even if the operation of the first operation means is enabled, the control of the operation of the first operation means is not executed, but the power supply is turned on while the second operation means is not operated. When a power failure in which the power supply is cut off occurs, and the second operation means is being operated and the power is restored from the power failure to enable the operation of the second operation means, the second operation means is activated. It is configured to execute control for the operation of the operating means.

Hereinafter, "not executing control for the operation of the first operating means" may be referred to as "invalid", and the "first operating means" may be referred to as "invalid button". Also, "executing control for the operation of the second operating means" may be referred to as "effective". "Second operating means" may be referred to as "validation button".

<Power recovery/MAX bet button while button is pressed>
As shown in FIG. 10(a), the MAX bet button 132 described with reference to FIG. It is one of the effective buttons (second operating means) (executed), and is controlled by the main control unit 300 in this example.

In this example, the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) is not operated, and the power supply of the power supply device 252 is interrupted. In this state, the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) is activated after the power failure is restored (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is is ON and the interrupt status is neither the error detection state nor the setting changing state), the main control unit 300 controls the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) (main In the example, a process of inserting three electronically stored medals (credits) is executed.

On the other hand, when the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor is ON and the interrupt status corresponds to the error detection state, the main control unit 300 detects when the power is turned on (error detection) shown in FIG. state), the operation of the MAX bet button 132 is determined to be invalid, and the operation is not controlled. In addition, when the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor is ON and the interrupt status corresponds to the setting being changed (when the power is turned on with the setting change), the main control unit 300 The operation of the MAX bet button 132 is determined to be invalid according to the control state of each button when the power is turned on with the setting change shown in FIG. 10(c), and the operation is not controlled.

<Restoration of power while the button is pressed/One bet button>
As shown in FIG. 10(a), the single bet button 130 explained with reference to FIG. is executed), and is controlled by the main control unit 300 in this example.

In this example, when the bet-one-piece button 130 (second operation means) is not operated, the power source of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure. is being operated, and the operation of the single bet button 130 (second operation means) is activated (in this example, the detection signal of the bet button 130 sensor of the main control unit 300 state is ON and the interrupt status is neither the error detection state nor the setting changing state), the main control unit 300 operates the bet-one button 130 (second operating means). (In this example, a process of inserting one electronically stored medal (credit)) is executed.

On the other hand, when the state of the detection signal of the bet button 130 sensor is ON and the interrupt status corresponds to the error detection state, the main control unit 300 detects the error detection state when the power is turned on as shown in FIG. state), the operation of the single bet button 130 is determined to be invalid, and the control for the operation is not executed. In addition, when the state of the detection signal of the bet button 130 sensor is ON and the interrupt status corresponds to the setting being changed (when the power is turned on with the setting change), the main control unit 300 According to the control state of each button when the power is turned on with the setting change shown in FIG.

<Restoration of power while the button is pressed/Double bet button>
In this example, of the three types of bet buttons 130 to 132, the MAX bet button 132 and the single bet button 130 are set as valid buttons (second operating means), but the double bet button 131 is the valid button. It may be added to a button (second operating means).

In this case, when the double-bet button 131 (second operation means) is not operated, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure, and the double-bet button 131 (second operation means) is A state in which the operation of the double bet button 131 (second operation means) is enabled after power failure is restored while being operated (in this example, the detection signal of the bet button 131 sensor of the main control unit 300 is activated). state is ON, and the interrupt status is neither the error detection state nor the setting changing state), the main control unit 300 responds to the operation of the double bet button 131 (second operating means). Control (in this example, a process of inserting two electronically stored medals (credits)) is executed.

On the other hand, when the state of the detection signal of the bet button 131 sensor is on and the interrupt status corresponds to the error detection state, or when the state of the detection signal of the bet button 131 sensor is on In addition, when the interrupt status corresponds to the setting being changed (when the power is turned on with the setting change), the operation of the double bet button 131 is determined to be invalid, and the control for the operation is not executed.

At least one of the MAX bet button 132, the one bet button 130, and the two bet button 131 may be an invalid button (first operation means).

<Power restoration/settlement button while the button is pressed>
As shown in FIG. 10(a), the settlement button 134 described with reference to FIG. 1 becomes valid when the operation is performed at the time of power recovery from a power failure (the control for the operation is executed). ) is one of the effective buttons (second operation means), and is controlled by the main control unit 300 in this example.

In this example, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the settlement button 134 (second operating means) is not operated, and the settlement button 134 (second operating means) is operated. In this state, the state in which the operation of the settlement button 134 (second operation means) is enabled after the power failure is restored (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the settlement button 134 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON) and the interrupt status does not correspond to either the error detection state or the setting change state), the main control unit 300 controls the operation of the payment button 134 (second operation means) (in this example, the electronic Execute a process of paying out (paying out) the medals (credits) that are physically stored.

On the other hand, when the state of the detection signal of the checkout button 134 sensor is ON and the interrupt status corresponds to the error detection state, the main control unit 300 detects the error detection state when the power is turned on as shown in FIG. 10(b). state), the operation of the checkout button 134 is determined to be invalid, and control for the operation is not executed. Further, when the state of the detection signal of the checkout button 134 sensor is ON and the interrupt status corresponds to the setting being changed (when the power is turned on with the setting change), the main control unit 300 According to the control state of each button when the power is turned on with the setting change shown in FIG.

<Restoration of power with the button pressed/start lever>
10A to 10C, the start lever 135 described with reference to FIG. It is one of the invalid buttons (first operation means) in which control for the operation is not executed, and is controlled by the main control unit 300 in this example.

In this example, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the start lever 135 (first operating means) is not operated, and the start lever 135 (first operating means) is operated. A state in which the operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) is enabled after power failure is restored in the state where the state), the main control unit 300 executes control on the operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) (in this example, reel rotation start processing for starting rotation of all the reels 110 to 112). do not.

<Power recovery/stop button while the button is pressed>
The stop buttons (stop buttons) 137 to 139 described with reference to FIG. 1 are operated when power is restored after a power failure, depending on the situation, as shown in FIGS. When the operation is activated (the control for the operation is executed) when the operation is performed when the power is turned off, and when the operation is performed when the power is restored after the power failure. It is one of the enable/disable buttons (first operating means or second operating means) that may become an invalid button (first operating means) that invalidates the operation (the control for the operation is not executed) , in this example, is controlled by the main control unit 300 .

In this example, the plurality of reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the first stop mode by operating a plurality of stop buttons (stop operation means) 137 to 139, and a plurality of stop buttons (stop operation means) 137 139 in which the last-operated stop button (stop operation means) is being operated, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off, and the last-operated stop button (stop operation) occurs. (means) continues to be operated, the winning effect corresponding to the first stop mode by the effect means is not executed, but the last-operated stop button (stop operation means) is not executed. ) is not operated, the stop buttons 137 to 139 function as valid buttons (second operating means) and execute a winning effect according to the first stop mode by the effect means.

On the other hand, at least one of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 rotates, and the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the plurality of stop buttons (stop operation means) 137 to 139 are not operated. Even if a power failure occurs and the stop buttons (stop operation means) 137 to 139 are being operated, even if the power is restored from the power failure and the operation of the stop operation means is validated, the stop button (stop The operating means) 137 to 139 function as invalid buttons (first operating means), and control the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (first operating means) (in this example, the stop button 137 operated reel stop control processing for stopping the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to 139) is not executed.

According to this example, the control for the operation can be changed according to the state of the operation of the stop operation means, and the stop control for the reels, which may put the player at a disadvantage due to an erroneous operation, is disabled when power is restored. By doing so, while it is possible to prevent the disadvantage caused by an erroneous operation, the suspension control of the winning effect at the time of power restoration is enabled, and while the operation of the last operated stop operation means continues. By not executing the winning performance, it is possible to prevent the winning performance from being overlooked, and the player's satisfaction can be enhanced.

<Power recovery/reset button while the button is pressed>
The reset button (reset SW) 243 described with reference to FIG. 2 becomes valid when an operation is being performed at the time of power recovery from a power failure depending on the situation (control for the operation is not executed). Invalid button (second operation means), and invalid button (second operation means) in which the operation is invalidated (control for the operation is not executed) when the operation is performed at the time of power restoration from the power failure. It is one of the enable/disable buttons (first operating means or second operating means) that may serve as one operating means), and is controlled by the main control unit 300 in this example.

In this example, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the reset button 243 is not operated, and the reset button 243 is operated after recovering from the power failure while the reset button 243 is being operated. is activated (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the reset switch 243 sensor is turned on after the power failure is restored by turning on the power with a setting change), the reset button 243 Functioning as an invalid button (first operation means), the main control unit 300 controls the operation of the reset button 243 (first operation means) (in this example, the process corresponding to the setting value change operation and the error resolution operation). ) is not executed.

On the other hand, when the reset button 243 is not operated, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off, and a power failure occurs. (in this example, a state in which the state of the detection signal of the reset SW 243 sensor is turned on after the power failure is restored in the error detection state), the reset button 243 becomes a valid button (second operating means ), and the main control unit 300 executes control for the operation of the reset button 243 (second operation means) (in this example, processing corresponding to error resolution operation).

According to this example, it is possible to change the control for the operation according to the state of operation of the reset button. Since there is a risk of losing the setting values that have been set up to this point, control based on setting value change operations should not be performed. Since it is not possible, if the cause of the error can be resolved when the power is restored, control based on the error resolution operation can be performed, thereby enhancing the convenience of the store clerk or the like.

<Restoration/Direction button while button is pressed>
As shown in FIGS. 10(a) to 10(c), the production button 156 described with reference to FIG. 1 becomes invalid when the operation is performed at the time of power recovery from a power failure ( It is one of the invalid buttons (first operation means) in which the control for the operation is not executed, and is controlled by the first sub-controller 400 in this example.

In this example, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the effect button 156 (first operating means) is not operated, and the effect button 156 (first operating means) is operated. State in which the operation of the effect button 156 (first operating means) is enabled after the power failure is restored (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the effect button 156 sensor of the first sub-control unit 400 is ON state), the first sub-control unit 400 controls the operation of the effect button 156 (first operation means) (in this example, in various effects, the effect is executed according to the player's operation. process) is not executed.

<Power recovery/volume button while button is pressed>
As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the volume button (cross key) 193a described with reference to FIG. It is one of the invalid buttons (first operating means) that become invalid (the control for the operation is not executed), and is controlled by the first sub-controller 400 in this example.

In this example, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the volume button 193a (first operation means) is not operated, and the volume button 193a (first operation means) is operated. state in which the power is turned off and the operation of the volume button 193a (first operation means) is enabled (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the cross button 193 sensor of the first sub-control unit 400 is ON) state), the first sub-control unit 400 does not execute control (in this example, the process of adjusting the volume) for the operation of the volume button 193a (first operation means).

<Simultaneous operation of effective button (second operation means) at power-on>
Next, with reference to FIG. 11(a), the simultaneous operation of the valid buttons (second operating means) at power-on will be described.

FIG. 11A is a diagram showing an example of control when valid buttons (second operating means) are simultaneously operated when power is turned on.

As described above, the slot machine 100 has at least the MAX bet button 132, the one bet button 130, and the checkout button 134 as valid buttons (second operating means).

In this example, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) and the single bet button 130 (second operation means) are not operated, When the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) and the one-card bet button 130 (second operation means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously depressed), the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) and the operation of the single bet button 130 (second operation means) is activated (in this example, the state of the detection signals of the bet button 132 sensor and the bet button 130 sensor of the main control unit 300 is is ON and the interrupt status is neither the error detection state nor the setting changing state), the main control unit 300 controls the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) (main In the example, the process of inserting three electronically stored medals (credits) is preferentially executed, and control of the single bet button 130 is not executed (MAX bet button priority).

In addition, when the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) and the settlement button 134 (second operation means) are not operated, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure, and the MAX bet button 132 (Second operating means) and the settlement button 134 (second operating means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously pressed down), and the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) and the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) are settled. The state in which the operation of the button 134 (second operating means) is activated (in this example, the states of the detection signals of the bet button 132 sensor and the settlement button 134 sensor of the main control unit 300 are on, and the interrupt status is neither an error detection state nor a setting change state), the main control unit 300 controls the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) (in this example, electronically stored (Process of inserting three medals (credits) currently in use) is preferentially executed, and control over the checkout button 134 is not executed (MAX bet button is prioritized).

In addition, when the one-piece bet button 130 (second operation means) and the checkout button 134 (second operation means) are not operated, the power source of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure. When the button 130 (second operation means) and the checkout button 134 (second operation means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously pressed down), the one-bet button 130 (second operation means) is recovered from the power failure. ) and a state in which the operation of the settlement button 134 (second operating means) is enabled (in this example, the states of the detection signals of the bet button 130 sensor and the settlement button 134 sensor of the main control unit 300 are on, and , the interrupt status does not correspond to either the error detection state or the setting changing state), the main control unit 300 controls the operation of the single bet button 130 (second operation means) (in this example, the electronic A process of inserting one medal (credit) that is actually stored) is preferentially executed, and control over the checkout button 134 is not executed (prioritize single bet button).

<Simultaneous operation of the effective button (second operation means) at power-on (error detection state)>
Next, simultaneous operation of the valid buttons (second operating means) at power-on (error detection state) will be described with reference to FIG. 11(b).

FIG. 11(b) is a diagram showing an example of control when the valid buttons (second operation means) are simultaneously operated when the power is turned on (error detection state).

As described above, the slot machine 100 includes at least the MAX bet button 132, the single bet button 130, and the checkout button 134 as valid buttons (second operation means), and an invalid button (first operation means). ), at least a reset button (reset SW) 243 is provided.

In this example, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) and the single bet button 130 (second operation means) are not operated, The MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) and the single bet button 130 (second operating means) were simultaneously operated (simultaneously depressed), and the power was restored, but the interrupt status was an error detection state. , the main control unit 300 determines that both the operation of the MAX bet button 132 and the operation of the single bet button 130 are invalid, and does not execute control for the operation.

In addition, when the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) and the settlement button 134 (second operation means) are not operated, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure, and the MAX bet button 132 If (second operating means) and the settlement button 134 (second operating means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously pressed down) and the power failure is restored, but the interrupt status is an error detection state, The main control unit 300 determines that both the operation of the MAX bet button 132 and the operation of the settlement button 134 are invalid, and does not execute control for these operations.

On the other hand, when the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) and the reset button 243 (first operation means) are not operated, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure, and the MAX bet button 132 (Second operating means) and the reset button 243 (first operating means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously depressed), and the power is restored from the power failure, but if the interrupt status is an error detection state, Control for operation of the reset button 243 (first operation means) (in this example, processing corresponding to the error resolution operation) is preferentially executed, and control for the MAX bet button 132 is not executed (reset button priority).

In addition, when the one-piece bet button 130 (second operation means) and the checkout button 134 (second operation means) are not operated, the power source of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure. When the button 130 (second operation means) and the settlement button 134 (second operation means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously pressed down) and the power is restored, but the interrupt status is the error detection state , the main control unit 300 determines that both the operation of the bet-one-piece button 130 (second operation means) and the operation of the checkout button 134 (second operation means) are invalid, and does not execute control for these operations. .

On the other hand, when the one-piece bet button 130 (second operation means) and the reset button 243 (first operation means) are not operated, the power source of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure. When the button 130 (second operation means) and the reset button 243 (first operation means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously pressed down) and the power failure is restored, but the interrupt status is the error detection state, preferentially executes the control for the operation of the reset button 243 (first operation means) (in this example, the process corresponding to the error elimination operation), and controls the bet-one button 130 (second operation means). is not executed (prioritize reset button).

In addition, when the settlement button 134 (second operating means) and the reset button 243 (first operating means) are not operated, the power source of the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure. The reset button 243 (first operation means) and the reset button 243 (first operation means) are simultaneously operated (simultaneously depressed), but the interrupt status is an error detection state. 243 (first operation means) (in this example, the process corresponding to the error resolution operation) is preferentially executed, and control for the settlement button 134 (second operation means) is not executed (reset button priority).

<Operation of each button in the operation state of a certain operation means>
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, operation of each button in an operation state of a certain operating means will be described.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of the MAX bet button>
FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing an example of the control state of each button when the MAX bet button 132 is operated.

In this example, in the operation state of the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the single bet button 130 ( (second operating means), settlement button 134 (second operating means), or stop buttons 137 to 139 (first operating means or second operating means) (this For example, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is turned on), the operation is determined to be invalid, and control for the operation is not executed.

On the other hand, in the operation state of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the start lever 135 (first operation means), reset button 243 (first operation means), production button 156 (first operation means), or volume button 193a (first operation means) (this example Then, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is ON), the operation is determined to be valid, and the control for the operation is executed.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of the single bet button>
FIG. 12(b) is a diagram showing an example of the control state of each button when the single bet button 130 is operated.

In this example, when the single bet button 130 (second operation means) is operated (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 130 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the checkout button 134 (second second operating means), or when the operation of any of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (first operating means or second operating means) is detected (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is is turned on), the operation is determined to be invalid, and control for the operation is not executed.

On the other hand, in the operation state of the single bet button 130 (second operation means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 130 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means), start lever 135 (first operating means), reset button 243 (first operating means), production button 156 (first operating means), or volume button 193a (first operating means) (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is ON), the operation is determined to be valid, and the control for the operation is executed.

<Operation of each button in the operating state of the payment button>
FIG. 12(c) is a diagram showing an example of the control state of each button when the settlement button 134 is operated.

In this example, the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means), single bet button 130 (second operating means), start lever 135 (first operating means), or stop buttons 137 to 139 (first operating means or second operating means) When any operation is detected (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is turned on), the operation is determined to be invalid, and control for the operation is not executed.

On the other hand, in the operation state of the settlement button 134 (second operation means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the settlement button 134 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the reset button 243 (first operation means ), production button 156 (first operating means), or volume button 193a (first operating means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is ON ), the operation is determined to be valid, and the control for the operation is executed.

<Operation of each button when the start lever is operated>
FIG. 12D is a diagram showing an example of the control state of each button when the start lever 135 is operated.

In this example, the stop buttons 137 to 139 (first (first operation means or second operation means) is detected (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is ON), the operation is determined to be invalid. , the control for the operation is not executed.

On the other hand, in the operation state of the start lever 135 (first operation means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the start lever 135 of the main control unit 300 is ON), the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means ), one bet button 130 (second operating means), checkout button 134 (second operating means), reset button 243 (first operating means), effect button 156 (first operating means), or When any operation of the volume button 193a (first operation means) is detected (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is turned on), the operation is determined to be valid, Execute control over the operation.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of the stop button>
FIG. 12(e) is a diagram showing an example of the control state of each button when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated.

In this example, the operation state of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (first operating means or second operating means) (in this example, the stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, or stop button 139 of the main control unit 300 When the state of the detection signal of the sensor is ON), when the operation of either the settlement button 134 (second operating means) or the start lever 135 (first operating means) is detected (in this example , when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is ON), the operation is determined to be invalid, and control for the operation is not executed.

On the other hand, the operating state of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (first operating means or second operating means) (in this example, the stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, or stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 state of the detection signal is ON), MAX bet button 132 (second operating means), single bet button 130 (second operating means), reset button 243 (first operating means), effect button 156 (first operation means), or when the operation of the volume button 193a (first operation means) is detected (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is turned on) determines that the operation is valid, and executes control for the operation.

<Operation of each button in the operating state of the reset button, effect button, and volume button>
FIG. 12(f) is a diagram showing an example of the control state of each button when the reset button 243, effect button 156, and volume button 193a are operated.

In this example, the operation state of the reset button 243 (first operation means), the production button 156 (first operation means), or the volume button 193a (first operation means) (in this example, the main control unit 300 reset SW243 sensor, production button 156 sensor of the first sub-control unit 400, or the state of the detection signal of the cross button 193 sensor is ON state), MAX bet button 132 (second operation means), 1 bet Button 130 (second operating means), start lever 135 (first operating means), stop buttons 137 to 139 (first operating means or second operating means), production button 156 (first operating means) , or when any operation of the volume button 193a (first operation means) is detected (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the corresponding sensor is turned on), the operation is valid. It determines and executes control for the operation.

<Specific example of power restoration while button is pressed>
13 to 15, a specific example of power restoration in the button pressed state will be described. Prior to the description, the function of the main board display 190 described with reference to FIG. 2 will be described. .

The main board indicator 190 shown in FIGS. 13-15 is an indicator consisting of a plurality of LEDs (eight in this example), one, some or all of the eight LEDs a-h. Predetermined game information can be notified by lighting.

Note that the main board display 190 is not limited to LEDs, and other display means such as a 7-segment display or a liquid crystal display may be applied. It goes without saying that the game information that can be reported is not limited to eight types.

In this example, the LEDa of the main board display 190 is lit while the MAX bet button 132 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), and the LEDb is , during operation of the single bet button 130 (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the single bet button 130 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), and LEDc is lit during operation of the checkout button 134 (this In the example, when the state of the detection signal of the adjustment button 134 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), LEDd is lit during operation of the start lever 135 (in this example, the start lever 135 sensor of the main control unit 300 (when the state of the detection signal is ON).

Further, LEDe is lit while the stop button 137 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the stop button 137 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), and LEDf is lit while the stop button 138 is being operated (this In the example, when the state of the detection signal of the stop button 138 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), LEDg is lit while the stop button 139 is being operated (in this example, the stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is turned on). LEDh is lit while the reset button 243 is being operated (in this example, when the detection signal of the reset SW 243 sensor of the main control unit 300 is on).

According to this example, when the operation means is operated at the time of power restoration, even the operation means that does not perform control based on the operation can cause the LED to emit light, so the control is disabled. It is possible to visually determine at a glance whether the control based on the operation is not performed because of the failure or whether the control based on the operation is not performed because it is out of order.

Note that the manner of notification by each of the LEDs a to h is not limited to the lighting of the LEDs, and the respective states may be notified by blinking or extinguishing the LEDs. In addition, the main board display 190 may be any device as long as it can notify information related to the game, such as the operation status of the operation means other than the exemplified operation means, various errors, and information other than the exemplified operation information (for example, the game state, winning combination, winning combination) may be notified.

In this example, the main control board (main control unit 300) is provided with the main board indicator 190. A substrate (LED) may be provided for notifying the state of the button controlled by .

<Specific example of power restoration with button pressed/MAX bet button>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13(a), restoration of power when the MAX bet button 132 is pressed will be described.

FIG. 13(a) is a diagram showing a flow in chronological order from when the power is cut off to when the power is restored when the MAX bet button 132 is pressed.

In FIG. 13(a), the state indicated by symbol T1 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned on, the MAX bet button 132 is not operated (unpressed), 10 credits are placed, and the bet status is 0. .

In this state, as shown in FIG. 13(a-1), since the number of credits is 10, the segment corresponding to the number 10 is lit on the accumulated number display 125, and the MAX bet button 132, 2 Since neither the bet button 131 nor the single bet button 130 is operated (depressed) and the bet status is 0, the game medal insertion lamp 129 is extinguished. In addition, since the MAX bet button 132 is not operated (non-pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is off), the LEDa of the main board display 190 is turned off.

The subsequent state indicated by symbol T2 is a state in which the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from ON to OFF in a state where the MAX bet button 132 is not operated (not pressed), 10 credits are placed, and the bet status is 0. is.

In the same state, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the MAX bet button 132 is not operated (non-pressed). Since the power supply to each device has been stopped, the display of the stored number display 125, the game medal insertion lamp 129, the main board display 190, etc. is not displayed.

The subsequent state indicated by reference symbol T3 is a state in which the MAX bet button 132 is operated (depressed) in a state where the power supply device 252 is turned off, 10 credits are placed, and 0 bets are placed.

In this state, the MAX bet button 132 is being operated (depressed), but the main control unit 300, the sub control units 400, 500, and other control units, and the power supply to each device are stopped. , the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) is not activated, and as shown in FIG. The display on the board display 190 and the like is hidden.

The subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T4 is a state in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON with 10 credits, 0 bet status, and the MAX bet button 132 being operated (pressed).

In this state, the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) is operated (pressed), and the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) is activated after recovery from the power failure. (In this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON, and the interrupt status is neither an error detection state nor a setting change state). The main control unit 300 executes control for the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) (in this example, the process of inserting three electronically stored medals (credits)).

In the same state, by executing the control for the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) (in this example, the process of inserting three electronically stored medals (credits)), As shown in 13(a-3), since the number of credits has decreased from 10 to 7, the segment corresponding to the number 7 is lit on the accumulated number display 125, and the MAX bet button 132 is operated (depressed). ), and since the bet status has become 3, the LED corresponding to the bet of 3 medals is turned on in the game medal insertion lamp 129 . In addition, since the MAX bet button 132 is being operated (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDa of the main board display 190 is lit. .

The state indicated by the following symbol T5 is a state where the power supply device 252 is turned on, the number of credits is 7, and the bet status is 3, the operation of pressing the MAX bet button 132 is released, and the MAX bet button 132 is not operated. (unpressed) state.

In this state, since the MAX bet button 132 is not operated (non-pressed), the LEDa of the main board display 190 is turned off, and the game medal insertion lamp 129 continues to light up, although illustration is omitted. ing.

<Specific example of power restoration with button pressed / start lever>
Next, power recovery when the start lever 135 is pressed will be described with reference to FIG. 13(b).

FIG. 13(b) is a diagram showing the flow in chronological order from when the power is cut off to when the start lever 135 is depressed and the power is restored.

In FIG. 13B, the state indicated by symbol T1 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is powered on, three cards are in the bet state, the start lever 135 is not operated (unpressed), and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. is.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 13(b-1), since the bet situation is three and the start lever 135 is not operated (non-depressed), all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. there is In addition, since the start lever 135 is not operated (non-pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the start lever 135 sensor of the main control unit 300 is off), the LEDd of the main board indicator 190 is turned off. Lights off.

The state indicated by the following symbol T2 is that the power of the power supply device 252 has changed from ON to OFF in a state where three cards are bet, the start lever 135 is not operated (non-depressed), and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. state.

In the same state, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the start lever 135 is not operated (non-pressed), and each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, Since the power supply to each device has stopped, the display on the main board display 190 and the like is not displayed.

The subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T3 is a state in which the start lever 135 is operated (depressed) in a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned off, three reels are bet, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped.

In this state, the start lever 135 is operated (depressed). The operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) is not activated, and the main board display 190 and the like are not displayed as shown in FIG. 13(b-2). .

The subsequent state indicated by T4 is a state in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON in a state where three cards are bet, the start lever 135 is operated (depressed), and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. is.

In this state, the start lever 135 (first operation means) is operated (depressed), and the operation of the start lever 135 (first operation means) is activated (main state) after recovery from the power failure. In the example, the state of the detection signal of the start lever 135 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON, and the interrupt status is neither an error detection state nor a setting change state), but the main control unit 300 does not execute control for operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) (reel rotation start processing for starting rotation of all reels 110 to 112 in this example).

In the same state, by not executing the control for the operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) (in this example, reel rotation start processing for starting rotation of all the reels 110 to 112), FIG. 13 (b-3 ), the reels 110 to 112 are not rotated and remain stationary. Although the control for the operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) (reel rotation start processing for starting rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 in this example) is not executed, during the operation of the start lever 135 (this example Then, since the state of the detection signal of the start lever 135 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDd of the main board indicator 190 is lit.

According to this example, when the operation means is operated at the time of power restoration, even the operation means that does not perform control based on the operation can cause the LED to emit light, so the control is disabled. It is possible to visually determine at a glance whether the control based on the operation is not performed because of the failure or whether the control based on the operation is not performed because it is out of order.

In the state indicated by the following symbol T5, the power supply device 252 is turned on, the bet state is 3, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. This is the state changed to the non-pressed state.

In this state, the start lever 135 is not operated (non-depressed), so although illustration is omitted, the LEDa of the main board indicator 190 is extinguished.

The subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T6 is a state in which the start lever 135 is operated (depressed) in a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned on, the bet state is 3, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped.

In this state, the start lever 135 is operated (depressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the start lever 135 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), so the main control unit 300 Control for operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) (in this example, reel rotation start processing for starting rotation of all reels 110 to 112) is executed, and as shown in FIG. 13 (b-4), All reels 110-112 are rotated. Further, since the start lever 135 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the start lever 135 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDd of the main board indicator 190 is lit.

<Specific example of power restoration while button is pressed/Stop button that functions as a disabled button>
Next, power recovery when the stop buttons 137 to 139 functioning as invalid buttons are pressed will be described with reference to FIG. 14(a).

FIG. 14(a) is a diagram showing the flow in chronological order from when the power is interrupted during the rotation of the reel 112 to when the power is restored when the stop button 139 is depressed.

In FIG. 14(a), the state indicated by symbol T1 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned on, the stop button 139 is not operated (unpressed), the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, and the reel 112 is rotating. is.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 14(a-1), while the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, the stop button 139 corresponding to the reel 112 is not operated (unpressed), so only the reel 112 is rotating. In addition, since the stop buttons 137 to 139 are not operated (non-pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the stop buttons 137 to 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is off), the main board display LEDg of 190 is extinguished.

The state indicated by T2 is a state in which the stop button 139 is not operated (not pressed), the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, and the reel 112 is rotating, and the power supply of the power supply device 252 changes from ON to OFF. It is in a state of

In the same state, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the stop button 139 is not operated (non-pressed), and each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, Since the power supply to each device is stopped, the rotating reel 112 is stopped and the display on the main board display 190 and the like is hidden.

The subsequent state indicated by T3 is a state in which the stop button 139 is operated (depressed) while the power supply device 252 is powered off and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped.

In this state, the stop button 139 is operated (depressed), but since the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, The operation of the stop button 139 (first operating means) is not activated, and the main board display 190 and the like are not displayed as shown in FIG. 14(a-2). .

A subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T4 is a state in which the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON while the stop button 139 is operated (depressed) and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped.

In the same state, the stop button 139 (first operation means) is operated (pressed), and the operation of the stop button 139 (first operation means) is activated (this state is restored from the power failure). In the example, the state of the detection signal of the stop buttons 137 to 139 sensors of the main control unit 300 is ON, and the interrupt status is neither an error detection state nor a setting change state), but the main control unit 300 The control unit 300 does not execute control for the operation of the stop button 139 (first operation means) (in this example, reel stop control processing for stopping the reel 112 corresponding to the operated stop button 139).

In this state, by not executing the control for the operation of the stop button 139 (first operation means) (in this example, reel stop control processing for stopping the reel 112 corresponding to the operated stop button 139), As shown in FIG. 14(a-3), the reel 112 corresponding to the stop button 139 is not stopped and remains rotating. It should be noted that the control for the operation of the stop button 139 (first operation means) (in this example, the reel stop control process for stopping the reel 112 corresponding to the stop button 139 operated) is not executed, but the stop button 139 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDg of the main board indicator 190 is lit.

According to this example, when the operation means is operated at the time of power restoration, even the operation means that does not perform control based on the operation can cause the LED to emit light, so the control is disabled. It is possible to visually determine at a glance whether the control based on the operation is not performed because of the failure or whether the control based on the operation is not performed because it is out of order.

In the state indicated by the following symbol T5, the power supply device 252 is turned on, the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, and the reel 112 is rotating. This is the state changed to the non-pressed state.

In this state, the stop button 139 is not operated (not pressed), so the LEDg of the main board display 190 is extinguished, although illustration is omitted.

The subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T6 is a state in which the stop button 139 is operated (depressed) while the power supply device 252 is on, the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, and the reel 112 is rotating.

In this state, the stop button 139 is operated (pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), so the main control unit 300 14 (a-4) is executed to control the operation of the stop button 139 (first operation means) (in this example, reel stop control processing for stopping the reel 112 corresponding to the operated stop button 139). ), the reel 112 is stopped. Further, since the stop button 139 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDg of the main board display 190 is lit.

<Specific example of power restoration while button is pressed/Stop button that functions as a valid button>
Next, power recovery when the stop buttons 137 to 139 functioning as valid buttons are pressed will be described with reference to FIG. 14(b).

FIG. 14(b) is a diagram showing the flow in chronological order from when the power is interrupted while the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the first stop mode to when the power is restored when the stop button 139 is pressed. be.

In FIG. 14B, the state indicated by symbol T1 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned on, the stop button 139 is not operated (not pressed), the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, and the reel 112 is rotating. is.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 14(b-1), while the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, the stop button 139 corresponding to the reel 112 is not operated (unpressed), so only the reel 112 is rotating. In addition, since the stop buttons 137 to 139 are not operated (non-pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the stop buttons 137 to 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is off), the main board display LEDg of 190 is extinguished.

Further, in the same state, part of the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination (Bell) ("Bell-Bell-Bell" in this example) is aligned on the effective lines of the reels 110 and 111. (Bell) reach state.

The subsequent state indicated by T2 is a state in which the stop button 139 is operated (depressed) while the power supply device 252 is on, the reels 110 to 111 are stopped, and the reel 112 is rotating.

In this state, the stop button 139 is operated (pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), so the main control unit 300 14 (b-2 ), the reel 112 is stopped. Further, since the stop button 139 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDg of the main board display 190 is lit.

In the same state, on the effective lines of the reels 110 to 112, symbol combinations corresponding to the small winning combination (Bell) ("Bell-Bell-Bell" in this example) are aligned. Although it is in a winning state, the winning effect corresponding to the small winning combination (Bell) is not executed.

The state indicated by the following symbol T3 is a state in which the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the stop button 139 is operated (depressed), and the winning effect corresponding to the small combination (bell) is not executed. has changed from ON to OFF.

In this state, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off while the stop button 139 is being operated (depressed). Since the power supply to the apparatus has been stopped, the displays on the main board display 190 and the like are not displayed, although illustration is omitted.

The state indicated by the following symbol T4 is a state where the stop button 139 is operated (depressed), a state where the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, and a state where the winning effect corresponding to the small combination (bell) is not executed. The power supply of has changed from OFF to ON.

In this state, the symbol combination corresponding to the small win (Bell) ("Bell-Bell-Bell" in this example) is aligned on the effective lines of the reels 110 to 112, and the stop button 139 (first operation means) is operated (depressed), but the winning effect corresponding to the small combination (bell) is suspended without being executed. Although the winning effect corresponding to the small combination (bell) is not executed, the stop button 139 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the stop button 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON). , the LEDg of the main board indicator 190 is lit.

The state indicated by the following symbol T5 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned on, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the stop button 139 is operated (depressed), and the winning effect corresponding to the small combination (bell) is not executed. In the state, the pressing operation of the stop button 139 is released, and the stop button 139 is changed to a state in which the stop button 139 is not operated (not pressed).

In the same state, since the pressing operation of the stop button 139 is canceled, a winning effect corresponding to the small combination (bell) (in this example, the effect of turning on the backlight of the reels 110 to 112 and the effect from the speakers 272 and 277 The effect of outputting the winning sound) has started. Moreover, since the stop button 139 is not operated (non-pressed), the LEDg of the main board display 190 is extinguished.

As described with reference to FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), according to this example, the control for the operation can be changed according to the state of the operation of the stop operation means. By disabling the stop control of reels that may suffer disadvantages when the power is restored, it is possible to prevent suffering disadvantages due to erroneous operation, while enabling the suspension control of the winning effect when the power is restored, By not executing the prize winning performance while the operation of the last operated stop operation means continues, the winning performance can be prevented from being overlooked, and the player's satisfaction can be enhanced.

<Specific example of power restoration with button pressed/reset button in error detection state>
Next, power recovery when the reset button 243 is pressed in the error detection state will be described with reference to FIG. 15(a).

FIG. 15A is a diagram showing the flow in chronological order from when the power is cut off in the error detection state to when the power is restored when the reset button 243 is pressed.

In FIG. 15A, the state indicated by symbol T1 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned on, an error is detected, and the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed).

In this state, as shown in FIG. 15(a-1), an error (selector error in this example) occurs. ) is executed (in this example, a display including a character string "selector error") is executed. In addition, since the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the reset SW 243 sensor of the main control unit 300 is off), the LEDh of the main board display 190 is turned off. are doing.

The subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T2 is a state in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is changed from ON to OFF while the reset button 243 is not operated (not pressed) in the error detection state.

In the same state, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off when the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed). Since the power supply to each device is stopped, the display of the liquid crystal display device 157, the main board display device 190, etc. is not displayed.

The subsequent state indicated by T3 is a state in which the reset button 243 is operated (depressed) while the power supply device 252 is turned off and an error is detected.

In this state, the reset button 243 is operated (depressed), but since the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, The operation of the reset button 243 is not activated, and the displays of the liquid crystal display device 157, main board display 190, etc. are not displayed as shown in FIG. 15(a-2).

The subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T4 is a state in which the reset button 243 is operated (depressed) and the power supply of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON in the error detection state.

In this state, the reset button 243 is operated (depressed) and the operation of the reset button 243 is enabled (in this example, the reset button 243 is reset after recovering from the power failure in the error detection state). Since the state of the detection signal of the SW 243 sensor has turned on), the reset button 243 functions as a valid button (second operating means), and the main control unit 300 operates the reset button 243 (second operation means) (in this example, a process corresponding to the error resolution operation) is executed.

In this state, by executing the control for the operation of the reset button 243 (the second operation means) (in this example, the process corresponding to the error resolution operation), the selector as shown in FIG. After the error is resolved, the liquid crystal display device 157 executes an error notification (in this example, a display including a character string "the door is open") to notify another error (in this example, a door open error). ing. Further, since the reset button 243 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the reset SW 243 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDh of the main board display 190 is lit.

The state indicated by the following symbol T5 is a state in which the reset button 243 is released from being pressed while the power supply device 252 is turned on and an error is not detected, and the reset button 243 is changed to a non-pressed state. be.

In this state, the reset button 243 is not operated (non-depressed), so although illustration is omitted, the LEDh of the main board display 190 is extinguished.

<Specific example of power restoration while button is pressed/reset button in setting changeable state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15(b), power restoration when the reset button 243 is pressed in the setting changeable state will be described.

FIG. 15(b) is a diagram showing in chronological order the flow of power-on accompanied by transition to the setting changeable state while the reset button 243 is pressed.

The state indicated by symbol T1 in FIG. 15B is a state in which the power supply device 252 is powered on, the setting can be changed, and the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed).

In this state, as shown in FIG. 15(b-1), since it is a setting confirmation state, the setting value display device 101a displays a numerical value (2 in this example) indicating the current setting value. . In addition, since the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the reset SW 243 sensor of the main control unit 300 is off), the LEDh of the main board display 190 is turned off. are doing.

The subsequent state indicated by T2 is a state where the setting key SW is changed from ON to OFF while the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed) in the setting confirmation state.

In this state, since the setting key SW is turned off, as shown in FIG. 15(b-2), the display on the setting value display device 101a is erased, and the setting confirmation state is ended.

A subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T3 is a state in which the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from ON to OFF while the setting key SW is OFF and the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed).

In the same state, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is cut off when the reset button 243 is not operated (non-pressed). Since the power supply to each device has been stopped, the display of the set value display device 101a, the main board display device 190, etc. is not displayed.

The state indicated by T4 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned off and the setting key SW is turned off, the setting key SW is changed from off to on, and the reset button 243 is operated (pressed). .

In this state, the reset button 243 is operated (depressed), but since the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, The operation of the reset button 243 is not activated, and the display of the set value display device 101a, main board display 190, etc. is not displayed as shown in FIG. 15(b-3).

A subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T5 is a state in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON when the setting key SW is ON and the reset button 243 is operated (pressed).

In this state, since the setting key SW has been turned ON and the power has been restored from the power failure, the setting changeable state has been established. (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the reset SW sensor is ON and the interrupt status does not correspond to the error detection state), but the reset button 243 is disabled (the first The main control unit 300 does not execute control for the operation of the reset button 243 (first operation means) (in this example, processing corresponding to the setting value change operation).

In this state, since the control for the operation of the reset button 243 (first operation means) (in this example, processing corresponding to the setting value change operation) is not executed, the setting value is changed (in this example, from setting 2 to Change of setting 3) is not executed, and as shown in FIG. 15(b-4), a numerical value (2 in this example) indicating the current setting value is displayed on the setting value display device 101a. Further, since the reset button 243 is being operated (in this example, when the state of the detection signal of the reset SW 243 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the LEDh of the main board display 190 is lit.

The subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T6 is a state in which the reset button 243 is released from being pressed while the power supply device 252 is turned on and the setting can be changed, and the reset button 243 is changed to a state in which the reset button 243 is not operated (not pressed). be.

In this state, the reset button 243 is not operated (non-depressed), so although illustration is omitted, the LEDh of the main board display 190 is extinguished.

A subsequent state indicated by reference numeral T7 is a state in which the reset button 243 is operated (depressed) while the power supply device 252 is turned on and the setting can be changed.

In this state, the reset button 243 is operated (pressed) in a state other than when the power is turned on, and control for the operation of the reset button 243 (in this example, processing corresponding to the setting change operation) is executed. After executing the change (change from setting 2 to setting 3 in this example), as shown in FIG. 3) is displayed.

As described above, the main board display 190 is a display whose LED lights when each button is operated. If so, the LED of the main board indicator 190 will light up.

According to this example, when the operation means is operated at the time of power restoration, even if the operation means does not perform control based on the operation, the LED of the main board display 190 can be made to emit light. It is possible to visually determine at a glance whether the control based on the operation is not performed because the is disabled or the control based on the operation is not performed because it is out of order.

<Restoration of power while the button is pressed (modified example)>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the restoration of power (modification) in the state where the button is pressed will be described. In order to avoid duplication of explanation, here, only contents different from the contents explained using FIG. 10 will be explained.

<Restoration of power while the button is pressed (modified example) / When the power is turned on>
FIG. 16(a) is a diagram showing the control state (modification) of each button when the power is turned on, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 10(a).

In the example described with reference to FIG. 10(a), the MAX bet button 132, the single bet button 130, and the settlement button 134 are valid when they are operated at the time of power recovery from a power failure. (executing control for the operation) was set as a valid button (second operation means), but if the operation is being performed when the power is restored after a power failure, the operation becomes invalid (the It may be an invalid button (first operation means) where control is not executed).

Further, in the example described with reference to FIG. 10(a), the effect button 156 and the volume button 193a are disabled when the operation is performed at the time of power recovery from the power failure (the control for the operation is disabled). is not executed) was set as an invalid button (first operation means), but if an operation is being performed at the time of power restoration from a power failure, the operation is valid (control for the operation is executed) Valid button (Second operation means) may be used.

According to this example, the operation means controlled by the main control unit 300 and having a relatively high degree of importance (for example, the MAX bet button 132, the single bet button 130, the checkout button 134, the start lever 135, the stop buttons 137 to 139 ) can prevent a serious erroneous operation by not performing control based on the operation when power is restored.

On the other hand, the operation means controlled by the first sub-control unit 400 and having relatively low importance (for example, the effect button 156 and the volume button 193b) are controlled based on the operation when the power is restored, thereby improving convenience. can be enhanced.

In addition, by unifying (sharing) the control contents for each board between the main control board (main control section 300) and the sub-control board (first sub-control section 400), the control does not become complicated. Control burden can be reduced.

<Restoration of power while the button is pressed (modified example) / When power is turned on (error detection state)>
FIG. 16(b) is a diagram showing the control state (modification) of each button when the power is turned on (error detection state), and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 10(b).

In the example described with reference to FIG. 10(b), the reset button 243 is activated by the valid button (second However, it functions as an invalid button (first operation means) and does not execute control for the operation of the reset button 243 (in this example, the process corresponding to the error resolution operation). may

<Restoring power while pressing a button (modified example)/When power is turned on with a setting change>
FIG. 16(c) is a diagram showing a control state (modification) of each button at power-on accompanied by a setting change, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 10(c).

In the example described with reference to FIG. 10(c), the reset button 243 is disabled when the reset switch 243 recovers from a power failure due to power-on with a setting change and the state of the detection signal of the reset SW sensor is turned on. Although an example of functioning as (first operation means) has been shown, it functions as an effective button (second operation means) and controls the operation of the reset button 243 (in this example, processing corresponding to the setting value change operation). may be executed.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of a certain operation means (modification)>
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the operation (modification) of each button in the operation state of a certain operating means will be described. In order to avoid duplication of explanation, here, only contents different from the contents explained using FIG. 12 will be explained.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of a certain operation means (modification)/MAX bet button>
FIG. 17(a) is a diagram showing a modification of the control state of each button when the MAX bet button 132 is operated, and corresponds to FIG. 12(a).

In the example described with reference to FIG. 12(a), in the operation state of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) (the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), 1 When the operation of the bet button 130 (second operation means) is detected, the operation is determined to be invalid, and control for the operation is not executed. It may be configured to exercise control over operation.

Further, in the example described with reference to FIG. 12(a), in the operating state of the MAX bet button 132 (second operation means) (the state of the detection signal of the bet button 132 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON) , when the operation of the start lever 135 (first operating means) is detected, the operation is determined to be valid and the control for the operation is executed, but the operation is determined to be invalid and the It may be configured not to control the operation.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of a certain operation means (modification) / 1 bet button>
FIG. 17(b) is a diagram showing a modification of the control state of each button when the one-piece bet button 130 is operated, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12(b).

In the example described with reference to FIG. 12(b), in the operating state of the single bet button 130 (second operation means) (the state of the detection signal of the bet button 130 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), When the operation of the settlement button 134 (second operation means) is detected, the operation is determined to be invalid, and the control for the operation is not executed. may be configured to perform control over

In the example described with reference to FIG. 12(b), the operating state of the single bet button 130 (second operation means) (the state of the detection signal of the bet button 130 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON). , when the operation of the start lever 135 (first operation means) is detected, the operation is determined to be valid and the control for the operation is executed, but the operation is determined to be invalid, The operation may be configured not to be controlled.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of a certain operation means (modification) / start lever>
FIG. 17(d) is a diagram showing a modification of the control state of each button in the operating state of the start lever, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12(d).

In the example described with reference to FIG. 12(d), in the operation state of the start lever 135 (second operation means) (state of the detection signal of the start lever 135 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON), the MAX bet When the operation of the button 132 (second operation means) or the one-bet button 130 (second operation means) is detected, the operation is determined to be valid, and the control for the operation is executed. However, it may be configured such that the operation is determined to be invalid and the control for the operation is not executed.

<Operation of each button in the operation state of a certain operation means (modification)/stop button>
FIG. 17(e) is a diagram showing a modification of the control state of each button in the operation state of the stop button, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12(e).

In the example described with reference to FIG. 12(e), the operating state of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (second operating means) (the state of the detection signal of the stop buttons 137 to 139 sensor of the main control unit 300 is ON) , when the operation of the MAX bet button 132 (second operating means) or the one bet button 130 (second operating means) is detected, the operation is determined to be valid, and the control for the operation is executed. However, it may be configured such that the operation is determined to be invalid and the control for the operation is not executed.

<Game table (modification)>
Next, the basic configuration of the slot machine 1100 and the basic configuration of the lending machine 1700 according to the modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1100 and the lending machine 1700 according to the modification as seen from the front side (player side).

In order to avoid duplication of explanation, only the configuration different from that of the slot machine 100 explained with reference to FIG. 1 will be explained here.

The game medal number display device 1170 is a 5-digit 7-segment (SEG) display, and is a device for displaying the game medal number recorded by the medal number control unit 1350 shown in FIG.

The count button 1171 is an operation means for transmitting information on the number of game medals recorded in the medal number control section 1350 shown in FIG.

A lending machine 1700 shown in FIG. 18 is sometimes called a card unit, and corresponds to an example of the game medium management device of the present invention. This lending machine 1700 is installed in a one-to-one relationship with the slot machine 1100 .

The lending machine 1700 accepts cards. There are two types of "cards" here. One is a visitor card (also referred to as a general card) having a prepaid function, which is a game storage medium issued to general players who have not registered as members. The other is a membership card, which is a game storage medium issued to a member player who has registered as a member of a game arcade. An IC card is used as the card.

Valuable value is stored in the card. Valuable values stored in the card include "number of medals possessed" and "monetary balance" which is the balance of prepaid money. The lending machine 1700 that accepts the card has a function of converting the "number of medals possessed" stored in the card into the "number of game medals (number of credits)".

The “number of game medals (number of credits)” is data that can be used for setting the number of bets and can be converted into “number of medals possessed”. The "number of game medals" can be obtained by withdrawing the "monetary balance" of the card or the "number of medals possessed". In addition, the "number of game medals" includes the number of medals obtained by winning prizes. This "number of game medals" is managed by the medal number control unit 1350 shown in FIG. 19, and is the number of electronic medals (amount of electronic game value) electromagnetically stored. By performing the insertion operation using the bet buttons 130 and 132, the "number of game medals" is subtracted.

The “number of medals possessed” is a value obtained by converting the “number of game medals (number of credits)” into a numerical value. This "number of medals possessed" is stored so as to be identifiable by the player's card. That is, by operating the counting button 1171, the "number of game medals" is converted into the "number of owned medals", which can be stored in the card. The "number of owned medals" may be managed by a management device for managing the number of owned medals installed in the game arcade.

On the front side of the lending machine 1700, a banknote insertion slot 1701 for inserting banknotes is provided above, and a card insertion slot 1702 for inserting cards is provided below. A member card or visitor card inserted into the card insertion slot 1702 is accepted by the card reader/writer, and the information stored in the card is read. A banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot 1701 is identified for authenticity and banknote type, and the denomination of the banknote is stored in the card inserted in the card insertion slot 1702 as a "monetary balance".

An information display 1703 is provided below the banknote insertion slot 1701 . This information display 1703 is a display for providing operation guidance of the lending machine 1700, the state of the slot machine 1100, etc. by characters and images. It should be noted that the surface may be composed of a touch panel, and various operations may be input by touching various displayed items with a finger.
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Under the information display 1703, a money balance display 1705 and a medal number balance display 1706 are arranged in two stages. The money balance display 1705 displays the "money balance" stored in the card inserted into the card slot 1702 as the amount. On the other hand, on the medal balance display 1706, the "number of medals" stored in the card inserted into the card slot 1702 is displayed as the number of medals.
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A lending button 1707 and a card returning button 1708 are provided at the central portion of the lending machine 1700 in the vertical direction. The lending button 1707 is an operation means for performing an operation for withdrawing the "monetary balance" stored in the card inserted into the card slot 1702 to obtain the "number of game medals." Specifically, when the card inserted into the card insertion slot 1702 has a "monetary balance", the LED lamp built into the lending button 1707 lights up in a manner indicating that withdrawal is possible. By operating the lending button 1707 in this state, the "number of game medals" is added according to the money to be withdrawn.

For example, the "number of game medals" equivalent to 1000 yen is added as the predetermined amount. Also, if the "monetary balance" of the card is less than a predetermined amount (for example, less than 1000 yen), only the "number of game medals" converted from the current balance at a predetermined rate is added. Even if the "monetary balance" of the card is less than the predetermined amount, the "number of game medals" corresponding to the predetermined amount can be added by replenishing the "number of medals" stored in the card. good.

A card return button 1708 is operated when the player ends the game, and is an operation means for storing the "number of medals possessed" determined at the end of the game in the card inserted in the card slot 1702 and ejecting the card. is. The "number of medals held" determined at the end of the game is obtained by subtracting the number of medals converted from the "number of medals held" stored in the card inserted in the card insertion slot 1702 into the "number of game medals", and then counting. The number of medals is obtained by adding the number of game medals counted by the operation.
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Each of the data of "monetary balance", "number of medals", and "number of game medals" described above is stored in the order of "money balance" and "number of medals" → "number of game medals" → "number of medals". will be converted. In this way, the "number of game medals" specified by the card is converted into the "number of game medals", and in the slot machine 1100 of this example, the number of bets can be set using the "number of game medals". Therefore, players accustomed to conventional slot machines in which real tokens are lent, credits are secured by inserting the real tokens, and the number of bets is set using the credits are confused. It is possible to provide a game by a new slot machine (managed game machine) that does not use real medals.

Although this specification does not mention "the number of stored medals", this "the number of stored medals" is the number of owned medals deposited in the game hall rather than being stored in the card. In the game hall, the number of medals acquired by the player in the game is managed as 'points' during the day and managed as 'the number of accumulated medals' after the day after winning by the hall management terminal or other management computer. You may do so. When both the "number of stored medals" and the "number of owned medals" are stored, the "number of owned medals" is preferentially withdrawn. Also, both the "number of medals possessed" and the "number of medals saved" may be stored in the host server in association with the card number. In the case of the visitor card, the "number of medals possessed" is directly stored in the visitor card, but the "number of medals possessed" may be stored in the host server in association with the card number.

When the card number is stored in the host server in correspondence with the card number, data that can specify the time stored in the host server may be written in the card (member card, visitor card) and ejected. As for the "monetary balance", the card (membership card, visitor card) is directly written and ejected. The timing at which the "number of medals possessed" is stored in a card (member card, visitor card) or the host server is, for example, the timing at which the count button 1171 is operated and count processing is performed. However, instead of this, the card may be stored collectively when the card is returned. Furthermore, when the player finishes playing the game and returns the card from the lending machine 1700, the "number of medals possessed" stored in the lending machine 1700 is once stored as medals, and the card is returned to the hall management end or another lending machine 1700. When it is inserted, only the ``number of owned medals'' for the day temporarily stored as stored medals is stored again in the lending machine 700, and the ``number of game medals'' is added within the range of the ``number of owned medals'', and the game can be played. You may do so.

<Control section>
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the circuit configuration of the control section of slot machine 1100 according to the modification will be described in detail. FIG. 19 shows a circuit block diagram of the control section of the slot machine 1100 according to the modification.

In order to avoid duplication of explanation, here only the configuration different from the control unit of the slot machine 100 explained with reference to FIG. 3 (mainly the configuration belonging to the rectangular area indicated by symbol A in FIG. 19) will be explained. It is assumed that

The main control unit 300 has a game control unit 302 that controls the progress of the game and a medal count control unit 1350 that controls the number of game medals owned by the player. The game control unit 302 corresponds to an example of game control means, and the medal count control unit 1350 corresponds to an example of game value control means.

Like the game control unit 302, the medal number control unit 1350 also has a CPU 1354, a ROM 1356, a RAM 1358, an I/O 1360 for controlling input/output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, number of times, etc. A timer 1362 is installed.

A basic circuit of the medal number control section 1350 is connected to a game medal number display device 1170 composed of a 5-digit 7-segment (SEG) display, a count button 1171 and a game medal number clear button 1172 .

In addition, the basic circuit of the medal number control unit 1350 is also connected to a lending machine 1700 via a lending machine connection terminal board 1790 . The medal number control unit 1350 performs two-way communication with the lending machine 1700 .

The medal count control section 1350 transmits various commands to the game control section 302 . The game control section 302 also transmits various commands to the medal number control section 1350 . That is, the communication between the medal count control section 1350 and the game control section 302 is also bidirectional communication.
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Also, the medal count control unit 1350 stores the “game medal count” in a predetermined area of the RAM 1358 . Specifically, the "number of game medals" is stored in the credit counter. The medal count control unit 350 updates the “game medal count” stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 1358 by addition processing or subtraction processing. As the addition processing, processing based on a payout command transmitted from the game control unit 302, processing based on a settlement command transmitted from the game control unit 302, and processing based on a lending notification transmitted from the lending machine 1700 is given. On the other hand, as subtraction processing, there are counting processing based on operation of the counting button 1171 and processing based on an input command transmitted from the game control section 302 .

Note that the number-of-game-medals clear button 1172 shown in FIG. This is an operation means for clearing the "number of game medals" stored in the .

For example, if a player is absent with "2" remaining in the number of game medals, it becomes difficult to determine whether the player who has left "2" intends to continue playing the game. Although the game cannot be started, if the number of game medals can be cleared by the clerk's operation, another player can be welcomed early. When the number of game medals clear button 1172 is operated, the "number of game medals" is not necessarily cleared. , counting may be performed in the same manner as when the counting button 1171 is operated. If the counting button 1171 fails or the like and it becomes impossible to recognize that the counting button 1171 has been operated, the ``number of game medals'' cannot be converted into the ``number of medals possessed'', and there is a possibility that the player will be disadvantaged. However, if the counter can be counted by the store clerk's operation, the player will not be disadvantaged.

Furthermore, since there is no need to newly provide a counting button for the store clerk, there is no cost increase. It should be noted that clearing and counting may not be determined by judging the number of game medals, and clearing and counting may be determined according to the operation method of the game medal number clear button 1172 . For example, it is cleared when pressed for a short time, and counted when pressed for a long time. Either clearing or counting can be easily selected regardless of the number of game medals. Also, it is cleared when only the number of game medals clear button 1172 is operated, and is counted when the number of game medals clear button 1172 and other buttons are operated at the same time. It is less likely that you will make a mistake in operation, and you can easily choose between clearing and counting.

<Restoration/counting button and button for clearing the number of game medals when the button is pressed>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20(a), restoration of power when the counting button 1171 and the number-of-game-medals clear button 1172 are pressed will be described.

FIG. 20(a) is a diagram showing the control state of the count button and the number-of-game-medals clear button when the power is turned on.

<Power recovery/counting button while the button is pressed>
As shown in FIG. 20A, the counting button 1171 described with reference to FIG. 18 becomes effective when the operation is performed when the power is restored after the power failure (the control for the operation is executed). ), and is controlled by the medal number control unit 1350 in this example.

In this example, the power supply to the power supply device 252 is interrupted while the counting button 1171 (second operating means) is not operated, and the counting button 1171 (second operating means) is operated. In this state, the state in which the operation of the count button 1171 (second operation means) is activated after the power failure is restored (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the count button 1171 sensor of the medal number control unit 1350 is turned on) state), the medal number control unit 1350 executes control for the operation of the counting button 1171 (second operation means) (in this example, counting processing based on the operation of the counting button 1171). .

It should be noted that even if the count button 1171 (second operation means) is operated in the error detection state and the power is turned on to recover from the power failure, the count button 1171 (second operation means) will not be operated. In the same way, when the power is turned on with the setting change in the state where the power is turned off and the power is restored, the medal number control unit 1350 controls the operation of the counting button 1171 (second operation means) (in this example, counting counting processing based on the operation of the button 1171) is executed.

<Restoration of power while button is pressed/Clear button for number of game medals>
The game medal count clear button 1172 described with reference to FIG. 19 becomes valid when the operation is performed at the time of power recovery from a power failure as shown in FIG. It is one of the valid buttons (second operation means) for executing control, and is controlled by the medal count control section 1350 in this example.

In this example, when the number-of-game-medals clear button 1172 (the second operation means) is not operated, the power to the power supply device 252 is cut off, causing a power failure. means) is being operated, and the operation of the game medal count clear button 1172 (second operation means) is activated (in this example, the game medal count of the medal count control unit 1350 When the state of the detection signal of the clear button 1172 sensor is ON), the medal number control unit 1350 controls the operation of the game medal number clear button 1172 (second operation means) (in this example, the RAM 1358 A process for clearing the "number of game medals" stored in a predetermined area of ) is executed.

It should be noted that even if the game medal number clear button 1172 (second operation means) is operated in the error detection state and the power is turned on to recover from the power failure, the game medal number clear button 1172 (second operation means) means) is being operated, the power is turned on with a setting change, and the power is restored from the power outage. Controls for operations (in this example, processing for clearing the "number of game medals" stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 1358) are executed.

<Simultaneous operation of the count button and the number of game medals clear button>
Next, simultaneous operation of the count button and the number-of-game-medals clear button will be described with reference to FIG. 20(b).

FIG. 20(b) is a diagram showing an example of control when the count button and the number-of-game-medals clear button are operated simultaneously.

In this example, the power to the power supply device 252 is cut off while the count button 1171 (second operation means) and the number of game medals clear button 1172 (second operation means) are not operated. While the count button 1171 (second operation means) and the game medal number clear button 1172 (second operation means) are operated simultaneously (simultaneously pressed down), the power is restored and the count button 1171 (second operation means) is activated. operation means) and the game medal number clear button 1172 (second operation means) are activated (in this example, the counting button 1171 sensor and the game medal number clear button 1172 sensor of the medal number control unit 1350 are detected). When the state of the signal is on), the medal number control unit 1350 controls the operation of the counting button 1171 (second operation means) (in this example, it is based on the operation of the counting button 1171). counting process) is preferentially executed, and control over the number of game medals clear button 1172 is not executed (counting button is given priority).

According to this example, when the count button and the game medal number clear button are simultaneously operated, priority is given to the count button. Therefore, the number of game medals will not be cleared due to an erroneous operation, and the player will not be disadvantaged. It can be prevented before it happens.

<Operation of game medal count clear button in operation state of count button>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20(c), the operation of the number-of-game-medals clear button in the operating state of the counting button will be described. FIG. 20(c) is a diagram showing an example of the control state of the number-of-game-medals clear button in the operating state of the counting button.

In this example, in the operating state of the count button 1171 (second operation means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the count button 1171 sensor of the medal number control unit 1350 is ON), the number of game medals When the operation of the clear button 1172 is detected, the operation is determined to be invalid, and the operation of the game medal number clear button 1172 is controlled (in this example, the "number of game medals" stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 1358 is cleared). processing to clear) is not executed.

According to this example, when the number of game medals clear button is operated in the operation state of the counting button, the processing corresponding to the operation of the number of game medals clear button is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

<Operation of the count button in the operation state of the number of game medals clear button>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20(d), the operation of the count button in the operating state of the number of game medals clear button will be described. FIG. 20(d) is a diagram showing an example of the control state of the count button when the number of game medals clear button is operated.

In this example, the operation state of the game medal number clear button 1172 (second operation means) (in this example, the state of the detection signal of the game medal number clear button 1172 sensor of the medal number control unit 1350 is ON) ), when the operation of the counting button 1171 is detected, the operation is determined to be invalid, and control of the operation of the counting button 1171 (in this example, counting processing based on the operation of the counting button 1171) is executed. do not.

According to this example, when the count button is operated while the number of game medals clear button is being operated, the processing corresponding to the operation of the number of game medals clear button is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

<Maximum protrusion height of the operation surface of each button>
Next, the maximum protrusion height of the operation surface of each button will be described with reference to FIG. 21(a). FIG. 21(a) is a diagram showing the maximum projecting height of the operation surface of each button extracted from the front view of the slot machine 100. FIG.

The single bet button 130 is pressed from the horizontal surface 102a of the front door 102 (an outer surface that is substantially horizontal with respect to the player in the slot machine 100 and does not face the player) upward (perpendicular to the direction in which the front door 102 is opened). ), and the single-bet button 130 can be operated (depressed operation) by pressing the operating surface of the single-bet button 130 downward toward the horizontal surface 102a.

The height indicated by symbol h1 in FIG. 21(a) is the maximum distance from the horizontal surface 102a of the front door 102 to the vertex of the operating surface of the single-bet button 130 (maximum protrusion height of the single-bet button 130 when not operated). is).

The MAX bet button 132 is arranged to protrude upward (perpendicular to the direction in which the front door 102 is opened) from the horizontal surface 102a of the front door 102, and the operating surface of the MAX bet button 132 is positioned on the horizontal surface 102a. The MAX bet button 132 can be operated (pressing operation) by pressing it downward.

The height indicated by symbol h2 in FIG. 21(a) is the maximum distance from the horizontal surface 102a of the front door 102 to the vertex of the operating surface of the MAX bet button 132 (maximum projection height when the MAX bet button 132 is not operated). is.

The start lever 135 protrudes from the vertical surface 102b of the front door 102 (the outer surface facing the player, which is substantially perpendicular to the player in the slot machine 100) (toward the player, in the direction in which the front door 102 opens). By pressing the operation surface of the start lever 135 downward, the start lever 135 can be operated (pressing operation).

The height indicated by symbol h3 in FIG. 21(a) is the maximum distance from the vertical surface 102b of the front door 102 to the vertex of the operation surface of the start lever 135 (maximum protrusion height of the start lever 135 when not operated). be.

The stop buttons 137 to 139 are arranged so as to protrude from the vertical surface 102b of the front door 102 toward this side (toward the player, in the direction in which the front door 102 is opened). Stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated (depressed operation) by pressing them toward the far side toward 102b.

The height indicated by symbol h4 in FIG. 21(a) is the maximum distance from the vertical surface 102b of the front door 102 to the apex of the operation surface of the stop buttons 137-139 (maximum projection when the stop buttons 137-139 are not operated). height).

The effect button 156 is arranged to protrude upward (perpendicular to the direction in which the front door 102 is opened) from the horizontal surface 102a of the front door 102, and the operation surface of the effect button 156 faces the horizontal surface 102a. By pressing down, the effect button 156 can be operated (pressing operation).

The height indicated by symbol h5 in FIG. 21(a) is the maximum distance from the horizontal surface 102a of the front door 102 to the vertex of the operation surface of the effect button 156 (maximum projection height of the effect button 156 when not operated). .

The checkout button 134 is arranged so as to protrude from the vertical surface 102b of the front door 102 toward this side (toward the player, in the direction in which the front door 102 is opened), and the operation surface of the checkout button 134 faces the vertical surface 102b. By pressing it to the back side, it is possible to operate the settlement button 134 (pressing operation).

The height indicated by symbol h6 in FIG. 21(a) is the maximum distance from the vertical surface 102b of the front door 102 to the vertex of the operation surface of the checkout button 134 (the maximum protrusion height of the checkout button 134 when it is not operated). be.

In this example, the maximum projection height h1 when the single bet button 130 is not operated and the maximum projection height h6 when the checkout button 134 is not operated are approximately the same height (h1≈h6), and the maximum bet The maximum projection height h2 when the button 132 is not operated and the maximum projection height h4 when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are not operated are approximately the same height (h2≈h4).

Also, the maximum protrusion height h1 when the single bet button 130 is not operated and the maximum protrusion height h6 when the checkout button 134 is not operated are more than the maximum protrusion height h2 when the MAX bet button 132 is not operated. , the maximum protrusion height h4 when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are not operated is higher (h1≈h6<h2≈h4), and the maximum protrusion height h5 when the effect button 156 is not operated is higher than these buttons. is higher (h1≈h6<h2≈h4<h5), and the maximum projecting height h3 of the start lever 135 when not operated is higher than this button (h1≈h6<h2≈h4<h5<h3 ).

According to this example, the operation means (for example, the start lever 135) having a relatively high projecting height of the operation surface is likely to hit the player or other members and may be operated at an unexpected timing. By not performing control for the operation even when the operation is being performed at the time of power restoration, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation and an increase in the control load due to the erroneous operation.

On the other hand, the operating means with relatively low protruding height of the operating surface (for example, MAX bet button 132, single bet button 130, checkout button 134) are less likely to be operated at unexpected timing. If the operation is being performed while the power is on, by controlling the operation, the game can be progressed quickly after the power is restored, and the player's convenience and satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, the operating means (for example, the start lever 135, the stop buttons 137 to 139) whose arrangement position is facing the player or whose operating surface faces the direction to open the front door 102 may be used at an unexpected timing. Since there is a possibility that it will be operated by , even if it is operated when the power is restored, it is possible to prevent an increase in the control load due to an erroneous operation or an erroneous operation by not performing control for that operation. can.

On the other hand, operating means (for example, the MAX bet button 132, the single bet button 130, the checkout button 134, etc.) that are arranged in a position that does not face the player or whose operation surface does not face the direction in which the front door 102 is opened. ) is less likely to be operated at an unexpected timing, so if it is being operated when the power is restored, by controlling that operation, the game can be progressed as soon as possible after the power is restored. , the player's convenience and satisfaction can be enhanced.

Although illustration is omitted, the maximum projection height of the count button 1171 of the slot machine 1100 is the maximum projection height h1 when the single bet button 130 is not operated and the maximum projection height of the checkout button 134 when the checkout button 134 is not operated. It is almost the same height as height h6.

According to this example, since the operating means (for example, the counting button 1171) having a relatively low projecting height of the operating surface is unlikely to be operated at an unexpected timing, it is in a state of being operated at the time of power restoration. In that case, by controlling the operation, the game can be progressed as soon as possible after the power is restored, and the convenience and satisfaction of the player can be enhanced.

In addition, the MAX bet button 132, the single bet button 130, and the checkout button 134 are operation means that can return to the state before being operated (the operation can be canceled), but the start lever 135 and the stop button 137 139 are operation means that cannot be restored to the state before the operation (the operation cannot be canceled).

For example, even if the MAX bet button 132 or the single bet button 130 is operated and medals are bet, the bet can be canceled by operating the checkout button 134, and the bet can be canceled to maximize the bet. It can be said that the state before the operation of the button 132 and the bet-one button 130 can be restored. Further, even if the payout button 134 is operated and the medals are returned, the state before the payout button 134 is operated can be restored by inserting the medals again.

According to this example, the operating means that can return to the state before the operation (the operation can be canceled) can improve convenience by performing control based on the operation when the power is restored. Serious erroneous operations can be prevented by not performing control based on the operation of operation means that cannot return to the state before operation (operation cannot be canceled) when power is restored.

Focusing on the distance from the player, the operating surface of the one bet button 130, the operating surface of the MAX bet button 132, the operating surface of the production button 156, the operating surface of the checkout button 134, and the operations of the stop buttons 137-139. In the order of the surface and the operation surface of the start lever 135, the maximum distance from the player is short and they are arranged at positions close to the player.

According to this example, there is a possibility that operation means (for example, start lever 135, stop buttons 137 to 139) that are relatively close to the player from the operation surface may be operated at unexpected timing. By not performing control for the operation even when the operation is being performed at the time of power restoration, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation and an increase in the control load due to the erroneous operation.

On the other hand, the operating means (eg, MAX bet button 132, 1 bet button 130) relatively distant from the operating surface are less likely to be operated at unexpected timing. If it is in the state of being operated, by controlling the operation, the game can be progressed quickly after the power is restored, and the convenience and satisfaction of the player can be improved.

<Area of operation surface of each button>
Next, the area of the operation surface of each button will be described with reference to FIG. 21(b). FIG. 21(b) is a diagram showing the area of the operation surface of each button by extracting each button from the front view of the slot machine 100. FIG.

In FIG. 21(b), the portion denoted by symbol s1 is the operation surface of the one-piece bet button 130, and the portion denoted by symbol s2 in the same figure is the operation surface of the MAX bet button 132. As shown in FIG. In addition, the portion indicated by reference numeral s3 in the figure is the operation surface of the start lever 135, and the portion indicated by reference numeral s4 in the same figure is the operation surface of the stop buttons 137-139.

21B is the operation surface of the effect button 156, and the portion indicated by the reference s6 in FIG. 21B is the operation surface of the checkout button 134. Also, the portion indicated by reference numeral s7 in the same drawing is the operation surface of the volume button 193b, and the portion indicated by reference numeral s8 in the same drawing is the operation surface of the reset button 243. FIG.

In this example, the operating surface area s1 of the single bet button 130, the operating surface area s6 of the checkout button 134, the operating surface area s7 of the volume button 193b, and the operating surface area s8 of the reset button 243 are approximately equal to each other. They are the same size (s1≈s6≈s7≈s8), and the operating surface area s2 of the MAX bet button 132 and the operating surface area s4 of the stop buttons 137 to 139 are almost the same size (s2≈s4).
In addition, than the area s1 of the operation surface of the one bet button 130, the area s6 of the operation surface of the checkout button 134, the area s7 of the operation surface of the volume button 193b, and the area s8 of the operation surface of the reset button 243, MAX The operation surface area s2 of the bet button 132 and the operation surface area s4 of the stop buttons 137 to 139 are larger (s1≈s6≈s7≈s8<s2≈s4), and the operation of the effect button 156 is greater than those of these buttons. The surface area s5 is larger (s1≈s6≈s7≈s8<s2≈s4<s5), and the operating surface area s3 of the start lever 135 is larger than this button (s1≈s6≈s7≈s8<s2≈s4<s5<s3).

According to this example, the operation means having a relatively large operation surface area (for example, the effect button 156) is likely to hit the player or other members and may be operated at an unexpected timing. By not performing the control for the operation even if it is being operated at the time of power-on, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation or an increase in the control load due to the erroneous operation.

On the other hand, operation means with a relatively small operation surface area (for example, the single bet button 130 and the checkout button 134) are less likely to be operated at unexpected timing, so they are operated when power is restored. In that case, by controlling the operation, the game can be progressed as soon as possible after the power is restored, and the convenience and satisfaction of the player can be improved.

Although illustration is omitted, the area of the operation surface of the count button 1171 and the number-of-game-medals clear button 1172 of the slot machine 1100 is the same size as the area s1 of the operation surface of the bet-one button .

According to this example, the operation means having a relatively small operation surface area (for example, the counting button 1171) is less likely to be operated at an unexpected timing. For example, by controlling the operation, it is possible to proceed with the game as soon as possible after the power is restored, and the convenience and satisfaction of the player can be enhanced.

<Restoration of power while the button is pressed/Summary>
As described above, the amusement machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a power supply device (for example, the power supply device 252 shown in FIG. 2) that supplies power, and the first operation means (For example, the start lever 135 and the production button 156 shown in FIG. 1) and the second operation means (for example, the MAX bet button 132, the single bet button 130, and the checkout button 134 shown in FIG. 1). In a stand, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply is cut off while the first operating means is not operated, and the power is restored while the first operating means is being operated. and even if the operation of the first operation means is enabled, the control for the operation of the first operation means is not executed, but in the state where the second operation means is not operated When a power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply device is cut off, and the power is recovered from the power failure while the second operation means is being operated, and the operation of the second operation means is enabled. , the operation of the second operation means is controlled, and the operation surface of the first operation means protrudes from the outer surface of the game table more than the operation surface of the second operation means. It is a play table that

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, the operating means having a relatively high projecting height of the operating surface is likely to hit the player or other members, and may be operated at an unexpected timing. By not performing the control for the operation even if it is being operated at the time of power-on, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation or an increase in the control load due to the erroneous operation. In addition, since there is a low possibility that an operation means with a relatively low protruding height of the operation surface will be operated at an unexpected timing, if it is in a state of being operated at the time of power restoration, it is possible to control the operation. Therefore, the game can be played as soon as possible after power is restored, and the convenience and satisfaction of the player can be enhanced.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a power supply device (for example, the power supply device 252 shown in FIG. 2) that supplies power, and a first operation means (for example, the 1), a second operation means (for example, the effect button 156 shown in FIG. 1), and a third operation means (for example, the stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 15 (a) A reset button 243 shown in ) and a light emitting means (for example, the main board display 190 shown in FIG. 13), wherein the power supply device is in a state where the first operation means is not operated power supply is interrupted, and the first operating means is operated, the power is recovered from the power interruption, and the operation of the first operating means is activated . Also, the control for the operation of the first operation means is not executed, but a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply is cut off in a state where the second operation means is not operated, and the second operation means When the operation means is operated and the power is restored from the power failure to enable the operation of the second operation means, the control for the operation of the second operation means is executed, and the reel is reeled. In a rotating state, a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply is cut off while the third operating means is not operated, and a power cutoff occurs while the third operating means is operated. Even if it returns to a control state in which the operation of the third operating means is validated, the third operating means does not control the operation of the third operating means, but the third operating means is operated and the While the reel is stopped and the operation of the third operation means is still continued, a power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply device is cut off, and the third operation means is operated. When the control state is restored from the power failure and the operation of the third operation means is activated in the state, the control of the operation of the third operation means may be executed , and the first operation means may The operation surface projects from the outer surface of the game table more than the operation surface of the second operation means, and the light emitting means emits light in response to the operation of the first operation means. A light emitting part (for example, LEDd of the main board display 190 shown in FIG. 13(b)) and a second light emitting part (for example, FIG. 14 LEDg of the main board display 190 shown in (a) and LEDh) of the main board display 190 shown in FIG. The first light emitting unit does not have a light emitting unit that emits light, and the first light emitting unit has a power failure that cuts off the power supply of the power supply device in a state where the first operation means is not operated. Light is emitted even when power is restored while the operating means is being operated, and the second light-emitting part is turned off while the third operating means is not being operated. The gaming machine is characterized in that it emits light even when power failure occurs and the third operating means is operated and the power failure is restored.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a power supply device (for example, the power supply device 252 shown in FIG. 2) that supplies power, and a first operation means (for example, the 1, the start lever 135, the stop buttons 137 to 139, the effect button 156, the volume button 193a, the reset button 243) and the second operation means (for example, the MAX bet button 132, the single bet button 130, A game machine equipped with a settlement button 134), wherein a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device is cut off while the first operation means is not operated, and the first operation means Even if the operation of the first operation means is enabled after the power failure is restored while the operation is being performed, the operation of the first operation means is not controlled, but the second operation means is activated. A power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device is cut off while the operation means is not operated, and the second operation means recovers from the power failure while the second operation means is being operated. When the operation of is enabled, the operation of the second operation means is controlled, and the operation surface of the first operation means has a larger area than the operation surface of the second operation means , is a game machine characterized by:

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, the operation means having a relatively large operation surface area is likely to hit the player or other members, and may be operated at an unexpected timing. By not performing control for the operation even in the state of being operated, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation and an increase in the control load due to the erroneous operation. In addition, since operation means with a relatively small operation surface area is less likely to be operated at an unexpected timing, if it is in a state of being operated at the time of power restoration, by controlling the operation, The game can be played as soon as possible after the power is restored, and the convenience and satisfaction of the player can be enhanced.

In addition, the game machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) includes a power supply device (for example, the power supply device 252 shown in FIG. A plurality of reels to be driven (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1) and a plurality of stop operation means for stopping the reels that are rotationally driven (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) and production means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 157 shown in FIG. 1, the speakers 272 and 277 shown in FIG. 2, and various lamps), wherein the plurality of stop operation means are operated. When the plurality of reels are stopped in the first stop mode by and the plurality of stop operation means are not operated, the effect means executes a winning effect according to the first stop mode. At least one reel out of the plurality of reels is rotating, and a power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply device is cut off in a state in which the plurality of stop operation means are not operated. Even if power is restored while the stop operation means is being operated, the reels that are rotating are not stopped, but the plurality of reels are rotated by the operation of the plurality of stop operation means. A power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply device is cut off in a state in which the power supply device is stopped in one stop mode and the last stop operation means among the plurality of stop operation means is operated, When the last operated stop operation means continues to be operated and the power is restored from the power failure, the first operation by the production means is performed while the last operated stop operation means continues to be operated. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is configured so as not to execute the winning effect in accordance with the stop mode.

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the control for the operation according to the operation status of the stop operation means. By disabling it when the power is restored, it is possible to prevent disadvantages due to erroneous operation, while enabling the suspension control of the winning effect when the power is restored, and the operation of the stop operation means operated last is continued. By not executing the prize-winning performance while it is being performed, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the prize-winning performance and increase the player's satisfaction.

In this example, a light amount button for setting the light amount of various lamps, LEDs, etc. is not provided, but a light amount button may be provided. When the light amount button is provided, the control at the time of power-on described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 17 and the control of the light amount button in simultaneous operation may be the same control as the volume button described above.

<Setting change operation when the door is closed>
Next, the setting change operation in the door closed state will be described. Prior to the description, the administrator screen, the setting change mode, and the setting confirmation mode will be described.

<Administrator screen>
The administrator screen is a screen that is used by an administrator such as a store clerk of a game parlor to make various settings related to the slot machine 100 . Although the display contents of the administrator screen are not particularly limited, in this example, the liquid crystal display device 157 can be used to display the administrator screen SD shown in FIG. 22(a-1), for example.

The administrator screen SD of this example is composed of a title display of "system settings" indicating that it is a screen for administrator and a plurality of types of menu displays. The menu display in this example includes time setting, error history setting, setting history, power saving setting, and the like. key, right key, left key) or the OK button 193b, any item on the menu display can be arbitrarily selected.

For example, when the time setting item is selected on the administrator screen SD, the date and time can be set. Also, it is possible to display the opening/closing history of the front door 102, the power-on/power-off/recovery history, and the like. When the setting history item is selected, the history of past setting changes and setting confirmations can be displayed. When the power saving setting item is selected on the administrator screen SD, It is possible to set the power saving mode (for example, to set the volume of the speakers 272 and 277, and to set the brightness of LEDs and various lamps simply).

Items that can be selected on the administrator screen SD are not limited to this example. It may be possible to set an error sound or the like to be output, or it may be possible to set the light intensity of an LED or various lamps.

<Setting change mode>
Next, the normal setting change mode will be described with reference to FIG. 22(a). FIG. 22(a) is a diagram showing the flow of the normal setting change mode in chronological order.

<Turn on the setting key SW in the setting change mode/power OFF>
In FIG. 22A, the power supply 252 is turned off and the front door 102 is opened (opened), and the game parlor manager turns the setting key SW from OFF to ON. This is a state in which an operation has been performed and the setting key SW is ON.

In this state, the power of the power supply device 252 is OFF, and the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, so illustration is omitted. , the liquid crystal display device 157, the set value display device 101a, the payout number display device 127, etc. are not displayed, and the output sounds of the speakers 272 and 277 are not output.

<Setting change mode/Starting setting change mode>
In FIG. 22(a), the state indicated by symbol T2 is the state in which the setting key SW indicated by symbol T1 in FIG. is changed from ON to ON.

The slot machine 100 has a condition that the front door 102 (door body) is open and the setting key SW (operation means) is ON ( If both conditions are satisfied, the control to the setting change mode (setting change state) can be started.

In other words, in the slot machine 100, the front door 102 (door body) is in an open state and the setting key SW is operated from OFF (first operation state) to ON (second operation state). When the power is turned on in a state in which the device is in a state where the setting value can be changed (setting change mode).

Specifically, when the main control unit 300 determines that the front door 102 is open and the setting key SW is ON in steps S203 to S204 of the initial setting process described with reference to FIG. to start the setting change process described using .

Subsequently, in step S302 of the setting change process, the main control unit 300 transmits a setting change start command indicating to start changing the setting to the first sub-control unit 400, and the first sub-control unit 400 When a setting change start command is received from the main control unit 300, a process for starting display of the administrator screen is executed.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 22(a-1), the administrator screen SD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the setting change mode is entered. A numerical value (in this example, 2) indicating a setting value (in this example, setting 2) is displayed, and a setting change sound (in this example, “setting changing is output.

Further, since the front door 102 is in the open state of the door body, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, the text "Door is open" to notify that the front door 102 is open). column display), and door open notification (in this example, lighting of the segment corresponding to the character "dr" that indicates that the front door 102 is open) on the payout number display 127. ing.

<Setting change mode/change of set value>
The states indicated by symbols T3 and T4 in FIG. 22(a) are states in which the manager of the amusement arcade has pressed down the reset SW 243 once in the setting change mode.

In steps S305 to S307 of the setting change process, the main control unit 300 updates the currently set setting values 1 to 6 by adding 1 each time the operation of the reset switch 243 is detected. The set value is changed by repeating the process of resetting to 1 when 6 is exceeded.

In the states indicated by symbols T3 and T4 in FIG. 22(a), since one operation of the reset switch 243 is detected, the setting value is changed (in this example, the setting is changed from setting 2 to setting 3). As shown in 22(a-2), the setting value display device 101a displays a numerical value (3 in this example) indicating the updated setting value (setting 3 in this example).

In addition, since it is in the setting change mode, the output of the setting change sound from the speakers 272 and 277 is continued, and since the front door 102 is in the open state of the door body, the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies the door opening and pays out. The door open notification by the number indicator 127 is continued.

<Setting change mode/Set value confirmation>
The states indicated by symbols T5 and T6 in FIG. 22(a) are states in which the manager of the amusement arcade has pressed the start lever 135 once in the setting change mode.

When determining that the start lever 135 has been operated in step S307 of the setting change process, the main control unit 300 changes the setting value displayed on the setting value display device 101a to a new one in subsequent steps S308 and S309. Then, the display of the setting value display device 101a is erased to hide the setting value.

In the states indicated by symbols T5 and T6 in FIG. 22(a), since the operation of the start lever 135 is detected in the setting change mode, the set value displayed on the set value display device 101a (setting 3 in this example) is detected. is stored (confirmed) as a new set value, as shown in FIG. 22(a-3), the display of the set value on the set value display device 101a is erased.

Since this state is the setting change mode, the output of the setting change sound from the speakers 272 and 277 is continued. The notification and the door opening notification by the payout number indicator 127 are continued.

<End of setting change mode/setting change mode>
The state indicated by reference numeral T7 in FIG. 22(a) is a state in which the setting key SW is turned OFF by an operation to turn the setting key SW from ON to OFF by the manager of the game parlor in the setting change mode.

The slot machine 100 is configured to end the setting change mode when an operation is performed to turn the setting key SW from ON (second operation state) to OFF (first operation state) in the setting change mode. .

Specifically, when the main control unit 300 determines that the setting key SW is OFF in step S310 of the setting change process, the main control unit 300 issues a setting change end command indicating to end the setting change to the first sub-controller. section 400, and when the first sub-control section 400 receives this setting change end command from the main control section 300, the first sub-control section 400 executes processing for ending the display of the administrator screen SD.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 22(a-4), the administrator screen SD displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is erased. The door open notification displayed on the device 157 is enlarged and displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157 .

In addition to the door opening notification by the liquid crystal display device 157, the door opening notification by the payout number indicator 127 is continued, and the door opening notification sound from the speakers 272 and 277 (in this example, when the front door 102 is open) It outputs a voice (“The door is open”) that notifies something.

In addition, the state indicated by reference numeral T8 in FIG. 22(a) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed. In this state, the front door 102 has changed from the door open state (open state) to the door body closed state (closed state). The output of the door opening notification by the speaker 272 and the door opening notification sound by the speakers 272 and 277 are all finished, and the normal game state (playable state) is entered.

<Setting confirmation mode>
Next, the normal setting confirmation mode will be described with reference to FIG. 22(b). FIG. 22(b) is a diagram showing the flow of the normal setting confirmation mode in chronological order.

<Setting confirmation mode/Front door: Door closed state>
In FIG. 22(b), the state indicated by symbol T1 is a state in which the power supply device 252 is turned on, the front door 102 is closed, and the normal game is being executed.

In this state, since the normal game is being played, the normal effect is executed on the liquid crystal display device 157 and the normal effect BGM is output from the speakers 272 and 277 .

<Setting confirmation mode/Front door: Door closed → Door open>
In FIG. 22(b), the state indicated by symbol T2 is a state in which the front door 102 is opened in the door closed state indicated by symbol T1 in FIG. is.

In this state, the front door 102 is in the open state of the door body, so although illustration is omitted, the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies the door opening (in this example, notifies that the front door 102 is in the open state). display a character string "the door is open").

In addition to the door open notification by the liquid crystal display device 157, the payout number indicator 127 also displays the door open notification (in this example, corresponding to the characters "dr" indicating that the front door 102 is open). Segment lighting) is executed, and a door open notification sound (in this example, the sound "the door is open" for notifying that the front door 102 is open) is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

<Setting confirmation mode/power ON, front door (door body open state), setting key SW ON>
In FIG. 22(b), the power supply device 252 indicated by T2 is turned on, the front door 102 is opened, and the setting key SW is turned off by the manager of the amusement arcade. This is a state in which an ON operation has been performed and the setting key SW has been turned ON.

In the slot machine 100, when the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the door open state (open state), the setting key SW (operation means) is turned OFF (first operation). state) to ON (second operation state), it is possible to start control to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state).

In other words, the slot machine 100 confirms the set value when the setting key SW is turned from OFF (first operation state) to ON (second operation state) while the power is on. is configured to shift to a state (setting confirmation mode) in which it is possible to

Specifically, the main control unit 300 determines a predetermined setting value confirmation valid period (for example, MAX bet state (a state in which the number of medals that can start one game (three in this example) is betted, or , replay state), and the setting key SW is ON, the setting confirmation process is started.

Subsequently, in this setting confirmation process, the main control unit 300 transmits a setting confirmation start command indicating to start setting confirmation to the first sub-control unit 400, and the first sub-control unit 400 starts this setting confirmation. When a command is received from the main control unit 300, a process for starting display of the administrator screen is executed.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 22(b-2), the administrator screen SD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the setting confirmation mode is entered. A numerical value (in this example, 3) indicating a setting value (in this example, setting 3) is displayed, and a setting confirmation sound (in this example, "setting checking is output.

Further, since the front door 102 is in the open state of the door body, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, the text "Door is open" to notify that the front door 102 is open). column display), and door open notification (in this example, lighting of the segment corresponding to the character "dr" that indicates that the front door 102 is open) on the payout number display 127. ing.

<Setting Confirmation Mode/Press Operation of Reset SW>
The states indicated by symbols T4 and T5 in FIG. 22(b) are states in which the reset SW 243 has been pressed once by the manager of the amusement arcade in the setting confirmation mode.

In the setting confirmation mode, the setting values are not changed (updated) because the reset SW 243 is invalid to change the setting values.

<Setting confirmation mode / end of setting confirmation mode>
The state indicated by reference numeral T6 in FIG. 22(b) is a state in which the setting key SW is turned OFF by the operation of turning the setting key SW from ON to OFF by the manager of the game parlor in the setting confirmation mode.

The slot machine 100 is configured to end the setting confirmation mode when an operation is performed to turn the setting key SW from ON (second operation state) to OFF (first operation state) in the setting confirmation mode. .

Specifically, when the main control unit 300 determines in the setting value confirmation process that the setting key SW is OFF, the main control unit 300 sends a setting confirmation end command indicating to end the setting confirmation to the first sub-control unit 400. When the first sub control unit 400 receives this setting confirmation end command from the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400 executes processing for ending the display of the administrator screen.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 22(b-4), the administrator screen SD displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is erased. The door open notification displayed on the device 157 is enlarged and displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157 .

In addition to the door open notification by the liquid crystal display device 157, the payout number indicator 127 also displays the door open notification (in this example, corresponding to the characters "dr" indicating that the front door 102 is open). Segment lighting) is executed, and a door open notification sound (in this example, the sound "the door is open" for notifying that the front door 102 is open) is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

Furthermore, since the setting confirmation mode has ended, the display of the setting values on the setting value display device 101a is erased.

<Door closing in setting confirmation mode>
Next, door closing in the setting confirmation mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23(a) is a diagram showing in chronological order an example of a game ready state when the front door 102 is closed in the setting confirmation mode.

23(a) is the same as the normal game state indicated by T1 in FIG. 22(b), except that the setting key SW is ON, so the description thereof will be omitted. .

<Door closed/front door in setting confirmation mode: door closed → door open>
23A is a state in which the front door 102 is opened in the door closed state indicated by T1 in FIG. 23A, and the front door 102 changes from the closed state to the opened state. is.

The slot machine 100 determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the closed state (closed state) by the open/close sensor (determination means), and the setting key SW (operation means) is ON (second operation state). ), when the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the open state (open state), the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state ) is configured to initiate control to

In the state indicated by symbol T2 in FIG. 23(a), the conditions for starting control from the normal game state (playable state) to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are satisfied, and the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is entered. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23(a-2), the administrator screen SD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the current setting value (in this example, setting 3) is displayed (in this example, 3), and a setting confirmation sound (in this example, the sound "Setting confirmation is in progress" for notifying that the setting is being confirmed) is output from the speakers 272 and 277. ing.

Further, since the front door 102 is in the open state of the door body, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, the text "Door is open" to notify that the front door 102 is open). column display), and door open notification (in this example, lighting of the segment corresponding to the character "dr" that indicates that the front door 102 is open) on the payout number display 127. ing.

<Door closed in setting confirmation mode/front door: door open → door closed>
In FIG. 23A, the state indicated by T3 is a state in which the front door 102 is closed in the door open state indicated by T2 in FIG. is.

In the slot machine 100 of this example, the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the open state (open state), and the setting key SW (operating means) is ON (second When the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the door closed state (closed state) in the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) when the operation state is operated to , is configured to start control to a playable state.

In the state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 23(a), the conditions for starting control from the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) to the normal game state (game possible state) are satisfied, and the normal game state (game possible state) is entered. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23(a-3), the normal effect is executed in the liquid crystal display device 157, and the normal effect BGM is output from the speakers 272 and 277. FIG.

23A is the same as the state indicated by T2 in FIG. 23A, so the description thereof will be omitted.

<Door closing in setting confirmation mode (modification)>
Next, the door closing (modification) in setting confirmation mode is demonstrated using FIG.23(b). FIG. 23(b) is a diagram showing in chronological order an example of maintaining the setting confirmation mode when the front door 102 is closed in the setting confirmation mode.

23(b) are the same as those indicated by T1 and T2 in FIG. 23(a), the description thereof will be omitted.

<Door closing in setting confirmation mode (modification) / front door: door open state → door closed state>
In FIG. 23(b), the state indicated by symbol T3 is a state in which the front door 102 is closed in the door open state indicated by symbol T2 in FIG. is.

In the slot machine 100 of this example, the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the open state (open state), and the setting key SW (operating means) is ON (second When it is determined that the front door 102 (door body) is in the door closed state (closed state) by the open/close sensor (determination means) in the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) when the operation state is operated Even if it is, it is configured to maintain the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state).

In the state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 23(a), the condition for maintaining the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is satisfied, and the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is maintained. As shown, the liquid crystal display device 157 continues to display the administrator screen SD, and the setting value display device 101a displays a numerical value (3 in this example) indicating the current setting value (3 in this example). ) continues to be displayed, and the output of the setting confirmation sound (in this example, the sound “Setting confirmation is in progress” for notifying that the setting is being confirmed) is continued from the speakers 272 and 277 .

On the other hand, since the front door 102 has changed from the door body open state to the door closed state, the door open notification by the liquid crystal display device 157 and the door open notification by the payout number indicator 127 are finished.

23(b), the state indicated by reference numeral T4 is the same as the state indicated by reference numeral T2 in FIG.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 1)>
Next, referring to FIG. 24, a setting change operation (first embodiment) in the door closed state will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of control in chronological order when a setting change operation (Example 1) is performed while the door is closed.

<Setting change operation with door closed (Embodiment 1)/turning on setting key SW when power is off>
In FIG. 24, the power supply 252 is turned off and the front door 102 is opened (opened), and the setting key SW is turned on by the manager of the amusement arcade. 1, the front door 102 is closed (closed state).

In this state, the power of the power supply device 252 is OFF, and the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, so illustration is omitted. , the liquid crystal display device 157, the set value display device 101a, the payout number display device 127, etc. are not displayed, and the output sounds of the speakers 272 and 277 are not output.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 1)/Power ON in Door Closed State>
In FIG. 24, the state indicated by reference numeral T2 is the state indicated by reference numeral T1 in FIG. 24, in which the power switch 244 is operated by the manager of the amusement arcade and the power supply device 252 is turned on. This is a state in which the power has changed from OFF to ON.

The slot machine 100 satisfies the condition that the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state) when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started. Even if the front door 102 (door body) is determined to be in the closed state (closed state) by the open/close sensor (determining means), the setting change mode (setting change state) is entered. It is configured to start control to a normal game state (playable state) without starting control.

In the state indicated by symbol T2 in FIG. 24, the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON, and power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is started. At this time, although the setting key SW is ON, since the front door 102 is in the door closed state, the normal game state is entered without shifting to the setting change mode, and as shown in FIG. 24(a), In the liquid crystal display device 157, the normal effect is executed, and the normal effect BGM is output from the speakers 272 and 277.例文帳に追加

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 1)/Front Door: Door Body Closed State → Door Body Opened State>
24 is a state in which the front door 102 is opened in the door closed state indicated by T2 in FIG. 24, and the front door 102 changes from the door closed state to the door opened state.

The slot machine 100 determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the closed state (closed state) by the open/close sensor (determination means), and the setting key SW (operation means) is ON (second operation state). ), when the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the open state (open state), a setting change mode (setting change state ) without starting control to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state).

In the state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 24, the conditions for starting control from the normal game state (playable state) to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are satisfied, and the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is entered. As shown in FIG. 24(b), the administrator screen SD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the setting value display device 101a displays a numerical value indicating the current setting value (setting 2 in this example). (in this example, 2) is displayed, and a setting confirmation sound (in this example, the sound "setting confirmation is in progress" for notifying that the setting is being confirmed) is output from the speakers 272 and 277. FIG.

In this state, since the front door 102 is in the open state, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, "the door is open" which notifies that the front door 102 is open). display of the character string "Masu"), and the door open notification (in this example, the segment corresponding to the character "dr" indicating that the front door 102 is open is lit on the payout number display 127). ) is running.

According to this example, when the door is opened in an irregular state in which the door is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, setting is performed without transitioning to the setting change state. Since it is possible to shift to the confirmation state, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally changing setting values, and it is possible to perform setting confirmation work, which is convenient for amusement store clerks and the like. can increase

In addition, when the conditions for starting control from the normal game state (playable state) to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are satisfied, the setting is performed without starting the control to the setting change mode (setting change state). Although it is configured to start control to the confirmation mode (setting confirmation state), the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the door closed state (closed state), and the setting In a playable state when the key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state), the opening/closing sensor (determining means) causes the front door 102 (door body) to open (open state). If it is determined that there is, the playable state may be maintained without starting control to the setting change mode (setting change state).

With such a configuration, when the door is opened in an irregular state in which the door is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, transition to the setting change state is not performed. Since the playable state can be maintained immediately, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally changing set values.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 1)/Press Operation of Reset SW>
The states indicated by reference numerals T4 and T5 in FIG. 24 are states in which the reset SW 243 has been pressed once by the manager of the game arcade in the setting confirmation mode.

In the setting confirmation mode, since the change of the setting value by the reset SW 243 is invalid, the setting value is not changed.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 1)/Front Door: Door Body Open State → Door Body Closed State>
The state indicated by reference numeral T6 in FIG. 24 is a state in which the front door 102 is closed in the door body open state indicated by reference numeral T5 in the same figure, and the front door 102 changes from the door body open state to the door body closed state.

As described with reference to FIG. 23(a), the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the open state (open state) by the open/close sensor (determining means), and , in the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) when the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state), the front door 102 (door body) is opened by the open/close sensor (determination means). When it is determined to be in the closed state (closed state), it is configured to start control to the playable state.

In the state indicated by symbol T6 in FIG. 24, the conditions for starting the control from the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) to the normal game state (playable state) are satisfied, and the normal game state (playable state) is entered. As shown in FIG. 24(d), the liquid crystal display device 157 executes the normal effect, and the speakers 272 and 277 output the normal effect BGM.

As described with reference to FIG. 23B, the open/close sensor (determining means) determines that the front door 102 (door body) is in the door open state (open state), and the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state), the front door 102 (door body) is in the closed state (closed state) by the open/close sensor (determining means) in the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state). The configuration may be such that the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is maintained even when it is determined that

When configured in this way, as shown in FIG. Then, the numerical value (in this example, 3) indicating setting 3) continues to be displayed, and a setting confirmation sound (in this example, "setting confirmation in progress") is emitted from the speakers 272 and 277 to notify that the setting is being confirmed. Since the front door 102 has changed from the door open state to the door closed state while continuing to output the voice), the door open notification by the liquid crystal display device 157 and the door open notification by the payout number indicator 127 are terminated. .

<Setting change operation in door closed state (first embodiment)/power ON→power OFF>
In FIG. 24, the state indicated by reference numeral T7 is the setting confirmation mode and the door body closed state indicated by reference numeral T6 in the same figure. is changed to

In this state, the power of the power supply device 252 is OFF, and the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped. 2, the displays of the liquid crystal display device 157, the set value display device 101a, the payout number display device 127, etc. are not displayed, and the output sounds of the speakers 272 and 277 are not output.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 1)/Start of Setting Change Mode>
24, the power switch 244 is operated by the manager of the amusement arcade, and the power supply device 252 is turned on from off. It is in a changed state.

The slot machine 100 has a condition that the front door 102 (door body) is open and the setting key SW (operation means) is ON ( If both conditions are satisfied, the control to the setting change mode (setting change state) can be started.

In other words, when the slot machine 100 is powered on while the setting key SW is being operated from OFF (first operation state) to ON (second operation state), the setting value changes. It is configured to shift to a changeable state (setting change mode).

In the state indicated by symbol T8 in FIG. 24, since the setting change mode has been entered, the administrator screen SD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as shown in FIG. In 101a, a numerical value (2 in this example) indicating the current setting value (2 in this example) is displayed, and a setting change sound (in this example, informing that the setting is being changed) is emitted from speakers 272 and 277. A voice saying "Settings are being changed") is output.

Further, since the front door 102 is in the open state of the door body, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, the text "Door is open" to notify that the front door 102 is open). column display), and door open notification (in this example, lighting of the segment corresponding to the character "dr" that indicates that the front door 102 is open) on the payout number display 127. ing.

According to this example, the irregular state in which the door body is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state can be eliminated, and the state can be changed to the setting change state. It is possible to enhance the convenience of store clerks and the like.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 1)/Change of Set Value>
The states indicated by reference numerals T9 and T10 in FIG. 24 are states in which the reset SW 243 has been pressed once by the manager of the game parlor in the setting change mode.

In the same state, since one operation of the reset SW 243 is detected, after changing the setting value (in this example, changing from setting 2 to setting 3), the setting value is changed as shown in FIG. The display device 101a displays a numerical value (3 in this example) indicating the updated setting value (setting 3 in this example).

In this state, since the mode is the setting change mode, output of the setting change sound from the speakers 272 and 277 is continued. The notification and the door opening notification by the payout number indicator 127 are continued.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 2)>
Next, a setting change operation (embodiment 2) in the closed state of the door will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of control in chronological order when a setting change operation (embodiment 2) is performed while the door is closed.

Although illustration is omitted, the slot machine of this example includes an upper door (door body) and a lower door (door body) that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101 .

<Setting change operation in door closed state (Embodiment 2)/turning on setting key SW when power is off>
The state indicated by symbol T1 in FIG. 25 is set by the amusement arcade manager when the power supply device 252 is turned off, the upper door is closed (closed), and the lower door is open (open). This is a state in which an operation has been performed to turn the key SW from OFF to ON.

In this state, the power of the power supply device 252 is OFF, and the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, so illustration is omitted. , the liquid crystal display device 157, the set value display device 101a, the payout number display device 127, etc. are not displayed, and the output sounds of the speakers 272 and 277 are not output.

<Setting Change Operation with Door Closed (Embodiment 2)/Power ON with Upper Door Closed and Lower Door Open>
25, the power switch 244 is operated by the manager of the amusement arcade with the upper door closed, the lower door open, and the setting key SW turned on, which is indicated by T1 in FIG. , the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON.

The slot machine of this example has a condition that the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state) when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started. Even if the condition is satisfied, if either the upper door (door body) or the lower door (door body) is determined to be in the closed state (closed state) by the open/close sensor (judgment means) is configured to start control to a non-playable state without starting control to a setting change mode (setting change state) and to perform door opening notification.

In the state indicated by symbol T2 in FIG. 25, the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON, and power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is started. At this time, although the setting key SW is ON, since the upper door is in the closed state, the game does not enter the setting change mode and the game is disabled, and as shown in FIG. , the liquid crystal display device 157 performs door open notification (in this example, displays a character string "the door is open" to notify that the front door 102 is open), An open notification sound (in this example, the sound "the door is open" for notifying that the front door 102 is open) is output.

In addition to (or in place of) the output of the door opening notification by the liquid crystal display device 157 and the output of the door opening notification sound by the speakers 272 and 277, the payout number indicator 127 displays the door opening shown in FIG. 25(c), for example. An open notification (in this example, lighting of a segment corresponding to the characters "dr" that indicates that the front door 102 is open) may be performed.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 2)/Upper Door Closed State, Lower Door Opened State→Lower Door Opened State>
The state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 25 is a state in which the lower door is changed from the open state to the closed state in the upper door closed state and the lower door open state indicated by symbol T2 in the same figure.

In the slot machine of this example, an open/close sensor (determining means) determines that either one of the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) is in the closed state (closed state), and the setting key SW (operation means) is operated to ON (second operation state), in a game-disabled state, both the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are opened by the open/close sensor (determining means). Even if it is determined to be in the closed state (closed state), it is configured to start control to the normal game (playable state) without starting control to the setting change mode (setting change state). .

In the state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 25, since the conditions for starting control from the non-playable state to the normal game state (game-enabled state) are met, the state shifts to the normal game state without shifting to the setting change mode. As shown in FIG. 25(b), the liquid crystal display device 157 executes the normal effect, and the speakers 272 and 277 output the normal effect BGM.

According to this example, when both the door bodies are closed in an irregular state in which one of the door bodies is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the setting change state Since it is possible to shift to the playable state without shifting to the state, it is possible to prevent fraud such as illegally changing the setting value.

<Setting change operation in door closed state (second embodiment)/upper door lower door closed state → upper door lower door open state>
The state indicated by reference numeral T4 in FIG. 25 is a state in which the upper door and the lower door are changed from the closed state to the open state in the upper door closed state and the lower door closed state indicated by reference character T3 in the same figure.

In the slot machine of this example, an open/close sensor (determining means) determines that either one of the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) is in the closed state (closed state), and the setting key SW (operation means) is operated to ON (second operation state), in a game-disabled state, both the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are opened by the open/close sensor (determining means). It is configured to start control to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) without starting control to the setting change mode (setting change state) even if it is determined to be in the open state (open state). there is

In the state indicated by reference symbol T4 in FIG. 25, the condition for starting control from the non-playable state to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is satisfied, so the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is set without shifting to the setting change mode. state), and as shown in FIG. 2) is displayed (in this example, 2), and a setting confirmation sound (in this example, the sound "Setting confirmation is in progress" for notifying that the setting is being confirmed) is output from the speakers 272 and 277. ing.

Further, since the front door 102 is in the open state of the door body, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, the text "Door is open" to notify that the front door 102 is open). column display), and door open notification (in this example, lighting of the segment corresponding to the character "dr" that indicates that the front door 102 is open) on the payout number display 127. ing.

According to this example, when both of the door bodies are opened in an irregular state in which one of the door bodies is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the setting change state Since it is possible to shift to the setting confirmation state without shifting to the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally changing the setting value, and the setting confirmation work can be performed. It is possible to enhance the convenience of store clerks and the like.

25, the door closed state of the front door 102 is replaced by the door closed state of the upper door and the lower door, and the door open state of the front door 102 is replaced by the upper door and the lower door. Since the states are the same as those indicated by reference numerals T6 to T10 in FIG. 24 except that the door is replaced with the door open state, description thereof will be omitted.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 3)>
Next, referring to FIG. 26, a setting change operation (third embodiment) in the door closed state will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, an example of control when a setting change operation (Example 3) is performed while the door is closed.

Although illustration is omitted, the slot machine of this example includes an upper door (door body) and a lower door (door body) that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101 .

<Setting change operation with door closed (Embodiment 3)/Turn on setting key SW when power is off>
The state indicated by symbol T1 in FIG. 26 is set by the amusement arcade manager when the power supply device 252 is turned off, the upper door is in the open state (open state), and the lower door is in the open state (open state). This is a state in which an operation has been performed to turn the key SW from OFF to ON.

In this state, the power of the power supply device 252 is OFF, and the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, so illustration is omitted. , the liquid crystal display device 157, the set value display device 101a, the payout number display device 127, etc. are not displayed, and the output sounds of the speakers 272 and 277 are not output.

<Setting Change Operation with Door Closed (Embodiment 3)/Power ON with Upper Door and Lower Door Open>
26, the power switch 244 is operated by the administrator of the amusement arcade with the upper door open, the lower door open, and the setting key SW ON, which is indicated by T1 in FIG. , the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON.

<Setting change operation in door closed state (Embodiment 3)/upper door lower door open state → upper door lower door closed state>
The state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 26 is a state in which the upper door and the lower door are changed from the open state to the closed state immediately after the upper door closed state and the lower door open state indicated by symbol T2 in the same figure and the power supply is turned on. .

The slot machine of this example has a condition that the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state) when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started. Even if the condition is satisfied, the open/close sensor (judgment means) indicates that either the upper door (door body) or the lower door (door body) (in this example, the lower door) is in the door closed state (closed state). If it is determined that there is, without starting the control to the setting change mode (setting change state), control to the playable state is started, while the door opening notification is not performed. there is

In the state indicated by the symbol T3 in FIG. 26, the conditions for starting the control to the normal game state (playable state) are satisfied, and the state shifts to the normal game state (gameable state), so as shown in FIG. Then, the liquid crystal display device 157 executes the normal effect, and the speakers 272 and 277 output the normal effect BGM.

Further, in the same state, since the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening notification by the liquid crystal display device 157, the door opening notification by the payout number indicator 127, and the door opening notification sound by the speakers 272 and 277 are all output. not running.

According to this example, in an irregular state in which one of the doors is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the state is shifted to the playable state without shifting to the setting change state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud such as illegally changing the setting value.

<Setting change operation in door closed state (Embodiment 3)/upper door lower door closed state → upper door lower door open state>
The state indicated by symbol T4 in FIG. 26 is a state in which the upper door and the lower door have changed from the closed state to the open state in the upper door closed state and the lower door closed state indicated by symbol T3 in the same figure.

In the slot machine of this example, an open/close sensor (determining means) determines that either one of the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) is in the closed state (closed state), and the setting key SW (operation means) is operated to ON (second operation state), both the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are opened by the open/close sensor (determining means). Even if it is determined to be in the state (open state), control to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is started without starting control to the setting change mode (setting change state). .

In the state indicated by reference symbol T4 in FIG. 26, the conditions for starting control from the playable state to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are satisfied, so the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) is set without shifting to the setting change mode. ), and as shown in FIG. 26(b), the administrator screen SD is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the current setting value (setting 2 in this example) is displayed on the setting value display device 101a. ) is displayed (in this example, 2), and a setting confirmation sound (in this example, the sound "Setting confirmation is in progress" to notify that the setting is being confirmed) is output from the speakers 272 and 277. there is

In addition, since the upper door and the lower door are open, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, "the door is open" indicating that the upper door and the lower door are open). display of a character string) is executed, and the door open notification (in this example, the segment corresponding to the character “dr” that indicates that the upper door and the lower door are open is lit on the payout number display 127 ) is running.

According to this example, when both of the door bodies are opened in an irregular state in which one of the door bodies is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the setting change state Since it is possible to shift to the setting confirmation state without shifting to the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally changing the setting value, and the setting confirmation work can be performed. It is possible to enhance the convenience of store clerks and the like.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 3)/Error Detection State>
The states indicated by symbols T5 and T6 in FIG. 26 are states in which an error is detected in the setting confirmation mode.

In this state, the main control unit 300 detects a selector error, and after setting the interrupt status to the error detection state, displays an error code corresponding to the error on the payout number display 127 (in this example, The segment corresponding to the letters “CE” representing the selector error is lit), and preparations are made to transmit an error command corresponding to the detected error to the first sub-controller 400 .

When the first sub-control unit 400 receives this error command from the main control unit 300, it executes processing to start error notification. Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 157 does not execute an error notification (in this example, a display including a character string "selector error") for informing an error (selector error in this example).

<Setting change operation in door closed state (Embodiment 3)/upper door lower door open state → lower door closed state>
The state indicated by reference numeral T7 in FIG. 26 is a state in which the lower door is changed from the open state to the closed state in the upper door lower door open state indicated by reference character T6 in the same figure.

In this state, since the lower door has changed from the open state to the closed state, the setting confirmation mode is ended and the administrator screen SD displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is erased. In addition, since it is in the error detection state, while continuing the error notification by the payout number display 127, the pending error notification (in this example, the character string "selector error" is included in the liquid crystal display device 157) display) is executed, and an error annunciation sound (in this example, a voice saying "selector error" for informing that a selector error has occurred) is output from the speakers 272 and 277. FIG.

In addition, since the upper door is open, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, displays a character string "Door is open" to notify that the upper door is open). running

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 3)/Upper Door Open State→Upper Door Closed State>
The state indicated by symbol T8 in FIG. 26 is a state in which the upper door is changed from the open state to the closed state in the upper door open state indicated by symbol T7 in the same figure.

In this state, since it is an error detection state, the error notification by the payout number indicator 127, the error notification by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the output of the error notification sound by the speakers 272 and 277 are continued. Since the door is closed, the door open notification by the liquid crystal display device 157 is terminated.

<Setting change operation in door closed state (Embodiment 3)/upper door lower door closed state → upper door lower door open state>
The state indicated by reference numeral T9 in FIG. 26 is a state in which the upper door and the lower door have changed from the closed state to the open state in the upper door and lower door closed state indicated by reference character T8 in the same figure.

In this state, since it is an error detection state, the error notification by the payout number indicator 127, the error notification by the liquid crystal display device 157, and the output of the error notification sound by the speakers 272 and 277 are continued. Since the door is now open, the liquid crystal display device 157 resumes the door open notification.

<Setting change operation when the door is closed (Example 3) / error resolution>
The states indicated by symbols T10 and T11 in FIG. 26 are states in which an error elimination operation has been performed once by the reset SW 243 by the administrator of the game parlor.

In this state, the main control unit 300 erases the error detection state stored in the interrupt status since the error notification end condition is satisfied (in this example, the reset SW 243 has accepted the error release operation), and confirms the setting. mode, the setting value display device 101a displays a numerical value (2 in this example) indicating the current setting value (setting 2 in this example), and a setting confirmation sound (this In the example, a voice "Confirming settings") is output to notify that the settings are being confirmed.

In addition, since the upper door and the lower door are open, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the door open notification (in this example, "the door is open" indicating that the upper door and the lower door are open). display of a character string) is executed, and the door open notification (in this example, the segment corresponding to the character “dr” that indicates that the upper door and the lower door are open is lit on the payout number display 127 ) is running.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 4)>
Next, referring to FIG. 27, a setting change operation (fourth embodiment) when the door is closed will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, an example of control when a setting change operation (fourth embodiment) is performed while the door is closed.

Although illustration is omitted, the slot machine of this example includes an upper door (door body) and a lower door (door body) that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. The upper door (door body) is a lower door ( It is configured to be openable only when the door body) is in an open state.

<Setting change operation in the door closed state (Embodiment 4)/turning on the setting key SW when the power is turned off>
The state indicated by symbol T1 in FIG. 27 is set by the amusement arcade manager when the power supply device 252 is turned off, the upper door is in the closed state (closed state), and the lower door is in the open state (open state). This is a state in which an operation has been performed to turn the key SW from OFF to ON.

In this state, the power of the power supply device 252 is OFF, and the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped, so illustration is omitted. , the liquid crystal display device 157, the set value display device 101a, the payout number display device 127, etc. are not displayed, and the output sounds of the speakers 272 and 277 are not output.

<Setting Change Operation with Door Closed (Embodiment 4)/Power ON with Upper Door Closed and Lower Door Open>
27, the power switch 244 is operated by the manager of the amusement arcade with the upper door closed, the lower door open, and the setting key SW turned on, which is indicated by T1 in FIG. , the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON.

The slot machine of this example has a condition that the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state) when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started. Even if the condition is satisfied, the open/close sensor (judgment means) indicates that either the upper door (door body) or the lower door (door body) (in this example, the lower door) is in the door open state (open state). When it is determined that there is, it is configured to start the control to the game possible state without starting the control to the setting change mode (setting change state), and to perform the door opening notification.

In other words, in this example, it is determined that the lower door (door body) of the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) is in the door open state (open state) in the "setting change mode (setting change mode). state), control to the playable state is started, and door opening notification is performed. It should be noted that the fact that the upper door (door body) is in the door open state (open state) is defined as "starting control to the playable state without starting control to the setting change mode (setting change state), It may be a condition for "notify the door opening".

In the state indicated by the symbol T2 in FIG. 27, the conditions for starting the control to the normal game state (game possible state) are satisfied, and the normal game state (game possible state) is entered, so as shown in FIG. Meanwhile, the liquid crystal display device 157 is executing a normal effect.

In addition, since the lower door is open, a door open notification sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and the payout number indicator 127 indicates that the door is open (in this example, the lower door is open). (lighting of the segment corresponding to the letter "dr").

According to this example, in an irregular state in which one of the doors is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the state is shifted to the playable state without shifting to the setting change state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud such as illegally changing the setting value.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 4)/Lower Door Opened State→Lower Door Closed State>
The state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 27 is a state in which the lower door is closed in the upper door closed state and the lower door open state indicated by symbol T2 in the same figure, resulting in the upper door closed state and the lower door closed state.

In this state, since the lower door is closed, as shown in FIG. None of the door open notification sounds are output.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 4)/Upper Door Closed→Upper Door Opened, Lower Door Closed→Lower Door Opened>
The state indicated by reference numeral T4 in FIG. 27 is a state in which the upper door and the lower door are opened in the upper door closed state and the lower door closed state indicated by reference numeral T3 in the same figure, resulting in the upper door open state and the lower door open state. is.

In this state, since the lower door is open, as shown in FIG. , the lighting of the segment corresponding to the character "dr" for notifying that the lower door is open) is executed.

In this example, the condition that the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state) is satisfied when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started. Even if the opening/closing sensor (judgment means) detects that either the upper door (door body) or the lower door (door body) (in this example, the lower door) is in the door open state (open state). is determined, the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state), and both the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are in the door open state. It is configured not to start control to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) even when it is in the (open state).

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 4)/Power ON→Power OFF>
In FIG. 27, the state indicated by symbol T5 is the upper door open state and the lower door open state illustrated by symbol T4 in the same figure, the lower door is closed, the upper door open state and the lower door closed state, and the amusement arcade. This is a state in which the power switch 244 is operated by the administrator and the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from ON to OFF.

In this state, although illustration is omitted, the power supply of the power supply device 252 is OFF, and the power supply to each control unit such as the main control unit 300, the sub-control units 400 and 500, and each device is stopped. , the liquid crystal display device 157, the set value display device 101a, the payout number display device 127, etc. are not displayed, and the output sounds of the speakers 272 and 277 are not output.

<Setting Change Operation with Door Closed (Embodiment 4)/Power ON with Upper Door Open and Lower Door Closed>
27, the power switch 244 is operated by the administrator of the amusement arcade with the upper door open, the lower door closed, and the setting key SW turned on, which is indicated by T5 in FIG. , the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON.

The slot machine of this example has a condition that the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state) when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started. Even if the condition is satisfied, the open/close sensor (judgment means) indicates that either the upper door (door body) or the lower door (door body) (in this example, the upper door) is in the door open state (open state). When it is determined that there is, without starting the control to the setting change mode (setting change state), control to the game possible state is started, and the door opening notification is not performed. .

In other words, in this example, the "setting change mode (setting change state), start control to the playable state, and do not notify that the door is open. It should be noted that the fact that the lower door (door body) is in the door open state (open state) is defined as "starting control to the playable state without starting control to the setting change mode (setting change state), It may be a condition for not performing door open notification.

In this state, since the lower door is closed, as shown in FIG. None of the door open notification sounds are output.

According to this example, in an irregular state in which one of the doors is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the state is shifted to the playable state without shifting to the setting change state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud such as illegally changing the setting value.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 4)/Lower Door Closed State→Lower Door Open State>
The state indicated by reference numeral T7 in FIG. 27 is a state in which the lower door is opened in the upper door open state and the lower door closed state indicated by reference numeral T6 in the same figure, resulting in the upper door open state and the lower door open state.

In this state, since the lower door is open, as shown in FIG. , the lighting of the segment corresponding to the character "dr" for notifying that the lower door is open) is executed.

In this example, the condition that the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state) is satisfied when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started. Even if the opening/closing sensor (judgment means) detects that either the upper door (door body) or the lower door (door body) (in this example, the lower door) is in the door open state (open state). is determined, the setting key SW (operation means) is turned ON (second operation state), and both the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are in the door open state. It is configured not to start control to the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) even when it is in the (open state).

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 5)>
Next, a setting change operation (embodiment 5) in the door closed state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, an example of control when a setting change operation (embodiment 5) is performed while the door is closed.

Although illustration is omitted, the slot machine of this example includes an upper door (door body) and a lower door (door body) that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101 .

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 5)/Start of Setting Change Mode>
In FIG. 28, the state indicated by reference numeral T1 is a state in which the power switch 244 is operated by the manager of the amusement arcade while the setting key SW is ON, and the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from OFF to ON.

The slot machine of this example has a condition that the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are in an open state when power supply by the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is started, and a setting key When both the condition that the SW (operation means) is operated to ON (second operation state) and the condition are satisfied, control to the setting change mode (setting change state) is started. is possible.

In other words, in the slot machine of this example, the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are in an open state, and the setting key SW is changed from OFF (first operation state) to ON (second operation state). ), when the power is turned on, the device is configured to shift to a state in which setting values can be changed (setting change mode).

In the state indicated by symbol T1 in FIG. 28, the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied and the setting change mode is entered. Therefore, as shown in FIG. is displayed, a numerical value (in this example, 2) indicating the current setting value (in this example, setting 2) is displayed on the setting value display device 101a, and a setting change sound (in this example, , outputs a voice "setting is being changed" to inform that the setting is being changed.

In this state, since the upper door and the lower door are in the open state, the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies the door opening (in this example, notifies that the upper door and the lower door are open). The door is open" is displayed), and the payout number indicator 127 displays the door open notification (in this example, the characters "dr" to notify that the upper door and the lower door are open). lighting of the corresponding segment) is executed.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 5)/Change of Set Value>
The states indicated by symbols T2 and T3 in FIG. 28 are states in which the reset SW 243 has been pressed once by the administrator of the game arcade in the setting change mode.

In this state, since the operation of the reset switch 243 was detected once, the setting value is changed (in this example, the setting value is changed from setting 2 to setting 3), and then the setting value is changed as shown in FIG. The display device 101a displays a numerical value (3 in this example) indicating the updated setting value (setting 3 in this example).

In addition, since it is in the setting change mode, the output of the setting change sound from the speakers 272 and 277 is continued, and since the upper door and the lower door are in the open state, the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies the door opening. , the door opening notification by the payout number indicator 127 is continued.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 5)/Power Interruption/Power Recovery>
The states indicated by symbols T4 and T5 in FIG. 28 are states in which the power supply of the power supply device 252 changes from ON to OFF and is cut off, and then changed to ON again and power is restored in the setting change mode.

In the slot machine of this example, before the operation of the start lever 135 (the operation of fixing the set value) in the setting change mode (setting change state), the power supply from the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is cut off. A set value that is set (confirmed) before the power supply is cut off when the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are in an open state when the power supply by the device 252 (power supply means) is started. is configured to display

In FIG. 28, the states indicated by reference numerals T4 and T5 are those in which the power is turned off and restored before the operation of the start lever 135 (operation to confirm the set value) in the setting change mode (setting change state). Since the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are open, as shown in FIG. A numerical value (in this example, 2) indicating a setting value (in this example, setting 2) is displayed, and a setting change sound (in this example, "setting change It is outputting a voice saying "I'm inside")

In this state, since the upper door and the lower door are in the open state, the liquid crystal display device 157 notifies the door opening (in this example, notifies that the upper door and the lower door are open). The door is open" is displayed), and the payout number indicator 127 displays the door open notification (in this example, the characters "dr" to notify that the upper door and the lower door are open). lighting of the corresponding segment) is executed.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 5)/Change of Set Value>
The states indicated by reference numerals T6 and T7 in FIG. 28 are states in which the reset SW 243 has been pressed once by the administrator of the game parlor in the setting change mode.

In this state, since one operation of the reset switch 243 is detected, after changing the set value (change from setting 2 to setting 3 in this example), as shown in FIG. The display device 101a displays a numerical value (3 in this example) indicating the updated setting value (setting 3 in this example).

In addition, since it is in the setting change mode, the output of the setting change sound from the speakers 272 and 277 is continued. The door open notification by the number indicator 127 is continued.

<Setting Change Operation in Door Closed State (Embodiment 5)/Power Interruption/Power Recovery>
The states indicated by symbols T8 and T9 in FIG. 28 are states in which the power of the power supply device 252 is changed from ON to OFF and power is cut off, and then changed to ON again and power is restored in the setting change mode.

In the slot machine of this example, before the operation of the start lever 135 (the operation of fixing the set value) in the setting change mode (setting change state), the power supply from the power supply device 252 (power supply means) is cut off. When at least one of the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) is closed (in this example, the upper door and the lower door) when power supply by the device 252 (power supply means) is started, It is configured to display the (unsettled) set value that was displayed immediately before the power supply was cut off.

In FIG. 28, the states indicated by symbols T8 and T9 are those in which the power is turned off and restored before the operation of the start lever 135 (operation to confirm the set value) in the setting change mode (setting change state). Since the upper door (door body) and the lower door (door body) are closed, as shown in FIG. A numerical value (in this example, 3) indicating an undetermined set value (in this example, setting 3) is displayed, and a setting change sound (in this example, informing that the setting is being changed) is emitted from the speakers 272 and 277. A voice saying "Settings are being changed") is output.

In this state, since the upper door and the lower door are closed, the door open notification by the liquid crystal display device 157 and the door open notification by the payout number indicator 127 are finished.

According to this example, after cutting off the power supply by the power supply means before performing an operation to confirm the setting value in the setting change state, when the power supply by the power supply means is started, the upper door (door body) and the lower door When at least one of the doors (gate body) is closed, the (unconfirmed) set value that was displayed immediately before the power supply was cut off is displayed. When interrupting, by turning off the power and closing the door, it is possible to restart from the middle of work such as setting change, etc., thereby enhancing the convenience of game store clerks and the like.

In this example, in the setting change mode (setting change state), the power is turned off and restored before the operation of the start lever 135 (operation to confirm the set value). and when the lower door (door) is closed, the (unconfirmed) set value that was displayed immediately before the power supply was interrupted was shown, but the upper door (door When either one of the lower door (door) and the lower door (door) is closed, the (unsettled) set value that was displayed immediately before the power supply was cut off may be displayed.

<Setting change operation when the door is closed/Summary>
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) has main control means (for example, , a main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 3), a power supply means capable of supplying power to the main control means (for example, a power supply device 252 shown in FIG. 2), and a door provided in front of the game table and capable of being opened and closed. a body (for example, the front door 102 shown in FIG. 1), a determination means (for example, an open/close sensor) for determining the open/closed state of the door body, and a first operation state (for example, an OFF state) and a second operation state as operation states. and an operation means (for example, setting key SW) having two operation states (for example, ON state), wherein the operation means is operable only when the door body is in an open state. The main control means is provided in a position where the game can be progressed (for example, a normal game state), and a setting confirmation state in which the currently set setting value can be confirmed. (e.g., setting confirmation mode) and a setting change state (e.g., setting change mode) in which one setting value can be set from among the plurality of setting values. state can be set, and when the operation means is operated from the first operation state to the second operation state when the determination means determines that the door is in the open state, the It is possible to start control to the setting confirmation state, and the condition that the door is in the open state when the power supply by the power supply means is started, and the operation means is the second When both conditions are satisfied (for example, the front door 102 is open and the setting key SW is ON, which is indicated by symbol T2 in FIG. 22(a)). wherein the control to the setting change state can be started, and the operation means is operated to the second operation state when the power supply by the power supply means is started. Even if the condition is satisfied, if the determination means determines that the door is in the closed state (for example, the setting key SW is in the ON state indicated by symbol T2 in FIG. 24). When the front door 102 is in the door closed state, the control to the game ready state is started without starting the control to the setting change state, and the determination means determines that the door body is in the closed state. and, even if the determination means determines that the door body is in the open state in the playable state when the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the setting change state is not changed. The gaming machine is characterized by maintaining the playable state without starting control.

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, when the door is opened in an irregular state in which the door is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the setting change state is entered. Since the playable state can be maintained without shifting, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally changing set values.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) has main control means (for example, the Main control unit 300 shown), power supply means capable of supplying power to the main control means (for example, power supply device 252 shown in FIG. 2), and a door body provided on the front of the game table that can be opened and closed (for example, front door 102 shown in FIG. 1), determination means (e.g., open/close sensor) for determining the open/closed state of the door, and a first operating state (e.g., OFF state) and a second operating state as operating states. (e.g., ON state) operating means (e.g., setting key SW), wherein the operating means is provided at a position that can be operated only when the door body is in an open state. The main control means includes a playable state (for example, normal game state) in which the game can be progressed, and a setting confirmation state (for example, setting confirmation mode), and a setting change state (for example, setting change mode) in which one setting value can be set from among the plurality of setting values. and when the determination means determines that the door body is in the open state, and the operation means is operated from the first operation state to the second operation state, the setting confirmation state is entered. When the power supply by the power supply means is started, the condition that the door is in the open state and the operation means is operated to the second operation state If both the condition that the , it is possible to start control to the setting change state, and the operation means is operated to the second operation state when the power supply by the power supply means is started. Even if the condition is satisfied, if the determination means determines that the door is in the closed state (for example, the setting key SW is in the ON state, but the front door 102 is in the door closed state), the control to the game ready state is started without starting the control to the setting change state, and the determination means determines that the door body is in the closed state. and when the determining means determines that the door body is in the open state in the playable state when the operating means is operated to the second operating state, the setting confirming state is entered. This game machine is characterized by starting control (for example, in the state indicated by symbol T3 in FIG. 24, the front door 102 is determined to be in the open state, and the setting confirmation mode is entered).

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, when the door is opened in an irregular state in which the door is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, the setting change state is entered. Since it is possible to move to the setting confirmation state without making a transition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally changing the setting values, and it is possible to perform setting confirmation work. It is possible to enhance the convenience of store clerks and the like.

Further, in the playable state when the determination means determines that the door is in the closed state and the operation means is operated to the second operation state, power is supplied by the power supply means. is cut off to open the door body, and then when the power supply by the power supply means is started, the control to the setting change state is started (for example, in the state indicated by symbol T8 in FIG. 24, the front door 102 may be switched to the setting change mode when the power is restored after the door is opened.

With such a configuration, the irregular state in which the door body is closed and the operation means is operated to the second operation state can be eliminated, and the state can be changed to the setting change state. It is possible to enhance the convenience of store clerks and the like.

Also, the game machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed game machine. Here, the "enclosed game machine" is one that circulates game balls enclosed in the game machine. 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.

The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to a game machine represented by a pinball game machine (pachinko machine), a reel game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine. can.

100 slot machine 110-112 reel 113 symbol display window 130-132 bet button 135 start lever 137-139 stop button 156 effect button 157 effect image display device (liquid crystal display device)
300 main control unit 400 first sub-control unit 500 second sub-control unit

Claims (1)

a power supply that supplies power;
a first operating means;
a second operating means;
a third operating means;
light emitting means;
A game machine comprising
When the first operation means is not operated, the power supply is cut off, causing a power interruption, and when the first operation means is operated, the first does not execute control for the operation of the first operation means even if the operation of the operation means becomes a control state in which the operation of the first operation means is validated,
A power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply is cut off while the second operation means is not operated, and the second operation means is operated while the second operation means is being operated. When the operation of the operation means is in a control state in which the operation of the second operation means is activated, the control for the operation of the second operation means is executed,
When the reel is rotating and the third operation means is not operated, the power supply is cut off, and the power is cut off while the third operation means is operated. Even if the operation of the third operation means is enabled after returning from disconnection, the control for the operation of the third operation means is not executed,
In a state in which the third operating means is operated and the reel is stopped and the operation of the third operating means is still continued, a power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply device is cut off, When the power is restored while the third operation means is being operated and the control state in which the operation of the third operation means is validated is reached, the control for the operation of the third operation means is executed . may be
The operation surface of the first operation means is
Projecting from the outer surface of the game machine beyond the operation surface of the second operation means,
The light emitting means
a first light emitting unit that emits light in response to the operation of the first operating means; and a second light emitting unit that emits light in response to the operation of the third operating means; while providing
It does not have a light emitting part that emits light corresponding to the operation of the second operation means,
The first light emitting unit is
Light is emitted even when a power failure occurs in which the power supply of the power supply device is cut off while the first operating means is not operated, and the power is restored while the first operating means is being operated. death,
The second light-emitting unit is
Light is emitted even when a power failure occurs in which the power source of the power supply device is cut off while the third operating means is not operated, and the power is restored while the third operating means is being operated. do,
A playground characterized by: