JP7386571B1 - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a game machine having characteristics in various notifications. [Solution] The device includes a setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of set values, a certain operating means used to change the setting of the set value, a door body that can be opened and closed, and a notification means. There is a first event in which at least the game cannot proceed, and a second event in which at least the game cannot proceed. The first event caused by the cause) is resolved when a certain operating means is operated after the first cause is eliminated, and if the first cause occurs while changing the setting value, Even if the first cause is resolved and a certain operating means is operated during the setting change, the notification regarding the first event is executed after the setting change is completed, and the If the cause of the second event occurs), the normal game becomes executable after the setting change is completed. [Selection diagram] Figure 22

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine (spinning machine) and a pachinko machine (pinball game machine).

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine, for example, has been known as one type of gaming machine. In this slot machine, the reels are rotated by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the winning combination is determined internally by an internal lottery.When the reels are stopped by operating the stop button, the reels are displayed on the reel window. It is configured such that a winning combination is established when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed according to internal determination. When a winning combination involving the payout of medals is established, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

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

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-296354

However, there is still room for improvement in various types of notifications provided by game machines.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine having various notification features.

In order to achieve the above object, the game machine according to the present invention includes, as one aspect thereof,
a setting means capable of setting one of the plurality of setting values;
operating means,
multiple reels,
A first means related to gaming value;
A door body that can be opened and closed,
Notification means;
Equipped with a display means capable of displaying at least a demo screen,
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that affects the game,
There is at least a second event that affects the game,
The first event is an event that occurs in connection with the disconnection of the first means,
The second event is an event that occurs in connection with a disconnection of at least one reel among the plurality of reels (hereinafter referred to as "a predetermined reel disconnection"),
The notification means is a means configured to include a sound output means,
If the first event occurs during a period in which the setting value cannot be changed (hereinafter referred to as the "first state"), the first event occurs after the disconnection of the first means is resolved. The game is configured such that the game may become executable when the operating means is operated.
If a disconnection of the first means occurs during the period in the first state, and if the disconnection of the first means is resolved, the first event occurs after the first state ends. Error notification is configured to be executable as
If a break in the predetermined reel occurs during the period in the first state (hereinafter referred to as the "second case"), and the break in the predetermined reel is resolved, the first After the state ends, the game becomes executable and the demo screen is displayed.
In the second case, if the disconnection of the predetermined reel is not resolved, the second event occurs after the first state ends, and the demo screen is displayed although the predetermined reel cannot be rotated. and is configured such that when the door body is open, a door open notification indicating that the door body is open is executed by the sound output means,
The notification means is a means configured to include means capable of indicating that a disconnection of the predetermined reel has occurred.
It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine having various notification features.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of a main control unit of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of a first sub-control unit main process, a first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first sub-control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Flow of second sub-control unit main processing, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt processing, second sub-control unit timer interrupt processing, and second sub-control unit image control processing of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with the front door opened; FIG. (A) is a schematic view (front view) of the main parts extracting and showing the notification means provided in the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and (B) shows an example of display by the main board display. 10(a) to (c), together with FIGS. 10(d) to (i) and FIGS. 11(j) to (k), show the hopper during normal gaming of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification (notification example 1) when the wire is disconnected. (d) to (i), along with FIGS. 9(a) to (c) and FIGS. 11(j) to (k), show cases where the hopper is disconnected during normal gaming of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of notification (notification example 1) in chronological order. (j) to (k), along with FIGS. 9(a) to (c) and FIGS. 10(d) to (i), show cases where the hopper is disconnected during normal gaming of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification (Notification Example 1), in which (a) to (c), together with FIGS. 12(d) to (i), show the settings of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification (notification example 2) when the hopper is disconnected during change. (d) to (i), along with FIGS. 11(a) to (c), show an example of notification (notification example 2) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (a) to (f), together with FIGS. 14(g) to (l) and FIG. 15(m), are examples of notifications when the hopper is disconnected while changing the settings of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing (Notification Example 3) in chronological order. (g) to (l), together with FIGS. 13(a) to (f) and FIG. 15(m), are examples of notifications when the hopper is disconnected while changing the settings of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing (Notification Example 3) in chronological order. (m), along with FIGS. 13(a) to (f) and FIGS. 14(g) to (l), is an example of the notification when the hopper is disconnected while changing the settings of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. (Notification example 3) in chronological order, (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of notification (notification example 4) in chronological order. (a) to (f), along with FIGS. 17(g) to (j), show an example of notification (notification example 5) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (g) to (j), together with FIGS. 16(a) to (f), show an example of notification (notification example 5) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (a) to (f), along with FIG. 19(g), show in chronological order an example of notification (notification example 6) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram. 18(g), along with FIGS. 18(a) to 18(f), shows in chronological order an example of notification (Notification Example 6) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 20(a) to 20(c), along with FIGS. 20(d) to (i), are an example of notification (notification It is a figure showing example 7) in chronological order. (d) to (i), together with FIGS. 19(a) to (c), show an example of notification (Notification Example 7) when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (a) to (f), together with FIGS. 22(g) to (j), show an example of notification (Notification Example 8) when the hopper is disconnected during setting changes in the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (g) to (j), together with FIGS. 21(a) to (f), show an example of notification (Notification Example 8) when the hopper is disconnected during setting change of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (a) to (f), along with FIGS. 24(g) to (l) and FIGS. 25(m) to (o), show cases in which the reel is disconnected while changing the settings of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of notification (notification example 9) in chronological order. (g) to (l), along with FIGS. 23(a) to (f) and 25(m) to (o), show cases in which the reel is disconnected while changing the settings of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of notification (notification example 9) in chronological order. (m) to (o), along with FIGS. 23(a) to (f) and 24(g) to (l), show cases in which the reels are disconnected while changing the settings of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of notification (notification example 9) in chronological order. (a) to (f), together with FIGS. 27(g) to (k), show an example of a notification (Notification Example 10) when a reel is disconnected while changing the settings of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (g) to (k), along with FIGS. 26(a) to (f), show an example of a notification (Notification Example 10) when a reel is disconnected while changing the settings of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (a) to (f), along with FIGS. 29(g) to (j), show an example of notification (Notification Example 11) when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (g) to (j), along with FIGS. 30(a) to (f), show an example of notification (Notification Example 11) when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation of the slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (a) to (f), along with FIGS. 31(g) to (i), show an example of a notification (Notification Example 12) when a reel is disconnected during setting confirmation of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order. (g) to (i), together with FIGS. 30(a) to (f), show an example of a notification (Notification Example 12) when a reel is disconnected during setting confirmation of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram shown in chronological order.

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

In the slot machine of this embodiment, a predetermined number of game media are inserted, and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols start rotating when a predetermined rotation start instruction operation is received. Based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, the propriety of internal winning of the plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually stops rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation, If the conditions determined by the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the plurality of reels stop match the predetermined payout conditions, the game media will be paid out and the game will end; if not, the game media will be paid out. This is a game machine that plays a series of games that end without paying out.

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

A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . In the embodiment, the state in which the front door 102 is open to the main body 101 is sometimes referred to as "door open" or "open state", and the state in which the front door 102 is closed to the main body 101 is sometimes referred to as "door open" or "open state". The (closed) state is sometimes referred to as "door closed" or "closed state."

Three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface (not shown) are stored in the center of the main body 101, and are rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured so that it can be done. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

In this embodiment, a suitable number of each pattern is printed on a band-like member at equal intervals, and this band-like member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to constitute each reel 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed vertically from the reel window 113, making a total of nine symbols visible. By rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols visible to the player changes. In other words, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays combinations of a plurality of types of symbols. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. Further, in this embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation positions of the reels are not limited to this.

A backlight (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the reel window 113 is arranged on the back side of each reel 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight be shielded for each pattern so that each pattern can be illuminated evenly. In addition, inside the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (index sensor; not shown) consisting of a light emitting part and a light receiving part is provided near each reel 110 to 112, and the light emitting part of this optical sensor A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel is configured to pass between the light-receiving section and the light-receiving section. The position of the symbol on the reel in the rotational direction is determined based on the detection result of this sensor, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the desired symbol is displayed on the winning line.

The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates the winning line 114 that becomes valid. The valid winning line 114 is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as game media. There are five winning lines 114. For example, if one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line will be valid, and if two medals are being bet, three horizontal winning lines (the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line) will be valid, and the medal will be When 3 coins are bet, 5 lines including the downward right winning line and the upward right winning line may be made valid as the winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines 114 is not limited to 5 lines, and for example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right horizontal winning line, The five winning lines, the downward winning line and the upward winning line to the right, may be set as valid winning lines, or the same number of winning lines may be uniformly set as valid winning lines, regardless of the number of bets.

The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus combination) has been internally won in an internal lottery for winning combinations, which will be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. be. The game medal insertion possible lamp 124 is a lamp for informing the player that game medals can be inserted. The replay lamp 122 notifies the player that the current game can be replayed (no need to insert medals) when the player wins a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It's a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for performance.

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

The medal slot 141 is an slot for the player to insert medals at the time of starting a game. That is, medals can be inserted electronically (bet operation) using the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal slot 141. It is a meaning that includes.

The stored medal number display 125 is a display device for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for numerically displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game). The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals paid out to the player as a result of winning some winning combination. In this embodiment, the stored token number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout token number display 127 are composed of seven segment (SEG) displays. Note that the payout number display 127 of this embodiment also functions as an effect device that notifies information regarding the stop operation (for example, the order of operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, etc.).

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

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

Hereinafter, the operations on the stop buttons 137 to 139 will be referred to as stop operations, the first stop operation will be referred to as the first stop operation, the next stop operation will be referred to as the second stop operation, the last stop operation will be referred to as the third stop operation, and the first stop operation will be referred to as the third stop operation. The reel that is the target of the operation may be referred to as a first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is sometimes referred to as the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is sometimes referred to as the third stop reel. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all of the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. The order of operations in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 and the stop operation is called "order of push operations" or simply "push in order", and the order of operations in which the first stop reel is the center reel 111 and the stop operation is called "order of push operations" or simply "push in order". The operation sequence in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 as a stop operation is called the "reverse push operation order" or simply "reverse push." In addition, in this embodiment, the order of operations based on the combination of the stop operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be abbreviated. For example, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is "left", a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. It is written as "left center right". Note that a light emitting body may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitting body may be turned on to notify the player.

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

A title panel 162 is provided at the bottom of the stop button unit 136 for displaying the model name and pasting various certificate stamps. A medal payout opening 155 and a medal receiving tray 161 are provided at the bottom of the title panel 162.

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

A presentation device 160 is disposed at the top of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided at the top of the presentation device 160. This production device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 consisting of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. , effect image display device), and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (on the player's side). It has a structure that appears.

The liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 of this embodiment also functions as a presentation device that executes a presentation to be described later.

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

Note that it does not need to be a liquid crystal display device, as long as it is configured to be able to display various performance images and various game information, such as a multi-segment display (7 segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, etc. , a reel (drum), or a display device consisting of a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and is configured so that the entirety can be visually recognized by the player. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Furthermore, a decoration (not shown) may be provided around the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration, making the display screen appear oddly shaped. Although the display screen is a flat surface in this embodiment, it may be a curved surface.

<Circuit configuration of control section>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control section of the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIG. 2. Note that this figure is a circuit block diagram of the control section.

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

<Main control section>
First, the main control section 300 of the slot machine 100 will be explained. The main control unit 300 is equipped with a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and this basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used for internal lottery of winning combinations, stop of reels, etc. ROM 306 for storing position etc., RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I/O 310 for controlling input/output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. Equipped with WDT (watch dog timer) 314. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and RAM 308, and the same applies to the first sub-control unit 400 and second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of this basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is sent to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 uses this interrupt request as a trigger to monitor each sensor and transmit drive pulses. For example, if the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the frequency division data of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the reference time of the interrupt is 256 x 47 ÷ 8 MHz. =1.504ms.

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

In addition, the main control unit 300 includes 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 input from the medal slot 141) at each interrupt time. A medal reception sensor for medals, a start lever 135 sensor, a stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, a stop button 139 sensor, a payment button 134 sensor, a medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, an index sensor for the reel 110, The state of the reel 111 index sensor, reel 112 index sensor, performance button 192 sensor, etc.) is monitored.

Note that when the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, it outputs a signal indicating this detection to the random value 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 slot 141, and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by a player. A stop button 137 sensor, a stop button 138 sensor, and a stop button 139 sensor are installed on each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and insert medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 as medals to be inserted into the game. Detect input operation in case. The payment button 134 sensor is provided on the payment 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. Note that each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

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

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

Further, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 connects a slot to an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 334. Outputs gaming information (for example, gaming status) of the machine 100. The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply that is supplied to the main control unit 1300. In this embodiment, if the voltage is less than 9 V), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

Further, the main control section 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting commands to the first sub-control section 400, and enables communication with the first sub-control section 400. Note that information communication between the main control section 300 and the first sub-control section 400 is one-way communication, and the main control section 300 can send signals such as commands to the first sub-control section 400; Signals such as commands cannot be sent from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

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

The CPU 404 transmits frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines the interrupt time based on the received 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The CPU 504 transmits frequency division data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines the interrupt time based on the received 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.

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

<Design arrangement>
The symbol arrangement on each of the reels 110 to 112 described above will be explained using FIG. 3(a). Note that this figure is a plan view showing the arrangement of symbols on each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112).

On each reel 110 to 112, a predetermined number of symbols (in this embodiment, 21 symbols with numbers 0 to 20) of a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. Further, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on each reel 110 to 112. For example, in this 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 “Bell” symbol. "Watermelon" designs are placed on each page.

<Type of winning role>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIG. 3(b). The figure shows the types of winning combinations (including activation combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the activation or payout of each winning combination. Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the big bonus (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as bonus combinations that transfer to bonus games, and replays are played without inserting new medals. The winning roles that can be played are sometimes called "operating roles" to be distinguished from the winning roles, but the "winning roles" in this embodiment include the operating roles, such as the big bonus, regular bonus, and re-playing role. is included. In addition, "winning" in this embodiment includes the case where a symbol combination of an active role that does not involve a payout of medals (does not involve a payout of medals) is displayed on the active line, such as a big bonus, a regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small winning combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and a replay. 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 winning combination (activation winning combination) that starts a big bonus game (BB game) upon winning. The corresponding symbol combinations are "BB1 symbol (also called white 7) - BB1 symbol - BB1 symbol" for BB1, and "BB2 symbol (also called blue 7) - BB2 symbol - BB2 symbol" for BB2. Furthermore, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. In other words, if BB1 or BB2 is internally won, a flag indicating this will be set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 or BB2 is not won in that game, the winning will not be possible. The flag indicating internal winning will remain on until the next game, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 will be internally won, and the symbol combination "White 7-White 7-White 7" corresponding to BB1 and the symbol corresponding to BB2 will remain on. The combination "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" is in a state where they all win prizes.

"Regular Bonus (RB)" (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "RB") is a special combination (operating combination) that starts a regular bonus game (RB game) upon winning. The corresponding symbol combination is "RB symbol (also referred to as bonus) - RB symbol - RB symbol". Note that flag carryover is also carried out for RB in the same way as for BB described above. However, in the big bonus game (BB game), the start of the big bonus game is not subject to the internal winning of the regular bonus game (RB game) or the display of the symbol combination on the winning line. The regular bonus game may be started later, and when one regular bonus game ends, the next regular bonus game may be started immediately, so that the regular bonus game is automatically started.

``Small winning combinations (cherry, watermelon, bell) (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as ``cherry,'' ``watermelon,'' and ``bell'') are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out upon winning, and the corresponding symbols The combinations are "cherry pattern - ANY pattern - ANY pattern" for cherry, "watermelon pattern - watermelon pattern - watermelon pattern" for watermelon, and "bell pattern - bell pattern - bell pattern" for bell. The corresponding payout numbers are as shown in the same figure, and are 4 for cherries, 12 for watermelons, and 8 for bells. In the case of "cherry symbol - ANY symbol - ANY symbol", the symbol on the left reel 110 only needs to be the "cherry" symbol, and the symbols on the middle reel 111 and right reel 112 may be any symbol.

"Replay" is a winning combination (activation combination) that allows you to play the next game without inserting medals (game media) by winning a prize, and no medals are paid out. Note that the corresponding symbol combination for replay is "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol."

Here, we will outline the internal winning probability of winning combinations.

The internal winning probability for each role is calculated by converting numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each role to numerical data within the range of random numbers obtained during the internal lottery (65536 in this embodiment), which will be described later. It is calculated by dividing the value by . The lottery data is divided in advance into several numerical ranges, and each numerical range is associated with each win or loss. In the winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any combination, and the internal winning combination is determined. In reality, this lottery data has settings 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities for at least one role, and game parlor staff can arbitrarily select and set any of the settings. .

In this embodiment, watermelon and cherry are each won internally in the winning combination internal lottery process, and when the operation timing of the stop operation is suitable. Hereinafter, watermelon and cherry will also be referred to as chance roles. In addition, Bell wins when the winning combination is internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process and the stopping operations are performed in the correct stopping operation order. Hereinafter, Bell will also be referred to as Oshiunyaku.

The AT state is a gaming state in which information (details of a stop operation) that is advantageous to the player is notified when a chance winning combination or a pushing success winning combination is internally won. In the AT state, the effect image display device 157 and the payout number display device 127 are used to execute an operation navigation that notifies you of the details of the stop operation that will help you win a prize. Specifically, if the push winning combination is internally won in the AT state, the stop operation order is announced, and if the chance combination is internally won in the AT state, the stop operation timing (indication of the internally won combination) is notified. Since the operation navigation is executed, the player can easily win a predetermined small winning combination by following the stop operation details of the operation navigation. In other words, the AT state is a state in which a large profit is given to the player by the operation navigation.

On the other hand, the normal state is a state in which the operation navigation is not executed even if a chance winning combination or a pushing success winning combination is internally won.

In this embodiment, if the AT lottery is won in the normal state, the AT state is entered. In the AT lottery, for example, the propriety of winning may be determined based on the results of an internal lottery for winning combinations. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the number of games played in the normal state after the end of the AT state reaches a predetermined threshold (hereinafter referred to as the number of ceiling games), the AT state is entered. That is, if the player wins the AT lottery in the normal state or if the number of games played in the normal state reaches the ceiling number of games, the player shifts to the AT state and is given a predetermined number of AT games. In addition, in the AT state, an AT additional lottery for adding the number of AT games is performed, and if the AT additional lottery is won, a predetermined number of AT games is added. On the other hand, in the AT state, when the allotted number of AT games is played out, the AT state ends and the state shifts to the normal state.

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

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control section main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control section 300 will be explained using FIG. Note that this figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing by the main control section.

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

In step S102, a medal insertion/start operation reception process is executed. Here, it is determined by detection by the sensor circuit 320 whether there is an electronic medal insertion operation using the bet buttons 130 to 132 or a direct medal insertion operation from the medal insertion slot 141. turns on 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 unit 400. Note that if the player wins a replay combination in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so there is no need for the player to insert medals.

Further, a check is made as to whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated based on the detection by the sensor circuit 320, and if it is determined that the start lever 135 has been operated, the number of medals that have been inserted is determined, and the first sub-control unit 400 In response, preparations are made to send a start lever acceptance command indicating that the start lever 135 has been operated.

In step S103, valid winning lines are determined.

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

In step S105, an internal lottery process for winning combinations is performed. In the internal lottery process for winning combinations, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read out according to the current gaming state (RT system gaming state), and the internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104. I do. As a result of the internal lottery, if any winning combination (including an activation combination) is internally won, the condition device (flag) of the internally won combination is activated (the flag of that winning combination is turned ON). Further, in this step S105, preparations are made to transmit an internal winning command indicating the result of the winning internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, if a watermelon is internally won, preparations are made to send an internal winning command indicating that a watermelon has been internally won to the first sub-control unit 400, and the result of the internal lottery for the winning combination is a loss (the winning combination is not the winning combination). (non-winning), preparations are made to transmit an internal winning command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400.

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

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

In step S108, reel stop control processing is performed. In the reel stop control process, stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any stop button is pressed, the stop data of the reel stop data is sent to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. Referring to this, any one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop data. If all the reels 110 to 112 have stopped, the process advances to step S109. In addition, 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 (in detail, for the first stop operation, a stop button reception 1 command, a second stop operation (for the stop button reception 2 command, for the third stop operation, the stop button reception 3 command) is prepared to be sent to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel Reel stop command regarding the stop position (in detail, for the first stop reel, reel stop 1 command, for the second stop operation, reel stop 2 command, for the third stop operation, reel stop command) 3 command) to the first sub-control unit 400.

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

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

In step S111, a game state control process is performed. In this gaming state control process, control is performed to transition the gaming state (RT-based gaming state, AT-based gaming state), and for example, in the case of a BB win, preparations are made to start BB gaming from the next time. do. Further, in this step S111, preparations are made to transmit a gaming status command indicating the gaming status to the first sub-control unit 400.

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

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described using FIG. Note that this figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main control section timer interrupt processing.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined period (approximately once every 2 ms in this embodiment). Start processing at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

In step S203, input port status update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input through the input ports of the I/O 310, the presence or absence of the detection signals is monitored, and the RAM 308 is partitioned for each type of sensor 318. The signal state is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

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

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

In step S206, a command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, depending on the command type included in the received output schedule information, it becomes possible to determine performance control according to changes in game control in the main control unit 300, and also to determine the performance control according to the change in game control in the main control unit 300. Based on the information of the command data, it becomes possible to determine the content of production control.

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

In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S203, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormalities, medal payout abnormalities, etc. is monitored, and if an error is detected, (Illustration omitted) Executes error handling. Furthermore, settings are made for the medal selector 170 (a medal blocker operated by a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators according to the current gaming state.

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

In step S210, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt termination process are performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the values of each register temporarily saved in step S201 are set to the original registers. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control section main processing shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S211, specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the state at power outage upon power restoration are saved to a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as recovery data, and power outage processing such as initialization of input/output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main control section main processing shown in FIG.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using FIG. 6. Note that FIG. 6A is a flowchart of the main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6(c) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing by the first sub-control unit 400.

First, the main processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be explained using FIG. 6(a).

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

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

In step S303, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S304, command processing, which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

In step S305, production control processing is performed. Here, preparations for the performance are made in accordance with the performance reservation information in the performance reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing processing such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing an update process of the effect data if it is necessary to update the effect data.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. 6(c). The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and uses this timer interrupt as a trigger to perform timer interrupt processing in a predetermined manner. Execute at the cycle of

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

In step S502, the command is sent to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S309, and the random value for effect is updated.

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

First, in step S3001 of FIG. 7(a), various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, initialization processing is first performed in step S601. In this initialization process, initialization of input/output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 508, initialization of the storage area in the VRAM 518, etc. are performed.

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

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

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

In step S605, production control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S604, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading out effect data for controlling an image related to a background image from the ROM 506 is executed. It also includes performing processes such as reading out performance data other than this from the ROM 506, and performing update processing of the performance data when it is necessary to update the performance data.

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

Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 will be explained using FIG. 7(b). This command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400.

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

Next, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 7(c). The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and uses this timer interrupt as a trigger to perform timer interrupt processing in a predetermined manner. Execute at the cycle of

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

In step S802, processing for updating the random number value for effect, etc. is performed.

Next, the image control process of step S6006 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 7(d). This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

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

In step S902, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 516. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process advances to step S903; otherwise, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. wait until

In step S903, parameters are set based on the performance scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S901, the CPU 504 displays information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes of the VRAM 518, image size , VRAM coordinates (location coordinates), transparency, etc.) to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 performs parameter settings according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

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

In step S905, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process advances to step S906; otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal is input. Wait for input.

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

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

FIG. 8 is a front view of the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 open. The main body 101 is a box that is surrounded by a top plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a bottom plate 264, and a back plate 242, and has an opening at the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores a main control board inside is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation hole 249 provided at the top of the back plate 242. Three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below. Further, a main board display device (main board 7 segments) 190 consisting of a 7 segment display is disposed on the main control board. The main board display 190 will be described later using FIG. 9(B), but the main board display 190 is one of the notification means that can notify information regarding the game (errors, operation status of the operation means, etc.) It is.

On the side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, on the left side plate 260, there is a first sub-control board that stores therein a first sub-control board constituting the first sub-control unit 400. A board storage case 220 is provided. Furthermore, an external centralized terminal board 248 is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side as viewed from the outside, which is connected to the main control board and outputs information about the slot machine 100 to an external device.

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

The power supply device 252 converts AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and powers each of the main control section 300, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500, etc., which will be described later. Supplies to the control unit and each device. Furthermore, it is equipped with a power storage circuit (e.g., a capacitor) for supplying power to predetermined components (e.g., RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, etc.) for a predetermined period (e.g., 10 days) even after external power is cut off. There is.

A medal auxiliary storage 240 is provided on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is provided behind this storage (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connection part to which a power cord 265 is connected, and the power cord 265 connected here extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 formed 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 a second sub-control board constituting the second sub-control unit 500 is housed above the liquid crystal display device 157. A second sub-board case 230 and an upper speaker 272 are provided. At the bottom of the liquid crystal display device 157, there are provided a medal selector 170 for sorting the inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which the medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops fraudulent medals, etc. into the medal receiving tray 161. There is. Furthermore, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 145.

<Notification means (display means)>
Next, the notification means included in the slot machine 100 will be explained using FIG. 9(A). FIG. 9(A) is a schematic diagram (front view) of the main parts of the notification means included in the slot machine 100.

The slot machine 100 includes a display means that can display information as one of the notification means. Examples of the display means included in the slot machine 100 include the liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 described using FIG. 1, the payout number display 127, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and FIG. In this embodiment, these display means include a liquid crystal display, an LED, a segment display, and the like.

FIG. 9(B) is a diagram showing an example of a display by the main board display 190. In this embodiment, the main board display 190 is composed of a 7-segment display, and predetermined game information is displayed by lighting one, a plurality, or all of the seven segments a to g. It is possible to notify.

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

In this embodiment, segment a of the main board display 190 is lit while the reset button is being operated, and segments b, c, and d are lit respectively for the stop button 137 (left stop button) and the stop button 138 (middle reel stop button). button), the stop button 139 (right reel stop button) is turned on. Furthermore, segment e is lit while the front door 102 is open. That is, the lighting of the segment e is a door open notification that indicates that the door of the game machine is opened. Door open notification usually starts when the front door 102 is opened and ends when the front door 102 is closed.

Furthermore, the segment f is turned on when a disconnection is detected in the cable (wiring) connected to the hopper (hereinafter abbreviated as hopper disconnection). That is, the lighting of segment f is a hopper disconnection notification that notifies a hopper disconnection. The hopper disconnection notification is started when the hopper is disconnected, and ends when the hopper disconnection is resolved (when the hopper wiring is connected).

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

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

In this embodiment, a reel error occurs when the reel is broken, and the reel error is resolved when the reel break is resolved. However, in this embodiment, even if a reel error occurs due to reel breakage, error notification regarding the reel error is not performed. In this embodiment, in the case of a reel error due to reel breakage, the reels 110 to 112 do not rotate even if the start lever 135 is operated in a normal game, so it is easy to understand the reel error, and the reel breakage notification is Therefore, error notification regarding reel errors is not performed. In other words, it can be said that the slot machine 100 does not recognize reel breakage as a reel error.

Note that the notification mode by each of the segments a to g is not limited to the lighting of the segment, but may also be such that each status is notified by blinking or extinguishing the segment. For example, each state may be notified by transitioning from lighting to turning off. The main board display 190 may be any device that can notify information related to games, such as errors other than the exemplified errors (e.g., RAM failure), and information other than the exemplified operation information (e.g., game status, winnings, etc.). It may also be something that notifies you of the winning combination (winning combination, winning combination).

<Various notification/notification means (sound output means)>
The slot machine 100 includes a sound output means capable of outputting sound as one of the notification means. Examples of sound output means included in the slot machine 100 include the speakers 272 and 277 described using FIG. 2.

<Various notification/notification means (light emitting means)>
The slot machine 100 includes a light emitting means capable of emitting (outputting) light as one of the notification means. The light emitting means provided in the slot machine 100 includes, for example, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, the reel backlight 148 of each reel 110 to 112, the production button 192, the stop buttons 137 to 139, and the start lever described using FIG. 135, etc., and in this embodiment, all of these light emitting means are composed of LEDs.

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

<Notification in case of hopper disconnection while changing settings>
Next, using FIGS. 11 to 20, we will explain the notification when the hopper is disconnected during a setting change, but first, we will explain an example of the notification when the hopper is disconnected during normal play. . FIGS. 9(a) to (c), FIGS. 10(d) to (i), and FIGS. 11(j) to (k) are diagrams chronologically showing examples of notifications when the hopper is disconnected during normal gaming. It is.

Note that when the slot machine 100 is powered on after a certain operation (turning from off to on) using the setting key is performed, the slot machine 100 enters a state in which setting values can be changed (also referred to as setting change mode). is configured to do so. In addition, in the setting change mode, each time you operate a setting switch (for example, in this embodiment, the reset button has the function of a setting switch, but a different switch or button may be used), the setting value is changed. The setting change mode is configured to end when the start lever is operated and a certain operation (from on to off) is performed using the setting key.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during normal gaming (hereinafter referred to as notification example 1)
The state shown in FIG. 9(a) is the state before power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, notifications are provided by display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), notifications by light emitting means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), No notification is provided by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278).

The state shown in FIG. 9(b) is a state in which an employee of the game parlor or the like opens the front door 102, turns the setting key from off to on, and then turns on the power switch located inside the main body 101. The power has been turned on after operation. Specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, until preparations for initial settings are completed. In this state, the slot machine 100 does not output audio from the speakers 272 and 277. On the other hand, since the opening/closing sensor detects that the front door 102 is opened, the slot machine 100 lights up the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 in red to indicate that the front door 102 is in the open state. At the same time as the door opening light is emitted, the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open, and the screen of the liquid crystal display 157 shows that the power is on. A power-on display is performed to indicate that the power has been turned on (for example, a character string "Power has been turned on" is displayed).

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

The state shown in FIG. 10(d) is a state where the set value is being changed (incremented). In the same state, each time a press operation of a setting switch (for example, a reset button) is detected, the currently set setting values 1 to 6 are updated by 1, and the slot machine 100 is updated by adding 1. The set value (for example, "5") is displayed on the payout number display 127. In addition, since this state is a setting change mode (settings are being changed), the slot machine 100 makes a setting change sound (for example, a sound of "Settings are being changed") indicating that the setting value can be changed. ) is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a setting changing display (for example, a display of a character string "Settings changing") indicating that the setting value can be changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. Note that since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 emits door opening light (red light) from the upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, and production button 192, and from the main board display 190. Continue the door open notification (segment e lights up in red).

The state shown in FIG. 10(e) is a state in which the setting value has been determined and the setting change mode has been completed, that is, the start lever 135 has been operated and the setting key has been turned from on to off. . In the same state, since the setting change has been completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting change in progress display and makes a door opening sound (for example, "The door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is open. A voice saying "The door is open" is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, a character string "Door is open") is output on the liquid crystal display 157. indicate. Note that since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 emits door opening light (red light) from the upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, and production button 192, and from the main board display 190. Continue the door open notification (segment e lights up in red).

In this example, the state in which the settings are being changed is more important than the state in which the front door 102 is open, so as shown in FIGS. 9(c) and 10(d), Notifications (specifically, settings changing sound, settings changing display) are given priority over notifications indicating that the front door 102 is open (door opening sound, door opening display). There is. Then, when the setting change is completed, as shown in FIG. 10(e). A notification (door opening sound, door opening display) indicating that the front door 102 is in an open state is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the setting change mode is completed, the door open display is displayed and the door open sound is output, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting change indicating that the setting change mode is completed A completion sound may be output, and a setting change completion display may be displayed to indicate that the setting change mode has been completed.

The state shown in FIG. 10(f) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 emit door opening light (for example, red lighting), and the speakers 272 and 277 generate a door opening sound. (e.g., a voice saying "The door is open") and the main board display 190 to notify the door open (e.g., lighting segment e in red). The display 127 is turned on and a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, and presentation button 192 are turned on in a presentation mode.

The state shown in FIG. 10(g) is a state in which a hopper disconnection occurs during normal gaming after the front door 102 is closed (for example, while the reels 110 to 112 are rotating). In the same state, the slot machine 100 lights up the segment f of the main board display 190 in red to notify a hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected. Not performed. Note that since the slot machine 100 continues the normal game without giving an error notification, the stored coin number display 125 and the payout number display 127 continue to light up, and the liquid crystal display 157 continues to display the normal game. The upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 continue to be lit in the effect mode.

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

The state shown in FIG. 10(h) shows a state in which a bell is won and a medal payout occurs as the normal game progresses. In this state, the hopper is disconnected, so medals cannot be dispensed. Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error display indicating that a hopper error has occurred (for example, a display of the character string "Hopper error. Please call an attendant") on the liquid crystal display device 157, and displays a hopper error display indicating that a hopper error has occurred. A hopper error code (e.g., "E4") indicating a hopper error is displayed on the payout number display 127, and an error code (e.g., "E4") indicating a hopper error is displayed on the payout number display 127, indicating that a hopper error has occurred. A hopper error sound (for example, a sound saying "This is a hopper error") is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

In this example, when a hopper disconnection occurs as described above, an error notification regarding the hopper error is executed at the stage when medal payout occurs.

Note that in this state, a hopper error has occurred and the normal game cannot be continued, so the slot machine 100 emits abnormal light (for example, lights up in red) using the upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, and production button 192. At the same time, the main board display 190 continues to notify the hopper disconnection (segment f lights up in red).

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

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

The state shown in FIG. 11(k) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a clerk at the gaming parlor after the error has been resolved. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, and production button 192 emit door opening light, the speakers 272 and 277 output the door opening sound, and the main board display While ending the door open notification by the device 190 (for example, lighting of segment e in red), the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are turned on, and the liquid crystal display device 157 displays the normal game screen. , the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 are turned on in the effect mode.

In notification example 1, medals are paid out in the state shown in FIG. 11(j), that is, at the timing when the reset button is operated, but in the state shown in FIG. 11(k), that is, when the front door 102 is closed. The medals may be paid out at the same timing.

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

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

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

The state shown in FIG. 12(d) is a state in which a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change. In the same state, the slot machine 100 lights up the segment f of the main board display 190 in red to notify a hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected. Not performed. Furthermore, regarding the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to issue door open notification (lighting of segment e in red) through the main board display 190. . Note that since the slot machine 100 continues to be in the setting change mode, the storage number display 125, the payout number display 127, the liquid crystal display 157, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 are as shown in the figure. The notification mode similar to 11(c) will continue.

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

In this manner, in this example, if a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change, it is possible to continue the setting change operation. This is due to setting changes being given priority over hopper disconnection.

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

The state shown in FIG. 12(g) is a state in which the setting value has been determined and the setting change mode has been completed, that is, the start lever 135 has been operated and the setting key has been turned from on to off. . In the same state, since the setting change has been completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting change in progress display and makes a door opening sound (for example, "The door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is open. A voice saying "The door is open" is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, a character string "Door is open") is output on the liquid crystal display 157. indicate. Note that since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to notify the main board display 190 that the door is open (segment e lights up in red).

In this example, if a hopper error occurs while changing the settings, and only the cause of the hopper error is resolved, the error notification regarding the hopper error will not be performed even after the settings change mode ends, and the error notification regarding the door opening will not be sent. Notification (for example, output of door opening sound, display of door opening indication, etc.) is performed. In other words, even if the cause of a hopper error occurs during a setting operation, the setting operation continues to be effective, and if the cause of the hopper error is resolved during a setting change, the door opening related We are trying to carry out notifications.

The state shown in FIG. 12(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are turned on, a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are turned on in a performance mode.

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

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

The notification mode shown in FIGS. 13(a) to 13(f), that is, the notification mode that eliminates the cause of the hopper error due to the hopper disconnection occurring before the power is turned on and during the setting change, is the notification mode shown in FIG. Since this is substantially the same as the notification mode shown in a) to FIG. 12(f), the explanation will focus on the different points.

Since the liquid crystal display device 157 of this example requires time to power on, the slot machine 100 is preparing the screen as shown in FIGS. 13(a) to 13(f) when the power is powered on. 13(b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and when the power is turned on, the speakers 272 and 277 of this example As shown in Figures 13(c) to 13(f), a power-on sound indicating that the power has been turned on (for example, the sound of "Power has been turned on") is output, and while the settings are being changed, As shown, a door opening sound (for example, a sound saying "The door is open") is output.

In this way, in the settings change mode, instead of the settings change display and settings change sound (see FIGS. 11(c) to 12(f)), a screen preparation display and door opening sound may be output. . In other words, it is not necessary to perform notification regarding the setting change during the setting change.

The state shown in FIG. 14(g) is a state in which the setting value has been determined and the setting change mode has been completed, that is, the start lever 135 has been operated and the setting key has been turned from on to off. . In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays a list of error displays (for example, a list of errors related to the gaming machine such as "hopper error", "door open error", "medal selection error"), and also A door open error display is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 in such a manner that "door open error" is selected and becomes active (a manner in which the door open error is emphasized). That is, by highlighting the door opening error in the error display list, the player is notified that a door opening error has occurred. Further, the slot machine 100 continuously outputs a door opening sound (for example, a sound saying "The door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is in an open state. Note that since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to notify the main board display 190 that the door is open (segment e lights up in red).

In this example, if a hopper error occurs while changing the settings, and only the cause of the hopper error is resolved, the error notification regarding the hopper error will not be performed even after the settings change mode ends, and the error notification regarding the door opening will not be sent. Notification (for example, output of door opening sound, display of door opening error display, etc.) is performed. In other words, even if the cause of a hopper error occurs during a setting operation, the setting operation continues to be effective, and if the cause of the hopper error is resolved during a setting change, the door opening related We are trying to carry out notifications.

The state shown in FIG. 14(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are turned on, a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are turned on in a performance mode.

The state shown in FIG. 14(i) is the state after the front door 102 is closed. In this state, the slot machine 100 displays a game screen on the liquid crystal display device 157. In other words, FIG. 14(i) shows that if only the cause of the hopper error is resolved (the hopper error is not resolved) and the front door 102 is closed during the setting change, the game will shift to normal gaming. ing.

The state shown in FIG. 14(j) shows a state in which a bell is won and a medal payout occurs as the normal game progresses. In this state, the hopper error has not been resolved, so medals cannot be dispensed. Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error display on the liquid crystal display device 157 in such a manner that "hopper error" is selected from the error display list and becomes active (a manner in which the hopper error is emphasized). A hopper error code (for example, "E4") indicating an error is displayed on the payout number display 127, and a hopper error sound (for example, a voice saying "Hopper error") indicating that a hopper error has occurred is displayed on the speaker. Output from 272 and 277.

In this example, when a hopper disconnection occurs in this manner, an error notification regarding the hopper error (hopper error display, hopper error code, hopper error sound) is executed at the stage when medal payout occurs.

The state shown in FIG. 14(k) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In this state, the hopper error has not been resolved and the door opening has been added to the state shown in FIG. The hopper error code is displayed on the payout number display 127, and the main board display 190 issues a door open notification (segment e lights up in red). Further, the slot machine 100 alternately outputs a door opening sound and a hopper error sound from the speakers 272 and 277. In this example, when the front door 102 in FIG. 14(k) is open, two types of error sounds are output: a door opening sound and a hopper error sound. Either one of the error sounds may be output, or one type of common error sound may be output.

In this example, when a hopper disconnection occurs as described above, if the front door 102 is opened after medals are paid out, an error notification regarding the hopper error and notification regarding the door opening are executed. .

The state shown in FIG. 14(l) is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved. In other words, the state where the hopper wire is disconnected, which is the cause of the hopper error, is the state when the reset button is operated while the wires are connected. In the same state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 finishes displaying the hopper error code on the payout number display 127 and hopper error display on the liquid crystal display 157, and opens the front door 102. Since this is the state, the liquid crystal display 157 displays a door open error, the speakers 272 and 277 output a door open sound, and the main board display 190 issues a door open notification (segment e lights up in red). Further, since the medals have been paid out, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout number display 127 (for example, "8").

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

- Modified example of notification when the hopper is disconnected while changing settings (hereinafter referred to as notification example 4)
In the notification example 3 mentioned above, if the hopper is disconnected during the setting change and the cause of the hopper error is resolved (just eliminate the disconnection and do not operate the reset button), medals will be paid out in the normal game after the setting change is completed. A hopper error would occur when this occurred (see Figures 13(f) to 14(j)), but apart from this, the hopper was disconnected while changing the settings, which caused the hopper error. In order to solve this problem, the hopper error may not occur even when medals are paid out in the normal game after the setting change is completed.

FIGS. 15(a) to 15(c) are diagrams showing an example of notification of such a modification in chronological order. FIGS. 15(a) to (c) are diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 14(i) to (j). In other words, in Figures 15(a) to (c), the hopper is disconnected during the setting change, and after the cause of the hopper error is resolved (just eliminate the disconnection, do not operate the reset button), the setting change is finished, and the normal game is resumed. It shows the notification mode when medal payout occurs. As shown in FIGS. 15(a) to 15(c), even if medals are paid out, the game may be continued without notification regarding the hopper error.

In this example, if the hopper is disconnected during the setting change and the cause of the hopper error is resolved, the error notification regarding the hopper error will not be made at the stage when medal payout occurs after transitioning to the normal game. I try to proceed with the normal game.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected while changing settings (hereinafter referred to as notification example 5)
Next, another example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described using FIGS. 16(a) to 16(f) and FIGS. 17(g) to (j). Figures 16(a) to 17(j) are diagrams chronologically showing examples of notifications when the hopper is disconnected during setting changes and the setting changes are completed without resolving the cause of the hopper error. It is. Note that FIGS. 16(a) to (f) and FIGS. 17(g) to (j) show notifications when the setting change is completed without resolving the cause of the hopper error in the configuration of notification example 2 described above. An example is shown in chronological order, and the notification modes in FIGS. 16(a) to 16(e) are the same as those in FIGS. 11(a) to (c) and FIGS. 12(d) to (e). Therefore, the explanation will be omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 16(f) is a state in which the setting change has been completed and the hopper disconnection that is the cause of the hopper error has not been resolved, that is, the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned from on to off. has been carried out. In the same state, since the setting change has been completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting change in progress display and makes a door opening sound (for example, "The door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is open. A voice saying "The door is open" is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, a character string "Door is open") is output on the liquid crystal display 157. indicate.

In this example, if a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change, and the setting change is completed before the hopper disconnection is resolved, an error notification regarding the hopper error will not be issued, and a notification regarding the door opening (door opening sound, Door open display).

The state shown in FIG. 17(g) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays on the liquid crystal display device 157 a hopper error display indicating that a hopper error has occurred (for example, a display of a character string "Hopper error. Please call an attendant"), A hopper error code (for example, "E4") indicating a hopper error is displayed on the payout number display 127, and a hopper error sound (for example, a voice saying "Hopper error") indicating that a hopper error has occurred is displayed. Output from speakers 272 and 277.

In this example, if a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change and the setting change is completed and the front door 102 is closed before the hopper disconnection is resolved, an error notification regarding the hopper error (hopper error display, hopper error display, hopper error code, hopper error sound).

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

The state shown in FIG. 17(i) is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved. In other words, this is the state after the hopper disconnection, which is the cause of the hopper error, has been resolved by wiring connection and the reset button has been operated. In the same state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error code on the payout number display 127, a hopper error display on the liquid crystal display 157, and a hopper disconnection alarm ( At the same time, since the front door 102 is in an open state, a door open display is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 (for example, a character string "The door is open"), a speaker 272, 277 outputs a door opening sound (for example, a "door is open" sound), and the main board display 190 issues a door open notification (segment e lights up in red).

The state shown in FIG. 17(j) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by a clerk at the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are turned on, a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are turned on in a performance mode.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected while changing settings (hereinafter referred to as notification example 6)
Next, using FIGS. 18(a) to 18(f) and FIG. 19(g), another example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described. 18(a) to 18(f) and FIG. 19(g) show cases where the hopper is disconnected during a setting change, and the front door 101 is temporarily closed before the setting change is completed without resolving the cause of the hopper error. FIG. 6 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification when setting changes are completed after closing. Note that the notification mode from changing the setting to turning on the power is the same as that shown in FIGS. 16(a) to 16(c) of notification example 5, and thus the drawings and description will be omitted. Moreover, since the notification mode in FIGS. 18(a) and (b) is the same as the notification mode in FIGS. 16(d) and (e), the description thereof will be omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 18(c) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In other words, this shows a state where the front door 102 is closed when the hopper is disconnected during a setting change (see FIG. 18(a)) and the cause of the hopper error is not resolved, and the setting change is not completed. . In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the slot machine 100 ends the door open notification (for example, lighting of segment e in red) by the main board display 190, but the setting is being changed. Sound output continues while displaying and changing settings.

The state shown in FIG. 18(d) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by an employee of the game parlor or the like. Since this state is a state in which the door is opened in addition to the state shown in FIG. 18(c), the slot machine 100 uses the main board display 190 to notify that the door is open (segment e lights up in red).

In this example, unlike notification example 5, as shown in FIGS. 18(c) and 18(d), no notification regarding the hopper error is given when the front door 102 is opened or closed. This is because prioritization is given to notifications regarding setting changes until the setting changes are completed.

The state shown in FIG. 18(e) is a state in which the setting change has been completed and the hopper disconnection that is the cause of the hopper error has not been resolved, that is, the start lever 135 is operated and the setting key is turned from on to off. has been carried out. In the same state, since the setting change has been completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting change in progress display on the liquid crystal display device 157 and ends the output of the setting change in progress sound from the speakers 272 and 277, and the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error display (e.g., "Hopper error. Please call staff") and a door open display (e.g., "door is open") on the LCD 157, and displays the hopper error code. (for example, "E4") is displayed on the payout number display 127, and the main board display 190 issues a door open notification (segment e lights up in red). Further, the slot machine 100 outputs a hopper error sound after outputting a door opening sound from the speakers 272 and 277.

In this example, if a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change and the setting change is completed before the hopper disconnection is resolved, an error notification regarding the hopper error (hopper error display, hopper error code, hopper error sound) will be sent. Execute.

The state shown in FIG. 18(f) is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved. In other words, this is the state after the hopper disconnection, which is the cause of the hopper error, has been resolved by wiring connection and the reset button has been operated. In the same state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 displays a hopper error code on the payout number display 127, a hopper error display on the liquid crystal display 157, and a hopper disconnection alarm ( At the same time, since the front door 102 is in an open state, a door open display is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 (for example, the text "Door is open"), and the speakers 272 and 277 are displayed. The main board display 190 outputs a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "The door is open"), and the main board display 190 issues a door opening notification (segment e lights up in red).

The state shown in FIG. 19(g) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are turned on, a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are turned on in a performance mode.

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation (hereinafter referred to as notification example 7)
In the above example, the notification when the hopper is disconnected while changing the settings has been described, but the same applies to the notification when the hopper is disconnected while confirming the settings. When applying the above notification examples 2 to 6 when the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation, change the "timing to turn the setting key from on to off during setting change" to "turn on the setting key during setting confirmation". If the "timing of turning the switch back to off" is also replaced, it is possible to perform the same notification mode from then on.

Note that the slot machine 100 shifts to a state where the set value can be confirmed (also referred to as a setting confirmation mode) when a certain operation is performed using the setting key (operation to turn on from off) after the power is turned on. It is configured as follows. Further, the setting confirmation mode is configured to end when a certain operation (operation from on to off) is performed using a setting key.

Figures 19(a) to (c) and Figures 20(d) to (i) show the case where the hopper is disconnected during setting confirmation, and the setting confirmation is completed by eliminating only the cause of the hopper error. It is a figure which shows an example of notification in chronological order. The notifications during setting confirmation shown in FIGS. 19(a) to (c) and FIGS. 20(d) to (i) are shown in FIGS. 11(a) to (c) and FIGS. 12(d) to ( This is an example corresponding to the example of notification during setting change shown in i).

The state shown in FIG. 19(a) is the state before power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, notifications are provided by display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), notifications by light emitting means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), No notification is provided by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278).

The state shown in FIG. 19(b) is a state in which an employee of the game parlor or the like opens the front door 102 and operates the power switch disposed inside the main body 101 to turn on the power. Specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, until preparations for initial settings are completed. In this state, the slot machine 100 does not output audio from the speakers 272 and 277. On the other hand, since the opening/closing sensor detects that the front door 102 is opened, the slot machine 100 lights up the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 in red to indicate that the front door 102 is in the open state. At the same time as the door opening light is emitted, the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open, and the screen of the liquid crystal display 157 shows that the power is on. A power-on display is performed to indicate that the power has been turned on (for example, a character string "Power has been turned on" is displayed).

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

The state shown in FIG. 20(d) is a state in which an operation is performed to turn the setting key from off to on with the front door 102 opened by a clerk at the game parlor or the like. In other words, the state shown in FIG. 20(d) is the setting confirmation mode. In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays a setting confirmation indication (for example, a character string "Setting confirmation in progress") indicating that the setting value can be confirmed, and displays a payout number display on the liquid crystal display device 157. 127 displays the current setting value (for example, "4"). Furthermore, since the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is in an open state, the slot machine 100 continuously outputs a door opening sound (for example, a sound saying "The door is open") from the speakers 272 and 277.

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

The state shown in FIG. 20(f) is a state in which the hopper disconnection, which is the cause of the hopper error, has been resolved by wiring connection. In this state, since the hopper disconnection condition has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 ends the hopper disconnection notification (segment f lights up in red) by the main board display 190. The notification regarding other production devices is the same as that in FIG. 20(e). Note that the state shown in FIG. 20(f) is a state in which the hopper disconnection has been resolved, but the hopper error has not been resolved because the reset button has not been operated.

Note that in this example, in Figures 20(d) to (f), the door opening sound (for example, the sound of "The door is open") was output, but instead of this, the A sound indicating that the settings are being checked (for example, a sound saying "Settings are being checked") may be output.

The state shown in FIG. 20(g) is a state in which the setting confirmation mode has ended, that is, a state in which an operation has been performed to turn the setting key from on to off. In this state, since the setting confirmation has been completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting confirmation display and makes a door opening sound (for example, "Door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is open. A voice saying "The door is open" is output from the speakers 272 and 277, and a door open display indicating that the front door 102 is open (for example, a character string "Door is open") is output on the liquid crystal display 157. indicate. Note that since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to notify the main board display 190 that the door is open (segment e lights up in red).

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

The state shown in FIG. 20(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are turned on, a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are turned on in a performance mode.

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

・Notification when the hopper is disconnected while changing settings (when the cause of the first error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 8)
Next, an example of notification when the hopper is disconnected during setting change will be described using FIGS. 21(a) to 21(f) and FIGS. 22(g) to (j). In detail, Figures 21 (a) to (f) and Figures 22 (g) to (j) show that the hopper was disconnected during the setting change, and the operation to resolve the error (specifically, the hopper cable was disconnected). FIG. 6 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification when a reset button is operated after wiring is connected. Here, if a hopper disconnection occurs, medals cannot be paid out and the game cannot proceed, so a hopper disconnection is a phenomenon in which the game cannot proceed (a trouble in which medals cannot be paid out). It can also be said to be the cause.

The state shown in FIG. 21(a) is the state before power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, notifications are provided by display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), notifications by light emitting means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), No notification is provided by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278).

The state shown in FIG. 21(b) is a state in which a clerk at the game parlor or the like opens the front door 102, turns the setting key from off to on, and then turns on the power switch located inside the main body 101. The power has been turned on after operation. Specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, until preparations for initial settings are completed. In this state, the slot machine 100 does not output audio from the speakers 272 and 277. On the other hand, since the opening/closing sensor detects that the front door 102 is opened, the slot machine 100 lights up the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 in red to indicate that the front door 102 is in the open state. At the same time as the door opening light is emitted, the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open, and the screen of the liquid crystal display 157 shows that the power is on. A power-on display is performed to indicate that the power has been turned on (for example, a character string "Power has been turned on" is displayed).

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

The state shown in FIG. 21(d) is a state in which a hopper disconnection occurs during a setting change. In the same state, the slot machine 100 lights up the segment f of the main board display 190 in red to notify a hopper disconnection indicating that the hopper is disconnected. Not performed. Furthermore, regarding the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to issue door open notification (lighting of segment e in red) through the main board display 190. . Note that since the slot machine 100 continues to be in the setting change mode, the storage number display 125, the payout number display 127, the liquid crystal display 157, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 are as shown in the figure. The notification mode similar to 21(c) will continue.

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

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

In this example, if a hopper disconnection occurs while changing the settings, even if the hopper disconnection is resolved and the reset button is operated, that is, even if the method to eliminate the hopper error is performed, the hopper error will not occur. is not resolved, and a setting change operation is performed.

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

In this example, a hopper error occurred while changing the settings, and the cause of the hopper error (hopper disconnection) was resolved, but if the hopper error was not resolved, the hopper error occurred when the settings change was completed. I am trying to issue an error notification regarding this.

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

The state shown in FIG. 22(h) is a state in which the reset button is operated after the setting change is completed. This state is a state in which the hopper error has been resolved because the reset button was operated after the setting change was completed. In the same state, since the hopper error has been resolved, the slot machine 100 displays the hopper error code on the payout number display 127, displays the hopper error on the liquid crystal display 157, and outputs the hopper error sound from the speakers 272 and 277. At the same time as the front door 102 is in an open state, the speakers 272 and 277 output a door open sound (for example, the sound of "The door is open"), and the main board display 190 outputs a door open alarm. (lighting of segment e in red), and a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157.

In this example, the demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 in the state shown in FIG. Good too.

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

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

As described above, according to this example, the first error cause (for example, hopper disconnection) occurs while changing the settings, the first error cause is eliminated, and the first error resolution method (for example, Even if the hopper disconnection is resolved and a reset button operation is performed, the first error will not be resolved, and a notification regarding the first error will be issued after the settings are changed (for example, a notification regarding the hopper error). .

・Notification when the reel wiring is disconnected while changing settings (when the second cause of error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 9)
Next, using FIGS. 23(a) to (f), FIGS. 24(g) to (l), and FIGS. 25(m) to (o), if the wiring of reels 110 to 112 is disconnected during setting changes, An example of notification will be explained. In detail, FIGS. 23(a) to (f), FIGS. 24(g) to (l), and FIGS. 25(m) to (o) show that the wiring of reels 110 to 112 was disconnected during the setting change and an error occurred. FIG. 7 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification when an operation to eliminate the cause (specifically, an operation to connect the wires of the reels 110 to 112) is performed. Here, if a reel breakage occurs, the reels 110 to 112 cannot rotate and the game cannot proceed, so reel breakage can also be said to be the cause of the phenomenon in which the game cannot proceed (trouble where the reels do not rotate). .

The notification modes shown in FIGS. 23(a) to 23(c), which show notifications from before the power is turned on until the power is turned on when the settings are being changed, are the same as those in FIGS. 21(a) to (c) of notification example 8. , the explanation is omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 23(d) is a state in which a reel disconnection occurs during a setting change. In this state, the slot machine 100 issues a reel disconnection notification indicating that the reel is disconnected by lighting segment g of the main board display 190 in red. Furthermore, regarding the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to issue door open notification (lighting of segment e in red) through the main board display 190. . Note that since the slot machine 100 continues to be in the setting change mode, the storage number display 125, the payout number display 127, the liquid crystal display 157, the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the effect button 192 are as shown in the figure. The notification mode similar to 23(c) will continue.

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

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

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

The state shown in FIG. 24(g) is a state in which the setting value has been determined and the setting change mode has been completed, that is, the start lever 135 has been operated and the setting key has been turned from on to off. . In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting change in progress display and displays a demo screen on the liquid crystal display device 157. Furthermore, since the front door 102 is in an open state, the slot machine 100 outputs a door opening sound (for example, a sound saying "The door is open") from the speakers 272 and 277, and the main board display 190 Door open notification (for example, segment e lights up in red) continues.

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to a reel disconnection while changing the settings, and the cause of the reel error is resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error will not be executed at the timing when the settings change is completed, and the error notification regarding the reel error will not be executed. An announcement will be made.

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

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

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to reel breakage while changing the settings, and the cause of the reel error (reel breakage) is resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error will be sent when the settings change is completed. When the game is not played and the front door 102 is closed, the game shifts to the normal game.

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

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

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

The state shown in FIG. 25(m) is a state in which the front door 102 is opened by an employee of the game parlor or the like. This state is a state in which the door is opened in addition to the state shown in FIG. 24(l). Therefore, in addition to the notification mode shown in FIG. segment e is lit in red), and a door opening sound (for example, a voice saying "The door is open") is output from the speakers 272 and 277.

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

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

As described above, according to this example, if the second error cause (for example, reel disconnection) occurs while changing the settings, and the second error cause is eliminated (for example, when the reel disconnection is resolved), After the setting is changed, the second error notification (for example, the reel error notification) is not performed, and the game shifts to the normal game.

・Notification when the reel wiring is disconnected while changing settings (when the second cause of error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 10)
Next, an example of notification when the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 is disconnected during setting change will be described using FIGS. 26(a) to 26(f) and FIGS. 27(g) to (k). In detail, FIGS. 26(a) to 26(f) and 27(g) to (k) show that the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 was disconnected during the setting change, but the operation (specifically Specifically, it is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification when the setting change is completed without performing the operation of connecting the wires of the reels 110 to 112. Unlike notification example 9, notification example 10 is an example in which the reel wiring is not connected during the setting change (the cause of the second error has not been resolved).

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

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

In this example, even if the cause of the reel error (reel disconnection) has not been resolved, it is possible to perform the setting change operation.

The state shown in FIG. 26(f) is a state in which the setting value has been determined and the setting change mode has been completed, that is, the start lever 135 has been operated and the setting key has been turned from on to off. . In this state, since the setting change is completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting change in progress display and displays a demo screen on the liquid crystal display device 157. Furthermore, since the front door 102 is in an open state, the slot machine 100 outputs a door opening sound (for example, a sound saying "The door is open") from the speakers 272 and 277, and the main board display 190 Door open notification (for example, segment e lights up in red) and reel breakage notification (segment g lights up in red) continue.

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to a reel disconnection while changing the settings, and the cause of the reel error has not been resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error will not be executed when the settings change is completed, and the door will be opened. Announcements regarding this will be made.

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

27(h) to 27(k) show the operation of the start lever 135 with the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 disconnected, the opening of the front door 102, the wiring connection of the reels 110 to 112, and the opening of the front door 102. This shows the notification mode up to the closure. The notification modes shown in FIGS. 27(h) to 27(k) are the same as those shown in FIG. 24(l) and FIGS. 25(m) to 25(o) of notification example 9, so the description thereof will be omitted. .

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

・Notification when the hopper wiring is disconnected during setting confirmation (when the cause of the first error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 11)
Next, an example of notification when the hopper wiring is disconnected during setting confirmation will be described with reference to FIGS. 28(a) to 28(f) and FIGS. 29(g) to (j). In detail, Figures 28 (a) to (f) and Figures 29 (g) to (j) show that the hopper wiring was disconnected during setting confirmation, and the operation to resolve the error (specifically, the hopper FIG. 9 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification when a reset button is operated after connecting cable wiring.

The state shown in FIG. 28(a) is the state before power is turned on. In this state, since power is not supplied to the slot machine 100, notifications are provided by display means (liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, etc.), notifications by light emitting means (upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, etc.), No notification is provided by the sound output means (speakers 277, 278).

The state shown in FIG. 28(b) is a state in which an employee of the game parlor or the like opens the front door 102 and operates the power switch disposed inside the main body 101 to turn on the power. Specifically, this state is a state from when power is supplied to the slot machine 100 until a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, until preparations for initial settings are completed. In this state, the slot machine 100 does not output audio from the speakers 272 and 277. On the other hand, since the opening/closing sensor detects that the front door 102 is opened, the slot machine 100 lights up the upper lamp 142, the side lamp 144, and the production button 192 in red to indicate that the front door 102 is in the open state. At the same time as the door opening light is emitted, the segment e of the main board display 190 is lit in red to notify that the front door 102 is open, and the screen of the liquid crystal display 157 shows that the power is on. A power-on display is performed to indicate that the power has been turned on (for example, a character string "Power has been turned on" is displayed).

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

The state shown in FIG. 28(d) is a state in which a store employee or the like of the game parlor opens the front door 102 and performs an operation to turn the setting key from off to on. In other words, the state shown in FIG. 28(d) is the setting confirmation mode. In the same state, the slot machine 100 displays a setting confirmation display on the liquid crystal display device 157 (for example, a display of the character string "Setting confirmation") indicating that the setting value can be confirmed, and displays the number of payout coins. The current setting value (for example, "4") is displayed on the display 127. Furthermore, since the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is in an open state, the slot machine 100 continuously outputs a door opening sound (for example, a sound saying "The door is open") from the speakers 272 and 277.

The state shown in FIG. 28(e) is a state in which a hopper disconnection occurs during setting confirmation. In this state, the slot machine 100 notifies the hopper disconnection by lighting the segment f of the main board display 190 in red, but does not notify the hopper error at this point. do not have. Furthermore, since the slot machine 100 is in the setting confirmation mode, it continues to display the setting confirmation in progress display, output the door opening sound, and display the current setting value. Regarding the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to notify the main board display 190 that the door is open (segment e lights up in red).

The state shown in FIG. 28(f) is a state in which the hopper disconnection, which is the cause of the hopper error, has been resolved by wiring connection. In this state, since the hopper disconnection condition has been resolved by the wiring connection, the slot machine 100 ends the hopper disconnection notification (segment f lights up in red) by the main board display 190. The notification regarding other production devices is the same as that in FIG. 28(e). Note that the state shown in FIG. 20(f) is a state in which the hopper disconnection has been resolved, but the hopper error has not been resolved because the reset button has not been operated.

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

In this example, a hopper error occurred while checking the settings, and the cause of the hopper error (hopper disconnection) was resolved, but if the hopper error was not resolved, the hopper error occurred when the settings confirmation was completed. I am trying to issue an error notification regarding this.

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

In this example, the demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 in the state shown in FIG. You can.

The state shown in FIG. 29(i) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects the closing of the front door 102, the storage number display 125 and the payout number display 127 are turned on, a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 157, and the upper lamp 142 and the side The lamp 144 and the performance button 192 are turned on in a performance mode.

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

As described above, according to this example, if the first error cause (for example, hopper disconnection) occurs while checking the settings, and the first error cause is resolved (for example, hopper disconnection is resolved), the settings are confirmed. A notification regarding the first error (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is then performed.

・Notification when the reel wiring is disconnected during setting confirmation (when the cause of the second error occurs) (hereinafter referred to as notification example 12)
Next, an example of notification when the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 is disconnected during setting confirmation will be described with reference to FIGS. 30(a) to 30(f) and FIGS. 31(g) to (i). In detail, Figures 30(a) to (f) and Figures 31(g) to (i) show that the wiring of the reels 110 to 112 was disconnected during setting confirmation, and the operation (specific 3 is a diagram chronologically showing an example of notification when an operation (connecting the wires of the reels 110 to 112) is performed.

30(a) to 30(d), which show the notification mode from before the power is turned on to when the power is turned on and the operation of turning the setting key from OFF to ON, are similar to those shown in FIGS. 28(a) to 28(d) of notification example 11. Since this is the same as the notification mode shown in d), the explanation will be omitted.

The state shown in FIG. 30(e) is a state in which reel disconnection occurs during setting confirmation. In this state, the slot machine 100 lights up the segment g of the main board display 190 in red to issue a reel disconnection notification indicating that the reel wiring is disconnected. Furthermore, since the slot machine 100 is in the setting confirmation mode, a setting confirmation display (for example, a character string of "Setting confirmation") is displayed, and a door opening sound (for example, a sound of "The door is open") is displayed. continues to output and display the current setting value (for example, "4"). Regarding the main board display 190, since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to issue door open notification (lighting of segment e in red) by the main board display 190.

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

The state shown in FIG. 31(g) is a state in which the setting confirmation mode has ended, that is, a state in which an operation to turn the setting key from on to off has been performed. In this state, since the setting confirmation has been completed, the slot machine 100 ends the setting confirmation display and makes a door opening sound (for example, "Door is open") indicating that the front door 102 is open. A demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. Note that since the front door 102 continues to be open, the slot machine 100 continues to notify the main board display 190 that the door is open (segment e lights up in red).

In this example, if a reel error occurs due to reel disconnection during setting confirmation, and the cause of the reel error is resolved, the error notification regarding the reel error will not be executed at the timing when the setting confirmation is completed, and the error notification regarding the reel error will not be executed. An announcement will be made.

The state shown in FIG. 31(h) is a state in which the front door 102 is closed by an employee of the game parlor or the like. In the same state, since the opening/closing sensor detects that the front door 102 is closed, the main board display 190 ends the door open notification (segment e lights up in red), and the liquid crystal display 157 displays a demonstration screen. At the same time, the upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, and presentation button 192 are turned on in a presentation mode.

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

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

<Other game machines>
Note that the slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals (medal-less slot machine), and in this case, the gaming medium includes electronic data equivalent to medals. Inputting the game media is performed using a predetermined external device (equipped with a function that can electronically store the number of lent medals and a function that can electronically store the number of medals won by winning). This includes inputting computerized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and paying out game media includes outputting computerized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

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

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

According to the first basic configuration, even if a cause of an error occurs during the setting operation of the setting value, the effectiveness of the setting operation, which is an important operation, can be maintained. Further, even if the cause of a certain error is resolved during the setting operation, the error notification is not performed after the setting operation is completed, but the door open notification is performed, so that it is possible to provide a game machine having a unique notification feature.

In the first basic configuration,
In the first case, if the cause of the certain error is resolved before the door body is closed, the game ready state starts after the setting operation is completed (for example, in FIG. , Figure 14, etc.)
This is a preferred configuration A1.

According to the preferred configuration A1, during the setting operation, the user can concentrate on the setting operation, and by simply eliminating the cause of the error, it is possible to smoothly transition to a state in which normal gaming is possible.

In the first basic configuration and preferred configuration A1,
comprising a certain operating means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) for changing the set value,
If the cause of the certain error occurs during a period when the setting operation is not being executed, and an error notification regarding the certain error is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10), after the cause of the certain error is resolved. , the certain error is resolved by operating the certain operating means (for example, FIG. 11, etc.);
This is referred to as a preferred configuration A2.

According to the preferred configuration A2, the error resolution method can be made simple and easy to understand by making the behavior the same during and during settings changes.

Note that, in the first case, if the cause of the certain error is resolved during the setting operation and the certain operating means is operated, the certain operating means changes the set value. It is a means.

In the first basic configuration and preferred configurations A1 and A2,
In the first case, if the door body is closed without the cause of the certain error being resolved, and then the door body is opened and the setting value setting operation is completed, An error notification regarding the certain error is executed in connection with the completion of the setting operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 18),
This is a preferred configuration A3.

According to preferred configuration A3, if the door body is closed before the setting change is completed, there is a possibility that some kind of operation may be performed, so by reporting the error early, it is easier for the store staff to notice the error. Can be done.

In the first basic configuration and preferred configurations A1, A2 and A3,
The certain error is an error in which an error notification regarding the certain error can be executed at least in a certain situation (for example, when a medal payout occurs) (for example, FIG. 10, etc.);
This is assumed to be a preferred configuration A4.

According to the preferred configuration A4, an error notification regarding a certain error can be executed in a certain situation, so that the error can be noticed.

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

According to the second basic configuration, even if a cause of an error occurs during the setting operation of the setting value, the effectiveness of the setting operation, which is an important operation, can be continued. Further, even if the cause of a certain error is resolved during the setting operation, the error notification is not performed after the setting operation is completed, and a demonstration screen is displayed along with the door open notification, so that a game machine having a feature in notification is provided. Can be done.

Note that, in the first case, if the cause of the certain error is resolved during the setting operation and the certain operating means is operated, the certain operating means changes the set value. It is a means.

In the second basic configuration,
comprising a certain operating means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) for changing the set value,
If the cause of the certain error occurs during a period when the setting operation is not being executed, and an error notification regarding the certain error is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10), after the cause of the certain error is resolved. , the certain error is resolved by operating the certain operating means (for example, FIG. 11, etc.);
This is referred to as a preferred configuration B1.

According to the preferred configuration B1, the error resolution method can be made simple and easy to understand by making the behavior the same during and during settings changes.

In the second basic configuration and preferred configuration B1,
In the first case, if the door body is closed without the cause of the certain error being resolved, and then the door body is opened and the setting value setting operation is completed, An error notification regarding the certain error is executed in connection with the completion of the setting operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 18),
This is a preferred configuration B2.

According to preferred configuration B2, if the door body is closed before the setting change is completed, there is a possibility that some kind of operation may be performed, so by reporting the error early, it is easier for the store staff to notice the error. Can be done.

In the second basic configuration and preferred configurations B1 and B2,
The certain error is an error in which an error notification regarding the certain error can be executed at least in a certain situation (for example, when a medal payout occurs) (for example, FIG. 10, etc.);
This is referred to as a preferred configuration B3.

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

(3) As described above, according to the game machine (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
Setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) that can set one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
A door body (for example, front door 102) that can be opened and closed;
Notification means (e.g., liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, stored number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110) - 112 reel backlight 148, production button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control section 300, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, a problem that makes it impossible to pay out medals);
At least there is a second event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, trouble that makes it impossible to rotate the reels),
If the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as the "first cause") (for example, hopper disconnection, etc.) occurs while the setting value can be set (hereinafter referred to as the "first case") ), and even if the cause of the first event is resolved during the execution of the setting operation (for example, the hopper disconnection is resolved), the first event will not occur after the setting operation is completed. A notification regarding an event (for example, a notification regarding a hopper error) is executed (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
If the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as the "second cause") (for example, reel breakage) occurs during the execution of the setting value setting operation (hereinafter referred to as the "second case") ), the normal game becomes executable after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIGS. 23 and 24),
This is the third basic configuration.

According to the third basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from proceeding occur during the setting value setting operation, the setting operation can be performed. Setting operations can be prioritized. In addition, if the cause of a certain error is resolved during a setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, a state in which notification regarding the first event (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is being executed regarding the first event. As for the second event, the state shifts to a state in which normal games can be executed, so it is possible to provide a gaming machine with features in notification.

In the third basic configuration,
Comprising a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, a first sub-control unit 400, a second sub-control unit 500, etc.),
The state in which the normal game can be executed is
When the door body is open, a door body open notification indicating that the door body is open is executed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.),
When the door body is closed, a display is executed (for example, FIGS. 22, 24, etc.).
This is a preferred configuration C1.

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

In the third basic configuration and preferred configuration C1,
comprising a certain operating means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operating means is operated (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.);
This is a preferred configuration C2.

According to the preferred configuration C2, with respect to a certain operating means, priority is given to the setting operation during the setting operation, so that it is possible to prevent the setting value from being erroneously changed.

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

According to the preferred configuration C3, since no operation is required regarding a certain operating means in order to resolve the second event, it is possible to quickly proceed with the game without making a mistake in changing the setting value.

In the third basic configuration and preferred configurations C1, C2 and C3,
The notification means may execute a door open notification indicating that the door is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the setting operation of the set value is completed. For example, Figure 26),
This is a preferred configuration C4.

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

(4) As described above, according to the game machine (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
Setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) that can set one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
a certain operating means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) used to change the setting of the set value;
A door body (for example, front door 102) that can be opened and closed;
Notification means (e.g., liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, stored number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110) - 112 reel backlight 148, production button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control section 300, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, a problem that makes it impossible to pay out medals);
At least there is a second event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, trouble that makes it impossible to rotate the reels),
The first event that occurred due to the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as the "first cause") (for example, hopper disconnection, etc.) is caused by the certain operation after the first cause is resolved. resolved if the means were manipulated;
If the first cause occurs during the setting change of the setting value (hereinafter referred to as the "first case"), the first cause is resolved during the setting change and the certain operation means is activated. Even if the operation is performed, a notification regarding the first event (for example, a notification regarding a hopper error) is executed after the setting change is completed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22),
If the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as the "second cause") occurs during the setting change of the setting value (hereinafter referred to as the "second case"), the setting change will be terminated. Afterwards, the normal game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23 and 24),
This is the fourth basic configuration.

According to the fourth basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from proceeding occur while changing the setting value, the setting change operation can be performed. , setting operations can be prioritized. In addition, if the cause of a certain error is resolved during a setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, a state in which notification regarding the first event (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is being executed regarding the first event. As for the second event, the state shifts to a state in which normal games can be executed, so it is possible to provide a gaming machine with features in notification.

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

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

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

According to the preferred configuration D2, since no operation is required regarding a certain operating means in order to resolve the second event, the game can be quickly progressed without making a mistake in changing the setting value.

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

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

(5) As described above, according to the game machine (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
Setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) that can set one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
A door body (for example, front door 102) that can be opened and closed;
Notification means (e.g., liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, stored number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110) - 112 reel backlight 148, production button 192, stop buttons 137-139, stop buttons 137-139, start lever 135, main control section 300, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, a problem that makes it impossible to pay out medals),
At least there is a second event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, trouble that makes it impossible to rotate the reels),
If the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as the "first cause") (for example, hopper disconnection, etc.) occurs while confirming the settings of the setting values (for example, in setting confirmation mode), the error occurs during the setting confirmation. Even if the first cause is resolved (for example, the hopper disconnection is resolved), the notification regarding the first event (for example, the notification regarding the hopper error) will be executed after the settings confirmation is completed (for example, the notification regarding the hopper error). , Figures 28, 29, etc.),
If the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as "second cause") (for example, reel breakage, etc.) occurs during the setting confirmation of the setting value, the normal game will be executed after the setting confirmation is completed. becomes possible (for example, FIGS. 30, 31, etc.),
This is the fifth basic configuration.

According to the fifth basic configuration, even if the cause of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from proceeding occur during the setting value confirmation operation, the settings can be confirmed. Setting confirmation can be prioritized. In addition, if the cause of a certain error is resolved during setting confirmation, after the setting operation is completed, a notification regarding the first event (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is being executed for the first event. As for the second event, the state shifts to a state in which normal games can be executed, so it is possible to provide a gaming machine with features in notification.

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

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

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

According to the preferred configuration E2, with respect to a certain operating means, a setting operation is given priority during a setting change operation, so that it is possible to prevent a setting value from being changed by mistake.

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

According to the preferred configuration E3, since no operation is required regarding a certain operating means in order to resolve the second event, it is possible to quickly proceed with the game without making a mistake in changing the setting value.

In the fifth basic configuration and preferred configurations E1, E2 and E3,
The notification means may execute a door open notification indicating that the door is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the setting operation of the set value is completed. For example, Figure 26),
This is a preferred configuration E4.

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

(6) As described above, according to the game machine (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
Setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) that can set one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
A door body (for example, front door 102) that can be opened and closed;
Notification means (e.g., liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, stored number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110) - 112 reel backlight 148, production button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control section 300, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, a problem that makes it impossible to pay out medals),
At least there is a second event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, trouble that makes it impossible to rotate the reels),
If the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as the "first cause") occurs while the setting value can be set (hereinafter referred to as the "first case") (for example, the hopper wire breakage, etc.), and even if the first cause is resolved during the execution of the setting operation (for example, the hopper wire breakage is resolved, etc.), the notification regarding the first event may be made after the setting operation is completed. (For example, notification regarding hopper error) is being executed (for example, Fig. 21, 22, etc.),
If the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as the "second cause") occurs during the setting operation of the set value (hereinafter referred to as the "second case") (for example, reel breakage, etc.) In this case, the normal game becomes executable after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIGS. 23 and 24),
A second notification means (e.g., main board display 190) is provided to notify that the second cause has occurred (e.g., reel disconnection notification) at a position where the door body is visible in the open state. (For example, Figure 24, etc.)
This is the sixth basic configuration.

According to the sixth basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from proceeding occur during the setting value setting operation, the setting operation can be performed. Setting operations can be prioritized. In addition, if the cause of a certain error is resolved during a setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, a state in which notification regarding the first event (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is being executed regarding the first event. As for the second event, the state shifts to a state in which normal games can be executed, so it is possible to provide a gaming machine with features in notification. In addition, if the cause of the second event has occurred, the second notification means will notify that the second cause has occurred, so the cause of the second event will not occur during the setting value setting operation. It is possible to provide a game machine that allows users to understand what is going on and has features in notifications.

In the sixth basic configuration,
The second notification means is a light emitting means (for example, 7 segment etc.),
The light emitting means either emits light or extinguishes when the second cause occurs, and emits light or extinguishes when the second cause is eliminated (e.g. , Figure 21, etc.),
This is assumed to be a suitable configuration F1.

According to the preferred configuration F1, it is possible to notify that the second cause has occurred based on the lighting status of the light emitting means, making it easy to visually understand.

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

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

In the sixth basic configuration and preferred configurations F1 and F2,
comprising a certain operating means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operating means is operated (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.);
This is assumed to be a suitable configuration F3.

According to the preferred configuration F3, with respect to a certain operating means, the setting operation is given priority during the setting operation, so that it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed by mistake.

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

According to the preferred configuration F4, since no operation is required regarding a certain operating means in order to resolve the second event, the game can be quickly progressed without making a mistake in changing the setting value.

In the sixth basic configuration and preferred configurations F1, F2, F3 and F4,
The notification means may execute a door open notification indicating that the door is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the setting operation of the set value is completed. For example, Figure 26),
This is assumed to be a suitable configuration F5.

According to the preferred configuration F5, regarding the second event, it is possible to notify the player during the normal game without notifying when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

(7) As described above, according to the game machine (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
Setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) that can set one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
A door body (for example, front door 102) that can be opened and closed;
Notification means (e.g., liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, stored number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110) - 112 reel backlight 148, production button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control section 300, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, a problem that makes it impossible to pay out medals);
At least there is a second event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, trouble that makes it impossible to rotate the reels),
If the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as the "first cause") (for example, hopper disconnection, etc.) occurs during the setting value setting operation (hereinafter referred to as the "first case"). Even if the first cause is resolved during execution of the setting operation (for example, hopper disconnection is resolved), the notification regarding the first event after the setting operation is completed (for example, Hopper error notification) is executed (for example, Figs. 21, 22, etc.),
If the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as the "second cause") (for example, reel breakage, etc.) occurs during the setting operation of the setting value (hereinafter referred to as the "second case"), After the setting operation is completed, the normal game becomes executable (for example, FIGS. 23 and 24),
The notification means is a means capable of suggesting that the second cause has occurred (for example, as shown in FIG. 24),
This is the seventh basic configuration.

According to the seventh basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from proceeding occur during the setting value setting operation, the setting operation can be performed. Setting operations can be prioritized. In addition, if the cause of a certain error is resolved during a setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, a state in which notification regarding the first event (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is being executed regarding the first event. As for the second event, the state shifts to a state in which normal games can be executed, so it is possible to provide a gaming machine with features in notification. In addition, if the cause of the second event has occurred, the notification means will notify that the second cause has occurred, so the cause of the second event will not occur during the setting value setting operation. It is possible to understand this and provide a game machine that has features in notification.

In the seventh basic configuration,
The notification means includes a light emitting means (for example, an LED monitor, etc.),
The light emitting means is either emitted or extinguished when the second cause is occurring, and is emitted or extinguished when the second cause is eliminated. , is a means to suggest that the second cause has occurred,
This is a preferred configuration G1.

According to the preferred configuration G1, it is possible to notify that the second cause has occurred based on the lighting status of the light emitting means, making it easy to visually understand.

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

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

In the seventh basic configuration and preferred configurations G1 and G2,
comprising a certain operating means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operating means is operated (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.);
This is assumed to be a suitable configuration G3.

According to the preferred configuration G3, with respect to a certain operating means, priority is given to the setting operation during the setting operation, so that it is possible to prevent the setting value from being erroneously changed.

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

According to the preferred configuration G4, since no operation is required regarding a certain operating means in order to resolve the second event, it is possible to quickly proceed with the game without making a mistake in changing the setting value.

In the seventh basic configuration and preferred configurations G1, G2, G3 and G4,
The notification means may execute a door open notification indicating that the door is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the setting operation of the set value is completed. For example, Figure 26),
This is assumed to be a preferred configuration G5.

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

(8) As described above, according to the game machine (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment,
Setting means (for example, a setting key, a setting switch, a start lever, a main control unit 300, etc.) that can set one setting value among a plurality of setting values;
A door body (for example, front door 102) that can be opened and closed;
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 157, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500, etc.);
Notification means (e.g., liquid crystal display device 157, payout number display 127, stored number display 125, game information display 126, main board display 190, speakers 272, 277, upper lamp 142, side lamp 144, each reel 110) - 112 reel backlight 148, production button 192, stop buttons 137 to 139, start lever 135, main control section 300, first sub-control section 400, second sub-control section 500, etc.),
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, a problem that makes it impossible to pay out medals),
At least there is a second event that makes it impossible to proceed with the game (for example, trouble that makes it impossible to rotate the reels),
The notification means includes a sound output means (for example, speakers 272, 277, etc.),
If the cause of the first event (hereinafter referred to as the "first cause") occurs while the setting value can be set (hereinafter referred to as the "first case") (for example, the hopper wire breakage, etc.), and even if the first cause is resolved during the execution of the setting operation (for example, the hopper wire breakage is resolved, etc.), the notification regarding the first event may be made after the setting operation is completed. (For example, notification regarding hopper error) is executed (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.),
If the cause of the second event (hereinafter referred to as the "second cause") (for example, reel breakage, etc.) occurs during the setting operation of the set value (hereinafter referred to as the "second case"). In this case, the normal game becomes executable after the setting operation is completed (for example, FIGS. 23 and 24),
After the setting operation of the set value is completed, the sound output means executes door open notification indicating that the door body is open, while the display means displays a demonstration screen (for example, FIG. 22, Figure 24 etc.)
This is the eighth basic configuration.

According to the eighth basic configuration, even if the causes of the first event and the second event that prevent the game from proceeding occur during the setting value setting operation, the setting operation can be performed. Setting operations can be prioritized. In addition, if the cause of a certain error is resolved during a setting operation, after the setting operation is completed, a state in which notification regarding the first event (for example, notification regarding a hopper error) is being executed regarding the first event. As for the second event, the state shifts to a state in which normal games can be executed, so it is possible to provide a gaming machine with features in notification. Further, after the setting value setting operation is completed, the door opening notification is performed by the sound output means and the demonstration screen is displayed by the display means, so that it is possible to provide a game machine having a unique notification feature.

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

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

In the eighth basic configuration and preferred configuration H1,
comprising a certain operating means (for example, a setting switch, a reset button, etc.) used to change the setting value,
The first event in the first case is resolved when the first cause is resolved and the certain operating means is operated (for example, FIGS. 21, 22, etc.);
This is designated as a preferred configuration H2.

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

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

According to the preferred configuration H3, since no operation is required regarding a certain operating means in order to resolve the second event, the game can be quickly progressed without making a mistake in changing the setting value.

In the eighth basic configuration and preferred configurations H1, H2 and H3,
The notification means may execute a door open notification indicating that the door is open even if the second cause is not resolved when the setting operation of the set value is completed. For example, Figure 26),
This is assumed to be a preferred configuration H4.

According to the preferred configuration H4, regarding the second event, it is possible to notify the player during the normal game without notifying when the setting change of the setting value is completed.

Further, the game machine according to the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine. Here, the "enclosed game machine" is a game machine in which balls enclosed within the game machine are reused. Further, the main control section, the first sub-control section, and the second sub-control section may be configured in one chip, or the main control section and the first sub-control section may be configured to enable bidirectional communication. good. Moreover, while bidirectional communication is possible between the main control section and the first sub-control section, communication from the first sub-control section to the second sub-control section may be unidirectional communication.

Further, the functions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable functions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the functions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what has been done. Furthermore, by applying the content described in one of the plurality of configurations described in the embodiment to another configuration, the range of games may be further expanded.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 113 Reel window 123 Announcement lamp 127 Payout number display 130, 131, 132 Medal input button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 157 Production image display device 190 Main board display 192 Production Buttons 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control section 400 First sub-control section 500 Second sub-control section

Claims (1)

a setting means capable of setting one of the plurality of setting values;
operating means,
multiple reels,
A first means related to gaming value;
A door body that can be opened and closed,
Notification means;
Equipped with a display means capable of displaying at least a demo screen,
A game machine comprising:
At least a first event that affects the game,
There is at least a second event that affects the game,
The first event is an event that occurs in connection with the disconnection of the first means,
The second event is an event that occurs in connection with a disconnection of at least one reel among the plurality of reels (hereinafter referred to as "a predetermined reel disconnection"),
The notification means is a means configured to include a sound output means,
If the first event occurs during a period in which the setting value cannot be changed (hereinafter referred to as the "first state"), the first event occurs after the disconnection of the first means is resolved. The game is configured such that the game may become executable when the operating means is operated.
If a disconnection of the first means occurs during the period in the first state, and if the disconnection of the first means is resolved, the first event occurs after the first state ends. Error notification is configured to be executable as
If a break in the predetermined reel occurs during the period in the first state (hereinafter referred to as the "second case"), and the break in the predetermined reel is resolved, the first After the state ends, the game becomes executable and the demo screen is displayed.
In the second case, if the disconnection of the predetermined reel is not resolved, the second event occurs after the first state ends, and the demo screen is displayed although the predetermined reel cannot be rotated. and is configured such that when the door body is open, a door open notification indicating that the door body is open is executed by the sound output means,
The notification means is a means configured to include means capable of indicating that a disconnection of the predetermined reel has occurred.
A game machine characterized by: